I'll admit it: when I'm looking for Korean food, I don't usually go off the beaten path…read more There's a reason for that. Korean food is one of those cuisines where I've always subscribed to a simple theory: if Koreans aren't eating there, why should I? You can dress up a restaurant, put some Korean words on the menu and serve kimchi with just about anything, but eventually somebody has to judge the food. And Koreans, bless them, are not exactly known for suffering quietly through mediocre kimchi. So imagine my surprise when a little Korean restaurant in the middle of Richmond, BC, actually delivers. Daan is good. Properly good. And no, this isn't the place for the ubiquitous Korean BBQ experience that seems to have taken over the culinary landscape. No sizzling tabletop grills, no elaborate choreography, no fifteen-minute explanation of which piece of meat you're supposed to cook first. Daan is for something much more important: the Korean food you actually want when you're hungry and a little homesick for the food you grew up with. This is comfort food. The stews. The noodles. The hot-plate bulgogi. The stuff that arrives at the table steaming, fragrant and unapologetically familiar. The japchae is a definite yes. The bulgogi is worth ordering. And the galbi hits that sweet spot between substantial and satisfying--the kind of meal that reminds you why Korean food became a comfort food in the first place. There is one notable disappointment: the gamjatang, or pork bone stew. And that's a bit of a shame, because a great gamjatang can be the very definition of Korean soul food. Here, it just doesn't quite get there. So skip it and spend your calories elsewhere. Prices are pretty much what you'd expect in Vancouver--roughly ten percent more than Toronto, give or take. Then again, they don't hit you with PST on restaurant food, so by the time the bill arrives, we're more or less even. What I really like about Daan, though, is that it doesn't seem desperate to be anything other than a Korean restaurant. And in a city where Korean food can sometimes mean driving to Kingsway in Burnaby, heading all the way out to Coquitlam, or joining the latest Korean BBQ craze, there's something wonderfully satisfying about finding a place in Richmond that quietly gets the assignment. You want your kimchi fix? You shouldn't have to cross the Lower Mainland. Daan is proof that sometimes the little restaurant in the middle of nowhere is exactly where you should have been looking. Definitely recommended. Just don't order the gamjatang. Cheers!!!

One of my favourite korean spots in Vancouver, they have a great pork bone stew which is hefty and…read moremore than enough for 2 people. But their kimbap takes the cake, the BEST kimbap i've had here sad that they only serve it during lunch hours. Would come back way more if it wasn't so far away from the skytrain stop

Came to Bon Ga at an off-hour (around 3pm), so we were the only ones there. The service was polite…read moreand attentive, which we appreciated. The restaurant also has a nice ambiance. Unfortunately, the food was a bit underwhelming overall. The bossam was over-boiled and quite bland--it also didn't come with any lettuce or cabbage for wrapping, which was a letdown. The short ribs were a little chewy and unevenly marinated, resulting in some flavorful bites but also a lot of bland ones. The tofu soup was solid, but I do wish they served the egg on the side so we could crack it in ourselves--mine ended up with a fully boiled yolk, and I prefer it runny. The tteokbokki was decent; the rice cakes were firmer than I like, and there was barely any fish cake in the dish. We also tried the fried squid rings, which were mostly good, though one of the larger pieces had an odd pasty texture--possibly under-fried or over-battered. All in all, not a terrible experience, but the food didn't quite hit the mark for me.

I went a little extra as they don't do half sizes. I pretty much had a family meal by myself. Jump…read moreto the good stuff. Pig Trotter!!! Excellent! You know with how they served this item, it is their speciality and made with love. With pressure cooking it to brining it, to serving it at room temp. The onion sauce, the 2nd onion picked sauce, the garnishes. It is ART. I had leftovers for 2 meals! I'm looking forward to heading back for another pig trotter :p

I had such a great time here, I was happy to tip on a dinner that came up to a $100 bill (for…read moremyself) for a menu combo that serves 3-4 people (BEEF COMBO serves 3-4 people.) I normally don't have expensive dinners but Jin Soo Sung was worth it! The beef WAS SO GOOD, SO TASTY paired with rice! Ssam (lettuce wrapped meat) was really good here too. Christy and Hazel, our servers for the table, were SUPER FRIENDLY, SUPER FAST I hope they get a nice raise from my positive review. They came and replaced our grill top many times and I really appreciate their attentiveness for that!!! I would DEFINITELY come back here again and try different things on their menu 5 out of 5 stars for everything.

Great BBQ restaurant! Amazing value for money and friendly service. Highly recommend!read more

The restaurant is nicely decorated and there is a parking lot next the restaurant. We went for the…read morelunch special which is a good deal. The restaurant got busy quickly with a bunch of people also interested in the lunch special We get a choice of soup and tea (grapefruit or grapefruit ginger tea) the ordering is through a qr code. But we noticed the prices on the ordering portal is about a dollar more expensive than what is print on the menu for every item. Overall, all the sides were good. The soup didnt have that much contents in it. But for the price it was ok

This place is located on the dredded 'eat street' in Richmond, which is notorious for terrible…read moreparking. All the spots in this complex have a restaurant name on them, and we could not find any with Cherry Food House on them. I noticed everyone just parked anywhere, regardless of which restaurant. This place is busy! I would suggest booking ahead. Service is very friendly but hard to flag down because they are busy. The call button at the table didn't work. The food has big portions, especially the big pots. Normal price could be around $50+, but the budaejjigae is $37 here, and the pan was wide and deep. However, the downside was the taste. It does taste like normal Korean food, and things are a bit off. The budaejjigae feels like it didn't have dashi in it. The seafood green onion pancake was 90% imitation crab. Pajeons are supposed to be mainly green onion, but this felt like a cake of imitation crab only. Maybe a couple of pieces of green onion, cuttlefish, and shrimp. The fried chicken was ok. They serve free dessert at the end - feels like some pudding with sweet syrup. If you don't mind about taste and just want a lot of food for cheap then this is for you.

