Reviews Song Cook's Korean Restaurant

Came here with my family on a Sunday evening - with 4 of us in total. We ordered a set meal that came with steamed beef dumplings, army base soup (with ramen noodles) and rice for sharing. We also ordered a bimbimbap and black bean seafood noodles on the side. Everything was fresh, delicious, and very filling.

Our total bill was around $80 for 4, which was a great price because we also took a tonne of leftovers home.

All of the staff were extremely friendly, caring, and helpful - especially since we didn't know what to order.

Overall we had a very pleasant time. Would highly recommend!!

Food 3.5/5 (50% of final grade)

  Ordered:

  YuSeul Jjajang (Seafood Black Bean Noodles) 2.5*/5

  Stir Fried Octopus 2.5/5

   Mul Neang Myun (Buckwheat Cold Noodles) 4/5

 This dish was amazingly refreshing and light. After about half of it I got really parched though, so I guess the sodium content must have been higher than usual to compensate for the coldness and how low temperatures affect taste.

  Cham Pong (Spicy Seafood Noodles) 2/5

This dish was very basic and really consisted mostly of salt and nothing else. I didn't even taste the spiciness over the saltiness! The texture of the noodles, however, was quite nice bouncy.

  Big Bowl BimBimBap (Mixed Vegetables with pork and egg on rice) 3.5/5

A large silver bowl with an assortment of shiitake mushrooms, thinly cut carrots, soybean sprouts, seaweed, and lettuce seasoned with sesame oil and salt on plain white rice. Add the red pepper paste to taste. This entree was deceptively simple, yet simply delicious! The Big Bowl BimBimBap was large enough to feed three people, hands down.

  Five Spices JokBal (Sliced Pork) 2/5

This was bland to my tastes.

  Pork Bone Soup 2.5*/5

Snack Size TangSuYuk (Sweet and Sour Pork) and KhanPoungGi (Sweet and Spicy Pork) 2.5*/5

 2.5*/5

  Wrap Vegetables 2/5

This was literally just an assortment of really fresh raw lettuce, kale, and perilla leaves.

*2.5/5 is when a dish is simply at par with MY knowledge of the industry average, so it may or may not be accurate. I can vouch a little and say that my Korean food tasting is above average though, since I've cooked this sort of cuisine myself, and I've been to quite a few Korean food places after watching many korean dramas.

Ambiance 3.5/5 (15% of final grade)

I specifically booked the traditional seating area, because that was a novelty to me. It was surprisingly comfortable! The tables and floors in the seating area were very clean. You have to take off your shoes to step onto the seating area though, which I thought was very quirky and novel. The atmosphere was surprisingly accommodating for both large groups and small groups, or even individual diners. The lighting was at a comfortable brightness where everyone still felt as if they were at a cozy joint, yet maintained a nice air of tradition.

Service 3.5/5 (15% of final grade)

I went with another 9 of my family members, with 4 children under the age of 10, so you could imagine how crazy it was with dropping water cups and running children. Our server was extremely friendly though, and came very quickly every time water was spilled. I couldn't decide what to get, so I decided to get the help of the server, who was VERY enthusiastic about explaining his experience of other customers' preferences (EXCELLENT product knowledge!). He basically put together our menu! I originally ordered a large TanSuYuk instead of the two snack sized porks, but then I pulled him back to tell him about how I wanted to try both, so he recommended the snack sizes. He came back after the dishes were served and asked us how we felt about the portion sizes, and I honestly told him that I was expecting something bigger for its price. Surprisingly, he agreed wholeheartedly and offered to supersize our next order of the porks for the night for free, if we wanted to order more. I politely declined this offer though, because we ordered quite a bit of food. It was a very nice gesture of his to comment on the portion sizes though. In general, this is a very family-friendly restaurant. The only reason I didn't give service a 4 was because they accidentally charged me for the large sized TangSuYuk (and I only realized when I got home). That's an extra $18.99 + tax + tip!! I quickly called them to explain my situation, and they were apologetic, but happy to arrange a time to my convenience to reverse this though, so there isn't much to complain about that except that it was a small slip-up. The server was probably slightly distraught over the loudness of the children anyway (my family consists of VERY outgoing children).

