Yummy BBQ in North York

Food Court, 16 Mallard Rd, North York, ON M3B 0A7, Canada

★★★★☆
(319 reviews)
Categories: Korean restaurant Restaurant

About

Korean BBQ + Food Serving Toronto Since 1994

Address
Food Court, 16 Mallard Rd, North York, ON M3B 0A7, Canada
Plus Code
PMX2+7J North York, Ontario, Canada
Time Zone
America/Toronto

Business Hours

Monday
11 AM–8:30 PM
Tuesday
11 AM–8:30 PM
Wednesday
11 AM–8:30 PM
Thursday
11 AM–8:30 PM
Friday
11 AM–8:30 PM
Saturday
11 AM–8:30 PM
Sunday
11 AM–8:30 PM

Services

Service options
Delivery Takeaway Dine-in
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating
Offerings
Healthy options Small plates
Dining options
Lunch Dinner
Amenities
Toilets
Atmosphere
Casual
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Parking
Free parking lot Parking

Photos

Reviews

4.1
★★★★☆
319 reviews

Most Mentioned

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★★★★★
December 10, 2024

I have been dining in this place many times and aware that they have bad customer service. The old man is very grumpy, was upset because he ring the bell many times calling me in the food court. I was just two table away and can response quickly, but this time I was busy. He does not accept that, and I told him that it is okay, and he responded "not okay". For business owner to have this kind of conversation is not really good. I support local business, but customer service is just very bad in this place.

★★★★★
December 1, 2024

The Yummy Special is packed with flavour and so juicy! I love that you can adjust the spiciness level. They pack it very well for delivery too so it's still hot when it shows up at your door. Don't sleep on this place, it's a must try for all meat/bbq lovers!!

★★★
November 23, 2024

While the food is amazing, the owner who handles the order and cash registry is sooo grumpy and mean! He knows that his place is popular but if coming here to feed your famished stomach and you are “HaNgry”? Please don’t, it will take a toll on your day really! But the food is undeniably great tbh! 😊

★★★★★
September 18, 2024

You know the place is legit when the bad reviews are only about service attitude. As a regular customer of various Korean restaurants, I can confidently say that this is one of the best in town. The generous portion, the home style cooking, and the unbeatable price will make you return often. Yes the grandpa may seem a bit blunt during the first encounter, but once you get to know him, you will realize that he’s actually a good guy who just doesn’t like to take BS. If you stop by, make sure you get the Yummy Special, and you will thank me later.

★★★★★
August 17, 2024

One of my go to places for my work place lunch. The owner is so nice and packs so much for the lunch special. I tend to get there lunch special bbq short ribs or bbq beef. Both a filled with such big portion size and fills two people. Truly worth the meal and the price. I always recommend you asking for the bbq sauce on the side it's really good.

★★★★★
July 24, 2024

One of the GOATs in terms of taste, portion size, and value. Ordered the spicy BBQ short ribs plate which came to $27. That seems like a lot, but I assure you that it will easily feed 2 people... maybe an entire family for that matter. They LOAD it with meat, provide two small bowls worth of rice, and the usual Korean side dishes. My girlfriend and I couldn't even finish it, so there were leftovers. Any food court with a Korean store is almost guaranteed to be a hit and hidden gem, so please give them a try!

★★★★★
January 19, 2024

Best Korean food in Toronto. So great having Yummy BBQ again, loved eating here (at their old location on Bloor and Bathurst) and it's been a few years since we came back. Love the spicy chicken stir-fry and spicy BBQ ribs. Great service, BIG portion. Great prices compared to similar restaurants.

★★★★★
March 24, 2023

We needed to grab a quick meal and didn't realize this business was in a food court and we almost left. Don't come if you're expecting nice ambiance or table service. But if you're smart you'll stay and enjoy and amazing home style Korean food. The prices are comparable to restaurant prices so again, we were a little hesitant.. When we got our food however, we were pleasantly surprised by how generous the portions were. Definitely more generous than many of the Korean places we've been to. In the pics I tried to capture the size of the containers of just the banchan alone - the height of them. You definitely don't get as much anywhere else. The japchae was filled.. Actually every container was filled as you can see. Flavour was on point. 100% will be back when I get another hankering for Korean food because I know I'll get my money's worth.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 20, 2024

We follow it since was on Yonge and Wellesley. Nice Korean family food feeling.

Local Guide
December 16, 2024

When comparing prices of Squid bbq between Nov. 4, 2024 and Dec. 15, 2024. (Uber prices). It s 15% more. From Dec. 14, 2024, no tax is applied for foods by government for two montha. This weird or suspicious raise is for compensation of loosing tax ? If it is not, still 15% raise is too much raise.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 15, 2024

Great food and good portions. Terrible service. But dont care. I was there to eat and the food is good. Food : 5/5

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 7, 2024

Im not even exaggerating when I say that I think this is one of the top 3 things ive eaten all year. The yummy special is amazing and sooo w0rth it for the quality & quantity of food, as well as the variety you get in sides. the meat is so juicy , tender, and well seasoned, without being overbearing. I remember their location near Yonge and College I used to frequent a couple of times a week. When they closed that location i was devastated and never was able to find something similar. I was soooo pleasantly surprised to see this pop up on Uber Eats and was wondering whether its the same food/owners, or just a shop with a similar name, and I truly felt blessed today when the food arrived and found it tasted exactly how I remembered from their downtown location 10 yrs ago. This will definitely be added to my regular rotation! 1000000/10 recommend

