Ok so here are my thoughts. Taste/Presentation of the dishes - 3.5 to 4 stars. My daughter and I ordered Rosé Teokbokki and Signature Kimbap. Both dishes were quite tasty and the presentation was excellent but Kimbap was cold (I guess that is okay but it should really be served just slightly colder than room temp) and the sides that came with Rosé Teokbokki were premade stuff from Young Ocean or another vendor, not housemade. Also the sauce for Rosé had "Korean Corn Soup" in it. I love the Korean Corn Soup but it's a cheap instant stuff you can buy at any Korean Grocery. Service/Venue/Ambiance - 3 stars. Simply put - not memorable but not bad either. Place was clean but very blank. It definitely does not feel like a place that should charge the price they do (more to come on this later). Food came out pretty fast and the server was okay. The space was pretty big and we didn't have to wait to be seated (Sunday 11:30am). Price/Value - Negative 5 stars. 20 dollars for what we got is quite ridiculous. Terrible value! Half the food we ate wasn't even made in house. On top of all this, they charged 80 cents more than the listed prices on the menu!! Wow and why? They ask for tip too. There is nowhere on the menu that says they charge 4% service fees. This is such a scam imo. Restaurants that charge service fees! Please stop. Unless the fees go to pay the wages of the employees, it should be illegal for businesses to do this. Overall, you can definitely live without this place. Food is pretty good but you really deserve better than feeling you got ripped off plus the extra 4% when paying the bill. read more

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Located in an unassuming strip mall. 4.5 Stars. The menu features a delightful mix of Korean and Japanese dishes, with some items creatively fused together. Inviting Atmosphere - The interior is beautifully designed, showcasing a lovely earthy forest green palette complemented by mahogany-toned furniture. Food - The California Roll ($12) was a masterpiece--expertly crafted with an optimal rice-to-filling ratio. A light brushing of sesame oil on top elevated the flavor of the entire roll. The Rose Tteokbokki ($20) was not to my taste; I prefer a more traditional version. The cream and cheese made it a bit heavy for my liking. However, the toppings, including bulgogi gyoza and shrimp tempura, were deliciously crispy and freshly fried. Excellent Service - The staff is exceptionally polite and attentive. read more

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The food is fresh and it's a fun spin but I found the pricing to be a quite steep, specifically the tteobokki. The kimbap was fresh and had a unique twist but many of them did fall apart and it was almost impossible to eat in a single bite. Service was friendly but needed some improvements on attentiveness. Our pot of tea came near the end of our meal and we barely had time to drink it before our bill came. read more

Bunsik - Korean Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

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Bunsik is a fusion Korean kimbap and tteokbokki restaurant that replaced the Korean fruit sandwich store (not sure if it's by the same owner). I'm not against fusion concept, but innovative changes should taste better or at least on par with the original, which sadly is not the case for Bunsik. Classic kimbap lacked sesame oil, every ingredient was bland, filled with too much carrots and missing egg (they probably just ran out but didn't bother to tell us). The signature kimbap has sashimi in it...which makes it more of a Japanese maki roll, but the lack of vinegar in the rice really throws off the taste. The sashimi in the maki is also low quality, again the egg was missing and tastes bland. The tteokbokki was just okay, I've had better H mart bento tteokbokki. Running out of key ingredients when we were the only customers at 12pm is a sign of poor operations. Moreover, they had no other customers or take out orders the entire time we were there. read more

After being wow-ed by their service and quality when I ordered 150 kimbaps for an Amazon event that I hosted, I had to visit in person. No wait on Sunday afternoon. We sat and ordered right away: Signature Kimbap and Tteokbokkii. Signature kimbap: had pretty big chunk of tuna and salmon sprinkled with masago. The pieces were huge! Tteokbokkii: comes with 2 shrimp tampura, 2 sausages, 2 mandoos, and 2 kim ma ri (fried seaweed filled with glass noodles). The assortment of fried food was very delicious. The Tteokbokkii sauce itself was a bit mild. The rice cake was a bit disappointing as well since it was thin and not as chewy. Interior was clean and modern. Service was pretty fast. I would visit again when I'm in the area! read more

