The ramen shop next door had a line out the door, so we decided to give this restaurant a try. This shop was on the empty. The decor was plane but decently clean. It was small and the kitchen was carved out in an odd way, but maybe that's just what it is given space constraints. My party wasn't too well versed in Korean food but they had an assortment of bibimbap options on their "new menu", so we gave it a try. They also have an expansive "old menu" that they provided, with all handwritten price increases, which was a bit tacky. The bibimbaps were all tasty, we tried the veggie, beef, and tuna. They were all a different from each other, not just the topping. Service was friendly and accommodating. At one point we requested to move some tables around and they were glad to help. However, it seemed like our waiter was also the only cook, so it took a while to get all of our food, which didn't come out together. Overall a good experience. read more

Best jajangmyeon!! It's a Korean noodle dish in black bean sauce and this place has the best! Great service as well and cute small restaurant space read more

Amazing little hole in the wall restaurant along Robson Street. My friend had the spicy garlic chicken, I ordered the spicy red pepper, chicken and fried dumplings. And some steamed rice. The dumplings were filled with chicken and were very similar to Japanese Gyoza. Both the chicken dishes were lightly battered with their spices. We had the medium hot on the red pepper chicken, and it was perfect. The garlic chicken was also outstanding. I have never been to Korea, but this food seems to be authentic. The server informed us that the owner brought these recipes from Korea. Reasonably priced, good amounts of food. And a fun experience. Highly recommend! read more

I ordered the kimchi fried rice. The portion was huge, definitely a shareable portion for two or more. The customer service was wonderful, they provided me with a complimentary mashed potato and drink. Very sweet. I would definitely recommend checking out this newly opened restaurant! read more

I had Samson ganjjajang and fried mandu. Ganjjajang was really good. Noodles seemed to be freshly made there because it had a nice texture and little chewy. read more

Joong Won - Samson ganjjajang - Korean Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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This tiny but cute restaurant is located next door to Danbo Ramen on Robson Street. Most of the time, there is enough metered street parking available for one to find a spot after 10 to 15 minutes of searching around. The inside of the restaurant has 4 small tables and a bar. Seating groups larger than 6 can be difficult. Ordering is done with QR code and the food comes out after about 15 minutes. We tried their sweet and sour pork (Tangsuyuk), Jjambbong, and Jajangmyeon. All three were delicious. The pork was crunchy and flavorful. The Jjambbong, while a bit overly oily and spicy for my taste, was still good. If you are unsure of what to get, they offer half-half options. I recommend this place. read more

Joong Won - Korean Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Good solid place for Korean Chinese food. The jjajjangmyeon was good and better than the jjampong, which was a bit lacking in the flavor. The tangsuyuk was also one of the better versions I have had recently. The menu is pretty extensive, and the combos are a good way to try a couple of dishes at once. The japchaebap is a little different form the versions I've had in Korea but the kiddo loved it. It's a small space, so get there early or an order to go. But definitely a good place to try Korean Chinese food. read more

Joong Won - Tangjammyeon combo - Korean Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Joong Won is right next to the Hannam Korean Market (but on the main ground floor) and serves really good Korean style Chinese food. The place is almost "hole in the wall" small with about 6-7 tables for 2 and a counter that sits about 4-5 people. It's pretty clean and the bathroom door is interesting with an Asian sliding door style. I had the jjam ja which is the jjampong (spicy seafood soup with noodle) and jajangmyun (noodles with black bean sauce) and they were both quite tasty. They have lots of other 2 in 1 combos which I think is unique and cool. I think they only take debit cars or cash fyi. read more

Joong Won - Korean Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I've ordered from here a few times and it was okay for a late night option but last night i got food poisoning from their spicy seafood jjambong. please have better quality control :( read more

This place was average for jajangmyeon and I wasnt happy with the service. They aren't friendly at the restaurant. Also, they dont take credit. Only debit. The food was cold. I enjoy it more when my food is hot. Also, I felt a bit sick after. I will probably not go back because I had better. I would not recommend this place to anyone. read more

Joong Won - No. 1 on the menu. Jajangmyeon - Korean Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

