The best soondae I've ever eaten. This place has become a regular for me. So far everything I've tried is on point.

It was one of those places that just felt authentic and homey. For a fleeting moment, I could just close my eyes, take in a whiff of the food and make myself believe that I was Korean, even though I'm not. We ordered a large Korean sausage platter (very tasty), a bibimbap and the hangover soup. I must say the hangover soup was the highlight. It was delicious, hearty and soothing which is exactly what you'd expect from a soup labelled as such. I know that the restaurant is popular for its chilled noodles but when we went, it was way too cold for that. So next time (and I'll be back for sure), chilled noodles are on the menu! read more

One of my go to Korean places for some tasty dishes. Pork bone soup is flavourful but I really enjoy their crisp rice at the bottom of their bibimbap and not to mention their cold noodles in the summer. Even the Tonkatsu is crisp to perfection, I enjoy all of their dishes on the menu. Owners and staff are friendly and services is quick that's why there is also a line up during peak meal time. read more

I love this restaurant. The place is pretty big but still has a line which indicates how popular it is and how good the food is. I would recommend avoiding popular mealtimes like noon and 7pm and to go in a group of 4 - these will get you a high chance of getting seated quickly. If you do choose to go with a larger group, make sure to quickly get a number if there is a line. I find that with groups of 8, the wait time is still not too bad. Once you go past 8 people, it starts becoming a longer wait. (Also note the place is closed on Tuesdays). I went yesterday with a group of 7 and we got seated within 10 minutes which is pretty good for a Sunday afternoon and a large group. I also noticed that they seem to have hired more people which meant that the service was a lot faster than usual - from getting our order taken, to food coming out, to them processing our food. The nice thing about this restaurant is that they now process your payment at your table even if you want split bills. In regards to food, I've tried about half of the dishes and am rarely disappointed by them. I would definitely recommend going with a group so that you can try more things. My favourites are the soondae (I usually ask for just sundae so I don't get liver or other parts I don't like), the kimchi jjim, mul naeng myun (which they are famous for), and oogeoji guk. They also have really good banchan that comes with the food. When I went yesterday, I got the mulnaengmyun which was perfect for a warmer than usual day. I love the sweet and tangy taste, the good amount of ice and the pear slice that it comes with. The only thing that was disappointing about yesterday's meal was that the prices had gone up since I last went (presumably due to increase in minimum wage?). However, it's still probably my favourite Korean restaurant in Toronto and a place that most friends are down to go to when I suggest it. read more

I come here quite frequently on weekends and it's always very crowded so anticipate a wait time. Their naengmyeon is one the best I've tried in Toronto! read more

Cho Sun Ok - Korean Near Me - Thornhill, Ontario

Would return. Worth visiting at least once for their famous slush noodle soup. Long waits on weekends beware! Been here just twice - this place seems to always be rammed. For standard Korean cuisine it's good, but what stands out here is the ice cold slush noodles, and evidently, this place does it better than anywhere else. I'm still not 100% sold on slush soup, cold noodles either but on trying just the soup, I'd be open to trying it next time for sure. The menu has a good variety of standard Koreatown Korean dishes - nothing too notable. Smaller location, fair prices, average service, authentic food, well executed. I ordered the Pork katsu with rice - awesome portion size for $12 with perfectly cooked steamed riced rice, fresh house made slaw and two well cooked (not dry) cutlets. Cutlets were well sauced and seasoned and I was smitten start to finish with the portion size. I added the cold slush soup on the side since this is what CSO is known for - very refreshing and tasty. It's a little spicy, a little savory and very well balanced, admittedly far better than I expected as a skeptic. I give it 4/5 for good value and execution but I can't see coming here for much beyond just the cold noodles or the twin cutlet steal of a meal. read more

Cho Sun Ok - And not a crumb left. This is my go-to. - Korean Near Me - Thornhill, Ontario

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A must go cold noodle place. Good quality of food and service. Pork bone soup is way better than other chain restaurants for sure.

