One of my favorite restaurant.... all you can eat is the best �
The best Korean BBQ in Van!
The food was incredible. We will definitely be back!
$15.99 All You Can Eat Pork Belly �Thanks For the delicous time!
Very tasty Korean BBQ. We got the all you can eat menu for $17.99. Endless food. The miso was delish and the pork was seasoned so well. I went with my Korean friend who gave it the tick of approval. Good value if you go hungry! Would recommend.
I have been missing Korean food so much so why not write a post about it and just miss it some more right?. Damso was one of the restaurants that I always wanted to try and I was finally able to go try it out! As always, banchan is always a must. Spicy tofu soup: Definitely one of the spiciest tofu soups I’ve ever tried! I mean I’m sure you can tell it was tomato red! I liked that there were so many chopped veggies in it too and there was actually flavor to it instead of tasting like kimchi water. There was definitely a block of tofu in there as well.
What I ate: Gamjatang (24 hour broth of pork, pork on the bone, potato, wild sesame, served with rice). For a short little while, I was obsessed with Gamjatang. I would get it at every Korean restaurant that I went to. I’ve been going to Damso since they opened and this was the first time that I got their Gamjatang. This was a really good version! I would definitely put it up there as one of my top 5 gamjatangs.
Very small shop on the Westend. Reasonable price for lunch special and surprisingly big portion with rice and kimchi. The beef Bulgogi tastes very good. Will recommend to others. And wouldn't mind trying again for dinner.
Ordered seafood waffles, which were mediocre, and fried chicken, which were pretty good. Wanted pork bone soup and korean tacos instead but were not available so pretty disappointed. KFC had spicy sauce and crispy boneless skin.
I went there last weekend. Quite crowded during lunch time. Definitely recommand!! I ordered hot stone bibimbop of spicy pork. It was so tasty, which has a lot of healthy vegs and provides korean hot sauce( you can add according to your preferrence). I wanna go there again with some friends, and then we can share some big meat dishes😁😁
My friend and I tried this place for the first time and we loved it!! We got the gamjatang and kalbee osso buco and they were both fantastic with the osso buco being slightly better. The flavor was robust and authentic. The meat in both the dishes were tender and fall-of-the-bones delicious! The place is tiny so we recommend going right when it opens. The only thing that could be improved was the service - there is only one waitress and it was difficult for her to be attentive to everybody needs. I always have to ask for my water to be refilled. Aside from that - everything was fantastic and I can't wait to come back with my husband.
If you are looking for a good Korean restaurant in Downtown Vancouver, Denman and Robson is the area to be. Ma Dang Goul is one that I have been to, and recently I tried Damso Modern Korean Cuisine. Damso has two locations (one on Denman and one on Bute) and has generally received favourable reviews. I visited Damso on Denman twice recently and in this post I will review my experiences.
Loved their pork belly lettuce wraps! Such a refreshing taste to the palette. The sauce in their topokki was very well done and flavorful. It added a nice compliment to the bimbimbap! It was sad they weren't serving the korean tacos went we went but it's a reason to go back!
Very good and waiters very nice :)
we took the seafood and spicy pork hot stones : excellent with fresh ingredients
The korean taco with beef was also delicious
Busy little Korean restaurant, with about 8 or 9 tables - get there early on a weekend or expect to wait. We ordered the Hot Plate Biminbap with spicy pork and the Kimchi Sirloin Burger - both really tasty! Our friends also tried the Spicy Pork Bulgogi which was really good. We'll definitely be back to try the Korean Tacos and for the $5 bottles of beer!
Good value lunch special, especially on Denman!!. Went to Damso for Gam Ja Tang ($9.99) and Miso Beef Stew ($7.99) for lunch this past weekend and enjoyed the food! Service was a bit slow as there was only 1 waitress at the front and the restaurant was full. I liked the Gam Ja Tang as the pork bone portion was very generous but the soup can be more flavorful and strong (comparatively to that of Norboo). The miso beef stew was actually saltier but exhibits a good flavor. Both orders came with a bowl of rice and side dishes. The experience would have been better if there were more variety of side dishes (only pickled cubed radish and kimchi were served) but I would definitely return to try other things on the menu!!
