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Had such a fun experience making makgeolli! Workshop was so fun and I learned so much about the rice wine making process! Came with yummy food and a chance to try all their drinks too! Highly recommend! Yubin was a gem of an instructor!
Been awhile since we've been back to Vanmak. Their makgeolli is delicious. They now offer food along with makgeolli slushies. We shared a tuna kimbap ($6.49), tteokboki ($19.99 medium), japchae ($15.99 medium) and slush ($5.99). Food was decent but don't expect restaurant quality. Grabbed a citron ($13.00) and peach wine ($10.00) to go. Both were great!
Vanmak specializes in making fresh local makegolli. I recently visited their downtown location where you can purchase a variety of flavours! Their makegolli has no preservatives, is abundant in probiotics & also results in no headaches/hangovers. The taste is yummy too! It's a fermented beverage so it becomes fizzier the longer you store it. We tried their chestnut, citron, peach , strawberry & more! My fave flavour was citron. The price ranges from $10-$13. You can also enjoy the drinks with some typical Korean food. They complemented the drinks well & are affordable. We tried: -Korean pancake $15.99 -Tteokbokki $10.99 (S) $19.99 (M) -Kimbap $5.99 -Shrimp Fried Rice $5.99 (S) $10.99 (M) -Japchae $8.99 (S) $15.99 (M)
Wow I can't have enough good things to say about the service here. Super attentive and friendly service and she took the time to explain the dishes and different drink options! We really enjoyed the strawberry slush that was slightly alcoholic but really refreshing. Food wise, my favorites were: - the pork belly, which came with the freshest garlic - japchae which was perfectly seasoned - fish cake in a flavorful, satisfying oden broth We all got some drinks to go home with because they were so good! I can't wait to come back.
This place is known for their makgeolli, and they supply many Korean restaurants in the lower mainland! Since my friend has never had makgeolli before, I took her here to try some, as well as get some Korean food! We got the tteokbokki, tuna kimbap, and half half korean pancake. She also got a glass of citron rice wine to try. The food was really good; it was warm and very flavourful. I love eating kimbap with tteokbokki! As for the makgeolli, it had a fermented taste with a light citrus aftertaste. We got lucky because a party was about to leave when we entered, but the restaurant does not have a lot of seating. There are only around 12 seats available, so keep this in mind when going! I'd definitely recommend this place to anyone who is wanting to try Korean rice wine.
I was in a rush to see a movie nearby but hopped in quickly to get their makgeolli slush, it's been something I've been meaning to try since the summer! I came during happy hour meaning it was reduced from $5.99 to $3.99, I had tried their strawberry makgeolli in the past and really enjoyed it -- likewise, I loved the slush! The slushy texture really complemented the sweet fermented flavour of the OG makgeolli -- my friend had the orange soda one (great if you're looking for something non-alcoholic) and I thought the orange tasted not super artificial. I also grabbed a tuna kimbap ($6.49) to go which they made fresh -- hence it was steaming hot which I really enjoyed since I've only ever had prepackaged cool kimbap! Will definitely come by again to try their other makgeolli flavours (particularly peach and citron).
I first bought a couple bottles and jugs here during their BOGO deal last year. And ever since then, I've fallen in love with everything they have ! It's so smooth and easy to drink. My mother in law LOVES to drinks their makgeolli. So we get her a jug every time we go You won't be disappointed with anything you choose. Every flavour is good, but my number 1 is strawberry ! I recently won a contest on instagram, and I decided to try out the food out. Omg.. it does not disappoint. Jokbal was so tender, and juicy. And the slushiessssssss. So amazing. All the staff are super friendly, and the owners are super sweet! This is a dangerous store, because it's right across the street from where I work Hands down, this is the only place I will be buying all my makgeolli and Soju from now on. Thank you so much for coming to downtown
Loving the local makgeolli scene. First tried Vanmaks rice wine at a Korean restaurant in N.Vancouver, finally made it today to their store and try their rice wine slushy and kimbap. In-store dining is cosy and they have many items that is ready to eat (kimchi) and frozen. Looking forward to return.
We walked in on a Saturday afternoon and was greeted with a cozy interior! The shelves and fridge were lined with various rice wines or frozen foods. There isn't much seating inside, maybe for up to 8-10 people but luckily we grabbed their last table. We ordered some snacks like tteokbokki, fried chicken, kimbap, and a bottle of rice wine off their menu. The staff was very nice although would be confused by some of the questions we asked (like about their fried chicken sauce). We were told to grab the kimbap from their freezer (which they would microwave), and that was definitely interesting. I don't think they have a kitchen in the back so the snacks weren't freshly made. It didn't detract from the taste though! It was still tasty and paired sooo well with the makgeolli. We got the chestnut flavour and it was SO good. It's light, flavourful, sweet, creamy, and smooth all at the same time. We'll return for the makgeolli!!
