I feel like Soy Marinated Crabs have really made their way to my feed lately. And luckily Anju is one of the few places currently doing it in the GTA! Though that isn't my favourite menu item, that would be the boiled pork belly with the most delicious savoury scallion salad accompanying it. I really like this place. It feels simple, the ambience is causal, the service is quick, and most importantly the food is really deliciously seasoned. The price is reasonable for a mid-range restaurant. Typing this made my mouth water again. Gonna need to make another trip soon. read more

Anju - Korean Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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I came here during Korealicious to try traditional Korean soy-marinated crab and shrimp. The complimentary side dishes were great. My favorites were the sweet soy-braised tofu skin, japchae, and spicy cucumber salad. The hot barley tea also paired really well with the marinated seafood. Marinated Crab The platter comes with six half pieces of soy-marinated crab and six half pieces of spicy marinated crab. The soy-marinated crab tasted very traditional, with a strong sweet soy sauce flavor. Compared with another Michelin pop-up restaurant I tried before, this version was much richer and saltier. The blue crab meat had a soft, jelly-like texture from the curing process, which was impressive. However, the soy sauce became quite dominant after a few pieces, so I highly recommend pairing it with the beef tendon soup or barley tea to balance the flavors. The spicy crab, however, wasn't my favorite. Instead of the sweet, savory heat that I usually associate with Korean gochujang, it leaned more toward the direct heat of Korean chili flakes, similar to the spice level in tteokbokki. I felt the spiciness overwhelmed the natural sweetness of the crab rather than enhancing it. Marinated Shrimp I was worried that eight shrimp wouldn't be enough, but the plate was huge. They use giant tiger prawns, each about the size of my hand, so two or three are already quite filling. Because the prawns are so large, they are only lightly cured, so the meat stays firm and springy instead of becoming soft like the Cantonese-style marinated shrimp I'm more familiar with. The sweet soy marinade penetrates the meat very well, making every bite flavorful. However, after a few shrimp, the soy sauce becomes increasingly dominant and the flavor starts to feel one-dimensional. Personally, I prefer the layered flavors of Cantonese-style marinated seafood, where the freshness of the seafood is complemented by ginger, garlic, cooking wine, and fish sauce. Beef Tendon Soup This ended up being my favorite dish of the meal. The broth was rich with beef flavor and had a wonderful silky texture from the collagen released by the tendon. It paired perfectly with the marinated seafood. A sip of the soup cleansed the palate from the strong soy sauce, making the next bite of crab or shrimp taste fresh again. The tendon itself was tender and well-cooked. The only thing I didn't enjoy was the mustard soy dipping sauce served on the side. Overall, this meal felt more like experiencing two very different marinated seafood traditions. Korean-style marinated seafood emphasizes the deep savory flavor developed through soy sauce curing, while Cantonese-style marinated seafood highlights the natural sweetness of the seafood with layers of ginger, garlic, cooking wine, and fresh aromatics. Even though I personally still prefer the Cantonese style, I enjoyed experiencing this traditional Korean approach. read more

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My friends and I came on Sunday evening. My initial feeling about Anju was that it had bar-like vibes, where it is louder than a typical sit down restaurant but everyone seemed to be having a good time with friends. It's well decorated and fun, but not super tacky/hipster-y or anything. For the food, my friends and I ordered 5 things and shared amongst the 3 of us. I didn't try the Fried Dumplings or Beef Bulgogi, but my friends seemed to enjoy them both! Beef Bone Kulgooksu (5/5) The broth was amazing and super comforting! The noodles were nice and chewy, and it felt like a pretty big portion and definitely worth a try. Soy Sauce Fried Chicken with Rice Cakes (4/5) There were really not that many rice cakes, but the chicken was excellent with a nice crispy outside that's not overly coated in batter. Boiled Pork Belly with Green Onion (4/5) The pork belly was pretty juicy and fell apart nicely, although the strips of meat were thinner so some pieces felt a bit more dry/overcooked than others. The green onion blends well flavour-wise and was not over-powering! Something to note is that this place is definitely understaffed, with only 2 people working the floor. My friends and I had waited a decent amount of time (~15-20min) despite there being empty tables as 4-5 groups of tables left after we arrived, and the tables had been cleared and wiped down and set. We had been at the top of the waitlist, and unfortunately we were heavily discounted that another group that arrived later than us had gotten seated before us and another couple who had already been waiting a while (maybe because they had a larger party?). At the end of the meal, we had to ask for the bill and takeout containers twice because they forgot the first time, and therefore spent 10-15 minutes waiting/trying to get a waiter's attention. Overall, I would say that it was not a terrible experience, but I don't know how I would feel coming back with a small group again read more

