This is probably the best meal we've had on all of Vancouver island! Food was super yummy Korean fusion. We had the mandoo dumplings, bulgogi, ribs, and poke bowl. Everything was super delicious, but our fave was probably the bulgogi--it came with these crisp puffed rice seaweed crackers and a dipping sauce. The dumplings were super flavorful and while the dish comes with 3, you can add on an extra for $3. The poke bowl was fresh, and you can choose to have it either sweet or spicy. The ribs were one of my kids favorites. All dishes have a bit of sticky rice underneath which was perfect to absorb all the yummy sauces. Restaurant is cozy and stylish, and service was fast. Will def be back if ever in tofino again! read more

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Great meal! We split the galbi and it was great for two after a long day of surfing. Also loved the wine by the glass selection. read more

Jeju Restaurant - GALBI - Korean Near Me - Tofino, British Columbia

This was definitely a unique find in a town like Tofino. It was elevated Korean food, and they had a limited menu. However, you can tell that they really focused on delivering quality. At first glance, all the dishes seem to be very overpriced, as we would be able to get the equivalent dishes in Cities like Vancouver for almost half the price. However, the dining experience really sets it apart. The interior of the restaurant had an open kitchen design, and the servers were very polite and knowledgeable about the dishes. They made an effort to tell the story of the owners of the restaurant through their menu, and we're attentive to our needs. We love Korean food and we're a bit skeptical of the quality, but we're generally impressed by what they delivered. One of our favorites was a nostalgic Korean drink called sujeongwa. read more

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There are two Asian restaurants in Tofino. This one is the newest addition. The other one is a Chinese/Western food restaurant. A staple for small communities in North America. It's family run and open for roughtly a year at the time of this review. Why did I come here? KFC of course. That said, I asked for the goopy sauce on the side, instead of the chicken drowning in it. It's Korean and the flavours are K inspired. That's where it kinda ends. It borders on being fusion. Korean-west coast fusion. See some of my pics. You won't commonly find arugula salad as a staple in Korean food. Good alternative to the Chinese/Western fare if you're in for something different. Recommended. read more

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By far my favorite restaurant in town! We come here every time we visit Tofino. They balance elevated flavors and that home-cooking feeling perfectly. Everything was Incredibly fresh and delicious. read more

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Exceptional experience! Must visit while in Tofino and do NOT miss the Spot Prawns. We did not have a reservation but arrived at 5pm and they texted one hour later with a table. Would visit again and again if I was local. read more

I went one night just as a walk in and they told me I needed reservations. The following day I called to make a reservation, and they told me "just come in", so I went and they told me I had to wait an hour and a half for a table. read more

Excellent! Our favorite meal during a multi night stay in Tofino. I've had good Korean food but this might be the best.

Excellent food, terrible service. This was our third time visiting Jeju. The food is always amazing. The service today was unfortunately so bad they we will never go back. The staff were rude and rushed us in and out, though our bill was over $400. They did not seem to want children in the restaurant and it made for a very awkward meal for them and us. This restaurant has clearly gone downhill and all they seem to care about is making money. Do not recomme read more

We ordered the bibimbap for take out on Saturday night. Lots of flavour, good size portion and tasty. We were told 15 mins and arrived then but the food was lukewarm. Still good though. read more

We had a wonderful time at Jeju. The staff were efficient without being cold. They were friendly and their recommendations killed. We got the pleasure of having mama Julie in the kitchen that night and we were both a little starstruck. The food was unreal. We both left way too full because we couldn't stop eating. The service was quick but not without detail. By far one of the best meals I've ever had. read more

Very good Korean food and kind service. A really nice alternative to the bigger and pricier places around here. read more

Jeju Restaurant - Strawberry cocktail - Korean Near Me - Tofino, British Columbia

This family run restaurant is the perfect balance of looks and taste! So glad to find some good Korean food in this relatively small town. It really is a treasure. DO get the octopus. The tenderly blanched octopus is paired perfectly with white kimchi, flavorful oil, and fennel fronds for an amazing PNW meets Korean bite. DO get the BBQ ribs. Omg these reminded me of my grandma's ribs, especially how it was served over rice. All the sticky glaze and juicy pork fat soaked into each grain of rice and the fall of the bone meat was just what we needed. DONT be like us and over order. We definitely were stuffed by the end. The ribs do come with rice and we got japchae and corn fritters as well so it was too much for 2 of us haha. We love Tofino so we'll be back and we'll be sure to come back to Jeju. read more

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The wait staff explained the menu exceptionally well. The smoked tuna and the lettuce wrap appetizers were incredibly well balanced in their flavors. My wife and I shared two main dishes - the short ribs from the son's side of the menu and the pork loin with sweet potato noodles from the mom's side. Ribs were tender, fall off the bone delicious. We couldn't get enough of the noodles, pork loin and veggies. Paired the meal with a nice Bordeaux and the food, service and experience was worth every penny. read more

Phenomenal Beef Galbi! Great atmosphere and fantastic customer service. Our server Sally, guided us through the extensive drink selection and the food offerings were truly outstanding. read more

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This was a recommendation from someone who lives in Tofino. When we asked about getting dinner, Jeju was the first place he mentioned. He gave us an excellent suggestion. We didn't make reservations, but got on the wait list. The menu is not big, which means that every dish is made expertly. We had the Korean fried chicken, japchae and short ribs. The flavoring on all three dishes was excellent! The meat on the ribs was so tender. I highly recommend this restaurant! The only suggestion I would make is to the customer, make reservations! read more

Jeju Restaurant - Japchae and short ribs - Korean Near Me - Tofino, British Columbia

This is the best food i had in tofino. It's delicious and creative and you can tell the chefs put care into it. The bolgogi served with the rice crispy nori strips was unbelievably good and i have never had it served this way. There were no bad dishes. they turn tables quickly read more

This place is so unexpected for Tofino. Absolutely delicious. Elevated Korean food. The Bulgogi was an absolute standout with mushrooms. Everything was delicious. read more

I had to come back for a second meal because my first experience was just perfect. This time, we had beef tartar, japchae, and kimchi fried rice and they were better than my mom's cooking! The service here is also impeccable with every server being super attentive and professional and always elevates our experience. read more

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Outstanding Korean food served in a casual restaurant run by a nice young couple. Standbys like fried chicken and bibimbap on the menu and one of the most interesting presentations of galbi I've ever seen. read more

Really yummy food, definitely recommend and would for sure go back. we got the fried chicken and bibimbap and both were great. Dessert was amazing as well read more

I really wish I could give Jeju 6 stars as their food was really amazing. The service when picking up my order was great too. We ordered the galbi, fried rice and japchae. The galbi was so tender and I really really recommend this dish even with the $95 price point. The fried rice and japchae was also good. Dunno when I'll be back to tofino but if I do, Jeju would be the first restaurant i'd go too. read more

Authentic Korean flavors which I did not expect out on the tip of Tofino. Delicious all around.. not one dish that was not excellent.. can't wait to come back. read more

The Galbi is to die for, the meat is soooo tender and tasteful, just absolutely phenomenal. The chef explained how to eat the meat with lettuce and the sauce. Very nice service! read more

Underrated restaurant! Friendly service and delicious food. The food came out quick and fresh. Chicken was crisp and juicy, the pork had great flavor also. read more