There are a few different Korean food stalls in First Markham Place's food court, but this one is the best in my opinion. Their menu is slightly bigger than the other ones, and offers more selection. The taste and quality of the food are top-notch, and comparable (or even better) than the offerings in some actual sit-down Korean restaurants in the area. The food portion size is quite substantial, and most of the main dishes come with banchan / side dishes (japchae, bean sprouts, fish cakes, a piece of gimbap, and kimchi). [I initially didn't expect Korean food court orders to come with banchan!] The Bibimbap is excellent - nothing out of the ordinary, but I really like the fried egg, rice, and mix of veggies. It would be even more awesome if they offer more varieties of Bibimbap (e.g. with shrimps, tofu, vegetarian options). The Grilled Mackerel with rice and side dishes is also very wholesome, tasty, and satisfying. The grilled mackerel comes in a pretty big piece, and tastes very yummy without being oily at all. I love all the banchan / side dishes that come with it - makes it a complete meal with the rice and vegetables. Another differentiator between this and the other Korean stalls is the customer service. The lady working here (presumably the owner?) is very nice and friendly. The young man who works as the cashier / at the front counter is super friendly too, and is able to explain all the menu items and what they include in detail. They seem very busy when there is a lineup, but seem to work very well together and they give a lot of the add-ons (sauces, side dishes, soup, etc.) to whatever we order. Very great value and quality from a simple and friendly food court stall. read more

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This is located inside First Markham Place's food court, on the back right side of the food court. The staff were really friendly and the service was quick. She even gave me a complimentary hot tea as I waited for my take out order. I ordered a pork bone soup ($15). Cheaper than other Korean restaurants. You receive a small container or rice, kimchi, and some banchan with your order. You get a lot of meat in your dish, but I wish it was spicier. Flavours were decent. The side dishes were good. Overall, if you're looking for a quick and hearty Korean meal, I would come here and get some take out. read more

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It didn't take too long for our pork bone soup to be ready. It came with some rice, japchae (glass noodles), kimchi, and a small cup of tea. Since a traditional stone bowl and metal spoon are used for the meal, they ask that you bring them back to them when you're finished with your meal. It was odd that this pork bone soup did not have any potatoes. We inquired, and they said that with rising costs, they substituted potatoes with a piece of radish. We were expecting more meat and bean sprouts with the soup. With the high price of eating at food courts these days, it's getting closer and closer to restaurant prices, but without the service. Overall, this would be a filling meal for one, but we were a bit disappointed that what we got was not what the dish usually consists of. Perhaps if they had told us about substitutions when we ordered, we wouldn't have been so caught off guard and not gotten what we were expecting. read more

Korean Food Express - Pork bone soup - Korean Near Me - Markham, Ontario

With one of the best Asian food courts around, It took me a while to choose where to get some lunch from. Korean Food Express looked good. The Bulgogi Soup fit the bill just right. It was served piping hot in a traditional metal bowl, accompanied by kimchi, bean sprouts, glass noodles, and rice. Mmm, yum! read more

Korean Food Express - Bulgogi Soup from Korean Food Express - Korean Near Me - Markham, Ontario

3.5 stars. Ordered the pork bone soup . It didn't taste authentic Korean and wasn't spicy at all. I personally didn't mind it but also nothing special . Kim chi was sweet and I liked it . The bean sprout side dish and dumpling wasn't really good. Had an odd after taste . I likely will give this place another try one day read more

