I've been to quite a few korena restraunts in vancouver and i would say jangmojib is by far the best I have had in vancouver. I went with a few korena freinds and they knew exactly what to order and everything was delicious. We had the korean seafood pancake, jap chae, steamed dumplings and a pork bone soup that came with rice, and a lot of side dishes. The soup wasn't too spicy but perfectly flavourful and the pork meat literally fell off the bone and was soft but not dry.
I would defintitely recommend this place to anyone who is looking for an authentic style korean dinner, one bad thing is that looking for parking in DOwntown vancouver might take awhile.

I go there for their Hot Pot. End of story. Their other food is ok but to make the most out of your experience, go for their hot pot. Some of their food is slightly overpriced, I mean, $10 for a small bowl of cold chewy noodles with some veggies? Service wasn't incredible but pretty decent. Tea and water came in these rectangular jugs, which was different for me. I can't get enough of their little appys though. If you're ever in downtown, this is a place that you should try out.

I have been here a handful of times but the last time was the final visit. I ordered a pork back soup as everyone else in there seemed to be enjoying it. I'm used to eating Korean food in the US and have yet to have anything in Vancouver that even comes close.

The small plates that come with the food including kimchi etc. were very disappointing. The kimchi was bland and chewy. The soup came and it was completely tasteless in spite of all the chlli powder that was everywhere.

I'm not even going to describe anything else. The bottom line is that I threw up a couple of hours later. And no, I hadn't been drinking that evening. I think there are some serious sanity issues in this restaurant. Eat there at your own peril!

My second visit to Jang Mo Jib ended with disappointment. Food was solid as my first visit, however, the service was HORRIBLE!!!

The older gentlemen behind the cashier seemed more focused about counting money then looking after customers inside (and there were no more than 5 tables/ 15 people at any given time at lunch service today). Waited few minutes before we were seated with a mostly empty restaurant, then longer before our order were taken (2 other staff on the floor as well). Kudos to the kitchen on a speedy service of getting the food out. More confusions when we asked for the cheque while we ask to wrap up the left-overs. Only one of the 3 dishes were packed and the staffs reply "really?" when I asked them to pack the other 2 dishes again (our spicy pork bone soup was 2/3 full still).

Anyway, there are a lots of other Korean restaurants available and I will not likely come back nor recommend this place to anyone.

Went there for the first time back in November with a few friends to grab a late night bite. Kinda scary, even for me. Some sketchy-looking characters hanging out there, as well as some VERY drunk people. We got a very interesting view when this drunk girl fell on her butt right in front of our table. lol.

Anyway, the food was good, but I've had better for cheaper at other Korean places on Robson. Had short ribs, bibimbap in hot stone bowl, seafood pancake and a couple other things I can't remember. The free starters were only so-so.

Service was good. Never felt rushed. Quick to bring anything we needed.

Well the ambiance I mentioned earlier. Going during dinner hours might be better. Floors seemed kinda dirty. Not too roomy either.

Don't think I'll return unless all the other late-night places are closed.

Good Korean food is overshadowed by an incredibly disinteresed staff, booming music which is clearly meant to get you out as quickly as possible, and an ambience that is one step removed from your grandmother's outdated kitchen. It has its moments but it has so much more potential.

I have been to this place a few times and will prob be going back again at some point. So dont let the low marks dissuade you from checking this place out. There is nothing special about the food, service or enviroment. But you get what you get here, The service here has never been good whenever I've visited. But I have never been publically insulted or abused yet. But I cant even buy a smile here and I have tried. :-) . But it is open later at nite and the prices are resaonable.
They serve the customery side dishes, bean sprout, potatoes, kimchi, radish. They give you a container of Hot tea or cold water. The Galbi i had most recently here were pretty tough. and the galbi noodle in soup was tastless and bland. the mackerel is nothing special here. but there are many other items on here that i have had in the past that were good. so i suppose it is hit and miss on the food. There are better choices around. Prob be back here again for late nite snack when everything else is closed.

hah what a difference compared to the Richmond location!
This place looks quite run down -- the walls are wood panels but that totally doesn't make me change my mind about the food! The food is definitely authentic and it's what all Korean food should be like. My friend and I shared a tofu jjigae and bibimbap. Well done. I loved the sauce that came with the bibimbap -- it's like gochujang sauce mixed with satay sauce. Service was pretty ok. Nothing to complain or rave about.

We went to Orchid Delight for a late lunch on BC Day to find them closed. Next we tried Zakkushi. Closed. Guu. Closed. Almost giving up, we noticed a Korean restaurant across the street and pop in to have a look. We were pleasantly surprised to find a packed restaurant. So in we go.

One look at the menu and we realised this is the same chain we visited in Richmond months ago.

We ordered a Korean pancake (looks more like a pan pizza), a tofu soup with seafood, noodle in chicken soup and a BBQ beef short ribs.

The food were generally good, except for the short ribs. We were expecting BBQ, but got stir fry instead. The food is better than their store in Richmond, but the Kimchi in Richmond has more "kick".

Service was almost non-existent. There were only saw 2 service staff. I had to grab the chopsticks myself, and the water/tea jug was hardly refilled. Yes, you get a jug of ice water/tea, but once empty, good luck in getting it refilled.

Ambiance? What ambiance? The place is pretty run down.

Return? Unlikely, unless I am craving for Korean. There are just so many better alternatives in the area.

I like this place simply because the food is great!
However, the service was bad, maybe because it was so crowded. The staffs retorted at me to wait when I asked for the bill. Still, I liked the food and the price.