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The Best Korean BBQ in Toronto (2026)

Toronto's strongest Korean BBQ right now — Takja's chef-driven College Street table, Koreatown Daldongnae, Korean Village, Arisu and The K BBQ, Mapo for pork and gopchang, Thornhill charcoal at Kobi and galbi at Sariwon, Omiwol's triple-aged Yorkland room, Jongro's new Yonge-Bloor AYCE, Chowon's late Drewry house, Don Chon on the Queensway, 24-hour Huh Ga Ne, Chinatown Biwon, and Busan Deck's aged pork — verified August 2026. Piggy's Island in Thornhill is closed. Official heroes where the venues host them.

Updated for 2026•16 Destinations
No.1
Takja BBQ House dining room, official Squarespace photo from takja.ca
Restaurant• Little Italy

Takja BBQ House

“Best chef-driven table: servers grill, Hansang is the move, OpenTable essential. Not DIY AYCE.”

— Very Toronto Editors

**What is Takja BBQ House?** Anchoring 962 College Street in Little Italy, Takja BBQ House reimagines the classic Korean table through an exacting fine-dining lens. Founded by chefs Edward Bang and Jeff Kang alongside Jason Ching—the team behind Oroshi Fish Co.—the sleek 42-seat dining room features polished wood booths, built-in tabletop grills, and a striking illuminated dry-aging locker. Unlike standard DIY grill joints, Takja’s dedicated servers manage every cut tableside over live flame, leaving guests entirely free to converse and dine. **Takja BBQ House Menu & What to Order** The defining way to eat here is the multi-course Hansang feast, which flows seamlessly from raw seafood starters and uni-topped seafood pancakes to mushroom stone-pot rice and house bingsu. The core barbecue course centres on premium proteins dry-aged in house, spanning 45-day Tajima wagyu, Kansas hanger steak, and Ibérico pork pluma, all flanked by seasonal pickles and scratch-fermented ssamjang. Pair the rich beef with low-intervention natural wines or Korean-influenced cocktails like the Spicy Omija and the smoky Chosun Fashioned. Note that the meat- and seafood-heavy set menu cannot comfortably accommodate vegan or vegetarian diners, and meats are not certified halal. **Know Before You Go** Tables drop 21 days in advance on OpenTable and book quickly for peak weekend dinner slots, though single diners and small parties can occasionally score later walk-in seats or early cancellations. The restaurant is located right along the 506 Carlton streetcar line, with paid Green P street parking scattered along College Street. Takja operates seven days a week for dinner service from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., with final seatings wrapping by 9:30 p.m.

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No.2
Daldongnae Korean BBQ grill and table, official Squarespace photo
Restaurant• Koreatown

Daldongnae Korean BBQ

“Best Koreatown chain pin: 658 Bloor only. Cheese corn on the rim. Not Yonge-Dundas or North York.”

— Very Toronto Editors

**What is Daldongnae Korean BBQ?** Set along the bustling strip of Bloor Street West in Koreatown, Daldongnae channels a nostalgic 1960s Seoul "moon village" aesthetic with rustic timber facades, retro signage, and snug wooden booths built around tabletop burners. Unlike standard all-you-can-eat joints, this dining room operates entirely à la carte, focusing on thick, high-grade cuts cooked over custom concave grills. The space is compact, communal, and routinely electric with grill smoke and chatter late into the night. **Daldongnae Korean BBQ Menu & What to Order** Every table starts with a grill pan uniquely ringed with divided channels that simmer creamy corn cheese, sliced garlic, kimchi, and silky steamed egg poured tableside. Anchor your spread with the unmarinated thick-cut pork belly, rich pork jowl, and tender boneless beef short rib, each prepped for a dip in sesame oil and salt before getting wrapped in lettuce with pungent ssamjang. Barbecue orders require a two-serving minimum and include continuous banchan refills alongside a bubbling stone pot of soybean paste stew (doenjang jjigae). Wash everything down with ice-cold bottles of soju, cloudy makgeolli, or a chilled bowl of kimchi cold noodle soup. **Know Before You Go** Tables can be reserved by calling ahead, but the room reserves ample space for walk-ins, meaning peak evening hours regularly generate a standby waitlist. Bloor West street parking is limited, so arriving via subway to Christie or Bathurst station is the simplest approach. The restaurant serves daily from noon until 2:00 a.m. with last call at 1:00 a.m., operating on statutory holidays.