It took me a while to order as I was befuddled by the list of items on the menu. In the end I decided on the tansuyuk + jajangmyeon combo as recommended by a Yelper. The tansuyuk (fried pork) was good though I did not care for the sweet and sour sauce. It was too sweet for me. The jajangmyeon was delicious. I loved the chewiness of the noodles and the sauce was tasty. It went really well with the tansuyuk. I wish they also offer a fried chicken version as I am not a big fan of pork. I need to come back again to try the soup noodle which has different level of spiciness. It is a very small place and be ready to wait for a table. Cash or debit only. read more

Joong Won - #53. Half and half of fried pork in sweet sour sauce and jajang noodles - Korean Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Legit Mala spicy noodles Can customize all toppings and perfect balance of spicy and pepper Jajang noodles also legit! read more

You can easily miss this place when you pass by because there is so many shops to eat along Robson but I was feeling like a noodle day and for noodles, I came. Depending on the timing you come, there may or may not be a wait for a table. At the time I went, they didn't have any smaller tables so I got a four person table to myself. There's an overwhelming about of items on the menu but I'm that person who likes to sample a bit of everything so decided to go for the half jajangmyeon and half jjambbong. And as expected, it was noodles on noodles. The noodles for both dishes are the same but of course jjambbong is in a level 1 spicy seafood broth while the jajangmyeon is covered in black bean sauce. Personally devoured the jjambbong pretty quickly but eased off the spiciness with alternating bits of both dishes! Traditionally I've seen jajangmyeon coming with a side of pickled radish and this one is no different! On tv shows, people eat it with the jajangmyeon so I decided to try it out myself and it definitely works at helping to cleanse your palate of the greasy flavours; also, I drank the jjambbong soup which also helped! It's the perfect sharing dish for a group if you want to get the other half and half dishes here as you're provided with a giant pair of scissors. The noodles are dense and can get tangled up pretty easily so I can see why some would prefer it to be cut up but personally, I prefer longer noodle strands so I didn't. Overall, I'm glad I got to try this place. Don't underestimate the half and half as it comes with a lot of noodles. Would probably go for another half and half if I were to come back because a full dish of jajangmyeon would definitely leave me passed out! read more

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We are coming here on a regulary basis. The food is great, the prices fair and the waitress is always very friendly. We also see that they take the Covid-19 requirements very seriously and therefore, we were always feeling safe. read more

Joong Won - No. 10 - Korean Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

We love spicy food so when we saw the sign that said they are the "spiciest restaurant in Canada", we had to come try. I ordered the seafood noodle soup, and my partner ordered the vegetable and beef stir fry noodle. The noodles are tender and fresh so both dishes were enjoyable. The squid and mussels in my soul were delicious and fresh-tasting. However, to our disappointment, even though we asked for spicy when we ordered, neither dish was spicy at all! They do give you a bowl of chilli pepper, but even that wasn't spicy. I guess you have to specify which level of spiciness you want upon ordering, or they will automatically serve you level 1, which is really really mild. :( I think the food quality is actually good so we are willing to come back, but next time we will specifically ask for level 2 or 3 spicy! Update: we went back and asked for level 3 spicy, which is awesome spicy! I think level 2 might be what most people can tolerate, but level 3 was invigorating lol. Still impressed by the freshness of the noodle and the fresh homemade flavours! read more

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A hidden gem in the heart of downtown! This restaurant is so discreet and easy to miss but it is a must try! Joong Won offers half and half dishes ideal for those who are indecisive or want to try it all! I love the idea of this, I can get so many varieties of dishes this way! Their pork was soo crispy and the sweet and sour sauce was delicious! It was my first time trying black bean noodles and I was not disappointed ! The seafood soup noodles were super spicy but still delicious! read more

Joong Won - Half & Half - Korean Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

