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Decent place for a late night bite. The kimchi pancake in particular was what we ended up liking so much. Plus it was quite large so ended up with tons of it leftover! The other dish we got was the spicy chicken with cheese and that one was just alright. The texture of the chicken was a bit off since it felt really squishy, and the dish was approximately 60% onions, which was a bit odd. Still an alright experience overall!
Perfect spot for a late dinner or date night! We loved the food, service, cozy booths, and dim lighting. The beef bulgogi was my fav and the fried chicken was huge, crispy, juicy, and sooo tasty. The Galbi wings were sooo delightful! We enjoyed our food and soju feeling comfortable to take our time, chat, and relax. Also enjoyed this location has free parking and easy to find. Overall I really really liked the food and atmosphere here and would recommend!
Atmosphere is perfect for a late-night spot, and the food hits the spot! The Rose Tteokbokki was very cheesy and decadent, and the Spicy Whole Chicken was the crispest Korean fried chicken I've ever had. The serving sizes are also huge, we had some leftovers between the three of us from these two dishes! Would definitely come back for the KFC!
Another great meal and experience...plus they are open until 1:30p for those who are attending late night events!
Solid Korean spot with flavorful dishes and cozy group vibes If you're craving Korean stir-fry or fried chicken, Dawa is definitely worth a visit. I'm giving this place 4 out of 5 stars. Ambiance: 4/5 The restaurant has a casual and cozy atmosphere, perfect for small group gatherings or a casual meal out. It's a comfortable space with warm lighting, though nothing especially unique in terms of decor. Authenticity: 4/5 The flavors are bold and true to Korean comfort food. Their K-style fried chicken is a customer favorite, and though I didn't get to try it this time, it's definitely on my list for next visit. The dishes feel home-style with a good representation of classic Korean flavors. Flavor: 4/5 Everything we ordered was delicious and flavorful. The mixed tofu soup, while comforting, leaned a little too salty and surprisingly didn't include an egg, which is typically standard for that dish. Protein portions in the other dishes felt a bit on the lighter side, but overall taste was satisfying. Cost: 4/5 The prices are fair for a Korean restaurant in this area. However, with the smaller protein portions, it didn't feel like the best value for what you pay. Service: 4/5 Staff was friendly and food came out at a reasonable pace. No major complaints, but there's room for improvement in attentiveness and checking in with diners mid-meal. Final Verdict: 4/5 Dawa is a solid Korean spot with flavorful dishes and a relaxed vibe. While there were a few small misses, I'll definitely be back--especially to try their famous fried chicken next time. Great place for groups or casual dining with friends.
I recently tried their fried chicken for the first time through delivery. I went with half spicy and half original fried chicken, and it was pretty great! Both flavors were tasty- the original tasted like the classic flavor and I also like the spicy sauce. The texture was good with it being soft and moist inside but little crispy on the outside. They have a lot of menu options, which I would like to try different fried chicken next time! I'm looking forward to it.
I've been here a few times trying out their tofu soup and street food dishes and I've noticed that they probably have changed owners because the place used to be quite dim with the lighting, but now, it's pretty well lit which was surprising to me. I thought the tofu soup was quite reasonable if you come here late at night. Honestly hard to find food like that during those hours. The chicken wings were weirdly battered. I was expecting more of a crisp to them like all the other Korean fried chicken spots I've been to in the past. It still had a crunch, but it wasn't like flaky. The place has a couple sauces for the chicken that helps with a bit of the dryness. We had to ask for the bonchon because we noticed another table got it, but we did not. I don't know if they forgot to bring ours or if it only came with tofu soup, but yeah, we had to ask for it even though it's free. Place is usually very busy, so it can be hard to get a table right away. And the music is a bit too loud to hear anyone. If that's your vibe though, check it out. If not, it can be more tame at the place next door.
I've been to Dawa a few times, and it's quickly become a favorite spot for late-night Korean food. Their dishes are delicious and properly spicy, making it perfect for those late-night cravings. I really enjoy their pork bone hot pot with rice. It's a great comfort food option, especially when most restaurants close by 10pm. Dawa stays open super late (1:45am), and it's great that they offer a soupy menu item for those late-night meals. The booths are high, providing good privacy, but it can be a little hard to get the staff's attention. Just poke your head out, and they'll come right away!
