Posted: April 23rd, 2016 Updated: April 12, 2024

A popular Korean restaurant on the Queensway has closed. With numerous mid-rise condo developments underway along this stretch, the space formerly occupied by Chaban will now be home to KüL condominiums.

This surge in condo developments on the Queensway also includes Reina Condos, a mixed-use development at Queensway and Royal York, and IQ Condos Phase 3 at Islington and Queensway.

April 23rd, 2016: Welcome to Chaban, a Korean restaurant in south Etobicoke. It’s cheerful, casual, and crazy fresh. The bibimbap, which is a signature Korean dish that literally means “mixed rice”, is delicious. The chili paste is served on the side.

The meal starts with an assortment of complimentary banchan, which translates to “side dish”. These small dishes of pickled vegetables are spicy and very tasty. My favourite banchan is the diced radish kimchi.

The beef bulgogi (signature Korean grilled marinated beef) was tender and savoury. Tons of flavour.

Make sure to check the daily special board which features some very inventive dishes. There are many different types of bibimbap.

The service is excellent. A welcome addition of authentic Korean to the west end of the city. 872 The Queensway.

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