Insadong Korean Restaurant in Etobicoke

4941 Dundas St W, Etobicoke, ON M9A 1B6, Canada

★★★★★
(806 reviews)
Categories: Korean restaurant Asian restaurant Korean barbecue restaurant

About

Dine in and take out parking at rear

Website
insadongrestaurant.com
Address
4941 Dundas St W, Etobicoke, ON M9A 1B6, Canada
Plus Code
JFXC+57 Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada
Time Zone
America/Toronto

Business Hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
11:30 AM–9 PM
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
11:30 AM–9 PM
Friday
11:30 AM–9 PM
Saturday
11:30 AM–9 PM
Sunday
11:30 AM–9 PM

Services

Service options
Delivery Takeaway Dine-in
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Healthy options Small plates Spirits
Dining options
Lunch Dinner Dessert
Amenities
Toilets
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy
Crowd
Groups
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
Parking
Free of charge street parking Free parking lot Parking

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Reviews

4.5
★★★★★
806 reviews

Most Mentioned

to go (23) portion size (17) pork bone (12) dumplings (11) soon tofu (11) server (9) kimchi jjigae (9) purple rice (8) bulgogi soup (5) yukgaejang (5)
5 stars
568
4 stars
141
3 stars
59
2 stars
15
1 stars
23
★★★★★
December 2, 2024

Came here based on the amazing reviews and was not disappointed. Everything tasted delicious and fresh, very happy I came here. Will definitely be back another time to try another variety of food, highly addictive!! Very affordable prices and good portion sizes

★★★★★
November 28, 2024

November lunch spot for me. Not a large place, only indoor seating as far as I can tell. Delicious, authentic seafood soon tofu stew with 3 banchan. Service was pleasant and quick. There's parking out back but I missed it.

★★★★★
November 10, 2024

Really delicious authentic Korean food. The pork bone soup and the bulgogi soup were both so flavourful!

★★★★★
October 19, 2024

Would 100% recommend the bulgogi soup again! It was so flavorful and warming for the soul. Quick service and the server checked up on us throughout. Overall cute restaurant, yummy food at decent prices!

★★★★
October 12, 2024

Dolso Bibimbap was a bit dry. However, their pickled garnish dishes made up for the dryness. Don't order their dumplings. They were refried and not fresh.

★★★★★
October 3, 2024

The staff is kind and friendly. The food is so delicious and reasonably priced. It has a great ambiance, and the decorations are really cool. Highly recommend this restaurant! I would definitely return here with friends or on a date<3

★★★★
June 17, 2024

I got my spicy noodle soup and that was HOT!!!!! I was sweating after the fact but I enjoyed my meal!! The other sides were good too! However nothing here really pops out as special. The food tasted good but this would be a quick spot restaurant or somewhere to just drop by to try. Service is decent but its a boring restaurant. Try it out if you want to!

★★★★
March 23, 2024

If I could give a five star, they would need to give the white rice option to something else healthier such as black or brown rice. Otherwise the spicy tofu soups are just very very good and flavourful. It was not salty at all which is a good sign the cook is aware of the flavour. Love the bean sprouts condiment and kimchi. They were so tasty! Staff accommodating.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 18, 2024

Fantastic!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 17, 2024

The food is delicious. I go there often, but the ingredients seem to be a bit lacking compared to the price they paid more than before. I like the interior. Thank you.

★★★★
December 15, 2024

Ordered for take out, food was amazing but something changed on their sidedish( carrot and radish) used to be sweet and sour but today does not that taste anymore, its tasteless!.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 15, 2024

This is our go to Korean restaurant when we re in Etobicoke area for home cooked Korean comfort food. I usually get the bone soup or Sullung tang or the Bibimbap (Mixed Vegetables and Rice). The food is always pretty good except the last time their Dwengjang guk was unusually watery. The staff are polite however they could be a tad more attentive as have often had to go up to the counter to remind them what we need. The atmosphere could be stepped up as it is tired design wise and the whole restaurant and bathrooms could be cleaner. Parking: Although there s lots of parking in the back, insufficient lighting over the back steel grate stairs is plain dangerous especially for the elderly. Wheelchair accessibility: It s not very wheel chair friendly. It can be accessed from the front entrance but not from the back where there are stairs.

