Edmonton International Food Guide Vol.2 | Korean

🍚 Korean Food 🇰🇷 Dookbaeki Korean Restaurant 📍 Rating: ★★★★★ Must-try: Stone pot bibimbap, beef hangover soup (haejangguk) Hidden gem: There's a Korean BBQ joint behind it (name contains "Baek")—their meat quality is excellent, go for the set menu! Great value, especially their rice bowls and sauce-mixing skills. A repeat-worthy spot! 🇰🇷 Machef 📍 Rating: ★★★★ Specialties: Yukhoe (Korean beef tartare), pork bone soup (gamjatang) Personal take: Their hangover soup isn't as good as Dookbaeki's, and the lettuce-wrapped pork belly can feel heavy, but flavors are solid overall. 🇰🇷 Hanjan 📍 Rating: ★★★★ Perk: Half-sized dishes available—perfect for sampling more items! Makgeolli (rice wine) alert: Not as sweet-sour as Yanji-style, but authentic with traditional serving vessels. 🍣 Japanese Food 🇯🇵 Moonga Sashimi 📍 Rating: ★★★★ Specialty: Ultra-thick sashimi (fresh but rich); sushi and desserts are great. Vibe: Only 10 counter seats—watch the chef's knife skills up close! 🇯🇵 Sakura Izakaya 📍 Rating: ★★★ Decent but forgettable: Popular for takeout, but no standout dishes. Good for casual meals. 🇯🇵 Dorinku Osaka 📍 Rating: ★★★★★ Order these: Takoyaki, sashimi rice bowl, cream udon, and plum wine! Izakaya-style: Flavorful yet approachable (way better than plain sashimi for beginners). 🇯🇵 Gyu-Kaku 📍 Rating: ★★★★ Reliable Japanese BBQ chain: Consistent meat quality—the safe choice when indecisive! #StudyInCanada #EdmontonEats #JapaneseKoreanFood