We had a really disappointing experience here. If you're planning to bring kids (ages 8-11) for the…read moreall-you-can-eat option, be prepared to show ID for them--apparently they assume people aren't honest about their children's ages the moment you're seated. Our server repeatedly insisted we provide some form of identification or certificate for our kids, which is unreasonable. Most families don't carry documents like that when going out for dinner. It felt accusatory and unnecessary, and the way it was handled came across as rude and unwelcoming. We're a family of 11 and enjoy dining out together regularly, so some of us were excited to try this place so we can bring the rest of the family. Unfortunately, the situation escalated to the point where we decided to leave before even ordering. If you're going to be this strict, it would make more sense to just charge one flat price instead of putting customers in an uncomfortable position. We've never experienced anything like this at a family restaurant. There are plenty of other all-you-can-eat Korean restaurants in the city that are far more welcoming and customer-friendly. I wouldn't recommend this place if you're dining with kids.

I want to correct the location…read more This review is for the Richmond location, across from Richmomd Square by London place west.

Came in from out of town and was craving something spicy and filling. We stumbled upon this place…read moreand it wasnt super busy but the food was DELICIOUS. Between 2 of us, we got the soy marinated raw shrimp (sooo delicious), salt & pepper boneless chicken (light, crispy, and juicy), black kimchi stew (not pictured, but rich and spicy), and saero soju (so smooth without the after tang). Everything was amazing and would recommend this place!

Very good Korean food reasonably priced. Fast and friendly service in a central location. Parking…read morecan be an issue though.

We came for a quick bite before our flight and saw some good reviews. I got the soy garlic chicken,…read morewhich was a decent portion but really lacked flavor. It was also a lot of breading. We also tried a bit of the bulgogi poutine which was definitely better, but nothing spectacular either.

I stopped by Gogi Korean in downtown Calgary and got their B Bim Baab, friend chicken, and…read moreTakoyaki. The B Bim Baab was okay...with a decent amount of meat and veggies. The chicken was decent, and Takoyaki was better than expected. Overall, quality was decent and so I'd give it 7.3/10.

While visiting Calgary for work, I had a mad hankering for some Korean food. My meetings got out a…read morebit late so I looked up late night Korean food spots and found Namsan... which was a 26 minute walk from my hotel one way. My craving must have been intense because I didn't even think about it and started my long walk there. The layout of the restaurant is interesting. The bathroom is in the basement, the first floor is a bit small but has some tables, and the second floor has most of the dining area space. Interior decoration was pretty minimal but there was kpop playing and it was a bit dark in there so if you're looking to get a few drinks and Korean food with some friends, this would be a great spot. When I was sat at my table and I looked through the menu, the first thing that popped in my head was that they had quite an extensive menu. From army stew, bibimbap, bulgogi, and what I decided to get Dakgalbi (marinated chicken bbq). The Dakgalbi was really good and marinated well. I wasn't expecting the fried rice at the end to come with it like in Korea which was also really good. The only critique I have regarding the food is that there weren't that many side dishes (banchan) and the lettuce on the side was an extra $5. Service was on point. Thu and the woman server, I forgot her name, worked well as a team to make sure everyone was taken care of even though they had to walk up and down those stairs probably 10+ times just when I was there.

Namsam introduced me to Korean food that I've never tried. Coming from San Francisco, I'd thought…read moreI'd tried it all, but apparently I hadn't. The atmosphere reminded me of a place you go to chill after work. The staff were friendly and accommodating. The seafood pajeon was the crispiest pajeon ever. The pajeon that I usually tried is very pancake-like. This is light, airy, and crispy. It was a kind of mix of tempura and pancake-like but not really pancake-like. Naeng Myeon was my very first time trying this dish. With me never having been to Korea, I'm appreciative of this dish. The dish was served with cold ice broth and gochujang sauce, with a slice of pork. This was a satisfying and filling palate cleanser in preparation for the next dish. Dak Galbi Fried Rice was a spicy endeavor for my usual bibimbap order. The egg skirt can be thought of as a wrapper for the savory and spicy flavors. If you like spicy food. This should be your go-to order.