★★
Local Guide
December 8, 2024

I ordered kimchi stew and they gave me kimchi soup. I couldnt see any red pepper powder and it was something similar to clear kimchi stew. It was the first time I felt this bad after taking a bite. They came to me and said that I paid money to buy something like this. Im going to order the gamjatang that I always eat.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 8, 2024

Just good

★★★★★
December 8, 2024

Very good food, perfectly cooked and beautifully presented. The seafood pancake is the best I had in all Korean restaurants, yummy seafood, and tasty eggs. The new owner and staff are very friendly. The environment is very comfortable.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Favourite Korean place in the area! The service is so friendly and attentive too. I really like their yukgaejang, ddukbaegi bulgogi, and kimchi fried rice. The banchan is really fresh and yummy too.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Food was great and authentic, and the place was cozy. Loved the side dishes which allow you to refill for free 1 time. Had the kimchi jigae and brought back memories of when I visited Korea. Will definitely go back.

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

The food is very authentic and comes out in reasonable size. The service is friendly and adequte. They got me the wrong order and they made a new one quickly for me instead when I told them. Its a small restaurant but the food, service and atmotsphere is 10 stars. Surely I will come back again.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

I ordered Uber eats. But the service is 100%. I had to come and leave a review

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Everything was super tasty, and the staff was super friendly and nice

★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Sorry I found everything 3 stars .

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Nice little cozy Korean restaurant. One of the best spicy rice cake with fish chips dish I had. Love their pork dish as well.

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Amazing Korean food! Servers were super nice and the restaurant had a great atmosphere to it!

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

It was nice to feel a taste of home for the first time in a while.

★★★
September 22, 2024

Have been ordering from here for years. Today the food was not flavorful and bland. The jiggae wasn t even a tad spicy. Won t be ordering again.

Local Guide
August 22, 2024

I really wanted to like this place but couldn t. If you want authentic/good Korean food, go somewhere else. The broth was watery and the seafood in it was not fresh and chewy. Very disappointed

★★★
August 22, 2024

The waitress didn t greet us when we entered; she just placed the menus and cups on the table without any verbal interaction. I ordered bibimbap with chicken. The portion size was good, but the chicken pieces were very small, and it was mostly rice. The prices are reasonable for the portion size, but the quality could be improved.

★★★
August 22, 2024

Ordered the Gamja-tang noodles and it was not very good, I ve had much better elsewhere. The pork was undercooked, so I had a lot of trouble getting off the bone. It s usually supposed to fall right off the bone. The soup was OK, but seemed watered down.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Best Korean food Ive had in a long time. Very fast service and friendly staff. Will definitely be back.

July 22, 2024

too cheap-every thing is in a tiny portion

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Great food and amazing service! Thank you for the great experience.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Last Saturday, I had my birthday party here with friends. While celebrating my first birthday since coming to Canada, I am once again grateful to the staff for enjoying the best Korean food ever and Korean-style service. Of course all the dishes we ordered were delicious and my personal favorite was GamJamgtang. The meat was tender and the seasoning was delicious, and eating it with rice was a blissful experience! I want to go again!

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Great Korean restaurant. If you are in area, check it out its good quality korean food from Korean chefs

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Very affordable and great tasting Korean food. Must try. 1st time and highly recommend. Very nice family owned restaurant.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

excellent food, come and try

★★
June 22, 2024

I visit this restaurant a lot to dine with my friends, their food is amazing, and I love it. Today I placed an order for take through phone. To my surprise, the quantity they provide for Bulgogi is 60% of what they give in dine-in. A very bad take-out experience.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

There is a homely feeling in this restaurant. The lady who owns the place is super friendly and will give you good suggestions for what to order.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Good food good service

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

Very homey restaurant. Food is delicious and staff are friendly

★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Generous-sized portions, but our food was rather bland and uninspiring.

