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    4.3 (21 reviews)
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    Bibimbap
    Kay F.

    Korean comfort homemade food in Coquitlam. With the abundance of good quality Korean restaurants in Coquitlam, it is often hard to stand out but Cafe SoBahn just reminds me of going home. The people running the cafe are extremely friendly and they make delicious food. I mean the only thing that I could complain about was that I had to walk to another building to wash my hands/use the bathroom. Would definitely recommend!

    Spicy Mool Naengmyeon
    Iris C.

    I really like this small but yet family operated restaurant. It feels warming and welcoming when you the chef being the husband and the server being the wife working hard to cook and serve great Korean food! The Dosirak as known as the Korean traditional school bento box, is a hearty and filling course with simple Korean ingredients. Kimbap is very family styled and delicious! The fish cake soup is a big portion for 5 people and it comes in a Korean traditional golden pot! The spicy cold noodle is perfect for a hot summer right now with a nice blend of spice and vinegar on the side. Overall, this restaurant is not pricy. The price is just right for its portion and they are all very authentic Korean food. They make you want go back each time! The food is like what mama used to make! In this case the Korean couple who runs the restaurant absolutely put their effort in the Korean delicacy.

    Carbonara
    Yvonne C.

    Excellent food - we had the Korean-style carbonara which is heavy on the cream. I love Asian-style carbonara (am definitely aware that Italian carbonara is cream-free) at times when I need that luxurious, full-fat taste. This version was amazing. My husband had the beef and butter bimbap - marinated beef slices on top of steamed rice, mixed with butter and served with a fried egg. He wants to go back today (Sunday) for another serving but they're closed on Sundays. Service was warm and friendly, food was tasty and reasonably priced, and we can see ourselves coming in often.

    Bacon and mushroom carbonara

    This restaurant is owned by a very nice couple, and the food is delicious. The carbonara was my favourite, very creamy and rich. Was a little disappointed that the kimchi tuna rice bowl was not raw tuna, but I guess that is not common in Korean places. Overall, it is worth trying for a casual lunch.

    Marje B.

    I just love this place, every time I've come food has been really good and friendly service! This place is just so cute. I've eaten here several times when I was the only customer, it surprises me that it's not busier. Great specials as well. I'll be back.

    Sherwin N.

    This was one of greatest experiences I had. Such a cozy and modern little spot. The sweet couple that run this restaurant are amazing, you can tell how much love they put into their food. The weekly specials are just the greatest. I enjoyed the chicken karage bowl with miso soup and sides. My friend had the lunch box. Both dishes were amazing and full of flavor. Each week there's a new special , you will never get tired of the food here. A must eat spot.

    Udon soup with fish cake skewer ($8.99)
    C. H.

    Cozy Korean cafe in the area. I really like kimbap so I made my way here for lunch. We ordered kimbap, udon soup with fish cake and japchae. Prices were reasonable for the portion size. Service was good. Menus and tea offered right after we were seated. Tea was refilled a couple times during our meal. Food was tasty. Kimbap was fresh. Udon soup with fish cake tasted like a home cook meal for its simplicity and was very comforting to eat during the cold weather. Japchae used ground beef instead of beef slices.

    Ly W.

    Came on a weekend an hour before closing to find this place relatively empty. There were only two other tables. We walked in a little confused as the waitress was cleaning and did not acknowledge us. My bf and I stood awkwardly at the entrance waiting for some time while the other patrons looked at us. Due to the lack of service, we thought this was a self-serve place. After a while of waiting, we were finally seated and served chilled tea, but not given menus. We ended up grabbing the menus ourselves. Pros: - The decor is very simple and cute - very "instagram" worthy. Menus are laminated photos that are bind together with a binder ring. - Prices are reasonable. Cons: - This is a small restaurant that can seat around 20 customers. - Menu is small (3 chilled noodle options, 1 pasta, 1 bibimbap, 1 old fashion lunch box, 2 kimbap, and 1 weekly special). - Side dishes are not served. Food: - The kimbap was fresh and had good flavours. Other than that, there isn't much to say. - The chilled beef noodles was plain. There wasn't anything in the dish other than noodles, vegetables and a half boiled egg (see picture). The broth however, was very delicious and flavourful. - I enjoy being able to add my own soy sauce and hot sauce to my bibimbap to fit my preference. I was a little disappointed that the dish had very little grounded meat and no kimchi (was given radishes). The fishcake soup that came with the bibimbap was bland, but toned down the spiciness of the bibimbap. The fishcake was mushy and tasteless. Overall, we enjoyed our meal. The restaurant is owned by a Korean family so the dishes taste homemade, but delicious. However, we don't think we would crave to come back since nothing stood out or was spectacular.

