This was on top of our Vancouver travel wishlist for a reason--and it completely blew us away! Coming from Seattle, we've been searching for high-quality, plump, and clean-tasting marinated crab, and this place is pure magic. It's the kind of meal you just can't stop thinking about. We visited as a group of three. Instead of the full course, we ordered the Soy-Marinated Crab Set (Ganjang-gejang), added an extra Spicy Marinated Crab (Yangnyeom-gejang), and paired it with the Abalone Butter Stone Pot Rice. It was the perfect amount and left all of us incredibly full and satisfied. The Crabs: The soy-marinated crab was perfectly balanced and not overly salty. The spicy version had a solid kick to it, but it was that addictive, "deliciously spicy" kind of heat. Pro-tip: Make sure to mix the rice right into the crab shell at the end! Abalone Butter Stone Pot Rice: Absolutely incredible. The abalone was perfectly tender, and the nutty flavor from the gamtae (sweet seaweed) tied it all together. Wrapping it in seaweed and topping it with their kimchi was perfection. Matcha Makgeolli (Rice Wine): A delightful surprise! It was sweet, creamy, and reminded me of a refreshing matcha yogurt ice cream. Aside from the phenomenal food, the overall experience was top-notch. The staff here are consistently incredibly kind and welcoming every time we visit. The interior is modern, sleek, and sparkling clean, yet beautifully accented with elegant Korean touches that show they really cared about every detail. The only downside was that our stomachs weren't big enough to try more dishes! We will absolutely be back with a bigger group next time to tackle the rest of the menu. Highly, highly recommended! read more

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This restaurant was a no-brainer to stop by during our recent family trip to Vancouver (not for FIFA 2026 although that was awesome!). When I saw this restaurant specialized in marinated crab that I haven't see anywhere since visiting Korea as a main (not just a side dish), I was like yes! They use the freshest ingredients and marinate their own crabs (as well as other seafood items). They source their crabs straight from Seosan, Korea and rest of their seafood are BC-sourced. I think this does say a lot about a restaurant when they care and don't shortcut their sourcing. I was sad when I find out I'd missed BC spotted prawns before leaving BC. This was our last dinner before leaving BC. I had no idea they'd include these along with marinated abalone, octopus, spicy shrimp, and BC uni on their marinated spicy crab. And I know... it's super fancy to upgrade to uni seaweed soup for $38 CAD. But... it's about $27 USD so I decided why not? It was absolutely delicious! They added TONS of uni, and it took me back to Jeju where I ate uni noodles with like $50-70 worth of uni in one bowl. It was insane. Maybe that's exaggeration, but this one came close. I can almost get uni in every bite. I personally love seaweed soup so this one was no-brainer for me. We also added beef tartare, and I love the Korean version. The beef was definitely fresh as it needs to be. My daughter loved eating this one with the roasted seaweed. My son added the bulgogi uni jeon which is a pancake of bulgogi and uni on a very thin batter. Again, very well done and unique. I live in Santa Clara - pretty much in Koreatown. I visit LA Koreatown every once in awhile. I've never seen a restaurant like this, and I wish something like this would open nearby. It's fancy enough that you can definitely showcase to the world that Korean food can be done beautifully and also locally-sourced. I love farm to table restaurants so this was a real treat! (Haven't seen anything beyond Korean fusion restaurants. This one is authentic... like you'd see it in Seoul.) read more

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6/3/26- After a busy morning and resting at the hotel, I was able to find Jinmi.. Read some of the reviews and decided to catch an Uber..( I did call to make sure they were open)... Made it in for the lunch special.. Staff is so efficient and so very accommodating.. Presentation was precise... Taste and flavors : amazing... I have not had fresh salmon like this since Japan.. All the flavors blended so well... the seaweed soup was full of flavor.. Every bite just melted away... Definitely a must when visiting Vancouver.. Ps: Jinmi translation: Good Taste read more