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No.3
PLACEHOLDER Unsplash Korean BBQ grill photo. Replace with official HWARO venue photo.
Restaurant• Yonge and Dundas

HWARO

“Best new Yonge-Dundas grill from the Daldongnae team: butcher/signature sets, A9 Wagyu, late close. Pin 332 Yonge, not Koreatown Daldongnae.”

— Very Toronto Editors

**What is HWARO?** HWARO is an upscale Korean BBQ room at **332 Yonge Street** (Yonge-Dundas), from the team behind Daldongnae. Official site [hwarotoronto.com](https://www.hwarotoronto.com/): reservations and menu live there. Phone **(416) 593-4800**, email info@hwarotoronto.com. Opened September 7, 2026. **What to order** From the official [menu](https://www.hwarotoronto.com/menu): table sets are **Butcher's Set ($78/person)** or **Signature Set ($110/person**, includes dry-aged ribeye), with full-table participation required. A la carte includes AAA ribeye and ribeye cap, boneless short rib, tenderloin, chuck, **A9 Wagyu ribeye**, dry-aged ribeye, and **black pork tomahawk**. Shareable jeon include beef, squid and scallion, kimchi, shrimp and chive, and **truffle potato jeon**. House salad and gujeolpan lead the starters. Accompaniments include hot stone bibimbap, kimchi fried rice, cold noodles, soft tofu stews, and kettle pot rice. **Hours** Official hours: **daily 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.** Book and confirm via hwarotoronto.com rather than walking up blind on a busy Yonge night.

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No.4
Korean Village Restaurant storefront, official Wix photo from koreanvillageto.com
Restaurant• Koreatown

Korean Village Restaurant

“Best old-school galbi house: 35-hour marinade, private rooms, closed Monday. Not a neon AYCE.”

— Very Toronto Editors

**What is Korean Village Restaurant?** Anchoring 628 Bloor Street West since 1978, Korean Village Restaurant is Toronto’s longest-running Korean dining institution, founded by Ok Re Lee and Ke Hang Lee and now operated by their son Jason. The spacious, vintage dining room features warm wood-panelled booths, traditional lanterns, and private dining rooms fitted with call buttons. Unlike the high-turnover all-you-can-eat joints in the area, it delivers an unhurried, comfortable dining environment anchored by warm family hospitality. **Korean Village Restaurant Menu & What to Order** The main draw is the LA galbi, steeped for over 35 hours in a legacy marinade that caramelizes richly on the table grill. Pair it with a sizzling hot-stone dolsot bibimbap that develops a crackling rice crust, house-made gan jajangmyeon slicked with savory black bean sauce, or crisp seafood pajeon. Wash everything down with cold soju or Korean beer; vegetarians can easily lean on tofu dolsot bibimbap and vegetable japchae. **Know Before You Go** Reservations are accepted by phone for groups of six or more, while smaller parties walk in with minimal waits outside of peak Friday and Saturday dinner rushes. The dining room sits an easy walk between Bathurst and Christie subway stations on Line 2, with metered street parking along Bloor. Keep in mind that doors are closed Mondays, with service running Tuesday through Sunday for lunch and dinner.

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No.5
Arisu Korean BBQ & Sushi dining room, official Wix photo from arisu.ca
Restaurant• Koreatown

Arisu Korean BBQ & Sushi

“Best BBQ-plus-sushi: 584 Bloor, book 24 hours out. Not Daldongnae two blocks west.”