We came here because it seemed like the restaurant on Robson that was the busiest (when lacking access to yelp reviews, this is the best strategy to find the better restaurants in a pinch). Luckily, there was one more table left, so we were able to snag that. I ordered a half and half (you can customize here and get half orders of some of the main dishes), where I got half fried rice, half seafood flavored soup noodle. I thought it was pretty great overall. My friend Dot a spicy noodle at level 2 spicy, which I thought was nice. The chicken served in the dish was a little questionable, since it seemed super dried out, which makes me question how they prepared it. It would probably be better in this case just to not include it in the dish. I'm a big fan of the fact that you're able to adjust your spiciness level in many of the noodles here. They even have a challenge where you if you can finish a level 10 spicy noodles in under 25 minutes, you win a prize. I think stuff like this is great, and hope to come back again whenever I'm next in Van. read more

Joong Won - combo set - Korean Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

This is your typical Korean - Chinese restaurant. The portions are big. The restaurant is small sooo... Not many seats. We ordered the jajangmyeon ( black bean noodles ) It was good! Tangsuyuk ( sweet and sour pork Korean style ) Not bad! They put the sauce seperate instead of mixing it which made it stay nice and crispy. jjampong My husband ordered medium spice and man was that spicy. I didn't bother eating his because it was way too spicy for me. Even my husband said it was pretty spicy and his spice tolerance is high. We each had a noodle dish and shared the pork and we were stuffed. It was hard trying to eat the rest of our food but, we finished it! The washroom is clean and nice but, the door is totally weird. It's a sliding door and the next table is literally right outside... I wouldn't wanna be in that seat if someone was taking a number 2 they'd definitely smell or hear it. Lol read more

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This is it!!!! Yes, the place I have been looking for! This small six table Korean restaurant is exactly what I have been looking for! A good Korean restaurant is hard to find. Yes, we all have our favorites, but what happens when your favorite is an hour away by bus?! This is my new local go-to Korean restaurant. Part of me didn't want to write this review cause I'm selfish and want to keep this place to myself lol We had the medium fried chicken with sweet and sour sauce. The best thing about this is that the sauce was served on the side! So smart!!!! The chicken stayed crispy! Not too much batter, lots of chicken (see picture), and the sauce is delicious! Also had the black bean noodles and the cold soy bean noodle. EVERYTHING was good! Service was excellent! The waitress was very patient and helpful! Going back for sure! read more

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I wanted to come here with my friend, who happened to have almost the same name as the restaurant! We ordered jjampong beef soup (level 2) and tang su yuk (Fried pork) to share. The jjampong is spicy with a kick for level 2, but I think the meat is just alright. I will try seafood the next time when I will be there, as jjampong is supposedly seafood noodle soup in Korea. Also, do order milkis drink to go with your spicy soup as it cut through the spiciness! The tang su yuk is really delicious and smells good when it arrives. It is quite a large portion for 2 persons! Another item I would really like to order next time is jjajang myeon, which I have seen many ordered before but the portion here is rather huge! I'd be back again for sure! While I was waiting for my table, I also see a lot people who ordered to go as this restaurant is pretty small! Time to just give them a call to order, and come to pick up your food when it is ready! read more

Joong Won - Korean Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

To reiterate what others have said...Won Jung boasts the BEST Korean-Chinese food in the Westend. Large portions, affordable prices, authentic...on par with my favourite Korean-Chinese restaurant in Ktown! Get the tansuyuk + jajangmyeon combo (you'll thank me later.) I wished more places offered this combo. That way, I don't have to order two separate dishes to get my fill. The place is small and it's always packed, so be prepared to wait! Also, if you're a party of 2, you might need to share a table with 2 other people! Note: They changed their name to JoongWon, so don't go looking for a sign that says Won Jung! read more

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THE BEST korean chinese food you can find in Vancouver, or even BC. PERIOD. If you like korean spicy noodles and only tried instant noodles it's SUCH a shame. Now listen. When you go in twos, threes or fours it doesnt matter get sweet and sour pork (medium is good for 2-3 to share). Now if it's your first time get number 8 half and half, ez way to tell if you're more spicy brothy type or noodly sweet type. After that come back and repeat. If you like black bean noodles number 1 is classic, my fav is 10 noodles with spicy broth and seafood. I don't bother with anything else. They specialize in spicy noodles though, provide multiple carnivorous options if you don't like seafood. Keep in mind that the broth is soooo much better if you order a regular bowl (#9-16) than #8 halfnhalf. It beats pho for hangover food by miles. ~spicy level guide~ Spicy level 1: I think sriracha is spicy Spicy level 2: Everyone else 3 and upwards for fire-breathing dragons read more

