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    Aberdeen Korean Restaurant

    4.1 (21 reviews)

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    Nothing fancy, just great food
    John D.

    Simple low-key place but the food is really great. I will definitely come back if I'm in the area. I got the chicken bulgogi and the honey soy chicken wings. They were both really good. I've had other bulgogi that had no vegetables but this had plenty and tasted SO good. The tofu stone pot bibimbop was great too!

    Jonathan C.

    Not the nicest looking restaurant, but if you're looking for authentic Korean this place offers it. I ordered the yookgaejang and Galbi short ribs. I found the yookgaejang to be a tad too sweet and the Galbi was a bit salty. But the kimchi was on point.

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    Dee R.

    Located in Aberdeen, strip mall and on the far left of Ollies, it seems to be a "mom and pop"establishment. I came once, when I first got to Md about 5yrs ago Recently on a quest to find the best yookgaejong, I remembered this place so headed there as soon as they opened (11a) on a Monday I called first to make sure they were open, and confirm location. The map in Yelp may direct you to 17 Aberdeen (east side of 40). Although certain it was not sending me to the correct location I followed the map to see if it may have been a PRIOR locale. It was not. It sent me to a duplex home, on the opposite side (east) of 40, near the closed gate of APG As stated above...the restaurant is near I95, next to Ollies, and has a 17 on the door. So correct number, but map may lead you astray (1/16/24: I've submitted an edit to the Yelp moderators to show the correct location/directions on the map) The lady on the phone was pleasant and when I got to the counter and ordered, she recognized my voice. I asked was it spicey, she said yes. She directed me to the table that had the radish, kimchi (really fresh and good), and cucumber sides: self serve, along with water and hot tea Although the only patron, the food didn't come out immediately, which made me believe that they may have added some fresh stuff to the soup, and not just heated it up It came out piping hot and I had to wait a bit before eating It was good, had more vegetables than the prior two YGJs that I've tried at the two other places, and was oddly sorta sweet It also wasn't as spicey as the first place It came in a clay pot (I guess to keep the temp), and though it didn't initially look like a lot, after eating my fill, there was enough left over for dinner later. It came with about 1.5c of white rice One other person came in and dined while I was there and another came and got a to-go A federal holiday, I'm not sure if this was an abnormal "non-lunch-crowd" Total came to about $14 after taxes: which for what is essentially two meals, has been the norm for the last two Korean locations I'd return, and maybe try something different , and/or have them spice up the YGJ

    Kimbap and side dishes
    Candice P.

    This was a small Asian restaurant located near Ollie's Outlet in Aberdeen. There aren't too many Asian cuisine options in the area and I wanted to give it a try. The restaurant was easy to find since it had a big yellow sign. The interior was very spaced out and clean. There wasn't too much of an atmosphere and it gave off the simple mom & pop type business. Their menu was short and simple. Everything available was viewable from the wall close to the front counter with picture of each dish and their prices. Bottled drinks were available for purchase in the fridge on the left wall. We ordered our food and prepared some side dishes from the self serve bar. The restaurant didn't have many customers so we didn't have a hard time finding a seat. Our orders came in less that 10 mins. We both got the ramen and a kimbap. Food quality, I'd rate it as 5 out of 10. My ramen was pretty salty and I ended up not finishing it. I liked the dumplings and the kimbap though. The customer service was great. There were like 4 korean old ladies working and they were all really nice.

    Patricia C.

    One of my favorite hole in the wall while driving through Aberdeen, MD. Simply saying the Bulgolgi is just awesome!!! Tender slices of beef and /or chunks of chicken seasoned to your likening-spicy for my family. It's mixed with fresh cripsy veggies-carrots, onions, and spring onions, rice on the side steamed to perfection. Kimchi- oh my goodness!!! Very generous portions (3 adults ate from the 2 boxes) made to order fresh!!! Can eat in starting October 3rd, restaurant clean, friendly and kind owners/staff! The menu is pretty simple and the staff will happily answer your questions. So I see it got only 1 * but trust me it's definitely a 3.

    Large Chicken Bul Goh Gi with a side of Kimchi.

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    Food is great, prices fair and service great. Have eaten here several times and have yet to be disappointed.

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    I like going here for lunch. Their bulgolgi portions are not light, and their kimchi is quite flavorful.

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    Authentic Korean spot + family owned. Love their bulgogi + kimbap! Support small business and eat local!

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    11 months ago

    This place is delicious. The staff is kind and the location is low key. Anytime I'm in town, I have to stop by.

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    The food here is incredible and the owner is all business. I'd come here any day of the week.

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