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Heard they were closing due to location issues so we had to come for one last meal until they are able to relocate! Got my usual raw skate cold noodles and it hits the spot! The noodles are chewy and bouncy. The raw skate was marinated well and I love eating the cartilage. It is very spicy so just a heads up!
Visited this authentic Korean family owned restaurant which operated since 2004. This is were locals and Koreans go to for it's traditional home-style cooking. Tried their signature slushy Naengmyeon (cold noodles). The buckwheat noodles were thin, chewy and bouncy which was perfect texture imo. Soup is icy, cold and refreshing. Comes with half an egg, radishs, cucumbers and pear which pairs well with the light sour soup. Spicy beef tripe soup was umami and flavorful. We requested to lower the spicyness level but it was still quite spicy like Nongshim instant noods level. The beef tripe and turnips was soft and tender. My only complain is that there wasn't much brisket at all and it was mostly brisket meat thins. Tons of cabbage in the soup and it comes with a side of purple rice. Overall the flavours were great and service was attentive and friendly. It's free parking so make sure to come early because parking space is limited.
For $50.95 the price of the gamjatang jeongol may seem steep but it's the equivalent of three (if not four) pork bone soups. Even though the menu states it serves two, the dish is enough for four people if you add an appetizer and extra bowls of steamed rice. In fact, when the metal platter first arrives with uncooked glass noodles sitting on top, it's so full that our server removes two bones and soup into a separate bowl to make room for the noodles to cook down. The pork bone was boiled long enough so that they easily broke apart, allowing us to get to the meat without much work. Yet, the broth just wasn't flavourful enough. Yes, it satisfied but didn't contain enough spice to really whet the palette. Luckily, Cho Sun Ok's kimchi had more than enough heat to make up for the tame gamjatang broth. Combining a hunk of meat, a scoop of rice, and a piece of the crispy fermented cabbage made for a great bite. I was so impressed by the side dish that I got a small tub to go ($11.99). The meal arrives with a nice selection of banchan including fish cake slices, kimchi (cabbage and daikon), sesame oil laced bean sprouts, and chewy gelatin slivers. It was more than enough for our duo, but they regularly came by to see if we needed anything else anyways. If anything, what stood out most about this visit was the attentive service. Despite being packed and us sitting in the far corner of the dining room, food arrived quickly and there were always people walking by at regular intervals, so no one felt ignored.
This is one of my favourite Korean restaurants along Yonge. When it's cold out, this is the type of food I crave for, a stew with a side of soondae. This is a good amount of food and I usually leave with leftovers for the next day. I need to cross the city for them, but it's worth it. Be prepared to wait for a table, but they usually turn over very quickly.
Came for lunch on a Sunday and was seated right away. This restaurant is known for the cold noodles. As it was cold out only tried one. The cold noodles were very tasty with the broth coming from ice slush. The other dishes were quite good as well and the identities were good. Service was decent and efficient.
Small korean restaurant known for their cold noodles. This time we tried the cold noodles with a side of steamed dumplings along with a kimchi jjim jeongol (hot pot). The hot pot is nice and comes with 2 rice and side dishes (refillable). Nice variety of side dishes, we had 7 different kinds :) portion size is generous. Overall pretty clean as well, but small tables, so not good for big groups. Service is quick and friendly.
Heat wave is here, so the only correct option for a hot day meal is too cool off with some korean cold noodles! We each got the classic cold noodles and paired with fried and steamed chives dumplings. The slushy broth is actually so flavourful and has such an amazing umami flavour. Noodles are nice and chewy, plus the cucumbers and radish adds a nice crunch. It's such a refreshing dish, sooo good!! Just keep in mind this place is always packed so go early to leave your name down.
