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Yummy BBQ
Categories: Restaurants Barbeque Restaurants Korean Barbeque, Korean [Edit]
522 Yonge StToronto, ON M4Y
Neighbourhood: Downtown Core
(416) 921-5158
- Price Range:
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$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch
- Alcohol:
- Beer & Wine Only
- Noise Level:
- Loud
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
15 reviews for Yummy BBQ
15 reviews in English
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Review from Catherine S.
Scarborough, ON
3/7/2012
I've been a fan of this place from when it was just one hole in the wall place on the ground floor of an apt building at Dundas West and Roncesvalles some 18 years ago. Since then they've opened 4-5 other locations throughout the city and I've had the pleasure of trying this one and the other Yonge St location.
Can't say I love all their food because I haven't tried everything on their menu and the main reason I go to Yummy BBQ is, well, for their BBQ combos. Reading previous reviews by some people, I'm not sure why anyone would walk into a BBQ restaurant and order deep fried fish cutlet. And "most of the items are greasy and deep fried"??? This is certainly a news to me. But I digress.
They offer great selection of BBQ items you can choose from. My personal fav are spicy chicken and galbi combo (or 2 meat combo). For around $11, you get 2 scoops (yes, like ice cream scoops) of rice, kimchi, stir fried cabbage and sweet mashed potatoes. If you're looking for quick Korean meal, this place can't be beat. -
Review from David B.
Toronto, ON
Updated - 4/26/2012
As I mentioned in my previous review, the stir fry chicken lunch special wasn't too good. I decided to venture into this place again to give it another chance. I tried the fried egg with beef dish this time. Extremely salty and kind of gross tasting. It was supposed to be beef but it tasted like mystery meat.
Never again!1 Previous Review:
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5/16/2011
I had the stir fry chicken lunch special. Wasn't good at all.
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Review from Jorge L.
4/14/2011 4 Check-ins Here
Definitely not five star.
I went to this place expecting a mediocre place. It was worse. The table was dirty. The smell, unpleasant. Food apparently is great but I just could not concentrate. I am not sure if this got the best spare rib - my taste bud was disarmed. I cannot eat in a place that smells like under arms.
The whole place needs Febreze.
Prices are cheap and to my dizzying knowledge, was not bad. I ordered fish cutlet and costed me under $ 7. This is a place to go if you want cheap food for under $ 10, but be prepared to ignore the under arm smell.
There is another Yummy on Yonge Street which is slightly better than this location. I would recommend to take a hike from here, and go Yonge Street. Burn off the fat that you're about to consume. Most of the items here are greasy and deep fried.
If you insist on staying here, bring wipes. Lots of it.Listed in: Cheap Eats and Calorie Galore
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Review from Yi Hung C.
Toronto, ON
1/23/2012
Fast, cheap, and large portions!
This is the ideal combination for any students who live around the neighborhood. The food is decent, and there are lots of side dishes to munch on. -
Review from Chris H.
2/12/2011 1 photo
Best Korean Kalbi ribs in the world!! I've been to Toronto 3 times. Every time my fiance and I come here we have to feed the craving for this place. From memory the Kalbi ribs are ~$13 for a HUGE order. Where I live in Cincinnati, Kalbi ribs run any where from $16 to $19 and you get half of what you get at this place.
To put things in perspective when we go to Toronto, if we have 9 meals out to eat over the course of three days 5 of those meals will be Korean at Yummy's
The combination of delicious food, generous ban chan (still haven't figured out what the cole slaw/mayonaise type ban chan side is, must be a Canadian thing) and friendly service make this a must stop destination in Toronto. The woman who work here are always so friendly and nice, you really feel welcomed. Go, eat, repeat. You won't regret it. -
Review from Steph L.
11/24/2010
Korean fast food at it's finest!
It was cold out and I wanted Korean BBQ. But since I couldn't have all you can eat, I decided to go to Yummy.
Cheap and cheerful, if you're hungry, the Yummy Special hits the spot.
It's the perfect size for two... carnivores. If you are vegetarian then you are out of luck.
The Yummy Special is a great deal for 13 bucks which I usually order spicy.
It comes with short-ribs, chicken, and spicy beef....
A few dumplings, some deep fried slices of zucchini in egg batter.
Tofu, a mini macaroni salad, rice, and of course kimchee...
Sure, all the meat sort of tastes the same....
the tofu is a bit salty...
and the zucchini is a bit soggy....
But it doesn't matter.
It's a great option for Korean comfort food. -
Review from Tu T.
York, ON
1/19/2011
Yummy BBQ is a good place if you're looking for decent food at decent prices.
