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Kook Korean BBQ, Vancouver, BC

Kook Korean BBQ

4.8
4.8
512 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Korean

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 27 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Hot spot
  • Good for special occasions
At Kook, we are CRAZY about BBQ and we are here to set a new standard to your Korean BBQ experience. Serving only premium meats, every table is equipped with the Rolls-Royce
of smokeless grills (Shinpo Systems). The restaurant is perfectly air balanced with the best ventilation system to ensure you smell the same way you came in.

We want to ensure that we please your eyes as much as your taste buds. Our interior design is themed around the ancient five core elements (Gold, wood, water, fire, earth). From our golden ring of banchan to the cherry wood bench you are sitting on, you will find this theme throughout our restaurant. Let our energy channel your inner chef to take control and cook, or simply sit back and let our BBQ experts take over.

Our dedicated team is here to serve you with one goal in mind:
“A Korean BBQ dining experience you won’t soon forget!”

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Korean, Barbecue
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    (604) 566-5665
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighbourhood
    East Vancouver
  • Cross Street
    Renfrew and 1st Avenue
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Full Bar, Outdoor Smoking Area, Takeout

What 512 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Vancouver

    Best Food

  • Vancouver

    Good for groups

  • Vancouver

    Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Kook Korean BBQ offers an exceptional dining experience with "awesome food and very attentive service." Guests rave about the "fresh and well-seasoned" meats and the extensive selection of side dishes. While the lively atmosphere can be noisy, it adds to the celebratory vibe. Reservations are recommended due to high demand.

512 Reviews
  1. Eddie

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Surprised by the level of service. Food was good! It was one of our group’s birthday and even though we didn’t bring a cake, the staff gave us a little surprise! There was a minor issue with GST but the staff very quickly resolved that! So if the owner of the restaurant needs any accounting advice, feel free to contact one of us, we are more than happy to help in return of your excellent service!

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  2. Sam

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent and friendly service from all staff! Food was great and lots of side dishes to try.

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  3. Robert

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was amazing. They had a bottle or water ready for us even before we finished it. We got combo C and it was plenty of food for what we paid. We even had a lot of leftovers. Will definitely be back.

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  4. Ricky

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The waiters are nice and very helpful. If you like loud music, this will be a good choice. BTW, we heard birthday song four times on the same evening, full of laughters.

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  5. kendale

    Vancouver

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Meat quilty is good and staff A+ customer service

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  6. Jennifer

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    Too loud. We could barely hear and talk to eachother. It's like sitting inside a club. Music is way too loud and it made the eating experience unbearable.

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  7. Laura

    VIP

    Las Vegas

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time ever having Korean barbecue and absolutely loved it. The staff was so friendly. The space was so nice. The food was exceptional and we didn't leave smelling like barbecue! Look forward to going back!!

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  8. Alan

    Vancouver

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and amount were good . The servers were on point.

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  9. Anthony

    VIP

    Vancouver

    50 reviews

    5.0

    50 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved our DIY BBQ! No complaints, maybe offer some more seafood for cooking! Unlimited kimchi and other condiments!

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  10. Maria

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best Korean Restaurants in Vancouver. We are regular customers and order the same items. I hope that you can offer us $20 discount on next visit, just like other popular restaurants do to their loyal customers. Thank you. Maria

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FAQs

Kook Korean BBQ does offer delivery in partnership with Skip The Dishes. Kook Korean BBQ also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (604) 566-5665.

Kook Korean BBQ is rated 4.8 stars by 512 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 27 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Kook Korean BBQ

2800 E 1st Ave, #211A, Vancouver, BC V5M 4N9

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Renfrew and 1st Avenue
  • Neighbourhood
    East Vancouver
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Korean, Barbecue
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Full Bar, Outdoor Smoking Area, Takeout
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