During the Bite of Burnaby Contest period, we dined at MIDAM KOREAN BISTRO in Burnaby. For $65.00, we enjoyed their contest menu, which featured Stir-fried garlic sauce chicken on a UFO grill (a fun experience with incredibly juicy chicken), Assorted Fishcake Soup (the generous portion with plenty of fishcakes), rice, side dishes, and a delightful Korean-style Oreo Shaved Ice--Bingsoo 빙수 for dessert (a refreshing and melt-in-your-mouth treat). It was a flavorful journey that easily satisfied two people. In addition, we couldn't resist trying their Pan-fried Crispy Pork Belly on Creamy Rosé Pasta. We really enjoyed its uniqueness and the flavours. The ambiance at MIDAM KOREAN BISTRO is very relaxed. It boasts a spacious and trendy environment. The chefs really get creative with their dishes, offering a variety of casual and fusion Korean food. Yummy! Food: 4/5 Should Try! Service: 4/5 Kids: 4/5 Yay! Price: $50-$100 for three (Dinner) Presentation: 2/5 Parking: 3/5 Tips: * have bell on the table to get the servers attention. * serve generous portion sizes, which are perfect for sharing. Would I Return: Yes ‍ read more

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This place use to be good! Price is still over priced for what it is especially when you order Korean dishes however their pasta and fried chicken is delicious! Their risotto is good too - their Korean dishes are OK. Great service and basketball ambiance! read more

Midam Rice Cake House - Pasta and fried chicken (this one is worth it)! - Korean Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

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Definitely come here if you're a basketball fan ! It was filled with basketball merch and gave a bar type vibe (also a tad bit loud). I got the stir fried spicy chicken on ufo grill to share and it was very filling. I loved the cheese and corn mix on the outside but the egg was a bit too sweet for me. The dish also comes with side dishes such as kimchi, braised potatoes, and soybean spouts! I'd definitely like to come back and try their other items! read more

Midam Rice Cake House - Korean Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

Came here at like 2:30p on a Sunday and it wasn't busy at all. Loves the basketball theme going on. My friend specifically wanted to get this bibimbap bingsoo, which is usually only served at dinner but the waitress was super nice and told us that they can make it for us. Presentation is incredible! I was so impressed at how unique it looked and the taste. Just the mochi was super off, tasted like dry chewy rice cake but not a good tasting kind read more

Midam Rice Cake House - Bibimbap bingsoo $18 - Korean Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

the food was ok . we got the Tteok hot pot got an add on of cheese for $5 and it was a Kraft single.... outrageous it's not even real cheese. Not sure if the oil was old or not but the fried chicken side my partner had tasted off. read more

We used to go to Midam in Richmond but unfortunately that place was closed. This is the first time after three years I come back to Midam Coquitlam location. The basketball vibe is still the same. And of course their foods are amazing. Our waitress is such a sweet heart. We ordered soft tofu seafood soup served with purple rice and beef bowl. The beef bowl portion is generously full of stir fried beef. For dessert, I choose matcha parfait and matcha ice blended. Please get those two when you come here because it is soooo gooood!!! Everything is perfect but keep in mind the waiting after you order is kinda long. Plus the place is right next to Hannam so why not a grocery run then go here for dinner? read more

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**Pre Covid19 Review** I was in the area checking out all of the nifty renovations being done to Lougheed Town Centre when dinner time came rolling around. I had rarely checked out the plethora of Korean restaurants to be tried in the North Road area so I gave Midam a try and boy was it worth it! My dining companion tried the Spicy BBQ Squid and Pork Belly Box (13.00). The tentacles had a nice BBQ flavour to them with a nice chew without being overcooked and rubbery. The pork also had a nice BBQ flavour and both the squid and the pork had a slow burn to them. Mixed in with the pork and the squid are Midam's homemade soft rice cakes. I had the Pan Fried Pork Belly (13.00) box. The pork had some crispy bits mixed in with the melt in your mouth fatty parts. These were not only juicy but oh so well seasoned! Both boxes came with a side of kimchi, preserved jalapenos, and some salad. Service is pretty good here and the food comes out lightning fast. If you're a fan of basketball, you'll love all of the NBA memorabilia scattered all around you. read more

