Kōjin

Great restaurant located in the Shangri-La Hotel on the 3rd floor. Floor to ceiling windows gave it a nice open feel and the view was nice. Loved the atmosphere and service was great. Food was absolutely delicious. We ordered almost everything off the menu. The Brussels Sprouts, warm salad, cauliflower, pork belly and steak was absolutely Scrumptious! Our party devoured all the food. The atmosphere was so comfortable, we dined in for almost 5 hours and time just flew. I heard they are closing soon, so definitely make it in before they close!

Excellent service, equally amazing food! The quality and flavour is worth the money you spend here. The scallops ceviche is one of the best ceviches I’ve had, bringing up the standards of ceviche. Delicate citrusy and melt in your mouth goodness. We had the cornbread and eggplant spread, the roasted eggplant packed a punch of flavour. The grilled pork belly had a slight crunch on the surface. The meat was marinated so well. The panna cotta was to die for, so heavenly!! We ordered an extra one just because! I highly recommend!

We came here for a special celebration and it was amazing. We sat at the chefs counter and got to watch as all the amazing preparation happened. Just watching the chefs work is reason enough to come and sit by the live fire grill. The chefs were lovely to talk to and all the servers were extremely friendly. The food was absolutely amazing, each dish had a sense of uniqueness but also something familiar that brought you home. Over all an amazing experience and I would definitely come back.

I've walked past this restaurant so many times and awed at how cool the atmosphere is. Did not disappoint, such a nice setting and view of the city. Food is very interesting with a lot of combinations and fusion flavours that I haven't had elsewhere. The bone marrow dish was my favourite.

Went here to celebrate the holidays with some co-workers. The place has an elevator for folks who are unable to take the stairs so this place is accommodating! When you arrive, the host as well as the waiters are exceptionally friendly. We ordered various items on the menu since it was our first time. We ordered the Kōjin burger, lemongrass chicken and the island cod. We tried each other’s dishes and by far the burger is the best thing we ate here. Environment: It is enjoyable to sit at the chefs table to watch them cook. Watching them put wood into the stove or watching the chefs turn a crank that would let the grill move up or down from the flame.. loved it. The washrooms are in the 2nd floor and are clean. Service: everyone had a smile. It was nice! Very friendly. Our waiter was nice to put our leftover chicken in a togo bag. Food: Pricey but that burger is super memorable that I’m still thinking about it days later. We also ordered the corn bread with eggplant as appetizer and we ate that in a snap. You come here for the experience, and exceptionally tasty food. Don’t come here if you’re on a budget and rate them low because you think they are overpriced. You come here to let your taste buds delight in the food pairings, then leave a nice rating because.. they deliver. In the immortal words of the Terminator, I’ll be back. 💯

Overall: prices are very reasonable, plating was very good, environment was very nice, but taste of the food was very mediocre (except for the flatbread with honey and butter). Maybe it’s was because I really like momofuku and I had very high hopes for this place, but I found the taste of most of the dishes very mediocre. And I personally probably wouldn’t go back again. The flatbread with butter and honey was super delicious and unique though.

We ordered the corn flatbread with Drew’s Grass Fed butter (butter with some sort of jam/marmalade—sweet with a bit of spice!), the Sausage Board (three different types of sausages), and the Butcher’s Steak with Tita’s Mash on the side. For you meat lovers, this is a place to definitely try!! Each dish has their own unique attention to detail on its flavours and it did not disappoint.

Absolutely loved this place. We sat at the bar over looking the grilling station and watch perfect meat turned out all night. Ordered the rib-eye, squash and apple salad, brussel sprouts, meat platter, corn bread flat bread, and salmon crudo. The only dish that was not a superstar was the salmon, everything else was spectacular. Tried the peanut cake for dessert and was pleasantly surprised. Great place, highly recommended.

Great restaurant located in the Shangri-La Hotel on the 3rd floor. Floor to ceiling windows gave it a nice open feel and the view was nice. Loved the atmosphere and service was great. Food was absolutely delicious. We ordered almost everything off the menu. The Brussels Sprouts, warm salad, cauliflower, pork belly and steak was absolutely Scrumptious! Our party devoured all the food. The atmosphere was so comfortable, we dined in for almost 5 hours and time just flew. I heard they are closing soon, so definitely make it in before they close!

Excellent service, equally amazing food! The quality and flavour is worth the money you spend here. The scallops ceviche is one of the best ceviches I’ve had, bringing up the standards of ceviche. Delicate citrusy and melt in your mouth goodness. We had the cornbread and eggplant spread, the roasted eggplant packed a punch of flavour. The grilled pork belly had a slight crunch on the surface. The meat was marinated so well. The panna cotta was to die for, so heavenly!! We ordered an extra one just because! I highly recommend!

We came here for a special celebration and it was amazing. We sat at the chefs counter and got to watch as all the amazing preparation happened. Just watching the chefs work is reason enough to come and sit by the live fire grill. The chefs were lovely to talk to and all the servers were extremely friendly. The food was absolutely amazing, each dish had a sense of uniqueness but also something familiar that brought you home. Over all an amazing experience and I would definitely come back.

I've walked past this restaurant so many times and awed at how cool the atmosphere is. Did not disappoint, such a nice setting and view of the city. Food is very interesting with a lot of combinations and fusion flavours that I haven't had elsewhere. The bone marrow dish was my favourite.

Went here to celebrate the holidays with some co-workers. The place has an elevator for folks who are unable to take the stairs so this place is accommodating! When you arrive, the host as well as the waiters are exceptionally friendly. We ordered various items on the menu since it was our first time. We ordered the Kōjin burger, lemongrass chicken and the island cod. We tried each other’s dishes and by far the burger is the best thing we ate here. Environment: It is enjoyable to sit at the chefs table to watch them cook. Watching them put wood into the stove or watching the chefs turn a crank that would let the grill move up or down from the flame.. loved it. The washrooms are in the 2nd floor and are clean. Service: everyone had a smile. It was nice! Very friendly. Our waiter was nice to put our leftover chicken in a togo bag. Food: Pricey but that burger is super memorable that I’m still thinking about it days later. We also ordered the corn bread with eggplant as appetizer and we ate that in a snap. You come here for the experience, and exceptionally tasty food. Don’t come here if you’re on a budget and rate them low because you think they are overpriced. You come here to let your taste buds delight in the food pairings, then leave a nice rating because.. they deliver. In the immortal words of the Terminator, I’ll be back. 💯

Overall: prices are very reasonable, plating was very good, environment was very nice, but taste of the food was very mediocre (except for the flatbread with honey and butter). Maybe it’s was because I really like momofuku and I had very high hopes for this place, but I found the taste of most of the dishes very mediocre. And I personally probably wouldn’t go back again. The flatbread with butter and honey was super delicious and unique though.

We ordered the corn flatbread with Drew’s Grass Fed butter (butter with some sort of jam/marmalade—sweet with a bit of spice!), the Sausage Board (three different types of sausages), and the Butcher’s Steak with Tita’s Mash on the side. For you meat lovers, this is a place to definitely try!! Each dish has their own unique attention to detail on its flavours and it did not disappoint.

Absolutely loved this place. We sat at the bar over looking the grilling station and watch perfect meat turned out all night. Ordered the rib-eye, squash and apple salad, brussel sprouts, meat platter, corn bread flat bread, and salmon crudo. The only dish that was not a superstar was the salmon, everything else was spectacular. Tried the peanut cake for dessert and was pleasantly surprised. Great place, highly recommended.

