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    4.1 (36 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Paul M.

    Good Korean food in University Place!!! They finally opened! This place had a "coming soon" sign outside for at least 2 years. Glad to see they are finally open for business. We finally got around to giving them a try. I love Korean food and am a tough critic of the food because I have had the BEST! From NYC to Los Angeles we have eaten at many of the top spots. This place was nice, but is not one of those top spots. Small casual restaurant, friendly staff will greet you, then you order at the counter and find a table. We ordered: 1 - Korean Chicken Wings - Sweet & Spicy. This was the best dish we ordered. They came out last but had a good crispy outside breading and the sweet/spicy mix worked! Not as good as our Korean BBQ chicken spot in Federal Way, WA but delicious and much closer to home. 2 - La Kalbi - Marinated BBQ short ribs. This dish was really well executed too! Small portion but was only $28 (easily over $40 in other restaurants we have eaten in). Was another winner. 3 - Soon Tofu Soup - with kimchi - I liked the soup but we have other local spots that make it better. 4 - beef Bi-Bim-Bap - served in a hot stone bowl I was disappointed they cooked the egg. Just crack a raw egg on top and let it cook in the hot stone bowl!!! I also wish they offered the dish with spicy pork but they do not (I asked if they could go off menu and make it and was like old no). Had a nice meal but our favorite spot in the International District in Lakewood, WA is better.

    Jerome T.

    I really wanted to love this spot. The food came out looking beautiful -- fresh and well-plated. And the service was absolutely amazing -- super friendly, attentive, and welcoming from start to finish. That said, the flavors didn't quite live up to the visuals. The LA kalbi was way too salty, and the chicken wings were coated in a sauce that was overly sweet. My friend's soup came in a very small portion and was super watered down -- definitely not what we were hoping for. Portion sizes overall felt pretty small for the price, and the seasoning could use some balance. There's definitely potential here, especially with the great service and presentation, but the food just needs a little fine-tuning to really shine.

    Lizzie S.

    Food quality: good Service: poor. We have eaten here 2x. First was takeout and had no issues there. They only forgot the sauce for bimbimbop and no utensils. 2nd time we dine in. Terrible customer service. They didn't give us menus and I had to ask for them. They had us waiting for almost 10 minutes. They didn't give any instructions on how to order. They never checked on us. Anytime we needed something I had to go up to front or wait in line. We didn't get extra sides. There was no signs either about this service. Felt very ignored and made our experience sour with the poor customer service and lack of attentive. The food portions were decent sizes but they were overpriced. Atmosphere: feels like it's lacking and unfinished. Notes: I really wish this could've been my new go to korean spot.

    Fried chicken and dumplings
    Jesica V.

    The food exceeded my expectations beyond what I could have hoped for. We ordered five dishes and had to stop ourselves from eating everything in front of us because it was so delicious. We had the Korean fried chicken appetizer and dumplings, then a seafood pancake, bibimbap, and the glassy noodles made from yam that my bestie wanted. Everything was fresh, beautifully presented, and perfectly seasoned. It was truly a feast. Worth seeking out even if you're not from University Place.

    Hot and spicy wings
    Catherine S.

    The food is Outstanding! This is one of those don't judge a book by its cover deal, doesn't look like much from the outside but inside be prepared for fabulous Korean food. We had vegetable pancake, hot and spicy Korean wings, and of course bulgogi. Authentic flavors my mouth and stomach are both happy. Pro tip: try the bulgogi on top of the pancake and ask for gochujang (Korean hot sauce) to kick it up a little.

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    Ton H.

    Excited to try this place since it's about 7 mins away. Food choices seems appealing. We order tofu soup, it was nothing special. Compared to other tofu soup this didn't live up to my expectations. No water was served and the ban Chan was bland. Would not come again.

    To-go bibimbap beef with steamed dumplings
    Jamielynn C.

    I had the bibimbap beef. I ordered it to-go at the restaurant. The restaurant was very clean but warm inside, like no AC. The service was great, very kind people. The food was beautiful, even it being a to-go order the presentation was so nice. The price isn't inexpensive, but the price wouldn't deter me from going back because the quality of the meal was high and the portions were filling. I'm happy I checked this place out.

    Rose Tteokbokki & Beef Bulgogi
    Ashley C.

    Decided to come here on a weekday night around 8 pm. The building format was kind of odd. The inside looked nice and freshly updated. The interior format looked like it was a converted fast food chain to restaurant. I was told that any orders would be takeout which was fine. I decided to order the rose tteokbokki and beef bulgogi. The order came with rice and a small box of 4 different side dishes, broccoli, bean sprouts, kimchi, and cucumbers. The tteokbokki was okay, nothing extraordinary. I felt like there was too much filler (carrots, lettuce, pepper, onions) and first time having sausage and bacon in this dish. The beef bulgogi was decent and had a lot of filler as well, but it was not my favorite. I didn't try their suggested item, their fried chicken just based on the earlier reviews. Overall, this is an average place and definitely adds diversity in the UP area. I might try this place again to try their other dishes, especially if it was for dine-in.

