#1,419 in Toronto. 30 Redditors across 39 mentions, Jun 2024 to Aug 2026.
What Reddit says
Redditors recommend it for Korean BBQ with well-marinated meats and praised kimchi. It also has a pocha-style bar. Most prefer it over other Koreatown options, though one says LA does Korean BBQ better. The Yonge and Midland location is mentioned favourably.
Paraphrased from the comments below.
What to order
- 7.0Korean BBQ#12 for Korean BBQ in TorontoWorth trying
In their words
Short excerpts, each linked to the full comment on Reddit.
“Daldongnae, Mapo Pocha/Mapo Bbq, Imonay, Sinjeon (rice cakes + kimbap), Jin Dal Lae, Buk Chang Dong Soon Tofu… so many good options”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Jul 2025Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Mapo (more marinated meats) for BBQ, even arisu near Bathurst. Mapo also has a fun "pocha" bar”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Mar 2025Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “mapo just opened a new location along Church (the village) about a month or two ago. looks nice.”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Jul 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Mapo is down the road at Church and Wellesley if none of those look appetizing on the night.”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Jul 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Mapo Bbq is good option for kbbq”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Jul 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “I need help deciding between 3 places 1. Korean Village Restaurant 2. Mapo BBQ 3. Daldongnae at Dundas”
Mentionedr/FoodToronto, Jul 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Mapo is pretty solid.”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Nov 2025Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “The only other decent kbbq downtown is Mapo at Christie”
Mixedr/FoodToronto, Aug 2024Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Kid and I like Mapo (708 bloor west)”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Aug 2024Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Mapo Korean Bbq (we love this place and go often but my partners dad lives in LA and has said LA does Korean bbq better”
Mixed (secondhand)r/FoodToronto, Nov 2024Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Id do Korean village or mapo”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Jul 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Mapo on church street is awesome! Highly recommend!”
Loved itr/FoodToronto, Aug 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
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