BAB Korean Food & BBQ 1467 Main st — Restaurant in Hamilton

At BAB Korean Food, the experience starts with the ambiance—it's a cozy, unpretentious space with a homely feel. Wooden tables and warm lighting create a comfortable dining environment that invites you to settle in for a hearty meal.

When it comes to recommendations, the spicy pork bibimbap is a must-try. Served in a hot stone bowl, it's a sizzling mix of flavors and textures topped with a perfectly fried egg. The complementary banchan—kimchi, fish cakes (eomuk), and bean sprouts (kongnamul)—add a delightful variety of tastes that prep your palate for the main dishes.

For starters, you can't go wrong with tteokbokki and haemul pajeon. The tteokbokki's chewy rice cakes smothered in a spicy, sweet sauce are addictive, while the haemul pajeon—a savory seafood pancake—is perfectly crisp on the outside, tender on the inside. The kimchi jeon offers a tangy counterpart, making for a great appetizer. And don't skip the soup that accompanies the lunch specials; it's flavorful and comforting.

Service here is efficient—a solid 5/5. Staff are attentive and present, ensuring your needs are met without any overbearing friendliness, which suits the no-nonsense vibe of the place. The food truly speaks for itself here.

The one downside? The wait can be lengthy. With about six to seven tables and no reservations, peak times can see a wait of up to 45 minutes. But the quality of the meals makes it worth the potential delay. It's a testament to the place's popularity when you're willing to wait for a table—evidence that what awaits you is worth...

LOVED every bit of this place. It’s like you’re being served at home. This place has a warm and friendly aura to it. The lady who was our cashier and server, was very patient, kind and friendly towards us. She did not rush us, took care of our needs and requests (no beef and seafood for us) and was very kind hearted and understanding. My sister and I ordered Rose tteokbokki with veggie dumplings that were included and Soon Tofu (stew) with rice on the side also included. The water and drinks that were served to us were perfectly chilled, which I loved. I’m very impressed by the service and the quality of this place. I will definitely be coming back. I hope that the owner recognizes the hard work of our server, and should know how much of a positive difference it made to our day, I left with a huge smile by the way she served us. Cannot wait to come back again:) A big hug and a thank you to our lady server who took such good care of us and accommodated us with a...

This restaurant is a bag of mixed emotions. It looks okay on the main door, in door isn’t bad . It’s small but carries this cozy vibe. Suitable more for students, I’d say. The food looks okay too but the taste…the taste is another issue. It doesn’t match the look. It tastes like Chinese food. Let me explain…I think they don’t use the Korean ingredients to make traditional Korean dishes, but instead just use any generic soya sauce and spice to make these original dishes. Fried dumplings are kinda hard & oily. Service is okay. I’d suggest owl of minerva restaurant if you wanna try Korean dishes. Pricing is fair.

Parking in the back. It’s...