KOREA HOUSE

When my friend suggested we go to Korea House for Reading Week, I was all excited because I'm an adventurer when it comes to trying new foods. I was looking for something tasty and different from the usual Western foods that I'm used to eating most of the times.  We all eagerly waited at the Christie subway station for a friend to get off work. When our friend arrived, we strolled to Korea House to see what it had to offer.


When we found it we were pleased that it was indeed a spot with character rather than a exquisite restaurant chain or modern establishment. Korea House is a small, cozy, spot for Korean food lovers. There isn’t a lot of room to get around, so it is perfect for a party of five or a little more. There are limited seating and on a busy day you might not even be able to make your way through.

We were seated near the kitchen along the side wall and we went straight for our menus, this was a late lunch for everyone, therefore, we all were anticipating eating a feast of a meal. My friend and I decided to go with a favourite choice of Kimchi Stew- a dish highly recommended by my friend. Kimchi Stew is made with pork or beef, Korean cabbage, Kimchi paste, tofu and green onions. My other friends weren't so adventurous and went for the Chicken Bogogi- sizzling chicken on hotplate with rice and eggs and additional seasonings to taste.

While you eat, small servings of mini dishes or appetizers are brought to you to enjoy while you savour your main course. The bill came up to $11-$15/person including tips. If you are in the mood for some Korean food, this is the place to go. After grabbing lunch or dinner, hop across the street to have some fun singing karaoke with your friends while you digest.

Korea House

666 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON, M6G 1L2

416-536-8666 

For those not feeling Korean or Asian food, see what Toronto has to offer at Taste T.O. Events happening now in the month of May until Summer's end. Visit their website at http://www.tasteto.com/events/