★★★★★
December 7, 2024

Straight . God blessed the mandem with this succulent spot

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 30, 2024

I love the food here. Absolutely fantastic. I used to dine with them at Yonge and Wellesley and followed when they moved! Fantastic as always, when I brought my boyfriend I was so excited and it did not disappoint

★★★★★
November 21, 2024

Best Korean place in Toronto hands down I miss you grandpa

★★★★★
November 21, 2024

Food 10/10 Portion 10/10 (Ordered lunch special - bbq, ribs & chicken) Honestly, it s a hit or miss with the old man who takes your order - he can come off as rude but remember, you re there for the food XD

November 21, 2024

If I could give 0 starts I definitely would. The old Korean guy there was so rude for no reason. He asked if we re okay to wait for 40 minutes and we were like okay and after he said that you can go somewhere else to eat. Like who says that if you don t want people to eat at your restaurant then just shut it down. Such a pathetic experience here without even getting the food!!!!

November 21, 2024

The older man at the counter was so rude! They look busy so I m waiting until he has a minute to take my order. The first thing he says to me is your order will take 30-40 minutes then goes back to the kitchen. I wait cause it looks like it s only him and 1 other person so they re probably bombarded with orders and what not. The second time he comes out and I m about to order he asks is it okay if it takes 40 minutes or more? I tell him yes and he says there s other places to eat around here. I just left at that point cause what?! I think he didn t want to serve us so he got what he wanted.

★★★★★
October 21, 2024

I ve been getting food from this restaurant for the past year and a half. The taste never disappoints.

October 21, 2024

Unprofessional person at front.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 21, 2024

dont bother about the service. its a food stall at a food court. order your food, dont ask too many questions. Its one of the best korean spots, they used to be located on bloor. I drive all the way up here to grab lunch.

★★★★★
September 21, 2024

100000000000/10 words can t explain. Where do u get Korean bbq if you don t wanna do a sit down grill house? HERE!!! The aroma of this one place fills the entire food court. Just go!

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

Nice and authentic, reasonably priced, made to order, generous portions. Recommended, especially if youve never tried Korean food, come and get some bibimpab or order a plate of galbi (grilled short ribs). Plates come with a couple of free banchan (side dishes)

★★★★★
September 21, 2024

Great food great portion

★★★★★
August 21, 2024

Location is a little weird but amazing food and value.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

Excellent food

Local Guide
August 21, 2024

The old man at the till is probably one of the rudest people Ive met. If you dont like doing your job. Stay home. Replying to your response the person at the front is you the face of your business. When a customer asks what do you recommend and he goes on a tirade. I dont care about whats going on in the back you should still be polite. I hope thats not vague enough for you. And so you know I wrote the review as I was waiting for my order.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

Its so delicious. The taste of the seasoning is so addictive that you remember it again the next day after you finish eating it. Could you please open it in the Kitchener-Waterloo area? And is there a reason why the beef is sometimes soft and sometimes too tough? May you always prosper ~~

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 21, 2024

So excited to find this place again! We used to visit Yummy BBQ on Yonge, about 15 plus years ago. I was so happy to see that theyve stood the test of time and that theyre a lot easier to access. Food is as tasty as ever. Still great price and quantity! Had the Yummy special and it was massive! The cooking tastes homemade, like your moms or favourite aunts cooking. Soul food. They dont kid around when you pick spicy, but the flavours are so good, youll want to keep going. The owners are charming and have a great sense of humour! Ive had fun reading the responses to some reviews here. Salty af! Must try, you wont regret it. I might see you there because Im heading back as often as I can.

★★★★★
July 21, 2024

After finding out about this place, I have already visited three times in a week. I tried grilled ribs, seafood soft tofu and soybean paste stew, and pork bulgui. The taste was great, the portions were generous and the prices were good. I saved it as a regular restaurant in my heart and when I want to eat Korean food. I plan to continue using it every time.

July 21, 2024

Why he has to touch his tongue to get a bag

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 21, 2024

Food is great and the value of BBQ dinner is unbeatable for the taste and amount of food. The location is not ideal but definitely worth a detour to grab a bite from the restaurant

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 21, 2024

Gotta love the reviews of the old man , didnt have any problem when I was there with my mother and brother. Had great food and enough portions sizes for 2 people per container.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 21, 2024

Great portions, service Excellent, will come again For sure, such delight

★★★★★
June 21, 2024

The beef stir fry was so tasty! You wouldnt expect such a tiny, hidden place to be so good. Loved it so much. Definitely going back

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

A delighted dish to enjoy you wont regret it beef bulgogi and rice ask for mild heat unless you can handle the heat so much food , honest othey are generous with portions.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 21, 2024

Great take out option for either lunch or dinner. Always a great meal whenever Im near the area. Would definitely recommend the bbq chicken, but cant go wrong with any item. Definitely go spicy if you enjoy spicy. Already thinking about what to order next time.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 21, 2024

bang for buck best fast food korean joint you can get. If you need a quick pick me up id suggest this place. They have lunch special menu so its afford. Portion size is huge so you wont hate it. been reading reviews and they are saying food lacks flavor? guess maybe if youre asking for high end quality but the taste matches the cost. Edit: everyone mad about the old man. Just chill, yes hes rude to everyone just grow a back bone. The foods awesome just gotta take some heat sometimes before you get it

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 21, 2024

One of the yummiest places to get Korean food. It s definitely a hidden gem. The prices are fair and the portions are HUGE. I can get at least two meals out of one bbq combo. Got take out for the family and everything was packaged well and stayed secure on the way home. Will be ordering again. The man at the cashier isn t the most friendly but it s just him and his wife so he s usually busy. But he s never been rude towards me when I go to order.

