50 Best Korean Restaurants near Vaughan

“Great food, service, and atmosphere.“

“Food is AMAZING!!!“

“I visit here regularly and always enjoy their affordable, authentic Korean Chinese food. Recently, I tried the No. 5 Veggie and Seafood Black Bean Sauce Noodles, and I was thoroughly impressed. The flavors were fantastic.
The cashier is always friendly and adds to the pleasant experience. Highly recommend!“

“The food is really good and the customer service is amazing ! We usually go every 3 weeks .“

“I love this place! Their variations in the soup dishes, large portions, and above all, the most generous prices for Korean cuisines I’ve seen in Toronto, are reasons why I order from here every time I’m sick.

I ordered Ddeokguk (Rice Cake Soup) yesterday, and although it wasn’t my first time I ordered it from this place, I always get genuinely surprised by how it’s full of not only rice cakes but nutritious add-ons like eggs, seaweed, and veggies. I would’ve liked it more if they added bone broth, but that’s a minor thing.

I also like that they have a “Soup Only” option for like 2 bucks cheaper. It allows me to not spend more than I need to on something I already have at home.

I would definitely visit here if it was right across my home, but unfortunately 7 out of 10 times when I order from here I’m sick, so I don’t have energy to go😭 I’m surprised that the in-person prices are even lower than UberEats. The pricing on UberEats is already generous!!!“

“great food and cocktails- love the sangria! cozy ambience!“

“Loved it! Huge portions, fast and friendly service. 100% would recommend!“

“Amazing fried chicken! My friends and I loved how crispy the chicken was and the flavors that followed. Make sure to pay attention to what you're ordering and to keep an eye out for the chili logo; the regular fried chicken was spicy, which was a awesome surprise cause I usually ask for spicy. I can't wait to go into the location to eat I bet it's even better right after frying. I will definitely be ordering again in the future.“

“The dishes were super flavourful and really hit the spot, with a great variety of comforting noodle options to choose from.

Portions were generous, and everything came out fresh despite how busy the place was. Service was impressively fast and efficient, even with a full restaurant, which made the experience even better.“

“I have no words to describe how happy I am with the customer service at this “The Fry” branch!!

Vibes, music, food, and the server were so friendly all the time.

Our boneless Korean Fried Chicken was on point 🤩🤩“

“I had falafel, kotlet, and tongue sandwiches — and gosh, they were the yummiest sandwiches of all time. The falafel was super delicious; I didn’t want to share it with anyone, and I’m happy I didn’t! They put everything in generously.“

“This place is a real gem. It feels like it’s run by a husband-and-wife team, and you can tell there’s a lot of care put into everything. The overall experience is always satisfying, and the jokbal is genuinely really good—tender, flavorful, and consistently well-prepared.

The only minor downside is that parking can be a bit inconvenient, depending on the time you go. But honestly, it’s still worth it, and I find myself coming back often.

If you’re craving solid jokbal with a warm, local vibe, this spot is an easy recommendation.“

“Had a good soup lunch here on a cold day. The pork bone soup was good but you got to be ok to dig through the bones for the meat. The beef bulgogi soup was good too if you don’t mind some sweetness to the soup. The portion is generous.“

“Visited today with friends. Everything we ordered was really good — chicken katsu, cheese braised ribs, and tofu kimchi.

The tofu kimchi was my favorite, it was just really tasty.

The side dishes were also good, the place was spacious and clean, and the server was really friendly. I’d come back again 👍“

“As someone who loves the English language and all the words you can use to express feelings, this restaurant reduced me to being someone who can only say “oh my god.” First bite of the tangsuyeok - oh my god. First sip of the hyesik - oh my god. First bite of the jalapeño tuna / creamy crab gimbap.. oh my god! The kimchi, oh my god.

The service was also wonderful, our server was incredibly kind.

I already know I need to come back multiple times to systematically go through the menu. Oh my god!“

“Fried chicken was outstanding
First time here
Waitress was excellent
Very welcoming even providing a complimentary dish realizing it was our first time trying there restaurant.
Service beyond 5 star
Napkins water always there for anything that we needed.
Overall outstanding place to eat and reasonable priced
We will be back“

“Best Korean restaurant I have ever had. The only place I know that has beef rib stew. Friendly service and even better food. Will be coming here very often.“

“Update:

Today I brought friends here expecting a great experience, as this used to be one of my favorite Korean restaurants. Unfortunately, the service was extremely disappointing.

We asked the server for extra side dishes, and he simply brought them over without mentioning that there would be an additional charge. Later, we noticed a $7 charge per side on the receipt, totaling $21. At no point were we informed about the cost or given an option for portion size.

When we raised the issue, the response made things worse. We were told the receipt couldn’t be changed, the manager wasn’t available, and the staff weren’t trained to use the system. That level of unpreparedness is unacceptable.