I would consider it an end of an era as Momofuku departs from the Toronto dining scene. Once I heard wind of this, I had to go for a last meal, or two... We got seats by the grilling kitchen and watched the chefs at work managing the charcoal grill, and charring meats and veggies to perfection. Stracciatella Cheese + corn flatbread - I was initially confused with the corn flatbread, it tasted like a taco but was fluffy like bread. It took me a while to wrap my head around it, but afterwards it was an ingenious mix that made it a good carrier of flavour for the dip of choice. The Stracciatella cheese was so buttery, maybe too buttery for me until you add in the honey and chilli. With the bread, it was delicious, not salty at all. Would get again... Yuk Hwe - Their Korean steak tartare was very interesting, served with Asian pears, scallions, and some crunchy seaweed to wrap it all up. The marinade felt like a Korean galbi marinade and paired well with the pears. The crunchiness from the seaweed + extra batter was really good and made for a very nice contrast in texture. The seaweed between the beef and fried batter was a nice touch as it provided a barrier from getting the batter soggy. Would recommend, but might not get again as there is so much to try! Beef Coulette - The steak was cooked nicely and seasoning was very simple (just salt). Didn't need anything else as the charcoal grill did its work in adding light flavours to the meat. The cassava fries were good as well and worked well with the creamy onion sauce. Good as well, but watching so many other items come out of the grill make me want to try other items. Specifically, the pork belly ad the branzino. Chamomile Panna Cotta - As with all desserts, the panna cotta was too small! The chamomile panna cotta was delicious, sweet slight creamy and chamomile taste. But I felt that there was too much citrus gel on top, often I find myself eating the gel on top to get the right gel to panna cotta ratio. Would get again.

Came here last night for the last Saturday before they close down (so sad!). Everything was just how I remembered it, absolutely delicious! From the cocktails to the mains, everything was prepared perfectly with amazing friendly service as well. So sad to see them go!

Tonight we had our work holiday party at Kōjin, which is part of the Momofuko Group. The restaurant entrance is off the lobby of the Shangri-La Hotel. Kōjin is on the third floor. Because we were a large group (there were 16 of us including spouses), we had a set menu and food was served family-style. FIRST - Seafood Platter with east coast oysters, snow crab and shrimp ... I'm not a seafood fan but this was a hit, Corn Flatbread ... this was really good, Fired-roasted eggplant & confit garlic, Butter and spiced honey, Radicchio Salad, and Chef's Sausage Board - jerk pork, chicken and cheddar and beef ... these were really good SECOND - Slow Roasted Prime Rib (it was really rare so we sent the sliced back to be grilled ... it was so good!), Whole Grilled Trout with hot sauce, coconut congee and lemon sauce, Gouda Mashed Potatoes, and Crispy Brussels Sprouts ... I didn't have any but they smelled really garlicy THIRD - Blueberry Cobbler with whipped cream and rum and Peanut Butter Cake with apple compote and hokey pokey ice cream ...yum! The food was really good and the service was excellent! I'm so glad I got to try this restaurant.

I love my dining experience at Kojin! (Disclaimer: I am not really a fan of David Chang but I was glad that I gave Kojin a try!) Paula Navarrete, Kojin's chef, grew up in Colombia and you would see her touch and heritage in the menu instead of the typical Asian Fusion of the other Momofuku restaurants. A seafood and steakhouse? We enjoyed everything we ordered from the menu. Portion is above average, especially the dessert offerings which we were so full by the time and cannot partake. Steak, Corn Flatbread, Crudo and everything that touches the flames? (charred, grilled vegetables) Services was professional and attentive. A fun place to have a dinner date with a foodie. Eat at the kitchen counter to watch Chef in action!

Kōjin aka the newest addition to the Momofuku family finally opened in June 2018 :) Got a chance to check it out with my BFF, and we were thoroughly impressed. Located on the 3rd Floor of the complex, Kōjin is absolutely "A warm retreat that brings the outdoors in" with the open wood-fire grill, cozy atmosphere, friendly service, and sharable tapa dishes highlighting the best seasonal items of Ontario. I really enjoyed the Corn Flatbread with Drew's Grass Fed Butter and Spicy Honey. I couldn't stop eating it lol. You must order this one! The Fluke Crudo with the fishy oil is quite tasty :) Some might find this too pungent, but I love this odd smell and taste - Hey, it works for this dish (and my taste buds!) lol. The Tea Broth and Veggies were a nice palate cleanser in between. For our sharable main course, we ordered the Butcher's Steak and it came with a side of nicely done potato wedges. I asked for blue rare but server/kitchen convinced us that medium rare was a better choice. The meat came out more medium; nonetheless, it was still tasty. We also added a side of BBQ Zucchini, which was good too. We opt out for dessert because by the time we finished, my BFF and I were stuffed! (Yea... our stomachs are tiny lol). I would love to come back again and try more items! Keep up the great work, Kōjin - loving this new Momofuku addition :)

To ease us into dinner, two complimentary eats are presented: a bowl of lightly pickled peaches, Asian pear, corn, and tomatillos that were a refreshing nibble during our hot summer visit; and a bowl of chicken consommé, which really didn't smell or taste like much and was a rather strange pairing with the pickles. A lot has been written about their corn flatbread, a concoction that combines Chef Paula Navarrete's Colombian roots with inspiration from Chef Chang's bing flatbread. Even plain it's good - I inhaled the toasted corn aroma before biting into the bread that's lightly salted and has a bit of oiliness with crispy edges. Frankly, I'd like the option of just ordering them without anything else (the most minimal order is with butter and honey); your closest option would be the flatbread with ham and to eat them separately. Since we were already having meat as our main, we paired the flatbread with spinach dip ($13) instead. The hot, creamy, and cheesy mixture is fluid from Steamwhistle beer being added to the dip, which gives it a light bitter aftertaste. While the concoction is tasty, I found it too rich, masking all the delicious K2 mills cornmeal and hominy flavours of the flatbread. Even though the restaurant serves Colombian dishes with a Momofuku twist, they still strive to use Canadian ingredients. Our waiter explains that aside from the seafood, other ingredients are sourced 100km from the city - the meat, their biggest draw, is sourced from Magee Farms just outside Toronto. The oysters ($24) were two P.E.I. varieties. Both small, delicate, and light. Arriving with a green pepper hot sauce (more for the pepper's flavour than heat) and pressed cucumber, both condiments are so neutral that I really missed the acidity of vinegar or lemon that pairs so well with the shellfish. Being a steakhouse, Kōjin's menu is very different from their predecessors (although there are choices for those who don't eat red meat). Oh, how heads turn when the wooden platter of steak is presented at a table. Our 14oz boneless ribeye ($78) arrives with a fire roasted tomato sauce (nice and zesty but would be better with fish), steak sauce (oddly tastes exactly like Diana barbeque sauce), and brown butter marrow with porcini dust (the best of the three with steak). Then on the side is what looks like a large shishto pepper but is much spicier ... good luck finishing that thing.