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    Ivory U.

    Cute small family-operated korean cafe. Cozy and comfortable. Food tasted decent. I like that they have vegetarian options for the japchae and bibimbap. Would be even better if they had a veg option for the kimbap!

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    Jocelyn C.

    Carbonara Pasta with Bacon & Mushroom $11.99 Review: I was MASSIVELY craving pasta and even though this is just a korean café, the pasta wasn't bad. FUNFACT: You know the chef here used to work at an Italian restaurant The pasta was cooked to a nice al dente texture. And the pasta was infused with the many delightful flavours of the sauce. The carbonara sauce was nice seasoned and very creamy I love bacon and mushrooms (YES I LIKE FUNGI OKAY) so I thought it paired with the pasta very well. All the ingredients of the pasta collaborated together to make a beautiful flavour! However, I feel like this sauce is a bit too heavy and oily for me as I felt super bLoAtEd after eating it and I don't usually feel this way because I can eat a lot... I recommend this café but I probably would not order this pasta again. The pasta doesn't taste bad at all but I just find that actual Italian restaurants that offer pasta to make it better as it is their forté. I would recommend to stick to the korean options as I have tried them and it is a korean café after all! Rating: 7.5/10

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    Cute little cafe with delicious food just like I'm back in Korea. Seemed to be husband and wife working. Small and cozy. I'll be back!

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    Hansol Korean - Beef Tartare Bibimbap

    Hansol Korean

    4.6(21 reviews)
    1.4 km

    We think this is where Koreans eat when they're not cooking at home!…read more We discovered Hansol 한솔 Korean Restaurant after seeing so many rave reviews. This place, tucked away just 5 minutes' driving distance from Coquitlam Centre, is clearly beloved by the local Korean community. The portion sizes are generous. They are perfect for sharing with family or friends. We saw many families and younger groups dining in, which gave it a cozy, homey vibe. We can taste the love and comfort in every bite. Here's what we ordered: * Beef Tartare Bibimbap - Not your typical bibimbap! The raw beef was beautifully seasoned and full of flavour. This was hands down our favourite dish! * Naengmyeon - Cold noodles in a super refreshing broth. Perfectly chewy with a balanced, savoury tang. A must-have on a hot day. * Japchae - Excellent portion, great price. The noodles were springy and not greasy at all--just the right balance of flavour. Great value, quality ingredients, and authentic flavours--Hansol is definitely going on our go-to list whenever we're craving comforting Korean food. We are highly recommend it for students, families, or anyone who loves real Korean cooking! Food: 5/5 Must Try! Service: 5/5 Kids: 4/5 Yay! Price: $30-$40 each person (dinner) Presentation: 3/5 Parking: 4/5 Tips: * Free refillable banchan (side dishes) * Must-try: naengmyeon (cold noodles) * Hidden gem: beef tartare bibimbap-flavourful and beautifully presented. * Limited seating - expect wait during peak hours * Tasty, affordable, and generous portions Would I Return: Yes ‍

    I found this restaurant through an IG foodie's recommendation. This restaurant is always very busy,…read moreand on weekends, there is always a lineup. We ordered short rib BBQ, Beef tartare Bibimbap, and original-flavor deep-fried chicken wings. Beef tartare Bibimbap was served in a hot stone bowl with a variety of vegetables on top of the rice. The gochujang sauce was served separately, allowing us to adjust the spiciness to our preference. It was a pretty good dish. The short rib BBQ was very tender and nicely seasoned. It was slightly on the sweeter side, very delicious. I will definitely order it again. The original flavor deep-fried chicken wings were served fresh and hot. They were incredibly crunchy on the outside and juicy on the inside--very good! Next time, I should order them with a flavored seasoning, as I already knew the original version was cooked with less saltiness, meant to be paired with a sauce. Overall, I really like this restaurant. The food tasted good, and the most notable point was the reasonable price! It was a very good deal, and it has now become one of my regular go-to places.

