I finally tried Gold Spoon in Carrollton and wow... this might be the best Korean food I've had since coming back from Seoul. I was genuinely so impressed!! We ordered the spicy cold noodles, beef galbi, and the seafood pancake, and every single dish hit so hard The spicy cold noodles were refreshing, perfectly chewy, and had that addictive balance of sweet, tangy, and spicy that keeps you going back for another bite. It honestly reminded me of the naengmyeon I had in Korea and the beef galbi was incredibly tender and flavorful, grilled perfectly with that smoky, slightly sweet marinade. You can tell the quality of the meat is really good! The pancakes were SO GOOD AND CRISPY! I definitely recommend this place and will be coming back again! read more

First things first. Customer service was amazing. Quick, kind, attentive, and accommodating. The food is also really good. I highly recommend the cold noodles, seafood pancake, and galbi. However everything else was really good as well. This place deserves a visit if you're in the area. read more

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Gold Spoon is a staple in my Korean food rotation. They serve consistently delicious dishes--my favorites are the bossam and the seafood pancake. The service is quiet and humble, yet very attentive. The interior is dimly lit, making it a great spot for a cozy date night or a late-night meal with friends. read more

Good quality Korean food. Service is quick and the waitress is very attentive and helps refilling the side dishes. Food is delicious but a bit pricey. Great place for sharing dishes with a group of friends and family. Love their seafood pancakes. Perfect ratio in the fillings (seafood and green onion) and the batter. It's very crispy outside a soft inside. read more

Gold Spoon - Korean Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

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Situated in a revamped KFC location, Gold Spoon is small but mighty-- we were surprised how the tiny kitchen could cook for all the tables (and handle washing so many plates). It was solid meal in a casual setting :) ** Chive pancake-- really liked this one! Crispy edges with a hot almost gooey interior. The chives add a little brightness and almost sweetness. I didn't even need the dipping sauce, which MT said just tasted like soy sauce. ** Boiled sliced pork / bossam-- the medium size is big enough to share for two and beautifully presented. Wrap a slice up in lettuce, add some of the soybean sauce and kimchi or veggies, and you got yourself a delicious bite! I'm not a bossam expert, but this was really tender for lean pork. There's a strip of fat/skin that makes it melt-in-your mouth, but it still tender even if you separate that part off. ** LA short ribs / kalbi-- marinated well and flavorful. I thought it was a little too salty, and MT thought it was a little too glazed/sweet. The meat quality was good but not LA level. Tasty nonetheless! Service was friendly and helpful, coming often to replace the water pitcher or ask if we wanted refills for the side dishes. Come earlier or make a reservation, since the space is small. Happy to have tried Gold Spoon-- their bossam set the bar high! read more

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I'm always on the look out for some good Korean food, and this spot was a hit! The interior is small and cozy, and there was no wait on a Sunday during lunchtime. The seafood scallion pancake was a must, and I will say that I've had better seafood pancakes at other Korean spots, but this was still solid (I'd give it a 4 out of 5-the batter was slightly slightly underdone in my opinion.) The banchan was fresh and flavorful, and there are free refills on everything besides the tofu. The beef intestine soup was so delicious! I haven't had hearty Korean soup in a while, so this was perfect on a cooler day. There was a good amount of intestines and tripe, and I loved that it was kept hot and bubbling on the gas burner. The flavor was great, and it was the perfect amount of spiciness to enhance all the meaty flavors of the soup. (Also a 4 out of 5 for the dish--I thought it was just missing something that I couldn't put my finger on.) I do think it was a bit on the pricier end too, with tax and tip, those two items ended up being about $100. But I will say the experience was great :) read more

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Very solid Korean food and service at a medium size, mid scale restaurant! Rating 9/10 Pros: Great dishes, rapid service. Cons: Slightly pricy. read more

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Food was so good. So delicious and flavorful. Every thing we had was perfect. Restaurant is nicely setup and very clean. Loved it. read more

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I have been craving bibimbap for a month and finally decided to find a korean restaurant near by. We walked into a space that looked to have previously been used as a fast food restaurant and was seated. They provided water, and all the ute sils required already at the booth. For food, I got bibimbap and my partner ordered the Galbi, and we got the seafood pancake to share. When they started bringing out the sides, we took a bite of the kimchi and immediately knew, this was going to be excellent. The food was fantastic, service immaculate. We enjoyed everything we got and left so satisfied. Looking forward to returning in the near future. read more

