Goo food and good service! The food has good portion. Beef tartar is good. Noodle is quite spicy. Gal bi is sweet but good taste read more

PARAN korean grill - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We came here to celebrate my son's birthday, and the food was delicious and the service was excellent.

Amazing experience! 10/10 :) thoroughly enjoyed my drink and dinner. Will be coming back here !

Outstanding, is the first word that comes to mind. I've already been back twice because I keep dreaming about the creamy udon noodles. If you try one thing from the menu I recommend the seaweed pollack roe - you get the seafood flavor of the seaweed & shrimp come through with the creaminess of the sauce, and it all comes together so well. The volcano gochujang noodles were great too. Their main dishes (we got the Galbi the 1st time and the Je-Yuk the 2nd time around) were flavorful and the salad had a nice touch of Yuzu flavor on it. We also ordered the M.B.P drink (mangoes, berries, & peach) and it was nicely done where it wasn't too sweet nor punchy with the alcohol. The service was kind and fast, the servers recognized us from our first visit! Ambiance is cozy and small, recommend coming near opening or close if you don't make a reservation. Will be back for the 4th time in the near future! read more

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Food: Fantastic Service: Fantastic, nice, friendly Reason for taking off 1 star: Irritating that we pay sales tax on the 18% service fee (The service fee is rolled up into your total bill before sales tax is calculated). I am fine with the 18% service fee and what it represents, but paying tax on it doesn't make sense. read more

So happy to have found this great spot in the heart of Fremont! We walked over from Gas Works Park for a bite to eat and had a really nice experience. We ordered family-style so we could try a variety of dishes, including noodles, richly marinated beef, and some delicious dumplings. Everything tasted fresh, flavorful, and well-balanced. Portions are a bit on the smaller side for the price, but the quality and flavors really stand out. The staff was warm and welcoming, and the food came out quickly, which made the whole experience even better. The menu isn't huge, but it's clear there's a lot of thought behind each dish. The space is on the smaller side, so I'd recommend making a reservation ahead of time. I'd definitely come back to try more. read more

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Came here on a Saturday afternoon for lunch. We didn't have a reservation but were able to get seated for a party of 2 easily by the windows. The restaurant is small so I definitely recommend getting on the Yelp waitlist early or making a reservation. We had three dishes: seafood noodles, perilla noodles, and the salad. The texture of the noodles was excellent - chewy and evenly cooked. The seafood noodles had a generous amount of shrimp and the sauce was creamy and had crushed seaweed mixed in. It is a bit sweet but I didn't mind that. The perilla noodles were lighter. I liked the dressing on the salad - a creamy sesame. read more

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Girl I didn't even know they only had 15 servings of beef tartare.... Thank god I'm a hungry bi$&@ cuz I got there the second they opened. And the Beef tartare was bussin'- sesame oil forward and beautiful! Paran is cute little tight spot on a busy corner of Fremont. We went there on Fri and it deffo filled up pretty quick after we got seated. The cocktails were delish. The matcha one was earthy with just the right amount of zing. I got the pollack roe udon and my friend got the gochujang udon, and they are both creamy spicy flavorbombs. We stuffed ourselves silly and I would for sure comeback for nice casual evening dinner. I would just say get there early like right at 5 so you don't miss out on the beef tartare and get a table right away. read more

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To start, the food was very good. The galbi was so juicy - a must get. This was my favorite! The rose Jjim-dak the chicken was sooo tender. I also think the pollack roe noodle absolutely should be part of the order as well. The location was very convenient as it is right by the bridge and the inside was quite cozy. A good date night spot. The service was good to great in my opinion- I called in and the reservation times got mixed up but because they messed it up they took it on themselves to get us a table when they could. I really appreciate the effort they put in making sure that we were accounted for! read more

