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Modern Korean Fusion Restaurant! If you're craving Korean but want something different than the typical dishes, check out Kosoo Cardero location. They have creative dishes that you can try in a contemporary & warm atmosphere. Great place to bring a date or eat with friends. Boiled beef center heel of shank $37 Cream sauce gnocchi $18 Capellini pasta & Beef Brisket $27 Brisket doenjang & veggie wrap rice $23 Tuna Caesar salad $14 The cream sauce gnocchi was my fave. Very creamy & cheesy. I enjoyed the tender beef shank too! It's 16 hour slow cooked beef boiled in rich bone broth. Other items were not bad but I wouldn't mind trying other dishes. The price is on the higher side so go here if you wouldn't mind splurging a little. If you go at lunch though, they have $24/person lunch sets which looks delicious & gives you 11 items!
We live in this block, and there are three excellent Korean restaurants. This is my favorite! It would be hard to beat their "Lunch Course" which has a wonderful variety of flavors in ten courses, far more than we could possibly eat. Fortunately they do a huge takeout business, so containers are plentiful. That said, it's really a lovely place to dine in. It's off Robson, on a quiet section of Cordero, with huge trees outside the picture windows. (Note that there is another Kosoo just a few blocks away on Robson, but the vibe there is completely different, more quick server, while this leans more to fine dining.) It's hard to pick a favorite dish, and since you can try them all, why bother?! Service was pleasant and all the food came out course by course, with great pacing , piping hot or ice cold, and fresh. Note that they don't have tea, but they do have hot water, so bring your own teabag!
You can't go wrong with Korean food on Robson street! Kosoo is one of the more popular Korean food spots in Vancouver for good reason! time. Came for the lunch set which was $24/pp and came with 11 courses!!! Seafood included was super fresh and loved that you got to try a bit of everything with the set! Highly recommend trying it out if you're indecisive! Items included raw oyster, tuna tartar, bibimbomb ball, mushroom salad, beef bulgolgi, miso soup, japchae, rice, side dishes and matcha creme dessert
Whenever we find ourselves in Downtown Vancouver, our compass invariably points to Kosoo. This time, we went to their 1st branch on Cardero Street. Gimbap is our comfort zone, and Kosoo delivers comfort in abundance. Whether it's the classic tuna or beef, their portions are hearty, and they even toss in creative gimbap flavours to pique your taste buds. It's like Korean-style sushi with a twist you won't want to miss. The highlight would be their beef brisket Budae Jjigae, also known as Army Stew. It's a dish that graces the screens of K-dramas, and Kosoo's version doesn't disappoint. The serving is enormous, loaded with beef brisket, spam, kimchi, vegetables, and instant noodles, all swimming in a flavoursome broth. What adds to the delight is the interactive element. With a propane stove on the table, you can play chef and cook this communal Korean feast yourself. It's a perfect option when dining with the company. Kosoo's take on Korean cuisine has won our hearts once again, making it a dining experience worth revisiting. Food: 5/5Must Try! Service: 5/5 Kids: 4/5 Yay! Presentation: 4/5 Parking: Paid street parking Tips: * have an extensive menu with budget-friendly options. * serve generous portion sizes, perfect for sharing. * have two Downtown Vancouver locations: 1st branch on Cardero Street (West End district) and 2nd branch on Robson Street (central shopping location) with distinct menus. * have online ordering on their website. * can get crowded during peak hours; use the QR code to join the waitlist. Would I Return: Yes
After a long and sweltering hike, my friends and I decided we needed a big comforting meal to get our strength and energy back. I hadn't really eaten out with this group so I said as long as it was delicious I'm cool. We ended up here at Kosoo for Korean food. After eating fairly plainly at home, all I can say was that the meal I had here was almost equivalent to a last meal in terms of how happy I was. The jokpal and makchang soondae were my absolutely favourites. Jokpal is what you would expect for pork hocks and it's one of my favourite things at Korean restaurants. I had never had Korean sausage before and was pleasantly surprised at how delicious it was. Service here was great. The staff were always checking in on if we needed more drinks or to order more. They were pretty attentive to other tables as well as far as I could tell. Overall, fantastic dinner. I was so so happy after leaving and I definitely want to come back and try more items on the menu.
