I have never been into Korean food. I try it every now and then just to see if my tastes have changed and this was one of those times. I ordered the Kimchi Bulgogi Burrito and it was incredible. I bit into in the parking lot as I was pulling out and it was so good that I almost went back for a second one before even leaving the parking lot. It's the perfect blend of flavors and the Kimchi was ON POINT. I'll be getting this time and time again. read more

Glad we got to support a small local business. The owner/waiter was super personable and helpful throughout our dining experience. All of the food tasted excellent! We will be back to try other dishes. read more

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Not a good selection of food. Not too tasty. We went there with six other people, but they liked some of the drinks and food. I wasn't too thrilled but they liked it. Thank you. read more

My boyfriend and I absolutely LOVED this place. We came across Bop Joa in the spur of the moment as we were driving around the Wylie/Sachse area and I'm so happy we did. Not only was the food fantastic, but the owner was a great conversationalist. I will definitely come back during my visits to Dallas. read more

This Korean restaurant was delicious and the portions were amazing! The ambience and service here were also great! My bibimbap bowl was huge and there were many veggie toppings on mine and a fried egg in the shape of a heart. They give you a bibimbap sauce to drizzle over your rice bowl that made it so yummy. My husband got the bulgogi platter with japchae (glass noodles). It came with cabbage and saajmang sauce and was so good. All the banchan side dishes (pickled radish, fish cake, and kimchi) were great as well. Sung was so nice and it was great talking to him for a while! Can't wait to be back. Definitely give this place your support!! read more

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Me and the hubs stepped in for a mid-week lunch date and it was super yummy! You know it's authentic because the only other people we saw coming in were Korean - speaks volumes! We had their steamed dumplings and Yang-Neum chicken as appetizers and shared their hot pot-style bibim-bot meal. It came with all sorts of pickled veggies - the daikon radish and cucumbers were my favorite! The hot pot made the rice crispy on the bottom which was perfect!! It's fun to try new cuisines and we really enjoyed the flavors. Knocking one star off because our bowl didn't have much beef in it, could have used more for the price point. Also would have liked to hear Korean music rather than a soap opera playing, but that's minor! read more

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Place was clean staff very friendly and food was absolutely amazing. I'd recommend the pear drinks and korean pancakes to start. Good vibes for sure read more

Ah yes, a small business owned by a married Korean couple. I have been here a lot of times, and the space is very cozy. That being said, since this place is small, expect it to be very crowded during weekends and running out of tables. However, you can do reservations to mitigate this. As for food, the quality is very consistent. I recommend trying their Sundubu Jjigae, it tastes wonderful. There is also K-drama on the TV if you're into that for entertainment. In summary, a pretty good experience, and if you're craving Korean food with some modern twist, this is the place to visit next time you're in Sachse. read more

My husband had gone with his friends a few years back, and wouldn't stop talking about how good the food was. Well, we were back in the area and he said we had to go. I had the jap-che and he had the jap-che platter and goodness we were full. Service was attentive, the cook came out to check on us. They were playing k-pop and a k-drama on the TV. It was such a good meal. If we were ever out that way again, we're going back. read more

Low key atmosphere which was a change from busy loud restaurants. Local and convenient. Loved the dinner suggestions. We tried something new. We have gone back. read more

What a great family run business with authentic food sans friendly service! The environment is simple but clean and welcoming. We had both the spicy pork and beef bulgogi and I think we enjoyed the pork more although the beef was still very good. If we're lived closer, it could definitely be a place that we would enjoy sampling all the different menu items. read more

Enjoy it; owned by a sweet couple. A little on the pricier side but I am sure rent is expensive.

Decided to come try this place and the food was delicious! Owner/chef even came out to talk to us & he was so helpful and explained the dishes to us. We will definitely be back! read more

What a lovely and intimate place to come in and enjoy either pickup or a quiet lunch/dinner. We stopped in without reading the sign on the door that suggests you to call and make a reservation due to the tight space/being short staffed. That was okay since it was our fist time and we were fine with placing our dinner to go. We had the bbq chicken burrito and beef burrito. The chicken fried rice, dumplings, and a fried cheese roll. All in all the food was good. We were expecting a bit more of a kick in the spices but we're also trying to train our brains into being expectant of all types of flavoring. Can't wait to try their bulgolgi pizza next time! read more

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Amazing family run Korean spot. Food is excellent. You can't pick anything bad on the menu. The vegetable pancake for an appetizer is always a great option. Sometimes they can get busy and there's only one waiter, but they seem to be hiring more. Try the pear drink it's amazing. read more

Friendly family owned restaurant. The food here was delicious and the portions were very generous! The restaurant itself is tiny and recommends a reservation for dining in (about 5 tables that can sit 4 people each). The chef/owner stopped by each table to check in on their experience, which I thought was really nice! The steamed dumplings here were good. The dumplings were tiny, so if you have more than 2 people eating the appetizer, I'd recommend ordering an order of 10 or more! The beef bibimbap was really good! There was so much food! My fiancé finished the dish, but I'd definitely have leftovers if we didn't share the meal. read more