Kind of the best Korean friend chicken we have ever had.... Delicious! We love it so much we go seriously out of our way (from Bainbridge island) to come here whenever we can.
Been here several times throughout the years. We came here on a Thursday evening and luckily there was no wait. We tried White Grape Makgeolli and it was delicious. Side dishes, corn cheese, and chicken wings were delicious as usual. Spacious environment. The vibe was more of a drinking place. The only downside was that the staff may not be super attentive as they usually got a lot of customers in and out.
Dawa is my #1 Korean Fried Chicken spot in Washington. Their chicken is tender, juicy, crispy, and everything you could ask for from a fried chicken. My friends and I got the yang nyum and geok han chicken for dinner and a lot of us hadn't eaten that day yet, so this meal was heavenly. No other place serves as big of pieces as Dawa!! You get whole chicken breasts in there it's insane. When you bite into a piece, the juices just explode in your mouth (in a good way) and has the perfect texture of soft meat and crunchy skin. That kitchen was cooking!!! The prices are reasonable as well. Couldn't get a picture of it but we also got the seafood pancake and corn cheese. Best seafood pancake ever and the corn cheese was cleaned off the plate within 30 seconds. In terms of service, we had to wait for a while for our chicken because it was a pretty busy night. However, the servers were so kind and gave us complementary drinks on the house for waiting. The seafood pancake and corn cheese came pretty quickly though! They also give out wet wipes for when you're fingers get all saucy which is so sweet. Also, love the vibe of the place. It felt like a lot of the pubs I went to in Korea and had a very welcoming feel to it. Always love seeing the Jinro frog in display. Anyway Dawa 10/10 you have my heart and I wish I could come more often but Lynnwood is so far.
Brought the family here for dinner and of course we had the half-and-half fried chicken which was just delightful as usual, and then the pork intestines. Not everyone's cup of tea, but this dish is done really well here. Taste was clean and cooked well, whole family added that to our "usual" list to order from now on. Service has always been attentive, friendly, and quick, even when the restaurant is full. The menu is priced for large portions so you may want to pace your ordering :)
My boyfriend and I stopped by here after a long drive from Kent as we are staying at a nearby hotel for a convention and it was pretty late so most places were closed. I had Dawa on my bookmarks for a long time ever since I saw videos about it and just the overall good reviews. We came in and saw that the place was pretty packed on a Thursday night but we were noticed quickly by a male employee and seated right away thankfully. Once we were seated, we were handed water and utensils as well as directions on how we can order as they have a small kiosk. We put in our order of galbi fried chicken, pork on the bone stew or gamjatang, and grilled pork belly. Once the order was entered, our waiter came back with rice, banchan, sauces and accompaniments for the pork belly, salad (think it comes with the grilled pork belly), pickled radish for the chicken and plates and bowls to share. It didn't take too long for food to come back but it didn't all come together which was odd but luckily the chicken was for sharing. The gamjatang was huge and pretty good, not as good as one of my favorite places in Federal Way but I will admit that they do give some huge pieces of meat and offer a one time refill of the soup. It could use more of a kick and more seasoning. The chicken as many others have mentioned was extremely well-fried, marinated and extremely huge. I do think they have the biggest Korean fried chicken pieces that I have ever seen in Washington. The meat was juicy, the outside was crunchy, and the sauce was heavenly. My boyfriend did say the grilled pork belly was some of the best he has ever had in his life, which is super high praise and I will admit that it is very good as well! They had an interesting playlist ranging from K-pop to regular pop (lots of Justin Bieber) and sometimes they would tone it down a bit then start blasting it. The two male servers working that day (7/16/26) were fantastic about checking in at perfect times, were courteous and refilled our waters. We never had to use to kiosk to call them once which I appreciated very much. My boyfriend and I look forward to coming back and definitely want to give a heads up that their portions are huge so come hungry! read more
4 months ago