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Sunday afternoon meal with a friend, located in Woodbine and Denison I am very surprised they have marinated Shrmo, crab and lobster, usually I see crab everywhere but hardly shrimp and lobster, very tasty Bossam is one of the best I have ever tried so far, pork belly grilled to perfection? Very juicy, and not fat Side dishes are so yummy Excellent and friendly service, lovely environment and comfortable seatings read more

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Great food though I find some dishes to be on the expensive side! Friendly service (one of the servers even tied our takeout bag for us when we left it sitting open after packing up our leftovers). We also really enjoyed the banchan (kimchi, broccoli, potato noodles, spicy cucumber, fish cakes & some kind of dried fish that was spicy with a hint of sweetness). We ordered the soft tofu stew with seafood (main), pork jowl (main) and half and half raw marinated shrimps (main). Since all 3 was considered a main dish, it all came with rice. I had the stew which I found to be delicious especially on a very cold day. The heat (temperature & spice level) warmed my soul. There was a decent amount of small shrimps, mussels and calamari in it with one large shrimp in it plus a raw egg & tons of soft tofu. I struggled to finish everything but in the end managed to. My husband had the pork jowl. I got to try a piece and it was so moist, tender and very flavorful! We both tried the raw marinated shrimp & we weren't a fan. I did like the soy sauce one better than the spicy one. Nothing wrong with it but it's just not our thing. What I found pricy is the pork jowls at $26. The amount of pork doesn't really add up to the price although it is very tasty. We also ordered the fried chicken spicy with rice cakes to take home for dinner. I think this was closed to $30 & when we had it for dinner, I was shocked at how little chicken there was & only 7 Tteok-bokki in it. I also wouldn't call this KFC as the batter was non-existent. It was still good but just not worth $30 imo. I do want to go back & try their gamjatang which is what I normally get but I was too tired to do the work. One star deducted due to cost of certain food items otherwise food was good & so was the service! read more

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The Korean Raw Shrimp and Crab are the highlight here. Very popular. People come here mainly because of these authentic delicacies. The Raw Shrimp (half-n-half) is better than the Raw Crab in my opinion. Better texture, less messy, and more value. Both the classic and spicy choices are very flavorful. It is perfect to wash them down with a couple of Korean Soju. When you eat here, they also provide those traditional small dishes. Nice and filling. Good selections on the menu. Great place when craving for a Korean fix. Good enough parking space. A little dark at night. Just be careful after dinner. Highly recommended. read more

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Really excited to see a Korean restaurant offering the raw dishes (beef, shrimp and crab) and cold noodles year round. I am always trying to find somewhere to grab cold noodles since many places only offer it seasonally. It's refreshing and I love being able to add my vinegar and mustard to season it up. I think there's better options available around North York area - this wasn't anything special, but I do like having the access to this dish. The raw shrimp wasn't my favourite. A lot of the flavour is really just on the shell and I actually didn't feel great after eating it. Maybe just sensitive belly since most others seem fine. The raw beef (Yukhoe) dish was fantastic. Very light, refreshing and interesting. I do wish it had a bit more of a sauce or something to it because halfway through the dish, it does start to get a bit overpowered by anything else you're eating. Or it just starts to get dull. I have nothing to compare it to - but that's what I would like. Over all - It's a great new spot, but I don't believe it truly lives up to the crazy online hype. It's good food. I think a bit over priced and nothing that I would leave craving again soon. Also, I recommend to come early because it tends to get pretty busy at regular meal times and I don't see that they take reso's. They're a great place for 2-4 people, but larger parties might have trouble when it gets busier. read more