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Clean and well-lit restaurant. It has the open-space interior design, which feels not so claustrophobic. The staff are amazingly friendly and helpful. Always checked up on us if we needed water and what not. The poke bowl with edible flower tasted good. I best recommend you to have green tea with the meal and not drink cold water. My friend ordered veggie Kimbap, and she liked it, too. The restaurant is located at the outdoor mall, so after you eat, you can walk around to other businesses. read more

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We came here because of the famous kimbab, and we got the signature one. It was pretty good, more like a sushi roll than a kimbab though. The Rose tteokbokki was really good, with a delicious sauce and cheese. However, the army stew was just so-so, tasting like something we could make at home with Korean instant noodles. The service was a bit of a letdown though. We made a reservation but were told it wasn't working when we arrived. Fortunately, the restaurant wasn't busy, but there was only one server for the whole place on a Saturday lunch. She did a great job, but they really should hire more staff. The food was also really slow to come out, taking 30 minutes for everything, even though there were only four tables occupied. read more

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Super nice location with modern decor and clean space. It's located near Crossroads and has big parking lot access. Food itself was average. We got the rose tteokboki which was cheesy but didn't have too much flavor. The army stew is small portion and just enough for one person. The signature kimbap was pretty but also lacked flavor. Each dish was about $20 which is about average in Bellevue. Overall I wasn't wow'ed but it was decent read more

Bunsik - Signature Kimbap, army stew - Korean Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

Cute bright little Korean restaurant in Bellevue next to Crossroad. The restaurant itself is very bright and modern inside with friendly staffs ready We ordered: the signature kimbap - which was honestly my favorite but definitely pricey army stew - I didnt think this was Spicy and was pretty mild but my friends were saying it was spicy (my spice tolerance is pretty high) oden nabe - I really enjoyed the fish cake it was the perfect consistency for me Overall it's a decent spot but for some soup and kimbap it was definitely pricey for okay soup read more

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A modern, clean, relaxed, inexpensive, casual Korean restaurant in the area. I got the seaweed salad, signature Kimbap, signature roll, and the rose tteokbokki. The Kimbap was really nice and filling. The seaweed salad was a good deal and perfect starter/apprtizer The rose tteokbokki was very flavorful and delicious, it was above and beyond my expectations. I am not surprised this was the top ordered dishes from the menu. My server was very charming and attentive. Plenty of parking outside of this restaurant I'm very happy this restaurant is located on the Eastside area. I highly recommend coming here with your friends and family, even casual work lunch is recommended. Note: they currently do not serve any alcoholic beverages, would be nice if they do though I wish I could give this place a 10 stars if possible read more

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So yummy and pretty kimbap!! When we arrived on a Wednesday for an early dinner we were surprised that no one was inside. Our waitress was super sweet the whole time and the inside is so beautiful and nicely decorated! Between the three of us we got the classic, signature, and california kimbap as well as the rose tteokkbokki. All of them were absolutely delicious! The classic kimbap was our favorite of three, with the perfect balance of every ingredient wrapped in a thin layer of rice. The signature was really unique, but felt more like sushi with the raw fish. The special seaweed they use to wrap was also very unique. The California was basically like a large stuffed California roll -- exactly as youd expect but really good still. The tteokkbokki was great too, though super creamy and a little heavy. It had a good flavor and the fried seaweed roll and mandu were delicious too. Our waitress also gave us 2 drinks to try which was an orange tangerine and yuzu soda. They were both so refreshing and delicious! Overall this spot has some delicious comforting food and I'd highly recommend trying it! read more

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First thing that caught my eye was the modern and bright atmosphere of the restaurant. Opened by young Koreans who want to make elevated Korean street food to the Seattle community, I love how they make the kimbap into such pretty and tasty versions. They already taste so good without any sauce and the portions are huge! I love the Nabe Udon which is super comforting and comes with lots of vegetables, mushrooms and fish cakes. The broth is the best part where it has so much umami. The owners and servers were so nice and even we only ordered two miso soups but they gave us one more as we have three people. Great to see the Korean food scene is getting better and with the innovation from the newer generation! read more

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Bunsik is a fairly new upscale street food Korean restaurant! Lots of space, sparkly clean and lots of parking nearby. Service is fast and the interior is so so cute. I got their signature kimbap, which is a sizable portion for the price. Also got their rose tteokbokki which was delicious!! I'd highly recommend trying. It was definitely my favourite out of the two options I got, as the rice cakes were soft and cooked to perfection. read more

