Lets start on the good parts, modern location with a trendy look, not too loud and good to have a conversation, at least during the lunch hour when we were here. Service was super friendly and prompt. The food was ok. For the all you can eat. The meat options were good and the seasonings used were tasty, however. We also ordered a few of the side dishes and these left a bit to be desired. The teokbokki for example were pretty flavorless and the sauce seemed watered down. Overall I'd expect better for the price read more

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Came here for the first time with a friend and got boneless galbi, pork belly, mushrooms, and corn cheese. For banchan we got kimchi, pickled radish, a potato dish that's sweet (gamja bokkeum?), and a bean sprout salad. The only thing we ate a lot of was the potato, and they actually gave us a free refill of it! The boneless galbi came with only eight slices. They were super delicious -- the marbling on them was beautiful. The pork belly came with three strips and there was also cuts in it (I assume for faster cooking/searing). The meat also came with four slices of zucchini, one onion ring, and a few mushrooms. The zucchini was delicious on the grill! The mushrooms were really delicious -- it came with cremini and oyster. I particularly really liked the oyster mushrooms. For dipping sauces, there was finishing salt, soy sauce, and a soy sauce/wasabi combo. The finishing salt was really good with the meat and I used the soy sauce for the mushrooms. The corn cheese was really good -- one of the best I've ever had. It didn't have the usual mayo mix (which is good for me) and instead it was cooked in something sweet (brown sugar?). It was really good and not too rich. I could taste that the corn might be frozen corn though as it was pretty chewy in some parts and didn't have the usual bite fresh or canned corn niblets have. Regrettably, after I took a picture of the banchan, I forgot to take a picture of everything else. Service was really good, although they didn't oil our grill.. Ambiance feels like a late night spot (which it probably is?). Although everything was really good, I don't know if I would come again because of the price. In my opinion, everything was too expensive for what we got. read more

ARISU Authentic Korean BBQ - Banchan - Korean Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

One of the worst AYCE experiences in my life. Selection was limited for $55 per person tax tip included. Quality of meat was horrific! I love meat on bone. The only meat on bone offered was pork rib. They are cheaters and liars. Just pork shoulder no bone. I questioned them and they said that's how it comes. Fried chicken was ok. Ramen noodles tasted like instant noodles. Japche was just noodles. Everything was waaaaaaaaay below par. The best thing for me was the fudge popsicle. I didn't like the food and had 4 popsicles. I was so extremely disappointed. I asked for fresh garlic and they couldn't even give me that. No seafood, no beef (only bolguli), in my opinion, no nothing! Jin Tan Grill house in Richmond is only $39.99 and had beef ribs, bbq eel, abalone, shrimp, squid, lamb, everything you can imagine, including a self serve buffet section. This place is a million times better x million. This place should be ashamed of themselves for offering such crap meats and selection. Horrific experience! Never again! This place should be shut down! read more

I'd be on the fence to come back here for a meal . We ordered two of their combo menus and we didnt enjoy majority of the meats. Most of them were marinated and it was all so sweet . I feel like I got two cavities eating there that night. The quality was just mediocre as well. The service was good. There's a bell you ring for service. If not for the service I would have given this place 2 stars. I wished kbbq restaurants have better ventilation. I stunk so bad of bbq. read more

We stumbled upon this restaurant while in K town looking for a quick low key place to eat. The ambiance is nice and chill, service is extremely friendly and fast, and the food was surprisingly great. Making it a good deal at this price. We ordered the lunch combo and the main elements were full portions with the entree part a one person sized portion. read more

ARISU Authentic Korean BBQ - Korean Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

I have been to the Burnaby location a few times and not too impressed, therefore, decided to give this location a try because they said this location is supposed to be better. This place is located on the upper level of Hannam Market on North Road, parking in the plaza shouldn't be a problem. We were greeted by one of the server and were promptly seated. I would say the tables are decently spaced out with a very causal ambiance. Here were the food we ordered; 1. Kalbi tang. The soup was a bit lacking in taste and the short ribs needed to be a little more tender. 2. Premium beef combo. The beef were fresh and tender except for the premium rib eye steak, it was not so premium, quite touch and chewy when cooked. I couldn't tell if this place was better then the new Burnaby location. The service was a bit more attentive and better but besides that everything was the same, nothing to be running home screaming about. It's one of those casual ambiance place that I might repeat once awhile just because they open later then most restaurants and maybe best to order some of the finer meats individually rather then a combo. read more

