The Best Korean Restaurants in Vancouver (and Beyond) 2024
Gold: Jejudo
This may be Jejudo’s very first year on our list, but this cozy Korean spot didn’t need beginner’s luck to earn its gold: it was the raw marinated crab, spicy braised monkfish, beef tartar stone pot rice and high-quality Korean BBQ dishes that impressed our judges.
4501 North Rd., Burnaby
jejudo.ca
Silver: Zoomak
Lunch hero Zoomak (the 12-course tasting tray almost always sells out) gets silver: the spicy-sweet KFC, indulgent Korean pancake and fresh and fun lettuce wraps consistently delight.
52 Alexander St.
zoomakyvr.com
Bronze: Hanwoori
Bronze goes to Hanwoori for delicious banchan, kimchi stew and ggorigom tang (oxtail and bone marrow broth with noodles); “Make sure to have a group big enough for both BBQing and hot pot at the same time,” advised one judge.
5740 Imperial St., Burnaby
hanwoori.ca
Honourable Mentions: Jess’ and Sura
Shiny and soulful Jess’ in Kerrisdale and bibimbap star Sura on Robson each get the honourable mention nod.
Jess’ 2179 W 41st Ave., jessrestaurant.ca
Sura 1518 Robson St., surakoreancuisine.com
