We were in the mood for Korean fried chicken and this was the only place we could find near us…read more First red flag was that the restaurant was empty on a Friday night. The fried chicken was 100% frozen and they just added the sauce. We also got the fried rice which was straight up inedible. Waste of money and would not recommend.

I haven't had hwaedupbap (sp?) in years seapite the fact that I reside in los Angeles densely…read morepopulated with Korean restaurants. This raw fish over rice and spring mix was delicious, a little on the pricey side. The Bulgogi fries were super delicious. There was a hint of sweet in this dish so it wasn't just cheese topped bulgogi. The jalapenos packed a little bit of punch but perfectly proportioned. My husband enjoyed his Dolsot Bibimbap. Every dish was presented well. It looks like a popular late night place for young people. I would come back. Note: the location was a little tricky as it appears to be at a corporate park.

Cute store PACKED with products. Anything from pantry to frozen, even fresh veggies. There is even…read morea couple things you can order and sit down to eat. I got the cold noodles and kimchi pancake. All authentic food, and products.

Food is terrible. Tasteless and hardly any meat in Kal-bi dishes…read more Place is very dark and dingy. Really bad

Great spot in Cary for comfort Korean food! The menu is fairly extensive, so there are lots of…read moreoptions depending on what you're craving. Bonus is they have lots of seating, so great for large groups! We ordered the seafood pancake, donkatsu, and tofu soup. Everything came out delicious, well balanced in flavor, and the portions were generous. The seafood pancake had a nice crisp and was a large portion with loads of seafood, the donkatsu was satisfying, and the tofu soup was comforting and flavorful. The owner was super sweet as well and kept refilling our water which was a good sign. Overall a really solid meal and a great place to stop if you're looking for hearty Korean comfort food in Cary.

Always love coming here with friends. I ordered the kimchi stew, which unfortunately didn't have…read moremuch meat or rice cakes. But it was still delicious! It was enough for two meals for me, and the price is reasonable! ($13 for the entree, $2 for extra rice) The wait staff is always really nice. All around good vibes here! Edit: when my boyfriend and I came in at 5:30pm on a Sunday night, the service and food were both impeccable. We will likely come more often due to this! The kalbi jjhim is fantastic. The meat was very tender, and the sauce is so flavorful. The only reasons I put down four stars for service was the most recent time we visited, our servers were relatively inattentive. The atmosphere is nice, but the temperature in the restaurant is always just a little too cold. The pork bulgogi lunchbox is well worth the price! I love the way they season the bulgogi, although it is on the saltier side.

- good service! food comes out fast and the waiter is always nice and checks on you often…read more- bibim naengmyeon was spicy and refreshing - all th banchan are so yummy - japchae is my boyfriends favorite but i prefer mine a little sweeter. the texture of the noodles and everything is fantastic though! - windows are so cute - lots of seating - i've had softer galbi before but it was still tasty and marinated

Great table, great service, delicious food. This is the best bento box lunch. You get salad,…read moretempura, sushi, soup and your main which was spicy squid with white rice. Everything was flavorful, hot, yummy. I also love the little appetizer plates they bring before the meal, kimchi, macaroni salad, etc. We had the sweetest waitress too. I will definitely return for more delicious Korean food.

Came here on Mother's Day since I wanted traditions Korean food & not kbbq. We usually go to Seoul…read moreGarden but since we're on this side of town, this was more convenient. Dining room was more than half empty at 12:30 Sunday afternoon. We were asked if we were doing kbbq & when we said no, we were told that it was a 30-45 minute wait. The excuse was that they had a super busy Saturday & the kitchen is still trying to catch up. I get that they're trying to push everyone onto their ayce kbbq menu but that was the lamest excuse ever. Don't you prep early to get the pars set for the day? It is less work for them to do kbbq since the cooking is done at the table but this left a bad impression. It's clear that they don't value potential customers.

One of my favorite Korean spots. Great lunch specials, and I love the side dishes offered. The…read morespicy pork bulgogi lunch comes with a serving of meat, rice, side dishes, lettuce, and soup. Plenty of food for one. The food came out quickly. I was checked on the perfect amount for a solo diner. There was plenty of seating and no wait for a weekday.

