The Owl of Minerva

Staff are all korean. Friendly. Reasonable price. Food was great. Will definitely come again.

November 1, 2024 on Google

Server we had was very professional, kind and super friendly. Had a full on conversation with us about remedy’s tea provides and educated us on what to drink when you’re feeling cold. It’s little things like this that make the customer experience so much better. Portions here are better than any other owl of Minerva I have been to. I had the katsu, and it was huge. I had portion enough for lunch and my dinner. Everything tasted great, and service was quick and efficient. I highly recommend this location!

October 22, 2024 on Google

Delicious food in a comfortable place. Staff was wonderful, thoughtful and attentive. We enjoyed the sizzling Bulgogi, SoonDuBu, Bokeum Ramen, and honey garlic butter chicken. The price was just right for the large portions and banchan (vegetable side dishes).

August 18, 2024 on Google

1. The food is really delicious. Especially the sundae gukbap, which is amazing, and the sauces and side dishes that come with it are also very tasty. 2. The prices are reasonable. 3. The staff are very friendly. They constantly check what we need and bring it to us. Nowadays, many restaurants do nothing and demand a 20% tip, but here, it's a truly excellent restaurant where you don't feel reluctant to tip.

May 22, 2024 on Google

We have been the owl here in Pickering a number of times now, and have always had a good meal. Service is always quick and friendly. The tables are not holding up great to the aggressive cleaner they use, but it is nice that they are ensuring the surfaces are clean! The fried chicken is delicious, and a HUGE portion, even the small. If you want good Korean food you will not be disappointed.

May 18, 2024 on Google

7/10 - Food was delicious! ★ Came here with my grandfather and sister as always. My sister adored the fried chicken and beef ribs, and I can vouch for her! They were very authentic and flavorful which left me with a great lasting impression. We were particularly *obsessed* with the stir-fried udon noodles— cooks did amazing on that dish! ★ Service was average, not terribly slow but definitely not very quick. Didn’t really ruin the experience much at all. ★ They have a TV broadcasting performances which my sister enjoyed watching whilst eating her food. ˗ˏˋ ★ ˎˊ˗ In general, I loved the food at the restaurant but that was pretty much it— but that’s not a bad thing because I only dine at restaurants for the food :)

March 15, 2024 on Google

This is our go-to Korean restaurant in the Pickering area. Been here multiple times & our experience has been really good every time! The service is quick and everything we ate was delicious. The sides are really tasty and my favourite dish is the squid in a sizzling platter. The korean fried chicken is also good, although I wouldn’t come here for the chicken, but rather to eat other Korean dishes.

November 15, 2023 on Google

Went to the Pickering location for some good Korean food. The ban chan was good. Kim chi was a bit spicy but overall it was a great dinner. Ordered dukbokgi again which didn't come with an egg. Apparently the menu has changed slightly since last visit.

August 6, 2023 on Google