What a fun find! I ordered a plain fried and original Korean sweet chili skewers, and really enjoyed both of them. The chicken was perfectly crunchy on the outside, and juicy on the inside. Even the plain one was seasoned well. The gal that was working said each skewer is four pieces, and I thought it wouldn't be enough, but I was wrong. I would describe each piece as comparable to 1.5 chicken nuggets? Haha. Anyway, these two skewers kept me full for the entire afternoon. The interior feels like it was made for pick up or fast food, and the one staff I interacted with was really friendly and helpful. I would def come back again. read more

UmmaDak - Plain Crispy Dak (Fried/Plain) and Umma Dak (Original Korean Sweet Chili) - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This restaurant was listed on the CID food walk, so I popped in to try it. Glad it made the list! Friendly cashier and service team. I ordered their spicy chicken skewers, unsure of the spice level. Found it to be perfectly balanced - sweet, lusher spice, deeply flavorful. The chicken itself had a great breading and was fried really well. Good value for the price - it didn't seem like it would be sufficient when looking at the skewer, but it was a lot of chicken. Delicious treat! read more

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Fast, casual spot for Korean fried chicken, but quality vs price does not match up - better value elsewhere. It was $9 for one skewer of 4 smallish pieces - they are not even wings, just 4 small pieces of chicken. I got the original Korean sweet chili that has a nice sauce but the inside chicken is really bland so you have to scoop up the sauce to enjoy. There is a good amount of breading and not much chicken inside, which further deflates the value. Standing room only - no seats but a decent amount of inside standing room and tables to enjoy if the weather is not favorable I see it used to be almost half the price a year ago - not sure why they jacked up the prices this significantly - other restaurants don't follow this pricing trend. For half the price, I would gladly come back as the food comes really fast and it is minutes from the light rail and train station, but at the current prices, there are plenty other options I can get for a quick snack like dumplings, etc in the area that I am willing to walk a few extra minutes for. read more

UmmaDak - Umma Dak (Original Korean Sweet Chili) - IG @bougiefoodieboi - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Stopped in here during the CID food walk and loved the chicken. It was yummy, food came out quickly, and will definitely be back in soon to try more. There are a few tables inside. read more

UmmaDak - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Came by for the first time and got to try their ummadak sauce in the form of chicken skewers! From the outside the restaurant looked like a grab and go establishment but there were a couple of tables. I didn't see a restroom. The order came out pretty quickly. The chicken bites on the skewers were perfectly 2 bite size. It was about 8$ for this skewer which does feel pricy. The chicken has a nice crunch and was not rendered soggy by the sauce which I realize is a hard balance for some places but I really enjoyed this! read more

UmmaDak - Umma Dak (Original Korean Sweet Chili) - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The chicken was great!!! The onion rings were crispy and nice!!! We thought we get rice underneath, but no, it's not included. The staff were friendly and helpful. The place is standing only, so just remember that when you pick this place. Cute feels while there!!! No public restrooms. Street parking. read more

UmmaDak - Honey Dak (Honey Garlic Butter) Umma Dak (Original Korean Sweet Chili) Onion rings - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The service was great! The cashier noticed that it was our first time and gave us some recommendations based on customer favorites and our hunger levels. He heard me talking about pokemon and made a bit of small about it! The ambiance is very causal. I would recommend this for smaller groups of friends rather than for families with small children. The seating is a bit limited and only tables. Our total was about $40 after tax and tip which seems pretty good to me. There was SO MUCH FOOD. We were hungry but this definitely could've fed 3 people. My favorite was the honey butter chicken and rice cakes. The chicken is smothered in sauce and the rice cakes had a mild crunch to them, which I liked! read more

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Korean fried chicken with sauce selection. Small store limited space for dine in We had the plain chicken and other the sweet chili sauce aside. It's okay I had better fried chicken elsewhere read more

