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Food tasted okay. Customer service was poor. Our food was more or less shoved at us and presented all spilled over. As a group we all ordered individually and would've preferred our own banchan (because we eat a lot of it), but the cashier saw we were sitting together & took back the banchan from each of our trays. It's a local spot that seems beloved so go check it out and form your own opinion, but I won't be coming back.
This is my favorite place to come for kal-guksu! Ambiance: This is a very small, cozy restaurant with just a few tables and chairs. You order at the counter, and all the food items are displayed with pictures. They also sell kimchi in both small and large containers to take home. The food does come with kimchi and yellow pickled radish. Service is fine but nothing noteworthy. Chicken Kalguksu: This dish is incredibly comforting. The broth has just the right amount of salt and flavor. The broth is not overpowering or any weird flavoring. The chicken is shredded breast meat. The bowl includes a few simple toppings like egg, green onion, seaweed, and carrot. The portion is generous and the noodles pair well with the soup.
This is my husband's go-to place for kimchi--and for good reason. They have the best kimchi in town, with an amazing variety ranging from onion and turnip to traditional napa kimchi. We've never eaten there in person, but everything looks incredibly authentic.
this place is more like a 3.75 out of 5 stars. When the people working there don't really speak English, you know the food is legit. I couldn't find this place, and i called and asked where it was located... The person told me they couldn't speak english that well, and told me they were next to a bank... which is actually helpful, since i was able to look for a bank in the plaza and found it was 1 store down. Anyways, we ended up getting a #4 combo which is a hot noodle dumpling soup and a cold noodle bowl. It was a fairly hot day, and we were craving cold noodles, but we didn't want to get two cold noodles, so that's why we got a hot soup base instead... Glad we did, since the hot soup was actually very good. As for the cold noodles, i like how simple and clean tasting it was. They also provide vinegar and asian style mustard for the cold noodles as well. I think when you get a bowl, it comes with some banchan... which were kimchi and yellow radishes. When you're done, you need to clean up the table yourself. Bring the bowl to the front. Protip: if you get the cold noodles, definitely cut the noodles with scissor.
It was so good and so authentic. The kimchi was the best that I've ever had. The soup was a bit thicker than I expected but it was so flavorful and savory. The baos were also so fresh.
I love going here for their dumplings! The wrapping is thin and they always stuff it with plenty of filling! The soups here are also simple but delicious. It's a small restaurant from the outside so it's easy to miss but I'm so glad I found this spot. Perfect meal to share with a few friends! It's pretty much a self service restaurant where you order at the counter and then you pick up your food at the counter. You can get chopsticks and water and to go containers on the side too if you need! I highly recommend this korean restaurant!
THE BIG: Located in Carrollton and I'd say a hole in the wall vibe. Very condensed menu which means they specialize. Parking is available in the lots. THE BLACK AND WHITE: The wife and I were hungry and passing through Carrollton when driving back from OKC. Fortunately Arirang was open and we stopped in for dinner. Place is small but cozy. We got the kimchi noodle soup and the sesame noodle. The sesame noodle was delicious! It seemed like they blendered sesame seeds and added it to a chicken broth. Noodles were potato-esque. For an app, we shared pork dumplings. Tl;dr, they were alright. THE FINAL BAMBOO: Overall the damage done for three dishes was around $40. The soups were big which could feed two people. Would recommend and will be back next time we're in Carrollton
My friend brought me to this spot and I wish there was something like this back home. You walk in and there's just an aunty at the counter who's impatient when you ask questions about the menu haha. But it's not about the service, the kalguksu is worth it! Chicken kalguksu - the broth was so rich! The chicken was a little dry but eaten with kimchi and pickled radish gives it flavorful and texture. The noodles were on the denser side but still good.
Authentic food. Amazing kimchi. FYI- Self service for everything. A type of cafeteria setting. Order and pay first, claim food, enjoy, return washable, leave, then go again!
Not crazy about the food here but I love their kimchi. I'd just come to grab a jar of kimchi to go. If you want the best kimchi in town, this place is it. Made fresh daily. Yum!
I didn't realize it was a "self serve". Once food is ready, you bring it to your table & grab your own utensils, etc. once you're done, you must return everything to the front. My friend wanted to come here while us gals spend the weekend back in TX. The amount of food you get for the cost is worth it. There's a lot of food! Unfortunately, I've realized as I get older, my tolerance for spice has diminished. I was unable to finish the Kim chi noodle based soup. They also make their own Kim chi! I'm going back to get a jar before I head back home!
FOOD handmade Noodles Soup with Kimchi - I came here post sickness so was craving some soup. The kimchi stew isn't super spicy which was good. The noodles were very soft and chewy which made it taste super good. I will say that they do give pretty large portion sizes so it would be good to split with someone if you do not eat that much. Overall the flavor was pretty alright. I will say I got flavor fatigued over time and it started to taste bland but that's just because I was probably eating a lot of it (lol!). They also give kimchi and pickled radish on the side. The kimchi was really good. It wasn't super fermented or sour which is how I like it and there were lots of leaf from the vegetable (which is my favorite part). The pickled radish was also pretty yummy as well. VIBES I came with my friend during the weekday at around noon for lunch. There were lots of people coming in from working places nearby. There is wooden tables with metal chairs and the place does hold quite a few people. It gives very traditional home vibes in that the atmosphere is very cozy and everything is simplistic. Great for a casual lunch or family dinner! SERVICE Service was pretty average. Food came out quickly and not too much interaction with staff other than ordering food. Food comes in sizable portions for a good price! Everyone was nice though!
I've only been here twice in the summer to eat naengmyeon but it's been stellar both times! Their naengmyeon and bibim naengmyeon are both delicious, with a large amount of noodles for a good price. It comes with mustard and vinegar on the side so you can adjust the taste to your liking. Side dishes of homemade kimchi and danmuji were included. For the spicy noodles, the cold broth comes in a separate bowl. Only thing is I wish there were some sort of protein other than the boiled egg. We also ordered their pork dumplings (5) recently and they were great too. Made fresh and had a good amount of filling with a thin wrapper which I enjoyed. Their kimchi is homemade, very flavorful and spicy and one of my favorites that I've had! It's self-service so you get your own utensils and return your tray to the front when you're done. Overall love it here, feels homey and the food is great for the price! Can't wait to try hotter soup dishes when the weather cools down.
First time to try cold noodle #22. Did not know what to expect but oh wow ,it was actually good and refreshing. The noodle is like a glass noodle. My hubby had the seafood noodle, he enjoyed it too. It came with shrimp, mussles,squid and small clams. The noodle is hand pulled . It's a self service restaurant. read more
Absolutely amazing. Everything is handmade and you can tell how fresh everything is. All orders come with a side of their homemade kimchi and pickled radish. Rice is an extra $2. The soups are super flavorful. This is a small place so, you may have to wait a bit for a table after you order (at the counter). Super authentic and highly recommend. read more
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1 month ago
Food tasted okay. Customer service was poor. Our food was more or less shoved at us and presented all spilled over. As a group we all ordered individually and would've preferred our own banchan (because we eat a lot of it), but the cashier saw we were sitting together & took back the banchan from each of our trays. It's a local spot that seems beloved so go check it out and form your own opinion, but I won't be coming back. read more
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This is my favorite place to come for kal-guksu! Ambiance: This is a very small, cozy restaurant with just a few tables and chairs. You order at the counter, and all the food items are displayed with pictures. They also sell kimchi in both small and large containers to take home. The food does come with kimchi and yellow pickled radish. Service is fine but nothing noteworthy. Chicken Kalguksu: This dish is incredibly comforting. The broth has just the right amount of salt and flavor. The broth is not overpowering or any weird flavoring. The chicken is shredded breast meat. The bowl includes a few simple toppings like egg, green onion, seaweed, and carrot. The portion is generous and the noodles pair well with the soup. read more
This is my husband's go-to place for kimchi--and for good reason. They have the best kimchi in town, with an amazing variety ranging from onion and turnip to traditional napa kimchi. We've never eaten there in person, but everything looks incredibly authentic. read more
this place is more like a 3.75 out of 5 stars. When the people working there don't really speak English, you know the food is legit. I couldn't find this place, and i called and asked where it was located... The person told me they couldn't speak english that well, and told me they were next to a bank... which is actually helpful, since i was able to look for a bank in the plaza and found it was 1 store down. Anyways, we ended up getting a #4 combo which is a hot noodle dumpling soup and a cold noodle bowl. It was a fairly hot day, and we were craving cold noodles, but we didn't want to get two cold noodles, so that's why we got a hot soup base instead... Glad we did, since the hot soup was actually very good. As for the cold noodles, i like how simple and clean tasting it was. They also provide vinegar and asian style mustard for the cold noodles as well. I think when you get a bowl, it comes with some banchan... which were kimchi and yellow radishes. When you're done, you need to clean up the table yourself. Bring the bowl to the front. Protip: if you get the cold noodles, definitely cut the noodles with scissor. read more
2 years ago
I love going here for their dumplings! The wrapping is thin and they always stuff it with plenty of filling! The soups here are also simple but delicious. It's a small restaurant from the outside so it's easy to miss but I'm so glad I found this spot. Perfect meal to share with a few friends! It's pretty much a self service restaurant where you order at the counter and then you pick up your food at the counter. You can get chopsticks and water and to go containers on the side too if you need! I highly recommend this korean restaurant! read more
2 years ago
THE BIG: Located in Carrollton and I'd say a hole in the wall vibe. Very condensed menu which means they specialize. Parking is available in the lots. THE BLACK AND WHITE: The wife and I were hungry and passing through Carrollton when driving back from OKC. Fortunately Arirang was open and we stopped in for dinner. Place is small but cozy. We got the kimchi noodle soup and the sesame noodle. The sesame noodle was delicious! It seemed like they blendered sesame seeds and added it to a chicken broth. Noodles were potato-esque. For an app, we shared pork dumplings. Tl;dr, they were alright. THE FINAL BAMBOO: Overall the damage done for three dishes was around $40. The soups were big which could feed two people. Would recommend and will be back next time we're in Carrollton read more
My friend brought me to this spot and I wish there was something like this back home. You walk in and there's just an aunty at the counter who's impatient when you ask questions about the menu haha. But it's not about the service, the kalguksu is worth it! Chicken kalguksu - the broth was so rich! The chicken was a little dry but eaten with kimchi and pickled radish gives it flavorful and texture. The noodles were on the denser side but still good. read more
4 months ago
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10 months ago
Authentic food. Amazing kimchi. FYI- Self service for everything. A type of cafeteria setting. Order and pay first, claim food, enjoy, return washable, leave, then go again! read more
I didn't realize it was a "self serve". Once food is ready, you bring it to your table & grab your own utensils, etc. once you're done, you must return everything to the front. My friend wanted to come here while us gals spend the weekend back in TX. The amount of food you get for the cost is worth it. There's a lot of food! Unfortunately, I've realized as I get older, my tolerance for spice has diminished. I was unable to finish the Kim chi noodle based soup. They also make their own Kim chi! I'm going back to get a jar before I head back home! read more
FOOD handmade Noodles Soup with Kimchi - I came here post sickness so was craving some soup. The kimchi stew isn't super spicy which was good. The noodles were very soft and chewy which made it taste super good. I will say that they do give pretty large portion sizes so it would be good to split with someone if you do not eat that much. Overall the flavor was pretty alright. I will say I got flavor fatigued over time and it started to taste bland but that's just because I was probably eating a lot of it (lol!). They also give kimchi and pickled radish on the side. The kimchi was really good. It wasn't super fermented or sour which is how I like it and there were lots of leaf from the vegetable (which is my favorite part). The pickled radish was also pretty yummy as well. VIBES I came with my friend during the weekday at around noon for lunch. There were lots of people coming in from working places nearby. There is wooden tables with metal chairs and the place does hold quite a few people. It gives very traditional home vibes in that the atmosphere is very cozy and everything is simplistic. Great for a casual lunch or family dinner! SERVICE Service was pretty average. Food came out quickly and not too much interaction with staff other than ordering food. Food comes in sizable portions for a good price! Everyone was nice though! read more
1 year ago
I've only been here twice in the summer to eat naengmyeon but it's been stellar both times! Their naengmyeon and bibim naengmyeon are both delicious, with a large amount of noodles for a good price. It comes with mustard and vinegar on the side so you can adjust the taste to your liking. Side dishes of homemade kimchi and danmuji were included. For the spicy noodles, the cold broth comes in a separate bowl. Only thing is I wish there were some sort of protein other than the boiled egg. We also ordered their pork dumplings (5) recently and they were great too. Made fresh and had a good amount of filling with a thin wrapper which I enjoyed. Their kimchi is homemade, very flavorful and spicy and one of my favorites that I've had! It's self-service so you get your own utensils and return your tray to the front when you're done. Overall love it here, feels homey and the food is great for the price! Can't wait to try hotter soup dishes when the weather cools down. read more
Second time here and it did not disappoint. My fave is the sesame sujebi. Get this and the kimchee noodles and it's the perfect combo of spicy and nutty. I also liked the kimchee mandoo, but it's pretty spicy. This may become my go to stop when in Dallas. read more
This place is SUCH a special, authentic place The kimchi is the best I've had, as someone who doesn't even like kimchi that much other than in dumplings and fried rice! Best kalguksu in Dallas for sure. The sesame broth is the best one to get! It's super unique and hard to find any where else. Also enjoy the eggplant noodles- pretty spicy!!! The food is comforting and the prices are fair for the portions. Anytime I'm feeling something clean and heartwarming I come here. If you haven't tried to, do yourself a favor. Or don't, I almost don't want to talk about this place and want to keep it hidden from everyone. read more
5 months ago
1 year ago
Found this gem in Carrollton for authentic Korean noodle soup! The menu is straight forward, they offer a few selection but everything was so good. We ordered the dough soup, hand pulled noodle soup, miso sauce noodles and dumplings. The dough soup really stood out! It was chewy and the broth was so flavorful. The miso sauce was fantastic, slightly spicy but delicious. I loved the dumplings too, super stuffed with fillings. Beware the portions are really big, especially with all the soup. We absolutely will be back to get our fix soon! read more
Best kimchi I have EVER had. Incredible. Just fermented enough, kind of has a sweetness to it, honestly indescribable. Every bite was delicious. This place also has huge portions for cheap. You really can't go wrong with anything. The kimchi dumplings are large and flavorful. The vegetable dumplings are large and fluffy. THE NOODLES though are the real winner. Super soft to chew and hearty. The kimchi noodles are spicy but so warm in my stomach. The spicy eggplant was DELICIOUS, very flavorful and delicious. Would definitely recommend! read more
Arirang is super tasty and filling. In my opinion the portions were huge and it really is worth the price. My friend and I ordered Spicy Eggplant Noodles and the Kimchi noodles. I definitely recommend sharing. Special shout out to the kimchi! So GOOD! I bought a jar to take home. read more
Suuuuuch delicious kalguksu with a cozy and homemade feel. 4.5 stars for me but I'll round up! Even on a hot summer day, the flavorful hot broth will warm your heart! My friends and I ordered the chicken kalguksu, naengmyeon, kimchi dumplings, and pork dumplings! By far the kalguksu was my favorite, but the naengmyeon was soooo good too. I can't handle much spice but the cold noodles had a good kick for me and wasn't too spicy. Soft and chewy noodles that were refreshing and a little sweet! The kimchi dumplings were too spicy for me. For both types of dumplings, they fell apart when biting them - I like dumplings that still hold their shape after so maybe the skin was slightly too thin for my taste. Their kimchi was super fresh, but too spicy for me as well. I won't deter a star for that though because I know the spice lovers will enjoy it. Highly recommend their noodles! You know its legit when there are a lot of Korean aunties and uncles eating here. Remember to order at the counter! Utensils, sauces, and rice are self serve in the upper left corner of the restaurant. read more
My favorite noodle place for yearssss now! Its a fairly small restaurant with 10-12 different type of noodles which Koreans know it as kalgoosoo. I normally get the same noodle every time which is the sesame broth noodle! Not only is it good but the portion is sooo nice! Another thing I always get are the dumplings! Their meat and vegetable dumplings are my favorite!! Their signature is probably the complimentary kimchi which has a good spicy kick to it. I absolutely love it so much that they sell it in small & large bottles, I bought a bottle! If you are looking for a fairly reasonable priced, portioned, tasty Korean noodles, I highly recommend you visit here! read more
5 years ago
Kimchi dumplings, pork dumplings, and spicy eggplant noodles. As a warning, the noodles were way spicier than I expected, and I thought I had a high spice tolerance. Granted I mixed all the spicy eggplant and sauce in because I thought we were supposed to, but maybe I should've added it more gradually. It was nice that the noodles came with a small bowl of chicken broth. And the dumplings were solid! Second visit - the noodles with anchovy soup (always worth it to try the #1 on the menu) were great. Would recommend. Huge portions and comes with kimchi and radish on the side. read more
This place has been around for 5 years and I just now giving them a try for the food??? Don't be me and make the same mistake, come here ASAP! If you haven't been able to tell, I've been on a soup streak lately lol. If you have guessed it, yes, Asians Grub in DFWDub has let me here. Most people on the group have only talked about how amazing the kimchi here is, which was the main reason I came, and it is indeed amazing! It has a nice kick, well fermented but not overwhelming, great flavor. The price is excellent too. $12 for a good size jar, and I believe $20 for the giant one lol After seeing all the rave reviews on Yelp, I've been wanting to come back to try their food. One of my friends (who's not on Yelp lol) beat me to it. She couldn't wait to call and give me a "report" afterward, or more like a warning lol. She did not like the soup at all due to it doesn't come with any meat and not a lot of seasoning or salty enough. I took her warning with a grain of salt, knowing that she prefers the more savory soups. Took myself here on a date, ordered a #2-Chicken noodle soup and #11 Kimchi dumplings. It's a self-serve restaurant. You place the order at the counter and receive a little pager for when your food is ready, so you can come back to bring it to your table. I didn't pay attention to the menu board at first, and was surprised to see the total was around $12 for everything!! Good thing I didn't go crazy with my usual eyes-bigger-than-stomach ordering, cuz I could barely finish the soup. The portion was humongous and more than enough for 2 people. There's also self-serve rice next to the fridge. You wouldn't need it at all unless you're sharing the soup with someone else. Last but not least, make sure you bring your tray back to the cart by the counter after you're done. They make the noodle in-house, and I love how perfectly soft and chewy the noodle is. The soup is light and hearty, but not fatty at all. It was so good that I really wanted to finish the whole thing, but my pants and my stomach were definitely raising the white flag. I loved the soup so much I ordered the same soup to go so the hubby could try it out. Definitely can't wait to come back here again, next time with the hubby so we can split the soup and try the other dumplings too lol. read more