New distillery across the street from Tinseltown (International Village). Well, it's a new location. The original location is in Surrey. Parking is pretty awful here. I guess there's the Tinseltown lot. Just buy something from there first. The place is actually pretty small. There are maybe 10 seats. The place is more of a store than a tasting room. The wine here is Korean rice wine - it is not the grape based stuff from western countries. Think of it as almost like a weaker version of Japanese sake. Great for sipping and making friends. The bottles I tried were all 6.5%. In other words, it's not much different from beer. Definitely goes down well. The traditional way to drink this stuff is out of bowls. The wine is also served with a large bowl (soup style) and scooped with a ladle. Friends and I got a kick out of this. We tried several flavours. Original - actually on the sour side. Something to keep in mind. With that said, I imagine this would be the one to try first, so that one has a reference point. Citron - nice lemon taste. Might be too sour for some. Chestnut - sweet, but not too sweet. Among the group, this was the favourite one. I was told that the current version is less sweet than the previous one, which makes this one drinkable in large quantities. The old one was like syrup I hear. Something to keep in mind in case you tried the old formulation. The place also has Asian style food, but it's of the microwave variety. This place does not a kitchen. The food I'm sure is brought in from elsewhere (possibly T&T or H Mart). I'm talking about this like (not fresh) deep fried chicken nuggets, or sliced brisket, or pork knuckles. Goes down well while drinking this stuff. Pricing was surprisingly reasonable for everything. Honestly I'd probably be here more for the takeout liquor, but it's not a bad place to stop by for a break if desired.
Haven't been to Lee Bros Winery out in Surrey but have drank their makgeolli previously. Their Gastown location, Vanmak, is next door to Hoduya Walnut Cake Dessert. We dropped in on a Saturday afternoon (4:00pm). There's a small seating area but it's mostly a takeout spot. They had a buy two, get one free deal when we visited. Had to buy a snack ($1.00) to purchase alcohol. Four types of makgeolli ($12.00-13.00 1L), strawberry wine ($10.00 375mL) and a couple of local spirits. They also offer some frozen and refrigerated food options. The rice wine is best consumed within two to three weeks but doesn't go bad (just continues to ferment). We were told to refrigerate and keep upright (as the caps have small breathing holes). - 6x Makgeolli - original, two chestnut, two citron and green grape. Smooth, creamy with a touch of sweetness. Favourite flavours were the chestnut and citron. - Strawberry wine - they added this on the house. Tasty. Will be back to Vanmak for more delicious makgeolli!
Delicious flavoured korean rice wine (makgeolli) - really enjoyed their strawberry & citron - nice fruity flavour and not tasting artificial! Sweet & smooth texture and very nice to pair with some pork belly that they also sell! (Precooked in the fridge & can ask the staff to microwave!)
Great spot for drinks and eats. The Makgeolli here is so delicious, highly recommend the sake. I appreciate the pricing, affordable. Service is always super good. Would always return. Ambiance is cozy for a yap session.
