One of my go to spots for ordering Korean food for takeout. I really enjoyed their dosirak as it comes with a variety of sides, soup, and a main protein. Prices are okay and portion size is reasonable. They also give a 5% discount with cash payment. read more

Yangyum - Bulgogi jump so & bulgogi dosirak - Korean Near Me - Waterloo, Ontario

Absolute amazing - a weekly staple for me and my wife. I'm a fan of their bibimbap (gotta ask for the extra gochujang sauce;) )

Take out review! Ordered a mixed combo of fried chicken, one spicy and one sweet. The gochuchang is strong in the spicy one. It had ok flavor. The sauces were slightly on the sweeter side. The chicken for the most part was good. There were a lot of pieces with floury bits - no meat. But I can't complain. Ordered kimbap as well. It's freshly made - it was still warm when it was delivered. The roll breaks apart as you grab it. Pretty good on account of not having another place to compare it to in Waterloo. Kind of pricey for what you get. read more

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I was shopping for groceries at Waterloo Central Supermarket, and I was happy to discover Yangyum which recently opened right by the cashiers! They serve a variety of Korean dishes for takeout such as kimbap, spicy kimchi rice, and bulgogi. It looked like their specialty is their Yangyum Fried Chicken where you get to choose your spice level. I decided to order the Bulgogi Rice ($10+ tax) to go. Oh, it was so delicious! The egg was fried perfectly, and the rice tasted so good mixed with the runny yolk. The texture of the rice was like sushi rice without the vinegar as it was sticky. The green onions added a nice crunch to the dish. The bulgogi to rice proportion was just right as there was enough to meat to cover all the rice. Also, the lady serving me was friendly and she gave Korean melon candy along with my order! Overall, I'm definitely coming back when I'm craving Korean food - would love to try their spicy kimchi rice next! read more

Yangyum - Korean melon candy - Korean Near Me - Waterloo, Ontario

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They moved from within Central Market to Lindin Square (South side of University Ave & Lester intersection, under the building 203 Lester). Yangyum is probably one of the better fried chicken places around Waterloo. As of now, they do takeout only due to COVID19 restrictions. You can call to order but it only takes a few minutes so it's also fairly convenient to just order when you arrive. I love their original chicken the best out of personal preference, but the honey butter is also amazing. Fried chicken comes with sides, which adds a surprising amount to the meal. Nothing tastes bad here to my knowledge Aside from fried chicken, they also have Bao, Kimbap, Bibimbap, and Dosirak. If you have absolutely no preference, I'd recommend trying the varying fried chicken items first, then maybe the Baos. As a student nearby, this is my go-to fried chicken supply read more

Ordered a crab kimbap. The lady was very nice and sweet. Overall, the dish seemed to be a bit oily from the sesame oil but had a good flavor, especially with the spicy cucumber salad. read more

Yangyum Cup . Taste : 8.6/10 Price : $7 + tax Service ‍: 9.5/10 Worth it: 8.5/10 . Thought my blogs of Korean food were over? This time, I'm blogging Korean Fried Chicken, also known as Yangyum Cup at Yangyum: Secret Korean Recipe. This secret hotspot is located inside the Waterloo Central Supermarket which I would also highly recommend checking out if you are looking for Asian groceries. The Yangyum Cup consisted of boneless fried chicken bites tossed in Red Yangyum sauce that tasted sweet and spicy. The chicken bites were very crispy and I loved the sauce's flavour! The owners of the restaurant were very kind and gave my friends free samples of the chicken and were patient with taking our order. This place is NOT to be slept on. read more

Yangyum - Yangyum Cup ($7 + tax) - Korean Near Me - