I have been a customer of this Hanyang Jokbal location ever since they opened. They have been thoroughly consistent, whether it be dine-in or takeout. Their jokbal comes with a variety of side dishes like bean sprout soup, lettuce, kimchi, spring onion, etc. My fav is their BBQ jokbal. Nice smokey aroma, added bounce to the skin. Regular jokbal can feel a bit greasy after a bit and you get palate fatigue, but not with this one! And I also like to add spicy sauce to any order. Though a whole order of spicy jokbal is too much for me, using the spicy sauce as a dip from time to time really helps mix the flavours up. I would say they are on the pricey side, when you know how much pork hock, the cut itself is. But still, it's bothersome to make, and as a treat once in a while, totally worth it. read more

Jokbal is a unique traditional Korean feast. Hanyang Jokbal in North York specializes in Korean braised pork hock. Hanyang was the prior name of Seoul, where this dish gained popularity. The Half & Half platter ($44) featured their original jokbal and our pick of garlic bossam. Both braised meats were soft with savory grilled flavor, while the jokbal skin had a gelatinous texture. Pork hock isn't exactly my preferred cuts but these had no gaminess; a slight disappointment was the chunky cuts instead of slices. The meal started with a salty bean sprout soup that helped to cleanse the palate. Lettuce wraps & garnishes such as kimchi, jalapeño, scallions were provided to balance out the meaty flavour. Seafood pancake ($24) was crisp and contained plenty of scallions and imitation crabmeat. For some fun, our party added several orders of DIY Seasoned Rice Balls ($12) which came with a variety of ingredients to mix using the provided plastic gloves. The tasty rice balls were easy to make with furikake, nori, mayo, sesame & tobiko. It was so easy even kids could make them. The interior became busy on our weekend visit, in a typical Korean restaurant atmosphere that felt authentic and welcoming. The staircase down to the basement washroom needs a clean and the utensils also required a replacement. The meal itself was tasty with portions large enough for sharing, making it a worthwhile family meal despite a few misses. It's the original of 5 locations now in Canada. Skip it or hit it? Even if pork hock isn't your thing, it's a spot we've enjoyed for the occasional meal. read more

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The best Korean style braised pork hock aka Jokbal place in Toronto. There are lots of versions available such as OG, BBQ, Fire Spicy but we ordered OG platter($40) and fire spicy dipping sauce on the side. It was shared by two people and felt like it could feed three persons easily. Also ordere pork broth with sliced pork & wild sesame ($19) which was really good as well. Broth was very rich & flavourful. It came with spicy sauce to be added but did not really need. It was Tuesday evening and around 6pm all the tables were already full. Age group was like from yonge to old. Seems like this type of food can be enjoyed by all different age group. Definately return for more Jokbal! read more

Hanyang Jokbal - Korean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Was craving for something meaty And open late! Me and my friends went to Hanyang Jokbal as it has been a while since our last visit. Not alot of parking space but lots of room late at night. Service was good. Only one worker at the time so we had to get her attention from time to time to get refills of water or side dishes. Kpop music playing at a moderate volume but we were able to easily speak to each other without much trouble. Food 10/10 would probably skip the bimbim cold noodle and try the regular cold noodles next time. The noodles were clumped and wouldnt mix well. Jokbal wraps definitely the main dish and highlight. Seafood pancake was very nice and crispy alot of ingredients in it and the vinegar sauce is very good! Definitely recommend trying. A little on the expensive side but worth sharing with friends!! read more

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Super crowded when we went so definitely leave your name down& they'll call you back. I loved the jokbal, super tender meat. However the spicy bossam was NOT IT. it was super tough & hard, nothing like normal unflavored bossam. If I knew it wasn't going to be slices of bossam I would not have gotten it. read more

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Pretty fire. Would definitely come back when I miss Korean food. They have soups too which I want to try. read more

Hanyang Jokbal - Half and half - Korean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Wonderful pork hog in Korean style. Not spicy at all and need to share with others. There are original, bbq , garlic etc for variety. It goes with unlimited lettuce, kimchi and onion and green salad. I love the bean sauce to dip with the hog . Extra shrimp sauce, garlic slice and hot pepper provided for dip. I loved the DIY seafood rice. It has fish roe, onion , mayo and seaweed to mix. As with fish roe, you chew a bit crunchy. It is casual setting and friend and family to eat. The owner is the server and he works hard. The washroom is downstairs and a small parking lot in front of the restaurant. read more