Jinmi - Seafood Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Jinmi is officially one of our absolute favorite Korean restaurants. This is where we would bring friends to brag about how elegant, beautiful, and amazingly delicious. This was our third visit and we were just as impressed as before. Service was professional, friendly, very friendly. Their service standard is a cut above. I love interacting with everyone of them. It is so evident that they take pride in their work and the products they offer. It is such a pleasant dining experience with this crew. This time, the menu has slightly changed so we tried a few new items. We had the lunch special with soy-marinated salmon dish set, galbi, spicy marinated crab, and unique desserts. Oh my, they were all amazing. The marinated salmon dish was perfectly flavored and delicately balanced. The galbi? It melted in our mouths and it was presented on a Korean traditional ceramic bowl with charcoals so keep it warm. It was an amazing dish. Their specialty marinated crab was great as expected. And we tried chestnut tiramisu and some Korean jellies. Loved them all. We are always planning our next trip to Vancouver to visit Jinmi again. read more

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Stumbled across Jinmi on our first day in Vancouver and wow... what a find. Korean soul food in the best way possible. The service was fantastic and our server was so kind, offering recommendations and explaining how some of the dishes are traditionally eaten in Korea. We had to try the marinated raw crab since it's their specialty and I've honestly never tasted anything quite like it before. That said, my husband and I both agreed the galbi was our favorite bite of the night. So flavorful and perfectly cooked. Highly recommend if you're in Vancouver, you won't leave disappointed. read more

Jinmi - Marinated crab - Seafood Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Jinmi was such a pleasant surprise. This might by one of the best Korean restaurants Ive been to and I've lived in Los Angeles for over 7 years. I came in without a reservation but luckily there was availability. We were seated near the kitchen where you could see the food coming out. The restaurant itself isnt too big or too small and had a very modern feel to it. As for the food, the Korean fried chicken was made to perfection and was perfectly balanced in terms flavor. The soy marinated salmon is the first time Ive had this flavor on fish instead of crab and I think it taste just as good to the point where I would probably order the salmon more than I would order crab. The soy marinated seafood is a must try. The oyster pancake had tons of oysters on it and tasted great too. The desserts are a must and they were all good as well. Anyone in Vancouver needs to give Jimni a shot! I definitely will be back. read more

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We had such a great experience at Jinmi Korean Restaurant! The food was not only absolutely delicious but also beautifully presented--every dish looked like a work of art. You can really tell they put care into both taste and presentation. The staff were incredibly kind, welcoming, and accommodating, which made the whole experience even better. Highly recommend if you're looking for amazing Korean food and great service! Ambiance is a 10, cozy and relaxing! read more

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Great food, service,and ambiance. Go for lunch and get one of the plates. So good and tasty. Prices may seem high but its reasonable being in downtown Vancouver. Check it out. read more

Jinmi - Salmon plate - Seafood Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

A surprise find near Costco! Attracted by pictures of crabs on its website, we came for a late lunch on a Tuesday. The decor was simple, classic. It was close to 2pm so there only two groups of customers at the restaurant. We ordered a spicy and a non-spicy version of the signature crab dinner set, the salmon lunch set and the oyster pancake. To complement the crab, we also ordered the locally made rice wine. First of all, the spread of complements was not as extensive as other Korean restaurants but they were adequate and nicely presented. Each meal comes with a seaweed soup. For the salmon lunch, it was kinda like bibimbap. The salmon was of great quality. The crab bapsang was a dish I have not had previously so it was quite an eye opener. The crab came directly from Korea. The texture was super creamy. This is similar to the Chinese version but in a larger size. The spicy version was so good that I finished all my rich soaking up every bid of juice and gochujang. The rice wine was a nice pairing. The fact that it was made in Vancouver made it so special. Service was really good - maybe we were the only customers. Price point was really reasonable. Definitely on my recommend list. read more

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Was in Vancouver for work and came here. Elite dining experience. 1 of 1. Raw crab and salmon were amazing. The service was so kind and helpful too. Side aspect was how beautiful the art and design of the menu was. Loved eating here and I will return everytime when I return to Vancouver for life or for work. read more