— Very Toronto Editors

**What is Arisu Korean BBQ & Sushi?** Perched along Bloor Street West just steps from Bathurst Station, Arisu is Koreatown's rare double-threat dining room combining built-in tabletop grills with a full Japanese sushi counter. The roomy interior features warm wooden accents, booth seating with privacy dividers, and smokeless exhaust hoods, accompanied by a relaxed front sidewalk patio during warmer months. It has long served as a dependable, spacious gathering spot capable of accommodating big groups with diverse cravings under one roof. **Arisu Korean BBQ & Sushi Menu & What to Order** Tabletop grilling is the main event: order the Porky and Piggy set or the Let's Eat Meat combo, which brings generous spreads of honeycomb pork belly, shoulder blade, and beef short ribs alongside fluffy steamed egg custard, cheesy corn, and banchan. If someone at your table opts out of grilling, the kitchen turns out a stellar Haemul Pajeon (crispy seafood scallion pancake), fiery spicy sashimi bibimbap (Hwaedeopbap), and torched Aburi Salmon Oshi sushi. Pair the sizzling feast with cold Korean beer or a bottle of Chamisul soju. **Know Before You Go** If you want to cook at the table, make sure to specify a BBQ-equipped booth rather than standard sushi dining when booking. Online reservations require at least 24 hours of advance notice, while same-day tables must be arranged by phone or as walk-ins, which are usually easier to snag here than at neighboring KBBQ joints. Bathurst subway station is a two-minute walk away, with Green P street parking along Bloor.

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No.6
Kobi Korean BBQ steak sotbap, official photo from kobitoronto.ca
Restaurant• Thornhill

Kobi Korean BBQ

“Best Thornhill charcoal: sotbap and binchotan at 100 Steeles. Piggy's on Glen Cameron is gone.”

— Very Toronto Editors

**What is Kobi Korean BBQ?** Located at 100 Steeles Avenue West just west of Yonge Street, Kobi brings serious binchotan charcoal grilling to a bustling Thornhill strip plaza. Unlike standard gas-fired AYCE joints, this moody dining room is outfitted with overhead exhaust hoods, sturdy dark wood booths, and a modest seasonal patio. The kitchen emphasizes heritage grilling techniques paired with expertly crafted stone-pot rice dishes. **Kobi Korean BBQ Menu & What to Order** Start by ordering one of the tabletop grill sets—the thick-cut marinated wagyu and salt-grilled fresh eel sizzle with a distinct smoky sear over glowing charcoal embers. Balance the rich proteins with an order of signature abalone or steak sotbap, which arrives in an iron pot to be mixed with seasoned soy and scrapings of crispy charred rice. Round out the meal with a shareable seafood chive pancake and a clay pot of pork rib kimchi stew, paired with cold beer or floral soju. **Know Before You Go** Reservations are highly recommended through their website for Friday and Saturday dinners, as the waiting area fills quickly with local regulars. Plentiful surface parking is available in the plaza, and the Steeles bus stops right out front. The dining room operates daily from 11:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

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No.7
Sariwon Korean BBQ dining room, official WordPress photo from sariwonbbq.com
Restaurant• Thornhill

Sariwon Korean BBQ

“Best Thornhill galbi house: Unit C1, daily 11–11, book weekends. Hoods actually work.”

— Very Toronto Editors

**What is Sariwon Korean BBQ?** Tucked inside a bustling commercial strip at 7388 Yonge Street (Unit C1) just north of Steeles in Thornhill, Sariwon is a stalwart family-run tabletop barbecue institution that has anchored the local Korean dining corridor for years. Owned and operated by a Korean-Canadian family, the expansive space features roomy booths, high-powered overhead ventilation hoods that keep smoke to a minimum, and banquet facilities for larger gatherings. **Sariwon Korean BBQ Menu & What to Order** The a la carte menu revolves around high-grade cuts grilled at your table, led by the signature yangnyeom galbi (thick soy-marinated beef short ribs) and pristine unmarinated saeng galbi. Thick-cut pork belly (samgyeopsal) pairs best with their house-made haemul ssamjang—a savory seafood-tinged soybean dipping paste—while comforting non-grill anchors like slow-simmered galbitang, sizzling dolsot bibimbap, and japchae round out the spread. Wash the rich meats down with cold Hite or carafes of chum churum soju alongside generous refills of banchan. **Know Before You Go** Weekend prime-time dinner slots draw hefty crowds, so reserving a table in advance via phone or Tock is strongly recommended to dodge lengthy plaza waits. Make sure to navigate directly to the C1 unit entrance rather than the main plaza doors, where ample surface parking is available. The kitchen runs daily from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. without midday breaks, making it a reliable choice for late lunches and late-night grill sessions alike.

