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    Busan Korean BBQ

    4.2 (55 reviews)
    ModerateKorean, Barbeque
    Closed 11:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Spicy Chicken
    Joseph W.

    We live 2 blocks away from here so when we move in October I am going to go through some serious Busan withdrawal. This is such a gem on Quinpool Road. The place is spotless, the staff are amazing and the food is perfectly prepared. Try the Spicy Chicken with rice L13 and then come back for Bidibap with Beef L12 the next day. But you don't have to live near here to come to love Busan - in fact it would be worth the trip from Dartmouth and then some!

    Mary M.

    Moving here from Montreal we've desperately missed our Korean restos... we found this fabulous little spot tonight by chance. Wonderful flavours , good variety and lovely service. Love the short ribs ! Will be back for sure :)

    Bibimbap (with tofu, no egg)
    El M.

    I was surprised to have such a negative experience considering how busy this place always is! But hear me out. The food was incredible... It just took an hour from ordering it to get to the table. And then another five minutes for some cutlery. And then another while for some water, no 'how are you doing', 'would you like some more water' etc that staff are required to do at restaurants. It was incredibly (and uncomfortably) busy; sitting with a larger group at the table closest to the door, the door basically remained open for the two hours we were there - freezing! I might be inclined to try to find a time that is less busy than a Saturday night; however, I've been to many Asian restaurants in Halifax which I have preferred much more.

    Kerry R.

    Went looking for Rich Forest and found its little replacement. The service was friendly and fast and the food was yummy. I'm happy they stopped the sushi and focused on the Korean unless that was just for the time I was there. I had a bento box and my guy had a hot pot. Both were amazing and the amount of food that was served was way more than I have seen in both a box or a bowl. Great value for sure! Can't wait to get back there.

    Ninh K.

    Hands-down the best Korean food in Halifax! The food is authentic and so delicious! And great service, too - the servers are so friendly! You will be greeted with the smell of divine BBQ as soon as you step in; and you will leave with a big smile on your face and a happy belly. If you love stuffing your face with (lots of) delicious meat or need something warm and flavourful to spice up your soul or just love good food in general, this is the place for you. I would come here everyday if I could...

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    8 years ago

    Road trip to Halifax amd found this little place with good service and food!! It's a must try if u are craving for Korean food.

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    8 years ago

    Great find in Halifax. Food is fantastic and loved the experience. Excellent with a large group.

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    9 years ago

    It is pricey but sooooo worth it! Great place the share a meal with friends. The ribs were amazing.

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    8 years ago

    Good Korean food with friendly and attentive staff. Tends to get busy in the evening.

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    9 years ago

    we did the bbq and what a great experience for the whole family! And food was delicious!

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    Quick service, really good food, and a nice atmosphere. I'm definitely coming back here next time I want a quick lunch!

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    Best Korean restaurant ever! Highly recommend!!!!!Good service and food is fast. Tasty food.

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    Seoul Korean Restaurant - Kalbi meal (comes with soup and salad, rice)

    Seoul Korean Restaurant

    4.7(3 reviews)
    11.2 km

    Our order: stoneware bibimbap, galbi set, gamjatang and seafood pancake…read more My go-to order at a Korean restaurant is always gamjatang. The flavors here were rich and deep and maybe even mild for me but... potato was nowhere to be found in potato soup. The galbi was sweet and well marinated, soft yet chewy. Wholesome bowl of bibimbap with a good mix and balance of textures and flavors from the veggies, meat, grains and egg, bound by a few squeezes of gochujang. I wish there was more seafood in the pancake, but what was there made up in taste. Settled in a quiet and sleepy plaza, we were their last customers for the night. Service was attentive and thoughtful, the server asked about our preferences for water temperature and cleaned up promptly in a team. The restaurant offers KBBQ in addition to a la carte.

    What a wonderful surprise! I visited with my daughter for lunch in May '23. She speaks fair Korean…read moreand has spent some time there, so was able to give me some great hints about the menu. It's a small space with maybe a couple of dozen covers, simply decorated with some lovely fabric prints on the walls. Tables have the hot grill plate, if you're going that way. Our waitress was delightful, especially when she discovered she was entertating a fellow Korean speaker. Encouragingly the clientele was heavy on oriental folk and the food was just superb. We went quite light, what with it being lunchtime and everything was tasty, good size and very authentic, according to my daughter. With the population growing in the area, I sincerely hope this excellent establishment flourishes.

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    Seoul Korean Restaurant - Stoneware bibimbap

    Stoneware bibimbap

    Seoul Korean Restaurant - Gamjatang

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    Seoul Korean Restaurant - Janjangmyeon with pork. Side of sweet radish. Perfect for a cold winter's day.