Sunday is Korean food day, highly recommended by a friend, why not. Went for lunch, get there before 1230 to avoid a wait. Check out the menu, descriptions sound authentic, however never judge a book by is cover. Far from being a connoisseur, I've been to enough Korean restaurants and even to Korea to know what is good and what is fake wannabe (can I use this word) Korean food. Ordered the Kalbi Tang (friend's recommendation) and Bibimbap. The Kalbi Tang broth had a clear, rich savory slightly beefy flavor profile, honestly it was in my opinion no different than many other broths I've tasted. The glass noodles were firm, the star of the show was the Kalbi short rib beef (bone in). 6 large pieces, meat was thick. tender, falling off the bone good. In fact. I thought the ratio of meat to noodles was too much, sorry meat lovers. Their BiBimBap is now one of my favorites. The stone bowl was scorching hot, really gave you a nice even layer of crispy rice at the end. Vegetables, mushrooms, meat plentiful and with the added gochujang sauce, each spoonful was a flavor bomb of textures, freshness and Korean goodness. Staff were kind and efficient, they even came around and asked if you wanted extra side dishes, yep, they asked before you asked, no kidding. Sorry, no BTS or ATEEZ music playing in the background to distract your eating so bring along a lucky someone that will keep your attention., you know who they are.
Are you looking for authentic Korean food? This place doesn't take reservations so we came earlier around 6pm on a Friday night and it was already packed with a waiting list. We were seated in a booth table for 4-5 people. It was so cramped with the 6 of us which made the dinner less enjoyable so I won't be coming with friends next time as it doesn't appear that they have bigger tables for 6 or more people. It was our first time here so I wanted to try everything. We ordered quite a few items to share so it was nice to try a bit of everything so I know what I want next time. The Gamjatang and and kimchi pancake were amazing and their Mool Naengmyun (cold noodle) was really refreshing. I would definitely be coming back as there were still so many other dishes that I want to try. Maybe I'll try Soondae (Korean sausages) next time if I'm feeling adventurous!
This has to be the best Korean restaurant in the GTA. The food is phenomenal, fresh, flavourful, and really high quality. I usually get the kalbi tang or the cold noodles and they are soooo good. I honestly can't rave enough about how satisfying every meal here is. No, it's not as cheap as some of the Korean spots in Chinatown, but it's also not that much more and the difference in quality is totally worth it. I just wish I lived closer because I'd be here all the time.
This place is incredibly clean and bustling with customers when I came this weekend! Each of the tables have their own individual booths where customers can enjoy a private conversation with each other but the overall mood of this place can get a bit loud. I can tell that this place has been recently renovated and I am definitely digging the new setup. We got the pork bone soup and their famous cold noodles. Both of which for lunch on a weekend is abit above 10 dollars each. This meal included a set of 8 individual little side dishes each with incredibly small portion of appetizer compared to the standard Korean restaurants, however they all tasted fresh and the waitress did ask us if we wanted more during the meal which we appreciated. Despite being the winter, we still loved having a dish of cold noodles. These came with cucumbers, eggs and radish. I was hoping for some sort of protein but the overall taste of this dish was good, the broth was refreshing and had more flavours than some of the other places I have been to. Adding mustard and vinegar to the dish helps elevate the taste of the dish while adding more dimensions to it which I often like. The pork bone soup came with alot of peppercorn looking spices sprinkled generously on the top but the dish was not spicy whatsoever. In fact I found it to be more on the salty side compared to the many places I have been to. There was a generous serving of meat in the dish but I still think the meal offered at OGBG was better. Overall I think cho sun ok was alright. I just wish they have the ringer on the side of the table to ask for a waitress. The price is a little more than the standard Korean joint but the establishment is spanking clean. Too bad I forgot to check out their washroom before heading out. Haha read more
Came here as a group of 3 at around 6:30 for dinner on a Wednesday. It was already pretty busy by the time we were there (wait time was roughly 5 minutes), as it got closer to 7 the restaurant got more and more crowded. It's obvious this place is extremely popular and extremely busy. We ordered the: Mool Naengmyun: The famous cold noodles lived up to its name. They were very refreshing. Jangjorim Dolsot Bibimbap: I love stone bowl Bibimbap and this dish solidified that feeling. The meat was tender and seasoned well, they were generous with their portions and I was left very satisfied. Bulgogi Jeongsik: My dad got the bulgogi and although the meat was very flavourful, I felt it was more on the pricier end at $17 before tax and tips. I would come again as there are other items on the menu I would like to try. read more
