Really enjoyed our meal here. The creamy pasta with beef was rich and flavorful and the Bingsu was…read morerefreshing and not overly sweet, definitely worth trying. The atmosphere is cozy and relaxing, perfect for dinner and drinks. The staff were very friendly and attentive, which made the whole experience even better. Will definitely come back and highly recommend.

Does Kanari mean Korean Canari which gives a luck and hope? Not sure about the name but when I…read moreentered the room I was surprised how spacious (almost like a fancy lounge) and chairs seemed very comfortable and really liked big tables. I was greeted by both owner and wait staff, Hoon. They both were super friendly and treated us like friends or neighbors they have known for a long time. We immediately felt very comfortable to be there. Chicken Yu rin gi was very tasty and it went well with Asahi on draft. Owner( sorry I did not get your name) explained that they spend a lot of time to make the sauce with a bunch of vegetable stock. After Yu rin gi shared by two girls and the tower of draft beer, we were getting full and wanted to order a light dish. Hoon, our wait staff listened to what we wanted and recommended perfect food which was Tuna tataki. Tuna tataki was very refershing. Did not have a chance to try other food like galbi chicken, pork ribs, sukiyaki, pork belly bean sprouts stirfry. Definately need to go back for more drinks and food! Thanks again for your great hospitality!

This restaurant is located right at Finch and Yonge Street. It was my first time coming here to…read moremeet some friends and it was better than I expected. I loved the menu and how it's animated with cartoons. And I love the layout and setup of the seating arrangements. The ambiance is a little grungy. It's definitely dark inside, hence the photo quality LOL. The service was great but I found that the sushi could have been a lot better. The drink was tasty.

This Izakaya spot has been operating in North York for 12 years and it's a shame that I just…read morerecently discovered it. The place is slightly lit creating a very intimate and cozy mood for a date or chilling with friends. The food was amazing and the presentation was immaculate! Out of all our orders, my favorites were the wings (perfectly seasoned and came with a magical sauce), uni pasta (the sauce was captivating and flavorful) and the sweet potato (a great balance to everything). Their drinks are worth-trying! The Orange was on the sweeter side to my liking and the Chu-hi was not my favorite but my friend liked it. What we got: Tsukune Skewers (chicken and pork meatballs) Maple Sweet Potato Seabream Sashimi Uni Pasta Hashi Wings Fresh Lemon Chu-hi Cassis Orange Cocktail

Come here for late night drinks/ snacks!…read more This is often where my friends and I hang out on weekends for cheap drinks and comforting korean bar food. Think soju, beer, tteokbokki, fries and anything else that is fried. The ambiance is that bar vibe you can typically expect at any bar. They have this extension back room that is built with wood, and you feel like you're in some sort of cabin. It's usually always decorated seasonally and feels very homey. Their raw beef with pear dish is a must get. Super fresh, cold and refreshing to the palette. It's sweet and has a nice bite to it since the beef is so cold and previously frozen. Tteokbokki is saucy and spicy and great for sharing. All other fried items are very standard (fries, onion rings etc) but a nice fried item to have on the table to go with your beer/ soju. Come here or the cheap pitchers of beer and a great time with friends! I find myself always coming back here since it's so casual, easy to get larger group tables and service is always there! Check it out!

A really cozy and cute bar next to a busy street…read more Ordered pork jowl, pork belly, seafood pancake, and pork bone soup hot pot (spicy). The grilled meats - pork jowl and pork belly - were really delicious and you could taste the char even though it wasn't cooked right in front of you. I think the pork jowl wins the round if I had to choose a favorite grilled meat for this meal. I did not realize that the pork bone soup was going to be spicy. I was hoping it was the clear pork bone soup but thankfully it wasn't too spicy. Lots of large pork bones with plenty of meat was in the soup. The seafood pancake came out and I did not expect such a huge seafood pancake. I think it could probably feed 5-8 people. Was there anything overtly special about the place? Not really. But everything was cooked well and the server was really nice and attentive the whole time. I think this place would be good if there was a large group because the portions are pretty large.

The food here is bomb! Everything packs a punch of flavour and the quality is high - everything…read moreseems fresh. We started off with a beef tartare which was actually my favourite dish we had. It had a great acidic kick to it and felt very balanced with the richness of the meat and egg yolk. The beef was a great texture. The fried chicken with sticky rice was also good, but some parts of the chicken were a bit dry such as the breast. Overall good flavour though. The khao soi was great as well and had a nice richness and savouriness to it. The beef was tender and the fried noodles gave some texture contrast. This place was such a vibe and the decoration itself is very pretty. Service was good too and pretty attentive despite it being pretty busy. I'd come back here to try more dishes!