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Absolutely outstanding food. Some of us in my group had no previous experience of Korean food; others were old hands. All of us loved it. The staff is friendly and helpful, describing menu options clearly and well. The restaurant may look very modest from the outside, but that exterior holds a gem. read more

The service was friendly and accommodating and the food was great! We ordered the half and half and got the spicy jokbal and the garlic jokbal, as well as the seafood pancake, and the cold noodles. The food here never disappoints, no matter which location. We have been to both the Scarborough location and this, and both the food and service are maintained to the highest qualities. The portion is so large that although meant for 2, can definitely feed 3, plus you will probably have leftovers. Along with the food, there are many sides that will come with it. And the best part, is that they are refillable, which is great, because they're so tasty, you'll constantly find yourself needing a refill. The seafood pancake is a non negotiable. It's so good, you have to add it! They are so generous with the ingredients, you get all of it in every bite. Overall, a great food, great service and great restaurant. Tip: bring a sweater, I often find it very cold in this location (but it makes the food even more comforting) read more

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First Korean restaurant in Canada that specializes in jokbal. Jokbal is a traditional Korean dish! Comes in original, spicy, garlic, bbq, and more! We also got rice balls (roll your own) to share and a seafood pancake. We were starving and ate pretty much 90% of it between 4 people Will definitely try the garlic one next time! And rice balls again as it pairs quite well. Service was pretty quick and there was a lot of people! Overall ambiance was great! read more

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Really decent jokbal here Always full at night, better ask for availability before come. read more

This is my first time having jokbal, so I don't have anything to compare to, but it was absolutely delicious! We ordered the garlic jokbal which came with very generous amounts of garlic topping. The portion size of the jokbal is quite large and is definitely more than enough for two people - maybe even 3 if you don't eat much. The seasoned DIY rice balls were also delicious and a perfect accompaniment. I would definitely come back again! Just a note, the restaurant is very busy and the interior is quite small, so expect at least a 30 minute wait. The tables aren't really set up for groups larger than 4, so that's something to keep in mind as well. read more

Hanyang Jokbal - DIY seasoned rice balls - Korean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Came by on a Saturday for a late lunch. There was parking spots available in the strip mall and there was lots of space in the restaurant. This restaurant is known for the jokbal. There were only 2 of us so we ordered the garlic jokbal and the DIY seasoned rice balls. The garlic jokbal comes with soup and some side dishes and lettuce to wrap the jokbal. The garlic jokbal was smothered in loads of garlic paste and fried garlic pieces. It was definitely at lot of food for 2 people. The DIY seasoned rice balls were good but I couldn't make them round as they only give you one plastic glove to roll. Overall a good meal and would definitely come back. The service was very good as they came by several times to make sure we were ok and if we needed more sides. read more

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Came here on a Sunday right when it opens at 12pm. Four of us ordered a garlic jokbal (pork feet) $44, diy rice ball $12, kimchi bacon pancake $22. Generous portion, taste good! The garlic jokbal is full of collagen, the fried garlic and the sweet garlic sauce was also good. When wrapped with lettuce it'll help you eat a few more pieces of the meat! The meat itself is tender, the skin is chewy, marinate is good too. Pancake was crispy on the rim, though I don't taste much bacon. The rice ball was fun. But I couldn't get them as round as others did. And I'd prefer more flavor, maybe more mayo. As for the side dishes. Seems weaker than other Korean places where there's fish cake, glass noodles, potato etc; it basically only has kimchi and some shredded lettuce. The soup looks clear but it's spicy and garlicky. Service was ok. Environment was fair, not too big of a space but each table has a clear partition. Total bill came out to be around $92 all in for the four of us with left over for 2. read more

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This restaurant is specialized in serving pork jokbals. Had the opportunity to try their half bossam half jobkal set, along with the seafood pancake. For the half and half set, huge portion sizes and can serve 2-3 people. The jokbal and bassam was very tender and juicy. Goes really well with the lettuce and the rest of the sauces. The seafood pancake was also quite huge (8 pieces). It was served very hot and was filled with many ingredients such as the cuttlefish, clam meat, onions, etc Overall, quick service, gave good recomendations and this restaurant provide good korean sides with refills allowed ( for the lettuce, kimchi, sauces etc). Enjoyed my time at Hanyang! read more

Hanyang Jokbal - Korean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Our first time trying jokbal and bossom and we love it. Flavorful and no msg. We enjoyed them a lot and will be back for sure. read more

Hanyang Jokbal - Seafood pancake - Korean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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We met up with friends on a Friday night to try the other location of this really yummy restaurant. Glad to say this didn't disappoint at all. We got there and we had to wait outside as inside was completely packed. After 20 odd minutes, we gotten our table. The food here is quite similar to the other location. But I did find this location has the kimchi pancake with bacon. This dish is total drool! The ambiance is great too, very lively and good vibes. Will come back again. read more

