50 Best Korean Restaurants near North Vancouver

“I recently had the pleasure of dining at this location for lunch. The service was exceptional and the cuisine was absolutely delightful. The chicken was cooked to perfection, with a crunchy exterior and a juicy, flavorful interior. The combination of spicy, sweet, and umami flavors left me craving more. Although the portion size was modest, it was sufficient, and I look forward to indulging in a larger portion on my next visit. While the atmosphere, typical of a fast-food takeout establishment, left something to be desired, the premises were clean and well-maintained.“

“delicious chicken. however- how are you running out of chicken? two different times we have called in the last two weeks for chicken and you've been out. I can't even understand how this is happening. not impressed“

“Great food, Excellent Service Tried first time since pre Covid and still excellent.“

“I’m traveling right now, and during my trip to Toronto and Vancouver, it’s been a long time since I’ve enjoyed real decent Korean food this much. Even though it’s far, this is definitely a place I want to come back to.

The chestnut-flavored makgeolli, soju, sundae soup, seafood pancake, and makchang sundae were all delicious. Thank you for making it so comfortable and enjoyable for me to dine here.

Emma’s service was amazing as well, and I truly appreciate all the little things you did to take care of me.

I hope to see you again next time. ^^*“

“I ordered 족발 for my dinner to have with my family and it was amazing! The food was really good and it was exact 족발 i was looking for. I love their foods so much so hope there will be more people visiting to have meal with their friends or family!!“

“Serving is HUGE and yum yum! The photo below was taken after I ate. This order is L6 on the lunch menu, about $25 and it would serve 2 people as you can see with the amount of food left. I am writing this review with a full stomach and what seems to be one more serving of food! The tangsuyuk and fried rice taste really good and they serve it hot. The place is nice as well especially the patio. Even if you dine outside, the staff will still check on you regularly. Highly recommended!💜💜💜“

“This is a fantastic spot for authentic Korean fried chicken! The chicken is always perfectly crunchy on the outside and incredibly juicy inside. I highly recommend trying the Snowing Cheese—it's a game-changer with its savory, slightly sweet powder coating. Service is fast and friendly, and it's a great casual place for a quick meal or a group hangout. If you're craving some quality K-F.C., this location delivers!“

“Just got to Vancouver from Toronto and thought we’d give this place a shot. Food was very delicious and portions were generous. Owner and all staff were really kind and nice and the service was quick. You can also see that the kitchen is super clean and neat. Very satisfied ❤️😄 p.s: we ordered the beef teriyaki and pork bibimbap“

“Excelente experiencia, me encantaron sus bebidas y comida !“

“Enjoyed the vibe, fast friendly service. Food was good and delicious 👍👍“

“** Update in Feb 2026, still the best korean chicken place in the Lower Mainland. Can't believe how this place has no line up. May be due to its location? ** Visited this place a few times. I tried most of Korean chicken joints in the Lower Mainland, and I have to say this one is by far the best. Light crispy batter and juicy chicken. Portion size is great, the flavour is fantastic, cooked to perfection. Their burgers are (very classic) also really good with great tasting patties and soft buns. I am sad. This place is not very close to my home but it's probably a good thing as I would come too often. If you want the best Korean chicken, try this place. ** update April 20, 22: they are open again! **“

“The best chicken wings ever!“

“Food is awesome!
Server is very kind!
We have a wonderful meal!
10 out of 5 huhhuhhuh
Thank you so much for the great generosity and kindness and good food!
Esp., Ddukbbokkii is better than Korea!“

“I loved the food. Excellent service. I recommend this place! :)“

“great service and good was spectacular“

“Amazing food, generous portions and all wrapped in a friendly atmosphere
Seafood stew, pork belly and beed bibimpap were amazing. The seafood pancake was nice too but a bit too oily.
Our food arrived quickly and was burning hot
The place is small and cozy.“

“Absolutely delicious meat, and the free side dishes are a great addition. I went there for my birthday with my partner and I waited no time for a table. We ordered Combo B for 2 people and it was very filling and delicious. The servers were very polite and very attentive. I also loved the tea!!“

“I’ve been to this location for few times now and I really like their fast service. The food is good too.“

