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Korean Grill House
Category: Restaurants Korean Korean [Edit]
214 Queen St WToronto, ON M5V 1Z2
Neighbourhoods: Entertainment District, Queen Street West, Downtown Core
(416) 263-9850
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- No
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
59 reviews for Korean Grill House
Review Highlights
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"great all your can eat korean bbq." In 4 reviews -
"...an otherwise boring dinner - cooking your own food is FUN." In 2 reviews -
"You will swim in raw meat ready to be cooked." In 3 reviews
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58 reviews in English
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Review from Daniel H.
Mississauga, ON
2/22/2012 1 Check-in Here
Looking for a place that you can grind on crazy amounts of beef, chicken, and calamari (don't order the fish, it breaks apart), stop by Korean Grill.
This restaurants makes for a great dating venue. -
Review from Johnny H.
Toronto, ON
5/9/2012
This place is not even remotely close to Korean BBQ. It's just the concept of grilling your own food at the table that can be associated with Korean BBQ. But as far as the tastes and preparation technique go, it's not really Korean.
But the foods are above average. The beef is nicely marinated with soy flavor without too much of saltiness. It doesn't really overwhelming the natural flavor of meat. The meat is tender and delicious.
But some meats are not marinated. We ordered some combo, and it came with all kinds of things to grill. The un-marinated meats were a bit tough and oily in its flavor. And there were some fishes as well - tilapia and salmon. They stuck to the pan too much, so it was a hassle to grill them. We didn't bother to ask for olive oil since other things were on the pan as well... And when grilling was done, they didn't really taste good. Maybe it's my poor cooking, but the pieces were too thin to grill. And there was some water on the fishes as well, making it less flavorful.
Tables are decent sizes. But the tables are a bit close to each other. It is a very noisy place. And you can smell other customers' foods, which can ruin your eating experience. The servers are not really attentive. They were not really helpful with grilling lesson at all. They were very cold in their behaviors.
Overall, the experience was nice. But this is not a restaurant to go back again and again. -
Review from Marie F.
Updated - 2/18/2012 9 Check-ins Here
This place has fast become my after work eatery. The amazing $8.99 price tag I pay for lunch, also evidently applies to late night (after 10pm).
I usually skip the fish because it breaks apart on the grill making everything so of taste a wee bit fishy. The chicken is usually too fatty and takes too long to cook, but the beef a squid are where it's at!
For $3.99 a person you can also add some (much needed) veggies and pineapple slices. The downside is that everyone at your table must be willing to pay the $3.99 for you to get some greens... This can get tricky in large groups (containing douchebags!)Listed in: God save the Queen...…
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Review from C S.
North York, ON
5/23/2012
I have two words for this place - DON'T GO.
Bad service, bad quality...
There are many other options for good Korean BBQ in T.O. -
Review from Colborn C.
Toronto, ON
5/15/2012
I pass by this place all the time on my way home and it's always busy. I finally tried it yesterday and now see why it's so busy. Stopped in with my woman and we had the dinner for two, wow was that a lot of meat, so make sure your hungry! The food was well marinated and the sides are great, my favorites are the ribs so tasty! Skip the fis it breaks apart but the Shrimp and Scallops are tasty!
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Review from Justine H.
Toronto, ON
1/9/2012 1 Check-in Here
Restaurant: Korean Grill House
Cuisine: Korean
Location: Entertainment District
Address: 214 Queen St W
Price Range: $10~15
1: Poor 2: OK 3: Good 4: Very Good 5: Excellent
Food: 3
Service: 3
Ambiance: 2
Overall: 3
Extra information:
* Couple locations within Downtown
* All you can eat Lunch/Dinner
* http://www.koreangrill...
Who doesn't love Korean BBQ? plus All you can eat? I am there. I checked out Korean Grill House on a Saturday night but thankfully made a reservation at 8:15 so we got to avoid the long lineup.
We decided to go with All You Can Eat Regular for $14.95 which includes Pork, Beef, Chicken, Beef Ribs, Ox Tongue, Ox Liver, Salmon, Squid and Fish Fillet.
I saw that many people were having drinks, but I decided to just get sprite. Just the thought of the extra heat on my face (asian flush) from the alcohol PLUS the grill, would be too much for me. Note that all fountain drinks are free refill.
