Review Cho Sun Ok - Thornhill

We went on Friday lunch time and was able to get a table right away. The restaurant is busy and the parking lot is full, you have to wait quite a while for a parking spot. We ordered cold noodle which is their signature dish. Noodle has a chewy texture, the arrow root slushy soup was nice as well, it has a mild fruity taste and is quite refreshing. We also ordered pork bone soup and it was nice as well, not as salty as other Korean restaurants, the meat falls off from the pork bone easily. Unlimited side dish was also a bonus. I don't find the food to be exceptionally good as others who had reviewed the restaurant. But overall, the service was quick and the food was good.

So yummy! Their Korean dishes are so solid and I'm totally in love with their cold noodles! I had it in the middle of the winter and even though I was freezing, it was 10/10 worth it. And the blood sausage...such a treat! Will be back!

Food is decent; slightly on the higher price end. I recommend trying the soondae blood sausage and the cold noodle. They specialize in their cold noodle! You get a variety of side dishes but they didn’t really stand out to me. Place gets really busy, so be prepared to be on a waitlist once you get there.

This is the best 냉면 you can get including all GTA area. The stock and the texture of the noodles are the artworks of years of experiences. Always crowds of customers (including a lot of people wait in line) no matter when you arrive, because all the K food lovers know this is a treasure place for authentic Korean cuisine. The service is quick and direct, because the food is way too good, the service is no more necessary to be very splendid in order to attract customers. All in all, please go to this place if you want to taste the true, authentic 냉면 of Korean cuisine. Otherwise, you will definitely waste your money in some fake places else and start being regretting for your previous choice.

It was my first experience with a Korean restaurant. We ordered Bul Nak Jeongol (#40 on menu). The fun part was that they serve it with raw material and the heater, so that you will experience the food being cooked in front of your eyes. The staff and the restaurant manager will visit your table every now and then, stir the soup and provide you tips on how to cook it.

Extremely busy and expect a 1 hour wait time if you're going during meal times. Staff are friendly and quick. The person who cleans tables does a good job. Would go back or order take out in the future.

I had the Mool Naengmyun for the first time and I LOVED it. It’s a cold noodle soup. This picture shows it after they cut it for you because the noodles are very long. The soup was delish. Noodles were sweet and savoury at the same time. Wasn’t spicy at all. The portioning is also quite generous, I was full after my one bowl. Great for a hot day, definitely coming back to share this spot with others. Also if it’s your first time there, there’s a wait list sheet on the host desk. They leave it up to you to sign up yourself so make sure to get your name down. We were behind 3 other tables in line and the wait was probably 5-10 mins. Seemed very quick to us despite how busy it looked :)

Busy restaurant on Saturday afternoon. I've choosen bad day to visit because my Yookgae Jang was very bland. Luckily Bibimbap and chicken Katsu rest of the family ordered was OK. Young boy servers were attentive, however older lady waitress in need of a vacation that took our order was a bit rude and impatient with us.