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    Gangnam Korean BBQ - Fried Brussels sprouts

    Gangnam Korean BBQ

    4.1(33 reviews)
    2.3 kmSouth End
    $$

    There's a variety of lunch options near my office, but many are your standard pizza joints,…read morein-house lunch spots, and cafes. Gangnam Korean BBQ caught my eye as a place that would have something different - and more flavour - to offer. Their menu has a broad selection of options, with a couple dozen apps, as well as several each of rice and noodle dishes, soups, hot pot and of course, their namesake Korean BBQ. I was looking for something that wouldn't splatter my work clothes in some sort of sauce, so I went with the tofu bibimbap. It was a great mixture of crisp, pickled veg, a rich fried egg with crispy edges and a runny yolk, and soft, lightly fried tofu. A side of gochujang let me spice it up to my own taste. The bibimbap came with bonus sides of miso soup, kimchi and danmuji (yellow, pickled daikon). All added their own flavours and textures to the meal - the warm, savoury soup, the funky snap of the kimchi, and I really enjoyed the danmuji. In addition to its vibrant yellow, the pickling mellowed out the earthy funk of the daikon but each bite still had a great crunch and light tartness that helped cut through the richer parts of my meal. All told, it was a delicious meal and at an easy-on-the-wallet price of just $14 for a hearty, but healthy, meal. A return visit saw me coming by with my wife for a weekend lunch. She went for a couple of their many delicious-sounding apps, the fried Brussels sprouts and yakitori, while I went for the jajangmyeon (black bean pork and noodles). My wife's dishes came out first, and impressively quickly. Deep fried Brussels sprouts are this generations beet and goat cheese salad in their ubiquity, but hey, it works! With just the right level of char, the crispy cruciferous vegetable was dressed in a teriyaki sauce and sesame seeds for extra flavour. The yakitori weren't quite what I expected, as the chunks of chicken were deep fried instead of the typical grilling, but I appreciated their crisp crust that the frying imparted. A bed of spinach and drizzle of sauces felt like an unnecessary deviation that would be better served by a smoky, charcoal grilling, but they weren't bad so much as a bit superfluous. After a short wait, and a few stolen bites of my wife's food, my hefty bowl of noodles was before me. The noodles had a similar look to ramen, minus the de rigeur crinkle and weren't as supple, and came with a veritable sea of black bean sauce. The deeply rich, savoury and sweet sauce doused every noodle and then some, with tender bites of pork, cabbage and onion fleshing out the dish. Our server said this was his favourite dish on the menu, and I can see why - it's a bit of a deep cut versus the more familiar dishes to us non-Koreans, but it checked a lot of delicious boxes! My times sampling Gangnam's food have been nothing but complete successes, and while I benefit from proximity to them, they're a destination-worthy place with wonderfully executed food at more than reasonable prices.

    Try to at least have a reservation when u go there. We had the 4 meat coarse for two and it was…read moreplenty and filling. You don't even need your rice. The meat and lettuce will fill you. Good for groups and price is affordable. Good customer service. Our waiter was helping with all the prep. Good Korean food downtown Halifax.

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    Gangnam Korean BBQ - 1st coarse meat

    1st coarse meat

    Gangnam Korean BBQ - Jajangmyeon

    Jajangmyeon

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    Arirang Korean & Japanese Restaurant

    Arirang Korean & Japanese Restaurant

    4.1(51 reviews)
    6.1 kmClayton Park
    $$

    Came across this place, and decided to give it a try. Glad I did the food was really delicious. The…read morewaitress was nice and friendly, she came to check on me to make sure I didn't need anything. The inside is not huge but the space is nice and clean interior eating g area. Did not need to use the restroom so don't know how they were. Other than that it is a nice place to eat lunch or dinner at.

    This evening was my first time visiting a Korean (and Japanese) restaurant. My son suggested the…read moreArirang Restaurant because it was close to his apartment. Before heading out, we selected five items from the extensive menu, and chose to eat-in. When I handed the list of items we wanted, the hostess graciously suggested that the amount of food might be too much for two diners. My response was that the intent was to get to taste as broad a range of dishes possible, rather than a limited number based on just two of us. Turns out that had there been four of us dining, there was plenty of food to go around. We were the only Caucasians present. I think there were five other tables occupied, and the customers were relaxed regulars who obviously had a preference for this venue. I think the wait time for the food was about 15 - 20 minutes. As the dishes started arriving, we were issued chopsticks and spoons. Neither of us were experienced in the use of chopsticks, so forks were the first request. Maybe even knives, next time. The dishes were produced without any ostentatious flourish. All were hot and the dishes well heated and I found that out the hard way. I was impressed with the hostess. She was the only employee in the serving area, in addition to an unknown number employed in the kitchen. So she did the serving, the cleanups, answered the phone, and dealt with the take-our orders. She wore an engaging smile, and was gracious at all times. No lurking nearby as we ate, but she had a very good situational awareness of all that was taking place. There was also a "call" button on the table, which brought her immediately to us to answer a question. With her poise and skills, there are a lot of servers and hostesses I have encountered at other dining spots who could have learned from watching her for even a short time. The food surpassed any expectations. It was all excellent. I felt that the kimchee fried rice might not have delivered a full kimchee experience. And then I spotted a couple of small pieces of cabbage on one of the condiments plates and popped one the into my mouth. My sinuses suddenly felt as if they were on fire. My face grew hot, and I realized that this had to be the genuine item. Next time, my approach will be a bit more circumspect, but I will again partake. My son and I will be back, and will make sure that there are one or two others dining with us. This was an experience we both want to share with others.