Best raw marinated crab on the west coast! They fly the crab in from South Korea. The crab is so succulent and fatty - get the one with the uni! It's so delicious and fresh. Highly recommend the beef tartare as well - it's so flavorful especially with the pear. This is one of my favorite steaks because it's not overly fatty, but it is very juicy. Service is super quick and friendly! I can't wait to come back here next Vancouver trip. read more

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Waiting time: 5/5 Cleanliness: 5/5 ‍Service: 3/5 Taste: 4/5 Pricing: 2.5/5 Overall: We came here to celebrate a birthday with a group of 3 people. Because we made reservations, there was no wait. It was a very clean and tidy space with the servers creating a warm atmosphere. We've been to their other location (now closed) before for their marinated crab. So we knew that we were going to get the same set again. This time, we ordered extra dishes and the oyster omelette would be the stand out because do you see how many oysters are on there?! The marinated crab set is good as always. The only downside of this place is that it can be a bit pricey. We'd only come here for special occasions. Side note, because it was around kimchi day in Korea, they actually made 100 individual batches of kimchi for their customers! Each of us got one container and it was really tasty! read more

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There wasn't any taste of fishiness from the crab and it had a nice jelly texture. I usually eat smoked crab or singapore style boiled crab, so this is a new experience. While crab meat is good, I think it lacks the umami flavor from the soy. My favorite part of the meal is the homemade kimchi. It wasn't sour at all and had a nice kick of spiciness. The soup was good as well, but I think I should have drank the soup first because it cooled down while I was eating the crab. read more

Jinmi - Soy marinated crab - Seafood Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

When researching on what to eat in Vancouver, i found this place, and my wife instantly wanted to come here. She loves soy marinated raw crab, so I booked us a reservation. Luckily we did because the day we showed up, it was packed! A person in front of us didn't have reservations, and the front had to turn her away since the wait was over 1 hour. The place was very busy (they were serving 1 really large party), so the service was a bit off. They brought wrong dishes to the wrong tables, and the servers didn't appear to communicate well with each other. After things seem to settle down, they were able to take our order and serve us our food. The marinated crabs are the stars of the show. If you like it spicy, then get the spicy (but be warned...it brings serious heat). It was too spicy for me, so I ate most of the soy marinated, which was the best I've had. Normally, I don't like eating it because it's usually salty when i tried it. However, this time around the soy sauce was not salty. You can really taste the ocean , and the crab eggs/innards really mixed well with the rice. The dried seaweed that they give here is the best that I've ever had. If you like raw crabs, then I highly recommend this place. read more

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Food: The crab was very good, great consistency and rich taste. Both the spicy and regular crabs were very good, and tasted different as well since the spicy sauce is so flavourful. They also paired very well with uni! I'd recommend the spicy one if you enjoy the classic gochujang spicy Korean flavour profile and want an additional kick, and the regular one if you're looking to taste the crab more. On top of that, the sides were very good too, the kimchi was spicy, flavourful, kicked a punch, and was overall well prepared and was a highlight for the sides. The portion was good too, it felt like enough food for me. Service: Great service, this was our first time trying this dish, and they explained everything well for us. They always refilled our tea and water without bothering us. Ambiance: This place was nice and quiet enough for intimate conversations, and a lot more lowkey than I thought it would be, but I enjoyed it. It was nice for a date night, but there are definitely places out there with more romantic ambiance. This felt a little more upscale-casual to me, maybe because the decor is quite grey. 4 stars! Loved the food, great service, good ambiance but could be better. read more

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Service is attentive. Keep in mind that this restaurant specializes in raw crab. It does not offer a big variety of regular Korean staples. They introduce the dishes in depth and offer some upscale seaweed to eat the crab "brains". Also note that side dishes are not refillable. Their menu is specific that you have to order a combo in order to add on specific dishes. Prices are on the higher side. Ambiance is calm and relaxed. read more

