One of the best Korean spots in town! Their seafood pancake is hands down my favorite — super crispy on the outside, loaded with seafood, and just so tasty.
The Makgeolli Jogae Jjim is a must-try too. If you’re into clams, you’ll love this one!
Also, don’t skip the Spicy Seafood Stew — rich soup base, big portions, and perfect for sharing. Overall, a great place to chill and eat good food with friends or family.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
みな
Everything was perfect—the food was so tasty, and the staff were friendly and attentive. I’ll definitely tell my friends to come here!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ryan Louis
Really great meal here - delicious Manila clams and a stewed beef dish. Excellent drinks
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lynn
I came here because it's said to be the hottest Korean restaurant in Vancouver, and it truly is a clean, delicious, and friendly place. Everything on the menu is tasty! I'm a naengmyeon (cold noodle) enthusiast, so I even come here in the winter, and it's definitely the best in Vancouver! The galbi (grilled ribs) was also incredibly tender and delicious. You can't go wrong with anything you order at this restaurant!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tteokbokki with Cheese, Unagi Lunch Special, Cold Noodles, Korean Fried Pancakes
Erin Fang
I ordered lunch HanSang Short Ribs. It’s absolutely delicious!! Every side dishes were cooked thoughtfully. I’m very surprised how good the set is.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
陳沛緹
I had a terrible experience at Zoomak Korean Tavern and felt discriminated against. If you’re dining here, make sure to speak only English, even with your friends, or you might receive completely different treatment compared to other tables.
First, the service was awful. Our water bottle was empty for a long time, and despite servers walking around nearby, no one refilled it until we specifically asked. When they finally brought a new bottle, they poured water into our glasses and immediately took the bottle away instead of leaving it at the table.
Second, the restaurant has a supposed two-hour dining limit, but we were rushed out before reaching that limit. They aggressively cleared our plates, even personal plates and utensils, while we were still eating. They even asked if they could take away a dish that we hadn’t finished yet. Because the waiter took away my utensils, I had to borrow my friend’s chopsticks to finish the food we hadn’t eaten yet. Meanwhile, the table next to us—who had been seated around the same time—received much more lenient service, with no rush to clear their table even when one guest had left for a long time.
Lastly, the billing process was bizarre. Normally, when splitting the bill, the food cost is evenly divided, while drinks go on the person’s tab who ordered them. However, here, they evenly split the alcohol cost among everyone. We had to point out that the drink should be charged to the person who ordered it before the server finally adjusted the bill.
Was this racial discrimination or just poor staff training? Either way, I would not recommend this restaurant.
Service: 1
Jonathan Valentim Justen Freitag
They have really good beer and pretty atmosphere and I love the food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Douglas A
In Jjambbong I felt like, “I’ll make delicious jjamppong using real ingredients.”
This is easier said than done, but making this by frying it for a day, two days, a week or several months is
It is the greed of the person who makes it.
Like Vagabond, who only walks the right path without negotiation It's something like that.
The boss looks like Baek Hyun-jin, Doing things in your own style no matter what others say It seems like there is gonzo, so the physiognomy is I thought it was science
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Angie E
Seafood pancake is to die for! Cocktails are tasty but a bit weak for the price.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Renbo Huang
Really on point for Korean food. High quality and tasty dishes. Atmosphere was really nice except the bathroom stall, which was minuscule.
🇨🇦Vancouver·Zoomak, a new Korean restaurant hidden in the back alley of Gastown
Compared to the traditional Korean restaurants in Coquitlam on Robson Street, this restaurant is a new style of Korean food with various creative improvements and traditional flavors. It is as expensive as the current new style Chinese food and caters to the customer groups and tastes of diverse ethnic groups. Generally, traditional Korean food consists of raw garlic slices. Zoomak uses cooked garlic slices instead to avoid having an overly heavy breath after the meal. At the same time, it also takes care that you will not be able to appreciate the essence of Korean food if you don’t eat raw garlic with Korean barbecue. The location is in a very secluded place in the back alley of Gastown. The public security is not good in the first place, and the road is being built recently. It is really highly recommended by my friends. It is very delicious. It’s very delicious. It’s not a big deal just to eat. ✨Seafood soup is quite good, with enough ingredients, but it is not a traditional Korean stone pot. It cools too quickly, and the hot soup becomes unpalatable when it gets cold. ✨Kimchi tofu, looking at the inconspicuous appetizer, their own pickled kimchi is placed on the steamed tofu, it is really appetizing and healthy ✨The raw beef is delicious as we didn’t expect. It is developed using traditional Korean methods and is improved with Western bread and cheese. People who love raw beef will not regret ordering it. ✨Seafood pizza, one of my favorites, with plenty of ingredients (must have seafood in every bite), thin and crispy bottom, perfect texture ✨Roast beef, so delicious, we ordered three plates😂 The quality of meat, the portion, and the price are only more than 40 yuan. It is no longer available in other barbecue restaurants. The perilla leaves he uses are super large and fresh. Many other Korean restaurants use lettuce to save costs. Using perilla is authentic and authentic👍 ✨The grilled pork belly is also a must-try. They have improved the traditional Korean method and used the Hong Kong-style roasted suckling pig method. The outer skin is roasted and crispy. There is no greasy outer skin of traditional Korean grilled pork belly. The meat inside tastes like roasted suckling pig. You can eat a lot of meat and lose weight after eating it. It only costs 30 yuan. With this amount, you really can’t find this kind of store nowadays. ✨Bibimbap, average 👎The only surprise: Fried chicken, we ordered their double flavor, they were both on the sweet side, and the fried texture was not good. It was much different from the fried chicken takeout in the HMart supermarket on the first floor of Times Square😓
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
kunwar bodra (Sky)
I had a wonderful dining experience at this Korean restaurant! The service was amazing, with friendly and attentive staff who made sure everything was perfect.