March 21, 2024

Owner cut me off as I started ordering with a NO! And then just left and went to the back lol. I stood there for 30sec but he never came back EDIT: since the business replied, I d like to point out the time was 2:03PM when you didn t bother to let me finish ordering. Perhaps you re also forgetting I was in line for nearly 10 minutes while you were, understandably, preparing the order of the previous customer. You didn t even give me the chance to finish ordering, let alone consider a different order. Thanks for the laugh we don t like people hahaha

Local Guide
March 21, 2024

Rude, old man loves to argue .

March 21, 2024

I ordered my food and received the wrong order . I called to let him know and he was very rude to me telling me that I placed the order wrong and called me crazy . Needless to say I wont be ordering again . Ive been a customer for several years this is very disappointing Edit : because I had the time to post it thats why . There is no need for defaming anyone. Youre just rude and miserable. Ill come back when its just your son working there.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 21, 2024

Since my original review was 5 years ago I thought I would give an update. Everything is cooked fresh and tastes great. This is our go to when we crave Korean. Favorites are the BBQ combo dinner, spicy rice cakes, steamed dumplings and kimchi fried rice. We are still very happy and my only tip is that if you are calling in or walking in read the menu and order with the proper menu names.

★★★★★
February 21, 2024

Excellent hidden gem! Food is homemade and delicious. Highly recommend. We got bbq pork. It came with kimchee, tofu, and sticky rice. One of the best Korean food place we had in a while.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 21, 2024

Good Korean food of generous dish

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 21, 2024

In a food court but great food and great value...used to go back in the day when they were at yonge and Wellesley...nice to see they are still cranking out tasty food!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

For a food court meal, it was delicious. If Galleria on York Mills is closed at 7:30pm, come here, which closes at 9pm...pleasantly surprised! Much more choises as well!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Great value for money! It tastes great too

Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Ive been supporting this place for over 10 years. My extended family probably spend over $1000 a year on this place. Today I went to try and do another order with my mom. Nobody was manning the place. We looked through the doorway and saw he was eating. My mom asked if we could order, he laughed and kept on eating. Never going there again. If you dont want to serve people, retire. Plenty of other places want business, no need for such rudeness.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

This place is the best Korean food! Beef stir fry is the yummy!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Authentic Korean Food in a hidden food court.

★★★
December 21, 2023

Short beef ribs were ok! Not tender! That was all I went for!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

As the name says. Food is yunmy

★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Love this place! My brother introduced me to Yummy BBQ last weekend and we ve been talking about this place ever since. It was busy at lunch and the man told us it would be a 30+ minute wait. Long story short, we came back for dinner. The craving was real. Shoutout to the father and wife that run this place. We will definitely be back! EDIT: I used to really love this place. Changing my rating from 5 to 2 star. Food is great, but my business has been turned down 5 times in a row. I literally have eaten here twice more since I posted this photo 8 months ago. Each time the old man stating that they were too busy, followed by scoffing or shoo-ing me away. A lot of attitude for nothing. Why wouldn t you call? Why would you come at 7pm? Lol. Man, I love the food here but it s such a risk as it could prove to be a big waste of time. The other day, I tried bringing my younger cousins here and he again turned us away. It was 4pm on a Thursday. So we went to Grandone instead (the fried chicken place right beside). We ate indoors and proceeded to see him serve the next family that came. So I have no idea what this guy s issue is. I suggest calling ahead if you still want to get the food. Hopefully they pick up.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

yummy Korean bqq, choice of spiciness and a touch of sweetness. Fluffy rice and banchan is a bonus considering the price.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Stir fry beef - portion good for 2. Got it spicy and had a nice kick to it. Short ribs - good portion, got a little spicy and it wasn t chewy or too fatty. Don t forget to get some kimchi & tofu!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

This is the same restaurant that used to be near Yonge and College. I was so upset when they closed down, but to see that they have not changed their portions and quality of food makes me so happy. I highly recommend coming here and trying their short ribs. They also have a lunch special if you are not phased by Korean sidedishes.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

My go to authentic Korean food. Bulgogi portion is good and tasty.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

We have been going here for years. The Korean ribs are consistently the best weve ever had. The tofu is also perfectly spiced in a great sauce. The ingredients are always fresh and the portions are large. Worth the trip here!! Alice and Gerry

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

This place would get five stars but the man who fronts this restaurant is very very rude. So if you like Korean food and you dont mind rude service, this place is it!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Best Korean BBQ in town if you just want a quick bite or takeout. You can literally smell charcoal in the BBQ dishes. Big portion - took me 2 days to finish the combo. Yummy 10/10

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

I love their lunch special. Affordable and big serving. Food is great too. I usually order tofu, I recommed it.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

