BIWON Korean Restaurant

Korean barbecue restaurant · Kensington-Chinatown

BIWON Korean Restaurant

Korean barbecue restaurant · Kensington-Chinatown
473 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M5T 1G8, Canada

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Classic Korean BBQ meats & sides in a casual, renovated Chinatown eatery  

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473 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M5T 1G8, Canada Get directions

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CA$20–30 · Menu

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473 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M5T 1G8, Canada Get directions

+1 647 351 3366
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CA$20–30 · Menu

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Nico A

Google
I recently visited this spot again and was pleasantly surprised by the renovations. The updated interior looks fantastic—brighter, cleaner, and much more inviting. It definitely adds to the overall dining experience. Thankfully, the changes didn’t stop at the decor. The food remains just as good as ever, with the same consistency and flavor that keeps me coming back. Whether you're a regular or a first-time guest, the refreshed atmosphere paired with reliably delicious dishes makes it well worth a visit.

Shakhzoda Ismatullaeva

Google
Food was amazing!!! Their soups are so flavorful and portions are very decent. The owner was so so attentive, she refilled our side dishes multiple times. She always made sure we were doing okay. I rarely see this kind of care in other restaurants. Definitely recommend trying!! Affordable, yummy and you’re supporting local businesses

Lu Zhang

Google
The side dishes were incredible. Free and light! I totally did not expect the white vegetables to taste good: they were amazing, crunchy with the perfect balance of sour and sweet. The dishes we ordered were splendid and we were very pleased. Would definitely recommend!

Maryam A

Google
I recently visited this restaurant again and was pleasantly surprised by the beautiful renovation. The new decor is bright, welcoming, and thoughtfully designed—it really adds to the overall experience. The food was just as delicious as always, consistent in both quality and flavor. A lovely spot that keeps getting better. I’ll definitely keep coming back!

Pedram Pak Khoo

Google
The food here is absolutely amazing. The staff are so kind and attentive, giving us suggestions on what to get and how to eat. The portions to price are very appropriate. Everything is so flavourful it’s insane. They also gave us commentary soup. We would definitely come back.

Gracie Y

Google
Just found an amazing Korean restaurant recently! It’s the kind of place that makes you want to come back right after you finish your meal 🫶🏻 🍴 SoonDuBu Chigae – $13.55 (tax included) 📍 473 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M5T 1G8 🥄good? The seafood tofu stew was super rich in flavor, and you can choose your spice level! I got less spicy — not spicy at all, but still super flavorful. And the tofu? SO generous. Not just a few pieces — it was packed. I was so satisfied 🥹 🥄Worth the price? Yes! The side dishes are refillable, and the staff even came over proactively to ask if I wanted more. So thoughtful. For Toronto prices, I think it’s totally worth it! 🥄Do I love it? Yes yes yes!! A warm, comforting stew on a chilly day = pure happiness. That 4.7 rating on Google? Totally deserved 💯

Jenny Tsai

Google
Been here many times.. but now the also just renovated! Place looks superb, clean and fresh! They have also added new sides dishes and the food is amazing as always. It’s one of my weekly go to spots in the city!

N T

Google
SEEN THIS PLACE IN THE NEIGHBOURHOOD FOR YEARS, FINALLY STOPPED BY TO TRY IT. IT WAS A TAD UNDERWHELMING AND NOT AS RICH AND FLAVOURFUL AS WE HAD HOPED. WE ORDERED THE PORK BONE SOUP AND KINCHI STEW. THEIR SIDES ARE TASTY BUT PLEASE PREP WITH CARE - THERE WAS NON-EDIBLE INGREDIENT IN THE GLASS NOODLE SIDE. SERVICE WAS VERY FRIENDLY AND STAFF ARE POLITE. LOOKS LIKE THE PLACE WAS RECENTLY RENOVATED AS WELL.

文曜

Yelp
Very nice Korean style food. We tried cold noodle which is very nice and authentic! It's very affordable too
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Daniel D.

