The restaurant is nicely decorated, the staff are friendly and the menu is extensive. I ordered the…read moreKorean Gagnam Chicken Bowl to go. It was prepared very quickly! I like that the chicken and rice are in different compartments so that the chicken and rice stay fresh. The portion was large and the flavour was good.

I ordered a bunch of dishes from Rice Bowl Deluxe and honestly, this is the kind of food that makes…read moreyou sit there quietly for a second after the first bite because it's just that satisfying. The Hainan Chicken Rice was super comforting. The chicken was soft and juicy, not dry at all, and the rice had so much flavor on its own you could eat it plain. Once you add the sauces, it's game over. Simple dish, but when it's done right like this, it really hits. The congee was exactly what you want from congee. Warm, smooth, and easy to eat, but still flavorful. It's the ultimate comfort food, especially if you're tired or just want something cozy. They were generous with the ingredients too, not just a bowl of plain porridge. I love that they have that Hong Kong style café vibe on the menu. It's that mix of Asian and Western comfort food that just feels nostalgic and homey. Everything tastes like real food made in a real kitchen, not something rushed out. The rice bowls are huge. You actually feel full after, which is rare these days. Good amount of protein, fresh toppings, and everything tastes balanced, not overly salty or oily. The fried chicken was crispy outside, juicy inside, and well seasoned. Not greasy, not dry, just really solid fried chicken that you actually want to keep eating. And the Singapore noodles were packed with flavor. Nice texture, lots of ingredients, and that classic curry seasoning that makes you keep going back for "one more bite" until it's gone. Everything came hot and packed well, portions are generous, and the food just tastes comforting and real. This is the type of place you start craving randomly during the week. Easy 5 stars. Definitely ordering again.

I received a delivery order yesterday... not impressed. Previous orders had been OK, but this one…read morewas just plain bad! Over-cooked, mushy vegetables, chewy old shrimp with destroyed peaches, nothing crispy, and unimpressive / poor flavours. The beef satay had the taste of bad Indian food!!! The beef had more gristle than beef, never mind the large amount of heavy fatty oil! We will never order from here again.

I discovered this little gem about 10 years ago. One thing I like about them is they do not use MSG…read moredoesn't matter what you order. The food is delicious and the qualities consistently good.

Wow! First to review this place!!…read more We came here in June after their soft opening. My mom had heard about Han Shi Fang through WeChat and the videos looked so enticing. I was dying to try the combination of hot pot and grill. The staff were incredibly attentive and prompt. They gave lots of suggestions as to what to order, and my favorites were the supreme beef slices, sliced lamb, enoki beef rolls, and quail eggs. For five of us, a two-flavor pot worked very well. Also order the fresh watermelon juice, as it helps cool you down from the hot soup and grilled items. Take advantage of the make-your-own-sauce station near the entrance. My fav is ponzu with green onions and a little bit of garlic.

