It's always great to accidentally discover good spots. In this case I wanted to go to rice burger but they had already closed. This place was next door! Great Korean food. I loved all the banchan. Esp shredded potatoes. I ordered spicy pork bone soup which was really good. Fall off the bone meat, easy to eat, really flavourful. I mixed it with ssamjang which works really well. My daughter ordered spam egg and mayo rice which was really good. My wife liked her dolsot bibimbap. Overall we really enjoyed our meal and the staff was friendly. Would come back. read more

See all

Wow, Honestly one of the best Korean food spots I've had in Vancouver. Affordable, convenient, nice and accomplished staff, and delicious food. Great vibe of the place, and will definitely be back. read more

The Kitchen - Chicken + Tofu Stew - Korean Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

The service was nonexistent when I went, it took forever to actually get the bill. The food was mid and I wish there was a larger offering but maybe they're gonna switch up or expand the menu later? It's just that there are better korean restaurants nearby that I'd rather go to. read more

Amazing food and amazing service! Came here with my friends and let me tell u: the best spot to eat at after a long night of studying! 100% recommend! read more

How is it possible that this place receives positive reviews?! This is the worst Korean restaurant I've been to. Did the owners get their friends to support them? Have people never had good Korean food or never been to a decent Korean restaurant? Service was little better than the flavorless soups or side dishes. read more

Came here about a week ago as I was in the area. I ordered the regular bibimbap. Good portion size and tasty so it was good value for the money. I also got the customary Korean side dishes including kim chi. I received complimentary glass of water as well. The server was attentive and came to me a couple of times asking me if I needed anything. The washroom was lovely, clean and well taken care of. I always appreciate when places do this. I would definitely come back here. read more

See all

Such a cozy Korean restaurant serving up quick and delicious eats in the Point Grey area! There are quite a bit of restaurants around Sasamat but this one has to be in my top go to favourites. Service is prompt and friendly and the menu is diverse for a smaller place. I had the standard Bibimbap and my friend had a soup, we both loved our meals. The beef was well flavoured, and I loved the large portion of veggies, but the standout was their kimchi - I love a spicier kimchi and theirs is definitely on the hotter end. All around solid spot if you're looking for Korean in this neighbourhood! read more

The Kitchen - Bibimbap - Korean Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Had take out from this small home style restaurant on a Friday night. Typical Korean style dishes. Small selection on take out menu. Even smaller portions on arrival. We had the Mandy dumplings, bulgogi beef, bibimbap and potato noodles with bulgogi add on. Flavours were as expected for Korean restaurant. Too small portions. Not a repeat for me given vast selection in Vancouver. read more

The Kitchen - Korean Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Cosy Korean restaurant, with warm comfort food. Loved my bulgogi on hot stone, and the rice was perfect. I had a really good experience with the waiter who provided excellent service. Will be back for sure, it became my new favorite Korean restaurant in the neighborhood read more

The Kitchen - Bulgogi ! - Korean Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Bear in mind that the portions can be very lady-like (AKA "small") so if you have a few people in your party it is best to order one or two dishes more to ensure everyone has enough to eat. For instance, the BBQ Squid comes on a shallow stone plate that is sprinkled with a few chunks of squid mixed with a shy portion of grilled vegetables. The Pork Bone Soup simmer with few chunks pork bone and very little meat, albeit the meat is flavorful and tender. Nonetheless, the dishes are still very good and good valued for a neighborhood restaurant. Cheerio~ read more

The Kitchen - Korean Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

See all

Really tasty food, great service and comfy setting. The environment is really nice. I am a bibimbap fan, and theirs is definitely worth the visit. read more

First time there, very crowded at weekend dinner time. The food was good, except the delivery was a bit slow. Would like to try again for the soups and hot pot next time. read more

The Kitchen - Korean Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

See all

BBQ is the best. Tried hot pot for dinner tonight; was fine. Service was great! Would go again.

They don't have a big menu but good selection of home style cooking. Authentic Korean food for sure. Everything is made from scratch and no msg. (Except for instant ramen on their lunch menu). I usually order soon du bu. Sometimes too salty and sometimes need more saltiness but generally very good. I see people eating big hotpot there often and they look good. The meat dishes are on the sweet side so kids like them. I would give a 5 star if they used fresh seafood instead of the frozen mix that come from China. The server is friendly and nice. read more

I would not go here again. I'm Korean and I've had years of building up my Korean palate; that being said, this place is mediocre. It's expensive, portions are small and super stingy when it comes to side dishes. I ordered the pork bone soup for 2 and we got 3 potatoes. :/ In terms of taste, it was so salty. I don't like to write poor reviews, but it was such a poor experience. read more

Way too overpriced, the food didnt taste authentic at all, and it was super empty in the restaurant. I wouldn't recommend to anyone

*copying and pasting from their old location yelp page* They really live up to their description of Korean mom cooking style. I thought they were bluffing, but it really reminded me of my mom's cooking, because the food was simple, clean, and delicious! The portions are really good, and the prices are good too. Their menus have changed, from what I had in Kerrisdale. They don't have kimbap, but instead, they have Salmon Salad. Instead of Dumpling Soup, they have different types of soups and bibimbap. Today, I had the Seafood SoonDooBoo Stew, and it was so delicious. It didn't taste as if they use the same broth and add different ingredients to distinguish different types of the stew...no, it tasted definitely like seafood, like it's supposed to. I was also surprised to find such a huge mussel in my stew, I almost cried in joy. Lots of seafood goodies were found too, like little baby shrimps and decently sized octopus bits. My friends had the Beef SoonDooBoo Stew and the BBQ Chicken. The BBQ chicken came on a sizzling hot plate, with pretty colours of red and green. Beautiful! And there were more chicken than the asparagus and tomatoes! The family who was running the place seemed a bit flustered by the number of people in their restaurant. The daughter particularly seemed stressed out, so I told her that they seem busy and that it's good that they're busy. I also told her the food was good, and that I hope they do well too. She seemed to be happy to hear that, because she apologized for not taking good care of our side-dishes, and told me to come back during lunch hours when it's less busy for a better service (our food did come later than the other table who arrived later than us). I will definitely come back and try their other dishes! I'm really excited to see a Korean place in a different neighborhood! read more

I am so excited about this little home style Korean place because it actually means more options for decent food near campus. Good food near UBC is very limited. Thank you The Kitchen for moving into the neighbourhood and upping the food quality. The decor is simple and clean. The ladies in the kitchen and dining room remind me of my grandma because of their no nonsense but humble attitudes. The food is very flavourful and fresh. We got the short ribs and were delighted with the grilled veggies mixed in. The seafood soft tofu soup was perfect. I agree with the first reviewer, Sophia Z, the regular size for the BBQ meats is a very small serving, even for one person. Next time we go, we'll order the large. This place will be in our regular rotation of "I'm lazy, let's eat somewhere in the neighbourhood," nights. read more

Went for my favorite dish, pork back bone soup, tasted bad in every way. 15 dollars for an individual hot pot is just a waste of money. I wouldn't recommend this place to any of my friends for good quality korean food. Overpriced bad food. read more

Walked by this place tonight and decided to try out the home style Korean food it purports. This quiet and quaint restaurant has a small menu. I ordered a stone pot bulgogi bibimbap and a regular sized salmon salad. The food really did seem like something that came out of someone's home kitchen (in a good way) but don't expect it to be the most amazing Korean food you've ever had. This is definitely comfort food for those who miss a nice health-conscious home-cooked meal. My bill came out to just under $20 (including tax) for the meal; I found it a bit pricey for what I got but not too unreasonable. Overall, it was a nice place to relax and grab a healthy bite to eat. I would like to come back to try other items such as the pancake, dumplings, and BBQ ribs if I were in the neighborhood. read more

stick a bow on it The Kitchen. Yes, that's the name. Now tell me, what do you think they serve? I wouldn't have guessed it, but it's Korean. This place was never on my radar since I don't venture out to Point Grey/Kits often. I learned a few things from this lunch. The most important being that I should get out of my ten-block radius. I like having a support system when I end up neighbourhoods I don't know. Thank goodness Ceecee was with me. Not sure I would have survived the trek without her. Fine, it wasn't a trek per se, but it was definitely out of my comfort zone. Now that I've been around the block, I can't wait to go back - saw so many little shops and storefronts that were calling my name. They're going to blow my wallet wide open. The Kitchen closes at 3 and we got there at 2:40 and they were sweet to let us stay. That right there is the sign of a family owned restaurant. They care enough not to shut the door. It's a really cute space with a cute name. Put together like a little gift. That may be why I didn't mind that the food wasn't 100 percent true to home. It was good but a few things were more Western than Korean. For instance the separate side dishes. While polite and a more common trend, is not the norm. We Koreans usually stick our chopsticks in the same dish and sip out of the same pot. Double dipping is the norm. I would go again, but I wouldn't order what I ordered: Hwaedupbap - our version of chirashi. Salmon and veggies over rice mixed together with gochujang - a savoury, slightly sweet, spicy sauce. There were alfalfa sprouts. That was a first and last for me. Mommma GG said many people use it because it's easier to find than the traditional snow pea shoots. Ceecee and I also shared the dumplings. Delicious, even if they weren't handwrapped in the back. That may be asking too much for a little shop. And finally Ceecee's kalbi. I enjoyed the cuteness with which they served all the food. Overall, the food is good and the prices are reasonable. So do I the know-it-all Korean endorse it? Sure do - for what it is. It's not Korean food for the Korean people, but it is Korean food for the people. I ain't mad at that. FYI, neither is the public. Online reviews show The Kitchen lotsa love. read more

Had the stone pot bibimbap with kimchi and it is very flavorful and would recommend. Actually been here several times and always had this so should try other menu items someday! read more

The Kitchen - BBQ pork with rice side - Korean Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

See all

Friendly service, family run (or seemingly so -- either way, it was a good vibe!), high quality ingredients, delicious food. The only thing I didn't like was the small size but everything else made up for that. I had salmon salad, tofu soup, short ribs, and stone pot rice with bulgogi. Ended up taking more than half of the food home -- it was a LOT of food and everything was really good. And pleasantly undersalted. I didn't even have to make any special requests, as their one chef (the menu even names her) intentionally prepare the dishes "home-style". Brilliant idea. So many restaurants overload food with sodium to enhance the flavour, and I'm glad the Kitchen avoids this practice. Didn't pay so can't comment on prices, but I will definitely be back! read more

I had the seafood ramen, which was just like the Korean instant noodles that I bought from the supermarket. So disappointed. read more

The Kitchen - small size of salmon salad - Korean Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I read previous reviews on this place and wanted to try their green onion pancake. I was disappointed that it wasn't on their menu anymore! So I tried their hot stone bibimbap instead. I specifically requested for my egg to be cooked thoroughly (without a runny yolk), but it came with ........a runny yolk. For those who like their eggs fully cooked (I know there are not many of us out there), I would suggest just getting the bibimbap without the egg. Other than this, the bibimbap was well made. Every entree also comes small plates of their kimchee and black beans, which tasted great as well. read more

This is our go-to local restaurant. Their menu is very small but the food never disappoints. The couple who owns the restaurant prepares every dish perfectly, the portions are just right, and all ingredients (the salmon sashimi in their salad, for example) are really fresh. Although there is usually only one waitress, service is fast and friendly every time we've been here. I would recommend The Kitchen to anyone who enjoys clean, healthy family style Korean food. read more

I love this place. They use high-quality ingredients and serve up authentic Korean food. Would recommend sharing a hot pot :) read more

The more I think about the bad attitude of the server, when asked for more kimchi, (the grimace on the face - we're still talking about it the day after) the overpriced, salty, flavourless food, stingy servings, the more stars this place loses. I cannot believe I paid what I paid for the quantity and quality of food, served with bad attitude. I would not return. read more