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Lovely atmosphere and service was good. Made a reservation for a Friday night dinner and it was quite busy. The reason for our visit was to try out the soy marinated crab. We ended up sharing the soy crab bansang and opted to have it deshelled. It came with 4 side dishes, seaweed soup, rice and gamtae (seaweed). The gamtae was interesting because I've never had natural seaweed like that. It paired well with the crab. I didn't feel like the flavour of the crab was very strong, but maybe it was because it was deshelled. Soy marinated salmon- loved the flavour of this and the salmon was fresh. Pork jowl bossam- I liked the variety of lettuce/greens to eat with the bossam-, however some of them weren't really the right shape to wrap the meat with. Otherwise the jowl was tender and tasty. Overall, the meal was satisfying. It was filling and the dishes were unique. I was happy that we were able to try the soy marinated crab. The interior of the restaurant is nice and I'd recommend this for a special occasion meal. read more

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Meant to try it for a long time. Especially for their raw marinated crab. We had the marinated seafood platter for two and it was plenty. It came with seaweed soup, shrimp pancakes, side dishes, rice, eggs, sesame oil, seaweed, crab, uni, octopus, abalone, scallop, prawns, spicy prawn, and salmon. Really filling for two. Service was great. I'd recommend for a date night if you feel like tasty raw seafood. read more

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Food was delicious, service was excellent. Kyu was extremely helpful and took his time to explain everything. Can't wait to come back! read more

Jinmi - Seafood Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

This restaurant had a really nice, modern atmosphere with piano music playing. The quality of the seafood here is also excellent! We ordered the spicy marinated shrimp tray and the signature soy crab. Both meals came with seaweed soup, rice, and some side dish(es). The menu did say that the crab would also come with dessert, however, the waiter said that it doesn't, even when we showed the text on the menu, so we were a bit confused. Other than that, everything else was great and I'd definitely recommend this place if you're wanting to try raw marinated crab. read more

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Soy marinated crab (Ganjang Gejang) was superb. Adding sea urchin (uni) to crab paste was also delicious.

Although it was interesting to try, I don't think I would come back. The place is clean, modern and bright. The service is okay. The menu is not well-explained. For what the set menu is, it is overpriced. I had the the blue crab without the shell. They are stingy with the seaweed and the side dishes are scarce. The seaweed soup was okay. I wasn't thrilled either what I got for the price. I will probably never come back as a result. read more

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My party of 5 love this place! We had so many good food items and the taste of each item was so delicious. The staff was amazing and so sweet. The spicy raw crab had so much flavor and tasted so fresh. read more

When I saw that Chef J finally opened a brick and mortar after operating mainly online for some time, I was so excited! All of us ordered the Signature Soy Crab Bansang. Everything that was included in the set was perfectly flavored. I really loved the eel, seaweed soup, and kimchi pancake. We also ordered uni as an add on, and the staff was kind enough to give us each an extra piece of uni, so we ended up with 3pcs each instead of 2. The crab itself tasted DIVINE. I left this restaurant feeling full and satisfied. read more

Jinmi - Seafood Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Really enjoyed my experience here. Very friendly staff and the food was delicious. The seafood pancake was my favourite but there is a kick! I recommend coming here with someone so you can try a variety of dishes. The ambiance is cute and the staff all wear hanboks. read more

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Excited to try raw marinated crab here, we came for lunch. We were very impressed with the interior of this restaurant. It's modern and clean. Service is very good too! Server is very polite and courteous, and taught us how to enjoy our raw crab when she knew it's our first time here. We ordered the SIGNATURE SOY CRAB MEAT BANSANG thinking that it's worth the $59 vs the $58 with shell. However, I did not taste the crab meat in this dish. After mixing the raw egg and all the ingredients that came with it, I hardly tasted the crab. Not sure if the shell on crab would be better. Also tried their SEAFOOD PANCAKE. It tasted like plain dough pancake with alternating pieces of shrimp and octopus on each slice. SOY SALMON LUNCH TRAY was just ok. Didn't taste impressive. GALBI STONE POT LUNCH TRAY was the winner of the meal. An interesting note about their online booking - I booked for 12:00 noon but needed to change my booking as we would be late. I went back online to manage my booking but all lunch schedules were not showing anymore. Instead choices online were for dinner hours only. i assumed that lunch was fully booked for the day. So I called the restaurant and to much fraught, nobody picked up the phone. When we arrived, the restaurant was almost empty with only 2 other tables occupied! read more

