December 2, 2025 - I decided to try this restaurant which. I believe it's a mama papa shop. It is located along the path close to King and York Street. This place is a very cheap place to eat, especially in downtown Toronto. However, to compensate, the portions are a little smaller. I got the Korean chicken with rice, japchae, and salad for $7.54. I think the chicken was sauced in standard Korean ssamjang sauce. All the food was really good. The chicken was marinated well, and a bit spicy. The chicken paired really well with the plain white rice and japchae. Overall can't complain with the food. You get what you pay for as you get a bit of a smaller portion for cheaper price. read more

Ho Ga Oriental Cuisine - Korean chicken with japchae and salad. - Asian Fusion Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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This is a very basic place which doesn't even fill in their sign boards, but is damn cheap. Probably the cheapest option in the area, in fact. There was a long line even on Friday. Trust the wisdom of crowds! There were only 7 options, but at this price point I'm not complaining. Got tempura with meat & chose chicken (there's beef too). It came with japchae & coleslaw. The sides were pretty good: crisp, tart coleslaw & flavourful japchae, though both looked plain. Spicy chicken was tender & tasty. Tempura shrimp, sweet potato & broccoli were not fresh but still crispy & light enough. Tempura sauce came in a thin paper cup. You should put it on a plastic takeout container with your food ASAP before it leaks (ask me how I know this). read more

Got yelled at by the cashier because I didn't know what he was trying to ask me and asked him to repeat. The dish I got wasn't even half full and the chicken tasted old. The pasta and jachae were just plain. Helena's in the grange has much more quantity and quality of food for about the same price points. It's more worthwhile to spend a little more elsewhere in the path. read more

Ho Ga Oriental Cuisine - This isn't worth ~9 bucks and being yelled at. More like 5 bucks... - Asian Fusion Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

A longtime staple in Toronto's Financial District, Ho Ga offers affordable lunch bento boxes to keep you going for the remainder of the day. All the options are less than $10 with a wide variety of meats, tempuras, and side dishes to build your custom bento box. They have favorites such as Beef Bulgogi, Pork/Chicken Katsu, and Shrimp Tempura to pair with sides such as japchae (cold glass noodles) and kimchi. All their bentos do come with two pieces of gyoza dumplings which adds a nice surprise to an affordable and filling lunch. Be prepared to queue in the line as it can get quite busy during the lunch rush, so be sure to go with a few colleagues or bring a book as you wait in line! read more

Ho Ga Oriental Cuisine - Tempura with Meat Combo - Asian Fusion Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

So rude cashier. Small portion. Be prepared to wait 30 min for mid food. Never coming back.

Extremely difficult to find lunch options under $10 nowadays. Ho Ga for 9.50 tax in, offers a decently sized lunch box that can fill you up at a very affordable price. The actual food quality is nothing surprising, but it's passable especially at this price. I got the pork katsu with japchae and kimchi and they even throw in 2 gyozas as well. Definitely a good amount of food. I'd probably try the bulgogi next and avoid the kimchi (it's not really kimchi, more like a coleslaw with spice). A great option in the PATH for a cheap, korean lunch though it does get really busy so either come a bit before or after the lunch rush. read more

Ho Ga Oriental Cuisine - Asian Fusion Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

It's not easy to find good food at a good value downtown anymore... luckily places like this still exist!! For less than $10 you can get what I call Korean comfort food. I ended up getting the bulgogi with kimchi and japchae as sides. It was so tasty, I loved how they marinated the beef in a flavourful sauce. The glass noodle was good, but I was slightly disappointed with the kimchi. As a kimchi lover, it wasn't what I was expecting. It was more of a hard cabbage (the kind you get in coleslaw) kind of taste, and it wasn't fermented the best. It was just okay, but could have been better. All in all, this is a great, affordable place to go for lunch in the path and the portions they give are decent considering the price you pay. They seem to be very quick with getting through the line and very efficient. So even if this place is busy, the line moves quick! Love having this as an option for my lunches. read more

Ho Ga Oriental Cuisine - Asian Fusion Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

By far the most affordable store in downtown Toronto for a work lunch meal! Definitely feels like a family run business and they've kept the prices low even after what's happened the past two years! Fish katsu and spicy Korean chicken taste awesome. Recommend kimchi side, and their glass noodles is very popular but heavy! You get a great meal for the price you pay! read more

