Made a reservation here upon recommendation from my daughter who loves it here. The staff greeted my compañero and me immediately on entering (there is a long stairway to climb after entering). The booths are quite private and the ambience is relaxed and downscaled. No pretentiousness here! Our server,MJ, was bubbly, fun, and attentive. We ordered beef short ribs and beef tenderloin. There were multiple sides that came with dinner. See pictures. The food was amazing. We finished absolutely everything. I must say that the service is speedy and it's not a wining/dining experience. They don't have desserts. It's great for a preconcert dinner though. We will be back. read more

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We go here every year as part of the après for our conference and everyone loves it. One gal who was here from Germany last year went here both nights before the conference date and was hugging the waitress when she sat down. (And I thought I was a local.) Great food and great prices. Will be back! read more

we were expecting a better experience. the food just happened to be ok or not great. came on a friday night and had a short wait for 2 people walk in. got seated in the covered patio. it was kind of cold but we soldiered through it despite there being heating lamps. we ordered: rib eye (i think thats the large uncut piece of meat) it was super chewy, barely inedible. no salt to be found for seasoning. dips offered were ok. short rib - better than rib eye but just ok pork belly - most enjoyable cut. the corn cheese, soup, and pork belly were the most enjoyable things offered during this visit. would rather have cold kimchi. egg was alright. half the banchans were not quite for our palate but we picked at them anyway. overall it was ok. maybe we just didnt order the right cuts. read more

Daldongnae Korean BBQ - Dundas Square - rib eye, short rib, pork belly. pork belly best. short rib ok. ribeye barely edible - Korean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Lived in Seoul for three years, the food and experience is absolutely authentic. Decor is more gimmicky but absolutely wonderful experience, service, and quality of food!! Get the Cass beer, it was made for meals like this! read more

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The food was amazing 10/10 but pricey! Service was great considering they were busy. And the ambiance was nice. I loved the whole experience of Korean bbq here, as it was very traditional. I came here with 14 people as a farewell work party. We reserved three tables that were side-to-side so we can all communicate collectively. read more

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Went there a few times over the years but I recently went for my birthday and loved it so much I came back the next week. It is officially my favorite kbbq spot period. I had a reservation both times around 8 and the restaurant was packed and lively. We were seated in the patio the first time and the vibe was so wonderful we asked for the same spot again the week after. Highly recommend it if it's twilight and the sun isn't blazing. We got a mix of both pork and beef and noodle salad. Personally, I liked the pork better. The marinated version was really flavorful and I love that there is a soup that comes with the meal. It also comes with tonnes of side dishes; my favorite is the cheese corn, but everything is really good. Surprisingly though, the dish that made us go back two weeks in a row was the noodle salad. It pairs so well with the bbq meats that I don't think I'll ever go without ordering it when I go. So if you like tangy cold noodles with don't spice, I highly recommend it. To top it off, we had the best server and somehow got him both times. He is super friendly and offered to help us mix our noodle salads. He also made sure we always had enough side dishes and lettuce. I go through a lot of them because I like to loaded my lettuce wraps with a little of everything for every piece of meat I consume. But in conclusion, try the noodle salad if you like spicy and tangy flavours, and the patio is awesome when it's not sweltering hot out. Highly recommend. read more

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This wasn't my first time here and I just keep coming back because the food is delicious and the experience never disappoints. Delicious offerings like corn cheese that you don't find everywhere but staples like acorn jelly, seaweed and spicy cucumbers are included standard and refilled on demand. This place is incredibly busy if you come right at rush hour so plan to sneak out of work early or be prepared to wait in line until you can be accommodated. Either option is really worth it because the food is consistently delicious and fresh and the service is top notch. The place has a proper Asian vibe with booths and Korean bbq woks on each table. It is up a flight of stairs a short walk from the Dundas ttc station. read more

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Overall: C // 3 stars The meat quality at this kbbq seems high with the beautiful marbling, and tastes quite tender when we cook it. However, given that its not all you can eat, its a bit surprising to me that we have to cook the meat ourselves -- at this rate, its almost better to just buy meat at home and cook it there. There was nothing outstanding with the rest of the menu, banchan, service, or ambience so I just don't see it. Food: +1 Presentation: E Price: E Atmosphere: E Service: E Menu: E Overall: 3 stars Insta/Beli/Yelp/TikTok: @amei_eats read more

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We stopped by Daldongnae Korean BBQ while visiting Toronto, and it was a great experience overall. The restaurant has that fun, lively K-BBQ vibe. The service was attentive and friendly; they kept the grill clean and made sure we had everything we needed. The meat quality was excellent and everything was nicely marinated. My favorites were definitely the brisket and short rib - super tender and flavorful. The sides were fresh and tasty, especially the kimchi and pickled veggies. Highlights: Brisket (4.5/5): Thin, juicy, and perfectly grilled. Short Rib (5/5): Tender and rich, full of flavor. Banchan (sides) (4/5): Great variety and very tasty. Overall, a solid K-BBQ spot with great quality meat and good service; definitely worth a visit if you're in the area. read more