I kept neglecting this review because I knew it was going to take a while. Get ready, it's a long ride. Went here for my birthday celebration dinner back in March. We were placed in the far corner window area with a nice view of the financial district. Between the four of us, we got: -a bottle of Montepulciano Tiberio Abruzzo ($85) which the wine sommelier recommended -Corn Flatbread with The Board (selection of all toppings) ($70) - would order again -Sausage board ($29) - waste of money, we thought it was a charcuterie meats board but should have clarified when we ordered #oops because it turned out to be three sausages pre-sliced with some mustard and pickles. They were really dry and salty. -Duck with grits, lentil salad, chili sauce, and cilantro (59$) - could do without...the grits were hard, and the duck was dry. The lentils were too citrus-y. They did give a surprise soup in the end though, which would have been better on its own without any added ingredients. We were given complimentary earl grey bone broth; basically tea with bone broth. It was...interesting. Not sure I would like that combination in my mouth again though. Highlight of the evening would have to be the corn flatbread + the various sets of toppings： -The marinated sardines with potato aioli and parsley was surprisingly not too over-the-top salty, but the parsley was unneeded. -The spiced honey was seasoned very well in a way that balanced the richness of the smooth butter. Dab a bit of that onto one ripped corner of a flatbread, and yum. -the beef drippings with brie and caramelized onions was a cholesterol heart attack waiting to happen, but so good. But so rich in fat :( #butworth -the creamy whipped goat cheese with pear was to die for. It was light, airy and smooth. -the niagara ham and copa was basically prosciutto with picked cherries, a dish I enjoyed on its own without the flatbread hehe -there was also a yellow sauce, i think it was a hot one? Service-wise, the server was very attentive in wiping down the table after each course. However it kinda felt like we were being watched all the time :| Definitely would come again with a group of friends for the flatbread all toppings board, drinks, and a few slices of Milk Bar's Crack Pie on the 2nd floor to share for dessert. No worries, you can take your dessert upstairs to Kojin and pay for it there :) Tl;dr: the corn flatbread with all toppings - the board - is a must try if its your first visit. And to be honest, its all you really need, because wow it was filling. We were 3/4 full after the giant 'appetizer' xD 3.5 stars for the food and a 0.5 bonus for the ambiance and views. Be sure to check out the inner parts of the restaurant for potential IG photo-shoots

Absolutely speechless. One word to describe this place "amazing". At first, when I read the previous reviews about the corn flat bread, I think to myself, how good can corn flat bread be?? But it's like "wow" so tasty. I ate two by myself. The texture was really good, along with the cheese and the crunch of the peanuts. I can eat these every day! Actually just the corn bread itself tasted so good! Monforte Cheese - toasted peanuts 15 Try the hot sauce that they make in-house, it's so good and not too spicy. In fact this spicy sauce went well with the corn bread. The Grilled Clams - 'nduja, basil breadcrumbs 27 were a good size and the chef cooked it in front of me as I was sitting near the oven bar side. Lovely team, and excellent service. Made my day! My waiter was very informative, provided me with great recommendations; very attentive and helped me paired my sake and wine with my food. Excellent service. And last but not least, my sizzling prawns with spinach and guajillo. The flavours were good and a good balance with the garlic and spinach. However, I would prefer the actual shrimp a little more firm. The steak looks amazing, the heat looks very high. There's different types of wood in there, along with Bincho. I can't wait until I come back to try the steaks!!

Food is ok. Service is very friendly and knowledgeable. The presentation is lovely and Kojiin is a relaxed atmosphere and not too stuffy like other joints near the financial district. Came here for a work lunch and tried a few different items. 1. The honey butter flatbread appetizer was nice. The hot sauce that also came with it had a nice kick 4/5 2. The sautéed mushrooms were delicious and a great side to share. I love the both savoury and sweet elements. This was my favourite of the dishes 5/5 3. My dining partner enjoyed the very filling pork shoulder steak with pineapple, plantains and rice as accompaniments. 4/5 4. Main disappointment was the flavourless banana leaf steam cod. 1/5 No salt or pepper at all. Truly sad. The overly soupy grits and green sauce did not make up for the fish lacking flour especially at a $28 price tag. Would not recommend. Very disappointing. 5. Made up for my bad main by buying chocolate truffles at the milk bar 5/5. Chocolate makes all things better ! I've been to the noodle bar , Daishō and now kojiin. Will not be in a hurry to return to kojiin. Also, adding a filling vegetarian meal to the lunch menu would be great.

I'll admit I was disappointed when Momofuku closed their two third-floor restaurants, as I'd had quite a few extremely delicious meals at both and was skeptical the new place would be worth losing a pair of outstanding eateries. My worries were unfounded. It seems as though David Chang can do no wrong, as Kojin is just as delectable and near flawless a dining experience as I've come to expect from the Momofuku brand. We arrived right at 11:30 on a Tuesday and were asked if we had a reservation, which seemed funny after we were shown to an empty dining room. Anyway, we were given a complimentary appetizer of pickled fruits and vegetables, and they were all delicious. I was especially impressed by the pickled pears and peaches, as I didn't even realize these fruits could even *be* pickled. For my main, I decided to go with the Smoked Bo Ssam sandwich ("grilled pineapple, rapini"). I was a little wary given the almost ludicrous price tag ($23!) but as it turned out, this thing was worth every penny. It's a seriously delicious sandwich. The smoked pork was absolutely phenomenal, as it was moist, tender, and contained a very prominent smoky flavor. The various toppings all worked beautifully together, and the whole thing was just a flavor explosion in my mouth. I'd happily eat one of these 'wiches every day for the rest of my life. However, the soft bread used wasn't quite hearty enough to stand up to such a loaded concoction, and it did get soggier and soggier as I ate. Also, the accompanying potato sticks, which were basically like a gourmet version of Hickory Sticks, didn't really do much for me and mostly made me wish I were eating actual fries. Small complaints for an otherwise perfect dish, to be sure. And our server was super friendly and on-the-ball the whole time, too.

It is a high end restaurant in the heart of the Financial district of Toronto. It's actually a bit odd to reach the restaurant. It's on the 3rd floor of the Shangri-La Hotel. And to reach there, you have to walk through the noodle place on the lower level. And I think they have a separate entrance, which is not accessible from the hotel. They were kind to offer us a special drink (or soup???) before the meal. We forgot what it is but we were not a big fan. It tasted a bit sweet, a bit sour, and it's lukewarm. The corn flatbread is absolutely delicious. It's a bit sweet and is chewy and stretchy. I found that it goes well with just butter. We ordered the ribeye and striploin in medium rare to share. They were cooked to perfection and it's one of the best we have tried. The green pepper is really spicy, so beware. We were taking the food slow, having some wine, and chatting, and the meat went cold a bit. Not sure if there is a way to keep the temperature a bit longer. After all, with such a nicely cooked piece of meat, you would want to take your time to really enjoy it. Our server was very attentive and friendly. I wouldn't expect anything less from a restaurant like this one. The restaurant has a nice nice ambiance, with tall ceilings and windows looking at the office buildings. Downtown Toronto looks so peaceful and different at night.

This is one of my favorite places to eat at in Toronto. On a nice summer day, the rooftop is gorgeous. They change their menu every day I believe, but one thing that is a staple and a must have is the corn flatbread with the dips. My favorite dips are the grass fed butter with spiced honey, the ember roasted eggplant, and the poached pair. Easily shareable amongst a group of people as well! For entrees, I love their seafood generally, and I have tried their turbot fillet which pairs well with their light sauce. The waiters are really nice as well! My parents who are vegetarian got a side of the fire squash and apple and loved it. Highly recommend this place.

