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    DWJ Korean Restaurant

    3.3 (82 reviews)
    ModerateKorean
    Closed • 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM

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    Marty D.

    The food was good, but there's nothing particularly special about it. with the rice bowl, idk I feel I've made better kimchi rice bowls at home. the udon was yummy, but also a lil basic on the flavors. good service though

    Heating the grill
    HsiaoCheng W.

    I feel for Memphis if this is the only Korean place in town. They started vacuuming the place after the business opened for lunch. If I were the owners I would've come early to do that. 18% gratuity automatically added to the bill. And they calculate the amount based on the total with tax included so you tip on tax. Not cool. Paper plates and cups used. No lunch specials. The side dishes were just pathetic. We ordered two meat dishes so should've gotten double orders of each side dish but only got double on the rice. At first I was sad but after tasting the side dishes I really didn't care because we wouldn't have eaten them they were that bad. The broccoli could've been ok just plan and if they didn't pour all the spicy ketchup stuff on it. There was a dish that tasted like mashed potatoes. Kim chi was ok. The bean sprout dish was meh. Just shy $50 for two meat dishes. When you cook the edges is hotter than the center. Pork belly had zero flavor. Water is Kirkland bottled water. The owners seemed nice and I want them to succeed. Nobody else came in for lunch that weekday we were there. I hope they make it. But we won't be back unfortunately.

    The stir fried squid was just what I needed after the stomach bug. It really made me feel better. Excellent dish.
    Brian L.

    I've been three times practically in a row now. Next time I want to try the gaegogi if they have it. Everything has been so good, and the waitress running the lunch shift has always gone out of her way to take care of me. She knows that menu and she knows those dishes. My favorite thing so far is that Korean fried squid. Finally something I can taste! I spent three days in bed with a stomach bug and that was my first real meal. It was just what I needed with the protein and the spice level to cheer me up. And the vegetables helped bring me back to life. What an excellent meal! Then I had the bibambop. It too was excellent, but I found the dish to be too big for a single serving. Especially for lunch. It was nearly $20 too. I felt there should be a lunch portion. It would be perfect for two people though. My third time I had the Haemul Pajeon which they call Korean Pancakes. You can get with or without kimchi and I decided to have mine with. It also had some octopus and squid. It was pretty good, but it wasn't like I expected. I thought it should have a sweet element or at least be served with a sweet sauce. It was served with soy sauce instead. Very good though. It did not disappoint. I love the vegetables. I loved eating in Korea when I visited 20 years ago. This is as close as I'll get to in Memphis. I'll be back. There are more things I want to discover.

    Kimbop
    Samantha B.

    This is the only Korean place I have been to but most of my friends say it's the best. I have been multiple times with large groups and small groups but I never kept track of what I liked so I made sure to this time! They have grills at some of the tables so you can cook your own meat. I thought that sounded like a bad idea (because I was worried I would forget about it) but it turned out well and we had a lot of fun. My favorites ended up being the two types of Korean beef, Galbi and Bulgogi. The kimbop was my favorite appetizer. I didn't like the dumplings or the pancake but there wasn't a specific reason beyond personal taste. The beef tongue creeped me out even though it was flattened and you couldn't see the tase buds. The taste was also just too much for me so I didn't eat more than a bit. They also have private karaoke in the back with a nice variety of songs in a bunch of different languages. It costs a bit but the privacy is worth it. I have done it a few times for some birthday parties and stuff. You can also order food while you eat though all I remember us getting was the kimbop. Loved: - Bulgogi (Korean Beef) - Galbi (Korean beef) fav - Kimbop (Korean-style sushi) Like: - Jobchae Ok: - Goonmandoo (Fried Dumplings) - Haemulpaj (pancake) - Honguh-Jorim Disliked: - Hyusogeum-Gui (beef tongue)

    beef short rib hotpot
    Gene T.

    This place was pretty good, not the best Korean place that I've been but it's hard to compete with L.A. and ATL Korea Town. This is the first Korean restaurant I've been to where you have to pay for side dish refills, they usually come free with the meal. As far as the taste of the kimchi, it tasted like it came out of a jar and the other side dishes were lacking in flavor. Not surprised though...most Korean restaurants are like this unless you go to a heavily populated Korean community. These are the main reasons for the 4 (really 3 1/2) star review. For my meal I had the kimchi beef short rib hot pot and black bean noodles (jajangmyeon). Like i said earlier, not the best that I've had but still really good. The hotpot was great...had a lot of flavor and they didn't skimp on the portions. The black bean noodle was also very good and had a lot of flavor...bad thing about it was i couldn't find or taste any pork bits (might of been a veggie dish) and this meal usually comes with pickled daikon radishes which I did not get. The service was excellent and the restaurant was clean. Food came out in a timely manner. I would definitely come back when I'm craving Korean food.

