Walked by and had to try this place! Order ahead on DoorDash or at the counter, seems to be plenty of seating as well. Had the beef yakisoba which was a great portion, flavorful and not overly heavy. Would definitely be coming back to try more. Lots in the menu and all great portions! read more

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. read more

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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. Service was extremely fast, and there's enough seating for small groups. You bus your own table and get your own waters. read more

U DupBop - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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 The ambiance of the restaurant was good. There's a decent amount of seating and there's seating outdoors. We went on a sunny day and it was so nice to have a good meal with a great view of the weather. read more

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I've eaten here only once but the portion size was generous and the food was good. I got the chicken katsu with fried potstickers and rice. It was good and I took some of it home. My friends got the tofu soup and the orange chicken which they liked okay. Service was friendly and swift. There wasn't that much room inside for a group of three (it was already partially full) so we sat at the tables outside. I'm usually not a fan of places that try to do multiethnic food: Korean, Chinese, Japanese, etc., but this place was pretty good and I'd come back to try it again. read more

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

U DupBop - Tofu Bento - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I ordered the soft tofu soup with kimchi. Asked for added beef. Although I was charged for it there was no added beef and there was eggshell in the soup. Despite that it was pretty good and I'm willing to overlook the added beef because it was an add on, not on the menu. I paid $25 for soup and a Diet Coke. Came with a small side of kimchi and three pieces of nori seaweed. And a bowl of rice. I'll come back...the menu is diverse, and interesting. Pan-Asian. But they used up their mistakes on this first round. read more

Came in here as a Doordasher and was overwhelmed by the incredible smell of the orange chicken, so I had to come back! Staff was extremely friendly! The place is a bit of a hole in the wall, but also quaint and rustic. And also clean! The food was delicious and it was overall an excellent experience, and the food really hit the spot! And they actually have a parking lot, on the Ave! :) read more

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. Seating ranges from several tables close to the register to a smaller outside section lined with some tables around the perimeter of the kitchen. It was quite warm outside when I went, so most people ended up eating inside. 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! read more

U DupBop - Menu as printed on outside - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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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. read more

U DupBop - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Very tasty, reasonably priced food and HUGE portion sizes! My group enjoyed the chicken teriyaki and the beef bulgogi. The place is small and cozy, but friendly and the food was fresh and delicious. read more

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. read more

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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. read more

U DupBop - Curry Katsu Bowl and Spicy Chicken Teriyaki Bowl - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Really really great restaurant nuzzled into the u district ave. Very comfortable seats and great lighting, decor, and the owners and workers are always nice. 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. The outdoor seating is nice too for warm nights. 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? read more

U DupBop - Korean Style Hot Stone Pot Bibimbap, Chicken Katsu Bowl - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The pork bulgogi bowl had tender and flavorful pork, it was a bit spicy but still delicious and enjoyable. The rice was cooked perfectly and was a good portion size overall. Service was quick and the food didn't take long to come out. read more

U DupBop - Pork Bulgogi Bowl - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Not Korean, but a "fusion" place? They don't serve banchan as it is so, maybe to save money. The portion size is huge and the taste is good. But the service is lacking, you gotta stand and order first even if you are disabled, tired from walking through nondescript places to find this literally hidden gem. Plus, the service is not the same for all people (the usual Korean disdain for dark skinned people exists). I couldn't even stand that day with a leg injury and my Uber dropped me at the back gate thanks to the Apple Maps location. As there is no way to access the entrance without walking around for five mins to the other street, I asked if I could come in through the kitchen. With her limited English and bias, she offered me food assuming I was homeless. How can crutches indicate homelessness? I was in expensive clothes, shoes, hat n glasses with a 200$ NYC haircut too. Such judgements are possible only from certain peoples. The collection of soju n beer is good though. However, just kimchi and water is not enough. No desserts or sides too. Something is lacking in this cute little spot. read more

Add to the bucket list! Dubpop is insane!!! Hefty prices but hefty portions to go with it. Food is top quality and made to order, always fresh and piping hot from the kitchen. Extremely friendly staff and quick service. Go to study break munch down because you'll always have leftovers for later. The ambiance is off the charts with a great playlist always surging through the speakers with music videos to accompany!! read more

U DupBop - Chicken Katsu Bowl - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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soooo good! loved the outdoor-porch style seating. lovely employees and fast service. great food and place overall. read more