We were visiting Richmond and starving, and found Mr. Bro. Our service was great and the ambiance…read morefelt like small kbbq places we ate at in Hongdae. It feels like a quick kbbq place you go with ur friends, not someplace you would take your grandma. It's very casual and I enjoyed the food. The chicken skins were so light and crispy. The meat was tender and tasty. For a group of friends drinking and hanging out this is the perfect spot.

Pleasantly surprised! Great food, the recipes were delicious, and subtly different from traditional…read moreKorean recipes. A lot of customization of sauces and spice level, choose your own banchan, and unlimited banchan! Great service, always at the ready, and available. The place is not so big, maybe 9-10 tables, but the vibe is really fun and lively. We will be back again for sure!

We went for early dinner, so we were able to get a table right away, the inside has tables with…read moredividers, and their menu has plenty of options of popular Korean dishes, which are some new to me. For this visit, we had; Spicy grilled chicken- this came hot and sizzling, so saucy, crispy and cheesy, I enjoyed every bite of it, as it was crunchy, flavoursome, and the cheese completes the taste. Grilled Boneless beef- the beef is so tender, and it has a strong flavour perfect with the rice Seafood Pancake- full of different seafood and so crispy on top, the dip goes well with it. Bibimbap- it was delicious like the other bibimbap. I tasted the combination of the ingredients were perfect So far, all the dishes were satisfying, and they were all served hot, which is so perfect for the cold weather. The side dishes can be refilled if you ask, and the price is just right. I Highly recommend checking this place, and I will surely come back to try their other dishes.

Mid-size Korean restaurant amongst the many other eateries on Alexandra Rd. It's in the back of…read moreOlympic Centre plaza. The actual front entrance of the place faces Alderbridge Way. Not many people for lunch on a weekday. Menu is not big. When we went, lots of items were crossed off the menu, probably due to pandemic limitations. Has a number of soups and some classic Korean dishes and fried chicken on the menu. Their signature dish is galbijjim which is braised beef short ribs. Beef King's twist is that they add cheese on top and they will melt the cheese with a hand torch in front of your table. Got a medium portion. Portion is big enough for two, and the contents were tasty. The sauce has a little tomato-ish flavor, and the beef along with pieces of potato and daikon have soaked up the flavor. The melted cheese is mild but adds an extra and different texture to the dish. Also got an order of the pan fried dumplings, and those were okay. Overall the bill was $65 including tax.

We came to Seoul Grill House for the Korean BBQ buffet and loved the variety. There's a full spread…read moreof ready‑to‑eat Korean dishes plus a chilled station with marinated pork, chicken, and beef you grill right at your table. The marinated pork and beef were our favorites -- tender, flavorful, and fun to cook. They also offer soups like seaweed and tofu‑vegetable, and ice cream to finish the meal. Lunch is $29.99 for the BBQ buffet on weekdays , which is a great value for the selection and quality. A tasty, easygoing spot for Korean BBQ in Surrey -- we'd come back.

Visited here with friends after a long time. Surprisingly, the cost for weekend dinner doesn't…read moreappear to have changed much, if at all - was $104 for 2 buffet and 2 drinks plus tax and tip. I don't remember there being any beef short rib (LA galbi) on my previous visits, so that was a nice surprise. The marinated pork shoulder was very good as usual. The deep fried items seemed old, cold/lukewarm and very tough/chewy. Too bad because I used to love their chicken wings. I noticed a shaved ice milk machine with an assortment of jellies and red bean. The machine was hard to operate and only some of us were successful in grabbing some. Still a reliable option for large groups but I wish there were more options to choose from in Surrey.

Was in the Guildford area with my boyfriend on Thursday after work and felt like some Korean food…read moreand found this little hole in the wall with great ratings. It's a cute Mom and Pop place and we were promptly greeted warmly upon arrival. The restaurant was nearly full on a Thursday night, a good sign. They have a simple small menu and we ordered the LA Galbi and Beef Bimbimbop with rice in a hot stone bowl (+$1). For some reason, the LA Galbi doesn't come with a bowl of rice but is served with a small bowl of ox bone soup. The banchans sides were plentiful with Kim chi radish, bean sprots, potatoes, and sold kind of stewed beef with veggies. LA Galbi was solid and good quality of beef, flavourful, and quantity for $35. The beef bimbimbop with rice was good for $19. Overall, a solid cute local spot worth visiting and supporting.

Pleasantly surprised by their beef soft tofu soup as it is made so poorly in most restaurants…read more Broth was delicious and ingredients fresh, however, beef portion was kinda small and tough. My mom is a long time fan of their black goat soup. She says the broth is delicious and the meat is generous in portion and not gamey. Recommended