Midam Rice Cake House - Spicy BBQ Squid and Pork Box (13.00) - Korean Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

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Given the current circumstances these days, food delivery has become the option for when you don't feel like cooking. If you're looking for some local korean options near Lougheed, Midam Cafe has some great box set options! All of their box sets come with some type of meat/seafood, kimchi, house salad and rice. When I was in the restaurant (a while ago), I ordered the Bulgogi Set ($13). The meat was tender and had great flavour. The rice was the traditional purple multigrain rice. The salad was refreshing and the kimchi had a good kick. If you're looking for a balanced meal that is still quite nutritious, give these sets a try! read more

Midam Rice Cake House - Bulgogi set ($13) - Korean Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

Midam is easily one of the best places for late night food and dessert in Coquitlam. I've been coming here for years and have never gotten tired. The interior is rather spacious and I never have a problem getting a seat. The tables have call buttons and servers are great with responding almost immediately. Happy hour deals are awesome, because my favourite dishes are basically the whole happy hour menu. The $10 dishes are very good for sharing and you'd be full with one order per person. The hot pots are huge and shareable as well. For dessert the waffles and toasts here are very good- I'd recommend the sizzling matcha mochi toast. I've gotten the koreano to drink and it has been fantastic as well. All in all a fantastic place to hang out casually with a group of people. read more

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Hello, my name is Sunshine M and I am addicted to Kim Chi. You know what that little old lady says about Frank's Hot Sauce, that she"puts that sh*t on everything"? That's how I am with kimchi. So, I was curious when skipthedishes added Midam Rice Cake House to the joints that deliver to my area. The food arrived hot and well packaged. The deep fried boneless chicken is a dish I will revisit for sure. The innards are tender and flavorful, the breading is not overly oily and has a nice kick to it. The bulgogi was not the best I have ever had, but was tasty and had pleasing accompaniments. The kimchi fried rice with bacon and fried egg on top = as excellent as that sounds. Ditto the sweet corn with butter and cheese. Look forward to sampling more! read more

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Visiting North Road in Burquitlam is like going out of town for me and since i was in the area, I decided to try this place for their shaved ice despite some negative reviews i've seen and i am VERY VERY glad i did. My mom and I shared their green tea shaved ice that comes with milk bingsu topped with green tea powder and also has a bowl of red beans, mochi and green tea ice cream on the side. At around $13, this was actually quite large and tasted delicious. The mochi was nice and chewy going perfectly with the hardly sweet but soft and pillowy milky ice. The red beans were a bit on the sweet side but added a wonderful compliment to the shaved ice. Finally, the ice cream was actually quite creamy and strong in matcha flavour. Overall, the service is basically non-existent but the shaved ice was so perfect for a summer day that I didn't care and really enjoyed my dessert here! read more

So we had spicy fried chicken, congee, kimchi jigae, and tofu kimchi jigae Other than the congee, everything else was missing something and lacking in flavor. The chicken tasted like spicy ketchup. My friend had asked for the kimchi jigae to not be so spicy and they gave him a bland but spicy soup. We took back both soups and they came back a little better but not quite good. I think people come here for rice cakes, shaved ice desserts, and to drink and not for the actual food Unless I'm sick and want conjee, I would not come back for the food. Desserts were good last time I came read more

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Midam Rice Cake House is one of the many Korean cafes in the busy mini mall located on the Burnaby/Coquitlam border of North Road. In fact, this area is often called "Koreatown" given the proliferation of Korean establishments in the area. Midam is a bit hidden - tucked away in the bottom corner of the mini mall, near the Hannam Supermarket. Walking inside this restaurant, you couldn't be blamed for thinking that you've walked into a sports bar given the overwhelming about of basketball paraphernalia adorning the walls. During my visit, the interior was rather dark because they didn't turn on all of the lights. I wound up ordering the Marinated Beef Rib Patty Wrapped in Rice Cake Set ($13) and the Green Tea Milk Shake ($5) despite this place probably being better known for their bingsoo dishes (ie. Korean shaved ice desserts). It took quite a while for my food to come out (I think they didn't have enough people working at the time). My shake was the first to arrive (about 10 minutes after I ordered it). Topped with whipped cream with green tea powder sprinkled on top, the shake was actually quite refreshing and light but lacked discernible green tea flavour. My set meal came with miso soup, a basic yet crisp salad with a slightly tart vinaigrette, pickled radish kimchi, slightly pinkish and fluffy rice, and some type of appy made of beans. The beef rib was ground up and had a consistency similar to a meat patty and then covered with a thin green rice cake wrapper and served on top of shredded cabbage. Although the filling wasn't too flavourful by itself, there was some sauce underneath that helped. I came back for a revisit the following month and ordered their Spicy Squid and Pork Belly Set ($13) along with a Persimmon Shake ($7). While the lights were turned on during this visit, there's still not a lot of natural light getting in here. I found that the pork belly was a bit on the chewy side due to the fat not rendering enough but the squid was nice and tender. The pork and squid comes mixed with shredded cabbage, onions, and some inch-long rice cake logs. The music selection here changes (probably based on who's working)... I've heard both regular K-pop as well as more western-like pop songs. read more

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First time trying their food usually would come here for desserts. Came here on a weekday and pretty busy it is definitely a place to drink and eat the ambience can be a bit loud. The interior of this place is basketball inspired. If you are a fan Of NBA you're in great luck! Even have a basketball hoop in the restaurant! read more

Midam Rice Cake House - carbonara chicken and yam fries - Korean Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

If you're looking for a place for a drink (and some tasty food to go with it), or you just want to hang out and eat with friends after work then this may be a good place for you. I came here with four friends in the evening, and we found a tight but comfortable table. I ordered the $12 bibimbap, which came shortly after a bit of conversation. My friends ordered the Japanese pork cutlets with a separate bowl of rice, which looked crispy and fresh from the fryer. I mixed my bibimbap and it was quite good! I have had the bibimbap in a stone bowl before, but the one in a normal bowl is also good. I also want to mention that the rice was very tasty and purple. I don't know exactly why it was purple, but everyone's was, so perhaps with was due to red bean (or something ) mixed in with the rice? I got the one for $12, but there were $11 and $13 alternatives, the latter which has a stone bowl. The service was decent as they were quite busy, but as long as we made eye contact and waved them down they took care of our orders quickly. The restaurant had clean washrooms, a cozy and causal ambiance, and a noise level that was neither too loud nor too soft. As for why I only gave 4 stars, my criterion is whether I would go there by myself, which I wouldn't. I would go there again with my friends. read more

Midam Rice Cake House - Bibimbap: Make sure to mix all of it up with your chopsticks before eating! - Korean Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

After dinner in the area, we decided we needed some sweets and coffee. Unlucky us the place we decide to go was close at that time, beside it this place was open so we decided to check it out. The place was packed, most of the crowd in there were drinking and we have to wait for 15min for our group to be seated. As we were trying to decide which ones to order our server came to check on us couple of times and through those times she was pretty agitated and impatient with my coworkers questions (well sorry some of them are not familiar with asian desserts nor haven't tried them yet!) we also understand that they where busy that night but obviously they should have more staffs on those days not understaffed. While our first orders came, I realize the bingsoo that I ordered just came with a regular shaved iced! And it's additional to have it on milk shaved ice! Too bad I ordered the biggest size so I can share it! We have to dig to the bottom we're the syrup was and take out the middle since it doesn't have any taste. The the waffle dessert that they have was standard could be much better. The place was decent, nicely decorated with basketball memorabilia's. Maybe I would come here for some drinks since there open until 1am. But for desert I'll go and check out other places. read more

Midam Rice Cake House - Korean Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