Enjoyed an early dinner while on vacation. The menu is extensive and we settled on the dinner for…read moretwo. We were extremely satisfied with the quantity and quality of meat and sides. I've been to a few other bbq places where the meat is not seasoned at all, and tastes pretty bland. Gyu-kaku definitely put some salt and pepper on the meat before bringing it by, and that truely made all the difference. There were a few booths that were worse for wear with tape on the seats. For that reason it isn't my favorite spot for a date, but great food.

Had the party of 4 dinner and was well worth it. Priced decently given the amount of food. Service…read morekept the meats coming. Overall very pleased!

Roy is back again on 4th Street. I ordered take out today…read morefrom his restaurant and it was absolutely dynamite. Great food with his personal care and attention. I enjoyed it I'm sure you would. Go and check it out. Five thumbs up!!!

Delicious Korean dishes in a comfortable space. Good drinks options. Everything we ordered was…read morenicely prepared and fresh. There are lots of good choices on the menu and I look forward to trying some more. Service was ok but not memorable. Good spot for a pleasant Korean meal.

This is my favorite bulgogi restaurant the food is fabulous and fresh and the staff are amazing and…read moreattentive and also it's quite a healthy menu because not many deep fried dishes!!!!!!!!!thank-you!!!!!!;;;;;!

Visited with my family on our last day in Canada. Delicious bulgogi served sizzling hot. Soup…read morebroth tasted like it had been cooked for hours. They care about the quality of the food. Tastes like my mom's cooking: simple but very tasty. Kind service, reasonable prices. Definitely coming back.

Family was craving Korean food after an action packed day. My daughter found Baekban 1988 with…read moregreat reviews and so we decided to try it. It is in the Dragon City Mall at the end corner. There used to be a different Korean place here before that I had gone a few times for lunch awhile back. Now, it's under new ownership. Parking is on the street although they do have a paid parking garage. Also, they don't have their own washroom but they will give you a code to go to go one for the mall. When we came in we were seated right away. They had a good crowd on this Saturday evening. The decor they had old knickknacks on the walls which added to the vibe. What we liked about this place is all the main dishes were on these metal trays with lots of sides around which is where they derive their restaurant name from. My son ordered the White Pork Bone Soup which he enjoyed. Broth was flavourful and he liked the glass noodles. The pork meat was good but hard to get at everything. My daughter and I had the Dak-Galbi (soy garlic). The chicken was so tender and tasty. It also came with a little soup which matched the overall meal. My wife got the Special which was slow-cooked beef short rib soup. She thoroughly enjoyed it. Meat was tender, broth was flavourful. All the meals came with sides which we liked. There was cucumber, salad, garlic potato, kimchi, seaweed salad, bean sprouts, and rice, If the table all gets meal then you get refills on the sides. Note, that it's one refill per side per person. But if a person didn't want a side then you could get their refill. The family really enjoyed their meal. Staff were friendly and explained the dishes when we had questions. We definitely will come back.

WARNING THERES A FIVE STAR DEAL FREE DRINK THING THATS WHY THERES SM GOOD GOOGLE MAPS REVIEWS LOL…read more I will put my integrity on the line i did not partake in that deal i am still giving five stars bc i enjoyed my meal here lol. This made me laugh cuz i was like is this just a thing now of mimicking retro korean baekban places like Kisa in nyc does. Like was this restaurant inspired by kisa or is this just a thing now? Anyways we were all kind of sus after finding out about this, "give us a five star review you get a free drink" hanky panky but thank god it was perfectly fine bc i brought my korean parents here and they didnt hate it. It rlly all tastes like simple home food (i got soondubu it tasted unlike any id had in a way that wld only happen if u were making it at home) but it was all good and nourishing. We saw a jackrabbit outside