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We finally made it to Paran, a new Korean grill in Fremont! We've tried walking in before but it's always packed, so we booked a Sunday 5:30 p.m. reservation (and the restaurant still filled up fast). The menu is straightforward: appetizers, three main grill choices (beef, pork, chicken), and noodle dishes. * Seaweed Noodle: Excellent. The sauce was rich and creamy, with a fantastic umami flavor from the seaweed and roe. * Grilled Beef Rib: Highly recommend this. They conveniently carve the meat off the bone for you, and it comes with plenty of meat and mushrooms. It is served with a side salad that actually stands out--unlike most side salads, this one was incredibly fresh with a bright yuzu dressing. The only minor drawback was that the grilled food was a bit oily overall. However, the space is clean, and the speed of the service is absolutely phenomenal. read more

PARAN korean grill - Sea weed noodles - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Modern Korean food can be hit or miss but Paran gets it right. It still feels comforting and thoughtful, with amazing flavor. Refined without trying too hard or overcomplicating things CHILI OIL TTEOKBOKKI -- as a self-proclaimed tteokbokki connoisseur, this was a real standout for me. It had the illusion of spice without being spicy, and the chili oil in place of gochujang was an unexpected twist that worked so well. The chopped pistachios added such a nice crunch. BEEF TARTARE -- rich and savory, with a soft, silky texture that practically melts in your mouth. The chopped Asian pear added a touch of freshness, and the pistachios brought a nice crunch for contrast. PARAN GAL-BI -- steakhouse-level tender, juicy, and melt-in-your-mouth. The marinade was spot on, bringing out that rich galbi flavor without overpowering the beef itself. And the signature tomato gochujang sauce? Addictive. The citrusy side salad was the perfect fresh, bright balance. Ruby Citrus and MBP were both stiff yet light, and paired really well with the menu. The decor and ambiance reminded me of Korea in the '80s -- an artful nod that felt nostalgic and intentional without feeling dated. They were super busy, but the service was still warm and efficient read more

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Great food and nice atmosphere! The dishes were all tasty although a bit pricy given the portion sizes. We got the seafood pollok roe noodles and the je-euk (stir fried pork). Both dishes were great but I really liked the pork! The marinade and the dipping sauce were very flavorful. Paran is a nice place to check out if you're looking for modern Korean food. Again, the food is good but a bit overpriced for the portions. read more

PARAN korean grill - Pork - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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comforting/homey korean food!! Very delicious. came early on a weekend (5pm) and seated immediately. favorites that i'd come back for: -beef tartare - i think there were small bits of pear throughout, and beef is super fresh + the sesame sauce paired soooo well -seaweed pollock roe udon was deliciously creamy, udon nice and chewy. -galbi - flavor was pretty standard but massive portion, its super tender and the tomato gochujang sauce really elevated it! read more

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There was so much hype for this place when I first opened so I knew that I had to check it out. We had a reservation for a Sunday night and it wasn't as packed as I thought. The location is nice as it's in central Fremont and I love the cozy vibe of the place. Now talking about the food, I think it was pretty good but nothing that stands out too much. We got their famous galbi platter and their seaweed pollack udon. I think the galbi was good, but it's super oily. It feels heavy when you eat it even with the salad on the side, it also tends to lean pretty . And for $52 it's not worth the money for the portion. Same thing goes for the udon. I think it was way too expensive for what it is, but the flavors were OK. I like it a lot, but my partner did not like it at all. It was pretty umami. I would like to come back again and try the other dishes as well as their drinks. read more

PARAN korean grill - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Small cozy spot with cute minimal decor. We came in on a weekday for dinner, but the place was packed and quite loud. We ordered the yukhoe, the kalbi, the roe cream noodles, and the doenjang noodles. Overall, every single dish was on the sweeter side. Korean cuisine does lean sweet, but this place was noticeably very sweet. So might not be for everyone. My favorite dish was the kalbi. I loved the tomato/bbq sauce it came with, and the meat was so flavorful and suuuper tender. Yukhoe second favorite. The sesame and pistachio and beef was an interesting combo, but it worked. The noodles for me were okay. The cream sauce was really separated, and tasted mostly of cream and not much umami from the roe or seaweed. Doenjang noodles were the most sweet but still okay. All in all, pretty good spot, but def come prepared for a blood sugar spike lol. Would also agree that portions were a bit small given the price read more

