Daebak Wang Mandoo is one of those special mom-and-pop restaurants that deserves to be packed every day. Every time we come here, the food is consistently delicious, fresh, and full of flavor. You can really tell that everything is prepared with care and served fresh from the kitchen. The quality and taste have been remarkably consistent every single visit, which is something I really appreciate. The restaurant itself is always spotlessly clean, and the family who runs it is genuinely some of the sweetest people. The owners are incredibly kind, welcoming, and friendly, and it's honestly adorable when their kids are helping out around the restaurant on some days. There's such a warm, family atmosphere here that makes you feel like you're supporting a real local family rather than just going out to eat. And the ultimate endorsement? My four-year-old calls this her favorite restaurant and asks to come here all the time! Our go-to is usually a bowl of handmade dumpling soup for each person and the fried mandu (one order with kimchi pork for the adults and one order without the kimchi for the kiddo who doesn't like spicy food yet). If you're anywhere in Federal Way and haven't tried Daebak Wang Mandoo yet, put this little gem on your list. Delicious food, generous hospitality, a super clean restaurant, and a family that clearly puts their heart into what they do. Local family owned businesses like this are exactly where I want to spend my money. read more

Wanted to try their dumplings again, and honestly they were okay. I had their pork dumpling. I wished there was more flavor, whether it's seasoning or sauce. The serving was good for its price which was $4. I got it as a snack and I was decently full after it! I got take out so I'm not sure how I'd critique the ambiance. The service was decent. The server took my order and got my food quickly. They weren't friendly or anything like that. read more

DaeBak Wang Mandoo - Menu - Korean Near Me - Federal Way, Washington

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10/10 would go here again. The cold noodles are fantastic, and the hand-made dumplings are even better. Service is great, especially for it being such a small business. Seems like a family run business too, so even more reason to support. read more

DaeBak Wang Mandoo - Cold Noodles Soup - Korean Near Me - Federal Way, Washington

Jimmy treated us like family! What a great owner that shows he genuinely cares for his customers and their dine-in experience. I've had takeout several times here, but this was the first time dining in. The restaurant is small but clean and good for what it is. Don't expect fine dining here. The seafood noodle soup, fried mandoo, and rice cake dumpling soup were all on point. What set this experience apart was Jimmy. Thanks again for a wonderful experience! read more

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With summer on the way, it's the perfect weather for mul nangmyeon! DaeBak Wang Mandoo makes a simple dish. No fancy garnishes or a table full of banchan, but the broth is clear and refreshing and noodles perfectly chewy. read more

DaeBak Wang Mandoo - Cold Noodles Soup mul naengmyeon - Korean Near Me - Federal Way, Washington

We were around the area and were craving for some cold noodles so we decided to come here. I've been here a few times already for their steamed mandoos so I wanted to try their cold noodles since they have them there. The restaurant is small but have ample amount of tables to eat. Upon seating, the waitress gave us a cup of their soup broth which was delicious. Water is self-served by the way. My partner and I ordered their spicy and original cold noodles and a panfried kimchi pork dumpling. We noticed other tables ordered the same thing as us which must've been a good choice. Overall, the cold noodles hit the spot! The noodles were chewy and were perfect to eat on a hot day. The broth was flavorful with bits of cucumbers, apples and pear to make it so refreshing. It was indeed delicious that I wish I could order more but I was already full. The panfried dumplings were one of our favorites. It was crispy and complimented well with our noodles. I will for sure come back again to get my cold noodles and mandoo (steamed or panfried) fix. I really like how the prices are very reasonable especially with everything going up. read more

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This place is the real deal. The beef noodle soup is exactly what comfort food should be -- a beautifully clear, rich broth with tender braised beef, thick chewy noodles, and garnished with delicate egg strips. It's light yet deeply satisfying. The pan-fried pork dumplings are a must-order. Perfectly crispy on the bottom, juicy on the inside -- honestly some of the best I've had. The kimchi and pickled radish sides were a great touch to round out the meal. Clean, traditional flavors done right. Staff were attentive and friendly. Will definitely be coming back! read more

