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4.4 (294 reviews)
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Closed 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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Spicy Chicken Noodle Soup and Kimchi
Jessica S.

Kooksoo's spicy chicken noodle soup is a must. It comes with a mini side of kimchi, and honestly, "yum" is an understatement. Forget Campbell's... this is the real deal: rich, flavorful chicken broth, perfectly shredded chicken, bok choy, mushrooms, onions. Every spoonful is loaded with goodness!! Rain or shine, 100° or 50°, I'll be there for this soup. That's how addictive it is.

Christian C.

KOOKSOO is really good. We're very happy that they were recommended to us because GOOD Korean food is hard to come by these days. My wife ordered the King Ribs Jjamppong combo with Galbi and I ordered the Beef Kooksoo combo with Bulgogi. Both of these decisions were very, very good decisions. The flavor, quality AND quantity of these dishes were top notch. I'm aware that the prices seem pretty high, but you're definitely getting more than what you're paying for. Our server was very helpful and available. The food came and promptly without any compromise to its quality. I really can't think of anything that should prevent you from giving KOOKSOO a visit. It's really good.

Korean Fried Flat Dumplings
Mrittika G.

Self service iPad. Quiet and not too crowded. I got free dumplings with yelp check in and they were great! Came out hot and generous with the filling. The pork,veggies, and crisp outer shell was a good bite. The stir fry noodles were also really good. I was skeptical about the Parmesan on top but it really brought the dish together. The chewy fresh noodles paired with the nice tender beef. I ate each bite with their house made kimchi which never misses.

Nathan L.

ANNYEONGHASEYO Jungkooksoo IMNDIDA!! 방탄!! This food was pretty good but not my style. I wish I liked this food more but it just didn't hit as much. Throw in the fact that my meal was $30 I don't think I'll be coming back just because it's not my style. But if you like this food It would be great for you. The service was really good and the workers were really nice. Ambiance was good too clean restaurant with a nice vibe! :) BANGTAN BOY OUT!

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Jessica M.

This bulgogi was so good!!! I didn't have anything else on the menu but I will definitely be back for this. The kimchi was amazing, my boyfriend doesn't usually like it but he couldn't get enough of it here. It was very quiet and we were the only two in the restaurant at one point so it seems like this spot is lowkey (for now). Service is fast, you order on a tablet so it's a pretty smooth process.

Beef KOOKSOO (Best Seller)
Xinyi W.

Great service, free kids meal, food is pretty good and huge portion. It was 80% full during Sunday dinner time

King Ribs Jjam Ppong (Signature)
Lucille H.

The seafood king ribs noodle soup is amazing. Friendly staff. Modern interior. Self-serve kiosk.

Darice L.

Staff and servers are fast and welcoming. The food is so good! We always take left over home and the restaurant is small but clean! Everytime we go they're slowly expanding their menu. Super excited to try other dishes when we go back. Pro Tip: don't forget to check in on Yelp! It comes with free dumplings

King Ribs Jjam Ppong (Signature)
Maserati C.

King Ribs Jjamppong kooksoo is a good standard place for some warm soupy noodles. since their bowls are usually so hefty, i recommend splitting one with a friend. ive tried BEEF KOOKSOO, KING RIBS JJAMPPONG, and STIR FRIED BEEF WITH NOODLES, and GALBI JJIM. my favorite is the classic beef kooksoo. dont get me wrong the other dishes are super yummy, but when you see everyone else eating hot soup, you also get a craving for hot soup. oh also the galbi is a MUST - life is never complete without some. i also love that they are always refilling your kimchi & its one of the better kimchis ive had at restraunts. the ambiance is clean, with some wood elements. honestly the perfect place for people working a 9-5 to eat at.

Brandon D.

I took my friend to try kooksoo for his first time in Plano by Mitsuwa Market. Kooksoo is known for their hand cut noodle dishes, this specific kind is similar to kalguksu but is known as 'feast noodles' meant for celebratory events. They have added a lot of dishes since I last came here. A lot of seafood dishes such as the lobster, octopus, and abalone dishes. We got the beef kooksoo and stir fried beef with noodles. Both dishes come with a ton of zucchini and onions. The beef kooksoo has a flavorful and spiced broth and the noodles absorb a lot of the flavor. It'll definitely make you feel warm on a cold day. The stir fried dish was really good as well, honestly probably better. The Parmesan adds a lot to the flavor and the beef has a smoky flavor to it. The Kimchi here is homemade and you can taste it. They close their kitchen 30 minutes before closing so don't come last minute.

Stir-fried Beef with Noodles
Shirley S.

This is one of my go-to casual Korean noodle place near our house. They have variety of noodles to choose from but my husband's favorite is Stir fried beef with noodles. It's one of the few dry noodles options but it's so flavorful! I like to rotate my dish between the stir fried noodle, beef noodle, and King Jjamppong. King Jjamppong is such a HUGE dish with abundant amount of beef, mussels, and shrimp. Soup was also super good. Looks spicy but not that spicy after all. Their kimchi is the best and goes well with all of their noodles. Their service is quick and it's nice that you can just order from a screen that's on each table. Great system.

Beef KOOKSOO (Best Seller) was delicious! Came with kimchi. Generous beef with a hearty amount of veggies!

Delicious Korean soup dish. Combo included kimchi and I had mine on a cold evening with hot green tea.

Stir-fried noodles
Yu-kwong C.

