Stumbled upon this place looking for something to eat. I'm from Washington and the food scene in…read moreRichmond is not to be played with. There are so many restaurants it was hard to choose. This place was solid. It wasn't the best but it wasn't bad you know what I mean? Everything was just okay (which isn't a bad thing). We got cold noodle, galbi, soonduboo, and spicy sweet chicken. The groups fav was surprisingly the chicken it was sweet, salty and a wee bit spicy. Everything else tasted like how it should if that makes sense. The soonduboo was spicy and jiggly with all the soft tofu swimming in the broth. Galbi was more on the bland side but still good with all the banchan. Would I come back if I was in the area? Yes! But I would rather try other restaurants that Richmond has to offer.

The restaurant is nicely decorated and there is a parking lot next the restaurant. We went for the…read morelunch special which is a good deal. The restaurant got busy quickly with a bunch of people also interested in the lunch special We get a choice of soup and tea (grapefruit or grapefruit ginger tea) the ordering is through a qr code. But we noticed the prices on the ordering portal is about a dollar more expensive than what is print on the menu for every item. Overall, all the sides were good. The soup didnt have that much contents in it. But for the price it was ok

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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.

Loved that there were several older Koreans who came in while we were there so it gave a totally…read morecredible authenticity vibe. Sweet and sour pork was MASSIVE. I liked that the sauce came separately because you need to be able to reheat the leftovers in the air fryer! Two of us shared it while there, then had to split it to take home to our families. Fed my family of 4 for dinner as the main protein no problem. We also ordered jja jjang myun noodles (my friend loved these) and deep fried mandu (awesome). That was a lot of deep fried goodness in one meal.

We've been going to this restaurant for almost 10 years! Even after we moved from the country,…read moreit's always the first restaurant that we visit every time we're in Coquitlam. My hubby LOOOOVVEESS the kkanpungki. He tried so many kkanpungki from different korean restaurants around Vancouver and said that Hee Rae Dung's is still the best for him. - Kkanpungki: the chicken pieces were crispy and the sweet sour sauce was delicious (combo of tangy, sweet and a bit spicy) - Tang suyuk: the pork is crispy yet still tender. The sweet sour sauce is goood! My kid can eat this since it wasn't spicy at all. - Jjajangmyeon: good authentic black bean noodle. The sauce has bold flavor. The noodle was good and chewy - Jam bong: hearty warm soup for Vancouver cold weather but it was a bit too spicy for me. Lots of seafood inside. The restaurant is always busy. Be prepare to wait in line or go when they're just open for the day to avoid the line

There aren't too many great Korean restaurants in Surrey/Langley but this place is a gem!…read more You know when a Korean place is good when it is constantly filled with Korean customers with a waitlist. They have amazing fist sized mandu, but what my favourite items are, is their handmade and hand cut noodles. You can really see that each strand is individually sized and very chewy, the way that I like my noods. The soup is also very good, although I have heard from others that they are not flavourful enough, but I like it that way, so I can adjust it on my own, as they have spices for you to add in. Due to how busy they are, at times I can feel service is rushed, so definitely not a place where you could linger and catch up after you're done your food.

Solid Korean noodle restaurant in Langley. Excellent noodle soup and man doo. Cafeteria style but…read morevery attentive service.

We were visiting Richmond and starving, and found Mr. Bro. Our service was great and the ambiance…read morefelt like small kbbq places we ate at in Hongdae. It feels like a quick kbbq place you go with ur friends, not someplace you would take your grandma. It's very casual and I enjoyed the food. The chicken skins were so light and crispy. The meat was tender and tasty. For a group of friends drinking and hanging out this is the perfect spot.

Pleasantly surprised! Great food, the recipes were delicious, and subtly different from traditional…read moreKorean recipes. A lot of customization of sauces and spice level, choose your own banchan, and unlimited banchan! Great service, always at the ready, and available. The place is not so big, maybe 9-10 tables, but the vibe is really fun and lively. We will be back again for sure!

