One of the hardest Korean restaurants in Vancouver to get a reservation at! Reservations open at 10 a.m. on the 1st of every month, and if you're not quick enough, good luck! Within just one hour, the tables were completely booked. Definitely one of those restaurants where you need to set an alarm and be ready to book! We finally made it in, and the prime short rib was definitely the highlight of the meal. The meat was incredibly tender and juicy, with a rich, beefy flavour and just the right amount of marbling. Every bite was satisfying, especially when grilled to that perfect caramelized edge. But then comes the big question... $175 for the prime short rib -- is it worth it? Honestly, "worth it" is pretty subjective. If you're looking for a special Korean BBQ experience and don't mind paying a premium for quality beef, it may be something worth trying at least once. But at $175, expectations are naturally pretty high! For me, the short rib was really good, but whether it's worth the price tag... I'll leave that up to you! read more

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Only had the aged prime rib galbi to share and it did not disappoint. Enough for 2 if you're not super hungry. The meat was very soft and tender. The sauce did not overpower the meat and the side dishes were fantastic palate cleansers. The service was attentive in this dark restaurant. Get a seat not facing the front door. read more

Jeju - Galbi - Korean Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Reservation for this restaurant is insane. Is it worth it? Please share your thoughts. The place is hidden but amazingly spacious. Everyone comes for the aged prime short rib. I will say it did not disappoint. Delicate, melt in your mouth, not overly seasoned, an elevated dish for sure. We love the traditional (mom) vs modern (son) concept and the dishes truly reflects this. A bit pricey but we find a lot of Korean restaurants are also on the high side, so this is fair. read more

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I came here with some girlfriends specifically to try the galbi, and it did not disappoint!! It was super tender and flavourful and we shared it between 3 people. Definitely a re-order. I did wish they provided more lettuce to make wraps. We also shared the octopus and the eggplant. The eggplant came recommended by our server even though we had expressed that we didn't like eggplant! Apparently Dylan created this dish for someone (his mom?) who didn't like eggplant either, but grew to love this dish. I thought it was well cooked but not sure I would say it made me love eggplant. The presentation was quite unique as it was served looking like chunks of lava rock. The dill aioli that accompanied the octopus was very flavourful. The entire dish was bright and crisp. Street parking can be hard to find so make sure you allow enough time to look for spots if you're driving. read more

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Jeju has been so hyped on social media since its opening in Vancouver, and reservations at a decent dinner hour are difficult to get even months after. You basically have to log in at 10 am on the first of the month, in order to secure a reservation for the following month. It's pretty much a fight to click faster than other people, with Friday nights and weekends almost impossible to secure unless you really lock in. I ended up getting a 5 pm reservation on a Thursday. Due to the hype, I admit I had high expectations. For our party of 4, we decided to order the octopus, eggplant, short rib, and seafood soup. I heard good things about the seafood soup and of course the short rib. The octopus was ok, but not worth the $32 price tag. It had about 8-10 thin slices dressed with oil. The eggplant ($19) was intriguing to look at, but unfortunately the pieces themselves had almost no flavour. These are essentially pieces of eggplant with shrimp paste on top, coated in a black tempura-like batter then deep fried. The flavour came from the mayo sauce on the side. The seafood soup had a decent amount of soft tofu as well as a lot of seafood, including a wide variety like fish, abalone, squid, prawn, and scallop. The soup also had a decent seafood flavour. However, for $33, I think a traditional Korean restaurant's soup would be better and at a lower price. Finally, the showstopper dish of the night was the short rib. Everyone says this is a must order. The quality of the beef was really good and marbled, and the portion is quite good for 4 to share. There are 3 layers of meat on the plate. It comes with a spicy arugula salad, kimchi bok choy, pickled radish, rice, lettuce and perilla leaf wraps, and a really nice sauce for the meat. Note that all the side dishes that come with it are also refillable (which I did not notice was mentioned on the menu or anywhere). However, I noticed that the table next to us was offered the option to have it torched immediately upon serving, for extra flavour, while we were not offered the same. Anyway, I am glad I tried it, and I would get it again if feeling splurgey but I'm not sure if I would come just for this. Their dessert menu is limited to one item - a deconstructed bingsoo. We did not order it. There is free street parking in the surrounding neighbourhood. I don't think I would come again. For the price tag, I'd expect better service and more dishes to be standout rather than just okay. The dinner felt rushed and the server seemed a bit inexperienced. At the end, the server even dropped a bowl which cracked everywhere. I think it is a try once kind of restaurant, only if you are curious about it. read more

