Sushi Kookjae Sikdang(Japanese&Korean Restaurant) in Aurora

155 Wellington St E, Aurora, ON L4G 1J4, Canada

★★★★★
(219 reviews)
Categories: Sushi restaurant Korean restaurant

About

A fancy restaurant where you can enjoy fresh Japanese and authentic Korean food. 신선한 일식과 정통 한식을 한번에 즐기실수 있는 고급 레스토랑.

Website
kookjaesikdang.com
Address
155 Wellington St E, Aurora, ON L4G 1J4, Canada
Plus Code
2G2R+HX Aurora, Ontario, Canada
Time Zone
America/Toronto

Business Hours

Monday
12–9:30 PM
Tuesday
12–9:30 PM
Wednesday
12–9:30 PM
Thursday
12–9:30 PM
Friday
12–9:30 PM
Saturday
12–9:30 PM
Sunday
12–9:30 PM

Services

Service options
Delivery Takeaway Dine-in
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Cocktails Coffee Small plates Spirits Wine
Dining options
Lunch Dinner Dessert Seating
Amenities
Bar on site Toilets
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy
Crowd
Groups
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
Good for kids High chairs
Parking
Free of charge street parking Free parking lot Parking

Photos

Reviews

4.7
★★★★★
219 reviews

Most Mentioned

korean food (24) atmosphere (10) pork bone soup (10) bulgogi (8) food and service (7) food quality (6) spicy (6) rolls (5) server (5) bowl (5)
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★★★★★
December 14, 2024

Order dragon roll - melted in my mouth. Very fresh! Also ordered the pork bone soup - delicious! The bowl the rice came in was very fancy and a nice, memorable feature to an old school dish. I will be going back! Server was attentive.

★★★★★
December 12, 2024

I had a fantastic experience at this sushi restaurant! The staff were incredibly friendly and attentive, and the restaurant itself was spotless, which made for a very pleasant dining environment. We ordered a variety of mixed rolls, and everything was absolutely delicious. The spicy rolls had just the right amount of heat—flavorful without being overwhelmingly spicy. The California rolls and tempura shrimp rolls were also a hit, perfectly balanced and fresh. The miso soup was a lovely addition to the meal, warm and comforting. Overall, I highly recommend this place for sushi lovers. Great food, great service, and a clean, inviting atmosphere!

★★★★★
October 30, 2024

I always come to this place whenever I’m around. The food is top notch. Fast service, friendly staff as well. The restaurant is super clean and there’s a lot of privacy between table and table. There’s a bell right next to your table you can ring whenever you need anything. As I said, the service is absolutely amazing. They treat you with respect. Very kind, hard working and humble people. I absolutely love this place and I always recommend it to everyone!

★★★★★
October 15, 2024

Perfect place for a group wanting different options. Sushi was good and Sashimi good quality. Bulgogi was also good and the sides were all fresh. The service here is very accomodating and friendly.

★★★★★
October 12, 2024

Excellent authentic korean restaurant! Food tasted great and the serving size was generous. Great service and cozy atmosphere.

★★★★★
September 9, 2024

Our family's favorite restaurant. If we want sushi, sashimi or something from Korean cuisine, we only go to Kookjae Sikdang. The staff is so friendly and always ready to help.

★★★★★
September 5, 2024

Popped in here while waiting for a train, and I'm so glad I did. The service was fantastic, and the different dishes were delicious! We split the Pork Gyoza, Chicken Katsu, Bulgogi, and Tteokbokki, and my friend also tried the salmon sushi. Loved this spot, will definitely be back.

