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I had a disappointing experience here. We ordered the Yukgaejang Kalguksu and the steamed dumplings (mul-mandu). The dumplings were a poor value--they were tiny, and even all 15 pieces combined barely amounted to the size of two or three regular-sized dumplings, yet they cost $15. It felt like a waste of money. As for the Yukgaejang Kalguksu, the quality was below average. Even though the noodles are freshly made on-site, we ended up leaving leftovers even though we were sharing just one order between two people. I wouldn't recommend it.
Like a fast casual Korean place with delicious food. You order at a kiosk and pick up your food at the front window. We ordered the steamed pork/shrimp dumplings (10 piece - pretty small but tasted fresh), fried dumplings (4 piece - delicious) and kimchi stew and loved everything. Can't wait to come back to try their noodles!
I love this place with a passion for kalguksu. The grandma is so sweet and just a lively and lovely person. Her kalguksu is amazing- simple but flavorful. Kitchen makes everything from scratch including the noodles themselves. Hand rolled to order- not sitting around like majority of the other places. The Mandu is also simple but delicious- skin is thin and a nice texture. There are 7 tables so the weekends get pretty busy. The weekdays are good to go on seating. Please make your way over! They got Best of Business Rating for 2025 and 2026. That's huge! Frequent visits here!
Don't sleep on this small korean restaurant. The restaurant is an order at the counter and sit and eat kind of joint. It wasn't too crowded when we went but you can see into the kitchen and see the chef's working hard to quickly serve your food. You're first presented with a huge pot of kimchi as your starter banchan. The dumplings are a must! They were steamed to perfection. We got the clam and spicy beef kalguksu and they were both delicious. Not too salty with a ton of underlying flavor.
My Korean parents are picky when it comes to food, and nowhere does that show up than with their own cuisine. So when they give their mark of approval to a Korean restaurant, I know it must be good. The name of the restaurant - Halmae Bapsang - translates to Grandma's Food Table, and that's quite literally what you should expect here. The owner is a sweet and fiercely joyful elderly woman who visits each table, sometimes to bring you your order or to wish you a happy meal. Our family ordered from all over the menu, and everything was markedly fresh. The cold noodles - whether in a broth or the spicy mixed version - are refreshing and chewy, while the kalguksu (or hot noodles) are filling and comforting. My mom is a particularly big fan of their dumpling soup, and I had the privilege of watching one of the chefs hand-making a new batch of dumplings. They are packed tight with filling and delicious. My own go-to order of hot stone bibimbap was spectacular (to note: they also have regular bowls of bibimbap for a few dollars cheaper). It's served with a squeeze bottle of gochujang so you can make it to your own spice level, and served with a bowl of rich ox bone soup. I tend to judge a restaurant's bibimbap by how crunchy the bottom layer of rice can get in the hot stone bowl, and the socarrat achieved here is tremendously charred and crunchy, adding the most amazing texture in this mixed rice dish. Orders are delivered to the table, but clean-up and retrieving or refilling water glasses are left up to the customers. This serves as a plus for two reasons - one, you don't have to wait on anyone for dining needs, and two, tip is optional. In fact, when my sister attempted to leave a customary 20% tip, the owner waved her away saying, "No, no, that's too much!" There are just a few tables and chairs, and a pretty small parking lot adjacent to the restaurant (as well as limited paid street parking right out front). Vibes here are small, simple, and cozy - just the way you'd expect it to be at grandma's place.
Stopped here on our way to NJ and very happy we were able to try the clam kalguksu, fried dumplings, and kimchi. The clam kalguksu was very clean tasting with ~10 fresh clams and nice toothsome knife cut noodles. It came in a big stainless steel bowl that I didn't think I'd finish, but it was light enough that I was able to eat it all without feeling too full. Fried dumplings were tasty, hot and crispy - only 4 came in an order. The kimchi came in a generous portion and had a nice bite that was not too acidic, spicy or sour - some of the best I've had in recent memory. Service was fast and the space is clean and well -kept. Self serve water station, self bus, and reasonable prices. Street parking was easy around 5pm on a Friday. Looking forward to returning after crossing the GW bridge on the way to NJ!