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Arisu Korean BBQ - North Road Koren BBQ has to be in my top 10 dining experiences. Up there with dinner at an omakase sushi bar, a seafood meal on an oceanside patio, and table side food preparations. The experience of both how delicious the food is combined with the interaction of everyone cooking the food together is almost unbeatable. Beef Bulgogi - 8/10 Chicken Bulgogi - 7/10 Premium Rib-eye - 9/10 Haemul Pajeon - 7/10 (seafood and scallion pancake) Taste - 7.5/10 Apperance - 7/10 Decor/Ambience - 9/10 Overall - 8/10 Maybe it's a love of this cuisine that makes me look at it so fondly, but when you open the door you're hit with the smoke of BBQ's and the sound of the laughter of tables. It's impossible to be in a bad mood at a K-BBQ restaurant, and Arisu is a great one! read more

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Went to Vancouver on a last minute trip to see twitch friends and hangout. it was literally last minute and was only there for 36 hours. Heres my vlog https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PhrmbUd-RB4 but we got the kobe beef platter large and pork belly and Tteokbokki which had the perfect amount of spice, worth the money and we had alot of soju haha read more

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The taste was fine but the place could be a little too pricey considered with the food. Service was great and the ambiance there it's ok too. read more

ARISU Authentic Korean BBQ - Korean Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

First time here with friends to celebrate a birthday dinner and our experienced was very good. We waited 25 minutes to get seated as we don't have a reservation but it's all worth it. The place is very busy and a bit disorganized, staff are quick, friendly and attends to all your needs. All the foods we've ordered are tasty and delicious and my favorites are Kimchi Fried Rice and Seafood Pancake. This place is highly recommended, a must try and will definitely go back here. read more

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worst korean BBQ ever, over priced, they wont let you order one entree. sevice SLOW asleep at the wheel and the food was terrible and we have loved BBQ at other locations read more

Came on a Saturday night around 7:30pm. Tables were full but no lines. We were seated right away. COVID considerations: They took our name and number down for Covid tracing. When they flipped the tables nearby us, it didn't look like any more cleaning than usual. Only the table was cleaned. Seating wasnt cleaned. They seated people in back to back booths (my back was against someone else's). This was a bit iffy to me tbh. They were sold out of Kloud beer, Makgeolli (alcoholic rice drink), and the Non-Marinated Galbi. We skipped the drinks and opted for the Marinated Galbi. Also ordered pork belly, steamed egg, and the pork rind hot plate. All the sides, of course. And it came with two portions rice. We had to ask for it though. Everything tasted great. Service was okay. read more

ARISU Authentic Korean BBQ - Korean Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

ARISU Authentic Korean BBQ was a great place. You can get a pretty authentic Korean dining experience as you grill your own meal here. We tried non-Marinated Kalbi Short Rib 牛仔骨 and Pork Jowl 豬頸肉. The meats were all quality cuts and the meats were tender. The food presentation was beautiful. ARISUCream Cocktail - Melonchee Melon Liqueur + Lychee Liqueur + Sprite + Watermelon Popsicle We also tried their signature cocktail with Korean popsicle (Melonchee Cocktail). It was delicious! The atmosphere was very Korean and pleasant. Arisu is located on the second floor of a mini plaza above the HanNam Supermarket. It is at #203-4501 North Road, Burnaby, BC. Food: 4/5 Should Try! Service: ‍‍‍‍4/5 (press bell on your booth for service) Kids: 3/5 A-Ok for Kids! Price: $50-$100 for two (dinner) Presentation: 4/5 Parking: along with neighbouring streets parking Tips: *has a small monitor at most tables next to the wall of the booth for self-*entrainment (plays KPOP or Korean Music Videos) *can arrange for party size celebration *has a variety of Korean craft beers and Soju Would I Return: Yes ‍ read more

