A cosy little Korean restaurant that's perfect on a rainy day…read more Service was adequate and friendly, and they had a really extensive menu. Bear in mind that when you do come here, the side dishes are limited to two free rounds. The main dishes however are large enough portions that you will probably need to take them home. I got the seafood jeon and it was very delicious. I most likely will come back to try some noodle dishes!

Hongdae serves authentic Korean dishes that are the ultimate comfort foods - from the bibimbap and…read moremandu (dumplings) to noodle dishes, everything here is excellent. Ambiance is casual, interior is clean, and service is fast and attentive. We ordered a couple of dishes and they all came out relatively quickly. The banchan (small side dishes) are refillable once only. My favourite banchan of the day were the bean sprouts and eggplant. There were lots of vegetarian and vegan options, such as the Steamed Vegetable Dumplings, Vegetables Bibimbap, Mushrooms Bibimbap, Vegetables Udon, Vegetables Fried Rice, Kimchi Pancake, Soondubu-jjigae (Soft Tofu Stew) in different variations, and more. The menu was pretty extensive, covering the most typical Korean dishes from the stews and grilled items, to a few Korean-Chinese dishes (such as Jajangmyeon) and everything in between. Steamed Vegetables Dumplings were quite small individually, but came in a sizeable portion. I liked the green onion garnish. Taste-wise, they were alright. Vegetables Bibimbap was excellent - good amount of mixed vegetables (spinach, zucchini, mushrooms, carrot strips, lettuce, bean sprouts) and the fried egg was perfectly crispy on the outer edges, with a still gooey and runny yolk. Grilled Croaker was also decent. It had a lot of small bones as it was a whole fish. It came served with purple rice, and we chose to add on extra lettuce. Seafood Knife Cut Noodles came in a big portion - with lots of slippery, thick udon noodles, pieces of seafood (mussels, clams, squid, shrimps, octopus), and a little big of vegetables (zucchini, carrot, onion). They came in a nice seafood-infused broth - perfect for a cold winter day. I'd come again for the variety of menu items they offer (especially the wide selection of vegetarian options), satisfying tastes, and great & efficient service.

Located in one of the plazas across from Vaughan Mills. I'm not sure if it was because of the…read moreholidays but we were the only ones there from 6-7pm. We got the army ramyun and bulgogi bibimbap. I was SO excited to see them advertise gimbap by using Extraordinary Attorney Woo (kdrama) and when I wanted to order, the waitress said they were sold out :( I was quite surprised by the bibimbap portion and veggie selection. Overall it was delicious but the soup was a disappointment because I think it was just ramyun powder soup base..... The army ramyun was very cheesy and flavorful. Personally I would give it a 3.5 and I might come back for gimbap!

Located near Vaughn Mills, I was happy to see a Korean restaurant. The service was good. The…read morewashroom was clean. This is the first Korean restaurant that I've been to, that did not offer free side dishes. (And I love Korean food that I've probably had it for over 22 years!) It was indeed a big disappointment. My friend did mention that one could buy it since it was on the menu. I did not see it. But still!! Not happy. The soon tofu soup did come mild in spicy which was nice. I like how it came in a small tray. Standard soup, but $2-4 more than other places that I've been to. The rice was not hot at all. Water was provided instead of the standard hot tea. Verdict: I would not go back.

I visited Bueokae Korean Restaurant with my friends, and it turned out to be such a satisfying…read moremeal. We ordered the Spicy Cheese Pork Ribs, Gamja Tang, and Corn Cheese, and honestly, everything hit the spot. The spicy cheese pork ribs were really good, a little spicy but not overwhelming, and covered in plenty of melty cheese. The portion was generous too, so I would definitely recommend it for cheese lovers. The Gamja Tang was classic and comforting, with rich broth and very flavorful pork bones that made it feel extra hearty. We also ordered the corn cheese, which is something I almost always get at Korean restaurants, and this one did not disappoint. It wasn't greasy at all, and the balance of sweet and savory made every bite really enjoyable. If you love warm, comforting Korean food and dishes that are fun to share with friends, this place is definitely worth a visit.

Great Korean restaurant right at Yonge &Elgin mill , it's very homy and cozy, service is always…read moregreat and fast. Bibibum and pork bone soup are our favorite. Monday is closed though.

