🔥 Hidden Korean Gem: Kim’s Table at Galleria Market
📍 Location: Inside Galleria Supermarket (Multiple locations, see below) 🍽️ Why It’s a Must-Try 1️⃣ Seafood Tofu Soup (해물 순두부찌개) • Slow-simmered broth infused with anchovy and kelp for deep umami flavor • Silky soft tofu paired with fresh shrimp, clams, and mussels • Spice level customizable - from mild to "Korean spicy" (🌶️🌶️🌶️) • Pro tip: Crack a raw egg into the piping hot soup for extra creaminess 2️⃣ Crispy Pork Cutlet Rice Bowl (돈까스 덮밥) • Hand-breaded pork loin fried to golden perfection • Signature sweet-spicy sauce made with gochujang and honey • Served with pickled radish and shredded cabbage for balance • Best with: A side of kimchi ($1.50 add-on) 3️⃣ Spicy Rice Cakes (떡볶이) • Freshly made rice cakes (not frozen!) for perfect chewiness • House-made chili paste with just the right sweet-spicy balance • Loaded with fish cakes, boiled eggs, and scallions • Upgrade option: Add mozzarella cheese (+$2) for ultimate indulgence 💡 Pro Tips & Secrets ✅ Best Time to Visit: • Weekday lunches (11:30 AM-1:30 PM) for fastest service • Avoid Saturday grocery rush hours (2-5 PM) ✅ Money-Saving Hacks: • Show $50+ Galleria receipt for 10% discount • Wednesday special: Free miso soup with any rice bowl ✅ Takeout Like a Pro: • Request sauce on the side for pork cutlet to maintain crispness • Tteokbokki reheats perfectly in air fryer (350°F for 3 mins) ✅ Secret Menu: • Ask for "Army Stew Upgrade" (+$5) to turn tteokbokki into full budae jjigae • Off-menu "Kimchi Pancake" available if you ask nicely 💰 Price Range & Portions • Soups: $12-15 (feeds 1-2) • Rice Bowls: $14-18 (massive portions) • Sides: $1.50-5 (kimchi, radish, etc.) "Where authentic Korean flavors meet grocery run convenience - your new addiction awaits!" 📍 Galleria Locations Toronto: • York Mills: 865 York Mills Rd • Thornhill: 7040 Yonge St GTA West: • Oakville: 2501 Hampshire Gate • Mississauga: 1180 Burnhamthorpe Rd W Full list: https://www.galleriaonline.ca #KoreanComfortFood #HiddenGems #TorontoEats #GalleriaFinds #BudgetEats