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Partner wanted tteokbokki, so this place popped up next to us. Small little shop with only a counter and much sitting area. The service was somewhat slow despite we were the only one there, waited more than 15 minutes for the food and after seeing it, surprised it cost so much for so little rice cakes. To the food review 2.8/5 - tteokbokki - I usually think it wouldn't be too bad as most rice cakes taste pretty good, but this one felt stale/cold and very stiff. Definitely lost its bounciness and chew. Felt like its old or been sitting there for a while and just tossed in the sauce. Was quite disappointed by not only the amount of rice cakes for the price but the flavor/texture of it as well. Not sure if i'll go to this place again, but tteokbokki isnt their main food item so maybe they don't focus too much on it. read more

UmmaDak - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I'm surprised I haven't heard more buzz about this spot. UmmaDak was a solid option for Korean fried chicken in the international district, just across the street from the light rail station. The chicken is crispy, covered in sauce (we throughly enjoyed both the Honey Dak and UmmaDak flavors), the pieces are much bigger than bite-sized, and the mix-plate was a great deal for $14.99. The side of instant rice is just that, but was a nice addition to our meal for an extra couple dollars. The k-cabbage salad is just plain shredded cabbage, and added a needed freshness to our meal. The space is small, and there's no seating inside, just a few tables to stand at, but we enjoyed taking our meal across the street to eat outside. It was a great option for a meal in the international district before a Sounders game, I would love to come back! read more

UmmaDak - Large (Bowl) Mix & Match with Honey Dak (Honey Garlic Butter) and Umma Dak (Original Korean Sweet Chili), K-Cabbage Salad, Instant Rice - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

5 stars, I will definitely be going back! I got the Dduck Kkochi and original sweet chili chicken skewer. The rice cakes were crispy, chewy and delicious. Sauce was great and not overly sweet like some I've had before. Chicken was crispy, flavorful and very good. read more

Came in because I was in the area and it sounded like a good option! Was here for lunch and it is very filling for a good price! The sauce on the wings were a little on the sweeter side, so I would suggest getting a skewer if it's only you, but you most def can take it home and eat more. The wings are boneless and pretty crispy. Service was good. Wings were out in 10 minutes. Good ambiance. Which there were chairs to sit, but since there is a limited eating space with only 2 tables it makes sense why they want you to stand. read more

UmmaDak - Large (Bowl) Mix & Match - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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This place does the job for a quick chicken fix but that's about it. It's a fast casual type of place, with standing tables to enjoy your food away from the cold. Shout out to our cashier who was eager to answer questions to clarify the menu, and give suggestions for things like reducing saltiness in the fries because of how naturally salty they were! The honey butter sauce is soooo good. Probably one of the most popular items from what I've seen. The Umma sauce was solid and I'm sure the rest of the flavors are fine. However, the chicken itself is pretty flavorless. Almost like it was just directly breaded and put in the fryer. So while the flavor shines in the sauces, would be nice to have that classic KFC marinade that makes this style of chicken so good. Not sure if I'd particular come back any time soon but just maybe if I'm craving something with honey butter. read more

UmmaDak - Umma Bowl + Waffle Fries & Large (Bowl) Mix & Match - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

we were staying nextdoor at the hostel & must have walked by this place a dozen times - the night before we left, we needed a quick bite to eat we could walk with & stopped in to get the chicken skewers & OMG i'm so mad we waited so long to stop in. we got crispyDak (plain/crispy), ummaDak (original korean sweet chili), & honeyDak (honey garlic butter) they were all sooooo good! we just stopped in again right as they opened to get some bowls of chicken to take on the road. highly recommended!! our very picky 6 year old scarfed it down. there's indoor dining (standing tables) but also take out. super quick even with people ahead of us during our first visit. read more

Chicken was crispy, hot, and flavorful. I got the spicy chicken skewer. It was too spicy, almost painful to eat, but it was good. read more

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Great little place in Seattle! I had the original Umma Dak - Korean sweet chili and the Honey Dak - honey garlic butter. They were both amazing and the chicken was super fresh and crispy. They super friendly and my food was done in no time at all. I'm definitely going back! read more