Kosoo Korean Restaurant 832 Cardero St, Vancouver https://www.kosoo.ca Great Korean restaurant, they have 2 locations, one along Robson St(2nd branch). The other on Cardero off Robson tucked away in the corner. I have been to both, food quality is consistent in both restaurants. However I liked the one on Cardero for the ambiance & decor. If you go there, you will see what I meant. We ordered the combo of spicy noodles & bbq pork & Kalbi (beef ribs). Extremely yummy...spicy noodles were nicely flavoured with a great kick to it. The bbq was tender & nicely marinated. On other occasions, we have tried their fried chicken, that was nicely done with a nice touch of fried Korean rice cake (it was so good) They also serve cold noodle in soup non-spicy, that was so refreshing during summer. We often see lots of customers ordered the Tteok-bokki ( it comes in a pot on a propane stove with ingredients filled to the brim). I am going to try that the next time. Menu is extensive, it gets very busy... I don't think they take reservation... to stay in the queue, there's a QR code that you scan for your wait. Check it out, you won't be disappointed! PHILOSOPHY "Good food is the foundation of genuine happiness; good food is founded upon the use of the freshest and highest quality of ingredients." Their Philosophy: Our mission is simple - to deliver the highest quality & innovative Korean food while upholding the traditional flavours that have been around for centuries. CHEF DE CUISINE : HAN, SEUNG- MIN
If you're looking for solid Korean food in Vancouver this is the place to go! Every dish we had was really good. I specifically liked the cold noodles a lot-- the noodles were very chewy and the soup was light and flavorful, it was very refreshing! The truffle tteokbokki was soooo creamy and very flavorful too! The tteokbokki was a perfect texture, chewy but soft. The service is good and the ambiance of the restaurant is very nice and chill.
There is a great offer on FanTuan for pickup or delivery from Kosoo so I took this opportunity to come downtown and grab some delicious Korean food. The menu isnt huge but I really wanted to try their beef gimbap after seeing so many reviews and it was delicious! Packed with beef, egg, and various ingredients with a thin layer of rice, this sushi style roll was adored by the family. In addition we got their beef bibimbap with the mild sauce which was surprisingly delicious! They give plenty of beef in this rice bowl and included some eggplant, turnip, spinach and bean sprouts as well. Obviously it would've tasted better in a hot stone bowl but with take it, it was still good! Finally, we got their deep fried soy garlic chicken which was tasty but I felt had a bit too much batter. The chunks of chicken were large but a bit fatty and I had to eat around much of it. Overall, I would surely return for they gimbap as that is one of my favourite Korean dishes!
I have been recently trying to find set meals that not only provide a generous amount of food, but also for a reasonable price. The set meal here at Koosoo was $20 per a person for a large amount of food that left everybody full. The food was delicious. Simple dishes like the japchae and mackerel were made well, while more innovative dishes like the mushroom feta salad and beef bulgogi tacos left a unique taste. Overall, the food was good and didn't disappoint but I've had better. It wasn't any thing extremely special or life changing. The service was okay. We only communicated with the waiter when she delivered the food and barely had any conversation.The ambience of restaurant was pretty dead, only two tables were in use including ours. Overall, my favourite dish was the tuna tataki, but I wish there were a few more pieces rather than just one. I'll definitely be back!
Kosoo Korean Restaurant is the first Seoul food in Metro Vancouver specialized in trendy and modern Korean dining. I went to their Cardero location, this particular store focuses on Korean soul food classics, brings forth a diverse array of classic rice and noodle dishes, along with BBQ and comforting stews that warm the soul, which is perfect for the weather. Here is what we had: - Budaejjigae/Army Soup: Korean Sausage Stew with Spam, Bacon, Sausage, sliced beef, octopus and Kimchi topped with a slice of cheese - Cheese Chicken Galbi: Pan Fried Spicy Chicken Served with Mozzarella Cheese and Creamy Yam pure - Jin-Mi-Chae Gimbap: Seasoned shredded dried squid, spinach, egg, carrot, avocado, danmuji - Myeongran Jeot Gimbap: Salted Pollack Roe , Spinach, Egg , Carrot, Avocado, Danmuji (Pickled Radish) - Saero: Zero Sugar Soju As the weather is getting chilly, I recommend getting Army Soup Stew. Known for soul food in Korean cuisine, it is such a soul-warming and comforting dish. The melding of various ingredients like spam, bacon, sausage, and other savory components in a bubbling pot of soup creates a flavorful and comforting experience. Honestly, the soup is quite salty after all the ingredients being cooked, but the bacon was my favorite part of the stew. Since the soup absorbs all the saltiness of the bacon, the bacon was soft and not salty at all. This dish can be easily overcook, so keep an eye of it and ask your server for help if needed. They also provide you with scissors on the side, for you to cut your meat and octopus. This stew can feed 3-4 people because it also comes with rice. Pairing it with a bowl of hot rice adds another level of comfort and completes the meal. This dish is so satisfying and such a good value for sharing. The Chicken Galbi comes with cheese and yam puree. The yam puree gave creamy, sweetness and smooth texture, which balanced out the spicness from the chicken. The cheese was a fun way to eat the chicken galbi. I liked how the galbi was not too oily and the sauce was not overpowering, the chicken was tender and cooked just right. Unlike the army soup stew, the chickken came fully cooked. The plate was placed on top of the petrolium jelly to warm up the cheese. At that time, we had some challenges to get our mozza cheese melted. In the end, it didnt get warm up enough, and the cheese still sticks. This dish can approximately feed 2 people. We also had some Gimbap. The lightness and freshness of gimbap provide a delightful contrast to the bold flavors of the Chicken Galbi and the Army Stew, adding diversity to the overall dining experience. We liked the dried squid kimbap more because they are more flavorful compare to pollack roe one. I found the pollack roe a bit fishy and the overall kimbap to be too bland. Dipping your kimbap into the Army Stew will added some flavor to the kimbap. For $12, the kimbap is huge. We also got few side dishes. :) The ambiance of the restaurant is very casual with traditional Korean decor. Once I get into the the restaurant I was greeted by the 2 servers. One of the servers were very helpful and always checks on us. I came at 6.30PM, and most of the tables were empty. At around 8PM, the restaurant was full house, but there were still no lineup. Since this place open til late night (11.30PM on weekdays and 1AM on weekends), this place can be a good place for drinking and hangout.