U DupBop - Bibimbop Bowl - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Stopped in here for lunch, attracted by the 'fusion' label, which promised interesting combo dishes. Nevertheless, I wound up with a basic Korean dish, beef short ribs, the most expensive item on the menu. Very light sauce, chewy and well cooked ribs, but not as many of them as it looked, as the ribs sat on top of a large pile of sliced onions, which were not cooked at all, and since my tolerance for raw onion is severely limited, it wasn't of much use to me. read more

Buldak Bowl Ok so honesty time: I really freaking love Korean food. But something about the way the chicken is cooked in this dish gives me the ick. For whatever reason, I've started to get turned off from chicken lately which is a hella weird thing to say. But I feel like I can actually taste the rawness of the chicken? Even when it's cooked? It's like a superpower. But like the opposite of a superpower. Also I saw my dad a few months ago and he randomly mentioned his sudden distaste for chicken, too. So maybe it's a genetic thing. Idk. @23andme get on this please. read more

U DupBop - Buldak Bowl - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Had the chicken gang jeong and love it.. Occasionally, I had a strong craving for korean fried chicken, this dish hits the spot. The Korean? woman at the place is so kind and friendly, even though I come in a bit late close to their closing time. She was so attentive and helpful. I was very hungry so I even thought about ordering two dishes but she advised me that the gang jeong was plenty for one person (two people would be better actually) and indeed I was very satisfied afterward. I feel like with a lot of restaurants now post COVID service and attitude of staffs make me never want to come back but I'm so glad I went here :) read more

U DupBop - dang Chicken Gang Jeung - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

First stop to eat after moving to Seattle, and the food was perfect! I loved the cozy environment of the restaurant and the very wide variety of food options that they offer. As a bibimbap enthusiast, their bibimbop did not disappoint: the beef was sweet, the house made sauce a good mix of sweet and spicy, and the vegetables and rice were just cooked beautifully! read more

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Food is always great I've been coming here for the past 3 years now and everytime the food is fantastic read more

U DupBop - Can you tell it was delicious? - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Perfect location for some cozy Asian food. The service is very quick and the items are well-priced while still being quite delicious. One of my favorite places on the Ave! read more

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

This cozy spot is tucked away in a parking lot home on wheels. It's honestly a great place for indecisive friends who want comfort Asian food without knowing exactly what cuisine. They serve Chinese, Japanese, and Korean elements (fusion). I think the owner is Korean though so I'm inclined to believe that's what they do best. Their Bulgogi has the pork cooked tender but fiery, and comes with a great balance of veggies as well as a mild kimchi. I personally like a stronger marination but it's still crisp and refreshing. The owner is very kind and I'm happy to keep bringing friends back. It's a short walk from campus and when it rains outside, the metal roof makes for a lovely ambient background track. read more

U DupBop - Pork Bulgogi Bowl - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The food was absolutely amazing. THE PORTION WAS HUGE!!! The prices are high but with the amount of food you get it's worth it. They have so many drinks to offer. The place as very clean and comfortable. You can sit and there's open view. Service was really good, the lady at the front was very nice and answered all the questions. This place is so worth it. read more

U DupBop - Spicy Chicken Teriyaki Bowl Sweet and Spicy Chicken Bento - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Ordered the Katsu Bento and my friend got the Bulgogi, both were really yummy but the Katsu was really dry. The lady at the counter was really sweet and checked on us frequently. Portions were really generous as well. read more

U DupBop - Katsu Bento, Beef Bulgogi - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This rating is for an average, consistent, hearty meal. I still call this place Ichiro's from freshman year as I assume it's the same owner(s) with the same menu. It's always been an Asian Fusion with a variety of dishes to pick from, it's amazing how they're able to make them all with nice quality. They don't go above and beyond but I know I can always come and get a nice warm meal here. I do think the portions have gotten smaller as the prices increased since COVID - they used to have the large square takeout boxes you see everywhere but now they've resorted to a paper bowl the size of my palm. It's still enough to get you satisfied, but not enough where you can decide to have small leftovers as a snack for later. My go-tos are the teriyakis and chicken katsu here and I've never cared enough to try other options because I think other places on the Ave do it better (like poke or Korean). Since Orange King closed, I think this is one of the competitors for best teriyaki or at least the most consistent teriyaki. These come with a small side salad on top of your rice, two pieces of gyoza, and then your meat. They include soy sauce on the side but no salad dressing. There may have been salad dressing in the past so that surprised me as the salad was pretty plain without it (obviously isn't going to add much flavor to rice). read more