PARAN korean grill - Doenjang noodles - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Came a little after 5pm and got seated right away. The food came out super quick too without us feeling rushed. We started with the beef tartare and it was a standout. It came with black sesame vinaigrette that adds a really nice nutty depth, and the grated pistachio on top was such a good textural touch. Loved that it was served with crispy fried wontons for scooping! everything together was perfect. The rosé jjimdak was rich, creamy, and super comforting with tender chicken and chewy rice cakes soaking up all that sauce. The seafood pollock roe noodles were creamy with a nice kick. Everything was so good and I'd definitely be back to try other things on the menu & their matcha cocktail! read more

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Paran was a pleasant surprise when I first went there with a group of friends. One friend had already been and could validate it's a good place - and it sure was. We ordered quite a number of things including the galbi (of course), the rose chicken, the perilla noodles, the spicy noodles, and the salad. Friends got drinks too and they loved them. I went back a few weeks later to take my husband. And I think I'll be back again and again! You can try to walk in as two people, but I wouldn't push your luck with more people. Most people tend to come with reservations so I highly recommend you do the same! read more

Tucked right in the heart of downtown Fremont, this Korean restaurant has a truly prime location. You're surrounded by shops, bars, and other restaurants, and it's super convenient to public transit. If you're driving, there's plenty of free street parking in the nearby residential areas, which is always a win in Seattle. We came in as a group of six on a Saturday right at 5 p.m. without a reservation, and the staff was incredibly accommodating and welcoming. Despite being a larger party, we were seated right away, and the service throughout the meal was attentive, friendly, and seamless. The cocktail menu is cozy but thoughtfully curated, and every drink we tried was excellent. Since we all ordered different cocktails, we got to sample the whole lineup. My personal favorite was the matcha cocktail--it was bright, refreshing, and pleasantly unique. Just a heads-up: it's packed with matcha, so you might get a little caffeine boost! We ordered several dishes to share family-style, which worked beautifully: Tartar: large portion and fresh flavorful composition overall! Love the rice chips on the side, it comes in one giant piece and is pretty fun breaking it with your hands Galbi: tender, flavorful, and perfectly grilled, beautiful presentation Tteokbokki: comforting with a great balance of spice and sweetness, tastes more like tteokcocchi Doenjang noodles: earthy, savory, sweet flavor bomb and satisfying Mandu: crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside Buckwheat noodles: SO flavorful and generously portioned. One of my favorite dishes. We also got two bowls of rice for the table, which was plenty for six of us. Overall, the food tastes very authentic, well-seasoned, and thoughtfully prepared. The presentation is also lovely, which makes the experience feel special. Price-wise, given the quality of the food, the atmosphere, and the portion sizes, it feels reasonable. I really appreciated the familiar, authentic korean flavors here and would definitely come back but for a date-night or as a place to catch up with friends rather than an everyday casual meal. All in all, I really enjoyed my experience and can't wait to come back. Next time, I'm excited to try their mocktails and explore more of the entrée menu! read more

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We came by for the first time last night and really enjoyed it. The space is small, but the layout of tables and decor creates a cozy & intimate vibe despite tables being close together. Service was very friendly and knowledgable. We got the matcha cocktail, beef tare tare and jeyuk bokkeum, and everything came out in a reasonable time. The cocktail was really good - very rich and uniquely balanced. I kind of wish I had it before of after the meal since it stood out so much! Tartare was astoundingly big and the rice cracker was a great little vessel for it. Really tasty. The nuts on top was a nice touch (and the waiter clarified they can always leave those out if requested). The jeyuk made me really happy; it's one of my favorite korean dishes that I don't see much in restaurants here. Bf hadn't tried it before and loved it. My only critique is that they put romaine lettuce on the side. I usually am not a fan of warm lettuce, but especially combined with a hot plate and oily sauce from the meat, it was uh.. very wilted and bitter, lol. I think baechu or even kkaetip on a side plate (as a sort of ssam option) would be more complimentary. But anyway. We're stoked to come back. We had a lot of leftovers and it's nice that they include the service charge. Can't wait to try more stuff there :) read more

