We tried to visit Nui the week before but it was fully booked with no walk-ins. The staff were incredibly friendly and suggested we make a reservation for next time. Came back the following week and were greeted by the same warm, welcoming host, which already set the tone for a great night. Safe to say, we're really glad we came back. We actually started with "dessert" first.. their matcha shake and wow... SO good. Creamy, rich, and perfectly balanced. Honestly, I'd come back just for that alone. One of the standout dishes was the tofu egg jjim, which might have been my favorite of the night. Silky smooth house-made egg tofu topped with a perfectly cooked prawn; light, delicate, and incredibly satisfying. Next was the seafood jeon (also the host's favorite), and it did not disappoint. Unlike others we've tried, this one was extra crispy while still packed with seafood; super delicious and well-executed. We also had the yookhwe with the bibimbap upgrade, which brought everything together beautifully. The lean raw beef, fresh herb salad, and vinaigrette created a really balanced, refreshing dish with great harmony of flavors. And of course, we saved the rest of that matcha shake to finish the meal. Great food, thoughtful dishes, and genuinely friendly service. Nui is absolutely worth planning ahead for. read more

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Nui is a cozy little spot on Main Street, so make sure you grab a reservation (I snagged one same-day for 5:30pm on a Thursday, so it's worth trying your luck!) The food was quite yummy. The seafood jeon had the crispiest crust I've ever had on a jeon. I also tried the gomtang, which is light and clean, but if you lean toward bolder, more flavourful soups you might find it a touch subtle. My favourite of the night was the seafood salmon bowl with fish roe, which was beautifully put together. I'm very impressed with the food that comes out of their tiny open concept kitchen. Service was wonderful. My cup of tea was kept constantly topped up without me having to ask once, which I always appreciate. I was very tempted by the matcha slush, but made the decision to skip it given I'd probably stay up all night otherwise. Don't let the size of the space put you off. Yes, the tables are on the smaller side, but they offer free coat check and there's even a little hook under the table to hang your bag. Thoughtful touches despite it being a cozy, smaller place! read more

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A modern Korean spot that took over where Autostrada on Main used to be. It is a cute cozy little place serving up Korean tradition foods in a modern contemporary style. Service was friendly with tea topped up and played cleared promptly. While there are hooks underneath the tables, it was a bit awkward as they weren't useful for our bags and longer jackets. Some highlight dishes include the seafood jeon (only had prawns) and the tofu egg jjim. Unlike traditional seafood pancake, this one was crispy and light (a bit oily) but texturally very surprising. The tofu egg was creamy and smooth and the ikura gave it a nice savoury burst of flavour. The vingerette mackerel was disappointing. It was served with dried seaweed and you assemble it yourself, but the flavour was bland. The pork rice bowl was tasty with the sauce mixed into the rice and touch of egg yolk jelly. The pork slices had a nice char and smokey touch though it wasn't mind blowing. Matcha slush was a bit small for the price and average. Overall, there are some very interesting flavours and twists to traditional dishes. It's worth trying though nothing was outstanding for us to return. read more

NUI - Korean Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Checked out Nui, a Korean restaurant, on a busy Friday evening. Service was friendly and staff came by to refill drinks. Menu consists of 12 items highlighted by their gomtang. - Banchan - mustard greens. Good texture - Tofu egg jjim ($11.00) - was told it was similar to a chawanmushi. That's a stretch - Vinegared mackerel ($19.00) - tender - Gomtang ($23.00) with rice noodle ($2.00) - pork broth was homey, sliced pork was dry. Crazy they charge extra for rice noodles - Yook hwe ($21.00) - good but small portion - Dweji rice bowl ($20.00) - standard. Pork slices were plain, nothing memorable - Goguma & ice cream ($12.00) - interesting with the candied Korean sweet potato read more

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I always walked by this place on the weekends and it's always sooooo packed in here so I always wanted to come try. Finally got a reservation and I ordered the below: 1. Grape soda (it's pretty good, and it has tiny bits inside) 4/5 2. Mashed potato with smoked sausage add on: 1/5. I have never had such a hard to chew sausage before, it's cold and it hurts my teeth to chew, it costs extra to add this too so it's absolutely not worth it. The portion is also tiny. 3. Seafood pancake: 5/5, it's honestly so good it's so light, crispy on the outside, soft in the inside, im drooling thinking about this. 4. Pork soup: 3/5. I think it's hearty and good, but it's nothing special and definitely not worth the price Overall, I think it's overhyped and over priced. If u have to come here, just get the seafood pancake. The service is good tho, the only thing is they have really tight seating limit, it doesn't feel so right when you re drinking and enjoying dinner with friends and u constantly are reminded that your time is up. read more

