Service was good and food was delicious…read more We got fried rice and bulgogi, overall it was yummy! We got here at 5pm on a Sunday. It was only a couple of tables that had customers. Shortly after, the whole place got so packed! So I guess that's something to watch out for in terms of timing. I specifically preferred this place because of the location and good parking spot. Overall, I'd go back here again.

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.

Located in one of the plazas across from Vaughan Mills. I'm not sure if it was because of the…read moreholidays but we were the only ones there from 6-7pm. We got the army ramyun and bulgogi bibimbap. I was SO excited to see them advertise gimbap by using Extraordinary Attorney Woo (kdrama) and when I wanted to order, the waitress said they were sold out :( I was quite surprised by the bibimbap portion and veggie selection. Overall it was delicious but the soup was a disappointment because I think it was just ramyun powder soup base..... The army ramyun was very cheesy and flavorful. Personally I would give it a 3.5 and I might come back for gimbap!

Located near Vaughn Mills, I was happy to see a Korean restaurant. The service was good. The…read morewashroom was clean. This is the first Korean restaurant that I've been to, that did not offer free side dishes. (And I love Korean food that I've probably had it for over 22 years!) It was indeed a big disappointment. My friend did mention that one could buy it since it was on the menu. I did not see it. But still!! Not happy. The soon tofu soup did come mild in spicy which was nice. I like how it came in a small tray. Standard soup, but $2-4 more than other places that I've been to. The rice was not hot at all. Water was provided instead of the standard hot tea. Verdict: I would not go back.

Great Korean restaurant right at Yonge &Elgin mill , it's very homy and cozy, service is always…read moregreat and fast. Bibibum and pork bone soup are our favorite. Monday is closed though.

Food was okay, portions weren't too big but prices are quite high. I liked the beef short ribs just…read morewish it was large enough for two people to share. Bulgogi was good but not enough beef in the noodles. Sides tasted okay very mediocre. The spacing was tight inside.

JungSooNe Bonga is a family-run restaurant in Thornhill that offers authentic Korean cuisine. It is…read morealso well known for its excellent Soy-Marinated Crabs (Ganjang-gejang) and Spicy-Marinated Crabs (Yangnyeom-gejang). If you haven't tried these delicacies yet, consider visiting this cozy spot. We had the BEST Soy-Marinated Crabs (Ganjang-gejang), Spicy- Marinated Crabs (Yangnyeom-gejang, Kalguksu and DolSot-BiBimBap. Everything was freshly cooked and very delicious including the complimentary side dishes. The service is fast here and the owners are friendly. They are located in a plaza and offer ample parking spaces.

Came to try the raw marinated crabs in soy. It was my first time trying it and it tasted really…read moregood. Although I did not try to bite the claw with my teeth as I was worried about breaking my teeth. Almost every table has the crab as well as the Korean seafood pancake. It was huge and we had to take a lot home. I also really enjoyed the steam egg and the soon tofu with seafood, I got it less spicy and it was still a bit spicy for me. Overall, I enjoyed this place, the price was a bit higher for other Korean restaurants, but everything was fresh and tasty.

After finding out that the restaurant will be closing in a few days due to redevelopment for future…read moretransit, had to make sure to go for the city's best Korean Cold Noodles one last time. Definitely not my first time here as I've come with family or friends over the past 15+ years, every time, leaving very satisfied. Made sure to arrive for opening time to get a table right away since based on past experience, the wait can take some time, especially for dinner or on the weekends. Of course, had to order my two favourite menu items: 물냉면 - Mool naengmyun (Cold Noodles) and 김치찜 - Kimchi jjim (Braised Kimchi with Pork Belly). Have tried their other dishes in the past, which are pretty standard, but always find myself still gravitating back to these two. The slushy broth is always so tasty and refreshing! They also bring out a good variety of 반찬 - banchan (side dishes). Parking was easy to find this time since we got there early, but sometimes you have to circle around a few times or park at a neighbouring plaza and walk over. Hoping they reopen somewhere else soon!

Love going here to get the hotpot!! you can see my photos of the hotpot we get! Every photo was…read morefrom a different time ;)

Came here for a friend's birthday, apparently you can get a free t-shirt the week of your birthday…read more This location is usually busy so make a reservation! We got the pork belly and the boneless short rib. The meat is a good thickness and all the side dishes are refillable. The only downside is that there are not too many parking spots in this plaza.

Dropped by during my recent Toronto trip - location was in a older building so the ventilation of…read morethe place wasn't the greatest - and it was a tad chilly inside. Service was very quick , and it wasn't very busy for a Friday lunch. - noise level was good, and you talk with ease. I know I should of had the KBBQ - but it seemed a little heavy for lunch, so we got lunch combos - I got the Spicy tofu soup - all the side dishes were delicious - The soup however, was for me not even close to spicy, and also temperature was closer to luke warm, when I cracked the egg in, it barely could cook the yolk. (not sure if that was the idea, but it threw me off a bit) The rice had some hard bits which was fine when you eat it with the soup, but still strange to have harden pieces of rice when it's fresh. Will probably re-visit for the BBQ.

