Compared to other Korean restaurants in the GTA, I have to say this place really falls short. I much prefer Kachi or even Nak Won :/

They really skimp out on the meat for the beef bibimbap...

Compared to the other locations of the owl, the food is about the same, and the service at this location is actually worse than the one downtown.

If you do go there, ask for the reward/stamp card (gets... more

Cold Canadian winter and hot Korean food is a match made in heaven.

It was freezing. We wanted food that made our bodies burn, so we went for hot (temperature) and spicy (taste) Korean food. Mom ordered a stone bowl bibimbap. I ordered a squid with rice, served on cast iron plate. There were 3 choices of spiciness: green chilli (mild), orange chilli (spicy), and red chilli (very spicy). I... more

this is by far the worst owl of minerva i have been to. at first i liked their bibimbap but after trying other places i have come to realization this restaurant does no good in the bibimbap department. i tried the mandoo (steamed dumplings) and they were pretty alright, after a while (which didn't take very long) they got cold and the outer layer become like rubbery hard) i also tried their... more

The most bland and tasteless dish I've ever had. Ordered the beef hot stone bowl and it actually made me lose my appetite. The portion for the beef was literally a spoonful and the entire contents of it was so bland! It actually tasted like nothing. I couldn't even finish it. $10 wasted.

My friend had the pork bone soup and she thought it was decent but said that other owl locations were much... more

This place cranks out a lot of pork bone soup.

I had the chamchi-kimchi-chigae (tuna) and there were HUGE and generous pieces of tuna in there, lots of baechu kimchi and tofu and lashing of gochu (hot pepper flakes) per my request. Also lots of garlic. Garlic+gochu - what's not to love. Mmmmmm.

I would go with the traditional Korean ttukbegae dishes here - sudufus, chigaes and jongols. The... more

Good food, but I find the place really annoying because they have kpop loudly playing and it is quite small, the prices are high for the quality and amount. So giving it a 3 stars as I would only get this when I get it to go.

I had an early dinner here. The Gam Ja Tang (Korean Pork Bone Soup) was perfect for the winter weather. It was tasty and satisfying and not much more. I would come back but I won't be craving anytime soon.

Just a place to grab a quick bite. You certainly won't be staying for the decor or ambiance. Food is ok, not bad and not something to write home about. Be sure to read my tip on this place.

We ordered Haemul pajoun(the seafood pancake)approx$15, Ginseng Chicken soup(approx$17), and the squird and mushroom soup(approx$19). Worst Korean food ever. We can taste the flour in the pancake mix, also, only green onion(LOTS OF Green Onion), red onion piece, and a few squird slice are found in the pancake - as a total pretty big size but tasting very bad. Remember tried the pancake at the... more

I will no longer be frequenting this location. Here is why.

I've been coming to this location for a couple years now since the location was convenient. As for the taste, it seems to suit the non-Korean pallet better as this place is often frequented by those that are not Korean. Koreans generally choose elsewhere (from what I have been told from my Korean peers) for Korean food when there is... more

Disappointed

Not as good as other locations. Would not specifically go to this location. It was disappointing as the Yonge St location was good in the past. Pork bone soup was lacking flavour and side dishes did not taste freshly made.

My go to Korean dish is bibimbap (stone bowl rice) and the one dish I use to compare between Korean restaurants.

Unfortunately, not my favourite dish from this restaurant. I couldn't get myself to finish it because the rice was too soggy! Maybe an unlucky day for them.

The ambience was also too dingy for me.

Service was good, but unfortunately, not enough for me to return.

Summary: This is a place to come to for the food, not as much for the ambiance.

Walked into this one on a lark. Didn't even check if is had any reviews on Yelp. Liked it. Came back a couple of days later.

The food is authentic (at least it felt that way -- I'm no expert on Korean cooking), good quality and great value.

Dishes we've samples so far:
- Seafood soup (spicy!)
- Fried octopus... more

We had a quick dinner at The Owl last night. It's a nice little Korean place, and overall it was a good experience.

The negatives:
* poor and cluttered decor
* where we were sited there was something spilled on the floor, so I think they could do better job cleaning the place
* I'm very sensitive to smells, and I could feel the weird smell from the plastic sticks, so I asked for a fork.
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HISTORY/ABOUT/DECOR: a 24hr Korean joint notorious for a mean pork bone soup (Gam Ja Tang). This location is nothing special, but it's not meant to be fancy or classy inside, it's meant to have some serious eats. The price point as well does not dictate an elaborate decor.

MENU DESIGN/FOOD QUALITY: The menu is well laid out, and in most cases there are pictures for the items which I find helps... more

They used the same successful Owl recipe to open up another location in Richmond Hill. This is the third Owl that I've been to and they're essentially all the same -- fairly small location, Korean music videos, 1-2 very busy waiters, and the same Owl menu.

It's difficult to see this location from the road, or even if you've parked. It's in the same plaza as Restoran Malaysia. It's near the... more

I came here for lunch and ordered the Pork Bone Soup for $7.99. It also came with a side of 3 different types of banchan (pickled cucumber, spicy turnip, and kimchi). The pork bone soup was well flavored. Although it wasn't as rich as other I had before, but in any case it was good. Mine came with 3 big chunks of pork bones and small potato. The meat and bone ratio was fairly good. It also came... more

It is a great place to visit when you dont want to cook and dont want to drive far to eat!!

This is the newest owl in town but it is not as good as the others I been to. They only give you 3 banchans whch is sad for a Korean place. The pricing is a little more than the competitors but the size of the dishes is fair. The place itself isn't that big so it can get crowded quickly and the parking lot can be tricky to park yoru car.

I ordered the Vegetable Soon Tofu soup even though it wasn't listed on the menu anywhere. The service was great in the beginning, the waiter kept an eye on the table as he was working and kept coming out to check.

I ate as I watched K-Pop and some random posters on the wall, one of which read, "This is not a real paper". Really? Tell me more about life.

I got 3 banchans with my order, and... more

Went here with three other people. Considering the previous restaurants that have inhabited the space, it was very nice to see owl doing so well! Clearly franchising works =).

The food:
Order was pork bone soup, pork soon tofu, and handmade noodle w/ sliced chicken. The servings were decently sized, a bit on the pricy side but taking into account the area it was still a cheap dinner. Food... more

This is a great little restaurant. Its a welcome addition from what is becoming a small chain. The place is cheery and well light, and the service is friendly, prompt and pleasant.

We were 3 diners and we all settled on Pork Bone Soup. This is a plentiful offering which is presented with sides of pickles, kimchi and rice. The soup was hearty, meaty and well-flavored.

We also ordered what can... more

This is their newest location. After being introduced to the "Owl" at Yonge and Finch, I've also tried the one at First Markham Place.
Well, let's just say, if I was disappointed by the one at FMP, then this one is a new low...at least for the "Owl".
If you're expecting it to taste the same as the one at Yonge&Finch, then you'll be up for a big surprise. the spices are the same, but the meat is... more

The Owl of Minerva just opened up another location up in Richmond Hill in the same plaza as Restoran Malaysia.

I was lucky to have an early dinner around 6 pm on a Sunday as this place really got busy and there was even a short wait for a table. The fact the restaurant is quite small even with the tables all packed closely together it can only seat around 40.

Services fast and efficient...... more