Can't believe I waited so long to try this place! Check the hours before going, I kept trying to get lunch here on Tuesdays and they're not open then. But my first visit was so good. The food here is AMAZING. We shared the wings, bibimbap, haemul pajeon, and gamjatang jeongol. Highly recommend those dishes! Everything was fresh and flavorful, served hot and very large portions. The server was efficient and handled a busy lunch really well. Highly recommend! In an area with lots of delicious Korean food options, Bori might be my new favorite. read more

BORI Korean Kitchen - Korean Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

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Disappointing experience. Came for Seolleongtang. Was told the Seolleongtang and Kalbi Tang have the same bone broth but the Kalbi Tang has more and better meat. So we got one Seolleong Tang and one Kalbi Tang. The broths were not the same, the Kalbi Tang broth was quite a bit clearer and plainer. The Seolleongtang came with shredded meat, while the Kalbi Tang had big chunks of meat and bone, it was quite a bit bigger but the broth wasn't the same as promised and was a bit tasteless. Furthermore, when we brought our leftover soups home, neither of the broths solidified when refrigerated. That is a key tell-all, because real Seolleongtang broth made from ox bones and rich in collagen and nutrients would congeal when refrigerated. So I highly recommend not ordering their low quality Seolleongtangs. The banchan dishes were fine, I wish they gave you more options as I would've liked to try some of their other sides to see if I wanted to buy some since they sell the banchan dishes in a refrigerated case. I also got the wings with the onion powder on them very unique and different flavor but way too expensive. Restaurant is small with lots of tables packed in. It felt a little stuffy. They were pretty busy but I didn't have to wait. The service was friendly enough. Overall unfortunately the experience was regrettable. Disappointed because I wanted to like this place but I'll have to drive further away to find better quality Korean food. read more

Not a ton of Korean places serve bossam, so had to come to bori to try their bossam! The restaurant is located in an outdoor plaza so there's plenty of parking. I visited on a weekday evening and it was pretty empty. Ofc we ordered the bossam to share for two people and it was definitely more than enough! They give lots of pork belly and I like that there's variety of super fatty pieces and more meaty pieces. I do wish the cabbage was more cooked, as the chunkier pieces were hard to wrap around the pork. Sauces and sides were good too, but not much variety to the sides. Just kimchi and braised potatoes (delicious tho) Service was nice and attentive. Interior was quiet and casual. Overall, a nice spot. Not the best bossam I've ever had, but price for quantity was super worth it. read more

BORI Korean Kitchen - B1. Classic Bossam - Korean Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

So delicious! We came for lunch on a rainy day, and it wasn't too busy inside so we were able to get seated immediately. Between the three of us we shared the bossam and oh ssam. They first served a couple of banchan - kimchi and tofu, and I was a bit surprised there weren't more. However, the mains we ordered were so good! The bossom was massive and they had a HEAPING pile of radish and I loved how they gave three different sauces. The pork was soft and flavorful, and the napa cabbage wrap was so good with the garlic, jalapeno, radish, and sauces. The oh ssam was also fantastic, as there were plenty of soft chewy calamari pieces and super savory pork. I also loved the plentifulness of veggies! Overall, I loved everything we got, and also the tofu banchan! Would definitely recommend this spot. read more

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I came with a group of friends and we shared the bossam, gamjatang, and kkanpunggi chicken wings. The bossam was served with pickled radish, napa cabbage, garlic, jalapeños, and three different sauces. It was delicious and a great portion for sharing. We added potato noodles to the gamjatang for $4. The pork was super tender and they were generous with the amount of pork bones in the dish. I wish there were more potatoes or that they were cut into larger chunks instead of thin slices. The broth had good flavor and paired really well with rice. The chicken wings were pretty standard but the flavor could be a bit stronger. Overall, it's one of the few Korean restaurants in the area that I would come back to from time to time, especially for group dining. There were only two servers working and it got busy, but they were still very pleasant and provided great service. read more