Yelp
decent portions n good for group sharing! good: tofu/potato side dishes, beef soon tofu not as good: seafood pancake, jajangmyeon, mackerel
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Na T.

Yelp
seen this place in the neighbourhood for years, finally stopped by to try it. it was a tad underwhelming and not as rich and flavourful as we had hoped. we ordered the pork bone soup and kinchi stew. their sides are tasty but please prep with care - there was non-edible ingredient in the glass noodle side. service was very friendly and staff are polite. looks like the place was recently renovated as well.
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Hannah C.

Yelp
Came here for their kkangpoonggi but it was hard to find the chicken. Everything else was either bland or stale. Their pork cutlet was really dry and over fried with used oil and not fresh oil. Jjajang myun was also really bland. Service was mediocre even though the restaurant was half full. Ambiance is chill.. I'm not sure how they got a 4.5 star but as a Korean, I am very disappointed in the food here and definitely do not recommend it.

Matthew J.

Yelp
Hello all my fellow foodie lovers, would you like to get as close as you possibly can to Korea? Then if I can may I recommend BIWON, every time I arrive here it's the same 5 star service when I was here 2 weeks ago and the food still taste the same. The ambience is always very homely and the hospitality is always welcoming.

Azalys É.

Yelp
The workers are welcoming and food tastes amazing! I recommend to everyone who likes Korean spicy food!
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Janey T.

Yelp
The portions were generous and there was a variety of side dishes. Ordered two pork bone soups and one of the dishes was more tender than the other, though both still really good. The service was nice when I went and the prices were reasonable.
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Anna T.

Yelp
Restaurant appears fairly clean. Around the time we went which was 2:30-3:30, there was only one worker present not including the chefs in the kitchen. I liked how menus had pictures of the food, and they were all pretty accurate Service doesnt stand out but is fine. Upon reading previous reviews for this place, I knew I needed to ask for water rather than it being served automatically which is exactly what happened. They want to see you finish your sides before u get refill. Food was all delicious and had a lot of flavor. However, some of it wasn't fresh and you could tell, for example, the gyoza and some meats were a bit stale tasting. One of the people at my table requested to leave a certain vegetable out of their meal but still received it anyway. Tofu in one of the soups was burnt. Servings are pretty big and I would say they're sharing size. We came at a pretty empty and late lunch hour, so I understand how my review can differ from others, but it's funny how on google, this restaurant has a 4.7 rating while here it has 3.2. However, we all enjoyed our lunch here.
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Emmanuel L.

Yelp
It was our first time here and we loved our super delicious lunch! Excellent service too from Eunbyeol who was so friendly and happy. I would have given the food full stars but my Bibimbap didn't have a sunny side up egg, it was easy over which takes away the nice yellow yolk colour that I love. I had to cut the egg to let the yolk show through for the photo. We loved the Kimchi pancakes and got Gyoza steamed and fried. I preferred the steamed which brought out the flavours better. Ambience was very nice with very large space and booths to choose from. It was an early lunch and wasn't busy. I'll definitely be back. So much on the menu!
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Michelle D.

Yelp
Came here after a tiring shift with my good friend and she got the mulnaenmyeon which was more soupy than my bibimnaengmyeon. It came out super quick (makes sense because it's a cold noodle) and it was delicious! I love how slightly chewy the noodles were. I would've preferred it if there was more protein as it was mostly noodles but the amount of sauce to noodles were the perfect ratio. We also shared the peach soju which was delicious. Because it was a weekend night, they were quite busy so we had to flag them down a couple times but they have a call bell at each table so that was easy. Will definitely return!
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Bosco H.

Yelp
Stopped by for dinner. There's a few korean spots in the area (Chinatown) that offer a similar kind of experience. Big menu, all your typical korean eats. Ordered the Kimchi Jiggae (13.99), which was decent. Nice spicy soup on a cold day will be ultimately be great. Objectively though, it was alright. Satisfied the craving but not quite enough for a 4 star in my opinion. They were able to accommodate my larger party of 8 on a weekend which was nice.
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Mei Lan M.