Very tasty food!! We didn't know we would have that much food and we ordered an appetizer but that was too much just for two people. But the food is amazing and the service is also very good. Menu has both korean and english. read more

Be prepared for Long lines but worth the wait. A small restaurant with modest, hard working , attentive owner and staff. Ask and they are happy to please their customers. Owner walks around talking with guest to ensure all are happy. Recommend the spicy soft tofu soup, Pork bone soup Sweet n sour fried chicken pieces served with honey, apples, oranges and cucumber pieces. Spicy Cold noodles and my kids favorite Bibimbap (rice with veges, meat and egg) This is not a cheap place but worth the few extra dollars. read more

Came here with a friend on a Wednesday night. We were seated immediately and had tea brought to us. After we ordered, the service seemed nonexistent with the exception of them bringing us a variety of side dishes along with our orders. Our tea was not refilled (which was not pleasant because my friend and I both ordered spicy items off the menu), and no one came to check on us or take away empty plates. I ordered the Kimchi Jjim, and it came with a bowl of rice, which was good in offsetting the spiciness of the dish. I liked how the kimchi was presented and overall the taste of the dish was pretty good. All in all, I thought this place was average. I wouldn't mind coming back, but I also wouldn't make a conscious effort to return. read more

Cho Sun Ok - Kimchi Jjim with the rice and side dishes. - Korean Near Me - Thornhill, Ontario

Can you say NAENGMYEON? I ate the best cold Korean noodles I've ever had here! The broth is spot on, the chili paste is flavorful but mild, there is a good ratio of slush to broth and the portion is very filling. I can see how people can find $10.95 for noodles without meat to be expensive, but in my opinion, this is really a authentic dish and for me that's worth it. I came here on a hot Saturday afternoon, just after 12pm. My table of 2 people only had to wait about 10 minutes before we were seated. The waitstaff here are very friendly even though you can see that they are multi-tasking like mad, they still provide prompt service. Can't wait to try some other items, but their naengmyeon is so good that I may end up ordering it again next time. read more

Have had lunch here a few times. Always left completely full. Some interesting items on the menu. The spam hot pot was amazing ! Cold noodles are popular these days but an acquired taste for a Canadian guy. read more

If I could give 0 stars, I would give 0 stars. I am sensitive about pork as it is forbidden in my belief. Even though my wife is Korean and order was given in Korean, instead of chicken cutlet they brought us pork cutlet!!! And they told us that after more than half is eaten !!! If your workers cannot separate what is pork or chicken and bring customers wrong order, do not do this business!!! I am extremely disappointed. I strongly recommend to avoid this place. Specifically if you have sensitivities or allergies, they may serve you something other than you ordered...!!! I cannot believe this place is a popular place... This all happened after driving all the way from Oakville to eat their food and waiting like 25 minutes to get a table... Amateurs!!! read more

YES! Cho Sun Ok! SO GOOD! They have the best naengmyun (korean cold noodles) in the city! The slushy broth is just the right balance of tangy and sweet. It comes with pear slices and boiled egg, which sounds weird but pairs well with the cold broth! The noodles are chewy and super satisfying going down to the stomach. I particularly like ordering the cold noodles with the Kalbi which creates a nice contrast between the cold noodles and hot meat. pork bone soup is 4.5/5 cold noodles 5/5 Kalbi 4.5/5 steamed dumplings 4.5/5 (this one could be a personal preference, but I love the dipping sauce) If you go during meal times on weekends and dinner on weeknights, there will be a lineup, although it's usually faster than you think. The parking isn't too bad, I seem to always be able to find a spot regardless of how busy it is, and there is a parking in another plaza beside this place, although you should park here at your own risk as parking is reserved for plaza customers only. read more

One of my favourite Korean restaurants away from the Yonge/Finch area, very nicely decorated and good service. My personal favourite dishes here are the black bean noodles and the dol-sot bibimbap. My friends come here for the cold noodles and really likes them, but that's not my cup of tea. Side dishes were all very tasty but they didn't refill them for us (we didn't ask though). We've been here a few times and they've been pretty consistent. Sometimes they get really busy. read more

I went here with my fiance, because I kept seeing it while driving down Yonge Street and we decided to come try. (We are always looking for good Korean food). The first time we went here, we went pretty close to closing and they were super welcoming. The waitress was extremely polite!!! She made sure we always had enough water and appetizers and packed our food for us. We have tried their big hot pot with sausage, ham, pork, veggies and instant noodles. It's so good! This is my favourite Korean dish at any restaurant I go to (I think I'm addicted lol). I also tried their cold buckwheat noodle dishes (Which is their speciality). This was also pretty good. The only reason I'm not giving a 5 star is that I wish the menu had more items. We will definitely be coming back. read more

