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    Dondam

    4.6 (21 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 1 week ago

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    B combo for 4
    Jw C.

    Nice decor. Place was clean. Restrooms clean. Had the B combo. Service was amazing. Some meats were pan seared and others were grilled. Nice touch given the variety of meats. Pancake was a bit soft. I got used to expecting crunchy pancakes. Kimchi was great. Not too spicy and filling flavor. Ended with cold noodles and it was much bigger than expected. It was a lot of food.

    Elizabeth P.

    We went to try a new to us spot for Korean food. The "pancake" appetizer was soft and cold. A wee bit disappointing. The galbitang with vegetables had no flavor and the meat was tough. The combo of cold noodles with pork was mid. Nothing notable about the flavor or taste. The mixed spicy noodle was a fail. My son took a few bites and ended up taking it to go (into the trash). The best thing about this restaurant is the side dishes. They were well made.

    Pork Soup with Sausage
    Tiffany Y.

    Looking for the perfect hearty meal that not only is good for the soul, but also for health? The flavors and comfort of these dishes will definitely hit the spot, especially when looking for a tasty Korean meal. I had to go with the classic Dwaeji Gukbap, Korean Pork Soup + blood sausage, and it was perfect! You can add in the side of chives and season it to your liking with salt, pepper, and together it becomes the perfect heartwarming meal. With the tender and thin slices of pork, each bite is one worth savoring. The banchans are also refreshing and tasty! Especially the kimchi as they actually use oysters, which really gives it a subtle sweetness. We also got the Jeju Style Pork Noodle, which had a generous portion of pork slices. The broth was a bit creamier in comparison to the Pork Soup, but similarity, you would add the seasoning to the level of your preference. We also got to sample the chive pancake, which I think had little bits of seafood in it! This was savory and crispy, especially when paired with the dipping sauce. Compared to the restaurants that used to occupy this space (Jinsol Gukbap), the menu has more variety with more combos on barbecued meat options as well as large soup specials where you can share with another person. The dining area is pretty spacious and the service was super friendly. Will definitely be back to try more items on the menu!

    Khang L.

    Decided to stop by for lunch during my break. This place took over another korean place that was here, and the sign is in Korean, so you won't see "Dondam". The place was empty during lunch, but service was quick. Food came out pretty quick after I ordered and tasted good!

    Yahaira N.

    Authentic food! It was so delicious! Th flavors are bold and it s good amount of food for 2 people. $50 and we got so much! Pork combo set comes with ramen, scalion pancake, steamed eggs. All the sides! The restaurant just opened so it was empty! I hope more people come! It was very good!

    Shannon Z.

    Came on a weeknight and there was no wait. Service was good and food came out quickly! Ordered the Korean chives pancakes which were super delicious - on the thinner side and crispy around the edges. Also got the spicy cold noodles - it was HEAVY on the horseradish moreso than other naengmyeon dishes I've tried. The flavor was pretty much mostly just horseradish flavor and my nose was burning - still yummy though!

    Rice Noodles Naengmyeon
    Trang N.

    A new spot on my bucket list whenever I'm craving hot soup or cold noodles, especially late at night. The service was warm and attentive, and the atmosphere felt clean, cozy, and inviting. The food came out quickly, and everything tasted fresh and comforting.

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    Best gookbap ever! Very kind staff, professional service, and amazing quality food. Definitely coming back to Dondam

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    The food was really good, the meat is very fresh. Service is excellent, we found our favorite spot

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    We were around the area and I wanted to find a lunch AYCE bbq and found this!…read more It was actually a lot larger inside than we thought. We added my name and number of people on the touchpad and the wait was roughly 20 minutes. They texted me once our table was ready and we got a booth seating. The side dishes were all at the Buffet, super convenient since we can get what we want and as much as we want. They had so much options, not sure if they change the menu periodically but I love the fried tempura, radish slices, banchans, and japchae. We told the server we wanted. Regular menu at $24 and they handed us our QRCode. We ordered the meat on our phone so I got to order as much as I want without a time limit. I think the poor cheek was too thick, hard to cook and cut. Sirloin was ok, also hard to cut. Curry pork belly was new to us, it did burn the grill more than bulgogi. I think brisket, beef belly, and regular pork belly are still my go to. The drinks are not refillable, you can choose a can or their 32oz fountain drink. The servers are usually there for drinks, handing out meat, and if there are questions you have. But there's a %10 service charge added to every check and it is not gratuity! So make sure to tip on top of that total. Ice cream looked good but I didn't have any. What's worse is I didn't realize they had oranges and jello near the front! It was a big buffet so I didn't realize I missed a section.

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    *** SCAM ALERT *** I…read moredon't use the word "SCAM" lightly, but that's what this was. My adult son called in a $281.62 order off the menu for Mother's Day. They would not accept the order or payment over the phone because the order was "too big." They asked that someone go there and pay up front for the entire order. Since it was the evening before Mother's Day, I drove to them and paid for the order. Yes, I was also presented with a minumum 20% TIP screen, which I declined. When I got there at pickup time (4:00pm) on Mother's Day, the price changed to $325.51. I was told that, for some reason, they had cut about 50% larger portions than the menu specified (see the line items, which should have been 1 lb. each), so they charged me for the difference ($325.51 - $281.62) which was $43.89 (about 50% more for the 2 items they cut heavier). No, there was no mention when I placed the order that the total cost might change due to extra meat. Neither is it shown on their web site or printed menus. When I protested, there was no option. If I don't pay the $43.89 difference, I don't get the Mother's Day food. After about 20 minutes of bickering at the counter with two different clerks (note the time stamp differences on the credit card slips), I was given my original order, with a net price reduction of ($281.62 - $254.93) $26.69. My persistence had paid off. On a positive note, the cook did, twice, walk up to me and quietly apologize for what was going on. I know many folks would have folded in this situation, but that's not my nature. I don't stand for dishonesty. Yes, it was embarrassing, other clients in line were not happy (I let them skip ahead of me so as not to inconvenience them). None of them had price increases. I don't know if the clerks wanted a tip because the management doesn't pay them much, or it this goes deeper and is standard operating procedure that assumes most clients will simply approve of the overage and pay up. In any case, from this client's point of view, this is a SCAM! When it was all over, I took my 11 and 12 year old grandsons (who had been sitting patiently waiting for grandpa to pay) and my food package to the car, drove home and proudly presented the meat to my family. After all, I am a hunter-gatherer; and the food was great!

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