First time at DaWa. Came exactly at 5 when they opened and it wasn't busy. It started to get busy a lil after 5. Music was blasting in the restaurant. Seems like more of a social hangout spot for late night eating and or drinking. If you want a nice quiet dinner, this isn't the spot. My group and I ordered the Korean fried chicken and the kimchi pancake to start. The appetizers didn't take that long to come out. Everything came out hot and fresh. The chicken was standard fried chicken size and came with 10 pieces. It came with 2 pieces of drumsticks and the rest were chicken thighs. The kimchi pancake was super crispy. We also ordered the beef tofu soup and the chicken bulgogi entree. The tofu soup was a lot - it did not come with an egg unlike other spots. The chicken entree was flavorful overall. read more
6 months ago
The pork belly and bibimbap were pretty good but the fried chicken was the star of the show - the portions are also pretty huge, so getting two orders of friend chicken (to be honest the flavors were good but nothing beats the original) will leave you with plenty of leftovers, and it will be delicious. Ambience is like a dimly lit bar vibe, and the wait times feel a little excessive, but overall this was a tasty experience! read more
2 months ago
Decent place for a late night bite. The kimchi pancake in particular was what we ended up liking so much. Plus it was quite large so ended up with tons of it leftover! The other dish we got was the spicy chicken with cheese and that one was just alright. The texture of the chicken was a bit off since it felt really squishy, and the dish was approximately 60% onions, which was a bit odd. Still an alright experience overall! read more
Perfect spot for a late dinner or date night! We loved the food, service, cozy booths, and dim lighting. The beef bulgogi was my fav and the fried chicken was huge, crispy, juicy, and sooo tasty. The Galbi wings were sooo delightful! We enjoyed our food and soju feeling comfortable to take our time, chat, and relax. Also enjoyed this location has free parking and easy to find. Overall I really really liked the food and atmosphere here and would recommend! read more
Atmosphere is perfect for a late-night spot, and the food hits the spot! The Rose Tteokbokki was very cheesy and decadent, and the Spicy Whole Chicken was the crispest Korean fried chicken I've ever had. The serving sizes are also huge, we had some leftovers between the three of us from these two dishes! Would definitely come back for the KFC! read more
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Solid Korean spot with flavorful dishes and cozy group vibes If you're craving Korean stir-fry or fried chicken, Dawa is definitely worth a visit. I'm giving this place 4 out of 5 stars. Ambiance: 4/5 The restaurant has a casual and cozy atmosphere, perfect for small group gatherings or a casual meal out. It's a comfortable space with warm lighting, though nothing especially unique in terms of decor. Authenticity: 4/5 The flavors are bold and true to Korean comfort food. Their K-style fried chicken is a customer favorite, and though I didn't get to try it this time, it's definitely on my list for next visit. The dishes feel home-style with a good representation of classic Korean flavors. Flavor: 4/5 Everything we ordered was delicious and flavorful. The mixed tofu soup, while comforting, leaned a little too salty and surprisingly didn't include an egg, which is typically standard for that dish. Protein portions in the other dishes felt a bit on the lighter side, but overall taste was satisfying. Cost: 4/5 The prices are fair for a Korean restaurant in this area. However, with the smaller protein portions, it didn't feel like the best value for what you pay. Service: 4/5 Staff was friendly and food came out at a reasonable pace. No major complaints, but there's room for improvement in attentiveness and checking in with diners mid-meal. Final Verdict: 4/5 Dawa is a solid Korean spot with flavorful dishes and a relaxed vibe. While there were a few small misses, I'll definitely be back--especially to try their famous fried chicken next time. Great place for groups or casual dining with friends. read more
2 years ago
I recently tried their fried chicken for the first time through delivery. I went with half spicy and half original fried chicken, and it was pretty great! Both flavors were tasty- the original tasted like the classic flavor and I also like the spicy sauce. The texture was good with it being soft and moist inside but little crispy on the outside. They have a lot of menu options, which I would like to try different fried chicken next time! I'm looking forward to it. read more
