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    Dae Bak Korean Restaurant

    4.3 (143 reviews)
    ModerateKorean
    Open • 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups

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    Michelle P.

    Enjoyed a pleasant meal here tonight before the snow storm arrives. Small though clean space. Ample parking available . Authentic delicious Korean food . Attentive service. We also ordered a soup to go because of the cold weather and expected snow. The only thing for me is I prefer to have fountain sodas available when I go out to dine. They do not serve this and only have can drinks just as an FYI.

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    Kyle B.

    Every nice experience here. Service is good, friendly & inviting. I think it's a hidden gem for Korean food. I would come back and certainly would recommend.

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    Patricia T.

    The prices are a little high for its quality. The food came out quick, good service and good vibes in the restaurant. The flavor was lacking a little bit but it was still decent.

    (OL) Mapa Tofu (마파두부). Pretty tasty and definitely not too spicy at all.
    Kyle S.

    We walked in on a Saturday night to nobody in the restaurant. This was very surprising in the end because the service was amazing as well as the food. The restaurant also has a nice vibe and fits the cuisine very well. Overall, very very kind people and very attentive too. The Mapo Tofu was good but the soft tofu soup was really really delicious. The banchan was also really tasty. I'm really not sure why it was so empty, it's a shame. I would 100% come back if I lived in the area!

    Rebecca L.

    Service wasn't the best but the food was authentic and delicious. Served fresh and piping hot. Parking available in plaza.

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    John H.

    Hard to find a good spot for Korea food in CLT area. From my experience, Dae Bak is one of the best. We came on a Sat night around 6:30 and didn't have any issues getting seated. The had a good selection of beer/drinks....far better than I expected (would still like an IPA option). We started with the steamed pork dumplings ($8) and they were well prepared. My bride ordered the Dolsot Bibmimbap ($20) with chicken. She really enjoyed it....but did say the chicken quality could have been better. I went with the Jeyuk Bokkem ($24) and it was excellent. Our meal came with the traditional Korean assortment of side dishes....which is one of the highlights for us! Service was super prompt and friendly!

    Hania A.

    OMG!!! Not sure how I'm just finding out that this place exists down the street from my home??!! Anyhow, it's AMAZING! They have my fav, hot stone bibimbap...it's fantastic. And those sweet chili wings are WOWZERS. Definitely the best wings I've had in this area. They will be seeing more of us, we will be regulars. Service is outstanding as well!

    Korean Style Fried Wings - Sweet Chili Sauce
    Adria C.

    I visited on a Friday night around 5:30 PM. My party of 2 was able to walk-in and be seated right away. We were greeted promptly and staff was friendly. After placing our order, the server brough out 5 small dishes but didn't explain what everything was. I would have appreciated if he took the time to do that. Also, the menu was a tad overwhelming. My friend ordered: Korean Fried Wings (10 pieces - Sweet Chili / $18.00). Loved the sauce. The wings were good but not as crispy as I would have liked. More batter than I like. I ordered: Gochu Jjajangmyun (added chicken) $16.00 + $5.00. Ordered a Korean Fun beverage (Pear / $3.50) as well. This dish was a large portion. Wasn't a fan of the chicken being fried, it was heavily battered. The dish is spicy as well. Beverage was refreshing - like a pear puree and not overly sweet. Overall, this was a cute spot. I'd visit again and recommend to a fellow foodie!

    Seafood pancake
    Fifi C.

    This is my second time eating here is not impressive as my first visit. The food quality and taste are certainly lowered than my previous visit. The tofu hotpot broth is watery (not rich) and bland. It's a total disappointment. The squid is ok. The serving is small considering the price. Sadly, this visit will be my last.

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    Cari H.

    Food is fantastic. I was craving Korean Chinese food as we don't have a good one in Raleigh and I was amazed. I wish I lived closer so I could visit more often

    (Bibimbap)
    Megan F.

    Fabulous food and a yummy cocktail called Suju. We shared a bottle of it because it's strong, but also very smooth and tasty like vodka. I had the bibimbap which was fantastic and very generous portions. I love the pickled veggies and kimchi sides that come with the food. Excellent service and reasonable prices! I hope to visit again soon.

    (TUE) Jeyuk Over Rice
    Matt S.

    Tuesday special was bursting with spicy flavors and very solid. The waitress suggested I get it and I thanked her profusely afterwards. The lunch specials are a great bang for your buck - highly recommend!

    Pickled radish (complimentary)
    Mary Y.

    This is a hidden gem in the village of Mint Hill. The staff was very nice, answered questions and were supper efficient. They have plenty of menu choices and every thing had a very distinct taste and flavor. Portions were pretty heavy and each table got an assortment of add ins served with meals. We ordered the steamed dumplings for an app. Sizzling stone pot with marinated beef (3 meat options) and it was delicious as well as the fried pork with sweet and sour sauce. Can't wait to come back.

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    Excellent Korean food. I love the Kimchi Ji Gae! Fast friendly service! Affordable with excellent atmosphere.

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