I haven't came to Cho Sun Ok in forever, and on Sunday I was real cravings for cold noodles because it was so hot that day. We arrived there at around 5:15pm and already there were a lot of people waiting. I think we must've waited for 20 minutes before getting seated. My bf ordered the cold noodles with the LA kalbi, and I just ordered the regular cold noodles so that we could share the kalbi. Almost every table ordered cold noodles! I seriously think this is one of the best places to get it because it's has a lot of flavour and it's just so refreshing after drinking the broth! The noodles comes in a huge bowl so I think it's worth the price. One thing to suggest is - come early to avoid waiting forever! read more
I don't really have anything to complain about this restaurant. The food is decent, service is fast despite the lineups and the inside is clean. I think it's one of the few Korean restaurants that Korean people still choose to go since other places have turned to suit the tastebuds of big demographics (aka non-Koreans); meaning many of the dishes are no longer authentic - they are way too sweet, not spicy, the broths taste like pure MSG. That being said, not all dishes taste great. Pick the ones that are recommended, popular or what Korean people order. read more
Been here a couple of times and while they do serve good Korean food here, I haven't been totally blown away. But for me the highlight of this place will be their broth for the soups. It's truly special. Let's start off with the fact that there's really modest menu here. There's some apps, naeng myeon, soups, and a few of your standard main dishes. Not much to choose from but obviously you don't come here for kbbq. This is a cold noodles and soup place first and foremost. Prices might seem a bit higher than your average place too, but portion sizes are reasonable. I went with the hoe bibim naeng myeon this time which is your standard cold noodles in spicy gochujang based sauce but with skate fish. Skate fish is really interesting; it's kind of tough. It's almost nothing like fish, since they use the wings of the skate, it's cartilaginous in texture. It's really not for everyone. You do get the delicious warm broth here, and it's very rich with plenty of meaty flavor. I wouldn't say the naeng myeon is super special here (the menu said they're famous for it) but it was good and it's definitely a safe thing to eat here. It was also pretty spicy so just a heads up to ask for a more mild one if you can't handle the heat! And also, the serving size is massive. I couldn't finish the entire bowl of noodles myself. I did also try the dumplings but would stay away from them. The soups and stews here and also pretty good. I tried the yookgae jang here; again, the soup is incredibly flavorful but I was disappointed with the lack of shredded beef. It was practically devoid of any beef. But otherwise, I loved it and the soup was just so rich. Same thing applies to the kalbi tang, they just make an amazing broth here. read more
Cho Sun Ok is my regular dine out place for Korean food. They have the best broth of cold noodles and the grilled kalbi (beef ribs) combo is superb. Most of the dishes are amazing there. They are pretty busy for regular dining hours, sometimes we have to wait for table for 10-15minutes. This restaurant locates in a small plaza with free parkings. read more
On a hot day, there's nothing better than a cold bowl of Mool Naengmyun: thin arrowroot noodles in a slushy broth ($12.95). The first time I had this type of dish, I found the concept a little strange but when I tried it, all my doubts dissipated. The arrowroot noodles are thin and chewy and never seem to get soggy or mushy. The noodles sit in an icy beef broth which is extremely flavourful and somehow has a nice sweet flavour to it as well. On top of the noodles, sit a bed of different ingredients, all of which add another dimension to the dish. The slivered cucumbers, pickled daikon and slices of Asian pear all add a light crunchy texture and the hard-boiled egg grounds the dish with its more earthy texture. In terms of flavour, the tangy pickled radish pairs well with sweet Asian pear. The sesame seed oil gives the dish a subtle nutty flavor and the red pepper sauce really adds heat to the dish. I am usually not a fan of spicy sauces but in the icy broth, the spiciness is muted and I was able to eat the dish with absolutely no problems. If you want to add some meat to your meal, you can order the Mool Naengmyum with a side of dumplings or galbi. I decided for the Naengmyun + Galbi combo ($27.95) since it seemed more filling. The galbi was tender with just a bit of char with sweet honey on top. Absolutely delicious! read more