As a big fan of Korean food, I had no issue whatsoever driving out to Thornhill (AKA Koreatown North), where some of the best cuisine in the Toronto area apparently resides. Open since 2005, blogTO named Cho Sun Ok as the #1 Best Korean Restaurant and I was willing to do whatever it took to give them a try.<br/><br/>We rolled up early on a Saturday evening, hoping to avoid a busy restaurant... We were too late. The place was already lined up out the door! However, I took this as a good sign. They have a pretty effective system where once you enter the restaurant, you approach the counter, tell them how many people are in your group, and you are given a number. Then you simply wait for your number to be called. Our wait was about half an hour, but if anything, this only fueled my anticipation.<br/><br/>The dining room itself is fairly simple, clean, and modern. There isn't much for decor, however the decently-sized space feels fresh, with dark-coloured booths and pale stone accents. When we were finally seated, I certainly appreciated the friendly and kind demeanor of every server who assisted us.<br/><br/>I have always loved Korean food for it's big, bold, and often spicy flavours. The cuisine never seems to hold anything back and I've always appreciated that aspect. I mean, gochujang alone says it all. (A deeply red and dangerous Korean hot sauce.) We were automatically deposited at our table with a pitcher of water and a pot of complimentary tea. I'm always so happy to sip on a warm cup, especially when it's included. We perused the menu over tea and formulated a game plan. I wanted to sample a good variety of what Cho Sun Ok does best. You'll find appetizers, entrées, and hot pots which feed two people. But nothing is more famous than their naengmyeon (cold noodles). Once our order was placed it did not take long for our Banchan to arrive. Otherwise known as "side dishes," almost all Korean restaurants will serve several complimentary dishes of banchan to begin the meal and along side of the meal itself. This is typically when you'll be served kimchi (on the left) and other various fermented or marinated vegetables. These tend to serve a lot like a palate cleanser in many cases. In other cases they provide a kick of heat, just in case you needed a little bit more. I was impressed by the quantity of banchan at Cho Sun Ok - I don't think that I've ever been served so many different dishes before (typically it's more like three or four). Each one was different and I loved trying them all. Delicious! The menu states that "side dish refills are limited," and personally I have never asked for a refill of these ever before. However, several of our servers reminded us that they would gladly provide us with more should we want some. They were so generous and kind.<br/><br/>Our food arrived quite quickly and all at once, despite the fact that the restaurant was a packed house. We gazed over the colourful bowls and plates and began to dig in, sharing everything that had been placed before us. Starting with the Naengmyun + Dumplings (Cold noodles with a side of fried or steamed dumplings - $19.95). I had personally never tried this dish before and was very curious to experience something entirely new. This soup is made with thin arrowroot noodles in a slushy broth. Yes, slushy, as in icy. Naengmyeon is served in a large stainless-steel bowl with a tangy iced broth, julienned cucumbers, slices of Korean pear, thin wide strips of lightly pickled radish, and a boiled egg. Traditionally, the long noodles would be eaten without cutting them, as they symbolize longevity of life and good health. However, servers at restaurants usually ask if the noodles should be cut prior to eating and use scissors to do so - this was done at Cho Sun Ok. I had no idea what to expect and this soup was like nothing that I have ever tried before. I was immediately blown away by the overall delicious bold flavour of fermented spiciness. The slushy cold broth somehow worked incredibly well, in such an unexpected way to me. The broth possessed such an incredible depth of flavour, which I didn't think could be possible with a cold broth (for some reason). I loved the ultra-thin noodles, which stayed loose and were never sticky. The layers upon layers of flavour, texture, and sheer uniqueness made this a soup that I will never soon forget. I'm already craving more!<br/><br/>As mentioned above, our naengmyeon was served with dumplings. This seemed like a great way to get an appetizer while having it included with something that we were ordering anyway. Between fried or steamed dumplings, we selected the Goonmandu, which is the fried variety. I was looking for a bit of crunch. Perfectly golden and served with a dipping sauce, these were delightful. They seemed to be stuffed with some type of meat and were crispy on the outside and deliciously savoury and tender on the inside.<br/><br/>Lastly, we had to delve into the world of bibimbap - because how could we not?? We ordered the Dolsot Bibimbap ($14.95), a favourite. Between fried or steamed dumplings, we selected the Goonmandu, which is the fried variety. I was looking for a bit of crunch. Perfectly golden and served with a dipping sauce, these were delightful. They seemed to be stuffed with some type of meat and were crispy on the outside and deliciously savoury and tender on the inside.<br/><br/>Lastly, we had to delve into the world of bibimbap - because how could we not?? We ordered the Dolsot Bibimbap (Rice topped with an assortment of vegetables, beef and egg yolk served in a hot stone bowl - $14.95), a favourite. The dolsot type is my preference because of the way that the extremely hot stone caramelizes the rice and other ingredients within the bowl. It always arrives sizzling, daring you to take a premature bite. I always add a healthy douse of spicy gochujang sauce and stir everything together, dispersing the egg yolk and creating a good mix. This version was right up there with the best bibimbaps that I've ever had. The vegetables were fresh and we got such a satisfying crust going on the bottom of the bowl. It was an ideal situation. This dish was also served with a small bowl of clear, hot soup, which seemed a bit unnecessary alongside the rest of our dishes, but tasted nice nonetheless.<br/><br/>I loved all of the food and my entire experience at Cho Sun Ok. Even the prices seemed exceedingly reasonable! If there was one thing that I found myself longing for, it would be more bokkeum options. I enjoy wok-tossed dishes with authentic Korean char-aroma spices on a sizzling hot plates. But this seems minor given the amount of happiness that I felt about this meal overall. I can't wait to visit again!

