A Korean Chinese restaurant with phenomenal dishes that I've never tried! A must go to visit if…read moreyou're ever wanting something delicious. What we got to share for the table: Crunch rice soup with seafood 5/5 - This was something I've never tried and highly recommend. It comes in a big soup bowl with a thicker gravy consistency topped with a crispy rice, similar to a rice crispy texture. The different textures of this soup was amazing and I can't wait to get this again. Ja Jang Myun 5/5 - A staple that is a must get. It was saucey with the black beans and seafood. Noodles were cooked perfectly with the right amount of bite. Fried chicken with spicy and sour soy sauce 5/5 - The biggest highlight of our meal. It came with a huge pile of fried chicken, topped with a bunch of jalapenos. The sauce was similar to a sweet and sour sauce. This was extremely addicting to eat and was so good to share with the table. This spot was definitely a hidden gem for me as it's so delicious, so low key and great to dine here with friends.

We kind of walked in off the street because we drove into the strip mall and parked in front so we…read moredecided to try it. This is very authentic Korean place-in fact no one spoke English to us :) The food was delicious and authentic! Too bad were in a rush so did not order a lot of stuff we really wanted to try. No worries since we will be back for sure!

A perfect spot for a family meal. There's plenty of seating, though it definitely starts getting…read morebusy around dinner time. The portions here are massive and very reasonably priced, so come hungry. The jap tang had a generous amount of seafood, all cooked perfectly, and the mapo tofu was silky soft, nutty, and had just the right amount of heat. The tangsuyuk portion was huge, with pork that stayed crispy on the outside while still juicy inside. The sweet and sour sauce was ridiculously good. The jjajangmyeon was much larger than we expected and honestly could have fed up to six people. The noodles had a perfect chewy texture, and the sauce was rich and deeply umami without feeling greasy at all. We also appreciated the added shrimp and scallops in the sauce, which made it feel even more satisfying. We easily left with enough leftovers for two full meals.

We've been going to Beijing Sung for years but the flavours have all changed. The jjamppong was too…read moresalty and the jjajangmyun had no flavour. The chicken tangsuyook was also a miss and the batter wasn't crispy at all. The sauce was OK. The service is always friendly and fast there which we appreciate. But we honestly don't know if this was a one-off thing or if the quality of their food has actually gone down. The restaurant itself is large and spacious which was perfect for our large family gatherings.

Family run Korean restaurant with big portions…read more The Golden Square plaza has so many great Asian restaurants and Gyodong stands out as one of the only Korean restaurants that isn't Korean fried chicken. The restaurant is better than I expected but it was mostly empty on a Thursday night. Service was kind of slow too as they only had 1 person waiting tables, but you can press a button to call the waiter over. I got the Jja Jang Myun and Tangsuyook which seem to be their house specials and the portions are huge! Even to split someone else we still ended up with enough leftovers for another meal the next day! Overall, the flavour profile leaned sweet, which was a little surprising for the Jja Jang Myun noodles since it's supposed to be a savoury comfort food. The Tangsuyook deep fried pork had an interesting sweet pineapple sauce which made the dish less heavy for summer. Not sure if I would go back tbh considering there's so much competition nearby.

Gyodong is located within a plaza that boasts dozens of awesome restaurants, so we generally seem…read moreto show up at least once a month to check out a new joint. This time around, we decided to pop into Gyodong for some tasty Korean eats. It's a cool restaurant where you order using tablets on the table. We decided to share a couple of items, the Jja Jang Myun and the Kkanpung Tteokbokki, and both dishes were ready fairly quickly. It's good food. The Myun didn't really have any spice, but the ingredients were solid and it was clearly made with care. And the Tteokbokki was definitely sweeter than any version of that dish I've had before but it was good. And actually, the dishes were elevated when we ate them simultaneously. Gyodong keeps the momentum of this plaza going. There's not a bad option in sight.

There are a few different Korean food stalls in First Markham Place's food court, but this one is…read morethe best in my opinion. Their menu is slightly bigger than the other ones, and offers more selection. The taste and quality of the food are top-notch, and comparable (or even better) than the offerings in some actual sit-down Korean restaurants in the area. The food portion size is quite substantial, and most of the main dishes come with banchan / side dishes (japchae, bean sprouts, fish cakes, a piece of gimbap, and kimchi). [I initially didn't expect Korean food court orders to come with banchan!] The Bibimbap is excellent - nothing out of the ordinary, but I really like the fried egg, rice, and mix of veggies. It would be even more awesome if they offer more varieties of Bibimbap (e.g. with shrimps, tofu, vegetarian options). The Grilled Mackerel with rice and side dishes is also very wholesome, tasty, and satisfying. The grilled mackerel comes in a pretty big piece, and tastes very yummy without being oily at all. I love all the banchan / side dishes that come with it - makes it a complete meal with the rice and vegetables. Another differentiator between this and the other Korean stalls is the customer service. The lady working here (presumably the owner?) is very nice and friendly. The young man who works as the cashier / at the front counter is super friendly too, and is able to explain all the menu items and what they include in detail. They seem very busy when there is a lineup, but seem to work very well together and they give a lot of the add-ons (sauces, side dishes, soup, etc.) to whatever we order. Very great value and quality from a simple and friendly food court stall.