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Great food with excellent service. With this restaurant in the middle of Korean town, I'm not surprised of the authenticity of food served. Will definitely return for more yummy food. read more

Got some take out tonight for dinner including their beef patty bibimbap, mega bento with chicken and beef as well as their soft tofu soup. There was nothing wrong with the food at all and reasonable prices but there was nothing that stood out either and with the number of Korean places in the area, I always look for the best. The beef and chicken bento came with two bowls of rice but the meat itself was nothing special with no bold flavours and could've been made at home. The soft tofu soup was actually quite tasty with a load of tofu but the amount of seafood was small, especially because they used dried shrimps instead of real shrimp. The standout was the patty bibimbap since it had some cheese and the spicy sauce on top wasnt too spicy but plenty flavourful. The combination as weird as it sounds went together great making it a unique and delicious rice bowl. overall, the food was okay but there are many other Korean places nearby to try! read more

Ordered take out and the portion sizes were a tad smaller than average. The KBBQ might be better as others have mentioned but the mains (soups) were just OK. read more

Finally got the chance to check out this place. We went to the North Rd location and it did not disappoint. We ordered a meat set combo, along with some a la carte dishes. * Premium beef como ($147.95) ~ this set comes with boneless kalbi short ribs, premium rib-eye, marinated ju-mul-luk, and marinated kalbi short ribs. The Marinated kalbi short ribs weremy favourite, I loved the mmarinate and the juicy beef. 10/10 recommend this combo, we had 4 people and this id say Is a good amount for 3.5 people to share. The beef was all super juicy and fresh and delicious. * Tteok-bokki ($14.95) ~ this was another good sharable dish, it had rice cake, fish cake, boiled egg, and scallions. The sweetness and spicy ratio was perfect. Howeverthe rice cakes were a tad over cooked and a bit too mushy and soft I wish it was more firm. The fishcake was good. * Ojing Eo Dub-Bab ($14.95) ~ this was served in a super hot stone bowl with rice, and spicy stir fried squid. The dish wasn spicy in my opinion and the squid was delicious with the rice. Well seasoned and I loved the crispy rice the stone bowl has created. It had loads of cabbage on top which added a nice crunch and texture to the rice. * 9/10 ~ the meats and rice bowl was phenomenal and we would 10/10 get again. The tteok-bokki was alet down as it was so mushy and soft the rice cakes. However id still come back for more meat and to try the other stone bowl rice dishes! * 7/10 ~ portions were good, 4 people we ate and was satisfied not overly stuffed, it was the perfect amount for us. It isnt cheap here but pretty average for nice korean bbq quality as the beef was delicious and good cuts. Total bill before tip: $199.19. (4 people). read more

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Great place to go as a family! We came here for my mom's birthday and there were plenty of tables for big groups. We ordered a pitcher of Saporro, japchae, and Kalbi-tang (stew). We had plenty of side dishes to share and surprisingly I really liked the macaroni salad. Everything was so flavourful! They also let us bring our own cake. Some places add on a cake-cutting fee, but not these guys! Overall it was a great place to celebrate my mom's birthday read more

ARISU Authentic Korean BBQ - japchae - Korean Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

First time writing a review for Arisu. I've been here probably about 5 times now. If you come here you come to eat the bbq that is what they specialize in. We came here for lunch a few weeks ago and had tofu soup & cheesy pork ribs and it was good! Very filling. Service was great too a young guy serving us and he was super polite. Anyways back to my dining experience tonight. It was good! Came in a group of 4 and ordered two kalbi, pork belly it included two tofu soups. The meat is always cut very beautifully and displayed nicely it looks very nice. We ordered the "lunch box rice" which is so fun! You get this cute little lunch box with basically kimchi fried rice, fried egg, lettuce and seaweed.... and you shake it up to eat it! Side dishes included pickled daikon, seasoned Brocoli, kimchi , potatoes very standard side dishes. I like the pickled daikon which you could sort of wrap the meat in it making it extra crunchy! Service was fast and good we enjoyed our night out. read more

