I've never really enjoyed japchae, until I had it here. It was splendid, as was everything we…read moreordered. Ample food portions and everything was delicious. Highly recommend!

The go-to spot for a massive Korean feast! If you're in…read moreSeattle and craving a proper Korean hansang (full table spread), this is the place. I always consider trying somewhere new, but I keep coming back here whenever I want that perfect mix of side dishes, grilled fish, and meat. I highly recommend the Family Combo. For around $89, you get an incredible spread: about 8 different banchan (side dishes), grilled fish, spicy squid stir-fry, bulgogi (or spicy pork), marinated crab, and soybean paste stew. Even though I cook Korean food at home, it's a lot of work to prep this many dishes at once--this is exactly where I go when I want that "home-cooked" variety without the kitchen stress. The restaurant feels cleaner than before, and the service has gotten much friendlier. While many people come for the BBQ, the Family Combo is the hidden gem. It easily fed three of us with leftovers! At roughly $30 per person, it's unbeatable value in the Seattle area.

Came here yesterday for the first time after hearing so many good things about this place, was…read moresuper crowded with a long line of waitlist, but I was be able to be seated in like 20' so it's not too too bad! I ordered the traditional mix beef bon broth soup with clear noodles and my bf got tofu soup with a side of dumplings. Tofu soup is ordinary! But the sullungtang is really rich and comfort. It was super cold outside so this soup was a perfect balance to it! The dumplings are well seasoned and the kimchi tho, do I need to say anything else? Tastes homemade and authentic! I will come back soon! Oh yeah don't forget to buy a jar of kimchi to bring home! Only $8.99 sooo good

The food was fine, I got the beef seolleongtang with wide noodles, a clean and light broth…read more Unfortunately what was distasteful was the service. We had ordered a seafood pancake, saw ours be given to another table that ordered later than us. We reminded the waitress once more and saw that one be given to another table as well. We reminded them one last time just to be told "it's coming." At that point, we have been dining in for 45 minutes, finished our soups and just ended up wanting to cancel that order (even though we were looking forward to it). We went up to the cash register and told the waitress to cancel the pajeon but she didn't believe us that it never came and that she had to check our table for herself. Not once were we ever checked up on, just overlooked and ignored... I want to say I like Yi's but I am apprehensive about coming back.

Pricey but delicious !!!…read more The location and the vibe around is just perfect for gathering with your group of friends and family . Not to mentioned, our server was amazing and patient with us since it was my first time. Although, she kinda knew us from the church she still treated us with respect like any other customer without any favoritism or whatesoever. She told me full details of the menu to which is usually ordered or popular at the moment, since I couldn't decide myself. I loved everything she recommended and can't wait to go back again. I specially loved the kalbi and pork tofu combo . We did get the stone bibimpap as well which was amazing !! And the seafood pancake . I think we ended up getting so much food that we ended up just sharing whole just enjoying each others company. My order: ( in the photo) Pork Tofu Soup 돼지고기 순두부 with kalbi combo! And Seafood Pancake 해물파전 The others ordered the half and half chicken and hot Hot-Stone Bi-Bim-Bap 나물돌솥비빔밥 . The side dishes was the best too and I love the kimchi specially. Can't wait to try other dish next time.

I've done a couple of weekend dinners at Seoul Tofu House, and I've never been disappointed…read more Parking here is pretty easy so that's not a concern at all. Both times I've been here, it's always been very busy, but I've never had to wait for a table because they have a ton of seating. Even though it's pretty packed here, it's easy to have a conversation. The staff here are also pretty friendly and the food comes out quickly (though I wish the banchan would come out sooner). The food here is probably some of the best Korean food I've had in the greater Seattle area. I can think of maybe one other place that I would put on the same level as here. While I would argue that this is on the pricier end, I think the food quality really makes up for it. The kimchi made in-house is fantastic, and I've actually purchased some outside of the meal to take home to snack on later. I like the kimchi pancake and my go-to bibimbap is fresh and filling. Overall, Seoul Tofu House is a great spot, I wish they had another location somewhere up north. But for now, whenever I'm in the area this is my spot.

