Mapo Gamjatang - Korean Restaurant NorthYork | Pork Bone Soup

Awesome service from Yewon and Inhae! Food were amazing. Place was clean. Service was fast and efficient. We ordered the Kalguksu Gamjatang and beef dumpling. The serving was huge and it was the perfect size for sharing. Highly recommended and would definitely be back!

December 14, 2024 on Google

One of the best gamjatang I've tried. Their sides all tasted yummy too!! Few things though, they out a lot of black pepper on top when they serve it, but you can easily take it out. When we were there, someone was painting the walls to the bathroom. Wish they could do those things before or after their operating hours. You wouldnt want the paint smell when eating food. Will come back for the gamjatang though. Tasty, not too salty, got a nice kick, not too spicy at all. Meat was very tender. Service was also stellar. Food came out quickly too. Place was clean and had enough space.

December 12, 2024 on Google

Probably one of my favourite places to get gamjatang. So flavourful and the meat portion is great! Also tried their hotpot-style soups/stews and I also love it especially when you're with a bigger group. Service is quick and they provide little aprons so you don't get your clothes messy.

November 21, 2024 on Google

My family & I was grabbing a late night dinner. I picked the place base on Google map review and it was a pleasant surprise when we sat down and went through the menu. There were just enough food choices to pick from. The servers were all very nice. We enjoyed the pork bone soup a lot as we were given generous portions and the flavor was right on. The rice ball was something new to us and it was very delicious. We will definitely return again and next time we will try the hot pot!

November 18, 2024 on Google

If you're craving a hearty Korean stew, the gamjatang at this restaurant hits the spot! The broth is rich and flavorful, with a perfect balance of spices and tender chunks of pork on the bone. The potatoes melt in your mouth, and the side dishes complement the main dish well. The portion sizes are generous, and the atmosphere is cozy, ideal for comfort food.

October 4, 2024 on Google

Went around the area for some good early dinner and found this Korean staple restaurant among others in the area. Found the Gamjatang interesting and couldn’t resist to try to taste it. Gamjatang wasn’t the best but it was as authentic as possible compare to others I tasted. I think the banchan are limited but selection was great. Service is fast and staff are courteous and attentive. Place has a great ambiance specially at the patio. Overall, place was great and menu selection for Korean staple foods are abundant.

September 6, 2024 on Google

One of the best gamjatang (pork bone soup) I’ve ever had! It’s flavourful, pork meat is falling off the bone, super tender. The soup is rich and hearty. We had the mapo gamjatang jeongol regular size for 3 people at $49.99 and it was good for at least 4. There were at least 10-12 big meat bones in the soup. They also gave us banchan - kimchi, radish, fish cake strips, corn - 2 to 3x. Service was friendly, attentive and generous. This is now our favourite gamjatang place! And the kimchi is excellent, home style, flavourful, sour, salty and with just the right umami, and acidity.

July 23, 2024 on Google

I visited Mapo Gamjatang and thoroughly enjoyed the Korean food experience. The restaurant's unique front side makes it hard to spot on a first visit. Their attractive white signage is blocked from view due to their wooden overhang and corrugated roofing for their outdoor patio, probably a remnant of the pandemic. To compensate, a plastic sign was hung along the thick wooden fence below eye level, which made it difficult to identify this place as a restaurant. At any rate, the outer appearance of the restaurant was not very welcoming. Inside, it was relatively spacious, with plenty of seats, mostly wooden brown and nothing begging for attention. Tables and eating utensils were all clean, except for the menu, which needed a reprint in my opinion. Most items on the menu were a variation of its signature Gamjatang, Korean pork bone soup. Mapo Gamjatang: Their main signature dish was great. Large pieces of pork bone with tender pork meat falling off were served in a bowl. I transferred each bone to a separate dish and separated the meat from the bone, then disposed of the bone in a separate bin available on request. The Gamjatang also came with a halved potato and glass noodles on the bottom, which was already enough food. A bowl of steamed rice served on the side meant that it was going to fill up even the hungriest of guys. The soup was well seasoned, tasting mostly of doenjang (Korean fermented bean paste). After removing all the bones, I dumped the steamed rice into the soup and started digging in. The soy-sauce-based mustard sauce was served on the side so I could dip the meat in it. Personally, I thought that it did not add much value since the soup was already well seasoned, and the sauce wasn't strong enough to make a difference on my palate. I must mention that the side dishes complemented the meal very well. For me, the showstopper was the kkakdugi, or cubed radish kimchi. It was perfectly fermented and a great way to refresh my palate. The servers were prompt and eager to assist. I think I saw that they offered a 5% cash discount, but I did not take advantage of it this time. The access to the washroom was a mixed bag. It was located downstairs, and I noted that the stairs didn't feel particularly safe. The washroom could have been cleaner. Overall, I had a good time. While their gamjatang wasn't exactly cheap, I thought that the overall value matched the price. I recommend their regular-sized gamjatang to anyone who enjoys the taste of Korean pork bone soup. I would like to come back next time I'm in the mood.

July 21, 2024 on Google