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I ate at Gold Spoon recently and was very pleased. The ambiance is clean and decor is nice. The dining area is small but did not feel cramped. I ordered the beef bulgogi and asked them to make it spicy. They served banchan first, as is expected. The small dishes were good, but not exceptional, although I particularly enjoyed pickled peppers (top left dish in my picture). The bulgogi was served hot and fresh, and was full of flavor. That flavor became increasingly spicy (per my request) as I ate. I was not disappointed. The service was quick, efficient, and polite. No issues whatsoever. Gold Spoon didn't disappoint but it did not stand much above other Korean spots. I'll need to visit again to get a better sense of what makes them standout. read more

Gold Spoon - Korean Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

Food here was delish! It was my first time trying bossam and it was so good. I loved how the meat was prepared. The galbi is also a must try. Service was amazing and i would definitely come back! read more

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This place can be a little pricey but the food is good and the portions are large. We got the budae jjigae, seafood pajeon, and grilled pork belly. The army stew came in a large pot and was boiled on a portable stove at the table. It was incredibly filling, spicy, and flavorful. It comes with two types of noodles, rice cakes, sausage, spam, tofu, and some vegetables--very hearty! The samgyeopsal came out sizzling and went very well with the sauce they prepared. The seafood pancake was thick, but still crispy on the edges. They also gave lots of banchan and were very generous with refilling. The waitresses here are Korean aunties and they're so nice and welcoming! read more

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Delicious and really friendly service. Banchan are plentiful and refilled - faves were the kimchi. I loved the short rib soup - clear soup and tender short ribs. I didn't love the bossam to be honest, but the pancake was awesome and crispy! read more

Gold Spoon - Korean Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

Finally got to try Gold Spoon and very glad we did! We came in for a random lunch and ordered the Bibimbap and the Spicy Pork to share. With the banchan, a small soup and a bowl or rice with the pork dish, we had more than enough food for the two of us. The service was great and the place was clean. Overall, a very solid Korean spot that reminds me of true home cooking. We can't wait to come back and try their Army Soup! read more

Gold Spoon - Bibimbap comes with a soup. Love it! - Korean Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

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This is a cute resturant in a quaint area in Carrollton the customer service is excellent as well as the good. We loved everything we ate and I wouldn't mind coming back. It was a little warm inside due to maybe AC issues but I don't fault them for that. read more

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We were in the area and craving veggies and soup, and Gold Spoon was a yummy spot for a rainbow of fresh veggies and hearty soup. \\ bibimbap - generous portion with spoon-your-own-gochujang \\ kimchi jjigae - bubbling hot and the perfect mix of spicy and savory and sour--kimchi cuts through the oiliness of pork - comes with purple rice \\ banchan - these banchan are so yum! their kimchi is probably some of our favorite around - free refills when requested - there were some we don't always see at places - the bean sprouts were juicy and crunchy--fresh and not too limp Not too crowded on a weekday evening. Ample parking in the lot tucked away from the main busy plazas. Would love to come back for their bossam and will definitely recommend to others! read more

Food and service were fantastic! Super excited to finally try this spot out after learning about it months ago. We were immediately seated but I think we came at a right time. 10 mins after we sat down, lots of people came in but majority of them also had reservations. Not sure of reservation requirements though. For the price, the food quality and taste were good. The bulgogi was tender and flavorful, tofu soup had assortment of proteins and was tasty. read more

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Delicious Korean food! We had the budae jjigae and bibimbap. Both were great and very flavorful. The budae jjigae had more ingredients than other restaurants that sell this dish and the flavor was wonderful! We will definitely come back again! read more

Food was superb! Love it! Can't wait to eat here when we're back in town. Service was good and the place was nice and clean. read more

Gold Spoon - Short rib, Japchae, Corn Cheese, Kimchi pancake and some banchan - Korean Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

Gold Spoon is solid & consistence with food and services which makes it a repeatable visit when we are in the area. The space can be crowded when it's filled up but not uncomfortable. I recommend the seafood hot pot soup and the outstanding seafood green onion pancake. read more

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Gold Spoon is my new favorite Korean restaurant! We arrived around 6pm on a Thursday and were greeted by the host and seated very quickly. When we arrived, there were not a lot of people yet but everyone arrived later. The side dishes came out quickly after we were seated and they were delicious. My favorite side dishes were the potato and the fish cakes! This place has the best side dishes in DFW. We ordered the Beef Soft Tofu Soup and the Bibimbap. All the portions were great for the price we paid. They were very generous with their portions and the Bibimbap was very large. The Beef Soft Tofu Soup came with the Korean purple rice but it was slightly salty for my liking. Eating it with rice takes away some of the saltiness. The servers were very attentive and gave us a second round of side dishes. To finish our meal, we were given the cinnamon drink as a dessert. The ambiance was very good; there were a lot of tables for large groups. They had a section where you can have Korean BBQ but we didn't order that. read more