★★★★★
July 23, 2023

Japanese and Korean employee run place so all food obviously tastes amazing. Very beautiful interior with a bunch of seating and everything is very clean and pretty, EVERYTHING IS ON THE MENU!! They give you an amazing table cover and soy sauce pitcher. The food there is AMAZING. Incomparable to any other sushi place.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 20, 2024

Great for. Great service. Large space. A lot of food selection. I liked the mango roll and the ddukbaeki bulgogi with hot pot rice was something I havent had anywhere else before and it was delicious. Very pleasantly surprised with that dish. Vegetarian options: Theres veggie dolsot bibimbap Wheelchair accessibility: Difficult

Local Guide
December 19, 2024

This used to be a favorite of ours, as the restaurant is large and clean and food is prepared fresh, but tonight, it was so disappointing. We ordered the bulgogi dinner, and wow, was it small. The other recent reviews are true. I could see more of the hot plate than meat. Not really sure why they feel like the HST tax break allows them to compromise their quality. On top, I found a long strand of grey hair in my tempura. To push all responsibilities away, they said they have only male cooks and that they all wear hair nets. And that they would follow up with the company that supplies them the tempura... Were pretty sure the business had a change of owners, as we did not recognize any of the staff there tonight and quality has decreased dramatically. We will not be returning again.

December 18, 2024

Price high = serving small = food tastes nothing special. Pork bone plus small plate bulgogi for $36

December 15, 2024

waited over an hour and only brought one plate out

★★★★★
December 15, 2024

Super fragrant! The rice cakes are soft and glutinous, the sauce tastes very special, the portion is large, the sushi is also very fresh, and you can eat both Korean and Japanese food. The service atmosphere is also very good.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 14, 2024

This place is one of the best sushis in town, hands down. There food is always 100% fresh

★★★★★
December 7, 2024

The sushi is excellent. So fresh!

★★★★★
December 7, 2024

One of the best sushi spots Ive ever had

★★★★★
December 7, 2024

The best sushi I have ever had the staff are so respectful and friendly

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 21, 2024

Best food quality. Best service. Best meal our family has ever had at any restaurant. Our 3 and 5yr olds loved everything they had. Our new favourite restaurant! Galbi, karaage, japchae, spicy kimchi soup and spicy chicken just incredible. The spicy dishes are no joke but worth it!

★★★★★
November 21, 2024

The food was great and we loved the atmosphere of this restaurant. Their sashimi bibimbob served with miso soup was a topnotch

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 21, 2024

Everything is always fresh and service is above and beyond

★★★★★
November 21, 2024

We had such a great experience! Our server was fantastic and the food was excellent. I would definitely come back. Vegetarian options: Easy to purchase vegetarian options.

★★★★
Local Guide
October 21, 2024

Very nice sushi Place is much larger than it looks from the outside. Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 21, 2024

Pork Bone soup was very good. Great friendly service

★★★★★
October 21, 2024

Delicious and authentic Korean food in Aurora! Service was top-notch, atmosphere was modern and welcoming, the restaurant was clean and delivered amazing meals. Highly recommend trying their bento combos!

★★★★★
October 21, 2024

Clean fresh and presentation a1 .. the freshest food youll ever eat ..have brought friends and now they want to go here all time ..you will not regret it

★★★★
Local Guide
October 21, 2024

The food is alright. Portions are smaller than what we are used to, compared to Toronto. The fried rice is meh. The sushi is good. Not a fan of the teriyaki main entree. The price is more expensive than other places we have been to. Service was friendly and quick. The place is clean and the atmosphere is pleasant.

★★★★★
October 21, 2024

The best sushi around! Always great food and service! Very fresh and delicious, always impressed by the quality of the food. 10/10 highly recommend

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

The food is always fresh and delicious. Clean restaurant which is very important. Food

★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

Ordered delivery. Pork bone soup portion is really small. Sashimi is ok, not super fresh.

★★★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

I ll be coming back! Service was exceptional. The man who waited on us was fast, he checked on us a few times, offered refills for the side dishes and he had a calm professional demeanour. Food was good, reasonable prices, very nice presentation. We ordered the spicy roll set and the unagi don. It was a good unagi don it came in a small bento box, it was packed with unagi (some places are stingy and this place definitely wasn t). Each spoon at a larger portion of unagi vs rice . The spicy salmon roll was a lot of tempura bits and less salmon which is standard in some places but if you re looking for the type that has mostly chunks of spicy salmon, this isn t the dish. Overall food quality is good compared to other local Aurora cuisines. Definitely 100% better than big box chains. I m excited for more small local businesses like this in Aurora! Please keep up the awesome service and food. I ll be back to try the Korean food menu next!