This place is the real deal. The beef noodle soup is exactly what comfort food should be -- a…read morebeautifully clear, rich broth with tender braised beef, thick chewy noodles, and garnished with delicate egg strips. It's light yet deeply satisfying. The pan-fried pork dumplings are a must-order. Perfectly crispy on the bottom, juicy on the inside -- honestly some of the best I've had. The kimchi and pickled radish sides were a great touch to round out the meal. Clean, traditional flavors done right. Staff were attentive and friendly. Will definitely be coming back!

wowowow blown away by their "king dumplings" aka buns. i was still pretty full from lunch so…read moredecided to snack on the kimchi pork bun and black rice bun (which comes with red bean filling) and both were SO delicious! generous portions and generously stuffed! one of my biggest bun peeves is soggy bottom from over steaming and being too wet but the buns at daebak were perfect. we were greeted with a warm cup of broth to start our dinner and it was the perfect start to a really homey meal for our team. we also really appreciated the owner accommodating us to be able to pay for our checks separately as we were on business. everyone left happy and full :)

Paul and team were great! Chosun's quality meats, banchan, and service were definitely things that…read morestood out as reasons to come back. The choices you have are abundant and there's a good variety of meats and seafood. They also have some great appetizers, the cold spicy noodles were a great finishing touch to the meal. We ordered 4 soju bottles + 1 cass with our dinner totaling to 300 after tip for a party of 4. It's on the pricier end, but if you're looking for a special occasion KBBQ experience in fed. I'd highly recommend stopping by, and if you omit the drinks you're looking at 200-230ish. It's clean, tasty, and is in our top 10 KBBQ spots to check out. We'll be back :)

I called the restaurant today to confirm their online ayce BBQ menu prices & the guy on the phone…read moresaid yes, Classic menu is $38/pp ALL DAY. He also double checked with the owner, which I overheard her saying yes, Classic is $38 in Korean. But, when my son & bunch of his friends went there at 4pm today, that wasn't the case. My son also showed this waitress (Hispanic lady) online menu from his phone but she wasn't aware so she went in the back to ask someone. She took too long to get back to them, so they left. I found this out when he came home & I was very irritated since I've just talked to them today! Also, I was the one telling my son to go there instead of Palace Korean bbq! I don't know if they just didn't want to serve to bunch of young people or what but they just wasted my son's time! So disappointing since we go here often. Thank goodness they ended up going to UNDERGROUND KITCHEN, which was my 2nd choice for them. My son said they all ate a lot & were very satisfied!!!

This restaurant's specialty is their soondae (Korean blood sausage with vermicelli noodles) and so…read moregetting the soondae jeongol (big pot to share) or the regular soondae soup is what I'd recommend getting here. Averages to about $20/pp if you get just that but I'd recommend getting the shrimp buchu pancake here because it's got a nice light tempura batter as opposed to the typical thick batter used in other Korean style seafood pancakes. The AC is on full blast here so you won't get too hot with all the hot soup but you might feel chilly when you first step in! Service was quick and great, the restaurant was kind of empty when I went on a Friday early evening.

It was great, we were traveling from Phoenix and really glad we found an authentic soondae…read morerestaurant. The food fits the Seattle weather so well. The broth was incredible and portions were massive! We enjoyed it. I think service can be better. I'm not sure why they serve the kimchi and radish until the food is served. I think serving the sides right after ordering will help alleviate customer's hunger. Will come back nonetheless. Food was too good!

Been here twice now. First time we tried just the whole…read morefried chicken. Second time we tried 1/2 and 1/2, fried and yangnyum. Fried chicken was great. Super crispy and crunchy but not a ton of meat a more breading. It felt small for a half a chicken or even a whole chicken. Not sure what size chicken they use for "whole" chicken. Yangnyum was good but the chicken was not coated too well. Top ones barely had any sauce and bottom ones were drenched in sauce. I wish they would toss it in sauce a little more evenly. I do also wish they would include the 1 side radish with each order as for Korean fried chicken place, radishes come with chicken as a standard item. Like ketchup for fries. The online ordering was easy and effortless and was done a few minutes earlier than promised which was great. The employee was nice and I was able to pick up my order right away. Overall, I do like this place and will return but wish they could improve on some stuff like making sure sauce is evenly coated on all sauce based chicken.

I remember when this shop first opened, when the owners were running it themselves (I believe…read morehusband and wife). Back then, customers were treated with care, attention to detail mattered, and the restaurant was clean and well-kept. My visit in 2025 was a great experience. Unfortunately, as of February 2026, that standard is no longer being met. This restaurant is small, so cleanliness should be manageable, yet it did not smell good and did not look clean. The bright lighting that once enhanced the experience now did the opposite, making the dirt on the baseboards, walls, and chairs very noticeable. Standing there waiting for service, I couldn't help but think: if the front looks like this, what does the kitchen look like? I'm writing this review as an update on how Chicko's is doing since the grand opening. If you look at my previous review, you'll see how excited and satisfied I was during my first visit. There are new hours, which isn't an issue. However, the kitchen closes at 9:30 PM. I arrived before 9:30, but there were no employees at the front. I stood there for several minutes with extremely loud music playing and couldn't even call out for help. After waiting, I started taking photos for this review. A few minutes later, at 9:32, an employee came out and told me I could not order because the kitchen had closed at 9:30. This same employee has been here recently and appears to be newer. She is often wearing headphones or looking at her phone. While that's common these days, it doesn't come across as professional or attentive to customers. For context, I'm a regular customer. I eat here and also pick up orders for DoorDash as a side hustle. I come in multiple times a week and have done so consistently since the shop opened. Despite that, I'm treated like a stranger--interactions feel robotic and not genuine. That's disappointing, especially since the business once felt like the owners truly cared. It's also unfortunate that the young man who worked here around October is no longer employed. He treated customers very well, whether they were ordering food or picking up deliveries, and he was consistently kind and professional. If you're only coming for the food, it's still good, and this may still be your spot. But if you're looking to become a regular, expect consistency, and feel confident the restaurant is clean every time, I can't confidently recommend it anymore. At least, it's no longer the spot for me. Because of this, I'll be looking for a new chicken restaurant in Federal Way. I don't support family-owned businesses that lose their focus on cleanliness, service, and care while only chasing profit.