Bunsik - Signature Kimbap - Korean Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

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I have heard a lot about this new place in Bellevue. It's in Crossroads Mall and next to Nan hot pot. We were in the neighborhood and decided to swing by. Parking was complimentary nearby. The ambiance was photogenic and brightly lit. The server was friendly and efficient. We ordered signature kimbap and Rose Tteokbokki and server said they were two best sellers. We started complimentary miso soup and they were delicious. For kimbap, it's very creative because it can be sushi or kimbap. There's no vinegar or sesame oil touch on the rice. It served pickled cabbage and ginger and a side of soy sauce. Thankfully the ingredients were fresh. For Rose Tteokbokki, rice cakes tasted good but the sauce didn't mix well and was watery. Overall, I was glad to try and crossed it out on my list. read more

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Overall, I was very impressed with Bunsik! This shop gives a mom and pop feel with a modern twist. While the space is intimate with limited seating we were seated fairly quickly during a weekend brunch rush hour. The staff was very attentive and checked in on us regularly even as things got busier. Despite it getting busy our food came out pretty quickly after ordering getting our first dish within 10-15 minutes. We got the California, Classic, and Signature Kimbaps. These are made fresh and in house, you can see the chef bringing these creations to life in the counter seating area. The portions are big for the price and we got pretty full after eating ~2. The Signature comes with raw tuna and salmon and the fish was very fresh and melts in your mouth! Not pictured is the Rose Tteokbokki, this was my absolute favorite! These were some the softest and delicate rice cakes I've ever had with the perfect amount of chew, I definitely recommend you try these! The flavor was to my liking and while there is 1 star spice it was not that spicy. If you like something a bit spicier I definitely recommend getting the other regular one! read more

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There seems to be a decent amount of Korean restaurants popping up in the Bellevue area and I'm interested in trying them out. Bunsik popped up as a hot and upcoming place in near the Crossroads mall and we decided to swing by on a Wednesday around 7pm to check this place out! Bunsik is located near the Crossroads mall movie theater, so there was adequate parking in the area. Service is good, the waiter and waitresses are nice, friendly, and attentive - there weren't too many other customers in the restaurant at the time so they were extra attentive, which we are grateful for. The ambiance is casual sit down, with the sort of hip grassy walls with neon light up signs decor (which many new trendy restaurants opening up in the Bellevue area seem to go for). I got two interesting items on the menu, which I'll review down below: Rose Tteokbokki ($20): I personally found this entree, underwhelming. The sauce flavor is basically a vodka-esque pasta sauce profile with rice cakes spread throughout. The flavor tastes good for sure, but it does get dull quickly after eating it for a bit. Definitely something that would be greatly enjoyed after a night out drinking. The fried components were disappointing - the shrimp tempura and mandu are both definitely something I have seen in the Costco frozen aisle. Not to downplay the price of opening a restaurant in the Bellevue area, but charging $20 on $5 worth of ingredients personally doesn't sit well with me. Signature Kimbap ($20): One of the more interesting options on the menu, if I had to recommend something from Bunsik, it would be this. I haven't had the premium seaweed sheet before, I'm not sure on how to fully describe it, but it sort of gives a grass/algae texture flavor profile in the best way. The filling is nice and packed and each bite is full. For $40 before tax and tip, I personally thought the food was mediocre. The signature kimbap was novel and had good flavor, but I don't think it was worth $20. Though the servers were nice and the ambiance was decent, I'm not sure if I would recommend Bunsik as place for good food. read more

Bunsik - Rose Tteokbokki - $20 - Korean Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

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I recently heard of this place and decided to check it out. It is Korean street food with a fancier vibe. Like napkins are in rings, waitress greet you every 5-10 minutes, etc. We ordered Army stew ($20) -- the flavor was good and there was a mix of things in there but Definitely carb heavy. Tere was ramen rice cakes and a side of rice. Decent size California Kimbap ($12) --- it's literally a California roll with the nori on the outside instead of inside. It's big for the price and the ingredients were pretty fresh. The big critique for me was the wait time. It took almost 20 minutes for food to come out. Overall, it was good, I wouldn't mind trying their other times when I'm in the area read more

