Fantastic food delivered on sizzling hot plates. They are very welcoming and friendly. We looked at several of their framed Korean masks on the wall. Chicken Bulgogi: spicy, tender pieces of chicken with sautéed veggies underneath. Very delicious meal. Pork Belly: tender, flavorful pieces of meat and sautéed veggies. Both meals were served with metal bowls of sticky rice, bean paste, lettuce leaves, cooked onion slices, bean sprouts, broccoli, and potato pieces, and kimchi. Attached: 8 photos read more

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Contrary to popular belief, the food here is truly epic. While visiting family in the area, I was asked to check out this holes-in-the-wall Korean restaurant to see whether it would appeal to non-Korean diners seeking authentic Korean cuisine. From the moment I looked at the menu, my instincts told me this place would outshine many of the nearby Korean restaurants and I was right! The first bite of the fresh and flavorful banchan (side dishes) immediately proved it. This small family-owned restaurant delivers genuine hospitality and warm service, if not efficient. We tried the seafood pancake, marinated kalbi(beef), tofu/seafood spicy stew, dolsot bibimbap w/chicken(mixed rice with vegetables in a clay pot), grilled mackerel, and pork bossam( lettuce wrap with braised pig's feet). Everything was absolutely delicious except for the bossam, which was a bit too fatty for our taste. Still, my family of five thoroughly enjoyed the experience of dining at this authentic Korean spot. It's a wonderful place for family gatherings, dinner with friends, or even dining solo. They do not have a liquor license, and while walk-ins are welcome, reservations are recommended for larger parties. Definitely worth a visit! read more

This Korean restaurant is located near Carnegie Melon University. We were greeted immediately upon entering and had no troubles getting a table. The server was really kind and checked up on us multiple times throughout the night. We ordered so many things from the menu and the portion sizes were generous to say the least. My favorite was the Japchae glass noodles. I've been to restaurants in the past where the noodles end up being too sticky but these had the perfect consistency and delicious sesame flavor. I will note that it was a little warm in the restaurant so in the summer combined spiciness would be an experience, but the food was worth it in my opinion. read more

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Bad service. Never Once checked on me while the female owner was fawning over white guests (I ordered two dishes). Overpriced and gross environment read more

One of the best Korean restaurants in pgh! Menu is filled with many popular, traditional dishes but the kimchi jjigae is my go to. Portions are huge and I can always finish the rest for another meal. The owner is kind and my meal was ready within 10 minutes of placing my take out order! This is always a treat to pick up from. read more

So far, this is the best authentic Korean restaurant in Pittsburgh we've found so far (we prefer traditional Korean over fusion). Their squid stir fry is delicious. Everything we've had over our three visits so far has been great. It's our go-to Korean spot when the craving hits. read more

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING FOOD!!! We ordered the Galbi Tang, cold noodles, and Bibimbap, and everything was superrr good. Not only, were the portion sizes big, our meal also came with complimentary banchan that was delicious. This family restaurant is super cute, and service was amazing. 100% will come back again. It was worth the 45 minute walk. read more

We stopped by on Friday night around 5:30pm and got a table right away. It's definitely no frills on the inside which suits me just fine. There's not a huge number of tables and I would say it's not great for big groups and I wouldn't bring more than a group of four total people ton dine. The food came out really quickly. I liked the rice cakes and dumplings. My friend and I thought our soils were just fine. The Galbi tasted good but it was also $33.99 which is definitely overpriced. They brought out one check for the table which wasn't a problem for us. They also were on a hurry to clean up after us towards the end and started grabbing things off the table when we were barely done eating and threw away my rice before I could ask for it in a takeout container. read more

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This is a wonderful, quaint, family owned restaurant. I really enjoyed their kimchi. I've had kimchi in a lot of Korean restaurants and Nak Won has by far the best I've tasted. We came on a 95 degree day and the naengmyun and bo ssam really hit the spot. I love how there are traditional dishes like mackerel and yellow croaker on the menu. Our food order came very quickly and the owner auntie was very sweet. This is where you come for a nice family meal. It does not feel like "restaurant food." We will definitely come back an again! read more

Nak Won Garden - Mul naengmyun - Korean Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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We really enjoyed our meal. Small quaint restaurant. Home cooked meals. Friendly service. We had the galbi tang, which was delicious. The duk mandoo gook was also good. And we've had the jungol on a previous visit, very tasty. Their kimchi is very good, which they also sell to go. We will be back, and highly recommend read more

The service was fantastic, as was the food. I had the jjajjang myeon. My friends had spicy chicken bulgogi and pork belly. The side dishes were great as well. read more

