K-crazy daughter brought me here to try the food, since I have fallen for K-pop and K-dramas, which…read morefeature food in every episode. Now, I've fallen in love with K-food, too! In a somewhat run down looking strip mall, the small restaurant was simple, but showing K-music videos on a TV. Unfortunately I couldn't see it from my seat, but I'll change that next visit! Our server was polite, helpful, and attentive. We ordered a ridiculous amount of food since we drove 45m to try it, so had a Kimchi Pajeon, Kimbap, Soon Tofu, and Veggie Fried Rice. The pancake was DELICIOUS-super flavorful and chock full of veggies. I did not care for the Kimbap, only because it had less flavor and was a little more dry than the other items, but it tasted very fresh. The Soon Tofu was spicy and full of flavor. It came with a huge heaping of rice in a cute covered dish to keep it hot - I'm ordering these things for home! The veggie fried rice, for which we opted no egg, was also fantastic, but we ended up taking ,ost of it and the pancake home for leftovers. We were also served Ban Chan - side dishes, of small tastes of seasoned veggies such as bean sprouts, eggplant, cucumbers, broccoli, radish, and more. It was all amazing. Sadly, we had no room for anything else, but I will definitely be back as soon as possible. SO worth the drive and expense!

I am rating this a 4 because although the food was good but there were a few things we were a…read morelittle disappointed. We wanted to order kimbop but they were out. They were also out of the crab egg roll, out of sweet tea, and out of lettuce in which we like to wrap the bulgogi. We ordered mandu, it was good but a little bit doughy because of the wrap they use, not as crispy as we would expect. I ordered the dolsot bibimbop. Mine came out first and was sizzling hot. No complaints, the egg had a runny yolk which means it was not overcooked like many I have had in the past. The bibimbop sauce is delicious with just the right amount of kick. Waitress brought out banchans, there were six different types, pickled eggplant, nori, broccoli, kimchi, bean sprouts, and cucumbers. Son ordered pork bulgogi. The plate was heaping with pork, and the sauce was nice and thick and stuck to the pork. Spouse ordered beef bulgogi and it took about 10 minutes for his to come out after our son and I had our meals. The plate was heaping, but spouse said the beef was a little bland, but some of the bibimbop sauce took care that. Son and spouse took leftovers with them. We were kind of disappointed in the items they did not have, but the lady waiting on us was nice and we realize they are a small business and when things are busy, it is easy to run out. The interior was a little dark, did not go to the restroom so cannot comment on the cleanliness but what we did see looked clean.

My good friend Rachel recommended this place. She said they have a good authentic Korean Ja-Jang…read more She said they have a good black sauce. So, I decided to have a to go order. The black sauce is a garlic, mushroom, and meat in it. Mix well with the egg noodles. Very flavorful. Portion is good. The black sauce is actually a black bean paste base. Very rich in flavor. Price is not cheap. The protein only a small portion chop pork.

Gyodong Noodle is a Korean-Chinese fusion noodle franchise from South Korea. It's currently known…read moreas one of the top 5 Korean-Chinese fusion noodle places in Korea. They specialize in dishes like Jampong, a spicy seafood dish originally invented by a Chinese-Japanese chef in Nagasaki, Japan, who used leftover seafood from sushi in noodles. This dish made its way to Korea and became Koreanized, becoming spicier and evolving into the Jampong noodle we have today. Jajangmyun is also one of the most popular comfort foods among Koreans, just like its ancestor Zhajangmien, which is a popular comfort food in Beijing, China. Korean Jajangmyun differs from Chinese Zhajangmien as the sauce is thicker, sweeter, and has more vegetable, meat, and seafood toppings. Gyodong also makes some incredible Koream-Chinese fusion fried pork dishes known as Tangsooyook using chewy brown rice, and they are just as good as the great Korean-Chinese places I've tried in LA's Korea Town or Seoul, Korea. I recommend ordering half and half jajangmyuna and jampong and tangsooyook. You can have 2 most popular Korean-Chinese noodle dishes in Korea in one bowl.

I got the combo chicken katsu box, which was a lot of good food for only $13! They have a lot of…read morethe snacks, desserts and chips to pick from, including some viral things like the corn shaped/flavored icecream and spicy canned tuna. It's a small place but there's still a place to sit and eat inside. Everything I got in the pictures was less than $50. Will definitely come again to try some other stuff :)

The store had the ice cups you can buy where you add whatever flavor of coffee or juice available…read morethat they sell in packets. They had so many options of ramyeon and their veggie kimbap was delicious!