Nice restaurant and lovely staffs…read more Food was good, only thing is the mussel curry was too sweet for our liking but everything else was good.

Cute spot to go with small groups on Ossington strip. Food was unique and an absolute 10/10. Drinks…read morewere less so but in all honesty, this is where you go for a late night poutine (um kimchi, tempura squash, and cheese curd?! Hello). Fast and friendly service.

The place is tiny but cozy. The food explodes with flavour! My friends and I ordered the chicken…read morewings, jap che and baos. The staff is also very friendly and gave us good tips on what to order.

Grilled Mentaiko It is quite salty on its own, with a…read moreslightly dry texture and a fine, sandy graininess when you chew it. But once paired with mayo and cucumber, the flavor becomes much more balanced. The creaminess of the mayo and the freshness of the cucumber soften the saltiness, and then the mentaiko slowly breaks apart in your mouth, releasing a rich, briny umami from the tiny fish roe. Mayo, mentaiko, and cucumber are a perfect combination. Beef Tartare The portion is smaller than beef tartare I've had at other Korean restaurants. With chopped scallions added, the overall flavor leans more toward a sharp onion-garlic aroma, and the saltiness slightly overpowers the sweetness. Without pear, it misses that refreshing sweetness and crunch, so the flavor feels a bit too strong. Sizzling Pan Bulgogi The bulgogi reminds me of Japanese gyudon, with a similar sweetness from the onions and sauce. But because it is stir-fried on a sizzling pan, the beef has a light seared aroma around the edges and more wok-like fragrance. It also comes with Korean glass noodles, which soak up the sweet-savory sauce and become slightly sticky and chewy. One bite of beef, one bite of noodles, one bite of rice, and I naturally fell into full "head-down rice-eating" mode. The mushrooms also absorb the meat juices and sauce, keeping the dish from feeling repetitive. Simply Jokbal The "Simply" version just comes without side dishes and rice, but the portion of jokbal is the same. The serving size was honestly surprising, and even three of us couldn't finish it. The jokbal is cut into small chunks, with a high ratio of lean meat. The collagen-rich parts are soft, bouncy, and still hold their shape, giving a texture somewhere between braised pork hock and pig's trotter. The spicy sauce leans more toward the direct heat of Korean chili powder rather than just the sweetness of gochujang, a bit like the spice in tteokbokki. The savory meatiness, chili aroma, and saltiness build up layer by layer. No wonder this is their signature dish. Braised Pork Ribs The seasoning is somewhat similar to the beef tartare, with sweetness from onion and fruit. The rice cakes also soak up the sauce very well. The ribs are not like the small-cut pork ribs commonly seen in Chinese cooking. Each piece has a short bone with a thick layer of meat around it. The meat is firm, fibrous, and chewy, but still deeply flavored from the braising. The more you chew, the more the meatiness comes through. Spicy Seafood Soup The biggest strength of the soup is its strong seafood flavor. The broth is rich in umami without feeling too heavy or sauce-based. The downside is that there is not much seafood: only squid, two shrimp, and a few mussels. The noodles were also average, without much chewiness and not great at absorbing the broth. This dish is more about drinking the soup than eating the toppings.

May 8, 2026 - Tried out this Korean restaurant in North York. Got the spicy tteokboki and the half…read moreand half original and spicy Jokbal. The food was really good. The tteokboki was creamy and very chewy. The sauce was really good as well. The Jokbal was really tender. It was a bit messy to wrap everything together as there was a lot of water that came with the lettuce. But aside from that, everything blended together really well once put together. Boh Jokbals were really good, but I think i lean slightly towards the spicy Jokbal. It's more consistent with the cuts of meat and the spice added a little kick to it.