    Tanya C.

    One of the best Korean places I've ever eaten! Will definitely go back to try many other dishes!

    Lily V.

    After trying the only other korean bbq restaurant in memphis, my dinner companion and I made our way to DWJ last week to try what DWJ had to offer. It is located in a strip mall type of building with plenty of parking around. Upon entering this restaurant, I was pleasantly surprised with the prompt greeting/service and the clean and nice interior. We were seated in a private booth with a countertop grill upon request. The prices are similar to that of the other korean bbq restaurant in memphis. The service here is more of a business patron-server relationship, rather than a personable hospitality type of feeling (but this isn't a bad thing! They were nice enough and very prompt and professional). My dinner companion found the food here better than at Asiana Garden. One thing to note is that refills of their sides are $1 each (but you should be there to eat the BBQ, not the sides...). Not sure of what the other reviewers experienced, but we found the cut of our meat just fine, and we got everything that we asked for. I found at least 4 other tables were occupied by korean patrons, which is always a good sign for a korean restaurant. I can't say that this restaurant is better or worse than Asiana Garden, but I do know that I will be back for my next korean BBQ craving :)

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    Kristina M.

    Disappointing! I went to this restaurant for Mother's Day with a friend and service was horrible. As we walked in, it was pretty empty and we requested to sit at a table that had a grill so that we could cook the Korean BBQ. Once seated,we placed our drink orders and reviewed the menu. We all got our drinks and ordered our entrees. It took about 20-25 minutes to get our food and when we got it, it was cooked. We clearly stated we wanted to cook it ourselves. Hence asking for a table with a grill. The server just looked at us and didn't say anything. Plus we had to ask for additional aides when the menu clearly states 3 sides per entree. Overall, the dinning experience was terrible. Food wasn't great as I have had better Korean BBQ. Plus service was absolutely horrible. No drink refills and waiter never brought a soda that was ordered. I will not be back!

    Appetizers -- the sprouts were especially tasty
    Kamille W.

    I really liked my meal at Du Won Jung. There were just a few issues with the service and food that are keeping me from rating DWJ a little higher. I came here with my mom and brother (Louie W.) for lunch early on Thursday. I mention the day and time to account for the spotty service we received. The place was pretty empty -- only two or three other tables were occupied during the time we were there -- and the host/server seemed to spend a lot of time out of reach. We had to stand around awkwardly for a several minutes as we waited for him to notice us and give us a table. We ordered from both the lunch menu and the dinner menu. From the lunch menu, my brother ordered one of the bulgogi combos. From the dinner menu, I ordered dolsot bibimbap for myself and haemool jungol or the table to share. - Dolsot bibimbap: A hot stone bowl full of rice, seasoned veggies, and beef, with a fried egg on top? I meannnn I'm not sure how you can mess that up. DWJ's iteration was very good, although I think I would have liked that egg cooked just a touch less to maximize the creamy, eggy goodness of it all. The overall flavor was really nutty -- tons of sesame aroma. Yum. - Haemool jungol: A bunch of seafood and vegetables, simmered in a super spicy sauce and served piping hot. Sounds tasty, right? It was. My only complaint was that a lot of the seafood clearly came straight from the bag. Given that the dish cost over thirty bucks, I was expecting everything to be fresh. There WAS fresh crab (halved, still in the shell) and shrimp, and the mountain of spicy sprouts made me incredibly happy. I just question whether that $32 price tag was justified. My brother's combo looked good; there was plenty of food, although all the side dishes that came with it were repeats of the appetizers that were brought for the entire table. There was a bit of pineapple that would have been a nice semi-desserty touch, except it was completely unripe. That's nitpicky of me to mention, I know, but I wonder why they didn't just serve a fruit that's in season. Weird. DWJ is probably the best option for authentic Korean food in Memphis -- I don't know of any place else with a comparable menu. I just wish the service were better and the prices were more appropriate to the food. Three stars.

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    Ambiance is not very good and it felt dirty. Don't love it. The waitress was very nice and did a good job.

