One major problem I have with this place is that I end up devouring everything before I can take a picture. This place is the most authentic Korean restaurant in all of Vancouver (I swear on my mother), but if you're coming here and not ordering anything of the organ-variety you've come to the wrong place. Intestine and blood sausage can be hard to approach, but with the right seasonings and preparation, these dishes really hit the spot (ESPECIALLY with drinks oh my god). Not only does the family-owned place clean every piece of meat super well so that their intestines avoid tasting gamey, but the side dishes are also really delicious. Instead of eating basic tofu stew or spicy rice cakes at a gentrified place in downtown, try out the Makchang and Soondae Soup at this place! read more

South Castle Korean Restaurant - Makchang Soondae Soup - Korean Near Me - Coquitlam, British Columbia

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Cute little family-owned and run restaurant. Small menu. We had the: -Bulgogi (16.99$): The tiniest bit too salty in my opinion, but other than that, absolutely scrumptious. Very flavourful. If you love onions, order this. Came with PURPLE RICE. I love Korean purple rice (which I believe is a mix of many different grains added to white rice). Unfortunately most Korean restaurants in Vancouver do not have purple rice. -Cold Noodle (14.99$, but they have a lunch special where, for 16.99$, you get two potato pancakes): At first I was hesitant to order this because I love buckwheat (dark gray/purplish colour) cold noodles, and these weren't those, but am so happy we did. I love the texture. The flavour of the broth was also excellent. My only qualm was the "cucumber garnishes" that, in my opinion, were actually too-sweet pickles. Other than that, highly recommend. Potato pancakes were also very yummy. They served complimentary barley tea, and had yummy banchans (kimchi radish, fish cake, and soy sauce pickled onions). The waitress (daughter of the owner-her mother) was very kind and patient with all my questions. Affordable, delicious, authentic, with good portion sizes. read more

South Castle Korean Restaurant - Bulgogi with purple rice (16.99$). The two pancakes come with the cold noodle combo (cold noodle + two potato pancake for 16.99$) - Korean Near Me - Coquitlam, British Columbia

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Korean restaurant specializing in intestines. I don't eat intestines but there are a number of other dishes to choose from. Food is reliably good but nothing outstanding. Prices are reasonable. Service is soso read more

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My coworker brought me here for a dinner on June 15th Tuesday. Usually I prefer not to go this as the transit takes more than an hour. Anyways I've heard of this place, but never tried South Castle in the past. I liked how it was quiet and the social distancing was followed in the restaurant. FYI the Korean menu and the English menu (via QR code) are different. We ordered Mak Geolli pitcher, Makchang (intestines $21.99 from Korean menu), Yang Gopchang(another type of intestine $20.99) and Yeolmoo Milmyun ($12.99). Mak Geoli was sweet and delicious. It kinda had this sour yogurt taste. Banchan (side dishes) were pretty good. There were pickled onions, Radish Kimchi and some fish cakes. Makchang and Yang Gopchang were pretty tasty. If I had to pick between the two Makchang had this really good chewy texture with buttery flavour,YUM! By the way, these two had same kind of sauce with different textures of meats. Milmyun was really good too. Very refreshing and flavourful. We enjoyed all the dishes and Makgeolli. Chestnut Makgeolli sounded really good, but it ran out. Staff was really helpful refilling our side dishes. Sometimes it was so hard to call her. Price isn't cheap and the portion is on the smaller side. South Castle is so worth it though. Better suited for beer drinkers or anyone who likes Korean bar food. Soondae Gook Bap (Korean blood sausage soup) is something I want to try on my next visit. read more