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I had high expectations for this place but unfortunately was a bit disappointed. This place has been getting SO much hype on TikTok & social media so I had to come see for myself if it was actually good or just influenced hype. Sadly it was the second. First, the interior and vibe were very cute and very picture worthy. However overpriced and food was pretty average. My boyfriend and I ordered 3 items. The pan fried mandoo, gal bi, and seaweed polluck roe noodles. 1. Mandoo: i think this like $15 but one look and bite I could tell that these are the frozen bibigo dumplings they sell at Costco. They can fool a certain audience by charging a premium price for frozen dumpling but it felt like a scam. Not gonna lie bibigo makes good dumplings and these taste good but if I wanted that I could've just made it at home. 2. Galbi: This was the best dish. The meat quality was really good. However, the marinade was very very sweet and the sauce to dip it in was also sweet. They definitely should have provided a variety of dips/something salty/salt to balence out the dish. 3. Udon: this was enjoyable & rich but nothing crazy special. read more

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Overall very solid new Korean place! Their menu states they only have limited supply of beef tartare. We made a reservation in advance and was able to get an order of the beef tartare. The flavors were good, nothing was too overpowering and it had a nice vinaigrette black sesame sauce. The seaweed pollack udon was also delicious, flavorful and not too salty or soggy. The galbi meat was nice and tender, good marinade and the gochujang tomato sauce was very unique too and paired well. I liked that they added roasted tomatoes and salad with a yuzu dressing. I would love to come back and try other unique items in the menu. It is a little difficult to find parking since it's a busy area in Fremont. read more

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A great new Korean addition to the Fremont neighborhood! Really loved the rose jjim-dak - super flavorful and large portions (would recommend sharing it with the table). The nonalcoholic drink was also yummy. Small-ish space but fits a lot of tables. We were able to walk in on a Wednesday evening with no wait. read more

PARAN korean grill - Rose jjim-dak - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I have seen this restaurant all over social media and had to check it out. The restaurant is super quaint and small. Definitely tight seating for the tables of 4. I felt that you couldn't really push your seat out all the way, especially if you're sitting on the inside. Just remember before going that the seating is quite tight and cozy. I made a reservation online a couple of weeks before, which I highly recommend. The walk-in waitlist seems quite long especially since the restaurant is small to begin with. For drinks, we ordered Grapefruit and Yuzu Ade. Yuzu ade was my favorite. The tart yuzu paired well with the and cut through the heavy dishes during the dinner. For food, we ordered Beef tartare, Chili oil tteokobiki, Paran Gal-bi, and Seaweed pollack roe. Every dish was so delicious and cooked to perfection. My favorite dishes were Beef tartare and the Paran Gal-bi. The Beef tartare had a wonderful texture and the crunch of the pistachio paired perfectly. The Paran Gal-bi was soft and tender. I loved the lettuce and the grilled mushrooms that accompanied it. I wish there were more side vegetables. All the dishes had great proportions for their price. I will add that the service was wonderful. They always checked in to make sure if we needed anything and to make sure the food was cooked thoroughly. Truly worth the social media recognition. Can't wait to come back to try different dishes. read more

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Friends and I liked the food, the ambiance was just ok, and the service was friendly. We made a reservation. One complaint is that it's expensive for what's provided. While the food tasted good, the portion size is a bit of a joke for the price they charge. As a Korean I usually go out expecting Korean food to be uncomfortably pricey since I can always make it at home for cheaper, however, this one stung a little more than normal. I was definitely feeling a little more disappointed cus I was (and still am) rooting for this lone Korean restaurant in Fremont to succeed and remain a staple in the area. Just to give some more context the portion size was egregiously small that I, my wife, and her friends (2 small Asian girls that don't even usually eat that much to begin with) still felt hungry after and went home and cooked some ramen... that's after a near $250 bill. Cmon now. Let's do better than that please. I'll update my review if I go back and see that it has changed. read more

