Miss Korea Restaurant & Bar
687 Yonge Street (Yonge & Bloor)
Access: Along TTC subway routes, street parking / private lot parking available
Price: $10-15 per person
Blogsters' Rating: 4/5
Stumbled upon Miss Korean Restaurant & Bar with Iris the other night after shopping in the Yorkville area (if you don't know who Iris is, she was featured in our Zomato Meet Up video. Make sure you go ahead and check it out by clicking HERE!). What drew us in was their rustic / factory style decorations, which you wouldn't normally expect from a Korean restaurant. One side of the wall consisted of exposed bricks, while the other side was decorated with intricate drawings of wine bottles.
They used stainless barrel tables, which adds a touch of chic to the overall design. I found the tables a little small even for two people, but I guess style speaks louder. Their stools were designed such that customers could store their belongings in it. Just lift up the cushion and Voilà ~ a very safe and secure place for your personal belongings. Just don't forget to take everything with you at the end of the night!
This restaurant also has a second level, which contains a private room (for around 10 people) with Karaoke.
Miss Korea has a relatively small menu, but is filled with all the Korean dishes that you'd crave. Pancakes, octopus sashimi, deep fried chicken, bimbimbap, bulgogi, and don katsu - they have it all! They also offer a few combos that are served with alcoholic drinks.
As an appetizer we ordered the Pajeon (seafood pancake). The taste was surreal! The pancake was filled with lots of seafood such as shrimps, crab meats, and squids. The texture was a little bit chewy, yet not too tough. The touch of scallion and onions really brought out the flavour of the seafood!
The Beef Tartare with Pear was another appetizer that we ordered, and I've got to say that it was not only "the bomb", but one of the best Beef Tartare that we've have had in a long time. The beef was marinated to perfection with sesame oil, sesame seeds, and soy sauce. Mixing it in with the egg yolk added a richness to the texture and taste. The pear on the side complimented the Beef Tartare very well, as the beef itself might be too filling for some people. The pear helps to digest and clean out your palate.
We couldn't resist the temptation of the Cheese Donkatsu. As soon as we saw it was on the menu, we knew we have to get it. Here is it, a huge slice of pork chop served with a small salad on the side! The pork chop was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, while the cheese added a bit of richness and creaminess to the overall taste.
Bulgogi served on sizzling plate - this was probably our least favourite dish for the night. As you might be able to tell by just looking at the picture, that the bulgogi is very dry. The taste was ordinary at best. Not recommended.
Miss Korea Restaurant & Bar is best for nights when you just want to grab some drinks and snacks with friends. I found that they get busier later in the night. At around 9pm, the usual demographic of college students and young professionals start swarming in. Nonetheless, Miss Korea is a great addition to the Korean restaurants located in the heart of Toronto.
xx,
Janet
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