This is always my go-to spot when I m in the area. Don t be intimated by the price(fair), they come in HUGE portion relatively to the price. The taste is also on spot. I love the fact that they provide buckwheat tea (as service) when it s cold. You don t expect service in food court (by owner being smiley) but the care they put in the food and the tea proves everything!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Yummylish Delish sums up my favorite go to Korean BBQ!!! I highly recommend this place for everything on their menu. Authentic Korean and homestyle cooked to fill up your appetite. Parking: Free parking is a ++ n not having to worry about getting those unwanted parking fines.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

I can t express how much I love this restaurant. The rice portion is huge, so it the dishes. Great value for money! Love their side dishes and the tea

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Fast and tasty.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Amazing.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Huge portions, fresh food, good price. Haven t been here since the snowstorm in 2013 and I m glad to see that they re still around! I always order their BBQ (pork is my go-to but they have other options). They also have lunch specials from 11-2 everyday so you can get the same stuff for cheaper. I ll be coming back!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

The husband owner definitely has temper and is one of a kind. His job is to turn customers away and reduce the work for her wife. Good man. One star taken for his rudeness. The lady chef definitely knows how to cook Korean food!

Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Even though the food is okay, the owner guy is very rude and nasty. This guy thinks that he is doing a charity kind of attitude. Prices are also comparatively high. I wont go here again.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Awesome Korean food with generous portions and solid prices. Definitely try the rice cakes here, theyre fantastic. Yummy BBQ does not miss, whether youre a meat lover or vegeterian. I eat from here all the time. You might think this is just another fast food/food court place, but its definitely a step above and puts some regular restaurants to shame.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

I like to come here for lunch: whether it is fried rice or tofu stew, the food is very well made and the portion is so generous. It feels they genuinely care about your having a good meal. The free side dishes are also big! The mall is quiet on weekends that we went.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Best Koran ribs in all of Toronto !!!! I ve gotten this about a million times !!! The kimchi is delicious their cold Mac and cheese is wonderful! The rib sauce is to die for! Hidden gem ! Food : 5/5

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

The owner is extremely rude. The ribs itself are good! We were just there in their new location and the ribs where not as good as they were. Hopefully the quality will remain.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

I find the food so good. I drive an hr away just to order out. The restaurant is in a food court so not the best of atmosphere but still a good deal. I definitely recommend trying it out.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Yummy food

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

The portions at this place are huge, if you are craving KBBQ but dont want to go to a grill house, this is definitely the way to go. The Beef Short ribs were excellent. Chicken and pork are good. One down side was the rice was a bit mushy and bland. The reviews about the cold behaviour of the older gentleman cashier are accurate, but. Id gladly endure a bit of displeasure in taking my order when the food comes out this good. Their is a free parking lot, if you are driving to this place. Definitely give them a try.

December 21, 2023

The food is great but the customer service is terrible. They ignore you completely. They messed up my order twice and I ve ordered multiple times from them and when I asked for them to give me my actual order they were so rude and ignored my calls. Terrible customer service.

December 21, 2023

Hi there, I order from Yummy BBQ all the time. Sometimes every week. I enjoy the food the price is great. But today I had a very large order, birthday celebration at work. I order through Uber eats as I always do. It was a $300 order that was CANCELLED after 1 hr of the restaurant making the food. I called the Yummy bbq multiple times and no one picked up the phone. I called Uber eats which stated the restaurant cancelled the order. My question is, if you knew you couldn t fulfil the order, why start making the food and cancel it after an hour of making the food ? There should be some communication. Very disappointed by this business practice.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Big servings and really delicious!! we ll come back again.

December 21, 2023

the owner is extremely rude!!!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Absolutely delicious food!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Seriously some of the best Korean food I ve ever had. The kimchi fried rice is the best ever. The short rib and the beef are my faves. It may be a little pricy but the portions are humongous. Kudos to the old couple that run the place. I hope the business continues on for a long time since it s seriously underrated.

December 21, 2023

Never going again. Absolute worst customer service. The old guy treats you like garbage and has zero care for the customer

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Good food. Good portions. Fast service. The owner could be a bit friendlier, but he s in his retirement era so it s understandable.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

I used to live in Korea and l must say the Beef bulgogi was the best l ever had anywhere! Really good quality. Highly recommend.

★★
December 21, 2023

This called BBQ restaurant was located in downtown core in early 2000. This restaurant WAS very good place for resolve your hunger. Now open in NEW location with some changes. If you do not have budget, but meat lover without thinking quality of food as me, this will be your place. As I said do not expect quality or taste, but ONLY volume of food and meat, then good place to visit. Do not take a look for Special one they proudly showing on the top of menu. Buy only lunch specials, otherwise you may regret on amount of food and qualities. Also do not forget, this is a food court restaurant.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

First time ordering here, we got the japchae and the grilled beef dish. What good quantity and quality for the price. Authentic and delicious food, will come back for sure.

Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Wow so I stood there waiting for this person to take my order. He look up but didn t take my order then a Korean kid just came up cut in front of me and he took his order.

★★
December 21, 2023

Although the portion sizes are great, the service was extremely poor for a group willing to order a lot we got complaints about how we kept coming back to order and how we d have to wait long even though we were willing to wait. hopefully customer service improves in the future

Local Guide
December 21, 2023

The owner is crazy rude.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

best take out korean food you can find! it s authentic & truly home made. the portion is amazing & you can t beat the price for what you get! the owner is really nice. it s more of a family owned restaurant so wait can be a while when busy as it s all made fresh. the wait is worth it!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Amazing food that is consistent every time. Sweet man that takes our order and always available to serve at the front. Best in this food court.

