Jeonjuhyang Korean BBQ restaurant — Restaurant in Markham

Jeon Ju Hyang definitely fills the void for authentic and homemade Korean fare in East Markham. All you're expecting from restaurants on Yonge, you'll find the same level of authenticity and quality here.

The kitchen is run by a number of Korean moms, and that means some very homey and wholesome flavours. The spicy seafood noodle (Jammppong) broth flavour has a deep seafood flavour and has a great spice level. I was pleased to see the spicy cold noodle (bibim naenmyeon) on the menu, and it definitely didn't disappoint. Both noodles were cooked to the right level of chewiness, and both were intense with the spicey flavours you'd expect.

Star of the show was the fried Mandu. The outer shell was delicate and crispy, and the inside is packed with meat and veg.

Everything looks and tastes homemade, including the side dishes. The cold seaweed was a hit.

We ordered takeout 2 days after our initial visit, and as expected the food was excellent. You can tell that the Korean Fried Chicken was made with care! The crispy outer shell remained crispy even after 30 minutes in a box, and the flavours were deep and addictive. We ordered the spicy sauce flavour (yaemyong) and the soy/garlic, both were really good but I'd definitely order yaemyong again and ask for the spice level to be jacked up just a little bit.

Super pleased there's a really great Korean option on the east side of Markham now. Will...

I had been meaning to try this place out for a bit and finally remembered to go. We grabbed 2 of their lunch specials to go. The restaurant was fairly quiet when I went so ordering and wait time was short. The place looked clean and AC was working. Onto the food. The banchan - japchae and kimchi were pretty good, well seasoned and not too fermented. The potatoes tasted a bit bland - lacked some seasoning. L5 - chicken bulgogi - not bad, tasted like a spicy chicken stir-fry with vegetables, was bell pepper heavy. If you don't like that might be an issue for you. Don't really get why they called it bulgogi - it doesn't have the classic char or bulgogi marinade taste under the spice. Was a good sized portion for the lunch price and sauce went well with the rice. L7 - Jab chae rice bowl with beef - my sister said the japchae portion was good but the beef was a bit dry and also a bit bland (not marinated enough?). There was a squiggle of sauce drizzled over the meat and egg, didn't add enough to the rice to balance the tastes.

Overall not bad - don't regret trying it and might come back to try some of their other items (i.e. fried chicken and stews) as it it very close to home, but for now Sung Won near Unionville will remain our go to for...

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Our New Go-To for Comfort Food & Fried Chicken Heaven!**

We stumbled into Jeonjuhyang craving Korean comfort food (no BBQ this time!) and left so happy we did. Their general Korean dishes are the real deal – fresh, flavorful, and always consistent. But the star? That budae jjigae (army stew)! 🍲 It arrived bubbling, packed with goodies, and tasted like pure comfort in a pot. Seriously, we’ll be dreaming about it.

Oh, and I have to gush about their Korean fried chicken – it’s honestly some of the best I’ve had. Super crispy outside, juicy inside, and just the right amount of kick. We fight over the last piece every time!

As a parent, I also really appreciate how family-friendly they are. We brought our toddler, and it was stress-free – spacious, not too loud, and they have high chairs. Plus, plenty of parking (no circling the lot!) and easy wheelchair access with disabled parking spots right up front.

If you want tasty, reliable Korean food (especially that stew and chicken!), a warm atmosphere, and zero hassle parking? Jeonjuhyang’s your spot. We’re already planning...