I will fight anyone who says the food here isn't good. The owners and workers are super nice and the food always comes super fast, fresh, and hot. My only qualm is that they only accept debit if your bill exceeds $20 so be sure to carry cash because you could eat a mountain here and it still would not come up to $20. read more

This is my second visit to the Owl of Minerva. I've got to say this place is cute as a button. There are TV screens playing korean pop music which kind of adds to the experience. The service is kind and friendly. We both ordered a beer which they serve in an insulated frozen mug. It stays cold throughout your entire meal.. nice. This time I ordered the spicy cold noodle and my friend had the pork bone soup. The spicy noodle also known as bibim naeng myun which is a chewy buckwheat noodle with shredded cucumber, pear, daikon, apple, sliced beef, hard boiled egg, and miso chili paste (kochu jang). It was so delicious and quite a large portion. My friend had the pork soup which I ordered on my first visit. We're both used to the taste of the pork bone soup at Ka Chi on Bloor , this one is just as good, in a different way. Although my friend said she missed the bean sprouts. This one has a nummy black pepper topping. There are so many items on the menu that I want to try. I'll be returning repeatedly. Not only is the food delicious, it's healthy and reasonable. read more

Ordered pork bone soup ($7.99), which I believe their special dish. I have been to their restaurant in North York and they served exactly same pork bone soup here. Piping hot soup and large portion of pork bone. When you order a dish here, they serve a bowl of rice and lots (six, if I remember correctly) of side dishes including kimchi. They accept only cash and debit (over $20). read more

Great late night eats spot in Korea town. Nothing like a pork bone soup to wash down the alcohol with. I've also eaten here during regular meal times and it's just as satisfying. read more

What can I say about this place.. It's the worst of all the locations I have been to. Food was not on par as well as felt that it was more expensive than the other locations. On the plus side service was better. read more

This place is a hit or miss with service staff. I think it is under new mamangement. If you get the korean ajumas they are quick on their feet. If you get the guy, then just go somewhere else my opinion! The food here is pretty good usually opt for Kalibi or the pork bone soup. They upgraded their side dishes it used to be just 3or4 now its 7-9. Tasty very impressed. The service was quite good on the times i like to go are from 2-4pm or 6-8pm. read more

Friendly service, nice atmosphere and decent pricing for Korean food. The food here is good, communication with the server can be tricky, but I love the chap chay and the Kalbi tang. The bulgogi is all right...I find the owl on bloor better.. Their broth taste nicer. Came here for a quick eat and that's what I got! read more

This place used to be ok, but I don't know it is because it is a chain now or something but they are not the same anymore. Ordered Kimchi stew and there was precisely 5 pieces of pork in it, the rest is just Kimchi which is ridiculous. Don't expect much for side dishes either, just Kimchi and radish that's it. read more

The service was quick. The food was average since I had better Korean food from other restaurants. Location is convenient in Dragon City, Spadina and Dundas. If you are looking for quick comfort food for a good price, this restaurant is for you. read more

Best pork bone soup in the city! Hands down. LOVE the purple rice. Opens late, very casual ambiance.

The Pork Bone soup is flavorful and warms the soul. The sauteed spicy pork with soothing purple rice is amazing. One of the best Korean places in the city. read more

The owl has always been great in my books, I usually always get the pork bone soup, with a side order of the Kalbi beef short ribs. This place is meh I prefer the bloor street location or even the Yonge and finch one. They always open late this one closes by 2, actually the other ones are 24hr. Really disliked the rude waiter here. Asked for extra napkins and gives me a dirty look? Wtf is your problem. You'll be stuck serving people for life with that kind snobby attitude. read more

Porkbone soup here is better than most places I've been to in the past. Service is quick and courteous and they even offered us complimentary Yakult yogurt drink after our meal. Great value for your money. I would go back again. read more

2.5stars.Didn't have much expectations since of the owls I've been to were kinda disappointing. Nothing really special just thought I'd give this location a chance. The place is very old and look like it went through a flood. The menu was so so since it didn't have some of the most popular dishes other places had. The only reason I gave it a 2.5 was because of the soup base for the pork bone soup I ordered. It was a bit better then the one I've been to before. Not much else I have to say except I won't bother with this place again unless I'm desperately craving and no other Korean place is near. read more

