Korean BBQ restaurant is a family owned and ran eatery in the downtown area of Kitchener. This…read morequaint establishment is clean and friendly. When you walk in you're warmly greeted with a smile. The menu has great options while not being overwhelming. During a trip to Kitchener I frequented this restaurant 3 days in a row, while being remembered by the owners each time, because of how amazing the food was. I tried multiple dishes each day and was truly blown away but my favorite was the soondubu/tofu stew. The jjajangmyun, jjamppong, shrimp fried rice, and tteobokki are all fantastic and I highly recommend. A friend had the pork belly and she said it was amazing. I will have to find an excuse one day to visit Kitchener again because of this spot. Wishing the best to the owners and their family. This place is truly a GEM.

Homey food! Tried their Cold Noodle Soup and Bibimbap. The bibimbap hit the spot with all the fresh…read moreingredients, super yolky egg, and sizzling crunchy rice at the bottom of the bowl. The cold noodle was a super interesting try and refreshing dish for a hot summer day

The restaurant is spacious, cozy, high ceilings and tables are far away from each other. I've done…read morekorean bbq in the summer, so this time we ordered hot pot on a chilly Friday evening. We got the gamjatang jeongol and it was massive for two people. There were raw pork belly slices on top of the gamjatang so I had to make sure they were fully cooked before consuming. It was hard because there was a lot of soup so it made it extra difficult to push the raw items to the bottom. We ordered less spicy but it was still really spicy! It was flavourful and they gave lots of pork bone. We took the rest home and I had to add water to dilute it lol.

2.5 stars This is a…read moregood-sized restaurant, and we were surprised to find that there was only one other occupied table during the weekday lunch. For a group of three, we went with budaejjigae (army stew), which is good for two to four people. The server seemed surprised that we weren't ordering more. If the menu lists that it can feed four people, it seemed like plenty for us, and we aren't big eaters. We received four side dishes -- cucumbers, radishes, nappa cabbage kimchi, and one we weren't familiar with. We asked the server what it was, and he said the name, but we still didn't know what it was. I asked him to repeat it, and he appeared quite annoyed that he had to say it more than once. The army stew wasn't cooking once the server had set it down on the table. It looked like the butane gas canister was empty. We used the call button to call the server back, since he was nowhere to be found. The army stew had luncheon meat, sausage, beans, zucchini, kappa cabbage, tofu, rice cakes, instant ramen, and a slice of American cheese. It was delicious.  Overall, the food is good, but the service is quite lacking. We felt like we were bothering the server by inquiring about the side dish, asking for extra chopsticks, and requiring another gas canister.

Hongdae is a family-owned restaurant serving classic Korean meals rather than Korean BBQ. What…read moreimpressed me most was how balanced everything tasted. I often find Korean food too salty or spicy, but the dishes here were flavorful without being overwhelming. The portions were generous. My pork bone soup was not too spicy, and the pork spine had plenty of meat. The ginseng chicken soup included a whole spring chicken, the shrimp fried rice had lots of shrimp, and the seafood pancake contained more filling than batter. The dining room is spacious and comfortable, and even the washroom was very clean. It is a solid choice in Richmond Hill for a family dinner or a meetup with friends.

Came last night after evening spent with the kiddos. The front of the restaurant outside they are…read moredoing something with the cement, so be careful. I saw this place had good reviews and wanted to try it since we were out this end. We ordered sweet and sour pork, black bean noodles, beef stew and seafood pancake. The staff was quite busy and sometimes hard to get their attention, our waiter was writing our order on napkins. Did they run out of notepads? Our side dishes came with our food and it wasn't too spectacular. The food was good and hot, but I've had better Korean food. Overall, I feel this place is good, but pricer end. Our 4 dishes with 10% cash discount was $85 before tip. Just the japchae alone is $27.99! Anyways, I think I would try other restaurants if I am in this area due to prices and service.

Came here with my boyfriend on a whim for a nice date. Made a great choice! This place is a gem…read more Ordered two baskets of the fried chicken, an order of the spicy rice cakes, and an order of fries. Our eyes were definitely bigger than our stomaches but the food was so delicious! Highly recommend coming here. What I really like is that you can get alcohol with your food. Fried chicken and alcohol pair really nice together :). Service was great! As soon as we walked in we were welcomed and it was a very nice vibe with Kpop music playing. We were even given some free cheese corn and some sides with our meal :) (maybe because we ordered too much food!) Great experience!

