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    4.1 (32 reviews)

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    Boiled pork
    Jess L.

    The pork Jowl was very tender and a great base for the sauces: - sweet soy sauce., sweet garlic, salty mini shrimp and my favorite - samjang. The kimchi banchan was fresh and I liked the radish one the best. The pork soup was very yummy and I would recommend. I got it with rice and that was a great hearty meal. I enjoyed the slices of pork also in the soup. Would come again. Also the server was quite nice and explained the sauces go with what and the inside of the place is very clean and gives more classic dark walnut and canvas older Korean style. Good aesthetics.

    Katherine G.

    I loved this place! Located in the northern part of Capitol Hill, it isn't too in the midst of the hustle bustle and they have such a nice indoor space. The tables are clean and well spread out, and the vibe inside is really nice. The menu is limited since they specialize in the gukbap. I got the classic pork soup with rice, and we also had an order of the dumplings to share. They give you a couple of kimchi dishes too, and all the seasonings you need so you can add them to your soup. The portions are generous, and it was so delicious! The broth tasted rich yet light and clean, and there were plenty of different cuts of pork inside. It paired so well with the kimchi and rice, and was a hearty yet not too heavy meal. I also liked the dumplings as they clearly felt homemade, but I didn't think they were anything too special flavor wise. Worth trying though! I'd definitely be back whenever I'm craving a nice bowl of soup and rice!

    Mandu was amazing, but everything else was absolutely mediocre
    Jee P.

    Absolutely horrendous experience. This place represents neither Busan nor proper dwaeji gukbap. They had apparently run out of both kimchi and ggakdugi, which can happen, but there were no price adjustments or substitute side dishes offered. It felt like being served chips without salsa at a Mexican restaurant. The self-serve utensil station was empty, and when I asked for utensils, they were filthy. The servers also did not seem familiar with the menu and appeared disorganized throughout the service. This place does not feel like it is run by chefs or people passionate about food, but rather by opportunistic investors focused on maximizing profit. The broth tasted no different from a $4 shelf-stable Bibigo soup base. It is disappointing to see such an iconic Korean comfort food misrepresented to people who may be trying it for the first time, while also being downgraded in both flavor and quality. I would like to note that mandu (dumplings) absolutely delicious despite everything. I genuinely hope the restaurant improves, because I would like to come back someday and have a better experience. Seattle used to be a place where creativity and inspiration drove both authentic and fusion cuisine. Sadly, this is neither. You are much better off driving down to Federal Way for far more authentic and satisfying Korean food.

    Maxine L.

    Finally got around to trying this new Korean spot! I came in on a Sunday for lunch and was sat immediately. The space is a little small, but feels airy and clean. I ordered the pork soup with rice and side of dumplings. The soup itself was super creamy and rich, but also pretty well seasoned? I think I would've preferred they keep it bland, and I can season it. Especially given that they have salt/pepper/chili at the table. There was a surprising amount of pork in the soup which was nice. It was just super nice and hearty. Dumplings were good as well. A liiiittle pricey per dump though. For the kimchi, I don't prefer fresh kimchi, so was a little sad about that. Overall, a really solid spot. I love places that specialize and only serve a couple things and this place does it pretty well! You bet I'll be back haha

    Dumplings
    Mary D.

    Korean pork bone soup. If you go for dinner, ensure you go early (before 6pm) otherwise you risk the chance of them being sold out for the night even though they close at 10pm. Soup is comforting and home-like. Dumplings are also quite filling and home-made.

    mandy filling
    Steven N.

    My partner went for the clear broth and I went for the bone broth and you couldn't go wrong with either. The clear is clean and pork-forward; the bone broth is creamy, rich, and deeply balanced. Either way, the soup is the star, and both bowls were loaded with tender fatty pork cuts. We also tried the dumplings, perfectly springy and light, stuffed with a pork tofu noodle mix. The kimchi leans umami-rich over fermented-acidic and could use a little more tang, but still solid overall. This is hands down the best Korean pork soup in the greater Seattle area and we will absolutely be back.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

    gukbap (pork bone soup with rice)
    Helen L.

    they specialize in pork bone soup so menu is small and focused. the gukbap slapped so hard, esp since weather was a bit chilly when i went for dinner. super flavorful 100% pork bone soup, tenderly cooked pieces of pork. overall was lacking in flavor a bit for me but adding green onions to the soup, and eating the pork with their house made kimchi and chili dipping sauce helped a lot. really authentic and unique spot for gukbap in seattle, fairly priced too, happy to come back. for reference line started building up around 6pm on a friday. service is quick and prompt though with nice staff.

    Cindy S.

    I don't know what these other people are on about. I'm Korean, came here with my cousin and her husband who are straight from Korea. The food is fire and I will not elaborate.

    Suyuk
    Danielle L.

    Surprisingly no line on a Sunday night. Small cozy interior. Glad I got to try this place before it gets too busy! Ordered the pork gukbap, generous amount of meat and was very fresh and clean soup and already well seasoned. Also had some declicious and fresh kimchi. We were also able to try the mandu, which you could tell were definitely homemade! Suyuk was also declicious, and not too gamey, paired well with the sides that were provided. All of food was declicious and my friend who is korean said it was authentic and would come again! Staff were also friendly and nice!

    Pork soup with noodles
    Nick G.

