The ambience is very cozy, staff is kind, and food is great. What more could you ask for!…read more Right when my party arrived we were seated shortly after arriving. The menu had so many options for drinks including a premium section! We ordered their kalbijjim with cheese and it did not disappoint. The cheese pull was immaculate and the meat was so tender. It definitely hit the right spot and was a much needed way to relax after a long busy day. Will absolutely come back here when we're in the area again

Really love the quantity and flavors. Took my parents to try galbijim for the first time and they…read moreenjoyed it. The experience itself was great and food was great. We loved the ban chan options a lot. It helped cut the meat and break uo the flavors. I will say the galbijim is good alresdy without the cheese. With the cheese all i tasted was cheese and when the food got cold it felt so thick. I'd rather just have the meat and flavors itself and enjoy it for what it was.

Food was great! Definitely more of a casual eats Korean menu…read more Gimbap is definitely the winner. Don't regret ordering the cheese kimchi pancake but not worth ordering again. Will definitely be back to eat the gimbap again and try more!

Service was good. Waitress refilled the banchan without us requesting a refill which was nice…read more Really enjoyed the temperature of the tofu soup. It was piping hot when it came out, which I prefer. I think adding an egg costs a bit more though which is different than other places. The soup had lots of seafood - scallops, mussels, shrimp (bay), and squid and they allow you to customize the spice level. The combination tofu soup and spicy pork was good. Portion wise my mom and I had the combo + a seafood pancake and had leftovers for a small lunch for one person. Total was 70 something after tip. The seafood pancake I get why some folks had problems with it. It's different in texture than other places. I found it had a good crunch and had a good batter to seafood ratio; it's just not what you expect but I still found it tasty.

Just had lunch at Cho Dang Tofu restaurant and it was such a great time! Friendly, attentive staff,…read moredelicious food and fun atmosphere. When we first sat down, we were given hot barely tea. For food, I ordered the mixed (seafood + beef) tofu soup which came with 4 assorted ban chan, fried fish and ceramic pot white rice. Note: there's peas on the rice. My husband ordered the combo tofu soup + protein entree, which he chose beef tofu soup and bulgogi (thinly sliced marinated beef) and it was delicious! We shared the entree since it was pretty large size. The combo also came with side dishes, rice and fried fish. It was nicely grilled, easy to eat with small bones. Ban chan was pretty unlimited with staff constantly walking around to check in and make sure you have enough side dishes to enjoy with your meal. I have to note, the service is incredible! I couldn't have had a better lunch experience than my first time at Cho Dang. Will be back soon and highly recommend to friends :)

This was my first time at this restaurant, and they did not disappoint. I ordered the seafood and…read moretofu soup. It came with clams, oysters, and shrimp inside. The spice level was at spicy, but it wasn't an unbearable spicy. Just the right amount. Their tofu stews come with banchan that included zucchini, fish cake, bean sprouts, and Kimchee. It also came with a stone pot rice and a fried fish. Overall, the food was delicious and service was quick and attentive. They served us barley tea to start with and continuously checked to make sure everything was good. The layout of the restaurant itself is very spacious and clean. It's a very comfy restaurant and the food items pair well especially when it's cold and raining outside. Would highly recommend trying this place out.

Service was excellent. Our server walked us through everything, as this was our first time having…read moreKorean BBQ. Food came out fast. Very efficient and we'd come back again.

We checked out this spot craving some good kbbq and it did not disappoint! The receptionist was…read morekind to find us a table that would accommodate a small group with a baby. Our server explained the menu to us and how to use their online menu for easy ordering. We went with the all you can eat premium option that delivered good cuts of meat that tasted good along with their banchan. After a few rounds, tasting many different options we finished happy and super full. I highly recommend this spot if you're in the area and be ready to smell like your meal after! There is parking underneath the complex that isn't too expensive.

The cold noodle was very flavorful! They also are very generous with their side dishes too. We…read moreenjoyed our meal there!

Came here on a Monday for dinner and was easy to walk in. Restaurant was only about 50% full and…read morecould easily rearrange tables to accommodate a large group (10 - 12). Ample street parking in the neighborhood behind the restaurant. The menu is focused on soups (jjgae or sundubu) and Jjim. Ordered a mild spicy (you choose from 1 - 5 spice level) seafood sundubu and thought it was alright / nothing super special. The unlimited banchan sides are great though, they have the sweetened potatoes, bean sprouts, pickled cucumber, kimchi, and fish squares. Ultimately the food is OK - I'd say closer to a 3.5. Service is fast and nice.

Stone is my go-to spot for Korean food. The service here is always quick and friendly, and the…read morerestaurant is modern and clean. The food is really tasty, and you get a good amount of food for the price. I come here all the time or order it for delivery!

We have always enjoyed Stone Restaurant in Redmond, Bellevue & Seattle (many locations). Today we…read morevisited the one in Bellevue and the service was exceptional by Daniel. He was so attentive and when we mentioned how fresh the side dishes were, and that our son loves the spicy odang side dish, he not only brought more, but as we finished up, he packed a little to go for our son when we didn't even ask (so nice!). He was the best server that we have ever had at Stone! We really loved the quality & taste of the food. It was such a hot day so I had the mool-naeng-myun (chewy buckwheat & starch noodles served in an ice-cold, savory broth made from beef with fermented radish kimchi) to cool off. My husband had the bibim-naeng-myun (mixed with spicy sauce) and our son had the spicy pork bulgogi, but he hardly ate it bc he was too busy eating the odang side dish. So funny! He said it was the best thing he has ever tasted! We will definitely return to the Bellevue location for their great food, clean ambiance, and exceptional service. We hope Daniel is there again. Highly recommend for anyone who enjoys Korean authentic food.