Great Food unlike its Robson St Cousin. I don't know how 2 restaurants that are part of the same "chain"could be so different. Case in point, I went to the other Damso on Bute and Robson several months ago and hated it, so when my friend wanted to come here for lunch, i decided to grin and bear it. Turns out I didn't need to. This is everything the other location wasn't. Juicy, flavourful, all around good. Special mention to the Korean tacos that sound like ass but are really the highlight of the menu. This place deserves a spot among the other stars of the area...
...If only they could do something about their poor cousin.
MISS VANCOUVER PIGGY
+4.5
Whenever I pass Damso Modern Cuisine on either their Bute or Denman Street location, I always think "meh". But at the same time, I always look back because of their advertised $9.99 gamjatang. The gamjatang in the photo looks pretty good too, showing a large chunk of potato and plenty of perilla seeds. So I decided to make a visit with a friend on her lunch break and made sure to check out their menu online beforehand. Damso on Denman Street is a three men operated restaurant, where there are two in the kitchen and one at the front. The man at the front was friendly and a professional. Since the tables are fairly small at Damso, we asked if the food can come out slower and not all once, and he brought over new plates when we moved onto the next dish. He was also patient when answering questions and it turns out the menu I found was from a couple of years ago, so the bossam along with the galbi steak I was looking forward to having were no longer available :(. The restaurant is small so there are only ten tables, but the seating arrangements are properly maximized. The high ceiling promotes a better air circulation and the restaurant is fairly clean too. KOREAN TACO WRAPS, "Hand stretched tortilla, beef, lettuce, onion, gochujang chilli sauce" ($2.50). Rating: 3.5/5. Korean tacos? Pfft. These were my exact thoughts, but boy did Damso prove me wrong. The taco is made to order (in our case), easy to chew, holds the ingredients well and has a light crisp. I especially like how the tortilla is pan fried without oil, just because I prefer that taste and texture more. The beef bulgolgi in the taco is not clumped up and ta
Delicious food and cozy restaurant. I am a frequent patron of this establishment as they serve delicious home-grown "korean tacos". These amazing small soft tacos are topped with pieces of beef, onions and lettuce and a special sauce. Aside from the delicious tacos, if you're travelling here for some Korean food, do try the pork toro BBQ. Its where you're given pork toro slices to wrap in a romaine lettuce, with red onion bits and a special sauce. Delicious non the less. Price for the quality and quantity of food is on point, each dish (lunch time) around $7-10 dollars. Nice cozy environment with a somewhat open kitchen where there is upwards of two cooks, manager (owner) and two waitresses. Would highly recommend if you're in the Vancouver west-end neighborhood and looking for a delicious meal!
Delish and Delicious!. You can feel the passion of the chef. It's a small cozy place. It is a place where you feel like at home. The Korean taco is soooooo good! Everything is well done. :)
Last night was my first visit to damso. I was with a group of 5 people. The food was fantastic. I hat the spicy tofu soup with seafood and it was delicious. I also tried the scallops and Korean tacos. Both dishes were great. It was a small restaurant with only five tables but the service was great and the vibe was fun. We made reservations and our server was very friendly and helpful. I will be going back again.
Fantastic!!!. I've lurked on urban spoon for a long time, but registered just to leave this review.
I had the $7 lunch special -- which is cheap in the west end. There were a variety of items to choose from. I had the spicy tofu soup (comes with your choice of beef or shrimp). It was fantastic and came piping hot in a stone bowl with a side of rice, delicious kimchi, bean sprouts, and potato salad. Service was fast and friendly. Servings are large and satisfying.
It was hot but not super-spicy so I suspect it's dialed back a little for NA tastebuds...or as a westerner they added less spice for me. Next time I'll order more spice.