Vanmak @van.jok.delivery @vanmak.bistro is located at 82 Keefer Pl, Vancouver, BC near the Chinatown Stadium Station and opposite of the Tinseltown @internationalvillagemall @visitchinatown We have tried Happy Combo Set (For 2-4) including: Tteokbokki Fish Cake Soup Pork Hock Spicy Pork Hock 2 Rice Wine Slush or 2 Pop Kimchi 3 Sauces (Ssamjang, Garlic, Spicy Mayo) Everything is delicious. You gotta eat the food with the authentic Makgeolli Korean Rice Wine. They make the authentic Korean Rice Wine @vanmak.yvr locally in Surrey. They have the following flavor... Original, Chestnut, Green Grape, Citron, Strawberry, Peach, Mango, Premium Taku, Chungju The new Mango flavor is sweet and strong mango taste. I love it. Original and Chestnut are my all time favorite. They are great gifts for Christmas and any occasions. Media @foodtfoodt @eatisvibikki #eatisvibikki #vancouvereats #koreanfood #korean #makgeolli #ricewine #porkhock #tteokbokki #comfortfood #foodievibes #cozyeats #tinseltown #chinatown #canada #vancouver #hotpot #fyp #foryourpage #한국음식 #돼지뒷다리 #막걸리 #밴쿠버 read more
24 days ago
We visited Kimchi Festival in Coquitlam. There were live performance, a lot of craft, game and business vendors, food trucks and Korean food vendors! I found Vanmak vendor, I usually enjoy their rice wine. What we tried: Pork hock from Vanmak - Their pork hock was very tender and flavor was just right. The portion was perfect. we really loved this item. Service was friendly, and served food very smooth read more
Conveniently located next to Stadium station, this is a cozy spot to grab a drink and delicious Korean food. They're known for their makgeolli, which is easy to drink and also contains probiotics, which helps with digestion. Makgeolli sampler: $10.99 for 3 flavours. I tried original, chestnut, yuzu, strawberry, peach and mango. Mango is a new flavour and it was my fave! Happy combo: feeds 3-4 people and comes with so much meat! I really liked the pork hock and the fish cake soup was comforting. They have a makgeolli making class, which I would be interested in taking. read more
8 months ago
Had such a fun experience making makgeolli! Workshop was so fun and I learned so much about the rice wine making process! Came with yummy food and a chance to try all their drinks too! Highly recommend! Yubin was a gem of an instructor! read more
Been awhile since we've been back to Vanmak. Their makgeolli is delicious. They now offer food along with makgeolli slushies. We shared a tuna kimbap ($6.49), tteokboki ($19.99 medium), japchae ($15.99 medium) and slush ($5.99). Food was decent but don't expect restaurant quality. Grabbed a citron ($13.00) and peach wine ($10.00) to go. Both were great! read more
Vanmak specializes in making fresh local makegolli. I recently visited their downtown location where you can purchase a variety of flavours! Their makegolli has no preservatives, is abundant in probiotics & also results in no headaches/hangovers. The taste is yummy too! It's a fermented beverage so it becomes fizzier the longer you store it. We tried their chestnut, citron, peach , strawberry & more! My fave flavour was citron. The price ranges from $10-$13. You can also enjoy the drinks with some typical Korean food. They complemented the drinks well & are affordable. We tried: -Korean pancake $15.99 -Tteokbokki $10.99 (S) $19.99 (M) -Kimbap $5.99 -Shrimp Fried Rice $5.99 (S) $10.99 (M) -Japchae $8.99 (S) $15.99 (M) read more
Wow I can't have enough good things to say about the service here. Super attentive and friendly service and she took the time to explain the dishes and different drink options! We really enjoyed the strawberry slush that was slightly alcoholic but really refreshing. Food wise, my favorites were: - the pork belly, which came with the freshest garlic - japchae which was perfectly seasoned - fish cake in a flavorful, satisfying oden broth We all got some drinks to go home with because they were so good! I can't wait to come back. read more
This place is known for their makgeolli, and they supply many Korean restaurants in the lower mainland! Since my friend has never had makgeolli before, I took her here to try some, as well as get some Korean food! We got the tteokbokki, tuna kimbap, and half half korean pancake. She also got a glass of citron rice wine to try. The food was really good; it was warm and very flavourful. I love eating kimbap with tteokbokki! As for the makgeolli, it had a fermented taste with a light citrus aftertaste. We got lucky because a party was about to leave when we entered, but the restaurant does not have a lot of seating. There are only around 12 seats available, so keep this in mind when going! I'd definitely recommend this place to anyone who is wanting to try Korean rice wine. read more
I was in a rush to see a movie nearby but hopped in quickly to get their makgeolli slush, it's been something I've been meaning to try since the summer! I came during happy hour meaning it was reduced from $5.99 to $3.99, I had tried their strawberry makgeolli in the past and really enjoyed it -- likewise, I loved the slush! The slushy texture really complemented the sweet fermented flavour of the OG makgeolli -- my friend had the orange soda one (great if you're looking for something non-alcoholic) and I thought the orange tasted not super artificial. I also grabbed a tuna kimbap ($6.49) to go which they made fresh -- hence it was steaming hot which I really enjoyed since I've only ever had prepackaged cool kimbap! Will definitely come by again to try their other makgeolli flavours (particularly peach and citron). read more
1 year ago
