Best Korean Restaurants in Vancouver
This guide lists Korean restaurants in Vancouver and nearby areas, based on Google ratings and reviews as of October 2026. The list includes spots in neighbourhoods like Downtown, East Vancouver, the West Side, and Burnaby. Most restaurants here are rated inexpensive or moderate, with ratings from 4.5 to 4.9. The highest-rated place has a 4.9 from 184 reviews, while others have strong ratings from hundreds or thousands of reviews.
Korean fried chicken and barbecue are common themes, with many reviewers mentioning specific dishes like crispy chicken, bulgogi, and seafood pancakes. The places cover a range of styles, from casual chicken spots to all-you-can-eat barbecue and dessert cafes. All restaurants listed have at least 100 reviews and were open at the time of checking. This focus on current data and volume of feedback helps identify consistently praised options across the city.
| # | Name | Area | Rating | Reviews | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | bbq Chicken & Pub Main ST | East Vancouver | ★★★★★ 4.7 | 1,223 | $$ |
| 2 | Dae Bak Bon Ga | Central Vancouver | ★★★★★ 4.6 | 5,713 | $$ |
| 3 | Sooda Korean BBQ | Downtown Vancouver | ★★★★★ 4.7 | 941 | $$ |
| 4 | CM Chicken Kitsilano | West Side | ★★★★★ 4.7 | 790 | $ |
| 5 | Kook Korean BBQ Restaurant | East Vancouver | ★★★★★ 4.6 | 2,136 | $ |
| 6 | Lee Bros Winery | Downtown Vancouver | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 386 | $ |
| 7 | The Kitchen | West Side | ★★★★★ 4.7 | 597 | $ |
| 8 | GOYO (Korean food and dessert) | North Vancouver | ★★★★★ 4.9 | 184 | $ |
| 9 | bb.q Chicken Hastings | Burnaby | ★★★★★ 4.6 | 574 | $$ |
| 10 | 350°F Chicken | East Vancouver | ★★★★★ 4.6 | 562 | $ |
| 11 | Dolsot(bibiko inc) | Downtown Vancouver | ★★★★★ 4.7 | 314 | $ |
| 12 | Ssal Korean Cuisine | West Vancouver | ★★★★★ 4.7 | 300 | $ |
| 13 | NeNe Chicken | Knight | ★★★★★ 4.5 | 929 | $ |
| 14 | Zoomak Korean Tavern | Gastown | ★★★★★ 4.5 | 895 | $$ |
| 15 | Rib & Chicken | South Vancouver | ★★★★★ 4.6 | 379 | $$ |
| 16 | Midam Korean Restaurant- Vancouver | West Side | ★★★★★ 4.5 | 871 | $$ |
| 17 | Sparky Chicken | Knight | ★★★★★ 4.7 | 234 | $ |
| 18 | #CHIBOP | Burnaby | ★★★★★ 4.5 | 546 | $ |
| 19 | Bori Korean Restaurant | North Vancouver | ★★★★★ 4.6 | 262 | $ |
| 20 | Pelicana Chicken Robson | Downtown Vancouver | ★★★★★ 4.5 | 447 | $ |
bbq Chicken & Pub Main ST
This Korean restaurant in East Vancouver has a 4.7 rating from 1223 reviews and a moderate price level. It opens daily at noon, with weekend hours until midnight. Reviewers often mention its crispy chicken, chicken wings, and happy hour.
Opening hours
- Sun 12:00-23:00
- Mon 12:00-23:00
- Tue 12:00-23:00
- Wed 12:00-23:00
- Thu 12:00-23:00
- Fri 12:00-00:00
- Sat 12:00-00:00
Dae Bak Bon Ga
Dae Bak Bon Ga is a Korean barbecue restaurant in Central Vancouver, rated 4.6 from 5713 reviews. It has moderate prices and opens at 11:30 AM daily. Reviewers frequently talk about the all you can eat option, marinated beef, and karaoke.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:30-22:30
- Mon 11:30-22:30
- Tue 11:30-22:30
- Wed 11:30-22:30
- Thu 11:30-22:30
- Fri 11:30-23:00
- Sat 11:30-23:00
Sooda Korean BBQ
Located in Downtown Vancouver, Sooda Korean BBQ has a 4.7 rating from 941 reviews and moderate prices. It opens at noon, with a break on weekdays. Reviewers often highlight the corn cheese, dakgalbi, and sooda special.
Opening hours
- Sun 12:00-23:00
- Mon 12:00-15:30, 17:00-23:30
- Tue 12:00-15:30, 17:00-23:30
- Wed 12:00-15:30, 17:00-23:30
- Thu 12:00-15:30, 17:00-23:30
- Fri 12:00-02:00
- Sat 12:00-02:00
CM Chicken Kitsilano
CM Chicken Kitsilano in the West Side is inexpensive and rated 4.7 from 790 reviews. It opens at 3:00 PM daily. Reviewers frequently mention Korean fried chicken, spicy food, and Rice Cake Skewers.
