50 Best Korean Restaurants in Toronto

“Just had to share - my little boy and I had an amazing lunch together while waiting for my husband to finish the waterfront marathon! It was bustling with runners and their families, but the staff did a fantastic job keeping everything organized and cheerful.

I decided to try the original Donkatsu, and wow, it was one of the best I've ever had outside of Japan and Korea! The portions were quite generous, and the flavor was just heavenly. My 4-year-old enjoyed it so much that he gobbled up almost half of my dish!

To top it off, the staff was incredibly sweet to my little guy. If you love Donkatsu and have kids, you absolutely have to check this place out. Highly recommend!

Kid-friendliness: They were so friendly with my little one, always smiling at him, and they even treated him to a complimentary drink!“

“Amazing Korean food! Wonderful customer service! Very friendly.“

“Diner Seoul is a perfect place for those who enjoy Korean cuisine, but would like to try another take at it. You can tell that the chef tries different ideas and creates their version of the familiar dishes, and I think that deserves many stars for a city like Toronto where there aren't too many innovators. I'm hoping that they have interesting dishes for different seasons, for I'd like to see what ideas that the chef has.

The restaurant itself is a cute, small and cozy space with about 24 seats available. I visited with about 16 people and had a great time ?

I highly recommend this place for dates, the atmosphere is perfect for couples who would like to dine with a comforting vibe, interesting yet not-so-strange dishes and kind services.

Looking forward to visiting you again!“

“The environment is good, the food is good, and the service is fast and nice“

“Such a cute Korean bbq spot! From the moment I walked in, service was on top of it with wait times and moving ready customers into a seat. Waiters do a great job explaining the process for new customers to the experience. Will definitely be coming back!“

“This was my first experience trying Naegmyeon through the Naengmyeon + Galbi combo. These two go together perfectly, the salty, flavorful Galbi with the refreshing Naengmyeon. The food was a grey price and would recommend to anyone in the area“

“"I recently visited The Fry, and I have to say, it's hands down the best fried chicken I've ever had! From the moment I walked in, the atmosphere was welcoming, and the staff was incredibly friendly. The chicken itself was perfectly crispy on the outside and tender and juicy on the inside – you can tell it’s made with the freshest ingredients. The seasoning was spot on, giving the perfect balance of flavor without being too overpowering. I also tried their sides – the mashed potatoes were creamy, and the coleslaw was the perfect complement. Every bite was a delight! If you're craving top-quality fried chicken, this is the place to go. Highly recommend!"“

“I always come here for their deep fried chicken 🍗 So delicious in original and crazy good in their red sweet and spicy sauce (yangnyeom chicken). I love it!!!! It's so addictive and it's even better when there is a daily special or a deal happening (which is quite often) 😍😍😍 I like to get half and half and boneless.“

“One of the best korean traditional and fusion food. Proud to be korean ♡♡ 꺅 <3“

“We had the spicy pork bulgogi on a sizzling platter and seafood noodle soup and we are stuffffffffed. Also hot take but the california rolls are weirdly good. Cozy place too with a cute front room. Our server was very friendly and kind too. :)“

“The portions are large, so you can enjoy and share them with friends. Even though it’s fried, I was able to eat quite a bit. It’s crispy, and the meat is juicy. The radish side dish is a great palate cleanser!

It would be nice if there were rice as a side dish. Haha.“

“A message from a Taiwanese customer ❤️
Highly recommended 👍! This authentic Korean restaurant is near the gallery.

The staff and chefs are Korean, very friendly, and they thoughtfully check if the food suits your taste during the meal.

The restaurant has Wi-Fi, restrooms, and accepts both cash and credit cards (cash is preferred 👍).

I ordered pork with bones, and the portion was much bigger than I expected! When it came, it looked like a small mountain 🤣. It was almost too much for one person to finish, but it was super tasty and satisfying.

Even though I’ve had similar dishes in Korea, I feel like this place tastes even better!“

“맛있다 , 다음 번에 다시 돌아 볼 수 있습니다.“

“Staff was very friendly, food was fresh and delicious and very filling. Compared to Egg Club it was more crispy / well toasted, and since this had corn in the egg mixture, it was a
bit sweeter in flavour. I had the double cheese bacon toast and it was not lacking in either component. Bacon was crisp, cheese was ample and well melted

I'm not saying one is better than the other since they're both delicious egg in bread establishments. Just an observation.

Will be back to try more of the menu“

“Cute little Korean restaurant with really kind service. Fried tofu bibimbap was delicious, filling, and really well priced. Really appreciated that the server offered me tea to go to stay warm on a snowy night.