Hanyang Jokbal - Bacon kimchi pancake... soooooo yummy - Korean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This place is JAM PACK, and they do not accept reservations. So if you going in with a bigger group or during busy hours, there is a possibility of a 30-1hr wait. Jokbal AKA pork hocks is something that can either taste really good and made perfectly or it could be like eating super fatty meat and feeling super overwhelmed. That was one of the reasons i have hesitated in giving it a go. But after looking at so many good review videos about the restaurant through tiktok and IG, i have decided to give it a try. We got lucky and got a table within 5 mins. Service was 5/5, super tentative. Don't hesitate to ask any questions if you want to learn more about the dishes and types of Jokbal. For 2 people, we ordered the Garlic Jokbal and DIY rice ball. Roughly $30 per person and super worth it. Rice balls were 5/5. Love how it wasn't too oily, and very light on the taste buds. One of my favs and of course making them makes it even more fun. Garlic Jokbal 5/5 the meat was tender and juicy, and wrapping it in lettuce with toppings made it even more fresh. Love the crispy garlics on too, add a crunchy on every bite. Overall great experience, great food. Definitely would come back, but with more people for sure. Couldn't even finish half the jokbal during that night Check out my tiktok for some video action read more

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Really enjoyed the Korean style pork hock here. We tried the spicy Jokbal and it was delicious with a slightly Smokey and spicy taste to it. The pork hock was super tender! Service was great, they were very friendly and helpful! The place felt clean, cozy yet spacious with flexi glass as dividers between tables. Definitely would be back to try the other flavours and sides. read more

Hanyang Jokbal - Spicy Jokbal - Korean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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September 30, 2023 -I've actually been here a few times and it is one of my favourite restaurants to go and get Jokbal (pork hocks). We ordered: 1 BRAISED PORK HOCKS 1 SPICY COLD NOODLE 2 SEASONED RICE BALL Everything was delicious. The DIY rice balls are so good!! Definitely recommend anyone to go here. The staff are nice and friendly. read more

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Might be the best jokbal I've tried in Toronto. Would recommend the half and half if it's your first time, but highly prefer the jokbal over bossam. Also, one order of meat with many side was more than enough for 4ppl + we had leftover meat. +visited the second time and tried their spicy jokbal, it pairs great with rice. read more

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First time ever having jokbal. Was thoroughly impressed with the staff and the COVID measures in place. First thing that I noticed was that they had a constant stream of take out orders which showed me how popular the food must be. Opted for the cold noodle and the garlic jokbal. Both the noodle and the jokbal were great but definitely overwhelmingly rich which took away from my overall enjoyment and no fault of the restaurant. Jokbal fell of the bone and was tender and well seasoned. First time having the spicy cold noodles and I can now see why they also provided the scissors. Next time I return for dine in, make sure to have plain rice OR have the jokbal as take out and make your own rice at home(probably why many people were ordering take out). read more

Hanyang Jokbal - Cold noodle - Korean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Hanyang Jokbal is located near Yonge/Cummer in a small plaza. I can't say much about the storefront or inside of the restaurant as I ordered delivery. They are available through Ubereats. I decided to order the half jokbal and bossam set as well as a DIY rice ball. On a busy Friday night, my order took roughly an hour to arrive at my condo. Delivery wise, all the food items were packed well. I did find that the prices were a bit on the more expensive side but after looking at the generous portion of jokbal and bossam I was satisfied, definitely had leftovers. The jokbal and bossam came with a small soup (not sure the name but it was a bit spicy and had some beansprouts), kimchi/bamboo shoots, green onion, garlic/peppers, several sauces, and lettuce. The DIY rice ball was interesting with several different ingredients on top of the rice. They also provided a plastic glove which was a nice touch. Taste wise, the jokbal and bossam were delicious! Wrap the meat up with a piece of lettuce and different toppings and it's like a flavour explosion. The pork pieces were not all fatty (I think it was a mix between pork belly/shoulder) and the jokbal was tender. I definitely could not stop eating but had to because it was very filling after a while. With the DIY rice ball, I mixed all the ingredients together with the rice and just ate it with a spoon...delicious! All the flavours worked so well together. Overall, tasty food and generous food which will leave you feeling full (with a lot of leftovers!). All this food was perfect with a glass of wine (or if you have Makgeolli or soju that would be great as well). Definitely recommend Hanyang Jokbal for delicious jokbal and bossam! read more

