Came here on a Friday around 7pm and there was about a 30 minute wait which honestly felt worth it by the end. The mandu was extremely good, the ratio of meat to dumpling wrap was spot on and you could tell care went into making them. The gukbap was solid too and the sides tasted handmade which you don't always get at Korean restaurants in Seattle area. The inside has really nice lighting and small ceramic vases throughout which gives it a really warm feel. Service was friendly even though you could tell they were slammed that night. If you're ever in Seattle this place is a must read more

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This place is absolutely amazing from the first time I came, I've been coming ever since. Do you be worried that sometimes they run out of the bone broth. Love that atmosphere super homey and the servers are really nice. We always get their pork bone broth and it's consistent every time loads of meat and it tastes super clean. I also love the radish kimchi that they gave you, really crunchy and have a nice spice to them. One of the best restaurants in Capitol Hill for sure!! read more

Busan Jeong - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We came to check this place out on a Monday evening around 6pm. We were able to easily get a table. But as the evening went on, we saw more and more people coming in, and eventually there was a line outside the restaurant. So we definitely recommend coming early! The restaurant was not too big, and seating was limited. They had only two pages on the menu--one for drinks and one for food. All the dishes were made with pork. The Soondae Soup with Rice was full of flavor and had plenty of pork. The Pork Noodle Soup had green oil inside, which made it look very healthy and appetizing. It also came with a soft-boiled egg with a runny yolk which was delicious! The Pork Jowl Boiled was refreshing and delicious. The dumplings were fresh and filling. The kimchi was crunchy and fresh. We really appreciated that all the food was made in-house. The only downside I would say is that I noticed a fly flying around our table, and it touched the cup I was drinking out of. So I had to switch to a new cup. Luckily, there were plenty of cups and silverware at each table for you to grab and use. Parking was free with nearby street parking. read more

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Got here at 6:30 PM, waited about 50 minutes to get seated at 7:20 PM, and somehow by then they were out of noodles :( Although we weren't able to get the noodle soup, the pork bone broth and the steamed pork inside was actually extremely flavorful! For the price, I think its reasonable and certainly good quality. If you're on a budget or wanting more value-per-dollar-spent I'd skip the dumplings. The dumpling skin had a nice bite to them with a nice herbal touch within the filling, but I don't think they were $2 per dumpling kind of good. I think they need to work on their cooking speed, although 1 hour lines have become commonplace in Seattle I don't think I'd ever not consider that something that doesn't need to be improved upon. It's not like there was an insane amount of people there to warrant such a lengthy wait. Despite them also running out of noodles prior to prime dinner time on a Saturday night, I understand restaurants have mishaps so I'd still give Busan Jeong 5 stars solely carried by the very flavorful broth and reasonable pricing (for Seattle). read more

Busan Jeong - Pork Bone Broth with Rice - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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First time trying Busan Jeong in Cap Hill. Heard a lot of people saying great things about this place and it did not disappoint. Came with a friend and we got the milky and clear broth gukbap. Both were fantastic and you can taste how clean the clear broth one is. Surprisingly, there is also a good amount of meat in the gukbaps. We also got the dumplings and those were great too. Parking is terrible, as you can expect, for cap hill. There was no wait for us and we were able to sit down when we walked in, but while we were eating, a line slowly formed outside the door. Service was okay. There was one, maybe two servers? so service was kinda slow despite how busy it gets. Rating it a 4/5 but easily can be a 5/5 if service was a little better. Price is normal for cap hill but can maybe be cheaper. read more

Busan Jeong - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Really enjoyed Busan Jeong! We did have to wait about 35 minutes outside, so definitely expect a line if you go during a busy time. Luckily the food was worth the wait! I love that they specialize in gukbap because it's not something you find everywhere in Seattle. The broth was so good and comforting without being too heavy, and the pork was super tender. The kimchi and other sides were really good too. It's a pretty casual spot, but honestly that fits the food perfectly. Reminded me of something I'd eat in Korea and definitely hit the spot! read more

Busan Jeong - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Great little Korean soup spot. It's clean and the service is quick. Everything is made fresh and it came out pretty fast. Don't go expecting a large menu. They have about 4 similar soup options and hand made dumplings. read more

Busan Jeong - Soup - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Wow I can see why there is a line here and that their pork bone broth soup was sold out. The service here was good, simple menu, the restaurant had a weird smell (smelt like urine? But smell went away when the food came of course. Anyways the portion sizes were good, pork was good quality and flavorful with broth and sauces. I highly recommend and would come back. read more

Busan Jeong - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Went in with the guidance of. Busan-ite regarding what to order and how to eat. 1.) The pork with rice is the way to go. 2.) Dipping the meat into any sauce is the way to go. Do not add the sauce to the broth 3.) No dumplings I didn't get sick like some reviewers had 3-5months ago Service felt stretched maybe need a front of house person to orchestrate? Is it worth the wait? Id say hell to the yea! Is it authentic. I dont know I didnt eat this in Busan, but I love the flavor of their food. Is it pricey? Yes, but this is seattle and I cant imagine the labor required for this broth. And I appreciate the homemade kimchee that is representative of a kimchi i would expect at a seaside town. I will be back to this place...im thinking about it already read more

