DOLSOE Korean Restaurant — Restaurant in Toronto

Hidden Gem 💎 Is the best way to describe Dolsoe. It is the absolute best when it comes to food, service, and price. Atmosphere would score lower on my list but the other aspects make up for it.

Food: 9/10 All of the dishes ordered were cooked immaculately, the portions were good, and it was seasoned perfectly - many times, I find korean restaurants are over seasoned and could get a little salty but here is commendable!! Not to mention that you could almost order anything on the menu for under $13

We ordered:

#3 Pork Cutlet 8.5/10 Crispy Pork Cutlet topped off with their tangy and sweet special sauce. It comes with rice, salad, and a miso soup. This dish costed the most compared to our other orders but it was worth the price. The batter was crispy, the pork was still steaming, and the sauce gifted different sensations of taste.

#8 Gamjatang 8.5/10 Korean Pork bone soup - the meat literally melted off the bone. Smelt this upon walking in and knew I had to get it!Comes with a small bowl of rice on the side. Probably the most seasoned dish out of the rest of our orders; with it leaning slightly on the salty side, but that makes it nice to eat with the rice.

#11. Bibimbap 8/10 The classic Korean mixed rice dish with meat, assorted vegetables and topped off with a crispy sunny side egg. It comes with a sauce on the side that you must add when mixing everything together. I would recommend this to anyone unsure of what to order but wants a solid tasting dish.

#15. Cold Noodles 8.5/10 Chewy thin noodles cooked perfectly in a light slushee broth and topped off with cucumbers, white radish pickles, Asian pear, half boiled egg, and sesame seeds. Well seasoned - comes with the usual vinegar and mustard condiments if you want a little more kick. This dish is great for the hot weather.

Note: Side dishes come free and the amount and type you get seems to vary on how many people you were seated with. We went with 4 so we had 6 kinds, but the dishes were larger than if you were with just 2.

Service - 9/10 Our server was great. Super kind, attentive, and talented. Since the place is rather small, she is doing everything but cooking by herself so do be patient - she will not forget you and will come to check-in ! They serve both tea and water, the food came out quick.

Atmosphere - 6.5/10 I am unsure of how to accurately rate this but I would say it depends on your personal preference and what you were expecting to see. To be completely honest, we almost didn't eat here because of how it looked but goes to show we shouldn't judge a book by its cover. The restaurant is located in the plaza surrounded by an industrial area. At the entrance of the door you could see it was a fairly small restaurant with outdated decor, and limited seats. Clearly not a fancy place to take anyone on a date to. However, it somehow felt super humble and homey. It felt familiar in a way, as though I was visiting my grandparents house for some good lunch/dinner. Sometimes people eat there alone and I could see why. I would say it is a part of the experience!

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This little Korean diner is definitely a hidden gem! It’s a good sign when we saw older Korean adults eating here. The space is small, old, and nothing fancy, but don’t judge a book by its cover, the food was excellent! The banchan was great, rice plentiful, well flavoured soups, the pork cutlet was very yummy - had a nice balance of crisp and chew, the soft tofu stew was surprisingly well done with nice seafood - clams oysters squid and whole shrimp, japchae rice was tasty, the beef ramen was excellent - a delicious home made broth and toppings paired with the wrinkly ramyeon noodles we all love, and last but not least the dumpling soup was amazing, with plump home made mandu and some glass noodles, eggs, onions and peppery broth it was so good. If I wasn’t so stuffed already I would have easily drank the whole bowl. I’m so sorry to the owners for not finishing it! It’s a feel good family owned Korean diner with wholesome Korean meals that touches the heart in the right way. My kids tried everything and ate until they were stuffed. That’s always...

I recently dined at Dolsae and had a wonderful experience. We ordered the bibimbap and shrimp fried rice, and both dishes were fantastic. The bibimbap was a vibrant mix of fresh vegetables, perfectly cooked rice, and flavorful beef, all topped with a perfectly fried egg. The shrimp fried rice was equally delightful, with plump, juicy shrimp and well-seasoned rice that had a nice, slightly crispy texture.

What made the meal even more special were the side dishes. The variety and quality of the banchan (side dishes) were impressive, including kimchi, pickled radish, and a few other delicious options that perfectly complemented our main courses. Each side dish was fresh and flavorful, adding a wonderful dimension to our meal.

The service was friendly and attentive, making sure we had everything we needed. The ambiance was cozy and inviting, making it a great place to enjoy a meal with family or friends. Overall, Dolsae offers a fantastic Korean dining experience, and I highly recommend trying their bibimbap and...