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

Always fresh

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

My and my family s go-to sushi spot in Aurora. The food and service is amazing. I believe it s family owned. Every interaction we ve had has been super accommodating and kind. The sushi is wildly good. Highly recommend for takeout or eat in.

★★★★★
August 21, 2024

Meal this evening with my daughter and son-in-law. We really enjoyed it, everything was perfect, from the welcome to the food. Many thanks again to you. Best wishes. Jean the Frenchman!!!

★★★★★
July 21, 2024

Came here with my family and had an amazing time. The environment is very cozy and the customer service is amazing. The waiter did his best to make sure that everything was how we liked it and he couldnt have made it more enjoyable for us. When we got the food it tasted amazing I was able to tell that the chef really cared about the dishes he made. Would definitely recommend and Im definitely coming back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 21, 2024

Really great Korean/Japanese place in Aurora/Newmarket area. Everything has been good so far (rolls, don, tempura, galbi, japchae). Check this place out if youre looking for this type of food in the area.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 21, 2024

Food is delicious, service is always friendly. We also find the restaurant s noise level to be low and we could enjoy a meal with conversations without having to yell across the table.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 21, 2024

I have never noticed the Japanese and Korean restaurant on Wellington Street in the small town of Aurora. Recently, my family brought me to eat. The food is quite delicious, the price is good, and the service is very friendly.

★★★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

Great sushi, with large portions. We got five rolls and a tempura for two people, couldnt finish it all and had to take some home

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

Very good!

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

Great sushi place in Aurora. We been here 3 times and always liked it. Good quality ingredients, tastes fresh and very friendly service. Restaurant has a great layout and nice inside for dining.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

My new go to Korean place. Always great friendly service. Very attentive. They serve Korean cold noodles which were delicious. Slushy broth was flavourful. Sushi is fresh. Prices are very reasonable, especially the lunch deals.

★★★★★
May 21, 2024

My wife and I ate dinner there recently, we were pleasantly surprised at how good it was. Amazing quality, new types of rolls and fair priced. Safe to saw we found our go to spot in Aurora for sushi. Highly recommend.

★★★★★
May 21, 2024

Great food! Everything we ordered was delicious. The owner is lovely too. Highly recommended you check this restaurant out if youre looking for Japanese or Korean.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 21, 2024

The sushi roll was delicious but not as fresh as other sushi places, the roll was not firm and it was hard to eat.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 21, 2024

very good bento box with quality sushi and fresh Japanese/Korean food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 21, 2024

I love consistency. Same good food. Same good service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 21, 2024

Tried take out- party tray with numerous varieties of sashimi, blowing your taste! P.s. next on the list dine -in Food

★★★★★
April 21, 2024

Excellent sushi place. I will definitely come back for sushi

★★★★★
April 21, 2024

Awesome place, clean, the food is tasty and affordable, staff is friendly and helpful

★★★★★
April 21, 2024

good food + spacious Parking: parking lot available Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 21, 2024

Best sushi place in town

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 21, 2024

Very friendly and clean atmosphere. Very fresh and tasty. Reasonable rates and large portions. Food

★★★★★
March 21, 2024

The best kimchi jigae and jjajangmyun in all of Aurora. Ive tried a few places and no one makes the kimchi jigae sour and spicy like this place. Very authentic and delicious. Will be ordering again soon

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 21, 2024

Excellent food & service

★★★★★
March 21, 2024

On Family Day, it was my dads birthday, so we decided to celebrate with his favorite dish, sashimi. Knowing that not everyone in our party enjoys raw fish, we ordered a variety of rolls to create a party tray for takeout. My dad, who is particularly discerning when it comes to sashimi, was impressed by the freshness of the fish. Seeing how much he enjoyed it, I realized that we should come here for sashimi more often with my dad. The other rolls were also delicious, with generous fillings and fresh ingredients, making the overall experience truly satisfying.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 21, 2024