Open 24/7. I was craving Korean food after midnight and they did not disappoint. Sit down, pick the food, push the button for service, and your food is ready in 5 minutes. Dumplings taste like homemade, the dolsot bim bim nap was a generous portion and the prices were very good!! Yum! read more

This restaurant has declined a lot over the last two years. The wait staff used to be very caring but now they are just going through the motions. They also are not good with the amount of spice. Many people like lightly seasoned food but they have trouble making it properly. read more

Came here on a weekend evening for pork bone soup and bibimbap. The food was average and I much prefer Kachi which is just down the street. Not sure if it was an off night or not because the first time I came to this location I actually thought it was quite good. They were very fast with the orders and the side dishes are always great! read more

Food was good. But the service was really bad. The waitress, fat young woman was very rude. Pushing to give her tips. Never back to that place again. read more

Kam ja tang and bulgogi are my all time favourite here. So delicious and definitely worth it. Their food are so good because the feel of home cooked food is there. Love love love. read more

Very pleasant and cheap Korean food. Bulgogi and spicy squid were both very good. Fast and friendly service.

I've just completed my review of Ka Chi... the Owl is better. Back in the summer, my friends and I stopped by here as first timers. They had the pork bone soup and as usual I always like to try the bibimbap for comparison. The quality is close but better value and service here. My friends also liked their soup... huge portions so great value and tasty. If you happen to find it without someone giving you a recommendation then you get the bonus points cos it's a Korean restaurant in a predominantly Chinese mall with low exposure. It looks like a family operation but oddly located upstairs in the mall and tucked away in the corner. I'll definitely try the soup next time we're in the mood for Korean soup. They gave us a small soy drink after wards... nice touch. 4 stars if you happen to find it. read more

Excellent pork bone soup I always come here for that so I couldn't tell you much about the rest but my guest always seem to enjoy as well. Service is quick and a good meal for good price. read more

I recently wen there. I ordered the Soon Tofu and my cousin had the Japchae I was impressed with the meal more impressed than Ka- Chi which for the price is over-rated. Owners were very pleasant and helpful. I would go back and like to try the K-BBQ. read more

We came here on a snow day and it was pretty empty inside so service was prompt. Compared to other korean restaurants, I would say this place is average, nothing really puts it above any other korean restaurant you can find. read more

it is not bad， but nothing special. I will give 3 stars which means normal. The porkbone soup is the most recommended one. Most other food is on average taste compared to other Korean restaurants. read more

They have the most flavored pork bone soup in town,others all have kind of clear style soup but I prefer my soup have some kind of thickening over slow cooking.Side dish is just ok but the peanut is by far the most unique side dish in town.(actually that's what keep me coming every time) read more

I've been to the Owl a handful of times in the past few months. One thing that really stands out each time I eat here is the service. Everyone I've encountered is very friendly and helpful. As a markham resident, I'm used to impersonal waitress service, and this place has always exceeded my expectations. Foodwise, I usually get Bulgogi, and it comes out FAST, which is nice when you want a quick meal. My wife usually gets the pork bone soup, which she says is very good... read more

I would give this rating 0 stars if I could. Roommate and I ordered delivery from this place. There was a piece of hair in her soup, and a spider (with legs still intact) in mine. Disgusting. read more

I'm so glad to find this place. It was delicious. I had quite a few dishes shared amongst friends. Bulgogi, spicy chicken, chap chae, pork bone soup and all the side dishes . I love that this place is open till 4am on the weekend. My new fave ;) read more

Pretty good Korean food in a dimly-lit second-floor windowless part of a boring Chinatown shopping mall. Not quiet when crowded, but when semi-empty, the K-Pop or soap operas are playing. Food was good, normal Korean diner fare, served quickly enough, and the prices were fine (not super cheap, but not expensive for what you get).The owner has several restaurants in the GTA, but I've only been to this one. If you're in Chinatown and don't feel like the regular chow, this place is a good option for authentic, fill-you-up Korean, with lovely warm dishes to satisfy on the rainiest of days.. read more