PARAN korean grill - Beef tartare, galbi, soba noodles - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I HIGHLY recommend reserving a spot here just in case. It is a very small restaurant, but intimate. Everything here was such good quality, pricing and perfect to my liking. The Galbi was so tender and flavorful. The dressing on the salad with the Galbi had a lavender taste, it was sooo good and different. The salad was crispy and was a perfect side to have long with the Galbi. The pollack roe noodles here were perfectly cooked on the noodles, it was al dente. The tartare was such a good take, the beef was served cold which makes me feel like it's even safer to eat, the sauce on the plate was light and the toppings on top of the beef was a great pair. I think the pricing & portion here is sooo good. I will definitely be back & I'd highly suggest it. My only complaint is the order the food came out & the time between it. I received the Galbi & salad first. Then the beef tartare came out 5 mins later. My noodles came out about 13-14 mins after the Galbi. It would've been nice to have my carbs with the meat altogether. So when I do return, I'd ask for it all to come out at the same time for my personal preference. Otherwise I loved it here. read more

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Everything was almost comically too sweet. Drinks, tteokbokki, noodles, kalbi. Rather impressive, honestly -- I hope others enjoy it, but very, very much not for me or my partner. She went here a week ago and the food was substantially less sweet, suggesting some very substantial cooking preparation inconsistencies. read more

Tagged along to this restaurant and really enjoyed the cocktails and the food! I had a red citrus infused cocktail and was very refreshing (great cooler-ish like). The three food dishes was amazing but the stand out was definitely beef tartar. Highly recommend! Service and ambiance was on point. Very attentive. Will definitely will be back. read more

PARAN korean grill - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Best galbi I've had in the PNW. So tender and juicy. The seafood row pasta was super creamy and tasty. I ordered a mandarin ade for a drink and it was refreshing! Cant wait to come back! read more

PARAN korean grill - Seafood roe udon and galbi - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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The curly haired male server was extremely rude. We called the store to ask if a reservation was needed, and he told us, "No reservation is needed, just come in." When we arrived, he said there was a line and that seating was not guaranteed, all with a very rude attitude. This is not how you treat guests. My friends and I drove an hour to try this restaurant, and our night was ruined because of this experience. Ridiculous. read more

I joined the online waitlist at around 5:30 PM as a party of 2 on Friday. The wait was a bit long; the estimate was 30-40 minutes even as the second party on the list, but it ended up around an hour. I assume that most tables are held for reservations so a smaller amount are for walk-ins. We ordered: - Matcha cocktail: unexpectedly fruity but pretty interesting - Beef tartare: a surprisingly large portion size for tartar, with an interesting black sesame sauce, though we ran out of the rice cracker before we finished the beef - Creamy udon - very creamy, very savory from the pollock roe and really nice chew to the noodles - Galbi - meat was cooked perfectly and so tender, with a nice punchy sauce, we thought we'd need rice to enjoy but it turned out great without A nice low-light ambience with sounds of the kitchen coming through. Altogether a very nice first impression, I'm excited for this new addition to the neighborhood! read more

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PARAN calls itself "modern Korean" and that claim holds. It is the perfect midpoint between restaurants like Korean Tofu House (home style, classic) and Paju (upscale, experimental). The food is thoughtfully presented and well dressed. The sides and sauces provide an excellent counterpoint to the richness of the food (the slightly sweet white sauce served with the rich pork is one example). The portions are generous -- you will not leave hungry. read more