    I've been able to stop by twice since the opening week and both times have hit the spot on rainy days. The staff member has been kind and attentive on both visits. The pork soup with rice was good and hearty on both visits, and I appreciate the freshness of the kimchi side. On my last visit I was able to try the Sikhye and found it really tasty to finish off the meal. I'll be coming back here to see how this place grows since the menu items are still being stocked from what I understand.

    pork soup with rice
    Fifi Y.

    i loveee pork gukbap so was really excited to see a dedicated soup store pop up in seattle!! we visited during opening week for dinner and our server mentioned they had a limited menu since they're still new but will have more items soon (like scallion pancake!) we ordered: - the dumplings: i really liked these!! the filling was meaty and flavorful, skin is chewy but not too thick, and the sauce it comes with is very good - pork soup w rice: generous portions of thick cut boiled pork and thin pork slices. served with fresh garlic, salt/pep, red seasoning paste on the side, so you can season to your liking. the broth was very creamy and clean :) - pork noodle soup: we thought this was going to be the same as the pork soup with rice (except with noodles), but we were wrong! this one came heavily seasoned already, and honestly tasted more rich/oily, similar to tonkotsu ramen. it was still yummy but not quite the same flavor profile as the gukbap if thats what you are craving overall a great, cozy experience and would love to be back!

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    Aaron C.

    Nice meal to warm the soul on a rainy day. I appreciated the jazz playing while I ate. The server was friendly too!

    Original pork soup and dumplings
    Ryan J.

    Got there around 7:00pm on a random Friday. There was a line when we went that took about 25 minutes to get us sat. They took our order fairly quickly. We ordered two of the normal pork soup with rice and a ten piece dumpling. The dumplings were really good and clearly made by hand so we enjoyed it a lot. The soup was very good. I was impressed they got it pretty close to what I remember having in Busan. Not as deep but still very very good. They ran out of dumplings after our order and ran out of the pork soup with noodles as well as a warning to anyone who's reading this. Better to go earlier in the day if you want to guarantee supply. Price is on par with other Seattle restaurants which leans it on the high side. The inside looks good, I like that they made it look like a Korean restaurant you'd see Koreatown, LA. All in all this is a great addition to Seattle especially given the mediocre Korean food scene we have here. Hopefully we keep getting some more solid options like this. 4/5 due to wait and price. Would bump up to 5/5 if it wasn't for the wait.

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    28 days ago

    there's a line outside most weekend nights but It's all pig here. Wish there were other menu selections!

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    $20! Amazing value for great quality food. The servers really take pride in their craft and have cultivated a great ambiance.

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    Great food! The broth is so good, meat is super tender. For sure will come back! The kimchi was pretty good too

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    The pork noodle soup was so flavorful and comforting! The service was attentive. I can't wait to come back!

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    0.8 mi
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    Daeho Kalbijjim and Beef Soup

    4.3
    (489 reviews)
    9.0 mi
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    4.3
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    0.4 mi

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    4.8
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    13.6 mi
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    Finished the Boeing factory tour and was looking for a good spot on the way back toward the…read moreairport. Came across this place with strong reviews, and the name itself includes seollongtang, which is always a good sign that soup is taken seriously here. The restaurant is much more polished and refined than I expected. We ordered the combination and the cartilage and tendon one. I am always here for tendon, so that was an easy decision. My husband went with white wheat noodles and I chose the clear sweet potato noodles. It also came with rice, which was an unexpected but welcome addition. The banchan of kimchi radish and kimchi Napa cabbage were both excellent and refilled quickly without needing to ask twice. The soup is rich, creamy, and deeply comforting, the kind you immediately wish you had closer to home. Only wish is that they had a combination that included tendon, because that would be perfect. Definitely a spot I would come back to when we are in the area.

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    4.0
    (388 reviews)
    7.9 mi
    $$

    Under new ownership. This place was very welcoming and the staff informed us of the new ownership…read moreand menu items upon seating us. The service was great and the waiter explained many of the new dishes to us herself. The food came out very fast after ordering and though there were several other tables full of groups, they also got their food out quick as well. The noise level is moderate, but the high walls on the booths and the partitions between the larger seating area and the table and booth section helps to buffer the noise pollution between the areas. The La kalbi was very flavorful and cooked to perfection. The dish came with a side bowl of rice and assorted bon chon. You could share this dish between a group of 2-3 or individually order it and be fulfilled.

    Hae-Nam Kalbi recently had a grand opening, which has been since April 2026. I heard there are new…read moreowners and wanted to check it out. I have dined here before so the interiors isn't too different just small changes. Let's jump to the food- I ordered the galbitang and it came with 10 different banchan. Which is a nice surprise since some restaurants aren't as generous in the banchan. The galbitang was so flavorful for a "clear" soup and the meat was tender. It also included a good portion of meat. I've tried galbitang at other places, but there was an umami that many didn't have. All the banchan were flavorful too, I thought the kimchi had a good balance as sometimes it can be a bit on the saltier side. Service was great too, the sever was friendly and checked often. When I went, it was just me then a couple arrived. There was a delay with their order so she provided some mandu on the house while their order was being prepared. Once they received their order, I heard the couple tell the sever that everything was very good multiple times- their food did look good! I recommend checking this place out especially with the new ownership. Menu looks similar from previous owners, but will for sure go back and try something else!

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