This was probably one of the greatest surprises during our most recent trip to Calgary. We have been to downtown Chinatown for so many years, but never paid attention to this food court. My mom and I wanted a quick, but light dinner and I stumbled upon this restaurant on Yelp. My mom hasn't had the best experience with Korean food in the past (i.e. ate waaay too much at AYCE kbbq and has been traumatized since) but I haven't seen many places that offer Korean hot pot so we decided to give it a try. The hot pot is meant for two people. We got the obulsi hot pot which is bulgogi, calamari, veggies, and glass noodles. It comes with two bowls of rice on the side. There was surprisingly a lot of meat and calamari and a good portion for two. The obulsi has more of a clear broth, so it was light and flavorful. They were quite busy so it was a bit of a wait, but honestly no complaints. There is water and hot barley tea that you can help yourself to. Such a great price for all the food you get and my mom said this was one of her favorite meals from the trip. The food court may not be the most aesthetic, but it has some delicious food! read more

Kim Chi House - Obulsi hot pot (Bulgogi, calamari, glass noodles, and veggies) - Korean Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

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The food is super good and hot ! The staff brought it to your table and serve you as you waited at the table .. even brought the empty dishes back to clean .. it like a food court in this little place .. not much people come into this area much . It worth coming to this little place to order as the food is well seasoned and hot . Definitely will come back read more

Came here with my colleague for lunch. This is not my first time to Kim Chi House. I ordered the traditional bibimbap. It was delicious.It costed $10.98. A $1 increase from 2 years ago. That is not bad. The bibimpab came in a stone bowl with beef, vegetables and rice. The meal also came with two sides. The portion size was huge. Kim Chi House is located inside the food court in the same mall as Bubble Waffle. The food court section got smaller than what it was 2 years ago. Less seating. I highly recommend trying this restaurant. read more

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Best stonebowl in the city hands down. The beef and cheese or pork and calamari are awesome.

Super delicious food! Had the Japchae and Gyoza and both were fantastic!!! I will definitely be back and highly recommend!

I haven't been back to eat at Kim Chi House for so long and decided to come and visit with my brothers and fiance. I remembered how cheap the food was and how the food was pretty decent for the price ($8-9 per meal). I was in for a suprise. The prices are way higher now, ($10-20 per meal) which is not too bad if the food quality is good as well. I'm up for a bargain, but I tend to like food that is more worth the price. We ordered an orginal bibimbap, chicken bibimbap, and tonkatsu. The bibimbap dishes were good, but it wasn't worth it. The bibimbap dishes also came with miso soup, which was very plain and 2 side dishes. Again, it's nothing special and there weren't enough side dishes that came with them. The tonkatsu was very disappointing. They gave you rice, cabbage salad(some of the cabbage was turning black) and heated up frozen veggies that you could buy in any grocery store. Okay, I wouldn't have complained a long time ago, because the prices were so cheap and the food was decent. But now I was suprised at how the quality of the dishes deteriorated! And trust me I have frequented this establishment since 2011 until 2014. So I guess for the 3 years I didn't visit them, all these changes happened. The only thing that didn't change was that they still only take cash, which is a total inconvenience. I give them 2 stars for their good service, okay food, and for the free tea and water. Makes me sad that I will not be returning to Kim Chi House again probably for longer than 3 years. read more

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Great choice for a stone bowl bibimbap in Chinatown easily accessible within downtown Calgary. For $9.95 you can get a hot, sizzling beef, chicken or veggie bibimbap with the usual fixings (carrot, radish, sprouts) topped with a fried egg with a perfectly runny yolk. The highlight of the dish is the rice which crisps up on contact with the searing hot stone bowl. These dishes come served with a bowl of miso soup and side dishes of radish kimchi and sesame sprouts. read more

Kim Chi House - Stone bowl beef bibimbap - Korean Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

It is located in a food court, next to Gongcha. We ordered traditional bibimbap. It comes with free miso soup and two side dishes. We are pretty pleased with the food here! Very good services, prices are fair read more

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When I'm eating in this building, it's usually at the outstanding Han's, but there are several other options including a tiny food court and one of the restos in it is Kim Chi House. I've had generally good luck here as long as it's on weekends- the place gets really, really busy at weekday lunches and it's basically a two-person operation as far as I can tell. You order at the counter and the nice PBTC brings you your food. Prices are more than fair and portions very generous. I got a spin on dolsot bibimbap today (it's a Saturday) that was made with deep-fried pork. This is, apparently, a new menu item. The dolsot is INSANELY HOT and you have to wait a long time until it's cooled off enough to eat and to let that gorgeous crust form on the searing hot dolsot, but oh my God this was delicious and not something I've ever seen on any Korean menu, never mind having tasted anything like it before. I squirted on gochujang and some mayo that's brought out in these massive squeeze bottles, not just a tiny ramekin of either, and once it was edibly cooled off- I loved it. LOVED it. The only thing I'd ask for is more banchan but as I couldn't even finish the dish per se, I wouldn't call that a complaint. read more