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This little restaurant next to Matchstick is easy to miss (I literally walked past looking for it). Interior was all wood, clean looking, comfortable. My friend and I came here for lunch to chat away the afternoon and the service was lovely and not rushed, even though the place really filled up during lunch hour! I got their rice bowl with pork slices. The pork slices were thin and delicate and full of flavor with the runny yolk adding the perfect amount of sauce to the dish. Kimchi was served on the side. Straight forward dish executed well. read more

NUI - DWEJI RICE BOWL ($20) - very tasty! - Korean Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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I'd been seeing this place on my social media and came here with a friend who enjoys gomtang (which I'd say seems to be Nui's signature feature). The space was cozy with dimmed lighting though I wish the seats were a bit more comfortable as they did not have any back support. We shared the gomtang ($23), potato salad ($12), and seafood pancake ($23) as well as trying some cocktails. I really enjoyed the gomtang, as it was the perfect warm soup for a rainy day, and it was gentle but rich at the same time. The server also explained that you can add some provided chili paste to adjust the spice level. My friend's surprise favourite turned out to be the potato salad which was very smooth with an almost mashed potato scoop texture so I'd recommend that as well! Unfortunately, the seafood pancake was quite disappointing as it was very greasy :( Cocktails were solid and were sweet, my yuzu one tasted exactly like the jars of citron tea you can get at the grocery store. Overall, I'd say if you haven't had gomtang and are looking for a small contemporary Korean spot, this is the place! read more

NUI - Seafood pancake, potato salad, cocktails - Korean Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Nui is tucked away on a quieter stretch of Main St, so parking is actually manageable. The space itself is cozy, so I highly recommend making a reservation. I came here with friends on a weeknight, and we shared everything so we could try a bit of everything. The menu isn't very big. It is perfect for anyone who struggles with indecision. Portions are on the smaller side. My top picks are the Yook Hwe (raw beef), Gomtang, and Gweji Rice Bowl. The Gomtang is their signature dish and the broth is beautifully clear yet packed with deep flavor. The meat in the Gweji Rice Bowl and Pork Jowl Sooyuk are quite similar, so I'd suggest getting the rice bowl and choosing a different appetizer for variety. The only miss for me was the Seafood Rice Bowl. The salmon ceviche and roe leaned a bit too fishy for my taste. read more

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Random night out at Nui without a reservation! We called ahead and the staff were super nice, trying to fit us in . The modern design caught my eye! We ordered Seafood Jeon ($23) - a seafood pancake loaded with Asian chives and shrimp, super crispy! And they merged with Western style topped with dill and Brasil! Vinegared mackerel ($19) with seaweed and wasabi, a nice combo to try!! Gomtang ($23), a soothing Asian soup with rich flavor and sliced pork! Good for both summer and winter!! Tried their matcha splash as dessert!! Rich matcha and best combination with oak milk~ love it!! Will come back again for sure!! read more

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This is not your typical Korean BBQ style food. It was more small flavourful plates of deliciousness. The tables were all taken or reserved, but we were able to snag the last bar seating which was perfect for watching them make cocktails and drinks. The mackerel came with unseasoned seaweed which we didn't wrap, but rather used it to soak up the leftover sauce. read more

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We reserved a table online. We got to the restaurant earlier. A server told us to give them a bit of time to clean up the table. We walked to a local market on the same street and then walked back to the restaurant. The table was ready. The menu has limited options. We ordered five items to share between two of us. All of them tasted excellent. It was not too salty or too plain. The portion was leaning towards a smaller size. It is a Korean restaurant but it's an upscale and elevated one. More for adults. I didn't see any kids. People come here to celebrate his or her birthday. Some meet up with friends and dine out and catch up. The service was great. Each of the servers was very polite. They would explain to customers about the menu or introduced the food or dishes to customers. They opened in March and now it is mid May. They still call it soft opening. When it is grand opening, I am hoping they will have more options on the menus. And of course I hope they will do well. One side note - there is background music and noise from the customers. Tables and chairs are very close to each other. We could hear the whole conservations from the tables that were next to us on left and right. When some customers talked or laughed very loudly, it was not pleasant. We had to raise our voice and volume in order to talk to each other. read more

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Modern contemporary take on Korean food, while preserving the traditional flavours of Korean cuisine. Highly recommend checking this spot out - good for small groups as this restaurant is on the smaller side and seating can be tight. Gomtang (5/5) Taste: So comforting and warming, a light, pork bone broth that tastes delicious with their in house kimchi/chili sauce. Portion Size: Shareable for 2 people. *MUST TRY* Seafood Rice Bowl (5/5) Taste: This was my favourite dish, I love how the rice tasted flavourful and the salmon was melt in your mouth! Highly recommend. Portion Size: Small, shareable for 2 people or entree for 1 person. Tofu Egg Jim (5/5) Taste: Soft custardy egg tofu with a nice punch of seafood flavour. Portion Size: Small, shareable for 2 people. Value for Money: Even at a higher price point and small portion size, thought the quality of the dishes really delivered. I really enjoyed Nui and would come back! read more