They first gave us rice, soup and all types of meat plus the side dishes when we decided to order All You Can Eat. Sidedishes are tofu, potatoes, kimchi, beansprout and pickled radish. They were all pretty decent for a All You Can Eat restaurant. After the first round, they gave us a chart sheet to fill out to order more.
* Watered down sweet soy sauce to dip the meat in
* Beef is surpringsly tender and overall well seasoned
* Pork is average but the sauce was a little too sweet
* Chicken takes awhile to cook and it just tasted like teriyaki chicken
* I was surprised to see beef tongue on the menu.
* They are thinly sliced and marinated in sauce.
* The tongue doesn't take very long to cook and it was quite delicious
I enjoyed the short ribs the most. The marinade was little too strong (sweet & salty) and some of the meat pieces were very fatty but it was pretty good with rice Rice was much needed since all of the meat are marinated and the flavors are really strong.
Service is pretty decent, you just need to wave them down cause they won't ask you if you need anything first. I would say that the only thing that was bugging me is that the meat was taking FOREVER to cook. Also, remember that you can ask them to change the grill for you if it gets too messy and turns black. Plus remember to make reso when you visit this restaurant, I left around 9:30'ish and there was still a long lineup outside.
Summary: Korean BBQ can get quite pricey if you go to Korean restaurants and eat till you are full. If you aren't too picky about the quality of meat and a little bit of MSG, Korean Grill House isn't that bad once in awhile. For $14.95 it will def fill you up. Just remember that you will end up walking out like you swallowed BBQ meat. -
Review from Melyssa A.
Toronto, ON
1/15/2012
If you ever feel the need to stuff your face with so much meat you nearly slip into a coma, this is the place for you!
The service is mediocre and the quality of the meat could be better but eating here is as much about the social aspect of gathering with friends as it is about the actual eating. I never come here with less than 3 other people and we always have a great time. -
Review from Jorge L.
10/20/2011
Meat galore! You will swim in raw meat ready to be cooked. This is an all you can eat place where they give you the meat and you do the cooking. Wear cheap jacket as you'll end up smelling like smoked prosciutto.
I will recommend this place to any adventurous and want spice up an otherwise boring dinner - cooking your own food is FUN! Very fun!
The quality of food is great for what it's worth... under $ 15. Don't expect fibre... you won't find it from here.Listed in: My 30-day challenge, Eat Here, Not There!
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Review from Alex B.
East York, ON
10/20/2011
I dig it!
I walked by this place around 10:30pm the other day, was starving after waiting to see the secret movie that George Strombolopolous was putting on in town.
The place always seems to have people inside so this time I decided to check it out.
I had the late night AYCE menu and had pork, chicken, beef, fish, squid and a bunch of their sides, washed it all down with some coke.
Its always fun to gill your own food, the meat was good, the sides were good, I left there full, definitely will come back. -
Review from Maren B.
8/15/2011
Come with an appetite! You will definitely need it...
Don't bother ordering just an entree - unless you don't like food, and in that case I will have to ask you to stop reading my reviews. The all-you-can-eat is the best option - you get an extreme amount of meat, rice, and sides for about $15.
They bring trays and trays of meat out along with little cups of sides - most of which are unidentifiable but all delicious. Service is slow but who cares when you're stuffing your face with food you grilled right at your own table?!
I also highly recommend the bubble tea. It comes hot or cold and the green apple is deelish!
There are small tables good for two people and bigger tables that can fit about 8 - so good for a casual date or a group night out!Listed in: Road Trippin'
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Review from Jason L.
East York, ON
11/8/2011
This was a fun time, my date was hoarding food thinking she could take it home....loser.
Anywho, food was good, service was comical, I don't remember it being pricey, I'm definitely due back. -
Review from Natasha R.
10/26/2011
Just so everyone is clear - I was here last september and I still remember the dinner like it was yesterday!
I was visiting Toronto with my boyfriend and we decided to check this place out after a local had mentioned it to us. It was a first time experience for both of us to try Korean BBQ and we loved it! I don't remember the specifics on what we ordered, but I highly recommend coming here. I've been to two Korean BBQ places in chicago since then and so far, this tops them.