That was the best meal I have had in a very long time. I don't have anything funny to say or really anything other than that I'm impressed beyond my wildest expectations. I'm going to have dreams about those flavours.

We've been wanting to try out this restaurant for a long time and decided to splurge for dinner on a Sunday night. Be sure to book reservations as the restaurant fills up fast. I don't even know where to begin every dish we got here was superb!! FOOD: Drew's Grass Fed Butter ($10.00) I'm still dreaming about their flatbread. It came out piping hot. Their Kōjin hot sauce is AMAZING!!! It's so simple yet leaves such a great impact on your taste buds. They also offered us complimentary flatbread. 15oz Bone in Striploin ($77.00) You can add shaved Foie Gras on the striploin and it really makes a difference!! Its buttery and elevated the taste of the steak! Tita's Mash ($15.00) You may expect this to be a regular mashed potato dish but NO!! It's topped with a crispy cheese layer and it's just perfection. Overall, this meal was absolutely amazing! Service was attentive and the restaurant is very intimate. Great for a date night!

We came here to have NYE dinner. It was a set menu in a family style. So the group could share together. The set menu was $95CAD per person. Overall it was a great experience! Friendly staff, yummy food, and tasty drinks! Here are some highlights: the corn flatbread exceeded my expectations! I thought it was pancake from the look. The flatbread outside was crispy, and two sides - foie gras torchon w/caramelized apple, and grass fed butter w/spiced honey were delicious to eat with the flatbread together. The flavors were well-balanced. I enjoyed all the food in the third courses. Prime ribs were cooked perfectly. The Brussels sprouts were flavorful. The only thing I was disappointed was the dessert. It was too dense. I thought the ice cream would help. I ended up just eating the ice cream and marshmallow.

The Lucky Peach delivers the whimsical happiness that is their culinary space. Playfully flavorful with textures and visuals that make your meal memorable for your mind and palate. Your thirst for beverages is encouraged by the surrounding seasoned professional hosts touching your dining space. Sardines in a can? Jazz it up with some citrus capers and seasoned heat. Yummmm. House made Sausage platter with spiked mustard and tart pickles? Nosh nosh... Rock shrimp cornmeal tempura touched with caviar? Fight for the last piece! And some aged ribeye with bone marrow butter... add the Tita's mashed for a winna winna cheesy dinna! All washed down with a suave sommelier pick and a few crafted cocktails. Already made our reservation for chicken and caviar the next day! Long live the Peach!

Kojin: I would describe it as the high-end restaurant of David Chang's Momofuku empire in Toronto. While the name of the restaurant is Japanese, the food offered is not focused on Japanese cuisine. Location: Situated in the Shangri-La Hotel on University Ave. It is located on the third floor, past the Noodle Bar on the first floor and the Milk Bar on the second floor. (Washrooms are on the second floor, across from the last flight of stairs to get to Kojin; if you're able, don't take the elevator :P) Interior: The space has a lot of natural lighting and high ceilings; it is gorgeous. We were situated beside the glass windows, so we could see the hustle and bustle of the city. Food: 1. Cornmeal and hominy flatbread with Drew's Grass Fed Butter. It comes with two round flatbreads, and on a side dish, the butter with honey and, in a separate jar, the hot sauce. The texture of the flatbread was soft, however, it has enough structure that can be picked-up and eaten with your hands. It has a mild taste on its own. However, with the butter, honey and hot sauce, it is a delightful combination of salty, sweet and spice. The condiments on their own would be plain. For example, I found the hot sauce on its own very spicy, but mix it in with the butter and honey and it was a great bite. My only critique is the cooking of the flatbread. Flip the flatbread over and some parts were blackened. I ended up having to peel off (it's already thin!) these parts. (Enough for our party of 3) 2. Winter Greens & Celery Root Salad: The Winter Greens had a poppy seed dressing. In the pictures, it is the dish with what I believe to be cheese to be on top. In the dish there are some orange segments. The greens were fresh and crisp and it wasn't overly dressed. However, the price is a bit steep. The celery root salad reminded me of a coleslaw. There was too much dressing for my liking - very creamy. Overall, nothing ground-breaking with these salads, but I like having copious amount of vegetables with my meals :) 3. Banana Leaf Steamed Cod It comes on a bed of congee (not sure if that is the "rice grits" as stated on the menu). The green sauce was fragrant and reminiscent of the Thai green curry but without the spice! The cod was steamed well. It separated with ease when I used my fork. It was tasty. 4. Roasted mushrooms (side dish): We could have done without it - standard mushroom tasting dish but for $15. On the bottom of the dish, there is some cream cheese sauce. Overall: Despite being considered a "refined" restaurant in the downtown/financial district, I will give cudos to the restaurant for not skimping on the portions. Also, the presentation of their dishes is aesthetically pleasing. Service: Service is alright, they were not intrusive. However, we had to flag down people at times. This is something I wouldn't expect for such an establishment, but this doesn't impact the review.

Visited Kōjin for an year end meal with my partner to take advantage of a gift card we'd been saving. As an ovo-lacto vegetarian, I wasn't really expecting very much from what, at first glance, seemed like a meat-centric menu. However I chose to fine at Kōjin vs. the noodle bar because Kōjin's menu had more variety. Curious about the cooking process and maybe also because I'm nosy about other people's orders, I reserved seating at the Chef's counter---which revealed dining tip #1: you get a free bar snack if you sit here! Just be prepared for some heat, though there's graciously no smokiness. Looking at the Yelp reviews, I knew I had to try the flatbread, so we ordered the grass-fed butter with spiced honey and pepper sauce. This was both me and partner's highlight. The flatbread were light and fluffy almost like pancakes and the butter and spiced honey were dreamy together! Personally the pepper sauce was not spicy, hence I'm not calling it a hot sauce, but you do get the fragrance of the pepper, which to me, showcases the ingredients. We were between the smoked beet salad and the watercress, and decided on the latter because our server told us the beet is just shredded and smoked, so it's not going to be warm. This proved to be a great choice for us, because the watercress salad included fire roasted yams, with certain pieces toasted to a contrastive crunchiness, tossed with peanuts and a really good dressing. The bar snack freebie we got were roasted carrots in a yogurt sauce with crunchy quinoa on top. We weren't expecting to get a complimentary snack just for sitting at the Chef's counter, so it was a real treat. For our main, my partner got the $37 steak, which came with fries and fire roasted broccoli tossed in Donair and mayonnaise, lots of which I helped myself to, and we also shared the cheesey mashed potatoes and the roasted apple and squash. Of all of these the standout for us both is the side of broccoli. It was just so unlike anything we've had. While the mashed potatoes were good, in retrospect I would have ordered the roasted brussel sprouts instead, but if you like potatoes and cheese, you won't be disappointed. All in all, this was a perfect year-end dinner and having been to Noodle Bar, Daishō and now Kōjin, I have to say Kōjin is by far my fav. Even without a gift card, I would definitely come back for the exceptional service, the flatbread - - a great snack for two, and the salads. For a seemingly meat-centric restaurant, Kōjin has some great, must-try vegetarian friendly dishes!

