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    U DupBop

    4.3 (91 reviews)
    ModerateJapanese, Korean, Chinese
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Beef bulgogi Korean stone bowl

    What can I say? This place is absolutely amazing! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The only downside is that the indoor seating area is a bit small.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]They do offer outdoor seating, but that's not always ideal when the weather is cold.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Now, let's talk about the food. My taste buds were on cloud nine from the very first bite. The vegetables were incredibly fresh, and every bite was bursting with flavor. Everything tasted clean, fresh, and thoughtfully prepared. Best of all, the meal left me feeling satisfied and full without feeling heavy or weighed down afterward. If you're looking for fresh, flavorful food that delivers on both quality and taste, this spot is definitely worth a visit.

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    Laura G.

    Korean Style Hot Stone Pot Bibimbap: Got a big portion of food. All the ingredients were delicious. The beef was seasoned very well. The kimchi was good as well, but I wished there was some more variety of banchan. You first order at the counter, then find a place to sit. At the end of your meal, you bus your own plates.

    Linda W.

    Good portion size for the piece but overall quality was okay. You would come here less for the food but more that you get good value. You get one side dish of the kimchi and they use white rice for their bibimbop. Good balance of ingredients. It was slightly on the lighter side so I added some sauce for more flavor. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Service was extremely fast, and there's enough seating for small groups.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] You bus your own table and get your own waters.

    Ana B.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]Really great place![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Clean and great ventilation[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] and my chicken katsu was amazing. Staff is friendly and fast.

    Gyoza
    Timothy H.

    Been wanting to try this restaurant and I wasn't disappointed! We had their Korean fried chicken, Katsu Bento, and Gyoza! My favorite was their KFC. So flavorful and chewy! It cost $23 and it could be split for two people. Also had their katsu bento and it was good too. The California roll was alright. I enjoyed the gyoza too. A nice appetizer to get ready for the main course! The service was good! Employees were very nice and helpful. The food didn't take long to make at all! The pricing of the food is a bit more on the pricey side though [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance of the restaurant was good. There's a decent amount of seating and there's seating outdoors.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]We went on a sunny day and it was so nice to have a good meal with a great view of the weather.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Tofu Bento
    Diana C.

    The tofu bento was great! Very reasonable prices for the portion sizes. The woman at the counter was very sweet. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There's indoor, covered porch, and indoor porch options for seating which is nice.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Would go back!

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    Vinh M.

    Here we have one of many overlooked restaurants on the Ave in the U District solely because it feels like it's somewhat pushed into a corner in the wall by a parking lot that doesn't have cars in it. This place was much better than what I expected! I came here on a Saturday for lunch with a friend. Use the central plaza parking garage on weekends for parking, but failing that, look carefully around for street parking as it does get dicey there. You order up at the counter depending on what you want, and menus are placed near the front door and behind the cash register. They serve Asian fusion dishes here as advertised, including bibimbap, teriyaki, orange chicken and other things. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Seating ranges from several tables close to the register to a smaller outside section lined with some tables around the perimeter of the kitchen.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was quite warm outside when I went, so most people ended up eating inside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] My friend and I both ordered the hot stone pot bibimbap to try things out. It came with just kimchi as our banchan, which was less than what I would have liked. But with the addition of their sauce and mixing everything up, everything was quite tasty! Nothing overly special to add but I loved how it was filling and the beef was very well-seasoned while somehow having the strongest flavor in the whole dish (which I actually like a lot). I left here very satisfied, and would definitely come again to try their other dishes when I'm around the area!

    Natasha R.

    This was a fantastic find on the Ave! Everything we ordered was wonderful. Beef bulgogi came out sizzling hot, tofu soup was unlike anything I've tasted, and the tempura shrimp was crunchy! I would happily order everything again. The portions were huge, I ate the bulgogi until I was full and still had a great portion left over for lunch. The man at the register was friendly and efficient. The restaurant was nice and clean. Nothing fancy - just good tasting food.

    Katsu Bento ($17.99)
    Wendi K.