Friend brought me to this place and the food was amazing! The banchan were fresh and nicely balanced, and the service fast and friendly. Interior is decorated well, feels authentic and cozy. Probably one of the best KBBQ spots in Toronto. Will be coming back for sure! read more

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Back again! This time, we were here with 5 ppl and had their lunch special on a Saturday right when they opened. It wasn't busy and as we were leaving, the place started to really fill up. We were there for 1 h and had two grills on for their Squid and Pork lunch special (two orders) and added on some chicken, beef, etc. Typically, they require a minimum of 1 order per person. The staff is as usual, attentive and came around to refill the egg, side dishes, water, etc. This is still the best Korean BBQ experience downtown. It isn't a buffet, but it has a very reasonable price and side dishes. As a reminder, on weekends, they don't split the bill, so Splitwise/e-Transfer is the name of the game, or Cash. This time we planned to get the leftovers from the lunch special to take home to make fried rice (previously recommended by staff). It tasted pretty good after adding some kimchi and eggs. Once again, still a hit, and will be back again. Maybe we will add the assorted mushrooms to the order to beef it up. read more

This place was great! I went with a group of friends and most of us had never done Korean bbq so the staff was super patient and helpful in suggesting the amounts we should pick and types of meats we should get! The ban Chan (side dishes) were just constantly coming and so there was just a lot of food the whole time, the meat selections were great and grilling was just a lot of fun! The location itself was pretty cool and styled to looked like an alleyway with signs and graft. Super cool and really interesting to look at! At the end of the night I was super full and the bill for 10 was really not that bad it broke down to like $35 USD a person which for what we got was more than reasonable! Would definitely come again read more

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Very nice with refills, corn is delicious! The wait time is long during weekends, better to reserve

Probably the best Korean BBQ I have had so far in the Americas, which might mostly be because I don't have a lot of experience with it, but I thought everything was just so good! Among so many restaurants in Toronto, I believe that this is a very good one, especially since my friend, who is an expert in Korean food, took me here. Of course, we went with the famous table BBQ, and right off the bat I enjoyed the format of corn cheese, egg, garlic, and kimchi around the grill, as they would be heated up by the grill itself. And of course, complimentary dishes were always a plus, and I finished all of them. My friend and I picked boneless short rib beef and short plate beef, and both were amazing. We also had the green onion pancakes with seafood and the spicy soft tofu stew. I don't know what else to say other than that they tasted as good as I imagined it to be, because as long as they were authentic, they would be 5 stars in mind, and that fortunately did happen. My apologies for not being more descriptive. If you know what I mean, you know. Of course, we waited for a bit before we could be seated, and the line extended on the staircase, and that was how popular they were. Highly recommended! read more

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The ambiance was great. It was upstairs and had a nice roomy feel to it. Service was great. Server gave us good recommendations, interacted with us in a friendly way, and constant check ins to make sure we were good. The food felt high quality and properly seasoned, was very tasty. Would recommend and go there again. read more

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I have never been to this Daldongnae location until today, and I forgot how good it was. We went for lunch time so it was much emptier than I am used to. There were plenty of tables and I actually enjoyed the experience a bit more because it was less hectic and the ventilation was better as a result. With four people, we ordered four cuts of meat and the spicy squid salad. With two drinks and a bottle of soju, our total came out to $190- really fair! I do think DDN becomes much better value with a group of four or more. Each cut of meat was delicious and I actually appreciated how filling it was without being stuffed due to the a la carte ordering. The spicy squid salad was also a hit - the portion was amazing for the price. There wasn't too much squid but the salad itself was huge. The service was good, but slow at times considering there were only a few tables. My colleague waited over 10 mins for a replacement spoon after she dropped hers. The service did get better through the meal. Overall, loved the food and would visit this location again. read more

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We decided to have Korean BBQ for dinner during our stay in Toronto, and this place did not disappoint. But make sure to make reservations and plan accordingly if you want to look for street parking. We were lucky enough to find a metered parking spot next to a local university. I ordered the pork belly (regular & thin sliced), beef boneless short rib, beef short plate (similar to bulgogi but w/o the marinate) recommended by our server and the wagyu rib eye roll plus a few bowls of Korean purple rice for us to share. We also got some banchan, lettuce, Korean corn cheese, steamed eggs, kimchi, spicy soup, and sauces, which were included. All the food tasted like authentic Korean style, and the service was excellent. However, portions could be bigger with a white rice option, and the dipping sauce for the meats wasn't that good. Highly recommend getting the wagyu items. The corn and eggs around the grill were really delicious. Pricing was in line with the service and food quality. Worth trying. read more