Gold Spoon - Beef Soft Tofu Soup - Korean Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

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I was recommended to try this place for the soups and their bossam and it did not disappoint! Gold Spoon offers a variety of Korean comfort food, and their soups/hot pots are perfect for colder days in the winter. I've also tried the spicy cold noodles (so good, one of the best in the DFW area in my opinion) and the bossam. I think that the pork itself is flavorful and well cooked, but I wish their ssamjang was a little less salty. Overall, reliably delicious food that I see myself coming back to often!90 read more

I came here out of curiosity because of the Yelp Top 100 award and it wasn't my thing. I ordered the spicy pork and spicy seafood soup and both tasted blander than the other Korean restaurants in the area. I ate the food and side dishes and ended up with nasty food poisoning. I was curious about the grills at the booth which I imagine might be their real specialities. However I didn't try them since I was alone. read more

I recently visited this spot and have a great experience! The place is pretty small so either come a little early before typical meal times or be ready to wait. First off, they had a lot of tasty banchan options for you to nibble on as you wait for the main dishes. The variety and quality of the side dishes really set the tone for the meal. Now, the real star of the show was the bossam--hands down, the best i've had in a restaurant! The pork was tender and juicy, and the flavors were spot on. Highly recommend if you're a fan of pork belly. The bulgogi mushroom soup was an interesting twist. I've never had bulgogi in soup form before. If you like your food to be on the sweet side, this dish might be for you. Personally the sweetness was a bit overwhelming so I ended up adding some kimchi juice into my bowl to balance it out, which did the trick, but I could see some people really enjoying it as is. Their seafood pancake is also pretty solid--crispy on the outside but not overly greasy, which I appreciated. read more

Gold Spoon - Korean Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

Great late night spot for Korean food! Super friendly staff! Place is a little smaller in capacity so expect a wait for larger groups if they're busy. Took about 10min to get our order. They are quick! Try the Napa wraps with boiled pork. It was delicious! read more

Gold Spoon - Bossom - Korean Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

We got the seafood soup, army stew, and chives pancake. The seafood soup was really good. I liked the octopus. The fish was too bony to eat though. The chives pancake was good, but a little bland. The army stew was good too. read more

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This is a new location and has been in operation for around 9 months and the raving reviews attracted me. This is some of the best Korean food you can eat in the DFW area. We were seated promptly with a smile and the order was taken. The host offered helpful suggestions with our order as well. This restaurant is well known for their hot pots and the booths have burners for family style eating. Service was really quick with the salads / small eats arriving first. Each of the small bowls were unique in flavor and tasted amazing. You can ask for refills and they are provided with a smile. The dumplings and Bulgogi with rice were excellent. The Bulgogi is definitely spicy but it hit the right spot where you wanted to continue eating more. Be cautious when you place your order and specify spice levels if you cannot handle the heat. Plenty of parking available. The restaurant is spacious and well maintained. Pricing : Moderate Will I return? : Absolutely! I need to try the hotpots on my next visit. read more

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I hope you're blessed and end up getting Ester as your waitress. Absolutely amazing and funny server. I got the seafood soup and my boyfriend got the bulgogi and both dish came with purple side. The free side dishes were my favorite. We got a couple of refills too! Def a local gem. Ester also gave us free watermelons dessert - not sure if this happens every time but we were there on a Monday afternoon so it wasn't busy at all read more

Gold Spoon - Free dessert - Korean Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

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I am so happy to check this place out. Since there are so many Korean restaurants in Carrollton, it is hard to pick one. First sight, the restaurant is very clean and well organized. The host and server are very friendly and tentative. Especially, the seafood tofu soup is very delicious, very flavorful and full of seafood. I also ordered the spicy squid and pork that was very amazing as well. The ingredients are very fresh and well seasoned. After meal, they also offer cinnamon drink which is good for your tummy. 11/10 for great food and service. read more

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If you're craving Korean in Carrollton, go to Gold Spoon! The manager, Esther, is amazing and so fun. She took her time with us and she was a joy to I talk to. The food 10/10! The budae (army stew) was super comforting and flavorful. We loved the stir fried squid. The seafood pancake was fluffy but crispy. They kept refilling our sides which we appreciated. Just go. You won't regret it :) read more