Made reservations last minute and the only seats they had available were right in front of the chefs. Would not recommend sitting here if you can't handle the heat (literally). My face was burning by the end of dinner from the heat coming from the grill. The only plus of sitting here was that the chef was really nice and served us some dishes they were testing out. We started off with cocktails and both were pretty good. I would recommend Paula's Pisco - loved the sangria ice in it. The waiter recommended the beans as an app followed by their special of the day, a 20 oz T-bone steak with shaved foie gras along with their mash. The steak was cooked to perfection and was so tender. The mash was so addicting I couldn't stop eating it even though I was stuffed. The steak does take a while to come out though, so be prepared to wait. Unfortunately we didn't have time to fully enjoy our meal as we had plans afterwards and didn't budget our time accordingly. The servers were attentive and made sure your glasses were always full. Would definitely like to come back if they expanded their menu to include more items.

Kojin is another excellent restaurant from the Momofuku empire. In the financial district, Kojin is the top floor of a large glass building, with noodle bar and milk bar on the lower floors. Like the other upscale restaurants such as Majordomo and Ssam Bar, I have found that they are much more enjoyable with a large party since you can try more things, especially their large format dishes which are definitely the highlights. I made a reservation quite a bit in advanced, expecting a wait like the other restaurants I've been to. But for dinner for 5 on a weekday evening, the restaurant was definitely on the emptier side. The restaurant is split into two sides by a bar, with a row of tables overlooking the class exterior, and then a set of large tables next to the open grill. The side near the kitchen which we sat was definitely not as bright and lacked the downtown view, however, we had a shot of a large open fire grill. We started with some corn flatbreads for the table to share with a butter and spiced honey (10) and some Niagara Ham & Coppa (17). These reminded me of the bings from Majordomo and a thicker chinese flatbread and were really tasty. The kitchen also provided some cucumbers and a chachutterie plate on the house, I believe most likely since the bings took a while to get to the table, which was a nice touch. Next we had these Cod fritters (19). Honestly this was probably the best single bite of the night. Really crisp on the outside, soft on the inside, and full of flavor. You have to order this. We decided to go for a flat iron from the grill which was the butcher's steak that evening (37). It was served with charred broccoli and a large plate of fries. The steak was a bit too chewy for me, but the flavor was good. I suspect its not really the execution of the cook here, but rather typical of a flat iron. To end our meal, we had one of their large format Whole Chicken In a Pot (63). One of the managers first brought out the chicken in a cast iron right before they started cooking it. The chicken later is transformed into a plate of poached chicken meat, along with a big plate of chicken fried rice with corn and peas, and finally a chicken soup with lemongrass and some other Thai flavorings. The fried rice was really tasty. The poached chicken was a bit boring to be honest, I wish there was another preparation for that. The chicken soup was flavorful, but the pure taste of the chicken kind of got lost with all of the additional flavors, I wish we had just a plain chicken soup to end. Overall the food was solid here and I would definitely come back, maybe to try some of the other steak dishes for the grill!

Was in town for a conference and needed to find something downtown and saw this on Yelp. I've been to Davd Chang's restaurants before, but Kojin seemed like a new experience and it was. It's on the third floor (next to the Shang Ri La Hotel, which has a lobby worth checking out). We were lucky enough to get some bar seating for dinner and the bartender was very attentive and took time to explain the menu. It's a Columbian / Canadian fusion menu... I guess? The corn flatbread is very interesting and I would recommend with the butter (cheapest option). We also got the lacquered pork chop and it was one of the best pork chops I've had. Super tender meat. There were some complimentary snacks which were a nice touch. Full bar and good list of cocktails. I recommend.

I had an amazing time at Kojin just sitting at the bar with my girlfriend. We were initially reluctant to sit at the bar because we wanted to chat, but our server, this lovely Scottish bartender made the experience extremely pleasing. He let us chatter away and waited for just the right moment to make suggestion or comment that made us laugh. It was a Monday night, we had a few glasses of wine, it was an amazing time. We ate a full meal at the bar. I'm glad our bartender let us know that the portions are actually very big. We ordered everything he told us to and we were so glad that he told us to just share one entree. The spinach dip flat bread was good, and so was the fresh greens salad, but what blew it out of the water was the pork chops! We would never ever order pork chops since we think of the typical pork chops to be dry and mainly tasteless unless it had a good sauce, but even then it isn't so delightful. These pork chops at Kojin were so good! They were like a cross between your regular pan fried pork chops and flavourful cha siu (Chinese barbecue pork). So because we shared an entree and kept chattering away, we were also able to fit in dessert. We got the strawberry panna cotta, which is served with strawberry sorbet. It as just simply divine. Great experience.

Kojin is a great addition to momofuku! We ordered the corn flatbread, received two and the two wasn't the most consistent. One was a lot fluffier and airier than the other. They were good but nothing special. What I really enjoyed with the grass fed butter and honey spread that came with it. The standout at the meal was the duck ssam special at the time wasn't on the menu. If that's still available I would highly highly recommend ordering. It came with many large delicious pieces of duck breast, lettuce, endives, and other veggies for wrap making, duck fried rice and broth. It was a great deal for only $31! Tata's mash was filled and topped with lots of cheese and is right up my alley. It's quite heavy but if you love mashed potato and cheese you will love this. We ordered 4 dishes in total for 3 people and ended up with leftovers.

In short, this restaurant is bomb and I will be returning. If you order one of the corn flat breads and a steak, you are guaranteed a good meal. Now the detailed version. Kōjin is located at the top level of Momofuku where Daisho and Shoto used to be. I thought the menu would have a lot of Japanese influenced dishes but after looking online it didn't seem like it and I didn't know what to expect! I was late for my reservation for a party of two but the restaurant host was so friendly and did not give me a hard time. In fact all the staff there are super friendly, throughout our meal, 4 different people checked on us. We got seated at the chef's table. After the server explained the menu, we ordered the corn flatbread with grass-fed butter and spiced honey, new farm spicy greens, and butcher steak. Honestly, I thought how good can bread and some butter dip be? But I was wrong, it was SO GOOD. In fact I can probably devour another order of those corn flat bread myself. The greens were decent and we needed some vegetables to balance out the meal. The steak was cooked on their big wood-fire grill, perfect medium rare, so tender, and came with two dipping sauces - super awesome. We were eyeing the bbq zucchini that kept coming out and I guess the chef saw and gave us a half order on the house omg! To wrap up our meal, we ordered the ice cream cake - a must for peanut butter lovers, and the Panna cotta. Overall the food was really good, we had a great time and we will definitely be back. I think reservations at this restaurant will soon become challenging.

5 stars all around for food, ambiance and service. Highly recommend counter seating so you can see the chefs in action. At first I thought it would be better for a party of 3 to sit at a regular table, but we were seated at the corner of the bar so conversation could still flow. Started off with a red wine which was nice. The chef gave us complementary dishes - earl grey bone broth, fresh fruits marinated in kimchi, and a duck + kohlrabi dish that was like an elevated take on peking duck - my favorite of the night. Corn Flatbread - the corn flatbread is described as a cross between cornbread and English muffin. Very interesting and addictive, though it doesn't look that way at first. We paired this with Fire Roasted Tomatoes (my pick of the 2) and Spiced Honey Butter. 14oz boneless ribeye - cooked to a perfect medium rare. Paired with bone marrow butter(!!), housemade steak sauce and hot sauce. Titas Mash - creamy mashed potatoes with cheese curds and gruyere. Quite the heavy comfort dish! Dressed Romaine - this was like an elevated Caesar salad. The lettuce was so sweet and fresh, and the dressing was on point - perfect flavor and not too creamy/heavy/wet. How can something so simple be so good?! My experience at Kojin reminded me why I love food. Recommend for a splurge meal for a special occasion. Haven't experienced this 'wow factor' in a while!