Ho Ga Oriental Cuisine - Korean chicken with kimchi and coleslaw. You get two sides with your main on a bed of rice. - Asian Fusion Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Started to explore what's around my office since my team moved close by. This place was recommended by my colleagues. We actually got here just after 11 and they weren't ready yet. However boss let us in. I decided to get a chicken teriyaki with jap chae and slaw with no rush. My colleague got Korean chicken with similar fixings plus rice. And per other people's comments. For less than $10, you get a lot of food and I concur to that statement. Brought it back to office and tasted okay. My chicken did get a bit dry and luckily they used chicken thigh meat. Tried a piece of the Korean chicken my colleague got and that tasted better. Good value for money for downtown lunch options. Will come back for other stuff. read more

Ho Ga Oriental Cuisine - Bottom: chicken teriyaki with jap chae and slaw. Top: Korean chicken with jap chae, rice and kimchi. - Asian Fusion Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This is the perfect place if you're craving for some cheap Korean food right at downtown's Financial District (in PATH). Is the quality good? Meh. But is the quality good for a $7 meal? Hell ya. This place is well-known and popular for many office workers, so be ready to get in line when you come around lunch time. However, the turnover is really quick (max wait around 5-10 minutes). I had the Bulgogi and it costs $7.75 with tax included. Side dishes are also what draws people towards Hoga. They pile a lot of side dishes on your plate (choose 2). Japchae is a must. But don't pick Pasta since it doesn't go that well with meat. One recommendation I have for them is to label their dishes so people can call out the food they want easily, instead of asking them "what's this over here", which will take up time. You can't find similar deals anywhere else that delivers such good prices, acceptable quality, fast service and adequate food amount. read more

Ho Ga Oriental Cuisine - Bulgogi meal with Japchae + Pasta as sides. Japchae is a must, and don't pick pasta. - Asian Fusion Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Fish Katsu and dumplings $11.50 with tx incl. I'm so full I won't need another meal for the day. If you only want the fish Katsu it's $8. CASH ONLY! Location: Lower Level of the National Bank of Canada building at King and York. Hands down the best (taste, size, price) lunch deal i have found in the financial district. Service is very efficient, moves quickly but still friendly. The fish was super tender on the inside but had a delicious crunch. Dumplings were just ok. I wish they had a steamed version but they only have fried. Will certainly be back to try other dishes ! read more

Ho Ga Oriental Cuisine - Fish Katsu meal (left) comes with rice and two sides $8. The separate order of dumplings (right) was $3. - Asian Fusion Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

When I first saw the prices on the menu board I had to squint to make sure that there wasn't an extra "1" in front of all the numbers ($5.64 and not $15.64?). Then I told myself that this place must be serving snack portions. Or maybe there's an extra charge for rice or water or something equally ridiculous. No such thing! I was quite astonished to see the server stuffing the regular sized styrofoam box with quite a bit of meat and a variety of colourful sides. The food was very tasty - well balanced on the flavour side - although perhaps not the most high quality or super fresh. I found that the rice was slightly clumpy, the noodles pretty greasy, and a large percentage of the chicken was fat. But I was so excited at the prospect of a filling and delicious meal at such a low price I may have overlooked all this. :P Service is...kind of mixed? Young guy serving us food - very friendly and helpful. Old guy manning the cash register - rather unfriendly and impatient. You'd think their attitudes should be switched, but ah well. Connected to the PATH! Can't be sure of the name of the building this place is located in (is it Standard Life?) but it's linked directly to the TD Centre and to the Exchange Tower (also steps away from FCP). read more

One of my favourite options in the Path. If you're looking for a Korean fix, this place has got you covered. From bulgogi to fish katsu, you can get just about everything under $10. Make sure you bring cash! My favourites from here are the bulgogi, glass noodles, and pickled cabbage. Get here before 11:30am if you want to avoid the lunch rush. Otherwise expect to wait around 15 minutes for your meal. There's only three tables, so don't expect to eat inside, but there's plenty of food court space for you to squat at if you're looking to get away from your desk. read more

Ho Ga Oriental Cuisine - Bulgogi with rice, glass noodles, and kimchi. All for under $10! - Asian Fusion Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Probably one of the busiest and cheapest lunch places in the Financial District! Most meals are under $10 and the portions are massive! I got a bulgogi with bean sprouts and japchae and it was probably enough for 2 people. For the price, the quality is pretty good. Cash only and be prepared to wait! read more

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Great spot to go for lunch in the financial district of downtown Toronto. The line can get long during lunch hour so I would recommend going a little earlier or after the lunch rush so you're not waiting too long. The store is simple with a small menu, but everything is delicious. I usually get the Korean chicken which comes with rice and then kimchi and glass noodles. Any combo comes with the choice of two sides (others not mentioned are broccoli and other vegetables). Other meat choices are teriyaki chicken, and a selection of fried goods such as fried chicken and tempura. The portion size is not small where you're still hungry and not too large where you're stuffed at your desk afterwards. Almost everything on the menu is under $10 after tax so it is the best value you can get in the financial district for a nice, quick lunch. read more