Bunsik - Army Stew - Korean Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

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Opened 2 months ago by 2 brothers. Location- Crossroads- near movie theatre, next to Firenze Italian restaurant. Plenty of parking. Food: * special gimbap- the seaweed on outside was an upgrade, and quality of role was good, well made, and flavorful. * salmon gimbap- traditional seaweed on outside, good flavor. * Rosie ttoboekki - variety of protein, creamy, not too spicy (as compared to others). Yummy. Service: met the owner, very nice. Did take out. The Gimbap takeout box was amazing. But I have mixed feeling of it being over done, also sad it's not reusable, and wasteful for the earth. Ambiance- clean and modern. Location- near the Theatre, took over the froyo location. 2 stores down from Firenze Italian restaurant. Plenty of parking (though I went during matinee). Value - fair to slightly expensive. Recommend- would go again. read more

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Huge kimbap roles that are inspired by sushi flavors classic to America like the California roll and tuna roll. The salmon here is better tasting than the tuna, which was less fresh. They have sauces on the side and the sushi kimbap is served on platters reminiscent of sushi restaurants (but hard to eat kimbap off of). There are plenty of seats and ambiance is very quiet when you go off hours. read more

Bunsik - California roll - Korean Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

We came here for a Yelp Elite Experience and while here we bought additional food. We had a great meal and got to try things we don't normally try. A nice touch at the tables are the stainless steel chopsticks which are not rounded so they won't roll off a plate or table. They also had cloth napkins and napkin rings around the utensils which adds to the ambiance. We ordered a Salmon Kimbap (sushi-style roll) for a starter. My wife had the Rose Tteokbokki, my son had the Poke bowl and I had the Army Stew for our main courses. There seemed to be a small amount of staff present when we were there but they really hustled and were very accommodating to all the customers. I enjoyed my Army Stew and it's mishmash of contents which seemed to go pretty well together! This is a good place to try for some inexpensive Korean foods. read more

Bunsik - My Army Stew - Korean Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

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We ordered two things and we were full when we left. Signature Roll - love the gamtae instead of regular seaweed used to wrap the contents. It's really expensive to buy so it's a treat to eat this in a roll. I like that they put a thin layer of rice and more veggies and fish. Ddokboki - they use wheat flour ddok instead of the usual rice flour so it was extra chewy and fun. Usually, it can have that floury smell if done wrong, but it didn't have that. I like the variety of fried sides that come on the side of the bowl. They put a lot of effort into presentation, which is unusual for bunsik-style places. Really cute interior and love the chairs! Will recommend to friends and go back again. read more

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Recently came to Bunsik with a group of friends, and had an overall great experience! Coming in about 45 minutes before closing, we felt bad because some of our friends had a hard time finding the spot, and didn't wanna be those people that kept the restaurant open past their hours, but staff were very kind and understanding! I would honestly say that their service was definitely one of the highlights of the meal - they were attentive, friendly, and joked around with us a bunch too. The restaurant itself was bright and clean, you could see the place from far away due to how much it stands out compared to the other businesses in crossroads. In terms of the food, I thought everything was great! My friend and I split the classic Kimbalp and Rose Tteokbokki. The kimbap tasted great, but didn't stand out for me in terms of any other kimbap I've gotten elsewhere, but I personally preferred the tteokbokki more. I love the beef mandu and gimmari that came with the tteokbokki, and the dish itself made for a great dipping sauce for the kimbap. I would say my only complain would definitely be the price - I think the food is good, yes, but I don't think people should ever be paying $12+ for kimbap (or even $20 for the signature), regardless of how big the portions are. The dishes are definitely much pricier than other Korean restaurants I've been to, with the food being of the same quality. read more

Bunsik - Rose Tteokbokki - Korean Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

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I saw that they had Rosé Tteokkbokki, and even though I don't care too much for tteokbokki, it sounded and looked good. So, we got that, the Signature Kimbap, and Army Stew. Everything was so nicely-presented and delicious. I really liked the flavor of the sauce for the Rosé Tteokkbokki, and my bf really enjoyed the Army Stew. Cute, clean place with friendly staff. read more