Yelp
Came here on a Saturday afternoon, off peak. So we easily got a table. The service was very fast. Our waiter was also attentive and we got checked on regularly. The menu was quite extensive. It took me a long time to decide on what to order. This was somewhat overwhelming. I finally decided on the bibimbap, which I enjoyed thoroughly. The banchan was good too. My friends all liked their meals. Overall, this was a great dining experience.
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Mich C.

Yelp
Went for dinner. Food was good. It's also dead of summer so it was hot as hell. But it was good. Been here in the past and I enjoyed it. The service was good. Servers were nice and attentive. We ordered just enough and didn't over order like usual so I'm happy !
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Shea J.

Yelp
DO NOT GO HERE FOR DINE IN! First of all, they try scamming you off the jump. We came in for a party of six reservation, and we told them we want the AYC option. We said just two meats at a time, they brought out ALLLLLL of the meats times TEN. We counted 30 pieces of pork belly alone, so now imagine that for each of the meats! Of course, this place charges for whatever is not eaten so of course they did this on purpose. We told the man that we said two meats at a time, he said sorry but still kept our meat on the table and continued bringing extra sides we didn't ask for! Then, their attitudes to us except one younger guy was disgusting. An older man with glasses acted so rude to us. We requested white rice they brought out purple rice and he said it's white- the "corn" makes it purple. He really acted like we were the stupidest people alive meanwhile trying to scam us. This place gave mom and pop vibes- meaning they need to make all the money they can get so they result to getting it in other ways. If you come here, do not do the AYC option- and avoid eating in shop. Customer service is trash.
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Rob C.

Yelp
Had the new all you can eat. It's a great value for what you get since it's only ~$40/person and you get the same meats as they serve a la carte. The difference is you need to tolerate the slow service as they are not set up to do all you can eat. So you need to order super well in advance (like 15 mins) for refills of meat. Had the pork belly and kalbi primarily and both were solid. Shrimp was a bit tasteless. Cold noodles were nice (don't forget to add vinegar that is already on the table). Friendly staff too. Note: If you pay in cash on a single bill there is a 10% discount!

Chioma O.

Yelp
This Korean restaurant is literally in the heart of Chinatown. The spicy pork bulgogi was very tasty but I wasn't crazy about the side dishes. The fish cakes and kimchi were not great but I liked the potatoes. There was only 1 Ajumma waiting on everyone in the restaurant which was disappointing. She did her best. There was a fly or two running around so not the cleanest. I am not sure why they didn't have enough staff working on a Thursday evening but hopefully it was a one off. Nevertheless, if you are very hungry or need something after your food comes out, be patient. The entree is what you should look forward to. It's worth the wait. Also, if you pay cash, you get 10% off which is nice.
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Maria J.

Yelp
My friends and I were looking for a place to have good dinner and accommodate a group of 12 people. One of my friends picked this place out at random. It looked clean, bright, and welcoming, so we decided to eat dinner here. When we arrived, it was late in the evening, so there were only two people dining inside. There were two waiters who moved a table, so that we can sit together. A young man was our waiter and he brought the menu, the utensils, the cups, and the water jugs. Then he went to the back, so that we could chat and look at the menu. Throughout the evening, he occasionally came back to check-in on us (as we were eating and talking non-stop). I appreciated that he fulfilled our requests promptly. Each of us ordered a different item on the menu. Most of us ordered a hot dish (e.g. hot soup or hot bowl of rice and vegetables). I ordered tofu soup with seafood. The soup and the bowl of rice came hot! The tofu was soft and the broth was spicy. I wished that there were more seafood inside. My friends said that their meal tasted good. We had a great time chatting and eating Korean food together! It's open til late evening, so it's a great spot to go to!
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Sharon Y.