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I am a sucker for spicy tofu soups - that is literally my go-to dish. I order it almost 100% of the time at Korean restaurants. After some research, I came across South Castle Korean Restaurant where one of their specialty dishes is Sundubu-jjigae. Needless to say, I had to try! This is a very homey family-type restaurant with a lot of traditional dishes. Some of their menu items are in Korean is it could be a tad challenging to understand the menu and order for diners who don't know Korean. I ordered my dish in mild spicy, but it came out quite spicy (sweat rolling down my forehead) so they might had forgotten about my request. The dish had a lot of onions and vegetables but not a whole lot of seafood. I would prefer even more tofu too! The flavour was decent though I'm not sure if the soup base was made from seafood as I found the seafood flavour lacking. I love that they serve the dish with purple rice but was a tad disappointed that pickled radish was the only banchan. The dish was alright but I found it a tad lacking in depth of flavour. Service was good even though I just got take out. The server pointed out which table I could sit at while I waited; some restaurants will ask you to wait outside for take out. Overall, not a bad spot for some traditional Korean food. It is a comfy, warm atmosphere and don't expect anything fancy. I'm just a tad sad that I wasn't blown away with the dish I ordered. read more

Austin Avenue reminds me of a suburban version of Kitsilano. You can drive down the street and come across dozens of restaurants of both sides. Parking is available in front of the restaurant, with a whopping 2 spots. I guess you can try the street too. The inside reminds me a little of many similar places downtown, with a ton of wood. The customers were also Korean, which is always a good sign. Speaking of signs, their specials board on the wall is solely in Korean. I suspect this is where you order sauteed grilled dog livers. Maybe someone can translate. For those who don't speak Korean, their English menu consists of a whopping 6 items. Yes, just 6. My friends and I checked the back of the menu, which was blank. In any case, we cleaned out half their menu today. They say that the quality of a Korean restaurant can be judged based on their little appetizer dishes. I must say this place had the best appies I've had in a LONG time. The dishes were fish cake (yes, meat), radish (extra crispy), and spicy squid. There was also a dish of their hand-made soy sauce (not sure what this means), as well as seaweed, though these last 2 items were meant for our hand-made tofu bowl. For rice they used some purple-looking variety. It was actually quite good as it had a distinct flavour. Bul-Go-Gi - bubbling bot. Lots of onions and green onions. Delicious soup. Beef was cooked just right. Sun-Du-Bu (hand-made soft tofu) - nice and fluffy. Actually quite pleasant, though it was superbland. However, the waitress did mention that this dish was designed to be eaten with that hand-made soy sauce. This makes all the difference. There's some extra flavouring inside. It's not your typical Kikkoman. Bu-Chu-Jeon (seafood pancake) - tasted kind of bland. This may not be the fault of the restaurant, as my friend couldn't eat spicy so they did specifically tone it down. My friends complained there was too much vegetables but I didn't feel that way. What I CAN say though is that the pieces of seafood, while plentiful, were ground down a bit too much. The pieces were the size of Nerds (the candy). Overall I was quite happy with the food and service, and didn't feel ripped off for once. The final bill came to $32.xx. Not bad at all for 3 people. Great taste, great value. Recommended. read more

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Stopped into this restaurant on a whim with my wife, early on a Thursday night. We knew we wanted something Korean but were not feeling like eating Bibimbop or some soup ingredients in broth. Instead, we opted to share the Bulgogi and a Seafood Pancake. We were pleasantly surprised! The Bulgogi was served piping hot on the sizzle plate. The delicious beef was from a good cut (likely Sirloin) and had zero gristle, it was accompanied by green pepper and onion. I really enjoyed the marinade and happily spooned it over the dish to coat everything. The small side dishes were hit or miss for me, I felt that the fermented parts could have been more potent. They happen to serve a purple tinged rice that looks great on the plate. The Seafood Pancake was very scallion heavy, more so than I've had before, but that flavour was not overwhelming. It was cooked just right, the pancake itself was fluffy not overly oiled. I would have preferred a few more sea creatures within, but the squid and shrimp pieces were quality. The portion sizes were great for sharing and both items were reasonably priced. The staff were super excited that we had decided to stop in, so friendly and full of smiles. The place itself isn't trying to be fancy with the decor, but it was comfortable enough. Clean bathrooms! read more

A roomie area but gives you a home vibe, feels like a large living room. This place delivers appetizing little sides and traditional home cooking Korean food. Their small menu is very warm and delicious, they've mastered everything on their. This is the best seafood sundubu I've had outside of korea so far, they also make their tofu fresh and in house which I find very neat and I enjoy the purple rice. The service is quick and welcoming. This is a must try place for traditional home cooking korean type foods. read more