DaeBak Wang Mandoo - Beef noodle soup, pork fried dumplings and side dishes - Korean Near Me - Federal Way, Washington

I had kimchi and pork wang mandoo. At first, it seemed a bit pricey for 4 dollar each, but it was worth it. They freshly made and steamed and there were a lot of filling inside... all the factor made this one taste so good. I recommend eat this quickly after you get it. Because the freshness really matters. One I took home and had like 6 hours later, was totally less taste and underwhelmed. read more

Cute shop with a nice mom and pop feel. I love how they serve you a bone broth drink to start your meal free of charge. Was delicious with a peppery taste and great for a cold or even warm day! The noodles were nice, I personally wished it had more chew but that's personal preference. Dumplings were tasty and flavorful. I loved how this was just an option to have kal-guksu and other stuff too! Price was reasonable after tip and tax as well, can easily leave paying $25 with tip and tax read more

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A great spot for a quick meal! The servers are attentive & kind :') Plenty of seating & clean! We got the Spicy Cold Noodle, Pork Kimchi Dumpling, and Fried Pork Dumplings! Everything was tasty and we would definitely return! ^all this food was plenty for us 2! read more

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Wonderful, delicious comfort food with wonderful staff! Love eating there when I can!

We opted not to go into downtown Seattle to do the tourist stuff and decided to go explore Federal Way instead. After all the seafood we had in the past couple days, we settled on looking for Asian food instead and came across Daebak Wang Mandoo Korean Dumplings on Yelp. The mandoo and the bun was calling to me, haha! We came here for an early lunch, maybe around 11:30 or so on a Monday. It's nice that they sectioned out their restaurant so that there's a section for people waiting for takeout, and a different section for dine-in. Upon sitting down, we were served complimentary broth and it was so comforting. A little bit of a kick to it, but you can feel it warming your throat and stomach as you drink it down. This would be the perfect warming drink for a chillier day, but we loved it. My partner ordered their Seafood Noodle Soup while I ordered the Handmade Dumpling Soup. We also wanted to share a Black Rice Bun to see what that's all about. As the restaurant was empty at the time that we came, food came really quickly. They gave complimentary kimchi as well and that was delicious! A bit tangy, but not too sour. My dumpling soup came with six sizable dumplings, some clear noodles, some slivers of egg omelette, and dried seaweed. The soup is a bone broth base but has a nice subtle seaweed taste to it. It was mild, but very comforting. The mandoo really hit the spot for me. They're pack filled with some pork, clear noodles, veggies and each bite was satisfyingly tasty. They're more on the pepper-y side, so you do retain a bit of the slight kick throughout your meal. It was pretty darn tasty. My partner really enjoyed his Seafood Soup too. Plenty of clams, the shrimps come with head-on (his favorite), and broth was a nice anchovy-based broth. Finally, the Black Rice Bun. It is big. It may not look like much, but when I lifted it up to split it in half, it felt hefty! It's full of red bean paste. Slightly sweet. Not a smooth paste, but a mix of paste and beans. It was a nice sweet dessert after the meal. We're glad we made a stop at this restaurant on our last day in Seattle! All items are reasonably priced as well. Definitely recommend this small, local family business! The owners were so nice and friendly! read more

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Exceptional complimentary broth when I was seated at the table. What a great start. Ordered the cold noodle soup, fried kimchi pork dumplings, and a sprite. They kept refilling my broth cup. Soooo good. Lovely family owned business. Service was better than regular Korean restaurants where it is required to partially yell for service as culture demands. Korean Demon Hunters soundtrack playing in the background with other k-pop artists. My fave is the pork kimchi dumplings and the broth. The cold soup was good, but I filled up on the other complimentary items so had a harder time finishing my big bowl of noodle soup. Flavors were delicate and light, just right for a hot summer day. The menu is simple but just perfect to get the best items done well. read more

