The Babs Kitchen

15 Braid St #100, New Westminster
(604) 525-8624

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Andrea Lau

Amazing food 🤩 I couldn’t believe how crispy and juicy the fried chicken was. The rice cake was also so chewy and flavourful! Would def come back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

James Corbett

This place looks like a hole in the wall in a industrial area. You look at the location and think that this may not be great. You would be so wrong to think like this as the food is amazing. We both had the Bulgogi Lover and we both were lovers of it. The plate may look kinda small but it has a good portion of food. We both left full and happy. The staff were friendly and I enjoyed the atmosphere inside.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Marc Saunders

A small diner that punches above its weight in terms of service and quality considering where it is located.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

James Adamson

OMG what a great little hole in the wall. If you are looking for a great breakfast/lunch you need to come here. Great flavors and the homemade jam was super tasty!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Leon Chen

An amazing korean fusion cafe filled with some classic dishes! Their frozen chocolate drink is very well-made, and their galbi-tang is even more so. The atmosphere is very cozy, at a pretty hidden location, but I definitely recommend checking this place out :)

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jessi Layne

This place is a treasure; excellent food, lovely staff, and some of the most consistently top notch meals I’ve ever had. Absolutely killer brunch, whether you get classic American diner fare or their incredible Korean dishes. Highly recommend the Beef Bulgogi Wrap Set Meal!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Soyi Jeong

It was amazing food and absolutely awesome staffs
I def enjoyed all the foods and will revist soon!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

HyunJae Kim

Yummy!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Donna Chung

This place is in a bit of a strange location, warehouse-y and across from a recycling depot. Given the reviews, we were optimistic. The galbi tang was pretty standard stuff. The Bab’s brunch special was pretty tasty but nothing too special. The tteokbokki (K rose) was a standout dish, with perfect cream sauce and really well scored Italian sausage. Unfortunately, the coffee (Americano) was burnt and pretty terrible. Service was nice but wait was long so they gave us a free coke.
Worth checking out if you’re in the area and I like that they’re open earlier than most (10am).

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Wheels

Babs Kitchen and Brunch is a great little spot with a hip, chill vibe and impressively clean, modern facilities—something I always look for. The service was genuinely friendly and attentive, even though they forgot my order initially. Mistakes happen, and they handled it well, so no big deal.

The food was solid across the board, but the rose rice cake was on another level—absolutely delicious and worth coming back for alone. Only downside is the parking situation; it's not the most convenient.

That said, I’d definitely return and highly recommend checking it out if you’re in the area!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Y. Cherski

Sometimes the best dining experiences pop up in the most unexpected places. This little joint is tucked away off the beaten path in an industrial area—not exactly where you'd expect to find memorable flavors—but that’s part of the charm. Given how many well-loved spots have shut down lately due to sky-high lease renewals, we’ll probably see more great eateries springing up in unconventional corners to stay in the game. And honestly, we came for the food, but the inside is surprisingly cozy too.

From what I gather, this spot recently shifted concepts and now leans into Korean fusion, offering a lineup that can satisfy fans of classic Asian dishes, Western comfort food, and the curious middle ground in between. Which made ordering a struggle, in a good way, because so many dishes sounded great. The K-Rose special was the standout for me, perfectly blending two culinary worlds, and I’m glad we got it with the seaweed rice bowl to soak up every last drop of sauce. The bulgogi platter was another win. Serve me anything I can wrap into ssam, and I’m all in. You might need to ask for extra lettuce because the meat portion is no joke, but that’s hardly a complaint. Everything we had was packed with bold, vibrant flavors and left us genuinely satisfied.

There are a few small things I’m sure they are still ironing out while finding their footing with the new concept, but the talent in that kitchen is evident. They deserve a bit of spotlight, and I hope their venture picks up steam. Give them a try as they are doing something special out there.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Reginald Cui

Got the pork galbi platter, food came quickly and it looked and tasted delicious.
Atmosphere was nice and cozy, would recommend for brunch or dinner.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

WJ L

Amazing Hidden Gem for Korean Fusion Brunch!

I stumbled upon this place and was blown away! The rosé tteokbokki was creamy and flavorful, and the spicy pork rice bowl was perfectly seasoned. They’ve really nailed the balance between Korean and Western flavors. The prices are reasonable, the portions are great, and the atmosphere is clean and cozy. Definitely a hidden gem—if you love good food, you won’t be disappointed!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Vince Licerio

Super good K-Brunch! You gotta try the Spicy Pork Bowl and the K Rose Special! Friendly staff. We came in with no expectations but we were definitely blown away that you can find food like this in a random industrial area.

High chair for the kids and lots of seats is also a bonus

Will definitely be back often before I’m sure other food bloggers come and try this place

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fries, Cheese Tteokbokki, Spicy Pork Seoul Rice Bowl

Wilson Fung

I had the bulgogi sandwich. It was good, however some improvements would be great. While the bread has grill marks on them, it's cold when I picked it up while the bulgogi is hot. I would've liked a crispier and warmer bread on the sandwich. Also a little too much bulgogi sauce, a little drippy. I'd still come back to try other items on the menu tho.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

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