Excellent. Our go to place for sushi in Aurora

★★★
Local Guide
February 21, 2024

Food and service was average. They forgot our appetizers until we were already into our entrees and they didnt bring enough cutlery and plates. Also for a Korean restaurant there were only 2 appetizer dishes which was disappointing.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 21, 2024

This place is a hidden gem. The food is great, among my 2 favorite sushis, the servers and cooks are friendly, they dont take long and the amount of food is good for the price

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 21, 2024

This place is great! The fish was fresh - and the service was fantastic! Will definitely be back :-)

★★★★★
February 21, 2024

This sushi is extremely delicious and the staff are warm. I recommend this restaurant specially to Iranian people that looking for a delicious sushi.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 21, 2024

Finally there is decent and authentic Korean restaurant opened in aurora.not only the Korean dishes are delicious,sushi and sashimi are surprisingly fresh, salmon sashimi is highly recommended

★★★★★
February 21, 2024

Friendly staff, excellent food, my whole family and My sisters family come here all the time. Our new favorite Sushi restaurant in Aurora, Ontario

★★★★★
February 21, 2024

Great place, setup with booths. Great food and lots of options in the menu.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 21, 2024

Nice place for sushi

★★★★★
January 21, 2024

One of my favourite restaurants in Aurora, so much that I came here with my family twice in one month! We went back today and the food and service were phenomenal. I didn t catch the young gentleman s name who served us but he was awesome and food is 12/10! Highly recommend Sushi Kookjae Sikdang!

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 21, 2024

We sell sushi and also farm Korean food.

★★★★★
January 21, 2024

We absolutely love this place! The sushi is always super fresh and delicious and the portions are generous. My daughter and I usually share the Salmon Lovers Set and they often give us a second bowl of miso soup at no charge. Hands down the best weve had in the area. The service could not be better and they make our young daughter feel like a VIP from the moment she walks in until we leave. We wouldnt go anywhere else!

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 21, 2024

Will try one day

★★★★★
January 21, 2024

The best spicy salmon hand roll that I ever had!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

I love their food. The best authentic Korean food in Aurora. Their sushi is awesome too.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

We have been looking for a good Korean restaurant in Aurora. It is very close to Aurora Go Train station. WOW! is the only word that comes to mind after our meal the other night. The food is very authentic. We have tried Donkatsu, Sushi & Maki, Yum-Tempura Roll and Korean-style Spicy Stir-Fried Pork. They were all delicious! We ate with kids and they all loved it! The servers were very friendly and helpful throughout the stay! The restaurant had a free parking. We will definitely visit again!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

My family and I had Christmas dinner here. The service was amazing and the food was even better. Altogether, the experience was excellent and would recommend this place to anyone.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Good Korean food. Tasty, great flavors and kind service. The interior is really fancy.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

My son & I had the pleasure of dining in recently. The service and food quality was excellent! I would definitely return and recommend!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Korean food & Japanese sashimi are very fresh and delicious All staff are very friendly and good services I will come to visit more often Food : 5/5

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

The servers were so friendly and the food was so luxurious and pretty~ The tempura was really delicious, just like eating it in Japan~ The interior was also very clean, comfortable and pretty~ It was so delicious that my husband and I went there and we ordered a lot haha.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Great food, atmosphere and service. Will definitely come back again.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Came here with my family for lunch and had a very pleasant experience! Service was friendly, and the food was amazing. The soft tofu soup ( ) was a hit and the sushi was great quality too. Highly recommend, will definitely be returning :)

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

The workers here are very welcoming and nice. My family and I had sushi, soontofu, gamjatang, and hwae dup bap. All of them were fresh, flavourful and delicious. Im very happy to have this authentic Korean restaurant in Aurora. Definitely worth trying!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Excellent place for Korean food! Been to many places down by Finch and Yonge area and this place is comparable. Service is awesome, side dish and food are delicious (I purposely went for Korean instead of the Japanese to see how it is) and the food came fast as well.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