This is located inside First Markham Place's food court, on the back right side of the food court…read more The staff were really friendly and the service was quick. She even gave me a complimentary hot tea as I waited for my take out order. I ordered a pork bone soup ($15). Cheaper than other Korean restaurants. You receive a small container or rice, kimchi, and some banchan with your order. You get a lot of meat in your dish, but I wish it was spicier. Flavours were decent. The side dishes were good. Overall, if you're looking for a quick and hearty Korean meal, I would come here and get some take out.

Pork is tender and tasty. Cabbage is a good mixture and I like the pickled vegetable and kimchi…read more Works well. Maybe would appreciate a little more rice and some sesame seeds. $14 for this.

This is the best pocca I have ever had in GTA. It tastes like I'm at a Korean pocca or food vendor…read more It's a small building with a small seating area. I ordered online for pickup and it was ready on time. It kept its heat for the 25 minute ride home with no need to reheat. Will absolutely be coming back again and again.

Visited this place for their authentic Korean kalguksu (Korean knife noodle). This is hands down my…read morefavourite place. Their kimchi is absolutely delicious! They have a 10% cash discount promotion currently. Don't miss out this deal! Kalguksu knife noodle soup $12.99 is a must order. The noodles are so fresh and chewy. It comes with minced spicy pork meat, carrots, zucchini and onion on the top and it pairs well with the noodle. Broth is flavourful yet light. Perfect for winter. Steamed king size mandu $14.99 is one of the top mandus I've tried. The minced pork fillings are juicy, tasty and flavourful. It has small diced onions mixed in for a crunchy texture. Braised pork meat $38.99 comes in a steamed pot to keep it hot while you eat. The portion size is huge and I loved the thoughtful idea of steaming while they serve it. The pork meat is tender and good fat and pork skin ratio. Dip this in gochujang (korean red chili paste) or wrap with lettuce and kimchi altogether for a refreshing bite. I will definetely come back whenever I crave for authentic Korean dishes.

A family style Korean dumpling and shabu shabu restaurant in a quiet plaza with lots of parking…read more Love their giant dumplings, which can be ordered in 3s or 6s on its own, or as part of a noodle bowl. We also tried a garlic Jokbal this time. It comes as a hot pot and with a variety of wrapping veggies. I m surprised at the size and the sweetness of the yellow garlic paste. The noodles soup is very good, both in the chewiness of the fresh noodles and the beef broth with pepper. Service is hospitable, decent and kind, even though servers don't seem to speak too English well. There's lots of smiles. Korean side dishes are lacking, here they serve only kimchi, although the kimchi is very tasty!

Kim's Kitchen is located in the World on Yonge / Shops on Yonge food court. They make traditional…read moreKorean food at a reasonable price. 10% off if you pay cash. For $15 I got a comforting bowl of pork bone soup, rice, seaweed and pickled radish. As it was close to closing when I ordered, I decided to do takeout. Even though the food court closes at 7:30pm on Sat, the staff still allowed customers to dine in and finish their food. I love that the PBS has veggies in it. Not sure what it is but it kind of reminds me of mustard greens which I love. Rich and flavourful, and not too spicy if at all. I had a bit of left over and I was able to enjoy it as a light meal the next day. Even though it was take out I'm happy that the portion size doesn't seem too off compared to dine-in. Though I think the pork bone soup could be better if there were a bit more meat to the bones. Overall I think It's still a 5-star experience because I would gladly return. Casual spot surrounded by other food court stalls of mostly Asian food options, mostly Korean.

Kim's is located in a pretty busy food court with various other korean options. We decided to grab…read moredinner here after grabbing some salt bread at a bakery in the same food court. They have all the standard options and the price is pretty reasonable. I got the pork soup for about 14 dollars. They use a buzzer system so it's super easy to know when your order is ready. My pork soup came out sizzling and it was such a hearty meal. My only complaint is that the side dishes looked a little sad and I felt like it was old, especially the sausages. The rice was also stale, but made no difference since I like to eat the rice in the soup. Overall a solid Korean place if you're planning on grabbing a meal in the area.

If you like Korean food, here's a neat spot to get your fix in Richmond Hill…read more This restaurants used to be a BCD dine-in location but still serves the famous Korean soon tofu soup. The location isn't very well known as you have to make a bend at this grocery plaza. However it's much better than the tofu soup that's at the nearby food court. Silky tofu soup comes with a raw egg inside that cooks in the boiling hot soup. Heat levels can be chosen to fit your appetite. It's a standard meal but feels just right. We also had the dolsot bibimbap as well in the hot stone bowl. The taste was bang on, we enjoyed the crispy rice bottom provided by the hot stone. Four banchan side dishes were provided with our meal including kimchi, mung beans & soybeans while no refills were offered. The only difference here is they do not provide a pitcher to pour water for the stone rice bowl after the main meal. Skip it or hit it? We'll hit it up again despite the menu being on the pricier side. Good Korean food is worth it especially in the cold of winter!

**3.5** This place…read moreis known for their soon tofu soup. I ordered the pork bone soup, soybean soon tofu & combination soon tofu. It was good but found it too salty. Same with the pork bone soup - tasted great at first & then became very salty! I do like that they serve purple rice in the stone bowl. I also got the seafood pancake & it was so big and filled with lots of seafood. The side dishes were just okay. Place is a little run down and service was alright. Nothing special to note about