An absolutely amazing experience and Sunny treated us with amazing service. The food is a must and forget just Korean food, this is some of the best food I’ve had period!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
SB Wow
It's still expensive American Korean food for Koreans, but hehe, it's delicious.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Margaret Reed
Had a great meal at this little Korean spot in the international district! We got the ddukbokki (wanted the special but they were out) and the spicy pork bulgogi rice bowl. Everything tasted great. The server was super nice as well. They give you free banchan as well (small side dishes). Interior was nothing to write home about but it was clean enough and they had bathrooms.
Parking: In the international district so not a ton of parking depending on what time you go. We walked there.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spicy Pork Bulgogi
Dan McCrossen
Great food and really friendly service. We got the Spicy Squid Bowl, and while the squid pieces were small, the flavor was amazing, well seasoned with a wonderful gojujang. It doesn't look like much from the outside, but you'll be happy you came in!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Stone Bibimbap
Adam Hoffman
No one would blame you for underestimating this place. It's not the prettiest. But I have not stopped thinking about those soy garlic wings since I tried them. My word those things are tasty! 🤤 I... Need... More... 😍
Good food for post-game near Lumen Field. Right in Chinatown just minutes from the stadium. The kimchi pancake was good and bulgogi/rice/eggs are food for the soul.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Steve Midas
This is for the Seattle Chinatown International District (CID) location. They have another location in Lynnwood. Street parking is the only offering here. As with other city businesses, you are likely to be parking a couple of blocks way, then walking to this spot. Plenty of seating inside and the restrooms were clean. They only have hand dryer ls that initially look like a paper towel dispenser, so don't get startled when it blast you with air. Note: As the restaurant states, it's Gangnam-style food or "city food." That means that if you're expecting the more southern traditional spicy (more salty, garlicky and fishy), or what I call "more flavorful" take on Korean, then it won't be that. It's a moderate approach to Korean, so if you're new to Korean food, this is a great start.
The best start is to get the stone bibim-bap or dolsot bibim-bap. It's a got stone bowl filled with your choice of meat or tofu with an assortment of veggies. It grills crispy on the hot bowl and is topped with an egg with the spicy go-chu-jang sauce on the side so you can control the spice level.
Portions were good here. They have the smaller and regular sizes on the menu. The smaller 1-person serving will be about $16 a dish, and the 2+person serving will be about $30 a dish, so specify when you order.
They do have the traditional barely/corn tea or bo-lee-cha, but the day we went, the machine was broken. The tea is usually a good indicator of the food experience, so it was a toss-up, but we were pleasantly surprised. And that is what you'll in the reviews. An assortment of 5-star and 1-star reviews for this location.
The side-dishes were good. When we went, they had kimchee (not fishy), bean sprouts, zucchini, and mushrooms for the offering. All fresh, except for the kimchee that is supposed to be fermented.
The soft tofu soup was good and it comes with rice and they drop the egg for you so stir or don't stir the soup depending on how you want your egg. They only offer white rice, but it was perfectly sticky. The spicy grilled pork was good also. Not too sweet or overly seasoned. (*Pro-tip: scoop the spicy sauce with grilled pork and veggies and mix it with the rice to raise your rice game to the next level )
They have a giant display for the assortment of soju they have to offer. I recommend the peach. It usually "pairs" (*pun intended) and goes well with meat dishes.
The service was good. He was newer, and was very polite but not intuitive. He was also the only person seating and serving, which was why we still tipped the regular Seattle 20%. We did have to ask for additional side-dishes (as with most Korean restaurants) but I did wish that he bagged our leftovers rather than handing me containers and me asking for a bag. But as I mentioned, he was new.
Midas 5-stars for the food and cool Korean K-pop bar atmosphere.
Dietary restrictions: They have veggie options for everything.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Dolsot Bibimbap
Chad Lorenc
Very good, brugogie!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brennen Herron
I was hyping up korean fried chicken for a friend and took him here, needless to say it did not disappoint either of us. Bone in or bone out the chicken was perfectly crisp and light. I noticed all of my korean favorites are on the menu so needless to say I'm definitely coming back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Wings
Kimberly Pham
I came in for dinner and was pleasantly surprised by how good this place was. The food was flavorful and well-prepared. Unlike a Korean BBQ grill, this spot is more of a Korean restaurant since you don’t grill your own food. The service was friendly and attentive. The prices are on the higher side, but if you’re looking for a delicious dining option in Chinatown, this place is worth checking out.
Nice lil spot in Chinatown with an excellent rating totally recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Potato Hot Dog, Chicken Wings, Kimch Fried Rice, Ramen, Korean Fried Chicken, Corn Dog
Kid-friendliness: They were very kid friendly have a high chair.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Kimch Fried Rice, Soft Tofu Soup
Delicious food, and great service!