Their lunch specials, priced at $4.99 to $5.99, are great deals for tasty and relatively healthy meals. I've had their kalbi (beef ribs) special a few times and it can be hit or miss - 2/3 times the meat was very fatty.
The Yummy BBQ special is a great value - you get LOTS of food for the price. I don't think one person can finish the entire combo in one sitting, lol.
Their pork bone soup is decent, but I've only had it once and it contained more bones compared to other Korean restaurants.
Service is quick but cordial.
The decor could use some work, but the place seems clean.
Overall, Yummy BBQ is decent value for your money. -
Review from Albert D.
Toronto, ON
12/13/2010
The food here is very good and cheap. I live in the area and, having eaten here a countless number of times, recommend it. I almost always get either the bibimbap with chicken or the pork bone soup, both of which cost only $9 including tax and tip.
So, why did I award four starts instead of five? The decor of the place could definitely use some work (I suppose you could call it "minimalist"), but this is only a minor detail.
I should also add that the portions are very reasonable. As well, the pork bone soup actually contains a decent amount of PORK, unlike some places that focus more on the bone aspect.
In summary, if you want good, cheap, generously-portioned food, check this place out. -
Review from Ander R.
Toronto, ON
9/14/2011
Always really enjoyed the food here thoroughly. Done Takeout and ate in person a few times. Taken friends here and they loved the food, including a vegetarian friend.
Kalbi is great, so are the stews. Korean stews can be super delicious, and I've had their soondoobu chigae, and kimchi chigae. Not the best Korean Ive ever had, but the best Ive had so far in Toronto.
Ambience not so nice, looks ugly. Went in once on a warm day and decided not to eat there because of the no-air conditioning. -
Review from Wendy H.
Toronto, ON
5/30/2009
I've got a problem - two problems, actually. The first is that I am awful at venturing outside of my neighbourhood to try new restaurants (ideal distance is approximately 67 steps). The second is that I am inhumanely addicted to Yummy BBQ (approximately 43 steps).
It's probably not the best idea for me to learn all about Korean food through an establishment that might be correctly described as the McDonalds of Korean (no wait - that's Korean BBQ - it's way better than that!). I'm not sure how authentic it is, but it's sooo goooood.
There are tons of menu options - rice dishes, noodle dishes, bibimbap, BBQ combos, bulgogi, soups - but I'm usually faithful to the kimchi stew. SO GOOD!! I hear the pork bone soup is a real crowd pleaser.
As with every Korean restaurant, the meal starts with three banchan (usually tofu, kimchi and pickled radish). MY FAVOURITE PART.
Anyhoods, the place isn't fancy and like I said, I think it's kinda the fast food version of Korean but I loves it. Three times a week loves it. That's loyalty, nerds.Listed in: Why Living In The Village Is…
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Review from Long L.
Toronto, ON
12/26/2011
There BBQ is the best ever. I swear it's cocaine! Get the 2 or 3 BBQ item combo. The bbq ribs and pork are insanely delicious. The decor is casual the staff is friendly. I've brought my friends here and they have joined the addicted club. You will to!
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Review from Eugene M.
Toronto, ON
2/6/2011
After a few visits, this place has yet to disappoint. Tasty food, decent service, and really good lunch specials. The BBQ pork is always a winner. I went here with a few Korean buddies and they all gave it their thumbs up. As well, they have a fermented rice/wheat drink (Makgeolli?) that one friend told me is pretty tough to find in Toronto, so you might want to to try it if you're looking for a pretty unique taste experience (though I believe the drink runs $10-15, so be warned).
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Review from A V.
Toronto, ON
4/10/2010
It's Korean fast food. It's cheap, it's fast and it tastes great.
You don't go there for the atmosphere. But if it's a choice between the typical North American version of fast food (Rotten Ronnie's or whatever you care to insert here) and this, then there really is no choice. The price is probably about the same, the food is far better at Yummy BBQ and there is actually some nutritional value (it's not the exclusive salt, fat and sugar that is contributing to the ballooning North American morphology).
I go there for a bibimbap once in a while.
There's also a location in the Crossways at Dundas West. Same deal. -
Review from R Y.
Toronto, ON
5/8/2011 1 Check-in Here
Lunch specials rock. From open to 3pm u can get beef stir fried with veggies cooked with red pepper sauce on rice (soooo yummy) for only $5 tax included. Don't know why this place doesn't have a long line at lunch. Luv luv this place!
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Review from Paul R.
Toronto, ON
2/23/2010
Digital camera pictures of their food selection on the wall- I should have known. When you're eating at a place like this, you know not to expect much. I had hoped it might be a charming little hole in the wall, which are some of my favourite kinds of places to eat, but it is not. Service is lacking and the place just feels unclean. Food isn't terrible but my desire to attend is lessened by the poor atmosphere.