Thanks again Yelp for recommending a place when we were in the area. Great little Korean spot away from the hustle and bustle of Yonge and Finch... We were greeted right away and seated to a comfortable booth. The restaurant is really clean, and by the looks of all the chairs in the front, it can get really busy. By the time we were finished our lunch almost every table was seated. The menu comes on a paper placemat, and utensils are at the table in a little wooden box. Huge portions for the Don katsu, and it was delicious. Way too much for lunch, but enjoyed the leftovers at home afterwards. Big selection of kimchi, and the tea they serve was delicious. Service was great, they got a bit busy when we needed the settle up, but overall great! Will return if we're in the area! read more
Came here on Tuesday night with several friends for Korean. I've never been to Cho Sun Ok before but have heard so much about this place. So, I was going in with pretty high expectations. The restaurant is located in a small plaza near Yonge and Clarke. Parking was a bit scarce but I managed to find a parking spot well enough. The restaurant looked fairly busy for a Tuesday night but there were still tables readily available. I happily noticed upon entry that the restaurant was well-lit, clean, and that there were many servers ready and willing to serve! Since I ate with a large group, we were able to order a variety of dishes from the menu. Rather than listing all the dishes that were on the table, I'll provide some highlights of the meal and particular dishes you may want to try. On the appetizer menu, I'd likely skip all of these items other than the Korean Sausage dish (Soondae), and would recommend going for this appetizer version of the Soondae if you just want to try it, rather than going for the full blown stewed Soondae with noodles (Soondae Jeongol). Needless to say, the Soondae is a bit of an acquired taste, so just be aware of that. The Naeng Myun is a must, and if I were only able to order one dish from the menu, this would be it. The cold noodles is quite tasty and refreshing and the dish itself is unique. I'd recommend going with the Mool Naeng Myun + BBQ Short Rib (Galbi) combo that's available -- the Galbi was seasoned well and tender, it won't disappoint. On the entree menu, I'd go with the Pork Belly and Kimchi dish (Kimchi jjim), Pork Bone Soup (Gamja tang; a classic), any of the rice (Bibimbap) if you intend to get a rice, and the BBQ ribs (Galbi) if you haven't already placed an order for it. Other items on this menu didn't really stand out as much to me, but I wouldn't hesitate to agree that they're on par with similar dishes at other Korean restaurants in the area. If you're with a larger group of people (2+), I'd recommend opting for Jeongol version of the stews mentioned in the entree section as it provides a larger portion. Again, I'd go for the Pork Bone (Gamja Tang Jeongol) if you're playing it safe, or the Pork Belly and Kimchi (Kimchi Jjim Jeongol). I wouldn't order any of the two Korean Sausage Jeongol (Soondae Jeongol) if this is your first go at Korean Sausage (Soondae). Overall, the food was very good, the place was clean and welcoming, and the service was friendly, plentiful, and efficient (on a Tuesday night). Parking spaces are a bit scarce but was available at no cost. COOL TIP: You will leave the place smelling like the food you ordered, so if you have an expensive jacket or clothes you don't plan on dry cleaning any time soon, best to leave it in the car! read more
Nice authentic Korean food. The Spicy chicken is really good! Do not be deceived since it's considered an appetizer-it was a really large dish which explains the $23.95 price. Enough for 2-3 people. It has a bit of a kick in it and also the sweet / sour is not overwhelming. Even thought its breaded, it's not too oily/filling. The pork bone soup was a bit watered down and the potato was was bit undercooked...I will give them the benefit of the doubt since my friends have been here many times before said that is the exception. I will try it out next time and hope for an better pork bone soup. Maybe it's because we came really late? All in all a good experience. read more
Cho Sun GREAT - not just OK. The food here is way better than that awful pun. The menu is very simple and straightforward; not too overwhelming. This restaurant is busy most of the time and parking is limited. Make sure to show up well in advance to wait for seats. If you can't find parking, go to a neighbouring lot and walk over. Let me get this out of the way - I'm a big fan of naengmyun so I'm a little picky. So it should speak volumes that I come here relatively frequently. The group of us ordered the naengmyun, dumplings, yukgaejang, bibimbap, and tofu soup. I really enjoyed the naengmyun with spicy sauce. You REALLY need to order it with spicy sauce. It tastes MUCH better. Trust me. I got the deep fried dumplings arrived first, and then the side dishes came out. The dumplings and naengmyun together are quite filling and I left pretty satisfied. The price of this dish is pretty reasonable as well. My friends didn't have any complaints about the other dishes, but come on it is known for the naengmyun! This is a great place to eat during the summer for a cool meal. Enjoy! read more
