still the best korean restaurant in philly!…read more absolutely love dubu for when the korean food craving hits, the food is authentic and delicious. my boyfriend and i showed up at 6p on a thursday and were seated immediately. i was craving raw marinated crab, so naturally that was what i ordered. it was delicious! i'm salivating thinking about it. my boyfriend had the galbi bibim naengmyun which was excellent as well. i love a cold noodle in the summer! honestly, i think dubu is the only korean restaurant in the philly area that serves raw marinated crab. the next closest place would probably be somewhere in north jersey, so dubu is clutch when the craving hits. service was fast and by the time we left, it was quite busy so get there early!

Finally I tried DuBu and honestly speaking I'm a bit disappointed. I'm very familiar with Korean…read morefood (also traveled extensively in South Korea twice), and I feel the taste of food here a bit different from authentic Korean food--the difference may be huge but definitely noticeable if you've had a lot of Korean food before. The telltale sign is: They slightly messed up with the Korean seafood pancake; one side overcooked while the other undercooked. Service is friendly and efficient though, which is a redeeming feature. Not sure I'd come back again.

I've been here a few times. Dinner was a little busy this time around. I never noticed before the…read moresound of the table bells until today. It's a little loud. My soup and rice was served in stone pots. Food stayed hot throughout the entire meal. Definitely burned my tongue. My partner and I ate absolutely everything. I am so stuffed and happy. My least favorite things is the tea. I don't know what type it is but to me it had an odd flavor.

Came the 2nd time within five months. The same Bibimbap now has barely any beef in it. It used to…read morehave slices of beef; now it looks like minced beef--even with mince beef, there's barely any. I understand inflation, but this is not acceptable (I'd rather they raise the price and do it properly).

Personal favorite and most affordable KBBQ place I know of in the Philly area. Loved the banchan…read moreand chicken dishes. They even gave us a tofu soup which I wasn't expecting! We ate downstairs, and the ambiance feels like your in your grandmother's home. Very cozy and simple.

Party of 5 dined in for lunch on labor's day…read more Pork belly meat used to be $18 for i guess one serving but now its $54 something for two serving and marinated chicken i used to like was 47? For two serving We ordered pork belly meat for two serving and marinated chicken for two serving Side of fermented kimchi and seasoned bean sprout. 4 serving already and then we added rice to mix in so we can have fried rice in it So we spent nearly $150 including tips so decent cost but then the new owner (since pandemic per owner) spoke and acted like we are eating for less price We ordered additional vege/lettuce which is at free of charge but she said "you guys ordering expensive things" we never heard of or been treated for ordering more lettuce For the rice , they only added sesame oil and dried black seaweed , (used to come with chopped lettuce and sauce etc) but charged extra 15 which we could have just ordered rice and add ourselves for less cost I dont know if overall price was worth it or not

Another fun Korean restaurant field trip with my parents- this time to So Korean Grill in Philly…read more They're pretty picky, so I'm always curious to hear their verdict. This one was a winner. My dad's review: Good interior Good atmosphere Good food. Meanwhile, I'm still ordering mul-naengmyeon every time. It's the perfect summer meal for this perimenopausal ajumma. Lol The servers there were really welcoming and kind. Also patient as it took my parents like 15 min to decide. We will def be back!

Came on a Saturday afternoon and it was surprisingly quiet. We went specifically hoping for yukhoe…read morebecause we saw it on a photo outside and yes, they do have it. It just is not on the printed menu. Very cool, but also slightly chaotic. If you speak Korean, there is basically an unlocked menu situation. Same with tteokbokki. Not listed, but available. Love that for the insiders. The only downside is you do not really know all the prices ahead of time, and things ended up being a little higher than expected. It is right next to H Mart though, so prime real estate. The yukhoe came out still a tiny bit frozen in the center, but the seasoning was great. Nicely balanced sesame oil, garlic, a little sweetness. They mix it for you at the table which is a nice touch. We were mid mixing and they tried to take our picture which caught us off guard, but honestly it is a fair trade for how attentive and kind they were. Seafood tofu pot was a bit underwhelming protein wise. One shrimp and maybe two squid rings. Not exactly seafood heavy. That said, the broth itself had good depth and the tofu was silky and comforting. Service was warm and attentive the whole time. The space is super picturesque. Small booths with grills built into the tables, wooden frames, very traditional KBBQ vibes. Cozy and cute without feeling cramped. Overall, good experience. Just a little pricey and I wish everything was clearly listed on the menu. But vibes and service are definitely there.

