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Cute Korean restaurant about 3-5 min walk from Finch Subway station. Tip: exit through the passenger pickup area of Finch station if you're walking, that's the closest exit to the restaurant. I came here specifically to try their Ganjang Gejang (raw blue crab marinated in soy sauce), it seems that they might be the only restaurant that serves this dish in Toronto, that I could find and know of. There is a very slight fishy smell when I sniffed it, which is expected since it's raw crab, but when I was eating it, I didn't find it fishy at all, it was really delicious. The crab roe was soft and rich, the meat was smooth and fresh, everything went really well with the rice. I can see why this dish is called a rice thief now. I was really tempted to order another bowl of rice but on account of my diet I stopped myself. I would definitely try this dish again. I also ordered the kimchi stew and my friend got a spicy beef soup. Although it was not as outstanding as the Ganjang Gejang, Both were delicious and portions were good. The side dishes were good as well. Not sure if there's free refills or not since we didn't ask for any. The service was good, it's a smaller shop, seems like it's family owned. People were doing multi jobs so if you wanted more tea or something you have to ask them, they do really try to check up you though and would walk around once in awhile to refill your tea and see how you're doing. Overall a good dining experience, I would come back to try their raw crab. However if I was just going out for Korean food then I may not specifically go out of my way to come here since although the other dishes were good, it's not super outstanding. Aside from indoor dining they also have outdoor dining, there's a big white tent outside, they provides pretty good shelter, there's also hanging lights out there, really cute set up. We dined inside though since it was windy.
L T
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The worst Korean restaurant that I ever visited. Terrible service, rude, tough, unwelcoming, and cold staff who are always frown, racist and discriminatory against the non Korean clients to the point they never reply us when greet them or say thanks; they make the clients lose their faces and get embarrassed instead of getting satisfied and feel happy for enjoying the food and the good service. The team work are day spoilers number one. They do their best not to serve you but to resent you by their unfriendly way and unlovely attitude. They give bad name to korean restaurants and smear Korean culture. Moreover the food isn’t yummy and too expensive for nothing than some bones as if they are for dogs with a small slice of meat that needs a microscope to be seen. We’ve been through hard times and a bad experience with bad mode so we will never repeat it again. It is a sort of spread of negative energy and bad vibes around you. This kind of restaurants should be boycotted for breaching human rights and breaking hospitality rules. Inspite of paying tips, we never get a simple smile on their frown, angry faces. We felt alienated in this xenophobic restaurant, it’s supposed that we are all Canadians with multiculturalism, inclusion, and diversity mind. We should be in unity not in splitting, insociability, and ghetto’s mentality, this is the broadminded liberal values of Canada that we should follow, respect, and preach that we have been raised on. I highly unrecommend it for you inner peace, mode safety, avoiding trauma. Why you spend money for getting traumatised and feeling unhappy for being persona non grata while you can spend it in fun and full belly at the same time?! 🤩😌
Sawsan Elshafey
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We came to Finch Jung Soo Nae to try the ganjang gejang but as a bigger group we got to try several dishes. We really liked the flavour of the ganjang gejang and bulgogi. We also ordered the spicy gejang but didn't like the marinade's flavour as much. The bossam was fresh and tasty (better than Song Cook's). The reason why I gave this restaurant less stars is their spicy gejang, the side dishes and mostly their customer service. Most of the side dishes were actually inedible as they were loaded with salt. They were so awful we had to drink some water after trying each one. I've been to several Korean restaurants in the city and this probably has the most salty side dishes. They also were not very attentitive. We had to ask 2 different servers for water cuz the first waiter didn't bring any when we asked and started serving others. Upon bringing out the crab dishes they didn't give us tools to cut the crab claws so eating it was super messy. And then as soon as we were done, we were quickly ushered out. When leaving we noticed that there were many empty tables inside. Why didn't they just seat the 1 group of new customers inside? They also had 2 tables on the patio which they could have put together to seat the family of 4, but they chose to usher us out instead. My friends and I hadn't met in so long due to the pandemic.. to kick people out when we are finally vaccinated and allowed to gather is pretty much asking people to not return. If you are looking to spend time with friends or family and enjoy your meal, don't eat here.