11 years ago
I might as well join in on all the reviews on this place. They are famous for their Korean cold noodles. I had the Bibim naengmyun or cold noodles with spicy sauce. It was a hot day and this was just perfect. Very flavorful, satisfying, and refreshing. I believe everyone else has already covered the bases in terms of reviewing their cold noodles. Just beware of pepper flakes being stuck in your teeth after! I will change my review to 5/5 once I've tried one other dish that I like and is not cold noodles here. read more
9 years ago
8 years ago
One of the best Korean restaurants anywhere! They specialize in naengmyun, AKA chilled broth noodles. This is a dish that has boggled my mind for a long time (isn't broth supposed to be hot?!). Even after ordering it at several restaurants, I still didn't 'get it'. It just wasn't special, and I usually found myself drowning the broth in vinegar and mustard. That is until now. The broth here is perfect. Extremely flavorful, refreshing, and just the right amount of sweetness. Before, it was a novelty to me--something different to try at a restaurant. Now, Cho Sun Ok's naengmyun is a must every time I'm in the GTA. Also have to mention the kalbi, one of the best I've had anywhere, and you can get it as a combo with your naengmyun. Oh, and try the soondae (pork blood sausage), too. It was my first time trying it, and I was pleasantly surprised. People are just put off by the idea of pig's blood, but if you shut that part of your brain off and just eat, I think you'll enjoy it. The restaurant gets packed, so get there early or be prepared to wait. We showed up 15 minutes before opening and there was already a line. Luckily, the place had plenty of seating, but if you do end up having to wait, the turnover seems fast. read more
This place is famous for Kimchi Jjim(steamed Kimchi and pork belly) Fried Dumplings and cold noodles and bbq beef ribs, so naturally had to try it all. The dumpling had a thinner skin and not the kind I was expecting. The kimchi and pork was a bit too fermented and sour for my taste but that's how its suppose to be. The cold noodles broth was delicious but gave me brain freeze every bite. The price was a couple dollars more than the downtown korean restaurants and the damage for everything was about $89.00 before tip, but what a feast. read more
Place is actually has very clean modern look. Porcelain flooring, Wooden booths, very cute. We ordered the kimchi budae jeongol regular spicy. Aka pot stew at 27.95. It's supposed to be for 2. It's pretty big. Really yummy. Menu is not huge, but i like it like that. Handful of really good specialty foods. Comes with a full set of appetizers as well. Service was amazing. She packed our left over food. Came back to check if we needed more appetizers. And was very polite. 5 star all around. I had a great experience. read more
6 years ago
10 years ago
I've been coming to Cho Sun Ok since I was 6 and I can say without hesitation that it is my all time favourite Korean restaurant. Not only is the food amazing, the owners really go out of their way to make sure you have a pleasant visit. First off, the side dishes here are stellar. The owner makes all of the side dishes by hand so the taste is consistently top notch. Honestly, I would come to this restaurant just for the side dishes. They are also more than willing to give you refills which is great! The Cold Noodles are Cho Sun Ok's speciality and a personal favourite - I highly recommend giving it a shot. Consisting of buckwheat noodles in a cold, slushy broth with egg and veggie toppings, this is the perfect meal on a hot day. One tip: the Cold Noodles come with a spicy sauce, so ask for sauce on the side or no sauce if you don't like spicy foods. Another favourite is the Don Katsu (pork cutlet with sauce), which comes with salad, miso soup and rice. This and the Kimchi are the perfect pair. The servings are huge and the quality is always consistent, making every meal a satisfying experience. The customer service is the cherry on top. I was surprised to see the owners regularly coming in and interacting with the customers - in fact, they go around and check up on each table one by one to make sure everything is going well. The servers, are very friendly as well, but many are not proficient in English so be patient when communicating with them. All in all, I am in love with Cho Sun Ok and I could not recommend a better place for Korean food! read more