December 21, 2023

I came here for lunch with my girlfriend, the food was mid at best, probably below average for the price. We ordered the short ribs and bulgogi. As Im writing this review my gf and I have had the runs since the afternoon, which Im pretty sure is because of food poisoning from eating here. Will not be back, there are far better choices out there. The owner was also very rude. Did not seem like he wanted the business.

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

I have been going to their downtown location for years. Consistent quality, authentic Korean food with hearty ingredients.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Got the pork bone soup, so good! Big portion full of meat and flavour.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Slaps. This place is one of the hidden gems of Korean take out food. Generous portions, great flavour, reasonably priced. You also get the authentic Korean dad vibes from the gentleman at the front counter. 10/10

December 21, 2022

The man who picks up the phone is the rudest customer service rep I have ever encountered. He basically put me on hold for twenty mins and came back just to hang up on me. I will not be visiting this place anytime soon. It s a shame since they have decent food.

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Last place I would ve expected to find the BEST KOREAN FOOD IN THE CITY!!!! NOT your average everyday Korean joint; everything is made with the upmost quality and care. You can tell the ingredients are all super fresh and all the dishes are loaded with vegetables. Portions are big and they don t skimp on the meat; no paltry portions swimming in sauce here. Yummy BBQ is now the ONLY place I order from. Such a big fan lol

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

This is hands down the best Korean place in toronto. The owner may be a bit surly but it just adds to the experience. All you soft boys that complain about his demeanour need to grow some hair on your chest. I am a loyal customer. This guy and his wife are amazing. I will never pass up an opportunity to buy from this place no matter the wait.

★★
December 21, 2022

The food itself is quite good and the price is reasonable. The portions are big too. If you go through Uber Eats, this restaurant is quite good. However, more of an issue arises when you try to order in-person or by calling. Every time I ve gone to order by personally interacting with the older man at the front, he is rude and acts as if you re annoying him by putting in an order or asking anything of him. He s hung up on me on the phone a few times before and has yelled at me in-person for not ordering via phone call. It s off-putting for customers to be treated like this and honestly does a disservice to the great food. If you do want to order from them, you might as well spend a few more bucks and order online to save yourself the hassle of having to go through customer service .

December 21, 2022

We agonised over the decision of putting this review up or not but after reading the other ones we thought we should. This was definitely my worst take-out experience ever ! We ordered four items for a total of 70$ish. The older gentleman (owner I assume ) handed over the machine for me to tap after he had input the amount. The machine read purchase and with the tab button below without displaying the amount. After I proceeded, the older man held up the print out from the machine that it was charged double and mumbled that I might have pressed on something wrong on the card machine. I calmly assured him that I didn t, and that I tapped right away as he handed over the machine. I then asked to refund me cash as that would probably be a possible solution but the older man said they would not do cash refund. So we waited for another 15 minutes which he had done several tries on the machine to cancel the transaction but without any success. I asked how long I still need to wait as my 2-year-old was gone with my sister-in-law and it would soon be his bedtime. He suddenly got really agitated and yelled, don t rush me! I replied him that we were expected to be home soon and would prefer to know how long it might further take. Then he yelled at me in Korean and threw my card hard onto the table saying it s my fault to input the wrong amount!!! My card landed right in the gap between his cashier and the wall and almost fell through which for sure I would not have a chance to retrieve. This rudeness was simply unacceptable. His son came out from the back to ask what had happened. I asked him if I could communicate to him directly instead of the old man since he was getting out of control. Then the old man took our food away, yelling something in Korean only for his son to bring it back out. Finally after another 30 minutes and numerous tries, which his son tried to help but the old man blatantly pushed him away, the transaction was finally cancelled. His son quietly told us that his dad is 70 years old already and this would not be the place for great customer service. Yet this is beyond just customer service; we were wrongly accused, rudely treated, and poorly served (our food would be colder than room temperature by the time we got home which was only 10 minutes away) What we have experienced was undoubtedly unprofessional. Food was good but I would say use Ubereat to avoid the hassle of dealing with them directly.

December 21, 2022

The worst restaurant in the world, worst service, worst people, that senior Korean guy is the worst person I have seen in my life, rudeness and yell customers.

December 21, 2022

Extremely bad customer service...

December 21, 2022

The old dude is the only issue. Food was great but I will not come back anymore

Local Guide
December 21, 2022

worst service

December 21, 2022

The cashiers uncle is very bad. He received the wrong money from us and threw my credit card. His son tried to stop the dispute with us, but he still didnt give up, and even abused his son in Korean! A terrible takeaway experience.

December 21, 2022

Sssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss

Local Guide
December 21, 2022

oh my. What a terrible attitude when I just wanted for a menu.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Your HOW TO order guide: The place seems to be run by a husband and wife in their 70s. The duo gets insanely busy with Ubereat, Skipthedishes and in-person orders. Dont go and expect modern-day service. You have to go with patience and humility. Several times he said he cant serve me. I have told him Ill wait and he eventually comes around and takes my order. Ive waited 45 mins sometimes. What you should expect is amazing food with service from a different time, where we arent always on our phone and in a rush. Youll get the no soup for you experience, if you dont have patience Enjoy the food while you can! Not do to lack of business, but these owners need to eventually take it easy. Get the Yummy Special , enough for 2 for $29!