    Cozy, casual Interior. Huge, tasty portions. There are Japanese, Korean, and Chinese items on the menu. Katsu Bento ($17.99) - Crispy katsu with rice, salad, gyoza pieces, and California roll. Bulgogi ($16.99) - Flavorful bulgogi on a bed of fluffy rice with salad on the side and a runny egg on top. Located in downtown U- District.

    Curry Katsu Bowl and Spicy Chicken Teriyaki Bowl
    Arielle M.

    Delicious food and huge portions ! This Katsu curry is non-spicy and comes with bell peppers, zucchini, and peas on top of the usual carrots and potatoes. The rice was on the stickier side (how I prefer it) and it came out piping hot. You can tell they make it to order bc the curry took a little longer than the teriyaki chicken but overall quick and easy service. There's free water by the register. There is both indoor and outdoor seating, and the cool breeze was a good compliment to the hot food. Tables no bigger than 4 people so not great for big groups.

    Korean Style Hot Stone Pot Bibimbap, Chicken Katsu Bowl
    Rosalie F.

    Really really great restaurant nuzzled into the u district ave. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Very comfortable seats and great lighting, decor, and the owners and workers are always nice.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Sometimes the tv in the main dining area has cringey 2000s music videos playing, sometimes it has lo fi beats of whatever holiday is coming up, you never know. I find that kind of funny every time we go.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The outdoor seating is nice too for warm nights.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I always get the hot stone bibimbap and it is very tasty. The most recent time I visited I felt as though it was a little heavy on the rice compared to the meat and veggies, but you can't really beat a filling meal for like $16. I love how crispy the rice gets in the hot stone, that's definitely my favorite part and hard to replicate at home. They don't try to usher you out of the restaurant as soon as you are done with your food which I really appreciate. I don't just go out to eat to eat, it's also a nice way to get out of the house and enjoy the company of your friends and loved ones. I feel like this place definitely encourages that. It has some faults to where I can't say it's perfect, but this is a great restaurant to go to with your friends. You need to pick and choose whether you want to leave having spent $15 or $30, as some menu items are pricey, but that's up to you, y'know?

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    Their bulgogi is the shiznit!!! Used to eat it all the time but it can't get expansive!! Food is always quality

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    Customer service is great, and they have very yummy food!! Definitely would come back :)

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    Still the absolute best Teriyaki Chicken (and amazing Poke bowls) near University of Washington! Really good food at reasonable prices!

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    We've been going here for years ever summer for every day. They're fantastic. This wouldn't be our regular spot if they weren't.

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    This place hit all the marks for an upscale dining experience I wish more places could offer! The…read moresophisticated ambiance, knowledgable staff, beautiful presentation and outstanding food. I went on a weekday evening and was able to walk in without a reservation and the host sat my party immediately. The space has an industrial vibe, minimal decorations and an open kitchen in the dining area with another kitchen hidden in the back. We started off with a gochujang margarita which had a little spice but the flavor of the gochujang got lost and I couldn't really distinguish it. The NY Tiki Time cocktail was a stunner, the flavors of the citrus, pandan and rum blended smoothly together. I had to take a photo when the drinks arrived. For the apps we ordered the yellowtail and octopus. The presentation really was remarkable and well plated. The yellowtail was in between layer of thinly cut turnip that had a lemon verbena component to it. It was shaped into a flower and placed on a plate in naengmyeon broth. The octopus was tender and in a delicious cream sauce with some roe as decoration. For the mains we got the squid fried rice with kimchi, bacon, smoked quail egg. We also ordered the branzino gui with seasonal vegetables. Both were well seasoned and tasty but I think I enjoyed our drinks and appetizers the most. The staff were slow and intentional with their service and no one seemed in a frantic hurry. The tone of the place was calm and none of our servers gave off an overly pretentious attitude (my biggest gripe with fine dining). Will most definitely come back as soon as possible and can't recommend enough.

