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    Woomiok

    4.6 (1.8k reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    WOOMIOK ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
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    Good for groups

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    Jeannie Y.

    With a packed parking lot and a long line out the door, I expected this place to serve exceptional Korean food. I honestly couldn't figure out the hype--perhaps there simply aren't many Korean dining options nearby. Unfortunately, the meal didn't live up to the wait. The spicy pork was overwhelmed with seasoning and far too spicy, masking the flavor of the meat itself. The dumpling soup was average at best, and the banchan lacked freshness and variety. The cold noodles tasted especially disappointing, almost as if they had been assembled from packaged ingredients rather than made in-house. Service was just okay. The restaurant was extremely loud, with kids running around and a constant sense of chaos, making it difficult to enjoy the meal. Cleanliness also left something to be desired, as the dining area didn't feel particularly well maintained. Considering the long wait, crowded atmosphere, and mediocre food, I wouldn't return. There are better Korean restaurants worth seeking out if you're looking for quality and authentic flavors.

    Bibimbop
    Katherine K.

    Yummy! Between my friends and I, we got a few different things to try and there was something to love about all of it! The Galbi was insanely good and mouthwatering! I also really enjoyed their Scallion Pancake and loved how it had full pieces of shrimp rather than small cut-up pieces that you can't even taste. The only thing really lacking to me was the Bibimbop as it didn't have much flavor to it outside of the bulgogi on top.

    Bossam
    Grace Y.

    I had the biggest craving for bossam and my bf and I decided to try this place. We were in the area and the reviews looked good. It was so worth it. The serving was more than enough for the two of us and fed us later as well. The sides were delicious and service was very fast. I want to come back to try the soups. It was also a great day because the World Cup was playing and everyone was having a great meal and screening.

    Tofu bibimbap
    Jennifer C.

    Caveat that I didn't order what this place is really known for. I got the tofu bibimbap. That being said, it was really solid! A healthy portion with a good amount of veggies and tofu. The tofu was of the softer variety and they deep fry it. Interesting that they don't offer any gochujang sauce put on top. Instead it's a sweet/savory sauce that they serve with your meal and you pour it over. It's much runnier and liquid than the traditional gochujang. I liked the variety of banchan and they didn't hesitate to refill any of you requested. Especially liked their japchae and their kimchi. The kimchi wasn't too sweet which I appreciated compared to other restaurants. It's not a huge space but it was able to accommodate our party of 8. We did make reservations ahead of time for a 5:30 seating. The restaurant had a line out the door when we left around 7. This was a Fri.

    Vi H.

    Absolutely loved my meal here! The sweetest workers and excellent customer service made us feel so welcome. The space is also very open and clean! We ordered the combo with the Spicy Braised Short Rib in Stone Pot (with mozzarella cheese), Spicy Beef Soup with Vegetables, Seafood Pancake, and Bulgogi. The star of the show was definitely the short rib pot - so tender, with bouncy rice cakes and a sauce that was perfectly spicy and sweet. I enjoyed every single bite! My next favorite was the bulgogi bowl - simple, but so well done. The fresh vegetables added a variety of textures, and honestly, I could eat that every day! Highly recommend this spot if you're craving delicious and comforting Korean food.

    Cynthia P.

    Woomiok is a must try in San Diego! I've been to this place sooo many times when I used to live here. There's a parking lot but it can get full pretty quickly on weekends. We put our name down and had to wait about 15 mins for a table on a Sunday afternoon. We ordered and got the side dishes first. It was all super tasty. You're able to get more if you'd like. The kimchi is soooo good! We ordered two of the emperors soup with a lot of different meats. Soooo good! also it's good hangover soup for the those days!! Def give it a try if you haven't yet!

    Beef bone soup with brisket
    Tony C.