South Castle Korean Restaurant - Seafood Sundubu - Korean Near Me - Coquitlam, British Columbia

I always go for the GamJanTang! Can't go wrong with the food. Parking can be a bit of a hassle. The restaurant is super cozy and they are good with soup base Korean food mostly! Bulgogi set was fine (very good portion). GamJaTang is definitely my favorite! read more

South Castle Korean Restaurant - Bulgogi set - Korean Near Me - Coquitlam, British Columbia

When I entered, the solo server pointed for me to barcode scan for English menu, and to sit down at a table. Through my time there, I started noticing contrasting treatment by the solo server to Korean customers vs non-Koreans (like me). To any Korean customers who came in, the server offered warm greetings, personally led them to their tables and served hot tea or cold water right away. On the contrary, no tea was brought until I waved at her to order. I ordered Gam Ja Tang (spicy pork bone soup). In all the other Korean restaurants, the pork in the soup would be falling off the bones tender and the potato would be soaking in the good flavour of the soup base. NOT what I have today . The three pieces of pork were all dry and difficult to pull from the bones. The few pieces of meat I was able to separate from the bones tasted dry and bland (nothing like the soup). The 1 piece of potato I found in the soup was also rock hard and not cooked through, nonetheless tasteless. For the lack of warmth at non-Korean customers and poorly cooked Gam Ja Tang, I will not recommend this joint to anyone. read more

I'd like to say that they are an authentic Korean restaurant because all the staff is Korean and most customers (I hear the language when they talk among themselves). They are friendly and have an English menu, though, so don't be discouraged if you're not/don't speak Korean! :) The food is yummy! ! They bring you first some sides of kimchi, "fish cake", little bowl of rice and another picked something. .. The dishes are mostly soup bowls with tofu, beef and/or veggies. *beware of heat*: if it's red, it's a sign of evil (which some can take better than others). But they have a little red pepper icon on the menu as a warning for the dishes in question. Service is pleasant and doesn't take very long. It's a nice experience! read more

South Castle Korean Restaurant - Little side dishes that come with most mains. - Korean Near Me - Coquitlam, British Columbia

First visit, non Korean native speaker, Loved it! Service was pleasant. Staff gave us tea then menu and took our orders. Asked us if we needed more tea refills. Food: delicious and nowadays hard to find such good value for your dollar! Thumbs up for these guys! The soups were rich and flavorful, packed with meats and veggies. The potato pancakes were handmade and tasted the texture of the shredded potato and crispiness of the dough. Amazing! read more

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Visited here for lunch on CHRISTMAS! Yea.. I didn't expect myself eating Soondae gookbab () on Christmas, but it happened... due to excessive alcohol consumption a day before LOL. N and I ordered SoonDaeGookBab and Gamjatang . It's rare to see any restaurants selling soondaegookbab in Vancouver although it's a pretty common dish in Korea. So I was glad that South Castle specializes in this type of hang-over food. Compared to the ones I had in Korea, the taste was just average. Soondaegookbab broth was a bit bland, but gamjatang was pretty rich in flavours. I might come back to try their soondae later! Food 3.0/5.0 Ambience 2.0/5.0 Service 3.5/5.0 Price $ read more

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Nice Korean food that you would expect only from an unknown aisle in Seoul. Great experience and very friendly staff. Will definitely go back for more authentic korean food. read more

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Authentic Korean food? Check. Favorite Soondae Soup? Check. Yes, this place is best known for their delicious Soondae Soup. Ask any Korean, "Where is the best place for Soondae Soup?" This is it. But the question is, what is a Soondae Soup and why would you want to eat it? "Soondae" is a Korean style pork sausage, usually filled with glass noodles, veggies, and seasoning. Typically blood is used too, but then there's another one that doesn't. South Castle Korean Restaurant uses really thick pig intestines for their nommy fillings. It's actually more considered as "Goap-chaang", which is similar to "Soondae", but thicker than a regular soondae, and doesn't contain glass noodles. The ones served at South Castle is a mix of both; thicker intestinal lining and contains glass noodles, but less of it. This is a photo by Julie H that would show you what I mean: http://s3-media3.fl.yelpcdn.com/bphoto/9VGSZGohhLSvg0wCSbgVLQ/l.jpg Goap chaang is really good here, so I really recommend it. It doesn't have that organ-taste to it (you know what I mean??), and rather a clean-tasting delicacy. Try it out if you want something more traditional. read more