My family and I went to dine-in and had a great experience! Food presentation was beautiful, my dad got the chirshai don and when we first saw it, we just had to take a photo! Good amount of food for what you pay for and the workers there are very friendly. Well definitely be visiting again.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Had a great experience here! We ordered the large sushi and sashimi set and it was very fresh and delicious. Also, the hospitality and service is amazing and I will be coming back in the near future.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

The food was excellent; very fresh tasting, and a perfect balance of textures and flavours. Also, the menu was varied to suit a variety of tastes, and the service was courteous and prompt. Excellent!!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Our family ordered Lobster sushi, Beef bulgogi, Bibimbab and Unagi donburi. All ingredients are super FRESH and DELICIOUS! So tasty! We definitely recommend for everyone and plan to return here. Gotta be the BEST place in Aurora. Our family is so happy to find this place!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Best korean food in Aurora!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Great service.. freshness and taste of the food is excellent. Loved it very much.. Pls keep up the good work

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Visited this place 3 times since it opened. Overall food taste great and it is good place for family meals. Staffs are friendly. Their sashimi trays have good variety. The dinner price is reasonable. However, it s really hard to get tea refills. You have to ask for it every time and their cups are small. I really think they are under staffed. Also, we noticed the food quality wasn t as good as it first open. For my last visit, my Takoyaki and pork bone soup was only warm when they served it.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

My son and I decided to try Kookjae Sikdang for the first time today since he wanted to try Korean food and I was craving Japanese. We ordered Beef Bulgogi, Chicken Katsu, California rolls, Dynamite rolls. We were served some small bowls of kimchi, glass noodles, Mac & cheese and a julienned pickled vegetable (I m not sure which vegetable) and miso soup all of which were excellent. Our California and Dynamite rolls were very fresh, delicious and sized perfectly for one bite . This was the first time either of us had tried Bulgogi and it was amazing! Very tasty, tender, stir fried shaved beef with vegetables which were still crispy and it was served on a hot plate so the food remained warm. Our Bulgogi also came with Korean rice. The rice was also very flavourful and served in a beautiful bowl. Our chicken katsu was crispy and perfectly breaded with a tasty, sweet sauce and it came with Japanese rice. We were also served a dish I can t remember the name of but it was described to us as Krispy rice and it was meant to be a sort of dessert. It had a very unique texture and a delicate nutty taste. The service was excellent and the restaurant was clean with plenty of tables and roomy booths. Will definitely go back again. Please forgive my limited knowledge of the correct names for the dishes we ate but I will learn soon since I will be going back there again and again! Parking: There are a few parking spots but if it s full, you can park at the Go Transit lot next door.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

They have delicious food and nice service!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Top quality!! Were so surprised to find this amazing restaurant in Aurora, this is the best sushi in the town. The seating and environment are cozy and stylish. The staffs are very friendly. And every dish tastes fresh, I especially enjoy their oyster, beef short ribs, sashimi and 8 minutes freshly cooked black and white rice. Me and my husband highly recommend this place! Daniel & Sisi

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Guys, just go and try. A huge recommend for Tangsuyuk! Generous portion and ooooom delicious. My mom loves Spicy seafood tofu soup and their rice texture was high end The food was fresh and the staffs are very nice. Definitely will go visit again!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

They are very friendly, and the sushi was high quality.!

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Came here because of the 5 star reviews, which is really rare for any restaurant. The food was good, nicely presented. But here are a few observations: I went on a weekday afternoon when the place wasn t busy at all. Somehow I was seated by a large group, who were very loud. They were having a good time with speeches and clapping which was great. But not sure why the waitress sat me near them when rest of the restaurant was empty. I ordered Tako Yaki appetizer. It s supposed to be dough based but the portion of squid was really small for the price. The salmon lunch combo was good. But usually a Japanese meal comes with soup and salad. But this meal only had soup, side dishes of pasta and potato based noodles. There was no vegetable with the meal at all. Oh and the menu was poorly printed white letter size paper. Overall one appetizer and one lunch combo costed $50 with tax and tips. I m not sure is it just me or are expectations for $50 lunch has gone down post COVID. I d certainly expect better service and more balanced nutritions for that price.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

the staff here were the nicest I ve ever experienced at any restaurant. no understatement, everyone was always smiling. Food was awesome, sushi is a la carte and beautifully plated.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Tasty food and friendly staff