May 22, 2024

Gamjatang is ridiculously watered down. Its like drinking beef with water and a little salt.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Amazing family run restaurant, delicious food and excellent customer service. They accommodated my family which was a larger party and everything was really great. Id highly recommend!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Listen it feels like a mom and pop shop and looks like one. The food is good and the service excellent. They kept inquiring if the food was ok and if I needed anything. It was a wonderful experience.

Local Guide
May 22, 2024

There was no meat in the (seol leong tang). It was just pure broth. Edit: I ordered for delivery so there was no way for me to check if the food was made properly before eating it. This place has become awful ever since they changed ownership (some time in 2022 I think).

★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

I wanted to love this place and support a local business. I heard good things so I was excited. The four of us ordered the dolsot bibimbap and if you know, it should come sizzling. The best part of this dish is having the rice crisp up on the bottom and sides... unfortunately not this time. The portions also a little underwhelming. We basically paid more for just a regular bibim bap. We also ordered the black bean noodles which was good, but not enough to entice us back sadly. I would give 2 stars just for food but had to give the extra star BC the service was good.

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

This store delivers quickly !! And Tasted perfect The servers are very kind and will explain the taste to you in detail when you ask. Actually My favorite food at this restaurant is the budaejjigae. Parking: Its back of the store.

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

Food is great and price is reasonable. Kamsameda Insadong!

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

I have been coming here since I moved to this neighborhood 5 years ago and it literally never lets me down. Every dish Ive tried has been sooo good!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Good food

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

I took 3 discerning 12 year old boys for lunch and Insadong did not disappoint! Service was fast and the food was delicious! Perfect march break lunch for all of us! Highly recommend!

★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Not my favorite Korean place, but you could do worse. Basic dining room, small and predictable menu. Im very rarely in this neighborhood so I probably wont be back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Delicious food and friendly customer service. Provider tea and water for free which was a nice touch. We tried dumplings, bimimbap and Japchae noodles. Highly recommend Korean food!

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

best gamjatang in Toronto ! seriously delicious authentic homestyle cooking. plus its a great place to practice my Korean :)

February 22, 2024

I ordered for takeout. I asked for extra kimchi on the side, waitress looked at me like Im a bug. The girl, she has a damn attitude that doesnt belong any of restaurants.she even said something with c pal? Only asked for kimchi and I told her Id pay too.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Came for dinner with my mom and we were not disappointed. The food was amazing, the broth of the beef bulgogi was perfect. Exactly what you need on a cold day. The stone pot bibimbap was delicious, the rice crisped up so nicely. I used the extra sauce from our tteokbokki on top for some extra flavour.

★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

My go to Korean restaurant. All menu is tasty. My favourite is beef bibimpap. Stone bowl bibimpap is great too. Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

I tried a beef dish, It was delicious ! Reminded me of the old days when I use to live in Korea Town. Service with a smile.

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

This place has the best kimchi I ve ever had.

★★★
January 22, 2024

Ordered take out, food was good but my partner received such a small amount of beef in her Bibimbap. Was disappointing.

★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

We went on a Sunday evening and it was quite busy! Ordered their stone pot bibimbap, which was just ok, with a small portion of beef. They served it with limited side dishes (kimchi, radish, cucumbers). The server didn t come by once to refill our water/check in.

January 22, 2024

I had the worst experience at this restaurant. The waitress was rude, incompetent, and unprofessional. She ignored us for most of the time. She also had a bad attitude and rolled her eyes at us when we asked for anything. She was the worst waitress I have ever encountered. I do not recommend this restaurant to anyone. Save your money and time and go somewhere else.

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

This restaurant is a hidden gem and has become our new favorite!! The food is delicious, the staff is lovely and the fermented sides are always amazing. If you re looking for a home style meal with great flavor and wonderful atmosphere, Insadong is for you!

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

my soup was straight water no cyap

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Worth the money

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

We had take out. Order was prepared within 20 minutes and the food was great!

December 22, 2023

I m a regular customer at this place. But today I was so disappointed when I ordered my favourite soup Dwaenjang Jjigae through the Uber eats . It s came with tofu , onion , and zucchini. Not even a single piece of mushrooms how it s supposed to be . And it was tasting disgusting. Very upset

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

The kimchi fried rice...one of my favorite dishes.. was so freaking amazing...I absolutely devour tht dish...love love it.. it was hard finding a place that made it flavorful... this place got it so so good..thank you for satisfying my craving

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

You can taste various Korean foods. The server is very friendly and the food tastes good overall.I recommend this restaurant.

