Garlic & Pepper Eatery

Hidden gem for sure! Absolutely delicious spicy pork highly recommend! Staff was super warm and welcoming and an awesome selection of fun korean foods, snacks and drinks. The spicy chicken turtle chips were a surprise hit! Our whole experience was a great one. I just wish we got pictures of our great food to show you.

Excellent Bibimbab!!! You should try.

Food was so tasty!!

Really good definitely try but the spicy chicken is the best

New favourite store in Courtenay! I almost shrieked when I found out there was going to be legit Korean noms and grocer items available. The hot food is delicious and the market has a great variety of stuff. I highly suggest the Beef Bulgogi and then leaving with some chili crisp oil and cold drinks! Kind of glad I live a bit away, otherwise I might just happily spend my rent there lol <3

Love that there is good Korean food and groceries in the Courtenay area.
A cute small local shop in Tin Town.
Seating is available.

Great service - they helped me find everything I wanted. And more! Excellent

One of the most delicious dish I've ever tasted! Me, my husband and 3 of my friends loved the food..surely if we'll have to visit again.

We just had lunch here for the first time. I had the Spicy Pork it was amazing I highly recommend everyone try this place if you get the chance!

Interesting stuff.

Whenever I am in town for a day trip Garlic & Pepper is always where I stop for a meal. I am used to the gas station location but this new location is pretty great!

Also the neighborhood reminds me of a mini Granville Island in Van.

Any ways the food never disappoints. The Kimbap is perfect when you're hungry but don't need much.

We bought the bibimbap and spicy pork, the spice builds but not too much. Super fresh tasting too!

Anyways they had natto, pre portioned Banchan and good selections on instant Ramen.

Love this little gem of a place! Great selection of Asian goodies you can’t get anywhere else in the valley and the cooked food is amazing. Love their beef bulgogi. The owners are also just the sweetest. Highly recommend

A small korean market, we want to eat but no staff so no restaurant but The stuffs in The market looks good and autentic

Little eatery and grocer hidden away in Tin Town Courtenay. My guess would be family run. Three or four tables to sit down at. As mentioned by others, washroom is out of order. Warm inside, doors and windows are open wide with no screens which means quite a few flies. You order at the counter, then find a spot to sit.
They bring the food to you. Young gentleman at the counter seemed like he clearly didn't want to be there and was upset, even hostile we were taking away from his phone time. We ordered then sat down. When food showed up, it looked good. No utensils. No napkins. Ordered was screwed up. Not sure how you can mix up Bibimbap with Japchae. Not a big deal as I enjoy pretty much eat any Korean food. Food was a 7 or 8 out of 10, depending on the dish. Flies were so annoying. Prices were as expected for Courtenay. Overall experience for me was a negative. Won't go back. The place has potential. If located downtown with proper serving staff, I suspect this could be a hit.

My daughter took us to the local Korean restaurant. It seems like a convenience store with a side food court. The food is authentic. However, the bathroom was closed due to repairs, so what a hassle!