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

a hidden gem in the area! the food was yummy and the staff were nice and attentive. i got shrimp tempura which came as a very large portion

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Went as a large group and ordered the large boat. Great sushi for a reasonable price; sashimi was fresh

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

So delicious, so kind and so clean! This is a very nice restaurant! My family and I ate sushi bento, california roll, Udong, salmon donbury and some Korean food. They are so so good!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Love the food , love the staff

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

The staff and owners are super sweet and friendly and the food is delicious. I would definitely recommend. Great atmosphere, great staff and great food 10/10.Great addition to the neighbourhood

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Beautiful little restaurant and top quality sushi. Love this place.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

I am over-the-moon to discover Kookjae restaurant located in Aurora. A newly opened restaurant with their sister location Min Sushi, in Richmond Hill. The owners regard service highly, a warm friendly welcome as soon as you enter, and you ll feel like part of the family by the time you leave. Service The staff is quick on their feet. Water refills and quality food check throughout the service. It isn t one of those restaurants where you are tagging the server down, looking for a drink, top off for tea etc. The waitresses here will beat you to it! Food The establishment offers both Japanese and Korean cuisine, they are delicious and meticulously prepared. I personally appreciate the effort they put in their food and it shows with every empty plate that I leave behind! Pork bone soup is one of the staples to Korean food, the chef takes the extra mile in adding more bones, extra garnishes, which adds boldness and depth in the taste. The sushi itself is excellent, fresh, and perfect size! The tempura is served larger than most restaurants I ve visited. Overall, I am sold as a regular customer and would 10/10 recommend this place to all friends and family. Thank you to the owners for being A+!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Ordered sashimi at lunch .. Food very fresh snd tasty. Great service. Good value. Comfortable seating.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

A beautiful restaurant with great service and food!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

I m a fiend for sushi. I ve tried most of the sushi joints in Aurora and Newmarket. I ate here for the first time weeks ago and I swear every time I drive by, my mouth salivates. It was the best sushi I ve ever had. It changed my life. It made me a better person. I have a reason to wake up in the morning and it s simply remembering the joy of each bite I consumed in this fine establishment. If I was on death row I would want a dinner here to be my final meal.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

A beautiful gem next to the Aurora GO station. The boys got a sushi, sashimi and roll platter, which was thoroughly enjoyed, and I got the pork bone soup. Delicious flavours in the pork bone soup, so comforting on a cold day. The parking lot is tight, so keep that in mind (unsure if there is more parking in the back).

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Our party of four are impressed with this Korean / Japanese restaurant. Both food quality and customer service are above par. The seafood and beef Udons are tasty while the noodle excels in taste and presentation. The three rolls we ordered do not disappoint us. Added to its merits is the spacious booth seats and upscale decor. Overall, it lives up to its claim as a decent Korean and Japanese restaurant!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Highly recommend this restaurant! Authentic and delicious Korean as well as Japanese cuisine! Yummm

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Very nice place, and kind owners. They have a lunch menu from 11 AM to 3 PM, so keep that in mind.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Just beautiful. 5+ stars. I always end up trying something new here and the chef goes over and beyond to match what I am looking out for. Also, this is the only place that does serve the dessert first;) just the way I like it.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

We were a party of 2 and ordered 2 different special sushi rolls and 1 bibimbap. Now, I am pescetarian so I don t eat the beef or meat. We asked to change the beef to salmon and at first they were hesitant but it actually tasted pretty good! And they were extremely friendly and welcoming, so service is 10/10. It s in a very random spot, and that sucks cause I think they deserve a few more customers. Go enjoy a good and tasty meal here

★★
December 21, 2023

Salad ok, miso no good and pork bone soup disappointing

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Such great Korean food and the staff are always so welcoming. We will definitely keep coming back.