I got the cold noodle soup to go and it was so good and flavorful. It could have used more meat as…read morethere was only 1 or 2 pieces. The soup portion itself was enough for 2-3 servings. I wish they gave enough sides for each order, instead they only gave us 1 set for 3 entrees. Although the potatoes were tender, they lacked flavor. The beansprouts were enjoyable. 4.5 stars

This place was on my list for a while, I had filled in the contact form on their website to request…read morea reservation for the following week. They texted me back and confirmed the booking. I knew it was in the same Plaza as Hannam supermarket but did not connect it was in a mall/ Plaza space. It wasn't an open seating where you can see all the people dining , they put up semi tall walls to " close it up " a bit more. They has a qr code to scan for the menu and also hard copy menus. For the holiday season they had printed paper with their logo in festive theme - a nice personal touch! There is plenty of parking in the plaza lot. We ordered the steamed dumplings and spicy stir fried squid/pork belly platter which the latter came with 5 rice balls and soybean soup. There were of course Korean side dishes and they were yummy ( braised potatoes, kimchi and soybean sprouts). The potato side dishe was not as braised abd sweet as I liked them but palatable. The spicy stir fried was ordered as mild but I would say the spice level was spicier than what I expected. It has a deep spice that built in the back of your throat. The squid was perfect chewy, pork thinner sliced and the flavour was so delicious. The rice balls had a even seasoning and a nice hint of sesame oil. The soup was standard but flavourful and comforting for the cold weather. The steamed dumplings were packed with a good amount of meat filling though I wished they had a pan fried version as that is just my preference. It was relatively quiet and good for conversation even though there was a steady flow of other customers -likely because it had higher ceilings. At the end of eating , a staff member came out with the bill and two yakult drinks ! What a nice surprise and a nice treat to round off the meal. I had enough for leftovers for two more small meals and I would say each time I ate it , the flavour was better and better !! Added my own rice and proteins to the remaining sauce and it was a meal I looked forward to each time. Already thinking about going back again soon! Decent pricing for amount of food and i was satisfied at the end of eating. I saw the kimchi pancake brought to another table and it looked extra THICK and fluffy( at least 2 inches tall!), might try it next time!

I've passed by this place many times but never went in because there's usually a long line. We're…read morealso typically in the area looking for a quick, cheap meal from the food court, and this spot definitely isn't food court pricing. But on a Saturday ~12pm, there isn't a line outside the door so we finally gave it a try and we were glad we did. We ordered the double decker noodles, garlic chicken noodles and galbi. The galbi were fall off the bones tender and packed with flavor. Double decker noodle was HUGE, and boldly flavored, and have a kick but not too spicy. The garlic chicken noodle was flavorful, creamy, and comforting. The only down side is the restuarant is a bit tight, you feel very close to the next table. But the food makes up for it.

My benchmark for Korean food is LA Koreatown. Nothing in in the lower mainland really compares…read more But Im pleased to say this place gets close. A lot of hype about this place when it first opened so I waited until now to visit to avoid long lines. I came on a Saturday for late lunch, around 2pm. Plenty of space, walked right in. We got the Galbi combo for 3. Includes 3 noodles of your choice, plus a kimchi pancake, plus an order of LA Galbi. Kimchi pancake - this was the weakest dish. Served with some iceberg lettuce on top with mayo. And the onion soy sauce dip. Pancake was soggy, not crispy at all even though it was hot. Not spicy at all either. I would not recommend this dish. 2/5. Waste of money. LA Galbi - slightly thicker cut and seemed to be very lean compared to LA galbi im used to. So it wasnt quite as tender and juicy but still pretty good. Well seasoned. 3.5/5. Too expensive. Double decker soup - this is basically pork bone soup with noodles. I asked for extra spicy. It was maybe medium spicy, so it looks like they toned it down for a Western palate. However, broth was well seasoned and VERY generous with the pork bone. Massive really, and when you add the noodles and broth, its a ridiculous amount of food esp for lunch. Noodles are fresh and chewy. Honestly no complaints about this dish. 5/5. Would recommend. This bowl alone is $22. Very reasonable. beef and mushroom noodle soup - spicy broth and generous with the mushrooms and beef. Same noodles as above. 4/5. Also huge portion. (our third noodle was another double decker). None of us 3 could finish our noodle bowl, or the galbi/pancake either. Come hungry. There is tap water on the table and takeout containers I believe were 25c if you needed one. Space was small but clean, not too cramped. Free parking at Crystal Mall. One shared bathroom in front. Clean enough. Service was good. They take credit card. They also had raw marinated crab on the menu. I'll try that next. If you want Korean noodles, this is an easy recommend. Just avoid the pancake and galbi - not good/overpriced.

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