Korean Food Express - Korean Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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I really cant find a fault with this place so far. My other half had a major craving for pork bone soup (gamjatang) and since we were in the area of First Markham Place we decided to see what the food court had to offer. In terms of price, I would say that this stall is in the mid range compared to other stalls in the area, but honestly since trying this place I havent even felt a need to go anywhere else. The lady here is super nice, friendly and patient. We ordered two times in person, and each time service was fast, efficient and friendly. The last time I ordered from here I just called it in and was able to place an order no fuss no muss. So we have been here 3 times and feel pretty confident in knowing what we are dealing with. The pork bone soup here really hits the spot. Its broth is nice and dark and deep, and the meat falls right off the bones. The bones are super easy to totally clean off. They give the ban chan (side dishes), and the portion sizes are good enough for possibly two meals for the average person. Also it doesnt feel overly salty, but just plain flavorful Given the price, quantity of food, friendly service and the quality I would dare say that this is probably one of the best places to get pork bone soup in the north GTA. There are likely other places that people would argue and say taste better, but those places are likely more pricier or offer smaller portions. In all honesty, I think I found my fav spot to get pork bone now and dont feel any need to go anywhere else to even try anything else. This place does everything well, perhaps not outstanding in any particular area but it doesnt need to be a super star when it does so many things well. read more

I love a good sizzling gamjatang that is hearty and savory. Korean Food Express has always been one of my go-to's when I am at the FMP food court. For approximately $10 including tax, you get a satisfying soup full of tender meat (falls off the bones), fully cooked cabbage and bean sprouts paired with a bowl of rice. Unlike other Korean restaurants, their broth is light brown and not too spicy. It is quite light which makes it easy to drink. The meal comes with miso soup and side dishes including japchae/potatos and kimchi. Note: For take out, they give two separate containers- one regular sized for the soup and a taller sized container to fit the 3 large pork bones and vegetables. They wrap it up very well so that nothing spills and the heat is still retained after 30 minutes. I've never had an issue with wait time even though this is a pretty popular place. The only difficulty is getting a parking spot at FMP. After ordering, you will receive your meal within 5-10 minutes. For the price and portion, I definitely recommend this place for a quick craving satisfaction of pork bone soup. They are very consistent. read more

Korean Food Express - Korean Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Bulgogi beef bento box came with soup and kimchi. I prefer this type of bulgogi not too sweet with a lot of sauce. First time ordering from here will try others next time read more

Korean Food Express - Bulgogi beef bento box came with soup and kimchi. I prefer this type of bulgogi not too sweet with a lot of sauce. - Korean Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Disgusting food, worst pork bone soup ever. With this quality it will be out of business soon. Never eat dry pork bone soup read more

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Korean Food Express is one of the vendors in the food court at First Markham Place. I got the Beef Bulgogi Bento Box ($10.95) and overall it was ok. The Bento Box came with obviously Beef Bulgogi, but also white rice, Japchae, Kimchi, bean sprouts, fish cake slices, broccoli, and a spring roll. I enjoyed the variety of items, but the taste was just ok. The Beef Bulgogi was too fatty and gristley for my liking. The marinade was flavourful though and the meat wasn't chewy or tough. It was fried with mushrooms, onions, carrots and zucchini. The rice was good. I really liked the seasonings in the Japchae (it was peppery) and it was probably my favourite part of the meal, but it was served cold and I prefer it hot. The spring roll was cold, chewy, and mostly wrapper, it was the worse part of the meal :( I liked the fish slices, and the broccoli was nicely al dente, but these 2 items were also served cold. I found it a bit odd that so many items were served cold. At least the beef and rice were hot. I gave the Kimchi and bean sprouts to my dad, so I can't comment on the taste of those items. My meal also came with a small miso soup, which was hot (I also gave this away to my dad) and a hot roasted barley tea. I enjoyed the tea. Service was friendly and efficient. I thought it was ok for food court Korean food, but I was hoping I would be more "wowed" by this independent vendor in the food court haven that is First Markham Place, lol. read more