This place is clean and service was quick. Here, you put your plates on the counter after you are done your meal. I got the steamed dumplings with meat and the plain handmade noodle soup. The dumpling is definitely handmade with a good amount of scallion, the downside is that it is pretty pricey for only 8. The noodle soup was clean with a slight beef flavor. Def get the noodle soup!!
Came here for dinner and ordered a bibimbap and it was delish. Homey ambiance with benches, nothing fancy. The service is self-serve and grad your food from the counter. Street parking is very limited and hard to get so it might be a hassle to get there, so might not be able to visit again in the future due to logistics and not by taste, too bad : (
Delicious kalguksu! You order at the front and sit down once you receive your order. We got the steamed dumplings and 2 orders of kalguksu: clam and spicy beef. They also give you a whole big pot of kimchi! Very quiet for 8pm on a Sunday night. Only two tables at the restaurant.
Cozy place. Owner is very sweet and very attentive. The food is so reasonably priced. The seafood pancake is the best I have had. The galbi was very flavorful and the hand made dumplings were also excellent. The cold noodle seemed to lack some flavor. The hand made noodle was good but also needed more flavor. Overall a great at home feeling and very enjoyable dinner.
Grandma's Bapsang is a homey spot for heartwarming Korean food! Their kalguksu, mandu, and jigaes are all great! The gukbap has a really unique umami flavor so I'd recommend it if you like this dish! The clam kalguksu has a different broth than the regular one so if you like clams I'd recommend it. The mul mandu are really satisfying little bites! Next time I'll have to try the soondubu. I ordered by menu number but I think they misheard me so I ended up with a different dish. Everything is good so no complaints but it might be good to double check your order if you ordered by number or in English instead of Korean. The grandma is super kind and friendly and there is a lot of care in the food. Highly recommend for a casual spot with yummy Korean food!
Recently opened and this place was great!! Very delicious knife cut handmade noodles!! The broth here is very clean and yummy We enjoyed the galbitang & clams kalguksu Customer service was also phenomenal
This is a cozy, casual spot run by a grandma. The food was delicious, and the menu was simple. It's mostly self-serve, but the owner was very attentive and came out to check on the tables regularly. They also give out a small pot of kimchi per table. We'll definitely come back to try the mandu!
This is a small storefront on Lemoine. It's a very clean open kitchen, kind of intimidating since I don't know any Korean and I've only had like 5-6 dish before. I was on my own when I stopped for lunch. I do really like bibimbap, rice, vegetables and an egg on top. Today I tried the Kimchi fried rice. Started off, they gave me a huge bowl of kimchi. Next they brought soup and the fried rice with an egg on top. I'm not sure if this the correct way to eat it, I mixed the rice, egg and added plenty of kimchi. Just delicious and way too much for me, so I'll have a snack later. read more
There's metered parking right out front, which is super convenient. I did notice some customers parking in the lot next door (it's technically for the bagel shop), so just keep in mind if you're parking there, it's at your own risk. The restaurant itself has such a cozy, homey vibe - very much a cute grandma and grandpa type of spot that immediately makes you feel warm and fuzzy like at your grandparents. One thing I absolutely loved: they give you an entire pot of kimchi with your order. Not just a few pieces on a small dish, but a whole pot. I wish it was a bit more fermented for my personal taste, but I really appreciate not having to keep asking for refills like at other places. The fried dumplings are a must order! The filling was super juicy and packed with flavor, honestly one of the highlights of the meal. We also ordered the classic yukgaejang kalguksu and the ox bone soup, and both were incredibly flavorful. The kalguksu noodles had that perfect chewy texture and paired so well with the rich, spicy yukgaejang broth. Everything felt comforting, like a warm homemade meal straight out of a grandma's kitchen. read more
What a yummy spot, with lovely service. Every bite was better than the last. Homemade kimchi, hand cut noodles, homemade dumplings. It seems you cannot go wrong. Casual, order at a kiosk, have yourself a great time. Can't wait to return! Kalguksu la galbi combo and shrimp/meat dumplings. So tasty. And. It feels like you're in someone's lovely grandma's kitchen. Delightful! read more