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SHOUTOUT KOREA. Ok real talk the real gem of this place was its service. Always attentive, always nice, and always dishing out compliments that really touched my ego in a special way. Server called me "BTS cousin" knowing damn well I looked bummy as hell I appreciate you. Food was great, galbi portions were immense and flavorful and the seafood pancake was MASSIVE. It's a little on the thicker side compared to more thin ones that I've had in the past but still good. Bonchan was OK, I've definitely had better. Gave us some watermelon at the end that was cool. Overall super cool place to check out, and it's open late. Main bummer was that music kept cutting out and made it a little awkward at times but I enjoyed it, made things funny. read more

Gold Spoon - Korean Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

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Small cozy restaurant that's in Carrollton. It's not overly loud with music and a good place to sit down and eat compared to more of the outgoing/social restaurants in the shopping plaza. The server was really nice and funny, and she was kind. When our gas stove didn't turn on she immediately helped us to get a new one. We ordered gamjatang (potato backbone soup) which accommodates for 2-3 people. It comes with 2 bowls of rice with banchan (side dishes). The soup was hearty and was pretty meaty, but it's bone-in if you're looking for boneless. We also ordered corn cheese and it was buttery and very cheesy, it was a good appetizer to have. I enjoyed the service and the food overall. read more

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Absolutely delicious with kind, helpful service that will walk you through the process if you're new to hotpot dining. We had the Budae which is a mishmash of meats and tofu. The broth was absolutely delicious. There are tons of other items on the menu that sounded delicious so I recommend bringing a group and sampling! read more

Gold Spoon - Budae hot pot - Korean Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

FOOD Bossam - the portion is huge for medium! I do recommend splitting it between people. I split it with my friends, but we had enough to-go for another meal. The meat is very good quality and it comes to lettuce that you can wrap it. Seafood Pancake - the pancake is a bit on the thicker side, but it has a lot of seafood inside. Definitely very generous with the portion. It comes with the sauce that makes the pancake taste more flavorful, so I definitely recommend! Side Dishes - side dishes tasted good! The only thing that I will say is that the kimchi did didn't seem super fermented, but it still tasted decent with the Bossam. Overall, the presentation on the food is phenomenal. All the ingredients were super fresh. SERVICE Service is great. Esther is really nice. She gave good recommendation based off how hungry we were. She also consistently checked in on us to make sure that the food was good. We also had a good conversation! Very personable! VIBES My friend and I went around 6 PM on a weekday. It wasn't that crowded. There's limited lighting from the windows so it tends to be on the dimmer side. There is booth seating as well as tables and chairs. Pretty typical Korean restaurant vibe with the wooden aesthetic. read more

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This place is probably one of my favorite Korean restaurants. I came here twice. But for the second and the last time I came, I am not sure if the restaurant is doing okay - which btw I would be surprised if this is true - given the manager gave us quite a bit of attention and gave us free dessert for a Google review. I ordered the beef short rib soup and seafood pancake. Pretty big portion for its price and would recommend splitting if you're coming with someone else. Food's pretty solid overrall. read more

One of the better Korean food experiences I've had. Great, friendly service. Nice atmosphere. On a cold day, the rice cake / dumpling soup was perfect! Enjoyed the seafood pancake. Banchan was tasty and fresh. Will definitely be back! read more

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Our server was great and very attentive. She made great recommendations for entrees to try and was constantly refilling our side dishes. I really enjoyed the kimchi which they make fresh daily. Favorite dish I tried was the bossam. The pork came in thick slabs and was extremely tender, pairing well with the side dishes and dipping sauce. Portions in general are huge so I highly recommend coming with a big party to try a lot of things! Food: Bossam: 5/5 Tteokbokki: 4/5 Stir fried brisket and mung bean: 4.5/5 read more

Gold Spoon - Bossam - Korean Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

Up and coming restaurant 5/5 Service, our amazing waitress "Queen Esther" was very attentive and food came out in a timely manner. 5/5 Food, one of the best bossam in DFW if you need your fix. A size medium was able to adequately feed a party of 4. Seafood pancake was also a great dish. 4/5 Atmosphere, clean tables, clean establishment, ample seating, music was a tad big quiet but nothing odd! I am just personally a good music fan for establishments to add to the dining experience. All in all, would and WILL return again. read more

Gold Spoon - Bossam, Banchan - Korean Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

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Delicious food, generous portions, and great service! All dishes were Flavorful and fresh. Staff were friendly and welcoming. Highly recommend Gold Spoon Restaurant! read more

Had a great experience at Gold Spoon in Carrollton. I ordered the pork belly/pork jowl combo and it was cooked perfectly -- super flavorful and tender. The beef army soup was solid and hit the spot. Restaurant atmosphere was very chill. Overall, great food and friendly service. (The portions are very generous as well.) Definitely worth checking out if you're in the area! read more

Gold Spoon - Army stew hotpot - Korean Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

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