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    Bambada - Big Box Signature Steamed Seafood Pot

    Bambada

    4.6(24 reviews)
    1.1 km

    Solid seafood place near Coquitlam Centre…read more Parking is available in the lot in front of the building. The place looks nice and modern. Comfortable cushy chairs, and wooden trim. Staff are friendly but understaffed. Once the place filled up they were swamped. Signature steamed seafood pot - definitely on the pricey side, but they don't skimp out. Special mention for the presentation. Plenty of goodies including an entire lobster, half a large octopus (tenticle/arm half), snails, oysters, scallops, prawns, and fish balls among others. Basically everything without fish. Served in a large tray (the ones seen at banquet buffets), and everything cooked in broth. This was enough to probably feed 4-5 adults (assuming average appetites). So pretty. Deep fried squid with fries - honestly this dish was meh. Basically exactly what it sounds like. Squid is tempura style. Nothing special. I'd skip this one. Bossam (pork belly wraps) - served with tofu and spicy kimchi and some vegetable (kelp?) as well. They don't really give enough wraps compared to the pork slices. Decent portion size. My friends and I gobbled this up. This place also serves makgeolli (Korean rice wine) for a very reasonable price. Goes well with the food. Overall my friends and I left happy. Wouldn't mind coming back at some point to try some other dishes. Recommended.

    Altang was little bit pricy, but once it came out, it was full of seafood. Having beef tartar with…read moreavocado was such a great combo

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    HAAN Korean - Pork AYCE

    HAAN Korean

    3.8(76 reviews)
    0.4 km
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    Came here at dinner time weeknight without a reservation and there was plenty of seating. They have…read morea daily $10 special consisting of soups, and rice bowl sets however it's very much a kbbq restaurant since there were bbq stoves even for two seaters. They offer a variety of meat, cuts, and combo deals but on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, they have an all beef and all pork all you can eat. We went on a Wednesday and it was all you can eat pork belly and marinated pork, with a soup and unlimited kimchi pancake and sides all for $30. The servers were extremely attentive in asking about refills, whether that's the rice, meats or even side dishes. A great bang for your buck for all you can eat these days. We heard the staff speaking to many customers in Korean so it must be Koreans approved. Need to come back on a Tuesday to try their beef all you can eat!

    I first tried this place earlier this yr for lunch and ordered the beef bone broth soup, which came…read morewith a bowl of rice and banchan. I was craving this soup and glad I tried it here because it hit the spot! Tasted delicious, didn't have to wait for a table, and it was reasonably priced then. Came back here last night for dinner with my family and was finally able to try the bbq items. It was a hit! We ordered 2 of the combo A which was the perfect servings for 2 adults and 3 (very hungry!) teenaged boys. Not only did it come with 3 meat types (thinly sliced pork belly, marinated beef Bulgogi, and one other thinly sliced beef), it also came with soup, banchan, and a big bowl of Bibimbap. We also ordered their seafood pancake which was perfectly crispy and not too thin or thick. The actual bbq grill itself was the best one I've seen at a Korean restaurant because it was non-stick, temperature controlled really well, and it didn't leave us smelling like the food after dining. The ventilation must've been good here as it wasn't super smoky at all. The best dish was definitely the bean paste soup! We all loved it and had never tried it before, so next time we have Korean, it will be a staple in our order! It wasn't too busy last night so we were seated right away. Staff were friendly and while they were short-staffed, they were quick enough to get what we requested and ordered in a timely manner.