I had a disappointing experience here. We ordered the Yukgaejang Kalguksu and the steamed dumplings (mul-mandu). The dumplings were a poor value--they were tiny, and even all 15 pieces combined barely amounted to the size of two or three regular-sized dumplings, yet they cost $15. It felt like a waste of money. As for the Yukgaejang Kalguksu, the quality was below average. Even though the noodles are freshly made on-site, we ended up leaving leftovers even though we were sharing just one order between two people. I wouldn't recommend it. read more
Like a fast casual Korean place with delicious food. You order at a kiosk and pick up your food at the front window. We ordered the steamed pork/shrimp dumplings (10 piece - pretty small but tasted fresh), fried dumplings (4 piece - delicious) and kimchi stew and loved everything. Can't wait to come back to try their noodles! read more
I love this place with a passion for kalguksu. The grandma is so sweet and just a lively and lovely person. Her kalguksu is amazing- simple but flavorful. Kitchen makes everything from scratch including the noodles themselves. Hand rolled to order- not sitting around like majority of the other places. The Mandu is also simple but delicious- skin is thin and a nice texture. There are 7 tables so the weekends get pretty busy. The weekdays are good to go on seating. Please make your way over! They got Best of Business Rating for 2025 and 2026. That's huge! Frequent visits here! read more
Don't sleep on this small korean restaurant. The restaurant is an order at the counter and sit and eat kind of joint. It wasn't too crowded when we went but you can see into the kitchen and see the chef's working hard to quickly serve your food. You're first presented with a huge pot of kimchi as your starter banchan. The dumplings are a must! They were steamed to perfection. We got the clam and spicy beef kalguksu and they were both delicious. Not too salty with a ton of underlying flavor. read more
My Korean parents are picky when it comes to food, and nowhere does that show up than with their own cuisine. So when they give their mark of approval to a Korean restaurant, I know it must be good. The name of the restaurant - Halmae Bapsang - translates to Grandma's Food Table, and that's quite literally what you should expect here. The owner is a sweet and fiercely joyful elderly woman who visits each table, sometimes to bring you your order or to wish you a happy meal. Our family ordered from all over the menu, and everything was markedly fresh. The cold noodles - whether in a broth or the spicy mixed version - are refreshing and chewy, while the kalguksu (or hot noodles) are filling and comforting. My mom is a particularly big fan of their dumpling soup, and I had the privilege of watching one of the chefs hand-making a new batch of dumplings. They are packed tight with filling and delicious. My own go-to order of hot stone bibimbap was spectacular (to note: they also have regular bowls of bibimbap for a few dollars cheaper). It's served with a squeeze bottle of gochujang so you can make it to your own spice level, and served with a bowl of rich ox bone soup. I tend to judge a restaurant's bibimbap by how crunchy the bottom layer of rice can get in the hot stone bowl, and the socarrat achieved here is tremendously charred and crunchy, adding the most amazing texture in this mixed rice dish. Orders are delivered to the table, but clean-up and retrieving or refilling water glasses are left up to the customers. This serves as a plus for two reasons - one, you don't have to wait on anyone for dining needs, and two, tip is optional. In fact, when my sister attempted to leave a customary 20% tip, the owner waved her away saying, "No, no, that's too much!" There are just a few tables and chairs, and a pretty small parking lot adjacent to the restaurant (as well as limited paid street parking right out front). Vibes here are small, simple, and cozy - just the way you'd expect it to be at grandma's place. read more
Stopped here on our way to NJ and very happy we were able to try the clam kalguksu, fried dumplings, and kimchi. The clam kalguksu was very clean tasting with ~10 fresh clams and nice toothsome knife cut noodles. It came in a big stainless steel bowl that I didn't think I'd finish, but it was light enough that I was able to eat it all without feeling too full. Fried dumplings were tasty, hot and crispy - only 4 came in an order. The kimchi came in a generous portion and had a nice bite that was not too acidic, spicy or sour - some of the best I've had in recent memory. Service was fast and the space is clean and well -kept. Self serve water station, self bus, and reasonable prices. Street parking was easy around 5pm on a Friday. Looking forward to returning after crossing the GW bridge on the way to NJ! read more
7 months ago
