2023

Restaurant Awards 2023: The Best Korean Restaurants in Vancouver

5 of the best Korean restaurants in the city.

By the Editors /

The Best Korean Restaurants in Vancouver 2023

Gold: Zoomak Korean Tavern

Gold winner Zoomak Korean Tavern takes the crown for a second year running thanks to a truly delightful dining experience inspired by old-school Korean Gastown, but the à la carte options mix French and Korean flavours and techniques to create something unlike any menu in town—chadol doenjang miso and beef brisket stew alongside gochujang-tinged tartare. “It’s giving fusion a good name,” remarked one judge.

52 Alexander St., Vancouver
zoomakyvr.com

Photo: Zoomak

Silver: Kook Korean BBQ

Kook Korean BBQ takes silver, with quality meats and premium cuts that set the bar high—plus an impressive selection of banchan to match. 

2800 E 1st Ave., Vancouver
kookbbq.ca

Photo: Kook

Bronze: Hanwoori Korean Restaurant

Bronze winner Hanwoori Korean Restaurant may be located in a Metrotown strip mall, but it’s a legend for a reason: cozy around the tabletop grill and pass around spicy-soft tofu stew and you’re transported.

5740 Imperial St., Burnaby
hanwoori.ca

Photo: Hanwoori

Honourable Mentions: Wang Ga Ma and Joong Won

Honourable mentions go to stars Wang Ga Ma (the restaurant’s name means “giant pot”) and Joong Won, Robson Street’s go-to for Chinese-style Korean dishes.

Wang Ga Ma
329 North Rd., Coquitlam
wanggama.webflow.io

Joong Won
1329 Robson St., Vancouver
778-379-4222

the Editors

the Editors

The editorial team at Vancouver magazine is obsessed with tracking down great food and good times in our favourite city on earth. Email us pitches at [email protected].