I do remember trying Bubble Tea - the Green tea flavor. It was absolutely amazing. It's the only bubble tea where it resembled more of an iced tea drink with tapioca balls. Again, I've been on the lookout in Chicago to find something that is similar it and no such luck :( All we have here is smoothie type drinks with tapioca balls.
Since I loved Toronto and hopefully will be back again, I will def go back to this place! -
Review from Spike D.
6/24/2011
Fast and friendly service.
All you can eat really is all you can eat.
Short ribs and bulgoki beef both very good.
They could use a few more side dishes and could refill them a little faster but otherwise A-OK.
Careful with the bbq spatter if you're wearing a nice shirt.
My favourite meal all week. -
Review from Elsa M.
10/29/2011
Great googly moogly that was a was a lot of meat! I haven't been here in years, but it was just as good as the first time I went with my girl Esther Y and her now-hubby, my bestie. The three of us went here on a whim because I had never been to a Korean Grill House. Needless to say, being back in Toronto now for a quick weekend trip, I knew I wanted to go back and introduce it to my husband.
His thoughts were the same as mine years ago: "What? They bring out a whole much of raw meat and I have to cook it MYSELF at the grill at the table? What's the point of going to a restaurant then." I will tell you: I wasn't buying it either at first, but then I experienced it and I totally got it. The meat was buttery soft and because you are eating it moments after it gets off the grill, the taste is amazing. On top of that, it is seasoned to perfection.
Like many ethnic restaurants (Ethiopian spots included... not letting my people slide on this one), the service was not the best. I mean, it's passable, but no one goes out of there their way to be friendly, just efficient. It's like you are visiting a close friend or relative's house to eat and you come by all the time. There's not going to be a red carpet laid out when you practically live there. That's the way the staff treats folks who come here whether they are regulars or not. Still, with food this good, I will let is pass and give the coveted 5 stars. Great if you are starving, in for an experience, or trying to impress a date. $8.99 for all you can eat lunch and $14.99 for all you can eat dinners is NOT bad at all. MELIKES!Listed in: OH CANADA!, Toronto, Lunch (Toronto), Dinner (Toronto)
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Review from Paolo D.
9/5/2011
Call me spoiled, being from the k-bbq mecca of the world outside of Seoul (L.A.), so I got to look down on this spot. First, some positives, like good bulgogi (not too salty and not too mistery meat) and the calbi, very tender and savory.
Here come the negatives: practically non-existent panchan - you would think that with such prices they would throw in some decent little plates! the portion of meat on the platter is also small for the price. The beer is also expensive, I suppose this is a Hollywood transplant.
bottomline, good-looking place to hangout, but frankly you could get better somewhere else. Also, keep in mind that AYCE usually means all-you-can-eat-low-quality. -
Review from Edwin A.
2/3/2011
Been to a few of the locations over the years, the one on Yonge St downtown, the converted one in Markham and just recently this Queen St one.
What's nice about the Queen St location it has a nice bright gray interior. Sound contradictory but it's true.
Service was good. We were able to find servers nearby for any additional requests.
The meats were good too, there's a decent variety to select from. Beef, pork, chicken, beef short ribs, salmon.
Only bad item we tried that night was the salmon, it wasn't fresh. I don't know why I ordered it as it's practically a cardinal rule of mine not to order any seafood from KBBQ. For one it messes up the grill , 2 leaves a big stink in the air. If you do order seafood word to the wise order it last.
Pluses -
- you can have BBQ in the middle of the winter. yeeah!
- if you're bulking up.. back-up the truck. protein a plenty here. :)
- impress your girl with your manly BBQ skills. Rarr. ;) haha -
Review from Christopher T.
12/9/2010
This place is just great, down in the States these places are a bit harder to find, and if you do manage to find one, they rarely let you cook yourself, which is half of the fun.
I love that they bring the meat uncooked to the table, you can always tell it is high quality and nothing can be hidden in the cooking of the product, just as fresh as can be.
Prices are incredibly cheap and this place is amazing for larger groups, I think we showed up with 9 people. We were able to get a reservation for that amount which is nice since the place was packed on a Thursday night. Service was actually really great as well, our server was quick to refill drinks as well as to replenish our meat supplies.