I've been scoping out this place for the past couple of weeks. It's the first in Edmonton that…read moreoffers hot pot AND bbq... my 2 favourite things! So, yes, I was intrigued! There are only 2 reviews here, but there's a bunch more when you look on google. I guess before there was an issue with the pot (it appears the "bbq" was actually cooked by steam), but they have replaced them with proper heating elements. We came around 6 on a weekday, and the place was dead. The weather has been nicer out, so it kind of makes sense? There were 2 other parties that came in the span of 1.5 hours though. Our waiter was very friendly and helpful. He detailed what to order, how to turn on the elements, etc. For the broth, I ordered the 2 flavour: pork bone broth and house special butter spicy soup. Both were flavourful, and the spicy soup had a good kick to it but not unbearable like the traditional szechuan spicy. For the bbq portion, we got the enoki beef rolls and marinated ox tongues. The enoki beef rolls were SO good! Unfortunately, you can only have 1 order/pot, and if you want more, it's an extra charge. Boo! The ox tongues... they were definitely NOT marinated. I had to dip in my sauce for any flavour. Also kind of weird to put bbq on parchment paper? Speaking of sauces, the sauce station was really lacking. There was a sesame paste that was just that... thick and pasty. There was supposed to be a chive sauce and chopped hot red pepper, but they were missing. I was having spicy soup, so I normally just make: sesame oil, garlic, peanuts, green onion, and cilantro. I am a big fan of peanut sauce and chili garlic sauce, which was not there. My husband mentioned that the hot pot experience wasn't that great for him because there wasn't enough sauces. I agree! Hot pot items were the usual. The meats were a good, thin cut. I also tried lamb for the first time. It wasn't gamy at all! I had 2 plates of that, it was really nice. Other than that, not anything special to note. But not sure how they could run out of corn when they opened at 4pm? So, there were some nice things about the restaurant, but I'd like to complain now... I think this was what you were waiting for right? First, it was dead in there when we arrived, yet there was a table right next to us that had not been cleaned. In the 1.5 hrs we were there, it remained dirty. Second, while our waiter was nice, he didn't offer to fill up our broths. Third, does it kill them to put drinks in the fridge? I had an herbal tea and my husband had a coke. Both were warm. I asked for water, and there was no ice. Really? And, lastly, the price! Compared to the other AYCE hot pots in town, this is going to put a dent in your wallet! They charge $32.95, 1 flavour broth is $6.95 and a 2 flavour broth is $8.95. If you want a tasty beverage, you are looking between $4-$9. Doesn't seem very economical to me. You are better off going to the other places. Also if you want bbq buffet, you might as well go to a place that actually specializes in that. They have potential, and they took some great pictures and videos. I see they want their business to succeed as they have at least changed the heating elements, but I think they should really fix their prices and sauce bar.

This was my first time visiting this restaurant, and I've always been curious about its location…read moresince it's tucked away in the corner of the community and not the easiest to find. Finally made it today, and I was impressed! Great service paired with great food. The prices are very reasonable for the quality--Corn Cheese for $10 in 2025 Canada is a steal! The grilled squid was disappointing--too dry and not worth the $24. I wouldn't recommend ordering it. We had a reservation and arrived 10 minutes late, but they kindly waited for us (they allow a maximum 15-minute grace period for reservations). If you make a reservation, they'll offer you a private room, which was a nice touch. The atmosphere was just right--not too loud but lively enough to enjoy. For 3 people, including a 60oz beer, the bill came to $130 no tax. Overall, a great experience, and I'd definitely return (just not for the grilled squid!). Lol

Country Coco is one of the best Korean fried chicken places in Edmonton. Their chicken comes in…read morenicely sized pieces and has a good amount of batter so that the crisp is just right. It's very easy to eat multiple pieces without feeling too greasy. The meat is also well flavoured, juicy, and tender. Having tried all/most of the flavours, I'd recommend their original and garlic soy the most and I'd rate them 9.3/10.

Made a reservation as my friend said last time he came he could not eat because it was too busy…read more Place as 30% full Friday at 6:30PM - probably didn't need the reservation. Got the strawberry Soju. I loved it, friend did not. Tried the Baekjeong Combo for 2. Steamed egg was sooooo cool. Tasted pretty bland but presentation was 12/10. Stone/container keeps it hot for quite a while too! Tried the only soup that did not say spicy. 10/10 was good. Rice was good. Salad was good - I liked the dressing. Pickled ?daikon was 10/10 so great for cutting through all the meat flavor. Bean sprouts were just okay. Friend liked the sauerkraut but I did not. Broccoli was very nice to grill. Marinated raw Onion was good (better slightly warmed on the grill). Marinated pork was my favorite. Pork belly was good. The super thinly sliced was one was my least favorite. Hard to cook and shrivels up too much. The super thick cuts I also did not like as I found it too chewy but honestly that could just be my cooking skills. Grill was swapped out 3 times during our 1.5hr experience. Ate 100% of everything But only 50% of the egg, and 10% of the bean sprouts (2 very hungry people). Overall what a fun experience. But I like Gyu-Kaku more (Better price for same experience and I like the marinated cheap meats better than the expensive cuts).