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Cute little place. When you walk in it just looks like a take out counter but they ll lead you into the dining area in the next room The fried dumplings were really yummy, the skin is is crisp The yellow daikon was very good and my first time to see yellow colored ones (usually pink or white) The black rice bun is very unique flavor. It's sweet with a hint of saltiness? The coolest thing was instead of the typical tea or water, they give you some kind of spicy broth; felt very good in the cold winter! read more

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wowowow blown away by their "king dumplings" aka buns. i was still pretty full from lunch so decided to snack on the kimchi pork bun and black rice bun (which comes with red bean filling) and both were SO delicious! generous portions and generously stuffed! one of my biggest bun peeves is soggy bottom from over steaming and being too wet but the buns at daebak were perfect. we were greeted with a warm cup of broth to start our dinner and it was the perfect start to a really homey meal for our team. we also really appreciated the owner accommodating us to be able to pay for our checks separately as we were on business. everyone left happy and full :) read more

Really delicious authentic Korean food. I love the kimchi with the beef bone broth dumpling soup. Everything was perfectly executed and wonderful ample portion. read more

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Affordable and quick meal option in Federal Way. This place is known for mandoo - steamed and fried variants, but they also have other offerings like noodles. As I went here solo, I only got the mandoos. I got the kimchi pork fried dumpling, one pork king sized dumpling, and one black rice bun. Portions are fairly huge (I barely finished what I ordered) and totaled less than $20 after tax and tip, which is a fair price. The fried dumplings were really flavorful and had a nice kick to it. I love the filling, but the dumplings overall were a bit oily so it wasn't as crunchy as I hoped. The king sized dumplings are steamed and are generous portions at $3.50 each. While the king sized dumplings were served aesthetically in a wood block, the wood block had hints of dish soap flavor that mildly mixed into the bottom of the bun. The regular pork had a bit less flavor, so I would opt for the kimchi pork. The black rice bun was a nice dessert as it was a bit sweet yet there were notes of savory inside. It is an interesting filling to try. Most of the service is self-serve like water, etc and you walk up to the front to pay the bill. Everything is fast and no frills so it is a nice quick spot to support local. read more

DaeBak Wang Mandoo - Kimchi Pork Dumpling fried, pork dumpling, Black Rice Bun - IG @bougiefoodieboi - Korean Near Me - Federal Way, Washington

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Freaking yum. Wow. I'm so glad I ran across this spot. Prices are incredible, service is fast and the food is delicious. I got the pork buns (they're huge!) and fried pork wraps. The complementary broth they start you out with was also warming and delightful. It was perfect for a little lunch with my toddler.they ate up everything. read more

I love Korean food and federal way is well known for delicious Korean food. This place always satisfies my Korean food cravings with their cold noodle soup and seafood noodle soup which is always perfectly seasoned and has a clean taste! Although they have a small menu, I'm always pleasantly surprised by how well they make all their dishes. I love their sides which always pair well with the main dish. Additionally they are well known for their fried dumplings and king sized mandoo which are perfectly cooked! I would recommend to get one of each flavor of the king sized mandoo so you can get a savory and sweet combo! Since the portion sizes are generous, they make a good snack to share with another person. Highly recommend to stop here for yummy Korean food when you're in federal way! read more

DaeBak Wang Mandoo - Korean Near Me - Federal Way, Washington

A hidden gem in a small Korean plaza in federal way. They have a takeout counter and a small sit down area. You can also see the workers making the buns and dumplings through the glass counter. Their menu is small but you can tell they do their specialties well. I was craving cold noodles, so I ordered the spicy cold noodles and a mandoo, because you can't go to a place called "great big mandoo" without trying their mandoos lol. The potstickers were really good. The slight fry was crispy and a nice amount of chewy. The filling was flavorful as well. The big pork bun was also pretty good. I really liked the bun. The filling was somehow not as flavorful as the potstickers filling? Maybe just a different batch with slightly less salt. But they were filled generously. Cold noodles were pretty good! The spicy noodles weren't very spicy, had a bit of sweet flavor. Adding some vinegar made it even better. I like that they included fruit in the toppings which added some sweetness and freshness. My one complaint that it didn't quite hit the same as other cold noodles that I've had. I'm not sure what it was missing, but it just wasn't as refreshing and cool as other places I've tried. Additional notes! They provide a complimentary cup of beef broth which was sooo good. Water is also self service. Overall, solid place! I'd recommend it!! read more