Just a fantastic experience for our group all around, one word of advice, everyone should get the all you can eat, or like in our case, a couple people end up spending the last hour watching the rest of the party still eating and cooking away. Too bad for them I guess.Listed in: My Toronto
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Review from Yegor P.
Toronto, ON
1/15/2011
I cannot put into words how much I love Korean BBQ.
The first time I went to a place like this, some 5 years ago, I was a little sketched out about the fact that I had to cook my own food. But after having gone the first time, anytime KBBQ is mentioned, I get a little wet down there from excitement.
If you are a first timer, get the standard all you can eat. You will get the following:
Beef: This is the best thing here. I literally take one plate and put it ALL on the grill at once. Spread it out and give it like a minute and its done. Beef is the best for two reasons: it is the fastest to cook and it is deliciously seasoned/marinated.
Ribs: In my opinion, the next best thing. Tastes amazing, but takes much longer to cook.
Pork: A good balance of taste and cook time. Not as good as the beef though.
Chicken: Not a fan. Chicken takes FOREVER to cook and is just a hastle. I can finish 2 plates of beef before your chicken gets even close to being done.
Fish/Squid: Waste of time.
Also, you get unlimited sides of rice, kimchi, bean spouts and all those other small dishes that are delicious. Don't hesitate to order more but remember: THE BEEF IS THE BEST! -
Review from David D.
Markham, ON
1/28/2011
3.5 **
It's been awhile since I've gone for Korean BBQ AYCE. Lunch AYCE is $8.99 (pork, beef, chicken, fish, and squid) or you can opt for al la carte which starts at $4.99.
There is also the night owl option: after 10:00pm for $8.99 as well.
So going for lunch AYCE, the restaurant was packed. Service was prompt and quick, despite it being a full house.
My favourite side dishes were the kimchi and radishes. You can always order more when it's empty!
The meat:
As mentioned and where my rating lost several stars, the meat were thinly sliced, losing most of it's moisture and flavour after cooking.
I enjoyed the chicken, though there was a lot of fat still on it.
For the price, I can't argue that you get the value for the money. If you're craving for some Korean BBQ for a good value, this place is recommended.Listed in: Korean food in the GTA!
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Review from Lupillo R.
Toronto, ON
2/11/2011
I love dining out and I love cooking, but Korean Grill House has shown me that those are two loves that in my case should not be combined. It was never high on my list of places I wanted to try in Toronto but my brother was in town the other night and was just dying to try this place so I conceded.
The place was busy but not packed and we were seated quickly. In general the service was reasonable but not overly impressive. For the AYCE option they give you papers to write your orders on, however they forgot to give them to us until our third round of ordering. They also forgot to replenish a couple of the side dishes we ordered.
As far as the food is concerned I don't recommend going if you're not into red meat. They do have chicken - which was ok but took forever to cook, salmon - which was my favourite but nothing special, and fish fillets - which I did not enjoy at all. My brother and wife both enjoyed the beef and pork and were even adventurous enough to try the tongue and liver.
Korean Grill house gets 2 stars from me, 3 from my wife, and 4 from my brother so I went with the average. I will not go back. -
Review from Noel T.
Etobicoke, ON
2/16/2011
When my wife and I first arrived into Toronto, we were looking for an affordable buffet place with a bit of Asian flavors and atmosphere to it. One of our friends introduced us to Korean Grill and boy are we hooked with their buffet.
It brings that hot pot, cook your own food, buffet experience at an affordable price that makes me want to come back for more. It is a place to definitely bring your family and friends and have a great time dining and catching up.
Plus they have bottomless rice, which rice meals, good and affordable rice meals in restaurants here are kind of hard to find.
This one is definitely a place you would want to keep visiting.. -
Review from Jay C.
12/7/2010
This was my first dinner in Toronto. Awesome place for Korean BBQ!
We got the AYCE (All You Can Eat) and for only $13.95!!!
You cannot beat that - not even in Chinatown itself!!!
The servers were quick to refill our bowls of food and water.
Service was great! Food was delish! Definitely coming back when I go back to the Maple Leafs ay! -
Review from Terry P.
