Myungdong Kalkuksu Noodles and Shabu Shabu

Still delicious! We had noodles and dumplings this time. The bowl of noodles was large, and had some veggies and minced meat. The noodles are housemade and tasted good, but was a tad overcooked. Dumplings are still the best dish here!
Restaurant was pretty busy even though it was late on a weeknight. Definitely a local favourite!

Extremely horrible customer service. I was gonna order a beer alcohol from one of the waitresses, then she was very rude and disrespectful to answer «no alcohol, but it actually the menu showed alcohol is available.»
Even though the dumplings are amazing here, but the service kills the restaurant. Hope to see some improvement.

Good food but terrible service. My mom and I were standing by the door for 10 minutes waiting for someone to seat us when there were two tables available. We were trying to catch the servers attention but they would just look at us and look away until we finally walked over to one and told her we were waiting for a table. At this point I was very annoyed.
We both ordered manduguk (dumpling soup) which came out fast and tasted great. After we finished, we ordered a set of dumplings for take out and paid for the bill. It was taking a while for the dumplings to come out so we called down a server to see if it was ready and they finally brought it out. When we were getting up to leave, the server was questioning whether we paid or not and we told her we did. With hesitation, the server quickly walked over to the counter to check with the man dealing with the bills. They clearly don’t know how to serve or manage this restaurant. If anything, she should have checked at the front to make sure everything was paid for before giving us the dumplings, rather than questioning us if we paid or not. Very unprofessional and rude.
I’m not sure if I would go back after this experience because their service totally turned me off and this definitely wasn’t their first time giving me crappy service, with this being the worst. They need to work on their management and teach their workers some manners.

This is without a doubt one of the best restaurants in GTA. The service is great and the food quality is authentic.

Myungdong Kalkuksu Noobles and Shabu Shabu is a real find. Personally this place has the best Korean mandu in town which alone is well worth the drive out from downtown. Also the kalkuksu is excellent. The kimchi is unbelievably garlicky but quite good as well – we always have to ask for more. It can get very busy on the weekends for brunch so come by noon so you don’t have to wait.

This is an update since my last visit more than 5 years ago!
Came here for lunch and ordered Shabu Shabu for 2 @$ 11.99 each. Portion though smallish if you are a big eater but everything was fresh and delicious.
Love the Jar of Kimchi which is super garlicky but quite addictive.
Service was efficient.
I will come back have some of those giant dumplings next time!

Terrible! A total rip-​off!
First off, the menu is very confusing as it says the lunch special is for 2, yet the menu price is for only 1. We ordered it anyway. It is a very small amount of food for the price. A few thinly sliced pieces of beef and a couple of vegetables. That’s it! I’ve had shabu-​shabu many times in my life, and never felt hungry afterwards.
Second, we ordered the king dumplings to fill us up. They were huge, but tasteless. Like eating a lump of newspaper. And there aren’t many options for making a sauce to add some flavour to them.
Third, none of the wait staff speaks any English. I realize it is a Korean restaurant, but I didn’t realize speaking Korean was mandatory to get service.
Overall a pretty horrible experience. I will NOT be going back.

I always come here for dinner, either with family or friends. The best dish I love is their Kim chi. Also the famous noodle. You won’t be able to take any Kim chi home but this is authentic stuff. If your looking for a nice meal then this is the place to be except service is on the down side. Don’t go here if you expect a quick meal. Love this place for the food only, the staff will give you face if you ask for more than water. The proportion are very filling and they always give mint candy in the end. Always room for improvement *service*

Few variety of food on menu. Not many choices to choose from. Huge dumplings were tasty, although soup was really salty.
It would be even better if the soup does not contain that much of MSG !! Service was so far so good.

We visited this place a couple of times. Not many choices on menu which is fine. The service was TERRIBLE! Waitresses were too busy chatting in the back. We have seen better services and even smile from waitresses to Korean customers. We chose to go there because there are not many quality options in the area.