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Came here with friends for lunch last Friday. Our plans were to dine somewhere else but we found out the other place was to go only. we had heard great things about this place so we decided to have lunch here. Two of us got the noodle pork noodle soup, one had the clear broth and the other had Soondea Pork Soup With Rice. The broths were delicious the noodle dish comes with a garlic chive oil in it with a nice.jammy egg. Noodles were perfectly cooked not over done. Looking forward to trying the clear broth next time. We all finished our dishes. Had a few dumplings leftover. Nice clean streamline decor. All utensils and condiments are o. The table. Service was quick. read more

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Busan Jeong is a small Korean restaurant that always seems to have a line, so I was excited to finally try it. They were unfortunately sold out of the pork bone broth when I went, so I got the clear pork soup with rice. I really enjoyed it when it first came out. The broth was comforting and the pork was tender and flavorful. As I ate though, the pork got a little tougher, but that's expected given they serve it to you in a hot stone pot. The fresh kimchi was really good and had a nice bite to it. read more

Busan Jeong - Clear pork soup - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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! read more

Busan Jeong - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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We randomly decided to stop by for dinner on a Friday night ~7pm and sheeeeesh we barely made the cut fam. There were maybe 8 parties in front of us in line, which ended up being a 30min wait--not bad tbh. We felt hella bad bc 25min in a worker came out to post a "sold out" sign and notify the last half of the line that they wouldn't be able to serve them today. Aka even tho they close at 10pm, they sold out before 8pm yall! Keep that in mind bc I know driving down to this area and finding parking can be a bit of a hassle lol. But yooo as a Korean... I'd say this place was pretty fire. I just had okdongshik in Hawaii and this place was just as good for gukbap. There was a solid amount of pork in the soup, and the broth itself was so good, tbh ya don't even really need to add anything to it (but I'm a sucker for garlic and chives so yeah). The kimchi was also gassss, which I was pleasantly surprised by. It's just about $20 per gukbap. They also serve soondae and dumplings but yeah. Go check em out brahhh read more

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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. read more

Busan Jeong - Boiled pork - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I came at 7pm on a sunday and there was around a 30 minute wait. The restaurant isn't that big and it's a queue system instead of waitlist. This day they were out of the pork bone broth which was a bummer, but the clear pork broth was still tasty. The meat was very tender at the start, but as it cooked longer it started getting a little tough. I liked how spicy the kimchi was and the chili sauce for the meat was so good. I don't think I'd go out of my way for this, but I'm glad I tried it! read more

Busan Jeong - clear pork soup with rice - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Busan Jeong is a newish Korean restaurant in North Cap Hill that specializes in guk bap or a traditional pork soup that is popular in the Busan region but also nationally. The menu is somewhat limited with variations of the soup, e,g. clear vs milky, with soondae or noodles. They also have pork belly (Bossam) and some really good boiled dumplings (mandu). The soup itself is solid, and I did not need to add any additional seasoning. And definitely get the mandu. There is limited banchan but the kimchi is made fresh and very good. Place gets quite busy but service is efficient. read more

Busan Jeong - Gukbap with pork bone broth - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Newly opened 2026 and already a long line outside! Classic busan style broth with slow cooked pork belly in different broths. Menu is simple yet the flavor is amazing. Pork belly is soft, and seasoned with their spicy sauce is second to none. It's especially comforting on a cold day! read more

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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. read more

Busan Jeong - Mandu was amazing, but everything else was absolutely mediocre - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This location has been a number of businesses which were all ok. I think a slight problem may be that it's located in the north Capitol Hill area. The foot traffic is a bit slower. I went on Wednesday for lunch. That was some of the best pork noodle soup I've ever had. The broth was so rich and packed with flavors. I also got an order of pork dumplings They were so delicious. I will definitely be back. The staff was pleasant and friendly. Count me in. Thank you for the great experience. read more

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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 read more

Busan Jeong - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

this place is absolutely amazing. it's so healing and the broth is so flavorful. i think the best thing about this place is that the service is really efficient and the line moves quickly. i highly recommend getting the mandus and the clear broth gukbap! the soondae was also yummy especially if you're into blood sausage don't be discouraged by the long line, it'll be super worth it. on top of all that i think most times when you eat soup, you feel hot and the restaurant feels muggy from the kitchen and all the warmth but i think this place allows you to just fully enjoy your meal. read more

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. read more

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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.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ read more

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I've been here multiple times since it's opened but have now decided to review! Each time I've had their gukbap, it has been delicious and very consistent with the previous times. So very delicious. I don't even have to add any salt or pepper. Their kimchi appears to be made in house and I love how it's a little bit spicier than most Korean restaurants in general. I appreciate that because it cuts through the richness of the broth really well. The service is a bit mixed but I'd say overall the table receive the gukbap pretty quickly. I hope this restaurant doesn't change and continue to be very successful! read more

