Tried Korean kalguksu and king-size dumplings for the first time, and really enjoyed both. 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. read more

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Han Kalguksu is a Korean food spot on Toronto's/Willowdale's Yonge and Kempford. With its name, you know 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. read more

Han Kalguksu - Korean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Saw this new place and was curious to try it, and I'm glad I did. At first, the menu looked pretty simple: lots of healthy broth noodles, dumplings, and spicy soups that seemed a bit plain. But once the food arrived, I was pleasantly surprised. My hubby loved the kimchi (free) appetizer so much he asked for seconds. The spice level was perfect, a nice kick without numbing your taste buds. We ordered the king‑size kimchi dumplings, and they were massive. Each one was almost the size of my palm. The hot pepper soy sauce paired beautifully with them. I could only finish two before I was nearly full, and I still had to save room for the bulgogi. The bulgogi ended up being the standout. It wasn't the typical flavour you get at most Korean diners, it had a deeper, delicious umami taste that really impressed me. The portions, especially for the dumplings, were incredibly generous. The food was so good I ended up overeating, and we still had leftovers. Overall, a great first visit. I'd definitely come back to try more dishes. read more

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Han Kalguksu located along Yonge St. near Byng Ave in the Willowdale neighbourhood serves up handmade Korean noodles and dumplings in a casual atmosphere. The shop is able to accommodate up to 40 customers where the washrooms are not accessible (they are located downstairs where you need to walk downstairs). The entrance of the shop also has 2 doors where you also have to walk up 2 steps in order to access the door. They also have a small patio at the front for when the weather is nicer. Menu wise, there are a variety of kalguksu dishes including the classic kalguksu, beef, chicken, jjampng, bibim, and spicy mala. In regards to dumplings they have homemade king-sized steamed dumplings as well as a kimchi dumpling too. They also have bossam, spicy pork or bulgogi rice bowls, as well as stir-fried squid, potato pancakes, as well as pork cutlet. They also sell alcohol as well. My friend and I stopped by Han Kalguksu on a Sunday for lunch around 11:45am. The place got busier the later we stayed there where by the time we finished eating an hour later, there were customers waiting. Service was friendly and efficient. Food came at a reasonable time once we ordered. In terms of food, we shared the following items: - Han kalguksu (Korean beef noodle soup with handmade noodles, beef and vegetables) - $12.99 - King-sized dumpling (6 pieces - housemade king-size dumplings made with thin dough and generously filled with our signature ingredients) - $15.99 Portions were great and the dumplings were massive! The noodles had a great texture, and a nice bounce. The broth the noodles came in was comforting and tasted great. In terms of the dumplings, they were stuffed with lots of chives and meat. The kimchi that came with the noodles and kimchi was nice and garlicy, which I prefer so I thorougly enjoyed the kimchi. Overall, a great place for kalguksu and dumplings in the Willowdale area! read more

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This place is new to the neighbourhood. Right off the bat when entering you are embraced by the smell of bleach. They clean their tables with bleach, and they do such a great job you can no longer smell the food. The soup for the Tteok-Guk was boring, it was extremely mild flavoured. The pork cutlet was huge! They are not joking when they say king sized. However there is way too much sauce, makes the cutlet soggy as there is no way to eat such a large portion quick enough to keep it crispy. The standout are the dumplings. Made fresh in house (they were making them at the next table over). Great to share, and very tasty. Overall the food is okay, I wouldn't return. read more

Han Kalguksu - King-size Dumpling - Korean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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I stopped here for dinner on a Saturday night and it wasn't busy, but it started to fill up around 7pm when I was leaving. I ordered the gamja jeon (potato pancake) and sogoji (beef brisket) kalguksu. Kalguksu is a hand-pulled noodle soup and you can tell everything is made fresh and by hand here. The jeon was SO good, perfect if you love potatoes. It was crispy from being pan-fried but a little chewy (in a good way), too. The kalguksu was delicious. The broth was rich, and I added some gochujang for an extra kick. The kimchi banchan is nice and spicy, too. The staff was very friendly and service was prompt and efficient. Highly recommend this place! read more