Opening hours
- Sun 15:00-01:00
- Mon 15:00-01:00
- Tue 15:00-01:00
- Wed 15:00-01:00
- Thu 15:00-01:00
- Fri 15:00-01:00
- Sat 15:00-01:00
Kook Korean BBQ Restaurant
Kook Korean BBQ Restaurant in East Vancouver is inexpensive and has a 4.6 rating from 2136 reviews. It opens at noon daily. Reviewers often note the banchan, seafood pancake, and unlimited refills.
Opening hours
- Sun 12:00-23:00
- Mon 12:00-23:00
- Tue 12:00-23:00
- Wed 12:00-23:00
- Thu 12:00-23:00
- Fri 12:00-00:00
- Sat 12:00-00:00
Lee Bros Winery
Lee Bros Winery in Downtown Vancouver is inexpensive and has a high 4.8 rating from 386 reviews. It opens at 3:00 PM most days. Reviewers frequently talk about rice wine, chestnut flavour, and makgeolli making classes.
Opening hours
- Sun 15:00-21:00
- Mon 15:00-21:00
- Tue 00:00-24:00
- Wed 15:00-21:00
- Thu 15:00-21:00
- Fri 15:00-23:00
- Sat 15:00-23:00
The Kitchen
The Kitchen on the West Side is inexpensive and rated 4.7 from 597 reviews. Its hours vary, opening at 11:30 AM on weekends. Reviewers often mention fried chicken, soft tofu soup, and honey butter fries.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:30-21:30
- Mon 16:00-22:30
- Tue 16:00-22:30
- Wed 16:00-22:30
- Thu 16:00-22:30
- Fri 11:30-23:00
- Sat 11:30-23:00
GOYO (Korean food and dessert)
GOYO in North Vancouver has a 4.9 rating from 184 reviews and is inexpensive. It opens at 11:30 AM daily. Reviewers frequently highlight gimbap, bingsu, and tteokbokki.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:30-20:00
- Mon 11:30-20:30
- Tue 11:30-20:30
- Wed 11:30-20:30
- Thu 11:30-20:30
- Fri 11:30-21:00
- Sat 11:30-21:00
bb.q Chicken Hastings
This Korean restaurant in Burnaby has a 4.6 rating from 574 reviews and moderate prices. It opens at 3:00 PM daily. Reviewers often mention Korean fried chicken, fries, and assorted cheese balls.
Opening hours
- Sun 15:00-22:00
- Mon 15:00-22:00
- Tue 15:00-22:00
- Wed 15:00-22:00
- Thu 15:00-22:00
- Fri 15:00-23:30
- Sat 15:00-23:30
350°F Chicken
It opens at 11:00 AM daily. Reviewers frequently talk about fries, chicken burger, and soy garlic chicken.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:00-22:00
- Mon 11:00-22:00
- Tue 11:00-22:00
- Wed 11:00-22:00
- Thu 11:00-22:00
- Fri 11:00-01:00
- Sat 11:00-01:00
Dolsot(bibiko inc)
Dolsot in Downtown Vancouver is inexpensive and has a 4.7 rating from 314 reviews. It is only open for lunch on weekdays from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Reviewers often mention Korean fried chicken, sundubu, and dolsot bibimbap.
Opening hours
- Mon 11:00-15:00
- Tue 11:00-15:00
- Wed 11:00-15:00
- Thu 11:00-15:00
- Fri 11:00-15:00
Ssal Korean Cuisine
Ssal Korean Cuisine in West Vancouver is inexpensive and rated 4.7 from 300 reviews. It opens at 11:30 AM daily. Reviewers frequently highlight fried chicken, portions, and bibimbap.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:30-20:30
- Mon 11:30-20:30
- Tue 11:30-20:30
- Wed 11:30-20:30
- Thu 11:30-20:30
- Fri 11:30-21:00
- Sat 11:30-21:00
NeNe Chicken
NeNe Chicken in the Knight area is inexpensive and has a 4.5 rating from 929 reviews. It opens at noon daily. Reviewers often mention Korean fried chicken, fries, and snowing cheese.
Opening hours
- Sun 12:00-23:00
- Mon 12:00-23:00
- Tue 12:00-23:00
- Wed 12:00-23:00
- Thu 12:00-23:00
- Fri 12:00-23:00
- Sat 12:00-23:00
Zoomak Korean Tavern
Zoomak Korean Tavern in Gastown has a 4.5 rating from 895 reviews and moderate prices. It opens at 11:30 AM daily. Reviewers frequently talk about cocktails, seafood pancake, and kimchi fried rice.