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I love to stop in Federal Way on my way back up to Seattle, whenever a road trip allows it. I had heard great things about the dumplings here, and it didn't disappoint at least on the dumpling front. The kimchi/pork dumpling was large and flavorful, and I really liked the sweet/tangy sauce provided at the tableside. The dumplings in the dumpling soup was also fantastic, although the rice cakes were pretty plain. If I had done it differently, I would have rather not had the rice cakes and more of the dumplings themselves. The broth itself was also a little flavorless. Also the banchan was pretty average and tasted like grocery banchan. This place truly highlights the dumplings only, and the rest is okay - even for the broth. read more

Came to get takeout on my way back from south of Washington state. The restaurant is in a strip mall and it is not a large place. The things to get - soup, buns and mandoo (Korean dumplings). The soup is really good as are the buns and dumplings. Service was fast and friendly. read more

Great experience, clean interior. Dumplings were super crispy and filling was flavorful, very generous. The seafood noodle soup was full of clams, there were two shrimp and some fish cake. The broth was clear, not oily or greasy. Tons of noodles that weren't too chewy. We were given hot broth upon being seated, salt, hot and the white pepper gives it a good kick. read more

DaeBak Wang Mandoo - Seafood Noodles Soup and Pan fried flat pork dumplings - Korean Near Me - Federal Way, Washington

One of the best accidental restaurants I've found, and it feels awfully overlooked too! I went here with a friend on a Friday night after deciding where to eat and came across here. Parking lot is pretty open, and shares it with several other surrounding businesses too, but it wasn't an issue here. We got seated quickly when we went inside, which consists of a small number of tables and a mirror on the side closest to the entrance. It looks like the kitchen and the seating itself are in separate rooms. Water here is self-serve, and their menu doesn't have very many items, which I actually find to be a good thing. We were served not water, but what I later found out was the beef bone broth found in a good number of main dishes they have on their menu - it was very tasty! So I actually got really excited when I had that same broth on the rice cake dumpling soup I ordered. My friend and I also got fried pork dumplings and two king size pork dumplings as part of our meal. It was an overload of food, but I was more than satisfied! The rice cake dumpling soup's dumplings had a slight sesame oil taste into them, as well as with the king-size pork dumplings, and I love sesame oil a lot! The king-size dumpling had an appropriate amount of veggies that added more to the taste than detracted from it, as I've had with other places that serve dumplings. And the fried pork dumplings were crispy and not too oily, all while being flattened as advertised, making it easier to eat. Each order of fried dumplings has 5, and the server did have to confirm whether they still had more in stock. Food was brought out quickly, and our server checked on us every once in a while to see how we were doing. Prices here are very reasonable, and the food fills you up a lot, so I highly recommend this place if you want something that's somewhat off the radar but has dumplings that can quickly rise to your top three! Keep in mind they have a limit of 2 orders of fried dumplings per table, and 10 king-size dumplings per table unless you pre-order them, and there is an 18% gratuity to parties of 5 or more. read more

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Love the black rice buns. They are handmade (sometimes you can watch them make it) and freshly steamed. I always make a stop here when I go to federal way. I highly recommend the fried kimchi pork mandoo as well. They fry them fresh to order so it takes a couple of minutes but so worth it. The mandoo skin is chewy and crispy. Sometimes they sell out of buns so I would call and ask if you're making a trip read more

This place specializes in Korean cold noodles and dumplings! We got their cold noodles, fried pork dumplings, and kimchi pork dumpling. The cold noodles were very good. They have vinegar and mustard on the side to taste to your liking. The fried dumplings were perfectly fried and crispy. The kimchi pork dumpling had a nice pillowy bao exterior. They even gave us some warm broth to drink! read more

