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Gimbap Shop

Name: Gimbap Shop
Address: 11 Spring Garden Ave, North York, ON, M2N 3G1, CA
Telephone: (416) 815-4590
Price range: $

Korean•North York•$

Gimbap Shop is one of the best korean restaurants in Toronto for group dinner, especially if you want a strong option in North York.

Gimbap Shop on Spring Garden Avenue has been a North York institution for twenty-eight years — operating long before the neighbourhood's dining scene attracted any serious outside attention.

Editorial review•Jun 10, 2026

Gimbap Shop on Spring Garden Avenue has been a North York institution for twenty-eight years — operating long before the neighbourhood's dining scene attracted any serious outside attention. This is a specialist counter, built around one discipline: handmade gimbap produced fresh daily and tteokbokki serious enough that Toronto Life's Ann Kim, co-owner of Donna's, has publicly named it her go-to for sweet-spicy satisfaction. When a working chef calls out a takeout counter by name, that carries weight. The kitchen's commitment to daily production is not a marketing phrase — it is reportedly the operational foundation the place has run on for nearly three decades, which explains the loyalty it draws from a neighbourhood that has watched dozens of trendier spots come and go. The menu centers on a tight roster of rice rolls and rice cakes. The Tuna Kimbap is among the most consistently praised — diners point to rolls that hold their shape rather than unraveling. The Bulgogi Gimbap layers sweet-savory beef with vegetables, while the Spicy Pork Gimbap is known for heat that complements rather than overwhelms the filling. On the tteokbokki side, the Rosé Tteokbokki has drawn particular attention for its blush-toned sauce, reportedly balancing the dish's characteristic spice with a creamier base — a variation that has expanded its following beyond the traditional. The original Tteokbokki remains the anchor, the dish that earned Ann Kim's endorsement and keeps regulars coming back. Practical notes worth knowing before you go: the shop closes Wednesdays, hours run 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. most other days, and this is a takeout-first operation with no table service. Check their Instagram before leaving the house — weekly specials rotate in regularly. The move, by most accounts, is to order at least one gimbap alongside the rosé tteokbokki in a single run. Bring a bag.

Priya Sharma, Dining Editor

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North York · 11 Spring Garden Ave, North York, ON M2N 3G1, Canada

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Budget-friendly

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9.8 from 913 reviews

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(416) 815-4590

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Gimbap Shop is a reliable korean choice in North York in Toronto when you want something that tends to land well. It also holds a 9.8 rating across 913 Google reviews.

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9.8 from 913 Google reviews

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group dinner and bbq

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Korean in North York

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Budget-friendly

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Google rating: 9.8 from 913 reviews

Price point: $

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Address: 11 Spring Garden Ave, North York, ON M2N 3G1, Canada
Phone: (416) 815-4590
Price: $
TastyPals score: Coming soon
Google rating: 9.8 (913 reviews)
Cuisine: Korean
Neighborhood: North York

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What cuisine does Gimbap Shop serve?

Gimbap Shop is a Korean restaurant located in North York, Toronto. Gimbap Shop on Spring Garden Avenue has been a North York institution for twenty-eight years — operating long before the neighbourhood's dining scene attracted any serious outside attention.

What is Gimbap Shop best for?

Gimbap Shop is best for bbq, group dinner, korean. Gimbap Shop is a reliable korean choice in North York in Toronto when you want something that tends to land well. It also holds a 9.8 rating across 913 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at Gimbap Shop?

Gimbap Shop is in the Budget-friendly price range ($). Google rating: 9.8 from 913 reviews

What should I order at Gimbap Shop?

Start with Bulgogi Gimbap, Spicy Pork Gimbap, Tuna Kimbap and Rosé Tteokbokki. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is Gimbap Shop worth visiting?

Gimbap Shop holds a 9.8 Google rating from 913 reviews. Gimbap Shop is a reliable korean choice in North York in Toronto when you want something that tends to land well. It also holds a 9.8 rating across 913 Google reviews.

Where is Gimbap Shop located?

Gimbap Shop is located at 11 Spring Garden Ave, North York, ON M2N 3G1, Canada. Directions are available via Google Maps.

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