Just two words: FREAKING AWESOME!…read moreI love Korean food and I have gone to many Korean restaurants. One of my friends who is Korean, recommended this place so we decided to give it a shot. As we entered we noticed a very well designed restaurant with cozy atmosphere! The staff were very nice and friendly which made the experience even better. The food: I have never seen a quality like this! Everything was high quality and delicious! We did not have any leftovers!!! When we were going to leave, they gave us some sort of a small drink that I have no idea what it was but it was very refreshing and delicious! They met all of my expectations from a good restaurant and don't be surprised if you see I become a regular here! I highly recommend this place! :)

Wanted to try this place for years. It didn't disappoint and was worth the wait. Staff are so…read morefriendly and the food is amazing.

This dish is perfect for 2 people. Flavor is 10/10, toppings are 10/10…read more Sad a side of kimchi costs $1. Mango bingsoo was 7/10. hey use shaved ?milk which boyfriend liked but I didn't. frozen mango was fine. mango melona (mango flavored popsicle) was awesome and why it got 7 instead of 6. But overall not enough condensed milk or flavor. Bottom half is just snow and very bland.

It wasn't that long ago when many people had never tried Korean fried chicken before... Now it's a…read morecravable food item that we can't get enough of. This dish has been around in South Korea since the 70s but it only became mainstream in North America within the last decade or two. Not the same as the fried chicken that we've come to know on this continent - I personally characterize Korean fried chicken as being saucy and spicy (despite there being a range of flavours available). The first time that I ever tried this style of chicken was at Lee House in Edmonton, in fact they were the first place where I ever tried Korean food at all! (It's still my favourite Korean restaurant, anywhere.) Their Sweet & Spicy Fried Chicken really changed the game for me and opened my eyes to a whole new level of untapped deliciousness. In 2016 Chef Jake Lee opened the first location of Seoul Fried Chicken, a restaurant specializing exclusively in this amazing dish. I don't think that there was anything else like it in Edmonton at the time. Did you catch his name? Jake Lee is the son of the owner of the aforementioned Lee House. His pedigree in Korean fried chicken was already guaranteed! (In fact, the first SFC location opened in Lee House's old location.) Seoul Fried has now expanded to a second, larger restaurant Downtown which allows for plenty of dine-in seating. (They've also got a spot in Calgary now too!) Featured on the Edmonton Food Faves We Crave 2022 list for Favourite Take-Out and named Favourite Chicken Restaurant in the Edmonton Journal, SFC has solidified itself as the first and last name in Korean fried chicken in this city. Originally, Seoul Fried Chicken was conceived more as a take-out place. I don't even think that the original location has any seats in it at all. Their pizza boxes full of fried chicken became a solid grab & go staple, their mantra of "everyone loves fried chicken" ringing ever true. However, I loved the idea of a location with an actual dining room and the option to sit down and enjoy the food hot and fresh. I visited the Downtown location on a Saturday evening for this very experience. You'll find them on the 4th Street Promenade, one of the best parts of the city for awesome restaurants. The space is actually quite large, with a hip industrial warehouse type of vibe to it. The urban mural art on the walls (by various artists) are really amazing, especially the gorgeous wave piece by Alixandra Jade, who's work I love all around the city (please come paint my house). The beautiful concrete columns in the center of the room also caught my eye (also painted by Alixandra). It's a very cool space, very young and fresh. To begin, you place your order at the counter with a friendly and helpful staff member. Then you are free to take a seat anywhere that you like. Once your food is ready your name will appear on the screen, alerting you that it's time to get your chicken on. Have I mentioned that Korean fried chicken is messy? Because it really is. The chicken is typically very saucy and everything in the vicinity gets sauced. SFC is aware of this and they have adorned each table with a roll of paper towel. Beyond this, there is a sink area at the back of the room (outside of the washrooms) where you can go to actually wash your hands. This will be necessary. For something to drink, I started my meal with a Jasmine Peach Housemade Beverage ($4.25). This drink, along with the citron blast flavour, are churning away in one of those beverage dispenser machines. You know the ones. Served in a tall cup, I enjoyed this refreshing drink. I thought that the flavour was really unique and I could really taste both the jasmine and peach flavours. A great combination! Perfectly matched to the food as well. Speaking of the food, it's still served in pizza boxes, even if you're dining in. Everything will come packed into the boxes and you kinda just slap them down onto the table and start digging in. There are no plates. It's all very quick and dirty. There are an array of salads and sides to choose from but of course the seven flavours of fried chicken are what you have walked in the door to get. There are also two "Seoul Chicken Sets" available which are a good way to combo a bunch of different items together. We ordered a whole lot of stuff to create a well-rounded SFC feast. I definitely need to branch out and try new things when it comes to the chicken flavours. I've heard that the garlic soy is very good. However, my heart belongs to the SFC BBQ because it's the family recipe, passed down from the patriarch over at Lee House. There's no wrong choice though because each flavour profile is perfection. We ordered the Big Seoul (5pc chicken set with 1/2 salad, side & drink - $16.75) as one of our combos. Honestly, this is amazing value. The amount of stuff that you get for the price is excellent. We chose the SFC OG chicken for this one (crispy, juicy, and seasoned to the bone). You can't go wrong with th