This place is clean and service was quick. Here, you put your plates on the counter after you are done your meal. I got the steamed dumplings with meat and the plain handmade noodle soup. The dumpling is definitely handmade with a good amount of scallion, the downside is that it is pretty pricey for only 8. The noodle soup was clean with a slight beef flavor. Def get the noodle soup!! read more
Came here for dinner and ordered a bibimbap and it was delish. Homey ambiance with benches, nothing fancy. The service is self-serve and grad your food from the counter. Street parking is very limited and hard to get so it might be a hassle to get there, so might not be able to visit again in the future due to logistics and not by taste, too bad : ( read more
Delicious kalguksu! You order at the front and sit down once you receive your order. We got the steamed dumplings and 2 orders of kalguksu: clam and spicy beef. They also give you a whole big pot of kimchi! Very quiet for 8pm on a Sunday night. Only two tables at the restaurant. read more
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Cozy place. Owner is very sweet and very attentive. The food is so reasonably priced. The seafood pancake is the best I have had. The galbi was very flavorful and the hand made dumplings were also excellent. The cold noodle seemed to lack some flavor. The hand made noodle was good but also needed more flavor. Overall a great at home feeling and very enjoyable dinner. read more
Grandma's Bapsang is a homey spot for heartwarming Korean food! Their kalguksu, mandu, and jigaes are all great! The gukbap has a really unique umami flavor so I'd recommend it if you like this dish! The clam kalguksu has a different broth than the regular one so if you like clams I'd recommend it. The mul mandu are really satisfying little bites! Next time I'll have to try the soondubu. I ordered by menu number but I think they misheard me so I ended up with a different dish. Everything is good so no complaints but it might be good to double check your order if you ordered by number or in English instead of Korean. The grandma is super kind and friendly and there is a lot of care in the food. Highly recommend for a casual spot with yummy Korean food! read more
3 years ago
Recently opened and this place was great!! Very delicious knife cut handmade noodles!! The broth here is very clean and yummy We enjoyed the galbitang & clams kalguksu Customer service was also phenomenal read more
2 years ago
This is a cozy, casual spot run by a grandma. The food was delicious, and the menu was simple. It's mostly self-serve, but the owner was very attentive and came out to check on the tables regularly. They also give out a small pot of kimchi per table. We'll definitely come back to try the mandu! read more
Super delicious knife-cut noodles for a snowy day. All the soups come in big bowls, and takeout containers at the front if you want to take leftover broth home. The halmoni/grandma there is super sweet and might ask you how your meal is, please protect her at all costs and be nice!! :') Also please note that it is self service but sometimes the workers will bring stuff out for you if they're not doing anything else. Establishment is clean, and I love their kimchi there - I can't believe they don't charge extra for it and let you refill as much as you like (I wouldn't be surprised if they changed that soon). Clam kalguksu: Comes with a dipping sauce for your clams. The broth itself is sweetened naturally by the clams, and the noodles have an intrinsic flavor that also soaks up the flavor and saltiness of the soup well. The texture is just as soft and chewy as I like. Mandu Yukgejang: Comes with a bowl of rice. The lady will warn you that it's spicy, but if you're good with spicy food it'll be fine. Love all the softened green onion and gosari namul (korean fernbrake) in there. There is some shredded beef and glass noodles in there, but not a crazy amount. I loved eating the dumplings because the fillings get extra juicy after boiling in the soup for a bit. Overall I was the most impressed with the clam kalguksu. I inhaled it so fast I choked lol. I was kind of nervous about writing a rave review because I don't want people to come in with super high expectations (and put pressure on the sweet lady who works there). I came in not expecting anything too crazy, and I was pleasantly surprised. Super satisfied and happy right now and I don't feel icky/bogged down by the meal, so the food feels very clean. Definitely coming here again, even if it's just to eat alone. :) read more
1 year ago
Just had the Seafood noodles here. So good. The staff was very friendly and helped me picked something that didn't have beef or pork. I was just sad that they didn't offer any dumplings without pork or beef. I don't eat beef or pork and was as hoping to have some veggie or shrimp dumplings. Hopefully they'll offer those in the future. Highly recommend this place nevertheless. read more