The food was delicious, with authentic Korean flavors and fresh ingredients. Every dish was well-prepared and satisfying.
The ambience was cozy and warm, making it a perfect place to relax and enjoy a meal. The decor and lighting added to the authentic experience.
Overall, a great place for Korean food lovers! Highly recommended! 😊🍜🔥
Clean,friendly, spacious and amazing eatery. Lunch Special and the KFC soy sauce chicken bowl was amazing! Simple selection menu choices. Dinner and drinks ( Butterfly Pea Flower drink ) was amazing ( Fish Cake is amazing ) Pancake was good! Services and staffs was amazing friendly. UPDATE: Feb 11 ( lunch ) KFC rice bowl ( very good ). Reasonable size/prices. Great friendly services!
I had been hearing many good things about this restaurant for a while, & it completely exceeded my expectations. All of the dishes were incredibly unique, especially if you enjoy elevated korean cuisine that is extremely comforting and flavourful. It was also nicely spaced between tables, i went on valentine’s day with my partner & we loved the atmosphere. Overall, i would definitely go again to try the lunch menu this time or if im in Gastown area again.
One of the best Korean spots in town! Their seafood pancake is hands down my favorite — super crispy on the outside, loaded with seafood, and just so tasty.
The Makgeolli Jogae Jjim is a must-try too. If you’re into clams, you’ll love this one!
Also, don’t skip the Spicy Seafood Stew — rich soup base, big portions, and perfect for sharing. Overall, a great place to chill and eat good food with friends or family.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Everything was perfect—the food was so tasty, and the staff were friendly and attentive. I’ll definitely tell my friends to come here!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Really great meal here - delicious Manila clams and a stewed beef dish. Excellent drinks
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
I came here because it's said to be the hottest Korean restaurant in Vancouver, and it truly is a clean, delicious, and friendly place. Everything on the menu is tasty! I'm a naengmyeon (cold noodle) enthusiast, so I even come here in the winter, and it's definitely the best in Vancouver! The galbi (grilled ribs) was also incredibly tender and delicious. You can't go wrong with anything you order at this restaurant!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tteokbokki with Cheese, Unagi Lunch Special, Cold Noodles, Korean Fried Pancakes
I ordered lunch HanSang Short Ribs. It’s absolutely delicious!! Every side dishes were cooked thoughtfully. I’m very surprised how good the set is.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I had a terrible experience at Zoomak Korean Tavern and felt discriminated against. If you’re dining here, make sure to speak only English, even with your friends, or you might receive completely different treatment compared to other tables.
First, the service was awful. Our water bottle was empty for a long time, and despite servers walking around nearby, no one refilled it until we specifically asked. When they finally brought a new bottle, they poured water into our glasses and immediately took the bottle away instead of leaving it at the table.
Second, the restaurant has a supposed two-hour dining limit, but we were rushed out before reaching that limit. They aggressively cleared our plates, even personal plates and utensils, while we were still eating. They even asked if they could take away a dish that we hadn’t finished yet. Because the waiter took away my utensils, I had to borrow my friend’s chopsticks to finish the food we hadn’t eaten yet. Meanwhile, the table next to us—who had been seated around the same time—received much more lenient service, with no rush to clear their table even when one guest had left for a long time.
Lastly, the billing process was bizarre. Normally, when splitting the bill, the food cost is evenly divided, while drinks go on the person’s tab who ordered them. However, here, they evenly split the alcohol cost among everyone. We had to point out that the drink should be charged to the person who ordered it before the server finally adjusted the bill.
Was this racial discrimination or just poor staff training? Either way, I would not recommend this restaurant.