December 22, 2023

I was a loyalty customer before, but I extremely disappointed this time since the light taste and small portion.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

i would come by everyday if i didnt live 40 minutes away. Everyone is so welcoming and nice, and everything on the menu is so so good. Ive never been to a restaurant where Ive felt like I was having a meal with a close friend in the way that you are just relaxed and so comfortable. On my life every meal and every dish feels like a favourite from childhood that you re tasting again for the first time. Matter of fact I ll see you guys tomorrow

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

My go to place when I miss home cooked korean meals. The food here is always so good and consistent. I highly recommend the BiBimBap or the spicy pork, both are part of my staple orders. 10/10.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great authentic food, and the staff were super nice!!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Went here while waiting for a vehicle repair. The food was incredible! Some of the best Korean food Ive had. The bibimbap was a perfect mix of veggies and meat over rice. The side dishes were OMG yum! And the kimchi pancake was light and delicious. Cant wait to visit again Parking: Parking available behind the building.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Service was super fast and food came out quick.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Edit: Went back today and service was spectacular. Edited to reflect 5* service. Always love coming here. Great stews and hot plates. Awesome service and super fast as well. Slightly disappointed we have to ask for water every time instead of it being automatic but not worth deducting a star because everything else is phenomenal.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Delicious freshly made food and excellent customer service

★★
December 22, 2023

Such small portions. The taste was medium.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

I ve eaten at this place and ordered it on Uber Eats many times and it s always incredible! Amazing, authentic Korean food and very friendly staff! Their kimchi soup is my favourite.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Quick and easy. Delicious food every time I visit.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

It feels good to eat good Korean food after traveling to Canada. It was so delicious and satisfying

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

There is a restaurant like this in Toronto, and I especially enjoy the delicious seollangtang.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

I visited Toronto, Canada with my family for the first time! I flew in from warm Atlanta, and although the weather here is sunny, the air is cold. After working hard since dawn, I was so hungry! I was craving warm soup, so I was so happy and glad to find a restaurant I liked! The first healing came from the beauty of the owners. The second healing came from melting the cold with warm corn tea. The healing continued from being able to fill my stomach with delicious food I started my first day in Canada on a good note thanks to Insa-dong! Thank you so much for the kind and beautiful owner and staff, and stay healthy! I will visit again next time I have the chance^-^ God bless you!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I came to Canada yesterday and had lunch here, and it was so delicious! I ate takeout again today and it was so good! My family and me came to Canada yesterday, and we had lunch here. We also ordered to-go, and it was so delicious! Recommend: Kimchi pancake The staff were also friendly. Employees were also nice.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great local Korean restaurant, staff are very friendly and attentive, cost is consistent for Korean food in the city, food itself was quite good, staff also very accommodating in terms of minor food change request (less/no spicy) Definitely will return

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Excellent food, great service, good prices. Well definitely be coming here again for Korean food whenever were in the area!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Delicious!! Great food and service!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

As a family who regularly enjoys authentic Korean food, we were thrilled to find this Korean restaurant in Toronto. Despite the Kimchi Pancake not being on their menu, we were impressed that they were willing to prepare it upon request, and we can confidently say it was exceptional. The rest of the menu was also outstanding, and the service was friendly and welcoming, making us feel like we were visiting friends. We highly recommend this restaurant for anyone looking for delicious Korean cuisine in a cozy and welcoming atmosphere.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The kimchi here was second to none; I absolutely loved it. In addition, everything tasted fresh and the staff was so sweet. I had the tofu soup and my boyfriend had the bibimbap Parking: Parking located at the back was very convenient

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Food and service was incredible! Will be coming back