I shared the dolsot bibimbap and japchae with the hubby. The bibimbap was spot on, with brown rice option. Japchae was really good until you are half way through the dish. It became very salty and overly flavourful. Glad we shared it, otherwise it would've been too much. Their complimentary green tea is very nice, very authentic Korean. read more

Jesus Christ. Never thought I'd enjoy a pot of stew this much. It looks pretty simple, with huge chunks of meat and a couple potatoes, but it's like magic I swear. I always finish the whole thing with no regret. U can't expect the place to be fancy, but it's clean. Ladies don't seem to know too much english, but they're nice and give u ur food really quick. Really like that yogurt drink they give you for dessert. I call it the Sugar Shot. Will come back. read more

The food here tastes great. However, I do question their hygienic condition all the time. One time, my plate had some kind of red paste on it when I ordered dumplings. read more

This Owl is located in the Dragon Mall building in Chinatown on 2nd floor, and it's not too hard to find. Ambiance is similar to other locations, with TVs playing K-Pop and all that good stuff and the staff was helpful enough. Came here on a Sunday night and ordered my usual (Kamjatang) and my girlfriend ordered the Soy Noodle (called something else on the menu.. it's noodles in a white, soy-based broth served cold) and both were good. Although I've been to many different Korean places in Toronto and throughout the US, I gotta say Owl has one of the best Kamjatangs around (or maybe I am just a sucker for oily and flavorful soups..) and this location serves it up just as well as the North York branch. If you are craving Korean in Chinatown, this is a good option for a quick fix! read more

i think the food wasn't that bad. but the place wasnt really legit clean, cuz i saw this lady that works there, picking her nose (eww, but maybe she washed her hands later) the price is fine not too expensive but not cheap.. if anyone reading is gonna go there, i recommend to order the any of their soup (it was good that time i went) but the rest on the menu is okay read more

Wow, I just ordered a sweet and sour friend chicken dish (17$ + tax) and I don't think I have ever been more disappointed with a dish. It was mostly batter and maybe a sliver of chicken (I am not even exaggerating). Some of these "friend chicken pieces" literally had no chicken in it. I bit into most of them to see if any of them actually have chunks of chicken or not. Just ended up throwing it out this not even chicken "chicken" dish. It was just plain sour with no flavour whatsoever. Disgusting. read more

I've only had the pork bone soup here, so I can't comment on anything else but if you do come here, you don't even need to open the menu - it's all about the Gam Ja Tang! Served in a bowl with shanks of pork that easily slips off the bone along with potatoes simmered in a red hot spicy soup with rice on the side for only $5.99. If you want a peek at Korean comfort food, this is the place to go. Enjoy picking the meat off the bones with your fingers and sucking all the goodness out of them. Once that's done, trash the bones, dunk the rice into the soup and finish it off. It's REALLY cheap and the servers here are amazingly nice as well! read more

Love this place. I always order their seafood tofu stew and pork bone soup. It's one of my go to place to eat Korean food.

After reading all the great reviews of this place my sister and I decided to try it out. Upon entering the place, it seemed a bit dirty, but really laid back so I was like fantastic this means that all their love goes into their food and service...false. This was not the case. We waited 35 minutes for 2 bowls of soup (I timed it) But what really turned me off of this place was that 3 different tables of Asians came in well after us and they all got their food before us and they were also just eating soups like us. I could understand if we ordered something that takes longer to cook as I am in the restaurant industry but no. There was no excuse for this. I absolutely felt like their was favouritism here. To top off the bad service both on the cooks end and the servers end (we had empty drinks for a long time and no one did a quality check) the waiter had the nerve to try to keep my change which was $13 on a $27 bill. As a bartender in downtown Toronto my standard is 20% minimum but $13 on $27 when he didn't even ask us how our food was? This kid was an ass and the food was embarrassing. The flavour was outstanding but my seafood soup literally had one shrimp that still had the shell on and the BEAK of a squid, I didn't even get the squid just the hard beak which I could have choked on. Korean food is my favourite cuisine, I am still in search for a great place. read more

I wouldn't say the best pork bone soup but I wouldn't say bad either. It's just every time I went their soup tend to be different flavours. But everything else is alright read more