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Came here for a Saturday dinner because I saw a video of this restaurant on IG! Always wanted to try the Gejang but freshness was always a concern. Looking at the menu, they provided great tips on how to enjoy the fresh crabs without suffering stomach discomfort afterward. We both ordered their signature soy crab bansang. It was so fresh and delicious! My sensitive stomach was also totally fine post meal. The staff was friendly and helpful. The restaurant was clean with a good ambiance. The only even-better-if we noted was that the tables were a bit too close with each other that we could hear the conversations from our next tables. Parking was a little bit difficult but it was expected in Vancouver downtown. read more

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Jinmi is the latest unique restaurant concept to launch this year. Their chef grew their business from an internet business to a cloud kitchen and officially opened doors as a restaurant as of March this year and it was everything we wanted and more! Food: if you've never had raw marinated crab - I highly encourage you to try. Think the texture of sushi with sweet and salty (and spicy) sauce mixed in with rice and seaweed. Every bite is like a dance of flavor in your mouth. I really liked the soy based marinade more than the spicy one but people who love spicy (and it's spicy, for real) may prefer the red sauce. Try both! My second favorite dish was the makgooksu (crab noodles and spicy grilled octopus). The one thing about this restaurant is that the chef has found ways to mix all the flavors and texture of ingredients in a beautiful way so that you can enjoy in your mouth. I also recommend the Jun (seafood pancake). It's got a soft white citron aioli mixed with shrimp and spicy grilled octopus - eat it together and wow - so enjoyable. Chefs got talent. Service: so friendly and welcoming. Our waitress was very kind and explained everything. The chef and owner stopped by at the end to thank us and asked for feedback and we had a nice conversation. So so nice. Ambiance: nice modern bright and traditional. Beautiful wall canvas and homage to Korea, mixed with some traditional Korean folk music on the background and sometimes classic songs. Great place for a gathering of friends or a date. Reservations: reservations online - they are hard to get. We got lucky though and called same day and they found us a spot - so don't hesitate to call! Parking: street parking; manageable not always easy, but easy enough within a few blocks. Bathroom: clean meaning the kitchen is clean We're glad we got to check this place out. I love soy marinated crab, and I'm glad I got to experience more than just that! I'll be back! read more

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Went to the location near the Hotel Blu. Got the bibimbap and the pancake. Both were really good! Probably the nicest Korean restaurant I have ever been too! Everything was tasty and would recommend this restaurant. It is pretty pricy but you won't leave hungry like most pricy restaurants. read more

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We absolutely loved it here! We ordered the raw marinated salmon and the raw crab. The quality is phenomenal! I know it's a little pricey, but if you care about the quality and flavor - you won't be disappointed. The portion is just right so if you're looking to be stuffed - this isn't the place. My daughter ate the entire seaweed soup by herself because it was that good. Staff are super friendly and accommodating. We'll definitely be back next time! read more

This place was delicious! The soy marinated crab was super meaty and so flavorful. The side dishes that came with the order of the crab were also very yummy. The soy marinated salmon was good but nothing too mind blowing. Overall, left feeling very happy and full. read more

Jinmi - Soy marinated salmon - Seafood Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Their new location just opened on Cambie Street! If you love 간장게장 or marinated soy crabs, this is the place! I haven't had this dish since my trip to Korea. The favor was on point. Service was attentive. The decor was clean and beautifully decorated. The only suggestion I have is if the rice was served hot instead of warm. Hot rice on the sauce would have been even more delicious! read more