★★★
December 22, 2023

My brother just surprised me with some Korean food (pork belly & kimchi for two) for my birthday and to my disappointment, they didn t include any sides?! I used to order from here all the time but it s not worth it if they re not including their regular sides :/ also portions seem smaller! Rip off unfortunately.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Great dining experience! Definitely the best authentic Korean food Ive tried in Toronto so far. The staff are very friendly and the atmosphere is as cozy as home. We particularly love the tteokbokki and sundubu-jjigae!:)

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Amazing experience! Excellent food authentic Korean tasty and savoury - perfect heart warming seol leong tang! We will be back!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Bulgogi Hot Pot and Jajang Myun were both delicious! Excellent service! Will definitely be back.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

The food was amazing and came very quickly. Ordered a good amount of food for a very good price.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

The best Korean Food we ve had in Toronto. The owners are amazing, super friendly and professional.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Authentic Korean restaurant with Koreans cooking delicious dishes, identical to the ones in Korea. After moving back from Korea to Canada, I was looking for a place that would satisfy my cravings and this is the perfect place. Insadong is actually a place in Seoul so I immediately felt it was a great place to try out and I was right! The tteokbeokki and Bulgogi are amazing. Can t wait to go again! !

★★★
December 22, 2023

You were so kind, but Im sorry for not being able to tell you that the food was great... The price is not cheap, so I dont think Ill go there twice^^;;

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

So delicious, comfy environment

★★★
December 22, 2023

Gamjatang is too salty Its just salty and doesnt seem to have the original taste of gamjatang.

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The food is not nearly as good as before, pork in the pork bone soup was undercooked for the dish and the potato was still quite hard. We did not get water or appetizers until we asked. Sure the costs of doing business have gone up, but the menu prices have gone up too...

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

I recently dined at Insadong and was impressed. The kkanpunggi and budaejjigae dishes were very delicious. The staff was friendly and provided excellent service throughout the meal. I highly recommend this restaurant for anyone craving Korean cuisine and a warm dining experience.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

This kkanpunggi I tried was absolutely delicious. Its the perfect dish to enjoy alongside a refreshing beer. JMT. Kkanpunggi is so delicious. I wanted to eat it with beer, but I held back. Good taste.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Brenda will make you feel at home!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

This is my favorite korean resto. Their pork bone soup (gam-jatang) is the best. Side dishes are excellent. Kimchi and the cucumber was amazing! So tasty! Brenda is also the sweetest thank you for that little treat A must try if you are craving for Kfood. Above all, the place is clean. Godbless Insadong

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

If I could give 10 stars I would. It was Delicious! If youre looking for a great and authentic korean restaurant, dont look any further. Its the place! Also, its so affordable! The prices are not exaggerated and you get what you pay for. I had high expectations to be honest because I spotted this place a while ago and wanted to try it. It did not disappoint at all! The staff is sweet and I felt very comfortable eating there! I had the pork bone stew (Gamja Tang) and wow. The sauce in which you dip the meat is gorgeous. The food comes with the side pickles and kimchi (which was slightly on the spicy side which I love). They also offer a selection of korean drinks and a variety of bottled beers.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

amazing food. amazing service. the food is so delicious. felt amazing afterwards! the ladies there are the sweetest and nicest ever. thank you so much! !

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Eating at Insadong feels like having a hearty home meal. Portion is generous, food is tasty, in a comfortable environment. We enjoyed the hot pot dishes! Thank you for having us!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Authentic korean cuisine!! Me and my hubby dropped by this restaurant on the way home(we usually go to korean restaurant near Christie subway station where korean community is~ Gamjatang(pork bone soup) and spicy bbq chicken were served and we both really enjoyed the menus. Especially my hubby is very picky about food and he really enjoyed it. Since that, we r going there for korean food!! Strongly recommend it!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Absolutely amazing experience! I ordered Bibimbap which comes with rice and sides as well as Gamjatang (pork bone soup). Both dishes were perfect! I would highly recommend this restaurant for authentic Korean cuisine. The service is wonderful and you really get bang for your buck. The quality of the food is fresh and exquisite. The prices are very reasonable as compared to other restaurants of this caliber. Most of all the serving sizes are very generous AND the food is tasty! If you appreciate Korean cuisine you MUST go here. If I could give them 6 stars, I would. I cant wait to go back for more ;)