A cozy Korean restaurant hidden on Cardero Street featuring a huge array of Korean classics. I've been to both the Kosoo locations (Robson and Cardero) a couple of times and I can safely say that no other restaurant compares to Kosoo in terms of consistency. They're definitely a safe option if you want to ensure a quality Korean meal after a long day spent on the busy streets of Downtown! SOY GARLIC KOREAN FRIED CHICKEN Crispy on the outside, yet tender on the inside! Kosoo always has delicious fried chicken. They drain the oil perfectly so there's barely any residual oil to leave you feeling the negative effects of deep fried foods. I especially loved how they added rice cakes to the dish to spice up the variety of textures. TUNA GIMBAP The absolute perfect ratio of mayo to tuna - Kosoo is my favorite place to grab a roll of gimbap! Super flavorful and not overwhelming at all, I love how thin the rice layer is so all you get is the healthy and hearty veggies and protein!
8 years ago
Kosoo is clean, beautiful, and inexplicably cheap. Three of us ordered the lunch set meal - which came out to USD$13.67 per person even including tax/tip. Not sure how they manage to stay afloat in the heart of Vancouver at these lunch prices, but I'm glad they do. The set meals are revised seasonally. This time around, tuna tataki, mushroom salad, deep-fried kimchi/quinoa balls (like a Korean arancini), beef tacos (their crepe shells so delicate they had to be cradled, just a little too much lettuce), pork belly, tteokgalbi (beef meatballs, basically - I loved these so much they could have given me an entire set meal of them and I'd have been happy), japchae, kimchi, grilled mackerel, and soybean paste soup all came in quick succession. Soon after we finished each dish, it was whisked away and replaced by the next. There was a long lull after we finished our savory dishes. I asked for the check and the waitress said they would be coming out with our matcha creme brulee shortly. I think 'creme brulee' is a bit of a misnomer for this dish. They have the custard base down alright, but it's completely missing the crackly sugar top that I love so much. My friend, anticipating the caramelized sugar top, realized there was no resistance as her spoon immediately met bottom of the ramekin. Fantastic value, especially if it's your first time trying Korean food. read more
Korean restaurant tucked away off robson with great selection of korean food and western style tapas. First time trying so here are my thoughts: Food: - selection is interesting (not strictly korean but western options as well) - plates are a bit smaller but great for sharing - gnocchi is yummy but serving size is very small - calamari was good, nice and crispy - stews are spicy, so be warned! (Budaejigae was good but spacing) Service: - service was good - checked on us to see how we were doing - wifi available Interior: - casual ambiance I think this is more of a drinking place with small share plates but I still enjoyed it. Don't know if it would be my first choice for dinner but not bad for a casual hangout. read more
Fancier looking than most Korean restaurants. The dishes are fusion and Kosoo tries to add a modern touch to them. I ordered the Kosoo Set Course which is 11 courses for $15 per person. You need at least 2 people or more to order the set course and before 3:00PM. 1. Raw oyster - fresh and tasty 2. Mushroom salad - crispy and refreshing with sautéed mushrooms 3. Bibimbob Ball - spicy rice ball. Crispy and carby 4. Kosoo Taco - pork and cabbage with soft taco wrap. Decent, but nothing extraordinary 5. Japchae - potato noodles - very good 6. Sashimi salad - tuna and salmon salad 7. Pork Belly - not bad and I enjoyed it with pickle 8. Beef Soy Bean Paste Soup - way too salty for my taste, didn't finish it 9. Mackerel - decent, nothing wrong with it 10. Kimchi - didn't end up eating any 11. Matcha crème brulee - wish it came with more, just a few bites to wet my appetite read more
On our way back to the States, we decided to stop by this Korean restaurant to try their lunch combo for $17 CAD pp. We came in around lunch time on a Saturday and there were only 2 other groups. Overall, the lunch combo came with 9 dishes. Mushroom Salad (7/10) Seared Tuna (8/10) Fried Kimchee Rice Ball (9/10) Pork Tacos (8/10) Galbi/Pork Belly (9/10) Seared Mackerel (8/10) Jap Chae (7/10) Miso Soup (5/10) The food presentation was wonderful and the ambiance was nice and relaxing. The music wasn't too loud nor were there hoards of people at the restaurant. Definitely a hidden gem in my book. read more
West End is filled with Korean restaurants, and we, the Yelp Squad, decided to go to this Korean fusion restaurant, hoping to seek for unique and delicious dishes. Kosoo Restaurant specializes in using Korean and Japanese ingredients and adding a twist to authentic dishes with French cooking techniques. One of the signature dishes is the Cheese Chicken Galbi, where you dip the spicy Korean style chicken in stingy and gooey mozzarella cheese. We, a group of six, ordered six appetizers and one main dish. We were all stuffed and had fun. I recommended to come here in a bigger group, so you can enjoy varieties of dishes at once. To read more, please visit: http://pigoutyvr.com/2018/08/13/kosoo-restaurant read more
