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    Modoo Restaurant

    4.3 (367 reviews)
    ModerateKorean, Soul Food
    Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups

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    Sunnica L.

    One of my favorite Korean restaurants. For me, a Korean restaurant is only as good as their banchan and this place never misses. Each entree is served w/ purple rice, barely tea, and of course (unlimited) banchan. They have plenty of seating, but the place gets busy and noisy quickly. We arrived around 5PM on a Wednesday and there was no wait, but the restaurant began to be busy an hour later. There is compact parking in front of the restaurant, but more spots available to the side of the lot. We ordered: Soft Tofu Stew - I love the kimchi they serve. Their kimchi is a little more spicy and pungent than what other restaurants serve, but that is exactly how it should be. Yukgaejang - A hearty and nourishing soup. Plenty of broth, beef, and leafy vegetables to even take home afterwards (you can see with the depth of the bowl). LA Kalbi & Pork Belly - Generous portions for the price. LA Kalbi was the favorite for the night, but pork bely was also just as good. Served on a hot platter it was nice that the meats remained warm even towards the end of meal. Tteok-Bokki - So so much. Wish there was more cheese added, but that is only because I have a low spice tolerance lol. We had plenty to take home afterwards so it's still a win. Items are on the pricier side, but great value considering the quality and how much is offered. Their kimchi is my favorite and honestly nothing compares to it.

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    Samuel S.

    Dined 1/10/26 Went to Modoo with a few friends after a recommendation to check it out. Modoo did not disappoint. It was a Saturday night, so the place was slammed. We used the kiosk to put our name on the waiting list. We waited about 30 minutes until we were sat. Once at the table the service was very quick. You order on a tablet and they bring it out to you as it's ready. Paid at the very end of the meal. We ordered the chicken wings, both original and spicy. We also got the Tteok-Bokki for an appetizer as well. For the entree we all split one of the big plates, the Kalbi Jjim. Everything we ate was delicious. It was my first time trying Tteok-Bokki and now I'm a big fan. The restaurant was busy, but nice inside and accommodating. They even had mouth wash in the bathrooms . I didn't use any, but hey, it's there. Overall, definitely recommend trying it out.

    Bill X.

    We were craving Korean spicy squid and found this place on Yelp, only to realize when we arrived that they served octopus instead. We ordered the pork belly and octopus stew with cheese, along with a beef tofu soup on the side. The flavors were good overall, but the execution didn't quite work for us. The beef in the tofu soup tasted like the thin frozen slices commonly sold at Asian grocery stores, with a noticeable frozen-meat flavor rather than the taste of fresh beef. The biggest issue was the octopus--it was extremely chewy, to the point where each piece took a long time to eat, and we ended up leaving most of it on the plate after trying one piece each. The pork belly was cut into large chunks and could have benefited from being sliced smaller and cooked a bit crispier. Service was friendly and the food arrived promptly, but despite enjoying the seasoning and overall flavor profile, the textures just weren't our preference. In the end, it wasn't a bad meal, just not quite our cup of tea.

    Tofu Stone Pot Bibimbap
    David K.

    Food: Tofu Stone Pot Bibimbap (4/5): Good, solid tofu with a savory and well-balanced mix of vegetables. One of the better bibimbaps I've had. Vegetable Pancake (4/5): Thick, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Very satisfying. Ambiance: A decent-sized restaurant that works well for mixed groups. Service (4/5): Very attentive and patient throughout the meal. Overall, a reliable and enjoyable Korean spot that I'd happily visit again.

    Seafood pancake
    Selena L.

    I came here with my family on a pretty busy weekend evening but surprisingly got seated very quickly. There were cups of tea upon seating. There's minimal service - you order on a tablet that's mounted at the table. There is no info about if the dish comes with rice or not. You have to flag down the server for more refills on the bonchon if you want refills. Tea was refilled only once during the whole dinner service. I got the seafood pancake, beef bulgogi, grilled mackerel, and LA galbi. This was plenty of food for four of us. The mackerel was a big fish and had a crispy but moist interior, the bulgogi was a big portion and marinated very well, and the seafood pancake was crispy and came with a dipping sauce. The star of the show was LA Galbi, which was SO tender and marinated so well. This is probably the best LA Galbi I've had so far in Washington. However, the LA Galbi took forever to come out to the table. We kept asking the server if it was coming as we saw other tables getting their orders and we were making a good dent into our other dishes. They kept reassuring us that it was coming. We had finally finished eating all of our other food and were purely waiting for the LA Galbi. The server asked us if we were done with the meal and we told them, again, that we were waiting for the Galbi. They finally checked with the kitchen and told us they had missed our order but can give it to us in 10 mins. Fine, we waited and got refills on bonchon. It finally came out shortly after. When the check came, the server didn't offer us any sort of compensation despite the hiccup. It's one thing if we hadn't said anything about it until the end, but we were repeatedly asking them where our dish was and they were blindly telling us it was coming. The service was truly disappointing, but the food itself would be 5/5.

    Lunch portion Kalbi!
    Max K.