Service: 1
They have really good beer and pretty atmosphere and I love the food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
In Jjambbong
I felt like, “I’ll make delicious jjamppong using real ingredients.”
This is easier said than done, but making this by frying it for a day, two days, a week or several months is
It is the greed of the person who makes it.
Like Vagabond, who only walks the right path without negotiation
It's something like that.
The boss looks like Baek Hyun-jin,
Doing things in your own style no matter what others say
It seems like there is gonzo, so the physiognomy is
I thought it was science
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Seafood pancake is to die for! Cocktails are tasty but a bit weak for the price.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Really on point for Korean food. High quality and tasty dishes. Atmosphere was really nice except the bathroom stall, which was minuscule.
Otherwise would come back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hangjeong Pork Cheek
Restaurantji Recommends
🇨🇦Vancouver·Zoomak, a new Korean restaurant hidden in the back alley of Gastown
Compared to the traditional Korean restaurants in Coquitlam on Robson Street, this restaurant is a new style of Korean food with various creative improvements and traditional flavors. It is as expensive as the current new style Chinese food and caters to the customer groups and tastes of diverse ethnic groups. Generally, traditional Korean food consists of raw garlic slices. Zoomak uses cooked garlic slices instead to avoid having an overly heavy breath after the meal. At the same time, it also takes care that you will not be able to appreciate the essence of Korean food if you don’t eat raw garlic with Korean barbecue.
The location is in a very secluded place in the back alley of Gastown. The public security is not good in the first place, and the road is being built recently. It is really highly recommended by my friends. It is very delicious. It’s very delicious. It’s not a big deal just to eat.
✨Seafood soup is quite good, with enough ingredients, but it is not a traditional Korean stone pot. It cools too quickly, and the hot soup becomes unpalatable when it gets cold.
✨Kimchi tofu, looking at the inconspicuous appetizer, their own pickled kimchi is placed on the steamed tofu, it is really appetizing and healthy
✨The raw beef is delicious as we didn’t expect. It is developed using traditional Korean methods and is improved with Western bread and cheese. People who love raw beef will not regret ordering it.
✨Seafood pizza, one of my favorites, with plenty of ingredients (must have seafood in every bite), thin and crispy bottom, perfect texture
✨Roast beef, so delicious, we ordered three plates😂 The quality of meat, the portion, and the price are only more than 40 yuan. It is no longer available in other barbecue restaurants. The perilla leaves he uses are super large and fresh. Many other Korean restaurants use lettuce to save costs. Using perilla is authentic and authentic👍
✨The grilled pork belly is also a must-try. They have improved the traditional Korean method and used the Hong Kong-style roasted suckling pig method. The outer skin is roasted and crispy. There is no greasy outer skin of traditional Korean grilled pork belly. The meat inside tastes like roasted suckling pig. You can eat a lot of meat and lose weight after eating it. It only costs 30 yuan. With this amount, you really can’t find this kind of store nowadays.
✨Bibimbap, average
👎The only surprise: Fried chicken, we ordered their double flavor, they were both on the sweet side, and the fried texture was not good. It was much different from the fried chicken takeout in the HMart supermarket on the first floor of Times Square😓
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I had a wonderful dining experience at this Korean restaurant! The service was amazing, with friendly and attentive staff who made sure everything was perfect.
The food was delicious, with authentic Korean flavors and fresh ingredients. Every dish was well-prepared and satisfying.
The ambience was cozy and warm, making it a perfect place to relax and enjoy a meal. The decor and lighting added to the authentic experience.
Overall, a great place for Korean food lovers! Highly recommended! 😊🍜🔥
Kid-friendliness: Spacious place
Wheelchair accessibility: Ground Floor got wheel chair access.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Unagi Lunch Special
Clean,friendly, spacious and amazing eatery. Lunch Special and the KFC soy sauce chicken bowl was amazing! Simple selection menu choices. Dinner and drinks ( Butterfly Pea Flower drink ) was amazing ( Fish Cake is amazing ) Pancake was good! Services and staffs was amazing friendly. UPDATE: Feb 11 ( lunch ) KFC rice bowl ( very good ). Reasonable size/prices. Great friendly services!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Kimchi Jeon with Mozzarella Cheese & Bacon, Cold Noodles
I had been hearing many good things about this restaurant for a while, & it completely exceeded my expectations. All of the dishes were incredibly unique, especially if you enjoy elevated korean cuisine that is extremely comforting and flavourful. It was also nicely spaced between tables, i went on valentine’s day with my partner & we loved the atmosphere. Overall, i would definitely go again to try the lunch menu this time or if im in Gastown area again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Spicy Seafood Stew, Pork Belly Wraps
Hands down the best seafood pancake I have ever eaten in my life. The cocktails were delicious too!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Kimchi Jeon with Mozzarella Cheese & Bacon, C Korean Fried Chicken
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