I stopped by with a coworker for lunch. The restaurant is located in a side room in a small Korean…read moremarket. They seemed to be doing brisk business fulfilling takeout orders. I ordered the jjangmien. My friend had the bibimpab. We split a kimchi pancake. Man, these were all bangers. We were surprised by a couple of little banchan offerings (pickled daikon and spicy cucumber). The jjangmien was quite large, so savory, and the sauce had meaty chunks in it. I tried my buddy's food, great sesame oil flavor and served with lots of gochujang. The kimchi pancake was so tangy. I was stuffed. Way exceeded expectations for such a low-key spot. I would come back in a flash if the opportunity were to arise.

Walking into the Asian market, I was excited to see the Dosi Rak Sign. There's a menu that shows…read morethe food and prices and when entering, you will see lots of pics of all of what they have to offer. There were two ladies in the kitchen and one lady somewhat by check out. I ordered beef bulgogi Dosirak(bento box), & bulgogi bibambap to go. She said 15 minutes so I walked around the market. After a while I came back, sat at a table and waited for my to go food. It was packed up in a bag and the same lady gave me my food. My food was very tasty and it included three sides, and my hubby's food he was quite happy with. Glad we finally tried Dosi Rak. They have this eatery and K-Deli nearby which I also like.

This is a great restaurant in land o lakes. I came here back to back two nights in a row. I had the…read morekrispy chicken sandwich here which was delicous. It came with fries which I was not crazy about but the sandwhich itself had great flavor and high quality ingredients. I got the bulgogi japchae for my girlfriend and she was crazy about it. I tried it the first night and she wasn't lying. The service is good here and they are quick in the kitchen. Definitley more of a quick bite or take out place.

Great food and delicious food. Stopped in for dinner. I'm no longer eating meat so only seafood…read more They did have a shrimp teriyaki bowl which I opted for. Along with my go to for boba shops of grapefruit green tea. I did no sugar and was surprised that it really was sugar free. Ava it was so good. The only slush that I've gotten that was actually slushy like I like. It was thicker so it didn't melt so fast. Food was out quick and freshly made. It was good but I would've like the sauce to have been thicker and less sweet.

Amazing service Gina !!! Really clean, staff super friendly it reminds me of a mom and pops…read morerestaurant from seoul :) highly recommend!!

This was our second time into K-Chicken as we loved our first time so much. For $35, this is…read morecertainly one of the best all you can eat options in Tampa. The base price includes a wide selection of meats and seafood for the BBQ grill as well as all of the sides and fixins. Their K Chicken can be ordered as a side to the all you can eat bbq, which is amazing. Some of the best K-Chicken I've had in Tampa for sure. We also loved the bulgogi fries, the cheesy corn, and the fired cookies for dessert. Certainly not our last time in!

We live Hot Pot World. Great service. Very fresh food…read more Good selection. We've been here many times ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

I was super stressing about wanting to do something fun and interactive and exciting for my…read morebirthday. I had a friend or two suggest Korean BBQ. I've always wanted to do hot pot but could never really justify it. After reading reviews and menus on dozens of hot pot AND KBBQ places, Hot Pot World won out. Multiple friends even told me this was the best price they'd seen. The service was amazing. I stopped by the day before to let them know a party of about 10 (turned out to be 7, my friends are not always reliable!). The manager who took my reservation was so sweet, told me happy birthday, booked us in their private karaoke room, and gave me tips for birthday treats! When we got there, a few friends were delayed (again, reliability is not 100%!) and the staff was super sweet about it. They didn't rush us to order, got our drinks going, and helped me set up the karaoke system so we could play videos as we wanted. Once everyone was there, we placed our orders, some did just one or the other but most of us did both the hot pot and the BBQ experience and they're SO nice about not making the whole table do both (i definitely could not eat both!) It really is an all you care to eat experience. The buffet is massive! So many delicious meats and seafood and plenty of fresh veggies. Also an epic sauce bar, I absolutely love blending my own sauce together and really loved the sesame/soy/garlic/chili concoction I put together. Our server checked in often, topping up broth, changing out the BBQ plate, and making sure we were good on drinks. They also made my birthday SO fun by turning on the party lights, bringing me a little crown, singing Happy Birthday, and providing an absolutely ADORABLE dessert. I had a great time and my friends seemed to as well. I would 100% do this again, zero regrets at all!

soooo good! i just ordered to go but they have a nice seating area to dine in. they also have…read morekaraoke rooms which was a super fun find! staff was friendly and accommodating. answered all my questions, very sweet! food was great! really happy with our experience

Finally got to try this place out for lunch today and I am impressed. Not sure if I have ever had…read moreKorean BBQ before. We got the combo special which was 6 boneless chicken pieces, fries and a drink. The chicken was delicious and nice size pieces. The fries were supper tasty as well. The service was good and the drinks stayed full. The dining area is spacious with plenty of room for weekend crowds. I also noticed a karaoke room with a few TVs. Overall great experience with really tasty food. We certainly will be back.

I had a mixed experience coming here. Let's talk about the good first. Very spacious restaurant,…read morewhich makes it perfect for group gatherings. Varied options to choose from for your malatang. Service is also very friendly and helpful as well. The things that need improvement though. Since all of the ingredients for your malatang are by weight, you can to choose the ingredients yourself from the open buffet. When I went, unfortunately, several containers from the buffet had moldy ingredients and discolored meat. This is rather concerning since this is a health hazard, meaning that the ingredients aren't being kept at the right temperature. Thankfully, when I told the server, they quickly threw out the bad ingredients and cleaned the containers. But I really hope more attention is paid to the state of the ingredients and sauce bar. The guobaorou, while ok in flavor, was too heavy on the batter. The meat slices were so thin compared to the thick coating of batter, which made some pieces a little unpleasant to eat. Overall, a mixed bag experience for me. I truly hope they can succeed. If they bring consistency to their dishes and make sure ingredients are closely monitored and kept fresh, they will be good to go. I hope the next time I come, the experience is even better :)

Tampa Bay New Korean style mala 麻辣…read more Mala (Xiang Guo) 麻辣香鍋 dry pot stir-fry started trending in the US around 2009, starting at the New World Mall Food Court in Flushing, Queens. Since then this Chinese classic dish, has become popular in Korea, and adapted more to Korean tastes. I visit this chain restaurant's Atlanta Koreatown location often, but Tampa is quickly forming their own beloved Koreatown near the Lotte Plaza area. Love it! The pay by weight, customized, buffet style selections, have some great noodle, ttoek, protein, and vegetable options. I always put too much in my bowl! Each individual serving in placed on a personal flame burner to keep warm. I've written entire articles on Korean style mala, so feel free to ask me any questions in the comments. This chain hails from Korea. What makes Korean style mala different than the original chinese mala? Firstly, ma 麻 = numbing + la 辣 =spicy. Unfortunately, the term "mala" is used when food is often just spicy and not numbing. Here, the mala is sweeter, but still thankfully has both spicy and numbing flavor. The sauces are smooth here; not containing entire pieces of chili pepper, peppercorn, garlic, ginger that is typically in mala. This makes for an easier eating experience. There are also spice grades, and cream (rose) versions. Featured items: 1 麻辣香鍋 마라샹궈 Mala Xiang Guo - Mala dry pot, customized. 2 鍋包肉 돈등심 꿔바로우 Pork Guobarou - Thin sliced pork, deep fried crispy in rice flour batter. Covered in sweet sour sauce. Highly addictive and the crispy texture is perfect for dipping in the mala sauce. Can't wait to visit again and try the 麻辣燙 마라탕 mala soup & 짜장샹궈 jajang black bean sauce version.

I normally come here Friday / Saturday . Good selection of…read moreseafood & veggies ! It's a HotPot / BBQ but most of the time I just do HotPot because there's tooooo much to eat and I just don't have room to do BBQ too. Friendly service - family friendly- clean & overall one of my favorite Tampa location. I choose them over the rest because of all the variety of sauce & broth flavor .

My favorite Korean hot pot and barbecue spot. It's sad that they closed down due to slow business…read moretraffic but I was definitely a regular. They have plans to turn into a soup dumpling restaurant. I'm sure if it's anything like Korean hot pot. It will be just as delicious.