BEST KOREAN JOINT IN THE FINANCIAL DISTRICT. It's awesome to have such a inexpensive and tasty Korean. I could come here everyday for lunch! Last week I collected 2 pictures of my lunch... it's so yummy I normally get no rice, and substitute it with their spring mix. read more

Ho Ga Oriental Cuisine - Chicken Katsu - Asian Fusion Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Went on Black Friday and beat the lunch hour rush by going just before noon! Definitely great value, with lunches being either $7 or $8 after taxes, cash-only and a small seating area. Service: Line went pretty quick, with 3 people serving food and a cashier, portions may vary depending on which server you get. Looks like a family-run business, friendly people. Food: Bibimbap was decent and a good portion size, and the gochujang was flavorful. Only wish the food was a bit more warm, but obviously it's not fair to compare it against one served in a stone bowl at a restaurant. Fried eggs were pre-made and a bit cold. DIY sauce bar for condiments (sriracha, gochujang, etc.). Glass noodles tasted good, and good variety of veggie included in the dish. Overall: Great value for take-out lunch, would definitely recommend when craving Korean food. read more

Ho Ga Oriental Cuisine - Traditional bibimbap with bulgogi - Asian Fusion Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I passed by around 11:40, knowing that there will be a huge lunch rush coming up. There were already 5 or 6 people queued up, but that's alright it's better than 20. But service is pretty fast: there are usually 2 or 3 people filling orders. So even a long line dwindles down pretty fast. When I left 3 minutes later, there was another 15 people lining up. A sign at the front says "cash-only", so be wary. == Menu Menu comes with an assortment of dishes including teriyaki, katsu, donburi, chicken curry, bibimbap, udon noodle soup, along with some appetizers. Most of these options include two sides of your choice, such as sweet potato noodles, kimchi, bean sprouts, green broccoli and some other options. Everything on the menu is under $7. The most expensive items go for $6.99, but they average $6, and there are a couple items going for $5.10, such as a box of teriyaki chicken. == Food Asked for the chicken teriyaki, with noodles and kimchi on the side. Comes with white rice. It didn't look like much in the take-out box, but after plating it, it's a pretty good portion. The chicken had a particularly interesting flavor. I don't know if it was just the sauce they used, or the way they prepared it, but it had the distinct chicken flavor that you would get when you boil chicken as opposed to grilling or frying. Basically the chicken tasted like chicken. The sides were fillers for the most part. They really pack it in though. It's a good place if you're on a budget and don't like to bring in homecooking. read more

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I thought it was not possible to pay $7-$8 for lunch nowadays in the downtown financial district core of Toronto. Ho Ga Oriental Cuisine definitely made it possible. This place is even cheaper in terms of price than fast food places. No wonder it draws huge crowds during the weekday lunch rush hour. They have many different choices from chicken katsu to bulgogi to curry. I usually order the chicken katsu and they offer 2 sides choices like coleslaw, pasta, jap chae noodles, salad, etc. I find that the earlier you go before the lunch rush around 11:30am, the more choices you have for sides. Good portions. Cash only though. read more

Ho Ga Oriental Cuisine - Chicken katsu. - Asian Fusion Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Ho Ga is a solid establishment within the PATH. It's well recognized as there's always a lineup during lunch time. It's a no-frills Korean store with no-frills food. I've always gotten their breaded chicken with rice, japchae, & bean sprouts. The portions are decent and great for the price. They have other options that include bibimbap, beef bulgogi, katsu etc. The lineup actually ensures all their foods are fresh as they're constantly cooking to refill the hot bar. Service is great - fast and friendly. read more

Still open in the PATH during COVID. I try to go as often as I can. Run by a lovely Korean couple. This spot serves authentic delicious korean food boxes at a very reasonable price. I'm particularly fond of their fried chicken in korean spicy sauce. read more