“I had a great dining experience at Toedam Korean Fusion BBQ. The portions here are impressively generous, making it one of the best value Korean restaurants I’ve visited in Vancouver. Every dish came out flavorful, well-seasoned, and freshly prepared.
The spicy marinated crab was rich and bold, the pork hot pot arrived sizzling with tender meat and savory broth, and the tteokbokki had that perfect chewy texture with a satisfying level of heat. Even the side dishes were delicious and thoughtfully made—fresh, well-balanced, and constantly replenished.
What really stood out, aside from the food, was the service. The staff were friendly, attentive, and quick to help with anything we needed. The restaurant is clean, organized, and the ordering system is easy to use, which made the entire experience smooth and enjoyable.
Overall, Toedam offers excellent flavor, large portions, and great service at a very reasonable price. Highly recommended for anyone looking for delicious Korean food with amazing value. I would definitely come back again! 🍲🔥“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
We’re proud to be the packaging and container supplier for 350*F Chicken. The owner is truly great — thoughtful, professional, and dedicated to quality. He invests wisely in premium packaging and presentation, which really shows his commitment to the brand. Wishing the team continued success — more to go!“

“Decided to write the review while we're craving for their kimbap already. We stumbled upon this place yesterday while en route out of town and decided to give it a try — and we’re so glad we did! The kimbap here is absolutely delicious, made with super fresh ingredients, and the place seemed spotless, which really stood out to us.

We ordered Tteokbokki, Natto Roo kimbap, Chichi kimbap, and Skinny Elephant kimbap. Every kimbap was bursting with flavor, and the quality of the ingredients really made a difference. The Skinny Elephant kimbap was so refreshing — my personal favorite (if you love salad, you haveeee to try!). My husband couldn't get enough of the Chichi kimbap. We also tried their kimchi soup, and immediately thought this is perfect for cold days.

Although there's no dining area, this is the ideal spot for takeout. We're already countjng down the days until we're back in Vancouver to grab more.

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Additionally tried their Lobster kimbap, Lemon Basil Chicken kimbap, Spicy Beef soup, and Miso soup. Fresh, Tasty, and Excelllleeeeent as ever!
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Loving the bite-sizes even more!“

“[update]
I visited again and still had a great experience. The food was just as good as before, though the servers seemed quite busy.

I had a great experience here overall. The food was absolutely delicious, and even though the restaurant was clearly very busy, the staff remained friendly and attentive throughout our visit. You could tell the team was working hard, and despite the rush, the service never felt careless or rushed in a negative way.
The Sooda Dakgalbi was especially outstanding — full of flavor, perfectly cooked, and definitely the highlight of the meal. It’s easy to see why this place is always busy. The energy of the restaurant actually adds to the atmosphere and makes it feel lively and popular.
I’m a regular at the Gastown location, and I’m happy to say this location lived up to my expectations as well. The quality of the food and the overall experience were consistent with what I’ve come to love about Sooda.
I’ll definitely be coming back again and would recommend it to anyone looking for great Korean food in a vibrant setting.“

“Wow the boneless original chicken was just so juicy and light batter, seasoned nicely, so fresh, and easy to eat! The spicy chicken was fairly mild… not quite like buldak spicy… maybe more yangnyeom level… not too spicy or too sweet. Both were sooooo very good. The side dish of pickled daikon cubes was also very tasty. Fully recommend! Also, they have 10% off during happy hour on Monday-Thursday! Would definitely order from them again!“

“Joon's kitchen, once again my experience at your place is a 10/10. Food is always spectacular but the real enjoyment comes from the staff. My server Connie and I had a great convo about keeping your plants healthy and happy. (I love that). And Kevin (chef) let me taste test some of there delicious homemade sauces. 😋

Can't wait till next time... keep up the great work.

P.S.. The music is great and at the perfect volume. Lol.. something that really makes or breaks my mood in restaurants these days...“

“I came here for Dine Out 2026 so you know the quality etc is sometimes little varied and is not always the best representation of the restaurant under normal circumstances so take this review with that into consideration.

