We went here for a late night dinner. The food and sides were great. The fish was not fishy at all which I liked. The servers were friendly and helpful. The menu has decent selections to pick from. read more

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Got the tofu soup and it was really good, definitely a little better than the average tofu soup I've had around Dallas. The flavor was solid, comforting, and a little spicier than most other places, which I actually liked. The sides were also great and probably better quality than a lot of other Korean spots in Dallas. Everything tasted fresh and made the meal feel more complete. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The inside was super clean with a nice simple vibe[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], and service was good throughout. read more

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There was a point in time where Gold Spoon was the hottest Korean restaurant in Carrollton and certainly one of the most revered in the state of Texas. It was the epitome of small but mighty, serving up classic high quality Korean dishes in what felt like a pocha style establishment with excellent service. Now that word has gotten out, there are numerous visitors from all over and they've made some slight adjustments that have taken it a notch down for me and others. This includes the hiking of prices (#1) and the introduction of non-Korean staff to appease many non-Korean patrons. The latter has had more mishaps than the previous wait staff, but the mistakes are quickly remedied with swift adjustments. They even updated their awning with a much bolder "금수저" (golden spoon) awning. Food wise, it also feels like there has been a change as well. The soondubu went up a solid $3 and the mandoo fillings have been skimpy as of late. I also feel the banchan has been more limited than the past with only a handful of dishes than the variety from before. I also wish they kept their old late night hours before as well, but that's only reserved for Friday and Saturday. I still think Gold Spoon is worth a visit, but I do long for the version from before and hope they can revert back to how they earned their accoladed in the first place. ___________ (#1) Foodflation back at it again read more

Food: Ordered the Beef Short Rib and Soon Tofu soups, both of which were amazing--the Beef Short Rib had a clean, light, rich flavor and was adequately salted, while the Soon Tofu had deeper flavors that were well balanced and kind of umami. We also had the Seafood Pancake, which had a nice crust, and you can actually taste the seafood (i.e., it wasn't eclipsed by too much pancake batter). Also, can we talk about the Banchan? It was a pleasant assortment, and it tasted fresh. Service: Great! Nice waiters, quick service (although, we did come on a Thursday evening). Ambiance: Casual. Parking: Ample parking. Located in a plaza. read more

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I've been here twice already so so good we enjoyed this nice little quaint Korean restaurant. Staff is super friendly here. Very good service.... Samana was our server and a few other waitresses would bring our food when it was ready. They were all awesome. Will definitely be coming back here. Food is great nice hot and fresh. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Good place to stop when I'm in the area with the family.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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

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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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. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great place for sharing dishes with a group of friends and family.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 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! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The interior is small and cozy, and there was no wait on a Sunday during lunchtime.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 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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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

Food was so good. So delicious and flavorful. Every thing we had was perfect. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Restaurant is nicely setup and very clean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 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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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. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The interior is dimly lit, making it a great spot for a cozy date night or a late-night meal with friends.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Food was amazing!!! Only complaint was their japchae was a little on the gummy side. I think the noodles were cooked to long read more

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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The portions here are huge so defiantly a place to share. The service is kinda 50/50, it's not bad but sometimes it gets busy and the staff can be a little slower. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This place can get really packed but it's a really nice place for late drinks and good meals.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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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Service was start to finish was great. Food was phenomenal, from Houston and I've never had anything like Gold Spoon. read more

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. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The service was great and the place was clean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 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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[[HIGHLIGHT]]This is a cute resturant in a quaint area in Carrollton[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] the customer service is excellent as well as the good. We loved everything we ate and I wouldn't mind coming back. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was a little warm inside due to maybe AC issues but I don't fault them for that.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 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 [[HIGHLIGHT]]Not too crowded on a weekday evening.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 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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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 went there for the first time after more than 13 years of living in Carrollton. The reviews are good so I decided to come but I was truly disappointed. I've been going to Musiro for years and it's my go to place for Korean food that serves tofu soup, pancake, etc. Gold Spoon just didn't do it for me. Seafood pancake didn't have enough seafood, the oysters in tofu soup were small and disgusting. The ramen was bland and had too much onion. Their sides were not very appealing especially the fish cake that didn't taste fresh at all. I spent almost $100 including 15% tip and I was not happy with my experience. I will not go back. read more

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

It is a hidden gem! Seafood pancake is the best in town! Also you can't go wrong with the seafood hotpot.

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

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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