The Best Korean Restaurants in Toronto are buzzy spots crammed with diners intent on sating their cravings for Korean comfort foods. Places where bulgogi and gamjatang, samgyetang and bibimbap scent the air, these can be relied on when nothing but authentic Korean dishes will do.

Cho Sun Ok

Families squeeze into this homey Koreatown North restaurant for dishes to suit the season — from steaming bowls of gamjatang to frosty portions of bibim naengmyun rich with iced beef broth and arrowhead noodles. Tangsooyook and mandoo round out every order.

Mapo Pocha Soju Bar

Neon lights, chaotic decor and an extensive menu add up to kinetic nights at this bustling Koreatown soju bar and restaurant. Regulars side fruit-flavoured house soju with street-food distractions, from sweet cheese corn to kimchi pancakes, then chase them all down with fiery plates of chicken buldak.

Diner Seoul

East meets West at this cute Corso Italia spot, in Korean comfort dishes peppered with European and North American touches. From Korean beef tartare and gochujang poutine to burgers constructed from shrimp patties or sweet and spicy chicken, dishes are created with maximum enjoyment in mind.

Hanyang Jokbal

Jokbal cravings are best sated at this specialized spot, with locations in Scarborough and North York. Here, savoury, slow-braised pork trotters morph into a number of authentic dishes, including spicy jokbal, honey garlic jokbal, BBQ jokbal, and more. A smattering of options, think seafood pancakes and rose tteokbokki, satisfy diners not looking to pig out on pork.

Myeongdong Gyoza Kalguksu

A massive menu makes it hard to stick to the script at this casual Koreatown North restaurant. Instead, order your gyoza and kalguksu, then surrender to the call of bulgogi and bossam, jjajang tteokbokki, and other edible comforts.

Chicken in the Kitchen

At this Korean import, fans of the brand pile in for the ultimate chimaek experience, brought to life through rounds of golden fried chicken alongside frothy pints of beer. Thanks to its wealth of sauce options, from Korean sweet chili to garlic chip, and its North York location, the casual spot is rarely quiet.

Jin Dal Lae

Textbook Korean classics bulk up the menu at this reliable Koreatown spot. Go soupy, with gamjatang; meaty, with short rib jungsik; aquatic, with dongtaetang; or vegetal, with kimchi jeon. In short, sate any craving.

Daldongnae Chinatown

Table BBQ is the go-to order at this expansive chain, with locations in North York, Chinatown and more. Set yourself up for success by honing in on fat-laced slices of pork belly and beef rib finger meat, buttery wagyu tenderloin and tiger shrimp. The team also offers noodle soups, hearty stews and rice dishes, for days when you don’t want to lift a finger.

Hawk & Chick

Bento boxes are filled to bursting with Korean and Japanese comfort foods at this Dundas West takeout spot. Options range from pork bulgogi to whitefish katsu, with non-bento orders, like soon tofu and birria-style Korean beef tacos, also on offer.

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