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(super) belated bday celebration for s and i - juggling 3 girls' schedules is hard ok - esp with this restaurant where the resos are as intense as getting BTS tickets (almost). from the outside, the restaurant is almost inconspicuous with a rather plain wooden door. however, the minute you open the door, you're transported into a dim yet cozy space - open kitchen concept so you def get the scents of food wafting into your face that makes you even hungrier than before. very simple menu with a venn diagram to separate the old (mama julie) and the new (the son dylan) - the middle is the blend of the two. there were also seasonal specials on a separate sheet. drinks MUST be had when it's a #90skids outing - s had the clarified bloody mary and i had the vital punch. the vital punch is deceptively refreshing and easy on the palate (read: if you're a lightweight, you can get drunk on this). i had a sip of s' blood mary and that tomato flavour def packs a punch. i had a french75 to end my night, which was well-done now onto the food! we had the eggplant and fig&mascarpone as starters. the eggplant was something that was recommended by my nail tech (shoutout to rana) who has been here before. the presentation was def...different - the eggplant is deep-fried to the point where it resembles a pebble/rock. there were actually more pebbles/rocks inside the bowl to keep the theme together. for anyone that doesn't eggplant, this is the dish for you - once you dip the eggplant into the aioli that it comes with, that eggplant taste is non-existent and there are sneaky (i mean we really just forgot abt it) bits of shrimp inside this wonderful eggplant tempura. the fig was a seasonal dish, and we (once again) clearly forgot that mascarpone is a sweet cheese. it was a little jarring to have this with the savoury eggplant but the fault was all ours. ofc we had to order the infamous galbi - that and s did not approve of us ordering the soondubu or the japchae or the fried rice tho we were pleasantly surprised by the portions of the mentioned dishes as we saw from the other tables. the galbi is a sight to behold - the lettuce (ssam), side dishes (bok choy kimchi shoutout), the rice (perfectly done), the bone (i took that home for my mother to make soup with) and everything else in between. it was juicy, delish, and a must-order. we ended the night on a sweet note (ofc) with the deconstructed bingsu - i think this was only dish that fell a little short of our expectations. we were all expecting a larger portion for bingsu as it is the dessert that is commonly shared among friends. not that it wasn't shareable but...yeah we took instax and was given the cutest bday card that the whole staff signed! not your typical korean restaurant but it is def one that will be on my return list! read more

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I've been hearing about Jeju all over the place, and it was quite difficult to get a reservation with them, too. Luckily, my boyfriend handled the details for my early birthday dinner, so we were able to go last week. The restaurant originates from Jeju Tofino. I love the vibe, it's dark, moody, with red/orange ambient lighting. But of course, there is a bright light right above our heads so that I can take these beautiful snapshots of the food! The server was attentive and friendly. She gave us suggestions on how many dishes to order. She also explained that the left side of the menu was more 'Korean', while the right side was more fusion. The middle contained the two standout meat dishes - the galbi and bossam. However, we had already discussed weeks prior what we planned to order (we were too excited lol). We started with a couple of drinks. I really like the green tea milk punch. It's clarified, but tasted like green tea and chocolate milk. The food arrived lightning fast (one after another), which I loved. For appetizers, we opted for the octopus and tartare. The octopus was unique. Thinly sliced octopus paired with perilla seed oil, aged kimchi, and seaweed was a dance of light, but fragrant flavours in my mouth. I think because of how unique it was, it quickly became one of my favourite dishes that night. The tartare featured gochujang, Korean pear, and hazelnut on top. I thought it was good (with a kick of spice!), but nothing special. Next, the japchae quickly followed. You can't go wrong with japchae at any Korean restaurant, but I think I can safely suggest that you can order this at other restaurants and be just as satisfied. Finally, the star of the night was the 35 day aged galbi. My goodness, this was hefty in price, but it was so, so good. We discussed and agreed that we would rather pay $175 for this than for a steak. We can probably make a good steak at home, but it would be hard to piece together a delicious short rib meal with all the yummy side dishes. The rice was also unexplainably good - I have no idea if it's the particular grain they used, or if it was the way they cooked it. I don't know if I've ever had better plain white rice anywhere else. The restaurant does not have a large dessert selection (only bingsoo), so we opted to get ice cream elsewhere. However, the team put together the cutest birthday card and also snapped a Polaroid memory for us. It was a very sweet touch. Jeju, you have my heart. I will be back! read more

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Great place to come for a celebration or just a regular dinner. Very clean and trendy place. The galbi was 175 dollars but there was plenty of perfectly cooked beef. The pork was 97 dollars and is the best i have ever tried in vancouver. They both come with rice, lettuce and a variety of sides. The waitress was very prompt in refilling our sides. There are so many different ways to eat it, it does not feel like eating the same thing over and over again read more