Han Kalguksu - sogogi (beef) kalguksu - Korean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Han Kalguksu is brand new to the neighbourhood. The King-Size Pork Cuttlet Crispy, deep-fried pork cutlet served in an extra-large portion with rich house-made sauce tasted better than some restaurant that sells exclusively cutlet. The homemade sauce was just right and it wasn't too greasy. Gamja-jeon Crispy Korean-style potato pancake made from freshly grated potatoes. It was nice and big, chewy in texture. The sauce on the side was so good. I dunked my dumplings in there as well! Mandu-Guk-A traditional Korean dumpling soup served in a clear, light broth with handmade dumplings. Some nights are pork fillings, tonight the fillings is beef and hand made in house. They are huge! Overall all service was amazing, friendly and attentive. The ambiance is simple, clean and relaxing! I will be back to try other items! read more

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This is a fairly new Kalguksu restaurant in North York and I really enjoyed the food here. They make their own mandu dumplings so we tried the kimchi ones and they were spicy but good! The skin was thin and the filling was juicy. The kalguksu was also decent and the noodles were chewy. I would say the prices are pretty competitive especially for the area. read more

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Cold noodle is good, nice noodles but the beef is the toughest I have ever had. I had the chicken kalguksu and my friend had the beef kalgusku. The chicken soup was very plain but the beef soup was even worse it "tasted like water" according to my friend. The kimchi is good, and the staff service is good. You can come here for the cold noodle on a hot day, but I don't recommend getting the kalguksu. read more

Han Kalguksu - Chicken and beef kalguksu. - Korean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Stopped by here for a family lunch on a brutally cold day and was genuinely surprised by how solid everything was. We went with the classics: Han Kalguksu, their signature noodle soup, shared Kimchi Dumplings, and Donkatsu. On paper, kalguksu and donkatsu sound like an odd pairing, but somehow they made it work and both dishes were excellent in their own ways. Compared to many kalguksu spots that lean toward lighter and clearer broths, this one delivers much more depth and body. The soup is already lightly seasoned, rich without being heavy, and exactly what you want on a freezing day. They also offer free noodle refills, which is a huge plus. Just ask a bit earlier since it takes some time to prepare. They clearly take pride in their spicy seasoning paste as well, and mixing a bit of it with the noodles and broth is absolutely the way to go. The dumplings were top tier. The wrappers did not stick to the plate and the filling was well balanced and comforting. The kimchi leans slightly bolder and saucier, which paired nicely with the soup. The real surprise for me was the donkatsu. I was not expecting this level of quality at all, and I would honestly come back just for that. Next time, I already know I will be debating between the kalguksu and the donkatsu again. All things considered, I am just glad this place exists and even happier that it is only a few minutes away from home. A very easy 5 stars. read more

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We ordered the bossam to share for 2 people. The girl did make sure to let us know it doesn't come w its rice. But u would think it came with some lettuce to wrap the bossam with. It came with 20 pieces of pork but one slice of lettuce. We had to ask for extra lettuce to wrap the bossam which I found weird. Also for such a small restaurant, there were zero service you had to flag staff down to get the more lettuce, more tea, the bill. And when we left we left from the back door, there were zero signs that said we couldn't leave from the back entrance! Many stores on this strip allows you to park behind alley and come in from the back! This lady probably the owner told us off! Said not next time ok? Guess what there won't be a next time! read more

I honestly don't understand how this place has an over 4.0-star rating. I'd give it 0.5 star if I could for the kimchi refills. Both beef and chicken broths were completely flavourless. They taste like plain hot water with a hint of beef or chicken... this is the worst restaurant I've tried in Toronto read more

really affordable prices. noodles are very nice in texture. expect an disproportionate amount of protein to noodles for this affordable price point. worth it if you're looking to get full quickly. soup was very flavourful! read more