If you love classic Korean Chinese food, this is a great spot to go! I love stopping by whenever I'm in the area for a good bowl of jjamppong but otherwise the other food, I'm not sure I'm a fan. Sometimes it is really busy here and so that can feel really chaotic but I find it worth it every time I'm done with my food. It has been my first time going to a restaurant that serves Chinese Korean food that doesn't serve kimchi but that might be my only complaint! It's sooo good otherwise. read more

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This is probably the best Korean-Chinese place that I've tried. Their jjampong is really spicy but has a great flavor and includes lots of seafood. If you don't want spicy food you can get it in a non-spicy version. The jajang noodle was also really good! I usually don't really like Korean jajang compared to the Chinese version because the sauce tends to be too sweet, but theirs is perfectly balanced. We came on a weekend and it was pretty busy, so you might need to wait if coming at peak times. read more

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Hands down-- best jjamppong/jjajangmyeon in Washington. Jjamppong broth was so rich and flavorful and ACTUALLY spicy. I think it is probably the closest thing you can find comparing to these dishes in Korea. I liked the jjajangmyeon sauce (very thick and rich also). I think combo is a great deal if you want to order extra dishes on top of your main meal to save some bucks! Parking lot is big with plenty of space. Servers were very attentive and nice. They check up on you every 5 minutes. Lol. Price is reasonable. I will say this is my favorite new restaurant in Bothell! Will definitely come back here. And recommend my friends to come. read more

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One of the best places to get Korean-Chinese food. Highly recommend the crispy pork, soup, and black bean noodle. We got the mapo tofu too which we were all impressed with. That was the only dish that came with rice so I would order more if you want. Overall the amount we got was perfect for 4 adults that just went on a hike. Great service even when the place was packed. read more

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I went to Modoo Banjeom on a Wednesday evening. Most of the tables were full but we were greeted and seated right away. It was my first time here and because of that, we ordered the most basic Korean/Chinese dishes. We ordered the combo 1 which is Jjajangmyun, jjampong, and tangsuyuk. Jjajangmyun: good flavor but little too sweet and salty for my taste buds, although I loved the chewy noodles! Wished there was just a little more sauce to mix. Took a little longer to mix because there was barely enough. Jjampong: Decent flavor profile but lacked the fiery smokey authentic jjampong taste. Despite the lacking flavor, the texture of the noodles were great. Tangsuyuk: this was great!!! Pork was tender and not over cooked. The batter was just the right thickness and the oil tasted fresh. Overall, service was great and food was decent. I was pleasantly surprised how quick our food came out but I'm just not sure if I want to drive 30 mins to eat super sweet jjajangmyun, mediocre jjampong for $52 +tax + tip. read more

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While trying to figure out what to eat for dinner I found Modoo Banjeom on yelp. It's been a minute since I had Korean Chinese food so figured I'd give it a shot. I arrived around 5:30pm on a Friday and ordered the friendship combo A for myself knowing I'd have leftovers. In the time I was there, there did start to be a waiting list for seats. It was already fairly full when I had arrived. The staff does speak Korean and majority of the cliental was also Asian. 1. JaJang- I liked the Jajang noodles. There is visible veg in the sauce and the noodles were done just right to me. There isn't too much for me to say about it beyond I liked it. 2. Jjampong - I've never tired Jjampong before this so I didn't have any expectations. It wasn't bad but I don't think it was quite my taste. There are a decent amount of veggies in it which is a refreshing change from most takeout. That being said, if I were still a kid and sharing this dish, I would have def made a face or made an effort to avoid the black fungus in the dish. Also the mussels had broken when served to me so there was that to also look out for. 3.Tangsuyuk - All the comments saying that this isn't that crispy are right. It's not terrible but it doesn't quite hit the way like Korean fried chicken does. I did enjoy the sauce. Like everything else, you could see full pieces of veg and it had a pineapple slice! read more