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Finally, a Korean spot that gets everything right! Perfect for special guests or family dinners. The food is so neat and tasty, and the owner is incredibly charismatic and kind. The staff are also so good at their jobs, making the service seamless. I don't usually do restaurant recommendations, but you definitely won't regret visiting this one! read more

This is a great place for those who never tried raw marinaded crab before. The meat is sweet and the combination with rice/seaweed is a chef's kiss. We also grabbed raw marinaded salmon/shrimp and all were delicious. We chose soy since my friend can't handle spicy food. Jinmi is our favorite restaurant when visiting Canada. Definitely will be coming back to try their other dishes. read more

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Alright lemme start by saying this place ain't no cheap lunch spot BUT it's cheaper than flying to KR. The layout of this place def has that minimalistic asian feel to it but parking is kinda ass since it's near robson. Dam that seafood pancake is more crispy than a fresh line up. My disabled ass couldn't peel my own crab so I had to pay a like extra for it to be deshelled but it's well worth it esp if your ass is lazy. Does it match up to KR, no but it's pretty dam close. The crab eggs have the right consistency and it's quite sweet. Also all the banchans were great but no refills sadly. Cut approved read more

Saw stunning photos of this place on Google reviews and had to check it out myself for lunch. Soy marinated crab is such a delicacy and I only ever get to eat it when I visit my grandmother in Korea would make it, so I was excited to eat it again. Making a reservation was super easy, especially during lunch time and we were greeted kindly at the door. The restaurant is fairly new so it was extremely clean, well-kept, and the interior reminded me of a palace. We ordered the soy marinated bansang with an extra crab. The crabs are imported from Korea and they are stocked with orange roe which is a sign of good quality marinated crab! I really liked how it wasn't too overly powerful on the soy sauce rather had a smooth, sweet marinade. The banchan on the tray was so good as well. My boyfriend ate them so fast thinking he could get refills lol but it's not like that unfortunately hahaha. You NEED to get the gamtae seaweed which has so much deeper flavors and pairs well with the crab. We also ordered the pajeon which was sooo good and I loved their take on it by putting seafood on top with a mayo like sauce. It was crunchy, savory, and beautifully presented. Finally the octopus spicy noodles were stunning. Charred to perfection and wrapped around a bed of soba. The portion was huge and flavors were really spicy. Another must is the chestnut makgeolli!! This place was a dream and I yearn to return. read more

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Spectacular food! The service was great and attentive. The marinated crab was unbelievable! I liked how it was a set menu and all the different side dishes that came with it were all amazingly delicious! We also ordered the spicy shrimp, which was great. The scallops however I felt was a little bit overcooked, but the flavors were great. Parking is really expensive around the area fyi so be prepared unless you walk over. read more

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A bit expensive, especially for drinks, but I would still come back! The only complaint is that the portions are small. We had to have two orders of everything but loved the spicy marinated crab! read more

Great to have nice Korean food near by! I had the gaejang noodles and they were pretty good. We tried the gaejang and the portion was just right. However for another friend it was too little. read more

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Jinmi is fabulous! The owner of the establishment is an honest and kind person and treats each of her customers as a prized jewel. As such, you can expect high quality service. The food is amazing. It may be strange to people who have not had soy sauce marinated crabs before but it is clear that the dishes are made with love. The grilled octopus makgeusoo is quite tasty with the perfect smoky taste. It does get quite spicy so please be warned! We have also tried the spicy marinated crab as well and this is also very spicy. So, if you're unable to take on a lot of spice, I would be careful. They also have traditional dessert to finish the meal, which is quite lovely. All in all, their portions are quite nice and they don't require you to order each person to order a set so I would recommend ordering one set and saving room to try other stuff on the menu! The Korean inspired decorations, server attire and dishes is just the cherry on top! They do take reservations so be sure to make a reservation before going! Thank you for an awesome dining experience! With love, from Seattle. read more

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