But honestly it was just ok. I see the intent they had and I was curious since I’ve heard some good things about this place food was average. I had the tartare (which was not bad, I think the better than the tempura), the lingcod (huge portion which I loved! But bland, side dishes were amazing), and in substitution for their sorbet I got green tea cheesecake (which was low mid, kind of grainy - would reco the vanilla ice cream more).

Overall I think it was just average. Great vibes for a date and the servers were nice but the food was mid. For the price it was worth it but that’s about it. Unsure if I’d come again based on the food.“

“Delicious vegetarian tofu bap (rice burger)! I wish there was specifically a bin for recycling the aluminum foil, because I know the blue recycling bin/box collects them; some recycling stations are only after bottles and cans. I like that some of the food here gets served in paper boxes, rather than plastic. Unfortunately, a single-use cup had to be soiled to create the shape of the bap burger, by pressing rice into the cup. They play K-pop inside!“

“Seen many Korean street side chicken places on You Tube. Decided to give this a try for the first time . Went to the location on Canada Way. Ordered the family Sweet Soy Chicken & Fries Took awhile to prepare the food (15 mins) No wonder ,huge amount of chicken box was packed full. Large pieces very flavorful, not greasy at all like Churches grease feast j chicken . Fries were amazing .I found a new go to place to buy chicken for a game . A tad pricey, buy I assure you very well worth the money . If this place franchises, they will give KFC & Churches very serious condition . My first time there , highly impressed. I highly recommended you try this. Will not be disappointed. Very pleasant staff. Simple decor, but the service & food will amaze you . Thank you so very much for an amazing meal. I will definitely will be returning . Added a picture, this is after 3 people eating Big pieces and loads left ... Go visit this place . You won't regret it !!!“

“High regard to the chefs and our server 😊“

“great Korean eats. dishes are very tasty. one of the best gamjatamg I've ever had.“

“밴쿠버 최고의 치킨“

“Dee-licious!!! 🤤😍💕 Definitely recommend the cheese fried rice. Great for dates, family dinners, or a casual drink + meal.“

“I tried first time Korean food and I liked it. I loved that that they have a dedicated plant-based menu with so many options. I ordered plant-based Bulgogi and Tofu Kimbap. Will definitely be coming back. Server was also super nice. Updated from previous review on 2025-12-14“

“We came on a Saturday at 5:15 as we had reservations. We ordered the BBQ eel sot bap ($21.95) and the abalone sot bap ($22.95). They each come with a seaweed soup and a soft poached egg. The side dishes are also available for refill.

The side dishes were okay. Nothing to write home about.

The sot baps were both really delicious. We preferred the abalone one over the BBQ eel one. The abalone was nice and soft not chewy at all. It went well with the egg and the fragrance of the rice. The unagi wasn't too sweet. I liked the crispiness on the bottom of the rice.

Overall a satisfying meal. I would come back to try the kalbi“

“Waited 15 minutes for our chicken and it was made fresh. It comes with radish

Honey garlic boneless ($13.95) - honey flavour was really strong I wished the garlic flavour was a bit stronger

Sweet spicy with bone ($15.50) - not spicy at all! Needed to be much spicier. I enjoyed the sweet spicy more than the boneless.

All their fried chicken comes with tteok (rice cake) which was delicious.

Their batter is different from the other chains in Vancouver. It's lighter and a different kind of crispy. The other ones are a bit more crunchy

Overall I would get it again“

“The best chicken wings ever!“

“Not the same old just Gimbop. So good. If you like Gimbop, you will know the difference. 손맛 넘 좋으신 천사 음식이에요~~ and price is from heaven hahaha cant find these prices anywhere for this quality. (Pick up recommended as there are not much sitting)“

“It had been a while since I last had Pelicana Chicken, and I have to say — it was really good. My wife loved it too, which is always a win.

I also do Uber Eats deliveries, and I’ve picked up orders from the Lougheed location multiple times. The staff are consistently friendly, and the place genuinely feels like a family-run business. The atmosphere and vibe are always energetic and positive.