    The food presentation was unique and beautiful and we ordered three dishes - beef tartare, the…read moreyellowtail and squid ink rice. The highlight for me was the beef tartare with nori. The yellowtail dish was lemony and the thiny sliced turnip was an art itself . My friend really liked the squid ink fried rice. The rice was made very well but personally I always find squid ink rice to be bland and a bit uninteresting, so the kimchi in the fried rice added some contrast. The restaurant was pretty empty on a weekend night. Service was ok. I love the glass and high ceiling.

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    Daeho Kalbijjim and Beef Soup

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    After a morning hike, we drove to Daeho for a much needed lunch. Despite it being noon on a…read moreSaturday, we were seated immediately without a reservation. I was honestly surprised because I remember waiting for a couple hours at the SF location a few years ago. Between the nine of us, we ordered a few kalbijjims and naengmyeons to share. DAEHO KALBIJJIM - 88.95 + mild +5.95 for mozzarella cheese Lots and lots of cheese, so if you're not a cheese person, I'd definitely skip the add-on. The portion was generous, but there wasn't as much kalbi as I expected. Instead, it was loaded with onions, carrots, and only about four rice cakes. That said, the kalbijjim itself was incredibly saucy and flavorful. Every bite became more addictive than the last, and I couldn't stop going back for more. MOOL NAENG MYUN - 21.95 A bit pricy for what it is, but we split it between four people as a refreshing side. It was gone within a few bites. The broth was tangy, icy cold, and refreshing, which contrasted perfectly to the rich kalbijjim. You really can't go wrong with this combination. Overall, delicious and satisfying food, but pretty expensive. It's one of the better kalbijjims I've had!

    Visited the restaurant for the first time on a Saturday evening. Joined the waitlist at around 6pm,…read morebut didn't get seated until 7:30pm for a party of 7. Parking: Around the restaurant has ample spots, however when my party visited, all 3 cars could not find a spots as all of them were taken. When I arrived, there were already a few cars just circling to try to get a spot if any patrons were leaving. Most other reviews didn't have issues with parking as I assumed they arrived earlier? Customer service: + friendly service and decent once you were able to flag them down - you have to almost flag them down for all/any services such as refilling water, checks, to-go boxes etc Food: 1) Spicy Squid Noodle * cold noodle dish with squid, white noodles and vegetables mixed with gochujang based sauce. Not particularly spicy or not. - imo the amount of squid for a near $20 noodle should have a little more.. 2) Daeho kabijjim + mild was good for the party as it's slightly sweet and not spicy with gochujang based sauce. Short rib was nice and tender with potatoes, onions and carrots. We chose to add noodles and cheese which they torch at the table to melt it on top. 3) Combination Suyuk + great umami and saltiness to the soup, very creamy and rich. + combination of tendon, brisket, short rib and (forget the 4th) as well as mushroom and spring onion makes it rich creamy and umami. Banchan was great, kimchi and radish are very likely homemade along with the other 3 banchans. But imo, their radish is old (overly fermented) while kimchi has a nice balance of spiciness, sweetness and tartness at first but a little sweet aftertaste. Lastly, if I'm not mistaken, I did not see any sign or note in the premise or on the menu indicating mandatory 20% tips for big party (even though I'm well aware it's normal but I believe businesses should be transparent). However when we were paying the bill, the server clearly indicated they included the 20% tips to our bill so that patrons do not "double tip" unless they wish to. So bottom line is they are quite honest on that but wished they are more transparent

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    4.3
    (20 reviews)
    2.7 mi

    Visited here very hungry after bouldering for a couple hours. They keep it nice and warm in here…read morewhich I loved (I noticed a lot of Seattle restaurants don't turn on heating :')). It is set up like a cute korean style bar with small round tables which make sharing easier. They have a pretty good selection on their menu and we ordered a couple of items to share. The Rose Ttoekbokki with cheese was very yummy, but it kinda tasted like pasta with rice cakes instead of spaghetti. I think that is the point of this dish, so if you want a more traditional spicy flavor then get the other ttoekbokki option (spicy rice cakes). We still loved this one and the rice cakes were so chewy and delicious. The cheese corn was very yummy and exactly what you would expect. It pairs perfectly with the other dishes. My friends also shared the Seafood ramen and Beef bulgogi. They liked both dishes. One of our favorite things were the side dishes actually! The tofu was so yummy, and the bean sprouts were so crunchy and well seasoned. We even asked for extra! The only aspect that makes it difficult to come more often is the price point. Since the dishes are so big and shareable, it is easy to split amongst a group, but it is a little less affordable to come here for dinner and drinks.