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Completely worthy of the hype! This Korean BBQ spot is a great place to meet with friends. You order a set and it comes with multiple side dishes including corn, egg, marinated cucumber, kimchi, seaweed, soup, lettuce. I had the vegan set which comes with many different vegetables, beyond meat sausage, and tofu for grilling. It made me feel actually somewhat healthy as there were many vegetables. There are also many meat options to choose from. The side dishes are very tasty, my favourite was the corn. The environment here is fast paced and bustling. The servers are very hard working, constantly running back and forth. I thoroughly enjoyed my dinner here, so much so I came back the very next day. Prices are more than reasonable. Vegan set was $19.99 and most meat sets are $20-30. read more

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I've tried the North York location in the past, but this is the first time trying the Yonge/Dundas location. We showed up on a Saturday night as a party of 2 and were put on a waitlist with an estimated wait time of 20-30 mins; however, we were seated only 6 mins later which was a pleasant surprise. We ordered the boneless short rib (highly recommended) and the beef ribeye steak as our meats. The table BBQ includes 5 side dishes with unlimited refills (acorn jelly, spicy bean sprouts, spicy cucumber salad, seaweed with hot sauce, and pumpkin salad), a complimentary soybean stew, and free refills on corn cheese and steamed egg (heated on the sides of the grill). Lettuce also came on the side to make wraps with the meat. The dipping sauce was a delicious house-made sweet soy with marinated thinly-sliced onions. The stew was extremely flavourful and a bit spicy. My favourite cut of meat was the short rib due to the marbling of the fat, but the rib eye was also meaty and delicious. You can choose to season/dress the meat after as you wish, with either salt & pepper in sesame oil, soy sauce, or sweet & spicy ssamjang paste. The interior is unique and resembles an old-sweet Korean restaurant or Asian night market scene with the wooden ceilings, seats and booths. The staff were friendly throughout the night and the set-up came fast. Would definitely come again! read more

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Seoki (Seohee Hwang) was cool The service was very hands-on and offered special items not on the menu read more

Daldongnae Korean BBQ - Dundas Square - Korean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Fast and easy to order. Ambience is cossy and modern. Food are delicious and tasty. Will definite recommend it.

The food was delicious but the hostess was incredibly rude. She told us to sign in on the dead iPad downstairs and when I brought her the dead iPad from the two flights of stairs below she rolled her eyes at me and told me to wait in line on the stairs. It was snowing and very wet. One of our friends almost fell down the stairs waiting in line. read more

Came here to meet up with friends around 10pm. We were greeted with panicked but apologetic staff because they had a crowd of people come all at once. We were seated shortly after and given the menus. We had to flag someone down each time we either wanted a top up on something or order anything. It wasn't too loud and you could hear yourself talk along with the music playing. Overall, had fun with friends! The only reason that it's losing a point is because the complimentary stew came near the end of our dinner instead of the beginning even though all the side dishes came at the beginning. read more

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This restaurant claims to be accessible, but the reality is very different. I arrived with my baby in a stroller and was told by the waitress that the stroller could not be accommodated due to limited space. I said I would try to adjust it myself. Within less than a minute, other customers arrived, and instead of giving me the space I was already waiting for, the waitress rudely told me to stand in line behind people who came after me. It was freezing outside (feels like -13°C), yet there was no concern for my baby being kept in the cold while I was made to wait unnecessarily. I had also called the day before and was informed that they do not take reservations for two people, so there was no valid reason to push me back in line. The lack of empathy, fairness, and basic accessibility made this experience upsetting and unacceptable. read more

One of my fav bbq places & service is always excellent no matter what location you go to

I love this korean bbq chain. I went to omelette of these when I visited Montreal and now I get to go back when in Toronto! We made reservations and were seated right away. The place didn't have the individual enta over your grill but the smoke level was actually pretty low, considering. The meat was really good and all the banchan tasted great. We had plenty to eat! Bring all your favorite people, the more the merrier! read more

Daldongnae Korean BBQ - Dundas Square - Korean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I hated the bloor location but this location is much better. They don't have seating time limit and the people who work there r much more polite. However I think better training should be done since we were told we need to order one meat per person even tho the menu said "min 2 meat per table" The pork jowl and short rib is amazing, also corn and egg r refillable too! I love them. Will come back again read more

