The Babs Kitchen
15 Braid St #100, New Westminster
(604) 525-8624
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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
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
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
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
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
I deliberately went to a gathering of acquaintances to have breakfast on Monday, but the door was closed so I walked in vain. I couldn't even connect by phone.
I went to Langley...
Please update business hours.
Didn't know about this place but found out when we were searching for a brunch place. A Korean restaurant in a industrial district. Who would have thought? Food was good.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Both the Galbitang and Jeyuk Bokkeum were amazing! I’ll definitely come again next time!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ordered from Uber for the first time here wanting to support local small businesses. I'm not sure if we came on an off day but the oxtail soup was disappointing. The description said we'd get glass noodles but include got hard rice noodles. The amount of meat was a joke. Would not come here again unfortunately despite the service being good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 5
Great food.great price,great coffee, great customer service 🙏
Restaurantji Recommends
A cute little cafe in the middle of the industrial area? Heck yes!
I was pleasantly surprised when if first stepped in. The atmosphere was calm, clean, and very relaxing. The cashier who served me was so helpful and friendly.
The menu is quite small but has great options for any craving. They have a nice mix of quick dishes for those who want to get in and out, and other more time consuming dishes like hot pot and fried chicken. I ordered the Seoul Rice Bowl with Spicy Pork. Those medium size was a perfect amount of food for me. The spicy pork was season nicely, presented on a bed of lettuce and rice. That was a little skeptical about the lettuce out first, but it really helped balance out the heavier flavors of the spicy pork. That could improve my spoon down.
I am looking forward to bring my partner here and can't wait to try their pasta dish.
Thank you for the wonderful experience!
Parking: The free parking lot is quite small with only three spots
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spicy Pork Bowl
Fantastic spicy pork bowl
We ordered the pork galbi platter, the bulgogi sandwich, and honey butter garlic chicken. The chicken and sandwich were the best of the bunch, especially the chicken. Staff member was super nice and polite.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fries, Bulgogi Sandwich
I wanted to eat Korean food with warm soup on a cold morning, and I came across Bob's Kitchen by chance. The female staff was very kind. I ordered galbitang, and the soup was refreshing, the meat was too salty, the kimchi tasted like my mom's kimchi, and the Seoul Rice Balls were amazing. Taste🥰 I feel like I found a treasure! This is a restaurant I would proudly bring my foreign friends to!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Outstanding food. Had the pork bowl for lunch a few hours ago and it was a fantastic meal. Tons of flavor and just a little spice. I would gently remind the person at the front counter that people appreciate being thanked when they tip. It's not mandatory.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
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