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    HAAN Korean - BBQ setup with side dishes

    BBQ setup with side dishes

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    Korean bbq.

    HAAN Korean - BBQ Combo A meats: bulgolgi, side pork, beef belly

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    BBQ Combo A meats: bulgolgi, side pork, beef belly

    South Castle Korean Restaurant

    South Castle Korean Restaurant

    4.1(26 reviews)
    5.9 km
    $$

    One major problem I have with this place is that I end up devouring everything before I can take a…read morepicture. This place is the most authentic Korean restaurant in all of Vancouver (I swear on my mother), but if you're coming here and not ordering anything of the organ-variety you've come to the wrong place. Intestine and blood sausage can be hard to approach, but with the right seasonings and preparation, these dishes really hit the spot (ESPECIALLY with drinks oh my god). Not only does the family-owned place clean every piece of meat super well so that their intestines avoid tasting gamey, but the side dishes are also really delicious. Instead of eating basic tofu stew or spicy rice cakes at a gentrified place in downtown, try out the Makchang and Soondae Soup at this place!

    Cute little family-owned and run restaurant. Small menu. We…read morehad the: -Bulgogi (16.99$): The tiniest bit too salty in my opinion, but other than that, absolutely scrumptious. Very flavourful. If you love onions, order this. Came with PURPLE RICE. I love Korean purple rice (which I believe is a mix of many different grains added to white rice). Unfortunately most Korean restaurants in Vancouver do not have purple rice. -Cold Noodle (14.99$, but they have a lunch special where, for 16.99$, you get two potato pancakes): At first I was hesitant to order this because I love buckwheat (dark gray/purplish colour) cold noodles, and these weren't those, but am so happy we did. I love the texture. The flavour of the broth was also excellent. My only qualm was the "cucumber garnishes" that, in my opinion, were actually too-sweet pickles. Other than that, highly recommend. Potato pancakes were also very yummy. They served complimentary barley tea, and had yummy banchans (kimchi radish, fish cake, and soy sauce pickled onions). The waitress (daughter of the owner-her mother) was very kind and patient with all my questions. Affordable, delicious, authentic, with good portion sizes.

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    Seafood tofu soup & seafood pancake

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    South Castle Korean Restaurant - Cold noodle combo (cold noodle + two potato pancake for 16.99$). Cold noodle by itself: 14.99$

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    Cold noodle combo (cold noodle + two potato pancake for 16.99$). Cold noodle by itself: 14.99$

    Sooda Korean BBQ - Sooda box

    Sooda Korean BBQ

    4.1(151 reviews)
    15.2 km
    $$

    Every aspect of our meal today was incredible! I brought my husband and two teenage sons, who have…read morehuge appetites!! We were welcomed at the entrance and I explained we had never been, the host took his time to explain each page of the menu and suggest a few of his favourites. We tried the Daejigalbi Platter, Sooda Fries and the Original Sooda Box. Every member of my family raved about how delicious each bite was, and there was plenty of food for all of us (maybe even too much!) the Sooba Box dish was my favourite... although I have to say the corn cheese was possibly the best I've ever tried!! The staff were attentive and so kind, the decor is cool and bright with funky little touches throughout the restaurant. It is located in the Brentwood Mall food court and is self contained with their own washrooms (I like mentioning that each stall is self contained so they are gender neutral!) We will come back for sure if we are in Burnaby again!!

    Sooda is located at the back of the food court of Amazing Brentwood on the 2nd floor. When we came…read morefor lunch on the weekday, the restaurant had a lot of available seats. I tried their Lunch Special - Jeyook rice set. For this dish, I've had better in other Korean restaurants in Vancouver. The waitress said it would be medium spicy -- it was not spicy. The sauce covered up how shredded up and fatty the pork slices were if you really looked. The flavors were just not there. The side dishes were also pretty bland for me and didn't have my usual favorites - it included shredded carrots, a mushroom-like dish, and kimchi that was not memorable. They offer some other items like Sooda Boxes and hot plates with melted cheese, etc that looks photo-worthy and probably would appeal to larger groups to share. Maybe those taste better.

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