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    Don Chon

    3.9 (34 reviews)
    ModerateKorean
    Open 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    Casual
    Good for groups

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    Bianka K.

    The noodles were excellent. Flavours were really good. Portion size was good. But there was barely any vegetables and meat in it. It was very disappointed that I got a few pieces of meat and veggies for that price

    Bulgolgi poutine was amazing!
    Janice Y.

    Is Don Chon the new Bon Chon? Tried out this place with a group 6 mainly for their Korean fried chicken, which is a solid choice for that. Two options - sweet and spicy (wet) or soy (dry). I personally like saucy wings so the former is my go to. The banchan had japchae, which is great with a refill. The portion sizes are quite generous and as expected the KFC is good and so was the ja jang myeon. Another highlight is the bulgolgi poutine! I didn't expect to like it so much. It makes for a nice indulgent pairing with the fried chicken. The downside is some of their other dishes aren't that great - particularly the Korean fried rice. It has this weird fishy metallic after taste that all 4 of us who tried it was turned off by it. Apparently it's suppose to be like that? They had great service though and offered a refund since we didn't like it. My friend had the grilled fish combo with the stew. I think he said it might be trout, mentioned that the fish didn't taste that fresh. The non spicy cold noodle with broth was only available in the warmer seasons. I ordered the spicy version as it was available, but my mistake because I thought it had a little bit of broth from the picture but was a bit disappointed that it had none but just spicy paste. It wasn't bad but was too spicy for me to eat it without broth so I took it home and zhushed it up with chicken broth and miso paste it tasted great. Overall good place if you're going for KFC, but would advise to avoid the Korean fried rice.

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    Kelly C.

    Thoroughly enjoyed the takeout meal, the chicken was very good and Bi Bim Bao was delicious.

    Vivian S.

    Really happy that bare this one pop up in the neighborhood! Menu has a bit of everything including your traditional pork bone soup and bulgolgi. The house complimentary starters are delicious, jap char noodles sweet potatoes and 2 kinds of kimchi are great and not too salty. We tried the ramen , pork bone soup and 2 kinds of fried chicken with sauce on the side. Fried chicken was light and crispy, not oily at all, with a slight hint of curry which was a nice surprise! The wings were super tasty but the boneless chicken thighs were great as well. They serve a nice de purple rice instead of traditional white, which again, was a nice bonus. Staff is super friendly and flavours were good...we will be back to try out more of the menu!

    Patty K.

    I ordered the veggie tofu hotpot. The waitress didn't ask me how spicy and I forgot to say because they usually ask. When it arrived, there was barely any soup. I could've eaten it with a fork. I asked for more soup, but she said it would be cold or I have to wait a long time so I asked for hot water. She said I'd have to wait while she boils some. The water diluted the soup but it was too spicy for me anyway. 2 small sides and rice came with it. I don't think I'll be back.

    a restaurant on a street corner
    Owen R.

    Not the best beef bulgogi I've had Beef needs trimming/better cut (fatty string parts, not good) Friendly staff Interested in fried chicken, should have tried that instead

    Japchae
    Hannah H.

    Ordered the jajangmyeon, japchae, seafood pancake and pork dumplings. The japchae was soggy but the portion was big. Pancake was super disappointing as the flavour was off, tasted undercooked and didn't have too much seafood in it. The dumplings were average. Jajangmyeon was good though, on the sweeter side. Service was fine but definitely not a go to for Korean food, especially for the above average price point. Ambiance was nice as a family spot.

    Soon tofu was a bit pricier, esp if you want meat.
    Stephanie S.

    Decent Korean with better than usual service. HOWEVER, I did not get the KFC or anything with cheese, so perhaps these items are better? Interior is nicely renovated and bright. There are also booths and tables with elements so you can cook where you're seated. Restaurant is a good size. Parking: $1/hour residential, including angled, parking on Loma. I don't think there's any spots behind the restaurant. We ordered PBS ($12) and Dolsot BBB ($14), it came with 3 sides which were kindly refilled. So was our tea, btw without needing to ask. Although the bowls looked bigger, the portions esp the rice was smaller. I usually don't finish a bowl of rice at Korean restos, but it was no issue here. The PBS soup was maybe filled mid-way. There were 2 big portions of pork. I couldn't get through the end of the soup tho as it was too salty esp at the bottom. I didn't try the Dolsot BBB, but it didn't looked as though the rice was cooked in the stone pot itself. There was no crispy parts and it just looked rice was cooked, then transferred into the stone pot. Overall, it was ok. I haven't been to Chaban in a while, but it is literally a few units away. Not sure how two Korean restaurants will fair since they're soo close together! Service was a bit better than the food itself.