Great Korean restaurant in North York. I tried Korean sausage for the first time as we read about it on Yelp. For us it was just mediocre, not something I would crave to have again. I had the pork bone soup which was loaded with meat, as well the broth was very rich! My dining partner had the soon tofu and said it was way too spicy. Something to keep in mind when ordering it. Will be back for their famous cold Noodle soup in the summer! read more

Waited for about 30mins for a seat and another 30min before our side dishes were served. Meanwhile, The table next to us got in minutes before us and finished eating their first order already. Difficult to flagged down people for water and tea, or even ask what happen to our order. The older man whose mostly at the cashier station (I believe he maybe the owner), came around the area and chat with customers, but in Korean. He looked at our table and skipped us. How rude!!!! I didn't asked him to stay and talked like he did with the family near me(at least 10mins?) He even spent time talk to each of their children. But no, not a word for us. We too have kids. Even a simple how's everything going would be okay. So I'm not a valuable customer because I can't chat in Korean now?? stars were for the only waiter (the guy) who who actually serve us throughout the dinner. Even tho it's all done at the very end and all at once. Their beef ribs are nice but I had similar elsewhere and not as pricey. Hot pots are pricey if consider the portion size. read more

Pretty legit Korean restaurant. Beware that it gets busy during the prime dinner hours (on weekends mainly), and the line will sometimes be out the door. Dropped by on a Wednesday night and we were seated immediately. Menu covers the standard Korean fare, but yes, the cold noodles are a specialty and somewhat of a novelty here. I didn't spring for this as the weather wasn't quite hot enough yet to justify it. Instead I opted for something more boring and conventional, the dolsot bibimbap. Some other companions ordered bulgogi and soup dishes. Overall we all agreed that the dishes were excellent and very well made. The ingredients were noticeably fresher than many other Korean restaurants and the flavours were also better. One of the best bibimbaps I've had in Toronto. Even the banchan (side dishes) were of higher quality, though I was somewhat disappointed by what they had (my fault for getting used to the non-authentic stuff). I will say that their kimchi is excellent however. Service, as with most Korean restaurants, is quite pleasant. Take note that it does seem a fair number of their servers don't actually speak English, or at least, not very well. Although the server who greeted us was fluent, it was a little bit more challenging when dealing with the one who took our order. If you are Asian and look even remotely Korean, they seem to default to speaking Korean with you first. read more

I've been here twice with a friend, so this is my review of the second time here. Get to the restaurant early! There was a line for lunch when I went on a Saturday (around 12:00pm) so we had to wait a little bit before we got a table. Since it was a really hot day, we both opted for the mool naengmyun -- very good cold noodles and great portion size for the price. If it had been a cooler day, I would've tried something else, but a hot day calls for cold noodles. (I think the last time I came here I got the dolsot bibimbap). read more

Cho Sun Ok - Korean Near Me - Thornhill, Ontario

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This is one of our favourite Korean restaurants - especially for cold arrowroot noodles in an icy broth (try the spicy one for an extra kick). This is a great dish to cool off in the summertime. You do need to go early for lunch or dinner because it's not a big restaurant and it's very popular amongst Koreans. It's rare that you don't have to wait for a table. It's Korean-run and it's clean with a straightforward menu. You can order your cold noodles as a combo with things like Kalbi ribs or Dumplings. We usually get the Don Katsu (deep fried pork cutlet) for the kids. They love it as it's lightly breaded with a little bit of sweet sauce. If we aren't feeling like cold noodles, we'll order some of their other soup-based dishes like Pork Bone Soup, or Beef Rib soup. I find their pork bone soup to be on the weaker side with not enough flavour or spice. Expect to get your typical Korean side dishes as an appetizer - although certain entrees on the menu will not get you the full set of side dishes. They accept Visa/Master Card here. Recommended! read more

The naengmyun is so good here! Flavor is on point!We always stop by here when we are in Canada. We also love their Kalbi, one of the best I've tasted so far! Must try the blood sausage if you haven't already! Recommend going first thing in the morning, because they can get really busy! read more