First time at Mercer Island, WA. Time for early dinner, let's Yelp!…read moreThanks fellow Yelpers for your review. Hubby and I decided to try the gastropub... awesome. We were greeted by the most friendliest host and server name Joe. Ordered the Bulgogi bowl, hubby ordered Japchae and we had their famous Crawlspace wings. Love the food! Place was very clean, since we were early it was a peaceful, music was just right, light crowd ... but as we were leaving crowd is starting to come in. Definitely coming back when we're visiting family and friends. After dinner , lots of park to visit and walk around. This place is on our list as one of the favs.

Came back to try more! Joe our server-very friendly and I think he was our bartender last time…read more Ordered the 4 egg omelette with Portuguese sausage and Breakfast Burrito. Both came with fries-would have preferred fruit. The burrito had a bit too much potatoes for me but otherwise ok. BF said omelette was ok. It was nice and quiet but got a little noisier as the restaurant started to fill up.

Came here a second time for some awesome food on a Friday around 5:30pm! While the meat jajangmyeon…read morehad a great taste profile from my last visit, I got their beef jjamppong this time around and wow I wish I got this one earlier! The beef broth is on the verge of being too salty but it's balanced by the sheer amount of black pepper that you can taste and not really see inside the clear broth. There's also a ton of beef and veggies inside, and got noodles for this dish. Noodles themselves were al dente and fresh. Friend and I also shared a side of fried dumplings, which came out very hot and didn't really need the sauce provided on our table, as everything already had enough taste. Staff brought out the food relatively fast - within about 10 minutes for all our dishes - and this is on top of the restaurant becoming a full house throughout the hour we stayed. People even started lining up near the waiting area after a while, that's how packed this place gets!

I'm grateful to have Korean-Chinese menu in the area! Tang…read moresu yuk is fried well - pieces are on the small side though. Their jjajangmyun sauce a bit too sweet for me - I prefer more savory, but it was still good. Their jjamppong is solid and spicy. I did get a few pieces of clam shells in my mouth this most recent time, which happens. Service is quick and simple. I wish they offered ice water!

Vivian's Bistro on Mercer Island is exceptional. Period…read more Whether you're planning a solo date, a night out with your partner, a gathering with friends, or a larger celebration, Vivian's somehow manages to fit the occasion perfectly. The menu hits all the right spots, the staff are wonderful, and the entire experience feels intentional. And the food? I honestly can't even begin to describe it. Everything is flavorful, beautifully prepared, and made with what feels like genuine excellence. I could go dish by dish, but honestly, there were so many things I enjoyed that it would be overwhelming. My advice is simple: go experience it for yourself. Vivian's offers both morning and dinner service, so just be sure to check the hours before you go. Then treat yourself, bring someone you love, or take yourself on a solo date. Do yourself a favor. Go to Vivian's Bistro.

Surprised by tasty Chinese food on Mercer Island at Vivienne's! On the pricier side, but everything…read morewas quite tasty. Traditional Chinese dishes with a spin, plus a seasonal menu with other Asian dishes (ex. Viet). Got the fried oysters, peking duck ($85), squid ink fried rice, bo kho w grilled banh mi, dong po rou (braised pork belly), mapo tofu with fish, okra + eggplant in garlic sauce, and green beans. Fried oysters, eggplant w garlic sauce, green beans, and mapo tofu were good, but felt a bit overpriced given the quality and quantity. Have had better versions of these dishes elsewhere, but not bad choices here if you need non-meat options. Peking duck was good, and the addition of candied lemon is similar to that of Peony Kitchen. Came with steamed buns, but a bit pricier than PK. Dong po rou also came with steamed buns for sandwiching the meat in. Meat was very tender. I haven't had authentic bo kho (oops), but we thought this tasted quite good! Tender meat and veggies, good flavor, and came with banh for dipping. Squid ink fried rice was pretty good, and came with a thick layer of cheese on top. Couldn't really find the chunks of squid, but was quite tasty. On the pricier side, but worth a visit. Free parking garages available.

Hidden in the Madison Park neighborhood, this small cozy Korean restaurant is a true local gem. I…read morearrived on a Friday evening, the restaurant was quite full. Luckily, we got seated shortly as a table was finishing up. I ordered the dolsot bibimbap with beef. It came piping hot in a stone pot, and was delicious. It was the ultimate comfort food after a long week. The owner was very nice and service was very quick. I'd definitely come back soon. Street parking was easy to find nearby.

I love Bibimbop and am always looking for restaurants that serve it. We found this restaurant via…read moreYelp while we have been staying with my child at Seattle Children's Hospital. We had the Dolsot Bibimbop- I chose the tofu and added avocado. My partner had the pork Dolsot Bibimbop and also added avocado. This was his first time trying this dish and stated it is going to be his new go to. The dish was so yummy and the ingredients were clearly very fresh! I also had the sake flight- which was a great way to taste each of the sake! My partner had a beer that he enjoyed. The server was quick, responsive and friendly. The restaurant itself is very very small, kind of a hole in the wall kind of place if you will, but it consistently had people flowing in to eat. The service was quick and the food was so delicious! I will be back again and definitely recommend others try this place! Yum!