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I love that there are so many new Korean spots opening up in the area, with Bunsik being another one. Located in the Crossroads shopping area, Bunsik offers a page full of Korean street eats, like kimbap. My partner and I visited Bunsik on a Friday night and the place was pretty busy, with many people dining inside. The space is large enough and is well-lit, bright and they've modernized it. They even have a sushi bar area where the staff make the kimbap and the kitchen is in the back for the hot food items. My partner and I shared the signature roll, and he ordered the army stew while I had the rose tteokbboki. Even with how busy the place was, we didn't wait long for our food. Staff was very friendly, frequently checked in and filled our water glasses. Of the items we ordered, I liked the signature roll the most. The kimbap was a large portion, so glad we shared this. I loved how much fish there was in the kimbap since seafood is my fav. It tasted fresh and the flavor of the seaweed was good. I would order this again and try other kimbaps here. Although my partner thought the army stew was A-OK, the rose tteokbooki was flavorful and very hearty. This dish is one to share as the portion was huge. I loved the rice cakes throughout in the creamy, cheesy sauce. The dumplings and hot dog that came with were overly cooked. Not bad, but would stick with the kimbap here. I'm glad this is here in Crossroads. read more

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I get the concept but I'm just not sure the value is there. Love that a kimbap place is opening by us. However even though the pieces are bigger than the average h-mart rolls, the whole roll is still less food for double the price. We ordered the signature roll- this one is really unique, love the special seaweed and it was tasty. However we also ordered a tuna mayo kimbap and while they were generous with the tuna, it felt dry and not mayo-y enough. And that one honestly didn't feel much tastier than handmade rolls I've gotten in Lynwood. The oden soup also felt average and really pricey at $28. Yea it's for two people but honestly I could just get a bag of oden and udon at Hmart and cook it at home. Not sure it warrants that high a price. I'd rather they just offer a smaller individual portion honestly. Overall the food is good but the value isn't there. And this is after the 10% soft opening discount. The tteokbokki did look rly tasty so maybe I will order that if I decide to visit again. Service was awesome tho- super friendly. And the decor is rly nice. read more

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This new Korean spot is easy to miss because they're still undergoing the transition from the previous owner, but it's a lovely spot with big portions that would be great to stop by for lunch. Our waitress was extremely sweet and chatted with us about the soft opening, and they're planning on a grand opening sometime in March. I hope they continue their success! The soups here have very clear broth, which can be a hit or miss depending on your tastes. Personally I enjoy a nice thin soup but the boyfriend is the opposite. There's plentiful ingredients in both the tofu and army soups and they come with enough rice to definitely fill you up. Tteokbokki was nice and squishy with fish cakes, little grilled sausages (I love) and beef mandu. The presentation is lovely as you can see! We ordered the classic, signature, and california kimbaps, and I liked the first two the most as they had the most authentic feel. The flavors didn't pop and aren't too memorable, but still tasty. California was heavy on the avocado :P We were also gifted another roll on the house, so +1 for that kindness! The overall experience gets a 4.5 from me (rounding up) and the food is fresh and beautiful. I would definitely come by again for another quick bite! read more

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This is not your run of the mill H Mart Kimbap. Exquisitely made with high end ingredients, the Signature kimbap was made with a scarce seaweed which the chef flew in from Korea, which had a unique texture. Filled with sashimi grade tuna, this is a truly elevated version of the beloved kimbap. Also enjoyed the hearty, sweet and spicy rose tteokbokki and the gentle tasting oden nabe. Even though it was a soft opening, we were well cared with friendly, helpful suggestions by our server. Light filled, modern, clean decor makes it a perfect place to enjoy your meal with friends and family. read more

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This is a new Korean restaurant in Crossroads Mall by Dick's & Regal. I love how spacious & open the restaurant is with the greenery vibes! The menu has lots of kimbap options and other Korean staple dishes. I specifically love how the food is Korean but with a little Japanese influence. The kimbap rolls and pieces are huge! The tteokbokki has to be one of the best I've had - perfect texture and delightfully seasoned. The service is so friendly, fast and attentive. They're so welcoming and sweet :) read more

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This place specializes in some wild kimbaps with premium ingredients. I went here to try their signature kimbap which has tuna and salmon, tobiko, egg, carrot, spinach, cucumber, to name a few. The seaweed outer coating is quite interesting and meshes well with the seaweed inside, and the large arrangement of ingredients made for a nice presentation. But for $20 before tax and tip, it is quite pricey. I guess portions are larger than a typical bougie roll in a fusion sushi restaurant, though makes sense because there are more vegetables. Nevertheless, the seafood here is fresh and I love the flavor profile. It honestly feels like a Korean-Japanese fusion since if you take away key kimbap ingredients like carrots, cucumbers, etc, the rolls with the soy sauce do make it like a sushi roll. read more