Vegetarian options: Veggie and vegan options marked on the menu“

“It’s better then KFC Cheese stick OMG🤤best I’ve ever had The spicy 🌶️ pastas ou 😋 So I give it ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Really healthy alternative for eating out. It’s a small, cute, specialized bibimbap shop in downtown Toronto. The vegetables are really fresh and if you dine in, they are served on hot stone plates, which would really enhance the experience. The rice is purple rice, and the dish tastes okay overall. The place is a little dark and can be crowded during meal times. It comes with a miso soup. The portion is quite small and the sauce is lacking a little flavor for my tastebuds. But it tastes healthy so that’s a plus!“

“Out of this world. Probably the best Korean food I've ever had. Korean restaurants in Koreatown can be a bit hit and miss and Damda is definitely a hit. Delicious dumplings and an amazing seafood pancake. Huge portions and amazing flavours. A real home run. Highly recommended.“

“Located in the Alton Tower plaza in Scarborough, Dangol is a great place if you want to have Korean hot pot and noodle soups.
In addition to hot pot, they do have Korean fried chicken for those who opt out for soups.
Their service is friendly and efficient.
We took a shareable hotpot $45 Yukgaejang (Korea spicy beef, with vegetables) this dish is served with two bowls of purple rice and along with the usual Korean side dishes that comes with it.“

“My first experience at SuLee Dosirak today after a long shift. The food is delicious and the service is wonderful. It was a cold day and the owner kindly offers her customers tea while they wait. I will definitely be coming back. A hidden gem, highly recommended!“

“crispy chicken could eat it all day long every day“

“As Korean, I can say this place is the best korean restaurant in downtown. Their soft tofu stew especially reminds me of my mom’s cooking! Honestly, it is pretty damn hard to pick my favourite one here so just try everything and decide on your own :) Take escalator down to the underground floor of aura building and follow the food court sign!“

“My family & I was grabbing a late night dinner. I picked the place base on Google map review and it was a pleasant surprise when we sat down and went through the menu. There were just enough food choices to pick from. The servers were all very nice. We enjoyed the pork bone soup a lot as we were given generous portions and the flavor was right on. The rice ball was something new to us and it was very delicious.
We will definitely return again and next time we will try the hot pot!

Parking: Free street side parking after 6pm“

“This is one of my favourite restaurants in Toronto. Excellent food and service for very reasonable prices. Go early or you will have to wait a long time for a free table. We went for dinner just before 5pm and did not have to wait for a table.
Best bulgogi and fabulous glass noodles. The kimchee is excellent as well.
I can't say enough good things about Yummy Korean Restaurant. It's fabulous!“

“I visited on a Saturday and it was the best Korean food I had in Toronto! It was better than what I had in Korea!! I think I will visit next time I want to eat Korean food again.

I visited on Saturday, It was the best Korean food I had in Toronto. It was more delicious than what I had in Korea! I think I will visit again when I want to eat Korean food“

“Take out only and cash/etransfer only. I love this place! Great spot for a quick lunch. The lady packs the box to the rim and the food is very homey and tasty.

The fried chicken on Wednesdays is really good. Highly recommend this place.“

“Quick and easy experience. The owner was really nice and the price was very reasonable.

Everything was prepackaged. Got a couple different kinds of gimbap, japchae, spicy cucumber, kimchi and deep fried seaweed and noodles.

Everything was great, and for $30 for a dinner for two this is definitely somewhere I will be grabbing takeout from in the future.

Vegetarian options: You could make your entre meal vegetarian if you wanted to without any difficulty. Just get the standard gimbap instead of bulgogi or pork. I am 99% sure the japchae did not have any beef in it. And they had a lot of different kimchi options to choose from. Easy.“

“Great food and amazing service I visited the square one restaurant in Mississauga and it was love at first sight Highly recommended👍🏼“

“The service is great! The tea is delicious, and free! I highly recommend the cheese dakgalbi, along with fried rice to mix into the leftover sauce near the end of the meal.“

“The owner was super nice and the food was great! I recommend the half and half for any people that haven’t had a Korean corn dog. (That’s half cheese and half hotdog). This place has many options to choose from with coatings and toppings, all are good, but the standard or the potato coatings with spicy mayo is my favorite.“

“First time here and found a right place for authentic Korean bbq with my favourite kimchi stew so yummy ! Will surely come back again even needed to queue... 😋😋😋“

“I tried something new to me tonight: Curry Fries. It's a lot for a snack: a nice box of fries with a ladle of fantastic chicken curry sauce over the top. Highly recommended.“

“Food was awesome, service beyond great. Server came and helped me with the raw marinated crab since I was struggling to de-shell it.

Everything was delicious. Highly recommend the Jjampong stew, seafood pancake, and soy marinated crab.“

“Beef noodle was delicious 👍“

“The best korean fried chicken I've ever had. 🤤“

“Great vibe and lively atmosphere to hang out with friends. I’ve been here a few times and I see this more as a drinking spot. They have a wide selection of drinks and they serve them in fun and interesting ways.

Their food is not really the highlight in my experience. The kimchi cheese pancake for instance tasted, and was visibly, very greasy.

The fried squid was bland and heavy on the dough and not the actual meat.

The fried chicken is pretty decent - seasoned pretty well and not too greasy. Fries are a good texture too.