8/5/2010
Yelper Kevin F (AKA "K-Fed") and I went to Korean Grill House last night, knowing very little about the establishment or it's unique concept. Basically, there is a regular menu of Korean food, but it seems as though most people go for the "All You can Eat Meat Buffet". All the tables have what at first glance appear to be big holes in the middle of them, but on closer examination are actually heated grills, each with a temperature control under your table. We were each given a bowl of rice and a bowl of soup, and then presented with a bunch of cold side dishes and what must have been at least 8 trays of raw meat. K-Fed is a little squeamish so we passed on the tongue and liver, but were still given plenty of chicken, beef (at least a couple of kinds), sausage, and fish.
Now the fun begins. At your leisure, you throw some meat on the grill, flip it a couple of times, and then eat up. At first we were being really careful, putting one or two pieces of meat on the grill at a time, and watching them closely. It wasn't long though before we (mostly me - I'm the bossy one apparently) were throwing new items on, flipping partially cooked items, and eating the fully cooked items, all at the same time. Although a couple of items (the steak in particularly) were a little grisly, the meat was extremely tasty, and seemed of a more-than-reasonable quality given the $12.95/each price tag for this meal.
There are a few negatives. The service was completely absent - we had to flag someone down each time we wanted something - more wine, our bill, etc. I'm assuming we could have flagged someone down and asked for more meat, although there was no need because what they brought us to start was plenty. The side dishes did not really appeal to us, outside of the spicy bean sprouts, which were tasty and a nice accompaniment. And the bathrooms, well . . . I recommend holding it if you can.
All in all, a fun experience and I am looking forward to going back. The total bill was $50 plus tax, great value considering we also enjoyed plenty of cheap house white wine while we ate. -
Review from Giuliana B.
SCARBOROUGH, ON
8/3/2010
I love this place! This is a tried and true spot for me, and I tell all my friends about it. The AYCE is cheap and delicious. The servers are friendly, and the satissfaction and guilt I feel after stuffing myself with lbs of meat is addicting. Not to meantion the great feeling that comes from grilling your own meat! Love it.
I could eat this every week. Ohhh, and all the delicious sides that come with? The Best! I loveee Kimchi! Yum. -
Review from August L.
12/6/2009
This is definitely a place to go with a small group of friends. It's interactive, it's cheap and it will fill you up.
FOOD
The food was fairly good for the price of $12.95 for an "all you can eat" dinner. The only issue I had was the m.s.g. I mean the food tasted great but I was drinking endless cups of water b/c the m.s.g. made me so thirsty. Even at home as we speak, I'm still downing glasses of water. I hope I don't die from water intoxication! just kidding.
EXPERIENCE
Very interactive. There is something to be said when the man you've been crushing on is preparing your food with such attentiveness to ensure that it's fully cooked and that you won't get sick. It's so primal but sweet at the same time. But if you're with a group of friends or with new acquaintances, it's a really good way to bond.
SERVICE
The service was only ok. They were good when we were ready to order and leave however for any request in between such as request for a knife (which they forgot) and more appetizers and dishes, we had to actively flag down a server. They did not offer to change our grill.
The one thing I did like about the service was that as they laid out the appetizers and dishes, they explained what each dish was. I found that only higher end restaurants do this so I was pleased when my server gave us a quick run down on what she was putting on our table.
COOKING CONDITIONS
The room is a little squishy if you are a tall or bigger person. The tables are grouped into 2s, 4s, and 6s. For the 6 seated table, they tend to share the table with a couple and 4 person group. So you're very close to the next person if you are a bigger person.
The temperature of the room was quite comfortable. I would have thought it would have been quite hot but even with all the grills cooking, I wasn't sweating.
All in all, great place for a cheap thrill and a full stomach. Just make sure you have a bottle of water with you as you walk out the door b/c you'll be really thirsty. -
Review from Joy S.
Woodbridge, ON
Updated - 11/26/2010
AWESOME SERVICE TODAY!
It was jam packed with customers but for some reason the service was EXTRA great today!
Lot's of refills + brought us our dishes quickly!Listed in: *****
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10/17/2010
I brought my friend with me today and it was his first time.
Sunday at 6pm and the place was packed!
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Review from Connie T.
Toronto, ON
11/26/2008
For days after a trip to the Korean Grill House, your hair will reek of sizzling meat. It's not the nicest smell, of course, but the journey getting there is well worth it... if you like meat, of course. Vegetarians may want to ralph into their mittens.