    A cozy little Korean bar! There aren't that many tables, but I enjoyed this vibe. Service was quite…read morefast on Saturday evening. We ordered: -Fish cake soup: pretty good, the soup had a good depth in flavor and I liked the variety in fish cake. Perfect for a rainy day. -Tteokbokki: was a bit spicy and the rice cake was chewy and cooked well. I've had better sauce though. -kimchi pancake: wasn't our favorite. Was a bit too thick and had too much batter - I like these to be more crispy and thin. Overall, a fun place for a casual Korean bar food.

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    4.8
    (215 reviews)
    11.3 mi
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    Review is for takeout!…read more Easy to order online for pickup. We ordered one brisket hot with wheat noodle and one brisket cold with sweet potato starch noodle and an order of steamed dumplings. Definitely order hot if you plan to eat right away. If you order cold, you have to heat it up yourself because it's all jelly like but that's how you know it's a high quality broth! Our soup came with a nice serving of rice and two types of kimchi and salt and spicy sauce. We really enjoyed the quality and taste of the food and would love to come back again for dine-in! Packaging of the takeout food was great! 10/10 we loved our meal!

    If you want to try amazing sullungtang, come here!…read more Other restaurants might have sullungtang, but they don't specialize in it the way JangAn Sullungtang does! They have your classic brisket and even tongue, and if you like slightly chewier meat, go with brisket. If you want more tender, go with tongue. White noodles, glass noodles, or you can choose no noodles! Comes with rice and a side of their housemade radish kimchi and cabbage kimchi. They even bring out dadegi, which is so classic for this dish and makes me feel at home. If you're a fan of mixing textures, definitely order the seafood pancake! So crispy, but also chewy from the seafood, and they definitely don't skimp out on portions of ingredients and the size of this dish in general! I have never had such a good seafood pancake, and it'll definitely be one I crave in the future. The place is so clean and cozy, modern, and the chairs are comfy. The workers are kind, and the prices are pretty fair (comparing to the Bay Area, though). Highly recommend!

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    Hae-Nam Kalbi & Calamari

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    4.0
    (389 reviews)
    5.8 mi
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    Under new ownership. This place was very welcoming and the staff informed us of the new ownership…read moreand menu items upon seating us. The service was great and the waiter explained many of the new dishes to us herself. The food came out very fast after ordering and though there were several other tables full of groups, they also got their food out quick as well. The noise level is moderate, but the high walls on the booths and the partitions between the larger seating area and the table and booth section helps to buffer the noise pollution between the areas. The La kalbi was very flavorful and cooked to perfection. The dish came with a side bowl of rice and assorted bon chon. You could share this dish between a group of 2-3 or individually order it and be fulfilled.

    Hae-Nam Kalbi recently had a grand opening, which has been since April 2026. I heard there are new…read moreowners and wanted to check it out. I have dined here before so the interiors isn't too different just small changes. Let's jump to the food- I ordered the galbitang and it came with 10 different banchan. Which is a nice surprise since some restaurants aren't as generous in the banchan. The galbitang was so flavorful for a "clear" soup and the meat was tender. It also included a good portion of meat. I've tried galbitang at other places, but there was an umami that many didn't have. All the banchan were flavorful too, I thought the kimchi had a good balance as sometimes it can be a bit on the saltier side. Service was great too, the sever was friendly and checked often. When I went, it was just me then a couple arrived. There was a delay with their order so she provided some mandu on the house while their order was being prepared. Once they received their order, I heard the couple tell the sever that everything was very good multiple times- their food did look good! I recommend checking this place out especially with the new ownership. Menu looks similar from previous owners, but will for sure go back and try something else!

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