I decided to try South Castle out as I often pass by this place when I drive along Austin. There is not a lot of parking available in the front. but apparently tons of spots in the back. When I came here I was give the English menu, which literally had only 7 items on it. On the walls they also had menus written in Korean, which clearly listed more than 7 items. Anyway, we ordered 5 out of the 7 items to try, the other 2 I believe were pork intestines, which I had no interest in. First came our side dishes, which consisted of a spicy radish, bean curd, and spicy radish/squid dish. Then we had the two tofu hot pots, one was spicy and the other was plain with a special soy dipping sauce. I think they are known for their soft tofu soups as they have a huge sign by the entrance advertising "soft tofu" as well as several posters in the restaurant with pictures of their tofu soup. I thought the tofu was okay... definitely get the spicy one as it was alot more tastier than the plain one. We also had the bulgolgi, a seafood noodle soup, and a seafood pancake. The bulgogi was really sweet and flavourful. The noodle soup was a bit bland, so I mixed some of my spicy radish in. The seafood pancake was alright, nothing to rave about. Our dinner came with 3 side rices, and surprisingly they served us purple rice! I think this is a pretty popular joint for local Koreans as the restaurant was very busy for a Monday night. All in all, I probably won't be coming back any time soon, just because there is so much competition for Korean restaurant in this neighbourhood. read more

I don't have too much experience with Korean food but it definitely what I need on a cold rainy day. The little side kimchi and fish cake sides were my favorite of it all :) Not to mention it was filled with Korean people which must be a good thing! read more

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Excellent! Fun and different from other Korean restaurant offerings. Get the spicy pork trotters and sausage soup. So good

One of the best Korean restaurants in Greater Vancouver , the Soondae Soup is awesome , good prices and friendly service which is rare in most asian restaurants , they do a variation of Haemul Pajeon (chives instead of green onions) that is worth the trip to Coquitlam read more

This is as good as the North Vancouver joint. The prices and quality of ingredients are top notch. Definitely my go to place for Korean stews. Be aware that there's ample parking in the BACK of the strip mall. read more

this is def one of those spots you go to eat korean sausage specifically. if you don't want to deal with blood or intestine(common casing for sausages, duh) this ain't the place for you...:) i know it sounds little gnarly, and I don't like eating gnarly stuff either.. like chicken feet and shit.. but this for some reason is a comfort food for me, childhood memory.. if you are craving a good Soon Dea, this is the place for ya, either in soup or grilled both fantastic! oh and more parking in the back (semi underground parking) read more

Soondae (korean sausage) was best i've had. It's hidden in suburbs of vancouver bc. Parking is limited and service could use a smile. but this place hits the right spot on a rainy.....and sunny day. read more

South Castle Korean Restaurant - Korean Near Me - Coquitlam, British Columbia

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There are more parkings underneath the restaurant. The food is amazing here. I don't recommend it if you haven't tried soondaegook before. read more

South Castle Korean Restaurant - $29.99 - Korean Near Me - Coquitlam, British Columbia

Simple menu, not a Korean bbq place but all the soupy dishes r great. Will revisit even though I live downtown. Worth the drive. read more

Their menu items are pretty limited (thus only 4 stars) but if you have a craving for spicy, chewy Soon Dae soup, give this restaurant a try. This type of Soon Dae (not the typical soft casing) requires an acquired taste to enjoy so if you aren't familiar with the taste try with caution. read more

We had lunch there. Nice staff. Tofu soup and potato pancake were good. Lots of sides and the waitress asked if we wanted more after we were finished, which has never happened to me! Seemed more like home cooking, which I liked. read more