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So incredibly happy Nui is in my hood! I've been twice now and absolutely love the food. It's so comforting and tasty with so much umami! On a sunny day, I love their matcha slushy! On a rainy day, I love their Gomtang! Light broth with a delicious thinly shaved pork, we subbed the rice noodles in and loved! One of my favourite dishes is the mackerel, I've had it twice now and it hits every time. Other dishes I love - the seafood bowl - delicious salmon sashimi over rice. The potato salad is killer too! And I can't forget to mention the house made kimchi - spicy and delish! The service is excellent and I love the decor they've gone with - tons of wood and silver cutlery. I also like that the kitchen is wide open, you can watch chefs doin their thing! Great value too for what you get - we got four dishes and it was perfect to share for three. Absolutely love this spot and will be back again and again! read more

Had a wonderful time solo dining at Nui after a friend reminded me they were soft opening. At the time of writing this, they have already been open for 2 weeks so far and they're booked and busy! Managed to walk in around 7:30pm and got a seat at the bar right away. I love the minimalist decor with all the silver and the impactful accent of the menu. The service here was fantastic and I couldn't ask for more polite wait staff, as they were very accommodating and friendly. It put me at ease knowing they genuinely wanted me to have a good time dining and took time to introduce the ingredients in each dish. I really wanted to try their signature Gomtang, since I was super excited we finally have an Okdongsik NY type of experience in Vancouver. But a table next to me ordered the Marinated Pork Rice Bowl and I was sold. For soft opening, they have a $4 btg deal for Makguli when you order a main dish (a 500ml btl/carafe goes for $15), so of course I had to order the homemade yuzu makguli, which I greatly enjoyed as an appy. The food came out extremely fast and even came with unlimited kimchi on the side. I like that they're getting people to ask for refills of kimchi to be sustainable and avoid food wastage from what they've noticed in their first couple weeks. Sitting at the bar helped, but if they notice your kimchi is done, they'll take initiative to ask if you'd like a refill. What was funny to me was that all my food arrived but had to ask for cutlery, since it was pretty busy haha. The pork in the bowl was kbbq thickness instead of thick cut pork, but the flavor was all there, had great char and the egg yolk gel helped to combine everything. After having the bowl, it was another easy decision to add the Goguma dessert and it was a great way to tie up the meal. It features a wonderfully cohesive combo of vanilla bean ice cream topped with crunchy candied korean sweet potato and korean grain powder. read more

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It was a chill Monday evening. My partner and I had just been watching some culinary class wars and really wanted to try Dweji Gomtang, so we though going to Nui would be a fun option. First we started with the cold mackerel dish which was pretty delicious. It had a good balance of acid and sugar while the texture of the mackerel had a good bite and softness. The gomtang itself was a little underwhelming but it was solid. The broth was really clean and smooth but I expected a little more depth of flavor. Hoping for a bit more we ended up also ordering the cooked pork bowl and that one was really good. It was insanely oily which became a little disgusting at the end, but before that discovery it was great. However, there is something wrong in this restaurant. The vibe is just off. They are missing an important characteristic of a restaurant that I can really only describe as personality. In most places you can immediately get a sense of the vibe, whether its a cool chill place or an uptight pretentious place. However, this restaurant doesn't have a clear personality. The kitchen side was giving cold and cut off with the stainless steel and glass, however the dining area was giving warm and cozy with the warm lighting and wood furniture. The service was also rather awkward and didn't help the vibe come together at all. read more

-Cozy Venue, decent food- The menu is a focused 2 pager. The potato salad was good but perhaps not the most inspirating. Gontang was light and had several pieces of meat to compliment the rice. Decent. The seafood pancake felt like it could use more filling. But really crispy and the arugula on top was a nice touch. The food is not super filling for the price you pay for, but there are a lot of cafes close by to top off the night. read more

Always eager to try all Korean Restaurants, this one was the one i wouldn't go back anymore. Small with a big price tag. small cozy very simple dinning area. Tiny kitchen. The seating is rather small and very uncomfortable. about 4 -6inch gap between each table. For food, the Gom Tang, the only good thing is the soup, very yummy and refreshing. the noodle is boring and didn't rinse to get rid of the bad taste. the slice pork is quiet smelly. The seafood pan cake, the ingredients are very fresh, big thump up for that, but need other seafood like clam, also having tough time eating it because it wasn't cut by the chef. the service still need improvement, only one time water refilled before the payment. Finally, after seeing the food, 30 dollar tips and tax included for that Gom Tang, i wouldn't pay half for what i got. read more

NUI - signature dish Gom Tang - Korean Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Loved the decor, very modern. We let the Co-head Chef, Kyle, pick our items on the menu as this was our first time at a Korean Restaurant His choices were excellent! His tangy house salad was delicious. One of my favorites was the seafood pancake, Loved it! The gomtang soup was yummy! Super Friendly staff and the waitress explained each item on the menu. She was very welcoming and helpful, making it a very special experience. read more

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