The best Korean restaurants in Toronto

Toronto boasts a plethora of incredible Korean restaurants, with new establishments popping up regularly. Whether you prefer sophisticated, high-end dining experiences or cosy, family-run establishments, the city offers an abundance of excellent choices. From satisfying your craving for delicious kimbap to indulging in heaping servings of rice and crispy fried chicken, these Korean eateries cater to every taste.

Here are the best Korean restaurants in Toronto.

This restaurant offers a wide array of flavourful Korean dishes, accompanied by traditional side dishes called banchan.
From the Playa Cabana family comes Barrio Coreano, a Korean-Mexican fusion taqueria.
At Buk Chang Dong Soon Tofu, the simple menu features just nine items.
Up in Koreatown, the quick, convenient and always reliable Owl of Minerva has been a great 24-hour destination for years.
Oddseoul is meant to showcase a little more of the Han brothers’ American upbringing (they were born in Toronto but grew up in Philly) while retaining some Korean influences.
If you’ve ever wanted to rub elbows with your favourite Toronto chefs, bartenders and servers, then you’ll likely find them at 416 Snack Bar, a known industry favourite.
Three reasons for one destination: the grills. Busan Galmaegi Korean BBQ is the only Korean barbecue joint in Toronto that has three traditional grill options for its food.
Cafe Bora's popular purple Korean desserts are popping up all over the world, and now you can find them right here, in Yorkville.
Cho Sun Ok is a beloved family-owned and operated Korean restaurant, dedicated to satisfying your cravings with authentic and genuine Korean cuisine.
This popular Korean snack chain has over 300 locations around the world.
Doo Roo Ae is a bit pricey, but they offer up more banchan (side dishes) than most.
This Bloor West hot spot for cheesy goodness is serving up some of the most authentic and delicious dakgalbi in the city.
Hanyang Jokbal proudly stands as the first and one of the few specialized jokbal restaurants in all of Canada.
Hawk & Chick is packing a lot of flavour into a small space. This takeout joint specializes in bento boxes stuffed with home-cooked Korean food.
Kayagum has live jazz music on Saturday nights, and the restaurant is looking into getting live Korean-jazz fusion music as well.
This spot has established a haven where it can share beloved Korean comfort foods with others.
There are many Korean BBQ options across Bloor West, but few are located east of Bathurst, a move that Little Piggy’s owner Joeun Kim says was strategic.
At Mapo Gamjatang, they uphold a cherished culinary legacy that spans three generations.
As a popular halal Korean eatery, it's no surprise that this place tends to be bustling, so it's recommended to arrive early to secure your spot!
Calling itself Thornhill's most authentic Korean restaurant, it's where people from all walks of life come together to indulge in an immersive Korean dining experience.
For over 40 years, Myung Dong Kal Guk Soo has been a beloved establishment renowned for its authentic Korean noodle soup.
Built for the indecisive, Orote Restaurant on Havelock features a six-course Korean prix fixe menu alongside an extensive list of natural and organic wines.
This Korean bakery is affiliated with North York’s beloved Kim’s A La Cart.
Experience the ultimate Korean BBQ at Sariwon, dedicated to being the top destination for authentic, do-it-yourself, family-style Korean dining.
This space on a still-kinda-forlorn stretch of Bloor West is a feast for both the eyes and stomach.
After a visit from K-pop supergroup BTS, Ssangkye Braised Chicken House became the ultimate hot spot for Korean-style braised chicken in Thornhill.
Sunrise House is one of the best authentic Korean restaurants that has made Koreatown the culinary destination it now is to Torontonians.
Superfresh is an “unapologetically” Asian night market like nothing you’ve seen before.
Experience a playful fusion of traditional Korean cuisine and North American comfort food at Té.
Dundas West's cool factor continues with Korean snack bar Uncle Mikey's.