In Plano and Frisco, there is no shortage of delicious Korean eats. If you like a cozy, homey vibe, Kooksoo is your choice. We got there to avoid a long line of hungry souls since it's a small restaurant. We ordered a few popular items: stir-fried beef noodles, king ribs Jjam ppong, and also the Korean Galbi short ribs. The stir-fried beef noodles were delicious. The noodles tasted fresh and chewy, soaking up all the flavors of the sauce. The king ribs noodles were awesome! The meat on the ribs was so tender that It just fell off the bone. The spicy broth was lusciously savory! The shrimp and mussels added a unique freshness to the broth. We just loved it. Korean short ribs are always a hit. We enjoyed the ribs very much. They were beautifully grilled, garnished with a hint of green onion on top and a bed of glass noodles at the bottom. The sweet, savory, and smoky flavors of the meat made us hungry for more! The service was great with friendly and patient wait staff. Come on in and try it out. You won't get disappointed.

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I'm so happy they built a Cho Dang in Plano!…read more This place is one of my favorite go-tos for Korean tofu soup & short ribs (galbi). I love ordering the combos so I get a little bit of everything that I want. The portions are decent if you're hungry & want to finish everything OR if you're not too hungry, eat half, and take the other half to-go for lunch the next day. The service is aligned with what you'd expect from a Korean place. Some of the older ladies working there are so sweet and helpful, especially if you tell them it's your first time, and some of them seem more intimidating and aggressive. Typically there isn't a wait for tables. Only times I've waited for a table are peak weekend dinner hours. The most I waited was maybe 15 minutes, as their service is quite fast for a sit down restaurant. This location has seats where you can store your personal belongings in them!

TOFU SOUP HEAVEN. My friend was on a mission to find the best tofu soup in DFW, and this restaurant…read moreis definitely memorable. They have a variety of tofu soup options, along with other traditional Korean dishes. My table of four ordered a seafood pancake, various tofu soups, and kalbi. The seafood pancake was disappointing-- there was very little seafood and the center was mushy, not crispy. I got the intestine tofu soup in medium spicy, which had large chunks of intestine and generous helpings of tofu. The soup portions are so large, I didn't even finish my rice. As for the side dishes/banchan, nothing really stood out. As for the service, we were seated and helped really quickly, but pretty much left alone for the remainder of the meal. The prices here are decent, especially if you share a combo meat and soup with a friend.

Won BBQ - Bulgogi bibimbap

Won BBQ

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Had a wonderful experience at Won BBQ. Had heard a lot of good things about them and tried their…read morelunch special. We got the baby octopus bibimbap with the steamed egg and bulgogi bibimbap with the tofu soup. The banchan was also really fresh and the kimchi really stood out. The portions were huge! I love that the bibimbap comes out on a flat sizzling pan to maximize the crunchy rice you get from it. The baby octopus was delicious and had great flavor. The steamed egg had a spongy texture which and was also really flavorful. The tofu soup was not as thick as some that you might get but it had a really good savory flavor that you can taste in the soup. It was overall a real great experience and a great value if you're going at lunch. Definitely adding to our regular rotation.

Hands down we were treated like royalty here!…read more Got the pork belly and beef rib meat and to go with that bbq, mushroom bibimbap. Even before the star of the meal appeared, kudos to the smattering of banchan that came out: sprouts, cucumber kimchi, sweet potato, mini meat patties, kimchi, steamed egg, tofu soup, salad greens seasoned, cheese + corn... I hope I didn't miss any! The mushroom bibimbap is flavorful! We've never had this particular bibimbap before and man it goes well with the meat. Beef rib was tender and nice. We wanted it a bit rare :) and it was delish! Dipping sauce was nice but honestly doesn't need it! Oh and the grilled mushroom is good with it. Pork belly was the star of the meal. Had it with 2 week aged grilled kimchi (so special!!) and we got samjang with it, yummm. We were stuffed to the rim and had to take a little box of leftovers home. We were so touched with a little desert rice drink at the end, really rounded out the meal and experience all together. A+ for the service. Amazing job and everything grilled to perfection.

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Tang

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I usually don't go to a restaurant or food court and decide that I'm going there for the soup. But…read moreI'm getting older and sometimes, soup is all I want as a meal lol Believe me when I say that you do not want to sleep on this place. The galbi tang is the best Korean soup that I've ever had. Yes, it's better than soondubu (tofu stew) or budae jjigae (army base stew). Our family makes both of these stews at home but once we discovered the galbi tang here, we order it at least once a month. Ok maybe at least twice a month lol The ajumma here is the sweetest person and I like to tell myself that everything from the soups to the banchan are her homemade recipes. I have no way of confirming if that's even true but even the banchan is delicious. My husband discovered this place when he ordered something here once last winter. I forget what it was but he was given a side of galbi tang in a small, stainless steel bowl and the rest is history. I love this place, I need it to be around forever so please come eat here and enjoy. You're welcome. My only suggestion is that I wish they would sell the banchan sets because I would buy them and eat them with rice. Delicious!

The girl at the register was sweet, kind and very helpful and informative! She helped me to…read moreunderstand what to order. The brisket spicy Yook Gae Jang soup was so yummy and just so comforting. The base brooth just felt like home. This is definitely shareable dish. Look at the pork steam buns so yummy! The sauce that came with it wasn't my favorite a little too salty for my liking. I dipped mine into my soup. Amazing! I will definitely be coming back here to try the other items. Thank you!

KOOKSOO - korean - Updated May 2026

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