The place is clean, relaxing, and even though it's tiny I didn't feel cramped.
I highly recommend it and will definitely be back! If you're in the west end and you don't visit this spot you're definitely missing out.
Kalbee osso bucco is the best
Their Korean "Osso Buco" makes me want to move in.
It is. So. So. Good.
I am skeptical about giving thumbs up. Tried this restaurant twice. Clean & well prepared food will bring you back. Unfortunately, I had a major allergic reaction to one of the dishes... my friends have agreed that the dish wasn't good either. Seafood udon? Too much spice and flavourless. I do give kudos for other dishes.... might have to try again to decide but def top modern Korean bistro in Vancouver.
Thumbs up for food and service!. Love this place! Both food and are very good! I had Kalbi Jjim (limited to 20 perday) for lunch. Beef briskets were very tender and extremely tasty! Just wish there were more veggies to balance out the meaty-ness. Our server (also the owner) was attentive, friendly and polite even though he looked so tired. Will go back for dinner next time! :)
Amazing food and service. Highly recommended. Their specials are a bargain, and their beers are cheaper than most, if not all, similar places. The ambience is nice and the staff is super friendly. Try their meat dishes, yum fries, etc. You won't be disappointed!
Yam fries were THE BEST Iv ever had! I'd go back just to have those again :) Had 2 lunch specials, both under $10 and tasted delicious! Spicy pork burger and beef rice in stone pot tasted amazing and server was pretty nice. Cant wait to come again! Ps did I mention the yam fries r to die for? ;)
Had the kalbi jjim. Slightly spicy, tender meat and overall really tasty! Husband enjoyed the "hot stone bo ssam bibimbap". Portions weren't exactly "generous" but definitely made up for it with quality!
Probably my girlfriend's and my favorite restaurant best lunch deal ever two for one. Excellent food I allways get the kalbee osso buso. Friendly staff too.
Delicious and Cozy!. Came into this lovely little restaurant on a typical meek/grey Saturday afternoon in Vancouver. It sure brightened our day!
"2 for 1 Lunch Special" - That was what caught our eye and led us through the door. Glad it did.
Enjoyed a beef bugolgi, spicy chicken bibimbap and yam fries (korean style). Everything tasted to perfection, in the cutest little korean dish set-ups. LOVED IT. Would definitely suggest them to friends next time ;)
Highly recommend!
A lovely place to dine in the Denman area!. We came on a Saturday night and only had to wait about 5 minutes for our table, which I was surprised considering the place is quite small, probably fits about 25-30 people. Service was very friendly - our server gave us great suggestions.
I've been to many korean places before and expected this place to be just like any other, but I was impressed with the food - it was like korean food with a twist. Portion size was just perfect and seemed to have more 'healthier' options (like multigrain rice with hot stone bowl) than other places. My only negative comment is that the dishes the food items come in are large in size. It's hard to fit them all (even just 2 dishes) on a small table.
I would definitely come back if I was in the area and was craving for good korean food
Great restaurant!. Decent food, reasonably priced, and very polite service!
Simple, yet good. Great tasting food & excellent service!! The one thing that everyone should try is their yuza soju! It's an amazing cocktail!! Great for light-drinkers. This place is a small, cozy, and clean restaurant. Servers are nice and well-trained. Will definitely return to try more dishes!
Highly recommend!!. This is a first time I tried some modern Korean cuisine. I love their healthy and tasty dishes and the place is friendly and comfprtable. I'm sure I will definetely go again with my friends : D
For health conscious diners. I went to Damso several times and the food were not only great taste but health conscious too!
Also they had good chice of vegetaian menus.
Server was very kind and friendly
I'll definetely go there again and again!!
Korean restaurants have always been some of my favourite places to visit. They usually have delicious and often spicy, meat-based dishes that can typically be found in Korean cuisine. We had previously come across Damso Modern Korean Cuisine, as it is located next to Kingyo Izakaya (another one of our favourite spots).