Best place for dduk mandoo gook and king dumplings. There is nothing in Toronto quite like their broth. Anytime I have a sick friend or family member, I always do take out of a bowl of dduk mandoo gook. Any sick person feels a lot better after having this broth. Esp alongside some super garlicky kimchi.
The only side dish they have is their kimchi. It’s not fermented, it’s super fresh. It compliments the meal very well.
Their hot pots aren’t worth it. The portions are super small. If you do order it though, at the end, you have an option to opt for hand pulled noodles or congee/​rice porridge. Definitely get the congee. So so sooooo good!
Owner makes a lot of money with this establishment. You can tell. He’s always wearing a Burberry or Lacoste polo and drives around in an Audi A7. His establishment does well, that’s for sure.
Downside to this restaurant, other than the lack of side dishes, they close everyday at 9pm sharp. Also, be prepared to have super stinky breath. The chives and garlic kimchi is not attractive. Bad to bring a first date here.

Came here on a Saturday for a late lunch. Delicious! We ordered the king dumplings (6 giant dumplings for $ 8.99) and the spicy cold noodles ($ 8.99).
Complimentary bowl of kimchi before our dishes came. So much kimchi! The dumplings came first, and they were oh so delightful. The filling (i think it’s pork) was juicy, and when you dip it in that soy sauce… ohhh man. The cold noodles came with the spice on the side. Not sure if it usually comes like this, or if it’s because we asked for less spice. Delicious as well.
Would definitely recommend this place (and am already planning to come back to try their signature hot noodle dish which we saw that most of the others in the restaurant had ordered). Great service and great atmosphere.
Until next time!

i came here couple of times… first time mainly because they have giant dumplings.
Then i fell in love with their noodles which taste exactly like instant noodles.
unfortunately the service from the korean ladies here who NEVER smile. and unattentive service. and expensive menu. kills their rating.
its definitely pricey for what you get. The cheapest noodle on the menu is 8 dollars and does not have any meat… litterally taste like a premium instant noodle.
the manager is nice. but overall i leave here always wondering why i came here when there is phoenix next door… which is probably a fraction of the price with bigger portions to even take home.

Salt/​MSG heaven or hell?
I walked out of the restaurant lightheaded and desperate for water.
Food:
We arrived here for lunch. Most of the customers spoke Korean and they ordered steamed dumplings to share and a soup noodle. We decided to go for a dumplings in soup (without the noodles) and a noodle soup.
The dumpling was large and flavourful. There were about 5 and the portion was big. The skin wasn’t as chewy as I expected but still good dumplings.
But the noodles in soup were meant to go with something. By itself it was very plain. There was a bit of minced beef, some vegetables for garnish. I scooped out some plain noodles and they were very SALTY already. The soup was even saltier. Think about when you try to eating a plain noodles with kimchi?
Service:
When I was desperate for water, there was no service. Hard to flag her down and the waitress only came to refill my tea once. I have never been so lightheaded before. Don’t tell me how much salt or MSG I ingested this meal.

Well known for their king-​sized dumplings, this small korean restaurant serves several traditional dishes that are difficult to find in other korean restaurants. Servers are friendly, many and quick to your service.

I came here one cold evening and ordered the Shabu Shabu and dumplings. While I enjoyed them both, I don’t think I would be back — the Shabu Shabu, as others have noted, isn’t really worth it. The dumplings are good.
I should have listened to a friend and gone for the noodles. Perhaps next time if I ever come back :)

I dream about their kalguksu and dumplings, they are so delicious! I don’t recommend ordering the shabu shabu since I don’t think it’s worth it and it’s nothing spectacular.
If you are to order anything, just order the kalguksu and have the dumplings to share since it comes with 6!
The kalguksu noodles are freshly made and you can taste the difference in its texture, although the broth is light, it’s really flavourful. The dumplings are really big and juicy. I am drooling at the thought of them. The service is average, nothing impressive but not bad. They give you a clay pot full of kimichi for your meal and you get to refill your plate until your heart content. Their kimichi is better than most restaurants’ banchan. Will be returning very soon!