Opening hours
- Mon 11:30-23:00
- Tue 11:30-23:00
- Wed 11:30-23:00
- Thu 11:30-23:00
- Fri 11:30-00:00
- Sat 11:30-00:00
Rib & Chicken
Rib & Chicken in South Vancouver is moderate in price and rated 4.6 from 379 reviews. It opens at 11:00 AM daily. Reviewers often mention ribs, fried chicken, and crispy skin.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:00-22:00
- Mon 11:00-22:00
- Tue 11:00-22:00
- Wed 11:00-22:00
- Thu 11:00-22:00
- Fri 11:00-22:00
- Sat 11:00-22:00
Midam Korean Restaurant- Vancouver
Midam Korean Restaurant on the West Side has a 4.5 rating from 871 reviews and moderate prices. It opens at 11:30 AM daily. Reviewers frequently highlight the fried chicken, basketball theme, and corn cheese.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:30-22:00
- Mon 11:30-22:00
- Tue 11:30-22:00
- Wed 11:30-22:00
- Thu 11:30-22:00
- Fri 11:30-22:00
- Sat 11:30-22:00
Sparky Chicken
Sparky Chicken in the Knight area is inexpensive and rated 4.7 from 234 reviews. Its hours vary, opening as early as 11:30 AM. Reviewers often mention Korean fried chicken, wasabi mayo, and soy garlic chicken.
Opening hours
- Sun 12:00-20:00
- Mon 11:30-22:00
- Tue 11:30-22:00
- Wed 11:30-22:00
- Thu 11:30-23:00
- Fri 11:30-23:00
- Sat 12:00-23:00
#CHIBOP
#CHIBOP in Burnaby is inexpensive and has a 4.5 rating from 546 reviews. It opens at 11:30 AM on weekdays. Reviewers frequently talk about fried chicken, vegan options, and spicy soup.
Opening hours
- Sun 12:00-20:30
- Mon 11:30-20:30
- Tue 11:30-20:30
- Wed 11:30-20:30
- Thu 11:30-20:30
- Fri 11:30-21:00
- Sat 12:00-20:30
Bori Korean Restaurant
Bori Korean Restaurant in North Vancouver is inexpensive and rated 4.6 from 262 reviews. It opens at 11:30 AM most days, closed on Tuesdays. Reviewers often mention soft tofu soup, bibimbap, and pork bone soup.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:30-21:30
- Mon 12:00-21:00
- Wed 11:30-21:30
- Thu 11:30-21:30
- Fri 11:30-21:30
- Sat 11:30-21:30
Pelicana Chicken Robson
Pelicana Chicken Robson in Downtown Vancouver is inexpensive and has a 4.5 rating from 447 reviews. It opens at 11:00 AM on weekdays. Reviewers frequently highlight Korean fried chicken, portion size, and kimbap.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:30-20:00
- Mon 11:00-20:30
- Tue 11:00-20:30
- Wed 11:00-20:30
- Thu 11:00-21:00
- Fri 11:00-21:00
- Sat 11:30-21:00
Tips before you go
- Check opening hours, as many places open late (like 3:00 PM) or have midday breaks.
- Most restaurants are inexpensive or moderate in price, with few high-end options.
- Several spots are in Downtown, East Vancouver, and the West Side, offering different neighbourhood vibes.
- Many places offer takeout and delivery, as indicated in their features.
- For lunch, note that Dolsot is only open on weekdays from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
- If you want Korean fried chicken, many reviewers mention it at multiple locations.
How we made this list
This list was created using Google ratings and review counts as of October 22, 2026. A weighted rating was applied so that places with very few reviews do not rank above those with many. Only restaurants with at least 100 reviews were considered. The list includes only places that were open at the time of research. This approach aims to highlight establishments with both high ratings and substantial feedback from diners.
Questions about Korean restaurants in Vancouver
Which Korean restaurant has the highest rating?
GOYO in North Vancouver has the highest rating at 4.9, based on 184 reviews. It is an inexpensive spot known for gimbap and bingsu. It opens daily at 11:30 AM, closing by 9:00 PM. This rating reflects strong reviewer satisfaction with its food and dessert offerings.
Are there good options for Korean barbecue?
Yes. Kook Korean BBQ in East Vancouver is also popular, with reviewers mentioning unlimited banchan refills. Both have moderate or inexpensive prices and are open for lunch and dinner. Sooda Korean BBQ in Downtown is another highly-rated option for barbecue.
Where can I find Korean fried chicken?
Many places serve it, including bbq Chicken & Pub Main ST, CM Chicken Kitsilano, and NeNe Chicken. Reviewers often mention crispy and juicy chicken at these spots. They are spread across East Vancouver, the West Side, and the Knight area. Other options like Sparky Chicken and Pelicana Chicken also receive praise for their fried chicken.
Do any restaurants have unique features like karaoke or makgeolli classes?
Dae Bak Bon Ga has karaoke, according to reviewers. Lee Bros Winery offers makgeolli making classes and focuses on rice wine. These features are noted in reviewer comments. Zoomak Korean Tavern is also noted for its cocktails, adding another unique drinking option.
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