Quality fried chicken bites - the bucket fed husband and I for a meal. Casual quick and go or hang out. Variety of flavors- all made by "mom" and sauces to choose from. Son runs the front. Ambiance- casual Service- nice. Location along king street in Chinatown, Closer to the Chinatown Gate. Parking- street. Value- good Recommend- yes! read more

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This has to be one of the most flavorful chicken dishes I've had. They absolutely cover the chicken in whichever sauce you choose and they even allow you to choose multiple flavors if you get a large bowl. The service was pretty fast and even if it wasn't, the atmosphere is pretty cute. The chicken was very crunchy and they had lots of sides to choose from from rice, to pickled daikon radish. read more

UmmaDak - Umma Dak (Original Korean Sweet Chili) - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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They serve chicken but they all good !! I ordered all the flavors and was not disappointed at all . Arrive was fast and friendly . Good place to stand for a quick snack . Place wasn't noisy at all . read more

UmmaDak - Five flavors of their chicken skewers - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We took a weekend trip to Seattle and UmmaDak was first on our list of spots to try out. This is definitely one place you'll want to stop at too! My family and I waited 5-10 minutes per order. Two downsides: some items on the menu were sold out before noon and dine-in consisted of pub tables, no chairs. Since we were on foot majority of the morning, we wanted to sit but that didn't stop us from ordering and enjoying our meal. I ordered a mix of flavors in a large bowl. They also have a smaller size bowl and skewer option if large is too big. My favorite flavor was the soy garlic while my family enjoyed the plain and Korean sweet chilli. Aside from the food, the inside of this restaurant is trendy and a great spot to take Instagram-worthy pics while munching on some tasty dak (chicken) read more

UmmaDak - Large (Bowl) Mix & Match - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I tried their original crispy chicken bowl and while the amount of food was good, the chicken was rather dry. Without any sauce, it lacked flavor and was bland. I just happened to go by and decided to try it out, but I wouldn't make it a point to go back. They have just standing bars so you can't really sit inside. Plus, they were out of rice cakes so I couldn't try that. read more

UmmaDak - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I came here during the international district restaurant walk, where they were offering $6 chicken which sounded great. There was a decently long line, but it definitely moved quite quickly and was able to put in my order! The cashier was extremely nice and efficient. Due to the restaurant walk situation, it was very crowded inside, and all the tables and walls were extremely full. I ended up waiting for my food outside. I got my food in about 15 min. The chicken was very hot and very crispy. The flavor of the honey garlic was really good, and the hot chicken has a nice kick. Overall good food, and I'd recommend if you like Korean fried chicken! read more

UmmaDak - Honey Dak (Honey Garlic Butter) and Bul Dak (Spicy Hot) - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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06/20 Tender, juicy, and flavorful chicken! UmmaDak offers 4 primary flavors in addition to regular, boneless Korean fried chicken. The bowls are all chicken, they do not come with rice (my friend got confused and ordered skewers only because he thought the bowls would have rice as filler). On the side, there are also 9 different sauces for your chicken but the varieties of chicken have enough flavor and do not need extra sauce. I'd only put sauce on the regular (no sauce) chicken. Parking can be annoying because it's Chinatown. There are two tables but no seating (stand to eat or take out). SoyDak - soy garlic was a nice blend of sweet yet salty. While mostly tender, there were some pieces a bit rougher. Not sure if it was because of the soy garlic but it did impact my overall impression. HoneyDak - honey garlic butter was my favorite. Sweet with a wonderful crunch and every piece was tender and juicy. The sweetness was obviously, stronger than the soy garlic, but I think the heavy contrast enhanced the light saltiness of the fried chicken. read more