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Stopped by Modoo banjeom for lunch on a Sunday and it was packed! We put our names down on the kiosk by the front and we waited for about an hour before getting seated- we were 7th in line but the restaurant is pretty small with not too many tables inside. We ordered the combo A (jjampong, jjajang and tang su yook) and ordered an extra jjajang to split between my family. Portion size was decent and the food was delicious. Jja jang was a bit sweet for me but wasn't overpowering and greasy like other places. Jjampong was my personal favorite- it was packed with seafood, sprouts and cabbage and the broth was just SO flavorful and a bit spicy. Tang su yook (not pictured because I was so distracted by how good everything was) was also very good. Just enough batter coated onto the pork and it was so chewy. 10/10 recommend this spot for a cozy meal read more

Modoo Banjeom - Jjampong - Korean Near Me - Bothell, Washington

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Stopped by Modoo Banjeom for lunch and this small restaurant was really busy, with multiple groups waiting to be seated. We opted for takeout rather than waiting for a table. This is Korean cuisine, and the restaurant's sign displays Modoo Banjeom, K-Noodle House. So, noodles seems to be the specialty here. Tried the jajang and the japchae. The jajang noodles had a great texture and the jajang sauce was good, and despite the dark black color was not overpoweringly strong in black bean flavor. Surprisingly, the japchae was spicy rather than sweet and used wide flat noodles rather than the typical rounded thinner noodles. Personally, I'm not a fan of this version of japchae, unfortunately . However, it is a variation that was fun to try. read more

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Cozy spot in Bothell. Wouldn't expect to have stumbled upon this. Friendly staff and great, attentive service. Food was yummy and warm, perfect for the cozy rainy weather. We got the Combo A which gave us a variety of things to try. It was perfect for 3 people, either some leftovers even! The jjamppong and jajang noodles were super soft and chewy. Flavor weren't too overpowering or overwhelming. Portions were great value! And the tangsuyuk had chewy batter, yet not too battered where I still tasted the pork in it. Reminded me of Chinese sweet and sour pork. I'd recommend it for some Korean Chinese fusion and a cozy meal! read more

Modoo Banjeom - Jajang, jjampong, tangsuyuk - Korean Near Me - Bothell, Washington

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Great spot for Korean Chinese food! Everything we got was tasty and a good portion. The restaurant is a bit small but very clean with great service. Bathrooms available and parking in the plaza. Food -baek jjamppong: good broth and they give you lots of seafood and vegetables. It is a bit salty but that's pretty normal for jjamppong. -jajang: great black bean sauce with lots of toppings. Solid dish -fried rice: also very solid dish and they give you a side of black bean sauce and jjamppong soup to enjoy with your rice read more

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Definitely found my new favorite spot for Korean Chinese food. Came here on a Saturday night around 7pm and it was pretty busy inside. They have mostly table seating, with a few seats at the bar, but the overall space isn't that large so expect to wait if you come here with a larger party. We ordered the kkanppunggi as well as jjajangmyeon, and it was SO good. The kkanppunggi was hot and fresh out of the fryer, and had really good flavor. Jjajangmyeon noodles were perfectly cooked and super chewy. They do not skimp on the portions and sauce either. Service was really friendly, they checked up on us multiple times and were really speedy. Our food literally came out in 5 minutes or less after we ordered. Prices were a bit on the higher side but can't complain given the taste. Will definitely be back in the near future! read more