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The restaurant is clean, simple, quick service, food comes quick - delicious - comfort food at its best - Pork dumpling soup. The broth is so good - it's savory, you can smell and taste the white peppers, can't get enough of the soup and the dumplings have a pork filling - spicy cold noodles - the noodles are cooked perfectly - great chew and absorbs all of the flavor from the sauce - fried dumpling are crispy on the outside soft on the inside and perfectly seasoned - always excellent service there - the staff is always so friendly and they always refill your broth - so kind read more

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Returned back to DaeBak after a brief hiatus and I'm happy to report that I had an enjoyable experience as the first. I went for the tried and true black rice dumpling and it was great as the first try. Warm, fresh and decadent. I also chose the pork which I also tried on my previous visit. Both were consistent and well sized portions. Again, highly recommended if you're in the area. read more

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I loved the beef broth soup that came as an appetizer as well as the fried kimchi pork dumplings! The staff was extremely attentive and made sure we were taken care of. read more

This place is really hidden in Federal Way. It's in the less crowded/busy plazas and it's next to some sketch bars/massage parlors...But don't let that scare you away. I think this place is family owned because there was a little girl and boy working in there managing the register and sitting people down. While the grownups were cooking in the back and making steamed buns/Mandoo. Love small family businesses cause that is where you know you will get homecooked down to earth type of meals. I got the cold noodle soup (naengmyeon) and their kimchi pork king size mandoo which is basically a giant steamed bun. The cold noodles was so refreshing and they have the hot mustard and vinegar in squeeze sauce bottles at each table so you don't need to ask for it. The noodles came with a slice of beef, half an egg, and some sliced cucumbers and pear or apple. You also get 2 types of radishes/daikon on the side. The broth was a tad on the sweet end, I normally get the spicy version and this was my first time trying the non-spicy version so wasn't really sure what to expect, but it was still very good and a clean refreshing broth that would be great for when the weather gets hotter. The mandoo was so huge, I actually couldn't finish because the portions are big. It may not look like much, but they do give you a lot of noodles. So had to take the mandoo home, but was able to sneak in a bite. The filling was quite good and packed with flavor. So glad I stopped by. read more

DaeBak Wang Mandoo - Korean Near Me - Federal Way, Washington

Literally the best Mandoo I've ever had. We tried different ones like red bean, pork, and kimchi. Alll were so fresh and piping hot. Perfect bread / filing ratio. Love love loveee. Service super friendly and quick. Very casual mom-and-pop shop. Must visit! read more

DaeBak Wang Mandoo - Korean Near Me - Federal Way, Washington

Delicous food all around. My favorites were the pork fried dumplings and the rice and dumpling soup. The price is reasonable. This restaurant appears to be family owned. Service was great. The ambiance is pleasant. My only issue with the ambience is seeing the owners' personal items in a corner table. For me, that feels too cluttered. However, this us not a deal breaker. The restaurant and restroom looks clean. read more

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This place is like a family run/owned business that specializes in Mandu (steamed) and fried dumplings and also have soups and cold noodles. They have a little seating area in the back as well. Service here is great and they are very attentive and give a hefty amount of portions for banchan refills! They also serve you hot beef broth as a drink which is really tasty and flavorful, with free refills as well. I ordered the rice cake dumpling soup, this was pretty delicious, the dumplings were big and filled with flavor, and the soup had the perfect amount of flavor! We also ordered the kimchi dumplings to share which were delicious!!! I was super full by the end of the meal, and prices are reasonable in my opinion. I would come back all the time and support this place!! read more

DaeBak Wang Mandoo - Fried Kimchi Pork Dumpling - Korean Near Me - Federal Way, Washington

If you are hungry for dumplings, this is the place. The fried and flattened dumplings were my favorite dish. Crispy and chewy, with excellent taste. The dumpling soup is hot and comforting. The dumpling size is on the larger side, so bring an appetite. I got pork filling for all the steamed, fried and soup dumplings- it seemed like the same filling and flavor was used in all, so will try different flavors next time I visit. The cold noodle soup was refreshing, but just ok. The noodles were tight and thin, making it hard to manage. The decor and design are welcoming, with an extremely clean and cheery interior. From the sauces to utensils to menus and water, the amenities have been well-thought out and well-placed. Don't be fooled by the plain brown strip mall exterior. This is a family-owned and run eatery where items are very tasty and handmade - and the interior is welcoming and friendly. There is plenty of parking in front. read more