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

I loved the Mul Naengmyeon, better than the ones I tried from the other restaurants. Service is Great, atmosphere is really authentic and relaxing to be honest. Real good food, I recommend 100%. Owner gave us fresh made sweet potato side dish and it was delicious . If you love Korean food, this restaurant is where you should come.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great authentic food at affordable prices.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

It was delicious and they were friendly. This is a restaurant I want to go to again. Pork cutlet gamjatang ttukbul good good

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Best bibimbap I ve tried in the city! Cozy atmosphere and amazing staff, it s a lunch date favourite :)

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

4 years ago I rated this spot 5 stars. It was once a staple in the community with high quality , taste , portion and good price. Over recent years with new owners, increasing prices and lower quality, the restaurant is no longer living up to the name that they have carried on. Have been very disappointed with recent orders, so we will not return.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I love this Mom & Pop type Korean restaurant in Islington Village! Sam & Soo are wonderful owners, their service is amazing & their food is so delicious. Ive dined-in and had take-out experiences especially to satisfy those work lunch cravings. Their food is consistent and portion sizes are generous. They also do party trays for those last-minute potluck options! Ive had their dumplings, tempura, bulgogi, cold noodles, etc. - everything is so good. My favourite is definitely their soon tofu and cold noodles. It just hits the spot for craving authentic Korean dishes! The portion sizes are such a bonus, especially for the Tonkatsu dish. They have quite the space inside the restaurant to easily fit a party of 8. Interior is plain, but the customer service Soo & her employees provide is what makes the place shine. They will chat with you to get to know her customers. I appreciate this extra passionate touch! Tip: Free parking is in the back (dont get confused with the Dollarama entrance next to it cause its not exactly connected). For potluck options, their japchae comes in $50 (small) or $60 (large).

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Savoury, loved the spicy . Great restaurant, service and food, more than pleased. I truly recommend it.

December 22, 2023

I ordered several dishes with Uber and the food was God awful. Portions were tiny and the prices high. They used be good but not anymore save ur money and go somewhere else. The owner swore at me and told I don t care if u go somewhere else. Real piece of who doesn t understand what it means to run and good restaurant. Worst and I was a regular not anymore!!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Fast, hot and delicious

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Delicious Korean restaurant

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great place to go for Korean food. My son who was in Seoul recently thinks the food in this restaurant is similar quality to the one in capital of South Korea. The family running the business is doing great to keep the quality and satisfaction of customers.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Randomly came upon this place and had a great meal! The food is great and the banchan side dishes were delicious (not the typical cheap sweet potato fillers that some restaurant serve) - my non-Korean friends loved the cucumber kimchi. It tastes like authentic home made Korean cooking. Service was also very friendly. Highly recommend!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Friendly and foods are nice too

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Incredible food, people, and atmosphere. I LOVE KOREA!!!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Charming and cozy restaurant. We were warmly greeted and well attended to. Food was tasty and enjoyed by us all. I would definitely go back.

Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Theres nothing to eat... I went from far away with high expectations after reading the reviews, but I felt sorry for the person I went with. Its hard to say its a chefs dish. Im afraid that other people will be disappointed about Korean food

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

when ur looking for a simple and authentic korean restaurant this is the place. not only is the food delicious, the staff are very welcoming and happy. i ordered the chicken dolsot bibimbap and gam ja tang soup which were filled with flavour. the bibimbap was topped with the perfect amount vegetables, chicken and egg and the rice was so crispy at the bottom! the soup was flavourful with a kick of spice and came with 4 large pork bones that were tender and fell off the bone. the kimchi, bean sprout and cucumber side dishes were the best i ve ever had. if u want more they re more than happy to give u a round of seconds! the prices were affordable for the amount u received. all of the food, including the side dishes, are made in house. definitely visit this restaurant!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Excellent Korean dumplings, bulgogi and spicy chicken dakgogi. Wonderful service and ambiance!

Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Not sure if it was just an off day for them but the quality of our meal was not so great. The tteokbokki was very soft (almost mush), pork bone soup tasted like it might have been a few days old, and $33 pork belly/kimchi stir fry had barely any pork belly :( We used to order from here regularly and were disappointed to see that their food quality has gone down significantly over the years. Don t think we will be returning unfortunately.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

It was very delicious. The food was amazing. The teriyaki chicken was perfect. Beef was perfect too. Also the staff was really nice and friendly. All over I had an amazing experience there.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Kimchi is good, not too spicy Food

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Cute little place I had never thought of going in before. Went with my boyfriend as I was craving Korean food and I was not disappointed. The Soon tofu had spice and great flavour. I absolutely love their kimchi, best I have EVER had!!! I would recommend this restaurant to people in Etobicoke looking for a quick little meal.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

The food is great and truly authentic. The servers are very polite and friendly

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Super friendly staff and really good food. We had the spicy beef soup and the Galbi beef. Both were excellent. The potatoes with the banchan were some of the best Ive had in any Korean restaurant. Parking: Free Parking at the back. They have a back entrance too.

★★
December 22, 2023

Service was awful. The ladies working acted like they were insanely busy and ignored us for other customers. Food was also extremely average? Im not sure why everyone raves about this place, maybe Toronto has a scarcity of good Korean food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The best Korean comfort food. So good when the weather gets colder and you want a nice warm meal. Service is super friendly and its one of the few restaurants open past 9pm. One of my go tos for a meal. They also cater!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I like this korean resto. The pork bone soup (gam-jatang) is my favourite. It comes with the special soy sauce which makes the pork taste amazing. Must try the gam jatang. The free park lot is at the back of restaurant. You can find the entryway next to the Dollarrama.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

We were 2 parents and 1 child in the restaurant on Sunday evening. It was a great way to discover Korean food and the restaurant. We loved the Dumplings as much as the rest of the menu. The team is adorable. We highly recommend this restaurant between 2 activities!

Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I ordered food through uber eats, the proportion was super small. The quality compared to what I expected was not acceptable. Never gonna order again, I don t recommend this place

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

It kind of feels like a typical Korean eatery if I were off the beaten path anywhere in Korea. Food was traditional and good as such. Nothing to gush over, but definitely not a single thing to complain about. Service was good quite good for this type of restaurant. Ambiance.... as I said, off the beaten path typical eatery.. no frills. Parking: In the back.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

One of Etobicokes quintessential Korean restaurants. Definitely a place to check out and try a variety of dishes! Spice level is much higher than other Korean restaurants, but they make up in their side dishes and their flavours. We had tteokbokki, jjajang myeon, gamja tang, and yukgae jang. All were very generous with their veggies and meat (where applicable), doused in rich broths, incredible flavours and bright presentations. Vegetarian options: Noodle soups, noodle dishes, appetizers. Limited but available. Parking: Paid street parking nearby.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Hands down best Korean food joint in the area! The portions are really good for the price ! Would definitely be making this my regular go to places!!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Good. Small place.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Authentic Korean cuisine, excellent service, ambiance and reasonable prices. Super tasty - recommend!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Amazing neighborhood Korean restaurant, weve been coming for 5 years now and can always count on a delicious, authentic food. Service is always so lovely and amazing. We even forgot my sons books on the table and a server ran out after us to return them!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

One of those authentic restaurants, and a hidden gem, check out that masterpiece!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

SO GOOD! Some of best Korean food I ve had in the GTA 10/10 cold noodles, bibimbap, bulgogi and teokkbokki. Service was great too

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Best Korean resto in the GTA. I ordered Jaeyuk, this thing is so delicious, go and try it out. Recommended.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

I am no expert on Korean food but what I had was really good. The staff was polite and actually helped me decide what to eat after asking me a few questions about my preference (vegetarian, spice levels, etc.) All staff were wearing a mask properly. The restroom was very clean and well maintained too.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

The taste is okay, but the variety of side dishes is a bit limited

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

It was so delicious Dolby Yukgaejang Seolleongtang is impressive^^ There are no pictures of the food because it was delicious. Only the front of the store was left.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Really nice service! I though staff was lovely. We liked the kalbi and the portions were great. However we didnt find the pork bone soup very flavourful.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