UmmaDak - Soy Dak (Soy Garlic) - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Right outside the train station this was our first stop to our little food tour. My friend and I wanted to grab something quick as we were both super hungry. I got the ummadak and so dduck so dduck, both were good and super filling. The so dduck was on the spicier side for me but that's because I've become old and can't handle spice anymore the chicken was crispy on the outside but moist on the inside. They were also hosting a Labubu giveaway that day, but my friend and I weren't going to be there when they drew the winner. Service is pretty quick and the place was pretty packed. There is only standing space and high tables to eat, no seats around. Minus one star because my stomach didn't agree with the fried chicken unfortunately but I am sensitive to oily foods. read more

UmmaDak - Umma Dak (Original Korean Sweet Chili) and So Dduck So Dduck (1qty) - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Umma Dak offers a quick and satisfying Korean food experience. I got the soy garlic dak, which featured crispy, tender, and juicy chicken coated in a sweet sauce that struck a nice balance without being overly sweet. I added a drizzle of sriracha mayo and gochujang sauce too. There's a sauce station next to the counter, and you can use various seasonings and sauces at no extra charge. Service was prompt and the food arrived quickly. Umma Dak is a great choice for those looking for a quick and easy Korean snack in a casual setting. read more

UmmaDak - Soy garlic dak, I added the sauce that's drizzled on top - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Grabbed lunch and ordered what I thought was a reasonable amount in the regular bowl type order. But was way too much food if you plan to stay awake after lunch. Could have gone with about half that amount. But it was really tasty and the crunch lasted to the last bite. There is no bathroom in this place and all the tables are stand only. Next time, I'll just order the skewer and save myself from fighting the after lunch meeting sleepies. read more

Ok so, I really liked this place! I am pretty picky when it comes to Korean Fried Chicken and I have been eating it since 1989 when it was first introduced in Korea. First off, I have to say that they have to increase the prices a bit. I just don't think that they can sustain this business charging only 10 dollars for a large bowl that includes two different flavors. Portions are very large and I feel like they can easily charge 2 or 3 dollars more for large and maybe 1 or 1.50 dollars more for the medium size. I got to try all 5 different flavors and I have to say they were decent to awesome. Plain was good and the original was just okay for me (a bit too sweet and sticky for the style and not crispy enough!). Soy and Honey Garlic Butter were awesome and the Buldac (spicy) was solid and well-balanced (although I wish it was spicier!). In addition to the chicken, we ordered the so dduk which is basically a skewer of rice cake and Korean sausages dunked in Ddukbokki (spicy and sweet chilli paste) Sauce. This was surprisingly quite authentic to how this tastes like back in Korea. Not a super complicated dish or sauce to make of course but it was very nostalgic for me. Cabbage salad is just plain chopped up cabbage with thousand island sauce on the side. I ordered it for my blood sugar level management purposes but you guys can just skip this. Service was good and the venue was clean. I think that they could maybe put some K-Pop posters (Le Sserafim would look great here) on the wall. We ate standing up since there were no seats but I thought it was just fine. Probably helped with digestion. Note quite a 5 star from me but it was very good. I recommend checking out this place if you're in the area. read more

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A great place to visit when in chinatown, really good food and service. Chicken could be a little crispier. Music and restaurant setting was beautiful so many plants. Little sad there was minimal space to sit read more

Employees were very welcoming and friendly as I came in right at opening. The inside had an area to order food as well as a standing area to eat your food if you decide to dine in. There was also a neat sauce bar with different flavors if you wanted to add a little bit of extra flavor to your food. Nice little spot for a quick lunch or dinner with friends or coworkers. I ordered two different to go orders for myself as well as one to drop off to my fiancé. She got the Honey Butter and Soy Garlic and I got the Soy Garlic and Original Korean Sweet Chili. The chicken was very flavorful and not overly drenched in sauced which made the flavors enjoyable. Most of the sauce is at the bottom which will make the last few bites a bit more saucy but no complaints about that. It had a nice bite to the chunks of meat that I also really enjoyed. Do keep in mind that they only serve Boneless Chicken, not Bone-In. Definitely will be coming back for more and to try the other flavors read more

