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This is my favirite korean spot in town! The people are really nice and the restaurant is clean and cozy. Not to mention all the food is super fresh and delicious, with equally great banchan (the little side dishes, for the un-initiated), which is both endless and complimentary here! My personal favorite dishes are the pork and squid stirfry, which has fresh squid and super tender and meaty porkbelly, as well as the beef pancake, which is very tender and delicious! Their soups are great as well and have very tender braised meat. I'd also reccomend their very crispy seafood or kimchi pancakes (very different from the beef one)! The only item I would avoid is the spicy chicken, as it uses breast and is a little dry, but everything else is really phenominal! I'd reccomend this spot to any and everyone in the area, it's a must try in my book!
Extremely well executed dishes - had 3 lunch specials and the bossam ( I've had it before and didn't like it - this was so juicy, tender, with perfect accompaniments)... the kalbi was fire, spicy pork delicious, the tofu stew( soup?) great - and the banchan isn't that generic, stuff other places put out but made with care - you get the sense that ajima is truly in the kitchen cooking ... Lunch special was great for us ( smaller portions $14-$16 a dish) to get a good assortment of dishes for the table ( 3 of us) to eat family style. Didn't get a picture of the soondubu ( soup) - it was a drive for us to get there from east side Portland to take an out of town guest - so worth it!
3.5 stars. They still serve some of my favorite Korean dishes, but prices have been creeping up while portions keep shrinking. Not sure if I'll be back. Note: the picture was from some time ago.
I stopped by Koreana in Portland for dinner a couple of months ago. Overall, I'd give them 6.8/10: - Ox Tail Soup: 8/10: Hearty but expensive for the amount you get - Stir-Fry Squid with Pork Belly: 8.3/10: Good flavour, a bit less spicy than expected - B Bim Baab: 7.3/10: Lacked flavour, average in balancing the food/ingredients - Seafood Pancake: 3/10: Flavour was okay, variety of ingredients looked okay, but fairly inedible as it was really burnt
Wow, I've been sleeping on this spot for waaay too long. Was always a bit sketched out by the exterior of the place but after some research I convinced myself to give them a try and I couldn't be happier! The inside is cozy and rustic. They used a lot of wood and decors to mimick a Korean suburban home. The aunties working there couldn't be friendlier, tbh this might be the warmest service we've got at a Korean place in OR. They gave us time to look over the menu, ask questions, and constantly filling up our drinks and banchans. It's amazing. They offer pretty typical Korean items but a good variety and at more reasonable prices, especially at the portion that they give you. Plus, their food was AMAZING. It really felt like you've been invited to eat at a Korean's friend house and their mom is cooking. Everything tasted so homey and fresh, we couldn't help but devored everything we ordered. We got the Meat Pancake which were thin slices of meat battered in egg and fried; don't knock it until you've tried it. It's such a comfort food. The spicy sauce went so well with it too. Another thing we got was the Spicy Galbijjim. Definitely the pricier item on the menu and I would say it's a bit too overpriced for the pot of stew that we got but they did give us meaty pieces of short ribs. This was a bit different from other galbijjim that I've had. On the soupier side but the broth was tasty and slighty sweet. The meat was super tender and absorbed a lot of the flavors from the broth. Again, a very comforting dish especially on a cold day. Nothing beats yummy Korean dishes with a side of hot rice. This spot really surprised and won us over. They're definitely contending for the best Korean place we've been in OR. We shall be back!
What a local gem! I'm so glad we decided to try this place. We visited on a Friday shortly after 5pm and there were only a couple other tables seated, so we basically had the place to ourselves but the vibe was energetic because they were steady preparing to go orders the entire time we were there. We were greeted immediately upon entering and promptly seated. We ordered the short ribs, japchae and bulgogi. Everything tasted great! So great that I didn't even get pictures of everything because I was too excited to eat! My favorite thing though was the kimchi. I had really been craving some good kimchi and I was not disappointed. I also loved the rest of the banchan - the broccoli, the cucumbers, the Mac salad, the bean sprouts, the sweet potatoes - it was all amazing and perfectly complimented the meat. And I just I love me some Korean short ribs with onions - yum. Seriously, this meal was incredible and my review isn't really doing it justice. Like I could easily have gone back the next day to eat it all over again. Service was great - fast, friendly, easy. Looking forward to my next visit!
