Reviews Oh Geul Boh Geul Restaurant

OGBG used to be the jewel of the North York area for casual Korean dining. For many years (10+?), I've eaten the most well known Korean dishes at this location but something has unfortunately changed. The food's lost it's "great" taste. By no means this mean it was a bad experience, but it just wasn't the same as it was a few years ago. Service was average and prices have risen. Although the price point is unavoidable, my hope is that they go back to form on what's most important; the food.

I have been eating at this unassuming little Korean restaurant for 8 years. No doubt this is my top choice of Korean food when I'm in the area for lunch. The quality of the food and service has overall stayed consistent over the years, although the prices have unsurprisingly, slightly gone up.

What keeps me going again and again? While the food is typical Korean fare (but quite solid Korean fare), I really like that there are always a TON of side dishes (10 or more during dinner service, I believe). Additionally, I enjoy the homey atmosphere and the privacy of the wooden booths, which I've been pretty lucky to secure usually.

I recommend getting the grilled mackerel that comes with soon tofu (or other soup choices that I can't recall at the moment; $11-12). The seafood pancake is also quite tasty (and huge). I've only had table cooking here once and my memory of that experience was just average. Overall, I recommend checking out this place if you get excited over a large selection of ban chan like me (or not, so not to increase their clientele and wait time for me ;)).

-7 degrees outside, snowing and this restaurant is still full =D. 4.5

They brought out a complimentary green onion pancake before we even ordered! Crispy. Mmmm.

We ordered a dish I don't know the name for. It served two and came with rice. It was served on a hot pot burner. Sort of a soup/stew with assorted ingredients like enoki mushrooms, spam, wiener (sausage), onions, green onions, tofu, rice cake (ddukbokki), pork, ramen, cheese, kimchi. Hot and delicious. Cost about $28.

Things to note. The rice was purple rice (no need to upgrade). They served 8 banchan (side dishes) before our meal came. There was kimchi, cucumber kimchi, tofu with spicy sauce, japchae, bean sprouts, sliced cucumber (not sure how this one was cooked), shredded potato and some potato chunks covered in a sweet, slightly spicy sauce. It was my first time trying that last one and it was incredible. Had I not been so full, I would have asked for more.

The menu said this one dish was for 2 people, but we ended up having a bowl of rice and almost half our dish left over. Doggy bagged it! Thrilled. Total damage after tax, before tips was just over $31.

Oh. They give you orange slices when you ask for your bill. They don't have takeout menus. Service was fairly good.

Will definitely be back.

Great restaurant! Fair pricing, tons of good free korean appetizers, good service and damn good Bimbimbop. The only place I know if with better Bimbimbop in the area is bok Chang don soon tofu which is a must visit. Overall good experience here.

Legit. I come here regularly and I eat Korean food many times a week.

This place has bad service, yes that is bad service.

However, this place has good, legit food and has the most side dishes of any Korean restaurant hands down.

If you're looking for a good, worth your money Korean meal, this is the place. Don't expect good service.

Oh Guel Bo Guel. Great atmosphere, and the food is simple and delicious. Suitable for anyone trying Korean food for the first time. There are many great service dishes and combination dishes that come with soju/beer; great for a night out with your drinking partners.

Backyard BBQ and lots of Sidedishes. Ok .. this place is couple shops down from The Owl of Minerva which is famous for its Pork Bone Soup. OGBG's Pork Bone Soup cannot compare .... BUT ... they have so much other stuff. I cannot say its the best place .. but is a nice quick home quality type of Korean restaurant. Everything is ok. Side dishes are PLENTIFUL .. and gotta love it for that. But for me .. the best thing is the outdoor BBQ in the back, where the parking lot is. They use CHARCOAL instead of GAS like alot of the other Korean BBQ places .. and it makes such a big difference. Great on a summer day to have some nice BBQ and kick back with some beers (and soju). So much better than sitting indoors using those gas stoves .....

When the fried chicken arrived, it was a big colourful plate of chicken with lots of sweet and sour sauce on it. It was good and definitely spicy.

The menu is full of pictures, which was super helpful with placing our order and stirring up an appetite. Our server was very friendly, lots of smiles and double checked dishes as we ordered them. The food arrived quickly and she rearranged the many plates on the table to make sure everything fit comfortably.

Oh Geul Bo Geul is a Korean restaurant in North York that serves good homey Korean food. Their decor is nothing to write home about; it's casual and nothing fancy, but what it does have a 1-up on is their covered, back patio with TV which is great for summer nights.