I think the food is something good to order if you want something to snack on while drinking but wouldn’t recommend this place to someone myself for the food.“

“On the 80th day of traveling around the world, I wanted to eat Jjolmyeon, so I searched for it and never thought I would meet in Toronto... To be honest, I wasn't expecting much (I thought the noodles might be noodle noodles or udon noodles), but the noodles, the taste of red pepper paste, and just the taste of Jjolmyeon that you get in Korea!!!!! Bibimbap too!!! I haven't tried the other menu items, but they all seem delicious ㅠㅠ It's just a place that Koreans must eat at all times haha ​​I think I can clearly tell foreigners that this is K-food haha ​​To be honest, I don't often see places that serve such delicious Korean food ㅠㅠ (I mainly eat Korean food while traveling around the world) I recommend Amutta (the authentic Korean taste that only eats)!!! There are about 4 places to sit and eat in the store, and flavored kimchi is sold separately for about 7 Canadian dollars. Also, there was a cone snack that I like, so I bought it haha.“

“Best server and friendly accommodation… fast services of the worker.“

“음식이 찐입니다 음식 하나하나 정성이 느껴집니다“

“We were (and still are) inexperienced with Korean cuisine, but this was a superb introduction. Our waitress explained the various dishes and introduced us to bibimbap and japchae. Great dishes, with loads of little extras thrown in. Reasonable prices and great service. Definitely recommended.“

“Amazing~!
I had meals alone, or with friends. All were well served with unlimited side dishes. The family was very nice and kind and welcoming. The food was all delicious. My friends told me she found “Korean home” taste and now it has become her food court for comfort food when she doesn’t want to cook.“

“This is by far the cheapest eats I've ever seen in this economy. It's no wonder it's so popular. Came on a Saturday evening around 5 and wasn't too busy. I shared an army stew and seafood pancake with a friend. Eating both dishes was EXTREMELY filling. Army stew was good, especially for only $25?!? Pancake was okay, it seemed a bit under. Each person paid about $23 including tax and tip, so not bad. Sides are pretty small but service was lacking a bit (not the most patient and friendly). I would still come again to try other dishes.“

“What an amazing restaurant! The food was delicious and the service was great! I recommend it! Gotta try it 👍🏽😋😛🤪“

“I went there on Sunday evening. We waited about 15 minutes in line before entering, but the service was quick after ordering. The kimchi served as a starter was fresh and absolutely delicious.

I had the classic KalGukSu and kimchi dumplings! The noodles were firm, just the way I like them, and the soup had a gentle, flavorful broth that I really enjoyed. The six-piece kimchi dumplings were large and perfect for sharing between two people—very filling!

I’ll definitely visit again!“

“I arrived at the store around 3pm on a Sunday, and there were actually two groups of customers waiting in front. There weren't many seats in the store, so I waited for about 20 minutes. After taking a seat, there was still a steady stream of customers, with new customers coming in, which shows how good the business is.
The meals are rich in variety and reasonably priced, including appetizers, stews, grilled meats, and noodles. The seafood pancakes that are a must-order at almost every table are very delicious, with moderate thickness, crispy skin and rich ingredients. The portion is very large, which is a great deal at this price. The two of us conveniently ordered beef bone soup and mutton stew. The stew included glass noodles and came with a bowl of white rice, so we didn’t have to worry about not being full. The six side dishes that come with the meal are also very good, and you can refill them after you finish. I like the bean sprouts, fish slabs and kimchi the most.“

“Casual Korean restaurant with traditional dishes.

It was pretty quiet on Christmas evening, but service was lacking and slow.

We got the hot pot gamjatang (pork bone and potato soup) and kampungki (fried boneless chicken with sweet and sour sauce). This was a good portion for 4 people, both were so delicious. The gamjatang came with two bowls of purple rice. My only complaint was the side dishes were very mediocre/small and it took a long time to refill them.

Overall it's a solid, affordable choice.“

“I just had the pleasure of trying the Army Stew and Kimchi Fried Rice at this Korean eatery. They were both quite tasty. Highball beverages are also rather delicious. It was the perfect place for a comfortable supper because of the welcoming and warm ambiance. Strongly advised!“

“I absolutely love this place. I try to get some at least once a week. I personally prefer the galbi and the sausage, but the chicken is great too. I’m a sucker for meat and macaroni salad, and they hit both of those for me. Also, having some Korean side dishes along with the meal really makes the experience great.“

“I really love the pork bone soup here. It's hot and delicious. The meat falls off the bones, the soup is temperature hot and you can adjust the spiciness to be mild, hot or spicy. I chose mild and wasn't too spicy and I can't really handle spiciness. So this was perfect for me. Even when I just drank the soup. The pork bone soup is served with a bowl of rice which is perfect serving for the meal. The whole meal is pretty filling for me and lovelove this as I have been looking for pork bone soup everywhere but everywhere is wayyyy too spicy. The only thing is that the soup has no veggies and only meat. Would be nice to have some veggies in it. Well I do remember now there was a potato but it wasn't that good. The meal was a little overpriced but I mean everything costs so much these days.

My friend had the bulgolgi rice and she loved it too.

Will definitely be back in the winter for more pork bone soup.“

“delicious and fast! excellent pricing for lunch specials and tonnes of amazing food!“