We Grill Korean Eatery

Great Korean comfort food and casual service, good value

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 3

I liked their food and their customer service. Will definitely come back!

I've never liked udon but the one here was the best Korean dish I've ever had. (carbonara udon) We also got the spicy pork and rice which we paired with kimchi and lettuce wrap, So fun to eat and the flavour was just right. I'll be back for sure to try more dishes. This is a hidden gem for sure.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Food was very good. Atmosphere is nice, although small. Service was good and to the point. I liked it, nothing bad about this place. But also not outstanding.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Great food, very kind service and nice warm atmosphere. Price is pretty fair for the portion size too, all around great place to eat.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Big portions. Ordered the grilled chicken but found it too oily. The katsu was huge but the sauce was too sweet.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 5

Pasta sauce too thick and staff is unfriendly. Lunch portions are very small and the apple sauce is all over the cutlet which makes it soggy . Overpriced food too. Not returning...

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 2

Service: 1

We had such a wonderful experience at We Grill Korean Eatery today! From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere felt so warm and welcoming. The staff were incredibly friendly and attentive — they made us feel like guests, not just customers.

The food was absolutely delicious — everything was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. You can really taste the quality and care they put into every dish. The hot dishes came out quickly and were served at the perfect temperature, which made the whole dining experience even better.

The restaurant itself has a cozy and inviting vibe, perfect for both casual meals and small gatherings. We also appreciated how easy it was to find parking nearby, which made the visit even more convenient.

Overall, we truly enjoyed everything about this place — the food, the atmosphere, and especially the kind and professional service. Highly recommended! We’ll definitely be coming back soon.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The food at We Grill Korean Eatery is absolutely amazing and delicious! Everything tasted fresh, full of flavor, and perfectly prepared. The service was excellent as well, which made the whole experience even better. Highly recommend this place to anyone looking for authentic and tasty Korean food!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

First of all, I really appreciate that this place is still open at 2:30 in the afternoon. At that hour, it’s one of the few spots around where you can still get a hot meal. I saw the name and thought it was a BBQ place, but it’s actually a traditional Korean restaurant. The interior is decent, and I especially liked that tables are separated by partitions. The downside is that you can’t easily see the servers, and since there are no call buttons on the tables (not a big deal since the restaurant itself isn’t very large), it can feel a bit awkward trying to get their attention when it gets busy.

I ordered the lunch special: for $18 it came with kimchi, bulgogi, kimchi tofu soup, and rice. For the portion size, the value was pretty good. I also wanted to try some meat first, but since the appetizer options were limited, I went with the fried chicken skin. The bulgogi seemed to have been pre-cooked and then reheated—flavor was very plain, without much beef aroma or layered seasoning. Still, the balance of meat and vegetables was fine. The kimchi soup was likely made fresh, also pretty standard. The problem was that it was served at the same time as the bulgogi: the bulgogi was only lukewarm, just enough to eat, but the soup was scalding hot. Since I have a sensitive tongue, taking a bite of bulgogi and then a sip of soup ended up burning my mouth from the combined heat and spice. The chicken skin was actually the best dish—its fat was fried out completely, and with the sauce it wasn’t greasy at all. But at the end of the day, it’s still chicken skin: your mouth might be happy, but your stomach might complain that it’s too oily.

The bigger issue, in my opinion, lies in the menu. First, the appetizer section lacks a real meat dish. Ideally, there should be at least two options. Chicken skin doesn’t really count as a main protein—it feels more like a drinking snack, similar to nachos. Fried chicken, a small portion of bulgogi, or even simple fried seafood would enrich the appetizer menu, appeal to customers like me who feel the entrées don’t provide enough meat, and also serve as natural upsell items. I’d also suggest reducing the chicken skin portion by a quarter to a third, and lowering the price accordingly. As it stands, it’s too heavy for two people and only really makes sense for a group of four.

Also, perhaps because this is a traditional Korean restaurant, the menu has too many varieties of Korean rice cakes. With the small print on the menu, I couldn’t tell the difference between them, and it just made me feel like spending $20+ on what’s basically all carbs wasn’t worth it. Lastly, I’d love to see more lunch special options. A bibimbap combo, cutlet combo, or galbi combo could easily replace one of the udon or pasta choices. Udon and pasta don’t really sound like traditional Korean dishes, and I think something with a stronger Korean identity (even stereotypical dishes) would be better. Pasta—if the carbonara that so many reviewers praise is a highlight—should probably be moved to the signature menu instead.

In the end, I debated between giving this place 3 or 4 stars, and went with 4. None of the issues I mentioned are deal-breakers, and given that I ate at an odd hour, some things are understandable. Compared to other Korean spots near Coquitlam Centre, I’d say this place is definitely above average. Keep it up!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 5

Their food quality feels drastically worse recently compared to the beginning.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Spicy Pork

Tried some of the food here yesterday night, and was pretty worth the price to size ratio. I really want to give a special shoutout to the server who helped me though! She was so sweet and helpful, and made the experience better with her energy. 10/10 thanks to her

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

A great Korean restaurant. My favorite dishes are deep fried Squids and Kimch Soup.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Really tasty! Teokbboki was a bit too spicy, but that could be a me problem.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Disappointing Experience – Won’t Be Returning

This was our second visit to We Grill in Port Coquitlam, drawn again by our love for Korean spicy food. Unfortunately, this experience was disappointing from start to finish.

We arrived at 8:30 PM on a Thursday—only five of seven tables were occupied. As a family of four (two adults, a 12-year-old, and a toddler), we ordered two K-style spicy creamy udon , a spicy BBQ chicken , and a beer.

After waiting 45 minutes without even receiving water or the beer, I had to request it. The beer came promptly after, but still no water. When the food finally arrived, we were surprised to see that one of the udon portions was unusually small—almost as if a single portion had been split in two.

Throughout the meal, no one checked in on us—not once. After finishing, we struggled to get the server’s attention for the bill, so I went to the counter. I politely mentioned the udon issue, not looking for compensation but simply some acknowledgment.

The server went inside, presumably to speak with the owner or manager, and returned with a $1.80 deduction on the bill. It felt more like a brush-off than a resolution—especially when you're paying $18–$19 per dish. That’s not cheap, and customers deserve better than to be taken for granted.

This wasn't a case of being short-staffed—just a lack of attentiveness and care. I usually don’t leave negative reviews, but this experience left us feeling disrespected. We won’t be returning, and I hope the management takes this feedback seriously.