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JJAJANG1980

Name: JJAJANG1980
Address: 4924 Yonge St, North York, ON, M2N 5N5, CA
Telephone: (416) 222-0303
Price range: $

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JJAJANG1980 is one of the best korean restaurants in Toronto for group dinner, especially if you want a strong option in North York.

Editorial review•Jun 10, 2026

North York's Yonge Street corridor has no shortage of Korean restaurants, but JJAJANG1980 stakes out a specific and deliberate lane: Korean-Chinese comfort food, the category of cooking that anchors lazy Saturday afternoons and late weeknight cravings with equal authority. The restaurant shares a space with SUSHIONE in a dual-brand arrangement that looks a little unconventional on paper, but by all accounts the Korean-Chinese half operates with its own focused conviction rather than as an afterthought. The menu centers on three dishes that define the genre. Jjajangmyeon — thick wheat noodles coated in black bean paste sauce — is the anchor, and JJAJANG1980 is known for a version that diners describe as deeply comforting rather than challenging, the kind of bowl that reportedly rewards a splash of soy sauce for anyone who wants to push the savour a little further. Jjamppong moves in the opposite direction: a spicy seafood broth with a reputation for layered, building heat rather than flat burn, the go-to order for anyone who came specifically for something fiery. Tangsuyuk, a sweet-and-sour pork dish, rounds out the trio and is consistently noted as the right table-share component alongside either noodle bowl — the dish that turns a solo order into a spread. At price level one, the value proposition here is among the stronger ones on the Yonge corridor north of the downtown crunch. This is not the venue for a large group occasion or a celebratory table — it reads clearly as a solo-lunch or casual two-top kind of room. For anyone chasing Korean-Chinese done with some seriousness, the practical move is straightforward: order the jjamppong and the tangsuyuk, and split both.

Priya Sharma, Dining Editor

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group dinner and bbq

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North York · 4924 Yonge St, North York, ON M2N 5N5, Canada

Price

Budget-friendly

Google rating

9.8 from 749 reviews

Phone

(416) 222-0303

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JJAJANG1980 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 749 Google reviews.

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9.8 from 749 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 749 reviews

Price point: $

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Address: 4924 Yonge St, North York, ON M2N 5N5, Canada
Phone: (416) 222-0303
Price: $
TastyPals score: Coming soon
Google rating: 9.8 (749 reviews)
Cuisine: Korean
Neighborhood: North York

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What cuisine does JJAJANG1980 serve?

JJAJANG1980 is a Korean restaurant located in North York, Toronto. North York's Yonge Street corridor has no shortage of Korean restaurants, but JJAJANG1980 stakes out a specific and deliberate lane: Korean-Chinese comfort food, the category of cooking that anchors lazy Saturday afternoons and late week…

What is JJAJANG1980 best for?

JJAJANG1980 is best for bbq, group dinner, korean. JJAJANG1980 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 749 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at JJAJANG1980?

JJAJANG1980 is in the Budget-friendly price range ($). Google rating: 9.8 from 749 reviews

What should I order at JJAJANG1980?

Start with Jjajangmyeon, Jjamppong and Tangsuyuk. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is JJAJANG1980 worth visiting?

JJAJANG1980 holds a 9.8 Google rating from 749 reviews. JJAJANG1980 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 749 Google reviews.

Where is JJAJANG1980 located?

JJAJANG1980 is located at 4924 Yonge St, North York, ON M2N 5N5, Canada. Directions are available via Google Maps.

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