Bunsik - Signature kimbap - IG @bougiefoodieboi - Korean Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

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Amazingly fresh Korean food. I would 100% go back again. I got the vegan kimbap which had a great proportion of vegetables to rice (more veggies, just the bottom of the bowl with white rice). My spouse got the poke bowl which had fresh salmon and all the usual fixings you'd have with poke. In the middle of eating, the server brought us a free salmon kimbap he wanted us to try. He said the salmon was fresh and from Canada. Very generous place, easy parking outside, and the mall is fun to walk around in after you eat. Some people in the reviews mentioned that the food is overpriced but it has pretty normal prices for the area. Everything is more expensive than it used to be nowadays. I didn't feel cheated by this restaurant. read more

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The interior is sleek and modern, unlike a traditional Korean place. We ordered the signature roll and I thought it was just ok. There's nothing special about it and the dipping sauce is way too salty. Also ordered the rose tteokbokki which was spicy and flavorful. The additional toppings made it even better! Service is fast and waiters were friendly. There's nothing remarkable about this place, but would come back for the rose tteokbokki if I'm craving it. read more

Bunsik - Korean Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

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Portions at Bunsik are huge! Staff was really nice and the Kimbap was really good. I loved the sushi kimbap fusion, two of my favorites in one! read more

Bunsik - Signature - Korean Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

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I echo what some reviewers mentioned. I would've rated this 2.5 stars but since there's no half star rating, I'm giving it 3 stars. Ambience: cute/bright interior. Nice decor and color coordinated. Service: I dined during lunch time, server was friendly and nice. Food: this based only 1 dish, the signature kimbap. Presentation was lovely and kimbap was visually pleasing. Unfortunately, it tasted bland to me. It came with a side of soy sauce and even dipping it into that didn't help :/ . I feel like it would've been better with a side of kimchi instead of soy sauce. I was disappointed that it was $22+ inclusive of tax for the kimpab, knowing that other places charge less than that and have more flavor. The ingredients here are probably "premium or higher quality" but if there's no flavor the higher price is not justified IMO. The prices overall seem on the higher end considering the menu is more "street/bar food". Even though it's located in the east side, the prices still seem steep for what it is. read more

We wanted to love this cute new place, but the food and service experience was really poor. Arrived for lunch at 1230pm and there was only one person working - cleaning, cooking and serving. Poke bowl was terrible, kimbap was worse than frozen at Trader Joe's. read more

Mediocre Korean food at Crossroads. I ordered the rosé tteokbokki and while I usually enjoy tteokbokki the sauce here was not my favorite. Also the fried components like the tempura and mandu were so so, not to my liking. But the lower review here is for the cost of something that did not stand out. The space was pretty nice and spacious which I liked but other than that the high costs were not worth the quality we got. read more

Bunsik - Rosé tteokbokki - Korean Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

Stopped by on a weekday for dinner and it was a good experience. The interior is bright with a clean/new aesthetic. The rose tteokboki is honestly not that spicy at all. The signature kimbap had imitation crab which threw me off a bit because I'm not used to that in most kimbaps. The other ingredients in this dish were solid. The menu is straightforward and most people dining in ordered the same things as us. read more

Bunsik - Rose tteokboki & signature kimbap - Korean Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

The food here is an influencer's wet dream. It is aesthetically amazing. But the taste? It's just fine. You're paying a premium for the aesthetic and clout. The packaging is nice but give me the H Mart kimbap roll for half the price. The reason I give it 1 star is that they made a mistake with my order and I didn't find out until later when I got home. When I called the store, an employee said that if I came back by the end of the week they would give me a free roll. But when I went back, they did not honor the deal and did not feel like they honored my patronage. read more

