Burnaby’s Hidden Korean Gem | Oh! Zzhu Sam Review

📍 Oh! Zzhu Sam 💰 Price: ~$25–40 per person | ⏰ Vibe: Unassuming exterior, lively Korean tavern 🔥 Why It’s Worth the Hunt? ✔ Authentic homestyle dishes – No fusion gimmicks, just hearty flavors ✔ Generous portions – Share plates or prepare for leftovers ✔ Amex-friendly – Rare for local Korean spots (Shop Small eligible) 🍽️ MUST-TRY DISHES 1. Steamed Pork Belly – ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ • Meltingly tender: No gaminess, perfect fat-to-meat ratio • Eat with: Fresh lettuce + ssamjang (Korean dipping sauce) 2. Spicy Fried Chicken – ⭐⭐⭐⭐ • Crispy & saucy: $27 for a mountain-sized plate – feeds 3+ • Heat level: Medium-spicy (ask for extra sauce if needed) 3. Seafood Tofu Stew – ⭐⭐⭐⭐ • Silken tofu: Like pudding in spicy seafood broth • Bonus: Comes with banchan (side dishes) refills 4. Baby Octopus Hot Pot – ⭐⭐⭐✨ • Chewy & flavorful: Packed with mini octopi + veggies • Warning: Spice builds up – pair with rice 5. Seafood Pancake – ⭐⭐⭐⭐ • Thick & crispy: Loaded with squid and green onions • Dipping sauce: Sweet soy-vinegar mix cuts the grease 💡 INSIDER TIPS 1. Amex perk: Use your card to trigger Shop Small credits 2. Parking: Free but tight – arrive before 7 PM 3. Leftovers: Fried chicken reheats perfectly in air fryer #KoreanComfortFood #BurnabyEats #HiddenGems