What a gem this restaurant is! The food is absolutely delicious and genuinely tastes like a home cooked meal. I would recommend all dishes we ordered especially the scallion pancakes. We ordered the following: 1.) Chicken fried rice 2.) Glass noodles with chicken and veggies 3.) Egg noodle soup 4.) Gan Poong Gi Bab Everything was delicious and came with a variety of pickles. The quantities were generous for the cost per dish. The service during pick up was smooth, friendly and fast. We will come back here again for sure! read more

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Pretty much the only authentic Korean restaurant we can count on that is in this area. This place has great Korean Chinese cuisine, but sometimes when we order something other than our usuals (regular jajangmyun, jambong, or ganpoonggi) it's not that good/as authentic, so we are hesitant to branch out from the basics. You also have to specify for the ganpoongi to be spicy, which is apparently strange according to my husband, who is Korean. This is not the best Korean Chinese cuisine we've had, but it's definitely good, and we are used to the really good places in NJ. This place is small and cozy, the service is friendly, and I only wish they delivered. Now that a bbq chicken has opened locally, all we need is a good kbbq spot and a place with gukbap in the area and we'll be set! read more

Woo Jung Restaurant - Korean Near Me - Ayer, Massachusetts

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Legit Korean food outside of Brighton. Was skeptical at first as prices are ridiculously high (maybe no competition) but food came out to be flavorful and delicious. The kimchi jigae order was bland so I would spice it up. All entrees came with a bowl of rice. One of the banchan I would love them to refill - looks like kimchi but with a tangy taste. I would love to see that on appetizer menu. Free parking. read more

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Yo I get it... prices are getting racked... But as a Korean person that makes Korean food at home... and has been to almost every Korean restaurant in the state... The prices here are high. A little crazy TBH. Service was good though! It feels very homey inside. It's nice, but be prepared to pay. read more

My husband and I come here ALL the time and this is my favorite sushi place ever...we travel a lot and get sushi around the world, and Woojung is still the best EVER. We are here tonight and got the calamari appetizer which I've never had before...it was cooked to perfection!!! I will definitely order again!!! read more

Woo Jung Restaurant - A half eaten calamari appetizer (took the photo after we had each had two bites). - Korean Near Me - Ayer, Massachusetts

Had lunch here for the first time in two years when we arrived at noon, the place was empty which we thought strange after a while. Two couples came in to sit down and another man. The food is amazing huge portions and you get something like eight different small salads in the forms of kimchi, chopped zucchini, onions, bean, sprouts, and other vegetables usually with a pepper sauce I had Judge Bob, which was wonderful and not too spicy but just enough my wife had a seafood soup that was huge. It could've fed four people if you enjoy Korean food this is definitely the place to come prices were very reasonable $20 for each of us for the luncheon specials tremendous value for the money. read more

I used to like this restaurant, but not anymore. The atmosphere is super rude and unwelcoming, and the owner had a really strong attitude. He didn't greet people when we walked in, and when my friend said we have a reservation he used his chin to point out our table, are you kidding ? Then we ordered 3 meals, two came with rice, but each rice bowl had a black hair inside! We pointed it to the owner and he didn't say a single word, just took away! No Sorry, No apology from the owner about this, or the staff! When I brought food back to my daughter, she found that her bowl of rice had hair in it too. Unbelievable! What are the chances??? Be careful with your dishes if you're eating there! read more

Best Korean food I've had outside of Boston Full menu, all the best selections and great wait staff Smallish location, that is big on flavor read more

The food was just ok. The service was terrible. The guy up front was so rude and showed no interest whatsoever.