It was my first time to Cho Sun Ok, I liked the service, the staff was friendly and an older gentleman (probably the owner) walked by asking us how we liked the food. Personal touch, we had the cold noodle in slushy soup...amazing flavour The Soondae was awesome, not a big fan of the liver in this plate but the rest of it was awesome We had the steamed and fried Mandoo (dumplings), amazing Next was the Galbi Tang...meat was very well done and the soup...imagine having a cold and you need a good bone soup..this is it FInally we had the seafood Jeongal (Korean Hot Pot)...my fav dish of all the things we ate.. We really pigged out..I loved the restaurant read more

Really fresh and solid menu. Infamous for their cold noodles which I love on a hot day. I tried just about every of their other dish and they are all delicious. Pork Bone soup was not overly seasoned like many Korean restaurants - light and hearty. Hot stone bibimbap is served with freshest vegetables, unlike other Korean restaurants on Yonge and Finch. My favorite is their Beef Flank bibimbap. Also had their other infamous dish ~ the pork belly served with kimchi. I don't eat pork belly normally for fear of it tasting the fat, but I don't taste the fat at all. The fatty part actually taste like collagen or tendon-texture. Soo good! I always try to go off-hours as it can get super busy during prime time and especially on weekends. By far, my most favorite Korean restaurant in North York. read more

Super friendly staff with great service. And some of the best COVID precautions in place that I've seen in any restaurant. The food was great as well. Not the best I've had at a Korean restaurant however I'd definitely come back if I were in the area. read more

Must try: Naenmyun + Galbi This is hands down my favourite Korean restaurant. I had the cold noodles here, and actually wanted to cry in frustration when I tried it at another place. I'm 100% sure this is the only place I'm getting my cold noodles. The flavour of the broth is so hard to describe, but so refreshing and addicting. The beef ribs are marinated well and bbqed to a smokey tenderness, washing it down with the cold broth is really the best and only combination. I have also tried the chicken cutlets, the tofu soup, and other soup dishes, all excellent and incomparable. There is usually a line, so come during off hours or expect to wait. All good things come to those who wait I guess. WYWH read more

This is my favorite Korean restaurant. Most dishes I tried here are good enough that I come back again and I became a regular. Me and my family enjoy the meal here! read more

Not friendly staff specifically the male cashier! Not recommended to anyone! Poor customer service!

I have been here twice, both for lunch. Found this place on blogto top Korean restaurant-I could see why. It's cleaner than a lot of other Korean restaurants, seats are comfortable, ambience is modern. Staff are friendly. They are known for their cold noodles, I'm not crazy about it (that's only bcos I'm not into cold noodles) but they are very refreshing and good-I did try it the first time I was here. Other dishes such as kimchi pork belly were delicious. The food might not be the best tasting Korean restaurant in town but definitely a very pleasant experience. Will be back. For those who like cold noodles, you would love this place! read more

Cho Sun Ok - Kimchi pork belly - Korean Near Me - Thornhill, Ontario

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I've been here a few times and each time it was excellent food. In the summer you have to try the mool nangmyun which is a cold noodle dish. Sounds strange if you've never tried before but this is such a refreshing meal. I usually get the combo that comes with LA Kalbi ribs as they go really well together. The item on the menu that I get almost every time is the Kimchi Jjim - this is stewed kimchi served with succulent and so tender pork belly, also an unreal combo. The side dishes are very fresh and always delicious. This restaurant is very popular and each time I've been there I have had to wait in line. They give you a number and call it out when your table is ready. The service is fast, friendly and efficient. The decor is modern and clean. The food is well worth the wait if you find yourself in a line up. read more

A snowy Saturday night in April! Ordered naengmyun + galbi and jangjorim beef flank bibimbap The slushy broth is refreshing with a touch spicy kick to it. Nice chew to the noodles in a flavourful icy broth. The galbi had a nice amount of fat to it - delicious! The scissors make cutting through them like a breeze. Will definitely order it again! Bibimbap was a generous serving. Assortment of side dishes - really liked the eggplant and the radishes. Price seems comparable to the other Korean restaurants in the area. There was a small lineup - came at 6:30pm hoping to beat the rush. Moment we came, a nice lady waiting in line told us we had to go to the front for a number. 25 minutes wait then we were seated. Pretty quick turnaround. They give each person a piece of candy to end off the dinner. read more

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it amazing....i been there many time is still on high level ...very very delicious..and i can swap the meat to veggie i like...because i am veggie guy.... read more