Perfect from start to finish. After the lukewarm reception of daisho and shoto, Momofuku is making a statement in Toronto with Kojin. Shared between 4: - complimentary grilled beef tongue - chicken bone broth with early grey tea - corn flatbread with butter spiced honey + poached pear - sausage platter - 14oz ribeye - pork chop Beef tongue was grilled to perfection, melding a perfect blend of charred outside with the firm yet soft texture of the tongue itself. Flatbread was fluffy on the inside and sightly crispy on the outside. Paired with honey butter, it instantly became a highlight of the dinner. Sausage platter was good but the star of the plate really was the homemade mustard that came with it. Subtle hints of sweetness paired with the intense mustard profile lifted the dish but never overpowered the sausages. Pork chop doesn't sound like the sexist dish but it was hands down the best pork chop I've ever had. In fact, it outshined the steak. Can't wait for my next visit to try the rest of the menu

Kojin was a delight and definitely waaaaay better than Daisho. My wife and I were there for dinner and we got: - Corn flatbread with butter and spicy honey: Lots of praise on Yelp for this and deservedly so. The flatbread had a soft texture to it, the butter was smooth and melted when you spread it, and the honey just added an over-the-top (in a good way) sweetness to the whole thing. - Chop salad: Huge heaping of kale, with generous amounts of avocado slices and candied almond balls. Good serving size, though for $27 we were expecting something different. Also, the kale was a bit bitter for our taste. - Steak with potato wedges: Tender and cooked to a good temperature, just the right amount so you don't feel too heavy after. It was good, not great. Also, the potato wedges weren't that tasty. - Tita's Mash: One of the creamiest and smoothest mashed potatoes I've ever had. I don't even like mashed potatoes that much, and I loved this. - Easton-blend burger: Looks amazing, tastes amazing. Best part of our meal if you consider value (this was one of the cheaper items at $23). Of note though is I'm a cheese lover and so the fact that there was soooo muuuuchhh cheeeese on the burger definitely won me over. Oh, and the side onion rings were great too (crispy and not overly battered, so you can taste the sweetness of the onions). - Ice cream cake: I don't usually like ice cream cake but this was a winner. Nice peanut butter base, homemade icecream, and topped with hardened chocolate. Though at this point of the meal, we may have been too full to truly appreciate it. Also, the place itself had good ambiance with its high ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows providing a great view. That said, agree with other reviewers that the tables are really close together. Also not sure if it was just that night, but it was really smoky (not cigarette smoke but maybe from the kitchen?), so we left smelling like it. Service was impeccable though throughout the meal so that really helped improve the experience. Overall, a hit. Would definitely come back.

Excellent service . I loved their bone in striploin. Their cornbread with goatcheese dip was good too. The shrimp was okay. Too much oil I find on a lot of the dishes. Nice outdoor patio on the third floor.

What a 5 star experience and meal while traveling in Toronto! I was looking for an amazing restaurant for me and my cousin to try while we were visiting and David Chiang's restaurant Kojin popped up! I had just recently tried his LA one called Majordomo so I was hooked on trying what else he had to offer in Canada. This restaurant is quite unique as it's part of the Momofuku building with 3 levels. The first being the casual eatery Noodle Bar, Milk dessert bar, and then at the top Kojin! This space is absolutely beautiful with also an amazing bar and this place gets packed! I made a reservation not too far in advance about 2 weeks maybe? This place is very new as it just opened in early 2018. We had an amazing works of food (all posted in my review) but stand out items by far were the Seabass and Ribeye. Both had very different flavor profiles and each bite just got better and better. We certainly did over order but I was willing to rally and eat everything in sight! What didn't really make the cut for me was the flatbread with this carrot flavored spread - it just kind was blah. The mussels were actually very good as well and the perfect amount and flavor! Unfortunately, we didn't have the souffle as the batter got bad... we were so excited and the manager came around saying the souffle is not available! He was kind enough to offer us another dessert on the house and insisted on the blueberry cobbler - no good... It totally missed the mark as there was no flavor for me and have to say grocery stores make better cobblers! It wasn't a really good way to end the meal but thankfully we got an amazing bottle of this French Syrah wine and helped cap the dinner perfectly!

Is it possible to give a 6th star? Epic night at Kojin yesterday. I think we ordered every available type of steak offered. We were planning a major Italian wine night and the somm, waiters and management obliged from dish suggestions to decanting and pouring the bottles in a carefully pre-determined order. In a crowded resto, we felt like we were the only ones dining, I've never tipped over 18% in Cda, yesterday all of us without question contributed 30% for the fantastic experience led by our somm, waiters and the incredible kitchen. Every dish we ordered was good (veggies:)) to marvellous. This place is without doubt our #1 resto for overall dining experience in Ont. Suggestion to mgt: Thank you to you and the wonderful team. Will be great if you'd introduce some wagyu into the menu :)

Came here on opening night (last night) after seeing that they were opened. Got a reservation for 1 since no one else wanted to join me so last minute, which turns out to be a godsend. I got there and was sat right beside Masterchef Canada judges Michael Bonacini and Claude Aprile along the bar facing the wood grill oven. The big man himself, David Chang was there cooking, managing and making sure everything was going smooth. I ordered the grilled clams ($21) as a starter, which was a pretty good price for clams that size. The chef gave me a tomato salad on the house and it was the best tasting tomatoes I've ever had. For my main, I ordered the Butcher Steak ($35) which came out perfectly grilled, med rare, and full of burnt wood flavour. I also tried Tita's Mash, which is the chefs version of mashed potatoes except with Gouda and cheese curds and torched at the top. The food overall was delicious and the service was some of the best I've experienced anywhere in the world. I would definitely be coming back!

Not sure what all the five star hype is about.... I thought this place was good but nothing amazing? Maybe it is what I ordered or it was just an off day for me, but ill explain why I gave it a 3. Let's cut to the chase and get to the food! Whisky Highball (1/5) - the drink taste like water... was pretty pissed about this especially when it costs $20... Complimentary Picked Vegetable (1/5) - this was just plain disgusting Complimentary Beef Stock / Broth (4/5) - love this! The soup was extremely hearty and flavorful. Fire Roasted Tomato Cornbread (5/5) - if you know me... I HATE tomatoes but this is absolutely DELICIOUS! Highly recommend trying this out. Monforte Cheese Cornbread (2/5) - this is just a fancy way of saying cream cheese with peanuts... not worth getting Seafood Box / Platter (3.5/5) - this was alright... just fresh seafood on a platter... can't really mess this up. I would say you can get this anywhere so probably pass on it even though it is instagram worthy. 14 oz. Boneless Ribeye (4.5/5) - okay... this is a tough one.... the steak was not cooked perfectly to a medium rare.... but the bone marrow fat sauce that came with it made the dish memorable. Worth getting if you are here! 15 oz. Bone in Striploin (4.5/5) - same as above... just pick 1 steak if you are here. Sizzling Prawns (4/5) - the prawns were good.... nothing amazing though Dulce de leche (2.5/5) - the croissant was hard as a rock and everything was just drenched in syrup. Not a big fan. Overall, the experience was mediocre. The two highlights of the day were the tomato cornbread and the steak. Definitely not a restaurant that comes to mind when asked to recommend places to go for dinner... especially when Akira Back is just a few blocks down!