Joong Won - Sweet n sour pork n no10 noodlez - Korean Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Stopped by for a quick lunch on a rainy day. I had the jajangmyeon (black bean sauce with noodles) and it was great - came out of the kitchen fast and was a generous portion that left me with leftovers to take home. The only negative of my experience was that the front door was constantly being opened and closed, blowing very cold air into the small space. Overall I would recommend this place to anyone looking for authentic Korean fast food! read more

Joong Won - Jajangmyeon - Korean Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Actually, the service was the best part of the experience. The waitress was very friendly and accommodating. She didn't speak a lot of English so communication was difficult. I've never seen a fried rice so scary and oily in my life, it was drowning in oil. The rice cake noodle was actually not bad. Just be careful because level 2 (of 5) was pretty spicy... read more

Joong Won - Spicy fish cake noodle - Korean Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I saw that this place specialized in Chinese-Korean food, and was curious to give it a try. While the food was good, it was a bit underwhelming. Diving straight into the food, we ordered jjajangmyeon (black bean noodles), chicken jjambbong (a type of spicy noodle soup), kkanpunggi (fried chicken), and jeyuk-deopbap (stir-fried pork with rice). The jjajangmyeon was not as flavorful as I liked. To their credit, the noodles were SUPER chewy, which I loved! But beyond that, there wasn't much else. It was kind of sweet, but that's it. I may be biased because I'm more used to Chinese jjajangmyeon (zhajiang mian) which is much saltier and the black bean flavor is way more pronounced, but I really felt like this was just okay. If you know what jjambbong is, you might be wondering why I didn't get the original with squid and mussels. I ate with my family, and one of us has a dietary restriction that stops them from having most meat except poultry, so we just went with the chicken on this one. For reference, we ordered the spicy dishes at level 2, because the waitress told us level 1 is "normal Korean spicy". Holy crap, they don't mess with spice here. While I was okay with the spice, my mom was definitely not. He couldn't eat the jjambbong because it was too spicy! But that's just a side note. I thought that, again, the noodles were excellent, but beyond that, the flavor isn't that strong. The broth was mostly spicy, and the chicken just doesn't have enough flavor in it to really carry through the broth. Maybe if it was a seafood jjambbong it would be better, but the way this was, it could've been better. The kkanpunggi was definitely the strongest dish here, but it still wasn't anything outstanding. The sauce had really good flavors. It hit you with some sweetness and some garlicky taste. And the spice would then just kick you right in the mouth. Again, the spice might be a bit too much for some people. While the sauce was great, the chicken itself has one major flaw: the batter is not crispy at all. The chicken meat itself was very tender and juicy, but there was no contrasting crisp or crunch from the batter at all. In fact, it was a bit soggy and chewy. This might be because it sat in the sauce for a bit too long, and that the batter was quite thick so it ended up being like chewing through mochi, and not in a good, mochiko chicken kind of way. I don't have much to say about the jeyuk-deopbap. It was good. Just stir-fried pork and rice. The sauce went really well with the rice, but that's about it. This meal was memorable only that it was my first time trying out Chinese-influenced Korean food. The food itself? Good, but nothing worth raving over. The service was good. They did think we were Korean at first, which I just found funny. But all in all, there is definitely better Korean food on Robson and nearby Denman. read more

I saw a few reviews talking about the bad wait staff service, which is pretty accurate from my experiences, but you definitely do not go to this place looking for good service. For me, it is all about their tasty and authentic Korean/Chinese food. I love that they can do half and half servings. I usually get the spicy seafood noodle soup and a classic jajangmyeon. Advice: Be careful when choosing your spice levels! They do not mess around! The spice levels are ranked 0-5 and a 3 was so spicy I couldn't finish my bowl of soup and I'm usually pretty good with spicy foods. read more

They renovate their place a while back. Still great food but no longer space for stroller and might be hard to eat with a toddler and baby in tow since space a bit more tight now. Will be back when baby older and can eat read more

Way too spicy. "1.5" stars =numb lips. Never had lajogi this spicy. A bit over-priced. Rice costs extra. And super cramped seating inside.

