Burnaby’s Hidden Gem for Korean Fried Chicken | Gaya Korean Restaurant

📍 Gaya Korean Restaurant 🏠 Address: 5240 Rumble St, Burnaby 💰 Price: ~$15–25 per person | ⏰ Hours: Open daily (limited seating) 🔥 Why It Stands Out: ✔ Unexpected fried chicken masterpiece – Crispy, saucy, and juicy ✔ Cozy hole-in-the-wall vibe – Only 8 tables, run by a solo "欧尼" server ✔ Summer-perfect cold noodles – Unique black buckwheat version 🍗 MUST-TRY DISHES 1. Sweet & Spicy Fried Chicken – ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ • Juicy thigh meat – Even with thick sauce, retains a slight crunch • Flavor bomb: Balanced sweet-spicy glaze (no one-note syrupy taste) • Value: $20 for large portions – each piece is palm-sized 2. Black Buckwheat Cold Noodles – ⭐⭐⭐⭐ • Slippery-smooth texture – Unlike traditional chewy Korean noodles • Broth hack: Mix in gochujang paste for a spicy kick • Summer lifesaver: Ice-filled bowl + cooling buckwheat 3. Spicy Beef Soup – ⭐⭐⭐✨ • Rich and fiery – Best paired with steamed rice to mellow the heat • Warning: Standalone sipping may overwhelm 4. Ox Bone Soup – ⭐⭐ • Bland base – Requires heavy salt/pepper DIY seasoning • Skip if: You prefer robust flavors or value meat quantity 💡 INSIDER NOTES 1. Go early: Tiny space fills fast (no reservations) 2. Parking: Free street spots but limited – carpool if possible 3. Service: Solo staff means slower pacing – embrace the chill vibe #KoreanFriedChicken #BurnabyEats #HiddenGems