I've been here a few times trying out their tofu soup and street food dishes and I've noticed that they probably have changed owners because the place used to be quite dim with the lighting, but now, it's pretty well lit which was surprising to me. I thought the tofu soup was quite reasonable if you come here late at night. Honestly hard to find food like that during those hours. The chicken wings were weirdly battered. I was expecting more of a crisp to them like all the other Korean fried chicken spots I've been to in the past. It still had a crunch, but it wasn't like flaky. The place has a couple sauces for the chicken that helps with a bit of the dryness. We had to ask for the bonchon because we noticed another table got it, but we did not. I don't know if they forgot to bring ours or if it only came with tofu soup, but yeah, we had to ask for it even though it's free. Place is usually very busy, so it can be hard to get a table right away. And the music is a bit too loud to hear anyone. If that's your vibe though, check it out. If not, it can be more tame at the place next door. read more
I've been to Dawa a few times, and it's quickly become a favorite spot for late-night Korean food. Their dishes are delicious and properly spicy, making it perfect for those late-night cravings. I really enjoy their pork bone hot pot with rice. It's a great comfort food option, especially when most restaurants close by 10pm. Dawa stays open super late (1:45am), and it's great that they offer a soupy menu item for those late-night meals. The booths are high, providing good privacy, but it can be a little hard to get the staff's attention. Just poke your head out, and they'll come right away! read more
1 year ago
1 year ago
Been here several times throughout the years. We came here on a Thursday evening and luckily there was no wait. We tried White Grape Makgeolli and it was delicious. Side dishes, corn cheese, and chicken wings were delicious as usual. Spacious environment. The vibe was more of a drinking place. The only downside was that the staff may not be super attentive as they usually got a lot of customers in and out. read more
3 years ago
Dawa is my #1 Korean Fried Chicken spot in Washington. Their chicken is tender, juicy, crispy, and everything you could ask for from a fried chicken. My friends and I got the yang nyum and geok han chicken for dinner and a lot of us hadn't eaten that day yet, so this meal was heavenly. No other place serves as big of pieces as Dawa!! You get whole chicken breasts in there it's insane. When you bite into a piece, the juices just explode in your mouth (in a good way) and has the perfect texture of soft meat and crunchy skin. That kitchen was cooking!!! The prices are reasonable as well. Couldn't get a picture of it but we also got the seafood pancake and corn cheese. Best seafood pancake ever and the corn cheese was cleaned off the plate within 30 seconds. In terms of service, we had to wait for a while for our chicken because it was a pretty busy night. However, the servers were so kind and gave us complementary drinks on the house for waiting. The seafood pancake and corn cheese came pretty quickly though! They also give out wet wipes for when you're fingers get all saucy which is so sweet. Also, love the vibe of the place. It felt like a lot of the pubs I went to in Korea and had a very welcoming feel to it. Always love seeing the Jinro frog in display. Anyway Dawa 10/10 you have my heart and I wish I could come more often but Lynnwood is so far. read more
Brought the family here for dinner and of course we had the half-and-half fried chicken which was just delightful as usual, and then the pork intestines. Not everyone's cup of tea, but this dish is done really well here. Taste was clean and cooked well, whole family added that to our "usual" list to order from now on. Service has always been attentive, friendly, and quick, even when the restaurant is full. The menu is priced for large portions so you may want to pace your ordering :) read more
If you come here, you must try their fried chicken! (Literally dream about their fried chicken whenever I come to Seattle) Dawa sells a variety of Korean dishes, more leaning on the casual street food dishes. You can find other dishes like kimchi fried rice, soft tofu stew, and various stir fried items. They also sell a variety of alcoholic beverages that definitely go along with their dishes. Service was good too but it can certainly get busy around dinner time. A definite must try for Korean food! read more
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Walked in pretty late at night after 9pm. I was quickly directed to where I could sit. Was pretty full lots of people. Not loud at all. Very comfy environment. I was craving spicy kimchi fried rice with pork belly; I instead decided to try a dish I never had before. "budae jjigae" a very hearty stew comprised of different meats, rice cakes, vegetables and noodles. It was served as hot pot. As I waited for my meal I decided to do some research on it; and learned of some interesting history facts that I thought I'd share to those who are unaware... budae jjigae Which translates to army base stew and originated as a survival food after the Korean War. "The dish originated after the Korean War when food was scarce. It's named after the leftover United States Army rations that make it up" I found this to be pretty neat. My waitress and server Jade was so very sweet and helpful! I wasn't sure what the rice cakes were initially in the stew I just knew they were tasty and she had informed me when I asked and even offered to bring me more which I gladly accepted! My overall experience here was amazing, very friendly and welcoming staff. I will definitely be back to try more new dishes when I'm in the area next! Portion was huge! Very generous amount and definitely for more than one person! I came solo so I definitely have leftover for the next few days! read more