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Anju opened in Markham from North York and has been all the rave for their soy-marinated raw craw and soy-marinated raw shrimp. It's new and the space isn't too big. They also don't take any reservations, regardless of how big your party is. So make sure to walk in early or to put yourself on their waitlist by the door - the old school way with pen and paper. Came here twice already and some of their stand out items are quite delicious: Korean Beef Tartare 5/5 Spicy Rice Cake 5/5 Soy marinated raw crabs 4/5 Spicy marinated raw crabs 5/5 Soy marinated raw shrimp 5/5 Clam thick noodle soup 5/5 Pork bone soup 5/5 Cold noodles 4/5 Fried chicken with green onion 5/5 Spicy whelk meat salad with thin noodles 5/5 Main items I loved were all their raw stuff, especially the spicy marinated raw crabs and spicy whelk meat salad with thin noodles. Come with a larger group so you can try more things! Can't wait to be back. read more

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Came on Saturday night. They are busy but still able to get seat for 2 immediately. Ordered their raw shrimps half and half, it's very tasty and liked it. Pork belly portion is good for share and meat was good. Pork bone hotpot was also good for 3-4 people. It's a little bit more spicy than other places but it's not by a lot. Can asked for mild next time maybe. The only thing about the pork bone hotpot is they don't include potatoes and rice. Overall, this place is good and would come back read more

Anju - Pork bone hotpot (top left), pork belly (top right), raw shrimps half and half (bottom) - Korean Near Me - Markham, Ontario

I've dined in twice now and I feel like they deserve a review. Anju Markham has unique menu that leans heavily on the seafood offering which I absolutely love. My first visit was with a bigger group (5 adult, 1 teen and 1 pre-teen) so we got to try a bunch of things. Their daily special uni & oyster pancake is a must-try as the combination of the 2 ingredients with a batter similar to Korean green onion seafood pancake completely knocked this dish out of the park. Crispy, savoury, sweet and oceany...all coming together for a delicious bite. Yummm..... Their beef tartare was also above average, but my daughter did not love the frozen texture of the beef. Fried chicken with green onion was your standard KFC, nothing special, but still tasty. The smoked abalone appetizer was interesting and although it's a great idea, I didn't love the flavour of the ssam-jang that was made with the abalone intestine (there has got to be a better translation than this, sorry!) which made it slightly bitter Galbi was obligatory for the kids and it was fine. The marinated crabs, although tasty, was a little too salty for my liking and made me miss the real deal from Korean where they use the much larger variety of Korean crab, not the blue crab used here in North America. I find that the flavour of the Korean (kkot-gyeh) is sweeter than the blue crab which makes a difference in the overall flavour. It was too much anyway so I ended up bringing home the leftover and used them as a soup base the next day which worked out well to tone down the saltiness. My favourite was the spicy noodle dish with welk as this cold, spicy noodles tossed with crunchy greens and chewy welk was a perfect balance of sweet, savoury and spicy. I ended up going back with my sister just for this dish which is saying a lot. Their banchan are great and I loved that they had the spicy dried pollock dish. Their kimchi, however, left a lot to be desired though. On both visits, they kimchi was both too well fermented for my taste, but I am happy to overlook this for their other offerings. I am sure I will be back here with more Korean food loving friends as the service is super attentive and the seating is very very comfortable. Yay for Anju! read more

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We went on a weekday lunch and there were maybe four occupied tables. The service was pretty quick and the servers were friendly. We got the raw marinated shrimp (half/half), raw marinated crab (half/half), and beef tartare. Everything was great. They served 8 shrimps and 11 halves of a crab (total would be 5.5 crabs). The beef tartare was a good refreshing appetizer and helped tone down the strong flavors from the seafood marinade between bites. They offer refills of the banchan. The restaurant is relatively new so everything felt clean and there was a lot of natural light coming from the windows. read more

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Anju relocated recently and the new location is right at Woodbine and Denison in Markham. It's not hard to miss, but the entrance faces towards the plaza and not Woodbine. We came at 7pm on a Friday and we had to write down our name and phone number. The average wait time was about 30 mins but there were only two tables of 3 ahead of us. They don't take reservations either. The restaurant was quite noisy, but spacious and clean. We got the raw marinated shrimp (half soy and half spicy), gamjatang and cold noodles. The cold noodles was a good balance because of the other savory dishes. Personally, I wish I had more rice to go with the raw shrimp. It was hard to track down the servers (basically only two were serving). We will return! read more