Hanyang Jokbal - Korean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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The jokbal here tastes just as good as it looks! It's extremely flavourful, and the texture is perfect. Our server was also extremely nice. The jokbal comes with lettuce to eat it with and they happily gave us refills. We also got the rice balls which were really good. For the two of us, we ended up having to take leftovers home and the rice balls tasted even better the next day! Would definitely recommend! read more

Hanyang Jokbal - Korean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Three of us ordered the barbeque jok ball which was I believe around $42 and we decided to order extra meat for an extra $18, coming to a total of $60. The dish had a huge portion of delicious pork hock as well as a giant bowl next to it. It also came with sides such as bean sprouts kimchi, and lettuce wrap ingredients like chopped up garlic mustard red pepper sauce and this prawn sort of sauce. I really enjoyed the complementary soup it had ginger and a bit of ginseng I believe and it came in this really really cool archaic looking bowl. There was enough takeout for two portions of meat. The DIY rice balls looked amazing as well because it around $10-$15 it had seaweed, kewpie mayo, mentaiko, sesame seeds, green onion, and sticky rice. It also came with a plastic glove so you could roll up the balls. It was a unique experience. read more

This place has been on my radar since covid time. To beat the crowd, we got there around 530pm on Fri. It's in same plaza with restaurant called THE FRY. The 'hanyang jokbal' sign is small that we missed it. By the time we figure out, glad that we still can find parking since we go there early (small parking because there are other stores in same plaza). Ordered the spicy jokbal (pork hoc). Huge portion (can feed 3ppl). Wow...meat is tender...and the 'fat' doesnt taste fatty/greasy. It has nice chewiness (is it collagen??). Spicy sauce is perfect (not too spicy yet it gives enough kick). Wrapped spicky jokbal in lettuce, add refreshing pickled daikon and some type of salty/spicy light-brown sauce, oh my gosh...what a great flavour combination! It totally hit the spot! The dish also comes with plain broth on the side (not sure what it's made of...but it's good to pair with the strong jokbal flavour). Overall, highly recommended! We left around 630-7. Place is crowded by then. Glad to make it early and no waiting! read more

Thought the food here was delicious! tried a few different jokbal, their seafood pancake, and some DIY rice balls. It was a great spot to come out for a group outing and each of the dishes I found individually very good. One criticism I had however was while the jokbal were very good, two of different flavors we ordered (garlic and original I think) didn't taste very distinct. I felt their flavors were about the same. The braised jokbal, however, did differ. I thought all 3 were good though. read more

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Korean restaurants that specializes in pork hocks. The spicy pork hock was very good as the bbq/ grilled flavour was very prominent. I also liked how the bossam (pork belly) wasn't too fatty compared to other restaurants I've tried. Portion size was reasonable as prices were around $40-$50 for a main. Service was also okay. read more

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Tried for the first time ordering through Ubereats and it was delicious! Ordered their spicy jokbal (braised pork hocks) and their bossam (braised pork meat). The jokbal was such a flavor bomb, so good! Nice textures with different parts of the pork hock. Definitely had a nice kick to it which helped cut the fattiness a bit. Bossam was also really nice, went welk with the lettuce and sides (raw garlic, kimchi, radish etc.) Each order came with rice. Our first time trying these dishes and we really enjoyed them. So flavorful. Will definitely be back! read more

Hanyang Jokbal - Bossam - Korean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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I have visited this restaurant twice. Both experiences are good and I will keep going back. This restaurant specializes in pork hock and pork belly; they also serve spicy noodles, seafood pancake, seaweed rice ball on the side. Along with the main dish, they provide unlimited refill of lettuce wraps and banchan. I enjoyed both smoked and grilled pork hock. The restaurant is small and popular by local korean. Make sure to come before 7pm or you will expect to wait in line. read more

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I'm always into trying something a little different, so when the suggestion of Hanyang Jokbal arose, I was 100% ready to give it a shot. We arrived around 12:15 on a recent Sunday and the place was already about half full. After perusing the menu for a few minutes, we decided to go with the Half Braised Pork Hocks and Half Braised Pork option. First came the various sides one associates with Korean food, including a fairly substantial dish of some of the best kimchi I've eaten in quite some time. The meat arrived about 20 minutes later and it's an almost intimidating amount of pork. It's so good, though. Both preparations are done really well, as the pork is super tender and flavorful. We received a few pieces of lettuce to use as wraps, and once you add a few of the included components (along with the meat, of course), you've got yourself a seriously tasty concoction. Is this the type of meal I'd want to eat on a regular basis? No, probably not. I might've liked some rice or something else to eat the meat with. But I definitely enjoyed the food and certainly felt like I got my money's worth. read more