Yelp
I came back to this restaurant after a couple months and was very surprised to see that the price had increased significantly. It used to be $13.99 for a gamjatang, with the option of adding ramen at no additional cost. Now it is $15.99 for the gamjatang without ramen and $17.99 for a gamjatang with ramen. I'm not going to lie, I did have a bit of sticker shock as $18 for a bowl of gamjatang is probably the most expensive I've ever seen it in Toronto (especially because this place isn't even particularly fancy). I understand that times have been tough and food prices have been rising but even other restaurants within Chinatown and Koreatown have kept their price increases to a lesser amount. To add insult to injury, the amount of meat they put into it when I got the gamjatang this time was noticeably less than when I got it a few months ago. Unfortunately I will probably not be coming back as the value really isn't there anymore.
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John Paul F.

Yelp
It makes me sad that Biwon will be someone's first experience of Korean food in Toronto. My wife and I gave it a shot, since the price was right. Unfortunately, every dish was bad. The ban chan was a bad omen - soft, weird potatoes, limp radish, and weak kim chi, and no greens. The seafood pancake, a simple classic, was cool and soggy, yet badly burned. It was obviously not serve-able long before it got cold. Even the sauce that came with it was awful - super thin, super salty, no heat at all, just useless. It was easily the worst Korean pancake I've even had. The seafood gluten chunk dish, usually a guilty pleasure, tasted like it sounds for once - gluey and flavorless. The thin sliced beef that came with it was so dry and tough! It reminded me of my dad's "all day" pot roast - basically leather. I've never had worse. The soup tasted like a campfire for some reason. I honestly wonder if there was a fire in their kitchen - that would explain the burned pancake, too. Also, the soup was supposed to have seafood in it, but it didn't seem to have any. I've never been disappointed by Korean soup before, not ever. Literally nothing we ordered was even average. I could see making an excuse for a second star since we did eat the unburned half of the pancake and some of the soup, but not when the competition is so much better. Do yourself a favor and get Korean from any one of the dozens of excellent Korean restaurants, instead! Really, we have many treasures to choose from. Don't let Biwon ruin your opinion of the entire cuisine.

Jay C.

Yelp
Didn't give us water, we had to ask for it. Didn't give us side dishes even though we ordered food that came with it. After we ordered the waiter kept coming back to double check with us, we only ordered two things. We ordered a seafood pancake and a cold noodle. They gave us one kimchi and one seafood pancake. We almost finished our pancake and my noodle was still not here, turns out the waiter forgot about it, that's why they didn't give us our side dishes, even though he came back to check our order THREE TIMES. We only got our side dishes by the end of our meal. I ordered a mul naengmyeon but they gave me bibim naengmyeon. I asked for them to make another one but the waiter insisted that it was mul naengmyeon even though there was a huge paste of chilli paste and not a single drop of soup. They went ahead and added soup to the noodles and said it was mul naengmyeon... I paid and the receipt clearly says BIBIM NAENGMYEON...

Micky K.

Yelp
Walked into this clean, friendly restaurant for lunch. The staff were welcoming, and the food was delicious! Enjoy!
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Vincent S.

Yelp
Writing this review feels boring because consider this to be a middle of the road korean restaurant. It was tasty. The portions for kalbi were smaller, expect 5 pieces at the most. The black bean noodles are delivered with noodles separate to make sure the noodles are not soggy but leads the item to be hard to eat as the noodles are all clumped together and hard to seperate. The item took a very long time to deliver on uber eats so many of the items including chicken items and seafood pancakes got soggy reducing the taste of the item. Not the most unfortunate tasting items, but I would only order this for pick up and be selective with which items to get.

Tim S.

Yelp
Everything here was incredibly tasty with super speedy service. I'm not an expert on what Korean food should taste like- but I would eat here every day for lunch if I could. We had two spectacular lunches here and tried for a third- but they were closed! A great stop if you are in the area. This place is simple cheap and... not cheerful but efficient!!
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Janny L.

Yelp
Avoided it like the plague a few years ago when the food was super mediocre and the service was terrible. We decided to give it another shot a few months ago, and it is now one of our go to Korean restaurants in Chinatown. Lots of selection in Korean dishes. The lunch specials until 5pm look amazing and are well-priced. Unfortunately, I have never made it hear for lunch. We had five side dishes with our meal, and they were not stingy with top-ups. Our side dishes were: honey potatoes, jap chae noodles, seaweed salad, kimchi, and slices of ?gluten strips. We both ordered the bulgogi bibimbap and were satisfied and full. Service was pretty good, and the restaurant was half full. Overall, it is a great restaurant to satisfy your Korean cravings in Chinatown.
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Victoria F.