I think in terms of flavor, this place was very good. But there are quite a few drawbacks that kept this from being a stellar experience. We came here as a group of four on a Sunday afternoon. Ordered the vegetable handmade dumplings, the pork large dumplings (wang mandu), the spicy eggplant sauce noodles, the mandu kalguksu, the haemul soogaebi (hand pulled dough soup), and the ganchiguksu (thin noodles in anchovy broth). Pros: - Good flavor of soups - Really good flavor in their handmade vegetable dumplings - Big portions Cons: - Really heavy on the portion of noodles - Very little dumpling filling (especially the pork "wang mandu" big dumplings). They were huge, but it was all mostly the exterior carb portion of the dumpling - Rather pricey in that aspect since it was so much of just the carb portion of the entrees. For example, in the haemul soogaebi (dough soup), it cost $17, came in a HUGE bowl with a TON of dough pieces, but literally only had 3 shrimps, 4 mussels, and 4 clams in the ENTIRE bowl. The rest was ALL dough. Or even the anchovy soup, which was my own, had SO much noodles (which were good) and so little of the egg and zucchini topping. - We also waited a pretty lengthy amount of time for our meal. About 30 minutes for the first entree (which was one of the dumplings), which isn't the worst in the world, but also not short. It took even longer for everything else to come out. Other notes: - The kimchi is very good but spicier than usual kimchi! - The eggplant sauce is good but spicy too! It comes separately though, so you can control the level of spice and flavor to a certain extent. Overall, if you're looking for some warm, flavorful soup on a cold day - this is a good place to go! Especially if you're in the Hmart area. But there are definitely some areas they could improve on significantly in order to become a stellar, "must go" place. read more
6 years ago
What a cute little Korean restaurant! They are a bit tucked away, but every bit worth finding! We came on a chillier day, so the soups were perfect for warming us up. The portions are also huge! You definitely won't be hungry coming here. The savory noodle soup and dumpling noodle soup were amazing -- great flavors and reasonably priced. The sides were good too, but beware of the kimchee if you have a low spice tolerance. The pickled daikon worked great to help cut through some of the richness of my savory soup. Overall, definitely recommend swinging by and giving this place a chance. You won't be disappointed. read more
I wasted a fan of the food here. Kimchi Dumplings were the best flavor wise. Pork Dumplings were bland. Steamed Dumplings were too doughy and didn't contain much substance. No protein offerings on the noodles except chicken and there was barely any given. Seaweed noodles were slimey (expected) and lacking flavor. read more
3 years ago
Small restaurant serves authentic handmade Korean noodles. Portion is pretty big, and tastes pretty good too. Their kimchi is also delicious! Reminded me of my trip to Seoul! read more
Loved their soups and noodles. The flavor was delicious and amazing. Food all came out hot and fresh. One order was more than filling. Shared with my sister and mother and they loved the place. Service was fast. Also, they sell banchan in bulk. Love their kimchi. Definitely worth trying out! read more
Delicious Authentic handmade Korean food at the H Mart Plaza, our favorites place for sesame soup with handmade noodles. The menu here is in the wall, in Hangul and English, with detailed descriptions and pictures, so ordering is easy. Order by number at the counter, get your drinks from the cooler nearby and wait for your order number to be called. House made Kim chi and daikon pickles come on the side at night additional charge, and can be refilled. Dining room is clean and basic, and you bus your own table to a dish rack, as is customary in many of the restaurants here. When you come try the homamde rice noodles in the sesame broth. It's a very mild, comforting dish with little slices of jalapeño and other vegetables in the soup to wake up your tastebuds a little! The noodles are so delicious - a completely different and more tender texture and mouthfeel than dried noodles. 5 Homemade Handmade Korean stars read more
3 years ago
This is my favorite restaurant in Dallas. I discovered it in 2022 and I've been consistently going every week. The food is very worth for the price. I recommend getting the mul mandu dumplings and the dough pieces noodle soup. The food comes out very fast and is super filling. read more
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