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No.8
Omiwol K BBQ table, official WordPress photo from omiwol.ca
Restaurant• Henry Farm

Omiwol K BBQ & Noodles

“Best aged-beef date night: Yorkland, not Finch. Two grill orders minimum. Book the form.”

— Very Toronto Editors

**What is Omiwol K BBQ & Noodles?** Tucked into an enclave along Yorkland Boulevard in North York's Henry Farm neighbourhood, Omiwol takes tabletop grilling upmarket with a moody, dimly lit dining room anchored by high-efficiency downdraft ventilation and glass meat-aging lockers. Founded by chef-restaurateur Edward, the room grounds its concept in the balance of five essential tastes and multi-stage aging methods. The sleek interior features plush booth seating and living hydroponic vertical gardens that grow fresh perilla leaves right in the dining room. **Omiwol K BBQ & Noodles Menu & What to Order** The kitchen specializes in triple-aged beef and pork—aged through ice, dry, and wet cycles—yielding deeply flavourful short ribs, ribeye, and honeycomb pork belly. Tabletop grill orders arrive with an array of house banchan, dipping sauces like nori paste and wasabi, fresh lettuce wraps, and a bubbling hot stew. Make sure to pair the Butcher's Feast with the 12-hour bone broth kalguksu (knife-cut noodles), seasoned yukhoe beef tartare, and a bottle of wine or individual red bean bingsu for dessert. **Know Before You Go** Given the restaurant's date-night reputation, table reservations made via their online system are strongly recommended on weekends when dinner waits peak. Note the house ordering policy: there is a minimum of two grill orders per table and one order per guest. Ample plaza and street parking is available just off the Highway 404 and Sheppard Avenue East junction, with free street parking after 6:00 p.m. on weekdays.

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No.9
Jongro Korean BBQ interior, official Zyrosite photo from jongrobloor.ca
Restaurant• Yonge & Bloor

Jongro Korean BBQ

“Best downtown AYCE: 754 Yonge official pin. Lunch $29 BBQ+buffet; dinner for kalbi. Not 745.”

— Very Toronto Editors

**What is Jongro Korean BBQ?** Taking over the former Korean Grill House address at 754 Yonge Street, Jongro brings a sprawling all-you-can-eat tabletop grill concept to the Yonge and Bloor corridor. The brightly lit dining room is fitted with overhead stainless exhaust hoods, roomy booth-lined tables with built-in gas burners, and a sprawling central buffet island. It operates with a lively, high-energy pace that caters to hungry downtown crowds and student groups alike. **Jongro Korean BBQ Menu & What to Order** Opt for the full all-day BBQ menu to get access to the standout cuts: sweet-marinated LA kalbi, thinly sliced beef brisket, tender beef tongue, hanging tender, and thick cuts of aged pork butt. While the grates warm up, grab self-serve bites from the hot bar, including springy tteokbokki, crispy kanpungi chicken, chili shrimp, and build-your-own udon bowls. Round out the meal with bubbling skillet corn cheese and a bottle of chilled Terra beer or Chamisul soju. **Know Before You Go** Seating runs on a walk-in basis, and waitlists build up fast during prime weekend dinner hours. Lunch service runs from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. with a 105-minute limit, while full all-day dinner grants a two-hour table window; pace your plate, as an enforced $5 food-waste fee applies. Bloor-Yonge subway station is less than a block away, making the TTC the smartest transit choice.

