Hongdae Korean Restaurant 홍대 밥상

Family owned restaurant, our bill with $15 tip came up to $99.71. It was a little bit expensive however we left very full and the meat serving was generous compared to other Korean restos we’ve been to. The waiter was very nice and courteous. Food was absolutely delicious, will be going back here again.

First time and didn’t know what to expect, my friends said it was good and they were right. This is probably one of the best Korean food I have had in Toronto (in terms of taste). We had the spicy stir fried pork belly and squid, it was very flavorful, had the perfect amount of spicy and a hint of sweetness to it. The set comes with plenty of sides dishes, kimchi was crisp, one of the eggplant sides was definitely a highlight. My girlfriend ordered a beef and tofu stew and it had unique taste profile, but it should had more than 2 slices of beef for $18 in my opinion. That was no waiting time around 9pm, seating was pretty standard, I would say it is a typical neighborhood restaurant that prioritizes taste over decor. Will come back if I am in the area.

The food was excellent! I especially loved the short rib beef soup — very tender and flavorful. The dumplings were juicy and delicious as well. The pork bone soup could have been stewed a bit longer, as the meat was a bite too firm. It was a busy night, but the server still provided great care and helpful recommendations. The overall vibe was cozy, with a traditional Korean feel.

This place hit the spot. Service was friendly enough and the food came out quickly and sizzling. Unlike most Korean restaurants they serve the accompaniments with the meal, not before but we didn’t have to wait long. It’s a simple atmosphere but it’s clean, you’re going there for the food. Overall it was a good traditional Korean meal and I had no complaints. There were a fair number of families there that looked like regulars. I will definitely keep going here in the future.

Tried it for the first time based on good rating and now one of my fav Korean restaurants- we just keep coming back and try new items. It’s got a bit of Korean, Chinese and Japanese options. The portion was generous - each dish is probably enough for two meals. I loved everything so far except for the tofu stew (it was just onions). The bibimbap, spicy squid, side dishes, bolgugi…all delicious. The applies are worth a shout out!!! Some unique dishes that I may get to in the future. But Bibimbap made me so bloated (usually a sign of preservatives from the sauces). My stomach was fine with other dishes though. Korean food is definitely not a healthy choice, but totally satisfying my comfort craving!

Nice spot for Korean food. We ordered the Pork Bone Hot Pot - the soup base was flavorful, and the pork was tender. They also refilled the soup base for free when it ran low. One pot can easily feed 3 people. The complimentary appetizers were tasty too - I liked the marinated potatoes the most. Service was nice. The place is a bit small compared to other Korean restaurants in the area, but pretty tidy. Food (quality, creativity, consistency) - 4/5 Drinks (quality, variety) - NA/5 Ambience (interior design, cleanliness) - 3/5 Service (courtesy, knowledge, timeliness) - 3.5/5 Value (quality vs. price) - 3.8/5 OVERALL - 3.6