Yelp
Came here on a whim (BEFORE checking Yelp... shock gasp horror) because it was closest to the underground parking and we needed some food ASAP. It was a Friday night and they still had plenty of tables available. Love the variety of banchan available here. We ordered: Bibim naengmyun, Soon dubu (soft tofu stew), and the eel rice. The food was fresh and tasty! The naengmyun was good but they didn't serve it with any extra vinegar or mustard. They also forgot the scissors so it got a lil messy eating it. Overall, pretty good. Service was efficient! The banchan and food was delivered quickly to our table. For a no-frills location, efficiency is really all you're looking for... not so much for the smiles. Pretty good Korean joint located in the heart of Chinatown!
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Yunny H.

Yelp
We came to Biwon because we were craving for some Korean food. Biwon is located in the Chinatown area, the street is filled with Asian restaurants and lots of food choices in a less than 10 min walk from St. Patrick TTC station. We ordered the classic Korean traditional Stone pot bibimbap, which you can never go wrong with. It comes with spicy sauce, lots of veggies, fried egg and a bed of rice in a sizzling stone pot. The warm dumpling and soft chewy ricecake soup was also really good, definitely a light soup that pairs with any dish! The dumpling soup with noodles was also pretty good, the broth was flavourful with large filling portion of noodle. The price is super affordable, great for lunch. Love how much of a large selection of Korean dishes they have, a place that has something for everyone Mandu Kalgooksu - $7.99 Ddeok ManduGuk - $9.99 Dolsot Bibimbap - $12.99
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Arnold L.

Yelp
A definite must have if you are looking for some good homestyle Korean food in Toronto's Chinatown. I came to Biwon last night with some friends after our expedition to the Christmas Market. We were pretty hungry and happened to stumble upon this place (Disclaimer: I actually didn't check reviews on the place and just went in with high hopes) as we were walking down Dundas. We went inside and we were welcome with such amazing hospitality from the wait staff. They were polite, friendly and warm as soon as we walked in. A great variety of banchan (Kimchi, Jabchae, Gamja Jorim, etc) which was unlimited for all tables. We ordered some staple items like the Gamjatang (Pork Bone Soup), Sundubu (Soft Tofu Stew), Pig Trotters, and Grilled Mackerel. The gamjatang was ok, I do wish it was more piping hot, however it did have a good pork flavour. Overall, it was a solid combo with the pig trotters for only $14.99 with rice. My friends ordered the Sundubu with Grilled Mackarel and they were not disappointed. The sundubu flavour was well-balanced with the tofu and vegetables. They were a little disappointed that the whole egg was boiled in the stew and not cracked when served to give it the extra creamy flavour. However, the mackerel made up for the disappointed. Overall, Biwon is a great place to go for some classic and simple Korean with friends. I definitely will be returning soon to try their other dishes!
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Edwin Z.

Yelp
I ordered takeout from Nak Won and picked it up. The restaurant was about a third full for Sunday lunch. I would not go here, especially if you are getting the Jajangmyeon ($9.99) or the Dumplings ($9.99), which is what I ate. I to I eat jajangmyeon (or the Chinese equivalent of it, zhajiangmian) a lot, think once every month at least. This is one of my favorite dishes and I have never seen such a disastrously made one. The sauce looked almost sad, as if they didn't put enough fermented bean paste into it and replaced whatever they did not put in with corn starch instead. The sauce did not have the right consistency, tasteless, and not even close to being salty enough. When you fry the fermented bean paste, you are supposed to make it more flavorful, not less. I would have preferred to go next door to one of the supermarkets in the area, buy a packet of fermented bean paste and put it on my carbs. I could not finish it - I took four bites and then took personal offence from the dish. The dumplings looked, and tasted like, they were store bought frozen dumplings. The dumpling skin was 100% mass manufactured, not hand rolled. When you look at the filling, they are placed perfectly center of each dumpling. I actually finished the dumplings because I usually eat frozen dumplings anyways - but I could have saved $8.00 if I did.
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Cindy D.