I came here with my bf in an attempt to find cheap delicious lunch in the financial district (for that post-holidays/Boxing Day shopping spree wallet relief). We were very happy and satisfied that we found this hidden gem! Conveniently located along the path, this little family-run shop will definitely meet your Korean food cravings in the path. Everything on the menu was very cheap! For under $10 each, we had a lunch item that consisted of proteins, rice, and two more side items. Where else can you find that in downtown Toronto???? Both of us opted for the Bulgogi (Korean marinated beef). It came to be around $7.75 after tax each. The beef was flavourful and the taste was pretty authentic. Our meals came with rice and 2 other side items of our choice. You could choose things like Japchae (korean glass noodles), kimchi, coleslaw, salad, broccoli, etc. We came for a late lunch so most of the sides were gone. However I'm a big fan of japchae so I'm not complaining there :) My bf got the kimchi as one of his sides. It's definitely not as strong as other kimchi I've had in korean restaurants but it definitely adds an extra flavour to your meal. The other plus side is this kimchi doesn't leave too much of a smell in your mouth so you can go to your afternoon meetings without worrying too much about your breath ;) This place is definitely worth a visit if you are in the area! Also it's CASH ONLY so make sure to hit up the ATM for this. read more

A great spot for lunch, and very busy all the time. They're pretty fast though. The food is good for the price and the portion is just enough without feeling too stuffed. I feel like their side dishes aren't too great and are a little bland. Not bad but just okay. Definitely feel like the portions are getting smaller since they haven't increased their prices recently. In the PATH, can't really complain when you can get a meal for under $10. read more

Great price for lunch in the path. Always a long line up during lunch hour. But line moves fast. One thing I realize after being there couple of times. My rice portion is so small! I notice my friend that's a guy his portions are much more. I may look tiny.... but I need my rice. Should scoop base on my size -_- $7 for lunch can't beat that though. But u do taste msg. Can't ask for too much. read more

Ho Ga Oriental Cuisine - Asian Fusion Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Korean style Asian food. The food is relatively good and the prices are very reasonable (Chicken Katsu with rice and two sides comes to $7.50, tax included) Be prepapred for the long lineup! Cash only! read more

Ho Ga Oriental Cuisine - Chicken Katsu - Asian Fusion Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

How is it possible that no one has written about Ho Ga yet? This is an awesome place to hit for a (rare) cheap lunch in the Financial District! My fave here is their kimchi fried rice. SOOO good. I've tried to replicate it at home and I just can't. I probably don't use enough oil. But the fried rice at Ho Ga is super savoury and fragrant and deliciously salty (but not too much). However, it's not for health nuts because it is OILY - especially if you go late and get a serving from the bottom of the pan. The pan (and your lunch box) will be covered in a thick layer of bright red oil. It's delicious, but not for every day. It also comes with chunks of chicken breast (*sigh* so sad they cater to a multicultural crowd because chicken thighs would be so much better!) and squares of juicy bacon. The kimchi in it comes in large pieces. So, so good and just for $6.50 (plus a choice of 2 sides)! Where else in the Financial District could you find a meal for that price, and such a high yummy factor? The fried fish is also good, but heavy. They're generous with the portions though (which is not the case for fried rice orders). To substitute the white rice for kimchi fried rice is an extra $2 only, which is very satisfying. I can't remember how much this is though - I think maybe $6.75 with plain rice? You also get a choice of 2 sides. I've yet to try their donburi but to be honest, I'm happy to just keep eating the kimchi fried rice! TIP: *I'd recommend against choosing kimchi as a side because they seem to use long, thick pieces of regular cabbage that hasn't been fermented long enough (traditional nappa cabbage is far superior!) *go early (I once arrived at about 12:30pm to a massive line; 20 minutes later when it was my turn to order, they were out of kimchi fried rice and weren't planning to make more so I was super hangry) read more

Ho Ga Oriental Cuisine - Kimchi fried rice with double broccoli for the sides $6.50 of greasy, savoury deliciousness! - Asian Fusion Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Delicious Korean cuisine, highly recommend bulgogi and chicken katsu!! One of the best lunch options in financial district

Not a lot of Korean food court options in the Financial District, but this place does the job. I keep coming back here for the low prices (very hard to find in an area where the norm for lunch is over $10) and the various sides you can choose to accompany your dish like japchae and kimchi. Popular items like kimchi fried rice and kanpoongi sell out quickly so its best to come early if you want those items! Quality is okay in terms of Korean food in general and japchae can sometimes be a little oily. Overall, great value for lunch. read more

Ho Ga Oriental Cuisine - Kanpoongi with coleslaw and beansprouts - Asian Fusion Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Ridiculously well-priced ($6.42), despite the fact that there wasn't much tempura or bulgogi in my Tempura & Meat combo. If you get just the bulgogi, however, the beef seems to be piled much higher on the rice. No wonder there's such an insanely long lineup during the lunch hour - the wait time was roughly 15 minutes from the end of the line to the front. Quality is so-so, but very fair for the price. The place is very small, with only maybe 6 seats total, so be prepared to take away your styrofoam box. Make sure you bring cash, as it's cash-only! read more