JungSooNe Bonga is a family-run restaurant in Thornhill that offers authentic Korean cuisine. It is…read morealso well known for its excellent Soy-Marinated Crabs (Ganjang-gejang) and Spicy-Marinated Crabs (Yangnyeom-gejang). If you haven't tried these delicacies yet, consider visiting this cozy spot. We had the BEST Soy-Marinated Crabs (Ganjang-gejang), Spicy- Marinated Crabs (Yangnyeom-gejang, Kalguksu and DolSot-BiBimBap. Everything was freshly cooked and very delicious including the complimentary side dishes. The service is fast here and the owners are friendly. They are located in a plaza and offer ample parking spaces.

Came to try the raw marinated crabs in soy. It was my first time trying it and it tasted really…read moregood. Although I did not try to bite the claw with my teeth as I was worried about breaking my teeth. Almost every table has the crab as well as the Korean seafood pancake. It was huge and we had to take a lot home. I also really enjoyed the steam egg and the soon tofu with seafood, I got it less spicy and it was still a bit spicy for me. Overall, I enjoyed this place, the price was a bit higher for other Korean restaurants, but everything was fresh and tasty.

After finding out that the restaurant will be closing in a few days due to redevelopment for future…read moretransit, had to make sure to go for the city's best Korean Cold Noodles one last time. Definitely not my first time here as I've come with family or friends over the past 15+ years, every time, leaving very satisfied. Made sure to arrive for opening time to get a table right away since based on past experience, the wait can take some time, especially for dinner or on the weekends. Of course, had to order my two favourite menu items: 물냉면 - Mool naengmyun (Cold Noodles) and 김치찜 - Kimchi jjim (Braised Kimchi with Pork Belly). Have tried their other dishes in the past, which are pretty standard, but always find myself still gravitating back to these two. The slushy broth is always so tasty and refreshing! They also bring out a good variety of 반찬 - banchan (side dishes). Parking was easy to find this time since we got there early, but sometimes you have to circle around a few times or park at a neighbouring plaza and walk over. Hoping they reopen somewhere else soon!

This is thE place for AUTHENTIC Korean food…read more No "cheese rings", "tteokboki in rosé sauce", or "cheese snow" here! This is REAL Korean food. It was packed with the usual high-decibel level. This food is the closest taste-wise (spice levels) to Korean food which we have enjoyed in South Jeolla Province in Korea. I devoured a lovely doenjang jjigae (fermented soybean stew). Perfectly seasoned. Sooo satisfying. Spouse had the yukkaejjang (shredded spicy beef soup with lots of gochugaru - chili flakes). Both ttukbegae bowls came with purple rice and banchan. DIVINE. Service was efficient. Polite. PRO-TIP:.They've opened a store directly next door which sells house made banchan, Korean sausage (chapsal sundae) and other prepared dishes.

I was happy when this location was a secret gem! Then they got busier making parking harder at…read morethis location. Go early if you can!

Dropped by during my recent Toronto trip - location was in a older building so the ventilation of…read morethe place wasn't the greatest - and it was a tad chilly inside. Service was very quick , and it wasn't very busy for a Friday lunch. - noise level was good, and you talk with ease. I know I should of had the KBBQ - but it seemed a little heavy for lunch, so we got lunch combos - I got the Spicy tofu soup - all the side dishes were delicious - The soup however, was for me not even close to spicy, and also temperature was closer to luke warm, when I cracked the egg in, it barely could cook the yolk. (not sure if that was the idea, but it threw me off a bit) The rice had some hard bits which was fine when you eat it with the soup, but still strange to have harden pieces of rice when it's fresh. Will probably re-visit for the BBQ.

I had takeout from this restaurant this time around. Reading from reviews and from visiting, it…read morelooks like there has been a change in ownership. We also didn't see the previous owner when picking up. We totally regret that we didn't come back sooner to support the old man owner while he was still there. We really like him and his passion for his food and his generosity. I hope the owner who ran the shop before is enjoying his happy retired life and finally gets to move back to his country and reconnect with his family. Food-wise, it's been a while since we had the collagen soup, but it feels a bit bland compared to what we had in the past. However, I'm glad they gave us some salt and pepper on the side because adding that does elevate the soup a lot more and you can add to your liking. It's just a bit odd that they packaged the warmed soup in a plastic bag for takeout. The fried chicken is good but needed a dipping sauce (which it came with on the side) for flavour; it's not as juicy and the batter isn't as fluffy as I once remembered it. Also, the prices are higher, which could be due to the rise in costs, but there are no more takeout specials; we're paying the same rate as if we were dining in. Portion-wise, it's just barely enough to feed two for $45, including tax. Though I did have a side piece of bread at home, which was all that's needed for a more filling meal. The soup includes rice and two side dishes. All in all still a delicious meal.