Yelp
Been here numerous times and brought my friends here to try it as well. The bimbimbap is really good, I like the amount they give. Dukbokki was always made deliciously, jajamyeon was tasty as well. The waiter gave my friend and I an extra bowl of rice on the side, I found that really nice but we couldn't even finish our food haha. Side dishes are good, my favorite has to be the potatoes! I usually come here during lunch and they have good lunch specials (bento boxes, soups, etc). The amount of times I've been here, I was never disappointed as this is easily one of my favorite Korean restaurants downtown.
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Chris H.

Yelp
In the heart of China town, BIWON is the nearest korean restaurant around. They have a wide selection on their menu leaving you a tough decision to deduce what to order. Their pork bone soup is average flavour but offers lots of pork. Their combo with pork hock gives you a few slices for you to taste. The bibimbap is good however it isn't hot enough to get a crispy crunch on the bottom of the bowl. They are like the only place that has the green grape soju which is a true gem. Must have!
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Via Z.

Yelp
The bibimbap and kimbap were incredibly dry and the rice to veggies/toppings/meat proportions were ridiculous (5:2). Disappointed and will not be coming back ($13 for bibimbap, $11 for kimbap).
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Sarah K.

Yelp
If I could give zero stars I would. We just ordered from this restaurant through Foodora and it was the worst food experience ever. We ordered 5 dishes total and they sent us the wrong order for one and they gave only 3 tiny packs of side dishes. You would think it ends there but no. We ordered jajangmyeon and not only were the noodles overcooked and bloated, they gave such little sauce with hardly any veggies and no meat which tasted bad. Our second item was naengmyeon which also had very little sauce with no flavour and the same bloated noodle situation. Third dish was kimchi fried rice which lacked a lot of flavour and the rice was hard. It literally tasted like kimchi juice mixed into rice. Fourth dish was supposed to be spicy stir fried pork which we were looking forward to but instead they gave us steamed pork belly which smelled like rotten pork with lots of oily fat. Last dish was king sized steamed dumplings which was surprisingly the only decent thing we ordered and the only thing we ate. I have a really good feeling that these people are serving old food to those that order for delivery and cheaping out in any way they can on the dishes. I am Korean and it just reminds me to never eat Korean food in Toronto because majority are all poor quality like this and extremely inconsistent. It angers me how they think that they can get away with this and assume that no one would complain about the crappy food they're sending out. If you're wondering why we ordered Korean food in the first place it's because it was a long time since we last ordered Korean food and we thought we'd try this place out. Never order from here!
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Lina J.

Yelp
What does it take to get a hot tea refill...or just a glass of water for that matter? Apparently, at Nak Won, you have to tell three different waitresses five different times and wait ~20 minutes on top of all that for any sort of liquid sustenance to appear. I was literally about to get up and grab a pitcher of water from the cooler myself. I don't think anyone can expect great service at a Korean BBQ dive on a Saturday night...but the service I experienced most recently was sub-par by any standard. But, what does keep me coming back to Nak Won is its pretty decent and moderately-priced grub. The seafood pancake (~$13) is a great hot appetizer and can be shared among a group of 4 easily. Their kalbi is pretty standard -- nothing mind-blowing but tasty just the same. But I do think their soups are generally very good -- I especially like the gamjatang (~$7) that includes super tender pork bone, potatoes, and rice cake. The cold appetizers/small plates they provide for free aren't too shabby either, I loved the variety -- everything from pickled veggies to bean sprouts and glazed potatoes. Another note on service, the food *does* come out rather quickly, as does the check (of course). Everything else, like water or even napkins, takes about a year and a half to obtain from the waitresses. The call buttons on the table don't work, neither does yelling "chogiyo" across the room, so you really just have to sit there and hope one of the waitresses sees you frantically waving your hand. Decent food, okay prices, but not-so-great service. I'll probably consider other Korean restaurants before visiting Nak Won again next time I'm in the area.
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Kathy L.