My friend and I probably didn't get the best dishes here, so I wasn't impressed with this visit -…read morebut only in terms of food quality. We were also misled in the fact that we thought we could get fried chicken here only to find out they don't have it on their menu anymore. This was during a Friday evening around 6pm, and my friend and I got seated immediately since the restaurant was empty. You've got a lot of tables inside that are relatively clean and seat mostly groups of 4 or so. News in Korean is playing on a TV nearby, and the interior just feels calming with the uniform wooden floors and tables. Menu is limited here though most of it is for their traditional hangover soups. My friend and I wanted some meat dishes so we got both their spicy pork and beef bulgogi on sizzling grills. Both meats came sizzling when brought to our table, though they weren't piping hot from what I remember. Spicy pork was hard to chew at times, and my friend had to spit out one piece because it was too hard. It wasn't too spicy though I think it would have benefited from more spice since the flavor wasn't too strong. The beef bulgogi was both of our favorites, though the color wasn't too appealing and I felt there was a ton of liquid, as if the beef was plated before all the water evaporated from the pan. Service was top-notch for both of us, though. Staff were attentive in answering our questions, grabbing our utensils and getting us water when we asked. I felt this was a one-off visit because we didn't get the dishes this place is more well-known for, so I'll come back again to have their hangover soups instead.

They seated us quickly. The food is simple: soup or friend chicken! To which the answer is, of…read morecourse, both! Chicken: We got a half/half order of chicken. I'm.. weak, the spicy one was too spicy for me and next time I'll avoid it. Still, all the chicken was juicy and crispy and excellent. My friends got the green onion chicken-- delicious and I think they shred an entire HMart bundle of scallions onto the single dish. Soup: We got the brisket soup. I had too much chicken and side dishes (which they regularly replenished!) to really have much of it, but what I had was clear and tasty. I'm not really in this area much, but I'd recommend it to others! The location is a little odd and tucked away in a closed plaza, but plenty of parking and the food is good and the staff is quick.

Very good and authentic…read more The broth is beefy and definitely need a bit of seasoning. We added some of the green crushed peppers and kimchi. This is a hearty, warming, healthy meal. I added some rice into my bowl so it can soak in the goodness and was very satisfied. You get radish and kimchi as banchan. We live in Bellevue so it's boring a hike to get here. I would get this weekly if it was closer. Want to come back to dumplings and pancake. The waitress was nice and checked in regularly. Also got free tea. I think it was a barley tea that was delicious.

Came in early for some rice and soup. Ordering is easy as there's a tablet at every table. It not…read moreonly makes ordering easy but there is a visual for the items which is nice. There was also a real menu next to the tablet as well. The soup was piping hot! With an order of the soup you get kimchi and fermented octopus which goes great with the hot rice. We didn't get the bowl of green onions as a condiment with the soup. But maybe it was something we had to ask for? We also ordered the pan friend kimchi mandoo. It had a nice crunch and the filling was plentiful. If you have leftover, they do charge for boxes.

First off service is EXCELLENT. Staff is always paying attention. It's a nice family casual vibe…read morewith menus you scan upon seating. The drinks made my mouth water as I read through the list! Got the grape-aid but will definitely get the iced plum or Jeju orange. Pork Catsu curry comes out sizzling on a plate atop a bed of cheese and you pour the gravy over yourself. Bestie the cutlet is a mound of rice with a perfect ANIME egg just beautiful sitting and waiting to be poked to drizzle. This was a delightful meal and definitely satisfied my munchies.

Our first time here and we enjoyed everything! The food was delicious and presentation was…read morebeautiful. The service was impeccable. I would suggest not ordering their lemonade drink. It's super sweet!! We asked if they could dilute it down with seltzer water, but they did not have any. We would return to this place as it is one of our new favorites!