Koreans are the most stubborn group of people i know, especially when it comes to food. Basically the rule is if you can make it at home...make it at home. So when my Korean friends recommend a place then I know it's gonna be good Service is fast and efficient. However expect to become an expert in sign language as servers generally do not speak English Cho sun ok specializes in cold noodles. These things are fire. A good level of spicy ( spice is customizable for some dishes) and satisfying l noodle bounce you will have a mouthgasm in a faster time that it takes your ex to finish. This shit is authentic and is super refreshing on a hot day The seafood tofu broth soup thingy was ORGASMAGICAL. Super deep and rich in flavour with a generous amount of foodstuffs mixed in. Some dishes come with sides and others don't. Be aware Overall one of the best Korean restaurants available to us uptown folks read more
10 years ago
My wife and I came here on Dec 31st at 7:15pm and noticed the sign said they were opened until 8pm. There were a few tables empty so we were able to be seated by a woman who didn't seem very welcoming. I thought perhaps because they wanted to leave early and didn't want to stay late or maybe because they were busy and were running around serving tables. While we were seated, we saw other people come in all the way up to 8pm and they each got the scowl, so I took it to be the standard greeting . This is the real deal run by Koreans, not like some other places run by Chinese so at least I knew it would be authentic. The menu isn't huge, but had a few items that I was familiar with, and some I hadn't seen before. Seeing how we got such a "warm welcome", I didn't want to ask about the various cold noodles or dumplings and stuck with the traditional bibimbap #28. The main course arrived really quickly, even before the appetizers. We were actually wondering if we should ask for them, but they were dropped off right after the bibimbap. The nice thing about this place is the man handling the cash seemed to make it a point to come by each table and talk to the patrons and ask how the food was which is a really a nice touch. The bibimbap was actually one of the best I've had. Lots of vegetables and flavour, the stone bowl stayed hot to the end and as usual, I find they don't put enough meat in these, but it's the same everywhere. I saw some of the other menu items on the tables beside me and will definitely go back and try them when I'm in the area again. Two #28 bibimbap, plus tax plus tip was $30. read more
This place is pretty good, located @ Yonge & Clark up in Thornhill. They were recently covered in the Toronto Star for their Naeng Myeon. If you didn't see it here, then you would have driving right past it; it's located in the Tavazo Nut Plaza; between the Britannia pub and dingy looking Nail One place. Cho Sun Ok was surprisingly packed; with a steady enough turnover. But their Cold noodle soup is pretty darn good and filling. The boyfriend, our mutual friend and I made a bee-line for the cold noodles; due to the hot weather. The boyfriend ordered the cold noodles with dumpling set, which came with 12 fried/steamed dumplings; I went for the typical cold noodles and kalbi set; our mutual friend went for the spicy cold noodles with raw skate in it. The Naeng Myeon itself was pretty excellent, with a slushy broth versus then a chunky block of ice normally seen at other korean restaurants. The noodles texture is how I liked it, chewy and hefty and didn't feel slimy. Although the Kalbi, I would give it a miss. But the dumplings were good and our mutual friend went and said that the cold noodles hit his craving spot for cold noodles. The servings were pretty hefty and quite frankly, if they had skipped out on the usual banchan dishes, I would have been full up as well. The service was pretty great, the server came by and refilled the Kimchi for us, without us having to ask. They did speak to us in Korean first, but it was helpful that they confirmed the order by circling the corresponding order number on the place mat menus. Parking is somewhat limited, but you might want to park @ the Paramount Fine Foods plaza next door and walk over. Cho Sun Ok takes Visa and Mastercard, no AMEX read more
Tasks to do upon coming here: #1: Have your driver or someone in your party to drop you off and enter the restaurant first and take a number from the back of the cashier. #2: Have your driver wait and find a parking spot in the plaza where spots are highly coveted and hard to obtain. #3. Wait for your number to be called. #4. Order from the placemat and enjoy. I came here on a Wednesday night around 6:30pm and it was packed. Tons of people waiting and tons of people waiting for parking spaces. Finding a parking spot is tough since the plaza has a couple of spots reserved for other businesses. You can just wait for a parking spot for 5-10 minutes until someone leaves which is what I did. We waited for around 33 minutes until we got our table at 7:03pm. The menu is on the placemat and we ordered the naengmyeon (slushed broth) and galbi combination and naengmyeon (spicy) and steamed mandu (dumpling) combination since it was a hot summer evening in the city. The galbi and dumplings came pretty quickly as we waited for a bit before the main attraction arrived. Dumplings were kind of cold and the galbi was marinated well. The naengmyun noodles were refreshing. I had to give it a couple more cuts with the scissors before digging right in. Even though it was slushed broth, I still find it a bit spicy. Overall, I would not wait another 33 minutes just to get a spot but I am willing to try new things if there is not a lineup. read more