★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Lets start with the good. Food tastes great. Atmosphere is too dark. Service is good. Now the bad. This place is just another japanese restaurant run by Koreans. Not thats its a bad thing but dont bother coming here for Korean food. Its about 1/3 the regular size of other Korean restaurants. Ordered $30 bulgogi combo. Came out with barely 80 grams of meat. Told the staff and the response was.. nothing we can do about it. Rolls are good tough. Proper quantity and Quality. As a Korean canadian I only hope they take more care and pride when serving Korean food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Very good Korean and Japanese selection.

December 21, 2023

We ordered Ddukbokgi from Ubereats today and received the food with only 5 pieces of rice cake and 1 piece of broccoli in a container which looks very messy. The food is too little and it looks like leftover. Also, the plastic bag is a used one. The order looks disgusting. They charged $18 for this little disgusting food.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Amazing food and awesome service

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

True tradition Japanese and Korean Cuisine Aurora area. All members very friendly and professional services provide all. Thank you.

★★
December 21, 2023

Not sure what the rave is about. Been to better and even smaller Korean restaurants in Aurora, Richmond Hill, North York, etc. Disappointed both in food quality and value for the money. Had pork bone soup. Meat was not tender. My friend had bibimbap. It was ok, meat portion was tiny. Also, first time to have only 2 appetizers - macaroni salad and pickled radish! Inside decor was nice but I came to eat and have good food, not to appreciate the decors.

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Both the Japanese and Korean dishes are good. They have plenty of Korean dishes that I haven t seen elsewhere. The first time I ate here, service was slow. But when I came back, it was better. Vegetarian options: There are lots of vegetarian options. I went with a vegetarian friend who found plenty to eat.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Delicious food!

★★★★
December 21, 2023

I really enjoyed the food! Will come back again! Food

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

First time visited this Sushi restaurant. Nice place, lots of seats and good service . I only went for a quick lunch and the food is very good.

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Two ladies helped us, one was young and lacked experience with customer service. We had to waitl a long time for everything, even the menu and she just did not took care of us properly. The second lady who might have been the owner seemed lovely and treated us well. Good was deliciously displayed and treated really good and fresh. I would certainly go back and suggest better customer service.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Great spot, prices are good and food is amazing. Surprised it s not more packed, more people should know about this place

★★
December 21, 2023

Ordered yesterday Sept 9/2023 takeaway lunch. Lunch KL08 Bibimbab should include beef. Actual received there was no beef. Called them on Sept 10 and was told by a lady that KL08 lunch special is NO beef. I said the internet menu is with beef. She said it is wrong but she will check. Anyway I will not argue for the beef which is small issue. But they should check and in case of any error on their side, then they should compensate it to the customer. But at $15.95, even with special back-to-school 20% off, without beef is still too expensive.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

A decent Korean / Japanese restaurant in Aurora. Appreciate their nice quality food. The owners memory is surprisingly strong. She can recognize repeated customers. Attendants are friendly, helpful and attentive. The environment is spacious. This allows privacy for interpersonal conversations.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Very tasty and authentic. Great service.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Food and service was amazing!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

I dont often give 5 stars, but I am very satisfied with this place. The quality of the food was very good, and the staff was also very friendly, so I was able to have a very pleasant meal during my stay. My friends who went with me were very satisfied, and the Korean food and sushi are the best in the area. I plan to visit again.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

The food is very refined and the restaurant interior is very luxurious. It is a suitable place for entertaining guests.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

I m Korean, and I m actually SUPER impressed!!! I don t have to drive an hour to get my moms food. The kimchi chigae, jajangmyun and sushi were all super yum. Not getting paid to leave a review either lol. DEFINITELY coming back with my kids on the regular. Looks from the outside are deceiving. Cool interior and service was super friendly.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

A hidden gem! Two days ago, my husband and I went for lunch here, and we were both pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food and service. The exterior looks small but the restaurant is actually quite large. I ordered the salmon donburi and it was so good~ the flavor of the fish with the nice touch of slightly sweet yuzu ponzu took me by surprise. Even the rice was perfectly cooked and seasoned. My husband had been craving pork bone soup and thats exactly what he ordered; it definitely hit the spot! Their menu has such a good variety of Japanese and Korean food, theres something for everyone, and its reasonably priced in my opinion. I also really enjoyed the atmosphere, the seating was spacious and clean. Go check them out! We just ordered take out from them tonight and already cant wait to go back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Parking: You can park in the GO parking lot Food

