Kosam

What is Kosam? Positioned on the bustling stretch of Yonge Street just north of Sheppard Avenue, KoSam is the North York outpost of a restaurant brand with more than four decades of culinary history in South Korea. The dining room features clean wood textures, booth seating, and bright ambient lighting, complemented by a seasonal outdoor patio. It easily bridges the gap between an authentic soup parlor by day and a bustling neighbourhood gathering spot by night.

Kosam Menu & What to Order The house specialty is the Koryo Samgyetang, a whole tender Cornish hen stuffed with glutinous rice and simmered in a nourishing, aromatic ginseng broth. Tables should also share the crisp, scallion-loaded seafood pa jeon and a platter of KoSam Yang Yum fried chicken glossed in sweet and spicy glaze. Robust bone broths like Seol Leong Tang and spicy brisket gukbap round out the comforts, complete with generous banchan refills and cold bottles of soju or Korean beer.

Know Before You Go Seating operates on a walk-in basis, and peak weekend dinner hours often bring a short wait for tables. Located a five-minute stroll north of Sheppard-Yonge subway station, the restaurant is easily accessible by transit, with Green P pay parking available in nearby garages. KoSam stays open daily from 11:00 a.m., running until midnight Thursday through Saturday for late-night cravings.