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No.10
FLAG Unsplash: grilled meat placeholder for Mapo (official site did not load Aug 2026)
Restaurant• Koreatown

Mapo Korean BBQ

“Best Bloor pork-and-offal: staff grill for you. Not the stew house. Site was down Aug 2026.”

— Very Toronto Editors

**What is Mapo Korean BBQ?** Situated along the bustling Koreatown stretch at 708 Bloor Street West near Christie Station, Mapo Korean BBQ (Mapo Sanghoe) is a high-energy, no-frills pork-and-beef temple known for its rustic timber interior and tabletop exhaust hoods. The dining room is tightly packed with wooden booth-style tables anchored by built-in gas grills where servers actively sear, snip, and render meats right before your eyes. Between the smoky aroma, K-pop soundtrack, and a display cabinet filled with autographed baseballs from visiting Toronto Blue Jays, the room channels an authentic, lively Seoul night-market vibe. **Mapo Korean BBQ Menu & What to Order** While standard beef cuts are available, Mapo shines brightest on its specialty pork and offal offerings. The scored honeycomb pork belly cooks up with blistered, crispy edges, while the thin-shaved woo samgyeopsal (beef brisket belly) cooks in seconds and pairs effortlessly with cold beer and chilled soju. Adventurous diners should order the seasoned gopchang (grilled beef intestines), crisped on the grill until delightfully chewy, backed up by a crunchy kimchi pancake and complimentary banchan like cheesy corn and custardy steamed egg. **Know Before You Go** Do not confuse this spot with Mapo Gamjatang down the street, which focuses strictly on pork bone soup. Peak weekend dinner hours draw significant queues, so booking ahead by phone is strongly recommended for groups, though late-night walk-ins after 10 p.m. move quickly. Transit is simple via Christie subway station, while drivers will need to rely on street parking along Bloor or nearby Green P lots.

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No.11
Chowon Family Restaurant Korean BBQ, official Wix photo from chowonrestaurant.com
Restaurant• Newtonbrook

Chowon Family Restaurant

“Best late Finch-corridor house: walk-in, grill plus stew, open to 1 a.m. Not a tasting menu.”

— Very Toronto Editors

**What is Chowon Family Restaurant?** Located just north of Yonge and Finch at 17 Drewry Avenue, Chowon Family Restaurant is a Newtonbrook mainstay for no-nonsense tabletop Korean barbecue and late-night Korean comfort food. The utilitarian dining room is lined with built-in table grills and functional booths built for communal dining, keeping the focus squarely on sizzling meats and bubbling stews. **Chowon Family Restaurant Menu & What to Order** Tabletop meats set the pace, particularly the deeply marinated beef galbi and thick-cut pork belly that staff help fire up at the grates. Beyond the barbecue, the kitchen excels at soul-soothing late-night staples like gamjatang (rich pork-bone soup loaded with tender meat and potatoes), crackling haemul pajeon (seafood pancake), and sweet-and-spicy kan poong gi. Pair everything with chilled house-made draft makgeolli served in traditional metal bowls. **Know Before You Go** Chowon operates largely on a walk-in model, though groups can phone ahead to secure booth space. There is dedicated surface parking on site, and Finch subway station is only a short walk or bus ride south. With kitchen hours stretching past midnight daily, it remains one of the area's most reliable late-night dinner stops.

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No.12
Don Chon Korean BBQ & Wings, official Wix photo from donchon.ca
Restaurant• The Queensway

Don Chon Korean BBQ & Wings

“Best west-end table grill: Queensway, dine-in galbi. Order the grill, not only wings.”

