This was me and my family's first time trying Daeho after hearing about it and the whole experience…read morewas fantastic! The food and service were amazing. Our server Collin gave us suggestions on what to add in our kalbijjim along with recommendations on appetizers and other dishes to try. He was welcoming and very attentive. Would definitely come again!

5 Stars. Service…read morePromptness Kalbi Tang Thats it. Well, the Suyuk is a very solid choice also and so it Bibimbaps. The crowds are less heavy now and yelp joining the waitlist is super convenient. Although today's waitlist join said it would take 16-33min to be seated, I got the text that table was ready within 3 minutes. We were still en route and made it within 15 minutes but were removed from the waitlist because we didn't answer the 3 minute call. Nonetheless, we only waited 10min for another table. The dining area that is nearest to reception can get "cold" particularly the corner, we sat there once and your elders will not like it. Today we got seated there again and decided to wait for the other side where the AC wasn't full blast. Its all chill. Friendly, accommodating staff. The food comes fast, like Din Tai Fung. The cost too, is like DTF. Overall, its good, but not worth the higher cost, but the service and cleanliness make it a combined 5 Star. The Kalbi Tang is the star, a must get every single visit.

Had bulgogi over rice. Tasty and filling. Nice portion size. Came with free side of Kim chee radish.read more

Mama's Kitchen is my favorite Korean restaurant in the Seattle area! It is my go-to spot while…read morevisiting the Bellevue/Factoria area. Every dish is flavorful, well-portioned, and comes piping hot. The service is friendly and quick; however, the restaurant is small and does not take reservations, so expect a wait during peak lunchtime hours and on weekends. My favorite items are the seafood pancake and the tofu soup (soonduboo jigae). I LOVE seafood pancakes, and this one is crispy, light, and packed with shrimp, squid, and mussels. It comes with a delicious sauce that I can't get enough of. The tofu soup is hearty and balanced, and has meatballs, shrimp, mussels, squid, and scallops, along with a side of rice and banchan. The tofu is soft and creamy, and the rice is perfectly cooked. I don't usually eat white rice at home, so this really hits the spot! The fried chicken is crispy and juicy, and on par with other Korean fried chicken places I've tried in the area. The restaurant itself is clean, sleek, and comfortable for a quick lunch or hangout with friends.

Came here with some friends after skiing and wanted something warm to eat. we got here around 5 and…read moreit was really empty. By the time we left around 6 it was fully packed. We were seated immediately at they serve hot barley tea instead of water. (you can ask for water). The inside is decorated nicely with plenty of seating great place for families and friends. They start you off with a fried fish and a couple of side dishes. I requested only the vegan side dishes. The big ones were bean sprouts and cucumber, and they were delicious. I ordered the dumpling tofu soup. As a vegetarian, it's very difficult to get delicious Korean food, but this was so good! The dumplings were really soft and the soup had a great flavor. It comes with a bowl of rice. The portions are plentiful, so come hungry! My friend got the Mixed tofu soup which he didn't like as much (wanted more meat).They also got the Bulgogi Bibimbap and order of the bulgogi which they enjoyed. I will definitely be visiting again!

This is a simple delicious fast restaurant! I ordered the…read moretofu soup with pork and it was simple filling and delicious ! Sides were also good especially the yellow Crocker. Service was quick and interior was clean and simple! Plenty of parking at this strip mall.

All You Can Eat AYCE Korean BBQ. I've been looking for a new…read moremainstay since Palace has dropped significantly in my opinion. And this spot hits the spot. I was worried about the price because of its location in downtown Bellevue, but at ~50 a person and for the quality and quantity I received it is far worth. I never had to wait very long to get sat, and the entrance is a little hard to find. It's located upstairs a separate retail area. The ambiance is only decent, but it's not crazy loud. The service is prompt, but most of the ordering is done on the iPad anyway. You can order whatever you want, including rice, lettuce, etc. You also get one wagyu per person. The pork jowls and marinated kalbi are my favorite. If you like squid I highly recommend getting that too. The banchan side dishes are copious and refillable. Our biggest qualm is that grill could be hotter. Perhaps it is a means of controlling your pacing, but we want the meat NOW! Haha They do charge extra if you don't finish your food, but that's never happened to us.

Woobling Korean BBQ was honestly just okay for me. I came mainly for the AYCE and chose the lowest…read moretier, which was probably my mistake. For $40+, the meat quality wasn't bad, but the slices were super thin (looked like meat for hotpot) and cooked way too fast. I'd leave the meat on the grill for maybe 15 seconds and it would already start getting charred. That part could honestly be user error on my end, so I'd still be willing to give this place another try. I will say their banchan was really good and probably one of the highlights of the meal. Overall, I just left feeling a little disappointed, especially for the price. If you do decide to come here for AYCE, I'd probably recommend going for one of the higher tiers to get a better experience.

This might be the first Korean restaurant I've ever been to and I was very impressed with the food…read moreand the service. The waiters were super sweet and attentive and the food was delicious. I especially loved the cucumber kimchi and potato side dishes and was very appreciative of the free refills. If all Korean restaurants are all this good I need to try more asap!

Service was phenomenal The seafood pancake was $26 and had…read moreno seafood at all so it was a bit pricey imo The beef rib was good and flavors were there

This is a good restaurant to get some soon tofu soup. We specifically same here for the soon tofu…read moreand did not try their other dishes. We came on a weekday so it wasn't busy at all. Service was fast and the Ajuma was very nice and polite. Banchan were great as well. What we got: Kimchi soon tofu (4/5) Great flavor over all and it was not overly spicy. Fish roe soon tofu (4/5) Lots of fish roe in it! Overall its a nice spot. We will go back for sure. We are also curious about their marinated raw crabs when its available.