Glad they are opening more Korean fried chicken places in the area! Small restaurant with only one…read morestaff in the kitchen and one upfront. Service is a little slow but that's okay, they had a lot of take out orders. They have some combos which would save u some money. We came with a party of 8 so we got to try a lot of different flavours! We ordered all boneless chicken. Cheesling and the one with corn(forgot its name) tasted pretty similar. Got galbi, sweet and spicy, onion, and supreme. Supreme was my fav. Rose rice cake was really good and chewy, not too spicy. However I found the chicken to have too much batter. Compared to chicken plus aurora, their chicken is a lot juicer and bigger with less batter and also cheaper so don't think I'll be coming back ..

It's been a long, very cold winter so far but a visit to Owl of Minerva makes the frigid weather a…read morelot more tolerable. Their delicious KamJaTang Jeongol, aka Korean Pork Bone Soup, and their BBQ Pork Chops, are perfect for warming you up. Dining with my aunt and uncle, we had the large version of the soup, served in a big pot on a burner at the table. It was loaded with lots of meat, potatoes, vegetables, and tons of flavour. As good as it was, it was more than we could finish so they topped up the soup and we took home the leftovers. The pork chops were served on a sizzling platter, nice and hot. It was delicious! We barely managed to finish this one. Both dishes were perfect for the cold weather, and included rice and traditional side dishes - kimchi, bean sprouts, pickled radishes, and pickled cucumbers. As usual, the service was excellent - friendly and efficient. They also offer a 10% discount for paying cash. Check them out at Kingston Rd and Liverpool, in Pickering.

We stopped in for a late lunch during the week and I was surprised at the amount of people there. I…read moreguess it just shows how good this restaurant is. I came specifically for pork bone soup and my husband opted for the bibimbap. Both dishes were delicious, well prepared and presented beautifully with ample serving size. There is a fair amount of seating at this restaurant and I have no doubt it fills up quickly during the evening. The service was excellent and will definitely have to come back soon.

Food was so yummy and service was very quick. They are also very helpful with directing you through…read morethe menu. The interior is so cool, awesome place to visit.

This place is an absolute gem! I am still thinking about the meal we had here. The attention to…read moredetail is incredible, from the plating of the dishes to the ambiance of the dining room. If you are looking for an elevated Korean dining experience, look no further. This is easily one of the best restaurants in town. Can't wait to visit again!

In my search for a really good spot for Pork Bone Soup in Waterloo Area, I've come across The…read morefamous Owl Minerva In three separate occasions now. Each time I just happen to always finish my bowl of Pork Bone soup to the very bottom!!! Phenomenal consistency in making it! Cheers!! Service was very attentive and not too overbearing! I got to enjoy my time with my soup! 10/10 recommend! looking forward to my next visit!

Having Korean food is the number one way to comfort the soul, especially on a rainy day. That's why…read morewe headed to Owl - one of the few Korean restaurants in the Loo, and it may just be the best. Arriving on a Friday night with a big group, it was not too busy in the restaurant. We were seated in a booth so it was roomy and comfortable. They had kpop playing on the TV which was nice and entertaining to watch. We ordered the spicy ricecakes and kimchi pancake as our appetizers, which were delicious! It was my first time trying the kimchi pancake, and it was so crispy and fresh. The refillable side dishes were tasty as well, particularly the kimchi radish and potatoes. There were many options on the menu to choose from but I finally settled for spicy bulgogi which comes with a bowl of rice. The spicy bulgogi came on a sizzling plate, mixed with different veggies and glass noodles. I haven't tried glass noodles in bulgogi before but I found that it was a nice addition since it carried the sauce well. It was a really yummy dish and I'd order it again. I'd recommend coming here if you're looking for a tasty and satisfying meal. Can't wait to be back for more!

A hidden gem in Mississauga serving authentic Korean food. Great combos for a main + drinks!…read more Kimchi Pancake + Canmake x2 $30 Boneless Chicken + Korean Beer $34Bul Dakbal + Soju $45 Staff is very friendly. Wish they had more options for banchan. But food is delicious!

Food is beyond awesome! I love the dine in setting. We tried…read morecorn cheese, omurice-Takoyaki and Chicken Hot plate. I really love Omurice-Takoyaki. Gravy had a hint of sweetness and Egg was perfect! Takoyaki was mind blowing! For anyone who doesn't like sweetness, this might not be the first choice. Had Private area for us and seperate button to order food. Really love the concept! Friendly staff Free parking Highly recommended