Great tasting Korean food and banchan. The one thing I love most about this restaurant is their hours. This restaurant seems to have the best operating hours while other Korean restaurants around the area are closed for lunch or only open during dinner time. The seafood pancake was one of my favorites! Very light and crisp, with a fried egg in the middle. It was a bit pricier than others but it was delicious! I also ordered the spicy pork with soft tofu soup. I thought the spicy pork was decent, a bit of spice and a bit of barbecue char to it. I added kimchi to the soft tofu soup and it was wonderful on a chilly day. Very flavorful broth that was very comforting and warm. Service was quite nice and friendly. They didn't check on us too often and let us enjoy the food; however, there is a button near the table to get their attention if needed.
After dinner recently, this hole-in-the-wall Korean place went up on my shortlist for tasty Korean food in Beaverton...it's also located next to karaoke - all the makings of a Korean night! Hot tea was brought to the table to warm throats and hands while deliberating over what to order for dinner. It was the first time we had tried these items here and we enjoyed everything - my fav was the spicy stir fry squid, but would reorder it all again! Between 4 hungry ladies, we had an overflowing table of: - Bossam plate: boiled marinated pork + lettuce wrap, raw garlic slices, jalapeños, pickled radish + ssamjang made largely from fermented bean paste, red pepper paste - Ojinguh Bbokkeum aka spicy Stir fried squid with cabbage & veggies - Budaejjigae aka Army stew but it's listed as Meat & Sausage stew for two on menu (it's set on top of a butane-fueled camp stove to cook ramen noodles & keep the soup bubbling) Choice of white rice or purple rice with beans + ban chan, and I especially appreciated the inclusion of the gondeurae (thistle?) greens which you usually don't see at restaurants. Other things: - Plenty of parking out front or in back (watch out for the one-way parking lot) - Entrance is easy-to-miss (on left of karaoke) - They only have a couple servers so be patient if they're busy, ask for a tea pot or water pitcher for the table to do your own refills I've done take-out a few times from here and it's not bad, but it's been awhile since I've eaten a meal at the restaurant and I highly recommend the latter, if you have time.
Koreana came hiiighly recommended by a friend and honestly lived up to most of my expectations. I dropped by for an early dinner with a friend and honestly we had the whole place to ourselves! Woohoo~ We always over-order so we got kimchi pancakes, spicy rice cakes, and a stew each (yay for veggie soondubu!). The banchan was plenty and we definitely destroyed the cucumber side dish over and over :P They were not shy about refills and brought us a heaping plate the second time. The stews were great and the entire vibe of the restaurant was super homey and friendly. The kimchi pancake was good and the flavor of the spicy rice cakes was nice buuut my one qualm was that they used frozen rice cakes -- you could definitely tell because they legit crack when you freeze them. It took away from the texture I usually love but honestly small complaint. There is a pretty big parking lot so parking shouldn't be a problem and this place does a lot of to go orders too! Service was super friendly and I would definitely drop by again~
The restaurant is pretty small with limited seating and while dining I've seen them turn away multiple parties. They're severely understaffed with two ladies running the orders, waiting on tables, clearing tables, and doing take out orders. When dining in, they will only stop by to bring you menu, take orders, bring food, and bring the check. I've been really spoiled with good Korean food in NYC, and unfortunately Koreana could not compare. We came as a party of 4 and each got one of the combo sets and the seafood pancake to share. Pancake was probably the best thing we ordered that meal with crispy edges and decent amount of seafood. I got a combo of bibim nangmyeon (spicy cold noodles - sauce was more sweet than spicy) and LA galbi.. but the galbi never came. Given the slow service we had all meal and I was pretty full from what we did get already, I was fine if they didn't put the order in. But of course it came up on the receipt, and after bringing it up to one of the servers she came back with a handwritten receipt... still with the same calculations including the galbi. After we pointed it out again, they finally came back with the corrected check. Wouldn't recommend dining in - prices are high, service is non-existent, food was mediocre. Maybe if you had a Korean food craving, Koreana comes to mind, stick with ordering for take out?
Delicious! I will be back for more! Two of my coworkers brought me here for an end of year thank you lunch and omg, it was so good. We had the beef pancakes and the pan fries dumplings. I wish there were more sake options (and alcoholic beverages in general), but the one I had was good. The service was good.
Still so good! I used to come here a while ago for dinner but since I'm not longer around this area, I stopped going. I went back for their lunch and it was still so good! Their panchans/side dishes were all fresh and plentiful. I got the spicy beef soup. It was smaller but for lunch, perfect. Spicy and plenty of deliciousness. The service was great, even busy the server was on top of it. I definitely will come back from lunch when I'm in the area! read more
We continue to love this Korean spot, definitely one of our favorites. It's such a hidden gem. Their servers are the kindest each time we go and they always make sure to check in with us. Our food always comes out so impressively quick and fresh. Came on a Wednesday night and it felt like we were the only ones who dined in. We love the authentic feel when dining in because of the ambience of the restaurant. We got kalbi ribs, spicy chicken with cheese, and meat jun (meat pancake). Everything was delicious, including their banchan. We'll continue to support this local business. read more
This is my favirite korean spot in town! The people are really nice and the restaurant is clean and cozy. Not to mention all the food is super fresh and delicious, with equally great banchan (the little side dishes, for the un-initiated), which is both endless and complimentary here! My personal favorite dishes are the pork and squid stirfry, which has fresh squid and super tender and meaty porkbelly, as well as the beef pancake, which is very tender and delicious! Their soups are great as well and have very tender braised meat. I'd also reccomend their very crispy seafood or kimchi pancakes (very different from the beef one)! The only item I would avoid is the spicy chicken, as it uses breast and is a little dry, but everything else is really phenominal! I'd reccomend this spot to any and everyone in the area, it's a must try in my book! read more
1 year ago
Extremely well executed dishes - had 3 lunch specials and the bossam ( I've had it before and didn't like it - this was so juicy, tender, with perfect accompaniments)... the kalbi was fire, spicy pork delicious, the tofu stew( soup?) great - and the banchan isn't that generic, stuff other places put out but made with care - you get the sense that ajima is truly in the kitchen cooking ... Lunch special was great for us ( smaller portions $14-$16 a dish) to get a good assortment of dishes for the table ( 3 of us) to eat family style. Didn't get a picture of the soondubu ( soup) - it was a drive for us to get there from east side Portland to take an out of town guest - so worth it! read more
I stopped by Koreana in Portland for dinner a couple of months ago. Overall, I'd give them 6.8/10: - Ox Tail Soup: 8/10: Hearty but expensive for the amount you get - Stir-Fry Squid with Pork Belly: 8.3/10: Good flavour, a bit less spicy than expected - B Bim Baab: 7.3/10: Lacked flavour, average in balancing the food/ingredients - Seafood Pancake: 3/10: Flavour was okay, variety of ingredients looked okay, but fairly inedible as it was really burnt read more
Wow, I've been sleeping on this spot for waaay too long. Was always a bit sketched out by the exterior of the place but after some research I convinced myself to give them a try and I couldn't be happier! The inside is cozy and rustic. They used a lot of wood and decors to mimick a Korean suburban home. The aunties working there couldn't be friendlier, tbh this might be the warmest service we've got at a Korean place in OR. They gave us time to look over the menu, ask questions, and constantly filling up our drinks and banchans. It's amazing. They offer pretty typical Korean items but a good variety and at more reasonable prices, especially at the portion that they give you. Plus, their food was AMAZING. It really felt like you've been invited to eat at a Korean's friend house and their mom is cooking. Everything tasted so homey and fresh, we couldn't help but devored everything we ordered. We got the Meat Pancake which were thin slices of meat battered in egg and fried; don't knock it until you've tried it. It's such a comfort food. The spicy sauce went so well with it too. Another thing we got was the Spicy Galbijjim. Definitely the pricier item on the menu and I would say it's a bit too overpriced for the pot of stew that we got but they did give us meaty pieces of short ribs. This was a bit different from other galbijjim that I've had. On the soupier side but the broth was tasty and slighty sweet. The meat was super tender and absorbed a lot of the flavors from the broth. Again, a very comforting dish especially on a cold day. Nothing beats yummy Korean dishes with a side of hot rice. This spot really surprised and won us over. They're definitely contending for the best Korean place we've been in OR. We shall be back! read more
11 months ago
What a local gem! I'm so glad we decided to try this place. We visited on a Friday shortly after 5pm and there were only a couple other tables seated, so we basically had the place to ourselves but the vibe was energetic because they were steady preparing to go orders the entire time we were there. We were greeted immediately upon entering and promptly seated. We ordered the short ribs, japchae and bulgogi. Everything tasted great! So great that I didn't even get pictures of everything because I was too excited to eat! My favorite thing though was the kimchi. I had really been craving some good kimchi and I was not disappointed. I also loved the rest of the banchan - the broccoli, the cucumbers, the Mac salad, the bean sprouts, the sweet potatoes - it was all amazing and perfectly complimented the meat. And I just I love me some Korean short ribs with onions - yum. Seriously, this meal was incredible and my review isn't really doing it justice. Like I could easily have gone back the next day to eat it all over again. Service was great - fast, friendly, easy. Looking forward to my next visit! read more
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Great tasting Korean food and banchan. The one thing I love most about this restaurant is their hours. This restaurant seems to have the best operating hours while other Korean restaurants around the area are closed for lunch or only open during dinner time. The seafood pancake was one of my favorites! Very light and crisp, with a fried egg in the middle. It was a bit pricier than others but it was delicious! I also ordered the spicy pork with soft tofu soup. I thought the spicy pork was decent, a bit of spice and a bit of barbecue char to it. I added kimchi to the soft tofu soup and it was wonderful on a chilly day. Very flavorful broth that was very comforting and warm. Service was quite nice and friendly. They didn't check on us too often and let us enjoy the food; however, there is a button near the table to get their attention if needed. read more
1 year ago
After dinner recently, this hole-in-the-wall Korean place went up on my shortlist for tasty Korean food in Beaverton...it's also located next to karaoke - all the makings of a Korean night! Hot tea was brought to the table to warm throats and hands while deliberating over what to order for dinner. It was the first time we had tried these items here and we enjoyed everything - my fav was the spicy stir fry squid, but would reorder it all again! Between 4 hungry ladies, we had an overflowing table of: - Bossam plate: boiled marinated pork + lettuce wrap, raw garlic slices, jalapeños, pickled radish + ssamjang made largely from fermented bean paste, red pepper paste - Ojinguh Bbokkeum aka spicy Stir fried squid with cabbage & veggies - Budaejjigae aka Army stew but it's listed as Meat & Sausage stew for two on menu (it's set on top of a butane-fueled camp stove to cook ramen noodles & keep the soup bubbling) Choice of white rice or purple rice with beans + ban chan, and I especially appreciated the inclusion of the gondeurae (thistle?) greens which you usually don't see at restaurants. Other things: - Plenty of parking out front or in back (watch out for the one-way parking lot) - Entrance is easy-to-miss (on left of karaoke) - They only have a couple servers so be patient if they're busy, ask for a tea pot or water pitcher for the table to do your own refills I've done take-out a few times from here and it's not bad, but it's been awhile since I've eaten a meal at the restaurant and I highly recommend the latter, if you have time. read more
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4 years ago
Koreana came hiiighly recommended by a friend and honestly lived up to most of my expectations. I dropped by for an early dinner with a friend and honestly we had the whole place to ourselves! Woohoo~ We always over-order so we got kimchi pancakes, spicy rice cakes, and a stew each (yay for veggie soondubu!). The banchan was plenty and we definitely destroyed the cucumber side dish over and over :P They were not shy about refills and brought us a heaping plate the second time. The stews were great and the entire vibe of the restaurant was super homey and friendly. The kimchi pancake was good and the flavor of the spicy rice cakes was nice buuut my one qualm was that they used frozen rice cakes -- you could definitely tell because they legit crack when you freeze them. It took away from the texture I usually love but honestly small complaint. There is a pretty big parking lot so parking shouldn't be a problem and this place does a lot of to go orders too! Service was super friendly and I would definitely drop by again~ read more
The restaurant is pretty small with limited seating and while dining I've seen them turn away multiple parties. They're severely understaffed with two ladies running the orders, waiting on tables, clearing tables, and doing take out orders. When dining in, they will only stop by to bring you menu, take orders, bring food, and bring the check. I've been really spoiled with good Korean food in NYC, and unfortunately Koreana could not compare. We came as a party of 4 and each got one of the combo sets and the seafood pancake to share. Pancake was probably the best thing we ordered that meal with crispy edges and decent amount of seafood. I got a combo of bibim nangmyeon (spicy cold noodles - sauce was more sweet than spicy) and LA galbi.. but the galbi never came. Given the slow service we had all meal and I was pretty full from what we did get already, I was fine if they didn't put the order in. But of course it came up on the receipt, and after bringing it up to one of the servers she came back with a handwritten receipt... still with the same calculations including the galbi. After we pointed it out again, they finally came back with the corrected check. Wouldn't recommend dining in - prices are high, service is non-existent, food was mediocre. Maybe if you had a Korean food craving, Koreana comes to mind, stick with ordering for take out? read more
Delicious! I will be back for more! Two of my coworkers brought me here for an end of year thank you lunch and omg, it was so good. We had the beef pancakes and the pan fries dumplings. I wish there were more sake options (and alcoholic beverages in general), but the one I had was good. The service was good. read more
3 years ago
My partner took me here for a dinner and you quickly feel the friendly welcoming from the Korean ladies who worked there. The ambiance is warm, cozy in a rustic small shop. It's authentic for a Korean restaurant vibe like in Korea. I felt like i was in Korea when I was there. We ordered a few items.. I ordered a La rib combo with tofu stew. My partner ordered spicy ramen and gyoza. We waited about 15-20 minutes for our food while there was one table beside us. They brought out all the food at once. I tried the banchan and it was delicious. One of the better quality banchan I've had. The kimchi, bean sprouts, and gamja jorim (braised potatoes) were my favorites. When they brought out the entree food, I was quite disappointed for the portion size. There were probably 6 small pieces of ribs for $28. I think it's a bit overpriced for the portion but I do believe the quality is there. Everything tasted good. Ribs were tender. Tofu stew has a kick and flavorful so was the ramen. Overall the food was good.. but not sure if it's worth coming back :/ read more
2 years ago
If you're looking for authentic homemade Korean food then this is the place you must go to! The portions are big and absolutely delicious. It was so good I ended up ordering take out for dinner right after my meal. The worker was adorable and made sure we felt right at home. The place may be small but it has a big heart. read more
4 years ago
This wasn't the best first impression we could've had. I had really high hopes coming here tonight. It's really clean inside and had a really homey feel to it. There were sounds of a busy kitchen and the scent of sesame oil was all throughout. The lady running the register, taking orders and serving was very welcoming. This confused me a bit because the overall service was not very good. We were seated immediately, as the place was about half full of patrons. The food seemed to take a bit long to come out, but we figured they might've been shortstaffed tonight. When everything finally arrived, it came all at once, which was really nice. We ordered the pork neck stew, seafood noodle soup and a seafood pancake. I would return for the pancake alone. It was crispy and thick with seafood bits here and there. The char on it added an excellent, smoky flavor. The pork neck soup was on par with other nearby eateries. It was very good, but not really piping hot when it came to our table. The seafood soup was not all that good. We thought the broth was very light on flavor. I thought it was light, but tasty. It was my fiancée's order and she thought it was bland. The noodles were gummy and I pulled out some hunks of clumped noodles that were not palatable. Probably the worst part of our experience, and what earned them only 3 stars this night were the little missteps. First, they forgot my fiancée ordered a Coke. We had to remind them twice that we ordered a Coke. A Pepsi was delivered. Not really a big deal. We are not too particular on brand of cola. But then throughout the dinner, we could not get their attention to get more water. We were even asked twice if there's anything else we wanted and when we said, "water please," we were given a friendly nod and smile, but the waters never came. By the end of our visit, 2 tables of 5-6 people were seated around us. 2 more opportunites to serve us our waters but they never came. We just decided it was time to pay and go home. read more
3 years ago
The food was bust down Rollie avalanche. Ate ALL OF ITTTTT. The service was great and the ambiance was chill. read more
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Food here, including the banchan, was pretty good. I ordered the gamjatang and it tasted great! The broth and the pork were well seasoned and flavored. However, my main qualm with this spot is the service, which was very slow and almost non-existent. There weren't many people in and it took a long time just for the waitresses to take our order and an even longer time (roughly 30 minutes) to get our food. read more
3 years ago
We came here 2 hours before closing on a Thursday night, short notice with a party of 8. They were very accommodating to the size of our group and the amount of food we ordered. Everything was delicious and came out in a short amount of time. Will definitely be coming back. read more
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They're open again! Just for dinner though. Love this place. We've been going for years and the food quality has always been great. The staff is always very friendly and fairly attentive. Anything you get on the menu will be good, some of our favorites are the pancakes (like the kimchi), gogi jeon (sort of like an egg foo young minus the veggies and gravy...), mackerel, and spicy chicken bbq. Other classic (Bibimbap, japchae, etc...) are also good. read more
2 years ago
Love this place!! Been going here for years. We've ordered the pan fried dumplings, steamed dumplings, goji jun (meat jun), jap chae noodles, seafood pancake, spicy chicken, and spicy pork. We've always been happy with everything we've ordered. You can't go wrong. I love the banchan (sides) that come with your entree. Typically they serve a variety of kimchee, veggies, tofu, and potatoes. You can also ask for refills of your favorite banchan. Koreana offers the option to bbq at your table, just order your favorite marinaded meat and get ready to grill. I haven't done that here but I consistently see other customers do that. The lunch specials offered Monday-Friday are a great deal! read more
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