I had takeout from this restaurant this time around. Reading from reviews and from visiting, it…read morelooks like there has been a change in ownership. We also didn't see the previous owner when picking up. We totally regret that we didn't come back sooner to support the old man owner while he was still there. We really like him and his passion for his food and his generosity. I hope the owner who ran the shop before is enjoying his happy retired life and finally gets to move back to his country and reconnect with his family. Food-wise, it's been a while since we had the collagen soup, but it feels a bit bland compared to what we had in the past. However, I'm glad they gave us some salt and pepper on the side because adding that does elevate the soup a lot more and you can add to your liking. It's just a bit odd that they packaged the warmed soup in a plastic bag for takeout. The fried chicken is good but needed a dipping sauce (which it came with on the side) for flavour; it's not as juicy and the batter isn't as fluffy as I once remembered it. Also, the prices are higher, which could be due to the rise in costs, but there are no more takeout specials; we're paying the same rate as if we were dining in. Portion-wise, it's just barely enough to feed two for $45, including tax. Though I did have a side piece of bread at home, which was all that's needed for a more filling meal. The soup includes rice and two side dishes. All in all still a delicious meal.

Disclaimer: this review is for my visit in the summer of 2023…read more I can't get over all the 4-5 star reviews for this place. I have been wanting to try this place for a while since there aren't too many Korean restaurants that specialize in Seol-lung-tang in Toronto. So when I invited my sister out for our monthly lunch date, I was very very excited. Entering the restaurant, I was shocked by how dumpy the place was as some reviewers described the place as cozy. There were maybe less than 10 tables with wobbly wooden partitions haphazardly strewn about in between them. The black tabletops had visible wipe marks from being wiped down with unclean cloth. There was also an off putting smell that I couldn't quite pinpoint to and this should have been my cue to leave but we decided to give it a try since we drove some way to eat here. Since Han Oak claims to specialize in their soups, we ordered their Tteuk-Seol-lung-tang (Special beef bone soup) in both regular broth and spicy broth. Our soups arrived in tiny earthen bowls that the word "Tteuk" describing the menu item was put to shame. Despite that "Tteuk" was supposed to have extra meat and larger than their regular size, our portions were dismal. However, the small portion in this case turned out to be a blessing as I knew that the off putting smell I had smelled upon entering the restaurant was coming from the actual soups themselves. Against my better judgement, we ate the soups and both got sick later that day. There was nothing special about the flavours of their soup nor was it really a product of a long-boil as they claim. The soup was milky (typical of Korean bone soups) but light on depth and flavour which was beyond disappointing. Also, typically in Korea, any restaurant that specializes in these types of long-boil soups have superb kimchi; unfermented napa cabbage kimchi and well fermented radish kimchi. The kimchi that came out with our meal, both napa cabbage and radish, were too sour and well beyond being acceptable as a banchan. They should have cooked with it instead of serving it as a side. The lone server was busy staring into her phone the whole time we were eating and this ridiculous meal came to a little over $50. I will not be returning to this restaurant and my search for an authentic Seol-lung-tang in Toronto will continue.

Came here for dinner with my family and enjoyed all of it. Their dumplings are pretty massive and…read moretheir seafood pancake is the bomb!!!!

Just recently been there. I actually went there a few times when it was first opened a few years…read moreand it was great, the dumplings, noddles and most food were all very good, so I had an impression and expectation for it. But the food I had seemed very different taste now... we ordered dumplings and two more combos, most of the food we had added spices (a lot of pepper). There was a dish where it was a few slices of pork wrapped in lettuce but the pork smelled too "pork" (if you know what I mean). I may only go for signature dumpling next time...

First time trying Korean eel and abalone!…read more The eel was tender and cooked to perfection by the staff. They had many sauces as well. We got the combo with beef so we got to try both. The abalone stone pot was highly recommended so we ordered that as well. The abalone's not fishy and very tender. The rice also had crispy bottoms from the stoke pot. Spacious inside and plenty of parking.

Had a great experience at KOBI near Yonge & Steeles. Their Korean BBQ eel is something you don't…read moresee often in the GTA -- the whole eel is grilled and torched right at the table, and it was incredibly flavorful with great texture. It comes with dipping sauces, wraps, and side dishes along with soybean soup and steamed egg. We also tried the 42-day wet-aged Australian Wagyu ribeye and the abalone sotbap, which was finished with a creamy abalone liver sauce -- definitely a standout dish. Love it! If you're looking for something different from the usual Korean BBQ spots, this place is worth checking out. Service was quick and friendly, and the inside of restaurant was spacious with some private seating area as well :)

A very popular kbbq spot that was very packed and busy when we went. We had a reservation and were…read moreseated very quickly. The service was okay after that, not as attentive as they could've been and we had to ask for things a couple times but I understand as they were very packed. Everyone was still very kind regardless. We had the pork belly and boneless short ribs and they were good, nothing too special about it. Personally I think it was more on the expensive end for what it was. They were served with many sides and the cheesy corn was our personal favourite. Their other sides were also alright but again nothing too special. It was a very packed day so it was quite loud in the restaurant and we were almost yelling at each other from across the table, so if anyones looking for a more intimate spot, I'd go elsewhere. But again this is not their fault and is to be expected in larger popular places. It is a drinking spot too so that was the vibe they had with lots of chatter and fun bring had. Overall a decent spot for kbbq and I'd say go here more for the atmosphere more than just the food!

It's been so long since I've been to Korean BBQ, and the perfect time to get it was for my birthday…read moredinner. Daldongnae BBQ might be my favourite KBBQ restaurant in the GTA. We ordered Pork Belly and Beef Rib Eye Roll, and that was enough for us since each serving of meat is 185g / 6.5oz. The beef eye roll was so tender and juicy. The table BBQ comes with egg, corn cheese, lettuce, 5 side dishes, and soybean stew (we found it too salty). Staff come around frequently if you have any requests/questions. Did you know that Daldongnae has a birthday promotion? (I got a t-shirt.)