Local Guide
December 21, 2022

I asked for napkin, I was declined disrespectfully, with a handful or lazy excuses. Not impressed.

December 21, 2022

ouch i dont know what happened here. been ordering from 2020-2021 and has been amazing value and service but now its just.. ouch.. value and service just made a nose dive

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Got the Yummy Special, so much delicious food. Definitely enough for two meals!

December 21, 2022

Wow. I walked in and there were regular kids in there after maybe drinking or not. No sure if they have there liquor license. The lady asked me what I wanted and I told her. The kids made a comment maybe cause I was wearing a mask or putting me down cause Im not the same culture. After the comment the lady said something stern to them in there language. and I just walked out. Very very bad vibes. I will only review if my experience was really really good or really really bad. No in-between. Waste of gas when i could of went somewhere else. Ive been there before and almost the same result. I gave it one last chance. Very rude people. I would rather eat McDonalds or Ibrahams across the street. At least they give you a free Smile at mcdonalds. Lacking in this day and age. I was 10km away from real food at the Danforth. Thanks for losing a future customer

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

We are relatively new to the neighbourhood and often times crave for some tasty Korean food. Whenever we order from here we dont regret. They have big portions and reasonably priced. Tasty side dishes and all taste fresh. Its charcoal bbq so you have that nice smokey flavour. I love their stews as well. Anything you order, you will enjoy it.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Absolutely, food taste so GOOD!!! It is the best Korean bbq you eat in ToRonTo. Great portion with reasonable price.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

This has some of the best takeout Korean bbq you can get, didn t have a negative experience in any way idk where everyone gets these reviews from

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Food court korean food doesnt get much better than this. The spicy pork is good. Weird enough, the best dish is the tofu side dish.

Local Guide
December 21, 2022

We asked the owner for suggestions, instead, he replied to us with racism! He said here is Canada, I can not suggest you, its not your country I don t know your taste!!! LOL! Very rude and racist!

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

For the price this is some of the best Korean food you will get. However, I will warn against buying 4 or more Yummy Specials at the same time. My 3 friends and I love the food but the owner always declines our attempts at ordering 4 of our favorite menu item at the same time. Our workaround is to order two at a time. Even then he got suspicious. How else can I put this.. He is suffering from success and so gets to pick his customers. Have been eating here since 2017 or 2018 and am delighted each time I can score a Yummy Special.

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

This is the first time I ve gone and the short rib with rice meal is soo amazing. 19/10 would go back!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Spicy BBQ beef and short ribs are killer. The old guy working there is always angry, but it s all good because the food slaps

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

We came across this food court and found this Korean BBQ place. Like the name of the store, it was yummy! The price isnt the cheapest, but the portion is huge - enough for 2 people. Also posting pictures of other stores in the food court. Parking: Plenty of parking

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

super delicious & authentic !!!

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

The yummy special can feed two people. So much meat!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

The best korean take out i have ever had. It tastes just like how my grandmother used to make it. Their bbq ribs are fantastic. Great prices and generous servings.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Both the taste and the price are great! I especially recommend the spicy grilled pork

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Great food! Great value!

★★★★
December 21, 2022

Big portion. Got the Yummy special. Can easily feed 3 people. Was needing a touch more salt on the meat.

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Amazing food! Generous portions! Very friendly owners:)

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Ordered BBQ beef and chicken, not what I expected, but was very delicious. Huge portions, yummy indeed. Complimentary kimchi and tofu included. It felt like additional sauce would made food even better, but I chose not spicy option, maybe that s why there was no sauce. Idk. But overall, very good

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

The portions were gigantic and i really liked it. I just thought some kind of sauce was missing or it was just me not knowing how to order stuff here. But anyways, a good one.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

AOKM | Angry Old Korean Man taking order. But the food is good. Didn t come for service, came for food. Little smile will make the food taste better but still good. Order 2 meat combo big portion.

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

The food was really good. I will be back definitely! The rice is soft, I really like this.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Ive been going to this restaurant for over 8+ years and always leave extremely happy. This has been run by the same grandma and grandpa that it opened with (over 70+ years old now). Literally only them two the lady is in the back cooking the food, and the man is at the front taking orders and running the the place. They are both very nice but there is a language barrier, but the service is always great. After closing their restaurant on Yonge Street (which was extremely busy) they moved to a much smaller food court restaurant, but still make the same amazing BBQ COMBOS or YUMMY SPECIALS!! This place is a gem in the rough and wont be around forever. Its a must try in a quite location, with lots of parking and seats to eat. Parking: In a plaza area with lots of parking. Can get busy at night on weekends. Wheelchair accessibility: Big food court area with tons of space to move around, especially the washrooms

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Order steam & fried dumpling while waiting for ice cream. Really glad that we try this place because the dumplings were really good. The owner is patience with me even tho I interrupt his meal time and couldnt decided nor see well with my old glasses. He took the time to ensure we order the right thing. Highly recommend coming here!

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Amazing portions had it in uber eats and it was enough for me to portion it for the whole day

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Can t say enough about this place! Our favourite Korean spot. Will follow them wherever they move to. Such good authentic Korean home cooking. Just like your auntie would make. Kimchi fried rice is amazing.