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saw lots of tiktoks about this place so my group decided to make a reservation for galentine's. we still had to wait a bit upon arrival which was fine. aesthetics were super cute, but a lot smaller than i was expecting, and acoustics were really bad; it was very loud and difficult to hear each other when speaking :/ food was actually fire though, the galbi was super tender and flavorful. unfortunately it's way too expensive at $52. the pollock roe udon was the star of the show for me, super buttery and reminded me of vietnamese shrimp toast! the tartare starter was also really yummy, the combination of textures from the crunchy pistachio really enhanced the dish and made it unique. my group was still hungry after ordering three dishes so we decided to get another noodle dish, the doen-jang bibim. somewhat a miss for me just because it was on the sweeter side, and i prefer savory. overall would give the restaurant 4.4/5 stars if yelp allowed! the biggest thing for me was just the pricing of some dishes, which were really high. read more

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Very friendly staff and clean atmosphere. Variety of cocktail menu and beef tartar was really fresh and yummy. read more

PARAN korean grill - Beef tartar - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I don't recommend this place. The food was so mid and it's just over hyped. You're literally just paying for the somewhat nice interior and the nice plating. We ordered the chili oil tteokbokki, galbi, je juk, and the seaweed pollack roe noodle. Chili oil tteokbokki - Honestly, this was the only thing that was good. It was actually a nice spinoff of the regular tteokbokki. It's a mix between tteokbokki and so-dduk-so-dduk that was popular for a while in Korea (it's rice cake and sausage with sweet gochujang sauce). For an app, they give you a good amount of food. Galbi and je yuk - No flavor. The sauce on the side, also no flavor and it didn't really add to the overall dish. There was literally nothing special about these dishes. You can literally go to any Korean restaurant in Federal Way, Lynnwood, or Tacoma and it'll taste the same or better there. Seaweed pollack roe - you mostly just taste the roe. Idk where the seaweed was. This was also nothing special. read more

Delicious food and excellent service, the tteokbokki and mandoo were both fantastic! Portions are generous so go hungry and with friends

Second time visiting this place, amazing food! Love all the noodles, drinks, and the beef tartar. We tried all the drinks in the menu and they are all amazing read more

Very welcome addition. Korean food, but with a unique and at times surprising and unexpected twist. We had the kalbi, buckwheat, and doenjang noodles. All three dishes were good. The kalbi wouldn't have been anything too special if not for the tomato dipping sauce and the bursts of yuja flavor on the salad, but those two things, while being unexpected made the dish definitely more than the sum of its parts. The buckwheat noodle in the perilla leaf oil was a standout, very simple and fresh but tasty. Service was good and ambiance was more casual but fitting. read more

had a great experience at Paran tonight -- my friend and i ordered: - beef tartare (limited quantity): really enjoyed this, as someone who doesn't enjoy "traditional" beef tartare, i prefer Korean beef tartare as the texture is less ground meat/paste-like and more finely diced. the pistachios on top were a great touch. - paran galbi: huge portion served with on a hot grill plate. citron salad on the side that i enjoyed. the meet is precut. tasty but i would not order this again, as I've had better galbi elsewhere. - je-yuk: pork dish served similarly to the galbi on a hot grill plate and citron salad on the side. very reminiscent to homecooking. - seaweed pollack roe: really enjoyed this dish, creamy and "fishy" (non-derogatory), with shrimp friend and i also ordered drinks: - golden garden (gin based): not strong tasting but definitely felt the alcohol; would order again - MPB: the bartender/waiter was kind enough to make this drink non-alcoholic for my friend. i took a sip and it was yum, tasted like elevated orange juice. overall, it's a great spot in the Fremont area. restaurant is not too large but it doesn't feel overcrowded, it's cozy with lovely Korean decor. i would come back for the beef tartare and try the other hot noodle dish (doen-jang noodles), as well as the other main dish that we didn't order tonight (rose jjim-dak). read more

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Really enjoyed the drink and the noodles were my favorite but my friend really loved the Glabi. Overall everything was great, the staff was lovely. The place is small and fills up quickly (as it should!) so definitely recommend a reservation. read more

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Great food and cute vibes! Recommend the tteokboki and kalbi. Doenjang noodles were also very good read more

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