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Midam Cafe is a korean restaurant and cafe right outisde of the Lougheed Skytrain station. I loved their korean food options for lunch and, also their ricecake toast! The sticky rice cake inside of the toast is soft and chewy, and matched perfectly with the sweetness from the maple syrup. It comes in a perfect size to share between 2-4 people too! If you like korean shaved ice, they also have different flavours of it too. We got the black sesame flavour one and it was really good as well~ comes with a big scoop of sesame icecream on top read more

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Yummy desserts! Different than any other shaved ice cream places. Rich, soft, and yummy! read more

Midam Rice Cake House - Korean Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

Great spot here. Really cool restaurant, tons of good food and dessert. I highly recommend checking it out. Service is fast too. read more

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Came here to try out their dessert and the place was super busy on a Saturday night. It's a very lively restaurant with lots of young korean students who hang out there for drinks, dinner or dessert. Service is pretty quick especially with the push button for service on each table. I ordered the matcha red bean shaved ice. It is a milky, icy texture that came with red bean and mochi. The mochi is a korean style mochi that has a little more of a savoury side to it than sweet. It works pretty nice with the red bean as it was a sweeter paste. Would like to try out their dinner items next time I'm there again! read more

Midam Rice Cake House - Korean Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

Love the desserts! Been here twice now and they never disappoint. My friend and I got the tiramisu parfait today to share (perfect size for sharing if you've already had dinner), and all the components really balance and complement each other. While it's not overly sweet, it's also probably not for people who don't like to eat sweets. But their parfaits are definitely a must try in the Burquitlam area! The restaurant itself is a little dark, but I think it's meant to be a place to chill with your friend's late at night. The basketball/NBA theme is very unique too, complete with a basketball net in the middle of the restaurant! read more

Midam Rice Cake House - Tiramisu Parfait ($8) - Korean Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

Awesome-sauce! I'm so glad I found this place. Went out with some Korean friends grocery shopping and stopped in after for a light-dinner. This place is totally the definition of a hidden gem. Tucked away, quiet but amazing. They serve simple korean rice, and noodle dishes as well as a ton of dessert, which is what I think they are famous for. Everything from fresh made ice cream mochi to shaved ice and tons of dessert-soups. Tried the mochis, they were well presented with a strawberry and some walnuts and a chocolate drizzle. The outside was soft and the inside was smooth and delicious. Made in-house so you can tell the difference. Their ice shaved was good as well, personally not too big of a fan of the rice cake and red bean one, but it was tasty. The fruit ones in my opinion were a lot better. They also serve savory dishes - their japche is really nice and generous portion as well. Well seasoned and lots of goodies - not all just noodles! Great with draft beer or any liquor. Service is friendly as well, the waitress was helpful and fast - plus you have the button you can press to get their attention (so tempting to press, but I kind of feel bad for them). The decor is what really got my attention as I walked in. really home-y feel with tons of Korean themed decor as well as some more contemporary decor. Definately would recommend this place to anyone looking for some good authentic and onest Korean food. read more

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the servers were so nice and the food came out pretty fast. the pasta was kinda bland but still tasty with the fried chicken, and the bangchan that came with the kimchi tofu stew was so good. read more

Midam Rice Cake House - kimchi tofu stew - Korean Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

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Their desserts are probably the best things on their menu. The savoury dishes sort of lack in flavour especially their tofu soups (just tastes like salty water). The interior is nice and it's a good place to catch up with friends if you enjoy drinking. The staff is relatively nice except on some occasions you get someone who may be having an off day. Midam however, takes a really long time to prepare stuff. Recently there were only 3 tables and we waited around 30 minutes or more for 2 mediocre dishes. It was pretty disappointing. Overall it's a good place but you could find better. read more

Came here to try out their shaved ice one day with a friend. We were seated on one of the floor tables - which, to my surprise, was actually quite comfy with the cushions they provided. There aren't many restaurants with floor seats! Anyways, the atmosphere is very chill and casual - the owner is also obviously a huuuge NBA fan, based on all the decorations. Once it got a bit later (around 8ish?) , they turned off half the lights and it kinda got a romantic feel LOL. We ordered their matcha "milk" shaved ice - "milk", because it was advertised as milk shaved ice on the menu but both my friend and I did not taste any of the milk. Also, the mochi cubes that came along were kind of just average. Despite this disappointment, the flakes were soft and melted immediately in our mouths and we were very satisfied! Side note: the buzzer buttons are very cool. (I've only ever seen them in Korea, never thought that Canada would advance far enough for them ) read more