Chris Mich
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This place was so cozy, it gave us the same vibe as those Korean Netflix shows where you see family-run restaurants serving up homey, comforting food. It really felt like that for us. We’ve had marinated crabs in other parts of Asia, and both the soy-marinated and spicy ones here were just as good. Personally, we liked the soy-marinated crab because it let the natural seafood flavour shine through without being overpowered by spice. Also our crabs had a good amount of meat. We also got the aged kimchi and pork hotpot, and the kimchi had that deep, funky, fermented aroma we love. The fresh kimchi side dish was especially good nice and tart, just the way I like it, not too sweet. I'd come back just to eat that. But honestly, the service is what made the experience amazing. There was an older gentleman and a lady taking care of us, and they were just so warm. He kept checking in to make sure our side dishes were topped up and even cut the crab for us so it was easier to eat. He always genuinely was checking in to make sure we were doing good. Sometimes, after eating fancier or trendier spots, you just want something that feels real, simple and good. This place was exactly that.
Lena H
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This location is so close to finch station. I came here to try the marinated crabs. I’ve actually had marinated crabs in South Korea before and can compare. The restaurant is quite cozy as in it just has the bare necessities required to dine in. In Korea I had both the spicy Marinated and the soy sauce marinated crabs. I personally like the soy sauce version more, so for Jung soo nae I decided to stick to that. I ordered the bibimbap and it was just normal, It wasn’t good but it wasn’t horrible either. I don’t think it came with meat and would avoid getting it next time. As for the sides there were bean sprout, arrow root jelly and some veggies. The marinated crabs were just okay in flavour. I feel like there wasn’t that much meat and it’s quite small portioned. For me Korea has a better deal and flavour. The service was also soso, It wasn’t busy when I went and I saw some of the staffs just chit chatting. Overall, i think I would come here or I’m craving marinated crab. This is probably one of the only Spots in Toronto where you can get this, so it’s worth a try
Jenny Long
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This is my first time eating at this restaurant, and we tried the Raw marinated crab besides the other dishes that we ordered. It was my first time eating Raw Marinated Crabs and my impression to eating it is good, because I did not know that we could raw crab and especially marinated. They only have 2 options for the raw crab and these 2 were good flavours. We had the Ganjang Gejang (soy sauce flavour) and Yangnyeom Gejang (spicy flavour). I honestly prefer Yangnyeom Gejang than Ganjang Gejang, because the soy sauce flavour is a little strong but it compliments the raw crab in a way, with its sweetness. While Yangnyeom Gejang, I don't mind that it is spicy but sweet, which I like. Additionally, we ordered Gamjatang, Kimchi Jeyuk Bokkeum and Deonjang Jjigae. They were all so good, and flavourful as well. Also, they give a good amount of side dishes and they fill it up if you finish a side dish. As for the place, it's so cozy and homey when you enter, the place is not that big but I am amazed as to how they arranged everything so everything will fit.
Ashleen
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Nearby Attractions Of Finch JungSooNae 핀치 정수네 뚝배기
Hendon Park
Toronto Art Class
Neutral Pilates Studio
世界茶饮 World Tea House Yonge and Finch
Mosaics Lab - Handmade Mosaic Artworks & Mosaic Designs
茶如魂 Soul Tea (Yonge/Finch)
The Monet Condos

Hendon Park
4.5
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Toronto Art Class
4.9
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Neutral Pilates Studio
4.6
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世界茶饮 World Tea House Yonge and Finch
4.3
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Nearby Restaurants Of Finch JungSooNae 핀치 정수네 뚝배기
MeNami Udon & Izakaya
Daldongnae Korean BBQ
Brown Donkatsu-North York
Gol's Lanzhou Noodle
Good Luck HK Cafe
Kibo Sushi House - Centre Park
Sushi Bong
Buk Chang Dong Soon Tofu
Kayagum
Huh Ga Ne

MeNami Udon & Izakaya
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Daldongnae Korean BBQ
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Brown Donkatsu-North York
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Basic Info
Address
5754 Yonge St, North York, ON M2M 3T6, Canada
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+1 416-222-4267
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Website
jungsoonae.com
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4.3
(558 reviews)
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Simple locale serving classic Korean cuisine like marinated raw crabs, baby octopus & steamed pork.
attractions: Hendon Park, Toronto Art Class, Neutral Pilates Studio, 世界茶饮 World Tea House Yonge and Finch, Mosaics Lab - Handmade Mosaic Artworks & Mosaic Designs, 茶如魂 Soul Tea (Yonge/Finch), The Monet Condos, restaurants: MeNami Udon & Izakaya, Daldongnae Korean BBQ, Brown Donkatsu-North York, Gol's Lanzhou Noodle, Good Luck HK Cafe, Kibo Sushi House - Centre Park, Sushi Bong, Buk Chang Dong Soon Tofu, Kayagum, Huh Ga Ne