It’s really disappointing to see a place I used to recommend go downhill like this. Unfortunately, this was my last visit.

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My go-to spot for Chicken Katsu and Short Rib!
The Chicken Katsu is always perfectly crispy, and the sauce is unbelievably good—rich, tangy, and addictive. Paired with the fresh cabbage salad on the side, it hits all the right notes. The short rib is tender and flavorful, and the rice portion is just right—not too much, not too little.“

“Stumbled upon this hidden gem absolutely by random luck. Originally I was looking a that old school burger place near by, and saw this come up as nearby! And I am super happy to find this.

The place is in a warehouse area. Mainly catering take out or probably delivery. Almost wanna call it a hole-in-a-wall place. Rather hard to find. But its worth looking for it!

The fried chicken is Soooooooo juicy! The veggie topic is fresh. The sauce actually goes surprisingly well with the poutine!

So we order 2 sandwiches, a chicken poutine and a medium order of wings . And we totally have food coma half way through! The portion is very genoirous! We still have stuff left for dinner!

Also the staff is super nice and helpful!

Definitely gonna repeat“

“Great good with great value“

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

“The first time I tried this authentic Korean restaurant in GTA, and it was great. The mapo style beef was especially good, really spicy but absolutely delicious. The spicy fried chicken is a must order dish. I also loved their kimchi so much. The staff were friendly and helpful throughout my visit.“

“Good taste with good service.“

“The restaurant offered a great selection of authentic Korean dishes, especially the crispy seafood pancake, flavorful deep-fried pork poulet, and rich pork bone rice. The food was well-prepared, satisfying, and full of taste, making for an enjoyable dining experience. 5 stars😍.“

“Hidden gems that I truly don’t want to tell. Great amount of food! Taste is fantastic! Love gamjatang (a bit spicy but very flavourful!) No, everything was tasty! Old style place which I love it! Please don’t change anything the way it looks and tastes. Small restaurant so of course take a bit time but I can be patient. Tight space so better go when not busy time. Highly recommend :)“

“I cant peak enough about the food at this place. it's by far the best value for your money. Not only is the food delicious but the portions are very reasonable for the $ they ask. I highly recommend the chicken sandwich.. you'll never go anywhere else for chicken again. Their Kim Bap is really good option. Very fresh and very healthy, my wife lives off them!!“

“Cute Korean restaurant about 3-5 min walk from Finch Subway station. Tip: exit through the passenger pickup area of Finch station if you're walking, that's the closest exit to the restaurant. I came here specifically to try their Ganjang Gejang (raw blue crab marinated in soy sauce), it seems that they might be the only restaurant that serves this dish in Toronto, that I could find and know of. There is a very slight fishy smell when I sniffed it, which is expected since it's raw crab, but when I was eating it, I didn't find it fishy at all, it was really delicious. The crab roe was soft and rich, the meat was smooth and fresh, everything went really well with the rice. I can see why this dish is called a rice thief now. I was really tempted to order another bowl of rice but on account of my diet I stopped myself. I would definitely try this dish again. I also ordered the kimchi stew and my friend got a spicy beef soup. Although it was not as outstanding as the Ganjang Gejang, Both were delicious and portions were good. The side dishes were good as well. Not sure if there's free refills or not since we didn't ask for any. The service was good, it's a smaller shop, seems like it's family owned. People were doing multi jobs so if you wanted more tea or something you have to ask them, they do really try to check up you though and would walk around once in awhile to refill your tea and see how you're doing. Overall a good dining experience, I would come back to try their raw crab. However if I was just going out for Korean food then I may not specifically go out of my way to come here since although the other dishes were good, it's not super outstanding. Aside from indoor dining they also have outdoor dining, there's a big white tent outside, they provides pretty good shelter, there's also hanging lights out there, really cute set up. We dined inside though since it was windy.“

“Famous charcoal outdoor Korean bbq. Best Korean frozen Soju place in the city.“

“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... 😋😋😋“

“love this place. it is authentic Korean food. it is my 4th time in two months 🥰“

“Absolutely delicious! The Budaejjigae was so flavorful, rich, and comforting. The broth had the perfect balance of spice, and all the ingredients were fresh. Every bite was amazing. One of the best Budaejjigae I’ve had — I will definitely be coming back. Highly recommended!“

“The Korean BBQ at this restaurant is absolutely amazing! If you love grilled meat, you should definitely give it a try! The restaurant has many branches, and you can get free refills of the steamed egg, corn, and side dishes in the small bowls (as long as the barbecue you ordered is still being served). The food tastes incredible, and the service is great too—though the tip is a bit on the high side, haha. It would be even better if the prices were a little more wallet-friendly!“

“We ordered samgyetang, stir-fried makchang, and sundae.
Everything was beautifully presented with six neat side dishes. The seasoning was light but full of flavor, and everything tasted clean and delicious.

