Damso Modern Korean Cuisine

Great first time experience- we'll be back. thank you for a delicious lunch! Service was great & food had incred flavours!

only waited about 15 minutes and got seated! really friendly staff and ordered the galbi jim, fried chicken, corn cheese, and rose tteokbokki, soju, and some beers.

only con is that the rule of this place is each individual person must have his or her own dish, so we couldn't "share" but we did since after all since we ordered a dish per person. bathrooms are clean, great vibes. food was yummy but not the most yummy (but still satisfying if you know what i mean) hehe

Came here for a dinner with my friends, and this was not our original pick. The place we wanted to go to next door was closed for Good Friday.

The place is small, and the food is ok. I've had better korean food back in the bay area.

Their tteokboki was overcooked, and it fell apart into pieces. My friend didn't even finish the dish. I didn't expect it to be super spicy, so that was surprising.

As for the seafood soup, it was decent and paired well with rice.

I got the corn cheese and enjoyed the burnt top, but felt like it could be burnt more overall. There wasn't any seasonings on the corn and was tasteless - even with the cheese.

Not pictured was the galbi, and wow it was $40. Such a small portion for what you get. Friend said it was good but could get more for the price elsewhere....

Overall it was disappointing.

Food was very tasty however, portion sizes are a touch small. The restaurant is pretty small and cozy.

Service is great but they don't serve any side dishes or hot tea. Which is strange for a Korean/Asian restaurant.

I was violently craving some kalbijjim and I saw that Dam So was only a mile or so away from my hotel, so I scurried on over. Given that it was a Saturday night during peak dinner hours, I was expecting there to be a line out the door.

Dam So is very small and kind of easy to miss if you're not looking for it. There are only 7-8 tables inside, and very minimalist but modern design inside.

Surprisingly, from the time I walked in to the time I walked out, I was the only person in the restaurant! But this was both good and bad, I got fantastic service (with offers for additional banchan), but I also felt like the staff was staring at me the entire time I was eating, which made me a little bit uncomfortable but I am certain they had good intent

I really appreciated how the servers were kind enough to check in with me about the taste of the food

Dam So's Kalbijjim (soy braised beef stew) features perfectly braised potatoes, mushrooms, rice cakes, and seared beef. It comes with a side of rice, kimchi, and pickled radish (usually served with KFC). While on the pricier side ($40CAD), it was a fairly large portion, and definitely enough for more than one person. As much as I wanted to finish everything, I was only able to eat about half my rice and like 2/3 of the kalbijjim. It was very rich and flavorful -- definitely tasted like it was prepared with love by someone's grandmother (note: there were no visible 할머님s in the kitchen).

Dam So is definitely a modern Korean vibe - expect limited banchan offerings and soft pop English music in the background. It's a great place to go for a special occasion, when you're willing to spend a little more for a satisfying meal in an intimate environment.

Despite other reviews, I thought the portion sizes were more than fair and even a bit much for a single person (probably intended to be shared!)

And taste wise, I'd say it's on par with other famous restaurants like 대호 in San Francisco, that ALWAYS has a line out the door.

If you're looking for attentive, kind service, and don't want to spend your evening making a line for other establishments on Robson St, give Dam So a try!

Such good food, excellent service, great vibes. It was a while ago, so I've forgotten what we ordered. Highly recommend overall, except it might be difficult to find parking, typical for that area

TL;DR: BEST Galbijjim I've ever had. Everything else was also soooo good

Came by for a late lunch to grab a quick bite. We had no expectations, as the menu seemed like your status quo Korean food. Boy, were we surprised.

FOOD:
~Korean Fried Chicken (5/5): When it first came out I was disappointed with how the sauce wasn't evenly coating the chicken. Didn't matter, was so good! And the sauce at the bottom was enough to scoop up. We got the sweet and spicy flavor and it was amazing

~Kimchi Cheese Fries (5/5): I'm a sucker for any loaded potato, but this was so good. The kimchi was braised, the pork was tender, and the cheese was deliciously melty. I ate the whole thing

~Korean Short Ribs (5/5): OMG SO GOOD.. how did they get all that flavor packed in there.. I also loved that it came with rice cakes, onions, and mushrooms. Waited for my husband to say he was done eating and then ate the rest

Even their kimchi and radish were amazing!

Definitely a must visit.

The staff here was very friendly, I also love that it was an all female staff. The space is small, clean, comfortable and inviting. I enjoyed everything I ordered. The KFC was so delicious, the beef taco was chefs kiss, the short rib melted in your mouth and the flavors were rich. For my first meal in Vancouver I say thank you for a great delicious welcome.

We were looking forward to enjoying a takeout order, but the pickup time we wanted was not available. I've never seen that at a restaurant.

By far the best Korean food I have every had! We got the Korean Fried Chicken and Mushroom Stew, and I COULD NOT STOP EATING!

We got our food to-go, so can't speak to the dine in experience, but I'm sure it is great if it's anything like their food! 10/10, will be going back!