Came with a friend and we each ordered the half and half of the black bean noodles and the spicy seafood noodles (#8) and a medium sweet and sour pork. Both my friend and I couldn't finish the entire bowl of the noodles as the portions were pretty big. We both liked the spicy seafood noodle soup better than the black bean one as we found it was lighter. The black bean noodles were good but we found it a bit greasy and heavy but there's also complimentary radish which helps cut through the grease when eaten together. The sweet and sour pork was pretty good and the pieces were huge. They were mostly meat and not batter so that was good. The sweet and sour sauce was served on the side and had an assortment of fruits and it was good with the pork. I'd definitely come back and get a full order of the spicy seafood noddles and try some of their other fried pork/chicken dishes! The restaurant itself is quite small and only has 6 tables but we didn't wait long to be seated. It was pretty busy as there was only 1 server doing everything. The food took longer than expected but was reasonable wait time. They only take debit or cash! read more

Great little home run shop on Robson that does some awesome Korean food. Being downtown it's always a little hard a nice and affordable shop, but I can finally say my quest for some good food has finally been met with some good results! My highly recommended dish is the #8 on the menu which comes with a half portion of jajangmyeon (black bean sauce noodle) and jjampong (spicy noodle soup). Great portions and it's only $10.50! Unfortunately, there aren't any real side dishes but you do get some yellow dicon which does clean your pallet nicely. Overall, if I'm ever in the mood for some great Korean noodle dishes I would definitely come here! The family who works here is so nice and friendly and was always willing to refill our side dishes and bring us water. A total keeper in my books! read more

Joong Won - Korean Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Came here on a late Sunday night with a group of friends. Didn't realize they were about 20 minutes from closing so I felt really bad that we were there so late. I'm not super familiar with Korean food either so I ordered the Janjangmyeon which has noodles with black soybean sauce, some veggies, and pork. I didn't realize how quickly I ended up finishing the entire dish since it was so delicious! However, my only issue was that it was a bit too oily for my preference. Server was really kind and we all got our food pretty much within 5-10 minutes so service was really fast and I made sure to tip a bit more since it was so late! They also offer a spicy challenge where if you finish a level 10 spicy bowl in 25 minutes, you'll get a reward! I would definitely like to come back here again and try some other dishes! read more

Joong won - My friend's and I stopped there for dinner. It was small and packed... we were lucky we only had to way 5 mins for a table .. The wait was worth it .. I got combo 8: $10.50 Wow the portion size was huge .. I got half black bean sauce noodles and half spicy seafood noodle soup My friends ordered a spicy seafood noodle level 2 ( they love spicy food and level 3 was too much for them) and fried chicken with garlic sauce ... All the food was super delicious .. and had enough for lunch the next day (bonus) The owner so sweet, funny and welcoming. Food was served fast. read more

Joong Won - Korean Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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I like this place when I want to have crispy sweet-and-sour pork. They do a good job of mixing Korean and Chinese style dishes but it has been explained to me as kind of the "junk food" kind of Korean and Chinese dishes. Not traditional, but that's what people like and they come to eat here just for this reason. Usually when I eat here once I don't come back for a while because I find the portions of pork to be very large and the taste of the crispy pork being all on one dish is overwhelming so last time I was happy to realize that I am able to do half and half portions so I chose to mix half spicy seafood soup with noodles and half sweet-and-sour crispy pork it was just the right amount. If you know what jajangmyeon is and you're into that you would be thrilled to know that they have it here and it is considered to be very good by Korean friends of mine. Jajangmyeon in my opinion is a bit bland and I'm not a huge fan of the size I feel that's a dish you either love or hate but if you love it then come here to try it either on its own or in a half and half combo for variety with another item. read more

Joong Won - Half & Half Combo: Left: Spicy seafood noodle soup Right: Crispy sweet and sour pork Side dishes: pickled onion (white) and radish (yellow) - Korean Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