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We came to try their Bossam because words are its one the best in the area. We also ended up trying few other offering. Its a nice restaurant with a good vibe and friendly staffs. What we got: Bori signature bossam (5/5) This was it!!. We tried plenty of restaurants that offers bossam; and this was probably one of the best. Great portion; so tender and flavorfull. It was just so so good. Love how it comes with 3 different sauces and plenty or radish kimchi. The napa cabbage were nicely cooked as well. Haemul pajeon/seafood pancake (4/5) Good size; thick but still crispy which was good. Plenty of seafood in it. The dipping sauce could be better tho. But overall it was good. Korean fried chicken; ALL three flavors (3/5) The fried chickens was very mid; but was not surprise as this restaurant wasnt specializing in korean fried chicken. All three flavors were too sweet. The kkapunggi doesnt have enough sauce, yangnyeom was saucy but so sweet, snow white were also too sweet and not enough cheese flavor. Overall this is a good place to get some korean foods. I would give this place a 5 star if it based only on the Bossam! Either way; we will go back for sure; Saw other people orders the other offering and they look good. But for sure go and try their bossam!!! read more

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My friends and I were excited to visit this spot, as we had seen they offered marinated crab, which was something we were all keen to try! We arrived on a Tuesday at 6 p.m. and were seated right away. Unfortunately, we were immediately disappointed to find that the marinated crab was unavailable, along with two other food items. Since our primary reason for visiting was off the table, we decided to order the Korean tofu soup and tteokbokki with cheese, both of which were just okay. We did enjoy the seafood pancake, which had a decent amount of seafood. We also ordered the galbi, which was fine, but we felt the portion was quite small compared to the price. This was a running theme, as we all thought the portions were small compared to the high cost of the items. In terms of side dishes, they only provided two, which felt like a minimal amount compared to what other Korean restaurants offer, especially given the size of our order. They do, however, sell side dishes separately if you wish to purchase more. On the bright side, the service was great, and the workers were very kind. The restaurant is clean, though it is quite small with limited seating. Parking is shared in a huge lot with nearby stores and other restaurants. Overall, while the service and atmosphere were good, the disappointing lack of menu items and the small portions for the high prices made this a mediocre visit. read more

BORI Korean Kitchen - Korean Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

Loved the food.... Love the concept of not an overload of banchan that goes to waste most times. They specifically mentioned they are not your regular Korean restaurant with many banchans. We ordered the kimchi fried rice, seafood pancake and the Nak Sam. The spice for the Nak Sam and the kimchi fried rice is just right .. not too overpowering . Overall definitely coming back. Give it a shout if you are in the neighborhood... you won't be disappointed!! read more

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I'm so happy I finally found a place in the Seattle area that does bossam with oysters! The flavor took me straight back to authentic Korean comfort food the oysters were fresh, briny, and balanced perfectly with the pork and kimchi. My only small gripe is that I wish the pork belly slices were a bit thinner for that ideal bite, but honestly, the taste made up for it. Everything was seasoned beautifully and served with care. I'll definitely be coming back just for the oyster bossam it's that good. Highly recommend for anyone craving real Korean flavors done right. read more

BORI Korean Kitchen - Korean Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

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I'm really sorry to say that I'm unsatisfied with this restaurant. I've seen it promoted a few times on social media, and knowing this is a fairly new restaurant (open for around a year) I had high hopes. To start off, our server was great. He checked in on us occasionally and is friendly and attentive. Additionally, the ambiance of the restaurant is very cozy. I liked the homey style of chairs and the beautiful plates/silverware. The restaurant space is small, but has plenty of seating. My parents and I came at a time where there were barely any customers, so the restaurant felt pretty spacious. We ordered tteokbokki, sundubu-jjigae, bibimbap, and yangnyeom chicken. I was most excited for the tteokbokki, since it's my favorite Korean dish. However, I disappointed by the taste. Even though there was plenty of sauce, somehow, I felt that the flavor was very mild. Maybe I'm too used to strong, complex flavors, so my sense of taste is off. This dish honestly tasted like the sauce was just made of water, gochujang, and some sugar. I felt a little confused, but tried the rest of the food. The bibimbap tasted similarly bland, and the chicken felt a little dry even though it was coated in plenty of sauce. I'm just shocked. Where's the umami flavor? Is there not enough garlic or green onions? Is the salt reduced? I have never eaten Korean food which tasted so... average. The soup was the only dish of the four that tasted great. Overall, the food's alright, everything's cooked well, but it's not impressive. Additionally, I was surprised to be served only two side dishes. This is the fewest amount of side dishes I've had at a Korean restaurant, and both tasted pretty average. Given the great service and atmosphere, I really wanted to love this restaurant. However, the food did not satisfy my cravings, and I didn't have much of an appetite after trying everything out. We ended up bringing back plenty of leftovers, which I'm looking forward to sprucing for my lunch tomorrow. I'm really sorry to say that I won't be coming back for a while, but I'm rooting for the restaurant's success and improvements. read more

BORI Korean Kitchen - Bibimbap (tofu soup came last, not shown in picture) - Korean Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

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I came here with a friend for a late dinner and it didn't disappoint. It was busy but not overly busy so it was nice. I can see that the waitress was definitely scrambling though and they didn't check on us much which is ok but I did wish they gave us more water at some point. The place is loud but not super Loud. We ordered: Seafood pancake 5/5: this was really good. I love that it was more protein and filling than the actual pancake. It goes well with the sauce as well. Pork bone soup with udon (extra $4). This was enormous and definitely can feed 4 people! We had leftovers for sure. The meat was good but there was more bones than meat in my opinion and the meat wasn't super tender so you definitely had to use your hands to get all the meat off. My friend likes udon thats why we added them but it goes well with rice which was provided. The soup was definitely on the spicy side as well. We also got a couple of banchans as well (potatoes and kimchi) both was really good and fresh. I'm a little surprised they only gave us 2 banchans compare to other Korean spots I been to gave us a lot more varieties. Overall a good place for laeger group. I wish they had some smaller servings of food for cheaper prices for smaller groups. read more

BORI Korean Kitchen - Seafood pancake - Korean Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

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The restaurant itself is pretty small, but on a Monday evening it is not difficult to find a table. My party of 6 was seated promptly. We tried the sundubu, bossam, yangyeom chicken, the spicy raw crab, and the tteokbokki. Everything tasted great, and service was attentive. I personally enjoyed the Thai green tea. There is a good variety of items to choose from on the menu so they are sure to satisfy whatever craving you may have. They also have a bunch of banchan in the front for sale for you to take home as well! read more

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Bori Kitchen is nestled in the Plaza in factoria by QFC. There is definitely ample parking since there is a big lot and it's located in the corner of the plaza. The ambiance is pretty nice and it looks clean and renovated. Definitely a spot that I would go to with more people since a lot of their dishes are big portion sizes. Staff: Nice (4/5) Sanitation status: (5/5) Seafood Pancake (4/5) The seafood pancake was pretty good. It had a good variety of seafood and green onions but I definitely think it could've had more seafood. The dipping sauce that it came with paired nicely. Army Stew (3.5/5) The army stew was okay. I have definitely have had better but there was a lot in this one. There was a burger patty which was intriguing. I added cheese to mine which made it so much better. They provided sausages and bacon as well and there was a lot of protein provided. I would definitely opt to try another option next time. read more

BORI Korean Kitchen - Seafood Pancake - Korean Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

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Sooo glad to find another excellent Korean restaurant! The seafood pancake was excellently made with a crispy outside and chewy inside. Also ordered their bossam - generous serving of pork, pickled radish, and 3 different sauces to tantalize your taste buds from getting bored. Friendly staff kept checking in on us. Tucked away in the corner of a strip mall, this is truly a hidden gem. read more

BORI Korean Kitchen - B1. Classic Bossam - Korean Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

I didn't get their well-known dishes but I'd come back here to get it after this visit! This restaurant is closer to the Factoria neighborhood and not very far from Chi Chi and Factoria Mall. I got seated with my friend very quickly as the place was only half-filled. Inside feels very clean and matte especially with their fancy-looking utensils, and the music reminded me of being in a K-drama. My friend and I decided to go simple, and we each got their dolsot bibimbap while sharing a 10-piece yangnyeom chicken. Bibimbap is standard and nothing special though it is a go-to item I almost always get. The stone pot was sizzling like crazy, and it goes even better with their spicy sauce. You even get some banchan with the meal but it's little compared to other restaurants I've been to. The yangnyeom chicken was pretty spicy, and had a tangy taste as well even with the green onions on top. I did want to try their bossam but was slightly deterred by the high prices on them. That's the next thing I'll get when I come back to complete my experience here! read more

BORI Korean Kitchen - Dolsot bibimbap (top, bottom), yangnyeom chicken (center) - Korean Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

The Korean food was decent, but nothing that would make me go out of my way to return. They did serve some banchan, but not as much as you typically get at other Korean restaurants. They also had a big selection of banchan for sale, which looked tempting, just hard to know if they're worth it since we didn't get to sample most of them when we were dining. I came when the restaurant was still fairly new, so I'd be open to giving it another try if I'm in the area or if a friend wanted to check it out. read more

BORI Korean Kitchen - Korean pancake (top left), signature bossam (top left), and soft tofu soup (bottom left) - Korean Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

Super cute restaurant with beautiful cutlery and plating! At the front, a printout states they do not give a lot of banchan and really focus on reducing food waste to reduce the cost of their food to the customer. However, the prices are pretty similar to other Korean restaurants in the area. The bossam was delicious and came with two rice! Very nicely plated and a must try here! We also got the seafood pancake which was delicious and not super oily. However, it was cut into just 4 VERY large pieces, not helpful for eating. Overall, one of the better Korean spots in Factoria! read more

BORI Korean Kitchen - Seafood Pancake - Korean Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

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I heard that the quality went down over the past few months, and I'm not sure how it was before but I agree that it's not the best, if it used to be good. I am a huge soondubu fan and ordered that here, but the soup was quite watery/thin which made it not very flavorful. Their japchae was alright though. Probably wouldn't come back. read more

I have tried to cut back on meat intake but the bossam here is the best one around and the location is excellent so I end up coming here time to time just for the bossam! It's $42 as of today but big portion and comes with large amounts of jalapeño, garlic, kimchi and Napa. Great with some makkeoli. They usually give you 2 banchan/kimchi dishes and one bowl of rice per person. Great cozy clean ambiance. Service can be slow when they're full but generally quick and friendly service! Other items such as hotpot's and pancake are okay. Bossam is amazing. They do have some vegetarian options such as bibimbap and japchae. read more

BORI Korean Kitchen - B1. Classic Bossam - Korean Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

BORI serves mainly large portions and great for sharing between two or more people. The food here I find to be particularly perfect during colder weather. I love their hot pots! It warms my belly and tastes so hearty and satisfying. I feel the spice is like medicine and helpful for curing or preventing a cold. The space is cozy and casual. Free parking. read more

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I was in the mood for Korean food one rainy cold night and Bori popped up as a hot new spot right on Factoria Blvd. It's a cute restaurant with a homey atmosphere decked out in a green color scheme. The menu has quite a few great dishes that I like with lots of hot items including soup perfect for this rainy night. We settled on the Bori signature pajeon which was larger than I anticipated and filled with seafood and greens. The other item ordered was the gamja-tang (spicy pork bone soup) that comes on a boiler with huge chunks of meat. If you're not a fan of spice, there is an option for none. Overall I enjoyed the food and it was rather large portions (for a party of 3 we had leftovers). The only two comments I have are that it was a little on the saltier side and only came with 2 ban chan and perhaps would've liked at least 3 or 4. Speaking of ban Chan they also had some pre-packaged to go that you could purchase. Besides the food and ambiance, I was very impressed by their service - Quick and friendly. A good experience and if given the chance, would return to try some other menu items. read more

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BORI Korean Restaurant took over the old Chi Mac location in Factoria Loehman's Plaza. It has only been open for a few months but has gained quite the following on social media. The restaurant itself is relatively small and has around a dozen tables or so. Note that most of their tables are tight two-person tables. In the back, they have a cold case of different pre-packaged ban chan (Korean appetizers) that you can grab and go. They are $5 each, but if you buy a certain number of ban chan, they give you a discount. My family came on a cold weeknight evening at 5pm and the restaurant was already full- lesson learned, we need to make a reservation next time regardless of the time or day of the week . We put our name on the waitlist, but their waiting space/entry way is extremely small and consists of a lone two-person bench. With it being so cold and rainy outside, my family squished into the entry way but had to move every time someone walked in the door. About 30 minutes after arriving, we were seated at a table. However, the table was extremely close to the other tables and so we had to be careful getting in and out of our seats. Definitely not a place for the claustrophobic! Since we had lots of time to peruse the menu while we were waiting, we ordered right away. We ordered: S1. BORI SIGNATURE HAEMUL PAJEON (Seafood Pancake) (+$18) - this dish was disappointingly small and didn't have a variety of seafood. It was packed with seafood but was mostly (if not all) just calamari and onion. It lacked crispiness and fluffiness. B2. BIBIM NAENGMYEON (Vegetarian Spicy Cold Buckwheat Noodles with Boiled Egg) (+$19)- this dish was something different that not all Korean restaurants serve. It reminded me of somen (Japanese buckwheat noodles) but with a slightly spicy and sweet sauce (I will note that the sauce is sweeter than it is spicy). It was a refreshing palette cleanser between eating the hot dishes. B6. LA GALBI (Marinated Grilled Beef Short Ribs) (+$25)- the beef was well-marinated, but the portion was small. The onions were also not well-grilled and basically raw/inedible. O2. OH-SAAM (Spicy Calamari) (+$25)- this was the spiciest dish of the dishes we ordered (even though we got mild). They serve this dish sizzling hot on top of a gas burner. For extra cost, you can add noodles to the dish and so we ordered it with potato noodles (+$4). However, the first time they brought it out to us they had forgotten the potato noodles and so we had to return it to the kitchen for them to add it in. The calamari was very fresh and had just the right amount of chew. As far as complimentary sides and ban chan, they only give you three dishes- regular kimchi, cucumber kimchi, and fish cake. They are refillable, but I guess they expect you to buy ban chan out of the cold case if you want more variety. They also have complimentary hot tea which is something that Mama's Kitchen down the street lacks. Service was good, minus the potato noodle mix-up and given how crowded the restaurant was. They probably could use an extra waiter or waitress as our poor waiter was running all over the place. With high prices, small portions, limited complimentary ban chan options, and tight seating, I don't think I will be coming often. I'd rate BORI similar to Mama's Kitchen, but would definitely choose Danji in Issaquah over both. Overall: 3/5 for food, 3/5 for service, 2.5/5 for atmosphere read more

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We visited on Monday, with a party of 6 adults and 4 children for lunch and it was a nice experience. They were nice enough to take a same day reservation and our table was ready upon arrival. The waitress arrived and took drink orders, the beer was nice and cold, the sake was nice and hot. We ordered a few dishes; Spicy Pork Bulgogi, Soondubu Jjigae with Beef, Tteokbokki with Cheese, La Kalbi, and Japchae. All the items were piping hot, fresh and very tasty. The service was ok, but a bit spotty. We had to waive the servers over a few times to refill drinks. Overall, a good place for Korean fare. read more

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Soup had a hair in it Tea - ice tea? Was warm tea The pancakes with seafood was 19 dollars and it could eat 6 but it was a little greasy I think if your Korean you might like it But be careful read more

This was my first time here. The restaurant is a bit small and feels a little crammed. We got here right before they closed their lunch service and they still sat us. The servers were very nice and service was also fast. The down fall was that they did forget our order of bosom, but after we told them the kitchen quickly whipped it up even thought they were already closed for the lunch service. The food was just okay. The soft tofu soup tasted a bit sweet and wasn't spicy enough even though we got the 3 star which was the highest level they offered. The banchans were also on the sweet side which is not what I'm used to. The bosom was good but the flavor of the pork wasn't strong enough. The seafood pancake on the other hand I did enjoy very much. It was savory, has big chunks of seafood and it didn't fall apart as easily. read more

BORI Korean Kitchen - Korean Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

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We stopped by BORI after the Yelp elite kickoff event in the area. This is a laidback, yet a sophisticated-ish () establishment we've never seen. Must be pretty new since some menu items are not available. Anyhow, we ordered some food to share, and they are way beyond our expectations. Stove pan oh saam was awesome, and so was bibimbap. Oh saam was not too sweet or spicy, just right amount of heat with lots of calamari and pork, and it was steamy hot cooked on the stove pot. Bibimbap was also served in the hot stone pot - yay! Bossam and jeongols, along with lots of their signature dishes looked really good too, but we could not order them in the night we visited. We should (and will!) return to this place with a larger party next time. read more

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The tofu soup was very tasty. Not overly spicy and tons of flavor. Will definitely be coming back. Ambiance is nice, just wish I would've gotten at least one water refill. read more

BORI Korean Kitchen - Tofu Soup - Korean Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

New Korean restaurant in Factoria Village where ChiMac used to be. There are plenty of tables and cute interior design. Unfamiliar with the layout, I did pop my head in a to see if it would accommodate my husband and his wheelchair. I asked if they would be able to move a chair at one of the tables and they said yes so I went to get my husband and when they saw me coming back, they held the door open to assist us. I really appreciated this. And service during our entire meal was exceptional. At the end of our meal, I commented to my husband about how excellent their service was and he absolutely agreed with me. They were friendly, did all the things we needed or didn't know we needed and were not overbearing about it at all. Now onto the food. As soon as I found about this place and saw they had bossam I knew I had to try it. And it did not disappoint. The sauces were delicious, garlic and jalapeños thinly sliced, the radish kimchi was delicious, the Napa cabbage boiled just enough and the star of show was spectacular. The pork belly sliced into the perfect thickness. Meaty and just enough fat to balance out the flavors. It was one of the most delicious bossam I have had in a long while. 6/5 We also ordered the yangnyeom chicken wings. And to all the wingette lovers, you will be happy to know that is all you get. The sauce on the chicken wings was the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. It literally had all of us picking our fingers. 6/5 We did also get the jap chae with beef and I was pleasantly surprised by the amount of veggies and the addition of wood ear mushrooms. I never had japchae with wood ears and it was delicious. The jap chae was heavy on the sauce side and the noddles just slightly over done. But the dish packed big on flavor. 4/5 The only thing I didn't like was the kimchi that was served with the bossam. The kimchi is definitely made in house and more of a taste that I am not accustomed to with my kimchi. I don't know if it was too heavily seasoned with salted shrimp or something else but that was the only miss for me. I'll definitely be back. The food was delicious and the service was exceptional. read more

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New Korean restaurant in Factoria! My buddy and I got the grilled mackerel, soybean paste stew and the spicy rice cakes! The food did not disappoint at all and our cravings we satisfied! My only complaint is that you don't really get the full set of side dishes. We came during the soft opening, so they were still figuring some things out. But they were as helpful as they could be and answered all the questions we had regarding the menu. Everything was all nice and neatly set up. We even had some Korean music playing in the background to really set the mood of the restaurant. Will be back once we're in the area again! read more

BORI Korean Kitchen - Spicy rice cakes - Korean Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

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Seafood Pancake 5/5, super crispy, tons of squid Seolleongtang 4/5, good depth of flavor, fatty mouth feel, average amount of meat, slightly below average amount of noodles Bossam 4/5, lots of veg options w it, good sized portions Service is 5/5 they check in frequently for the side dish refill and have the hot Korean barley tea read more

Best place to get Korean food around Bellevue/Seattle. I enjoyed their Korean army stew and their bossam along with their Korean seafood pancake. Great flavor, portion sizes, and service. Highly recommend and would come back! read more

BORI Korean Kitchen - Korean Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

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Reservations online makes this spot clutch and easy to get your bossam fix (looking at you Modoo). I'm not Korean nor am I a bossam connoisseur, but compared to my recent trip to Korea, this bossam was not bad - which is a positive. Meat was tender, fair amount of cabbage to eat with, plenty of garlic and jalapeños which is always appreciated. The bossam, seafood pancake, and wings (not pictured), fed 5 people so pretty good portion size. There's banchan for sale which we didn't try. The banchan included with the meal was lacking, just Kim chi and seaweed salad. Nothing that stood out for those two items. The seafood pancake had a nice batter and was still crispy, not soggy like most places. A fair amount of seafood too! The wings were just ok, a bit over fried so I would pass on that. Overall a nice spot and a good option to check out, if I could give half stars would probably give it a 3.5. read more

BORI Korean Kitchen - Korean Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

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I'm pleasantly surprised to see Factoria starting to become a new hub for Asian food and groceries! With T&T opening recently, Bori is a great addition to the area, and I'm hopeful of it being a good predictor for how the area will continue to grow in the future. I came here for lunch with some friends on NYE, and was seated right away. Replacing Chi Mac, it's a small, but cozy area. On nights when it's busy it'll probably take a while to get seated. Service itself was fine, the food came out quickly and the staff checked on us a few times. My friends and I ordered 3 things for the table to share, and it was more than enough food for all of us! We ordered the Signature Bossam, Signature Pajeon, and the Bulgogi - everything was delicious! The bulgogi was served on a stone pan, and if you wanted, you could get add-ons like potato noodles, rice cakes, or cheese as well! The pajeon was crispy with lots of seafood, but my personal favorite was the bossam. It came with 3 different sauces, napa cabbage, and radish kimchi that I could eat a bowl of on its own. The pork belly was sliced perfectly and had a great texture. I would definitely recommend this dish to anyone that came! If anything, I wish we got the opportunity to try the other banchan that was available as well! We were given kimchi + some other veggies (that were SO good) but they were never refilled. Everything in the banchan counter looked delicious so it would've been great to try those as well. Regardless, I'll definitely be coming back, and would recommend Bori to all my friends! read more

BORI Korean Kitchen - Signature Pajeon - Korean Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

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Stopped by Bori Korean Kitchen for lunch and ordered the Signature Bossam ($42), solid 8/10. Good portion size and nicely presented. Came with rice, napa cabbage, garlic, jalapeño, sweet potato, bossam kimchi, and three sauces. The pork was tender and flavorful, and the variety of sides made it fun and satisfying to eat. In line with prices these days but worth it for the quality and overall experience. Service was fine as well. Would definitely come back for Korean comfort food done right when in Factoria area. read more

BORI Korean Kitchen - Signature Bossam - Korean Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

Went to Bori around noon on a Thursday. There was no wait, but all the tables were seated once we began eating. The food was very clean tasting. Would come back. Pricing was reasonable. Ordered 3 dishes for 5 people ($30/person). Ordered budaejjigae, osam and bossam. Service was decent as well. Rice is served for each person. Large parking lot out front. read more

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What is going on in Factoria/Eastgate!!? Three Korean restaurants and T&T opened in 2024 all within a couple of mile radius. It's awesome! I convinced my service provider to take me here and it was a great decision. Their bossam is well above average. Radish kimchi is very very very good. It's a must for a bossam restaurant and this place nailed it. Their regular kimchi was very good as well. Portions were big for 2 people. It came with 3 different sauces and 2 different types of nappa cabbage. 42 dollars seems like a lot but I didn't think it was bad value at all. Bori Signature Haemul Pajeon was excellent. It's one of those thicker/oily style (that tastes crazy good but may not be good for you). The place is small but I was surprised how spacious it was compared to the previous two restaurants that were here (Sacks and Chi Mac). They did a good job with interior decorations (with a vintage/antique feel) and the plates and cups were quite artsy as well. This place is good enough for me to not have to drive down to Federal Way anymore for Bossam. Come thru, eat at this place (or Daeho) and then stop by T&T for some desserts! read more