The all-you-can-eat meat strips delivered to your table have been marinating in a vat of garlic and spices for what seems like days, and you can tell. Flavour all the way through. Plus, I love cooking my own meat, making it as charred and as crunchy as I want -- and I will, thank you very much.
I have friends who despise the whole idea of having to pay a restaurant for the pleasure of cooking your own food. When I think about it, yes, it does seem a bit silly, but it makes a solid conversation piece for awkward dates, encourages great group bonding exercises, and shows people that cooking can be super fun. -
Review from Catherine L.
Toronto, ON
11/23/2009
Came here for the first time in a while. This restaurant is part of the same chain that is in Scarborough at Midland and Finch, where I used to go all the time, back in high school (scary to think that was over 10 years ago!!!) So I'm probably a bit biased about this place since this is what I think of when I think of korean BBQ, authentic or not!
I don't think anyone can argue with me as a place that is solid value for the money. If you're hungry, and craving some meat, this is the place to go! It's all you can eat, and your food is always hot and tasty, since you cook it the way you want. The regular all you can eat menu is $12.95. We went after 10pm, so we got the late-owl special, which is $8.99 for all you can eat beef, chicken, pork, squid, and white fish, with rice, soup, and sides like kimchi, tofu and bean sprouts. The meat is probably not the best quality, nor the service, which is the reason for 4 stars instead of 5, but for the money, it's a solid choice, and a very affordable option downtown.
Some tips from my many years of korean BBQ'ing - cook the fish last, since it tends to stick and leave a char-y mess. Enjoy! -
Review from Thomas B.
North Bay, ON
5/21/2009
Food is good. Service is sub-par. Had a poopy napkin at my spot when I sat down. Then had to argue with the waiter about getting individual bills. Which I'm still bitter about because I told the person before we even sat down that we would all be individual bills and they said "okay". And then after the meal the waiter comes up and tells me they can only divide the bills by the table? Then on top of that they automatically take their tip so they learn nothing for providing sh!tty service.
Will probably go back someday. But am not planning on it. If I were to plan a Korean food outing I would suggest New Generation up on Bloor west of Spadina. -
Review from Marilyn R.
Toronto, ON
6/21/2011
Absolutely delicious!!! BUT- if you're expectations are high when it comes to service, this is not the place for you. The waiters SUCK, all of them, all the time, but it's something that you learn to ignore after a while. You have to repeatedly ask them to bring you more water, and when you order more items you have to remind them a few times that they've forgotten to bring the items out. Been there at least 10 times and they never fail at sucking in service. Two thumbs down boys. They must not get enough tips or something. People!!, please tip them so they can give us better service. So my suggestion is- don't go there if you're having a bad day or if you're starving, but definitely go there if you want to pig out on some really good Korean BBQ grill.
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Review from K.S. c.
Toronto, ON
8/23/2011
I don't go there anymore it's not really Korean but good meet though
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Review from Bijan V.
8/13/2008 2 Check-ins Here
It's your standard All-You-Can-Eat Korean BBQ, where obviously you cook the food yourself! Although you don't have to, but that's the main reason why I come to these retaurants, a fun time, good food and cheap! If you come after 10 or 11, I think the AYCE is around $11 so it's a decent price to fill you up late at night.
It's a great place to go with a group of friends and just socialize but again nothing exceptionally fancy about this place. I found their tables were a bit worn out (i.e. cracked and chipped) which I thought they would've fixed or replace by now but nope (not a biggy though).
Must have their spare ribs and beef, I love the marinade mmmmm . Makes me want to go their now haha.
If you're in the Queen street area and doing nothing after a long day of shopping and/or touristing and are super hungry then definitely check this place out! -
Review from Thu N.
11/14/2009
This is a really solid Korean BBQ place on Queen St - less than $10 for lunch. The BBQ short ribs and salmon were my favourite! Service was good - the sides and meat kept coming as we needed.
Just visiting downtown for the week, I've been able to check out a few places for lunch/dinner and this was pretty good value/food. -
Review from Kevin F.
Toronto, ON
8/7/2010
Calling a restaurant cute is probably a bad descriptive word, but that's the feeling I had after experiencing the Korean Grill House.