From the side dishes to the main menu, it s really delicious!! In particular, the beef jerky was really delicious haha I highly recommend it!!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Insadong is our neighbourhood-go-to for good Korean food. The food is rustic and delicious. Recently there was a change in owners, and I was worried the food would be affected, but it still tastes great. The service is friendly, and its nice to see friendly faces and great service from Brenda.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Delicious food! The place isn t crowded so you can find a sit easily. I recommend the dopplings for an appetizer.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

My go to korean restaurant. Tasty food and their gamjatang is just perfect, not so spicy.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Best Korean food in the area by far! The bulgogi and the spicy pork were both delicious. Prices are fair and the service was good too

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

I love this place! Everyone is super nice. Ive been here twice and the food is incredible! Their kimchi is also hands down my favourite out of all the different kimchi Ive tried. I wish I lived closer to come more often.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Large portions, very tasty

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Insadong is everything that a person could want from a Korean restaurant. I really appreciate how this restaurant does still offer physical menus. The food is really tasty and the staff is kind and knowledgeable. The portion sizes are generous and met expectations in terms of flavour and authenticity. Highly recommend this restaurant. *** there is parking in the back but when I went we used the pay parking. Parking is pay parking across the busy street so if you live nearby definitely worthwhile to walk over.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Really yummy Korean food. So glad we chose to stop by this place instead of the others. Great customer service and authentic Korean food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Packed impeccably, food was hot and tasty. What more could you ask for? Highly recommend.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Delicious food and friendly service!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

The best Korean food in Toronto

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Really like the new bulgogi hot pot

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

The food here is great and the price is really good too. Their staff is friendly and fast!!

December 22, 2022

If theres a 0 I will give 0. The food was expensive. We ordered seafood hotpot and grilled pork. We paid 39.99 for grilled pork belly and the server said its 400 grams but honestly it doesnt look like 400 grams of pork belly it looks more of 6 slices of thin bacon. Its so sad people lie to you to ripped you off. If you want value for your money try to find another Korean restaurant. Daldongnae Korean BBQ is a good price for grilled pork and 88 PalPal Gamjatang for other Korean dishes.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Probably one of my most favourite Korean spots around. They give you great servings, delicious food, and pay close attention to any notes you may have for orders. I order here via UberEats probably once a week (LOL) and I am impressed every time! Im so glad there is a delicious place close by. Plus their sides are super yummy!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Delicious food and friendly/fast service. Will definitely bring back to try more from their menu.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

We are from US, stayed in Toronto for our thanksgiving holiday and Insadong Korean Restaurant made our holiday even better!! We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves with all the foods we ordered. Jjajang noodles and Tangsuyuk were great!! My kids are foodies and they all really enjoyed it. I had Seafood jeongol and its spicyness was strong but not overwhelming as well as being a very flavorful spice. My wife had Galbi and I tried some. It was very tasty, the ribs were tender, moist, and full of flavor. Portions are even plentiful as well. On top of the amazing food, the staff was very friendly. If youre in the area or a fan of Korean food/cultured dishes this is a must go to restaurant. Thanks for for making me and our family feel the atmosphere of a Korean neighborhood restaurant for the first time in a while! Parking: Big parking lot

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Really great service and food! I stopped by last night with a friend and the service was quick, friendly, and attentive. There were two lovely women handling orders and the cash at the front, and they were both so sweet. I ordered the tteok mandu-guk (rice cake and dumpling soup) and it came out piping hot and was really delicious. The portion size was great too! The server checked up on us to make sure the food was good and not too spicy (also ordered tteokpokki and the dwenjang-jjigae). Definitely a cozy mom & pop joint, and very worth a visit would recommend!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Very tasty and fast service. The banchan in particular was plentiful and delicious. I thoroughly enjoyed my japchae, fried dumplings and tteokbokki as well. Ill be back to enjoy the intimate ambiance.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Went to this place on a whim and it was absolutely delicious. It tasted like a whole made meal. I ordered the soybean paste soup and some tteokboki, and the portion size was good for the price. The two ladies that work there were so hospitable and kind, they checked in on my friend and I while we were eating several times and were attentive. I d definitely visit again to try something else on their menu!