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I like to eat... and for me the food is the star and service and ambiance are important but secondary. This is a place at the food court in First Markham place. Some of you might scoff at it and say if I want real Korean then I'd go to a restaurant. For me I like to find these gems... The food is authentic, and the execution on the food I'd give 3.5 stars but the personality of the owner easily boosts that to 4.5 stars. She makes you feel welcome and happy. Points out if you are ordering too much and tries to steer you right. When she notices we were slowing down she got take out containers ready... and ever offered us some fruit as desert no charge... feels like a family atmosphere... Great customer service enhance the already good food. We had the staples Pork bone soup, Kalbi, bulgogi box, and tried some out of the ordinary items Kimchi fried rice. The pork bone soup was good but nice portions of pone and meat. Cooked for a lonf time and the mean just falls off the bone, You get a nice richness from the broken down cartilage and fats... a little more spice and perilla leave would be perfect. Kalbi was good as expected... bit the best I've had but good... portion good for the low price. The other items are also good as expected. read more

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This is one of the reasons I love FMP food court for lunch. My office is a few minutes away so this is a great choice for me when I've been dreaming about delicious korean food all morning while doing my work... The lady that works here is very nice and she's BADASS! She has a shoulder tattoo sleeve, which is rare in korean women. She's always smiley and appreciative of your business. My favourite thing to get here is the naeng myun! Aka, cold noodles for the summertime. OMG, it is delicious!!! Everything is seasoned just right and the chilled broth is to die for... every bite I was taking made me question myself "Is this deliciousness REALLY happening right now?!?!?" I also love the jajangmyun.. so creamy and delicious... wow... I am making myself hungry just by writing this review. The food also comes with typical korean side dishes (jap chae, kimchi, potato..) Prices are typical, not 'chinese food court cheap' but it's reasonable! Overall a very good choice for a food court and will return. read more

Korean Food Express - Naeng myun. The best! - Korean Near Me - Markham, Ontario

If you looking for some non Chinese food option inside First Market Place's food court, Korean Food Express is one of the choices... (Why I am looking for non Chinese Food in FMP is another story....) Samgyetang ($8.95) - Strong aroma for ginseng with thin sliced of ginseng - 1/2 young chicken stuffed with rice and dates... - really comforting for on this rainy/cloudy afternoon Korean lady is really friendly and nice... will answer all sort of questions about the menu. I will be here for Naengmyeon ($6.95) next time!!! read more

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Food court quality food. Generous portions at a reasonable price. The biggest challenge when you've never been to this mall is finding the place. Look for one of the touch screen directories and follow the directions. When you get to the food court look to the right of the stage. I ordered the #2 Samsun Jam Pong (Spicy seafood noodle soup) and boy was it spicy! It didn't look spicy in the picture but when I got it the broth was bright red. Tasted it a few times and handed it over to my hubby who likes his spice levels hot. Hubby got the ham bone soup. Decent amount of tender meat still left on the bones, broth was ok. The bean sprouts, noodles, potato and kimchi sides were decent. I would eat here again if I was in this mall and in the mood for Korean food. read more

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The portions are great and the food is always delicious!! One of my favourites in the FMP food court and always my go-to for some quick and delicious Korean food! I always get the kimbap! So yummy!! And the lady behind the counter is so sweet and wonderful to chat with! Also got #11, which is the beef bulgogi combo! Portions were also really good and the bulgogi was so good!! Also really enjoyed the japchae. Overall, really amazing food and service! No complaints at all. :) - @eatwithtoronto on IG read more

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Decent Korean food for decent prices! I had the pork bone soup (perfect for chilly fall days when you're craving something to warm you up!) and it was only $10.10 (after-tax)! You get a lot of meat for the price, and it comes with 4 different types of banchan (appetizers) and a cup of barley tea. The reason why it only gets 3 stars is because it's a bit too salty for my preference, and while it does have a deep, meaty taste, I would have preferred if I could taste the spices more, and if it had some fresh component (maybe sliced green onion) to liven it up. All in all, a great food court option! read more

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I ordered their gim bap which was quite tasty and fresh. Price was decent and comparable and didn't require me to drive far to the korean supermarket to get some. Service was timely. Would come back and try their other dishes read more