Cost 2.5/5 (10% of final grade)

Not much can be really said about the cost-- it's a pretty standard Korean place for dinner in terms of pricing. SOME portions did err on the smaller side though. SOME.

Other 3.5/5 (10% of final grade)

The general tolerance the staff had for the children in the family was very comforting, especially for large families like mine. It could be quite difficult to dine out when the servers are eyeing the children negatively, but it was great that this didn't happen here at all! One of the young lady servers was pushing a small cart of dishes when two of my little nieces rushed in front. She let out a nice smile and said Hi to the girls instead of kissing her teeth like most servers would. It wasn't only her though, as smiles were frequent from the staff!

Final Grade = 68/100 = 3.5 Stars!

TLDR: Neat little restaurant. The traditional Korean seating where you sit on the ground was very cute! Try the Cold Noodles!

Went here for late lunch as it was closeby to where we were previously. This place is east to miss since it's located on the rear part of a plaza. You can sit on regular chairs or you can choose to sit on an elevated floor which is pretty unique. Lots of options on the menu and affordable. I ordered one of their popular items called jajangmyun (noodle with ground beef and black bean sauce). Friends ordered champong, donkasu, and beef teriyaki. Portions were good and actually big enough for more than one person. We left satisfied and full. Would return.

Came here on a Thursday night for dinner. I love this place. Great food, great atmosphere, great service.

We had a special treat. We were helped by Dale the manager. His folks own the place. We learned so much from Dale. I feel like I need to call ahead to make sure he is working so I can have him explain everything I'm eating and drinking to me!!! He's also an actor and has a great voice. Could listen to him talk for hours

It's located driveway west of the Northwest corner of yonge and Steele's. I came from the north and turned into the driveway to the Korean grocery store. I felt triumphant in avoiding the intersection! Yay. I know the area, if you don't, use a GPS. For real.

There's lots of parking all over but - being the super parking queen that I am - I parked at the door. Score.

It's in a plaza with other businesses, situated at the back of the building. Forgot to take a photo of the entrance. It reminds me of the nightclubs that you could find in the area in the 90s. It might have been.

OK. No one told me we'd be sitting on the floor. Actually on raised platforms. Was fun, not so bad once I got used to it! They also have regular tables and chairs, my friends chose the floor.

The place is really nice. All hardwood. Clean lines, clean floors

Everyone was so nice. Everyone! We had Dale come to our table and explain everything. He answered every question we had, recommended wonderful dishes, and helped us figure out how to serve and eat. Hint: scissors!!

OMG. I need to here. Often. And bring everyone I know!

The menu has a lot of pictures. Only thing, you have to try and guess what the corresponding item is. Ask lots of questions if you are not familiar with Korean food. Like I wrote earlier, everyone is so nice!

We ordered a few dishes. I'm not sure if we could have gotten anything that tasted better. Checking out what others ordered on our apps really helped! We hit all home runs. There was nothing I didn't like.

What we ordered:
KamjaTang Jungol - pork bone soup. We got a large bowl for the table to share. They bring out a big burner for it to sit on and stay warm. It was enough for the five of us at the table with a bit left over for take home. It was spicy and warm with vegetables and pork ,(obviously). I would come back just for this.

KhanPongeGi - sweet and sour chicken. For sure am getting this again. Like sweet and sour you get at a Chinese restaurant but better. The batter was crispy. Dale explained that they cool it before the fry it which helps it stay crispy.
This is a must get dish, one everyone will love.

SamKiupSal and vegetables: 6 large pieces of thick cut pork belly cooked on a table griddle with onions and enochi mushrooms. You wrap in green leaves and eat. Loved this.