I've been here a handful of times at this point and can safely say I love their menu. I recommend…read morethe squid dolsot. Oh, and their bonchon is amazing and accompanies whatever you order. The place is clean, open, with plenty of seats to cover a variety of party sizes. While the menu has depth, it is limited enough to keep you from wandering what to eat forever. Service is friendly and quick. Prices and portions more than fair. Have I convinced you yet? Enjoy!

Another delicious Korean food field trip with my parents! Service was good. The restaurant was nice…read moreand clean. Of course, I ordered the icy naengmyeon again. Meanwhile, my parents both went for hot soups. Their pajeon was tasty and the parents loved their soups When I asked them what they thought: Mom: "It's good!" Dad: "I really like it here!" I'd call that a success. Looks like this one's earned a spot on our list, so I'm sure we'll be back!

used to enjoy coming here, but the quality has really gone downhill…read more The seafood noodle soup was about $16, yet there was barely any seafood in it. For a dish that is supposed to have a generous seafood portion, it was very disappointing. The broth and noodles also didn't taste fresh. Black bean noodle and seafood noodle in the second photo is what was left after trying to eat it, but the taste just wasn't good. The overall flavor was bland and not what you would expect from this type of dish. Another issue is the tax calculation. Philadelphia sales tax is 8%, but they charged about 9%, which shouldn't happen. Even if it seems like a small amount, customers should not be overcharged. Unfortunately, between the declining food quality and questionable pricing, this visit was disappointing.

This is a little far from me, but I really like coming here for noodles!…read more The food takes a bit longer to come than I would expect from a casual noodle place which hopefully means they're cooking it from scratch? The noodles have great texture and the broth are light and full of deep umami without being super salty I loved the oyster seaweed noodle (it was a special off menu?) and the gang jjajang. The fried crispies (like tang suyuk) were also pretty solid. They don't serve Kimchi though, just radish and onions with black bean sauce. I was really craving it with my jjajangmyeon. Maybe they'll give it to you if you ask?

Horrible and racist. Signed said close at 8.. walk in at 7 and there was a large table in the back,…read morewaiter told us that the kitchen is close and can't, as we were walking out, a older Korean couple walked in and they got seated. Wtf..

Booked this restaurant for a family celebration. Staff did not help serve the dishes or clean up…read moreplates. We had to assist the staff who brought out the dishes and placed it on an empty table next to us. Owner refused to help us take dirty dishes off the table prior to cake cutting. The fact that we booked for this celebration 3 weeks in advance was a disappointment. The quality here has changed over the years. Should have went to another restaurant.

This is the food court at the H mart. The walls have pictures of the food. Because the average…read moreAmerican would have no idea what anything is. In addition, the food is served out of the window near the picture of your selected food. You essentially order at the cashier, wait a few minutes at the table, and then go to the appointed window hole. SO GOOD! The other side of the food court has chicken and more familiar dishes for Americans. I strongly recommend coming here. Once you understand the flow, it's easy. The flavours will not disappoint!

Amazing, fast service, all the tables were clean and the tray and register were organized so well…read moreit made ordering easy. The food was a huge portion and delicious for only $15 I had two meals worth of food! The bibimbap was flavorful and fresh!!

Crispiest wings of my life 100/10! The happy hour special are great - definitely recommendread more

I've come to Duba with my girlfriend a couple of times now, and each time I've enjoyed my…read moreexperience. The music they play, along with the drinks and food they serve, are consistently pretty solid. The atmosphere is definitely my favorite part. Overall Ratings Atmosphere: 5/5 Service: 4/5 Food: 4/5 Parking: Private Parking Lot Atmosphere: Probably one of my favorite restaurant/bar spots I've been to. The place is clean, inviting, and has a vibe that keeps you wanting to stay awhile. Not only do they offer happy hour drinks, but they also have happy hour food options. There's enough variety on the menu to make you want to come back for another visit. Service: The service is good. Staff are friendly and check on their guests frequently without being intrusive. What We Ordered: -(Drink) Soju -Korean Style Fried Chicken (my favorite on the menu) -Honey Butter Chips (It's good, but you do need to mix the butter and honey a bit, or at least wait until the honey cools slightly, otherwise it won't mix well, as we learned) -Bulgogi Beef Bao (Good) -Korean Style Ribs (A bit dry, but still tasty) Final Thoughts: I would absolutely go again. This is one of our favorite spots for a quick drink and bites. It's local to us and definitely a hidden gem.