Yelp
I've been here twice and the service was pretty pathetic both times. The second time I came here, the place was crowded and for some reason, there were only two waiters working. It was Mother's Day, so it's expected that a restaurant would be packed with customers, hence there should have been more workers! I continuously pressed the button on the table to call for more water as I was becoming extremely parched and no one came by. Also tried raising my hand up and they just dashed right past me. I ordered the BiBimBap the first time and it lacked a lot of flavour. However, I wouldn't necessarily say it tasted bad. The second time I came here, I ordered the Chicken Katsu and my goodness, what was I eating. The chicken was more than 50% burnt and it felt like I was eating bitter breadcrumbs. The pieces are super skinny and there was barely any meat on it! The salad they give on the side was surprisingly quite delicious, but also a bit too sour for my liking. Plus, the place has no wi-fi so be aware! If this place didn't serve honey garlic potatoes as one of the six side dishes, I would be more than glad to give a 1-star rating instead.

James Marvin E.

Yelp
amazing food & ambiance. I love to go back & recommen to friends.
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Alexis L.

Yelp
First glance - the restaurant is very clean and spacious with lots of seating. However, I visited on a Monday during the day, so it was pretty quiet. Our waitress was not the most friendly and did not give her name, but the food was spectacular! If you're looking for something tasty and quick, I highly recommend this place, but don't come looking for great service. * On a side note, I got the Chicken KalGookShu which comes traditionally bland. I asked if I'd be able to make the dish spicy and the server said not a problem. That was the last I saw her until paying the bill, though. Accommodating and quick, but not present.

Aidan M.

Yelp
Paid $32 for 2 small dishes and half full sides. On top of that, they got my order wrong by giving me beef bibimbap instead of beef bulgogi. Would not recommend especially when there's other Korean restaurants in the area that are way better in taste and price.
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Sandy V.

Yelp
Food: I'll be honest with you, I judge Korean restaurants based on their side dishes. Nakwon offers a variety of sides with a free refill (sweet!) I usually order the pork bone soup which I find consistently good. The portions are one of the most generous I've seen at a Korean restaurant (tasty broth and plenty of meat). They also serve purple rice with is definitely a bonus. Service: There is usually only one waitress when I visit so I don't expect much, however, I don't usually expect much from a Korean restaurant anyways. I haven't received any negative attitude from the waitress but from the other reviews, it seems like other people have...and I am not at all surprised by that. During my visit today, there were 2 servers - both very friendly, quick and attentive. Final thoughts: I prefer the Nakwon at Yonge and Finch and First Markham Place, however, this is a pretty good pick for downtown. Prices are fair, portions are generous and location is easy to access.
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Cyn Nie L.

Yelp
I have my day off, went to CIBC bank to settle some stuff. Past by Nak Won so headed in to look for kimchi fried rice. Unfortunately I don't see that in the menu, ordered Kimchi Stew instead. It was very spicy for me. Oh god, but I like it. The portion of the food is enough for a big eater like me. Love how they serve grain rice instead of plain white one. Lunch special $8.99, $10.16 after tax. The ambiance is nice and it just located 6 minutes from my place. would come back to try their BBQ.
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Laura M.

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I was here on another occasion years ago - like 4 or 5? but I forgot what food was like and felt I wanted to revisit. The choice is good but prices are a bit higher than in many Koreatown places :) I decided on ricecake and bulgogi in mild sauce. I was brought appetizers and tea but not water. Shortly I got my food and the portion was plentiful but it was spicy although I said mild. From what the waitress was saying, its always spicy but mild spicy or spicy spicy? I said they could just get rid of the sauce and put soy sauce instead but I think I got the dish re-made which was nice. Soy sauce was weak and bulgogi lacked some in flavour and texture. Ricecake and veggies were good. There was also an egg which I liked. All in all 2.5/5, if prices were a bit lower I would consider going back. this way, unsure.
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Christian P.