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We really enjoyed our lunch here! For two people we ordered 2 servings of meat, rice, and a bottle of makgeolli. Was so stuffed at the end of the meal. This spot is easy to miss but inside it's quite spacious and would imagine it Leung a fun spot for a late night dinner. The sides really made the meal. The servers were attentive and generous with refilling our sides. I haven't tried other kbbq spots in Toronto so I can't compare them but I would be happy to eat here again. read more

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Been here a few times pork belly is always the best for me Love their side dishes and service is funny here! With a set you get spicy tofu soup, corn cheese, kimchi, eggs on your platter. Soup is a bit too salty every time I come which is the only feedback I have! Onion side dish and dipping sauces are always so good with kbbq read more

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Was craving Korean BBQ so my friend and I came here to enjoy! This location is convenient, new, clean, and really spacious. The ambience was really nice. We shared the beef chuck steak and rib finger meat and it was a good portion. Given the unlimited refills of the side dishes, the price point was worth it. The side dishes included mashed potato, jelly, bean sprouts, pickled onion, pickled cucumber, kimchi, corn and cheese, egg, and a soft tofu soup. We also shared the kimchi pancake which was also very good and filling. The servers were pretty attentive and it was mostly easy to get their attention. Would totally return if I'm craving KBBQ. read more

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Delicious Korean Barbecue! Definitely recommend getting the Pork Belly (super juicy and tender). I would also recommend getting the corn cheese and egg because it really helps balance with the meat as it can get a bit heavy. The kimchi fried rice was also very delicious. I would give this restaurant 5 stars, but the some of the staff were a bit rude. We asked for more corn cheese (there are free refills) and the male worker cut us off and told another worker to get it for us (he sounded annoyed). Other than the service, the food was good and I would probably come back if I came back to Canada. read more

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This is just a good quality KBBQ restaurant. Nothing really stood out to me as spectacular, but nothing was bad either. They don't have thinly sliced brisket, but the short rib has good marbling and taste. The pork offering has good quality and taste. read more

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Going to korean BBQ places like Daldongnae generally isn't just about food, it's more of an experience, the opportunity to catch up with friends while waiting for meat to cook, to test out your creative juices on how to enhance your protein, all over the gooey eggs and side dishes. As always, the cuts were tender, and while we got both I highly recommend the Jowel meat over the regular pork belly. Beef wise, the finger meat and the tenderloin were really beefy and tender. read more

This location is very clean and houses a lot of space. The meat is high quality and the sides complement the dish. The service is okay, but could be better. As to the current napkin/water refill wait times, that could be improved which is why it's not a 5*. read more

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only korean is welcomed. No one really served our table. The Waiter was busy with serving their Korean fellows. All meat is BURNT! He told me to eat faster?!?!?!?!?!?!?????? Alright. Basically you guys don't know how to use a bbq stove. read more

Went here for lunch with two of colleagues, we got an order of pork belly, boneless short rib, and beef tenderloin to share. The meat was delicious and the meal came with a lot of unlimited free sides, we were all stuffed by the end of it. I highly recommend the boneless short rib and pork belly. For the sides, I really liked the garlic, kimchi, potato salad, and cucumber salad. The garlic gets better as you grill, the fat from the pork belly dripped into the section where the garlic was so by the end of it, the garlic was being cooked in pork fat, pretty delicious. The service was really good, everything came really fast and wait staff was attentive. Ambiance was really cute, reminds me of those asian snack bars. The price is decent as well, our total after tax and tips was about $34 per person. Definitely one of the top Korean bbq places in Toronto! read more

Daldongnae Korean BBQ - Dundas Square - Pork belly, boneless short rib, beef tenderloin - Korean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This place is great! It's not the BEST compared to other kbbq places I've been to, but the ambience feels very high energy, authentic, and a bit rustic. The food was really great and the service was great as well. Four stars only because they don't let you raise the heat of the grill that much. So takes longer for the meat to he ready--which means a little but of wait time. And as a korean, I want 0 wait time! It definitely affects the experience a little bit. I understand though because it's safer. If you want high quality meat and an authentic korean experience, come here! read more

Great food, good service definitely go again. If it wasn't for the price it would be 5 stars

All the staff were polite and exuding positive Energizer bunny energy. I appreciated them accommodating me and my friends as we dined there. They also helped my friend to have a memorable 32nd birthday. Would recommend to everyone. Gamsahabnida. read more

Late night go to. We arrived in Toronto at 11pm, got to our hotel, and was ready to eat but everything was closed with the exception of Daldongnae Korean BBQ, and what a surprise, this was delicious. Starting with the excellent customer service, who guided us through how to use the BBQ. We got the most popular BBQ, and the seasonings was on the side along with the sauce for the beef and pork belly, simply beautiful, and the Kimchi Fried Rice was special. The egg around the bbq plate and the corn, so good must try. This was an excellent experience. read more

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