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A solid spot for some grab and go chicken! But also had some standing indoor tables to hang around and eat. Small bite-sized chicken, that were more in the breaded side, but very tasty and great flavor. read more

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Great food and lovely people. Couldn't recommend this place more. The chicken was perfectly crispy yet tender and the sauces are delicious. read more

Awesome space with Korean fried chicken in the International District. It's great to dine in or take it to go. The skewers are my favorite as they are easy to carry. All the flavors are great with the crispy fried chicken pieces. No wrong choice here and fast friendly service. read more

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Great fried chicken and quick service! I placed an order to go and they had everything ready in 10 minutes. I ran late and got there in 30 min, but the chicken was still so crispy even with the sauce. I got two large orders of half soy garlic half honey garlic. For those two orders it came out to about $25. It's such a great deal, for three people it still ended up being two separate meals. Definitely planning on coming back regularly! read more

Stopped here as a part of CID food walk as the food smelled so good when we walked by. It was very busy when we got there. They have only standing room. It's more of a grab and go place. We ordered the bul dak, it was the perfect amount of heat. We loved it. They have a sauce bar next to the counter, but we didn't think the bul dak needed it. read more

Tried their mini plates at the Seattle food walk. Really tasty. Adding this to my list to come back for sure.

I was walking through international district and I luckily ran into this store! This restaurant officially opens on Monday and I can't wait to try their full menu! They're known for their Korean fried chicken but they also have sides. They were passing out samples and I luckily was able to try their Original Korean Sweet Chili chicken. The chicken was very crispy and it was full of flavor. The service of the restaurant was good. Employees and owner were very nice and helpful with answering my questions. The food is well priced. You can get a regular bowl of chicken for $7.99 and a large for $9.99. They also have a variety of sides which look good. I enjoyed the ambiance of the restaurant. It's well organized and has decorations of Seattle's sports teams and events. There's no seating inside so you'll only be able to get food to go. I'm so glad this Korean restaurant opened and I can't wait to go here next week! read more

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The shop is fairly minimalist, with no tables and just a self-serve utensils stand. Staff is friendly. Menu is limited to a small number of options, ideally to streamline orders. I believe that every item is the same base nugget tossed in different sauces. The chicken itself is pretty good, which is obviously important for a place like this. The pieces are fairly large and the chicken remains juicy in preparation. This leaves the sauces. I'm not going to lie: if you've had Kwings anywhere before, you've had most of these sauces. Their soy garlic and sweet chili are good enough, but I couldn't pick them out of a lineup. The reason I keep coming back here, though, is for the Honey Garlic Butter. This is not a taste for everyone, but it's certainly one for me. The mix of sweet, savory, and malty all in one is a taste experience and the most unique thing on offer here. I suggest giving at least a skewer a try and it just might be your favorite snack in the whole ID like it is mine. read more

Ordered a "bowl" of chicken that had overly fried and sauced chicken. No rice, just a bunch of batter and sugar in a bowl. I'm assuming these 5 star reviews are due to the deal they offer at the register for free stuff if you show them a review so don't put too much weight into the reviews. They also have the second to lowest rating possible on the public health poster in the front - and maybe that messed with my taste buds because I saw it after ordering Also, no chairs...you stand at your table to eat. No water either. Yes, she said no water. I love Korean food and fried chicken but this is definitely not a repeat. read more

Great place! Love the chicken nugget! Great service. Nice seating area. Must try! read more

First time seeing people selling Korean fried chicken in skewers! So nice that you don't have to eat much and can get it on the go. I love the sauce but I don't like the breading as much. It's crumbly instead of flaky and resembles more like Taiwanese popcorn chicken. The price is also a little high for one skewer. Service good. Ambiance is chill and like a bar actually. Maybe I'll get the sudok du dok next time. read more

UmmaDak - Umma Dak (Original Korean Sweet Chili) skewer - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington