The food & service was top notch! The owner is the best and gave us free dessert because we were from out of town.

Amazing hospitality!! Amazing food!!! Clean, neat, cozy, amazing place! Looks like lots of celebrities and people around the around world visited here. I tried and recommend Stone Bowl, Jajangmyun Combo, Ddukbokki, Fried Korean Dumplings and Pork Katsu Dinner I went their with family! We tried many appetizers, drinks, and different main dishes. I personally tried jajangmyeon. The food was super delicious!! Went their to celebrate my birthday. They even gave us dessert on the house!! I would definitely visit again. Highly recommended! read more

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A very nice restaurant, offering multiple options for various dietary habits and preferences. The dining place was really clean and comfortable. The food tastes really nice, and their servers were extremely kind and attentive; they genuinely care about every customer. I would like to recommend that restaurant to my friends and I would prefer to come again! read more

Korean Village Restaurant - Mul Naengmyun - Korean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Korean village restaurant was super cute and cozy with their nice decor and booths which have customers some privacy. We got the gan jajangmyun, the regular jajangmyun, dumplings, spicy chicken bibimbap, and the jjampong. Everything was so good but I'd say the gan jjang I got with beef was my favorite. It had little pieces of beef in it and the black bean sauce is created fresh for this dish. Noodles were also fresh and chewy and I love a fried egg! The only reason I would give this place 4 stars is because the servers would not check on us the whole time and the service button in our booth didn't seem to work. We had to walk to the front and ask them for utensils, napkins, more bonchon, etc each time. read more

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Really homey Korean food. Definitely get their jajangmyeong - delicious. We ended up getting two bowls for a group of five. We also ordered the seafood pancake, pork bone soup, and tteokbokki. The soup and the tteokbokki weren't anything special but the seafood pancake was one of the best I've had, chewy and flavorful. Service was also extremely fast and waitress was attentive. Our group also had a few people visiting from out of town so the owner gave us ice cream on the house. His friendliness and hospitality makes me want to go back. read more

Korean Village Restaurant - Korean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Highly recommend for the food and service! I came with my dodgeball crew after a game and the owner knew my friends by name - he was so kind and funny. We ordered gamjatang, fried dumplings, jajangmyun (black bean noodles), and more. They were very generous with the complimentary side dishes and refilled them before we even asked! Everything was high quality and fresh. They also have the option of 2 kimchi - a young one, and one that has been fermented longer. Homey vibe, great for casual dining, or with large groups read more

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The owner is so welcoming! He told us about his mom's kimchi recipe his kimchi recipe and the history of his restaurant. The food was delicious- we got sweet and spicy fried chicken and jjajangmyeon. Everything was so flavorful and the hospitality was off the charts. read more

I cannot believe I'm a vegetarian giving a korean place a 5 star review but its worth it! I didnt even have time to take pictures because I was sooo into the food!! -korean vegetarian pancake 10/10!! -dukbokki ( rice cakes without the fish cakes) soooo yummy! The texture and flavour was to die for -black bean noodles: so so so comforting!! Not spicy at all but the black bean flavour is still really great! - the veggie bibimbap was decent , honestly this could have been flavoured better with the tofu but was still pretty decent. I have to give a very special mention to the owner. The customer service is the best I've seen in Toronto, despite it being a busy Friday night. An incredibly humble owner who cares about carrying on his moms legacy while serving his customers in the best way! read more

Was in Ktown craving Korean food and decided to come here based on the reviews. The kimchi jeon was crispy and had a good kimchi flavor throughout. The naengmyeon was okay. It wasn't bad, I just wasn't super impressed. The restaurant is okay. Very simple, large portion sizes. If you want something to satisfy your itch for Korean food, then this is a solid option. read more

Korean Village Restaurant - Mul Naengmyeon - Korean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Been coming here for years and I always have a great time. The food is always good and the restaurant is cozy inside. On a recent visit I got the kalbi tang, which was great especially on a cold day. I also tried the bulgogi dinner which was also very good. After we ordered we also got some side dishes. The staff are friendly especially the owner who's a super nice guy. read more

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Great Korean restaurant. I've been here years ago and really enjoyed their table bbq. I came here recently and had the shrimp bibimbap. Unfortunately I found the rice a bit too sauce and did not have the crispiness you usually get with the stone pots. Great restaurant but stick to the kbbq! read more

