50 Best Korean Restaurants near Tacoma

“The food was absolutely delicious! But to our surprise, the service was even more amazing. The lovely Ms Han was so patient and delightful with my sister, her 3yr old, and me. She was so accommodating and made dining in with a hungry, tired toddler so lovely! My niece adored her and slurped down the noodles in delight. Thank you so much for making my sister feel at ease and providing tasty food!!! (They even have frosted mugs for beer!!)“

“🔥 Best Korean BBQ Experience – Alegna is a Legend! 🔥

The food here? Incredible. The meats were top-notch, the banchan was perfection, and the whole vibe was amazing. But Alegna? She stole the show. Her energy, skill, and attention to detail made the night unforgettable. She handled everything like a pro—flipping meat, keeping the table stocked, and making us feel like VIPs.

Alegna didn’t just serve us; she elevated the entire experience. If you’re lucky enough to get her as your server, you’re in for a treat. We’ll be back for the food—and for Alegna! 🔥“

“Let’s gooo! About time Seoul Bowl comes down south. I had my first bulgogi bowl once when I was in Seattle, after I found out this spot opened up I had to come through.

I got myself my usual bulgogi bowl and tried the fried chicken. The bowl was just as solid as I remember but the friend chicken may have stole the show. I have legit been here multiple times now and have ordered through DoorDash when I don’t want to make the drive to the mall.

10/10 highly recommend“

“We tried the spicy pork salad, kimchi dumplings, and kingbap roll. All were delicious, especially the spicy pork salad. The spice level on the pork was perfect, good heat, but not make you cry hot, balanced well with some sweet. We will definitely go back.“

“I ordered the sweet and sour chicken along with the orange chicken both fried rice and white rice. Let me say , EVERYTHING was amazing!!! They give huge portions of meat and the rices were so moist and sticky and flavorful!! The eggroll was juicy and crispy and for 16 bucks a plate its well worth it considering mcdonalds meals now a days cost that. This place deserves a 5 star and more. Very impressed and totally coming back often.“

“The food is so delicious!!!“

“🍲 Pho Ever 🫶 1st time here and it’s was Chill and cool place to eat.“

“Delicious food with great service.“

“so satisfying & flavorful. only been here once but i can’t wait to come back. my favorites were the kalbitang and bossam! i really loved the taste of the kimchi, but could do without the oysters next time. the seollangtang was very creamy. i prefer it to other seollangtang places i’ve been too. it was pretty crowded on a saturday evening, so food did take awhile to come out. orders are sent via a tablet kiosk at each table.“

“I love this place so much. I had such a great time at their Tacoma location, and this location is no exception. The people at this place are so friendly, and the seolleongtang and handmade mandu are delicious as always. I will definitely be back.“

“I recently ordered a very large catering order from Bibim Express to feed 125 people. Jung was absolutely incredible to work with--from the planning phase to payment and pick up. This was a new experience for me and she helped me to figure out what foods to order and quantities and helped me to stay within our budget. Not only was the food ready on time, she called me when I was running late to make sure I was ok. Her team helped us load up. And they even made laminated cards to help people (many of whom had never had Bibim) know how to put their bowls together. The food got rave reviews from all! We had people coming back for more and asking if we could order the same for the event next year. If you have to feed a large group, definitely consider Bibim Express. Top notch food, service and communication!!“

“The best dumplings! Will be back again…. A LOT!“

“Love their KBBQ & service“

“the best lunch I've had in a while.“

“Food was fantastic. Service was great ample parking. We had a smorgasbord of Korean food. I’m not gonna try to pronounce any of it. Just look at the pictures you can ask for more side dishes if need be I had the short ribs and they were excellent.“

“The food was incredible! I got the Kimchi fries with beef bolgogi. It was so good! I highly recommend this dish! You have order your food on a computer screen, which was lame and impersonal, so it looses point for service, but that's nitpicking at best. I highly recommend this place!“

“We enjoyed the food and the ambience at Daebak Wang Mandoo. The beauty of this place lies in its simple yet elegant ambience. The food was great, The dumplings are soft and exquisite. The roasted Pork dumplings left us asking for more. IWe have tried the sea food noodle soup, which was very very tasty, the perfectly cooked shrimp and calms were very juciy.
I highly recommed this restaurent as a go to place for tasty korean food“

“Yang Pyeong is always so delicious! My favorite is the #4. Beef broth, brisket (Yangji). I've also tried the Gamjatang (Pork bone soup) on a staff recommendation last time and it was also good. The staff is so friendly and the side dishes are amazing too. Highly recommend.“

“I’ve coming here for many years since their grand opening. Lots of things changed as far as their menu goes, and interior is somewhat outdated, but one thing never changed is their service level. They are all very friendly and attentive at all times. I’m Korean and I’ve eating k-bbq my entire life. Meat quality is not the greatest, but with their current ayce price point, it’s more than fair. We drive 30 miles from north end just to eat here even though their Bellevue location is right next to us. To make our trip worth, we go to daebak wang Mando and little bakery located inside Hmart afterward every time. This location is my favorite spot in entire Washington state.“

“Bogul Bogul has quickly become one of my favorite spots in Federal Way. Every time I visit, the food tastes like true Korean comfort, and this trip was no exception. I ordered the Spam fried rice and the fish cake soup — two simple dishes, but they were done so well.

The Spam fried rice was perfectly seasoned, with a great balance of savory flavor and that lightly crisp texture you only get when it’s cooked just right. It felt hearty, satisfying, and honestly kind of nostalgic in the best way. The fish cake soup was the perfect pairing — warm, comforting, and full of flavor without being too salty. The broth tasted clean and rich, and the fish cakes were tender and delicious.

The service was friendly, and the food came out fast, which I really appreciate. The whole place has a cozy, welcoming vibe that makes you want to come back.

If you love comforting Korean food or just need a solid, delicious meal, Bogul Bogul is definitely worth checking out. I’ll be back for sure!“

“The food was delicious and the staff were incredibly friendly and accommodating. We came in for an early dinner but by the time we left the place was packed! Ppl clearly love this hidden gem!“

“This was DELICIOUS! The food was incredible and the service was great! Hana was so friendly and made sure we had a great experience from start to finish. The prices were reasonable for the huge portions we received. If you’re ever in the area, I recommend stopping!“

“My family visited K-Pocha for the new year's eve supper, and was provided with a satisfying gift, a bottle of apple cider!
Food was delightful and plenty, and the place was chill and cozy for hangouts, friendly servers as well. I very much suggest this place if you want to hang around with your family or friends casually. Very recommended, must visit!“

“Everything was exceptional! Wonderful restaurant“

“Love to eat there spicy chicken feet and mackchang!!!
My son(7years old) also love this restaurant because of pork belly and cold noodles.
They are very kind to children and providing small portion of soup and rice for small kids. Love to hang out with my friends there!!!
Their corn cheese is very 👍.“

“Little hole-in-the-wall kind of place, but the food and service is great! Sometimes places like this are hidden gems, and I'd say that's the case with this restaurant. I'd definitely go back when I find myself out that way again.“

“First time trying Korean style corndog and this place was fantastic! The man was very welcoming and friendly, he also got very
Busy w a rush of orders and was operating by himself but he pulled thru! Our food was hot and fresh and very very good! Give it a try!“

“Ordered takeout while I shopped around HMart. Service was fast and friendly. I got the N1-Black Bean Noodles w/ beef, options are pork,veggie, beef or seafood. Came with pickled radish. Very good. The flavor is so comforting. Very big portion and decent price! Will be back.“

“Food was delicious, had generous portions, and came with lots of sides that were refilled a few times. The staff was friendly and attentive. Will be back!

Wheelchair accessibility: No stairs, flat surface, and space to put a wheelchair at the end of booths.“

“Underground Kitchen is a great Korean fried chicken place. (Best one so far I have tried in my life)
The restaurant is actually underground when it called “Underground Kitchen”
Anyways back to details
Food 5/5 I like their honey garlic chicken
Service 5/5 nice young Asian people
Atmosphere: they could use cleaning the tables a bit more“

“Two Federal Way Korean restaurants are now working together at one restaurant! Chang Ko was known for their delicious pork belly while Agit was known for being a late night Korean restaurant. We ordered the pan fried pork and squid and as expected the pork belly was delicious! In the kimchi soup they added pork as well and unlike other Korean restaurant there was a lot of kimchi and meat inside. Most other restaurants the soup is just filled with onions, green onions, tofu and a bit of kimchi. They have a few nooks where theres a karaoke screen and you can sing along to who ever is singing at that time! Just request your song up front, wait your turn and sing! They open till 2am so if you’re craving Korean late at night, this is your place!