My go to for fresh Korean Food. I will no longer eat cheap Chinese food! Bimbap #23, no rice is my favorite dish. Spicy kimchee to go. BYOB read more

Woo Jung Restaurant - This is AFTER I finished, I got 3 meals and a snack out of the appetizers. - Korean Near Me - Ayer, Massachusetts

Woo Jung has been in Ayer 33 years and there is a reason for it. Quality and good service. I remember this place went stationed on Devens in the 90s and it's still good food. It's a simple low frills decor on the inside but comfortable. Very clean and tidy. I like the intro of scissors to cut the long noodles. read more

Woo Jung Restaurant - Noodle scissors - Korean Near Me - Ayer, Massachusetts

I love the japchae/fried rice combo, the kimbap, kimchi pancakes and the pickled cucumbers! Recently tried the bimbipbap. SO GOOD! Service is always friendly and timely. Overall chill ambiance, for a casual lunch. read more

Woo Jung Restaurant - Bibimbap bowl with beef - Korean Near Me - Ayer, Massachusetts

Nice food. Son had the noodle bowl with chicken. I had the squid. Kim chi great. Meal comes with tea. read more

Lovely lunch , noticed the seating arrangement had changed. Yet, Same excellent service. Food is amazing . Dumplings were a wee bit oily but tasty. Chicken stir fry and bibimbap was excellent. Jasmine tea, And egg drop soup. Excellent food. We will be back. read more

The best Korean restaurants I've been to. No others compare. Ive been going here for 20+ years and the quality is always amazing. It's a little pricey but worth it. The portions are great and you can get a couple meals out of one. read more

33 years ago this place was one of the only Korean place that was decent in Boston area. I endured long car rides to have a bowl of spicy noodles and taste of the home country. Now there are so many other options nearby and the place doesn't stand out as much but it's still good. Thankful for all the memories. It looks like the place hasnt changed much. Seems like the same sign. Seats are different. There used to be no chair seating area in front of restrooms but no more. The price is kind of high now. $21 for the noodles and $17.50 for fried rice. However my daughter and I had our fill of great food and also hd some leftover. Service was quick and servers attentive. I saw bunch of fancy out of state cars parked outside. Maybe people like me visiting the old memories. Thank you for keep going. read more

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I was here before covid started. The food was good. We came back on a Thursday at 7pm. Order a Bibimbap and a spicy pork soup . Both items were underwhelming. The pork soup was so watery and bland. The Bibimbap lack in portion and taste. The waitress as if I wanted my egg drop soup that came with the Bibimbap. If I did they would have to make it. I don't understand why you ask if I want something that came with it just cause you didn't want to make it. Anyways, we had them pack the spicy pork soup which lack the portion that we gave them. It's was almost $37 for two dishes that were okay. Won't be back read more

Very modest dining room as others have noted, the food is the star of this operation. You must try it for yourself!!! read more

Woo Jung Restaurant - Bulgo Gi, Bip Im Bap, scallion pancake and assorted sides...so good!!!! - Korean Near Me - Ayer, Massachusetts

Huge fan of their Luncheon Specials. Coworkers and I love this place. The positivity of this review is mostly focused on their incredible (L1) Bulgo Gi and (L3) Bi Bim Bab dishes. When my company orders about 15 entrees at a time, just about everyone orders the Bi Bim Bab and it's easy to understand why. The quality of their bulgogi is outstanding. It's packed with flavor and easily the highlight of their menu. The L1 is meat and rice, whereas L3 is less meat, rice, and vegetables. On top of their great dishes, each entree includes sauce containers containing their kimchi cabbage, cucumbers, radish, and bean sprouts. Honestly, even the bulgogi wasn't great, their kimchi more than makes up for their food. It has a great flavor, and despite looking molten red, it actually isn't spicy at all so it's an easy recommendation for anyone who's always wanted to try kimchi but are hesitant about spicy foods. Once you start ordering even a few entrees at a time, the bags really pile up with a bunch of kimchi containers. I prefaced the review by mentioning only the L1 and L3 because I've tried several of their other items and they just don't compare to the flavors of the latter. Specifically the (L14) La Jo Gi Bab (spicy battered chicken) and (L17) O Jing Uh Bok Um (spicy squid) leave a lot to be desired. There's a little heat to them, but I feel like I don't taste anything except for whatever oils they're cooked in. Which is a shame because visually it looks like they'd pack a punch. Overall this place is a nice gem for anyone who happens to be in the area. read more

After all these years still a very authentic Korean restaurant. Food was good and the side dishes were excellent as well