Korean Village Restaurant - Shrimp bibimbap - Korean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This was, without a doubt, the worst dining experience of my life. Korean Village Restaurant is a disgrace to Korean cuisine and food in general. The dishes are so tasteless and unappetizing, I genuinely can't fathom how anyone could stomach them, let alone enjoy them. To make matters worse, the portions are so pitifully small you'll leave feeling robbed--both of your money and your appetite. This place is an absolute embarrassment to the Toronto food scene, and I wouldn't recommend it to anyone. Simply the worst food I've ever had. read more

Korean Village Restaurant - Korean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

My daughters and I had the absolute pleasure of dining at Korean Village Restaurant for lunch today, and it was nothing short of amazing. From the moment we stepped inside, we were welcomed with genuine warmth by Jason, the owner. His kindness and personal attention made our meal feel like we were guests in his home rather than customers in a restaurant. We were touched to learn that this gem was founded by his mother, Mrs. Lee, whose passion for authentic Korean cooking is the obvious heart and soul of the restaurant. You can truly taste the love and tradition in every bite. I ordered the beef stone bowl (bibimbap), and it was absolutely phenomenal--flavorful, beautifully presented, and sizzling hot. All of our meals were excellent! The textures, the seasoning, and the balance of ingredients were perfect. Honestly, it was the best Korean food we've ever had. read more

Korean Village Restaurant - Korean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Great food and service!!! The owner was really welcoming & kind hearted, would definitely visit again!

Pretty authentic Korean BBQ restaurant, like their stone grill, the smoke was a lot less compared to the average Korean metal grill. The meat was good, we ordered the pork ribs and bulgulgi, beef bone soup, seafood pancakes. Everything was decent, good service too. Only thing was that it was quite pricey, the meat was barely enough for three but we paid prices more expected for seafood or higher end restaurants. read more

My boyfriend and I were walking in Koreatown on Saturday evening and decided to have dinner around there. We picked this restaurant as we saw a lot of people inside. As soon as we entered, there was a welcome sign to greet customers and a board to write your name and number of people. The staff referred to the board to call customers as the tables opened up. The decor reflected the name of the restaurant- it looked like going back in time to an old neighbohood. The place was packed and the crowd was forming inside and outside. We waited about 30 minutes, then our name was called by the staff. Our waiter was a young man who greeted us and brought water, utensils and side dishes. My boyfriend was so excited since this was his first time trying Korean food! It took a bit of time for us to decide as there was a lot on the menu. After, my boyfriend chose large size Kampungki (deep-fried chicken in sweet and spicy sauce) and ordered a small bowl of rice on the side. I picked Soondubu (soft tofu stew with assorted seafood and mixed vegetables with rice on the side). We enjoyed our meal- my boyfriend said the chicken pieces were yummy- the chicken pieces were crispy and sweet and spicy on the outside and juicy inside. The Soondubu was also good, I liked the spice level and there was good amount of seafood and vegetables with soft tofu). Our server was helpful and friendly, he brought us everything that we asked for (e.g. fork, extra napkins, more water, hot sauce). We had a fun time here for dinner. The menu has a variety of items, so you can't go wrong here! There's something for everyone! read more

Korean Village Restaurant - Kampungki (deep-fried chicken in sweet and spicy sauce) - Korean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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I had previously walked past this restaurant so many times and finally went in for dinner today. I am so glad I did. As you walk in, you see photos of all the people of note who have visited for a meal along the wall and it's a very impressive! We were seated quickly and it wasn't busy being a Sunday night, but there were several tables still eating. We were served quickly and the owner even stopped by to make sure we were ordering the right amount of food and being taken care of. Our entrees and banchan arrived quickly and hot so we were eager to dig in. We had the soondubu and ddukbokki (I added the bulgogi and it was so delicious). The portions are hearty and the food has great flavour. You can tell everything is made with fresh, quality ingredients. We'll definitely be back to try more, as all the dishes we saw coming out of the kitchen looked delicious. The highlight was most definitely the service. The owner, Jason, takes the time to get to know you, ensures you're enjoying your meal, and shares his love for his mom's cooking and keeping her spirit in everything they do. It was a really incredible dining experience and I'm already looking forward to coming back. read more

