Sura is a great Korean restaurant that doesn't take reservations. We came with a group of 10 and…read morewaited about 30 minutes for a table, which felt reasonable given it was a Saturday and we arrived around 5:30 pm. We ordered a lot of food. Highlights for me were the seafood pancake--thick, crispy, and loaded with seafood--and the bossam, which was delicious with all the proper accompaniments. The japchae was my favorite: chewy and not overly sweet, which is refreshing compared to many Korean restaurants in NYC. The dumplings were good but fairly standard, nothing standout. We also had mackerel, which looked good, and the tteokbokki came with beef, which the kids loved. Despite all the food, my son only ate white rice--sigh. Service was very kind and attentive. They brought kids' plates and utensils without us even asking. Would definitely come back.

I usually wait a few days to review places but this place deserves to be reviewed right away! The…read morefood was amazing from the Sura chicken to the galbi plate!! The service was good and attentive, the place is clean and would absolutely come back and very highly recommend this restaurant! Two thumbs up!!!

We were a group of 5 and it was the first visit for 4 of us (including myself). Was happy to gone…read moreon a quieter evening as I can only imagine how busy this place normally is The fries came first and we loved the crunchy onion and melted that it was covered with! They didn't last long on the table with our group! The heaters weren't working properly on our table, so it took a few tries to get our cheese melted with the bulgogi. So they went ahead and pre-melted the cheese with the chicken before bringing it to the table. Not only was this mix tasty, it was fun scoop it across for our dish. I order a japchae to go, which was also delicious! (Unfortunately someone accidentally rested my to-go bag on a counter with grease before giving it to me, as I discovered later) The food was delicious and the staff were friendly. I would definitely come here again. (you can find me on Insta @aida.loves )

I enjoyed the food here - had hanpan grill platter which was an interesting experience. Not sure I…read morewas so jazzed about the cheese but the pork belly was great! Only thing I didn't like was the notice in the bathroom about putting toilet paper in the bin and not the toilet. That's gross.

This is an interesting concept, sort of a Korean fast food place. It's actually sit-down dining…read moredownstairs, or you can go upstairs if you're ordering for takeout. I had the Kimbap, which is a Korean form of sushi similar to a sushi roll that might have pickled vegetables in it, plus whatever other ingredient you want. I had the bulgogi beef, and it was very good and quite filling. One would be a complete lunch. I also tried the Tteokbokki, which is an unusual dish that is technically rice cakes, but I would compare it to a bowl with sliced-up hot dogs, gnocchi, and melted cheese in a slightly spicy and slightly sweet broth Service was friendly.

I found a Korean food restaurant called Nomnom while staying in Vancouver. Online. I ordered online…read morefor Nomnom Tteokbokki, Bulgogi and Sausage kimbaps, and spicy cold noodles. I walked quite a bit from downtown Robson and arrived, but there were quite a few customers inside the store. The most popular online Tteokbokki is sweet and salty, with an addictive taste. Kimbab was quite voluminous and I could only eat half of it. The cold noodles were no soup and had a lot of vegetables in the them. There are many other things I want to try, so I definitely want to come back here.

We ordered these from their food truck by the art gallery for lunch. Delicious fried chicken…read more Healthy amount of salad. Well cooked rice. Overall yummy. It was a surprising amount of food. The only knock against it is the price is a bit steep at $19. But once in a while? Yeah I'd come here!

An eatery for quick Korean food - we got the Bao Fries to go and took it down to the beach to eat…read moreon a warm weekday evening. I appreciated how quickly the food was prepped and how fresh everything was made. It is a good portion size and would recommend if you are ever looking for something quick and easy.

Decent. Pretty wide variety of a menu, had soup, bimbimbap and bugolgi. Decent but small amount…read moreof banchan, enjoyed the kimchi. they had potato and 2 others, tried 'em all, but have had better. I had a veggie hot bimbimbap, was disappointed that mine was in a bowl and my colleague who ordered a beef bimbimbap had his in a stone bowl. Stone bowl's so much better, I love it when the rice continues to cook. Mine had a couple of slices of blandish tofu, but the rest was decent. Just having trouble giving it too high of a review after comparing to so many beter spots I've had in LA that had more veggies and served in the hot pot. I liked the red sauce fine.

Huge seating areas, multiple sections. Looks setup for nightlife but in lunch light decor is pretty…read moreworn down. Service was meh. Maybe less than meh. Difficult getting banchan refills or water. Standard menu ~ Army Base Stew was standard, broth nothing better than instant ramen powder. The portable stove kept dying and the server was annoyed in having to service it a couple times. Finding street parking was a headache.

There soodae is made with real intestines. Hint of sesame oil . Nutty flavor of inside of soodae,…read morewell prepared other part of organs, No gamey flavor. Their soup is a bit spicy but I enjoyed it. Friendly staff, welcoming atmosphere. Sort of limited parking space is one to consider. I would visit again for sure.

One line review: This was surprisingly good for a food court…read more We found this little spot inside the food court on Robson Street. We later discovered that it is a friend's favourite Korean spot. What a small world! We shared a stone pot bibimbap and stone pot spicy pork. Portions were big enough -- not oversized but not skimpy. The food was well-seasoned. Service is mostly from the cashier at the counter, though we arrived late their day when there was very little activity in the food court, and they actually brought our food out to us. Otherwise, I think you're supposed to retrieve your meal from the counter when your number shows up on the sign. Parking in the West End is often at meters, though these can be surprisingly reasonable. It pays to hunt a bit, as cheap ($1/hour) or even free parking can be found in the neighborhood. Bottom line: We enjoyed this reasonably priced dinner and would be happy to come back.

This unassuming stall inside of the Robson Public Market brought my tastebuds back to Busan…read more Both the chef and cashier were super helpful and nice. They answered all my questions and offered recommendations, and were very welcoming. Nam San seems to be very popular for their Soondae (blood sausage). However, I've never really tried Soondae before and I was feeling nauseous on the day of my visit--so I opted for something more mild and less "adventurous" instead. I will definitely be back to try their Soondae next time though. Daeji Gukbap 10/10 This boiled bowl of stew was exactly what my upset tummy needed. The creamy broth warmed me right up and soothed my stomach so well. It was the only thing I was able to keep down in two days. There was also a generous amount of tender and flavourful pork inside. This bowl of stew honestly reminded me so much of the one we tried in Busan. Definitely recommend it to anyone who likes stews. There was no gaminess at all, and yet the soup was still so full of flavour. Absolutely delicious. Have you guys tried this hidden gem yet? 10/10 ‍10/10 $ ($15-$18/set) Nam San Korean Cuisine | 1610 Robson St, Vancouver

So this place now operates under the name Nam San but is still an absolute gem. One of the three…read moreremaining stalls in the Robson Public Market food court, Nam San specializes in pork offal and homemade Korean blood sausage (soondae), incorporated into a variety of dishes. I always order the same thing, a mixed pork offal and soondae soup. You can choose the spiciness level when you order but they also offer red pepper flakes and fish sauce on the side to add to taste. It comes in small and large, with a side of pickled radish, roasted seaweed, and white rice. Even with the small, you get a lot of meat in the hot stone bowl and it is so comforting. The offal is super tender but the star here is definitely the soondae. Pork blood and vermicelli with spices are encased in an intestine casing, making for a unique springy texture. It's even more tasty when you dip into their homemade fish sauce and the stew warms you to the bone. I love supporting small mom and pop shops, and with how tucked away this place is on the busy Robson strip, I'll definitely make an effort to frequent them time and time again. Please pay them a visit and try their unique offerings out!