Modoo Banjeom - Kkanppunggi - Korean Near Me - Bothell, Washington

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I would give this restaurant a 4.5 rating but I can't do half ratings on Yelp. It's a bit odd to say "Authentic" Korean-Chinese restaurant but that's exactly what this restaurant is. I got to try a variety of dishes and they were all decent to great. I will cover each dish in detail below: 1. Seafood JaJang Platter - this was simply amazing. Best Jjajangmyun I have had in years. Portions are big enough for 2 people so the price is actually quite good. They put so many shrimps, squid, and mussels and I thought the seafood went very well with the dish. What is amazing about this though is the sauce. It is a tad bit on the sweeter side but I didn't think it was sweet. In fact, it was very well balanced and packed with flavors . Also the noodles they used were just perfect. Slightly thinner and chewier style noodles compared to some other Jjajangmyun places use. I highly recommend ordering this dish. 2. Modoo Jjampong - this dish was also great but I tasted a bit too much msg. I love msg but I think they put a bit too much on ours. What is impressive about this dish is that it has that "fire" smoky taste. I think this is the first Korean-Chinese restaurant in WA to serve Jjampong with smokiness. They use the same noodles as Jjajangmyun so they were perfect as well. I would also recommend this dish. 3. Chili Shrimp - I thought this was good but not great. For breading, I believe they use some sort of rice instead of flour. The texture is quite chewy. But because of this, I feel like it lacked crispness. Maybe some people may prefer this type of texture but I do not. The sauce was good but I thought it was a tad bit too sweet. I personally would not recommend this dish. 4. Tangsuyuk - Similar to Chilli Shrimp, they use what appears to be rice for breading. I do not know yet how I feel about this. It definitely does not taste like the traditional tangsuyuk but I know some Korean-Chinese restaurants in Korea make it this way too. The sauce is great. I liked the fact that it was not overly sweet. I do recommend this dish but I have had better tangsuyuk before in WA. I think this is currently the best Korean-Chinese restaurant in WA. This place reminds me a lot of Chui Hong in Surrey BC. The restaurant closes between 3pm and 4pm. We went around 3:50pm and waited 10 minutes. We got seated right away but the line was very long by the time we were done eating. So be prepared to wait. The place is not very big. Highly recommended. 4.5 stars for food. 4 for service. 5 stars for portions. read more

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Come with a group so you can order the family style combo options. Everything is amazing. The chili shrimp are jumbo shrimps on top of clean greens. What a good match! The jjajangmen does not disappoint, super moist, chewy noodles, and lots of seafood and sauce! The servers are also very kind. Group of 5 or more has tip included in the bill read more

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Great little place for a quick meal, or to just slowly savor. I brought a Korean friend to help really evaluate the place as well as a couple of locals to make sure that we have a well-rounded view. My Korean friend had the Jjampong as he said he would use that as the standard bearer for good Korean street food. His verdict, good, but not the best. Ingredients, the broth, and cooking was excellent. However, he would have liked the vegetable to have more char for a smoky flavor. We also ordered the Tangsuyuk. The batter was nice and crispy and did not overwhelm the tender, tasty pork strips. The sweets and would sauce was delicious. I had the Baek Jjampong as I wanted to taste the broth without being masked by too much spice. The broth was loaded with umami and scalding hot (which is the way i like it). The seafood was perfectly cooked so that the hot broth did not over cook it. Noodles were a perfect texture with ample greens and onions and leek. Delicious. If they maintain this soft opening quality, this will be my favorite lunch place as it is 5 minutes from my office! read more

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Atmosphere: 4/5 Clean interior. We came at 4:05 when they opened at 4:00 and the restaurant was already getting full. Not as spacious as the other Modoo. The kitchen side is very loud so not really a quiet place to eat if that's what you want. Service: 5/5 We were greeted and seated right away. All servers were very friendly and checked up on us often - ordering and receiving the bill was all quick. Food: 4.5/5 Food was great! I got the Jajang and my boyfriend got the Samsun Gan Jajang. Portions were good, although the jajang is a bit on the smaller side. We thought everything was delicious. It's probably the best jajang you can get around the area. Prices were affordable too. For two dishes + tip, we paid around $40. My boyfriend's food came out a lot earlier than mine - we noticed all the other tables foods were coming out at different times too rather than everything at once per table. Location: 4/5 It's right across Home Depot. There is parking, but we noticed it gets quite full near the front of the restaurant. We will be back! read more

