Best Neighborhood Gem Restaurants in Koreatown

This was an exceptional experience all around! Our server Andrea A was so attentive, she was super knowledgeable and friendly, great server! The food is unreal and the ambiance was perfect, we will definitely be going back!

Mamakas is an absolute gem! The vibe of the restaurant was fantastic, with a warm and inviting atmosphere that made our evening even more special. The food was nothing short of delicious—every dish was bursting with flavor and beautifully presented. Our server was incredibly knowledgeable about all the dishes on the menu, which made our dining experience even better. My party of four opted for the Chef Tasting Menu at $75 per person, and it was worth every penny. It allowed us to enjoy a little bit of everything they had to offer, and each dish was better than the last. If you’re looking for a place that combines amazing food, great ambiance, and excellent service, I highly recommend Mamakas. We’ll definitely be back!

I sat at the counter and felt it was the best seat in the house. I got to see the chefs in action, preparing the food and offering to answer any questions I had about the menu and what they were cooking. Very friendly, relaxed and welcoming restaurant. I felt the food was very good, and that I got good value for the price. Would recommend the restaurant, and plan on visiting and having a few of the other dishes which looked delicious. Very different vibe than many other places, which was refreshing, you felt like you were being hosted at a friends home.

Went for a celebratory dinner, to cap off a great 2024… there was no better way to do so! What an extraordinary night!!! The best dining experience of 2024… and the most memorable and DELIGHTFUL cuisine, I’ve had in a LONG time. Thank you all!!!

It is rare to go to a restaurant in Toronto that is so popular and busy, yet the staff have a wonderful synergy that translates into genuinely caring about their guests. We were offered fresh tableware after our appetizers which is not uncommon, but we were also offered additional sour dough bread to soak up the sauce without even having to ask for it. Not so common!Everyone pitched in, including the bartender to make sure we weren’t sitting with dirty dishes and that our water and wine glasses were always filled. They were friendly and polite without being obsequious. We chose a Pinot that surprised us with some effervescence. The wine was not spoiled but the bit of bubbly was not to our liking and with absolutely no fuss, they replaced the bottle with a different choice. We enjoyed our meal, the food is delicious(!), and it felt really good to be in a place where the staff truly works together to make sure guests are enjoying an evening of dining out. Few restaurants have endured the fickle habits of Torontonian diners, so I hope Bar Isabel continues to do what they are doing for many more years because we’ve been going there since 2013 and always enjoy it!!