Attended an event here, and many of the foods we tried here are available on the main menu! Here are the things I tried: Burger: Amazing melted cheese, and cooked perfectly in every where to a medium rare. The slider itself was very filling so i can't even imagine the full sized! It was very rich and all of the flavours from the sauce to the garnishes and the ground really went well together! Smoke and mirrors cocktail: a surprise that a large part of this cocktail is actually tea! But it doesn't feel like that at all, and it's super refreshing, and sweet and almost tart, and it's a different level of sweetness with every sip. I loved it, I've never had another cocktail like it! Sausage: The sausage here is one of the best I've ever had! Way better than Wurst for sure and even a bit better than the ones at Ottos bierhalle! Which is saying something! Plump and juicy and flavorful, the house mustard and garnishes compliment it perfectly. I don't even like mustard and I LOVED it! The mustard is kn house from kozliks and it doesn't have that sharp bite in the end that others do. I would definitely return to taste more of what we tried! The food and venue are amazing, but what really stood out was the service! Everyone from the wait staff to the front desk people and especially the bartender were attentive, kind and ready to answer every and any question! I will be back!

I was saddened when one of my favourite restaurants, Daisho, closed down in February. Their rice cakes were the best thing on the menu and my absolute favourite! However, Kojin has opened in its place and it made me forget all about the rice cakes (well, not really but I figured out how to reproduced them at home). How often can you say that you've had a truly memorable experience at a restaurant? I can't say that this happens to me very often, even though I am fortunate enough to be able to try many of the latest and hottest Toronto restaurants. But I can honestly say that I had one of the best meals I've ever had at Kojin. This place - both the food and the service - is next level! We ordered the corn flatbread with roasted spicy tomatoes and feta cheese. The waiter offered to bring us an extra flatbread which was very welcome. This dish has a nice kick to it but I can handle a lot of heat so it didn't feel very spicy. It was delicious. Next we shared the huge new farm spicy greens with aged gouda. This was probably my second favourite thing that we ordered. I love arugula and salad was very satisfying. The dressing is lemony and very light and refreshing and has an excellent balance of flavours. I need the recipe for this dressing! Next we shared the banana leaf steamed cod with coconut rice and peas (delicious and beautifully presented); the ground lamb skewer with flatbread and broccoli (which was amazing, although the broccoli felt like an afterthought); the BBQ zucchini (good but not mind-blowing like other people have described) and Tita's Mash (which was, in fact, mind blowing and probably my favourite thing on the menu). It was decadent and comforting and beautifully presented and since the three of us shared it, we didn't have any guilt associated with the relatively small portion we each had - it was just enough. We did not order dessert because we were in a comfortable place - not stuffed but certainly satisfied with our meal. The perfect amount of food for lunch. This is a place you may want to with at least two or three other people so you can share and try more of their yummy offerings. Executive Chef Paula Navarrete is a star in my opinion. I'm a huge fan! Can't wait to go back.

Christmas Eve at Kojin was perfect. It was cold, so we sat at the chefs table in front of the roaring fire. So tip: if it's cold out, sit here! Prix fix menu of steak and lobster with all the sides. Steak, nailed it. Lobster, butter poached perfection. All the sides were fantastic too. We drank a good amount too because, well, the cocktails and wine are plentiful here. If you don't care to sit at the chefs table, the dining room has huge windows with a great view. David Chang, you are a jewel.

It's on the third floor of the momofuku restaurant. When you arrive at the restaurant, it's a small space with glass to ceiling windows. The ambiance is pretty simple and low key. We started off with a glass of wine, and a cocktail. Our waiter actually brought us a wrong drink. So it wasn't off to a great start. The drinks are reasonably priced and a decent wine selection. They also brought out their chicken and tea bone broth, which reminded me a lot of korean soup base. It was very brothy taste but smelled strongly of earl grey tea. We started off with corn flatbread and sardine option. It was a beautiful composition of marinated sardines, potatoes aioli. The sardine was high quality, and the corn flatbread was delicious. Then we moved on to our second fish plate, which I believe was turbot? It had this pleasant citrus, snow pea too and buttery taste, which was our favourite. Definitely would order this again. We then moved on to our meat dish, which we started off with the sausage board. I think this plate is completely waste of our money, and it wasn't amazing. The sausages were very regular, and nothing really stood out from this dish. We would probably never get this dish again. Then arrived the 14 oz bones ribeye which is aged minimum 32 day dry aged and it is accompanied by some peppers and I forgot the sauce, but and radish on the side. The meat was pretty well cooked and was very tasty. Really well nice way to finish. We order the grilled radicchio and basil pesto salad and it probably was one of the best radicchio salads I've had. The service was pretty good. They were always attentive enough to make sure glasses are filled, cutlery and tables were clean after every dish. however, our waiter wasn't that great. Didn't have the best personality. Overall, I think it was good menu but the sausage board was just such a terrible miss. The presentation of the food is aesthetically pleasing.

The Cornbread is a must try! My favorite Kojin dish! My only complaint is that the dessert is way tooooooo sweat.... like adding whipped cream on a already super sweet blueberry muffin..... couldn't finish 1/3 or it.

I've gone a few times now to Kojin and I'm definitely a fan. First off their flatbread is excellent. Sometimes they have one with sardines and there's another one with brie & beef drippings... both are super tasty and great to share. Their burgers are a standout and a bargain price (considering some restaurants of this calibre charge like $40 for their burger). Cooked medium, the first bite you take is always incredibly juicy (juice is almost spurting out) with a nice crust on the outside. The onion rings they're served with are nicely battered as well. I've only tried their ribeye so far. It's served with this bone marrow butter which is delicious but I can see how it would be too rich for some people. Maybe I would put it on the side or something so it can be added as needed. The prices seem high but I think it's pretty easy to share a steak and a side or two, which brings it in line with your average mid-high end steakhouse but with better quality beef. My quick tip: Sit at the counter seats if you can, it's always a treat to watch the chef cooking the meat or prepping your stuff. Helps build up anticipation!

I had such high hopes. Kōjin really seem to have it all: amazing online reviews; spectacular location; an unbeatable brand standing behind their name, but in my opinion, Kōjin did not live up to the hype. I arrived after the financial district lunch rush with another friend around 1 pm, and was seated promptly by our amazing server - who brought up the rating by a whole star because he was so darn good at his job. We ordered: Corn flatbread with niagara ham and pickled cherries ($17) Sausage on a bun ($17) Veggie sandwich ($19) The cornbread which everyone seem to RAVE about was nothing special, sure, it's yummy, the cherries were a great touch, but the flavour was one dimensional and not worth the hefty price tag. Both the sausage on a bun (glorified hot dog) and veggie sandwich came with the most interesting sides: tiny slivers of over-fried potatoes that tasted like nothing but oil, I couldn't even save it by dipping them into the delicious Kozlik's mustard. The veggie sandwich was oddly cold, as if the chef forgot to heat up the zucchini and slapped in my sandwich straight from the fridge. I took two bites and promptly lost my appetite, took my sandwich to go, then left it in the back of my fridge for two weeks and completely forgot about it..

It's Covid time and we got an anniversary to celebrate. We reserved a time slot and picked the Bo Ssam meal. It was a crazy amount of food! We did expect it. We got leftover enough for 3 days! The meat was super tender and the combination with all the other stuff works very nicely together. We got the 3rd floor terrace for ourselves for a while before other parties arrived. I really loved the drink I got, it was a raspberry lemonade! Good dinning experience, would recommend to special occasions.