The staff were also very kind and friendly. We really enjoyed our meal!♥️“

“I went here with my bf the food was pretty good and the service was amazing. Especially the girl with the long black hair and she wore a grey right dress. She was so lovely and she’s so pretty as well. Very attentive and sweet. I’m assuming she’s the manager there?“

“Jjampong is the best in Toronto.“

“I genuinely really enjoyed eating here and it completely blew my expectations. The staff were so nice and welcoming, I feel like it’s worth noting that they did a great job.

It was my first time and we got the half & half with green onion + supreme flavour. Both the flavours were really tasty. The chicken felt fresh and crispy. It was way less greasy than I thought it would be too. I also thought their highball was super tasty as well. We also got the chicken dumplings and they gave us cheeseballs to try! The cheeseball was so chewy in texture which I loved a LOT (like a mix of mochi and cheese in the middle).

I think it’s on the pricier but I’d still recommend coming here!“

“I received stone rice cake (3 types) from a friend today. I found out why I asked what time the pickup would be when I placed my order. The rice cake was warm and delicious, as if it had been made and delivered on time. They beautifully engraved the words 'First Birthday' on the rice cake cake for free, and there were plenty of songpyeon and sorghum red bean rice cakes. I was moved. thank you The price was also better than other places. I highly recommend it?“

“It was good Korean comfort food. Our meals came with your own side dishes. Gukbap was perfect for a snowy day. Best eaten with the rice thrown into it. The steak bibimbap had generous serving of steak. Not your usual bibimbap with a lot of veggies. Service was amicable but not the friendliest.“

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

“I tried the viral soy marinated raw crab and it was delicious. Very sweet and savoury with a nice raw texture to it. All the dishes we had were great. The gamja tang was ok - wasn't wow, kind of average I guess. The service was amazing though. We came for a late lunch, early dinner and the place was empty. Will definitely come back to give it another shot soon.“

“I just recently cam back from Korea after 5 years. Its amazing this place is still standing. The taste and vibe has gotten so much better. The servers are exceptionally friendly and the food is so GOOD its like i am back in korea!“

“The gamjatang and the kimchi had a unique take, I liked it alot. I tend to like the saltier side, which it was. The spiciness was on point and noted heavy black pepper which was unique.

The kimchi I couldn't stop eating...so good“

“I really don't regret it. Of all the Korean restaurants I've been to, the food service and visuals were all the best!! I was impressed after taking a bite. I think I will have a fun trip thanks to Deokman :) May you prosper~!!

I especially recommend squid fried rice to those who like spicy food.!!“

“A must try for any fried chicken lover!! ????????Korean fried chicken we can’t stop eating. About 30$ for two people to stuff themselves with perfectly crisp chicken, smothered in an amazing sauce if you choose and several flavors. Friendly caring service. Don’t miss it in the food court just down a corridor a few feet off main food court. Hidden gem we always return to.“

“I always get their combos which are a fantastic deal. Combo 4 is enough to feed 4 people. It is also good for vegetarians because there's no meat but you can pay to upgrade the tteokbokki, roll, and rice ball to include other toppings. My preferred rice ball is kimchi-tuna and for the roll, the beef one.
The fried rice cakes are deep fried and crispy with fish cakes covered in a spicy sauce similar to tteokbokki and they have a fantastic texture and taste.
For confusion on the rice ball, it arrives as a bowl of rice as the base, various toppings on the top and you're meant to mix it with your hands and form them into little balls.
They are usually quite busy so it's recommended to order ahead of time. They now have an online platform to order from which is convenient. Sometimes when they serve your food later than expected, they gift a free pop.
There are 4 chairs and two narrow tables along the windows.“

“This is a restaurant I make a point to visit every time I’m in North York. Today, we ordered the spicy fried pollock, sweet and sour pork, and braised monkfish—and as expected, it didn’t disappoint.

We didn’t get it this time, but we usually also order the clam kalguksu when we’re here. That said, today’s dishes were more than enough on their own. We love Chowon so much ❤️“

“Me and my family often come here for dinner, and it's an amazing place to go, highly reccomend it 10/10. The kimchi jiggae and gamja-tang are absolutely delicious, and the workers here are incredibly kind and nice. Very clean place, very good atmosphere, perfect for a big gathering or a personal smaller one.“

“The place is clean and very nice and inviting. And while it may not be the best Thai out there but it is tasty and there are lots of healthy options which I found to be a plus. I also liked that there was a large selection and that you can tailor the components of your entree easily. This is great because it means more choices. I found the price to be a bit higher than I would like (given the size of the entree) but it's not extremely inflated. I think it would be great if they had some good BOGO sales or special offers so that people in the area can try it out without much risk and maybe make it one of their regular stops.“

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