    Bulgogi
    Nicholas L.

    The staff was very friendly when greeting us. She showed us to a table which was very clean. I'm guessing the place was newly refurbished because all the chairs and tables looked very new or recently cleaned. The prices were a little high, but that was ok because the quality of the food surpassed expectations. I am glad they also give refills on sides. The Korean BBQ isn't open yet but they mentioned it will be in a couple weeks.

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    I've only tried the Glass Noodle with beef for 2ppl and it was very tasty I'd go back

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    Great place to go alone or with friends and family. Good selection of dishes and appropriate price ranges. Would def visit again!

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    Akira Back

    4.1(242 reviews)
    9.6 kmEntertainment District, Downtown Core
    $$$$

    The front is cute and they have a little patio set up, which is nice when you are waiting for your…read moreUber/Lyft. The entrance is a little unassuming. You walk up a goldcolored hallway and 2 flights of stairs before reaching the restaurant. The host stand is farther inside.....which will make sense once you are physically in the space. The workers were very friendly and funny. I had a great time bantering with them. My friend from 8th grade and I reunited for the first time in 21 years over dinner. This was one of her picks, and I am deeply grateful she chose it. Appetizers: Rock Shrimp, Fatty Tuna Nigiri, Crispy Rice Tuna Entrée: Jidori Chicken Drinks: Sangria, Champagne Dessert: Yuzu Citrus The rock shrimp was delicious. We loved the sauce it was tossed in. My friend is not usually a shrimp fan but she polished it off for me. The fatty tuna nigiri was great, as expected, and the crispy rice tuna was phenomenal. The Jidori chicken was delightful. We loved the sauce, and the mashed potatoes were pillowy. I did not have the sangria but my friend said it was the best she had ever had. The yuzu citrus dessert came with strawberry gelato and cookie crumbs. The gelato was not overly sweet and the yuzu was perfectly tart. They also put a little "Reunited" note on the dessert plate, which we both thought was such a sweet touch. Definitely pricey, but definitely worth it. Recommended it to my Toronto friends, I really want to go back and get that king crab rice.

    Overall, the taste is quite impressive, and the ambiance is perfect for capturing some great…read morephotos, whether it's for a birthday celebration, a dinner date, or just a special night out. The service was excellent--well worth the tip! P4 Sashimi Platter A beautiful platter featuring five different types of sashimi. The high visual appeal is definitely a highlight. P2,5 Nezo9 This is a chef's secret dish--nine compartments filled with a surprise selection of fresh ingredients based on what's available that day. It's unique and definitely worth trying. P6 Lamp Chops The lamb chops were perfectly tender, and cooked medium, they were absolutely spot-on. P3,7 A5 Wagyu Caviar Roll A5 wagyu beef sushi topped with caviar--this was such a treat! The refreshing yuzu pepper really cut through the richness of the beef, balancing the flavors beautifully. P4 Ribeye The charcoal-grilled ribeye was delicious, accompanied by three sauces that each complemented the dish perfectly. Cooked medium, it was just the right balance of juicy and tender

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    Jin Dal Lae

    4.4(146 reviews)
    8.7 kmKoreatown, Seaton Village, Palmerston
    $$

    This restaurant has amazing Korean food and service! With a very cozy environment and kind staff,…read moremy entire experience here was great. The staff helped us through the menu and gave us recommendations, and was so kind and fun to chat with! I had gotten the chicken katsu and my friend the beef tartar bibimbap. Both came with amazing portions and we had food to spare. The katsu was perfectly crispy, and the house made sauce was perfectly seasoned and amazing! It also came with apples and salad on the side which was a perfect pallet cleanser. The bibimbap had a great variety of toppings and everything was seasoned well. When thoroughly mixed, everything bite had a bit of everything and it was delicious. On top of the food u get when you order, the meal also comes with 6 different sides. There was 3 different kimchi, braised potatoes and 2 others that I'm not sure what they are, but they were delicious. My favourite was the potatoes and kimchi! Overall this is an amazing place to bring those close to you for delicious korean food!

    TLDR - Affordably priced. Good portion. Reasonable taste…read more There were so many Korean restaurants on Bathhurst and Bloor that were highly ranked on Yelp that we decided to choose one based on the second most reliable pointer - there were many Koreans dining inside. Hence we entered Jin Dai Lae. Good decision (yes, I am patting my back). Entree pricing was $3 to $4 lower than Markham/Richmond Hill. Portion was so big that you would be full, and might have to doggy bag. Most importantly, food tasted good. Short ribs stew had many pieces of beef. Squids hot plate was saucy. It wasn't too spicy, so it was good for me (menu didn't have a chilli sign either). For people who like it hot, you can ask for some chilli sauce.

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