My brother and I saw this new restaurant while driving by and decided to take some dumplings to go. The restaurant, which has 5 or 6 tables, was decently crowded on a Friday evening. The restaurant has an order area and pick up area, so we walked up to the order area and placed an order for eight steamed meat dumplings for $12.99 with grandma. She said that the dumplings would be ready soon, and we probably waited only about 5 minutes, if not less. Taking a bite of the dumpling, you can totally tell that it is handmade. However, each dumpling is small and skinny, and the taste is just okay. For something called "meat dumplings," there are more vegetables than meat. The vegetables included chives, zucchini, and something crunchy, which I suspect to be radish. The other reviews for this restaurant are for their noodles so it may be the case that their noodles taste better than the dumplings. But considering their menu only consists of dumplings, noodles, and a few rice dishes, it's not promising if an item that comprises a third of the menu is less than stellar. I might return to try the noodles, but I'll be getting my dumplings elsewhere. read more
1 year ago
Stopped in today, I was craving mandu, yes Italians love mandu. Great service and amazing food, cant wait to go back read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
Very mom and pop and such wonderful smells. I enjoyed the barley tea too. The banchan was very good. My friend kept eating all the radish read more
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Service: 9/10: this shop is aptly named. Based on the brief encounter, the lady at the counter was exceptionally pleasant. Best way to describe it: she gives off similar vibes as one of those nice grandma in them Kdramas. Gives you that homely feeling. If you feeling down, highly recommend you go. I walked in hangry, left after saying something nice (which I rarely do, introvert). Food: 9/10 - kimchi was crisp, love the pot they serve it in. The beef rib soup hits all the right marks: meat was falling off the bones, dipping sauce compliments the meat very well; the clear soup was mellow enough to give you that cleaning feel, yet still has the base flavors of all the ingredients you see. read more
2 years ago
amazing place for a quick, homey bite! food is very good and the owner is super attentive!!! I parked at the meter in front of the store and she came out to tell us that Sunday was free parking (and on other days it's free after 6pm)! my sister and I ordered the cold noodle and LA galbi combo and the shrimp and meat noodles! total came out to $45 which is such a good price for 2 people! the owner brought us a mini pot of kimchi that looked super spicy (my sister and I are not good with spicy food) but it was super fresh and not very spicy. definitely recommend this place!!! read more
This is such a cute small restaurant. It is self service, so you order at the window and you clean up after youself. But the food will be served to your table. The grandma is so sweet. She came over to make sure everything tasted to our satisfaction. And the kimchi is so good. Everything tasted homemade and not overloaded with msg like some of the other korean restaurants in the area. Highly recommend the steamed mandoo, kalguksoo and naengmyun. read more
2 years ago
Months have gone by, my desire to come back to Grandma's and taste delicious handmade Korean food without a hint of msg, just natural ingredient, so refreshing to the soul. Each table gets a whole pot of Kimchi that I was told by Grandma is also made inhouse. Gosh it all tastes so good! I had the clams Kalgoksu, Beef Bimibap this time around. The prices are so low it makes you wonder, they must have a large following to make a living. I will be back to try more on the menu!! read more
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2 years ago
The food here is absolutely amazing! Not overly priced and you get properly stuffed. The steamed dumplings were so flavorful and delicious. The soups were really light so you're able to eat a lot. Dumplings in the soup are different from the steamed ones! Both still good. And the hand cut noodles are definitely worth a try! read more
2 years ago
This place deserves (a lot!) more support. I ordered boiled dumplings, kimchi fried rice, and seafood noodles. Everything tasted so so fresh, including the kimchi, lightly pungent but not too acidic. The broth is mild but not bland at all, which exactly is how I like. read more
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2465 Lemoine Ave
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