Great service and amazing food, the bibimbap was delicious and very filling. Reasonably priced for the amount of food we got. Will definitely be returning. read more

That middle aged woman who I assume is the owner is so incredibly rude and vicious. I was there close to their closing time and there were still lots of customers in the store. When I wasn't even done the food this woman just tossed the check to my table, without saying a word. Mind you, up until then she never checked up on my table or paid any attention. I thought rushing me to pay before I was done was a bit odd so of course I didn't give the best tip. She looked at the amount of tip I left (in cash), and proceeded to throw the cash at me screaming "I don't need this." I have never seen anyone this moody running a business. It is really puzzling how it's still up and running. read more

Hidden gem in Oakland! My girlfriend and I shared the pork belly KBBQ plate and steamed dumpling appetizer. The menu does not specify this, but the KBBQ plate included rice and our meal came with a wide variety of banchan including kimchi, eggplant, bean sprouts, and spicy pickles. This made an app and one entree more than shareable. The staff was friendly and helpful with the menu. Ambiance is casual and homey. Not the most economy-friendly menu but the food is worth the price for a treat. read more

The absolute best japchae I have ever had, and I spent lots of time in nyc and Queens korea towns. The Haemul Sundubu Jjigae is also exactly what you need on a cold winter night. This restaurant is like your friends stern korean mom/grandma invites you over for dinner -- no nonsense, some variations on standards that feel like family recipe variations. We probably go once a week. Also byob, so grab some soju and go to town. My only caveat is don't ask the young servers for food advice -- they seem to recommend blander items to baegin (whitey). Oh the korean style chicken wings are also amazing! read more

The Korean food served and service from the two young men were actually good but that is not why I am giving this restaurant one star. The middle-aged Korean lady whom I assume was the owner or manager rushed us out sooner than I preferred possibly because they were closing soon. There were still a few customers in the restaurant and they didn't close for another half hour. I felt this was rude but didn't say anything so I just left. Proper service is to wait for the customer to leave before taking their water, plates, and not wait at the table while the customer is still placing their leftover food in the to-go container. Please be aware there was a 3% surcharge for using my credit card which I was not aware of. read more

Probably the best, most authentic Korean food in Pittsburgh. The food came out super quick and it was all delicious. It's a small, cozy restaurant that was packed on a Friday night so get there early. read more

Nak Won Garden - Ddukbokki - Korean Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Wonderful time having lunch at Nakwon. Hot soup is perfect for these cold days! Since it was lunch time the restaurant was not crowded. We were able to be seated right away. Since it was a cold day I ordered the hot tea which was perfect. For my meal I got the yukgaejang soup. They brought out the meals and the banchan side dishes all together when they were ready. The staff was very friendly and helpful. We had a nice conversation with the staff while waiting for our food. There is street parking available which can be difficult to find a spot. Thankfully the restaurant is right next to a bus stop too. The restaurant is small and quaint. since it was not busy it didn't seem crowded or loud at all. Overall a great lunch experience! One of the best Korean restaurants in Pittsburgh. read more

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Great local spot. Enjoyed the dumplings, japchae, and soft tofu stew with mushrooms. BYOB is a plus!

Best Korean food in Pittsburgh! That's what I heard the table next to us say. The food was delicious and service was great. They're open until 9:00 which is nice for a later dinner. A hot cup of barley tea that you can wrap your hands around is the perfect way to start a meal when it's cold outside. We were promptly brought bon chan/ side dishes (napa cabbage kimchi, seasoned potatoes, bean sprouts, and broccoli/carrots. We started with the kimchi pajun (pancake) which also can be ordered as veggie or seafood. It was nice and crispy on both sides without being oily, and not too spicy - the perfect shareable to start. I was crazy dduk mandu guk (rice cake and potsticker soup with beef). It came out quickly, nice and hot. The mandu was so flavorful and I enjoyed the soup so much! It doesn't come with rice but you can order a side of it. My cousin ordered kimchi chigae / stew which was actually bubbling hot in the stone bowl as was my uncle's dish which was a spicy seafood dish with mussels, etc. A perfect family meal after a day of traveling. I would come back in a heartbeat! read more

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Yum I love Korean food and I've heard good things about this place, despite the rating. And I'll be hyping it up from now on! It's a smaller place, packed tight and buzzing on a Saturday evening. There was a little bit of a wait, but we were seated within 15 mins. It took even less time for our food to come!!! We got japchae, hot stone bibimbap, and the star of the show: beef bulgogi. Your dishes come with Saam like kimchi and potatoes in a soy-like sauce. Everything came out extremely quickly. We didn't bring any alcohol, but a note that they are BYOB! It's a great place to go with a smaller group (6 or less given the table set-up), or on a date night. Sharing was a great idea and we had plenty of leftovers after too! read more