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! read more

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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. read more

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I was very impressed by Busan Jeong. I came back from visiting South Korea a month ago, where I got to eat dwaeji gukbap in Busan. This place's dish was just as delicious, and I was amazed by how fresh the kimchi was. The kimchi is spicier than other restaurants' versions, but I'm a huge fan of fresh cabbage kimchi, and this was the best I've had in Washington state so far. We got there at 5:15pm on a Saturday and were seated right away, but there weren't many open tables remaining. Around 5:45pm, a line started forming outside. The service was good, the dwaeji gukbap had a generous portion of pork, and I had a very filling meal. I would definitely come back, but would come early so I don't have to wait in line. read more

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! read more

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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. read more

Busan Jeong - gukbap (pork bone soup with rice) - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Honestly, I thought this was one of the best Korean foods I had in Seattle but then the next day I had some pretty bad food poisoning as my friend I'm not entirely sure if it was this place, but another friend of mine came here again a few weeks later and also have very similar stomach issues would totally come here again if these issues were resolved. Really sad that that happened because I really enjoyed their soup and would love to come back here. read more

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

Busan Jeong - Menu - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Ordered the Soondae Soup with rice. Soup just needed a tiny bit of additional salt for me (similar to Seolleongtang). All of the meat had great texture and I really enjoyed the blood sausage. Service felt a bit rough around the edges. They ask you to wait outside (likely due to the size of the restaurant). read more

Food was really good! I'd say, as a heads up, the broth is already pre-seasoned so little to no extra salt is needed. We had the pork bone broth and it was very flavorful and had a lot of meat. The only downside is because the place is new, it feels a bit slow at times to get service. Wait times were also pretty long. read more

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. read more

Busan Jeong - Original pork soup and dumplings - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Pros: super clean, modern take/spin, friendly service, good (4/5 stars) food Cons: very small portioned and overly priced, incredibly loud music (to the point it almost made me lose my appetite-- can't enjoy my food if I can't converse with the company I'm with), no radish kimchi (just serves Napa kimchi). My family and I ordered the regular soup with rice, noodle soup, and 10pc mandu. Noodle soup was not as traditional-- think Japanese pork ramen broth and noodle. The regular soup offered more traditional flavors. Both dishes were small portioned. If we didn't order the mandu, we would have been hungry still... Mandu was good, they def gave home-made taste-- nothing spectacular or next level tho. So here's my thing: When I think of Busan Korean pork soup 되지국밥, I think of generous portioned street style bowl of soup and meat, as well as banchan(s), that I ate in Busan. This restaurant seemed to take on a more "lux" spin on it considering the location/atmosphere, presentation, and pricing. This place is super clean and modern in terms of presentation and flavor. Overall, considering terrible street parking in this location and their price, I wouldn't return unless I'm madly craving pork soup. However, this is a great place to introduce anyone to Korean pork soup and mandu. read more

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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. read more

Busan Jeong - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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This place often sells out so I was excited when I finally got the chance to sit down. Friendly staff. Limited menu. Clean interior with big windows, minimal but cozy vibe. read more

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Was super excited to see this spot pop up, we went and tried it on the Friday of their opening week for lunch and for lunch and on the a snowy day I was surprised to see it was decently busy about half full. The service was very nice and fast. We quickly ordered, we tried to order a drink on the menu but it seems that their full menu isn't In service yet. Overall I liked all the sides and all the mains we got. We got one noodle and one rice to see if it was any different, at first I thought it would just be the same soup with either rice or noodles but I felt like the noodle soup came with more garlic and was more salty and a bit heavier overall. I originally liked the noodle dish more but quickly switched to rice as it felt lighter and balanced as I kept eating -- overall both dishes were great just how I felt that day. We also tried the dumplings and they tasted homemade and were overall tasty and I liked the sauce it came with. Overall I really liked this spot as it was nice and clean and friendly and I'd come again! read more

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The pork soup had a heavy artificial seasoning taste, and the pork innards had an unpleasant odor. A Korean pork soup restaurant running out of both kimchi and kkakdugi by 7 pm is simply unacceptable. We were told only after waiting, and if we had known earlier, I would have ordered something else or left. The dumplings were fine, but overall the restaurant seemed unprepared. At any normal restaurant, if a key side dish that is supposed to come with the meal is unavailable, there would usually be some appropriate response, whether that means a discount, a substitute, or at least a sincere acknowledgment. Here, there was none. Also, Google still shows soondae and pajeon, but they no longer serve either. That should be updated so customers are not misled. Very disappointing experience. read more

Quite literally the first legit korean restaurant in Seattle. The soondae is made in house, whereas most places just throw the frozen into the microwave. And the soup is everything they say it is. Should blow up as gukbap is a part of korean food that white people have no clue about and there is a huge market for it read more