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

I tried their chicken stir fry lunch special and it was delicious. The portion size was very good too.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Sweet family restaurant with good Korean Take out food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Yes this is the one that used to be on Yonge street downtown! I am so happy To see them again!If you know you know! Too bad it s far away from my place!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

The best honestly the food is so good and they give you so much portions i called and complained about the skip order being 72 mins which had nothing to do with them i feel bad now lol but the food is amazing

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Love this place, hidden little gem

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

The food here is amazing especially south of the 401 in North York. The only problems is because an older couple is running the business it s really difficult to order anytime during dinner. Hopefully they could find some help. Honestly, 5 stars if the old wasn t so grumpy at most times. Overall, can t complain about their bbq meals.

★★★
December 21, 2021

True Korean food. The lady cooking there can work at bigger Korean restaurants! The old man at cash should not be running a service business with so much attitudes and general hate to the world lmao

December 21, 2021

Food is amazing. But the owner really makes it hard to order what you want. I tried some of my sisters kimchi that came with her meal and I wanted some also. I asked him for two small containers and I will pay. He refused and said I dont need that much kimchi.. The container was the size of a small gravy cup! He also took numerous pictures of us while we waited for food from the place beside him. Very disappointed with his attitude. My sister and I were very friendly with him yet he still refused to serve us certain things. Only excuse was that we dont need that much food.. My sister and I arent fat by any means but this man makes you feel like you are overeating or something just by ordering a lunch combo and some extra kimchi! I most definitely wont be going there again. I was humiliated and offended by that old man.

December 21, 2021

Bad server

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Very tasty short ribs. Kimchi and side dishes in the dinner special were quite delicious! Pro tip: Ring the bell at counter if you want to order, got yelled at for not using the bell. 5 stars for the food, 1 star for the grumpy old man attitude.

December 21, 2021

Don t order from here if you have an even slightly larger order (like more than 5 things). They either won t take it or will cancel it if you order on Uber.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Best Pork Bone Soup I have ever had! The portion is massive. I had it for lunch and didnt need to have supper.

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

My favorite BBQ restaurant. Their lunch menu is amazingly priced for the big portions of food you get. Its always super filling and the customer service and quality of the food never disappoints. I highly recommend anyone looking for a good meal to try this place. Even though Im moving far away I will always stop by here whenever in the area, its that good.

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Holy Mother of God!!! the Yummy Burger combo is a beast!!!!! Worth the price!!!!!!!!!!!!

★★★
December 21, 2021

The price of food has gone up by $4 in two years. Its a shame because it was my favorite restaurant with great value for money. Bibimbap went up from $11 to $13 to $15, and Gamjatang went from $9 to $11 and is now $13. The quantity or quality did not improve as much as the price. Its unfortunate, but I hope you prosper.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Their food is A+. Just tried them on a whim the other day and definitely going back. Thanks to the lovely old couple for adding some extra side dishes for us.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

their bbq ribs are consistently so tender and soo flavourful!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Great cheap eats. Good food. Miss their college location. Get the short ribs bbq dinner. There macaroni salad slaps

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Just rediscovered Yummy BBQ! Started taking my son when he was a baby. Used to go when they were on Bloor, when they closed that location we went to the Yonge location. Its been 5 years but I found them again. My son and I felt like Korean this eve and we mentioned how much we missed Yummy BBQ. On a whim I Googled it and found the latest location in Don Mills. Called in the usual order, Yummy Special and Spicy Rice Cakes with chicken. Just as good as we remembered! So happy to know that we can get our still get our Korean fix.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Hands down the best beef bulgogi in town. The beef has this awesome bbq aroma and very well seasoned. The portion is huge! Awesome homemade side dishes as well. The business is ran buy the cutest couple. Will definitely be back very soon. Give this place a try, trust - it will not disappoint Enjoy!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

This little, nondescript, Korean restaurant in a food court churns out authentic and delicious dishes. The spicy bulgogi and kal bi are amazing.

★★★★
December 21, 2021

the food is amazing but the service is kinda strange tho, I miss the beef

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

I got the bbq beef. Perfection

★★★★★
December 21, 2020

hands down best korean food, great service, owner has a great sense of humor

★★★★★
December 21, 2020

Food is always good

★★★★★
December 21, 2020

Have been ordering food from them almost for a year now. Love BBQ variety that they offer.

★★★★★
December 21, 2020

It s really super yummy! I always come and they never disappoint. Food is consistently delicious!

Local Guide
December 21, 2020

Bad restaurant and bad employee treatment

★★★★★
December 21, 2020

Love this place large portions

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

AMAZING. U WILL NOT FIND BETTER VALUE FOR MONEY. Let alone the food in general is fantastic.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

Tasty and flavour full. Portions are plenty and justify the price. If ever youre in the are its a definite go to for Korean food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

Great food, and lots of it, when you consider the side dishes included. I ordered pork stirfry w/rice and steamed dumplings w/rice, and also received Kimchee and fried tofu in sauce. All very good.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

I ve been going to Yummy BBQ since I was a little girl with my mom. We ve always come back because the food is amazing! Yes, the owner can come off as being rude but I feel it comes with him and his wife literally working everyday for the past 20 years since I ve been going there. For the price you pay, quality and quantity you really can t find anywhere elsewhere in the city. Highly recommend you try the Yummy Special it includes three of the most popular meat Kalbi (short rib), Bulgogi (Beef) and Chicken. It comes with rice, 2 pieces of Mandu (Korean dumpling) and egg battered zucchini as well as two - three side dishes (Kimchi, Tofu, etc). If you re super hungry you might be able to eat it on your own but me and my husband will often split one and it s more than enoghZ

Local Guide
December 21, 2020

The food was great and portions were hugeeee. I love it!!!!! Edit: 6/11/20 The old guy on the phone was rude. I asked if it is possible to substitute rice with bean sprouts. He replied with, Dont eat Korean food. Find somewhere else. Korean food always comes with rice. It is better if you order through third party delivery so you dont have to deal with the dude.