First time visited Kosoo and def not the last time. The restaurant was packed when we got there but we were able to get a table right away. The staff were also very friendly and greeted us with a big smile. We tried the Korean Cold Noodles (Naengmyeon); these are perfect to escape the hot weather in the summer. There are two versions: one with less soup and more spicy and one with more soup with shaved ice broth in it. Very interesting! I love the spicy version (Bibim-Naengmyeon) and it's so affordable as well, only $12. Also, you can make it a combo by adding BBQ items (Pork, Chicken for $16 and LA Beef for $19). I will def come back and try more items on their menu. read more
3 years ago
Worst decision ever. I ordered a beef sundubu on Ubereats and it was so spicy. It looked drowned in chili oil. Idk if that's how is supposed to look like but definitely does not look like a soup at all. read more
Been her with group of friends and as someone who is not familiar with Korean cuisine I loved this fusion restaurant. Definitely a good place to start if you're looking for something with a twist that is not very traditional. I strongly recommend going as a group and sharing a few plates. We shared 7 plates as 6 people (one of them being the giant hot pot), we came super hungry and we were each very full that we couldn't even finish the last pieces plus we paid less than $20 each for food. So definitely a good tasting deal if you can come with friends. CHESE CHICKEN GALBI: Loved loved this. I don't think it's a hype. It pleases your eye and stomach at the same time. Our cheese was super stringy, the noodles were balanced in spice and the yam puree on the side added a nice touch. Definitely recommend. TRUFFLE JAPCHAE: This was the highlight of the night in my opinion. Meatballs were super soft and tasty, right amount of truffle and overall such a great dish with lots of flavour. Would also be good as a main on its own. BIBIMBOP (BEEF SASHIMI): not the best bibimbop in town but definitely a different one. Egg also comes almost rare rather than traditionally fried. Spicy sauce that comes with it is great. TARTARE SAMPLER: visually pleasing and packed with flavour. Definitely recommend this if you like salmon and tuna. All very different also. CHICKEN GIZZARD: This could be my least favorite among all. I don't mind eating different organs but the meat was a bit tough for my taste. CALAMARI: Definitely delicious. Sauce was pretty good as well. PORK BELLY: A classic for sure, but I'm not a big fan of pork belly in general. It was presented nicely with ingredients with different texture like jalapenos. Try the truffle japchae and cheese chicken galbi and you won't be disappointed. You can also always order more melting cheese on top as an add on if you're a fan of cheese like us! Feedback: woud be great if they keep the heat on for the whole time as it gets cold quite fast. And I'm not a big fan of their cocktails so maybe go with a neat drink. read more
5 years ago
Service is a bit slow here but their lunch deal is pretty awesome - $15 and you get 10 dishes. Waaat?! Yes, 10 dishes. They're not buffet sizes but it's a good introduction to what they have on their menu. Lunch Course: -Tuna tataki (4/5) -Mushroom Salad (5/5) -Ball Trio (3.5/5) -Kosoo Taco (3.5/5) -Japchae (4/5) -Dduk Galbi (3.5/5) Korean oven roasted sweet ground beef -Pork Belly (5/5) -Grilled Mackarel (2/5) -Korean Miso Soup (3/5) not what expected - more like minestrone with an Asian twist? -Matcha Creme (3.5/5) Overall, majority of the dishes were good enough to render a second visit. Both my friend and I thought the pork belly was mindblowingly good but we were short of time and couldn't order the full size. Oh well, next time! Another dish you must try is the mushroom salad. Not sure what sauce or dressing they put but I've never had mushrooms made this way before. Good job Kosoo. It looks like they have a dinner menu too. It's a bit different compared to their lunch menu. I might give this a try with a side of pork belly. read more
8 years ago
Key words: Fresh, Fusion, neat presentation Korean but fusion. If it is your first time trying korean cuisine or you are looking for a new taste of Korean foods I recommend Kosoo. The lunch course their is worth the price !! Quality of their foods and presentations are well designed. read more
4 years ago
I ordered bibim-naengmyeon which suppose to do have ice and cold soup but there was not even ice and soup. it tasted so disgusting and as I was eating I found thick hair. I will never order from this place again. read more
Decided to come by due to the many reviews I saw. Four of us and since we weren't that hungry, so ordered 2 dinner course set @ $25/person (must ordere minimum 2 orders) and added the 24 hour pork beloy and the kosoo taco. The set dinner course food was pretty good - each come in small size though. For me it was perfect because each of us just had enough, but if you like big portion, then this is not the place for you. The spicy sashimi salad, the mushroom salad, tune tartare....were all great. Every dish on the dinner set menu were great. The pork belly was so so - i've had better ones. Overall, great place to try out the food and hangout. read more
8 years ago