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Im so happy that this restaurant is in my area. Ive been to other Korean/Japanese restaurants around here but they didnt quite have the authenticity right. This place is the real deal. Both in Taste and in quality. My picky dad loves a style of sashimi that he says is not common at most places. We brought him here, apparently making him think back to younger days when the food was better! If you plan on ordering Korean, bring your appetite as portion sizing is on the generous end. Cold dish recommendation - The Cold Buckwheat Noodles (Naeng Myun?) was phenomenal! All the staff are extremely kind as well! The quality of service was just as wonderful as the food! Thank you so much! We will be celebrating my dads birthday party here for sure! We look forward to using the party room, having our own space to enjoy which is also a nice feature.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

A cozy place to enjoy one of the best sushi restaurants in GTA. I ve enjoyed the food here a lot and definitely I ll come here often to try as many different dishes as I can. Thumbs up for the chef and staff here

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Woww this place is phenomenal. Food is the best. Service is perfect. I can not believe how good everything was.

Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Bad manners from the waitresses. Wont visit again.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Most authentic, fresh sushi Ive had in all of GTA. Excellent service as well, wonderful chef too. Thank you!! Food

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

I cant believe it took me months to visit this place despite living nearby. The food is great. They have such a nice variety and interesting carpaccios and tartares you dont often come by. The servers were very attentive. The place offers lots of great seating for private dining.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Food and quality was amazing! First time trying it tonight and we got it for delivery. Their service is fantastic as well. They also take the time to read the order notes to ensure they have a happy customer. I definitely will be ordering more and even will make the drive to aurora to eat there.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Super good love this place !

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

The food here is delicious and very well priced! Staff is always very friendly and excited to give you a great experience. This is my favourite sushi place.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Excellent service, booths are well spaced for groups Vegetarian options: Very accommodating, easy to adjust meals. Food : 5/5 |

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

A good variety of Japanese and Korean food includes sushi. Lighting is perfect for the restaurant along with the ambiance. Choice of booth or table, plenty of seating. Theres a bell on the wall to page the server.

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Real authentic Korean flavors! I ordered the classic Soon Tofu Jjigae which came with a hefty bowl of rice followed up with Nurungji in hot water to clean the palate. So full now that I have to lie down and take a nap!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Very delicious kimchi-jjigae! Great portion for the price, make sure to check out this Korean restaurant in Aurora!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

I am writing a few words to congratulate you on the opening of Kukje Restaurant and sincerely wish you success. During the 14 years I lived in the Newmarket/Aurora area, many Korean restaurants opened, but unfortunately 90% of them failed. The biggest reason for this result was the high price. In fact, the rent is probably cheaper here than in Yonge/Finch Koreatown, so why is the food so expensive? Jjajangmyeon in Beijing, Forbidden City, and Shanhaiguan, which are famous for being delicious, costs $8, but I dont understand why the Jajangmyeon here costs $15. Please note that Koreans here are people who strictly consider cost-effectiveness.

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

great fresh foods. good service

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

We are so happy this new Korean restaurant is here! Their karage chicken, jjigae, and kalbi were so delicious! We cant wait to go back for more. The Korean food is on par with some of the best North York Korean restaurants.

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

I experienced the best taste and the dishes were rich in flavor and aroma.

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

I didnt try a lot of dishes but was completely satisfied with what we had. They all taste tasty. From sushi, rolls to authentic Korean foods, great choices! Felt like VIP service with Korean style shiny dishes and bowls. Love this place. Highly recommend!!

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Excellent food and atmosphere! We had sushi and dukbaegi bulgogi and pork born soup and their dolsotbab always comes with any korean dish, is amazing. My favourite!! Side dishes are delicious. My kids love all food and their side dishes! Price is reasonable. Service is fantastic!