This is my first time trying Korean food express due to the good reviews on Yelp. My BF tried the pork bone soup and found it was very good. It's quite tasty actually and $9 is a decent price. Over-all I would say Korean Food express is definitely one of the better places to get food in this food court. Now I would try Galleria Supermarket's pork bone soup to compare quality.. Review 3 of 100 read more

Korean Food Express - Pork bone soup $9 - Korean Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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This place is located inside a mall. I haven't had kimbap in a really long time so when I saw it I knew I had to get it. I was at the counter waiting to give my order and another family came right up to the counter and ordered the same thing I was going to order!! Gosh I sure felt like it was a Princess Diaries moment where I was invisible. The lady behind the counter was so nice. All smiles and polite. When I got my order she apologized for the lady who cut me and gave me a free app. Awww so sweet! The kimbap doesn't taste the same as back home but it did the job. The app was bean sprouts with glass noodles. The meal comes with miso soup so I made myself a noodle soup. Will definitely come here again because the lady was so nice and while waiting someone ordered the number 5 on the menu and looked so mouthwatering. Going to try that next time. read more

Korean Food Express - Kimbap - Korean Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Whenever I'm craving kimbab, I seem to remember this place every time. One of the many food court options at First Markham Place, so there is plenty to choose from even if you aren't feeling like having Korean. The kimbab is on the expensive side but it pairs well with any of the soup options for a substantial healthy meal on the run. If you are eating in the food court, they give you the soup in a heavy ceramic bowl that keeps the soup hot for longer! Cus who really wants to drink cold soup?? The service is always cheerful and friendly. The owner thanked me for being patient when the person in front of me was struggling to put their order in. Little details and courtesies that you don't usually encounter in a food court environment!! read more

If it wasn't clear from the name, this is is a 'fast food' type place, located in the food court at First Markham Place. Now, anyone who knows me knows that I am a big fan of Gamjatang (pork bone soup) and is usually the thing I get the first time I visit a Korean restaurant. This time was no different. So after paying $9 and waiting less than five minutes, my number was called and away I went with a tray of pork bone soup, a bowl of rice, a little dish of sides (kimchi, bean sprouts, jap chae, potatoes). Typically, I like my Gamjatang on the spicy side, but seeing as this is the first time here, and having learnt my lesson before elsewhere asking for extra spicy, and receiving a melt-your-face Gamjatang, I didn't bother asking for anything special. The good: the pork was extremely tender and fall off the bone, with the bones easily separating, but not to the point where the bones were falling apart when you breathed on them. The pork meat seemed to have had ample time to soak in the broth, which allowed the flavour of the soup to penetrate into the meat. This is a win in my books. The okay: the broth had a higher than average salt level which prevented me from consuming as much of it with the rice as I would have liked. There was still a certain underlying savouriness to the broth which made it enjoyable, with a subtly mild amount of heat. But the bottom line here is less salt, more peppers. This place is good for a quick lunch, although I do feel that there are more, and better Korean places for Gamjatang at very comparable prices. read more

Korean Food Express - Gamjatang ($9) - Korean Near Me - Markham, Ontario

We come here a lot for the pork bone soup. It is sometimes a tad salty but the flavour of the soup is really good. It's a lot better than Nak Won(which is not as flavourful and has a strong ginger taste) but not as good as the Owl. But for the price you pay, the pork bone soup is great. We've tried some other dishes too. Had the stone pot rice and the chicken katsu too. Both dishes were quite good and you seen to get a really decent sized portion. The people that work here are all nice and pleasant. Always smiling and welcoming. Would highly recommend you try the food here. read more

Korean Food Express - Pork bone soup. - Korean Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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I love coming here when I want some Korean food, especially for the pork bone soup. Great portions and I always have trouble finishing the whole bowl by myself. I noticed that they have increased the price from reading past reviews however it is still a great value and I love that tea and side dishes are also included. My friend tried the mackerel but it wasn't as good. read more