7 years ago
10 years ago
Went there in a Friday and it wasn't too busy. Likely because it was cool out. The cold noodles as advertised was delicious but everything else was average at best. The galbi was slightly below average. Though the service was sub par, as we had to wait to be seated even though there was open seats, and the servers didn't pay attention to us at all and was difficult to get their attention. Overall come for the cold noodles as they are worth a visit for but everything else there are better Korean places. read more
9 years ago
Cho Sun Ok has a unique taste to their meals that make me want to come back over and over again, particularly their Pork Bone Soup and their BiBimBap. The restaurant is very well run, despite the large volume of customers. From my experience, it is best to go after 1PM and before 5PM to avoid the rush. This place is incredibly clean and the quality of their meals is consistent, which is something that I highly value as a returning guest. I usually get the Pork Bone Soup, which comes with a side of purple rice and loads of meat in the soup. Their cold-bowl BiBimBap is plentiful and colourful, which again remains the same every time I come back. I will say that I am not a huge fan of their side dishes. Despite the large quantity, something about these dishes lack quality that I usually observe at other Korean restaurants. However, this doesn't stop me from coming back every time. Overall, I enjoy coming back to the same meal every time and I haven't been disappointed since I started in 2015! read more
7 years ago
Love this place, but not when they're sold out of certain dishes. One problem that this restaurant usually encounters is that they run out of stock throughout the day which can be an annoyance to customers. I remember so many times when we visited this restaurant and they either ran out of galbi tang or naengmyeon. Other than that major flaw, Cho Sun Ok is probably my favourite Korean restaurant in Toronto and I believe they serve the best tasting mul naengmyeon in this city! Their mul naengmyeon is served in a large stainless steel bowl with the noodles in the centre and all the ingredients stacked on top. Surrounding the noodles is a cold slushy beef broth that has tangy and sweet flavours. Since the noodles can be very chewy and sometimes difficult to cut with your teeth, they offer to cut the noodles to make it easier to eat. This is the best dish to cool off in this summer heat! The perfect accompaniment to mul naengmyeon is their Kimchi Jjim. Since the kimchi is fermented for a long time, it is full of intense flavours with a delicious sourness, making it perfect to be cooked with pork. The pork loin is braised with the aged kimchi, resulting in extremely tender and juicy meat. You will not be disappointed with this dish! If you have yet to try Cho Sun Ok's mul naengmyeon or kimchi jjim, I highly recommend you visit soon, preferably early in the afternoon, so that you can experience these mouth-watering dishes they have to offer. read more
The setup of Cho Sun Ok is similar to a doctors office: take a number at reception and wait to be called. They don't take reservations so the queue during peak dinner hours is humongous. It didn't make sense to me that I had to squeeze past a crowd just to get a number then back out. The whole hype about this place is their cold noodles. Almost every table ordered some variety of Korean cold noodles! You could combo it up with dumplings or beef ribs. I tried the combo with steamed dumplings. The dumpling skin hardened quickly so I regret not eating them faster. I suggest ordering fried dumplings - they taste a lot better. The arrowroot noodles are super chewy and I smothered it with vinegar, maybe a little too much because I had a stomachache after... Soondae (Korean Sausage) seemed like it was microwaved and the taste is not as rich as Lim Ga Ne. The service is fast and efficient but it's hard to get ahold of any servers. They accidentally seated us too soon and had to request that we stand back up so they can provide the table to another party... That was a bit annoying. Seeing how my tummy can't handle the cold noodles, I would try the pork bone soup next time as that also seems to be a favorite! read more
Cho Sun Ok is one of my favourite Korean restaurants and it is definitely a local favourite because it's always busy during dinner time with a lineup out the door. While the menu is small, the staple entrees are there. This time we ordered: - pork bone soup - one of the best I've had! Perfectly flavoured and very meaty - chicken katsu - huge portion! The chicken was fried just right - fried mandoo Overall, another satisfied meal. Their cold noodles are also well known here but we save that for the summer! read more
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