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My family came here to celebrate Lunar New Year and we had quite the feast! I had been here a few years ago but for some reason, hadn't come back. Honestly, the food and prices were better than I remembered and they have a lot of dishes that the other Korean restaurants in town do not have. Of course we had to order the traditional New Years meal, ddukgook. It was served in a giant bowl and reminded me so much of my moms, which was exactly what I was hoping for. Other meal highlights: the scallion pancake was so crisp and full of vegetables. And PORK BELLY. My fave Korean meal, one that restaurants don't always have... and the meat here was exceptional. My husband got the pork bulgogi. These were both served to the table on sizzling hot plates, adding to the experience. At the end of the meal, we both commented about how we were full but wanted to keep eating because it was so good. Nice selection of banchan too, and the service was very friendly. Overall this is a great place to go if you are looking for traditional Korean food. I promise to not let years pass again before making it back here. read more

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Great Restaurant Appetizer: Dumplings. They were large and plenty. You get 10 pieces and you get to choose to have them friend or steamed. I definitely recommend if you are splitting with someone and feeling hungry. Main: Hotpot had beef, octopus, tofu, noodles, veggies and a very delicious broth. The sides were good too. My favorite was kimchi. Staff: They were really nice and quick. The lady was very friendly. She was also nice ans waited for us to order for a while because we had an important phone call. Parking and ambiance: It was clean but nothing special. It was a little hard to park but manageable. I would definitely recommend!! Make sure you reserve a spot because it can get busy quickly. read more

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this little hole in the wall was delightful. my dad and i had never had korean before, & our waiter convinced us to try the squid and pork stir fry with white rice. it came out sizzling and was delicious, though a little too spicy for me personally (my dad loved it). read more

The Korean server who seems too be the manager of the restaurant is very rude and unprofessional. She's been yelling at customers and watching them eat the food all the time like customers are not going to pay for the food. Definitely not going to revisit! read more

I have visited twice with family and tried a few dishes. The tastes are authentic and the ambience is warm and cozy. The first time I had cold noodles, they were Delicious, with cucumber, pear and nice slices of brisket in a broth flecked with ice chips. The second time I ordered this dish, it was cold but it didn't have the ice chips and the noodles were oddly salty. We also tried the pork belly that was juicy and well seasoned, served with nice sauces and accompaniments. Overall, this is a nice, family owned restaurant with classic preparations of Korean dishes served in a small cafe setting. read more

I came here with my friend trying to look for an authentic Korean restaurant in Pittsburgh, but I didn't get that or an experience I would really come back to. First off, we didn't know we should have gotten reservations before we came, but the waiter still sat us down. When she sat us down she told us we needed to eat fast, however she didn't even take our order until 20 minutes after we sat down. The food came pretty slow considering that the staff wanted us to eat quickly and get out of there. Soondubu- Coming from the Bay Area, I didn't expect this place to be remotely as good as the Korean food back home, but I expected more than this. The soup tasted like it was made out of spicy instant noodle soup powder so it was very bland. The tofu was hot and silky which was really the only good thing about this. The entire dish didn't have much flavor at all. Overall, I'd rather wait to get back to the Bay Area to eat authentic Korean food. I honestly wouldn't recommend coming here. read more

This is the place when you crave good korean food. Their soups hits the spot whenever I get sick. Their bossam is a must try, so nice and delicate. Cold noodles are a must during a hot summer! read more

Nak Won Garden - Naengmyeon and Bo Ssamm - Korean Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Food was very bland. Was being rushed out when we were eating. Also was charged 1$ for a take out box. 50$ for 2 people, appetizer and one entree in Pittsburgh is robbery for bland food. Do not go here! read more

Good food, service and ambiance. Prices are affordable. Nak Won feel like a "Seoul" dive.

I have eaten here multiple times, and was very happy when they reopened dine-in service after Covid. I have introduced several friends to their first Korean cuisine experience at Nak Won Gardens, and they've all come back for more! Service and food are both excellent. Their prepare all their dishes in a traditional way, which I appreciate as I traveled to Korea for work for 20+ years and loved the food there. Its a small/low key/no frills place, that's clearly a favorite with students in the area. I enjoy their mondu, jap chae and seafood pancake, and try a new dish every time I go- have never been disappointed! Their hot pots look delicious, though I haven't ordered one yet. They are BYO- and Soju (Korean rice wine) can be purchased at the nearby State Store, which makes the meal complete. Highly recommended! read more

