Used to go here for takeout back during COVID days, and have since then come back to dine in. Very glad to see it’s still popular, as it’s one of the best Korean restaurants for the price. They have all the authentic dishes, and I especially like the Aggie specials. They have a great lunch special offering as well. The dining area is small, but they give you all the expected sides and the family owning the shop is very nice. Definitely would be a go to spot if it was open for dining back in my college days.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Dak Gangjeong
Travis Von Buettner
I enjoyed the food a lot. I wish they had a better take out service. When I ordered it said I would have an hour long wait. Luckily it only took 30 minutes and I live nearby. Hard to order from a place if I can’t trust it’s take out service though.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Dumplings
Karina Kim
The food was so good!! This is my fav Korean restaurant so
Food: 5
Recommended dishes: Kimchi Fried Rice, Tteokbokki
Goofy Goober
Delicious food and nice people?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alex Polyanskiy
The staff is friendly and the food was delicious! Good size portions for a fair price. I had spicy ramen with add ons and it was phenomenal. Better than Tanaka across the street! The sweet tea was a pleasant surprise after the meal to subside the spice. I'll be back ?
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Teresa
I understand the frustration behind many of these bad reviews. Is it weird for a Korean restaurant not to provide side dishes while you wait? Sure. Is it weird to sometimes not get your water for a half hour while the owners get lost between the telephone and the kitchen? Sure. Is it weird that the food takes no less than forty minutes to come out? Sure. HOWEvER…In my second year of living in BCS, this place has become a staple. It’s not just that their prices seem absurdly low. After all, for me, these prices are how I explain to myself their lack of renovation or ability to maintain the help they clearly need. The food is where it counts for me, and I keep coming back because I can tell the owners have prioritized the quality of their food over other aspects of restaurant culture that a lot of us have come to expect.I don’t personally benefit from their meal plan or Aggie plate options because I’m used to paying 20% more for this amount and quality of food. (Plus, I’m embarrassed to say how much money I’ve wasted in this town in fancier-looking establishments with mediocre steaks). If the walls are grungy because they can’t afford to close for the week, if the food is slow because it’s just the two owners in the kitchen trying to do everything themselves (but getting the food abso-effing-lutely right every time), I’m okay with it. I will bring a book or, better yet, a friend. This place is literally a mom and pop establishment, and the owners are clearly trying to provide a service to a student community. I may not be part of that community, but I’m grateful that there is a place in town I can go to when I just miss the traditional tang of kimchi or my partner has yet another craving for a good old fashioned bibimbap.Parking: Be careful entering the lot if you have a low riding car (as in, any sedan).
This should be called "Flavors of Korea"! I walked in and immediately smelled and felt the air of Korea... if you've ever been in a Korean house where they have a rice cooker going 24/7, you know what i mean. I tried the grilled bulgogi and japchae... and oh... the flavors! So. Much. Flavor. Exactly what i was craving! Just the right flavors soaked into each dish, the pan chan was fresh and delicious, with some nice heat on the kimchee! The grilled bulgogi definitely had that grill flavor though and through! Makes you want to lick the dish clean! This place knows how to cook authentic Korean! Was slightly disappointed though that the rice wasn't as dense and sticky like i thought it would be. But that was the least of my thoughts... everything else made up for it by leaps and bounds. AND, they serve the traditional cinnamon drink after the meal! This is the full package! Thank you for a delicious experience! Will definitely be back!!!
Our favorite mom and pop shop for authentic Korean food! We love their gamjatang, gimbap, pajeon, and jjigaes!
Food: 5
Gerry Beathard
Had the grilled bulgogi. Loved the entire meal.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bulgogi
Yoori Kim
My FAVORITE Korean restaurant in this town.It tastes authentic Korean foods.I feel like I eat my grandma's foods.I tried almost every dishes they have. All of them are delicious❤️❤️Yangnyum chicken and grilled pork are my favorite.. ???