This is probably the only Korean restaurant around the area but it's one of the best that I've tried around the U.S. Since I'm here on business working I decided to give this place a try and boy was I not disappointed. Don't let the exterior fool you, yes it's not the prettiest establishment but the food will make you want to return. The business is run by a Korean family and they do a great job! WARNING- come early for lunch because this place will get packed! Now lets talk about the food... Spicy chicken with fried rice- DELISH! The sauce that's on the chicken isn't spicy at all but its still a great flavor. The fried rice is really good and the lunch special price will make your wallet even happier lol. If you're ever in the Deven's, MA area be sure to look this restaurant up for your Korean fix. read more

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The service was horrible and the food was way too salty. This place use to be really good but it has gone downhill.

Excellent food. We come here a lot for bulgogi, scallion pancake, jap chae, and pan fried beef dumpling. Can't say enough good things. Get enough to have leftovers. Also during these crazy times they have seamless Curbside pickup. read more

Amazing food and amazing atmosphere, I always get the same thing and it never fails to make me want seconds. The chicken was so crispy and savory that paired really nicely with the tea that they give you. Definitely a place to stop by if passing through! read more

Excellent and timely delivery of very good Chinese food.let you known about tonight's order later.

Phenomenal hole in the wall. Amazing dishes and amazing pickle sides. Easy to over look but once you sit down to eat with a nice pot of tea you're gonna want to come back. read more

When the craving for Korean food hits; this is where I go. Starting with the Kimchi Pajun, then BiBimBap for her and Bulgogi for me. Throw in the two different tastes of Kimchi. Wonderful! read more

Came here for dinner one night by myself and once for lunch with coworkers. The banchan or side dishes was pretty fresh and tasty. I almost finished all of them. Different types of kimchi was served on the sweet and fresh versus sour and tangy which I like best. I was also intrigued by the hot tea that was served -- apparently a Thai tea -- which was nice. Ool-myun - It comes in a big hot bowl almost too much to eat in one sitting. Perfect for a frigid winter day. It's usually chock full of seafood, but to my surprise, there were strips of pork as well, which was a first for me. I'm guessing a cheaper form of protein. Gan-poong-gi bap - Very different than I'm used to, definitely not the typical recipe. The battered chicken pieces was alright, but the sweet sauce was very different, not bad, just different. Kimbap - In my opinion was a thumbs down. At $8 per roll, It's expensive even for city prices, and not really well made. Seemed to have more rice than veggie/meat filling. I'm glad I got the small instead of the large. Pa-jun - Definitely on par with expectations by in taste and price. Nice, crispy and delicious. read more

This place is truly a hidden gem, the most authentic Korean food all around. Their best dishes, imo, are Kalbi, Jjajangmyeon, and Bulgogi Beef Gimbap. Theirs are better than most Korean restaurants in Allston, MA! read more

Woo Jung Restaurant - This is only 1/2 the portion of our to-go Jjajangmyeon! - Korean Near Me - Ayer, Massachusetts

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A great little family owned and operated restaurant. Really delicious and fresh meals prepared in a comfortable environment. Not fancy...Just delicious. And, BYOB... read more

Woo Jung is truly an authentic Korean establishment and I am so happy my friend told me about it! I ordered the beef dumplings (5 was plenty for two people) and had the jam bong, a spicy pork broth soup with house made noodles, pork, and seafood. It was exactly what I needed on a winter evening. For my spice level, it was flavorful but not overly spicy. The beef dumplings were fried and were delicious. My parter ordered the Korean ribs and they were awesome! Service was truly kind and there's plenty of parking. They are following all COVID-19 protocols. You can either dine in or takeout. Also, BYOB!! You cannot get any better! read more

Great food. Local family run business. Haven't had a bad meal there in the 20 years we've been going there. read more

