Found this spot during lunch on a weekday when craving Korean bulgogi in Metrotown area. I was…read morepleasantly surprised to discover that Soju is quite spacious inside and that it actually has a cozy ambiance for happy hour drinks. Service was pretty quick when I visited, wasn't too busy with about three other tables of diners. Food-wise: their prices and portions are quite reasonable but I have yet to discover my favorite menu item or their best dishes as taste for bulgogi was just okay. Overall, their weekday lunch special is good value. Though their food on my first visit wasn't especially memorable, their spacious interior + modern ambience + efficient service + good value and free parking brings them up from 3.5 stars to a 4 stars rating since this is a place I would definitely consider visiting again to try other dishes. And I am hopeful about finding items to my liking because they offer a fairly diverse food and drinks menu.

We LOVED that this spot serves good food with even greater deals!!…read more This Korean spot is underneath Sushi Oyama (the restaurant that looks like a house) on Kingsway and there's typically parking in the lot or on the street. It's simply decorated with Soju bottles or posters of Korean pop stars or actors. Love the casual and laid back vibe! There is a bell on the table if you need attention from the servers, and they are usually pretty efficient and fast when it is rung. We saw that there was a $9.99 combo deal and everyone at our table was shocked. We all ordered that. The combo comes with your choice of a noodle dish (Jajangmyeon or Black Bean noodles, Korean udon, or Spicy Cold noodles) and a Beef Bulgogi on the side. I ordered the Jajangmyeon with the Beef Bulgogi and it was great! I enjoyed the nice chew from the noodles and the Black Bean sauce was flavoured well. I was pleased to find chunks of pork in the noodles also. The Beef Bulgogi was a little watery, but tasted sweet and tender. All that food for $9.99. That's unheard of in this economy and in these times! Amazing. We'll definitely return as we saw other great deals on the menu also!

These korean-chinese restaurants always have combo deals, but they always make you get 1…read morejjajangmyeon, 1 jambong, and then a meat dish. I dont really like jambong, so I'm super glad 88 noodle house lets you choose 2 jjajangmyeon! Perfect combo. For the meat dish, you can get tangsuyuk or gganpunggi. We chose the gganpunggi (sweet chili chicken). Jjajangmyeon was ok. Nothing too special about it. Good portions. The gganpunggi was also a good portion! However, I found that it was mostly batter, and since they use a mix of tapioca starch and other as breading, it gets jello-y when not completely cooked. The flavor was really good, but I was disappointed with the batter to chicken ratio. I will continue my search for this type of combo!

This is our go to place for late night, after workout meals. We find their portion sizes perfect…read morefor sharing and we tend to have leftovers to pack up as well. We always get the black bean noodles. Flavour is consistent, tasty, and it comes out quick and hot from the kitchen. We rotate between the sweet chili chicken and the sweet and sour pork. This time we got the sweet chili chicken. Flavour is good and comes piping hot and crispy. However, I did find the breading a bit heavy and there is a lot of fat in the layers. Same goes for the sweet and sour pork. I love their coating and the flavour is great, but sometimes I just get a coated piece of fat which is a bit off-putting. We also like the japchae, but find it has a bit too much onion for us. Ok cold nights we like to get the 88 noodle soup. Hot, peppery, slightly spicy. Goes well with the pickles they give you. Service is always quick and polite. No issues there. And the seating is spacious with lots of booth seating.

trying to get a group of friends together with out of town guests isn't always easy, especially…read morewhen everyone's schedules are so hectic. a last minute decision to meet at hanwoori ended up being the perfect middle ground, with one couple even making the drive in from abbotsford. parking is a little limited, but once everyone arrived, the evening quickly settled into what korean bbq does best...bringing people together around the grill. the five of us, four adults and one child, shared combo b, which came with marinated prime beef ribs, beef bulgogi, chicken bulgogi, spicy pork bulgogi, deep fried pork dumplings, japchae, and janguk (beef bone soup). we also added a seafood pancake and bibimbap because, let's be honest, it's hard to stop ordering once you get started. our server brought out the banchan, followed by the platter of raw meats, then proceeded to snip the beef short ribs into bite sized pieces with a pair of kitchen scissors, making them easier to handle, cook, and even better to eat. one of the things i enjoy most about korean bbq is that dinner becomes interactive, not just a meal. while the meat sizzled on the grill, we took turns cooking, pouring each other's water, passing dishes around the table, serving one another, catching up on life, and laughing our way through the evening. somehow, the best conversations always seem to happen around a hot grill. the marinated beef ribs were the highlight of the meats for me, tender, juicy, and packed with flavour. the different bulgogi selections offered a nice variety, while the japchae was savoury and satisfying. the seafood pancake arrived crispy around the edges, although it was a little greasier than i would've liked. the deep fried pork dumplings were the only real disappointment. the filling tasted like it was mostly cabbage, lacking the meaty flavour i was expecting. the banchan were fine, but nothing particularly noteworthy. my favourite dish of the night, though, was the janguk. rich, comforting, and deeply flavourful, it was the one thing i found myself wishing there was more of. unfortunately, our table of five was only served one small bowl each, and i honestly could've polished off another one or two helpings. by the end of the evening, we were full, happy, and in no rush to leave. while the food was good overall rather than exceptional, korean bbq has never really been just about the food for me. it's about gathering around the grill, slowing down, sharing a meal, and spending quality time with the people you're with. sometimes, that's exactly what makes dinner memorable.

This place consistently has good bbq meats. It gets pretty busy so reservations for large groups in…read morethe tatami private areas are required. They have a bell for quick service. It's not the cheapest but their bbq meats are marinated well.

I pass by this restaurant many times and I always thought that this place must be super small…read moreinside. To my surprise its not that small. It was actually busy when we came. We were a table of 6 people. We each ordered the lunch special. I got the plain tofu beef soup with rice. It was quite tasty. However, I did find the portion size somewhat small. Parking is hit and miss. There are only a few parking spots in front of the restaurant. There are plenty of parking spots on the street. Service was ok. Not the best but passable.

This is my third time coming to DooBoo. I was introduced to this place by my Korean friend. I have…read morenever had soft tofu soup before. But this has become my absolute favorite. I often crave sundubu and DooBoo comes to my rescue. The soup is perfectly spiced. The medium can be quite spicy, so go for mild and add gochujang if you need to up the spice level. The service is prompt and nice - no fuss! I have also tried their japchae. While it's pretty good, it's a tad bit on the expensive side. Their pancakes are pretty delectable too. I like their stone bibimbab. It is pretty good in taste with great quantity for the price.

Went there on a Saturday night and we had a reservation made 2 days before which was a good call…read morebecause it was pretty full when we got there. 3 of us on the table got their option A (premium beef) which comes with corn cheese, salad, and other sides as well as 2 rice and a choice of soup. We also got prime grade beef short ribs, marinated short ribs, and brisket point. I would say this can easily be shared by 4 people because it's a lot of food! We ate all the meat but had a lot of the soup and rice left. It was $140 for all of that which when split is pretty good! My favourite was their brisket point. Their soup was also veryyy comforting!! My other two friends got their glass noodles and Korean pancakes. The glass noodles were delicious!! Very flavourful. The pancakes I thought were a little too oily. I would definitely come back! The service was fast but I thought it was very strange that they wouldn't provide more than 2 takeout boxes for a table of 5.

Tried out Galbi and went straight for the soups. We ordered the Hangover Soup and the Pork Kimchi…read moreSoup. Both were delicious! The flavors were deep and comforting, just what you'd want from a good Korean soup. The decor is not much but quite intimate and cozy. The only downside is that the quantity of meat felt a bit on the lighter side. The kimchis, though, were really good as it was fresh, tangy, and perfectly balanced. There was no welcome tea or rice tea, which I kind of expected, but the service was prompt and friendly. Alcohol and other drinks are a bit pricey, but that seems to be the trend everywhere now with the strike. Overall, a great new addition to New West. I'll definitely be back to try more from their menu

Combo A was $45…read more Comes with rice, sides, LA galbi, and a choice of japchae or seafood pancake. Really yummy food, but could have more servers during the busy lunch hours.

This place used to be solid but the quality and quantity has gone downhill. I ordered an order of…read morethe LA Galbi short ribs for pick up for $29.99. Pick up went smoothly. Upon getting home I opened up the food package and there is basically 3 pieces of the thinest short ribs ever. I know prices have gone up but for 3 small thin pieces of short ribs, this was a complete rip off for $30 plus 3 ban chans and a side of rice. Last time coming here as rather spend $40 and get a decent portion of LA Galbi short ribs.

Gaon Korean Cuisine is located at 5599 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC…read more Food Service Ambiance

I had dinner here with my friends. The restaurant is spacious and clean, it was a nice environment…read moreto catch up. Service was friendly, but my friend tried to order in Korean and the server pointed out that she's Japanese. The menu is great for sharing. We ordered the pajeon, japchae and budae-jjigae. Our meal came with a bunch of sides. Big portions and prices are fair. We had a bunch of leftovers to bring home.

Great sushi place in a great location. Ordered their combo…read more3 on the menu which came with loads of stuff. I find their portions to be bigger than normal. Service was quick and the place was clean.

This is our go to takeaway place for sushi. It's fast and fresh, and the food has stayed…read moreconsistent. We love the any 3 or 4 items combo and we always have leftovers. This time, we played battleship with our sushi! Their udon noodle soup is simple but hits the spot every time. We always get the spicy salmon and tuna roll. And a salmon mango roll too. Love this gem

Masita used to be one of my favorite go-tos for comforting Korean food, and it's still solid, just…read morea bit different now. Since the ownership change, I've noticed some small shifts: prices have gone up a little, and the banchan seems to change more often (sometimes a hit, sometimes a miss). But the core dishes are still satisfying and cozy, I always get the soondubu, perfect when you're craving a hot, hearty meal that feels homemade. Service is friendly, portions are decent, and it still scratches the Korean comfort food itch, even if it's not exactly what it used to be.

After driving by this place numerous times, we had lunch here…read more Food: 3/5 - decent portions for the price. We ordered the Jia Jang Noodles, Bi Bim Bab, and beef gul gogi. All were tasty but we could tell it was flavor enhanced. Service: 3/5 - average service. You go to the counter to pay. Ambiance: 3/5 -clean and basic place to eat

Took a bit but it was fresh and piping hot! The cheese pull action goes wild. Love all the flavor…read moreand seasoning and condiment options.

Good Korean corn dogs. Don't know what else to say besides explaining what a Korean corn dog is…read more No indoor seating, just order at the counter. It was a bit crowded