This was our table favourite. Heck yeah bacon. Who doesn't like bacon. Yum.

Kaibi - beef short rib. This was really tasty. Nice marinade. Delicious dish. It was another table favourite.

JaJangMyum - noodles in a black bean sauce with beef. Was very tasty. Really long noodles, made fresh every day. You can tell. Of all the dishes this was my least favourite. It might just be because of how it looked.

And rice. White and purple rice.

Thumbs up. I'm coming back.
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Time to get my feet wet and try Korean cuisine! SongCook's boasts Authentic Korean dishes with both regular table seating and low traditional tables where you sit on the floor. The menu is extensive and we were all new. Where to start?! . We started by asking our server. We had a lot of questions which caught the attention of the manager, Dale. He quickly jumped in to help us choose the right dishes and not too many for our group. We started with a Korean drink, Soju. We got a bottle of Wine Soju and Chamisul Soju. Soju is a Korean Rice alcohol. The Wine Soju is VQA and made in Ontario. Who knew? It tasted like white wine with a twist. A delightful drink to have with dinner. Soju straight is much like vodka, but not quite. It's quite strong! SongCook has a large variety of Soju for you to try.Â

Love this place!

Further north than the congestion of Korea Restaurants at Yonge and Finch, Song Cook's can be found tucked away behind the Galleria Supermarket at Yonge and Steeles.

Don't be deceived by it's hidden view - this place is huge inside! But don't take that for granted - it can get quite busy on weekends so best to make a reservation if you can.

They have regular seating and traditional floor seating which is great, but can be hard for people with knee or back problems.

Food to get: Their Jajangmyeon is probably the best in the area, their sweet and spicy fried chicken is amazing (may seem pricey but HUGE portion), their Dukboki is spicy and saucy, and their kamjatang and soon tofu can stand up to the competition. I have yet to have a dish I don't like there :)

Marginally more expensive than some korean joints, but worth it as the food quality is much much better (less fast-food like).

Would I return? - Absolutely
Parking? - Yes, a lot
Value for $? - Good
Space? - Large inside/good sized waiting area
Ventilation? - Good
Service? - Great

Great service and excellent food. There's really not much else I can say about this restaurant. The service is always prompt, professional, and the food is always consistent and delicious. I've been there both for lunch and dinner and during weekdays and weekends. If you want authentic Korean cuisine, this is highly recommended.

Overall, I liked SongCook's and would come back for the jajangmyun and try their tabletop cooking next time.

Part of experiencing authenticity from Korean dining at SongCook’s is eating on the floor with all dishes served on a low table. What’s even better is that their flooring are all heated from underneath, it makes such a warm and cozy experience especially in winter time. Some of my friends, mostly guys, complained that it was actually quite uncomfortable to

With reasonable prices and delicious food, this is definitely one of my new go-to Korean restaurants.

Went to SONG Cook's on Canada Day since didn't know where to go for lunch except for Chinese restaurant that are open, we called a few other places and none of them are open except this Korean Restaurant. Read Karen's review form Eat Here Next here and I just can't wait to try out the oh-so-pretty cold noodle =P I was greeted in Korean as usual and as per my friends, it's because I do look more Korean than Chinese... do you think so ?!? It was pack when we arrived, full of Korean people and I immediately thought that this should be good and authentic (^_^) There was 2 sections to choose from, a regular table section and a tatami section where you seats on the floor. Since there was only tables available on the tatami side, we didn't really had a choice. I personally like it better since it;s much nicer on this side although I have to said that it's quite uncomfortable =P Complimentary Kimchi which was not as spicy as I would have like and the radish slices was only sour while only a to

One of my go to places for Korean this place offers a wide variety of delicious Korean food. Let's start with the most famous Korean food - kimchi. Comes for free as a snack at every meal their version is very sour. Maybe real Koreans prefer it that way, but it is a tad too much for my tastes. Also note the yellow pickled radish and sauces that also arrive with food.

