— Very Toronto Editors

**What is Don Chon Korean BBQ & Wings?** Occupying an unassuming storefront at 834 The Queensway near Islington Avenue, Don Chon Korean BBQ & Wings has spent over two decades anchoring Etobicoke with home-style Korean cooking. The family-run dining room is cozy, straightforward, and unpretentious, lined with sturdy wooden tables fitted with built-in barbecue grills alongside classic dining booths. It fills an essential dining void for west-enders seeking traditional Korean table-grill fare without commuting down to Bloor Street or up to North York. **Don Chon Korean BBQ & Wings Menu & What to Order** While the kitchen executes a surprisingly wide menu spanning burgers and noodle bowls, the heart of the experience lies in its barbecue and fried poultry. The marquee order is the LA galbi—tender, marinated beef short ribs charred to a sweet-savoury glaze—alongside sizzling platters of spicy pork and stone-bowl dolsot bibimbap. Korean fried chicken wings arrive ultra-crisp under a choice of savoury soy or sticky sweet-and-spicy glaze, making them ideal alongside a bubbling stone pot of pork bone soup or cheese-topped tteokbokki. **Know Before You Go** Guests can grill meats directly at the table or opt to have the kitchen sear everything on sizzling cast-iron platters in the back. Walk-ins are standard during lunch, but prime weekend dinner hours fill fast with local families; call ahead by phone to reserve a grill-equipped table. Convenient strip parking is available along The Queensway, but note the early schedule compared to Koreatown spots, as the kitchen wraps up at 9:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

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No.13
The K BBQ cover photo from official thekbbq.ca
Restaurant• Koreatown

The K BBQ

“Best small Bloor grill: nine banchan included, two-serving minimum. Not the karaoke basement.”

— Very Toronto Editors

**What is The K BBQ?** Perched on Bloor Street West just steps from Christie station, The K BBQ operates on the ground floor of 699 Bloor, occupying an intimate storefront distinct from the karaoke lounge tucked directly beneath it. The snug dining room is outfitted with warm golden walls, compact sienna booth seating, and built-in tabletop exhaust hoods built for close-quarters grilling. With fewer than forty seats in total, the space quickly fills with tabletop sizzle, banchan spreads, and lively Koreatown energy. **The K BBQ Menu & What to Order** Tables run on a minimum two-serving order for grilled mains, immediately rewarded with a generous spread of nine banchan, fresh lettuce wraps, ssamjang, and skillet corn cheese. The thick-cut pork belly crisps up with a tender, juicy chew on the tabletop grill, while the pork jowl delivers an exceptionally rich, buttery crunch. Round out the meat lineup with beef brisket tteokbokki (spicy rice cakes), comforting spicy soft tofu stew, and house-brewed pineapple beer or chilled soju. **Know Before You Go** Because of the compact seating footprint, prime dinner hours on Friday and Saturday see brisk turnover and sidewalk waits, so call ahead to lock in a table or drop in off-peak. Bloor Street parking is tight, making Christie subway station the most hassle-free transit route. The kitchen serves steadily from noon straight through until 2:00 a.m. daily, making it a reliable late-night grill destination.

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No.14
FLAG Unsplash: pork placeholder for Huh Ga Ne (official site has no venue photos)
Restaurant• Yonge & Finch

Huh Ga Ne

“Best 24-hour Finch grill: official clock is 24/7. Site is a stub — call if the room looks dark.”

— Very Toronto Editors

**What is Huh Ga Ne?** Tucked just west of Yonge on Finch Avenue West, Huh Ga Ne is North York’s dependable around-the-clock Korean dining room. The utilitarian space features traditional raised wooden floor seating alongside standard tables outfitted for tabletop grilling. It serves as a dependable sanctuary for neighbourhood regulars, post-karaoke crowds, and night-shift workers craving hot, comforting homestyle Korean cooking at all hours. **Huh Ga Ne Menu & What to Order** The expansive menu revolves around tabletop barbecue, bubbling jeongol hot pots, and deeply flavourful stews. Fire up the burner for tender jumulleok (marinated short rib) or thick cuts of samgyeopsal (pork belly), which arrive with bowls of purple rice, crisp lettuce, and rotating banchan. Complement the meats with a stone bowl of spicy kam ja tang (pork bone soup) or seafood soon du bu, washed down with chilled Korean beer or unflavoured soju. **Know Before You Go** Operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week, the restaurant strictly operates on a walk-in basis. While daytime lunch is relatively calm, expect a bustling room and brief waits during peak weekend dinner and the after-midnight rush. The dining room sits a two-minute walk west of Finch subway station, making the TTC line 1 your easiest route, though scattered pay parking exists along neighbouring side streets.