Party of 2? Try the $15/person lunch course at Kosoo for a whole smorgasbord of Korean fusion food - 11 dishes to be exact! Definitely a great value for the variety and quality that you get. TUNA TATAKI (x2): Mmm, this melts in your mouth - so good! MUSHROOM SALAD: A nice balance of mushrooms, greens, cherry tomatoes, and feta cheese - all lightly dressed with balsamic sauce! BIBIMBOB BALL (x2): A fried rice ball with a dollop of chili paste on top. I love the crunch of the crust contrasted with the hot rice inside. Though I like spicy food, I think this is a touch on the spicier side, so be careful! KOSOO TACO (x2): It's a different take on the classic taco since they use a crepe as the base instead. It has sweet and spicy beef with lettuce as well. This is usually one of my favourite dishes of the lunch course, but it missed the mark for me this time because there was too much sauce. JAPCHAE: Noodles were well-seasoned and had good bounce to them. In the regular menu, it says it comes with beef, but ours didn't have any, so I'm not sure if they forgot or if it's intentionally left off of the lunch course menu. DDUK GALBI (x2): Love me some beef short rib patty! The meat is nice and tender, and is topped off with a slice of jalapeno to cut through the fat. 24HRS PORK BELLY (x2): Like the taco, this is usually one of my favourites dishes, but again, it missed the mark this time because it didn't melt in my mouth like it usually does. MACKEREL (x2): The skin is slightly crispy and pairs well with the fish. I do wish it was a fillet though since it'd make it easier to eat. BEEF SOY BEAN PASTE SOUP: This can sometimes be too salty or a bit too spicy, but it was great today and had good portions of beef and tofu! It also comes with rice. KIMCHI: No complaints on taste, but I feel like this should be served as a banchan rather than as a dish in the lunch course. MATCHA CRÈME (x2): Although it is served like a creme brulée, it is more like a mousse. The matcha flavour really shines through! I recommend that you only eat the lunch course with 2 people since the shared dishes (e.g. mushroom salad) were pretty much the same size as when I had it with 3 people. If anything, 3 people can share the lunch course and also have a lunch box. We ordered the Roll Lunch Box ($11) and the California rolls were delicious! Service-wise, the staff at Kosoo are wonderful. Although they were slower in clearing the dishes today, they were attentive with water and were just friendly all around. Since the restaurant is tucked away on Cardero, it doesn't have the lunch rush that you expect at some restaurants on Robson, so bonus points for that and comfortable seating too! read more
4 years ago
I walked a long way from my hotel on Robson at 11:30 at night. Yelp page showed open and huge glowing sign said open. When I walked in (door was open and unlocked), I was immediately turned down with no apology, because they were supposedly closed. I think that they just didn't want to serve only one customer so late at night. When I pointed out the sign said open they said that they had just closed. At 11:30 ? Not even a round number ? Unlikely. Don't trust the hours. Call first , but they should update their yelp page and turn off their sign or at least act apologetic for misleading hungry customers looking for a late night establishment. No comments on the food since I couldn't try any. read more
I am surprised about this little Restaurant just off the busy street of Robson. Its located on Cardero Street. So it can easily be missed. So after Demi Lavato concert and being super hungry and tire, we had to eat downtown. So we picked Kosoo for a quick snack or dinner. Food portion was pretty good and prices are quite reasonable. I liked the pork belly appetizer. It was a bit too fatty. The corn and the Jalapeno gave it a really nice sweet and spicy kick to it. I don't know the sauce they put in. The Bulgogi was a bit bland. The rice was too soft for me. Or maybe they cooked the rice too long. We got the mild hot sauce to add to it but it wasn't that spicy at all and instead the sauce was sweet. Mixed that all in and it was very delicious. Next we got the lamb shank. The green or Kale was deliciously cooked with lots of butter and garlic. The lamb shank was not bad but this is a dish I won't order it again. It was a bit too over cooked and there was one part of the lamb shank that was so over done that I had a hard time chewing it. Also it came with some yellow stuff, which I have no idea what it was and it was very yucky. Well I didn't like the texture personally. I will come back if I am in the hood. I do like the fact that they open till 1am. Not a lot of restaurants open that late on a Wednesday Night. As well I think this place is authentic because there were so many Koreans there. Or should I say all Koreans except my friend and I. read more
Lunch set: a LOT of food, surprisingly. We couldn't finish all of this! Pretty worth it for the price point. Because there was so much variation some things were a bit hit (japchae, galbi, tuna, pork belly, miso soup) or miss (salad, taco tbh) but overall quality is good and you could tell they use nice ingredients. read more
This is a cute little place tucked away from Robson. I loved its lunch special box and it was really yummy with a lot of variety. I wanted to try their dinner set which was recommended to me. However, I saw it at other tables and the portions weren't that much so we decided to order a la carte. I really love their cheese special with the grilled chicken which isn't on their menu- just point to the wall and they will know what you want. Now do not be completely obsessed with the melting cheese which was quite irresistible. Also taste their creamy corn dip because it was so amazing I couldn't believe I ignored it for half the dinner. Definitely a must try. I had their grilled bbq beef short ribs and porc belly on separate occasions and they were the best! It comes w soup and some sesame leaves and lettuce leaves to wrap them in with yummy kimchi. The porc belly one even comes with oysters as well. I would highly recommend both of them. I can't wait to be back for it. The calamari was great and so was the sashimi bowl. I can't wait to be back to eat their grilled chicken and the grilled meats again. read more