The food was good, but the service is not. The space of the restaurant is not very big, most of the dining tables are for two, and they will put tables together if you have more people. But if you only have two people, it means you need to sit very close to others, like us. The people next to us keep talking and laughing loudly since coming, the whole restaurant could hear their voice, that's almost ruining my dinner. We asked for seating changing to the bar table after explaining the reason to the waitress, she allowed but said, "this time is okie, but it's not allowed next time." What she said made us unhappy. We didn't change unreasonably, why the customers who just have basic dining requirement is "unallowed ", and the customers who kept effecting others are "allowed." I am not complaining about the customers, since I come to eat, I have expectations on the restaurant but not other customers. But I hear no sorry after this happen, and was told not to do this next time. Even thought the food was good, the whole environment and service made me disappointed. Maybe it's better to order online and eat at home. read more

Korean food has been my favourite cuisine for the past 2 years from watching Korean Variety Shows and seeing jiajangmyeon being the go-to meal ordered. Joong Won is a small restaurant serving authentic Korean-Chinese food and I had a wonderful experience. From kind and fast service to fresh and homey food, I would definitely come back to try their other dishes like cold noodles. I ordered a plate of sweet and sour tangsuyuk. I usually don't order fried food cause it is greasy and heavy but NOT this dish! The batter was crispy and thin but still gave that crunch people want when eating fried food. The sweet and sour sauce came in a bowl with fruit and veggies. I even found a piece of dragon fruit! I thought it was my lucky day. I got the medium plate of pork and for about $15.50, the generous portion was enough for my dinner too. My friend ordered the jiajangmyeon + seafood ramyeon combo. This dual offering of noodles was only $10.50 and besides the price making me happy, the noodles were amazing. The salty and slightly sweet black bean sauce with pork, onions and other hidden veggies gave life to the noodles. While, the seafood ramyeon had fresh mussles, veggies and a spicy soup base. I opted to use the scissors to cut the noodles because it was endless. The restaurant is small so come early or in between times to snag a spot. It is worth waiting ! read more

Food was okay, but restaurant was very understaffed and very claustrophobic. The menus were falling apart and the tables were not properly wiped. Also, there was Kpop playing on TV and some music videos/songs were inappropriate while you're eating. I would go again if one of my friends are craving Korean dishes, but probably not with elderly people because the environment is more suited for a younger demography. read more

Joong Won - Korean Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I've yet to dine in here, all three of my take-out experiences here have been positive.. Service is brisk and friendly enough too! The fried chicken and fried pork with sweet and sour sauce is definitely a favourite: even after having to travel for at least 10 minutes before its served up, the crispness mostly survives the journey; I'd admit I'm not the biggest fan of the accompanying sauce but everyone else is! They do deep fried well here I'm totally a fan of the Jajangmyeon: noodle in black bean sauce though - it reminds me of the late night street food from my wander to Seoul. That sauce is the bomb - add a little chilli to it and it's the most delicious thing to eat on a chilly evening. Jjambbong isn't really my thing, the stock I sampled as tasty enough but I won't be ordering it for myself, my companion enjoyed it though! They get pretty busy at dinner time, so show up early if you want a seat - otherwise takeout FTW read more

Really enjoyed lv3 spicy . And I liked a lot! Fried pork was filled with full meats! read more

Joong Won - Pork bokkum jjambbong - Korean Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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I've been a fan of this restaurant since day 1 but I have to say recently they've changed a few things... and I'm confused as to why they've done this. They've made odd rules about not being able to ask for sauce on the side... that's not allowed anymore when it comes to their black bean sauce. You can still get sauce on the side for the sweet and sour pork though. Also, portions definitely got smaller while prices went up. I understand they had renovations done and would like to make up for the expenses, but maybe they should have done one or the other. Raise the prices but leave the portions the same, or make the portions smaller and leave the prices as is. I will definitely still go for their noodles as I do love their food, but I did want to point out that things have changed. read more

Food 4/5, service 5/5, ambience 4/5 Very nice jjambbong place. Our friend recommended this place to try jjambbong, especially as my husband doesn't eat seafood. It's nice to see some meat (pork, beef, chicken) selections. Also you can choose level of spiciness. I ordered level 1, my husband got level 3. He really really enjoyed and talks about how awesome the food was. read more

Joong Won - Level 3 beef Jambbong - Korean Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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