Good food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lovely place. Lovely people. Delicious food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Used to go here for takeout back during COVID days, and have since then come back to dine in. Very glad to see it’s still popular, as it’s one of the best Korean restaurants for the price. They have all the authentic dishes, and I especially like the Aggie specials. They have a great lunch special offering as well. The dining area is small, but they give you all the expected sides and the family owning the shop is very nice. Definitely would be a go to spot if it was open for dining back in my college days.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Dak Gangjeong
I enjoyed the food a lot. I wish they had a better take out service. When I ordered it said I would have an hour long wait. Luckily it only took 30 minutes and I live nearby. Hard to order from a place if I can’t trust it’s take out service though.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Dumplings
The food was so good!! This is my fav Korean restaurant so
Food: 5
Recommended dishes: Kimchi Fried Rice, Tteokbokki
Delicious food and nice people?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The staff is friendly and the food was delicious! Good size portions for a fair price. I had spicy ramen with add ons and it was phenomenal. Better than Tanaka across the street! The sweet tea was a pleasant surprise after the meal to subside the spice. I'll be back ?
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
I understand the frustration behind many of these bad reviews. Is it weird for a Korean restaurant not to provide side dishes while you wait? Sure. Is it weird to sometimes not get your water for a half hour while the owners get lost between the telephone and the kitchen? Sure. Is it weird that the food takes no less than forty minutes to come out? Sure. HOWEvER…In my second year of living in BCS, this place has become a staple. It’s not just that their prices seem absurdly low. After all, for me, these prices are how I explain to myself their lack of renovation or ability to maintain the help they clearly need. The food is where it counts for me, and I keep coming back because I can tell the owners have prioritized the quality of their food over other aspects of restaurant culture that a lot of us have come to expect.I don’t personally benefit from their meal plan or Aggie plate options because I’m used to paying 20% more for this amount and quality of food. (Plus, I’m embarrassed to say how much money I’ve wasted in this town in fancier-looking establishments with mediocre steaks). If the walls are grungy because they can’t afford to close for the week, if the food is slow because it’s just the two owners in the kitchen trying to do everything themselves (but getting the food abso-effing-lutely right every time), I’m okay with it. I will bring a book or, better yet, a friend. This place is literally a mom and pop establishment, and the owners are clearly trying to provide a service to a student community. I may not be part of that community, but I’m grateful that there is a place in town I can go to when I just miss the traditional tang of kimchi or my partner has yet another craving for a good old fashioned bibimbap.Parking: Be careful entering the lot if you have a low riding car (as in, any sedan).
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Soup, Yangnyeom Chicken, Seafood Pancake, Bulgogi, Bibimbap Lunch Portion, Grilled Bulgogi
We love Choi's! A must stop everytime we come to BCS area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Dumplings, Bulgogi, Bibimbap Lunch Portion
This should be called "Flavors of Korea"! I walked in and immediately smelled and felt the air of Korea... if you've ever been in a Korean house where they have a rice cooker going 24/7, you know what i mean. I tried the grilled bulgogi and japchae... and oh... the flavors! So. Much. Flavor. Exactly what i was craving! Just the right flavors soaked into each dish, the pan chan was fresh and delicious, with some nice heat on the kimchee! The grilled bulgogi definitely had that grill flavor though and through! Makes you want to lick the dish clean! This place knows how to cook authentic Korean! Was slightly disappointed though that the rice wasn't as dense and sticky like i thought it would be. But that was the least of my thoughts... everything else made up for it by leaps and bounds. AND, they serve the traditional cinnamon drink after the meal! This is the full package! Thank you for a delicious experience! Will definitely be back!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Japchae
Restaurantji Recommends
Our favorite mom and pop shop for authentic Korean food! We love their gamjatang, gimbap, pajeon, and jjigaes!
Food: 5
Had the grilled bulgogi. Loved the entire meal.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bulgogi
My FAVORITE Korean restaurant in this town.It tastes authentic Korean foods.I feel like I eat my grandma's foods.I tried almost every dishes they have. All of them are delicious❤️❤️Yangnyum chicken and grilled pork are my favorite.. ???
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Yangnyeom Chicken, Ribs, Spicy Pork
Good Korean authentic food. It's a family run
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Nice staff, delicious authentic food. The wait is a bit long but they are short staffed so be patient! It's well worth it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bibimbap Lunch Portion