7 years ago
One of my favourite Korean Fusion restaurants in Downtown, Vancouver! The food here has a combination of authentic Korean food along with a touch of North America. I'd highly recommend the truffle jap chae along with the spicy chicken with cheese! (See attached photos) The service here is very good as the waitresses come and check up on you to see how you are enjoying your food, but not coming over too frequently as well. If you are needing something immediately, you wave them down and they come to help you almost instantly. The atmosphere here is great! Not so bright and has a nice ambience. Great place to come for drinks with a group of friends or even a casual date. read more
Ordered the Yangnyeom Fried Chicken for takeout and it was a lot of food! More than enough for 2-4 people to eat. The pieces of chicken were huge and it came with soft shell crab and corn which was really good! The chicken could have been crispier but it was still good and I really liked the sweet chilli flavour. It was packaged really well and delivered pretty quick! read more
3 years ago
7 years ago
They are still on their soft opening so the full menu isn't available yet. This place is the 2nd location to the Cadero location. This branch serves traditional korean food versus fusion. We booked a table for 5:15 and they placed us at a very scenic window seat. The place is packed by 6 pm! So, remember to make reservation before coming here. We tried their premium short rib soup, boneless fried chicken and mushroom pancake. I wouldn't say the meat will just fall off the bone on the short rib soup but it's still pretty tender and the broth is quite flavourful. We didn't know it came with rice too but we ordered too much food to even touch the rice. The rice is served in a traditional way where they bring the rice to the table in a small metal pot so the rice on the is soft with a crispy bottom. The fried chicken batter is very good and the chicken is moist in side but if only they can toss the creamy sauce more evenly it will be even better. Not all our chicken pieces were covered in the sauce and after several pieces the sauce more or less cooled off already so we couldn't really mix it. Nevertheless, the portion is still quite generous. They have a deal going on right now for the bone in chicken where you get a platter of fried chicken and tiger beer for $35. If this promo is also offered for boneless fried chicken, we would so take it! They offer half half option for the bone in chicken but none for the boneless one. I hope they will consider it in future. The mushroom jeon wasn't that special. It was just pan fried mushroom covered in egg. We will definitely go back again when the full menu is available read more
9 years ago
Great ambiance for a date to drink, chat and nibble! There are cheaper and less fancier Korean restaurants, but I feel it's worth the extra dollar or $2 per dish here for a nice night out. Dimly lit with tasteful decor. I've had about a dozen dinners here since it was Jang Mo Jib. The food has always been consistent. For starters I recommend the Tartar Sampler and the Mushroom Salad. My friend loves the garlic prawns and I think they're okay. We preferred the Galbi Ribs over the Lamb and if you're starving your only option is the hot pot. Seafood Hot Pot is tasty but the Ham & Bacon is heartier and perfect on rainy nights or if you're fighting a cold. Some may find the hot pot too spicy. The Bibimbob is one of the heavier choices if you need more than tasty samplers. If the ones I've had I'd give it a 3.5/5. read more
9 years ago
Came in with an appetite! Ordered the pork belly appetizer and the LA Galbi (comes with the short ribs, 2 bowls of rice, the veggie dish in the pic and soup). Definitely recommend the food! Great mix of flavors and everything complemented each other. Portions were good too! Service was polite but a little on the slower side. Cell phone use among staff makes it a little slower. read more
Just back from lunch at the tucked-out-of-the-way from Robson street Korean restaurant, Kosoo. They offer an "eleven course" set menu for $15 per person. With minor variation, it is essentially as shown in the photograph they have in the window. The set course is prepared for 2 persons at a minimum, but they *may* be able to accommodate you if you want just a single order. I think it depends on whether there are other set menu orders going to the kitchen at the same time, because there is no need to order in pairs. If you are are 3 or 7 persons for example, they can accommodate. It is probably just not labour-efficient to make a single-person order. Spicy-hot sauces (not super-spicy, but enough to be noticeable)are part of the prep and it is unlikely they allow omissions or substitutions, so be ready. TIP: Watch for the low-hanging lights! TIP: Ask for serving tongs for the salads. Some notes on the set