Midam Rice Cake House - Korean Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

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Went for the first time with a friend. Nice decor along with the unique basketball themed atmosphere inside. The place has a large menu with variety for Korean food and dessert. We ordered dessert and got tiramisu shaved ice (13$) and rice waffles with fruits and icecream (15$) which were pretty decent tasting. 4/5 food is good but the service is slow. The place is very hipster and can get very busy with loud music! read more

Midam Rice Cake House - Korean Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

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Awesome place to hang out and go Out for drinks along with some really tasty Korean food. It has good atmosphere and is very much liked by basketball lovers. I enjoy their laid back vibe and really good food. I recommend the chicken and cheese dish it is very savoury and fresh. Their service is really fast as they have a button you can click on your table to make the servers aware that you need service. They are friendly and make awesome desserts for all the tropical fruit lovers, their shaved ice desserts are amazing. read more

Midam Rice Cake House - Chicken and cheese - Korean Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

I've only been here for dessert so I can't comment on the food. Service: I've been here a few times (since it's in my hood) and I haven't had any issues with service. Maybe it's because desserts don't take toooo much time to make, but we always get served promptly. And the servers seem to come around often. Dessert: loooove their rice cakes!! It's what I dig for in their bingsoo. My favourite is mango (during the summer season) and Oreo. And a fair warning, the matcha bingsoo comes with red bean.... but I don't enjoy red bean... If you're gonna order bingsoo, make sure you share it with 2-3 people! $13 is quite worth it when you split. And if you have more in your group, get a waffle or parfait as well. The restaurant is quite spacious and if you love basketball, it's got so much memorabilia to keep you interested. One of my go to spots around the lougheed area when getting desserts. read more

Savory food is alright, but I like their desserts more. I grew up eating rice cake, and that's why I like this place. They make rice cakes in the house. Parfaits are really good, as well as shaved ice. Rice cake with toasts with matcha ice cream and matcha syrup on a sizzling plate is really good too, although the toasts could be a bit thinner. read more

Midam Rice Cake House - Sweet redbean fondue - Korean Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

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Was here also last night with a group of friends for dessert. Service I have to say is pretty bad here. We walked in asking for a table for 8 and the server there said they don't have a table for 8 when the place wasn't full. My friend had to tell the server to push two tables together for us to sit. We were literally here only for some decent dessert. They had a really nice menu but didn't have what we wanted. They were out on 2 of the 4 shaved ice that were their seasonal items, out on seasonal fruits, green tea mochi, coffee and tiramisu parfait. That basically comprised of 70% of their dessert menu. We were pretty disappointed in that. So we just settled for whatever they had left which was chocolate, red bean, strawberry and green tea desserts. Service throughout the night was decent in a way because it was pretty quick. But I don't think I will be coming back here. read more

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3.5. We come to Midam for the dessert. They have a good selection to choose from and we have found the desserts are always very yummy! It is usually busy here so be prepared to wait. The only issue we have with Midam is their portions are a lot smaller than some of the other dessert joints and more expensive, I guess you are paying for the quality. With that being said, we would go back. read more

Midam Rice Cake House - Korean Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

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Came for the Korean shaved ice on a Saturday night. Did not disappoint. Both black sesame and green tea flavours hit the spot. Also had dinner here (ordered bibimbap, jap chae, and spicy rice cake hot pot for 4) but found the price a tad high for the amount and quality you get. Didn't expect service to be tops... server was nice enough. But you will have to ask for things like getting your table cleared or more water etc. Fyi, this place is more of a uni crowd hang out as the night progresses. I'd come back for the dessert. read more

Midam Rice Cake House - Spicy rice cake hot pot 4 person with udon - Korean Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