The YangPoni BiBimBap ($17) is a double sized BiBimBap in a big, big bowl. An accurate translation for once! You never really notice the raw egg, but it gives the dish some of the pleasant sauciness. I really enjoyed the plentiful mushrooms in this dish which give excellent flavour and texture. Such simple ingredients but are heavenly when combined.

































This is a fall feature called Five Spices Jokbahl ($21) described as tender seasoned pork hock, served with sliced garlic and peppers. T

There is something about this restaurant that keeps bringing me back. I can’t say that the food is superior but for the price you pay, everything is considered decent…or consistent?

Service/Access 
Everyone is really nice when the place isn’t too busy. In other words, start coming before 7pm and you will be pleasantly surprised. Once the restaurant is hit with lines of customers, you can expect slower service (not that it’s bad) but you will need to get the server’s attention for tea/water refills. The place is conveniently located beside Galleria Supermarket so you can go FML to parking. There are actually lots of parking spots but the ones close to Song Cook’s are usually taken. You can drive or TTC to this place, both works well.

Food
Pork belly with veggies 
This costs a total of $15 and is considered an appetizer. Hands down BEST DISH in this restaurant. I order this every time I come. The pork belly needs to be dipped in the yellow/salty sauce then once it’s in your mouth, grab the thicker brown sauce with your chop sticks and put it in your mouth. My instructions are really bad but you will understand soon enough. A MUST TRY!

Jajang 
I don’t remember which one it was (they have several kinds). Very thick sauce – it is meant to be shared with others.

Pancake 
This is actually a little too thick for my liking though my friends loved it.

Bibimbap 
It was so big lol, totally worth every penny. The dish is more warm than “hot” – if you want that kind of bibimbap, you are looking for the stone pot one.

I was very torn with what to give this place. They have both good and bad aspects. To start, not all their dishes are spectacular but at the same time nothing is horrible. Their service is average yet they never seem to disappoint. I’m impressed with their website and DAMN that pork belly is just too delicious. One major complaint is that they have limited side dishes. If you judge on food quality alone, there are too many other restaurants that shine above. But if you factor in the whole package, it’s quite consistent with service/food/atmosphere. I can totally understand why so many people come here, in fact I’ve been here more than 2 times already.

Excellent covid protocol for dine in. Lots of spaces between tables. Sad to see it not nearly as busy as before. Food still very good. Had the sweet and sour pork (tong su yuk), seafood noodle soup (jampong) and cold noodle. All good! And they did away with paper menu...All digital so would need to scan code to read the menu on your phone. Also no more set dinner:(. We used to always order those as better value but needed 6+ people to finish…

*** MUST EAT - TORONTO'S BEST JAJANGMYEON *** I came here specifically for jajangmyeon and this was the only place from friends and foodies that said had the best jajangmyeon, to my surprise, they were right! their jajangmyeon prepares in house noodles and the sauces used are so deep in flavor, I ate the jajangmyeon in one sitting, I didn't stop because it was that good! PROS • this place is kind of hidden in the back corner of a business building, but there's lots of parking • delicious Korean food! • interior design inside is hella authentic, I'm from out of town so it would of been cool to eat in person here! Next time! • friendly customer service, the lady there was very talkative! CONS • no dine in or patio seating I haven't tried the rest of the dishes, so I will be back when this place is fully open for dine in!

Amazing Korean food and my usual go-to. I have been here a number of times, but a first since the reopening. They did seem to be short staff with only one waitress on board, but hopefully that will change soon. Service was still quick and nice!

we came here always for a birthday. we love korean food also we love sitting on the ground there are 2 types of seatings, one is on the chair the other one is on the mat. we dont know much about korean food, so we look at the pictures on the menu. sometimes we look around and also ask the servers. The servers are very polite. They have good service. also love their continuous supply of side dishes