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    Chanmaru

    4.1 (94 reviews)
    ModerateKorean
    Open • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Dogs allowed

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    Ann Marie C.

    Overall a decent place for Korean food. I'd really give it a 3.5 star. It's clean, service is prompt, and in a shopping center with lots of other food options and desserts. We ordered the intestine tofu soup and grilled mackerel combo. If you order a combo, the bowl for the tofu soup is slightly smaller than a standard order. The soup comes with white steamed rice in a special pot to eat that scorches a little on the bottom in which you add a little hot tea. They give lots of banchan, 9 total which is more than most places. The mackerel came out battered and fried which I wouldn't have ordered if I knew since it said "grilled", not fried. The tofu stew was a bit too salty. It does come with a nice amount of tofu. Other than taking our order and bringing out the food, no other contact with the server. Not sure if I'd return since there's so many other Korean restaurants.

    YuJun L.

    Chanmaru really hit the spot after 2.5 hours of straight pickleball. I got the beef tofu soup combo with kalbi. The server was nice enough to let us know we should order first before this big group otherwise we might be waiting a while. I guess there's no questions about spice level? Mine could have used a little more kick, but the flavor was great. I love love love that there's so much banchan provided with this meal and they asked if we wanted refills here and there. I forgot to take a picture of the kalbi, but it was delicious. The price is comparable to this tofu place I eat at in Seattle and you get much more sides so this is a great deal

    Abundant side dishes
    Jenny F.

    What a major turnaround. There are two new ladies who work there now and we also met the chef who makes all the food. The food is delicious and service is top notch. My friend and I really enjoyed our lunch there and we will definitely be back!

    Tofu soup
    Leah C.

    Wonderful restaurant!!! Staff is kind and attentive, food is fresh, flavors are yummy, the inside is free of any distracting tvs, just a pretty landscape mural. Their tteokbokki is perfect

    Seafood soontofu soup
    Vancy S.

    When I come home for a visit I love to stop by. This is my 2nd visit. The staff are so sweet and friendly. It's great that they put the soondubu soup with a grilled meat. It makes it easier for you to order. I got galbi and seafood soup. The best part about coming here is they serve so many banchan varieties. I was served 14 wonderful banchan right after I ordered. I liked them all but their kimchi is so good! They bring an egg out so that you can crack it on top of your boiling soup that comes out. Everything was delicious. It is a must try place for authentic Korean.

    Charles L.

    No notes. I mean c'mon, look at ALL of this banchan! Plus, they let you add ramen to your tofu soup for just $1.99 more (which surprisingly not all places are willing to do). I also feel like the spicy tofu soup is the perfect amount of spicy. You can taste it but it's not going to kill you.

    Japchae, soondubu, LA Galbi, and banchan
    Jingwen Z.

    Chanmaru was highly recommended to me as a quintessential Korean food spot. When we arrived, I was impressed by the array of banchan we had. We had the soondubu jjigae/galbi combo for $30, which sounds like a good deal, though they were slightly on the small side. The soondubu jjigae was rich and mildly spicy - overall delicious. The galbi cuts were thin but delicious and well-seasoned. I ordered the japchae, which was deliciously savory and had a good mix of meat/veggies in it. The staff here were accommodating - we were running late and cutting it close to when the kitchen closed, but they took our order over the phone and had it ready when we arrived! Unfortunately, I had an upset stomach shortly after eating here. I ate more of the japchae and certain banchan than my partner (who did not have such symptoms). Something may have been wrong with those dishes. Overall, I liked the vibes and the food enough that I would be willing to go back and have the soondubu or other hot/fresh dishes again.

    Jennifer Y.

    Overpriced, inconsistent taste in food, and if you get their food to go then you get half of what they offer in restaurant with no discount. These guys have ok food on a good day. Some days the food is great and some days it is absolutely terrible. I thought it was because they were busy but it was not a busy day at all when we last visited. The food was just bad. Then on another day my mom and I decided to get some food to go and boy were we shocked. The to go container was super tiny compared to other equivalent places. They only gave us 1/3 of the side dishes (not even half), the rice was a different kind of rice (not cooked the same way as dine in), they did not include an egg with the soup, and even the service was bad .. and it was a to go order. How was the food bad? The soup was not flavorful but also VERY salty. It tasted like salt soup. When they tried to fix it they made it worse. It came back with a completely different color broth and even smelled different but not in a good way. It smelled gamey. The meat dishes we ordered were overcooked, dry, and more than half of the meat on the bone was fat - like huge chunks of fat. This last time I think I finally decided to stop giving these guys the benefit of the doubt. Just don't go here. Don't waste your time and money. Spare the disappointment for an umbrellaless rainy day.

    Galbi
    Paula C.

    After driving by this spot countless times, I finally decided to give it a try. I ordered the galbi combo with spicy cold noodles and mackerel. Everything was delicious, but the Bonchon selection really stood out--each dish was a hit. The kimchi was perfectly balanced, juicy, and full of flavor, while the cold spicy buckwheat noodles were an absolute favorite. The best part? We were served by the most charming grandma, who made the experience even more special. The atmosphere is laid-back and welcoming, making it a great place to relax and enjoy a meal.

    The only picture I got. Banchan and their kimchi soondubu
    Aiko K.

    I thought Chanmaru was just OK. I'm not sure if it's because my fiancé and I only ordered the soondubu & galbi combo to share, we were just treated a bit coldly (we didn't realize the portions were gonna be quite small for the price). We ended up ordering their 4pc mandu towards the end to feel more full (we didn't want to be too full since we live far and try to make the most of our Carrolton trip by getting desserts in the area). Also, while they do offer a lot of different banchans, they all tasted almost the same/bland. Food wasn't anything memorable. For the same price, I feel like the portion and flavor at BCD is better. The main reason why I wanted to try this place is because of their banchan but Dal Dong Nae, Sura and Seoul Garden offer tastier ones. They weren't busy by any means but no one stopped by to check in on us and when the bill was dropped off, the lady just placed it on the table without saying anything or looking at us. We weren't thanked even when we left. I mean.. I guess we're not obligated to a thank you but don't restaurants usually thank their customers? We weren't rude or needy so to be treated like that made us not want to go back there. 3 stars is on the higher side but it's because others talked highly of this place. And looking at other pictures, it seems they do offer better banchans depending on the day. Just because I didn't like it or had an OK experience, I hope it doesn't deter people from trying it. They do have a lot more items on their menu which I wanted to try but personally, because I know where I can have a more enjoyable Korean food experience I will not be returning.

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    Gabriella S.

    Visited for lunch as a party of two, sat right away. Food came out very quickly and the amount of sides they bring out is crazy! I believe unlimited bc she refilled some of our plates a couple of times without us asking. Friendly. Prompt. Clean. Wonderful shopping center, ample parking. We will be by again

    Amy Y.

    A pretty delightful experience dining here with the fam. Know that if you do a combo, it's a lot of food, so we did 2 combos for 3 people. A tremendous array of side dishes. Only complaint was their internet went down & they could only take cash, but I don't really think it was their fault.

    Sides!
    Phil B.

    Chanmaru has become my favorite traditional Korean spot in town. Fairly new and away from the traffic of ktown, at least on my side. The food here is quality. Not overly pricey and good deals on combo sets. But I come here for the galbi tang (short rib soup). It's fantastic, filling and just tastes clean and delicious. But the tofu soups and meats are just as good. Another fave thing about this place are the wide array of sides they give you. Service is fairly quick and I've never seen this place crowded so you'll get attentive service. Vibe is that of a Korean family style restaurant. Highly recommend.

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