    Meghan D.

    Oh my goodness the food is so good here, huge portions! So be aware. Great service and really wonderful sweet staff. This is my new go to spot.

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    Emily B.

    Delicious! The food and staff are so amazing! Try the bibimbap. It's so good! The spicy and plan fried chicken is so good!

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    Maka N.

    Amazing food! Service was great. Clean! Stopped for lunch and glad I did. Been waiting for this place to open for awhile. Worth the wait. Korean fried chicken was amazing.!

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    Super fresh - authentic and tasty! Sparkling, clean inside. Fast and friendly service will definitely be back.

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    10 months ago

    I ordered Bi bim bap. The food was tasty and fresh. The young man who waited on me was extremely courteous. I'll go back

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    The owners are friendly and helpful. The food is DELICIOUS. 10 out of 10! Yummy. I will definitely be going back again and again!

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    Great service and lunchtime meal. Will be coming back to try again, love to see a tasty bibimbap in the neighborhood

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    Kimchi Box - Kimchi Fries and Boneless Korean Fried Chicken (Spicy and garlic combo)

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    4.5(99 reviews)
    2.0 mi
    $$

    After a long day of volunteering for the holiday, my friend and I were on the hunt for a good meal…read moreto reward ourselves. We stumbled upon Kimchi Box, and what an amazing find it turned out to be! From the moment we walked in, we were impressed by how spotless and inviting the place was. The lady behind the counter greeted us with a warm smile and genuine friendliness. She patiently answered all our questions about the menu and never once made us feel rushed, even as we took our time deciding. Truly some of the best customer service I've experienced! Once we sat down, the food started arriving, and it looked (and smelled) incredible. We started with the gyoza, which was perfectly crispy and cooked to perfection. Next came the sweet chili chicken wings--seasoned just right, with the perfect kick of spice. I ordered the honey garlic popcorn chicken, which came with beautiful purple Korean rice, a fresh side salad, and a tangy kimchi salad. Every bite was delicious--I didn't leave a single crumb on my plate! My friend raved about her bulgogi taco, and together we demolished the gyoza and wings. The vibe inside is cozy and welcoming, a big contrast to its humble exterior in the plaza. If you're in Tacoma and craving something delicious, Kimchi Box is a must-try. I can't wait to come back and explore more of their menu!

    Ordered online for pickup (short rib kimchi box and side of pickled radish). Kimchi box is at a…read morebusy intersection but there is plenty of parking. Order at the counter or order online like I did and pick up. 4 instead of 5 stars because the kimchi box no longer has jap chae and all the japchae options are now more expensive, and jap chae was unavailable for online ordering on clover ("noodle box"). Kid friendly - if your kid likes meat and rice, or chicken wings. Food is always good with quick friendly service. I liked it a little better with the original menu (see above) but it's still probably my go to spot since it's closer than driving to South Tacoma Way for Korean food.

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    Kimchi Box - 5/29/24

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    Kimchi Box - Bibimbop with tofu. Was not a fan of it and they provide very little dressing.

    Bibimbop with tofu. Was not a fan of it and they provide very little dressing.

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    Ho Soon Yi - Teriyaki

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    4.4(428 reviews)
    3.6 mi
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    I visited for the first time on Friday around 17:00, and the food was absolutely delicious!…read moreThe parking lot was already starting to get busy when I arrived, with all the spots taken up at Ho Soon Yi. There were only a few tables inside but almost half of them were already occupied with several customers. I was quickly seated for a table of 1. The tables are fairly close together and the noise level is low enough to hear conversations around me. I didn't mean to eavesdrop, but I did hear other customers comment at their tables that the food here is good. There's a few ajummas working here, so service was straightforward. I ordered the kalbi dolsot bibimbap, which seemed inexpensive and came with some complementary sides, and they were nice enough to cut my kalbi into bite-sized pieces for me. I would say, if I can finish my food in one sitting at a restaurant, I am either really hungry, satisfied, or both. In this case, it was both! This is my first dolsot bibimbap after moving to Washington recently, and I am glad it did not disappoint.

    Was in town for an event at the Tacoma Dome this past weekend and ordered from this spot last year…read more- the food was so good that my friends and I had to order again! We ordered the galbi, bulgogi, galbi-tang, seafood tofu soup, kimchi fried rice, and beef fried rice. Everything was incredibly flavorful, and they included a variety of fresh kimchi on the side. Even with multiple dishes, our order was prepared within minutes. Such a cute mom-and-pop restaurant with great food, fair prices, and excellent customer service. Definitely worth a stop if you're in the area!