We arrived just after 1pm and proceeded to obtain a ticket. Ten minutes later, we were shoved into a snug, little spot along the perimeter of the restaurant. One side of the table adopted a booth layout, which, in spite of sounding as relaxed as R&D, was completely cramped in actuality.<br/><br/>...<br/><br/>Cho Sun Ok's 물냉면 tasted just as I remembered: tangy, refreshing broth paired with chewy (sweet potato) noodles. The bowl was devoid of meat, so it was crucial to derive some sort of depth from its other components.<br/><br/>​The steamed mandu was, unfortunately, sourced from a freezer. Albeit satisfying in terms of a veggie-carb balance, the filling was stiff and the edges of the wrapper firm and dry.<br/><br/>Its accompanying platter of dipping sauce was, on the contrary, very distinct. Seemingly a blend of soy sauce, lemon juice, and a lightly sweetened vinegar, the condiment worked wonders for elevating the profile of pre-packaged provender.

AMAZING Korean food. Well worth the wait. The place closes at 10 pm, we got there are 9:20 and there was still a line-up. And rightly so, the food comes quickly, and it's top-notch quality. Had the dolsot bibimbap and the kalbi. They supply you with scissors so you can cut the beef, which is quite handy. The bibimbap was perfect and I seriously can't get enough of the sauce. Highly recommended.

OMG! Love this Korean joint! This is definitely the place to be to satisfy my constant Korean food craving! Everything was so delicious and on point. Staff was friendly and service was quick and easy. The cold noodles were my fav dish of the night! YUM!

Favourite cold noodle spot! I've had Korean cold noodle at many other places and nothing compares. Their noodles and slush are perfection. Be prepared for long waits.

The arrowroot noodles were thin and topped with a little bit of kimchi — which provided a little spice to the noodles which were otherwise plain in a good way. (They also brought three side dishes to our table — kimchi, an apple and potato salad, and pickled radish.) I was extremely pleased with how the arrowroot noodles were so soft yet firm. The ice slush near the sides of the bowl kept the noodles cold. A sip of the soup made me notice how refreshing the broth was too! There were also cucumbers, radish, and a half boiled egg in the rest of the bowl.

Whenever summer rolls around, the first dish that comes to my mind is mul naengmyeon 물냉면, a Korean cold noodle dish. Many, if not all, Koreans either seek out restaurants that offer naengmyeon or make it at home to cool them off in the summer heat.

I think I’ve just discovered the perfect dish for summer: Naengmyun aka Korean cold noodles. Specializing in these noodles is Cho Sun Ok, a popular Korean restaurant located on the southeast corner of Yonge and Clark. Parking in the plaza is a challenge here. The restaurant is often slammed, so I recommend having one person jump out of the car to grab a number while the other person waits for a parking spot to free up. We came for a late lunch just after 1:00 on a Saturday and ended up waiting 40+ minutes. Once you enter the restaurant, head straight to the back where the cash register is located to grab a number from the server.

I am very picky about my Korean food and this is my favourite Korean restaurant in the city. I find them to be quite consistent. Be sure to try their cold noodle soup (Mool Naengmyun). Their kimchi braised pork tenderloin dish is also really surprisingly good (Kimchi Jjim). The pork bone soup isn't their strong suit though.  Their kalbi is good, but not the best in the city. Still, overall considering all of the dishes I've tried, I think they're still the best. At the more expensive Korean restaurants, where the kalbi has been amazing, the other dishes were poorly done, so I always go back to Cho Sun Ok. Before you go, be sure to check out their photographic menu (with descriptions) on their website to help you figure out what you want to order. Also note that this restaurant is quite small and they fill up very quickly during peak mealtimes.

This place is known for their Korean cold noodles and it definitely did not disappoint. Probably wasn't the wisest choice to try this place out on a colder day, but it would be amazing on a hot summer day. Affordability is also a bonus!

After seeing the mega-high ratings for this place, I knew I'd have to visit it one day. Came here for dinner last night; left as a very satisfied customer! We tried their Gamja Tang (pork bone soup) and L.A Galbi Jeongsik (short ribs), two classics. The broth for the Gamja Tang was *delicious*; the best part of the dish! The meat was very tender and we got a generous three and a half pieces of pork bone, but I would eagerly return just for the delectable broth. The short ribs were yummy too, as they usually are. Helpful of them to give us scissors to divide up the pieces. Got seven side dishes and a bowl of purple multigrain rice each. We devoured every last item on our table haha. Delicious; will def be back!

I haven't been back here since their renovation, it looks way better than before. It was so busy inside during lunch on a Friday that we had to wait for a table. The food was really great! Their dumplings are home made which is something you don't get often. A lot of tasty side dishes came out as well. Very happy with my overall experience here.

This restaurant is truly authentic Korean restaurant. They are famous for few things; cold buck wheat noodles, pork blood/rice sausages and their old fermented kimchi. Their food is so superior it tastes as good or even better than famous restaurants Ive been to in Korea. I can tell their food is not accidental, there mustve been tremendous amount of effort in researching and excelling certain techniques to make the food taste so good.<br/>For example my cold buck wheat noodle had the most perfect, chewy texture Ive ever tasted, with the best flavoured beef broth and just right amount of spicyness. I also tried their Pork bone soup which tasted really great with loads of perilla seeds. It had a clean after taste unlike most restaursnts with fatty, porky after taste in your mouth.<br/>Its advisable to avoid during peak dining hours as the line up can be as long as 45 minutes. You must go if you are into Korean food.

Cho Sun Ok in Thornhill was my first taste of Korean food that wasn't called Korean BBQ. In a large group, as usual, we wanted a good variety of what they had to offer. We'd heard a lot about their soup, so off we went. . We chose 2 types of soup(Bul Nak Jeongul – seafood & Soondae Gook – pig organ sausage), a cold noodle slush and Dolsot bibimbap.

Cho Sun OK is a popular Korean restaurant located in Thornhill just around Yonge and Clark. The restaurant itself doesnt look very large outside, but its rather big inside. The menu here focuses on Korean only without slipping into other Asian cuisines, which is nice. The cold noodles here are homemade and are quite popular. <br/><br/>I came with a larger group so I was able to try a wide variety of dishes. We started with fried dumplings, and ordered cold noodles in spicy sauce, galbi (short ribs), beef bulgolgi, pork belly with kimchi, dolsot bibimbap, Soondae Jeongul, and Gamjatang Jeongul (the latter two being hot pots typically served for 2). The dishes were all equally pretty good, but some stood out over others. <br/><br/>As far as things I really enjoyed, the fried dumplings, bulgogi, and kalbi were just so damn good. The fried dumplings were perfectly fried and lightly greasy. The bulgogi was done very well and the flavor was what makes it so much better than most places. The short ribs were fantastic. They charred it a bit on the edges, but I absolutely love that slightly charred flavor. <br/><br/>The hot pots were OK, but some were a bit off-putting (looking at the Soondae!) The Soondae was a bit odd as it was pig offals with blood sausage. The pig offals actually tasted good, despite the fact that I wasn't really sure what I was eating. The blood sausage was very...moist, but that texture didn't sit well with me so much, though the taste wasn't bad.<br/><br/>The cold noodles were done well, and the pork belly with kimchi was a very solid dish (and it was HUGE). The bibimbap was good, but not much meat. Overall, a very solid meal. Service was lightning quick and they do speak some Chinese for those who are more comfortable that way. Place is super clean and prices are pretty standard. Good food and will definitely be back for some short ribs!