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Got the pork bone soup - debating by that and military stew. I'm glad I got this as soup was tasty, meat was fall off bone, had assortment of some vegetables. Only thing is that the soup can be spicier but they can't just make it that way. It is meant for two people and can say confidently that is a true statement. The bon chon had good variety. Service nothing to complain about. Overall a good dish at a decent Korean restaurant. read more

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@anju.toronto is back with a whole new vibe. I used to go to their North York spot for late-night KBBQ and snacks. Now they've reopened in Markham and it's just as tasty. * Soy & spicy marinated crabs & shrimps: loved the soy marinade for both, lightly sweet but balanced. The shrimp were meaty and soaked up the sauce so well. Def my fave. * Beef tartare: super fresh and flavourful. Easily one of my fave places for Korean-style tartare. * Deep-fried shrimp & lotus root balls: crunchy, not greasy, and the filling had great texture and taste. * Spicy whelk salad with thin noodles: a good kick from the spicy and fun to mix up. * Perilla Oil Buckwheat Noodles: light, nutty, refreshing. It's a perfect contrast to all the bold flavours. The menu is completely different from what I remembered, but everything we tried hit the spot. Will definitely be back (probably often ). read more

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Came for dinner and we got seated very quickly. The service was overall very nice and the workers were all very kind. We ordered the marinated crab ( half and half) , la galbi and pork bone soup. Unfortunately most of the dishes left me disappointed, especially the pork bone soup. The pork bone soup was very bland tasting and it wasn't spicy at all and the colour was off- very different from what I'm used to. The galbi was the same, very bland and barely any sauce on it. The only redemption was the marinated crab which I thought was decent tasting. read more

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Very very fresh raw crabs, albeit the flavours got a bit boring at the end (I should've got the half & half). The tonkatsu, on the other hand, was really amazing. The sauce was super unique (apple mustard vinaigrette) and refreshing. It somehow went super well with the rice. This place is a great summer Korean food spot. It seems that they have really good cold noodle dishes too. 4/5 read more

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Nicely decorated hipsterish restaurant, opens at 1200, already a line of people waiting on Canada's day. Diners waiting had a bougie vibe to them. Friends wanted to try marinated raw crab, not my jam, but let's go with the flow, if I'm judgemental about raw crab then there's no hope for my wonderful soul. Ordered the half and half raw crab (soy sauce/spicy). Crab was soft but flavor originated mainly from the sauces. Luckily they give you plastic gloves or it would have be a mitigated disaster, lips were burning after the spicy crab. Beef tendon soup, huge beefy flavor bomb and the beef tendon was buttery soft Clam noodle soup- similar to other places I've had. For some reason some of the clams were sandy, not good. Soup broth and noodles were acceptable Spicy monkfish- have you seen photos of a monkfish (poor man's lobster), that is one ugly fish. They overdid the sauce, way too much, plenty of thick monkfish pieces and beansprouts. Sauce was spicy and the heat sneaks up on you, I can feel the sweat pooling up on the back of my neck All in all, it was an ok experience, got the raw crab fixation accomplished, onto the next food adventure read more

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Not a lot of raw Korean raw seafood places like it. Their raw food was the star of this restaurant. The soy marinated flavour was great. Their other dishes noodle dishes were fairly average though so if you go it's recommended you go for their specialty. I didn't particularly like their tartare however. We had two plates for the table and it was still quite frozen giving it quite a spongy texture which all together was a bit unpleasant. I do think this maybe was a stylistic choice but all the same not my preference. The sesame seasoning was good but a bit overpowering too. It had mixed reviews from the diners at the table. Although their servers were kind and polite, it did seem like they were understaffed and not that attentive. It was difficult to get them and no gloves were offered for the raw food until asked. Again, once you did get them they were great but stretched a bit thin. I hope this improves in the future. I also appreciated their art on their walls. Very fun. Overall worth a visit. I do hope they continue to improve and will definitely be back to try it again. read more