We ordered: Sake (3/5) Flatbread with tomatoes (5/5) Mussels (4/5) Sausage platter (5/5) The mustard is so good Spicy greens (3/5) Striploin w/ Truffle (4/5) Burger (4/5) Corn (4/5) Fingerlings (3/5) Charred avocado (3/5) There were other things that we wanted to try, such as the pork chop, chicken in a pot, coconut rice, mash, but they were all out. Overall, it was a fantastic meal, the service was excellent, and we all left very happy.

Took some friends from out of town here hoping for a great experience. The outdoor seating area is great, but for the type of sharing platters recommended for ordering, the tables are way too small. Every dish that came out, it was a group effort to reshuffle everything on the table. DO NOT order the $110 seafood platter. It was the most underwhelming disappointment of the night. Basically a tray of ice with 6 shrimp, 12 tiny oysters, the smallest crab legs I've ever seen (that can maybe feed one person) and 6 minuscule mussels that looked comical being on there. It all could've fit on a dinner plate yet it's $110 and brought out on a giant, half empty platter. After a mediocre $79 ribeye (the keg has better steaks for $40) we ended up still hungry and wondering where we could go next. Pizza? To be fair, the flat bread and heirloom tomato salad was delicious. We tipped 15% on a ridiculously overpriced bill. Upon seeing it, the server got very abrupt and looked at us like we had two heads. I guess only 20-25% is acceptable now?

What a bloody ripoff. Kojin is the upscale restaurant that is part of Momofuku Toronto. It' is mostly seafood and meat with a few vegetable sides. We went as a party of four and ordered the seafood platter for $115. What we got is a large bowl filled with ice with a few tiny steamed crab legs (same as Mandarin, but much smaller), 4-5 shrimps (similar to what you'd get at Costco), 6 tiny oysters and 10 ceviche-cooked mini shrimps bathed in oil on a separate plate. The veggie sides were fairly tasty, but quite small. We ordered French fries that came in a tiny paper bag for $12. We could not believe how cheap they can be giving us a tiny bag with maybe 20 French fries in it for this ridiculous price. The truck on Queen street actually has better fries (and double the portion) and they are $3. I don't really mind paying $12, but give me a normal/decent quantity. Add some overpriced wine at $20 per glass. Our waiter was crafty trying to upsell more overpriced food, and he only succeded in extorting $360 out of us. They could do so much better but instead go straight to rip-off people with tiny portions and exorbitant prices. If you want a nice culinary experience in Toronto you can easily do much better elsewhere! Avoid.

We went to Kōjin for the first time the other day. We had enjoyed going to the previous Daisho, and were curious about Kōjin. I'm glad we checked it out, but it's essentially a good steakhouse. Feels like they are playing it safe this time. We got the seafood platter and ribeye, and both were very tasty. For dessert, I had a cashew lemon meringue dish, which I was pleasantly surprised by and thoroughly enjoyed. I enjoyed the evening overall at Kōjin, but frankly, I expected more, especially for 1) the Momofuku brand; and 2) for the price. All in all, it was a pleasant evening, but not memorable. I am a big fan of David Chang's Momofuku restaurants, and always enjoy going to his restaurants in NYC, especially Ssam Bar. Kōjin is not Ssam Bar. But it's certainly a good steak house, if you're in the mood for steak.

Simply ridiculously good. Worthy of a 3 hour car ride from Rochester just to have dinner here. Chicken in a pot is magical. Everything from the grill is on point. Everything cooked to perfection. Falling off the bone good. Love the spinach dip flatbread and I hate spinach dip! Sit at the grill for an experience you won't forget.

Kojin replaces Daisho (which I liked) and Shoto (I never tried) at Momofuku Toronto. There were definitely teething problems with Momofuku Toronto (had quite a few issues with Noodle Bar) and Momofuku appears to have been on a PR blitz in courting Yelpers - so I was excited to check out Kojin. Instead of replicating Chang's Asian-esque dishes in Toronto, Kojin is headed by Paula Navarrete and is more akin to a Columbian steakhouse... a fancy one... but we didn't end up ordering any steaks. We started with the corn flatbread with marinated sardines, fire roasted tomatoes and grass-fed butter & spiced honey -- along with some complimentary Kojin hot sauce. The flatbread is so fluffy and excellent for snacking and whetting your appetite. The stand out was the butter and honey -- ridiculously simple but so decadent. For the main, we got the whole sea bass with chili/garlic oil (they fried the spine and served it like a chip - very smooth move) and the 'Steamed Chicken In A Pot' - where the whole chicken is steamed - the white meat is parted and the skin and wings are deep-fried and it's served with crispy rice and chimichurri. Excellent combo of flavours and textures. The dark meat is used to make a Columbian soup with pepper, potatoes, bean and okra. The soup is big and filling (we ended up packing about half of it) - but so hearty and tasty. As expected, service is stellar and the view and slick decor hasn't changed. Obviously a spendy meal, but I really applaud Momofuku for trying something new. I think I slightly like Kojin more than Daisho -- and I'm willing to give Noodle Bar another shot in the future.

We ordered the corn flatbread with Drew's Grass Fed butter (butter with some sort of jam/marmalade--sweet with a bit of spice!), the Sausage Board (three different types of sausages), and the Butcher's Steak with Tita's Mash on the side. For you meat lovers, this is a place to definitely try!! Each dish has their own unique attention to detail on its flavours and it did not disappoint.

Located in the Shangri-La Hotel, the 3-level space offers an open and grand environment. The noodle bar is lower level, Milk and bar/lounge on second and Kojin up top. Super high ceilings, open kitchen where you can see the flames. It was easy to get a reservation. We had a great spot by the windows and were greeted quickly. The server was ok, he disappeared a lot and had to come back to re-ask several questions. They were very accommodating for one in our party who was gluten-free and vegetarian. There weren't a ton of options for her, but they pointed out all modifications that could be made to the dishes. They started us out with some odd broth/teas which no one at the table enjoyed. Really, tasted like tea with a savory hint, but not a strong enough flavor to make it worthy of drinking. The corn flatbread was the best thing we ordered. We ordered two variations, the Niagara ham, and the avocado/goat cheese. A little pricey for what you get, but delicious. The flatbread is just amazing on its own. The menu is based on a sharing concept, so don't expect to order your own entree. That being said, we ordered the ribeye and it wasn't as big as we expected. We also ordered two sides of brussel sprouts (they were better prepared vegetarian with vinegar), and the mashed potatoes which were also standout and paired well with everything. They were super creamy and cheesy and disappeared quickly. The marrow butter on the steak was a bit much for us, there was a ton of fat on our steak already so it came off a bit heavy. It was, however, a perfect mid-rare. I would come back here just for the starters and sides tbh, but a great place to bring friends or colleagues if you need a spacious and impressive spot downtown.

This is our fave spot in Toronto. Amazing food and service every time. The corn flat breads are insanely good way to start with cutting shears presentation and multiple options to complement. Our favorite is the egg plant but spiced honey, avocado, and beef drippings are also very good. The ribeye is hands down the best steak in the GTA and great for couples to share. Pork chop also the best we've had. The people there are also top notch - super personable and passionate about giving you the best experience. It's our top recommendation for Toronto!