Korean Village Restaurant - Ddokbokki and soondubu - Korean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This is an authentic restaurant in the heart of Koreatown. I had the Kalbi tang and it was excellent. There were good portions of beef and the broth was great. Their kimchi is good but they don't have a lot of banchan, that's their only shortcoming. Portions and prices are very reasonable. Service is fast and friendly. Enjoy! read more

I am a regular at a place down the street, this place just doesn't measure up, not nearly as good, and the sides have a lot to be desired. The dolsot bibimbap is sort of tasteless. Not a lot of veggies in it either. read more

This spot hit the mark on all fronts! The food was tasty and generous in size, the service was kind and fast, and it was clean and and spacious inside. I have been wanting to try jajamyeon for so long, and finally found a place where they make it without pork. It was absolutely delicious! I will definitely be back here again to try their other dishes :) read more

Korean Village Restaurant - Jajamyeon with Side Dishes - Korean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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A long time staple in the Toronto community, I can't believe I did not visit Korean Village Restaurant until now! I can now see why many celebrities and locals enjoy this spot for humble and delicious Korean favourites! The overall atmosphere is warm and welcoming as soon as you walk inside with your group of friends! Me and my friends were welcomed warmly by the owner and his staff which shows their kindness as a family business. They have a few set items from stews to tabletop cooking for all tastes and preferences. The Seafood Pancake is crispy and has a decent amount of seafood to pair well with the soy and vinegar dipping sauce. The gamjatang has a generous amount of pork bones to broth ratio. The broth is rich and has the right amount of spice to enjoy for every spoonful! Overall, I can't wait for my next visit for the restaurant's food and hospitality! read more

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Such a warm and inviting restaurant. The amazing dishes are well portioned and delicious and only outshined by the welcoming and hospitable staff and owner. Most definitely will return on every visit to Toronto! Thank you for such a great meal and all your hospitality!!! read more

The food was good and they had really great service. Will visit again. The ambiance was great read more

Korean Village Restaurant - Korean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Great service and great food. Especially like the seafood pancake! The owner is lovely and always come by around dinner to personally check up on guests. Such a lovely man! read more

Korean Village Restaurant - Korean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Jason is an absolutely fantastic host and his kimchi is delicious, as is everything else!

Korean Village Restaurant was one of the highlights of our sibling trip to Toronto! We loved the jajangmyeon and their house kimchi so much that we had to eat there twice in the week we were visiting! Jason (one of the owners) came by our table to see how we were enjoying the food, and shared his family story about the restaurant which we found so endearing. He also let us try his special vegan kimchi which was incredibly delicious! The restaurant staff were kind and we felt very welcome. We thoroughly enjoyed every moment and bite at Korean Village Restaurant. We know you will too! read more

Generally spacious and cute restaurant. They've got little booths for people to sit in. The servers are kind and attentive. You have to press a button to call them over. You order from a QR menu and it's a pretty small but good menu. I ordered the jajangmyun and it was very good. The noodles were nice and chewy and the sauce was quite nice. My friend who is vegetarian ordered jajangmyun as well but to make a vegetarian version there was an upcharge. She was disappointed with what she got because the sauce she got was mostly just onions. She didn't get some veggies that I got such as potatoes and mushrooms. It seems they make a different sauce for it which explains the upcharge. My boyfriend got the bulgogi dinner which was okay. They forgot the miso soup. The meal was quite expensive. My noodles however were very cheap. I recommend the jajangmyun! Overall, a decent place, the hiccups mentioned in this post were probably due to the fact that so many people had come in for the koreatown street festival. read more

Family-owned, Korean comfort food Service: The staff all seemed to be extremely friendly, and checked in frequently to make sure everything was okay even though the restaurant was packed! It's a cozy family-run business and the menus are available via QR code (via a browser on your phone), making it all contactless. Water was filled up quite frequently as well. Food: The banchan were simple but tasty, with small plates of bean sprout, kimchi, and fish cake The dolsot bibimbap was well done and the ingredients tasted fresh. You choose the amount of gochujang to add, as it comes in a bottle. It also came with a small miso soup. The pork bone soup was a very generous serving with about 4 or 5 pieces of pork, and the broth was on the milder side and not spicy at all. It was nice and hearty on a cold Winter's day. Atmosphere: The place was jam-packed with families and friends, and the wooden décor transforms you to Asia, with wooden tables and smaller rooms available as well. It was very warm and inviting for parties of all sizes. Overall: A must-visit for Korean food near downtown, and affordable as well. The family-run restaurant is very humble, well worth a trip to Bloor West! read more

