I came for the charcoal barbecue grill on the patio at the back which opens only in the summer time…read morebetween June to September depending on the weather. I got the pork shoulder, galbi, and shrimp combo. The sides and lettuce came with the meal and are refillable. I love that it's charcoal as it gives a nicer grill flavor! Grilling outside on the patio was a great experience. The galbi was so soft but I found the portions to be a bit small. I also wouldn't get the shrimp again as it comes unpeeled with the head on which was very messy and tough to eat.

Sometimes memory disappoints…read more.. My first Korean food experience was at this OG Korean spot in the city. I've visited various Owl's since then across the GTA over the years. You still have the old ladies in aprons serving traditional food but they're now branded as the "Famous" Owl of Minerva. The restaurant was fairly empty during our visit for lunch but they open 24 hrs and appears to be the flagship on which other locations are modelled after as a licensed chain. While menu prices have steadily increased, you can count on the Korean flavors here. We had our usual pork bone soup and the spicy squid sizzling plate which both came with rice. The pork bone soup had the typical savoury flavour though it wasn't our favourite in the city. The spiciness of the squid was quite in your face with jalapeño for kicks. Side dishes were limited to three items in one metal tray: kimchi, spicy radish and bean sprouts which we didn't bother to refill. I wasn't impressed with the checkout process. The old lady who was clearly a boss informed me the tip was inadequate though there wasn't much attentiveness during the empty hours. I normally tip fairly despite not believing in the rampant tipping culture here but my math was off. Nonetheless I don't believe owners have rights to demand tips when they set pricing, hence one extra star docked for this meal too. Skip it or hit it? I've seen better hospitality at other Owl locations and won't be back to this so-called model flagship.

Owl of Minerva is a good place for Korean food as they have a little bit of everything, from rice…read moredishes to soups to Korean fried chicken. I've been to this location a couple of times and generally enjoy myself. When I come here with my boyfriend, we like to order one of the fried rice dishes, and then several meat and appetizers so that we can sample as much variety as we can. We've tried both the Kimchi fried rice and the shrimps fried rice. The Kimchi is nice and spicy, but i prefer the shrimps fried rice as the simple flavour pairs well with the stronger flavours of the side dishes. Some other favourites we have are the grilled pork chops which are cooked really well and the kalbi which has a nice flavour. They give you scissors to cut the meat and tongs to pick it up with, which is helpful. For the appetizers I love the egg rolls and the kimchi pancake. I've tried the Korean fried chicken and although they're good, they're not as crispy as I'd like. The mozzarella one also has a bit too much cheese for my taste. They give you some pickled veggies and kimchi on the side with your order, as well as a bowl of rice (depending on what you order) which is a plus. The tables are a tad small if you're only two people but it's not a problem. Overall it's a nice Korean restaurant if you're looking for a balanced meal. There are some solid dishes and they're always cooked really well.

As a vegetarian, I really enjoyed the food here. The rice cakes were my favourite! Everything was…read moremostly kimchi flavoured which I didnt hate! I will say it was a bit more expensive given the mediocre ambiance? But id definitely come here again! Service was pretty quick too! Awesome Korean food overall!

We went here for very late night food. There's plenty of seating and staff provided sufficient…read moreamount of water to all of us. Food came out rather quickly after we ordered. It's a good option if you need late night food after 4am because almost all restaurants in downtown are closed by 3am. The only thing I don't like is the music video that is constantly bombarding your ears in the background.

Most of the items on the menu are great but I had to come here to leave a review on the Seafood…read morePancake. First, it had been a couple months since I ordered from here and this past Sunday I remembered why. This was a pickup order and I don't live very far from the Bloor and Christie location so being in the container for approx 5 minutes wouldn't have changed the state of the dish. The pancake was grossly undercooked and for something with the word "Seafood" in it, the amount of seafood in it was negligible at best. Not being overly dramatic but I seriously think I came across 4 maybe 5 tiny shrimp. The kicker is that the pancake is almost $30 bucks!! $30 dollars for an undercooked green onion pancake! Korean Village, Seor Ak San any of the other Korean restaurants I frequent make a Seafood Pancake that puts this one to shame for like $10 less. And to top it off, it made my wife sick and we ended up throwing almost half of it in the trash. Unfortunately I will no longer be ordering from the Owl of Minerva. There are just too many better options a short walk away.

Food is a marker of time--it holds our memories in ways nothing else can…read more I recently revisited this location after a long while, and the moment I took my first bite, it felt like stepping back into the past. Even after all these years, the flavors haven't changed. The signature GamJa Tang tastes exactly the way I remember it--comforting, rich, and familiar. I've tried the same dish elsewhere, but it never quite hits the same. What really stood out was the kimchi. The recipe is unchanged, and with it comes a rush of memories tied to that exact flavor. There may be many locations and plenty of places that serve similar dishes, but this one delivers that hearty, savory stew the way it always has--no surprises, no shortcuts. That consistency is what keeps people coming back. The process, the recipe, the taste--it's all stayed true. Food creates some of our strongest core memories, and this place has honored that by preserving the nostalgia we come back for every single time.