I visited a different location many years ago, so it's been a while since I've been back. I had…read moresome bibimbap and some kimbap. The kimbap was pretty good and I think if I were to come back, this is what I would order. It was a good portion size as well. I did not like the bibimbap which really is saying something. When I go to a new Korean place, I usually try to get bibimbap just to set a baseline of what I can expect for other food, so given that this bibimbap was not very good really says something. It was a bit crowded for dinner, but we luckily didn't have to wait for long to get a table. The parking was pretty easy and the staff were also friendly too. Overall, I'm a bit disappointed because this was not nearly as good as the last time I had it.

The sandwich is a combination of textures, flavours, spice. The bun was soft but not soggy.Fries…read moredone to perfection. You could tell that a lot thought went into the reaction of the sandwich. The bread pudding was weird taste for me. Very fresh though. Service was excellent !

This place was pretty disappointing overall. It's definitely more of a fusion restaurant with very…read morehigh prices, and unfortunately the quality didn't match the cost. Our drinks were almost the same price as the food, and the total came out close to $100 (with tip and taxes), not worth it in my opinion. I don't mind paying more if the flavors are exceptional, but here it felt like we were just paying Mercer Island prices rather than for standout food. Crawspace Wings (Garlic Buffalo): The food came out very quickly, which usually makes me question how fresh it is. It tasted like it may have been prepped ahead of time and reheated, then tossed in sauce. There was no real garlic flavor, just standard buffalo. Mac Salad: This tasted a bit off, almost like it had been sitting for a while. I don't mind that it's served cold since that's expected, but the flavor was bland and underwhelming. Bulgogi Tacos: The portion of meat was generous, which I appreciated. However, the meat itself was quite salty. Based on other reviews, it seems like the flavor can swing between too sweet or too salty. Either way, it feels overpriced for what you get. Lilikoi Mai Tai: This drink leaned heavily on a nutty flavor, with very little passion fruit coming through. For an island-style cocktail, I expected it to be a bit sweeter and more vibrant, but that wasn't the case. Overall, it missed the mark and wasn't very enjoyable. I wouldn't recommend it unless you specifically prefer a nuttier profile, similar to a Long Island style drink. Overall, I wouldn't return. The pricing doesn't align with the quality or execution.

if you're looking for a bowl of comforting korean food, paik's noodle is the place to go!…read more the chili Jjajangmyeon is my favorite as it provides a little bit of heat that pairs well w a slightly sweet black bean sauce. it isn't overly rich which is why i could get it every time. the seafood jjamppong is also very yummy! whereas jjajangmyeon is sweet and salty, jjamppong is more sour and salty. it's very comforting on a cold day and they don't skimp out on the seafood either! food comes out fast and the team is friendly. the interior is decent sized. have tried to squeeze 10 in there before and although doable, you'll have to wait awhile! overall, great experience, reasonable prices and consistent delivery of some korean staples.

solid comfort korean food. great option for takeout. make sure to order with pork!…read more food: 4/5 price: 4/5 experience: 4/5

Served with quantity but not quality. The restaurant's location, exterior and interior set the bar…read morefor high quality. But the food is underwhelming. The lollipop chicken was nothing like the menu's photo. The serving was excessive for an appetizer. The garlic was all concentrated on top and overly potent, while the breading had no flavor. The eggplant was a little too sweet and quite bland. Where's the spice? The Kho beef was served with an excess of baguette. Half the baguette would have been enough. The dish is very fatty and difficult to finish. Three dishes, three misses. Service was alright. Staff is polished and attentive. The room was surprisingly noisy despite the restaurant having a lot of empty tables.

Good: we split the honey walnut prawns and the nine flavor basil beef with a side of brown rice…read more Both were very good, and we agreed that the beef was better. Service: very friendly and attentive enough Ambiance: peaceful, clean, comfortable, easily accessible It's pricey, but it's Mercer Island, so . . .

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!

I'm eating my way through East Madison street in Seattle from around the arboretum to Madison Park…read moreand Hanok was my first stop. I went two days in a row with friends to try a few different items. This place is great, all of us (4 of us) agree that we'd definitely come back again and again. It's a fairly small restaurant, but they are very accommodating for small parties and try to keep a couple tables open for smaller groups. Groups of 4+ need a reservation. The atmosphere is very quaint and intimate. The people dining next to me leaned over when they saw my food and asked what I got, and that felt very natural (I'm sure it doesn't happen all the time, but it was nice). The service was good. They are kind and welcoming and helpful. Now for the food... first night, my friends and I got the spicy pork bulgogi and (not pictured) the regular bulgogi as an entree, as well as the jeon sampler as an appetizer (which came with a fish and kimchi, as well as a scallion pancake like dish. It was VERY good. I am not super familiar with korean food other than kbbq, so I have nothing to compare it to. However, it was excellent. I loved the spicy pork (it will be my go to). The rice, salad, and miso soup were excellent with it as well. Afterward, I felt satisfied but not absolutely stuffed. Night 2, my friend and I got the Japchae with chicken, the pork mandoo, and I got the salt & pepper pork belly. The pork mandoo was really good, one of the better pan fried dumplings I've ever had. I'm a pork belly fiend, and it was good, I enjoyed it, but the spicy pork was much better. I saw other people get the kimchi fried rice and that looked amazing, as well as the bibimbap in the stone (or clay? i can't remember) pot. I'll definitely be back to try those. With both appetizers, I wish there was a little more, but they're starters, they aren't supposed to be huge, so I was ok with it. Overall, it's on the edge of madison park proper, what's not to like about the location? The food is great, the service is great, the atmosphere is very nice. Highly recommend.