    Really loved it here! Recently it feels like Kalbi is too sweet and not traditional enough, but not here. The ginger and garlic truly shine through on the Kalbi! We got the Kalbi and Kimchi tofu soup lunch combo and it was fantastic! The kimchi tofu soup was really tasty. They give you an egg to break in it and I don't feel like my egg fully cooked so do so at your own risk, but I ate every last drop and it was incredible! The banchans (side dishes) really shined as well! Really quality and full of flavor! The waiter was really kind! I messed up the order on the iPad and he fixed it right away! It's super busy but organized. We came on a weekday for lunch and only waited for 5-10 minutes.

    Mackerel
    Holly Z.

    Once you ger seated, you order your food through an ipad. Simple and easy. Price will be a little more expensive but great portion size to share with friends and family. The tteokbokki was huge! Honestly one of the biggest tteokbokki appetizers I've ever been served. Definitely go for the version with cheese. It usually comes with glass noodles sitting at the bottom, which adds a really nice texture and makes the dish feel even more satisfying. Highly recommend this dish if you love tteokbokki with a twist! The spicy pork bulgogi here is absolutely fantastic. The meat is tender, perfectly marinated, and has just the right balance of heat and sweetness. Each bite has a rich depth of flavor, and the portion size is generous. Paired with purple rice and six side dishes. The Korean grilled mackerel was decent, and it was a good portion size and the fish was cooked well, with a nice crispy skin. However, the flavor was a bit too fishy for my taste, even with the seasoning. It's a solid option if you really enjoy strong seafood flavors, but it wasn't my favorite dish on the menu. Remember spines and bones are still attached so be careful when eating it.

    Beef tofu soup (mild spice)
    Restine H.

    Nice variety of Korean dishes on their menu and each order can be customizable as well from spice level to the type of protein. Their tofu soup was perfect for a cold, rainy day. I think spice is slightly lower than expected. As someone who has a low spice tolerance I think I could've gone for a regular! Their jjusami was the perfect shareable size for 4 people. We even took home leftovers because there was so much. Service was attentive. Frequently coming by to refill hot tea and water along with making sure everything tasted ok.

    Purple rice
    Victoria L.

    Never been to a Korean BBQ place where you dont cook your own meat. This spot had a long line and I totally understand why. Service was pleasant and efficient, and the dishes came out in quicker succession than expected. The pork belly was perfectly crisped and tender at the same time. Savory galbi, loved the toasted rice in the dolsot bibimbap, and the veggie pancake was light. Casual ambiance, suitable for families, date night, dinner with friends, and any other time you're hungry. Also kinda liked I didn't smell like cooked meat when we left.

    gamja tang
    Jane L.

    I live in Federal way (where I would argue has a pretty competitive korean food scene to lynnwood) but I think Modoo is my favorite korean restaurant to date. Had been hearing about it for sometime and finally got to go, the hype was real for me! It hit all the marks for me in terms of a cozy, wooden interior + clean space + ample customers, and most importantly, really delicious traditional food! We did go during off peak hours so I'm sure the wait gets long but thankfully we got seated right away for an early dinner. Gamja tang was so good, I'd get it again but now I wanna try all the other dishes first. The side dishes were all flavorful and complemented each other well. Can't wait to make the trek to Modoo again!

    Banchan
    Nick G.

    Came in for Saturday around lunch time and wait around 10 minutes for a table but was seated quickly afterwords. We ordered 4 dishes to split amongst 4 people and enjoyed each one. My surprise standout was definitely the soondubu, which I've had multiple times across Seattle, but here found it to have a more full and flavorful broth. Our seafood pancake was also very filling, and our bulgogi was also very popular. I'd definitely come back again with a good party of folks for a good time.

    Erin W.

    We came on Friday around 4:15 PM, just after it opened at 4, so there was no line and we were able to park right in front of the store. We ordered using a tablet, and the food came out quickly. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The chicken wings, Bossam, and Seol-Long-Tang were all absolutely delicious! The restaurant was spacious and clean, with some private rooms available. I know they usually have long lines during peak dinner hours, so I was glad we got to enjoy our meal while it was still quiet. Overall, great food and great value!

    Rebecca H.

    I got to revisit Modoo this past weekend and I was reminded just how good the food was here. It is definitely the best Korean restaurant in the area. The place is always packed with people for a reason and I love that it feels like a neighborhood gem. They have an electronic ordering system for each table, so you can just place your order right when you sit down. I got to try the Jjusami with cheese fried rice, mixed soondubu, galbitang, and seafood pancake which was plenty of food to feed 4. The jjusami was so flavorful and pairs perfectly with rice. It's $50, but is definitely meant to be shared between at least 3 people. Their seafood pancake is so perfectly crispy. I'd definitely get it everytime I come back. They also give out free barely tea, and the service is attentive enough to refill it throughout the meal. I still do think the restaurant as a whole is a little pricey, but I'll definitely continue to visit.

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    Awesome food and super nice staff!!!! Went back twice in a month and same outcome!!!

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