We grabbed a quick bite after my husband was done work downtown. It looks like a fast food…read moreestablishment, not too inviting to sit down out. Definately better for take out. Different types of fried chicken and interesting ones such as curry, onion, and cilantro and lime. I went with the garlic soy while hubby stuck with the basic one. We also decided on some sides the sesame potato slaw, the fries, and the kimchi. Place was busy, mainly for take out. Chicken came out hot and juicy. I think this is our new favourite place for chicken. It was a lot more juicy than the last batch I had a Northern Chicken. Flavours were excellent. The sides were good. The sesame potato slaw was particulary good. I would definately come here again for take out though.

Love the 63 Ave location, so decided to come here to see if it's any different. Had the lunch…read morespecial which is 5 items for $15.95. I think the major difference is getting a free vegetable basket, which is great so you can load up on the other items. Was pretty stoked they put pumpkin slices in there. Love those! You still get a free ice cream dessert as well. They also offer the AYCE for lunch. I didn't check the price, but I'm sure it's the same as the other location ($30-$32). We had the bone broth and Thai curry broth. Both were flavourful and the curry had a good kick to it. So good! And I love the peanut butter paste! The peanut sauce at the 63 Ave is a bit watery compared to this one. The staff were also great and friendly. The only issue I have is that it's farther away for me... but you know, for the price, quality, and experience... I'll make the trek out for sure! Also, there's a bubble tea place right next door, if that's what you're into. PS. Don't mind the sketchy area... area seems a bit runned down, but you definitely won't notice once you start eating. This is the same for the other location coincidentally lol.

The location is not the best, but if you can get past the crowd and the front door it's worth it…read more We came late at night, right before the kitchen was about to close (which we didn't know about until we walked in). And we also came with a very large group. Honestly they had all the reason to kick us out, but the staff took care of us regardless. Since we were late we just picked the soup broth and 5 add-on's. I got the Herb and Lamb broth. It was delicious, savory, and hearty. And for the add-on's, I picked the sliced Beef Sirloin, Enoki Mushroom, Napa Cabbage, Fried Tofu and Flat Rice Noodles. They didn't have Fried Tofu so I asked to substitute for Fried Bean Curd instead. Looking back at this now, I'm glad (and I'm sure the kitchen was too) that we only picked 5 things. AYCE would've been too much and too overwhelming with all the options there. And honestly, they gave us so much for the 5 things we ordered. It was a whole spread of meat and veggies. I was actually very impressed. Portion size was huge. I was also impressed by the service we received. It was late, but they really took care of us as patrons. It's a 4.5/5 for me. Definitely one of the best service I've received at a sit-down restaurant/food business and I wish this place success.