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Best chicken ever! It was super juicy and crispy. The service was also good. This is definitely my favorite fried chicken in the area. read more
2 years ago
Dawa was great. Chicken portion was a lot more filling than expected. Worth it for sure, the service was amazing. Brought me extra rice because they forgot about bringing it out. It's a small spot, but great place to get some food after a long day. Spicy chicken didn't have very much spice, but very flavorful. Galbi was lightly sweet. Corn cheese was great. Their kimchi is pretty good too. Only suggestion is little touch ups like repainting damaged walls or wiping down windows etc. read more
we came here at 8:30 and there was 1 party of 7 ahead of us (we had 8 people). there was a decent crowd of people eating at this time. we shared all the items in the photo between 4 people and we still had some leftover. the seafood pancake stood out to me because it had a lot more seafood in it than other ones i've had. we got half spicy half galbi chicken with the galbi sauce on the side and it was soooo good. the galbi sauce was sweet but not too sweet and i liked dipping it myself so that i could adjust the sweetness myself. i wish there was an option to get boneless wings because i do not like bone-in but overall this was a pleasant experience read more
1 year ago
A great place for Korean fried chicken in Lynwood. The portion sizes are huge and fried chicken is great. The hot pot was good but nothing that blew our minds. Paid with some great Soju! Service is fast and friendly. read more
I think I give this place 5 stars because of how late they close, and this is my go-to place after work, I would usually go here! The food is pretty good, I really like their rose tteokbokki with ramen, gizzard, and also their fried chicken! Service is pretty nice and standard, they sometimes give free stuff. I also like the side dishes because I'm a fein for fish cakes. Inside is kinda small so it could be busy on the weekend nights. read more
1 year ago
Small Korean restaurant in Lynnwood on Hwy 99 in a plaza with a bunch of other Korean restaurants. The place closes late and gets pretty busy on weekend nights, but we arrived early (before 6pm) for dinner and there were still open tables. Their menu is two pages, but has the signature Korean dishes and some alcohol. Fried chicken is one of the most prominent items on the menu. We got the fried chicken wings to start. 6 pieces and has a choice of sauce. Pretty big meaty chicken wing pieces. Nice crispy outside, juicy on the inside, not much batter. For the mains, the 3 of us shared a "pork on the bone" (words directly from the menu) hotpot, which is gamjatang as far as I could tell. Huge pot with a lot of very meaty pork neck/backbone pieces, along with pieces of potato and a little bit of veggies. Bold, delicious flavor with the pork broth and seasonings, and it's the first gamjatang I've had that was a little spicy. Really hits the spot on a cold winter day. You can also ask for refill of broth. Total bill was $63 including tax and tip, so averages to about $20 a person, which is definitely not expensive in this day and age. read more
1 year ago
First time here and we're definitely coming back. Got the seafood pancake app and the spicy crispy chicken. WOW everything was delicious and the staff was attentive and friendly. I posted a picture of the pile of chicken we got read more
The YANG-NYUM (spicy) fried chicken is not spicy at all. We ordered two plates of it and enjoyed every bite! The food was delicious, but the service could be improved. We didn't get assigned a server so we'd have to ask random servers to server us. There was a bit of a short wait for a Friday evening at 9pm for 4 people. Other than the poor service, would come back for the spicy fried chicken alone! read more
2 years ago
I've been here a few times. I always enjoy my food. Typically I order the Galbi and spicy chicken! I personally like the spicy one more (even though it's not spicy). The rose tteokbokki is one of my favorites! The vibe is a fun casual place, a fun place to hangout with friends and grab some drinks. Service is good and fast. They give you gloves which is nice and I think they still give you hand wipes. read more
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