I love their popcorn chicken and fries. The service is always friendly and the food is cooked hot and fresh.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Potato Hot Dog, Corn Dog
Whitress is so nice and it was super helpful for us. She deserves an extra tip!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Teriyaki Chicken Bowl, Spicy Pork Bulgogi, Beef Bibimbap, Onion Rings, Korean Fried Chicken
An absolutely amazing experience and Sunny treated us with amazing service. The food is a must and forget just Korean food, this is some of the best food I’ve had period!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It's still expensive American Korean food for Koreans, but hehe, it's delicious.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Had a great meal at this little Korean spot in the international district! We got the ddukbokki (wanted the special but they were out) and the spicy pork bulgogi rice bowl. Everything tasted great. The server was super nice as well. They give you free banchan as well (small side dishes). Interior was nothing to write home about but it was clean enough and they had bathrooms.
Parking: In the international district so not a ton of parking depending on what time you go. We walked there.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spicy Pork Bulgogi
Great food and really friendly service. We got the Spicy Squid Bowl, and while the squid pieces were small, the flavor was amazing, well seasoned with a wonderful gojujang. It doesn't look like much from the outside, but you'll be happy you came in!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Stone Bibimbap
No one would blame you for underestimating this place. It's not the prettiest.
But I have not stopped thinking about those soy garlic wings since I tried them.
My word those things are tasty! 🤤
I... Need... More... 😍
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Good food for post-game near Lumen Field. Right in Chinatown just minutes from the stadium. The kimchi pancake was good and bulgogi/rice/eggs are food for the soul.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
This is for the Seattle Chinatown International District (CID) location. They have another location in Lynnwood.
Street parking is the only offering here. As with other city businesses, you are likely to be parking a couple of blocks way, then walking to this spot.
Plenty of seating inside and the restrooms were clean. They only have hand dryer ls that initially look like a paper towel dispenser, so don't get startled when it blast you with air.
Note: As the restaurant states, it's Gangnam-style food or "city food." That means that if you're expecting the more southern traditional spicy (more salty, garlicky and fishy), or what I call "more flavorful" take on Korean, then it won't be that. It's a moderate approach to Korean, so if you're new to Korean food, this is a great start.
The best start is to get the stone bibim-bap or dolsot bibim-bap. It's a got stone bowl filled with your choice of meat or tofu with an assortment of veggies. It grills crispy on the hot bowl and is topped with an egg with the spicy go-chu-jang sauce on the side so you can control the spice level.
Portions were good here. They have the smaller and regular sizes on the menu. The smaller 1-person serving will be about $16 a dish, and the 2+person serving will be about $30 a dish, so specify when you order.
They do have the traditional barely/corn tea or bo-lee-cha, but the day we went, the machine was broken. The tea is usually a good indicator of the food experience, so it was a toss-up, but we were pleasantly surprised. And that is what you'll in the reviews. An assortment of 5-star and 1-star reviews for this location.
The side-dishes were good. When we went, they had kimchee (not fishy), bean sprouts, zucchini, and mushrooms for the offering. All fresh, except for the kimchee that is supposed to be fermented.
The soft tofu soup was good and it comes with rice and they drop the egg for you so stir or don't stir the soup depending on how you want your egg. They only offer white rice, but it was perfectly sticky. The spicy grilled pork was good also. Not too sweet or overly seasoned. (*Pro-tip: scoop the spicy sauce with grilled pork and veggies and mix it with the rice to raise your rice game to the next level )
They have a giant display for the assortment of soju they have to offer. I recommend the peach. It usually "pairs" (*pun intended) and goes well with meat dishes.
The service was good. He was newer, and was very polite but not intuitive. He was also the only person seating and serving, which was why we still tipped the regular Seattle 20%. We did have to ask for additional side-dishes (as with most Korean restaurants) but I did wish that he bagged our leftovers rather than handing me containers and me asking for a bag. But as I mentioned, he was new.
Midas 5-stars for the food and cool Korean K-pop bar atmosphere.
Dietary restrictions: They have veggie options for everything.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Dolsot Bibimbap
Very good, brugogie!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
I was hyping up korean fried chicken for a friend and took him here, needless to say it did not disappoint either of us. Bone in or bone out the chicken was perfectly crisp and light. I noticed all of my korean favorites are on the menu so needless to say I'm definitely coming back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Wings
I came in for dinner and was pleasantly surprised by how good this place was. The food was flavorful and well-prepared. Unlike a Korean BBQ grill, this spot is more of a Korean restaurant since you don’t grill your own food. The service was friendly and attentive. The prices are on the higher side, but if you’re looking for a delicious dining option in Chinatown, this place is worth checking out.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
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