Cozy family friendly Korean restaurant in downtown Langley. They have few staff but they're so…read moreefficient, both the food and service were surprisingly fast! The sides are especially great. You normally only get three sides in other Korean restaurants but Woorinara gives NINE sides, each with their own flavour profile and distinct taste. Some like spicy, some like sweet, some like sour and the sides had an option for everybody. Of course the japchae (glass noodles) were really good, with smooth texture and a really unique flavour that's special to this restaurant. Their meats were also perfectly cooked and seasoned but we felt the portions were a bit small compared to what we might get in other restaurants. However the flavour was good to combine with any other dish and we really did eat our fill in the end. The bibimbap was classic and you can't go wrong with that!

We stopped by this restaurant for lunch as we were in the area. We were seated right away. Menus…read morewere promptly dropped off. We ordered a number of items to try. We waited a bit of time before the food arrived, but it was delicious and authentic. Service was friendly. There is parking at the back of the restaurant. This is a nice Korean restaurant option in the area if you are craving for some authentic Korean food.

Great food and service! They don't allow reservations, so you need to arrive and put your name down…read moreon the wait-list if the restaurant is full. There are some seats to sit down and wait in the front. Since we had a bigger group, they requested that we order before we sit down so they can bring the food immediately once the table was ready. That was pretty nice. The food tasted good and the banchan was delicious. I really liked their purple rice. They also gave us some mandoo for the long wait. We ordered the Bulgogi Topokki, Bo Ssam, and various stews. All were yummy!

I've been to So Hyang more times than I can count now as this has been a neighborhood gem on my…read morelist for years! It is a small and unassuming restaurant but the food here is spectacular and service is also wonderful. Pictured down below is some of my biggest go to dishes. The seafood pancake is a must! It is very thick (thicker than a slice of pizza), very delicious, and filled with seafood variety. My favourite part however is the sauce. I have no idea what they put in it but it is sweet, sour, and pairs so nicely to cut the greasiness of the pancake. Next, I always choose to order a soup when I come to So Hyang. They have a great spicy tofu soup! This time around, we went for non-spicy soybean soup as my friend can't handle spice. It was still flavourful and hearty for the soul, especially on a cold day. Finally, my next favourite pick is the bossam or pork belly. The great thing about the pork belly here is that they come with a variety of sides. I like the varieties of pickled vegetables as well as the special shrimp krill mixture (that I can't recall the name of) that they don't serve all the time at other restaurants. The bossam is guaranteed to give you a satisfying flavour and texture explosion. These 3 dishes were enough to stuff my friend and I AND give us leftovers for another two people. Although the food came out to be $50 per person, it did not feel like a lot as we had so much left to take home. I hope everyone gets to try this wonderful place that holds a special spot in my foodie heart!

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.

One of my favourite korean spots in Vancouver, they have a great pork bone stew which is hefty and…read moremore than enough for 2 people. But their kimbap takes the cake, the BEST kimbap i've had here sad that they only serve it during lunch hours. Would come back way more if it wasn't so far away from the skytrain stop

Have had Daan Korean Cuisine bookmarked for awhile. It's around the corner from Uncle Sal's…read moreShawarma. We dropped in on a Monday (11:30am), which filled up quickly for lunch. Like how they leave multiple tea pots and water on the tables. 24 items on the menu; appetizers, KFC, BBQ hot plate, rice & noodle and soup & stews. Banchan can be refilled once for free. We opted for medium spice (which was extremely mild). - Banchan - glazed potatoes (standard), kimchi (good kick) and bean sprouts (refreshing). - Seafood pancake ($25.99 large) - decent. - Chicken wings ($10.99) and boneless chicken balls ($11.99 for 7) - wings were standard, balls didn't have much of a crispy bite. - Pork bone hotpot ($37.99 small) - came with two bowls of rice. Reasonable amount of pork with a few potatoes, jalapeños and green onions. Broth was light and lacked depth. - Galbi beef short-rib hot plate ($29.99) - came with a salad. Short ribs were tender and juicy. - Bulgogi stir fried udon ($16.99) - the udon didn't have much texture, sauce wasn't satisfying. Skip it. - Seafood soft tofu stew ($15.99) - good amount of tofu but the broth was one-dimensional. Have had much better sundubu jjigae. Not bad but nothing exciting at DKC to warrant a return visit.

We've visited Sooda multiple times and it always hits the spot. I highly recommend bringing friends…read moreand/or family, as most of their menu items are meant to be shared. Our usual orders are: Sooda Platter (meat, cheese, corn, egg, green onion, Rice) that's grilled right in front of you and the Sooda Box (torched Korean steak on top of rice). Their meats are well marinated and full of flavour while maintaining their tenderness.

I've typically had really good experiences at Sooda, but unfortunately, I struggled to find the…read morehighlights during my visit today. ​I was seated in the upstairs area, and it felt like a completely different world from the usual service downstairs. While I understand it was a busy shift, the upstairs patrons--myself included--felt largely neglected. The wait times were excessive across the board, culminating in waiting upwards of 45 minutes just to get the bill. ​It's disappointing because I know how good this place can be, but today the service just wasn't there. If you're planning a visit and want a better experience, I'd highly recommend specifically asking to be seated downstairs or waiting for a table on the main floor.

I always end up ordering too much food when I'm here, but it's worth it…read more Service can be a bit hit or miss. I've had an amazing waitress that always came to check and offered to refill side dishes. I've also had someone that couldn't be found until I walked over to pay. Their hotpots are amazing. my fav is the pork bone hotpot, you get a lot of super meaty bones with some veggies mixed in. Everything is marinated well, and not over seasoned.

We stopped by for lunch over the weekend. Food was great and service was fast and efficient. The…read moredeep fried pork dumplings were made well. My child ate all of them. I ordered the soft tofu seafood soup with marinated pork. The portion size was good. Soup had a decent amount of tofu and seafood. The pork was flavourful. My husband ordered the LA galbi. The beef short ribs were also nicely marinated as well. I think this is a great Korean option in the area if you are craving some classic Korean food. There is ample free plaza parking.

Been meaning to try the hype at this restaurant since it's tucked away in Burnaby…read more Finally had the opportunity during family day long weekend. Mothers treat Due to getting manicure nails done i shyed away from trying their marinated crabs and fried chicken. Butttt i did get to try their beef tartare, unfortunately it wasn't as amazing as i hoped it was BUT aesthetics 10/10. I would have preferred for the pear to be more finely sliced instead of it being such big chunks. The dish was missing a bit of flavour. You'll know once you try. There definitely was a generous amount of beef though i do admit. Side dishes did not disappoint! Cheese corn is always a hit almost at any korean place ive been to so im very glad this dish was standard good! I would have loved the tteokboki a bit more but the rice cakes weren't as bouncy and chewy as i would like and the flavour wasn't like sunk into it. The dish was definitely spicy and there wasn't all that much cheese either. I think the stir fried chicken udon was my fave . The menu overall had a good selection and prices were pretty standard, portions are pretty big so be mindful and can easily share. Decor was cute, washroom was clean. Parking is pretty manageable. Service was 10/10. They take all payments. Restaurant is pretty small so i highly recommend you make resos if you know in advance you want to go. I plan on revisiting and trying some fried chicken next time with a soju flight.

we came here for dinner on a thursday at 6:15 pm, a party of four with resos made by phone the…read morenight before. na re is a cozy, family run korean restaurant along edmonds. couldn't help but notice how busy it is the few times we were in the neighbourhood. we were seated right away and felt welcomed from the start. they brought out four types of banchan, and the kimchi was especially solid, bold, balanced, well seasoned and fermented. we ordered the half and half fried chicken, and both styles were great. the og was super crispy and juicy, while the saucy version had a nice sweetness that didn't overwhelm. loved that it came out hot and fresh. our server recommended the pork belly, which leaned more chewy than tender. not quite melt in your mouth, but still tasty and nicely seasoned, especially with the veggies underneath. the accompanying dipping sauces enhanced the dish. we appreciated when our server decided to add another table to accommodate the dishes and make more room. the bibimbap came topped with an egg and had a good mix of textures. we're spoiled and used to having it mixed for us, but no complaints, it was flavourful and satisfying. overall, a solid spot for comforting, homestyle korean food with friendly service and a relaxed vibe. would come back to try the tofu soup, bulgogi, and if adventurous enough, perhaps the marinated crabs next time.

Great Korean spot in Surrey! Tried the kimchi fried rice…read morewith pork cutlet and cold noodles--both were super flavorful and came in generous portions that made the pricing worth it. Service was a bit slow, but the staff were friendly, patient, and even helped clean up when I spilled some soup (oops). So glad to find a solid Korean restaurant nearby without having to trek to Lougheed!

Did takeout but was extremely pleased with the portions, temperature and price!!!…read more Ordered the kimchi soon tofu soup combo that comes with a cutlet and 2 small side banchan or bean sprouts and Korean fish cake. Devoured it like I've never eaten food in my life lol Noni got the spicy cheese cutlet which has the sauce on the side and 2 huge pieces of cutlet with the best breading ever. I swear this is just takeout and im raving about this place so we're going to go today lol They have so many different combinations and seems like options for everyone.

Sura is a great Korean restaurant that doesn't take reservations. We came with a group of 10 and…read morewaited about 30 minutes for a table, which felt reasonable given it was a Saturday and we arrived around 5:30 pm. We ordered a lot of food. Highlights for me were the seafood pancake--thick, crispy, and loaded with seafood--and the bossam, which was delicious with all the proper accompaniments. The japchae was my favorite: chewy and not overly sweet, which is refreshing compared to many Korean restaurants in NYC. The dumplings were good but fairly standard, nothing standout. We also had mackerel, which looked good, and the tteokbokki came with beef, which the kids loved. Despite all the food, my son only ate white rice--sigh. Service was very kind and attentive. They brought kids' plates and utensils without us even asking. Would definitely come back.

I usually wait a few days to review places but this place deserves to be reviewed right away! The…read morefood was amazing from the Sura chicken to the galbi plate!! The service was good and attentive, the place is clean and would absolutely come back and very highly recommend this restaurant! Two thumbs up!!!

We went back to this place on a Saturday afternoon for lunch. The place looked the same since I…read moreleft last time. On the day, we order the Miso Ramen and the Beef Bulgogi. The two dishes tasted ok, and it seems lacking the Korean favor that I remembered. Serice was ok, the servers were wondering in the kitchen area, and we were greeted only when we were ordering and paid for the meals. P.S. I overheard from another table, there is no Kimchi serving at this place (huh?).

Quality definitely varies based on dish and has decent portion sizes. I like to go for the staple…read morekimchi tofu stew and kimbap whenever I go, the quality of those two remains the same over the years. Another thing I appreciate their stews are theyre very hearty and have a good kick of spice. Love their stews for winter! Their katsu are absolutely massive and will definitely recommend getting it if you're sharing with others.