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Solid spot for korean-chinese food cravings. We came on a Sunday at 11:30 and was quoted a 30-40 min wait, but it actually ended up being about 60 minutes. They don't have many tables, and I assume their kitchen is still getting used to service during soft opening. Plus, we probably caught the rush on Sunday mornings. We were a party of 3 and were very hungry, but had some leftovers with Friends Combo A. Tangsuyuk 4.5/5: This was my friends' favorite, and it was p good! I thought it could've been crispier, but the dipping sauce is really fresh. Jajang 4/5: Decent, but wasn't super flavorful Jjamppong 5/5: Soo deep of flavors and has a really nice spice to it. Very good! Overall this is probably the best restaurant in seattle area for korean-chinese food, but still can't compare to what you can get in korea read more

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Not a big fan and unlikely to visit again. Being fusion between Chinese and Korean first attracted my visit; however, I feel the food was super overpriced. We tried the (creamy?) shrimp, that's like the traditional walnut shrimp without the nut, the shrimp was good, but it's way overpriced. We also tried a pork dish, I forgot the exact name, it's similar to the traditional sweet and sour pork, but not as good. Again, overpriced. We also tried a noodle dish, which is not bad. I guess food wasn't terrible, but given the price, I'm not a fan. read more

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Casual eatery ambience. Ok option if in the area for the typical Koreanized Chinese noodle lunch of: N3. SamSun Gan JaJang eggy (ramen-like) noodles with black bean sauce & story fried seafood that you mix together yourself. $18 4* N5. JjamPpong slightly spicy eggy (ramen-like) noodles in a nice seafood broth $17 4.5* M2. TangSuYuk slightly crispy (glutinous rice batter) fried pork with a side of sweet & sour (we added more vinegar ourselves) dipping sauce. (Can substitute beef for the pork for $3.) Med$25. Lg$30 3.5* BUT watch your step for their slippery floor! Told 2 wait staff 3 times that the floor was oily and slippery but was only told to be careful about it! They pointed to the rectangular mat that covered only part of the slippery walkway and 2 yellow floor signs propped up. Safety is a 1* Directions -Hwy 405, exit 124, -Turn Right at NE 195th St, -Turn Right at 120th Ave NE for 1/2 mile. -After passing 185th St, turn Left into the strip mall on the left. read more

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Have been going here every Wednesday night for nearly a year now! Absolutely love their kkamppungi (I sadly don't have a picture), but the food and service are amazing. The environment is great for late dinners! read more

Modoo Banjeom - Tansuyuk - Korean Near Me - Bothell, Washington

Friends Combo B ($55) comes with: - Jajang (Black bean sauce noodles) - Jjamppong (Spicy seafood noodle soup) - Kkanpunggi (Deep fried chicken with sweet spicy sauce) When asked, waitress said this combo serves 2-3 people so we also ordered another dish as we had 4 people. Realistically, this combo alone would have been enough for all of us, so we didn't need the extra dish! The Jajang was slightly sweet and didn't have much of a strong black bean flavor. Noodles were a bit mushy. Not the best jajangmyeon I've tried (and i dont even like jajangmyeon). Jjamppoing was flavorful and had a deep spicy / peppery flavoring that covered any seafood taste. It was fine. Kkanpunggi was crispy even after being tossed in sauce. Chicken wasn't dry. Pretty solid. YANGJANGPI ($45) - described as "Cold, chewy noodles served with a variety of seafood and vegetables in spicy mustard sauce". This was a LARGE platter of stuff (meat, seafood, veggies) that you mixed up then served. Definitely sized for sharing amongst 3 people. Rather plain without the horseradish-y (not-really-wasabi) sauce. This was decent! read more