If you like korean food, this place is must try. Cold noodles with spicy sauce, with steamed dumplings and kalbi ate must try. They are closed Tuesdays. Recommended. <br/><br/>RM

Located in Thornhill, north of World on Yonge is Cho Sun Ok, a family owned restaurant providing authentic Korean cuisine.  Closest intersection is Center St. and Yonge St.  This restaurant is in a little plaza, next to an Irish pub, quite peculiar I find but we are in Canada, the most multi-cultural country in the world.  Every corner is different and worth exploring.

Cho Sun Ok is very famous for their naengmyun (arrowroot noddles with icy broth), especially in the summer. Even though Toronto's weather is not that hot right now, we still decided to give it a try. Without a doubt, it is the best naengmyun we had so far. AWESOME! The noodles were cooked perfectly, chewy yet not too tough or too mushy. I guess you will call it AL DENTE, as if it is a pasta. <br/>Don Katsu is another famous dish that they have. The pork chops are slightly on the thin side but they are very crispy yet not dry.  Generously layered with teriyaki sauce, there was just enough sauce to give you that sweet and sour flavour.

The best naeng myun in the GTA. Kimchi Jjim is also excellent. Tasty side dishes. Service is head and shoulder above typical Korean restaurants.

I'm a big fan of Korean food, so working by Yonge and Finch I've happily tried many different Korean restaurants. With the side dishes, the hearty portions and the flavourful spicy food, how could anyone ask for more? Cho Sun Ok exceeded my expectations! Very attentive and friendly service, a nice bright decor, high quality ingredients and really delicious side dishes! On my first visit I stuck to the Bibimbap with beef flank. There were loads of vegetables and the beef was delicious too. I asked for seconds of the pepper in soybean paste side dish because it was so good and my first time having it. I'm so glad I live so close!

Ban chans are no good, compared to Huh Ga Neh. Cold noodle is the best.

Even better after the reno October 2013, more seats, less line up!

We walked in around 7pm and had to over 30 minutes standing up despite 4-5 tables cleared out.<br/><br/>They did this as they could not handle the orders, we tried to order once we sat down but they kept telling us we had to wait.<br/><br/>To make the matters worse, we were told that their signature dish (cold noodle) ran out.<br/><br/>We were eventually 'allowed' to give our order but the side dishes took another 15 minutes.<br/><br/>I observed their staff carefully (as i had nothing better to do) and noticed how disarrayed and frustrated they are.<br/><br/>No good food is worth this type of wait and mistreatment.<br/><br/>Do yourself a favour and DO NOT go to Cho Sun Ok - there are plenty of other restaurants are just as good or better.

AWESOME!. Great naengmeon, great kampoongi and tidy. I would recommend this place to anyone who likes simple straight forward menu's and cozy small places. One of my fav's and weekly spots to eat at!

Best Korean Cold Noodle. Simply magnificent cold noodles, the best in GTA, bar none - tried many at other places but this place has the best one. Also highly recommend Korean sausages and Biblmbap. The place decor is not much to speak of and not that big but it is quite busy and that speaks volume about the place. A pretty good service too.

Cold Noodles. Best Cold noodles, ever!!!!!!!!! The most amazing bowl I have had in my life! The broth was just perfect! Not too salty, not spicy, and slush?!! It was 9:00pm, freezing cold outside and the cold noodles was still oh so tasty! I can not wait to try it in the summer!!<br/><br/>Their steamed dumplings was very good too. A little big for appetizer, but still very fresh and tasty! We also tried Kimchi Jjim! A little salty, but the pieces of pork was heavenly! If you live in the area, you must go! I would come here everyday if I lived closer! :D

Best Korean food in Toronto. Have tried many Korean restaurants in GTA and this is the best so far. My Korean friend also agrees with me. They offer Sundae, which is a common and tasty Korean snack but not usually can be found in Toronto.

New fav!. I'm a huge fan of Korean food so I'm always on the search for new places to check out. Prior to my first visit, I frequented Oh Guel Boh Geul, Nak Won, Buk Chang Dong Soon Tofu and other places around Yonge/Finch and First Markham Place.<br/><br/>I inquired a Korean friend of mine about authentic places to go and he recommended Cho Sun Ok. My friend & I ordered the Gamjatang and Chick Mul Naeng Myun with a side of steamed dumplings. <br/><br/>It was my first time trying naeng myun so I have nothing to compare it with.. very tasty though! As for the Gamjatang? SO tender and fall off the bone in a flavourful broth!! Although the dishes didn't come to our table as hasty as other restaurants, it was DEFINITELY worth the wait.... I think it's because they wanted to make sure the Gamjatang was served tender, as opposed to other places I've been (like Nak Won) where the Gamjatang is hit or miss.

I can't imagine a more perfect place to eat than Cho Sun Ok on a sweltering day in Toronto. Why?  Because their signature dish Mool Naengmyun literally transports you to the heart of Alaska! Cold, chewy and thin arrowroot noodles are served in a wondrously icy broth.  The broth itself is so complex and delicious.  It's sweet yet tangy and it has a deep beef flavour.  The homemade red pepper sauce gives it a subtle kick and the sesame seeds and oil give it an astounding aroma!  Still, the coolest thing about this slushy broth - if your not careful - is that it can give you brain freeze!  It's such a strangely unique concept (at least to me) that is fully thought out... I mean, the Mool Naengmyun is served in a stainless steel bowl so that the broth stays chilled while you consume it. Along with a boiled egg, the Mool Naengmyun is also served

On a chilly Saturday night, Kevin and I dropped by Cho Sun Ok (7353 Yonge Street) near Yonge and Clark in Thornhill. Cho Sun Ok is a large and fairly popular restaurant in the area offering home-cooked quality Korean comfort food. It’s apparently particularly well known for its cold noodle dishes (naengmyeon) during the summer...

Despite the cold weather, I couldn’t visit Cho Sun Ok without ordering a bowl of their famous cold noodles, Mool Naengmyun. Walking into a packed restaurant at 7pm on a Friday night, looking for a table of 8 without reservations was risky. Lucky for us, tables cleared quickly and a few members of our party was delayed. While the restaurant stayed busy the entire night, turnaround was quick. Our group of 8 was split between two booths with a partition in the middle.

Although Cho Sun doesn’t offer an extensive menu, they do offer many of the popular dishes with a concentration on cold noodles given a quarter of their menu is dedicated to naengmyeon combos. Given Cho Sun’s focus, we had to start with a bowl of bibim naengmyeon (spicy cold noodles) with a side of galbi (beef short ribs) ($17.95).  

...The ingredients that made up the bowl of cold noodles as well as the side dishes were as freshas they could possibly get, which could be explained by Cho Sun Ok's proximity to Korean grocery stores in the area.

Slushy ice beef broth + buckwheat noodles + pickled radish + asian pear (so good and refreshing!) + cucumber + boiled egg + sesame seeds + spicy red pepper.

Cho Sun Ok is another solid spot for Korean food that serves variety of dishes so def do check it out. Keep in mind that the restaurant gets super busy so prepare to wait a bit. Also, I wouldn't go with more than group of 4 people since the restaurant isn't that big and it will be hard to get a table. Other dishes that are also popular here is Soon Dae (blood sausage) so check that out as well. For all you people that knew about this restaurant already, don't blame me if the restaurant gets busier!