I first bought a couple bottles and jugs here during their BOGO deal last year. And ever since then, I've fallen in love with everything they have ! It's so smooth and easy to drink. My mother in law LOVES to drinks their makgeolli. So we get her a jug every time we go You won't be disappointed with anything you choose. Every flavour is good, but my number 1 is strawberry ! I recently won a contest on instagram, and I decided to try out the food out. Omg.. it does not disappoint. Jokbal was so tender, and juicy. And the slushiessssssss. So amazing. All the staff are super friendly, and the owners are super sweet! This is a dangerous store, because it's right across the street from where I work Hands down, this is the only place I will be buying all my makgeolli and Soju from now on. Thank you so much for coming to downtown read more
2 years ago
Loving the local makgeolli scene. First tried Vanmaks rice wine at a Korean restaurant in N.Vancouver, finally made it today to their store and try their rice wine slushy and kimbap. In-store dining is cosy and they have many items that is ready to eat (kimchi) and frozen. Looking forward to return. read more
We walked in on a Saturday afternoon and was greeted with a cozy interior! The shelves and fridge were lined with various rice wines or frozen foods. There isn't much seating inside, maybe for up to 8-10 people but luckily we grabbed their last table. We ordered some snacks like tteokbokki, fried chicken, kimbap, and a bottle of rice wine off their menu. The staff was very nice although would be confused by some of the questions we asked (like about their fried chicken sauce). We were told to grab the kimbap from their freezer (which they would microwave), and that was definitely interesting. I don't think they have a kitchen in the back so the snacks weren't freshly made. It didn't detract from the taste though! It was still tasty and paired sooo well with the makgeolli. We got the chestnut flavour and it was SO good. It's light, flavourful, sweet, creamy, and smooth all at the same time. We'll return for the makgeolli!! read more
New distillery across the street from Tinseltown (International Village). Well, it's a new location. The original location is in Surrey. Parking is pretty awful here. I guess there's the Tinseltown lot. Just buy something from there first. The place is actually pretty small. There are maybe 10 seats. The place is more of a store than a tasting room. The wine here is Korean rice wine - it is not the grape based stuff from western countries. Think of it as almost like a weaker version of Japanese sake. Great for sipping and making friends. The bottles I tried were all 6.5%. In other words, it's not much different from beer. Definitely goes down well. The traditional way to drink this stuff is out of bowls. The wine is also served with a large bowl (soup style) and scooped with a ladle. Friends and I got a kick out of this. We tried several flavours. Original - actually on the sour side. Something to keep in mind. With that said, I imagine this would be the one to try first, so that one has a reference point. Citron - nice lemon taste. Might be too sour for some. Chestnut - sweet, but not too sweet. Among the group, this was the favourite one. I was told that the current version is less sweet than the previous one, which makes this one drinkable in large quantities. The old one was like syrup I hear. Something to keep in mind in case you tried the old formulation. The place also has Asian style food, but it's of the microwave variety. This place does not a kitchen. The food I'm sure is brought in from elsewhere (possibly T&T or H Mart). I'm talking about this like (not fresh) deep fried chicken nuggets, or sliced brisket, or pork knuckles. Goes down well while drinking this stuff. Pricing was surprisingly reasonable for everything. Honestly I'd probably be here more for the takeout liquor, but it's not a bad place to stop by for a break if desired. read more
Haven't been to Lee Bros Winery out in Surrey but have drank their makgeolli previously. Their Gastown location, Vanmak, is next door to Hoduya Walnut Cake Dessert. We dropped in on a Saturday afternoon (4:00pm). There's a small seating area but it's mostly a takeout spot. They had a buy two, get one free deal when we visited. Had to buy a snack ($1.00) to purchase alcohol. Four types of makgeolli ($12.00-13.00 1L), strawberry wine ($10.00 375mL) and a couple of local spirits. They also offer some frozen and refrigerated food options. The rice wine is best consumed within two to three weeks but doesn't go bad (just continues to ferment). We were told to refrigerate and keep upright (as the caps have small breathing holes). - 6x Makgeolli - original, two chestnut, two citron and green grape. Smooth, creamy with a touch of sweetness. Favourite flavours were the chestnut and citron. - Strawberry wine - they added this on the house. Tasty. Will be back to Vanmak for more delicious makgeolli! read more
Delicious flavoured korean rice wine (makgeolli) - really enjoyed their strawberry & citron - nice fruity flavour and not tasting artificial! Sweet & smooth texture and very nice to pair with some pork belly that they also sell! (Precooked in the fridge & can ask the staff to microwave!) read more
2 years ago
Great spot for drinks and eats. The Makgeolli here is so delicious, highly recommend the sake. I appreciate the pricing, affordable. Service is always super good. Would always return. Ambiance is cozy for a yap session. read more
2 years ago
Best mak I had in a long while. It's almost worth a trip. Mak was excellent. Not too sweet and flavorful. I'm happy with the original flavor. As for the food, I would have picked up the frozen items and heat them up myself at home. Each items were tasty nonetheless. I just don't want to pay extra for heating them up. Enjoy. read more
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