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    Shilla Korean Restaurant

    3.8 (65 reviews)
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    Closed • 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    House Kimbap (10pcs)
    Fonda C.

    Went during lunch for the special. Where you can pick a protein and a soup that comes with a couple of sides. There seemed to be only one waitress working at the time. She was very kind even though there was a full restaurant. They had both booth seating and chair seating so it was great for families or just to watch the game on their big tv.

    Sandy Y.

    Shilla is a well-loved Korean restaurant in East Vancouver, and it's clear why locals keep coming back. They do a great job with both takeout and dine-in, but we especially suggest eating in if you're with friends or family. The star of our meal was definitely the Korean Fried Chicken Platter. The presentation alone was impressive, arriving in four different flavours: Original, Honey Garlic, Sweet & Spicy, and Cheeseling. It also comes with fries, cabbage salad, and sweet corn, making it feel like a complete feast. The portions are generous, and we think it's perfect for sharing with four or more people. It's a fun dish to order because everyone can try a different flavour and pick their favourite. Beyond the fried chicken, we also enjoyed the Beef Kimbap, which was fresh, well-balanced, and satisfying. Another must-order is the Cold Spicy Buckwheat Noodles. The noodles were refreshing with just the right amount of spice, making them an excellent choice during Vancouver's warmer weather. The staff were friendly, and our food came out quickly, even though the place was busy. It's easy to see why so many people like this neighbourhood spot. Food: 5/5 Must Try! Service: 5/5‍‍‍‍‍ Kids: 4/5 Presentation: 3/5 Parking: Free street parking is available throughout the surrounding neighbourhood. Tips: * Make a reservation if you're planning to dine with a larger group or during peak hours. * Portion sizes are generous, so ordering several dishes to share is a great way to experience more of the menu. * Use the table call bell to get your server's attention; it makes requesting assistance quick and convenient. Would I Return: Yes ‍

    House Kimbap (10pcs) -$11
    Cally Y.

    I got the $11 kimbap and it was larger than I expected! The kimbap was loaded and overall pretty good! Side dishes are also great. Will come back to try their other stuff!

    Michelle L.

    Have to try to BBQ Porkbelly if you go to Shilla! Their porkbelly was sous vide for 15 hours then bbq with a charred. At first when the plate arrived, it doesn't look much for 2, but after a few bites, we know this is as hearty as it gets. Also we were skeptical about melted cheese with kimchi and corn at the bottom, but trust me, they go!! Either just scoop all in a spoonful or wrap in the lettuce with Korean ssamjang, they taste delicious! The porkbelly didn't taste greasy because the sous vide already rendered most of the fat out but keep it juicy, and the BBQ charred gave depth to them, it's a double deliciousness! I recommend to try this porkbelly dish if you are adventurous, however, they do have a regular version of porkbelly on the menu as well, in case you are craving a more traditional dish. The tteok bokki was very yummy too, the rice cake was chewy enough but not mushy, and the sauce was just right, sweet mostly with a kick of spiciness, not the firey kind of spicy, so every bite was tasty and keep me wanting more. This dish seem simple but to make sure the rice cakes are not over cooked while soaking to the sauce is not an easy task, and here they achieve it well. Every rice cakes are fully absorbed with good amount of sauce that very well balanced ratio of the rice cakes and the sauce. Definitely will come back for more! The restaurant itself is rather small but have enough to have tables moved to have bigger parties. We sat next to a 10 people birthday party that they played happy birthday songs in both Korean and English for the celebration, I think it was cute! They do take reservations, so call ahead is recommended. The front of the restaurants have street free parking which made it easy.

    Griffin C.

    They have lunch deals from 11am - 4pm and it's quiet a lot especially for its price of $20. You gotta try the beef tofu soup and the spicy pork. SO SO GOOD. Service was quick too. Place is clean and tidy.

    The bulgogi set meal
    Stephanie G.

    Went to try the $20 lunch deal that I've seen posts about this on social media. This comes with 7 side dishes along with rice, tofu soup and meat choice. Choice of galbi, bulgogi, spicy pork and bossa for meats. Then either seafood, kimchi, beef or ox bone soup. The side dishes for this special is not refillable but makes sense as its not your usual Korean side dishes. The staff said if you order the regular menu, you can get refills. I was so full after ! Could barely finish all of it. The bulgogi was nicely marinated throughout and perfect texture. My friends bossa was also very meaty and seasoned well too. I love that you get a little taste of what the restaurant can offer. Best part is the deal is available 7 days a week 11am to 4pm ! Hope this deal will stick around. There is plenty of street parking along Kingsway and surrounding streets. On Sundays it would be unlimited time but Monday to Saturday there are spots with 1 or 2 hour parking. Would definitely be back for this deal anytime! Might want to try their other dishes and fried chicken too!

    Ashley N.

    I've come to Shilla a few times now, and most times felt quite mediocre. This time around, I ordered the Seolleongtang and my friends and I shared the deep fried shrimp appetizer. The appetizer was okay - can't really go wrong with deep frying something! My soup dish portion was quite small, which I wasn't expecting. I also didn't know that you had to season the broth yourself with salt and pepper on the table. I ended up asking the staff if the soup was supposed to taste like water... After seasoning it, it was okay though. I don't think I will be back to Shilla after having given it a number of tries now.

    Seolleongtang, 15 hour Sous Vide BBQ Pork Belly.
    Calvin Y.

    Food is extremely good! We went for a late night meal so we were the only patrons dining in. Most of the other patrons were delivery and takeout orders. Service was overall good and restaurant is really clean. Loved the pork belly bbq! Extremely juicy and flavorful on a bed of cabbage and cheese corn. One of the best Korean meals I've had in a while.

    Lunch special
    Lisa S.

    Tried this place again after 3 years and there has been improvement. I made the mistake of ordering the ox soup again and it wasn't flavoured again. Probably should have read my last review. The lunch special for $20 is a decent deal. Comes with soup and a meat dish and all the side dishes. The beef bulgogi was decent and I enjoyed the Tteokbokki was really good and I enjoyed the japchae. For $20 I would go again.

    Bikki W.

    Shilla Korean Restaurant @shilla_vancouver is a spacious Korean Restaurant in East Vancouver. I highly recommend to come here for birthday party or gathering with friends and families. We have ordered Seafood Noodles Soup Beef Bibimbap Beef Japchae Seafood Pancake Basak Prawn Chicken Platter Big BBQ Combo The Chicken Platter and the Big BBQ Combo are more than enough to share. Other main dishes are also authentic and delicious Great friendly service too. @shilla_vancouver has lunch special for $20 that comes with 10 kinds of dishes, you choose 1 soup and 1 meat. The lunch special is Monday - Sunday @ 11am - 4pm and only dine in. Media: @chocoviv @lovepeacevancouver @waieatthat @che.dcruz @eatisvibikki #eatisvibikki #cameraeatfirst #koreanfood #korea #seafoodpancake #japchae #bbqcombo #chicken #platter #basakprawn #prawn #beef #bibimbap #vancouverfoodie #vancouver #foodie #kingswayvancouver #canada #韓國料理 #韓國 #溫哥華 #吃貨 #고급음식 #한국요리 #밴쿠버 #해물 팬케이크 #비빔밥 #닭튀김

    Cynthia S.

    Big portions and great value! Ordered the bulgolgi hotpot and it was delish! The soup at the end was a little bit salty but overall we were happy with the portions of everything and how cozy it was on a cold day. The short ribs combo had a decent amount of pieces but we wish the potatoes had more flavour to them. Good thing we ordered corn cheese so we topped it with that!

    Rose W.

    This is the place to for a delicious Korean feast! Shilla has giant portions and recently updated their menu. Check out their platters which is great for sharing! Chicken Platter $57 which comes with 4 kinds of Chicken ( Original, Honey Garlic, Sweet & Spicy, Cheesling) along with fries, cabbage salad and corn. The chicken was crispy and flavourful. Big BBQ Combo Platter $59.98 comes with sous vide pork belly, LA Kalbi, Grilled Chicken along with fries, cabbage salad and Bao buns! Meat could've been more tender but I quite like the chicken! $20 lunch combo comes with so much!!Choose your soup & meat and comes with 8 more side dishes as seen in the reel. Worth it in my opinion! Other items we tried: -Cold Spicy noodle $16.98 (super refreshing) -Spicy pork bone hot pot $42.98 -House and Prawn Kimbap $11/$14 ( large portions) -Tteokbokki $16.98 ( I really liked the sauce) If you're craving Korean food to share, this is a solid place to come for gatherings, hangouts or a date.

    Our Shilla Lunch Spread
    Hubert Y.

    Came here for our Sunday family meal. Tons of street parking right off Kingsway. Love the ambience. My wife and I opted for the $20 lunch special. I had the Korean OX Bone Soup and Sous Vide Bossam -- OX Bone Soup is very clear, will need to season yourself depending on how you like it. For me, I appreciate that it's a very clear broth. The bossam is very tender and well seasoned. The wife opted for the Seafood Tofu Soup and Beef Bulgogi, which she enjoyed. The Seafood Tofu Soup was quite generous portion, lots of seafood and very tasty broth and tofu. Can't complain about the beef bulgogi. You can't mess that up. The banchan selection is varied and delicious, with something enjoyable in every bite. The chicken cutlet is not your usual one piece cutlet and cut up--it's boneless fried chicken deep fried in panko. Served with rice, and Kimchee, sweet corn, salad, side of sauce. My son loved this and he was full, and the kid can eat. My daughter loves her noods so she got the Seafood Noodle Soup--broth was tasty and flavourful, and lots of seafood. Served with a side of Danmuji (pickled radish). This was very enjoyable for us. We would definitely come back. Amazing food, great value, friendly service.

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