50 Best Korean Restaurants near Tacoma

“Good service and good food. But when we paid extra $5 for more meat of the Beef Short Ribs, we don't expect extra chicken meat...feeling being lied.

Edited: the owner is right. The option of adding $5 meat was for grilled chicken. I don't mind paying extra for the short ribs next time.“

“Marcio was so nice and helped very well have us good options to try recommend coming here for the good food and good customer service and Kelly was sooo sweet and welcoming they made everything feel like home and me and my boy friend had a amazing time!!“

“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.“

“The ordering system is nice. Right on a tablet foods ready in 15 minutes.

Don’t get me wrong, the food taste amazing here. I would come here almost 3 times a week. It’s definitely a delicious spot to eat at. The bowls are fantastic and much more.

I got food poisoning from here though. This bowl on my last visit felt off right away. After just a couple bites, my stomach started rumbling badly and I couldn’t keep eating. It was bad, the bug was there for at least 4 days.

Would I recommend it:
yeah, it’s great food, but having food poisoning from here, I personally wouldn’t eat here anymore. The inspection sticker says, “Okay”“

“Prices are similar to other chinese food places in the area. It tasted good and the portions were what to be expected, if not slightly larger, but nothing really stood out. Good customer service and the food came out pretty quick.. I would return if I was in the area, but I wouldn't go out of my way.“

“The food is so delicious!!!“

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

“It was such a pleasant surprise to find authentic Korean food in a small Korean community in rural America.

Overall, the food was quite good. The Mandu were not really to my personal taste—not that they were bad, but I didn’t feel they quite matched the price.

On the other hand, the seolleongtang was absolutely delicious, and I truly enjoyed every spoonful. The kalguksu was also very good. What impressed me the most were the kimchi and kkakdugi. They had that authentic Korean flavor I hadn’t tasted in a long time, and they really made the meal feel special.

Overall, it was a satisfying and comforting Korean meal, especially in such an unexpected location. I’m glad we stopped by.“

“I've been here 15+ times.

Big Pot Seolleongtang is my favorite Seolleongtang spot. Their Tendon Seolleongtang is my favorite. Locally, it's comparable to Yi's and JangAn. Based on my own preferences, I like the Seolleogtang at BPS the most. It's as good as what I've had in Korea. They also make a really tasty bulgogi hotpot that is a big step up from the typical bulgogi stew. I once ordered the Beef Short Rib Soup by accident and loved it.

One of my top 3 favorite Korean places in WA.“

“Delicious food with great service.“

“It was really good!!!! I feel bad because we all weren't super hungry and accidentally ordered way too much, but we took it home. The service was really great — they were all very nice. The bathroom was also pretty nice according to my friend.“

“As a Korean who was born and raised in S.K and I know what authentic Korean Chinese food is like, this place is REAL.
Not only is their food so good, but our waitress Vy was on top of everything. When we went here, it was pretty occupied but she served us so nicely that we didn't have to ask a thing.

I would def come back! If anyone is doubtful about this place, just trust me and enjoy their good food🩷🩷🩷“

“Had the jjamjjamyun and husband had the jjajangmyun and sweet & sour pork combo. Food was not overly seasoned and just the right amount of spiciness in the soup. The pork is made with sweet rice flour, so it gives it more of a chewy texture which is a nice change. We went in between lunch and dinner time, so it was nice and quiet. The staff was so friendly and nice, while being very prompt. I'll definitely be back!“

“Everything was exceptional! Wonderful restaurant“

“Tried Bibim Express today and it was such a great experience. The food was fresh, flavorful, and served quickly. You can really taste the quality in every bite, and the portions were generous too. The staff was kind and welcoming, making the whole visit even better. Definitely a great spot if you’re craving delicious Korean food in the area!“

“Bar with half casual dining vibe in a small spot with private walled off booths/rooms if you want privacy. Plenty of comfort foods with a lot of bar favorites as well. Good attentive service great for a late night of drinking but also laid-back enough for families.“

“the best lunch I've had in a while.“

“The food here is delicious and healing! We first visited after a recommendation from another Korean friend. Gamjatang is a favorite whenever I visit Korea and this is the only place I’ve found in North America that makes it so good! My girlfriend got the hangover soup both times and it was also really good. Their soondae and banchan are likewise great and all their food is quite generously portioned.

We visited again with a 40 minute drive and were looking forward to coming back!“

“We have enjoyed dining at Mirak Restaurant for Korean BBQ in Federal Way, Washington for more than 40 years I'm just about to leave home (near Eatonville, WA) to travel for an hour or more each way to have a great meal with friends It continues to be at the top of our list of favorite dining spots“

“SO good. Everything single thing I've had is delicious.“

“We went there for the dumplings as I’m always looking to find good dumpling places. We had the pork dumplings and kimchi bun and the red beans bun. They all delicious, but I didn’t taste much kimchi flavor in the bun. The red beans filling are smooth, buttery and not too sweet. Also like that they give the broth as drink instead of water. It’s delicious.“

“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!“

“Seoul Tofu House in Federal Way truly feels like an authentic Korean home-style meal. The food was absolutely delicious, and the generous variety of banchan made the whole experience even better. Everything tasted fresh, flavorful, and comforting.

The portions are very generous. There were only two of us, and we ordered two main dishes, but we couldn’t finish everything and had to take the leftovers home. You definitely get plenty of food for your order!

This is a great place for anyone looking for authentic Korean food in the Federal Way area. Come hungry—the portions are bigger than you might expect! We really enjoyed our meal and would gladly come back.“

“I called the place Sue picked up the phone. She was very patient and very nice communicator with customer number one. She did excellent job experience on customer service and customer experience is on top of the other employee. You can say others can learn from her how to deal with customer. I really appreciate your work and thank you very very much Sue for everything you’ve done.“

“My absolute favorite place for bossam!! The variety kimchi that comes with this dish is also amazing!!

It can get pretty crowded on Fridays and weekends. It’s best to come during a weekday to get seats. Their home made rice wine is also so good! I highly recommend this place“

“The naengmyeon is outta this world!
So, friggin' DELICIOUS 🤤
jinjja eomcheongnage mas-iss-eo!

It's clear that the chef truly LOVES Korean cuisine, you can taste it in the food. The atmosphere is really special, welcoming and fun. First time eating there, and we will 100% be going back, soon to try the rest of the menu!“

“Food like mom cooked! (Korean 😆) Great korean street/bar food if that makes sense. And just great tasting food all round. Great atmosphere music and K-POP vids playing on the TV,s. There are 2 booths if yiur wanting a more private setting for your group. One is larger than the other. We fit 6 adults in the larger side comfortably.“

“Service was great with large portions of food!“

“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.“

“This is a great spot for authentic K hot dogs. As someone born and raised in Korea, I can say the flavors are super legit. The place is a little small for dining in, but the food is delicious and affordable. K hot dogs have become popular with the rise of K culture, so come give them a try you won’t regret it fr!“

“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.“

“My mom and I have stopped by here a few times as she loves soondae and soondae soup and this is one of the only places that offers it nearby where we live. I have had their spicy beef soup, spicy pork neck bone soup, spicy soondae soup and spicy pork belly soup so far and have been happy with the portions and spiciness. My little brother really enjoyed their katsu here and shares how it is huge. The to-go packaging here is very well done and the presentation for when you dine in is a good amount for what you pay for. The inside is spacious with tables that can accommodate solo, duo, or group dining. They play soft pop or K-pop while you dine where it's not too loud. Though our recent visit, they suddenly blasted music and it was super loud and started me.

In our most recent visit, we ordered the soondae soup with the soondae and meat combo, spicy pork neck bone soup, and cold noodles. The cold noodles were pretty good, wished they had apple or pear slices to go along with it. I loved the texture of the ice slush though. Service here is friendly and the waitress checks in to refill banchans or to check if you need anything else. Strangely enough, they won't let you pack up leftover banchan which I thought was strange and a bit wasteful.“

“I've had Underground Kitchen before, via delivery, so I knew I already enjoyed the food, but this was my first time entering the restaurant. One concern I have is regarding the accessibility of the location. As the name suggests, the restaurant is located underground requiring travel via stairs. I'm sure the restaurant is ADA compliant, but I do not know where the wheelchair accessible route is. Asides that, the vibe of the restaurant itself is nice and has this Korean bar feel. The music is on the louder side, but I enjoyed the Kpop that was being played. The restaurant is generally clean and there are complimentary candies near the register. The service was great and I had no problems with the staff. I went here with a friend and we got the Half Fried and Half Yangnyeom Chicken, and the Kimchi Cream Udon with Beef. In order for a classic Korean chicken shop to be considered good, they must nail both the original fried chicken and the yangnyeom chicken, to which UnderGround kitchen did. I prefer their chicken over Pelicana because of how well seasoned the meat was. The original fried was perfectly juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside. The yangnyeom could have been spicier, but it is a good spice level for the average American tastebud. Nonetheless, despite yangnyeom chicken being a saucy chicken, the coating was still crispy. As for the kimchi cream udon with beef, it was divine. The last time I tried their food I had the one with pork belly, and I remembered enjoying it then too, but wasn't sure if the pork belly was doing the heavy lifting as my favorite type of meat. I was quickly proven wrong with the beef udon because this was just as good as the pork belly kimchi cream udon. The noodles had a great bite to them without being undercooked. The beef was soft enough to chew through with healthy teeth. However, the kimchi cream sauce is what carried the whole dish, as both ingredients balance each other out. The sourness of kimchi reduces the richness of the sauce to a perfect level that is creamy enough, but not overly fatty, while the dairy content neutralizes the spice. I highly recommend UnderGround Kitchen.“

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

“Upon entering, you're met with K-Pop music, along with other Korean aesthetics. The chicken is absolutely phenomenal. Crispy outside, moist meat, and flavorful sauces. Prices are industry standard, so no suprises there. Late hours, plus a bar inside the restaurant make it an excellent stop at the end of the work day, or just for a bite with friends. A recommended visit.“

“Great food and Staff. I'll definitely be back“

“food was goodsrvice was good too!“

“The place is nice and clean. I like the fact that you get your rice in a bowl stone so its stays warm for a long time. The down side of the bowl stone is that the rice sticks to the sides and its hard to get off. The beef short ribs and pork bulgogi is really flavorful. The beef bulgogi could use a little more flavor but was not bad at all. Tried a tofu soup and it was delicious. The people are nice and your food comes out pretty quick. You get tea when you get seated at your table which is nice. Diffinetly a place to try. They have a selection of tofu dishes if you like tofu.“

“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.“

“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“

“I was looking for a quick and affordable food spot nearby as my boyfriend and I were waiting for our groomer to get our dogs ready for a wedding. I definitely shouldn't have thought jajangmyeon as my first option but I was also super hungry and it was the cheapest thing on the menu, while I was also thinking it wouldn't take that long. Plus they were open early which was great as we were in the area around 10am! When we arrived, there was a older gentleman who greeted us then looked like he was prepping for the day. He can speak Korean and English just fine too. Once we were ready, we placed an order of jajangmyeon and egg rolls and he brought us out banchan. I did ask for more daikon but he seemed to have forgotten or maybe left as his daughter was there delivering food, tea and taking orders. She was a lot more attentive, she would check in on customers and was very friendly! Also it turns out that my boyfriend's friend who he has known since high school was that female employee, so for those saying the owners have changed, they have not.

There is plenty of seating at this food court as well as other options from sushi, Korean food and and this spot that serves Korean-Chinese food. The lighting here is a bit dark but it is light enough to take different photos. It's not too cold nor hot either. You can also leave your plates, utensils and trash on the table and someone will come get it.

The jajangmyeon was really good, I was surprised as I feel like there aren't too many places that have good jajangmyeon in Lakewood but I can say it is way better than the other places that serve in the area. I usually don't scoop up the sauce but it was actually really good. They offer kimchi, onion and daikon for their side dishes which I think is perfectly fine. They do offer refills and when I asked for more daikon, the kind female employee even gave me extra vinegar. My boyfriend said the egg roll was pretty good too. We look forward to coming back!“

“Absolutely love this place!!! The chef fulfilled a personal request for an item not listed on the menu with no hesitation and it came out perfectly💓 the staff is wonderfully kind and patient, and everything was so clean!!!“

“Stopped by Ichiban Teriyaki & Wok during a sales day in Fife with a coworker, and I'm glad we did! The food was excellent, and the service was top-notch from start to finish. Their bento boxes are a fantastic value, and the egg drop soup that comes with them was the perfect appetizer. This is definitely comfort food done right. I've already saved this spot as a favorite so I can come back whenever I'm working in the area. Thanks for the great food and hospitality!“

“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.“

“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.“

“This is a truly authentic Korean restaurant. The spicy stir-fried duck (ori jumulleok) is absolutely outstanding. Even people who don’t usually enjoy duck will find themselves loving this dish. The flavors are rich, well-balanced, and incredibly satisfying. Every dish is thoughtfully prepared, beautifully presented, and consistently delicious. If you’re looking for authentic Korean cuisine, this place is a must-visit.“

“It’s been 6yrs that I been visiting KKO KKO the family own Restaurant the owners Chung and James! Are the most beautiful people I got to meet!

When they make their unique flavors of Korean food it’s definitely tasty, hot, fresh made with LOVE, you always get same taste overtime we will visit! You might have to wait but I’ll say waiting for hot meal and fresh I’ll take anytime!

Our favorite dishes are Pork , Special Chicken, Honey Garlic Chicken, Fried Chicken, Spicy Chicken, Shrimp Fried Rice, Glass Noodles , Korean Pancake, and also the Seafood Pancake. I mean anything on the menu you can’t go wrong with!

At time this place can be busy at they might not fill your water, it’s that they are Ignoring you or not attending you, they are just making food for other customers but they are truly love to serve you with love, kindness want to give you a hot meal Generally care for their customers!

It’s a small restaurant it’s family owned they there bathroom are clean also their restaurant smell good, every time you walk in the kindly Greet you ready to serve YOU!

I really enjoy come To their home to shared a home cooked meal from Korean at their table!
Thank you both Chung and James for this experience of your Delicious and also hospitality that you have gave to me and my family!“

“The food is good, BUT in that past year they have become SOoooo EXPENSIVE and its NOT worth the money any longer. The portions used to be larger and now they barely fill their boxes. Not going back because of those reasons. They need to drop the prices again and add more food to boxes again.“

“love the mala hot! if you like spicy chicken this is one of the greatest hidden gems of Federal Way. a bit pricey at regular price, but they are always running specials. Definitely my go-to place for spicy chicken anywhere between Seattle and Tacoma.“

“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!“