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    It was awesome, more than I expected honestly. Loved the grill, bugolgi, and the best rice cake noodles in the red sauce.

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    Over priced. Lunch special is not avails. Bibimbop is not authentic, Americanized. Disappointed.

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    Love this location the most! Servers are always friendly and attentive and they have never been out of anything. The food always satisfies

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    901 Hotpot and Korean BBQ

    4.3(207 reviews)
    11.1 mi

    901 BBQ has been my favorite first-generation all-you-can-eat spot for a reason. Even with so many…read morenew all-you-can-eat places popping up now, I still think their BBQ is the BEST in town! The interior design is super cool, with a modern, tech-inspired theme. The QR code ordering system is very convenient, and I really love the cat robot that delivers the food. Very cute and fun experience! Most of the side dishes at the side dish bar are consistently tasty. Their hot pot is also nice, and the tomato broth is definitely my favorite. It's flavorful without being too heavy. (Personally, I prefer the Cordova location over the East Memphis one.) Small tip: any sauces or dishes with "901" in the name are definitely worth trying!

    OMG this place is AMAZING!…read more I loved it. You can do hotpot or Korean BBQ as a table but you can also do both for an extra fee. I love the robot that brings your food out. It's just sooooo cute. They also have a sauce bar with seaweed salad (MY FAV!) and lots of sauces. Oh yeah soup bases, I feel like whatever hodge podge I made up myself was better than the bases I've tried so far. I just didn't like teh Szechuan spicy or the Healthy Herb bases so I will definitely stick to Original next time and just add a bunch of stuff I like. I think they charge like $14 per lb that you leave on the table but will only charge the $14 if you take it home? They let me just pay that and just gave me containers to take my stuff home with. I managed to fit it all in. All I know is I will DEFINITELY be back! A sheet with suggested cooking times would be fantastic bc I really had no idea when anything was done. Loved: - Crab Meat - Dumplings: Chicken - Dumplings: Pork - Noodles: Udon - Salad: Seaweed Liked: - Dumplings: Shrimp - Bulgogi: Beef - Bulgogi: Spicy Chicken Ok: - Dumplings: Shumai - Hot Pot Base: Healthy Herb - Hot Pot Base: Szechuan Spicy - Noodles: Potato - Tempura Disliked: - Mushrooms: Shiitake

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    Asiana Garden Restaurant

    3.9(118 reviews)
    4.3 mi•Bal-Moral
    •$$

    My South Korean friend wanted to take me (and friends) for proper Korean food. While I love trying…read morenew foods, I draw the line at cooking it myself at a "table grill", so he recommended this place. We went for lunch, let him guide the way, and ate everything family style (they serve individual platters, but he wanted us to have the full Korean experience and be able to sample many things too!) Everything was delicious. The portions were big, food was seasoned well, and our server was very attentive - keeping us informed of the slight kitchen delay due to a large party ahead of us. After lunch, we popped over to the Asiana market for Korean ice cream bars, which were also delicious! (Apologies in advance for the low quality photos - I had to snap fast before everyone dug in!)

    One of my friends told me about Asiana Garden Restaurant, and I decided to make the trip because I…read morewas craving authentic Korean cuisine. The parking lot is shared with other businesses in the strip (with Asiana Market, a Korean grocery store, located at the far left). There are plenty of spaces available in the private lot. Upon entering the restaurant, the main hostess, who may also be the owner, is straight ahead. There are approximately 12 tables in the main dining room, along with a larger room to the left that offers additional seating. FOOD: 1. Pork Dupbap Lunch Special (4/5): If you've tried beef bulgogi, this is similar but made with spiced pork. You really can't go wrong with this dish. 2. Spicy Rice Cake (Tteokbokki, 4/5): I'm usually picky with tteokbokki because many restaurants make it too sweet or lacking in flavor. This version was one of the better restaurant renditions I've had. A classic Korean street and comfort food, it consists of spicy-sweet rice cakes with fish cake, cabbage, and scallions. I would definitely order this again. Best shared between 2-3 people. 3. Seafood Soon Dubu (Soft Tofu Stew, 4/5): A spicy, well-seasoned stew made with silky soft tofu, vegetables, and seafood. This is especially comforting during the cold winter season. I highly recommend ordering one of the soups when it's cold out. The portion was generous, as I took half home. 4. Yangnyeom Korean Fried Chicken (New KFC; not on the original menu, 3/5): Ten pieces of boneless chicken served with pickled daikon radish. The sauce was a sweet chili blend. While flavorful, it lacked the extra crispiness typically found in Korean fried chicken. 5. Seafood Pancake (Haemul Pajeon, 4/5): One of our favorites. This version featured shrimp and squid, with a crispy exterior and a soft interior. It was served hot with a tangy dipping sauce made from soy sauce and rice vinegar. Best shared between 2-3 people. 6. Kimchi Fried Rice (3/5): A popular dish made with kimchi, rice, and diced vegetables, often with meat such as Spam. This version did not include meat but was topped with a runny egg for protein and garnished with dried seaweed flakes. Best shared between 2-3 people. 7. Japchae (Stir-Fried Glass Noodles, 3/5): A popular Korean appetizer, often served as a side dish (banchan). Typically stir-fried with vegetables and beef, this version was served in a slightly sweet broth, which differed from the traditional preparation. Best shared between 2-3 people. The service was good. Our water glasses were never empty, and the staff checked on us twice during our meal. Would I come back? Yes. Be sure to check out the lunch specials.