There are lots of Korean restaurants in Vancouver but one that we tried recently is a bit special because it serves mainly modern Korean cuisine. It’s like an Izakaya but in Korean way. Its name is Damso........
Damso doesn't serve traditional Korean food but more fusion type which made all the menu items sound so fun and enticing. Beef tongue: We tried the beef tongue which was labeled as a Damso Signature . The meat was tender with an appetizing sauce and green onions sprinkled on top. Must try! Beef Tongue Bulgogi Burger with Sweet Potato Fries : I love sweet potato fries so I had to order this dish. The bulgogi was marinated well and was juicy but when holding the burger upright to eat, the juice did not spill down my hand which I appreciated. The sweet potato fries weren't the crunchy type but on the softer side. There was some light sweet sauce drizzled on top with some sesame seeds and a side of chipot
Of course, we had to order a crowd favourite, the Beef Taco. It’s a playful mixup of spicy and sweet. Careful though, a shimmering stream of sauce will likely slip and slide down your wrist upon shipment to your mouth.
At Damso, the Korean taco was a great and flavourful fusion dish with tons of appeal.
Damso Modern Korean Cuisine is located on Denman street and they serve up some delicious Korean dishes with a modern twist. Jay of Coma Food Truck invited a few of his loyal customers that supported his food truck to Damso to say thank you. It's sad to see Coma Food Truck go, but I see a great future for Jay and in his future ventures. You start off with a trio of little items - spinach, bean sprouts and radish kimchi. Seafood Waffle ($8.25) has prawns, scallop, squid, bacon, and scallion. This was so good! Imagine the traditional Korean Seafood pancake, but in pancake form. It was really good and probably the best I've had so far. Yum! It's a must order! Ddok-Kalbee ($6.85) are beef meatballs with king oyster mushroom, scallion salad and jalapeno pickles. The meatballs were really delicious with great flavour and a slightly sweet sauce. I could definitely eat these all day. Chicken Gizzard contains stir-fried chicken gizzard, roasted garlic, scallion salad, with mustard vinaigrette. S
they are trying really hard; to be cool, and modern, and upscale, and to be liked.
One of the best Korean Restaurants in town🙌🏻The atmosphere is cozy and relaxing. The staff were very nice and friendly! We ordered their signature 48hr slow cook short ribs, Pork Belly Korean BBQ,Spicy Tofu Soup and Chestnut Makguli~I love the juicy ribs and the pork belly was paired with fresh lettuces that took away the oily feeling of the pork. It was our first time trying Makguli in an unique chestnut flavour: nutty and delicious, which balanced well with the food😊
This place is quite busy so I had to wait ~30mins to get a table for 4.
The food was really great. It was worth waiting.
Pork belly: very tender and juicy. You must try this menu!
Seafood rice: lots of seefood and veggies, the mixed in sauce was delicious.
Soybean soup: it’s a beef soybean soup in a stone pot. It was hot and delicous. This is my personal favorite.
Galbi: the meat was tender and not spicy. I liked the combination with ricecakes and potatoes.
The pork belly and slow cooked short ribs are must tries! The pork belly is tender, with sauce made in-house. The Slow cooked short rib is full of flavor and melts in my mouth. This dish goes great with rice. Pair all of this with chestnut flavored makguli and you have a perfect korean meal.
Another good Korean Fried Chicken place in Vancouver. The portion size, however, is huge so you won't be able to dine alone. There is also no sauced option like other Korean Fried Chicken restaurants. Would come back again.
Really great service, and the pork belly was SO delicious! The music made for a great vibe as well. We were sad to see so many delicious looking items crossed off an already pretty small menu, but apparently they might be introducing some new things. As well, the space could use a little sprucing up (could look a little fancier to match the price), and it gets very chilly when customers come and go. Overall though it was so tasty and friendly so we will be back!
Didn't think I'd like it but was pleasantly surprised. They have an all you can eat menu as well as individual items. The Korean Tacos were amazing.
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