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Went here today for the very first time. I cannot believe this place has been under my nose for the past 3 decades. Loved everything about this place! Service was prompt to seat us and take our order. It was a little laxidazial toward the end, we waited a long while before getting our final check and my friend was attempting to flag the waitress down on several occassions and to no avail. I started with a warm 4 oz cup of, likely, green tea, it tasted like it had been made with toasted rice. Delicious and very soothing to my stomach. The rice cakes were very unlike, the hard, round store bought ones. These ones come rolled up (cylinder in shape), soft, fresh, warm, in a spicy sauce with some interesting fish cake- I tried this and did not enjoy it and a boiled egg. The texture of the rice cake resembles a really thick and big noodle. Except its not as heavy as white flour, its lighter, chewy, interesting and tasty. They brought us complimentary miso soup. I love, love, love, love miso soup. It is always a great starter. For my main, I ordered the stone bowl with spicy shrimp. Absolutely scrumptous. It came out sizzling, gotta love that sound. So many mini shrimps, adequately dispersed. It came with a runny yoke, fried egg on the top with strips of seasweed, sesame seeds, some bean sprouts, and green and red pepper. Extra bean sprouts, kimchi and more fish cake strips were offered on the side, as additional toppings. The best part about the bowl, is the well cooked rice at the very bottom. So incredibly tasty. I would have preferred my fried egg, well done, with a cooked centre. I do not enjoy runny yoke (The oozing of it does not appeal), yet allowed it to seep into my rice and ate it nonetheless. I liked that we were there for a good couple hours, taking our time with our meals and there was no rush. Its easy to continue to pick away at your food when conversation is flowing and time is passing. My friend also enjoyed her dish, the same, a stone bowl, except instead of shrimp, she had pork. Loved the spaciousness. Seriously, so much room! The booths are substantial. You could even get a lil' private room, their tables are wide- there is enough room for everything, their hallways are wide, their stairs to go down to the rest rooms, wide. So much space... I love it. Newer places these days have such condensed seating, barely enough room between your table and the guests next to you. Much less, on your own table for your own apps, mains and drinks. Its unbarebly uncomfortable. Not to mention the loudness it gets in smaller spaces. Sound and noise tend to bounce off the walls, contrary to how many people are seated. Here though, at Korea Village, peace can be sought. Although today, the person next to us was talking so loudly it felt like I had to talk over him just to converse with my friend. It was a tad annoying and I was thankful when they left. They may have felt the same about me. We still managed though. They have pictures of famous people who have been there, side by side with the owner, among them, Nelly Furtado, Jackie Chan and Sandra Oh, so cool they commemorate in that way. And they won in 2021, as NOW magazine's readers' choice for Korean Food. Definitely worth returning. read more

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I visited for dinner (dine-in) on a Tuesday night and was seated right away. They currently have capacity limits due to COVID restrictions but they hadn't needed to turn anyone away at the time I was there. I ordered the yukgaejang (spicy beef soup with scallions/veg) and mandu (dumplings). The yukgaejang was perfectly spicy (this is not for the spice-averse) and so comforting on a cold Toronto night. I got the mandu fried and they were standard but still good, pork with a nice hint of ginger. The banchan included kimchi, fish cake, and mung bean sprouts. All were good but I loved the kimchi. Banchan are side dishes and included in every meal, you don't have to pay extra for them. The owner was walking around the floor and attending to customers and ensuring everyone was having a good meal. He informed me that they were short staffed and apologized for the extra time it took to get my food, but in all honesty I didn't think I had to wait that long. I appreciated that he continued to walk around and offer free rice, drinks, etc to customers to make up for the delay. He brought over a side of his special kimchi for me to try, too. Even though they were short staffed, you could tell that everyone was working their hardest during COVID restrictions. I felt so welcomed here and the food was delicious. If you visit, keep in mind that they are working under restrictions and doing their best to serve everyone in a timely manner. read more