menu items (not all 11 items): Oysters -Served in the shell and sauce already included. -Also has a small lemon wedge! Squeeze and discard, although it is not the end of the world if you accidentally slurp it down with the mollusk. (Look! I survived to write this blog post!) Mushroom Salad -Pretty OK but make sure you get some tomato and don't accidentally hog all the mushroom. The mushroom is in convenient clumps so you can be sure to get some. Bibimbop Ball -Good eaten hot. -Watch out for hot sauce tucked underneath, especially if you don't want to contaminate your plate with chili before you put other dish items on your plate. Kosoo Taco -Would be way better if the ingredients were distributed more evenly. Check to make sure all the meat or chili sauce isn't on one side of the taco. Mackerel -Thankfully served as fillets instead of a whole fish (as shown in their promo picture). Not all pieces are the same size, of course, but the convenience can't be beat. Also comes with individual bowls of rice for everyone. -OK tenderness and good moistness. Also strangely a bit on the salty side. -Save the rice for the soup. Kimchi -Small portion of kimchi to share. Yeah, they count this as "one course". Yeah, right. -Still, if you subtract this as a "condiment", you are still getting 10 courses. Beef Soy Bean Paste Soup -I would save the rice for this (if you are even going to finish it because it's a pretty decent meal without the rice) and add it together. Because the soup isn't that great, honestly. Might be an acquired cultural taste or something, though. -Not too salty either. Matcha Crème Brûlée -Where's my burnt sugar top? -Creamy and tasty otherwise. Overall, the menu is tasty though nothing really stood out for me as superlative. Where they get bonus marks is for the friendly staff (only three running the show on the floor but water carafes are always full and they are unfailingly polite); and sheer value for your money--You are getting a lot of courses and a really decent net portion of food for $15, where you might otherwise pay three times as much ordering the same as individual sharing dishes at a tapas or izakaya place. TIP: Go before they raise the price. They are typically busy during the 1 PM lunch rush on weekdays. Larger groups can be accommodated and can make a reservation but it's best to get started right at 11:30 AM when they open. read more
I've had their chicken bibimbap and mushroom bibimbap delivery. They were not too bad, just a bit greasy, especially the mushroom one, had this buttery taste to it, wasn't a fan. Went to the restaurant and tried beef tacos, which was alright. I liked the thin egg crepe shell, but it was too much hot sauce, couldn't taste the beef at all, and the lettuce that came with had so much water, it was leaking like a faucet. The cold noodles in broth was not that great. The meat that came with had this weird taste. read more
The five stars say it all, don't they???? Found my korean equivalent of Kingyo, and I might like this place even better. Atmosphere and interior are super nice. Sophisticated but not pretentious, perfect for a date or a meal with friends and family. The service was really good as well. But most importantly, the food is pretty fantastic. Had the tartare sampler, the bibimbab, and the spicy ribs with the cheese fondue. Everything was so good!!! Loved the tartare sampler especially. The ribs with the fondue was way too spicy for me, but still delicious nonetheless and the idea is quite fresh. in my opinion you get what you pay for. Pricing wasn't that expensive and the portions were a lot more generous than they seemed at first. I won't be going to sura anytime soon read more
$15/person lunch deal (11 courses)! Get it while it's hot! Very tasty and a steal of a deal. Available on weekends as well which is a major bonus. Portions are fair to get a solid taste of each dish. With all the courses combined, we were (not surprisingly) stuffed. 1. Fresh oyster 2. Mushroom salad 3. Bibimbap ball 4. Beef tacos 5. Japchae (sweet potato noodles) 6. Sashimi salad 7. Pork belly 8. Beef soy bean paste soup (with bowl of white rice) 9. Mackerel 10. Kimchi 11. Matcha crème brulee Some of my favourites were the beef tacos, pork belly, and the beef soy bean paste soup. I HIGHLY recommend this place for lunch! read more
Sample some Korean food with a twist at an awesome price, in a trendy atmosphere. Came here with my girlfriend on a Sunday afternoon for lunch. We got the set course tasting menu which featured so many dishes I couldn't keep track. The total came out to be just over $40, and that was after adding a pair of salmon nigiri as well. I won't go over all the food but give you some of the highlights good and bad. The stuff I liked: The mushroom salad was delicious, mostly because the mushrooms were warm and carried all their mushroom-y flavors. The bibimbop fried rice ball is just crunchy enough on the outside without the hardness that would scratch up the roof of your mouth. Tasted just like a spoonful of well mixed bibimbop. Bulgogi tacos were the best. The wrapping itself was infused with egg but it didn't have the egg taste. The bulgogi was tender and flavorful. The soup was also very good since it had bulgogi in it as well. What I didn't like The mackerel was fishy and tough. Don't ever order this by itself. Almost every dish had the same taste. I like the marinade and sauces that they used but would prefer to have some variety. I would definitely come back here and maybe get some of their sushi nigiri next time! read more
