Delicious Korean food and insanely good value - definitely the best Korean I've had in the Philly…read morearea. As with most Korean places, our meals came with banchan, but this also included a light salad and entire fried fish for each guest with no extra charge! The appetizer sizes were also huge - we got the tteokbokki to share between three people and barely made a dent. The soondubu and bibimbap mains were also delicious. Not sure how you'd get here from the city without a car, but if you can figure it out, it was absolutely worth the trek.

Dubu is a classic! The food is great both takeout and in restaurant…read more We love the 계장 and 순두부. When I miss living in Seoul this is where I order from in Philly!!

Great Korean restaurant. Friendly service, reasonable price, easy parking. I had Bibimbap, which…read moreis the same price as stir fried bulgogi, and I find the latter of better value as the Bibimbap has very little meat. The mung bean appetizer tastes good but not sure exactly what's inside, slightly too greasy. Will definitely come back to try their soup.

My first time trying this restaurant. For the most part, the food was pretty good, the service was…read moredecent, and the restaurant is nicely decorated. Overall Ratings Atmosphere - 4/5 Service - 3/5 Food - 4/5 Parking - Private Parking Lot Atmosphere - The restaurant gives off a vibe of a place that used to be a go to spot but has since been outpaced by other Korean restaurants in the area. While it is very nicely decorated, when we first walked in it felt a bit quiet and not as lively or vibrant as some of the other Korean spots nearby. Service - The staff is friendly and the service is sufficient. What We Ordered - Mung Bean Pancake - which was pretty good Galbi BBQ Beef Ribs - which were not as good as some competitors in the area, for example the beef ribs from Dubu have much better flavor Seafood Tofu Stew - which was very good Final Thoughts - In terms of food, my favorite dish by far was the tofu stew, which I was told is what they are known for. Everything else ranged from okay to good. I would come back to try other items, but personally I feel there are stronger options in the same area.

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.

If you are not American just don't go you feel unwelcome I…read morehad a pick up order for a customer i had been treated as a shit asking me to wait outside knowing it was raining while white American waiting for pickup sitting inside on the chair I felt disrespectful just don't go there

This place was ridiculous. I called to make a reservation and had my name/number written down. We…read morehad a 7:00 PM reservation for 4 on Valentine's Day but were NEVER seated OR acknowledged. I came at 6:55PM. We stood at the "please wait to be seated" sign for over 10-15 minutes without being acknowledged. We tried to be patient since we saw the hostess juggling multiple tasks at once. Multiple couples arrived after us and were seated first. Emphasis on they were in line AFTER us. When a waiter finally showed up, he started seating people that were last/behind us without asking for names for reservations. Who starts from the back??? Even after telling that waiter we had a reservation and were there first, he looked at us like he felt guilty. Very poor organization and guest management. Disappointing from the moment we walked in. I was excited to try the food at this place but will never show up again after what was experienced.

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 visited this restaurant after reading Craig LaBan's review. This is now my favorite korean spot…read morein North Philly. Everything was excellent.

It was really cold and I was craving soup and I've been meaning to try this place forever but the…read morelast time I came it was a Tuesday and they were closed. I got the soondae guk and it was very rich and delicious. I wish there was a little more soondae but otherwise it was delicious. I also liked the Jokbal it was very tender and not too fatty. There are lots of tables and seating and the service is very kind and quick. I will definitely be returning again this winter

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.

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!!

Stopped by the food court with friends before we headed to Duba for karaoke. The food court is very…read moreeasy to navigate - the traditional korean food can be ordered on the right hand side, and the individual businesses (boba, fried chicken, etc) can be found on the left hand side, with an escalator heading down to the HMart dividing the court. The staff is kind and attentive. It's extremely convenient - we got our hearty meals from the food court and got some fresh fruit as a dessert from HMart. The bathrooms could be a bit cleaner.

A great time . A family of 20 parents children their spouses and all my grand children . In a…read moreprivate room, we were able to eat sing fellowship freely. My grandchildren were allowed to play in the Private room without the glare of other customer. Food was good. Service was good not amazing just good. First visit so bar was set low. I would visit this establishment again!!! Something about this place still felt good!!!!. 3 hour room rental price was reasonable also. Will be reserving another room. Larger next time. Surprise Engagement party. My children all said it was one of "The best family nights ever". And because of this . HIGHLY RECOMMEND this place.

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.