Kimchi house is located in food court of city plaza stripmall in Chinatown. You have to come early as it gets busy and the tables fill up. They have great Korean stone bowls that comes with miso soup and side dish of bean sprouts and spicy pickled radish. They also provide complimentary barley tea and water. A very good deal! read more

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One of my friends showed me this place 2 years ago and I've been a regular ever since. Kim Chi House is located in inside a mini-mall. I think if you never heard about this place from someone, wasn't curious to know what was behind Thai Thi in Chinatown or read a review on it online, I think anyone wouldnt discover this gem. Kim Chi House is a hidden gem that serves up really good Korean food at fast food prices! The Yuk Gae Jang or spicy beef soup with clear thin noodles is my favourite and they serve up the largest bowl of it in town and at the lowest price! So if you're looking for a Korean food fix in downtown, walk down to this place for lunch and you'll leave happy! Happy Yelping read more

Kim Chi House - Make sure you don't pass it by! you'll see this sign walking north or south on the east side of centre st in china town - Korean Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

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This is my all time favorite Korean restaurant. Try the Yukgaejang! It's what soup should be, I am blasphemous and will put my whole bowl of rice in to the soup and mix it in. It has become my comfort food of choice. And the stone bowl bi bim bap is amazing. Try the barley tea... And now they take debit so it's even more convenient. They will also package up your food for takeout if you have to eat at your desk. read more

Kim Chi House - Korean Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

The best lunch for the price in Chinatown, and you can even challenge me on that. Their bibimbap are delicious. Super filing and just damn good. I love the beef cheese and their calamari bibimbaps. Recommend going early before the noon rush, otherwise challenging to find a table read more

Having grown up around the San Francisco area, I am very picky and it has been hard to find authentic asian cuisine. This is it! First the cons: * It's super busy so it might take about 20 minutes before you get your food. * The owner may not be the most gracious only because he is super busy and is running around serving everyone. He always seems to remember what everyone orders and brings it to you with out writing it down or a number. * It is in a food court and CASH Only BUT! two words describes this place and out weighs all of the cons.... AUTHENTIC & YUMMY! I order the bul go ki. Comes with rice, kim chee and bean sprouts all for under $9.00. Top it off, it is served with complimentary "BARLEY TEA" which is truely authentic to Korean restaurants. I have not been here for dinner but go early and don't be in a rush during lunch. Lastly, all of the asians seem to know about this hidden gem as it is PACKED! read more

This is a great lunch place for people working on the east side of downtown. You sit in a casual food court but get restaurant quality food. I highly recommend the stone bowl bibimbap. It's so delicious that I just keep getting it over and over. read more

good food and good service! also not too expensive. portion is really good! owners are really sweet!

This place is a hidden gem, tucked away in the old food court. Awesome Korean stone bowl meals. Great service and amazing bang for buck.

Always an awesome deal. Order quickly and pay with cash. The owner is abrupt but the food is yummy and quick. Teriyaki lunch special is a great deal, haven't had a lot of the soups. Heard good things about the soft tofu one. My favorite no frills Korean in the city. read more

Kim Chi House - Pork teriyaki - Korean Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

This was a very different experience. It is almost like a fast- food -restaurant combination. You order and pay at the cashier area. Then you choose a seat in a food court area, then they bring the food to your table. The menu is limited but the food is pretty good. Their gyoza or dumplings are very crisp and good. Also, their special lunch combo comes at a decent price. I also love their hot plates that are shaped like cows, very cute. However, some of their dishes are very expensive, it is like about $7 for a smallish dish of potatoes marinated in a garlic sauce. Overall, nice service and good food. read more

My favorite lunch place when I'm at work. The stone bowl bibimbap is great. It comes with a few yummy sides of kimchi and pickles. The only major down side is that it's cash only. read more

Not a bad dish on the menu. Stone bowl bibimbap is the best I've had in Calgary. Nice variations on that dish, as well. Food court atmosphere but amazing food at excellent price point. No lies, I eat here twice a week. read more

My fave for quick, yummy Korean when I don't have time to cook at home. Food is consistent and delicious and I can't complain about the price! I always get a stone bowl (beef cheese is soooooo good... Especially when cheese crusts onto the hot bowl and then you can pick it off later with your spoon... *drool*). I also always get a soup. Jjampong or yukgaejang are my go to's. So good! read more

We looked for a good, authentic Korean place forever, and finally got to this in Chinatown. It's in an Asian food court with a dim and somewhat scuzzy ambiance. BUT the food was definitely legit. You don't cook you're own bbq, but the bbq kalbi and the tofu soup are great. The staff is very nice. And the barley tea is a huge plus, very tasty. Soups are served in either stainless steal or stone pots, so its authentic. It's not generally frequented by foreigners, so I guess that was our sign that the food would be good. As far as getting good Korean food outside of Korea/Japan/Koreatown LA is considered, this place was legit. read more

The bi bim bap is to die for. Service is fast, polite, and efficient. And you definitely get a good sized meal for your money. A true gem of a place, tucked away in a little food court in China town. read more

The manager was very rude. His customers dirtied the table in front of the restaurant then 5 minutes later yelled at a woman with poor English skills about the location of the bathroom. I will never eat there. read more