Went here for a social dinner with coworkers and it's a bit hit and miss. Items: mandu - delicious! Very lightly savory and perfectly steamed. I enjoyed them! I didn't take a picture since they look pretty normal but they arrive in a steamer basket. yangneum chicken - was okay..? Not really what I expected. It's supposed to be a sweet, spicy, gochujang/garlic chicken but it was more like a honey garlic chicken with lots of peanuts. I liked the peanuts texture but it wasn't spicy or salty, only sweet. And the chicken was good texture but rather flavorless. I took it home and cut it up to put in fried rice bibimbap - I didn't try this but my coworker enjoyed it Jajang udon - the concept is fine - The owner felt inspired to do a fusion type dish and likes the thick udon noodles with the jajang black bean sauce. The execution wasn't my favorite. The sauce needs to be less viscous because otherwise the noodles get knotted together and it's hard to eat. I asked for spicy and wow - the sauce flavor was 90% Serrano pepper and 10% sugar. There was no salt, no savory flavor. It was rather flavorless. I actually couldn't eat it. Took it home and added chicken stock concentrate and a little water to make it flavored. This shop is really cute! The owners are kind and the food is well-presented. I think the base of the dishes are all good here, at least from what we tasted, but the flavors were all over the place. I hope that the next time I visit there will be more savory/salty/bold flavors :) read more

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decent spot for Korean food if you're in the area. Seems like it's a family owned spot! The owner was nice and chatty. He was also the one taking our orders and serving our food. I believe his wife is the chef. The portion sizes are pretty generous! The owner explained the choices behind some of the dishes - I.e why they choose to use a different type of rice cake (I.e. flat instead of cylindrical). While some of the choices weren't my personal preference, I can appreciate the thought process. read more

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Let me start by saying my family is a Korean foodie family. We've probably tried 85% of the Korean eateries in DFW. We were in Sachse and looking for a late lunch. I'd seen the Yelp reviews for Bop Joa, so we gave it a try. What a pleasant surprise! You don't equate Sachse with great Korean food, but they sure have it! It's a small place, about six tables and an active carry out. While they do some "fusion", we stuck with the traditional. Beef bulgogi, spicy pork bulgogi, jap chae, vegetable pancake and pork dumplings. The meal came with white rice and the traditional non chon or sides of pickled vegetables, kimchi and fish cake. The food was outstanding. Every single thing we ordered was as good as you'd find at the best Korean places in Dallas or Carrollton. The service was great as well. Our server was friendly, fun and professional. Prices were extremely reasonable as well. Bop Joa may be a little far from home, but I'll go back for their food and friendly atmosphere. read more

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If you're looking for authentic Korean food, this is a pretty good spot in the Wylie area. The worker/owner? is very personable and kind. The food was pretty good. I got the spicy pork bulgogi with jap-che. I love jap-che so this was a great meal in my book. I had also gotten the bibim-bop which wasn't anything special really. I'm docking a star because when I walked into the store there was still trash from previous customers on several tables so it felt almost "dirty." I don't know if they are short-staffed or if there is an alternative reason, but I was personally a little uncomfortable eating. read more

We went here for while looking for some good dumplings and we couldn't have found a better place, the dumplings and fried rice were great, and the owner was super nice. He talked to us, and when there was a mix up in the kitchen he gave us another plate without charge. Overall the place is definitely a hidden gem. 10/10 would recommend (Pictured chicken fried rice) read more

Bop Joa - Chicken Fried Rice - Korean Near Me - Sachse, Texas

Stopped in here for some lunch while I was in the area. The gentleman inside was so kind! Very cute and great ambiance inside. Food was amazing & hit the spot. Definitely needed a nap after eating this though. read more

Bop Joa - Spicy Pork Bulgogi with Jap-Che Platter - Korean Near Me - Sachse, Texas

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Every Wednesday, Cashew's parents look for a date night away from the three monkies. I decided to give this restaurant another chance after they didn't serve us because they had a party that day, yet had their restaurant open. The place is located in a strip mall with many businesses, so parking can be an issue depending on the time you go to eat. We arrived and the place was empty. The young man is very friendly yet asks weird questions like, "Are you gonna eat?" This place has no menus, so you need to do a QR code. The bathroom is located in the back next to the kitchen. The young man suggested appetizers, and so cashew's mom asked for dumplings (5) appetizer. The dipping sauce truly helped the flavor of the dumplings, which are very small. I got the burrito and wife the chicken pieces. The burrito had a very nice mix of Korean flavor with Mexican style, and the chicken pieces had no flavor besides the dipping sauce. Cashew's mom liked the chicken pieces. The place is good and prices are adequate. The young man works hard and looks to make your stay a pleasant one, so I would recommend this place. I'm just careful. If it's full, they can't deal with large numbers. read more

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Always pleasant with great service. Food is always good and is consistently filling with good portions

Tried this place out because we love Korean cuisine. Big disappointment, food was overcooked and very, very oily. The members of my party all agreed this is likely a home cook that likes their own food, but it's not presentable to the public. I empathize with their attempt to open a restaurant, but it's just not up to restaurant quality food or presentation. read more

First time here. Waiter was friendly. I love the cute mason jars that were brought out with water! Food was delicious. Afterwards, the chef came out to chat with us. I can't wait to come back to try something new. I noticed many people order takeout. read more

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Got take out from here the spicy pork bulgogi japchae was delicious. Really liked the veggie pancakes but I think I'm gonna try the kimchi ones next time! Also the guy who works there is really nice and super helpful. read more

This is my FAVORITE Korean spot in DFW!! I consider myself pretty regular at Bop Joa. It is well priced and the service is lovely. Not to add the food is absolutely delicious. If you haven't been to Bop Joa- add it to your list. read more

Our first time trying this restaurant and the service was fast and friendly! Our waiter gave us tips on how to eat our meals and what would pair best with what. It was very clean inside and the food was incredible. We will definitely be back. read more

Bop Joa - Korean Near Me - Sachse, Texas

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our Bibim-Bop in the hot dish was like a much needed hug. the owner was so kind as well and even gave us some tips on how to make their amazing side dishes at home. AND THE BEST KIMCHI WE HAVE EVER HAD! you can taste the love and time that's put into his dishes. definitely coming back again and again and again. read more

Awesome place for those who love korean food!! They have amazing japchae and the jjajangmyeon was really good too. I believe it is just the owner here and you have to call ahead to make an appointment since the space inside is small. read more

My review is solely for the seafood soondubu. I can't speak to the service, the shop or any other dish as my kid did the ordering and pickup. Don't be fooled by the description of "blue crab, shrimp, squid, clam." I might have seen tiny squid tentacles (which is the worst part IMO) but nothing remotely close to the others. Maybe it's what's listed on the frozen bag of seafood similar to what I've seen in the store with tiny bits of everything plus the chum it was hanging out with. I liked the spice level but if the spiciness is coming from serrano peppers (which I read in the Q&A), they should lay off the heavy layer of chili oil on top. The sides were good and helped offset the heaviness. It wasn't terrible, but for the price and lack of quality ingredients, I'm not curious enough to come back. read more

Bop Joa - "seafood" soondubu - Korean Near Me - Sachse, Texas

great service, but if you don't see anyone in there just call. The food is tasty and I haven't found another place that sells Jjajangmyeon like this or at all in Texas! The vibes are cute and calm. Korean music plays and Korean Television. read more

Owners are really friendly Definitely recommend setting a reservation and going early! Food is awesome and not many Korean restaurants around the area. Recommend the pancakes! read more

The only Korean fusion that impressed me. I enjoy traditional Korean food, and the fusion at Bop Joa was perfect. The owner only slightly tweaked original Korean recipes to meet an American pallet. For example. Modifying jajamyon with udon noodles and mellowing out the brown bean sauce was an excellent modification. I had it with seafood and spiced it up with jalapeños. The veggies were fresh and tastey, and the sauce did not have the normal charred taste you find in the Korean version. $15. The wife had the soft tofu soup in the stone pot. $15 She said it was like home cooking for her. Not much fusion except they had a pork and chicken option, which is not typical for Korean. The owner/server is very friendly and limits seating so he can give his best service. I recommend calling ahead to make sure that a table is available. They do decent amount of delivery service business as well. I wish he was in Keller. Ohhh. Ask for extra napkins. read more

Bop Joa - Udon noodles fell off my chopsticks splashing black bean sauce all over. I was on heaven. - Korean Near Me - Sachse, Texas

One of the top Korean restaurants in the area. My wife and I have been going here for years. Friendly, authentic, quiet environment, and delicious Korean food. Stop on by and support this great local restaurant! read more

Bop Joa - Bulgogi Beef Soondubu - Korean Near Me - Sachse, Texas

Best Korean place in the area! My boyfriend and I have been eating here for the past few years and we are NEVER disappointed by their food. The restaurant is owned by a husband and wife; and they are absolutely amazing. The husband does his best to communicate with all his customers in-between cooking the meals. We recommend you try all of their dishes if you ever have the opportunity to do so! Our favorites are the fried dumplings, bulgogi bibimbap, bulgogi & rice, seafood fried rice, and their broth dishes as well. Even though the restaurant is quite small, the food and service make up for it. They usually play Korean Dramas on the tv and it makes the restaurant feel more homey rather than just having music playing like a typical restaurant. We recommend that you call ahead of time to reserve a table as well. All in all, if you are ever in the Sachse area and are craving some delicious Korean food, you NEED to stop here for a bite. read more

Bop Joa - Korean Near Me - Sachse, Texas

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Food was great, and the portions were a really good size. Owner was super nice and told us a bit about the food. I'd definitely come back and eat here. read more

Food was amazing and the owner was so nice! The portion sizing is large and very filling. Would come again!

We enjoyed our visit here very much. Delicious food and generous portions. Our server was extremely friendly and gave us great recommendations and explained the dishes we were not familiar with, as well as helping us with the typical ways that various foods can be mixed and eaten. Small, friendly atmosphere and we will definitely be back whenever we're in the area. read more

Bop Joa - Vegetable Soondubu - Korean Near Me - Sachse, Texas