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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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

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

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

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 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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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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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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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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Got standard gukbap with dumplings. I thought the food was really authentic (speaking as someone from Seoul). Dumplings were sort of a standout for me. Service was kinda slow, but hope they work it out soon. read more

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

I was thrilled to see that Seattle was welcoming a specialty Korean spot and I was equally as thrilled when I went for the first time. It's delicious and the service is fantastic. There are certainly going to be some growing pains e.g. side dishes running out, picking the right music, etc. but I have high hopes for them! Keep it up! read more

Capitol Hill needs more spots like this - delicious, comforting food at fairly affordable prices. I'm tired of all the trend food and fried chicken. This is real food! read more

I love this place, this is the most authentic Korean place I've been to in Seattle. I have been here 3 times in the past 1 week. Thank you so much for opening and I hope you stay open forever. read more

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

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

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

한국에 오래 살았던 외국인으로서, 그동안 국밥집은 정말 많이 다녀봤다. 근데 여긴... 여러 의미로 진짜 "유니크"했다. 국밥 시켰는데 깍두기가 없다? 이건 거의 치킨 시켰는데 치킨무 없는 급. "오늘은 깍두기 없는 날입니다" 이런 설명도 없음. 그냥 운에 맡기는 시스템. 만두 있냐고 물어봤더니 단호하게 "재고가 없어요." 그래서 아... 오늘 만두 휴무구나 했는데 다 먹을 때 쯤 옆 테이블에 만두 등장. ?? 혹시 나 테스트 중이었나? "이 손님은 깍두기 없이도 국밥을 먹을 수 있는가" "만두 없는 척 해도 되는가" 마무리는 더 쿨함. 아무 일도 없었다는 듯 지나가는 서비스. 사과? 아마 그것도 오늘 재고 없는 듯 그래서 음식이 맛있었는지조차 잘 모르겠다. read more