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Galbi Korean BBQ New Westminster

Name: Galbi Korean BBQ New Westminster
Address: 825 Carnarvon St, New Westminster, BC, V3M 0N6, CA
Telephone: (778) 397-5000
Price range: value

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Galbi Korean BBQ New Westminster is one of the best korean restaurants in Vancouver for dinner, especially if you want a strong option in Vancouver.

Editorial review•May 5, 2026

Galbi Korean BBQ on Carnarvon Street is doing something specific and unpretentious in New Westminster's downtown core: it's running a focused Korean BBQ operation for people who want the real thing at a price point that doesn't require a special occasion. The AYCE format combined with table-top BBQ burners built directly into the dining surfaces tells you exactly what kind of place this is — communal, hands-on, and built around the ritual of cooking your own meat. This isn't a fusion experiment or a trendy izakaya pivot; it's a spot that has found its lane in a neighborhood that doesn't have a deep bench of Korean BBQ options, and it holds that lane confidently. The price-to-format ratio is the whole pitch, and by most accounts it delivers. The menu centers on marinated short ribs — galbi, obviously, right there in the name — and thin-sliced pork, both designed for the table grills and consistently praised by diners as the reason to come back. But what separates Galbi from a purely meat-forward operation is the kitchen's commitment to the supporting cast: mul-naengmyeon, cold buckwheat noodles served in a broth made from actual beef stock rather than a powder shortcut, is the kind of dish that signals the kitchen is paying attention. Pork bone soup, bean paste stew (된장찌개), pork kimchi soup (김치찌개), and hangover soup (해장국) round out a menu that reads like a focused greatest-hits of Korean home cooking — not an expansive multi-page document, but one where the basics are done with care. The practical move here is to treat the cold noodles as a mandatory order alongside whatever you're grilling — the broth-forward dish cuts through the richness of the meat in a way that makes the overall meal work better. Hours run until 11 PM on Fridays and Saturdays, which makes this a legitimate late option for the area. Paid parking is available across the street. If you're going on a weekend, plan for the later end of the evening when the room tends to settle into its rhythm.

Carlos Mendez, Food & Drink Editor

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Good value

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Vancouver · 825 Carnarvon St, New Westminster, BC V3M 0N6, Canada

Price

Good value

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9.4 from 388 reviews

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(778) 397-5000

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Signature dishes at Galbi Korean BBQ New Westminster

Marinated short ribs (galbi)

Thin-sliced pork

Mul-naengmyeon (cold noodles in beef broth)

Pork bone soup

Bean paste stew (된장찌개)

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What makes Galbi Korean BBQ New Westminster worth the move

Galbi Korean BBQ New Westminster is a reliable korean choice in Vancouver when you want something that tends to land well. Marinated short ribs (galbi) and Thin-sliced pork also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 388 Google reviews.

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9.4 from 388 Google reviews

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dinner

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Korean in Vancouver

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Good value

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Google rating: 9.4 from 388 reviews

Price point: value

Popular dishes: Marinated short ribs (galbi), Thin-sliced pork, Mul-naengmyeon (cold noodles in beef broth)

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Editorial review by Carlos Mendez

There's a small ceremony to eating here that most Vancouver hot pot rooms skip: the cloisonné copper pots, the charcoal glowing underneath, the sense that dinner is an event rather than a transaction.

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Address: 825 Carnarvon St, New Westminster, BC V3M 0N6, Canada
Phone: (778) 397-5000
Price: value
TastyPals score: Coming soon
Google rating: 9.4 (388 reviews)
Cuisine: Korean
Neighborhood: Vancouver

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What cuisine does Galbi Korean BBQ New Westminster serve?

Galbi Korean BBQ New Westminster is a Korean restaurant located in Vancouver, Vancouver. Galbi Korean BBQ on Carnarvon Street is doing something specific and unpretentious in New Westminster's downtown core: it's running a focused Korean BBQ operation for people who want the real thing at a price point that doesn't require a…

What is Galbi Korean BBQ New Westminster best for?

Galbi Korean BBQ New Westminster is best for dinner. Galbi Korean BBQ New Westminster is a reliable korean choice in Vancouver when you want something that tends to land well. Marinated short ribs (galbi) and Thin-sliced pork also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 388 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at Galbi Korean BBQ New Westminster?

Galbi Korean BBQ New Westminster is in the Good value price range (value). Google rating: 9.4 from 388 reviews

What should I order at Galbi Korean BBQ New Westminster?

Start with Marinated short ribs (galbi), Thin-sliced pork, Mul-naengmyeon (cold noodles in beef broth) and Pork bone soup. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is Galbi Korean BBQ New Westminster worth visiting?

Galbi Korean BBQ New Westminster holds a 9.4 Google rating from 388 reviews. Galbi Korean BBQ New Westminster is a reliable korean choice in Vancouver when you want something that tends to land well. Marinated short ribs (galbi) and Thin-sliced pork also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 388 Google reviews.

Where is Galbi Korean BBQ New Westminster located?

Galbi Korean BBQ New Westminster is located at 825 Carnarvon St, New Westminster, BC V3M 0N6, Canada. Directions are available via Google Maps.

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