Starting with the rustic look of their kimchi devilled eggs ($7 for 3). The yolks are mixed with…read moresesame oil and kimchi paste, instead of creamy mayonnaise, creating a stiffer paste to pipe back into the egg white. I could certainly taste the nutty oil that always makes my taste buds sing, but would have liked more of the gochujong as there wasn't much heat to the egg. In fact, aside from the sesame oil these tasted like any other deviled egg. Swapping the bacon bits for chopped kimchi may give it that element it's missing and make the dish vegetarian-friendly to boot. Similarly, the kimchi was lost within the ricotta, mozzarella, and parmesan mixture in the toasted kimchi ravioli ($13). Chances are any ingredient wouldn't be able to hold up against the swiggle of honey wasabi pesto piped on top of the crispy ravioli as the wasabi was so pungent and overpowering. Some reviewers rave about this dish, but I found the panko crust made it too dry and the pasta was overly chewy. It's not one I'd order again. The bulgogi sliders ($15) were good with a pile of thinly sliced sweet-soy marinated sirloin topped adorned with a perfectly cooked quail egg, which is runny so makes for a messy first bite. The sliders would be even better if there wasn't wasabi in the mayo (Té's chef certainly loves wasabi) and the buns were warm and toasted. If you really want to try the bulgogi I'd opt for one of the main dishes instead. Té's bi bim bap ($17) follows a traditional recipe where the beef is accompanied by cold sesame-marinated vegetables and a fried egg. They swap out the white rice for nuttier purple rice instead and Té's sweet chili sauce is thicker and spicier than other ones I've tried. Sadly, the bi bim bap wasn't presented in the typical hot stone bowl. That vessel is so important as it creates the crust on the bottom of the rice and the heat warms up the cold garnishes and sauce so that once everything is mixed together the flavours really melt and meld together. There's plenty of bulgogi on top of their mac and cheese ($18) and the pasta was excellent as well. I enjoyed the creamy gooey cheese sauce and the parmesan panko crisp on top adds a lovely textured crunch for those who want an extra pop of flavour. This is a really long review visit Gastroworld for the rest.

Finally got to visit this Korean-inspired brunch spot on Ossington! We got their two most popular…read morebennys, which were the Bulgogi Benny ($18) and the Kimchi and Pork Belly Benny ($18). This place seems to be super popular because we arrived right when it opened and all the tables were already booked and we had to sit at the bar. The food was pretty good, but I was expecting a little more out of the hash browns (since these were more like fries) and these were not real poached eggs, also without much hollandaise. For the price I expected much better, and I'm a bit disappointed because it was like they just slapped some bulgogi on an egg and called it a day. Service was okay and the restaurant was cute, but I'm not sure I would go back.

Tried Korean kalguksu and king-size dumplings for the first time, and really enjoyed both…read more The Kimchi King-size Dumplings were huge--almost fist-sized, with six filling up the whole steamer. The wrapper was surprisingly thin and the filling was packed with kimchi, tofu, glass noodles, pork, and green onion. Very juicy and flavorful. The Jjamppong Kalguksu had chewy, handmade noodles with a nice bite. The seafood was fresh, though I found the broth a little mild. Definitely try it with their house kimchi--the cabbage was crisp and the seasoning was much richer than at most Korean restaurants I've tried. The two dishes came to under $40 with the 5% cash discount and were easily enough for two. A great place to try a different, more home-style side of Korean food.

Han Kalguksu is a Korean food spot on Toronto's/Willodale's Yonge and Kempford. With its name, you…read moreknow that its key dish is kalguksu (cut noodle dish), though we didn't get it. It was actually my idea to get Korean food, though my sis thought of the spot. So, how does this place compare to the ones in L.A. Oakland and Santa Clara? What the place got right? We had potato pajeon (gamja pajeon), donkatsu (Korean pork cutlet), bossam (pork wraps), and my K-foodie sister's and my favorite Korean food mulnaengmyun. What I discovered is that the place has Bong Bong, which is a nostalgic grape juice with grape pieces, and it's good that this drink exists because I do care about kids having suitable drinks besides water. Normally, my sister prefers Japanese cut over Korean, but the place got a victory in the sense of having the sauce better than some spot in Santa Clara I can't remember now. Regarding the ambiance, it's lively, and the look's simple, but it works. Also, it's nice that our server checked in on us if everything's alright. What the place did wrong? Not much actually. The 1 minor flaw I noticed was not being covered on knives, as we had 1 missing. The concerning flaw I observed was that the only banchan we had was kimchi. Whether or not they ran out, I don't know, but if that's the case, that could mean people really love the banchan. No dessert, but I suppose I can live with that. Han Kalguksu is in the end a solid 4-star place. While there are parts that the staff slipped up on such as not having enough banchan at a busy time, the place is a solid one by covering bases I look for. To answer the question of how it fares against Los Angeles's, Oakland's and Santa Clara's, while it isn't Los Angeles good, being Oakland/Santa Clara good or around it is the next best trait for me. Look at the menu, and from there, decide if the place is good for you. +/Han Kalguksu is a hyphy and killer spot because of the lovely food, drink and check ins along with the simple, but terrific layout. -/Not much to worry about overall, though there needs to be a magical room or some magical place in the back that makes banchan instantly.