Korean Village Restaurant - - yukgaejang - Korean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Food is always great. Staff were ok, generally they are more attentive than they were our recent visit. love sitting upstairs and watching what is happening on the street read more

Incredible service! Delicious food! We are really glad we picked this restaurant for some Korean food. We have a large family, they welcomed us in a really big way. We felt like long time customers that got that extra special service. We ordered the menu to share and nothing disappointed. Would highly recommend! read more

Inflation.. $15 meal now $20. No use in complaining about COST. But almost no beef on STONE POT BEEF.. Sat on the worst seat possible; ugly fake plant digging in the back of my head. Conversations are loud, hard to tune people out in the space. One time experience. read more

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Wonderful dinner experience. When we arrived, there was not a big wait (15min). We wrote my name on the board and waited in line inside the entrance area. Food was great, the only comment is that we received our pancake only after following up on it, and we thought usually this arrives first. We also ordered the stone bowl beef bibimbap and the soon dobu tofu stew. The food came with many of the appetizer kimchi dishes, a good variety and all was very yummy! Enjoyable experience and we commented that we could come back. read more

Korean Village Restaurant - Korean Pancake - Korean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I come here all the time and usually order their pork bone soup which is very good. I thought I would try something different this time and ordered the kampungi - sweet and spicy fried chicken as it is the #1 rated ordered item, and man after the first bite did I ever regret it. I didn't know wtf I was eating - it was like a cross between a huge tapioca ball and Chinese chicken ball that you'd get from a cheap Chinese buffet. Like the chicken was not crispy at all, but the worst part was that there is no chicken in it. You're basically chewing on this rubbery, doughy ball. Never again will I order this and I do not know how this is the #1 rated ordered item. read more

Korean Village Restaurant - Kampungki - aka chicken-less sweet and spicy rubber ball - Korean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Apparently many celebrities have eaten here and their photos are in the entryway of the restaurant. All the servers are friendly and around so it never takes long to get their attention if you need anything. For two females we ordered a small fried chicken appetizer and a tofu kimchi stew. The appetizer was way larger than we expected. It seemed more like a main course dish. I had also thought it'd be like other Korean Fried Chicken and not in small pieces but it was still good. There was plenty of sauce and the breading on the chicken didn't get soggy even towards the end of the dish. I liked that the kimchi stew wasn't too spicy but still had a kick. It was perfect with the rice for a slightly chilly day. We were absolutely stuffed by the end of the meal. read more

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Delicious authentic Korean food. We got a small japchae, kalbi dinner and bulgogi dinner. Came to about $90 for two people. It was enough to feed us both but obviously came with a price. However... It was worth it to splurge for the best Korean food I've had! It came with miso, rice and sides. They did fill up our sides which was a nice touch. Huge place with lots of seating. A popular spot on Bloor. Drinks are cheap too, so definitely treat yourself. Great service and food came out quickly. read more

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Perhaps it was because I didn't eat their food inside their restaurant (I ordered via Uber Eats), but I don't think this is one of the best Korean restaurants to eat at in Toronto. I ordered their seafood pancake and tangsuyuk and both food items were not as crispy as other Korean restaurants I've been to for the same food. Again - maybe this is because I ordered online, who knows. The food was still edible though and in the end I was left full and satisfied with my meal. Prices here are also a bit on the higher side. That I also did not understand as Toronto is such a competitive food market - you'd think the prices would be cheaper. Who knows. I'll eat here in person sometime and if the food tastes much better inside the restaurant then maybe I will bump this review up to 5 stars. read more

We had a lovely evening at the Korean Village Restaurant. We got the La Galbi (Korean bone in ribs), cold noodles, and the seafood pancake and it was all excellent. (5/5). The service here is great, the draught beer is fresh, and when you dine here, you feel more like family than a customer. Would love to come back! read more

This is a wonderful Korean restaurant that's been established in the neighborhood since the 1970's. it's a No-Frills Korean restaurant that has a good assortment of traditional dishes. The tofu soup is particularly good someone in my group noticed. When you walk in the restaurant you immediately notice the owner with local and international celebrities. This is the kind of restaurant you can hang out with friends and not feel any pretentiousness. The prices are reasonable and the food aligns with that. read more

Korean Village Restaurant - Toronto's oldest & Finest - Korean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario