Our server was great! After being seated it took a little bit for her to come grab our drink orders…read morebut after that everything was smooth sailing. She was super friendly and funny too! Yaki man doo - beef 10/10 Cooked perfectly. Light and crispy and the beef inside was so flavorful and delicious. Probably one of the best dumplings I've ever had! Highly recommend. Super shrimp roll w spicy mayo 9/10 Wow! This roll is huge! Little bit difficult to eat. I added spicy mayo too, also recommend! Chicken wings 10/10 Breading is great! sauce comes on the side. It's like a sweet and spicy, but a little mild/medium spice level. Really good! I did try a rice cake, but not a fan of the gummy texture. The spice level was definitely hot too. Too spicy for me!

I always come here just for the Korean food, and my favorite is the Dolsot Bibimbap, a scorching…read morehot pot that comes with rice, several types of veg, egg and protein (traditionally beef) neatly arranged. It comes to your table sizzling, then you dress it with as much gochujang pepper/sesame oil sauce as you like (it traditionally comes with a bottle of sauce so you can add to yoir taste), and mix it all up. The hot pot makes the bottom of the rice nice and crispy. I get mine with tofu instead of beef and the portion is very generous. It comes with 3 banchan (Korean small side dishes) and miso soup. My only wish/suggestion for improvement is that they should offer more variety in their banchan. Service is fast but I'm usually here outside peak hours. Ambiance is simple but always clean. My dinner bill with a beer and a hot tea came to $26 which is a good value imo (my leftover filled a to-go container).

You can't go wrong with this spot. I couldn't eat as much as I wanted to, but I was able to try a…read morefew different meats, and everything was delicious. I think the marinated beef was my favorite, especially when dipped in the sweet soy sauce. It was packed with flavor and cooked perfectly. The variety of meats and sauces made for a great dining experience, and I'll definitely be back to try more next time.

I really enjoyed everything about my first time coming here! Everything was delicious and fun! Our…read morewaitress was super kind and gave us a walk through and guided us through the experience since it was our first time. She was also so sweet to write down everything on a sticky note that had anything I'm allergic to which is always appreciated. We did both Kpot and BBQ and glad we got to do both. I really enjoy the buffet/all you can eat style since you're in total control of how much or how little you choose, especially when trying something new. I did try a lot of new things while here and I think it's the perfect way to do it! I made a ramen bowl and also grilled a lot of different meats - our favorite was the spicy pork belly! We got up for seconds, thirds, and fourths bc it was so good!! There is also a section of creating your own sauce which was fun too! You could definitely make a variety of different sauce creations, maybe some sweet, some spicy, some more or less flavorful, there are no limits! They also had a guide above the sauce line to help you follow the ingredients if you're looking for some inspiration. I would definitely come back again! I wish they had more dessert options.

Delicious Korean cuisine! I noticed a comment that someone felt the portions were small, which I do…read morenot agree with, maybe my friend and I ordered too much, but I was so full at the end of the meal. I probably could've only ordered the soup and been satisfied. My kimchi-chi-gae came out in a cast iron bowl and it was still boiling when it came onto the table. We also ordered the seafood jeon (pancake), and tteok bok ki. Everything was so delicious. This is a small restaurant but they were consistently busy the whole time we were there. The server was very hospitable and attentive. Note that they don't have to-go containers for soup so if you order that prioritize eating that and bring apps home if you need :)

I am so glad I found this place! It just goes to show that you can't judge a book by its cover…read morebecause, as it turns out, the most ghetto-looking restaurant can make the best black bean noodles I've ever had. Every bite was full of authentic flavor and heart. On top of the incredible food, the service was very nice and welcoming. I love it sooo much and will definitely be coming back for more!!!! Ambiance is sooo good

If you're even thinking about trying Yori House, stop thinking and just go…read more The bao buns alone are worth the trip -- unbelievably soft and fluffy, with that perfect pillowy texture you hope for but rarely get. The pork bao in particular had this beautiful char that added just the right smoky depth without overpowering the sweetness. Absolute standout. The ramen was exceptional. Rich, balanced, and clearly made with care. My tonkatsu was beautifully caramelized -- that golden crust giving way to tender, juicy pork -- while my girlfriend's chicken katsu was crispy, perfectly cooked, and somehow still light. No sogginess, no shortcuts -- just done right. The atmosphere strikes that sweet spot between cozy and modern, and the service was genuinely warm and attentive without hovering. One of my favorite touches? The large visual menu on the wall. For anyone who isn't super familiar with this style of cuisine, it makes ordering approachable and stress-free. Such a smart move. Yori House nails flavor, texture, presentation, and hospitality. Can't recommend it strongly enough -- we'll absolutely be back.

A great little place found through recommendations from my fellow yelpers. This place is off the…read morebeaten path but well worth the trip. The menu is very interesting with everything Korean, Japanese and Thai inspired from fried rice to tacos to noodle dishes. Service was very good and though the restaurant is small, it is well appointed. We ordered edamame and a pork bun for appetizers. The edamame were served lightly salted and warm and the pork bun wonderful and flavorful. I highly recommend. For a main dish, I ordered the pad Thai with shrimp. The only complaint I have is that the dish was pretty salty. The shrimp were delicious and the portions for everything were generous. We ordered spicy fried rice to take home and I'm so glad we did. Sorry but no photo of the pork bun as we dove into it as soon as we got it.

I recently tried the Jaeyook Bokeum Bap, which came with a side of miso soup, and it was absolutely…read moredelicious! The spicy pork was tender, flavorful, and had just the right amount of heat - yum! Maybe it tasted extra amazing because I was super hungry after accidentally skipping meals all day, but it really hit the spot :) My friend ordered the kimbap and was equally happy. In fact, it's probably the best spot for kimbap in Collegetown. I now prefer this place over Gangnam Station across the street. 5 stars out of 5!

great food, nice staff, pretty fast service, and food came out piping hot, good portion size…read more strongly recommended korean food in collegetown

I love this place! It's my go-to Korean restaraunt in Ithaca! I love all their dishes and their…read moreBanchans! Their banchans aren't too spicy, which I appreciate. Some of my favorites include their Soon Doobu Jjigae, Rabokki, Bibim Bap, Bul Go Gi. This time I also got their Dduk Mandoo Gook, which I've gotten before, and also enjoy. The service is also prompt and attentive. I also like the interior as well. It's clean and warmly decorated with Korean fixtures.

Very homey restaurant in Ithaca! The service is very fast, and employees are friendly. I came on a…read moreThursday afternoon and was seated immediately. I ordered the soondubu with beef which arrived within the next 5 minutes or so. It came bubbling and steaming hot and with a bowl of semi-warm fluffy white rice. There was a generous amount of soft tofu but the beef was scant. The flavors overall were decent and satisfied my hot-soup cravings on this cold rainy afternoon. I also particularly enjoyed the curry potato banchan that had a hint of sweetness to the savory flavors, but the others (boiled broccoli, bean sprouts, fish cakes) were just ok.

Maaaaannnnnnndddddddddduuuuuuuuuuu!…read more Great big balls of Korean dumplings! I was in Assi getting some victual in case I become a shut-in because of the upcoming storm. It was a long day and frankly shopping on an empty stomach just made me hungrier. Luckily for me I spied this new food stand, Mandu Factory, that opened up inside Assi's food court. Fresh handmade Korean dumplings made right on the spot! And made by Korean grannies (and a middle-aged lady)! Korean food is best when it's made by Korean grannies. I don't know what it is, but little old ladies bent over patiently slaving away at the tedious task of chopping, slicing, dicing, mincing, pounding, stirring, filling, and other mindless chores make the best food bar none. There is a choice of two different kinds of filling: meat or kimchi. With both types of fillings, the fillings are mixed with glass noodles, garlic, and other stuff. The meat is, I believe, pork. You can get a wang mandu (which means king dumpling) for $2. The wang mandu is the size of a grown man's fist. You can get 6 pieces of the "small" dumpling for $4. The "small" dumpling is about the size of my palm. It's still big. Normally they're steamed, but if you want them fried, you can get it fried for an extra dollar. I was blown away by the cheap prices. As for the flavor . . . it's good. It's really fresh because they made it right there. As I walked up, I saw the ladies standing around a table with a large tub of filling making more dumplings. The Korean mandu is not always like Chinese dumplings. The wang mandu covering is more bread-like because it's meant to be a street snack that you eat out of your hand. The bread-like exterior makes it easier to hold and not fall apart. The filling was really tender and juicy. The mandu reminded me of home and of my childhood. And that's the best compliment I can give.

Call me spoiled the only mandu I can eat is what my mom makes by hand but one day while shopping at…read moreAssi I see the Mandu Factory. But it looks good so I give it a try and I love it! Besides mom's mandu this is the ONLY mandu I will eat. I can't stand any other mandu except mom's and Mandu Factory! So take it from this spoiled kid. This place is great!

The food and service at Kimchi was wonderful! Our server went out of her way to check in with our…read moreparty of 4 and brought us extra side dishes for free.

The worst Korean food I have ever had. Potentially the worst meal I have ever had (and I'm not a…read morepicky eater). My mom is Korean and my dad, though Chinese, grew up in Korea and speaks Korean fluently. Needless to say, they both know what good Asian food should be like. Well, they came here ~3 years ago and told me not to come because the food was bad. I guess curiosity eventually killed the cat... I came here with a friend and we split the tangsuyuk, sundubu jigae, and the donkatsu. Everything was horrible. Honestly, the best thing was the miso soup. The ban chan was also bad. The sundubu jigae tasted like water and the seafood was rubbery and overcooked. The tangsuyuk was dry and the sauce was too watery, nowhere near as thick as it should be. The sauce too was bland. The donkatsu was also dry and flavorless. I would not recommend at all. Please go somewhere else... anywhere else.