Korean cuisine continues to heat up Calgary’s food scene with bold flavours, sizzling BBQ, and comforting classics that draw crowds across the city.
From bubbling hot pots to crispy fried chicken and tableside grilling, these local spots are serving up serious satisfaction.
Korean food has gained much popularity over the last few years in Calgary and here are just a few amazing places one can satisfy their kimchi cravings. Check them out, and don’t forget the Soju. Geonbae!
SOT
1216 9 Avenue SE
Located in Inglewood, SOT is a Korean restaurant with roots in the past but inspired by the present. They offer made to order SOT Rice (sot means pot in Korean) with tasty add-ons like scallop, shrimp and house made XO sauce, or seared salmon with sweet ginger soy sauce.
Roy’s Korean Kitchen
8500 Macleod Trail SE #170N
Many people were sad to see Roy’s close in Mission and at The District, but we are delighted to welcome them back in their new spacious location in Heritage Square. You can find fan favourites like oxtail tortellini, soy maple Brussels sprouts and, of course, their KFC sandwiches. They now offer house made products like kimchi and soy pickles to take home.
AYCE K BBQ
2320 4 St NW
AYCE K BBQ is new on the scene with their all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ buffet. Hot food items include dishes like beef bulgogi, pork galbi and spicy chicken. Items can be barbequed at the table, and there’s even a soup buffet!
Jin Bar
24 4 St NE
Located in Bridgeland, this casual restaurant features all the good eats you’ll need for a fun night out with friends. Don’t miss their honey butter or chicken skin chips, and their fried chicken with a variety of glazes and beef bulgogi pizza are a must.
Cheongdam Korean BBQ
4 Royal Vista Way NW #5130
Enjoy a taste of Korea in Royal Oak at Cheongdam Korean BBQ where seasonal ingredients are used to create a modern take on traditional Korean recipes. The menu has individual items like Kalbi or Stone Bowl Bibimbap or order their Spicy Stir-fried Chicken or Korean Army Soup for the table to share.
Korilla Korean BBQ
1410 17 Ave SW
Authentic table side grilling, karaoke, and a rooftop patio can be found at Korilla. They feature premium Alberta beef and Canadian farm raised pork at this 17th Avenue SW location. Fill your belly with hearty Korean-style plates of beef brisket, pork belly and rice cakes.
Namsan Authentic Korean Cuisine
507 10 St SW
Namsan features freshly made classic Korean dishes. There are several versions of their stew, also known as Jji Gae, and their fire grilled Korean-style BBQ includes dishes made with pork belly and their beef short ribs.
Samwon Garden
10400 Macleod Trl SE
Head south to Willow Park to enjoy the Korean offerings at Samwon Garden. All their appetizers are so tasty; be sure to try the Seafood Pajeon, a Korean style pancake with green onions, shrimp and squid. They also make specialty hot pots like the Beef Sooyuk, Dak-Galbi and Mushroom Jeongal.
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