★★★★★
December 21, 2020

Portion size is great, food is tasty and prices are good. 10/10 would eat here again.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

Finally found you after 2 years! Been going to Yummy since 2005 in Mississauga. Then Bathurst & Bloor...then Yonge & Wellesley. We thought we had our last meal there 2 years ago. Same amazing duo, still killing it! Best part was they remembered us and remembered our order! Cant beat that! Glad youre back in our lives. Be kind and stay safe everyone!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

Great food, excellent rice & meat portion. Flavours are not overpowering despite the red look of the food. The smoky charcoal flavour of BBQ is in all of the meats without being burnt. Katsus are light and dont feel oily with a well made piece of pork wrapped inside. The sauces taste home made. Banchans that come with the takeout are fantastic. You definitely do not come here for the service, as the owner told me that i was ordering too much! Just be mentally prepared when you visit. For a food court place with quality food at fair prices, cant really complain.

Local Guide
December 21, 2020

Owner told us he was too busy to serve us. Why are you open then? Never been turned away from a restaurant during business hours. Youve been at Mallard Rd how many years under an established franchise and you cant keep up with the demand. Gave their neighbour my business instead(a single lady who is warm and welcoming and took a while to make meals for my two friends and I but didnt turn us down at least).

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

Food is delicious! If you go at lunch they have lunch specials and portions are huge!! Food is tasty and def worth it if youre craving some korean bbq!! You have the choice of mild or spicy, meat already comes with rice and it has a variety of sides (ie kimchi, bean sprouts, tofu and reddish just to name a few). Just be aware though, call ahead and place your order. If its too busy and you have a big order they may not always take it as its only run by a husband and a wife. Hell let you know if order is too big and refuse if hes unable to. But its definitely worth it!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

To walk by they are unassuming. There is no hint as to how amazingly great the food is here. Seriously, go here! Fantastic Korean food!

★★★★★
December 21, 2020

Spotted this place beside Wooffles & Cream and grabbed lunch. BBQ beef & kimchi fried rice. Great portions and flavors. I wish we lived closer because I would eat here a lot.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

Godly meat like woah

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

I have been eating their food for over 20 years. I was thrilled to find them again after they closed the Yonge Street location. Best Korean food in the city!

★★
December 21, 2020

This was my second time ordering from this place (located inside a food court). I just want to first state that the food is pretty good. I would rate the food to be 4 out of 5 stars, but because Ive received such terrible customer service both instances that Ive ordered, I would give this place 2 stars. The food court itself is not busy on both walk in occassions. On my first occassion, my husband and I had tried ordering online via food services such as skip the dish, Uber eats etc...but their actual online store was not available online. I therefore decided to call, but no one was picking up their phone. Since I was heading off to the west end anyway, I was thinking to do a walk-in to place an order and to try to figure out a dish that was recommended by a friend. I was mellowy greeted by an old man. Since we were both wearing a mask it was a tad difficult to hear and understand each other. It was also difficult to figure out their soup dishes as I was trying to show him pictures of the dish my friend had ordered from him. Apparently they dont have the dish, which was odd considering my friend had bought the soup from their restaurant. Eventually in the end he figured out the dish, but it wasnt exactly what I had wanted because the picture showed the dish to be spicy and I had specifically asked for this exact same dish. I also wished he had told me the name of the dish he added on to my bill so that next time I know what to order Regardless, I had let it go. It was partially to blame for not fully doing my research, which was a bit difficult since I was not Korean and was not familiar with all Korean dishes. The order took about 20 mins, which I was willing to wait for. Second instance, the service was even worse. I came just around lunch time. And I was trying to place my order, but again he was not understanding what I was trying to order. Id like to believe that I dont have speech impedement. Anyway, apparently it was taking me 10 mins to order and I was getting lectured that it was lunch time and I should have called, now my order is gonna take 30 mins. I dont need a business to tell me what I should have done. I knew theres wait times for almost everything and I was willing to wait. But for me to get scolded like that with 2 other customers behind me is just embarrassing to me. I dont understand why he would feel this way, as I was not asking for my food to be rushed. I was just trying to get the order right, but he seemed like he couldnt be bothered nor was he interested in my business, in which by the way cost $39.55 for 3 lunch dishes. Lets just say I will not be returning to this food joint. Im more than happy to take my money to other restaurants who wont treat me like Im wasting their time.

★★★★★
December 21, 2020

Mr. Kim and his wife make the best homestyle Korean food in Toronto. Please continue to support them during this COVID crisis!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

Good lunch special for BBQ ribs (kalbi), only $11 and you get like 3 whole pieces, decent flavour, not amazing, but you get a decent value for this. Two giant scoops of rice, I couldnt finish it all and saved it for dinner. Owner didnt speak English well and seemed to have trouble understanding my order, but it was ok.