Wow Korean Restaurant — Restaurant in Mississauga

Disappointing Experience! Misleading Dish and Poor Service

I ordered the Fish Pot, which was clearly described on the menu as containing five types of seafood, including clams and squid, along with zucchini, mushrooms, and green onions. What I was served, however, was a bland vegetable soup with just one shrimp, half a crab shell, and one mussel. None of the key seafood components advertised were present. I politely pointed this out to the waiter, but he insisted it was the same dish. The owner later came, took the bowl away, and brought it back boiling hot- the only difference was the color (slightly redder). Still, no clams, no squid, and none of the missing ingredients were added. To make matters worse, I was charged $23 plus tax for a dish that was clearly not as described. Shortly after the meal, I also experienced stomach discomfort, though I can’t say for sure whether it was from the soup or the appetizers. I chose not to escalate the situation further as I was with a friend I hadn’t seen in years, but I feel it’s important to warn others. The food was not as advertised, the service was dismissive, and the pricing felt deceptive.

Buyer beware. I would not recommend this place based on my experience.

Response to the Owner’s Reply:

I appreciate that you took the time to respond, but I’m disappointed by the tone and personal accusations in your message.

My review was not written with malicious intent, it was an honest account of my experience. The dish I received did not match the menu description, and when I brought this up politely, the response was defensive rather than constructive. Reheating the same bowl without correcting the missing ingredients, then charging full price, understandably left me frustrated.

To suggest that I was “picking a fight,” or driven by “greed,” is not only untrue but incredibly unprofessional. I didn’t raise my voice or demand anything; I simply pointed out a clear discrepancy between what was advertised and what was served. That’s a basic customer right.

And yes, I ate part of the meal because I was with a friend I hadn’t seen in years, and I chose not to let the situation dominate the evening. That doesn’t mean the dish was acceptable or matched your description.

Your response seems more focused on discrediting me than acknowledging that something may have gone wrong. That kind of attitude only reinforces the concerns I raised about how customers are treated when they give honest feedback.

I hope future feedback is met with more openness and less hostility or defensiveness - it would serve your...

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