The perfect place to stop for a bite between Boston and Stowe-adjacent Vermont. Service is attentive and friendly, menu is surprisingly large, and everything was scrumptious, just what we were looking for to break up a long drive in the cold. The ban Chan starters included a bunch of classics: sesame oil bean sprouts, spicy cucumbers, Kim chi cabbage, Kim chi radish, and a few others I can't now recall. But I remember being quite happy. The veggie pancake was cut into fist sized chunks, so much easier to eat than the usual wedges, and it was crispier than usual and just delightful and packed full of tasty green onions. My table was passive aggressively fighting over the last few wedges. The ja jeong (spicy black bean sauce, chopped onions, small chunks of pork) noodles with long thick rice noodles were well done and always such a classic. They'll bring you scissors to cut the long noodles. I really enjoyed the spicy seafood tofu soup. It was nicely flavored, warming, chock full of veggies, nicely spicy, with perfectly cooked rice. Love this place. Will definitely hit it again any time I'm on this route! read more

We went there tonight and were stunned at how good they were. The food was great. The service was great. (They said they can make any dish on the menu vegan) the ambiance was great. I would give it 5 stars. read more

They say hindsight is 20/20. Well, in this case I feel it provides super eagle vision. Now 9yrs in the rear view, it is clear this is the Mecca of all Korean food so I must increase its rating to the ultra 5star score. I'd go to 6stars if it let me. The restaurant itself is nothing to write home about. But isn't that how it always plays out. And it just goes to show, stick with people that are more interested in the quality of preparing the dish, then their appearance. Ambiance is like the body of a sexy muscle car, it only goes so far if you have a tinker toy engine under the hood. But Woo Jung needs no alluring setting or fancy marble counter or some thousand dollar chandelier because it's food stands alone. It's that good. In all the places I've dined - only a handful can be bestowed this type of praise, and Woo Jung is one of them. read more

I've gone to a bunch of Korean restaurants in SF and NYC and this is still my favorite Korean restaurant. The food quality is top notch especially the fried rice. read more

Who would have thought you'd be able to find tasty Korean food in Ayer, MA? I'm so happy my friend introduced me to this place. I'm actually salivating thinking about my favorites: delicious Beef Bulgogi and crispy scallion pancakes paired with their kimchi sides to share with friends or family. I have been here a few times and I've also tried the Bibimbap, Kimchi scallion pancakes (I actually prefer the regular ones) and fried rice dishes which were also yummy especially with the Gochujang (sweet/spicy ketchup). I've usually also had enough left over to save for another meal. Service and food were served very promptly so we weren't waiting long! The only thing is I wish it was closer so I could come here more often! read more

It doesn't look like much from the outside, but it's cozy and inviting on the inside, with friendly servers who explain the menu items and how to incorporate the various sides and sauces. There's no Korean BBQ here, but the rest of the classics are well represented. Don't miss the kimchi pancake, which I can't get enough of. Noodle dishes are solid. Kalbi could be a tad more tender, but close enough. Fantastic accoutrements, including two kinds of kimchi. Watching them handle the brisk takeout business on a Friday evening visit is like watching a well oiled machine in action. Looking forward to more visits. read more

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This place never disappoints. If you are going for the first time, I strongly recommend the regular pa jeon (scallion pancake), a small gimbap (resembles a sushi roll with cooked fillings, sesame oil seasoning), and the bibimbap (rice bowl with toppings). The gimbap and bibimbap can be made with tofu for vegetarians, which is what I always order. So good. The pa jeon is crunchy on the outside and almost custard-y on the inside... highly recommended. Don't be afraid to eat the banchan on its own or use the red pepper seasonings on the tables, they are much less spicy than they appear. Service is always great, and drinks are refilled on time. The prices might seem high at first glance, but figure in the large portion sizes and accompanying banchan, you are almost guaranteed to go home with leftovers. The food is delicious and so beyond having to justify cost. I have dreams about the cabbage kimchi, pa jeon and bibimbap. No dessert here, but you won't have room for it anyway. Stop by if you are driving through, I promise you won't be disappointed. read more

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The service is not going to win any awards. They don't smile and are not friendly. They are focused on getting the food to you and moving on. The restaurant has never been cleaner.The food is delicious. It is a must try!! read more

Woo Jung Restaurant - Korean Near Me - Ayer, Massachusetts