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Good Nine Korean BBQ

Name: Good Nine Korean BBQ
Address: 8291 Alexandra Rd #105, Richmond, BC, V6X 3P3, CA
Price range: $$$$

Good Nine Korean BBQ is one of the best korean barbecue restaurants in Vancouver for date night, especially if you want a strong option in Vancouver.

Editorial review updated•Jul 28, 2026

Good Nine landed in Richmond's Alexandra Road corridor in late 2024 with a claim worth taking seriously: it's the first restaurant in the Metro Vancouver area to grill Korean barbecue over a traditional cast iron pot lid — *gamasot* lids repurposed as the cooking surface itself, a method that connects back to how Korean households once cooked over open fire. That's not a gimmick dressed up in marketing language. It's a deliberate act of culinary archaeology, and it gives the room a reason to exist beyond the already-saturated Vancouver Korean BBQ landscape. The space leans modern and spacious, with round tables that suggest Good Nine is built less for charged date nights than for the kind of group meal where everyone reaches across the table — the extended family dinner, the reunion lunch, the table that wants to linger. The menu anchors itself around the Good9 Signature Combo, which includes beef short ribs as a centerpiece — marinated kalbi being the form of short ribs most associated with the restaurant. Diners and food writers have also flagged the beef tongue, praised specifically for its richness and tender texture when grilled, and the crispy seafood pancake as a table-starter that earns consistent mentions. What the cast iron lid format apparently does — per those who've documented the restaurant since its December 2024 soft opening — is produce a distinct heat distribution across the meat, something the kitchen is clearly leaning into as a point of pride rather than novelty. Practically speaking: Good Nine is in Richmond proper, not downtown Vancouver, so plan for the drive or the Canada Line to Aberdeen. The round-table format makes it genuinely better for groups of four or more than for two. Book ahead on weekends — a soft-opening restaurant with a genuine hook fills fast. Lead with the Signature Combo and add the beef tongue; the seafood pancake is the right thing to order while you wait for the grill to come to temperature.

Sophie Laurent, Food Editor

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Google 9.2 from 751 reviews

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date night

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Splurge territory

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Vancouver | 8291 Alexandra Rd #105, Richmond, BC V6X 3P3, Canada

Price

Splurge territory

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8.0/10

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Vancouver | 8291 Alexandra Rd #105, Richmond, BC V6X 3P3, Canada

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Good9 Signature Combo (beef short ribs)

Marinated Kalbi

Beef Tongue

Crispy Seafood Pancake

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What makes Good Nine Korean BBQ worth the move

Good Nine Korean BBQ is an easy yes when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. Good9 Signature Combo (beef short ribs) and Marinated Kalbi also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 751 Google reviews.

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9.2 from 751 Google reviews

Best for

date night

Style

Korean Barbecue in Vancouver

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Splurge territory

Best for

date night

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Google rating: 9.2 from 751 reviews

Popular dishes: Good9 Signature Combo (beef short ribs), Marinated Kalbi, Beef Tongue

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Address: 8291 Alexandra Rd #105, Richmond, BC V6X 3P3, Canada
Price: $$$$
TastyPals score: 8.0/10
Google rating: 9.2 (751 reviews)
Cuisine: Korean Barbecue
Neighborhood: Vancouver

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What cuisine does Good Nine Korean BBQ serve?

Good Nine Korean BBQ is a Korean Barbecue restaurant located in Vancouver, Vancouver. Good Nine landed in Richmond's Alexandra Road corridor in late 2024 with a claim worth taking seriously: it's the first restaurant in the Metro Vancouver area to grill Korean barbecue over a traditional cast iron pot lid — *gamasot* lids repurposed as the cooking surface itself, a method that connects back to how Korean households once cooked over open fire.

What is Good Nine Korean BBQ best for?

Good Nine Korean BBQ is best for date night. Good Nine Korean BBQ is an easy yes when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. Good9 Signature Combo (beef short ribs) and Marinated Kalbi also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 751 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at Good Nine Korean BBQ?

Good Nine Korean BBQ is in the Splurge territory price range ($$$$). Google rating: 9.2 from 751 reviews

What should I order at Good Nine Korean BBQ?

Start with Good9 Signature Combo (beef short ribs), Marinated Kalbi, Beef Tongue and Crispy Seafood Pancake. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is Good Nine Korean BBQ worth visiting?

Good Nine Korean BBQ holds a 9.2 Google rating from 751 reviews. Good Nine Korean BBQ is an easy yes when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. Good9 Signature Combo (beef short ribs) and Marinated Kalbi also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 751 Google reviews.

Where is Good Nine Korean BBQ located?

Good Nine Korean BBQ is located at 8291 Alexandra Rd #105, Richmond, BC V6X 3P3, Canada. Directions are available via Google Maps.

Is Good Nine Korean BBQ good for a date night?

Yes — Good Nine Korean BBQ is tagged for date night dining. Good Nine Korean BBQ is an easy yes when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. Good9 Signature Combo (beef short ribs) and Marinated Kalbi also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 751 Google reviews.

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