Korean Grill House Spadina — Restaurant in Toronto

As someone who constantly has a craving for AYCE BBQ, with the opening of Korean Grill House Spadina, there is no reason for me to visit anywhere but here.

Here, I have access to all the cuts I care about: thin, marbled slices of all the key meats, my preferred seafood options, lettuce and garlic with my ssamjang, but most importantly, the sauce/dip variety is unmatched. I had just gotten done lamenting how Shinta North York had done away with their szechuan-adjacent chili oil, so finding savory spice powder to dip my lamb in here was the greatest surprise. I have access to the classics: ssamjang, as mentioned, sweey soy, and on top of that: a lovely grilltop garlic sauce you can cook or finish your seafood (or for me, sometimes the beef).

Those two additions to the KBBQ experience alone make it worth it to me. The chili powder is spicy, complex, and incredibly addicting. The garlic sauce is lovely, gives me similar vibes to cajun crab boils when mixed with the chili powder. And combine this with my usual holdover of sweet soy, and ssamjang lettuce wraps, what would bring me back to the competition? I don't care much for some of the purportedly higher quality cuts of Shinta and Gyubee. Some are too fatty, others actually surprisingly tough. And with the price slightly lower (and an absolute steal during their promotional period), the only reason to go to the competition is if you really want Wagyu, takoyaki or fried condensed milk buns (admittedly a fave) with your bbq or something. The service on average is also warmer and more attentive; and after five or six visits, I can earnestly say I have never had a bad experience here.

Treat yourself to a humbler, but far more comfortable, flavorful and satisfying AYCE BBQ experience. Drop by a weekday, get some all you can eat, and make yourself a lamb "yang rou chuan"-ish thing with their chili powder. The variety of flavors and competitive price more than make up for the lack of "superior cuts".

EDIT: Yeah. I just learned they have homemade chili oil also....

This location is one of the best among the Korean Grill House chain and offers a really welcoming vibe as soon as you walk in. The service is very friendly and you feel good about being there.

Pros:

Super Friendly Service: The staff here are awesome! They're super friendly and always make sure you're having a good time. Need a drink refill or some grilling tips? They're on it with a genuine smile and a helpful attitude. They're always on top of refills and grill changes in a timely manner and they do so very happily.

Fresh Meat: The meat quality here is fantastic. All the cuts are fresh, making every bite delicious. You can really taste the difference.

Clean Grills: Clean grills make a big difference, and Korean Grill House nails it. They keep everything spotless, so you can enjoy your meal without any worries.

Cons:

No On-Site Parking: The only downside is there's no on-site parking.

Paid Street Parking: The street parking can be a bit tricky and expensive. It fills up fast, so you might need to circle around a bit.

Even with the parking hassle, Korean Grill House is totally worth it. The friendly staff, fresh meat, and clean grills make for an awesome dining experience. If you're in the mood for some great Korean BBQ, definitely check out this spot – you won't be...

Korean Grill House Spadina - 5 stars! This was our first time at Korean Grill House Spadina, and honestly, it was the best Korean BBQ experience I've had so far. I’ve been to several Korean BBQ restaurants before, but this one really stood out.

First of all, the atmosphere was cozy and not too loud, which made it easy to enjoy the evening, have a nice conversation, and really relax. The staff were extremely polite and friendly — always ready to help and answer any questions we had. Their service made a big difference.

Even though I usually don't like ordering food online at restaurants, the process here was easy and the food came out pretty quickly. There was a wide variety to choose from — beef, chicken, seafood, fish, rice, kimchi, and more. Everything was incredibly delicious!

One thing I typically dislike is when tips are automatically added to the bill. But in this case, it was well-deserved. The servers constantly checked in on us, changed the grill for us, refilled our water, and made sure we had everything we needed — so I didn't mind at all.

And to top it all off, at the end of the night, they offered free ice cream or slushies — such a sweet surprise! I was honestly so happy with everything. 100% recommend this place and I’ll definitely be coming back. Big thumbs up for the kind staff and...