The food here is delicious! We went for the C1 Friends combo A, which is a steal considering what you get - Jajang, Jjamppong, and a medium Tangeuyuk. Jajang is those black noodles topped with black bean sauce, stir-fried pork, and veggies. And let me tell you, that sauce is just spot-on, not too salty, not greasy at all! Then there's the Jjamppong, the red soup-based dish. It's a spicy noodle soup packed with seafood and veggies. It's like a flavor explosion in every spoonful, with the perfect balance of heat and flavor from all the ingredients. But my absolute favorite has to be the Tangeuyuk, which is deep-fried pork with sweet and sour sauce. Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and that sauce? More tangy than sweet, but it just makes the fried pork taste even better! The place itself is adorable, and it gets pretty busy during dinner rush. But we were seated in no time, and the staff super friendly, always making sure our tea was topped up. I will definitely return and visit again when I'm in the neighborhood! read more

Modoo Banjeom - Jajang: black bean sauce noodles ; Tangeuyuk: deep-fried pork with sweet and sour sauce - Korean Near Me - Bothell, Washington

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Very friendly service, good black bean noodles. Hit the spot. Noodles had good texture and sauce amount was just right. Free tea & yellow radish. Boneless kkampoong chicken was very good! Japchae was spicy, noodles were different. Luckily we didn't have to wait too long this time ~25 min. Last time we gave up due to 2+ hour wait. Will be back to try their jampoong. Ample parking. read more

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Modoo is located in a newer strip mall sandwiched between greek and pizza. There is plenty of parking but the restaurant itself is small. Order first and then find a seat. We came at around 5:20 on a Saturday evening and all the tables were full but we were first on the wait list. There is nowhere to stand/sit while you wait so we headed outside but it was too cold to sit and wait on the metal chairs and tables so we went back to our car to wait. We ordered Black Bean Seafood Noodle (Seafood Jja Jjang with shrimp, octopus, and the waitress said there was mussels but we didn't get any in our bowl) and the Kang Pyung Ki (Fried boneless chicken chunks tossed in a hot wok with sweet and spicy sauce). It definitely had a spicy kick to it but not to the point it blew my head off and I do like a bit of spice and can take some heat. I thought the noodles were a tad bit on the sweet side but my friends said they liked it better than Paik's, a new place that just opened up in Bellevue. I think they are both similar. I also liked that the noodles had a firm texture to them so they were definitely using fresh noodles but not handmade ones. The difference will be the travel time for me. Would I return to this place? Yes as I would like to try other dishes. I will definitely visit if I were in the area or passing but not sure if I'd make a special trip to eat there as it's about a 25 minute drive for me. I predict that they will need to expand in the future. It was full tables before, during and after we left so be prepared for a wait especially on a weekend. read more

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Delicious food! Best jjangpong I've had in WA state. The broth is smoky and flavorful. Lots of toppings. Jajangmyeon is a bit more plain compared to other places but still good. Noodles is chewy and bouncy. The pork in Jajangmyeon tasted a bit gingery, but not bad. I forgot to take pictures of the sweet and sour pork. This is not something I will come back for, because it's a bit dry and the sauce is a bit too sweet. I will come back for the noodles. Restaurant is quite small so expect a wait on the weekend. Staff is very nice and attentive despite the crowd. read more

Modoo Banjeom - Seafood jjampong - Korean Near Me - Bothell, Washington

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I have been searching for a good Korean-Chinese fusion spot in Seattle for months...MONTHS! Korean-Chinese food was developed by early Chinese immigrants in Korea and is today a huge part of Korean culture. Collectively it's called 중화요리 (junghwa yori) and is one of the most common delivery foods. Luckily Modoo Banjeom opened not too long ago so it was time to call up some friends to check it out. @jgk____ , @mylifeaskat_ , @eatwithbaobae , and I shared a few classic dishes 1. 짬뽕 / Jjampong: spicy noodle soup with seafood and vegetables (5/5) 2. 깐풍기 / Kkanpunggi: deep fried garlic chicken stir fried in sweet, sour, & spicy sauce (2/5) 3. 자장면 / Jajangmyeon: noodles topped with black bean sauce, stir fried pork, and vegetables (5/5) 4. 탕수육 / Tangsuyuk: deep fried pork with sweet and sour sauce (2/5) The heart of any Korean-Chinese spread includes these dishes. The 짬뽕 here was superb A famous Korean chef, 이연복, who specializes in Chinese cuisine emphasizes something called 불맛 , or literally taste of fire. It's the unique depth of flavor you can only get from stir frying at intense heats over a flame, traditionally in a wok. And wow the 짬뽕 has it! The broth is so rich with umami and the spices blend perfectly with the noodles, seafood, and vegetables. We regretted not ordering a second bowl. The 자장면 was also outstanding, the black bean sauce being rich and not too thick with a lot of meat and vegetables. It could have a little more noodles though. The 깐풍기 & 탕수육 were a little disappointing. The 탕수육 sauce was good but the actual fried pork pieces were not that crispy, which I found odd. The 깐풍기 is not spicy at all and includes a lot of vegetables you normally don't see in the sauce, like corn. Overall, I highly recommend the 짬뽕 & 자장면 (1 & 3). Try the other two dishes if it's your first time but I personally wouldn't get it again. Follow my Instagram and TikTok @thephotographerfoodie for more eats! :) read more