Started off with kimchi and since I don’t any spicy food, I was told by my friends that this was excellent! Great — but they don’t allow you to take the rest (unfinished portion) out!
We ordered 3 things — 1 dumpling, and two bowls of noodles.
They were all very freshly made, hot, and juicy! All the food was very, very well done with lots of «stuffing» and I would definitely come back for these next time around! It was moderately priced and fairly reasonable.
It would be great to try out the hop pot here though I think, judging by the presence of the hot plate on the table.
The décor is pretty unique, and their utensils are fairly quirky too (e.g. extra long spoons!)

Restaurant: MyungDong Kalkuksu
Cuisine: Korean
Location: Thornhill
Address: 8194 Bayview Ave
Price Range: $ 10~
1: Poor 2: OK 3: Good 4: Very Good 5: Excellent
Food: 3
Service: 4
Ambiance: 3
Overall: 3.5
Extra information:
* Open for lunch and dinner
* Parking in the plaza
* Takes reservation
* Family friendly
You know those days where it’s so grey and depressing all you want is just a bowl of hot noodle soup to warm you up? MyungDong KalGukSu is just the place for that.
Myung-​Dong is a area in Korea where this type of noodle is very popular at, filled with shops for tourists and shoppers. KalGukSu is a type of noodle made with flour in hot soup, home-​style and simple.
Served with kimchi in a stone pot, you take out how much you want to eat out on the plate. Kimchi that is served with MyungDong KalGukSu is meant to be quite spicy with lots of garlic. I love this type of kimchi with KalGukSu since the noodle itself isn’t too strong on its own. How to get rid of major garlic breath after eating at MyungDon KalGukSu is something you need to figure out on your own.
Ordered: King Size Dumpling ⁵⁄₅
* 6 large pork dumplings for $ 8.99
* Make sure you rip into the dumplings since it will come out piping hot
* Add some soy sauce to your likings and it’s good to go
* It is nice to order as a side to share between 2 or more people
Ordered: MyungDong KalKukSu ³⁄₅
* Noodles made in house, bowl of pork noodle soup for $ 7.99
* You can add some spicy peppers that are on the side for extra flavor
* Unlike Chinese beef noodle soup, the broth is lighter to drink
* I don’t crave this often but when I do, it always hits the spot
Summary: MyungDong KalKukSu is a nice place to drop by if you want a bowl of hot Korean noodle soup. They also serve Shabu-​Shabu (Korean hotpot) as well so check it out!

It is full when we walk into the restaurant at 6:30pm. We have to sit a while before a table is available.
Eye catching is the king of the dumplings. It has 6 of them with leek and meat. The size is gigantic. Although the meat portion is more than the leek, you won’t have a stuffy and oily feeling. The dumpling wrap is thin enough but can still hold all its content when lifting up without breaking. You can easily consume them all. So that’s why we continue to have an extra order.
I heard all noodles are made by the restaurant. The texture is very good. It has the elasticity and slight chewy feeling. The Noodle has a small topping of small quantity of beef pieces, onion and cucumber. If you stir it, all these toppings will mix with the broth and hard to get them unless you drink all the soup. The soup is very tasty. It is a custom to drink the soup together with the noodle. Another noodle is in Cold Soy Bean Soup. The bean soup is quite thick but the bean is blended to be very fine. If having the noodle and drink all the soup, definitely will fill most of your stomach.
The stainless steel bowl is hollow inside so even the soup is very hot, when you hold it, it will not burn your fingers. The Kimchi is served in a porcelain pot like restaurant in Korea. The only item I find that is different from a Korean restaurant is that it doesn’t have the metallic chopstick, instead bamboo chopstick is provided.
The price of the noodle is medium, more pricey than Chinese but less expensive than Japanese. At the end of the meal, you can pack anything but not Kimchi. Hmmm…