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    Arirang Korean & Japanese Restaurant
    Arirang Korean & Japanese Restaurant
    Arirang Korean & Japanese Restaurant - Jampong - spicy seafood soup with udon noodles.

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    Jampong - spicy seafood soup with udon noodles.

    Backoos Korean ToGo Food - Dakgalbi combo $14.99

    Backoos Korean ToGo Food

    4.0(41 reviews)
    1.8 kmSpring Garden
    $

    My husband and I had lunch at Backoos and overall it was good, but it was definitely North…read moreAmericanized Korean food and not authentic. I got the Bibimbap ($11.99) and got my husband the Dakgalbi Combo ($14.99). The Bibimbap was tasty, but the meat was a wet and saucy ground meat mixture, and not the drier ground meat or beef bulgogi slices that I'm used to with Bibimbap. The vegetables were green cabbage, red cabbage, carrots, onions, and spring mix lettuce. There was also a fried egg on top. No mushrooms or zucchini. And definitely no gosari. The rice was white rice and it was nicely cooked though. Overall it was an enjoyable meal, even though it was lacking some ingredients that I really like in bibimbap. Also the amount of meat was fairly minimal. My husband's Dakgalbi Combo said it was supposed to come with 2 Gimmari dumplings, but it only came with one :( It was good, but where's my other one? It's basically glass noodles, wrapped in seaweed, battered, then deep-fried. I wish we had gotten 2, as per the menu. The chicken was good, but a bit on the dry side. It had a fiery kick to it. It also had some fried rice cake slices in it. No vegetables though, other than onions. The cashier was really friendly and great. I advised her of my sesame seed allergy and she checked with the kitchen and advised me of recommended substitutions. She even checked my food before giving it to me (the kitchen actually had to remake my food, as it did contain sesame seeds first time around. The cashier caught it and asked them to remake it). Five stars to her! The food I'd say is 3.5 stars. So overall, I'm saying 4 stars. There's some seating inside the restaurant and one lonely table for 2 in front of the restaurant, which is where we ate. I kind of liked only having the two of us out there, lol, but if you're set on eating outside, you'll have to try your luck, as the table could be taken. If you eat inside they have a free self-serve water station. There is also free WiFi. The password is on the wall. Street parking only.

    After seeing a picture of their menu board on Twitter, I knew I'd have to stop by to try out the…read moreKorean fried chicken (KFC that you don't have to be ashamed of eating) at this new downtown eatery. Stopping in around 4pm on a Tuesday, it was pretty quiet in the small shop, other than the stream of music videos playing on the TV. I'm not even sure what the source was given that MuchMusic and MTV barely play any music these days. Ordering at the main counter, I went with the sweet and spicy chicken combo ($8.50) which comes with rice, salad and miso soup, and I tacked on a bottle of water as well. Sitting down at the small counter running along the window, I took in some Adele and other pop music mixed with the sizzle of the deep fryer in the back and notes of spice in the air. It wasn't long before I had my container of grub and was on my way elsewhere to dig in. Upon opening the container, the first thing you're going to see is the respectably-sized pile of deeply red hunks of chicken. I'm pretty far from being a Korean food expert, but I assume that their ubiquitous fermented chili paste, gojuchang, plays a leading role in this chicken. The hint of fermented tang to it would suggest that as well. That, combined with the spice and slight crispness to the chicken made for a tasty entree. I'm not entirely confident that the pieces of chicken didn't come out of a bag: they weren't that mushy texture that frozen chicken can be, or overly dry, just not particularly moist and way too uniform. A pleasant surprise was a couple fried dumplings, which were crispy on the outside, and juicy and pork-tastic inside. The steamed rice was cooked perfectly and was easy to eat with chop sticks. My salad seemed to be run of the mill, creamy coleslaw. It was a bit disappointing in that it would have been nice to try a Korean salad, but it actually helped balance out the heat of the spicy chicken. The cup of miso soup was nice as well, with a mild broth that still had a nice umami flavour, with bits of konbu and ultra-tender cubes of tofu. All in all, it was a very well rounded meal, and at a very good price. They're a unique business in the city, so I hope they can carve out the niche they deserve and I'll be back in the near future so that I can try out their battered chicken.

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    Backoos Korean ToGo Food - Self-service water

    Self-service water

    Backoos Korean ToGo Food - Bibimbap $11.99.

    Bibimbap $11.99.

    Backoos Korean ToGo Food - The lone patio seating that we took.

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    The lone patio seating that we took.

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