It's do-it-yourself dining. You are a seated at a table with a hole in the center that holds a heated grill. The best bang for your buck is the all you can eat buffet for $13.95. It gives you a generous portion of different meats and fish, including ox tongue, ox liver and squid (which we passed on). They supply the meat, sides and rice and you do the rest. The 'cute' part of this experience is that you grill the meat yourself. It felt like a grown up version of a child's BBQ play-set; the little utensils, the little grill. It was just a fun experience.
However, there are a couple downsides to this place. For one, the service was lacking once we placed our orders. We had to wave down a server a couple times. Another thing is the cleanliness of the washrooms, it was a pretty bad sight. This could have just been a one time thing though. -
Review from Steven C.
3/26/2009
Great All You Can Eat Korean BBQ. So what if the owners are Chinese? Does that mean they can't marinate meat for you to cook yourself?
If you are comparing this restaurant to an authentic Korean place, that's like comparing Outback to Lugers. But for similar Korean BBQ Type restaurants, this is one of the better options.
It's too bad they call all Cook it Yourself BBQ Joints Korean BBQ but live with it. It's still a fun place to eat at. -
Review from Fiona F.
3/20/2009
Eww. They should seriously consider removing 'Korean' from the name. It is NOT authentic Korean. The first time I ate here I frowned upon my first bite of the napa cabbage kimchi. the waiters all speak Cantonese, not Korean. that alone should ring alarm bells.
I would go there for the fun of grilling meat with friends, but not for QUALITY Korean food. For REAL Korean barbecue. -
Review from Andie S.
Toronto, ON
3/26/2011
This place is great for a long lunch with colleagues if you are in the area. It is cheap no frills AYCE Korean BBQ buffet. They come around and refill your drinks regularly as well. For the price it can't be beat. I found the meat very salty though . My meal was heavy on the red meat. The chicken wasn't the greatest, but it was fine.
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Review from Melissa J.
Toronto, ON
11/26/2008
Once every couple of months, I'll get this ravenous desire for meat that can only be fulfilled by a huge steak, or Korean BBQ. Sorry, vegetarians.
I haven't taken the trip to this Korean BBQ location in a while, but the more I think about it, I am totally due for a visit. This place is efficient and gets down to business, which must be pretty easy for them since they don't actually have to cook anything.
For the flat all-you-can-eat rate, you get unlimited amounts of meat and rice, meat ranging from beef and chicken to squid (careful cooking the squid-- it cooks SO fast). They give you Korean appetizers like Kim Chi and those yummy soy beans, and then you get straight into the meat party.
This place can get packed since it's in a really central location, so arrive early or make reservations if you're in a larger group. It's definitely not a place for everyone to enjoy all the time, but it has its time and place, and sometimes, there's nothing better than a plate full of meat. -
Review from Alejandro A.
Toronto, ON
12/15/2008
The Korean Grill House is pretty standard and self explanatory.
You buy some raw meat and cook it yourself on the grill (a bowl shaped grill that is built into the table) and when you think it's done, you pull it off the grill and eat it. Hopefully your food isn't undercooked. Hopefully your chicken isn't undercooked.
The place is nice, and while I know tons of people who love the Korean Grill House, the idea of going out so that I can cook my own food is just something that has never appealed to me. However, on that rare occasion when I'm in the mood for something like that, this is the place to go. -
Review from Pheng P.
Comox, BC
3/15/2009
The Korean Grill House is location on Queen and University. The servers serve you any tenderized cuts of pork, bare shrimp, squid, Kalbi beef ribs, marinated lamb, Bulgogi, chicken, and white fish fillets and prepare them over the grill to your own perfection. This is a meal to remember for Bar-B-Q. You cook and their service you food. Let's getting it started again.
PROS:
-All-you-could-eat
-Tasty and marinated meats
-The concept is great and it makes for such a great evening for every time I go to downtown Toronto
-Great customer service with water and timing
-Price is reasonable
CONS:
-Very busy (long line up)
-Parking (have to find one and pay for them)
OVERALLS:
I have a great experiences and every time I am downtown Toronto I must a least go again and have some all you could eat barbecue.
PP SIGNING OUT!
YES..PLEASE!
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