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Lien L.

I really liked this place. It's a small business that does home style Korean food well. Though the space is small they had a steady influx of customers for take out and eat in. The food is made to order and it's so homey. The portions are ginormous and tasty. My beef bulgogi stew was so packed with beef. The katsu was two layers of crispy goodness. Stew was hearty and spicy. The banchan is fresh and refillable. The wait staff are all attentive and have great suggestions. I even saw them reheat someone's stew cuz they stepped out of the restaurant to take a phone call. I would highly recommend.

Luna C.

Generous portions and bold, flavorful dishes. Korean comfort food at its best. Definitely will be going back.

mix stew
Anyu L.

The mix stew was great, super filling, and they do not skimp on ingredients. The Rose pasta was perfectly cooked, it seems like they use linguine so the sauce coats the noodles super well. If you love bacon, this is for you. Affordable! Delicious! Amazing Portions! My partner and I truly enjoy korean food and this little spot did not disappoint. The food was so good, we went a second time and got the Kimchi Stew (packed with flavor, pork, and kimchi) and the Bacon Carbonara. I took off one star solely because the banchan was ok... service was quick and efficient. They do have an english speaking server for those of you who don't speak korean. The restaurant itself is quite small but it's clean and cozy. The seating may fit around 15-20 people max. Not ideal for big groups. Will come back again!!

Dominic W.

When I first walked in, it looked like a little mom and pop dumpling store. They provided a warm ambiance with a cozy home feeling. The sides were just okay, however once the food arrived we were all pleasantly surprised. The cream shrimp pasta was amazing, the rice cake dumpling soup was just what my tummy wanted, the don katsu was nice n crispy, and finally the spicy soft tofu noodle soup was outstanding. The server was friendly and she made sure all our expectations were met. The portions were large with reasonable prices.

Amy W.

Nothing bad to say about this place. Affordable for Korean cuisine. Reminds me very much of chungmoo restaurant vibes! Kimchi stew was so delicious and you can tell they used great aged kimchi for it. Shrimp cream pasta was so creamy and flavorful without being overly salty. Donkatsu was great value and crispy! The sauce was slightly warm as well. They refill your banchan and portion sizes are large! Would definitely come back.

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Sam Y.

Street parking only. Q65 and Q27 are nearby. Few tables, though nicely spaced apart. Set up well for takeout orders as well. The banchan are refreshing accompaniments to the dishes - pickled radishes, cabbage salad, and kimchi. Everything has a satisfying bite and flavor. The Gal Bi Tang (beef short rib soup) is very flavorful and not overly spicy. The beef was tender. They give a generous portion, though I wish there were some vermicelli instead of all the bean sprouts. The Spicy Squid & Pork w/ Rice has a good amount of kick. The sauce goes well with the rice. The proteins are cooked perfectly. The Don Katsu (w/ or w/out cheese) is a generous portion! The katsu is crispy and juicy. Definitely a dish I have to share with someone else. Overall, a great Korean comfort food restaurant.

Rose Carbonara
Winston L.

Little no thrill restaurant that serves up comfort food. I came here on a Saturday for lunch and had to wait a bit as there were not many seats in the restaurant. However, the staff was busy with all of the take out orders that kept piling in. The banchan was good but nothing to rave about, but their food lived up to its hype. I got the rose carbonara and it came with many pieces of bacon and the sauce was very rich and thick. My friends got the kimchi stew and bulgogi pot. The portions were large and enough for a second meal! It was a tad salty but still very comforting for a cold day. I would definitely come back to try their other dishes!

Banchan. I'd rather have a small plate of kimchi. Did not like these.
Billy C.

Finally got a chance to come here and no, I did not order the popular pasta or donkatsu. The place is named I am Kimchi, so I had to order something with kimchi in it! I'll get into that soon. Small place overall, 5 tables or so. Very minimal inside but cozy. Majority of the menu is in Korean, ask for the English menu (the take out pamphlet) if you need to. Service was ok. They get busy with people coming in to pick up and the phone calls. Just have to be patient. It was nothing unreasonable. I ended up ordering the KIMCHI JJIGAE. The "apps" or banchan that came were nothing special and probably the least favorite thing of the whole meal. At least give me a small plate of kimchi! However the main event meal was a hit. Probably one of the best kimchi jjigae I've had. The kimchi had a pleasant funk (a good thing), it wasn't too spicy either. The tofu was silky smooth, the pork was tender and NOT chewy or overcooked. Everything was perfect even the small bowl of rice that it came with. Each white rice grain that reminds me of sushi rice, ready for a dunk into the soup. Made me order a bag of kimchi to go. Definitely recommend & will have to try the other popular dishes!

Banchan
Hanna B.

Nice place. It was clean, well lit, and the service was quick and people were friendly. I ordered pork donkatsu and spicy carbonara. It was good and I love how the donkatsu sauce was warm. The price is affordable. I will come back again to try other dishes. They also provided a variety of banchan that was good as well.

Mixed Stew and Shrimp Aglio Olio Pasta
Kerrie C.

Came here for a quick lunch on a Saturday afternoon with my boyfriend. We were seated right away. The place is small with only 5 tables (two of which only seat two) so there is a possibility you may need to wait for a seat during peak hours. There was a steady flow of customers so all the tables were always full when we were there. The food was super affordable; most of the items on their menu range from $11-$15. The portion of food was also larger than some other restaurants I've been to if I were to order the same thing elsewhere. We got the mixed stew and the Shrimp Aglio Olio Pasta; both very delicious and flavorful. We left full and satisfied. I definitely recommend coming here to try and will be coming back!

Don katsu
Amy J.

To put simply, dining at I am Kimchi felt like the nostalgic experience of eating at a friends house for dinner. The inviting staff, as well as the homely atmosphere, paired with the courteous service made it feel like we were treated like family. There is nothing more comforting than eating somewhere with such a homely and kind atmosphere. To top of it, the food was great, the quality of each dish was great, and the price for the portion sizes were amazing. Each dish could probably feed two people, for cheaper prices than I've seen at most places! The don katsu was crispy on the outside, soft and tender on the inside, and the cheese, freshly melted was soft and supple. Perfect paired with the sauce. The spicy pork was tender, soft, and flavorful. It was amazing when paired with the fish soup and side dishes. Overall, had a great experience here, would definitely come back just for the service, and the food here is definitely a plus. TLDR; amazing service, great food, extraordinary pricing and portion sizing.

Donkatsu with cheese
Shashi R.

Large portions. Fast service. Reasonable prices Lots of flavor! Donkatsu is huge with tons of cheese. It comes with katsu sauce and rice. The frying is good, the pieces are thick and juicy. It comes out steaming hot so don't burn yourself. Spicy Carbonara is more than a medium spicy dish. The burn lingers a bit. It's no problem for someone who eats spicy food. It would be a problem for someone who doesn't. The sauce is thick and cheesy with bacon pieces. The portion is enough for two people or one really hungry person. It comes out steaming hot. You can order as soon as you sit down. I was able to go there, wait for a table, order two dishes, eat and pay all in less than an hour. It only has space for around 15 people but the tables move quickly and so does the food.

Don Katsu with Cheese - two generous cheesy cutlets!

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Great portion and tasty. Ordered army stew and spicy port and rice. Highly recommend.

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Food and service was great. Exceptional food for the price you pay for. I would definitely come back.

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