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The younger sister to the wildly popular Modoo in Lynnwood, in less than six months, Modoo Banjeom has built a loyal following that keeps the somewhat small restaurant full. It's specialties are Chinese Korean dishes. They proudly state that they make the best Jajang in town. Since they are located in Bothell, it seems a given, but it would be hard to find better in Washington. The noodles are long and perfectly chewy. The sauce is big, bold, and delicious. This dish was introduced to Korea by Chinese immigrants in the 1800's, and has become a popular addiction to many. Tangsuyuk is another Chinese introduction. Pork or beef slices are battered and deep fried and served with sweet and sour sauce. It's very popular here. Jjamppong is yet another popular Korean dish with roots in Chinese cuisine. It is a delicious seafood noodle soup bowl. They make four versions. One is mild, while the others are spicy. At any time, I would guess that 90% of the customers are Korean ( a good indicator), and almost every table has Jajang or Tangsuyuk or both. read more

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Smaller menu than the other Modoo but the noodle favorites are here. We had the combo B which included a full-sized jajang noodles, a jjangpong noodles, and a deep fried chicken with a spicy sauce. Everything was tasty! We also took home a japchae rice which was great even a day later! read more

Tucked in a shopping mall, this is one of the best Korean-Chinese dishes in PNW, especially jajangmyun & sweet & sour pork. Noodles are cooked perfectly; chewy & temperature hot to go with their house made Black bean sauce. We also order the sweet & sour pork, which is coated nicely in tempura batter & crispy fried then you can do either dip or pour tangy sauces with vegetables on the the dish. It's a must try restaurant & I can't wait to dine again to try other dishes. There's ample parking spaces however, if you avoid the typical lunch or dinner hours, dine when it's less crowded, you will get seated immediately; otherwise, be prepared to wait for your table. They do serve Korean alcohol soju 소주 to go with your meal. Very friendly staffs. Overall restaurant vibe is cozy & welcoming. Bon Appetite! read more

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There aren't many Korean-Chinese restaurants in greater Seattle so this one just hits spot on in the niche craving. The restaurant was immediately crowded with parties of Korean guests upon opening for the later half of the day. That's how you know it's good. The wait staff were very attentive, almost to the point of being excessive. We got the Friends Combo A which includes the Black Bean Sauce Noodles, Spicy Seafood Noodle Soup and the Crispy Fried Pork Strips with Sweet and Sour Sauce. It stuffed my two friends and I, it would have been the perfect amount if we brought along another friend. Jjajangmyeon 3/5 It's a solid bowl of noodles if you're craving that taste. I'd say it's seasoned pretty well, sauce was savory and slightly sweet, and veggies still with some texture. Another table ordered the seafood black bean platter, that looked delicious. Would try that next time. Tangsuyuk 4/5 Pretty crispy and went well with the sauce served on the side. I wish it was a little crispier and the pieces weren't as big but overall very good and I'd eat again. I wasn't a fan of the raw veggies in the sauce. Jjampong 5/5 This was super delicious, it had a good kick comparable to Shin ramen but a lot more black pepper taste so soup was more refreshing. The noodles in all the dishes were a great texture. The seafood in the soup tasted well cooked and veggies not too soft. Definitely a must try if you like spicy noodle soups. read more