U DupBop - Chicken Katsu Bowl - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

My favorite restaurant on the Ave! It never fails, the service and quality as always top tier! You can't go wrong with an item on the menu!! My personal favorites are spicy tofu yakisoba and chicken katsu! Plus with the extended outdoor seating you can now enjoy your meal outside! Definitely recommend! read more

U DupBop - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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.

It's kind of hidden but it's on the Ave tucked into a parking lot. There's quite a lot of options! I ordered the spicy chicken teriyaki bowl and it was good with generous portions. I had to get a to go box due to how much they gave me. There's also nice seating in a porch like area which was cool. They got various Asian cuisines and are generally pretty good at making them. Definitely check this place out! read more

U DupBop - Spicy teriyaki chicken bowl - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

A convenient casual spot on University Ave. I would probably rate it as a 4.5, but rounding up since it was there exactly when I was hitting my hangry stage. I ordered the bibimbap and the food was homey and unpretentious. Egg was perfect amount of runny for my preference. Could have used a little more beef IMO, but a solid meal for under $20 which is hard to find in Seattle. The meal arrived in under 10 minutes. Bonus for having outdoor seating that is set back from the road so it's quieter, and I could sit with my dog. There is a bathroom, and it is close to the Burke Gilman trail so a good pit stop. Recommend if you're looking for a decent meal under $20 that has outdoor seating in U District. read more

U DupBop - Bibimbap - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Had a surprisingly great work lunch with colleague. The food was simple, straightforward and tasty. Not a gourmet establishment but a great place to grab good authentic food. The staff were nice, helpful and happy to provide recommendations for lunch choices. It is a small restaurant (10-12 indoor seatings?) and imagine it can get busy at rush hours. An added benefit in the UW district is the parking that is attached to the restaurant - a great perk. Good prices, decent food quality, plenty of choices and available parking - what else can one ask for? Added to my lunch places list. read more

Water doesn't have ice. The Bulgogi steaming on the plate was pretty good per friend i came with. The Beef short rib wasn't as well done as I asked, but I thought was good, but not for 26.99 for 1. California rolls were just OK. All in all, I might try again for other items. Especially since close to my daughters school. read more

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Been going here for the past year as I lived in the West Dorms here at UW and have loved this place for a long while. The korean lady running the register is very sweet lady and the food quality is great. Wanted to leave a review as i went today lol Pros - Outdoor and Indoor seating with great use space in my opinion - Outdoor seating is very cool for the summer - Its own parking lot cause goddamn the ave sucks to park on - Portions are a great size for the price (Teokbokki and Chicken Katsu for 33$) - They listen very well to request and add ons Cons - Self-serve? Sometimes i be lazy yk but thats the only con i can think of As usually this place always delivers and is honestly a standout to the rest of the asian places ive eaten along the Ave and it fed a hungry broke student for a year, love it dearly. But only 4 stars cause one of my katsu pieces was burnt (im sorry i love you dupbop ill change it next time :) ) read more

U DupBop - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The chicken teriyaki gave my friend food poisoning & she was bedridden for days. Do not order the chicken!

I've been here a few times and always enjoy the food! The chicken teriyaki has always been really good and one of my favorite places for chicken teriyaki in the U District. I'm giving 4 stars for the chicken katsu bowl. It wasn't bad, but the katsu was quite soggy. I would have hoped for crunchier katsu. TLDR: Overall, definitely worth trying if you are in the area! Would recommend chicken teriyaki! read more

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Came here for dinner. Service was quick and the restaurant inside had someone at each table. Food is straight forward and good. I've also gotten the kung pao chicken and I think the spicy chicken is done better. I like the options that come with the spicy chicken and it's also got a good sauce. read more

U DupBop - Spicy Chicken Bento - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Very nice people. Food was great and they have a variety Japanese and Korean flair. They have an awesome parking lot and it is a cool little hole-in-the-wall eatery! Limited seating inside but they have a nice covered outdoor space. Good place to try if you're looking for something new but guaranteed yummy! read more