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We ordered a takeout feast and tried a lot of different things - the mega bento box, beef tartare, pancake, mackerel, jokbal, pork belly fried rice, bibimbap, and tteokboki. Out of all the dishes, I think the mega bento box is the most bang for your buck. I was also very impressed with the bibimbap's packaging. My favourite dish was the beef tartare - big portions! Overall, everything tasted ok but I think their actual Korean bbq tastes better than their normal takeout dishes. Full review and more pics on my blog: https://sincerelyloewe.com/arisu-korean-bbq-takeout-feast/ read more

ARISU Authentic Korean BBQ - Korean Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

Out of all the north road eateries, this seems to dominate in ratings, and I can understand why. The booths are nice and private, with TV screens inside playing the corresponding Kpop music videos to the songs currently playing in the restaurant. They have call buttons with very fast service as well. It is more pricey here, but the quality is good. This time we ordered the Combo A for the grill, spicy cheese chicken (my favourite and actually not that spicy in my experience), and the beef tartare rice bowl. The meat selection for the combo was nice and the marinated meats tasted fantastic. If you wanted more flavour they give you a side tray of spices and sauces for dipping. They also regularly check up to change your grill. You can ask as well for more side dishes (I think they gave us about 4 different ones?). All in all I'll continue to go here for kbbq and other dishes. The menu is extensive so there are definitely more things I would like to try. read more

ARISU Authentic Korean BBQ - Spicy cheese chicken - Korean Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

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I never give 5 stars, but wow, best service, quality of meat and taste!!! Portions were actually larger than we expected and the birthday boy was so happy! I suggest the premium meat combo, for $100 feeds 4-5 as well Comes with 3 bowls complimentary rice and also a small Dwaengjang (soy bean soup) as well! Super clean and the servers are so attentive!! Will most definitely be back! read more

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Came at 1020 pm and got refused service cause too busy. Restaurant only quarter full. Last call at 11 and they won't take us after we drove an hour to get here. What is point of having last call at 11 and not serve customers who come 40 mins before. Don't waste your time coming here. You will get turned away if they are only slightly busy read more

Went for an early dinner so didn't need to make reservations. Meat and chicken were excellent quality and taste. Service was good. Sides were all very tasty. It's a little on the pricier side because the quality of meats. But, worth it. read more

ARISU Authentic Korean BBQ - Korean sides - Korean Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

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Reasonable prices and good service. Friendly staffs for the most part, clean, decent speed and good quality. Lots of parking spaces on the first floor but some one the second (where the restaurant is located). Walkable from the Lougheed skytrain station and bus stops. Lots of tables and seats with small screen at each table that plays kpop music videos. The table is a bit low that you can't cross your legs in you have a habit of move around too much. The pipe in the middle (the heat source) is hot and can be dangerous because it's not completely covered. Be carefully because my mother burned herself just by moving her leg too close. It's a good place and I'd recommend if anyone is around the area looking for korean bbq. There's a couple decent ones and this is one of it. It's good but overall not the best and not a place I'd travel all the way for, only if I was around the area. read more

ARISU Authentic Korean BBQ - Korean Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

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Arisu is one of the typical Korean restaurants that you'll find along the North Road corridor between Burnaby and Coquitlam. This particular location is on the second floor of a mini mall above the Hannam Supermarket. Arisu is fairly large in size but the interior is rather dark and dimly lit. At my booth, there was a small inlaid tv in the wall playing some type of k-pop video (although the sound was muted so it was difficult to tell). The menu here, like at many Korean restaurants, is geared more towards larger dishes which are shared among the table and there's not a lot of dishes that cater to single diners. After ordering my Bibimbap ($9.95), they brought out some banchan dishes comprised of stewed potatoes, broccoli, kimchi, and a green salad with a blueberry-like dressing. I was disappointed when my bibimbap arrived as the menu said that it was served with a raw egg (and the picture in the menu clearly showed a raw egg) and what arrived was a fried egg. The egg yolk was somewhat runny but it was not the same (I hate when menu descriptions aren't accurate). Supposedly, there was beef in this rice bowl but I didn't really see it (perhaps it was under the fried egg). In any event, I mixed it up with some gochujang (a sweet and savory hot sauce) and the rice bowl was somewhat okay. They also have dolsot bibimbap (ie. served in a hot stone bowl). I wonder if they would have included an actual raw egg if I ordered the dolsot version? Or maybe they knew that I wasn't Korean and thought I might not want a raw egg in my bibimbap? read more

ARISU Authentic Korean BBQ - Banchan - Korean Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

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Been here couple times already and never had a bad experience. Staff are polite and efficient. They will do part of the grilling on the table for you. Love how every booth has a small screen tv playing the latest k pop videos. The meat here is higher quality than many other Korean bbq places I've been to and the prices will reflect that. Unlimited sides and lots of parking at the mall is a plus. read more

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With so many Korean restaurants in Burnaby/Coquitlam, Arisu definitely gives you a good deal. We came here for their lunch deal where you get an individual dish (soup or cold noodles) and BBQ bulgogi all for ~$13! The meal was very filling. My tofu seafood soup had a lot of tofu, one egg, one mussel, and small bits of seafood (squid and tiny shrimps). The taste was a little fishy, but not bad. My bf said the cold noodles were good and the portion was huge, but taste was alright. The bulgogi wasn't the best quality, but was tasty when cooked with the bean sprouts and onion. Overall, this restaurant offers a good lunch deal that will fill you up! read more

ARISU Authentic Korean BBQ - Korean Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

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So happy I found this place ! Been on a lookout for a good Korean bbq place for a long time . Each table comes with a stove /bbq as there should be for a Korean bbq along with a small tv and a "call" button to call the server anytime which is super convenient and they're so quick to respond as well. Amazing service throughout the whole dining experience . Now let's get to the main part .... food ! The meats were so delicious and good cuts. We ordered the Combo A and Spicy Cheese Chicken . Could have been more spicy but it was delicious. Their selection of sauces and side dishes could have been better which is why they lost one star from me. I asked them for some Perilla leaves (sesame leaves) and pickled radishes and they don't have those which was disappointing as they're known as the "authentic" Korean bbq and from my knowledge that's what you serve with Korean bbq . Nevertheless overall experience was very good and we left the place with our stomachs full and went straight into food coma after ! read more

ARISU Authentic Korean BBQ - Korean Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

Not the most amazing food but good clean environment and vibe. Tofu soup is not recommended, but bbq meat items are of decent portion and taste. read more

ARISU Authentic Korean BBQ - Kimchi tofu soup, beef tongue - Korean Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

Bulgogi was a bit too salty and cheese bulduck (spicy chicken) was way overpriced and did not taste good at all. Very unsatisfied.

Meat here is top quality. We love their beef, marinated shirt ribs have really good flavour even without any dipping sauce, tender and juicy. Boneless kalbi short rib was tender and nicely marbled. Marinated pork short rib was very nice too. Spicy tofu soup was delicious with decent amount of tofu. read more

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Decent place to eat Korean food but when it's better to go with groups of people if you want to do bbq. I was going to do bbq but they said we must order minimum of 2 bbq meats. 1 looked more than enough so we didn't order bbq but if I was with more than 3 people , I would've tried bbq. read more

ARISU Authentic Korean BBQ - Korean Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

First time there and disappointed. Ordered pork belly... 3 small pieces for $19. So expensive. Beef was more than $34 and just ok. Nicely cut for sure but I pay for the taste and the quantity. Won't go again read more

ARISU Authentic Korean BBQ - More than $50 for this.... - Korean Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

Similar to gyu kaku but the meat quality is far superior. The portions are more expensive but larger. This place compares to some of the best Korean places I've had in Los Angeles Ktown. Ambience 5/5: modern and new. The vents are strong which limits the BBQ smell. They have little screens playing music (Christmas music jazz style) in all of the booths. Food Boneless kalbi short rib 5/5: marbled and super tender. It's non marinated and has great flavor. Non-marinated kalbi short rib 4.5/5: this piece has a little more chew due to the tendon/fat near the bones but just as good Side dishes 4/5: only 4 which is significantly less than other Korean places but the quality was top notch. Service 4/5: the cooks/servers are nice and they cook for you if they are not too busy. However, they know limited English which can make it hard to communicate. read more

ARISU Authentic Korean BBQ - Most important page. MEAT. 12/2016 - Korean Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

I've been looking for good place for Yakiniku (Korean or Japanese BBQ) long time after I was dissapointed by both Yakiniku-ya and Gyukaku but I've just found the one now and it is in my area!! ARISU is only two month old and service can be a bit sluggish but nice people. The meat was all tender with good amount of fat. The side dish were small but all tasty including Kimuchi. I was pretty surprised by thier cooked rice though. It was cooked to a perfection so very good! I always eat rice with yakiniku, not beer!! So I am very critique on how rice is cooked on any restaurants I go. Good meat with well cooked rice, it was my dream! The Premium Beef Combo was right amount for my wife, 8 yrs old son and I. I didn't like thier marinade though. It was too sweet for me. I much like plain with just a bit of salt. Well I came home with happy tammy tonight and we' ll be back for sure! read more

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Atmosphere: I think that it is really cool that each table has it's own cook station, it's that touch that makes things a little more enjoyable. There is plenty of seating inside. Price: Market value like other places. It's a very good deal for what you get. There is a min order policy which we naturally met with our party of 3 no problem as there is no issue. This just annoyed me in general and one of my pet peeves, especially since their min was mid range and not actually min. Customer Service: Very prompt with taking our order and service. Food: I was told that this was the best Korean, however, it was okay. I've honestly had better. The Ribs were actually the best part. Not too much sauce or spice but enough. Ribs are naturally dry but appreciated that these weren't too dry. It just needed a little more over all flavor. Not enough to warrant a bad review but just something for the establishment to consider. Notes: This location is a bit hard to find and GPS was confusing me as it is inside a mini strip mall, just a heads up if you're using a GPS that it does in fact exist. read more

I've been here a few times, and each time I've left satisfied with the food, service, and the subtle Kpop immersion. Once I was seated in one of their private rooms in the back with my coworkers, and boy, were we loud. They probably guessed that we weren't really tending to our meat like we should've due to the loudness of our banter, so they checked in appropriately to help us cook the meat. The other times I've been seated in the main area of the restaurant, and each booth has a screen that displays a playlist of various Kpop songs that are currently popular. Like true Korean fashion, they don't bother you unless they're delivering your food or you've pressed the button on the table to ask them to come to you. None of that "How's your food tasting?" business when you're two bites in and looking like a chipmunk. They have a great selection of stews, rice dishes, barbecue meat combos, and late-night snack type dishes that are fitting with the KBBQ culture in Korea. Highly recommend their ice cream+ alcohol drinks. The two I've tried are delicious cocktails that aren't too sweet but definitely get you buzzed. Plus they're more beautiful than Beyonce and lots of Instagram-worthy pics will come out of them. The popsicles they put in the drinks are traditional Korean popsicles that are mega-popular to this day. Plus the taste of the drinks change a bit as it melts providing you with a delicious experience :) The only qualms I have about this place that limits it from reach full 5 stars are they only serve 4 side dishes, when I'm used to ~6 or 7, and while most of the servers do perfectly fine with English, one of the servers I had when I came with my coworkers was very limited in English and so I had to translate a lot of the requests for both sides. Not a deal breaker, but a little intimidating for some non-Koreans to try out this great restaurant. read more

ARISU Authentic Korean BBQ - Korean Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

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Ordered the Pork belly fried rice & Arisu combo A. The combo A had a good amount of meat and variety enough for 3 people and maybe even 4 depending how much you eat. Everything tasted great and the service was quick. They didn't check up on the tables as much during the meal however they have the "call button" on the table if you needed anything and they come ASAP after you press it which is perfect. Parking is quite easy to find But I can see it being busy if you were to go on a Friday or weekend. I'd definitely come back! read more

ARISU Authentic Korean BBQ - Combo A - Korean Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

The quality of the meat is really good (we ordered pork and beef tongue), probably some of the best bbq we have had in town. Yes, it is expensive, but you pay for the quality. We also ordered the cold noodles, which were delicious as well. We only wish they gave more lettuce, but the trio of sauces made up for it. We would recommend. read more

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