Easily one of the best lunch spots in the financial district! Ho Ga has been around for years, since before I started working in the area as a student in 2009. They rennovated the restaurant in 2014 to its current state. In short: It's cheap, tasty and filling. You can't even get these prices in many suburb restaurants in Markham/Scarb anymore! $7 for a rice, beef, tempura combo with side jap chae and salad? STEAL. I've always liked their bulgogi here. Chicken teriyaki is okay, its their cheapest option but I'd rather "splurge" an extra dollar for the beef. I've tried their curry and its a big hit for my coworkers but I always stick with the beef+tempura combo. There's even seating in the little restaurant and they offer free water but it's always very busy for a table so come early or come late. The only small con: They are CASH ONLY. It's a tad annoying, but that's how they evade taxes and keep prices low. Not an unusual tactic anyways. Strongly recommend this if you're working in the financial district and feeling some Asian foods. read more

CASH ONLY. THEY DO NOT TAKE CARDS OR ANY FORM OF DIGITAL CURRENCY. Food is a 4 / 5 considering the PRICE. I find it a bit too oily, but regarding the portion size, it is perfect. I had the Korean Chicken, Jap Chae, and kimchi. The Kimchi was NOT what I expected and it was more of chopped cabbages. Aside from that, the rest were decent. Price is probably the lowest I'll find within a reasonable walking distance. 1 Main, and, 2 sides for approx. $6. You can tell that they are a popular place to go because even at 1:30 they still had a line up. They serve manly Korean dishes, so you will be able to find bulgogi, chicken katsu, fish katshu, bimbimbap (But it was in a Styrofoam and I wouldn't order bimbimbap unless it's in a stone bowl), and tempura. Spice level was good. I would come back here again for sure. Environment: 3 / 5 Service: 5 / 5 Food: 3 / 5 Price Point: 4 / 5 It's a cheap lunch and does the fix. read more

Great price for a cheap Korean fast food meal in the PATH. Most of the items come with rice and two sides and can fill you up for around $7 with tax. Don't get the potatoes, they're kind of crappy. I usually get the japchae, broccoli or pasta salad as a side. read more

Tasty food, good price, I like this place. Now I've only tried two dished but that's all I need to try because every time I go here to eat I always order the fish katsu meal with a side of glass noodles and(when possible) bean sprouts. They give you plenty and I usually feel full by the end of the meal. Would recommend eating here. read more

Possibly the best value for lunch on the PATH, HoGa offers solid Korean dishes at amazing prices. My after tax price for the Korean Chicken lunch was only $7. The chicken was spicy and mixed well with the white rice that comes with it. The two sides I chose were the kimchi and japchae. The kimchi is not as spicy as most sit down Korean restaurants but does the job. The japchae was a nice alternative to the spicy portions of my meal and ensured I was feeling full afterwards. I would definitely return next time I need to buy lunch in the financial district. read more

It's a quick serve korean restaurant and cash only place. There are decent amount of food items on the menu but the quality is absolutely sub-par. The price on all items are quite cheap but I feel that the quality is still below its price in my opinion. Considering this is the only korean resto near by my work and I hoped it could be my go to but after trying it out for 3 times, I've decided that I will never return back to this place. The service is sub par as well.. very difficult to any of the workers smile in this place. read more

One of my go-to on Fridays when I don't bring lunch...authentically Korean... Fish katsu or traditional bibimbap (comes with bowl of broth as well) are my usual order. Portions are decent for the price. Go early to avoid lineups that usually starts around 11:45am. Limited seating, but most people are there for takeout. read more

Ho Ga Oriental Cuisine - Fish Katsu w chap chae (Korean Glass Noodles) and mashed potatoes sides - Asian Fusion Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

The price is unbelievable cheap, but they only accept cash. The food is good for workday lunch and sometimes there is long line

This place is so good and so reasonably priced compared to everything else around! I always get the bulgogi and two sides and it's always fresh and delicious. Really good portions, cash only. read more

Delicious quick serve Korean food. The serving sizes are perfect and are priced very well for the financial district. You don't feel gross after polishing off a meal here, but you won't be hungry either. Deep fried items are not greasy. The bibimbap and fish katsu are my go to meals. You get 2 sides with most meals. Their kimchi is amazing! It's the only kimchi I have been able to eat on its own. Not too strong, but still full of flavour. I also really enjoy the glass noodles. Don't worry when you see the line. It moves quickly and it's worth the wait! read more

Really delicious and fair price. Only have gotten beef bulgogi a few times but it's great. Not the healthiest but tastes great. Try to go earlier to avoid the long lines. read more