KIM'S NOODLE Steeles — Restaurant in Toronto

I revisited Paik's Noodle and was pleased to see that they continue to deliver a high-quality, affordable dining experience. From the outside, the restaurant sports a red and white sign, with nothing but a large portrait of Paik Jong-Won, the Gordon Ramsey of South Korea, who started the franchise. Inside, there were plenty of tables but still enough space in between them. The red and black chairs made the interior interesting. As soon as we were seated, we got the basics, like a pitcher of water, cups, small dishes, and a small plate of danmuji (pickled radish), sliced onion, and black bean paste, a staple of Chinese-Korean restaurants. Each table had two drawers where we could get napkins, eating utensils, and other condiments like soy sauce, vinegar, and gochugaru (spicy ground red pepper). Everything was clean and tidy. Each table had an electronic menu where I could read the menu and add items to order. I was surprised to see that the restaurant had added more items to order since my last visit. However, I was here to try their signature dishes. The Jjajangmyeon (Black bean sauce noodles) tasted great. Rich and sweet black bean sauce was poured over perfectly cooked noodles and garnished with a few green peas, making it a textbook presentation of the dish. It was on the sweeter side and somewhat oily, but I generally enjoyed the overall taste and value of the dish. The Jjamppong (spicy seafood soup noodles) was great for its price as well. The soup had many mussels and pieces of squid along with a variety of veggies. What was noticeably missing was the shrimp, which is common in this dish. I took some time removing the mussel shells. There was a bin on the table already, which made it easy to dispose of them. The soup had a good amount of chilli oil that boosted the overall flavour of the soup, which was well-seasoned. There wasn't much service because everything was mostly self-serve. I only needed to ask for the bill. Unfortunately, there was no longer a cash discount. The washroom was clean and tidy as well. Overall, I had a good time. I recommend it to those who are looking for good value. Next time I am in the area, I wouldn't mind trying some of their...

My favourite Korean-Chinese restaurant I’ve been to in the GTA. Whenever my parents come to visit Toronto, we always make the trip up to North York to visit this restaurant as the quality is fantastic while having very reasonable prices! Their jjajangmyeon (black bean noodles) is only $9 for a bowl which is very filling and comparable in taste to the ones I eat in Korea. I also love to get their jjamppong (spicy seafood noodle) when I am in the mood. Their tangsuyuk (sweet and sour pork) is also delicious and a staple food to share with others. My most recent visit I ordered the gochu jjajang, which is the spicy pepper version of the traditional jjajangmyeon. It was definitely a nice amount of spice so I would recommend it if you’re looking for a spicy black bean flavour. However, it is $3 more than the regular jjajangmyeon so I will probably stick with the regular one when I’m on a budget :) My partner who has never had Korean-Chinese food also said he loved the jjajangmyeon and he cleared both of our bowls (since I often can’t eat an entire bowl by myself).

The service is also great; the waitresses are very welcoming and friendly as soon as you step into the restaurant, and they immediately set your table with tea and pickled radish (staple side dish with jjajangmyeon!). Each table also has a tablet to order which makes the process very easy and efficient.

This is hands down my favourite place to get Korean-Chinese food and also a great option if you’re looking for a delicious and filling meal on a budget. Although it can sometimes be a pain to get there due to the location, it is absolutely...

Update as of Dec 29, 2024:

I hope its because the main chefs are out on vacation. However, the quality has changed significantly. There was no more lemon butter with the rose buns, which was a huge let down we literally brought family over to try their unique and amazing dishes! The Jjampong noodle no longer had the deep and rich seafood flavour as it used to, and tasted very watered down. The noodles were still very nice in texture, which was silky smooth. The deep-fried pork was still a huge let down. Still haven’t improved much there. I’m going to be dropping my review down to a one star. They also have a review event that artificially inflating their ratings, I don’t want to give anyone a false impression. I’ll probably be back when its not the holiday season, maybe things will change?

First time review: Definitely, try the Seafood Jjamppong noodle soup! The soup is flavourful and smokey, and the noodles are spongey which holds the broth flavour well. I also highly recommend their Flower Bread for dessert it comes with a Lemon Butter sauce that is very addictive!

Don’t get your hopes up for the sweet and Sour Deep Fried Pork, if you want something super crispy. However, its still just okay, its just fried together is a Mochi-ess batter and some are stuck together a bit of raw dough in the middle.

The Jajang Mein is alright but lacks the deep soy bean flavours I was hoping for.

The The wait time is worth it, its also not that long of a wait about 15-20 mins (a lot of people drop out). If you come around 3PM. There isn’t...