Came here on a Friday night. They checked our temperature prior to being seated. We were given an option to sit outdoors or inside. We opted for indoors. I loved that there was no lineup, which is usually the norm for this restaurant. Inside, we noticed that the tables were separated by panel dividers, which is great to prevent any spread of aerosols and particles. We ordered the classic: Braised Pork Hocks. On the side, we got the DIY rice balls and the seafood pancake. Oh man. The service here was phenomenal. When they forgot to bring the rice ball, they gave us a complimentary drink and apologized profusely. The pork hock was indeed suited to feed 2 people. It was ginormous. The dish comes with sides including: kimchi, garlic, peppers, lettuce, ssamjang (spicy dipping paste) and a salty fish sauce. The pork hock had an amazing aroma. It was so tender and delicious. It goes well wrapped in lettuce, on its own, dipped in sauce, or with the rice balls! Don't get me started with how yummy the fish balls were. They added tobiko fish roe, which gives it an umami kick. There is also some kind of smoky seasoning added. It is a very unique flavour. You make the rice balls yourself with the gloves provided. For $8, it's a HUGE portion too! The seafood pancake was a bit too soft for my liking, but the flavour was good. I left here very satisfied. The food was amazing, the service exceptional, and the prices are fair! read more

Absolutely loved the jokbal! Super soft and flavourful. The bossam surprisingly didn't have any fatty parts so wasn't my favourite. The rice balls were amazing with nice flavor and texture. read more

Hanyang Jokbal - DIY rice ball - Korean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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I was always terrified of trying jokbal, the appearance of it always prevented me from trying it. My friends ended up convincing me to come here and my god it was one of the best Korean dishes I've ever had! I definitely recommend getting the spicy jokbal along with the handmade rice balls. Mix the two together and it tastes like heaven. Would definitely come here again, and the portions are exceptionally huge! read more

Hanyang Jokbal - Korean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

First Impressions: ============= Friendly staff, modern decor, cozy, clean, bustling! Food ==== We ordered the spicy braised pork hock, added rice cake side for $3 and that's it. DELICIOUS! Pork hock was super tender almost like jello. The skin had just the right amount of chew but still super tender. The season was really superb and the rice cakes were perfect. Would we come back? ================= YES!! Four thumbs up Tips ===== Use the YELP WAITLIST feature to hold a spot in line before you go. The wait is usually an hour or so but if you add yourself to the wait list first then you can save yourself some time. read more

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this was my first time having bossam and i was impressed! bossam is braised pork wrapped in side dishes such as lettuce, kimchi, etc. this spot is small and cozy, definitely sets the vibes. i also got the seafood pancake which i devoured. it was so fresh and crispy. definitely need to go back for that! read more

Hanyang Jokbal - Seafood Pancake - Korean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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My go-to jokbal place everrrr! Im in love with their spicy noodle salad that I can have it everyday lool Portion is big, ideal for 2,3 ppl to share. They also comes with refillable side dishes and spicy soup. I got garlic jokbal and it was yummy and staff was friendly and nice! read more

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This place is so crowded when you come late dinner time. Before everything if you come after 7ish, put your name on the waiting list. Came here on Tuesday for dinner. First time didn't happen, the line up is easily 1 hour. We called this time before to make sure there is open table. The BBQ Pork Hocks is marinated. The sauce is really delicious. They give a soup before to warm up your stomach. You can wrap up with lettuce. 2 person portion. No need to order side dish. read more

Hanyang Jokbal - Regular spicy - Korean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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My friends and I went there for a gathering on Easter Monday. We parked at the small plaza just opposite of the street but I did notice that they have 2-3 parking spaces in front of the store but not sure if it's available to public. Worth a try if you don't want to bother park a little farther away. We are a party of 5 and were greeted and seated immediately after entered the room. We ordered an original Jorkal and half of spicy Jorkal (their lunch special). My friends think the spicy Jorkal is VERY spicy but I think it's just about right. The Jorkals are pretty tasty and good for sharing. 1 serving of the original Jorkal was good enough for 5 of us. We also ordered kimchi pancakes etc. and didn't finish all. Would consider go again if I ever come to this area in the future. IMO they should be count as a Korean specialty restaurant, so unless you want Jorkals in particular, you can probably find better places in the area for other foods. read more

Food was great at first but eventually started getting very rich and heavy. Flavour is good, recommend only getting a small order.