I am now a fan. My friend recommended this location and the reviews on here helped me figure out to get the stone bowl bi bim bap. I liked the sides as well as the main dish. Will definitely be back. read more

Love this place and they are open Sunday's. So good as take out & just as good as dining in. So much flavour. Quick service. Love it! Get there early. Fills up fast. Turnover quick though. read more

Where would I eat if not for this restaurant... the best Korean food you can get near UBC. Very authentic and the food is very healthy and clean. Serves various side dishes, which is awesome, and portion is great. I know you are also lazy... so you care about accessibility. You can get to this restaurant by 2 stops on a 99 bus (Sasamat). This is the place you want to go to when you are craving Korean food. As a fellow Korean you know what I am talking about. I always get the soup menu to satisfy my cravings. There are three on the menu and they are all awesome. You let the server know how spicy you want them. Good and healthy food comes with a price but who cares. I rather pay a few more bucks and eat here then eat at some cheap place that serves cancer on the side. The servers don't really have customer service skills but it's negligible. Nice interior too. I've seen Chinese, Korean, and even Caucasians eat at this place quite often. Also allows take out. read more

My daughter had a Korean friend who went back to Korea. All I remembered back then was Kimchi sauce. My family went here last night. It is not just Kimchi, but way much more. The food was amazing in its diversity and uniqueness. Not Chinese at all, uniquely Korean. The food was very flavorful the waitresses/waiters very conscientious. I feel lucky to have such a good restaurant nearby (I live 5 blocks away). Definitely a family run place. Also the servings were of adequate size for the price. My family has takeout every Friday night and this will be a "keeper" for that. read more

Had the bibimbap hot stone bowl with beef (this is my second time having it) It's delicious! not enough meat; so this time I got extra for $1 which still wasn't enough given the huge portion of rice/veggies in the stone bowl. Regardless, the staff are sweet, its clean, has a decent ambiance and tasty fresh water. Yum! read more

The waiting for food was forever long. Service was one of the worst one I have ever experienced ( they did not even provide chopsticks until I asked for them). But the worst part was that they forced us to pay 18% tips , with such service, without informing us we had to pay that much. read more

I love the Korean food here - very authentic and yummy! The only down side is there isn't as much selection as I would have hoped. And the portion size here is not really good for groups. Yesterday I went with 5 other girls, but even ordering the large grilled short ribs does not seem to be able to make all of us have 2 pieces of short ribs.... So we had to order another small one. But still, great food! It was perfect when I was only coming here with 1 or 2 other people. read more

We would have given this a higher rating, but the prices are higher than the competition from other Korean restaurants and Asian food in general. Family-owned Korean restaurant that is casual, neat and tidy. Service was very good being personable and friendly. Our dishes came relatively quickly after being ordered. The menu is pretty representative of Korean food yet not too much in the way of potential selections. We enjoyed our Korean dishes and the rice. Too bad the prices were not more in keeping with the type of food and ambience. read more

This is probably my one of the favorite restaurant in Van. If you are going to looking for healthy korean food, this is the place to do it. You will be able to enjoy a clean taste that is different from the traditional Korean restaurant you have ever tasted. It was a delicious Korean food that I had never tasted before. Everything was just okay. But the taste was the best. Most of the guests were locals rather than Koreans. There was no pungent salty and extremely spicy taste that i had from other Korean restaurant. My favourite foods are LA beef galbi, seafood tofu soup and hot stone bibimbab topped with beef. read more

Probably the worst tofu soup I have ever tried in Vancouver. Over priced for what it's worth. Will not be visiting again.

The Kitchen is my favorite place in this area. My boyfriend and I usually come here once a week for korean food. Good service and decent food! read more

Gangnam right here in Point Grey! For authentic Korean dining experience this is a must go to neighbourhood place. The Kitchen dining experience is excellent with efficient service with the cart et al, delightful food in a quaint little restaurant. read more