A good friend of mine is visiting from Vancouver and she's a foodie, although not a blogger, so our…read morefirst stop on the way in from the airport had to be for a meal, nothing fancy, just good food. We ended up in the food court at First Markham Place and it was packed, with long lines at our preferred vendors. We ended up at Owl of Minerva, on the far end of the plaza. We ordered the KamJaTang (Pork Bone Soup) and Mul NaengMyun (Buckwheat Cold Noodles Soup). The meal included an assortment of side dishes, as usual, but they didn't have the bean sprouts, our favourite. The KamJaTang was as good as expected - hot, flavourful, and meaty. This is always a favourite. This was my first time having the Mul NaengMyun, and it was good but I prefer hot soups.

I am not a K-pop fan, but of course I had heard of Blackpink, and I knew they came to Toronto for a…read moreconcert last year in 2025 . (I watch news and social media.) I knew that Lisa and Rose went to a Korean restaurant in Toronto and people were surprised and excited about that. I realized Huh Ga Ne was exactly the restaurant they came to when I was standing in front of it, because there's a poster about that news on the wall. All the scattered dots I learned during my doom scrolling started forming a line in my head. It's a Korean BBQ restaurant. To be honest, I have never liked Korean BBQ. I feel it's too greasy, the flavor is too strong, and they always put too many tables in the store and make the space very uncomfortable. This one is different. It's spacious. It has a range hood just above your head, above the table, so the smoke won't attack your clothes too much . Their waitresses will help you roast the food and prepare dishes to catch the oil that drips off the BBQ plate. We ordered pork intestines, fried bean noodles, and chicken soup. All of them were nice. I feel their food is a bit salty, but it's perfect as a night snack and for having beer or Soju (if you're a tough guy or woman) with friends. Unfortunately, I could not have a drink that night because my son was also with us and I needed to drive home. I promise I'll order alcohol next time we come here.

This place is recommended by a friend - located around Yonge and Finch. Parking is technically…read moreright beside, but yes, it's paid parking. This establishment is clean, everyone is very friendly and helpful. We asked some questions about the menu and the lady was very knowledgeable. We ordered a little bit of everything we got some kalbi, kimchi pancake, bibimbap and tteokbokki. The flavours were good, but it was starting to feel like everything tasted the same. Side dishes were fun definitely a lot of variety there Overall nothing was outstanding or having you want to come back immediately.

Beef Bulgogi Heaven - Well Worth It!…read more Had the beef bulgogi on a sizzling plate - tender, flavorful, and served piping hot. It came with nutritious steamed rice and six complimentary banchan, which I absolutely love! Each side dish added something special to the meal. Well priced at $24.99 for such a satisfying and well-balanced experience. Definitely coming back!

Nice little place, with the added convenience of ordering through an iPad so you can see all the…read moreoptions. Food was prepared quickly and service was nice. Overall a nice place for Korean food!

This is a great place for Korean comfort food. From your stews to rice to fried chicken, the menu…read moreis pretty varied. Located on Yonge Street, just north of Sheppard, it is situated in a strip of restaurants where there are at least 2 other Korean places. What was ordered: Seafood pancake - thin and crispy; the only seafood we could see was calamari Dumpling and rice cake soup Spicy chicken - served with a bowl of soup/broth. You get 6 sides, with refills as needed. They are advertised as a bar so good selection of soju and a couple of beers on tap. Diners have lots of choices in this little strip but if you want comfort without fuss this would be a good choice.

The reviews were mixed but I chose the place because of the dishwater and utensils used, and I was…read morenot disappointed. Ordered their speciality hen soup, sweet and spicy Korean fried chicken and spicy pork dupdap lastly their seafood pancake. My Asian mother loves it because the seasoning was light but might be bland for others. The soup could've used more herbal ingredients as it didn't taste herbal at all. The Korean fried chicken was nice and crispy. The pancake was so crispy because I think they coat the outside with bread crumbs. The spicy spork was sweet and spicy and the rice was also partially scorched. Service was great and our waiter refilled our banchan a few times. Many tables along with a patio as well.

This is in the plaza with all the restaurants by McNicholl and Midland…read more Food (3.5/5) - it was okay. Korean Boneless Chicken was fine... maybe a bit too much batter. Sides were good. Shrimp Tempura was decent but nothing special. Service (4/5) - friendly and didn't take too long to get the order. Atmosphere (3/5) - not much to it... bunch of tables and counter at front. Washrooms need cleaning. Overall (3.5/5) - ok overall but nothing that special imo.

Deep Fried Chicken over done, very hard flour dough. Glass…read morenoodle snack very salty! Pan fry jjajangmyeon noodles extremely salty! Sea food pancake very salty too! Fried rice portion very small dish.