-pan fried pork &squid $41.00
-kimchi soup $18.00“

“One of the best Korean restaurants in Federal Way. Have been there with both my Mom and husband recently.“

“Favorite Korean BBQ to go to. Everyone is so friendly and you never feel ignored or rushed. The quality of the food is wonderful and the prices are great! This is the only spot we love and we recommend to everyone.“

“When they first opened I loveed their soondae guk as their broth was nice and rich. But then the next couple months it started tasting mehh alright. Decided to visit again this week and its back to tasting rich and delicious!!!! they also now have alot more dishes added to their menu. I loveeee their donkatsu. And this time the katsu was MASSIVE in size. Definitely will be back to try the bulgogi stew (they were sold out of bulgogi when I went :/ its my favoritee)“

“food was goodsrvice was good too!“

“No frills Korean BBQ. The meat is on an island. You select what you want and cook it. There are other side dishes. I pretty much stuck to the galbi, marinated beef ribs. I’m stuffed myself.“

“Wife and I were nearby with our two young kids after a kids birthday party. We decided to treat ourselves to some kbbq for surviving another kids birthday. Our kids aren’t into kbbq but they were still satisfied with some other options such as beef brisket ramen, fries, Yakitori and the soft serve ice cream. The AYCE is $50 on weekends, but well worth it. Quality of meats is good and the banchan hits everytime. Only mishap during our dining experience was having to ask for our kids ramen 3 times as it seemed like our waitress forgot. Wasn’t too big of a deal to wait ~20 minutes on it as mom and dad were throwing down on the grill and stuffing our faces“

“Amazing family owned restaurant. The service here is phenomenal and so personable. The food I'd delicious and always prepared so well. This has become a favorite of mine recently. Highly recommend.“

“Small Korean banchan market but with a wide selection of dishes ready to eat and frozen. Note: all sizes are large and be prepared to spend some money est. $18 a dish
Lotus root, scallion, cucumber and radish are so good, waiting for the beef soup to thaw 🥰 friendly mom and daughter business“

“Went with a group of friends and was pleasantly surprised by how fast and efficient the service was. The ambiance is pretty basic—just tables and chairs—but it didn’t bother us. I ordered the beef tofu soup and really enjoyed it; the flavors were satisfying and the sides were decent. If you’re craving tofu soup, this place is a solid choice.“

“My friend and I stopped at cockatoos chicken restaurant on our way home. We ordered the spiciest chicken that they had and let me say, it really does burn. We enjoyed it though along with a salad, gyozas, and our assorted basket of fried food. The prices are a bit higher then usual however this was a nice place to try out. The server did everything in a timely manner. There is a good parking area right next to the restaurant!“

“It’s the Best. Hands down. Best food. I drive out from Tacoma all the time just for this tasty food. Can’t go wrong.“

“My first time trying jajangmyeon I don’t really know if I can compare or have much knowledge on how it should taste but I thought it was good, also got the orange chicken my baby loved both. Chicken had a nice subtle orange flavor not too overpowering to keep you eating more, sides were also different flavor/texture to have kimchi is a nice touch to add so was the radish. The most friendliest people ever which makes this place above 5 stars. More than enough food for lunch & dinner I highly recommend Malri Hyang without a doubt.“

“I am sharing my disappointing experience at this establishment, which will likely deter me from returning. The total cost for two adults, including gratuities, amounts to $120.

Regarding the service, we experienced a 10-minute wait before being seated. Upon seating, the setup was incomplete, with only water and menus provided after 30 minutes. Notably, the menu specifies a 60-minute time limit, creating an immediate sense of urgency.

When our server inquired about our preferences, I requested a sampling of all buffet items. Although she seemed perplexed, she assured me that it was acceptable to try everything.

To summarize my review, throughout our dining experience, we received only half of our requested items, with frequent forgetfulness from the staff. Additionally, the complimentary soda required multiple requests. It appeared that the staff was overwhelmed on a Saturday.

For prospective patrons, I recommend visiting during the weekdays.“

“Last night was our first dining experience at Domo Sushi, and we definitely plan to return! The food, the service, and the atmosphere were all enjoyable. Thank you for a wonderful night out.“

“Came here on Valentines Day had reservations somewhere in Seattle but last minute we came here. Definitely glad we came here food was phenomenal and the service was great and the atmosphere reminded me of being back in Korea great great spot“

“The minute you walk in, the atmosphere is so alive with the music, TV and friendly welcome form the staff. The place is visually and smells clean. They are so quick in getting my order out. Only 15 minutes from the time I ordered. Food tastes great with hefty portions. Great place to enjoy Teriyaki ,Chinese and Korean cuisine.“

“This is inside Paldo Market in Lakewood on South Tacoma Way in the food court section. The food has always been very good here. However, prices may seem a little high due increases in food cost, labor, rent, business taxes.
I enjoy (not pictured) spicy fried chicken wings ($24 + tax). Their spicy seafood noodle soup is a good choice also. This is a place to enjoy a good lunch.“

“We had a few fabulous meals, delicious and spectacular! Pork vindaloo marinated in tamarind vinegar, fish and farm-chicken xacuti, crunchy colourful vegetables stewed in coconut milk, and more. Even a mundane ingredient like yellow pumpkin, cooked simply in earthen vessels, tasted complex and exotic. If you ever offer cooking classes, i'd love to learn the basics!“