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    Updated lunch menu

    Asiana Garden Restaurant - Beef bulgogi, tofu/mushroom broth soup, chicken bulgogi, fried chicken special (not pictured: chicken fried rice, pork dumplings)

    Beef bulgogi, tofu/mushroom broth soup, chicken bulgogi, fried chicken special (not pictured: chicken fried rice, pork dumplings)

    Asiana Garden Restaurant - Chicken bulgogi and a fried chicken special not from the main menu,

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    DWJ Korean BBQ - Yukgaejang

    DWJ Korean BBQ

    3.6(23 reviews)
    9.8 mi•Chickasaw Gardens

    Located on the Highland Strip, this location is clearly meant to be packed by college students on…read morethe weekend. The decor and furniture was pretty sparse; I assume so there is room to walk around when the bar is busy. As far as the food, it was my first time having Korean bbq and it was delicious! I recommend the bulgogi. Our server said the dinner portions were huge, but we were a bit underwhelmed by the size. When you order one of the meat dishes, you get white rice with it and 3 sides of kimchi, Korean potato salad, and a bean sprout salad. The sides are very small, so be prepared to fill up on meat and rice. We also enjoyed the goonmandu (fried dumplings) as an appetizer. Overall, I really enjoyed the food, but the location and ambience left something to be desired.

    Have been to Midtown location several times and always enjoyed my meal. However, this was not the…read morecase tonight at Highland. Long wait for very mediocre food. Two of our dishes were inedible and very overcooked. Server didn't offer to correct this after seeing we didn't touch our plates. (Literally couldn't even chew the octopus). The restaurant appeared short staffed this evening, and had any attempts been made to remedy our inedible meal we wouldn't have been much more understanding and willing to return. As it is, we left hungry and smelling like old grease.

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    Beef Bulgogi

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    Pok Cha’s Egg Rolls

    4.7(27 reviews)
    19.0 mi

    What an amazing little spot. Coming through town on work, we came across Pok Cha's, and I'm so glad…read morewe did. This was the absolute best Korean food I've had since being stationed in Korea, twenty (20) years ago. I had the Beef Bulgogi Fries, which was drizzled lightly with what I think is a spicy mayo. The service is friendly, and the environment is entirely welcoming and clean. There's a few tables to sit at, and a small bar style table along the outward facing window, for several to sit. It took about ten (10) minutes after ordering for food to arrive (entirely reasonable). And while not cheap (my dish was $20), it was worth it!

    I've had this place on my list for awhile, but I didn't know they had an actual location in…read moreHernando. So I've just been waiting to catch their food truck! Thank goodness for social media food reviewer Big Tae, because after seeing his video review and how he raved about this place, I just had to try them! I went basic and got a Korean beef and cheese corn dog. I will say, I was disappointed with this one. It was delicious, however, I thought at first they forgot the beef. The first half of my corn dog was just cheese, then I found the beef, but the cheese was not with the beef. So it was a half and half. I would have liked for the beef to be longer and the cheese to be in with the beef. Nonetheless, the taste was great. Crunchy and great flavor. The sugar on top was interestingly good with it. The other item I got was the vegetable egg roll. I would have rather got the chicken, but they were out. It was a decent egg roll. It was extremely hot when I got it so I let it cool down and by that point it was starting to get soggy. They were big. I'll have to try the Bulgogi next time and a different Korean corn dog also.

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