'This is heartbreaking!' Beloved Vancouver restaurant closes after 20 years

Jul 4 2025, 8:45 pm

Unfortunately, another longstanding Vancouver restaurant has announced that it has closed its doors.

Korean restaurant Ma Dang Goul shared on Instagram that it has closed its doors after serving the Vancouver community for 20 years.

“Thank you all for the love and support throughout the years,” said the restaurant. “We will miss you all.”

 

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Ma Dang Goul first opened in 1995 and was best known for its variety of Korean dishes like samgye-tang, Korean pancakes, and kimchi fried rice, alongside its selection of soju.

Many people took to the comments of the Instagram post to share how much they would miss this Vancouver staple.

“I went there for 22 years. It was one of my favourite places in the city! My little home restaurant. I brought all my friends there. I cannot believe you are closing. I wish you well,” said one person.

“This is too heartbreaking. I’m so glad I was just there a month ago, but I can’t believe it was the last time,” said another.

“My first intro to Korean food in the ’90s. Despite so many Korean restaurants opening, I (and my family) kept coming back. You will be missed,” added a third.

Dished reached out to Ma Dang Goul for more details.

Ma Dang Goul

Address: 847 Denman St., Vancouver

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