50 Best Korean Restaurants near Vaughan

“Great food, service, and atmosphere.“

“Posted my original review five years ago and this place still gets 5 stars.
Cozy local restaurant with polite staff.
I really recommend the Dynamite chicken paired together with their radish side dish. There's something about the tarty radish that bring out the flavours and the crunch to the chicken.
I also enjoyed the beef bone soup really refreshing to have low sodium witg the option to add it myself.

All the best HanOak!

First review (2019):
First time here. The staff is super friendly and welcoming, like visiting family. They have specials for students and a well rounded menu. I had the Fried Chicken with hot and sour soy sauce. The chicken was crispy to perfection with sides and a cute star shaped rice.
Highly recommend and will definitely come back.“

“The restaurant is located inside the Galleria Korean Grocery Store in Thornhill. They serve Chinese Korean staples like Jjajangmyun, Jjamppong and Tangsuyuk. These are dishes that are easy to find in the GTA but I find that only a few places can do them well. Mark this place as a legit contender for the best Jjajangmyun and Jjamppong. The price, portion size and taste are all on point.We ordered the Jjamppong and Jjajangmyun. The broth of my Jjamppong was spicy and full. The noodles used had the perfect consistency and thickness. The only critique I can offer is that I wish the Jjamppong had more seafood but for the price that they are charging, I can understand why they are offering the amount size. The Jjajangmyun was not on the sweeter side which I enjoyed. That made it a win for me.You need to order your food first, wait for your number to be called and pick up your food, cafeteria style. The eating area can be busy and loud. Seating are limited during busy time but you should be able to find a space. Make sure to return your tray back to the restaurant area as you need to clean up after yourself.There are plenty of parking but it gets chaotic if Galleria is busy.They do take credit cards.“

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

“Food is AMAZING!!!“

“Located at the food court of Galleria Supermarket, this place makes a good gamjatang or pork bone soup. The pork is very tender, and the spices give the soup a little kick. The portion size is also good, It can be shared by two people. Prices here are also affordable. The food court is busy during lunch time, so if you come during lunch, expect to wait for vacant seats.“

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

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

“we got the cream shrimp, tangsuyuk, jjamppong, white jjamppong, and jjajjangmyeon! i especially loved the jjajjangmyeon and cream shrimp, the flavours were just like the ones in korea. i really love the smokey taste of the jjamppong and it also has tons of seafood. despite it being really affordable they definitely didn’t slack on the food quality and quantity!“

“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.“

“Restaurant Review: A Must-Try for Korean Fried Chicken Lovers

I recently visited this Korean restaurant in Toronto, and it was fantastic! Their fried chicken is hands down some of the best I’ve ever had—crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, with just the right amount of seasoning. The variety of sauces, especially the soy garlic is incredible.

What truly stood out was the warm, welcoming atmosphere. The staff greeted me with big smiles and were super attentive, making me feel right at home. If you’re craving delicious Korean fried chicken and great service, this is the spot to visit!“

“Today we went to Seoul pocha 72. We ordered a spicy cheesy katsu, the honeycomb pork belly, and the bubae jigae. The spicy cheesy katsu was spicy, crispy and full of cheese. The honeycomb pork belly was super tasty and savoury. The bubae jigae was pretty cool with many ingredients like tofu, sausage and noodles. Overall great food and experience.“

“Great Korean food at a convenient location right off Yonge Street. Plenty of parking as well!
We got the rabokki and it was delicious! When ordering, we can choose the spiciness level: no spicy, less spicy, or more spicy. I was confused about how spicy is more spicy so went with the less spicy choice, but if you want the standard spiciness of rabokki in Korea, then go for the more spicy. Absolutely love the side dishes they give too! The kimchi is amazing!!
The restaurant is spacious and clean and the service was great as well!“

“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.“

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

“Meats sliced cleanly off the bone and sliced to perfect bite size! Got our jokbal cravings down with just right size. Highly recommend the combo menu for 2.

Parking: Parking right beside a court or free if you buy something from whole food.“

“Wanted to try something different from the usual so we tried Mom’s Bite. And we were glad we did. The service was friendly and the food fresh and tasty. We had the beef and falafel sandwiches and plan to visit again to try other menu options.“

“Great good with great value“

“I will recommend this restaurant to my friends, first it’s actually ran by Korean people ❤️, second they are truly attentive (the girl notice we were putting the empty side dishes away and she came right up to check if we wanted more. We felt very comfortable eating there), third their food is good, and serving time is also very good . We waited for about 5 minutes after our order, our food was brought to us one after one.

The only thing I noticed is it’s a bit dark in it. And it could be my aged eyes 👀 as well.

In short, a very nice place for Korean food. Recommend!“

“The partitions between tables are a great touch, offering privacy. The menu is diverse, with photos that make choosing easier. Side dishes are served but not refilled easily ( served with attitude). Service needs improvement—servers were unfriendly and hard to find someone if you need anything. Overall, it was an interesting experience.“

“Really enjoyed the food here. We popped in because we were trying to find a Korean restaurant in the area that was open a bit later. We found this place and really enjoyed their pork bone soup with noodles! The pankcakes had a bit more green onions than we'd like, but we overall enjoyed the food and would come back. I saw they have another location closer to Scarborough, so hopefully that location will have food that's just as good.“

“It’s yummy, good service, clean and place is better than old place“

“This hotel food quality is very good“

“Friendly traditional Korean restaurant. Long queue during dinner time but worth the wait.“

“I heard about this new place from a friend and had to give it a try. When I parked where Google Maps directed me, I wasn't sure if I was in the right spot ---- it's at the back of an industrial building, near some truck unloading docks.
But then I saw a sign saying "Please come in" and decided to take a leap of faith. I wasn't disappointed!
* Fried Chicken Sandwich - $7.77: I chose the honeyed soy garlic flavour. The egg brioche bun was perfectly soft and flavourful, and I appreciated how the pressed crust held everything together. The toppings were generous, and the chicken was juicy.
* Fried Chicken Poutine - $8.88 (250g, snack size): I went with the "cheezy cheese" option, and it was indeed very cheesy! They didn't skimp on the seasoning, and the poutine cheese curds had a great pull. Loved it!
* Boneless Fried Chicken - $9.99 (250g, snack size): I chose the spicy yangnyeom sauce, which had a nice kick.
Just a small note -- I'd prefer if the boneless chicken pieces were about half the size, especially as a poutine topping.
The prices are fair, and the flavours are absolutely delicious. Piping hot fried chicken takes time, so there is a slight wait, which I did not mind at all.
I'll definitely be coming back here!“

“On a reco from someone from Korea and who can make gimbap herself, I ventured out to find this recommended gimbap place after finding about the Korean dish from a TV show. I gotta say that I was impressed by the size of the roll and the quality for the price. Two rolls is a lot of food. One is enough; two is maybe gluttonous.

Telling the front staff that this was my first time there, she recommended the Kimchi Tuna Gimbap and then the Bulgogi Gimbap. The rolls were well-presented and were indeed delicious. Based on the quickly forming line-up for a weekday lunch, this place is clearly a favourite in the neighbourhood.“

“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... 😋😋😋“

“Food was so delicious, large portions, and affordable price! Fav was the chicken and rose tteokbokki. A small but cozy spot. Service was really good, they were so nice. You also get a discount if you pay cash. Now one of my fav places, will def go back! Perfect for your cravings.“

“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!!“

“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.“

“Very delicious food and staff is very helpful! Big fan of the corn cheese here, out of all the places I’ve been to, they do it the best. Pasta was also very tasty and packed with flavour. The only thing is the restaurant is a little loud during peak hours so if you don’t enjoy that, make sure to come during off hours. Can’t wait to try more food here!“

“Pork bone soup is straight up fire!! Best in town. Better than any other Korean restaurant around this area or even in GTA. I only had this taste in Winnipeg unfortunately they closed for good. Definitely coming back for the soup again the only Korean food restaurant on my list now.“

“Jjampong is the best in Toronto.“

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

“Great good with great value“

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

“We were there on a Saturday night. The plaza had plenty of parking available. We ordered raw crabs, a seafood pancake, pork belly and 2 other soups. I didn't try the raw crabs but my family said they were yummy but just a bit too much soy sauce in them. They were better to eat with white rice. The seafood pancake was excellent. The pork belly was dry and hard and they didn't bring us dipping sauce. The soups were normal. Side dishes were pretty good. Service was okay.“

“Good taste with good service.“

“Ate here on a Saturday evening around 7:40. Almost no customers and we got seated basically right away. Ordered a combo that came with marinated beef, beef intestines, onions, and some side dishes. Came with soup, onion salad, and complementary lettuce too. We also refilled our side dishes for free. Combo cost around $60. Would highly recommend if you have 2 people with a big appetite or 3 people with small appetites.“

“The spicy beef soup was packed with flavors and their Malado special roll was good too. I really enjoyed my meal and would definitely go again. Keep in mind the owners run the place solely by themself so the service will be little slow but they are so sweet that it feel welcoming. Must try“

“Friendly service and good food! We often go with their Combo A which comes with Jjajangmyeon (black bean noodle), Jjampong (spicy seafood noodle soup) and Tangsuyuk (deep fried pork with sweet and sour sauce) which is perfect for 2-3 people.“

“Really quiet and chill place to eat, same review as Buk Chang Dong Soon Tofu Korean restaurant that I reviewed awhile back, I was craving for the soybean stew recently and saw this place before, I went in to try it if the stew was the same or different, maybe better or maybe worse, but it tasted the same which made me happy that it was the same, the two people was where was two friendly looking women, the whole place was a homey vibe like watching tv on the table and your mom makes you lunch, that was the vibe I was getting from this place, it’s honestly the best vibe I’ve felt ever when going out to eat, the lady was really nice and gave me a candy which I happily accepted. I want this place to be more packed with people, it most likely is, I just came around 1 which is pretty early, most likely it’s not busier and night, but I would want these two laddies and other people too to have great fortune in their business. Overall give this place a go and support them with the amazing food that they serve“

“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?“

“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.“

“Been to the Yonge location before , but I definitely prefer the Markham since it’s much bigger ! Great atmosphere makes u feel immersed in a k drama scene 😂great food , great stuff always come to check up on you even the place was super busy , do remember to make a reservation before coming in , will definitely come again“

“Kosam made my evening so delicious. I really love the taste, beef rib was OMG, above my expectation. I would love to come again and try another dishes as well. Service was so gentle and I appreciate the way they respond and served us the food. Thank you so much.“

“Kimchi here is delicious, tastes so fresh and doesn't have that fermented/poppy feeling; also unlimited refills! The king-sized dumplings are also very tasty but our kiddos are not fans of them (more for us 💁🏻‍♀️). The kalguksu noodles are what our kids love.“

“5/5 Stars – A Must-Try for Korean Food Lovers!

I recently dined at The Owl of Minerva, and it was an incredible experience from start to finish! The atmosphere was warm and inviting, perfect for a casual meal or a late-night bite. The staff were friendly, attentive, and made sure we felt welcome throughout our visit.

The food was absolutely phenomenal. I ordered the classic Pork Bone Soup (Gamjatang), and it was hands down the best I’ve ever had—rich, flavorful, and perfectly spiced. The portions were generous, and every dish was fresh and authentic. Their side dishes (banchan) were also delicious and complemented the meal perfectly.

The service was quick despite how busy it was, and the pricing was very reasonable for the quality and portion sizes.

Whether you're craving comfort food or looking to explore Korean cuisine, The Owl of Minerva is a must-visit. I’ll definitely be coming back!

Highly recommend—5/5 stars!“

“Servers seem a bit understaffed but the food is good. Portions are larger than expected (e.g. ordered a set meal for 2 to feed 4 adults with leftovers), which is good value. Bring a bag or something for your coats to avoid having them smelling like KBBQ smoke after. I would skip on the fried chicken or pork because they have better alternatives.“