Woojoo Bunsik — Restaurant in Toronto

Food: 4 Stars Service: 3 Stars Ambience: 3 Stars Value: 4 Stars Overall: 3.5 Stars

Woojoo Bunsik offers a culinary experience that's both surprisingly vibrant and reasonably priced. Firstly, my friend and I ventured to try the rose tteokbokki with fish cakes. Notably, we opted for level 1 spice, yet, quite unexpectedly, it packed a fiery punch. Consequently, we found ourselves reaching for copious amounts of ice water. However, it's crucial to mention that, despite the spice, each bite was bursting with flavour, making the experience thoroughly enjoyable.

Additionally, we had set our sights on the Tofu Pocket With Spicy Salmon, but, regrettably, it was unavailable during our visit. This minor setback, however, led us to explore other options. We settled on cheese sticks and calamari. Both choices proved to be delightful, complementing the meal with their distinct textures and tastes.

A point often overlooked is the size of the venue. The restaurant is quite compact, housing only four tables. This aspect, while potentially a downside for dine-in guests, underscores a different strength: the place is ideally suited for takeout. Furthermore, the affordability of the menu is a significant plus. All items are priced within a budget-friendly range, which is a rare find.

In conclusion, Woojoo Bunsik stands out as a gem for those seeking flavourful Korean cuisine at a reasonable cost. While the space constraints suggest a focus on takeout, the quality of food remains undiminished. I'm eagerly looking forward to frequent visits, particularly to try out other enticing menu items like rice balls, pasta, and, hopefully, the elusive tofu...

I visited this spot between 11:30 AM and 12:30 PM and was pleasantly surprised by how busy it was. Three out of four tables were occupied, with a steady flow of people picking up takeout orders and the sound of doorbell chimes signaling delivery service orders. Despite the bustle, the atmosphere felt lively yet organized.

I ordered at the counter, but for dine-in customers, they offer complimentary water, bring the food to your table, and handle the cleanup - all of which makes tipping feel well-deserved, especially with their friendly and attentive service. The cashier was particularly helpful in describing the spice levels, and while I went with the "normal" level, it was satisfying enough that I might try the next level up next time.

For my meal, I ordered the Chicken Bokki, which was packed with tender chicken pieces, ten chewy rice cakes as promised, smoky sausage, and onions, all tossed in their Basil Cream sauce. The sauce was rich and flavorful without feeling too heavy, though I would have loved a stronger basil presence.

I also tried the Spicy Mayo Salmon Tofu Pockets, which were a standout. The flavors complemented each other perfectly, and the spicy mayo had just the right amount of heat. Lastly, I got the Cheese Chicken Balls, which were enjoyable but didn’t leave as much of an impression as the other dishes.

Everything arrived fresh and piping hot, making for a satisfying meal overall.

Bonus: 10% discount on all...

If you are craving good Korean comfort food, head to Woojoo Bunsik!

Jumokbap (Korean rice ball) was a perfect combo of mayo, pickled radish, seaweed, onion chips and rice. They provide a plastic glove to mix the ingredients together so that you can make them into rice balls :)

Rose Tteokbokki (Korean rice cake) with hot dogs, onions and wide sweet potato vermicelli in rose sauce (Korean hot chilli paste with cream) was perfect. The rice cake and vermicelli were soft and chewy and lathered up the creamy and not so spicy rose sauce.

Deep Fried Chicken in Sweet Spicy Garlic Sauce: You can’t go wrong with Korean deep fried chicken in sweet spicy garlic sauce.

So duk so duk (Deep Fried Rice Cake and Hot Dogs) in sweet spicy sauce hits that rice cake and hot dog craving. Deep frying the rice cake is just a perfect combo of crispiness and chewiness :)

Heads up, seating is limited at this place.

Edit: We came for a follow up and food is still amazing as usual. We had the Cream Udon, Rose Chicken Bokki, and So duk So duk. The Cream Udon was good with perfectly cooked udon and a great creamy mushroom soup like sauce. The Rose Chicken Bokki was flavourful with good chunks of juicy tender chicken and chewy rice cakes. The So duk So duk was a delicious combo of rice cake...