The Kimchi fried rice is so worth it. Good portion and really tasty. The pork bone soup is another good item. Bulgogi bento box is cheap for the amount t of food you get. Cash only though. read more

Korean Food Express - Kimchi fried rice with sides and soup. - Korean Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Located inside the first Markham place food court, the food here is delicious and a great deal! I tried the bulgolgi combo (#11) and the kimbap ( #7) and it was satisfyingly good with so many side dish items that came along with it. Each combo comes with a small broth and a cup of toasted corn tea. Def worth a try! read more

Korean Food Express - #7 kimbap - Korean Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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Food is always satisfying and delicious. Their kimchi is what got me hooked - best kimchi I've had. I always go here to get food whenever I'm in FMP. read more

The lady there was soooo nice, since we were her last customers she gave us double portion because she saw that I would be sharing this with my friend. Excellent service for that! The food itself was okay, I got the spicy pork dupbap! Along with the dubbap (rice + spicy pork) she had given us 2 kimbap, a spring roll, 2 miso soups, japchae, kimchi, and 2 teas. Overall, I would probably come back and try something else off the menu :) read more

This is located at FMP Foodcourt. The lady always have a smile on her face and very friendly! That's the main reason why I go to Korean Food Express over the other ones. Ordered combo #27 (Bulgolgi glass noodle soup) The soup is very light and pretty good for food court food. Very generous portion and the sides are really good! read more

Korean Food Express - Korean Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Got japchae (glass potato noodles and beef) number 8. Said if I add a dollar they would give me all japchae instead of half japchae, half rice. Was pretty expensive. $10 plus tax. They didn't give me a drink or any side dishes. I got takeout so found out when I got home. Only a soup. No kimchi, potato, no side dishes at all or drink. Tasted okay, it was really bland. I was hoping the japchae would be the same stuff they put in the side dishes. The japchae in the side dishes had egg and was very sweet. Thinner noodles. The japchae they gave me was thick, thicker than ramen. Had no seasoning/bulgogi sauce. The only good part was the portion size of the japchae was good. THERE WAS BARELY ANY BEEF/BULGOGI. refer to picture attached. Won't be getting this again read more

Korean Food Express - Japchae bulgogi (glass potato noodle beef). Very little beef. Japchae was bland, no seasoning like the one you get in side dishes. - Korean Near Me - Markham, Ontario

We had a craving for Korean Seafood pancakes so we tried out this place inside First Markham Place. This was a pleasant surprise as it was a huge order and they provided small dishes of appetizers as well. Great food - it is a bit pricey at about 12-13 for the pancake but given its size and amount of food - this was well worth it. It was enough to split for 2 meals :) read more

Korean Food Express - Monster size portions of seafood pancake with tasty apps - Korean Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Korean Food Express is a small family run Korean Fast Food in the First Markham Place plaza. It has been open here for as long as I can remember and the food made here is quality and is run by 100% Korean mom and pop. They are generally cheaper as they are in the food court but dont mistake that for a lack of quality. These guys have an excellent Gam Ja Tang (next to Owl of course), Kalbi Tang and their Bi Bim Bap is my favorite here. Even though they are in the food court they are not shy to provide full bowls for soup based items all you have to do is return the bowl when complete. The pork bone unlike some places in the food court aren't just bone there is plenty of meat. If you want to shy away from the bone and want a more clear broth I would highly recommend the Kalbi Tang all meat no spice. The food comes with a complementary drink and side dish as well all for under $10 tax in. They have a generally small menu and the food is made fresh on the spot no pre-made or preserved food here. If you have never given this place a second look you dont know what you are missing they do take out as well! You wont be disappointed. read more

