낭만 Nangman — Restaurant in Toronto

I don't think I can recommend this place as much before. Dropping 2 stars.

So apparently they charge $5 for lettuce... Which is unacceptable. This is a Korean place... The staple of Korean restaurants are the side dishes that come WITH THE FOOD... NOT EXTRA CHARGE. If you order the pork belly, which I do every time I go there, you eat it WITH a lettuce leaf, wrapping the meat and kimchi. However, you can't anymore because they started charging for the lettuce.

I understand the fact that perhaps not everyone will finish the lettuce and it ends up being wasted... so that's ok if you serve the dish without the lettuce side dish. HOWEVER, they should provide it for those who ask for it because those people know how to eat that dish properly.

Original review: Wanna experience Korean drinking culture but can't go to Korea? This authentic Korean Pocha is the place to be. Food items is a bit expensive, however the experience and vibe I had with my friends was legit. I thought I would be salty about paying the $200 bill, but I'm alright actually lol.

To be honest, $20 soju bottles, although the norm here... after going to Korea and having $1 soju bottles... It just hurts...

Beware! This restaurant serves food from the floor.

On September 30, 2023, at around 11:10 PM, I ordered takeout food from Nangman Pocha. I was very tired and exhausted, so I didn't pay much attention to what was happening around me. However, when I went to pick up my food, I saw the cashier drop a soup container on the floor. She then picked it up, wrapped it in additional layers of plastic wrap, and put it straight in my bag. The soup container was damaged and leaking, but she put it in my bag anyway. None of the other employees stopped her, even though they saw what she did.

I was disgusted. I can't imagine what these employees do behind the scenes if they're willing to serve food from the floor in plain sight. I disposed of the soup container in the public trash can outside the restaurant on my way out. I will never order from this restaurant again!

I urge everyone to avoid this restaurant at all costs. If you're looking for food from the floor, this is the place for you. Otherwise,...

We recently spent a fun girls’ night out at Nangman Pocha in North York, and it instantly transported us to the vibrant streets of Korea. I love how the cozy, laid-back vibe truly captures the spirit of a Korean pocha. We arrived around dinnertime and were seated right away—no wait, which was a nice surprise. Their menu is packed with a variety of shareable dishes, making it perfect for group dining.

We ordered their kimchi udon, spicy nails and noodles, rose spicy tteokbokki, seafood pancake, corn cheese and deep fried squid tentacles.

Even though we definitely over-ordered, everything we tried was delicious. The kimchi udon was a standout — warm, comforting, and perfectly spiced. I also tried snails for the first time, which was an interesting experience! They had a slightly chewy texture, so I’m still on the fence about them. The seafood pancake and the rose spicy rice cakes were both amazing — classic must-orders whenever you’re enjoying...