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No.15
FLAG Unsplash: BBQ placeholder for Biwon (official site 503 in Aug 2026)
Restaurant• Chinatown

BIWON Korean Restaurant

“Best Chinatown late grill: still BBQ, also the city's better-known gamjatang. Site was 503.”

— Very Toronto Editors

**What is BIWON Korean Restaurant?** Located at 473 Dundas Street West along Chinatown's bustling strip, BIWON is an unpretentious, dependable dining room built for serious comfort cravings and late-night sustenance. The room is straightforward and casual, fitted with practical dining tables and booths under warm overhead lighting where groups can spread out. It serves as a bustling hub where local students, neighborhood regulars, and late-shift hospitality workers gather over sizzling hot plates and comforting stews. **BIWON Korean Restaurant Menu & What to Order** The kitchen balances sizzling barbecue plates, sizzling dolsot rice bowls, and restorative stews, accompanied by generous portions of banchan side dishes. The LA Kalbi Jungsik is a standout order, arriving charred and deeply caramelized on a piping-hot plate alongside steamed rice. For something warm and deeply savory, get the Gamjatang—a rich, slow-simmered pork bone and potato stew with tender meat that falls away cleanly with chopsticks—or split the fiery Spicy Cheese Dak-Galbi with a bowl of cloudy makgeolli. **Know Before You Go** BIWON runs primarily on walk-in seating, and weekend dinner rushes frequently produce short waits at the door. It is exceptionally accessible via transit, sitting right along the 505 Dundas streetcar route just steps west of Spadina Avenue. The kitchen stays open daily from 11:00 a.m. well into the early morning hours, making it one of the downtown core's most reliable late-night food destinations.

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No.16
FLAG Unsplash: Korean BBQ placeholder for Busan Deck (Instagram-only, no public site photos)
Restaurant• Willowdale

Busan Deck

“Best new Finch-corridor pork: staff pre-grill, no ssäm. Instagram-only — FLAG photo.”

— Very Toronto Editors

**What is Busan Deck?** Located at 4914 Yonge Street along Willowdale’s dense Korean dining corridor between Sheppard and North York Centre, Busan Deck is a specialized aged-pork barbecue room that eliminates tabletop grease and smoke. The modern dining room is fitted with built-in under-bench storage for coats, polished wood tables, and tabletop induction burners. Instead of making guests grill their own meat, the kitchen team pre-sears pork cuts over open flames before delivering sizzling platters straight to the table. **Busan Deck Menu & What to Order** The headline order is the Signature Aged Pork Set, loaded with thick cuts of aged pork belly and shoulder butt paired with grilled bellflower root (doraji), long-fermented mukeunji kimchi, bean sprouts, and melted cheese rather than standard lettuce wraps. Soup lovers shouldn't miss the clear, golden Pork Gomtang—served with a condiment trio of salted shrimp, green onion salt, and spicy dadaegi—or the cloudy, deeply savoury Busan Pork Rice Soup (dwaeji gukbap). Balance the rich proteins with a crispy Shrimp Seafood Scallion Pancake and a cold bottle of soju, but note that vegetarian and halal options are virtually non-existent here due to the pork-centric kitchen. **Know Before You Go** While midday lunch is relaxed, peak dinner slots on Friday through Sunday draw consistent queues, making a phone reservation well worth securing for groups. The restaurant is situated a quick five-minute walk north of Sheppard-Yonge subway station, with metered street parking and municipal Green P lots accessible on nearby side streets. Busan Deck operates daily from 12:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m., catering easily to both late lunches and late-night cravings.

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