Got a Groupon for 2 and chose the taste of Seoul Korean BBQ combo. The amount of food was more than I expected. Everything was very good, but my favourite was the beef short ribs. The service was very friendly and staff was very attentive. I wouldn't mind coming back to try different items even without a Groupon.
Visited Arisu with a group of friends since we were in the mood for Korean BBQ. We tried assorted Table BBQ and I had sweet and sour shrimp. It was jumbo shrimp and the sweet and sour sauce was just right. Overall the food was decent. The location and ambiance was exceptional. At the end we were given complimentary green tea ice cream which was excellent.
When it comes to Korean BBQ, my preference has shifted to appreciate quality over quantity. Back during my university days I loved AYCE spots, especially ones with a late night discounted menu. These days with a little more disposable income, I’m look for beautifully marbled beef and fresh seafood. Arisu’s tabletop cooking fits the bill with premium Angus Beef, a bevy of authentic Korean entrees and an expansive selection of sake and soju.
Guess this is one the best Korean restaurants in Korea town. Last time I visited this place, I ordered the 'Korean grill on the table' for two. The meat was well marinated. The service was excellent. Would really love to visit this restaurant to try their bibimbap. Note: the on table Korean grill is not ayce
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Really good food, awesome service, well maintained, and soothing music/atmosphere!
Food: We ordered Jap Chae (which I recently found out I LOVE), spicy salmon rolls, assorted tempura, and Kan Poong Gi. All dishes were fantastic: well made, decent portions, and great quality food. We also ordered dessert, a fruit and red bean mix over ice, but... it wasn't great. Just for different tastes I guess; I wouldn't recommend that dessert, but all the main dishes were phenomenal!
Price: We had a wag jag coupon--$70 of food for $35--and that really helped. We had $70 of food (with a few bucks to spare) but paid $56, including tax and tip. Not half bad! Without the wagjag, we wouldn't have been able to try as many dishes and wouldn't have ordered as much. The price would be a tad more than I like to pay but not entirely unreasonable for the quality and size of food portions.
Service: Very friendly service. The server was attentive and helped us find dishes we might enjoy (which we did ^.^). No complaints!
Summary: Absolutely recommended! Yes, it might be a tad pricey without a wagjag, but the food is delicious, definitely great quality, the service is great, the decor is well maintained, and the music was nice and chill. Greatly enjoyed our evening and have lots of leftovers to enjoy tomorrow!
Beware that the patio menu is quite limited! Having said that - you can ask nicely to see if they can cater to your needs and wants.. After giving me a warning that bringing a stew outdoors is dangerous for them, a server comes to me and clarifies that if it's not windy, she can do it...!
But stay indoors if you want to do some table top grilling! The galbi is best, along with the pork belly (samgyeopsal).. Ask for the purple rice if that's your thing, of else you'll be given the default white rice.
A friend tried the raw beef (tartar) on its own and it's alright.. Very different from the French version - this one is heavy with sesame oil.
Service is good - some tables come with the service bell, which is awesome!
Celiac friendly, delicious
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Korean BBQ in Koreatown Toronto. For some korean barbecue, I paid a visit to a restaurant called Arisu on Bloor, just east of Christie station. There used to be a McDonalds at this location years ago but after it moved out, this real estate location has been going downhill. I remember there were so many different restaurants that took its place but all of them went out of business before their 2-year mark. That's until Arisu came in. It's still going strong and when we went, it was busy - which is a good sign!
Even though it seemed busy, the hostess and the servers were very efficient. They were friendly and checked up on us to make sure the tabletop grill had the right amount of heat, etc. They even offered to change the grilling plate halfway through our meal to make sure the meats are cooking perfectly.
They have quite an extensive menu with so many offerings: sushi, sashimi, table top bbq, table top hot pot, ssam combos, you name it! We decided to go with the Arisu table top Combo B.
The Tabletop Arisu Combo came with 5 different kinds of meats, veggie platter (to wrap the meat in), sauces, 2 bowls of rice and dwen-jang-jjigae (Korean bean stew). Of course all the traditional side dishes came along with the order.
The Soybean Stew came as well. It doesn't look that good but it tasted very good. It wasn't too soybean potent, which a lot of stews can be. It was the perfect accompaniment to all the meats.
Overall, we had a good experience here. The beef short ribs impressed us but the other meats in the combo and portions were disappointing to the price we paid. We would go back to try their sushi & sashimi or something else in their HUGE menu next time as their service did leave us on a good note!
Great choice in Koreatown. There is sure to be something to please everyone with the array of options on the menu. From sushi to table BBQ to authentic korean stews - you can try a bit of everything with their combo deals. We went with a group of 4 and ordered the combo for 4 for $100 - it was enough food for probably 6-7 people...portions definitely did not disappoint! Sushi was fresh, BBQ was delicious and all the extras that came with the meal were very tasty! Would definitely recommend - $25 per person for ALL that food, including sushi? Will definitely be back again.
The best! Just the best! Never been disappointed!
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