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Bunsik is one of the newest Korean restaurant additions on the Eastside. The restaurant is located on the outside of Crossroads Mall. They are known for their fat Kimbap (Korean sushi rolls) but they also serve Korean staple dishes including Tteokbokki (chewy cylindrical rice noodles), Army Stew (mix of Korean and American ingredients such as spam, ramen, Portuguese sausage, and American cheese - basically whatever the soldiers had on them during the Korean War), and Spicy Tofu Soup. Note that the menu is pretty limited (compared to other Korean restaurants like Daeho and Danji), but there are enough dishes to satisfy everyone's palate. I made a reservation for 3 people at 7pm on a Thursday night using Open Table via the Yelp App. To be honest, I probably didn't need to make a reservation as it was basically empty when I had arrived. The interior is super simple and modern- white tile and white walls with some fake greenery and a fake tree trunk for a pop of color. There are about a dozen tables or so. Everything is clean including the bathrooms. Service was great. We got seated right away and got our food within 15 minutes. Our waiter came by to refill our waters multiple time as well. I ordered the Signature Roll which has raw salmon, spicy tuna, egg, daikon, spinach, cucumber, burdock root, red onion, egg, and fish roe. What makes Bunsik's kimbap distinct (besides the raw fish in this roll) is the gamtae seaweed wrapper. Unlike nori, which is smooth and shiny seaweed, gamtae is flakier and fluffier. This was my first time having it and the best way I can describe the texture is like eating a thin layer of grass turf. It wasn't good or bad, just different from your usual seaweed wrapper. The Signature Roll textures and tastes went well together overall filled me up for sure- which is good because this one roll was $20! The spicy tuna in the middle was kind of salty and so I thought that the soy dipping sauce was overkill. I also didn't think the salmon tasted super fresh, but maybe it was just me. Presentation was on point though! My only other complaint about this place is that they don't serve any ban chan (neither complimentary or paid). Overall: 3.5/5 for food, 5/5 for service, 4/5 for atmosphere read more

Bunsik - Signature Roll - Korean Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

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Bunsik is awesome! They offer Korean street foods, but they are upscaled street foods and are genuinely excellent quality. Menu items include the beloved kimbaps (made famous by Woo Woo attorney), tteokbokki (every kdrama), army stew, etc. I generally am hesitant with upscaled street foods, sometimes done as an excuse to up the price. Their way of upscaling is adding quality ingredients that also up the overall flavors. Thumbs up. I still like the low cost gimbabs (different spelling, same thing) elsewhere, but I easily embrace these, too. Bunsik is very new, so the restaurant is sparkling clean. They use very pretty silver chopsticks and long spoons with a silver leaf napkin ring. The location is the old Jae's Lunchbox (poor Jae, hope he is ok), with access via the outside (not inside the mall). They were very well staffed, and at least one staff member would dash to the door to greet anyone arriving. I was very impressed with the polite staff and the quantity of staff. The Food: Signature Kimbab, $20.80 - 5 Stars At first glance, the cost seems high. But this is a sizable roll with tuna, salmon, masako, the rice is thin, wrapped in a unique seaweed wrap. I truly love the concept of seafood and veggies within a roll. It's like adding seafood to a futomaki. (I don't count the singular ingredient of cucumber or avocado as "veggies".) This roll is very filling. I ultimately decided the cost is justifiable. Salmon Kimbab, $14.56 - 5 Stars To keep the cost lower, the single seafood varieties is a good option. We thought the salmon is a very good quality with excellent color. The overall taste and roll size are very good, too. It's also sizable, similar to a futomaki size. Oden Nabe, $28 - 5 Stars If you want a less costly meal fit for two, try this one. A large hot pot arrives filled with oden (fish cakes), trimmed fried tofu, veggies, and udon. The broth is light and flavorful without being salty. I agree this is a two-person size (per menu) and great for sharing. We took plenty home. Gyoza, Bulgogi Beef, $10 - 5 Stars Hubby wanted to try this but decided he wanted to have soup on a cold day, and we changed our order to the Oden Nabe instead. To our surprise, our waitperson (who might be the manager, he's dressed differently) delivered the gyoza anyway saying he wanted to gift it to us. Thank you! Super plump and well stuffed, these bulgogi gyoza deliver flavorful bites that are delicious and also unexpected. The texture is decidedly beefy, different than the softer contents of a typical gyoza. read more

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We came here for lunch and loved it! The service is as friendly and warm. The plates are beautiful (see pictures). The special roll would be a big lunch for one, but also great to share. The bibimbap was so good. They added beyond beef which added a savory note to the dish. The sesame rice underneath the veggies was almost too good. My son loved the Army Stew, something he's never heard of before. read more

Bunsik - Bibimbap! The sesame rice and the sauce made this irresistible. - Korean Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

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