10 years ago
TLDR: Try their lunch package, its a great way to sample a wide variety of their dishes at a really low price. We decided to go here for lunch after we saw their crazy good lunch deal on Yelp. The menu is a little misleading because the pictures are all showing two orders worth of food because you have to order at least two of the lunch sets. So your entire lunch order is closer to $30 for the whole lunch package, still a really great deal nonetheless. The dishes came out pretty fast and would arrive pretty much one after another. Halfway through we started struggling because of how full we were. The following were what we got. (Side note: I'm a pescitarian so I didn't eat any of the meat items.) Oysters: Not bad, but also not great, a nice starter dish. (Note: I've veen pretty spoiled by Hog Island oysters so I have high expectations) Mushroom salad: Pretty tasty, surprisingly different from most mushroom salads because the mushrooms were still warm and had a lot more earthy mushrooms flavor. Fried bibimbap: a fried ball of rice mixed with korean hotsauce. Pretty tasty. Sashimi salad: pretty good, slightly different from most sashimi salad because they added the korean hot sauce to it. Japchae: Very good, but a deceptively large serving. We couldn't finish the whole thing. They also added some szechuan peppercorn into it which tasted awesome. Bulgogi tacos: Didn't try, BF said it tasted really good though. Pork belly thing: same as above Some kind of meat soup: same as above. Grilled mackeral: pretty good, very simple and straightforward flavor, I was slowing down hard at this point though. Green tea mousse: I think my favorite thing in the whole meal. The flavor and texture were amazing. It was like really fluffy ice cream, minus the brain freeze. This thing in a spoon: No idea what this was because we never received the order. We saw pictures of it on all the menus advertising the lunch set but didn't get to try it. We were far too full at this point eat anything else so we didn't ask for it. In hindsight, I wish we did because the pictures looked really good. Side order: Salmon nigiri: Really good, they gave a huge cut of salmon for only $2 per piece. I'm almost 100% sure I left of at least one item. The amount of food being thrown at us was really overwhelming and it was difficult to keep track of. The one complaint I'd have, would be that a lot of the first few courses had the same hot sauce on it so the flavors started blending. Would give at least another half a star if they're dishes were more unique in taste. But aside from that, an enjoyable meal for a really great price. read more
7 years ago
I got the Dduck Galbi Bibimbop and Yogurt Soju Cocktail while my friend got the Assorted Sashimi Bibimbop. Looking at the name, I assumed that the Dduck Galbi would contain duck, however it seems to be a typo (should be Dduk Galbi which is a Korean style patty). Aside from this, the galbi tasted good and the dish was well presented. It contained kale, daikon, carrots, eggplant, and corn as garnish. The Yogurt Soju tasted like Yakult with weak soju (I would say it was probably only 5-10% alcoholic content). I'm not too sure why the server said they couldn't serve the small size (300ml) for this because it just came in a decanter Overall, for the price (~$60 total) I would say it's worth it. read more
5 years ago
Refuse to take any dine in customer at 2:00pm and the website shows online store close at 3pm and no apologize but blame the customer that interrupt their break. Disappear right away. The other Japanese restaurant named Saku on the other hand take us and they do have same lunch break time as this restaurant l. And they just generally mention us the last call would be finish in half hour. I would never come back in such a non customer service restaurant. read more
We came here for an early Valentine's dinner. The concept of their menu attracted us as my wife loves Korean food and I'm a classically trained French cook. We opted for the Table d'hôte $25 menu and was not disappointed. All the items were well thought out and tasted unique. We decided to add the Truffle to the Japchae and boy did that taste delicious. Tucked away lies this gem off Robson street. If you're looking for something a little different yet still true to its roots, give Kosoo a try. You won't be disapointed. Reservations highly recommended. read more
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Great meal! Had lunch with a couple coworkers. High quality food, great flavors, good service. We got more food than we needed because we were trying various dishes to determine if we wanted to use this food on our airplane for catering. We had the sautéed Korean style chicken, Kosoo tacos, garlic prawns, 24 hr pork belly, and Bu Dae Ji Gae. It was all very good and I highly recommend the tacos and Bu Dae Ji Gae. We are aircrew and asked if they would pack it up to go for our airplane/passenger. Although they would not split up ingredients on individual dishes so that it could be put together and plated on the airplane, they did allow us to place an order for pick up later. And it was packaged well. I highly recommend this restaurant. read more
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832 Cardero Street
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