However, I want to share one concern from a recent delivery experience. Last Thursday late night, I picked up an order and drove carefully, but during the ride (about 25 km), the sauce leaked from the box. By the time I reached the customer, the cloth delivery bag was soaked in sticky liquid, my car got messy, and it was very difficult to clean. It was also quite embarrassing to hand over a package in that condition, even though it wasn’t due to careless driving.

This was an unpleasant experience, and I’m sure other delivery drivers may have faced similar issues. I genuinely believe improving the packaging, especially for saucy items, would make a big difference — because the food itself is great and clearly loved by customers.

Overall, great taste, great staff, and great energy — just needs better packaging for delivery orders to match the quality of the food.“

“This location Hastings is the best chicko chicken especially yangyeom.
Not like other locations, their chicken is fresh and batter is perfect 👌🏻
I'm addicted pickled radish as well.
Strongly recommend!!!! I ordered through Uber eats. Delivered so fast and I like it.“

“Delicious! Especially the pineapple gochujang sauce on the tofu...really happy about the new restaurant in my neighbourhood.. 😋“

“We stumbled to this restaurant; after making a visit to a store nearby; because it was close to 8 pm and we were starving!
We were greeted promptly and advised that there is a short wait. After 5 minutes we were seated quickly.
We were seated at the far corner so had to wave down staff at each request but we didnt think it was an issue.
We had a bimbimbop, spicy pork, beef bone soup and takowasabi. We ate everything and hope to be back soon.
Our only issue was the noise level was at times unbearable likely because we sat next to a small table of people whose voice would be considered yelling to most.“

“Oz os a good place, good food.“

“awesome bowl of food! I would order from here all the time if I loved here. best I have had since I got here. ty for the flavor explosion“

“I usually come when it’s pretty empty. The cutlets are incredibly generous, and the little salad and veg sides are nice. Combined with the seemingly endless miso you will not leave hungry. So far every time I’ve come they include a little extra treat. I’m not sure if that is standard or what, but it’s a nice touch.“

“One of the most delicious authentic Korean chickens I have ever tasted here in Canada. The taste was the same as what I had back in South Korea. I understand it was a busy time with lots and lots of orders. At the end, the food was good. Loved it“

“Pretty decent and authentic Korean restaurant in North Richmond. We tried the 6 person combo and there was a lot of food! It's cooked in the kitchen instead of BBQ'ing yourself, which is fine for us.

We ordered a little extra just in case and we probably didn't need to as the portions are fairly generous.

Lots of tables and parking, but we went during lunch, so it's hard to say if reservation is needed.“

“My first time trying and went great. Great atmosphere and very attentive service. The food looks good as it tastes. The quality of the food makes the price totally fair. No wait when I walked in at a good time, but reservations are a safer bet. Highly recommended.“

“Korean Nom Nom is a cozy spot on Robson Street serving fresh, tasty Korean comfort food. Their kimbap and tteokbokki are must-tries — flavorful, generous, and satisfying. Service is quick and friendly, and prices are fair for downtown. A great casual stop for an authentic Korean bite.“

“I’ve been ordering Korean meals from Banchansu for a little over four weeks and it’s been amazing every time. I’m very picky, and my mom—born and raised in Korea—set a high bar for me, so I’m usually hesitant to order Korean food. Banchansu changed that. The flavors are authentic and delicious, and I look forward to every meal. The staff are caring and kind, too. Thank you for meals that taste like my mom’s cooking.“

“This brand of Korean-style takeaway fried chicken consistently delivers good quality. The chicken is served hot and freshly made, ensuring a satisfying and flavorful experience. Unlike many purely takeaway locations, this particular branch thoughtfully provides two tables with benches, allowing customers to enjoy their food right after it’s prepared.

The only drawback is the parking situation—only 15 minutes of free parking is offered, which might feel a bit rushed for those wanting to dine on-site. Nevertheless, for fresh, delicious fried chicken and a quick bite, this branch is a convenient and tasty option.“

“This is our regular place for dine out when we visit Aberdeen center. Lots of Korean food + BBQ options to choose from.
Servers, who I notice work there for long term, are so professional and trying to address your needs even when they are super busy.

I am leaving this review because we had dinner on Oct 26th and food was especially great..not that it was not good before.. but was so good that made me leave this review. What's the change?“