Disclaimer: this review is for my visit in the summer of 2023…read more I can't get over all the 4-5 star reviews for this place. I have been wanting to try this place for a while since there aren't too many Korean restaurants that specialize in Seol-lung-tang in Toronto. So when I invited my sister out for our monthly lunch date, I was very very excited. Entering the restaurant, I was shocked by how dumpy the place was as some reviewers described the place as cozy. There were maybe less than 10 tables with wobbly wooden partitions haphazardly strewn about in between them. The black tabletops had visible wipe marks from being wiped down with unclean cloth. There was also an off putting smell that I couldn't quite pinpoint to and this should have been my cue to leave but we decided to give it a try since we drove some way to eat here. Since Han Oak claims to specialize in their soups, we ordered their Tteuk-Seol-lung-tang (Special beef bone soup) in both regular broth and spicy broth. Our soups arrived in tiny earthen bowls that the word "Tteuk" describing the menu item was put to shame. Despite that "Tteuk" was supposed to have extra meat and larger than their regular size, our portions were dismal. However, the small portion in this case turned out to be a blessing as I knew that the off putting smell I had smelled upon entering the restaurant was coming from the actual soups themselves. Against my better judgement, we ate the soups and both got sick later that day. There was nothing special about the flavours of their soup nor was it really a product of a long-boil as they claim. The soup was milky (typical of Korean bone soups) but light on depth and flavour which was beyond disappointing. Also, typically in Korea, any restaurant that specializes in these types of long-boil soups have superb kimchi; unfermented napa cabbage kimchi and well fermented radish kimchi. The kimchi that came out with our meal, both napa cabbage and radish, were too sour and well beyond being acceptable as a banchan. They should have cooked with it instead of serving it as a side. The lone server was busy staring into her phone the whole time we were eating and this ridiculous meal came to a little over $50. I will not be returning to this restaurant and my search for an authentic Seol-lung-tang in Toronto will continue.

A perfect spot for a family meal. There's plenty of seating, though it definitely starts getting…read morebusy around dinner time. The portions here are massive and very reasonably priced, so come hungry. The jap tang had a generous amount of seafood, all cooked perfectly, and the mapo tofu was silky soft, nutty, and had just the right amount of heat. The tangsuyuk portion was huge, with pork that stayed crispy on the outside while still juicy inside. The sweet and sour sauce was ridiculously good. The jjajangmyeon was much larger than we expected and honestly could have fed up to six people. The noodles had a perfect chewy texture, and the sauce was rich and deeply umami without feeling greasy at all. We also appreciated the added shrimp and scallops in the sauce, which made it feel even more satisfying. We easily left with enough leftovers for two full meals.

We've been going to Beijing Sung for years but the flavours have all changed. The jjamppong was too…read moresalty and the jjajangmyun had no flavour. The chicken tangsuyook was also a miss and the batter wasn't crispy at all. The sauce was OK. The service is always friendly and fast there which we appreciate. But we honestly don't know if this was a one-off thing or if the quality of their food has actually gone down. The restaurant itself is large and spacious which was perfect for our large family gatherings.

I LOVE THIS PLACE!!…read more Everything is super fresh. The broth is hearty and feels like a hug from the inside. The dumplings are HUGE and go perfectly with their fresh kimchi on the side. They make the best kimchi out of all the restaurants I've been to, and I would come back just for the kimchi. Casual atmosphere with quick service.

Came here for dinner with my family and enjoyed all of it. Their dumplings are pretty massive and…read moretheir seafood pancake is the bomb!!!!

First time trying Korean eel and abalone!…read more The eel was tender and cooked to perfection by the staff. They had many sauces as well. We got the combo with beef so we got to try both. The abalone stone pot was highly recommended so we ordered that as well. The abalone's not fishy and very tender. The rice also had crispy bottoms from the stoke pot. Spacious inside and plenty of parking.

Had a great experience at KOBI near Yonge & Steeles. Their Korean BBQ eel is something you don't…read moresee often in the GTA -- the whole eel is grilled and torched right at the table, and it was incredibly flavorful with great texture. It comes with dipping sauces, wraps, and side dishes along with soybean soup and steamed egg. We also tried the 42-day wet-aged Australian Wagyu ribeye and the abalone sotbap, which was finished with a creamy abalone liver sauce -- definitely a standout dish. Love it! If you're looking for something different from the usual Korean BBQ spots, this place is worth checking out. Service was quick and friendly, and the inside of restaurant was spacious with some private seating area as well :)