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<\/figure>Jjajangmyeon(\uc9dc\uc7a5\uba74)? Jjamppong(\uc9ec\ubf55)? Tangsooyook(\ud0d5\uc218\uc721)?<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Things have changed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n These days, Korean-Chinese restaurants are popping up all over the city\u2014especially in North York<\/strong>, where many Koreans live. And I must say, it\u2019s been delicious<\/em> discovering them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When I crave jjajangmyeon, I usually go to either Beijing Sung (\ubd81\uacbd\uc131)<\/strong> or Iryewon (\uc790\uae08\uc131)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There\u2019s a fun story behind these two restaurants. Both are great\u2014and I honestly like them both.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In a January 2024 Facebook poll in a Korean community group, Here\u2019s something many non-Koreans don\u2019t know:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Whenever Koreans order jjajangmyeon, we almost always<\/em> debate whether we should get jjamppong<\/strong> instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n That\u2019s why many Korean-Chinese restaurants offer a “half-and-half” bowl<\/strong>\u2014half jjajang, half jjamppong. And then there\u2019s tangsooyook<\/strong>\u2014deep-fried pork or chicken served with a sweet-and-sour sauce. It’s a must-have side dish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Now here\u2019s the fun part:<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you like pouring the sauce<\/strong> over your tangsooyook: It\u2019s a real debate in Korea\u2014just like jjajang vs jjamppong!<\/p>\n\n\n\n My son actually thought tangsooyook came for free<\/em> with jjajangmyeon because we ordered it together every time. \ud83d\ude04<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re exploring more places, here are a few popular ones in the Toronto area:<\/p>\n\n\n\n It’s amazing how many Korean-Chinese restaurants we can enjoy in Toronto today. 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They were comfort foods from home, but only available in my memories.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n\ud83e\udd47 My Go-To Spots: Beijing Sung & Iryewon<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
I heard that the chef who used to work at Beijing Sung eventually opened Iryewon. They\u2019re just across Steeles Avenue<\/strong> from each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
Iryewon got slightly more votes<\/strong> as the best jjajangmyeon spot.
But Beijing Sung still has a loyal fanbase!<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n\ud83c\udf65 A Fun Fact About Korean Jjajang Culture<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Sometimes it’s even served in a special divided bowl<\/strong>!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n
You\u2019re on Team Boomuk (\ubd80\uba39)<\/strong>
If you prefer dipping<\/strong> each bite into the sauce:
You’re on Team Jjikmuk (\ucc0d\uba39)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>![\"\"](\"https:\/\/maplelog.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/3.avif\")
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\n\n\n\n\ud83d\udccd Other Korean-Chinese Restaurants to Try<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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A solid classic with well-rounded dishes and decent tangsooyook.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Their jjamppong is spicy, flavorful, and full of vegetables.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
A Baek Jong-won franchise with chewy noodles, hearty portions, and well-balanced flavors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
A newer restaurant in North York\u2014popular with both Korean and non-Korean diners.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Located downtown, this place has great jjajang and jjamppong, plus self-serve coffee, rice, and even mouthwash and toothpicks!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n\ud83d\udcac Final Thoughts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
More than just a taste of Korea, these places bring a sense of home and nostalgia<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Or do you have a hidden gem to recommend?
Let me know\u2014I\u2019m always hungry for more. \ud83d\ude0a<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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