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Our new go to place for jajang and jjammpong! We also ordered the tangsuyuk (medium size) and it was perfectly crispy and juicy, and the sauce was on point. My favorite part was the noodles! They were so bouncy and delicious. There is a parking lot, which makes parking very easy and convenient. The wait time wasn't too bad on a Sunday afternoon. We waited around 10 minutes to get seated for 2. Service was friendly! We will definitely be coming back. read more

Modoo Banjeom - Jajang, Jjamppong and Tangsuyuk (medium) - Korean Near Me - Bothell, Washington

More like 3.5 stars. Decided to come here bc my Korean husband is a big jajangmyeon fanatic and we're happy a new place finally opened by us. Got here at 5PM and already there was a wait- third in line. We got in around 5:30 and by then the line was already 25 spots long so get here EARLY. The place is small. Overall, the jajangmyeon is pretty good but pricey and the sauce is a bit sweet/ tomatoey for my taste. Everyone at the table agreed it's got an unusual taste to it. Plus warning- the regular jjm is spicy so not suitable for kids. So I was kind of annoyed I later had to order a separate non spicy JJM for the kids at the table. The tangsuyuk is rly good but again, pricey. The fried shrimp was also good but the sauce was soooo sweet. My friends jampong was rly tasty- so that's the only thing that really stood out. Service was very friendly but kinda slow- like they kept forgetting our ice water. Overall the food is good but the value isn't there. We spent $180 on 4 adults and two kids (3 JJM, 1 jampong, tangsooyook and the fried shrimp)...kind of crazy expensive considering at other places we'd probably spent half the amount. This place wasn't 2x better than other JJM places. And portions definitely smaller than typical Korean- Chinese restaurants. Not worth the price or the wait. I'd only consider maybe getting takeout next time. read more

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To be honest, I was super excited about this place. Their portion sizes were great, but I would say for the quality of what it is, it's definitely overpriced. We got the set with jjampong, jjajamyun, and kkanpunggi. The total before tip, came out to be around 60 bucks. The noodles, first of all, represented more of instant noodles rather than actual quality noodles. The jjampong flavor was great, and they did give plenty of seafood- but it didn't seem the freshest. Lastly, our least favorite was the kkanpunggi. The meat -there was barely any... mostly the breading/ coating dominated the whole dish. The meat itself, had an overpowering flavor of wine - masking any other flavor. It was an unfortunate experience for us.. read more

The hospitality here is truly unmatched. I've never had a bad meal or a single negative interaction. Incredible food, and even more incredible people. read more

I've heard a lot about this place so I had to go check out the triple combo. First of all, I would really like to call out the exceptional service. if I were to judge the restaurant just for the service they would get five stars now about your dish. I'll say it is any good has any other Korean Chinese restaurants in this area. The presentation was great for all three dishes. The seafood champong was alight but it lacked the depth. The chachangmyun looked great but was alight. I wouldn't say it was bad but nothing to highlight. The tangsooyook was , I would say, definitely better than the average but the sauce was okay. Overall all three dishes tasted similar to a typical instant food. Given the amazing service I would totally come back if I am in the mood for Korean Chinese dishes. read more

This might be the best place to get 짜장면 in the Seattle-land area. Good sign was that A LOT of Korean people were waiting in line for this place. Suffice to say Koreans in the NW have been in desperate search of a good 짜장면 place. The wait was worth it....for adults. The kids all complained of the dishes being slightly too spicy..which all the adults could taste. But overall, if you're craving a good 짜장면 experience, check this place out! read more