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    Interior corner

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    4.3(69 reviews)
    3.7 mi
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    I've wanted to try this place for a while and today was the day. All in all pretty good but if you…read moreask for fried rice, they make it to order. The teriyaki chicken is warmed up, so the two come out different temperatures and one seems lukewarm and the other piping hot. I buried several pieces of my chicken so the rice would warm it up. I would have rather had the chicken on top of the rice for heat and I'll ask next time, because there will definitely be a next time. And paying 4 extra for fried rice is a bit much compared to others but it was pretty good fried rice so again, no complaints.

    It has been a while since I have been here. Decided to come here for a quick dinner…read more They have Teriyaki and Chinese wok style cuisine, as well as Korean food. The Korean food is listed in Korean...so unless you ask questions, you may not know what you're ordering. In the past I have tried the Bulgogi, which is good and comes with banchan--but a little pricey. This time around we chose Mongolian Beef and Teriyaki Chicken with Gyoza. The Mongolian Beef was not good. I didn't care for the sauce, the meat was chewy, and the styrofoam noodles were rancid--and there were a lot of them! The actual portion size was pretty small. The salad on the plate with the Teriyaki and Gyoza was big chunk of lettuce with a giant glob of dressing--pretty unappealing. Service was mediocre. There were flies buzzing around as we ate. I think we are the only Americans in here right now. Pretty busy for dinner. Not really sure that we would return, better places in the area. Overall 2.5 rating.

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    Samwon Garden Restaurant - Building is old but clean inside~

    Building is old but clean inside~

    Samwon Garden Restaurant - Korean Style Sausage Soup (Soondae)

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    3.8(332 reviews)
    4.2 mi
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    I was told this is the better soon tofu restaurants in the area. I am glad I chose this Korean…read morerestaurant because it looked legit. They serve rice in the stone pots; the patrons are actually Korean; their side dishes actually taste good. I got the dumpling / mind soontofu, but there were only 3 dumplings. How sad. I should have gotten beef soon tofu. I also got an order of kalbi, which was pretty good. It was served over a bed of grilled onions on a hot sizzling plate. The servers are Korean ahjummas, and they do take their sweet time serving everyone. Actually, there was only one poor lady serving the entire dining room on a Saturday afternoon. Plenty of parking in the lot Credit card/Apple Pay accepted No outdoor seating

    I must update this as I just got back from the restaurant. I went with my family as a Mother's day…read moredinner. It was alright. Service was alright. Prices were high, that's fine considering how things are right now. But where I draw the line is forcing me to change my tip amount in front of my family because I believed that tips should be used as a reward system for above and beyond service. I tipped a good 10%. But because of my family size and which wasn't stated anywhere on the menu or the facility, I was embarrassed in front of my family and asked to raise it to a minimum of 15%. A shame that this wasn't just reflected in the already high menu prices. Pay your employees instead of having them resort to such atrocious aggressive tactics and begging. I previously refused to come back. But was only here due to a Mother's day request. I will now aggressively push back to anyone that even recommends this restaurant.

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    Cho Dang Tofu - Main counter area

    Main counter area

    Cho Dang Tofu - Spicy pork

    Spicy pork

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    4.2(1k reviews)
    4.6 mi
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    We just left this place. The food was great, the service was deplorable. The server that seated us…read morewas friendly, but not very intelligent. Although he was able to explain the AYCE rules thoroughly, he lacked the basic knowledge of what the sauce contained. He also kept asking if we wanted the grill changed. We explained that once the grill was "seasoned," the food would not stick; which is why we didn't want it changed... yet he asked if we wanted it changed right after this. I also asked for more napkins, he brought one. The ventilation in this restaurant is horrendous, the smoke and heat from the grill were unpleasant for anyone sitting near the wall. I had to move seats after I was done cooking, because the heat was making me sweat profusely. A female employee came by and asked if we needed anything, and I asked for napkins (to wipe the sweat off my face). She looked at me as if I was asking for a slice of pizza. I asked her if there was a problem, because of the look she gave me. She responded, "no." I got the feeling as though she didn't want to give us napkins for some reason. Again, the food was good, but the service was terrible.

    Food: the food was good but the sides and the intestine was a little too sweet. I enjoyed the spicy…read morepork and the beef bulgogi. Service: the service was great. The staff is very attentive and nice. Ambiance: it's very casual. It's also a smaller restaurant so it's very cozy. They play kpop which is a plus!

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    Cham Garden Korean BBQ Buffet - First of buffet - including salads

    First of buffet - including salads

    Cham Garden Korean BBQ Buffet
    Cham Garden Korean BBQ Buffet

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