    So I was recommended to try this place and I am sold. I walked in right when they opened and within ten minutes it was bustling. I had been recommended to try the beef bone soup so that's what I ordered. I felt that I should try an appetizer so I got the panko breaded fried dumplings as well. I don't know if ban Chan and steamed rice come with every meal but they were brought out and I was thrilled. Within about ten minutes, the dumplings arrived and they were surprisingly good. I have to be honest, panko doesn't usually excite me but they were very good. They were also served at a manageable temperature while still being crispy. Likely twice fried I dipped them into the chili sauce that comes with the ban Chan and I would have been happy even without the soup. The steamed rice was perfect and sticky and easy to eat with chopsticks. The soup was simple and very much something that feels home cooked. They bring you a container of salt and pepper and you salt it yourself. I personally love that but I'm sure some people will under salt their dish and complain it was not good. The brisket in the soup was very tender and I felt like I was having a great but slightly decadent home cooked meal. I was really impressed with the service and quality. Every table has a call button with an alarm that's almost too loud for the atmosphere. But regardless , I was checked on more than enough to never feel like I needed to flag someone down. The prices were very reasonable and they have lunch options for a lot of the items on the menu. Definitely coming back to try more!

    Spicy Pork over Rice (D), after it's mixed
    David G.

    Big fan of their spicy pork over rice in hot stone pot. We also got the galbi combo with spicy cold noodles, which was good. Their banchan is pretty decent. Beyond the food, I would recommend waiting inside if you're on the waitlist. When we were there, we saw the guy quietly go down the waitlist, and he didn't bother checking to see if the party was waiting outside. So anyone who waited outside would've been skipped.

    Tofu over Rice
    Steph L.

    Revisited for lunch. Parking lot is very difficult during lunch. Service was slow as I only saw one staff member. Took a long time to receive banchan/we got it minutes before our food came out. Tried: Fried tofu over rice bowl $17 - very hot stone bowl kept food very warm. Be sure to stir or rice will get crunchy at bottom. This is shareable, too much food for one person. Taste was good. Oxtail soup $24 - bland but that is on purpose as they give green onions and salt on the side to add to your taste. Banchan - kimchi and radish were spicier than I thought they would be. Had to waive staff down for water refill, check and box for food. Overall it was okay. Lunch pricing is great, recommend to visit during lunch. Portions are large.

    Javier B.

    Korean Convoy area Indoor seating and small outdoor Restroom inside Amex accepted Parking is available Serves alcohol Lunch specials Known for its traditional bone broth soups like seolleongtang and oxtail soup, made from broth simmered for 24 hours

    Cold Noodle
    Karen T.

    My husband and I enjoyed a hearty, comforting lunch here during our trip to San Diego. The Korean food here is as authentic as it gets. We shared the beef short rib soup, cold noodles, and bulgogi (Korean style soy sauce marinated beef). Everything was very tasty, with my favorite dish being the beef short rib soup. This soup was filled with various ingredients and was delicious to eat. As for the cold noodles, it was flavorful and refreshing. For the bulgogi, I really liked that it was cooked with mixed vegetables like carrots, cabbage, onions, and green onions, making the dish more balanced.

    Bulgogi Dolsot Bibimbap
    Denny V.

    We had a group of 8 on a Friday at 5:30pm for dinner. And had no issue getting a table. But we did see a huge line outside waiting. Service was fast and friendly. The banchan was all tasty and had a punch of flavor. I got the Bulgogi Dolsot Bibimbap. The serving size was pretty big and the bowl was sizzling. The waitress had to point it out to me but bibimbap came with sauce you too with it. If she didn't say something I would of confused the sauce for something else. Woomiok is probably the best authentic korean restaurant I've been to in SD. Highly recommend. But keep in mind there will probably be a wait

    Galbi Jjim (D)
    Melissa L.

    Came back and again was wow-d. The food and service is always impressive and I'm happy I got to try new items. We got the spicy pork and bulgolgi bibimbaps and the spicy galbijim. Everything was great! I think the spicy pork bibimbap was the best. Galbijim was very good for shade with group of friends

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    Very friendly, first saw a video on instagram. Everything looked delicious. highly recommended. Will be back very soon.

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    Ask the Community - Woomiok

    Do you grill your own meat at this restaurant?

    No you do not

    Do we need to make reservations to dine in?

    They do not take reservations!

    Are you already open for indoor dine in? Is reservations required for indoor dine?

    Yep, they're open for indoor dining.

    Is Woomiok still offering seating during Covid? If so, is it indoor or outdoor?

    Yes they have outdoor and indoor seating

    Is the broth gluten soy and dairy free?

    Do they make a good Japche? That's the dish with the glass noodles (my favorite) and prefer tofu with it, but its good with anything.

    The Japche is really good. It's not greasy and it tastes healthy. I don't know if they substitute tofu, but you can ask. The staff there is accommodating.

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