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A group of us decided to try Modoo recently on a cold night after seeing they offered some Korean staples - jajang, jjamppong, tangsuyuk, and more. It's a casual eatery with a decent amount of seating, though it was quite busy on a weekday night and they appeared to be doing a reasonable amount of take-out. Overall, I thought the food was decent, but nothing really wow-ed me and inspired me to come back, yet. The prices are a bit higher, but it's because the portions were HUGE. My jjamppong was enough for our dinner, and another couple meals, easy. My friend ordered the creamy shrimp and she was a little disappointed by how sweet the sauce was. I thought it was quite good, but agree it was on the sweeter side. We shared everything, but I think next time I'd come with a group and opt for one of the combos to really sample their selection. Realistically, our experience was closer to a 3.5 stars, but I'd like to return back and try some of their combos. I think maybe we just ordered the wrong thing for our taste preferences, so I'd love to give it another shot! read more

We had gotten the combo A which came with plenty of food split between two people. The food was good quality and tasted good but it wasn't crazy. Also the staff there was really friendly and nice. read more

Modoo Banjeom - Korean Near Me - Bothell, Washington

Ja-jang myun places seem to be hard to find in Seattle, and if you're wanting some you'll have to make due with what's available. Modoo popped up recently and so I had to check it out. The dining room is clean. While you do have to wait a bit for a table, once seated seevice is fast, and food comes out quickly, piping hot. I admit I'm a bit pickey when it comes to ja-jang myun, so take that into consideration when I give it 3 stars. To be clear, the noodles are good here. I would recommend. However it's not to my specific liking. I found the sauce too sweet, and lacking depth. I like the black bean flavor strong and concentrated, and absolutely NOT sweet at all. Modoo's sauce is not like that. I can plainly see around the dining room that many others seem to really like it that way, so clearly I'm in the minority. But if you like your ja-jang myun the way I like it, then Modoo will not be your favorite place. read more

So good! Ever since Modoo opened, I think I've visited at least twice a month! It's everything you would need from a Korean/Chinese noodle restaurant. It's affordable, it's fast and the food is exactly on point. It hits every time! There's not a lot going on in this plaza so there's unlimited parking spaces - the only warning I have is that the restaurant isn't THAT big and I've seen people wait for tables around dinner time (especially on weekends). I've gone several times for takeout and then several times with my husband for a table of 2. The portions are decently sized so we can share one noodle and an appetizer and be full. There's not a lot of side dishes (other than the raddish) but comes with free tea. We've gotten the jjajangmeyon (which I love) but my husband really enjoys the jjamppong. It's delicious the next day too - we might take extra soup home, heat it up over the stove and add extra noodles. TONS of seafood! He also loves the dumplings for appetizers which are a hit every time. We got the fried ones which are delicious and crisp. I wouldn't recommend this for take out but eating in. Service is also great each time. The chefs are quick, the orders are easy and the menu isn't HUGE or too extensive so we know what we want. Highly recommended! We typically go and pay $50 for both of us including tax and tip and no alcohol. read more

Modoo Banjeom - Korean Near Me - Bothell, Washington

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Located in a newer strip mall, Modoo Banjeom offers a variety of asian noodle dishes (Jjajangmyeon - black bean sauce noodles, Jjamppong - spicy seafood noodle soup) and asian fried meat entrees. Parking is ample and simple in the strip mall lot. Atmosphere (3.5 out of 5): Nothing too out of the ordinary - casual eatery with modern unassuming decor. They had booth seating for larger parties and standard chair and table seating for parties 2 to 4. Service (4 out of 5): Service was straightforward, and the food delivery was prompt. We asked for some tea and iced water refills, which were quick. Food (4 out of 5): Overall, solid taste and flavor but not mind-blowing. We tried the Friends combo with the black bean noodles and spicy seafood noodle soup with the fried chicken. It satisfied the cravings well, and wasn't too heavy or fried/oily, which was nice. Value (4 out of 5): Everything was very reasonably priced. We were all satisfied and full for only around $20 to $25 each after tax and tip. I would recommend this place as an above average casual meal that will satisfy most appetites and budgets. read more