Toronto Cheap Eats | Affordable Korean Restaurants You Need to Try!

As the weather gets colder, there's nothing more comforting than a steaming bowl of Korean soup on your way home! Today, I'm sharing some budget-friendly Korean spots that'll warm you up without breaking the bank. 🍲 Chain Restaurants 🌟 Buk Chang Dong Soon Tofu – Their soft tofu stew (only $13!) is loaded with ingredients. The name says it all! 🌟 Owl of Minerva – Perfect for late-night cravings (many locations are 24hrs!). Their pork bone soup is a lifesaver during exam season. 🌟 Nak Won – A reliable classic with consistent flavors. When in doubt, go here! 📍 Downtown Toronto 🌟 Jin Dal Lae – Tender pork bone soup with generous portions. Pair it with rice for ultimate comfort. 🌟 Korean Village Restaurant – A 42-year-old family-run spot. Must-tries: spicy beef soup & seafood pancake. 🌟 Yummy Korean – Great for takeout! Their kimchi stew is flavorful and affordable. 🌟 Bapbo Korean House – Right near Eaton Centre. Kimchi stew & bibimbap hit the spot after shopping. 🍗 North York 🌟 Ahzimae ZipBap – Busan-style soups straight out of a K-drama. Try their blood sausage soup! 🌟 KoSam Korean Restaurant – Specializes in ginseng chicken soup (with jujube & glutinous rice). So nourishing! 🌟 De Chou – Authentic Korean-approved. Rare finds: ox bone soup (seolleongtang) & blood sausage stew. 🌟 Cho Sun Ok – Hidden gem! Their army stew (budae-jjigae) is massive, and the naengmyeon (cold noodles) are a must. 🍜 Mississauga 🌟 Sikgaek – Silky ginseng chicken soup with fall-off-the-bone meat. The broth is next-level. 🌟 WOW Korean Restaurant – Cozy spot with customizable tofu stew (choose your protein!). 🌟 Kobi – Beef rib soup is simple but addictive. Also, their cheesy spicy chicken is a crowd-pleaser. 🥢 Markham 🌟 Mom's Kitchen – Pork bone potato soup with huge, meaty bones. The tendon is chef’s kiss. 🌟 Hansin Ganjatang – Special spicy blood sausage soup packed with offal – a rare find! Eggs ($0.22 each!) Fresh veggies (scallions, bean sprouts, onions) Premium Korean chili flakes & sesame oil #TorontoEats #KoreanFood #BudgetFriendly #TorontoLife