BEST tofu soup in Thornhill EVER !!! Located at Yonge and Clark, Cho Sun Ok is the place to go to for a hot steaming bowl of tofu soup.

And while Cho Sun Ok is known for their cold noodle, they offer some of the usual suspects like pork bone soup, as well as some not so usual suspects. Sundae – a traditional Korean-style sausage – is not too strong in taste with an interesting chew. Makes

Nelson @ Yonge & Clark: Cho Sun Ok is famous for their cold noodles....and for good reason! This order is the Chik Mul Naeng Myeon + Dumplings which has thin arrowroot noodles in a special icy broth, served with side of fried (or steamed) dumplings. The appetizers were decent and at an average variety (6)and the dumplings were filled with pork and were tasty, but we're here for the soup. It comes out bathed in ice with the noodles in the middle and the ingredients piled on top. You can see the sauce slowly leaking into the icy bath which makes for a great picture. The ice melts as you eat and keeps the noodles icy cold. Underneath all the ingredients is a spicy sauce. This is the perfect food for hot weather as the icy broth and subsequent icy noodles will cool you down while the spicy sauce will make you sweat. Otherwise, not a lot of other ingredients, but the dumplings are there to fill you up. Other items on the menu include the standard pork bone soup (with potato and vegetables i

We were craving for korean food so finally decided to try this place. Just what we needed on a cold snowy night. We ordered the Kimchi Jjim Jeongol. This hotpot came very nicely plated with the tofu, kimchi, and pork belly lined up next to each other. It was very flavorful (maybe a bit too flavourful) and not too spicy. The service was good and the restaurant had a good amount of seating. Next visit I would like to try their "famous" cold noodles.

On a chilly Saturday night, Kevin and I dropped by Cho Sun Ok (7353 Yonge Street) near Yonge and Clark in Thornhill. Cho Sun Ok is a large and fairly popular restaurant in the area offering home-cooked quality Korean comfort food. It's apparently particularly well known for its cold noodle dishes (naengmyeon) during the summer.<br/><br/>We arrived fairly early for dinner time to beat a long wait that usually characterizes this place. Cho Sun Ok has a very modern and polished look to it, and the booths provide a semi-private space. As far as I could tell, all of the other customers at the time were Korean and there was more Korean being spoken than English.<br/><br/>This place was recommended to me for its kimchi jjim, and so Kevin and I immediately decided to order the kimchi jjim jeongol (basically a larger stew with more ingredients than a jjigae) for two. The banchan (side dishes), pictured above, came to us shortly after we ordered.<br/><br/>KIMCHI JJIM JEONGOL<br/><br/>sliced pork loin, tofu, and whole cabbage kimchi in special sauce<br/><br/>$29.95<br/><br/>This is #34 on their menu listed under 'Hot Pot'. It was exactly what we needed with the onset of winter. I loved this dish! It's a very generous amount for two people - we easily thought we could share one between three or four. A lot of pork, tofu, and lotttttts of kimchi. It was super tasty and had just the right amount of acidic spiciness. This also came with two bowls of rice and the side dishes pictured above.<br/><br/>We got our leftovers to go (including the jeongol, about a bowl full of the rice, and the remnants of our side dishes, which were refilled at one point) and the aged kimchi tasted even better! SO GOOD. Wish we had a little more broth leftover though.<br/><br/>I loved this place, and can't wait to come back for more kimchi jjim. *_* It's pricier here than your typical Korean fare, but the quality is definitely worth it. I have mixed feelings about the booths of the restaurant: while they offer a nice amount of privacy, it also made tracking down a server a little trickier. The servers were all really friendly, but it definitely got really busy as we were leaving which made just getting containers for our leftovers a little slow. We paid at the front and were greeted by a man who I assume is the owner. We told him our order and he asked us how we enjoyed our meal. He seemed genuinely interested in our opinion and was super friendly. He excitedly also offered us some soy candy afterwards, haha.