Cho Sun Ok - Korean Near Me - Thornhill, Ontario

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First time I came here I had the highly recommended cold noodles. The second time I came here I decided to try some of the other dishes. Some of the best Korean food in the GTA. Most dishes done here are textbook, but somehow it just tastes better than other Korean restaurants. Tried: - galbi beef - kimchi jjim (awesome, a must try, we had a small to share among 5 people) - hotpot #36 "budae jjgae jeongol" (loved the noodles) - soondae (traditional Korean sausage) Everything was good. Would highly recommend this place for anyone looking for Korean food, not just the cold noodles, but other dishes as well! read more

Went here on a Sunday night at about 7:30pm after reading a bunch of yelp reviews on the place. As others have mentioned, it's a decent-sized restaurant, and you get a ticket at the counter for the wait list. The wait was about a half hour. We ordered the cold noodles, the kimchi pork belly, and one of the bibimbap dishes. When the food came, we also got a slew of side dishes (about 7 of them), and many I haven't seen before at other restaurants, so that was nice. Overall, the service was friendly, and not super slow (considering how busy they were and that they didn't have buttons at the table). The cold noodles also really hit the spot on a super hot day. read more

Man, this place is good!! It's one of the few good Korean restaurants even at Korean standards. To be honest, it's hard to get nang myon this good even in Korea and trust me, I've had LOTS !! Their kimchi jjim, which is steamed kimchi with steam pork bits to go with, tastes soooo good and I'm not a big fan of kimchi. This place is always packed, but it worth the waiting no matter how long. My only complaint is the quality of service here. Their staffs r so unfriendly and possibly rude. The owner herself is rude. However their taste makes me come back over and over again. read more

This is one of the better Korean restaurant. Purple rice with tofu and seafood soup. They only use canola and olive oil! read more

Cho Sun Ok - Korean Near Me - Thornhill, Ontario

Great food. A tad expensive but for two people, we ordered appetizer and a hotpot for 2, it was $47. But we had lots of left over. So it could have fed 3 people. What sucks is during a busy night, they tend to get disorganized. They aren't very good at managing flute of customers. read more

Cho Sun Ok - Kim chi Jjim Jeongol with rice - Korean Near Me - Thornhill, Ontario

Cho Sun Ok is a delightfully authentic Korean restaurant that has mass appeal. When it's not too busy the service is great, although this place can be pretty busy. The food is excellent and the prices are fair. The kimchi and pork as well as the cold noodles are strong recommendations. You won't be disappointed. read more

A small family run Korean cuisine with a limited choices on the menu. This restaurant specializes in their cold chewy noodles in ice beef soup. Another Korean comfort food, the jeongol noodle hotpot, includes beef slices, baby octopus, cabbage, onions, carrots, zuchinni, glass noodles served in spicy beef stock. A good portion for two to share which comes with 2 bowls of purple grain rice and 7 side dishes (you could ask for refill). An overall good service, decent food quality, clean, spacious and fairly priced. The owner was very friendly and come over to each table a couple of times to ask if everything is ok, very attentive. read more

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Went there around 6 with a non-Korean friend of mine. The restaurant was almost full but we were seated right away. The waitress who seated us came back pretty quickly to take our order, but we weren't ready. We decided after a few minutes, by which time she came back again to take our order. We settled on trying soondae jungeol from their hot pot menu for two, and we've been told that we might need more space. The waitress came back pretty quickly and moved us to one of those more space cubicle-like area for 2-4 people. Our order came out fairly quickly and we had side dishes to keep us occupied while we waited for the hot pot to boil. Despite the possible off-putting description of the dish (pig organs), it was pretty good, although I didn't like the texture on some of the ingredients. But then I tried soondae before, so it might not be the first dish to go for, especially if you've never tried Korean or Chinese food before. The hot pot was filled to the brim, and while it appeared to be a little too small for two people, it turned out to be pretty filling. One problem I had was that nobody came to see if everything was okay. I could have used more napkins and if I hadn't asked for some cold water before the food was delivered, we wouldn't have had enough to drink, either. Had to go up to the counter so that we didn't have to wait for them to check on us. They did give each of us a piece of candy when we paid the bill, though. Verdict: Quality of food (for the price) - 4/5 Service - 3/5 Serving time - 3.5/5 (although depending on the time and day, it could vary) read more