Burnaby's Hidden Korean Gem | Jang Mo Jib Review

📍 Jang Mo Jib (Metrotown Location) 🏠 Address: 5075 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC V5H 2E6 💰 Price: $25–30 per person (Great value for Korean comfort food!) ⏰ Hours: Open daily for lunch & dinner 🔥 Why Locals Love It? ✔ No-frills, authentic Korean flavors – A Metrotown staple for years ✔ Must-try cold noodles (냉면) – Icy broth perfection for summer ✔ Quick & casual – Perfect for solo diners or small groups 🍜 MUST-TRY DISHES 1. Naengmyeon – ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ • Chilled buckwheat noodles in icy beef broth • Slightly chewy texture (pro tip: cut with scissors!) • Ultimate summer refresher – Add vinegar & mustard for extra kick 2. Soon Tofu Soup (순두부찌개) – ⭐⭐⭐⭐ • Silky soft tofu in spicy seafood broth • Comes with rice & banchan – Crack an egg in it for richness 3. Seafood Pancake (해물파전) – ⭐⭐⭐✨ • Crispy edges, loaded with squid & green onions • Good but not mind-blowing – Dip in soy-vinegar sauce 4. Spicy Chicken Stir-Fry (닭갈비) – ⭐⭐⭐ • Standard Korean pub fare – Tasty but forgettable • Better options on the menu 💡 Insider Tips 1. Cold noodle hack: Ask for extra broth if noodles get dry 2. Best combo: Tofu soup + kimchi pancake = perfect meal 3. Parking: Use Metrotown mall lot (free 2hrs) #BurnabyEats #KoreanComfortFood #VancouverFoodie