I grew up beside a Korean family and the feeling when I first stepped inside Cha ban was very familiar. The smell and sounds of a family kitchen with conversations spilling out into the room. Warm and welcoming with a big side of sizzle and spice. I ordered the mushroom dolsot bibimbap, which if you exclude the yummy pork and egg would be a vegetarians best friend. The ample Banchan and soup that accompanied my sizzling hot stone bowl was just what I needed and the house made gochujang had flavour that balanced out the spice. A great addition to the Queensway strip.
No longer do you have to head to Bloor street to get your fix.
I'll be returning as the kimchi soon dubu stew is calling.