Delicious food, very rude service. It was a middle-aged Asian lady who served us. When we insisted that we only wanted to order one dish for two people (the portions are big and we weren't very hungry), she immediately ripped our menu away without talking to us again. We were stunned because it looked like she walked off in anger. While I was writing the tipping bill, she stood right in front of my table the whole time looking at me. As if she knew I wasn't going to tip well, she collected our bill immediately after we left our table. Then she stopped us asking why we gave her such a small tip and proceeded to explain how we misunderstood her good intention despite that I already wanted to leave. However, whether or not she truly had good intentions doesn't change the fact that the entire service was very forceful and extremely uncomfortable. The food is really good though! I recommend ordering takeout or pickup from this restaurant. We've done that many times. The chicken and pork bulgogi are amazing. read more

My wife and I recently moved to the area and have had several meals from Nak Won Garden that we really enjoyed. Two days ago she ordered Jap Chae to go. She ate a lot of it before we uncovered a roach in her food. We're never going back. I've never left a review like this before, but feel it's important to call out health and safety issues. read more

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Horrible horrible rude staff. The older women rushed my gf and I out so quickly. I think it was because we were mixed couple and we also felt like we were treated differently compared to everyone else there who were east Asians... Racist Also on top of that we ordered beef bibimap... No meat in it, also had no flavor. We ordered one appetizer and one entree and it totaled to to 48$, kinda pricey for Pittsburgh if you ask me... Also I got the dirtiest look when I asked for takeout and was charged for 1$ for a takeout box. Never again Just do not go read more

There are not many Korean restaurants in Pittsburgh. However, Nak Won Garden is obviously more authentic than other Korean fairs in Shadyside and Squirrel Hill. It's a simple, perhaps slightly shabby little restaurant, but it stands out for its authentic Korean cuisine. Service is among average for Asian restaurants. Food is usually served fast. Expect to wait in popular dinner times. Forget the look, get the food. read more

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All we got after 40 min. I am counting every single minute. Asked for the side dish three times yet nothing came. 2 stars instead of one as the food is decent. read more

Nak Won Garden - Korean Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Walked in, was quickly greeted and seated. I was the only one in the restaurant, which I thought looked clean and like a nice atmosphere. According to the server, it's best to park at GIANT EAGLE's Parking lot and walk over, that way it's free. We did so and had no problems. She got us both water, my guest got a diet coke and it was given in a plastic bottle. We ordered a bunch of food. The mentioned good friend of mine speaks Korean and has visited Korea multiple times. Both he and I agreed that the main-dish-food was very tasty! Everything we had was pretty good, though we felt their Kimchi was weak and not as strong as we both liked. We got the traditional stone bimbambop (stir it immediately when it comes out!), seafood pancake, "unit" stew hot pot, and a pork noodle dish that was divine, wish I could remember the names and spellings. Towards the middle of the meal, the server was no where to be found, we couldn't get our waters filled. When she finally became visible to seat other people who'd just walked in, we got her attention and paid the check. It was very expensive but we DID get a lot of good food-- seems to be a theme for getting Korean food in this city. Tip: Lunch is much cheaper than dinner prices! This place is okay. I will be back for my Korean food fix. read more

Nak Won Garden - I was told this is called "unit" stew when translated directly. It has a slice of american cheese, hotdogs, ramen noodles, mushr., kimchi - Korean Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

No doubt best Korean food place in Pittsburgh. Have been waiting so long and finally reopened. Food tastes good as always. Extensive menu offering authentic Korean cuisine. And you will notice a kind lady preparing and helping serving your table. Seating is limited, I would highly recommend making reservation especially on weekends. Lastly, I have to mention price. Inflation is crazy, especially on food, but this place has literary kept almost same price at reopening. Just take a look at Gxxxx Pxxxxx and Kxxxx Gxxxxx, two other Korean restaurant, where price for same type of dish has skyrocketed. With the taste better at Nak Won, it is now a no-brained Korean food choice. read more

This was our second time eating here. Just reopened after a long absence. Cozy interior with tables with chairs and benches. Friendly staff and clean restrooms. Only the second time ever eating Korean food so I'm no expert but I know what I like and it's why we came back. Nice variety of dishes and flavors. The pancake and the buckwheat noodles were my favorites. The other items were also good and everything goes well with the condiments. Most things are not as spicy as I might have expected which is a good thing. They do have some spicy things like the kimchi. Every thing considered it was an enjoyable meal. We'll be back again sometime to try some different things. read more

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We stopped in for lunch after a long morning of errands, and we were delighted by the flavorful and fresh repast we found at Nak Won Garden. I opted for the beef bulgogi lunch, which was satisfyingly savory with a hint of sweetness. My dining partner had the soybean stew with egg and loved it. It's a small cozy space, but very friendly staff and speedy service. read more

Nak Won Garden - Korean Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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