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I had high expectations for this place but it didn't really meet my expectations or made me want to come back. The restaurant is busy and was near full but we got one of the last tables and got seated right away. The ambience was nice inside. Our food came quickly. The spicy pork on hot plate doesn't come with any rice. The pork was dry and slightly sour which was weird and it was not spicy at all. Some areas were burnt from the hot plate and not edible. It was probably more than 1/3 of the dish was burnt with black char. We also got the cold noodles. I enjoyed the cold broth. It was tasty and refreshing but the noodles itself were undercooked and hard to chew and honestly without scissors I couldn't even cut it up with my teeth. Maybe it was an off day but thought the food was underwhelming. Really didn't make a good impression for us. read more

Great dishes. I had the marinated raw crab (half and half), which was outstanding. I personally preferred the soy sauce flavour. The meat was a little sweet with a jelly-like texture. I also had the soondae jiggae, which was also great. Generous amount of tendon and soondae in the soup. Service was excellent, staff proactively refilled our side dishes. I took off 1 star since two of the side dishes were not well-seasoned and tasted too bland. The rice that came with the soondae jiggae was cooked with too much water, making the rice too soggy. Overall, I had a good expert and would visit here again. read more

Anju - Marinated raw crab (half and half) - Korean Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Really liked this new Korean resto in Markham! The resto is modernly decorated and is nice and bright. Loved the ambience and bright vibes of the place. Servers were friendly, though they forget to re-fill your water. They're great at coming back and ensuring that empty plates are removed. We ordered the cold noodles, spicy cold noodles, beef noodles and boiled pork. I loved both of the cold noodles. The soup was seasoned perfectly and the spicy version wasn't over the too spicy. The boiled pork was delicious and very flavourful. Would definitely order that again. It came with a green onion and onion salad that you could eat with it. They don't have their liquor license yet so looking forward to trying some drinks when they do. read more

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Happy a delicious Korean place opened up by where I live now I don't have to drive all the way to Yonge and finch. Everything was delicious- the banchans, bulgogi beef, beef bone broth noodles and marinated raw crabs. It was my first time trying raw crabs but it was really good and tasty but the crabs were on the smaller side. I wish there was more meat. In addition, it's probably because they just opened but the service was really slow. So I hope that gets better. Overall the food is good so I'll be back! read more

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Interior is nice, and food is pretty good. Service is also okay. Will go back to try their raw dishes :) read more

Anju - Pork bone soup - Korean Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Great service. They're a little understaffed during their first month of opening but still handling it really well. Seating is comfortable and washrooms are clean. Side dishes were plentiful considering the free refills, but not my favorite taste wise. We had the raw marinated shrimps (half half), bibimbap, fried pork dumplings, beef tartare, and ice cream. Highly recommend their ice cream, it is made in house and comes with a cracker also made in house. Sad there is only one flavour. Would come back for more raw shrimps in the future. Both spicy and soy are tasty , I personally prefer the soy. Comes with a side of rice. Bibimbap was also delicious but a smaller portion than typical Korean restaurants. Interested to come back for the raw crab , tonaktsu, and hot pot. read more

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Tried this out with my family and the food was great. Enjoyed the seafood dishes we ordered and would come back again. Staff was super nice read more

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I just love it. Been there almost once a month and I always get their Raw crab/shrimp

Food is pretty tasty. Note they close after lunch at 3pm during the day to reset for dinner. read more

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Deduction for huge lineups. We waited over an hour for a table of 5. Portions were on the small side but the flavour was there. The top dishes read more

The raw crab was very fresh and tasty. Will visit again next week with my family to try out more dishes. read more

Anju - Korean Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Great food this is my fourth time going. Service is a little sloe maybe because it was full. The ambiance is regular like other restaurants.

Would definitely be back! Between 3 adults and a child, we had an order of the half&half raw marinated shrimp and crab, the short ribs and army noodles. Everything was delicious and the service was fantastic. For a Thursday night, we see why it was so busy when they open at 5pm and we arrived around 5:45 and it was almost half full already. Thank you to the amazing staff! read more