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A cute little new Korean restaurant in Factoria that serves traditional Korean food. The small is relatively small as it seats maybe 40 customers. Not great for large groups. The utensils and plates were vintage style. The service was decent considering it was only 2 people manning the tables of a full restaurant. Nak-Saam (spicy octopus, pork belly and pork shoulder) was the highlight. There were large whole pieces of octopus that were perfectly cooked. The flavors were tasty. The dish came on a gas grill to keep the food warm. Bossom: It was a solid dish well plenty of sauces to drip into and Napa to wrap the food in. Yamgyeom chicken wings were average. Overall would visit again as there are not too many Korean spots in the area read more

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Service was slow. When we got our food we didn't even get utensils, plates, or napkins etc. But it was a Saturday evening and the whole place was filled so it made sense It's a very small restaurant. We had a big group and despite their rule of not taking reservations for parties over 12 they still did their best to hold us our spots!! The staff was very kind over the phone. Food was ok, not amazing; nothing stood out particularly. The most disappointing was you only get 2 complimentary banchans (side dishes; you cannot chose which) but they had a fridge of a lot of banchans but you would need to pay for them. read more

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- food is mid, service is soso - Food: 1 star Price: 3 stars Service: 2 stars Ambiance: 4 stars Overall: 2.5 stars We decided to check out the new Korean place that replaced chi Mac in factoria, and I made a reservation at 11am. It was, however, quite empty with only one couple dining inside. They asked if we want hot tea or water, and we asked for hot tea. The temperature of the tea is much warmer than most places, which is closer to room temperature (I prefer hotter tea). The ambiance of the place is quite nice as they are blasting Korean music and I've heard most of the kpop songs they played. The indoor decor is interesting, but the chairs and the plates they use somehow fit nicely together. The restaurant fits 40 customers, but I think the chairs weren't very comfortable. They display assorted side dishes there to sell as well, and all of them were $4.99. They have kiosks for placing takeout orders as well. We ordered seafood pancake and J1 gamja jeongol. Seafood pancake came after 10 minutes, and it was nice and crispy outside. However, it's a bit too thick for my liking. They also gave us two side dishes: marinated potato and kimchi. The potato tasted like something I could have made at home. The kimchi is soso and we didn't touch it after initial tasting. Both of them were underwhelming. Shortly after, the gamja jeongol came, and they asked us if we need any rice. We thought it's odd because most places will just provide two bowls of rice as the pot is obviously big enough to feed two. We asked for one bowl of rice since we normally don't eat much rice. The soup was alright, but not as good as the ones I've had in other places like Bon in Redmond or Modoo in Lynnwood. I asked for a container for the soup, and the waiter brought the bill. The default tipping is 20% and the lowest on the screen is 18%, which was ridiculous since they don't really do much other than refilling your tea once. (I had to get their attention to refill my marinated potato side dish because they just hide behind the counter). They also didn't give me a plastic bag to carry the container like most places did despite the soup being burning hot and it's nearly impossible to carry. It's almost like the waiters will only do the minimal, but the lowest tipping % on screen is 18%. No offense, it should be 10% for this place lol. I actually came here due to yelp, so I had a high expectation. I am super disappointed in the service and the food. They didn't charge us for the rice in the end, but they should have given us two like everywhere else. They were super stingy about side dishes (most places give you 4 instead of 2, and they will at least keep refilling it) as well. The food was disappointing and aren't as good as other places. Honestly the soup tastes like pre-packaged soup, but maybe that's just what homemade soup tastes like. But most homemade places has excellent side dishes, but not here. I think this place will be gone like chi Mac if they don't step up on their service and taste. read more

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Wowwwww- such a good addition to the neighborhood! One of the best restaurants we've tried in the Seattle area and for sure the best Korean food in terms of taste and value! The bossam is the best we've had in Seattle area and that's saying A LOT from my husband who's in the culinary industry and is picky AFFFFF + grew up in Flushing NY. Definitely can't wait to come back and try more- the menu has so many unique items you can't find in typical korean restaurants. We also ordered the LA Kalbi which was sooo tender and tasty. I also love how they offer so many homemade drink options like milk tea and butterfly lemonade. Service was also friendly- our server told us the owner apparently makes everything in the kitchen- very cool! Oh and the tofu they serve for banchan is sooo good! Run here before it gets hyped up on social media!! read more

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