ODDSEOUL

Oddseoul is one of those hidden gems you almost miss — no sign, tucked just off Queen and Ossington, I’ve been here so many times over the years and finally decided to leave a review. The vibe is what I love most — laid-back, a bit grungy in the best way, with ‘90s hip hop usually playing and great drinks to match. Food-wise, there are a few staples I always come back to: • The Loosey – their take on a Big Mac with a Korean twist. So good. • Bulgogi Cheesesteak – loaded, super flavourful • Kimchi Fried Rice – perfectly balanced and satisfying While they often rotate menu items, these 3 have been on the menu for a while, and for good reason — they never miss. On a recent visit, I also tried the KFC wings — big portions, though the sauce was a bit salty for me. The Jap Chae was nice too, but didn’t blow me away. One thing I wasn’t crazy about: we were given wooden utensils on the patio. Not sure if it’s a new thing or just for outside seating, but it wasn’t ideal. Other than that, Oddseoul is still one of my favourite lowkey spots for good food, good music, and solid drinks. Always excited to see what they come up with next!

A mouse crawled across the restaurant while we were eating and disappeared into a hole in the wall. The food was actually good, but after seeing that, we completely lost our appetite. It really took away from the experience and made us question the overall cleanliness of the place.

We were incredibly disappointed by our experience at this restaurant. To start, we were given wooden utensils, the kind you typically get for takeout, which made it frustratingly difficult to eat properly, especially when trying to cut through anything. We ordered three dishes, but the duck fried rice was forgotten entirely and only brought out much later. When it finally arrived, the duck meat was poorly cooked, dry, chewy, and barely edible. The kfc chicken wings were another letdown. The sauce was overpowering and unpleasant, and shockingly, parts of the wings were cold. And for that we paid $100+, which is just wild.

Went in for a late night drink on a Thursday, wasn't too many people which was nice. Got the squash poutine and pork belly bao. The bao was quite and soft and the poutine was an interesting mix of western and Asian flavors which is quite hard to describe. I don't think everyone would be a fan but I enjoyed it.

Food is awesome, cocktails not so much. Cute little spot.

This restaurant came highly recommended and it seems like most people love it. My friend and I tried it for dinner, and I can’t say we particularly enjoyed our time. The service was kind but lacklustre. The food was almost TOO flavourful? We ordered three dishes, the slaw, the chicken wings, and the noodles. All three felt like they had the same flavour profile- very salty and vinegary with a sweet and spicy element. Maybe we just ordered the wrong combo but we left feeling quite dissatisfied with our meal. Portion sizes were far smaller than what I see as their usual serving- maybe they’ve cut back after the fire? The drinks also were not great. 17-20$ for tiny cocktails that lack dimension in the flavour profile. Huge pass on the Spa Day cocktail! Very cozy spot tho, maybe good for a quick drink and one dish to nibble on. P.S. wtf is up with the disposable wooden forks?? Those don’t work at all with the food😭

As we walked in, we were able to sit at the bar, luckily. I think this place is bigger but I only got to see the front. The pricing is a little high for some things but the food was great. I had the best bao ever here. Although the bun itself was top doughy, the rest of it was scrumptious!

I’m not one to criticize restaurants, especially knowing the hard work that goes into running them. However, our experience here was a bit underwhelming. I’m giving it two stars for the friendly service and the inviting atmosphere. Unfortunately, the noodles we ordered fell short in terms of flavor. The dish had an overpowering vinegar taste, the soy sauce was too strong, and the shallots didn’t quite blend well with the overall flavor. Hoping for a better experience next time!