I've only had their mandoos, king size dumplings (bun/bao) and they are absolutely a delight to eat! I've tried all three of their flavors and I loved them all! Actually, I lied, pork is probably my favorite but I still like the other two flavors, kimchi pork and black rice bun. There's something magical in their mandoo bread mixture. Their mandoo's always tastes so fluffy, soft and squishy. The bread and filling ratio is on point! You get the best of both worlds. Yes, come here! Yay, for parking lot parking! read more

Had a late lunch here and the place was pretty empty but the server was nice and the food came out quickly. They make the dumplings on the spot in the back! It was cold outside and they gave us some broth(?) in a cup to sip on while we waited which was pleasant. They play a lot of kpop :) People frequently came in and out to order to go at the window, so definitely a well loved spot! While the menu is small, I ended up ordering three different kinds of dumplings. The pork steamed bun (they call it a king dumpling) was so fresh and warm. The filling was heavy on the onions which I did not expect but nevertheless tasty. The kimchi pork fried dumplings were well fried but quickly lost their crunch so next time would eat them faster :) The soup was not too special, and the broth was very light and the rice cakes leaning on overly soft after soaking. The dumplings in the soup were a bit hard to eat due to their size and kept falling apart. The biggest plus was the hefty portion size :) Pricewise, it was not particularly expensive and an overall fair price. For next time, the dumplings definitely seem to be the star of the show! read more

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A legit Korean staple! I LOVED everything here! Takeout and dine in. Private parking lot. I mistakenly ordered 3 mul naengmyeon but meant to order one of them as a bibim naengmyeon but the server was quick to fix it and so accommodating! I really appreciated it! We tried almost everything on the menu haha: -haemul kalguksu (seafood noodle soup): super long chewy noodles w/lots of seafood! Loved the broth. -bibim naengmyeon: slight kick but not super spicy! Noodles are long so recommend cutting them once or twice. -mul naengmyeon: so refreshing on a hot day! Add hot mustard & vinegar to taste. -kimchi pork Wang mandoo: lots of filling and big bun! -pork Wang mandoo: if you don't like kimchi try their regular pork mandoo! -fried kimchi pork mandoo: my favorite. The mandoo wrapper had a slight chew and crispness to it. -fried pork mandoo A must try!! Support local small businesses! read more

DaeBak Wang Mandoo - Kalguksu, bibim naengmyeon, & mul naengmyeon (IG: @mylifeaskat_) - Korean Near Me - Federal Way, Washington

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My wife and I wanted to try something new and also support local businesses. The food was good but the service and hospitality did not match up. It seemed too much of an inconvenience to educate us on what we were ordering and made us felt unwelcomed so we took our food to go. read more

The food was very simple and nothing special. Also over priced. You can get the same quality at H-Mark food court.

Was finally able to try the dumplings at DaeBak Wang Mandoo!! I've heard so much about it during the pandemic from all my foodie friends, but never got around to it until this week--on New Year's Day!! My friends and I got an assortment of dishes - their famous trio Wang Mandoo (pork & veggie, kimchi pork, and sweet red bean) - Duk Mandoo gook (rice cake & dumplings) - seafood noodles - spicy cold noodles - fried kimchi dumplings - fried pork dumplings Everything came out so fast! The service was on point! Our server was very attentive and provided great recommendations on what to order. Thankfully we listened to her too! The food was so AMAZING! Dumplings were tasty, juicy and plump; and the wrappers were just the right thickness and ratio to the filling. This place is definitely a hidden gem in a row of strip malls along 99. The inside reminded me of mom & pop shops in Seoul (that's when you know the food will be good). Definitely have to bring some other foodie friends here again! Pro tips: make sure to savor the pork broth the give you in the beginning! It's so soothing & refreshing on a winters day. Also, share soup/noodle dishes so you can order more variety of dumplings! read more