Good Hearty Korean Home Food , Cheap, Good size serving, accepts pick -up. What more can you ask for really?? Tried this place on a whim with my EX-BF (now husband) based on the number of people ordering and lining up. We were just looking for a shop at FMP to eat. We were lucky to have discovered such a place. Having it so close to home is a plus . Each order comes with at LEAST 4 different appetizers including a Miso Soup. Dine-In the foodcourt itself and you'll even get good Tea with free refills. Well worth what you pay for. We didn't want to fill ourselves to the brim so we ordered the #13 Pork Cutlet for the two of us and sharing the meal did us just right. We both went home full but NOT overly to the top that you'd feel heavy & bloated wanting to puke it all out. The Ladies in the counter are very nice as well, original Koreans not Chinese who knows how to cook Korean cuisine (lol) . Not that I have anything against this but for me just adds a little more credit to the authenticity of the dishes itself. Get ready to wait a bit though, there's definitely a line although they have a good priority number system so your able to sit down on the tables around while you wait for your number to be called. read more

Simple, authentic and the owner lady was very friendly to recommend dishes or even speak Cantonese! Their soon dubu jigae and Kimchi jigae are always reliable, tasty and steaming hot. read more

Pork bone soup - meat is good, but the soup is too salty. Kimchi fried rice is ok..a bit too oily. Overall, food is 3 stars out of 5. Loaded with MSG. I like that the side dishes are warm and not cold like many places. Most likely will not be getting Korean food from this place again. read more

Love this place! Love their #20 (Tofu Kimichi) order, I always get it. The owner is super kind and friendly. When I order I ask if i can change something, and she would always allow it. So, whenever I go there, she memorized my order, and also she speaks a bit of Cantonese, but she is korean. If your new to Korean food she would explain to you what each order contains. I would recommend this place. It's affordable, cheap, quick and service is very friendly. read more

Korean Food Express - Tofu Kimichi Soup with noodles instead of rice - Korean Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Was looking for something quick and light and got the Kimbap. It came with miso soup and rice tea. The kimbap was good but for $6 + tax, you can get a lot more food, equally as tasty, elsewhere in the food court. I will probably be back to try other menu items though as they looked delicious and the woman at the counter was so friendly and welcoming :) read more

Me and my sisters favourite Korean food place in town! The portions are great, the food is the best Korean food you can get in the GTA and to top it all off the ladies who work there are THE sweetest most kind ladies ever! It's a food court shop so if you're looking for a fancy place to eat this isn't it, but if you're looking for a great place to kick back and enjoy great food you MUST check this place out! The bibimbap and deokboki are a family favourite, the tofu stew is my personal go to meal! They're also generous with the side dishes, which are included with every meal, as well as green tea! read more

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My sister ordered a spicy seafood noodle here and thoroughly enjoyed her meal. In fact, the order was so large that she could barely even finish it! It was laden with seafood too, and not with inexpensive, cheap, fake seafood like crab cakes, but squid rings, clams, and shrimp! read more

This is probably my favourite place to eat at the food court in First Markham Place. One of the employees is super cheerful and on my last visit here, she was listening to music, dancing, and singing, while cooking the final meals for the evening. It was definitely a breath of fresh air, since most of the people working in the food court don't exactly look happy to be there. I've had their rice cakes and bulgogis. Both are very good. The rice cakes have the perfect amount of sweet and spiciness to them with a generous amount of fish cakes. The chicken bulgogi is also very good and the portions are very generous for $10. My favourite thing about Korean Express is that they don't cheap out with the banchan. You get kimchi, soup, japchae, fish cakes, a spring roll, a sushi, and bean sprouts with every meal. The bang for your buck is awesome! read more

I tried the Gamjatang (pork bone soup) and it was just a little over $6. It came with the main soup, bowl of rice, and some side dishes (potatoes, kimchi, bean sprouts, kelp, and starch noodles). I think it was a good sized meal for the price (relative to other food court eateries), but I think the taste could be more spicy. The gamjatang could definitely use more Korean spicyness to it! read more

Korean Food Express - Gamjatang (porkbone soup) $5.95+tax - Korean Near Me - Markham, Ontario