Grabbed lunch from here recently and enjoyed myself!…read more The staff were polite and helpful throughout the meal. My wife and I ended up splitting the kimchi pancake as an appetizer, and we both got the beef bibimbap for our entrees. We didn't end up getting any interesting beverages this time, but there were a few draft and bottled beers available as well as soju, sake, and other variations of alcohol :) Anyway, our kimchi pancake arrived pretty quickly, and it was very tasty! I liked how the green onion was integrated throughout, and the dipping sauce was very flavorful. It looked like it may be a bit spicy but in fact was sweet-ish :) Our bibimbaps arrived soon after, served in hot stone bowls. In addition, they provided six different small side dishes, all of which were very tasty! I really enjoyed the variety, as they ranged from pasta salad to kimchi. Honestly, the bibimbap was maybe my least favorite part of the meal, which surprised me. It wasn't bad at all, with plenty of tasty veggies included, but it didn't blow me away. Maybe I should have added more of the bottled sauce they provided :) Overall, we both really enjoyed our lunch at Okja and would definitely come back!

Came to Okja to with a part of 8 celebrate a birthday. The service was good. Soon as we sat down we…read moreentered, we were greeted and sat down at our table. Water and menus were brought out and orders for appetizers were taken. As soon as the appetizers were out our entree orders were taken. Everyone had a mix of appetizers and they were all so good. I personally had the steamed edamame. I could've used a little more salt but still good. My main entree was the chicken bibimbap. They provided a few complementary sides for the table. Fish cakes, kimchi, apple salad, cucumbers and 2 others (not sure of the exact dish names. First time having fish cakes and apple salad DELICIOUS. I need it every time I come back now lol. It was a calm day, not too many people in. The space is nice and clean. The waiter was welcoming and nice. We let them know there was a birthday and they bought out a piece of cake and sang happy birthday. I paid for myself and my partner but wanted it on one check to prevent my card from being swiped twice. There's a slight language barrier so I don't think what I was saying was conveyed due to my card being swiped twice. Not a huge issue. Overall experience was great. We will be going back and maybe even trying out the karaoke room they have.

As a San Francisco Bay Area transplant, I never miss a chance to eat at Kangnam whenever I'm at H…read moreMart. The LA galbi is my go-to every time--tender, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. Their soups are comforting, the japchae is excellent, and the portions are generous enough to share. The staff is friendly, prices are fair, and the food comes out fast. Seating in the food court is limited, so grab a table if you see one. The good news is H Mart has plenty of parking. If you're already at H Mart, do yourself a favor and eat here. You won't regret it. Life is too short to not eat well, so get out there and find your next meal.

Came here straight getting the airport on my way to the hotel because I wanted Korean food. It's…read morelocated inside the H-Mart. The food was very good and priced wonderfully. The sauce was very flavorful, but I like it with some heat, so I asked for gochokaru (red pepper flakes) and put some on. Perfection. It was a great lunch!

Love that there's a restaurant conveniently inside a market…read more For the restaurant, don't expect table service. There's a place to grab your own utensils and complimentary water/tea. I was good with that because the food was delicious and such good value. Shared 3 dishes between 3 people: seafood stew, ddeokboki, and spicy LA galbi. Loved all of the dishes, all delicious with substantial quantity and amount of veggies. Perhaps what stood out the most was the ddeokboki since that's the best value dish I've ever seen at any restaurant--large in quantity that doesn't shy away in the amount of mix-ins (fishcake, cabbage, green onions, etc). Definitely will be keeping this place in mind for the next time I'm in the area.

A Korean supermarket that also dubs as a restaurant. If you're into K-Pop, this is a great place to…read moretry Korean snacks and treats. While the selection is limited, especially if you're looking for hard to find fresh produce, the restaurant has you covered for standard Asian products. Our go-to (only order) is the Korean fried chicken. The restaurant serves a whole cut-up chicken for approximately $20. If you've not experienced Korean Fried Chicken (KFC) previously, you're in for a treat. We typically order plain, as we've found (KFC) can veer too sweet for our palate - but we are definitely in the minority. The crunch factor is hard to beat. On this particular occasion we mixed, original with a flavored option. I love original/plain but did find the plain to be under seasoned and the chicken weirdly cut up. At any rate, it was still delicious and would recommend. We've tried KFC prior and would order here again, but there is a chain restaurant on radar. KFC: 3.8