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a very clean (renovated early 2018), friendly, relatively large Korean restaurant near spadina dundas intersection. Prices are very decent as is the food. I am not a huge fan of korean cuisine but I was ok after that one, so I guess it may be worth a visit if you want some in the area. big menu with photos.
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June S.

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This Korean restaurant is located in China town. All meals comes with delicious small side dishes. They are all pretty tasty. I had cold noodle soup called 'Mul NaenMteon' in cold beef broth with spicy chilly peppers paste. It was pretty good. All menu has pictures of food, so it's easier to pick and very good.
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Vanessa C.

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Not a bad place to get some Korean food. I was starving when I got here so the food tasted especially good so my review might be biased! I got the gullang tang or something like that which had beef brisket in there. The broth was great, had a lot of beef flavour and portions were big enough to get me full! My sister ordered a fish soup which had a million tiny bones you can choke on at anytime. I wasn't a fan of that but she seems to have the agileness required to avoid the bones. I would say if you're not prepare to do a lot of "prep work" for your food, don't order anything with fish in it! I'm pretty sure she spent a majority of the time picking out the bones than actually eating. But I did get a taste of the broth and have to say, it's pretty good. Service was decent since there was a bell on the table to call the waitress over when needed. Love it when restaurants have it! Great place to head to if you're in Chinatown and looking for some cheap Korean food.
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Wendy H.

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I've returned and it's better than before when it was Nak Won. I prefer the quality and options here over the place I switched to previously. I typically enjoy the Kimchi Chigae and I love their traditional apps.
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Vuvi T.

Yelp
Came here with my mom on Easter Sunday as we were craving Korean Food. We got the Tempura plate to start, which was very tasty, it was battered instead of the usual panko crumbs. My mom got the bibambop which was very plain and flavourless (did not come with any sauce) I got the spicy rice sticks, which were also very plain in my opinion and not well seasoned, you can get spicy rice sticks that are much more flavourfull at H Mart and way cheaper. Overall, the service was good and very attentive, and theres a little button you can press if you would like your servers attention, and the price was reasonable.
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Joe J.

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I stopped by for dinner during my business trip. My colleague really wanted to come here for some reason. Overall, it was goood.
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Suor K.

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I came here this week with a group of 5 other co-workers and we were seated very quickly. There are many tables that can seat 2-4, but not that many that can seat a larger group. Our table had a door bell on it so that we can get the waiter's attention, but thankfully we never had to use it. The menu is pretty large. The first thing we noticed was that it had a bit of weight to it. I immediately knew what I wanted -- the pork bone soup ($7.99). After a bit of wait, the wait staff brought over some of the appetizers, chopsticks, and a napkin. Unfortunately they didn't bring any plates, so everyone waited until our lunch was served. The pork bone soup was very good (I've only had it 3 times ever), and it was way better than the PBS at the Owl of Minerva just across the street. There were two large pieces of bone with plenty of meat on it. It comes with a small bowl of rice. I wish there was more rice, since there was a lot of soup. It's definitely salty, but not overly so. I'll definitely have to give the other dishes a try, but so far Nak Won is my favorite place for PBS.
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Jonny T.

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Mediocre food. The service is slow in Friday night only 4 tables . the side dishes were not fresh at all tasted stale this location is not reccomended for nakwon ... The porkbone soup was doused with spices too spicy and hot not good. Not a happy camper here not returning at all the server has an upset face when gave a complaint ....
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Ching Yuan C.

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This is my third time coming to this restaurant, but this time I ordered to go. Considering I wasn't going to receive service, I didn't tip. I always order the same combo, seafood tofu soup with roasted fish, but this time the tofu soup has nearly no seafood in it. Horrible. I'm not sure if it's just this time is special, or because I didn't tip and they want to "revenge." Scrolling through the review, this restaurant notoriously craves for tip, so I guess I'm one of the victims. To be fair, I think the taste is okay, price is about the same as other Korean food, but there are other options with better service. Nakwon, OUT.