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The basketball theme was a little unfitting and strange to me. Upon entering at 11:30am, my cousin and I noticed immediately how still the restaurant was. Long story short, the waitress was too occupied doing her make up behind the counter to greet us. After we got her attention, we were seated and decided on our orders. My cousin ordered the spicy tofu hotpot and I ordered the BBQ and pork belly box set. Both were very well priced! We had questions regarding the menu and the waitress seemed outright disinterested and unknowledgable. But I must say, the food wasn't too bad. The only comment I have to make is our dishes were INCREDIBLY spicy. But not complaining because it was tolerable. All in all, service and ambience needs improvement. Food is decent. read more

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This place is pretty amazing. Their rice cakes are just the right amount of chewiness and their bingsoos are really good. The food is value too and the portions are pretty big. read more

This place was very nice. Too bad I was too full from lunch to try any of their desserts. I liked the fact how it had traditional Korean decor. The tea was nice and came in a HUGE cup that was too big to hold, so I had to sip. I hope to try their desserts next time. read more

Atmosphere is really nice, and private. everyone gets their own little parted area. The desserts look really delicious, but the taste is a different matter. - The ice is very hard, and not truly shaven ice. Very hard to eat with all the add ons. - The special bowls, are just ice, a scoop of icecream, red bean, and a few mochi cakes. Why am I paying so much for just ice chunks? - The sesame ice cream, wasn't creamy, and was lacking flavor So thats just a small part of it. everything looked really nice tho, and very picture worthy. Might come back to try other things, but will avoid the shaved ice bowls. read more

I went to Midam with my boyfriend and I heard great reviews of this place. I always wanted to try patbingsoo. My boyfriend ordered a red bean porridge (which he remembered from his childhood) and for the price (approximately $5-7 dollars), it came in a big bowl! It was warming since it was an extremely cold day. We also ordered the grilled rice cakes! I really like this. It was warm and chewy. Dipping it into the honey made the experience better. Best dish so far! We ordered the black sesame patbingsoo. It was plentiful for two people. We quickly dug in and it did not disappoint. I didn't really like the taste of the ice cream. It was a big strange to me. The atmosphere is nice. I think the owner really likes basketball because there were posters of basketball players all over the wall and figurines in the glass cases. Interesting concept indeed. I would come back to try the matcha or red bean patbingsoo next time. read more

Midam Rice Cake House - Black sesame patbingsoo with redbeen and black sesame flavoured rice cakes. - Korean Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

Didn't really feel the NBA themed decor is a good fit. Came here late night for their iced dessert. Price point is high at $13 for one shaved ice. Taste was good but not amazing. Overall value for money rating is low for me. read more

I was craving chicken and cheese, but Ta Bom was closed, so I decided to try this place out since they recently opened a second location in Richmond. I came here on a Friday night around 10pm. There interior was not what I expected for a Korean restaurant. The décor is basketball themed and looks very cool -- shoes and jerseys everywhere with inspiring quotes from athletes. This place is the place to be on the weekends apparently. It was very packed inside and it took about 10 minutes for us to be greeted and seated. I don't remember what the dish was called, but it's just melted cheese over chicken, corn, and house-made rice cakes. This dish was pretty good and was large enough to feed three of us. The wait for it seemed like forever though. It's super spicy so if you can't handle spice well, I suggest you pass on this dish. My spice tolerance is a medium (or very spicy at Boiling Point) yet I was dying even with rice and lots of water. The service here is not the best. I had to bug the servers multiple times for my rice, which finally came after the third try. The food takes a long time to come out so don't come here if you're starving and can't wait. Also, nobody asked if everything was ok. This restaurant seems more popular for desserts or if you want to kick back with friends and have some drinks. read more

Midam Rice Cake House - Korean Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

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I ordered some Korean food through skip the dish app. The pork and desserts were amazing! I love the kimchi as well ! The pork were juicy and crisp outside and the kimchi is actually more spicy then I expected ( more then any Korean restaurant I been to) I love they have a rice waffle dessert that I can eat ! ( gluten free diet) I love their Korean food!! read more