First thing’s first- we had to try the Soju, the clear, rice-based liquor common in Korean cuisine. Not wanting to be inhospitable guests, we took offered shots and agreed it went down a little too smooth for a Tuesday night. Being in a hot little basement and developing quite the liking for the Soju, I decided to check out the other drinks they had on offer.On that particular night, we were treated to a taste of two of their most popular beers: the “905” (an all-natural, unpasteurized beer with no additives or preservatives with a crisp, clean finish and a soft maltiness flavour) and their seasonal beer “Summer Saison” (a Belgian inspired Saison with hints of citrus peels and coriander). Both beers were surprisingly delicious but I preferred the 905 slightly over the Summer Saison as I found it to be a little more crisp and clean.  After having my thirst quenched I hungrily settled down to dig into the aforementioned appetizers, while waiting for some of the larger dishes to be prepared on the grill. The large, family style dining table was covered with several sets of the appetizers, a selection that included: Kimchi, Fermented Radish, Bok Choy, Honeyed Sweet Potato, Soy Beans with Sugar Sesame oil, Tofu with Soy Sauce and Fermented Cucumber. Though everything was drool-worthy, the soybeans and sweet potato were particularly addictive.After everyone had their fill of the appetizers and drinks, the main feast had a chance to commense. Some of the traditional Korean dishes we had the pleasure of trying that night were: Table Cooking-Pork & Beef Ready to cook Sizzle up! Ta da! This was like a thick succulent slice of smoky, fatty, juicy bacon. I was told to wrap it up in a big lettuce leaf with some hot sauce and a bit of sesame oil like a spring roll. The result was a perfect storm of salty, fatty and spicy brightened up by the fresh crunchy leaf. Kang Poon Kee Spicy Fried Chicken One of my favourite dishes of the night! The tender chicken was coated in a nice ratio of crispy coating, that was really enhanced by the sweet sesame sauce and tender sauteed veggies. Boo Daw Jung Gol Hot Pot with Kimchi Another favourite of the night! I was told that this dish was most commonly consumed by Korean foot soldiers because it provides a nutritious meal all in one easy to make pot. Call me a soldier, then, cause this was one killer meal! Jook Sam Kyup Sal Squid Spicy Sauce with Veggies and Pork and Rice While I found the squid in this dish to be a little overcooked and chewy, the spicy sauce and sesame seed mix won me over in the end. BBQ Yellow Fish I wish there had been more of this! I didn’t actually get to try it as it was picked down to the bone by the time the plate made it to my end of the table. I was assured by my fellow diners, however, that it was fresh and flaky! Jia Jang Myun Noodles with Black Bean Sauce Another winner of a dish and there is nothing classier than an inexperienced chopstick user slurping up slippery black bean sauce coated noodles. Admittedly, I got this all over myself and, if I wasn’t surrounded by people, I would have greedily licked the salty sauce out of my shirt. LA Ribs - Kalbi Beef This was another dish that I, sadly, missed out on. My dining companion grabbed the last rib and she raved about it the rest of the night. Don’t worry, ribs, I’ll be back for you! Duck Dumplings With Sweet Soy Sauce When I saw these come out of the kitchen I made sure they didn’t get gobbled up before I got my share because there is literally nothing I like better than a dumpling, and one stuffed with duck is even better. Boy, was I right. The duck was tender, salty and flavourful and the crispy fried dumpling provided the perfect crunch that managed to hold its own despite my massive soy sauce dunks. Hot Pot Leftovers We weren’t told the exact name of this dish, but it was prepared pretty simply. Our chef simply mixed some rice into the leftover hot pot dish to soak up all the kimchi flavours so nothing went to waste. Tasted exactly like the first dish, which worked for me. Plus, who can say no to seconds?  If you’re looking for authentic Korean food in Toronto, you have an infinite amount of options but, in my opinion, Oh Geul Boh Geul should be on your list to try. If you find yourself in the North York area and want a dumpling that will literally change your life, I recommend you stop by for a Korean feast. For more information on Oh Geul Boh Geul, check out their Facebook page.Disclaimer: The preceding meal was complimentary, however, as always, all opinions are genuine.

Uptown Toronto is no stranger to food lovers all across town with its dense population of Korean restaurants and other various food venues. With many franchises in that area, finding small restaurants can prove to be quite the challenge and Oh Geul Boh Geul 오글보글 certainly has its fair share of competition just two doors down from the well-known Owl of Minerva.
Named after the sound that comes from a soup stewing, OGBG offers traditional Korean fare with individual sizes as well as dishes for the whole table to share. Perhaps the most well-known feature of OGBG is their generous ban chaan offerings. Don’t be alarmed if you find your table being taken over with baan chan including the staples such as kimchi, sweet potato, bean sprouts etc.

With the aroma of food cooking in the air, OGBG’s atmosphere mirrors closely to family owned restaurants in South Korea.

As was mentioned earlier, OGBG takes side dishes quite seriously and makes sure every table gets the whole nine yards.

A few of our foodie friends enjoying a very full and satisfying meal.

A personal favourite, the tang soo yuk is a Korean take on a popular Chinese dish and while we find a lot of tangsooyuk dishes can be a tad heavy on the vinegar, this one was done extremely well.

The tang soo yuk and boo daw jung gol were definitely some of the top picks out of all the dishes we tried that night.

For those who frequently eat Korean cuisine, it comes as no surprise that you the aroma of the food is quite strong so it's great to have a restaurant that serves good quality food like you would eat at home without all the prep and aroma!