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- every dish was soo good. Refined/elevated Korean food & flavours - aside from the expensiveeeee galbi, everything else is fine dining portions (small). Shareable but if you go in a group of 3 or 4 you get like one tiny bite -if you don't want to overspend on dinner, I would recommend coming in a group of 4+ people so you can split the bill and try more dishes. unless I ONLY ordered the galbi and side of rice to share with my fiancee, it's definitely expensive to eat here and wouldn't come just us two -The group debated even ordering the galbi cause dropping $90 on steak seemed alittle CWAZY. I will say it was mind blowing and it comes with soooo many pieces I would say it's worth - order the seafood soup. You can taste how fresh the seafood is (forgot to take a pic) - Food is great, price is steep. I would absolutely come back but definitely not often. For me personally, this is a special occasion/ fine dining place and requires $$$$ read more

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After hearing raving reviews about the $175 galbi I finally got the chance to try it after a battle to even get a reservation. They open up a month in advance on the first and it's first come first serve with a fairly strict 2h dining time. The galbi was rich and so tender and paired perfectly with the samjang sauce. read more

Jeju - Korean Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Amazing and attentive service, they took a polaroid of me and my partner as we were there to celebrate our anniversary! We ordered the beef tartare and the galbi, both super amazing with clean flavours. I especially loved all the pairings that came with the galbi! read more

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We arrived around 5:30 and were told the wait would be about an hour to an hour and a half. We decided to wait since we weren't hungry yet, and there's a Japanese and Korean supermarket nearby to wander around. Surprisingly, we got a text in about 40 minutes and were seated at a table. I later found out we were very lucky. Apparently they're fully booked until the end of the year, and walk-ins usually only get bar seating. We started with two cocktails: the Clarified Milk Punch and the 5 to 7. Both were excellent. For food, we shared the KFC and the galbi. The KFC (Korean fried chicken) was not bad, the sauce was similar to other places, but the pistachios on top added a nice crunch and extra flavour. The real star of the night was the galbi. It's a 35-day aged prime short rib, and honestly the best galbi we've ever had. I'd come back just for that dish and would 100% recommend it to anyone dining here. For dessert, we tried the bingsu. It was okay overall. The persimmon gelato was the best part. I'd probably skip it next time and either get dessert elsewhere or try something different if they add more options to the menu. Great ambience, lots of street parking nearby, and overall a place I'd return to, especially to try more dishes and to get that galbi again. read more

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One of my favorite meals I've had in Vancouver. The service was amazing and I might never forget the short rib. The other dishes were good (but perhaps nothing out of the ordinary) but the short rib was perfect and stole the show. I can't wait to come back read more

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i'm a fan of jeju tofino and jeju vancouver did not disappoint. everything was delicious and everything is well detailed. i recommend making reservations or come early for walk in. parking is street only read more

Service was wonderful and attentive. We were checked on several times and water topped up. The octopus was a nice started - nice and refreshing. The taste was interesting and almost had a nutty hojicha like flavour. The eggplant was piping hot and soft inside and crunchy outside. It didn't have much flavour so benefitted from the dill dipping sauce. The bossam (we couldn't justify $175 for the beef) was delicious. Even though some parts were fattier, it didn't leave a greasy taste. The japchae wasn't anything mind blowing but flavour was on point and the noodles were so chewy. The Thanksgiving milk punch was surprisingly sweet and the apple flavour was prominent and welcoming - easy on the palate. This restaurant is pretty small and seating is a bit closer together but felt cozy. We enjoyed DT trying a variety of items and I think it's better to come with a group (4 people was perfect) to share and try more dishes. read more

Jeju - Korean Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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An upscale and modern take on Korean classics! The octopus was my personal favourite, perfectly blanched and deliciously seasoned. The bugolgi came with truffle sauce which made it creamy and decadent. The KFC was classic and nicely done too. Overall a solid variety in a beautiful space with fast and pleasant service. read more

I've been to my share of Korean Restaurants. The kalbi here was world class. The fried chicken, bulgogi, bingsoo and sides were tasty but it worth going unless you order the kalbi. The staff were also wonderful and accommodating. read more

Food is amazing! Highly recommend to go if you have the chance. The Galbi had so much meat on it and included lettuce to wrap. read more

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I had a reservation but unfortunately had to cancel last minute due to a death in the family. I called as soon as I could -- fully understanding and willing to pay the late cancellation fee -- because I didn't want them holding an empty table for us. They didn't pick up since it was outside of their opening hours. However, I was surprised by the lack of empathy or acknowledgment of the circumstances. A simple "I'm sorry for your loss" would have gone a long way. Instead, all I got was "uh.. well... we have a late cancellation fee of $25 per person." Hospitality is not just about enforcing policies, but also about how situations are handled. I understand and respect cancellation policies, and I don't dispute the charge. Policies are policies, but hospitality is also about how situations are handled. I hope in the future there's a bit more compassion in difficult moments. read more

The best Korean food outside of Korea! The service, space, and food, everything was impeccable.