Korean Restaurants in Toronto

Toronto’s Korean food scene isn’t just about barbecue joints on Bloor West or trendy spots in Koreatown. You’ll find all kinds of places scattered around the city, from a humble bibimbap spot in North York to late-night tteokbokki stands downtown.

What’s great is that many restaurants here stay true to traditional flavors but they update classics with a modern twist. Han Ba Tang on St. Clair West is a personal favorite,it’s often packed because the kimchi soup there is unreal in the colder months. And let’s be honest, in the winter, a bowl of spicy soondubu jjigae hits differently.

If you’re venturing farther east, check out Cho Sun Ok near Yonge and Finch for some seriously thin pancakes and seafood hotpot. Heads up though, places can get busy on weekends, so try to go early or late. And if you want to really blend in, order some bossam with your soju , you won’t regret it. Toronto’s Korean restaurant scene rewards the curious, so don’t be shy about poking around beyond the usual streets.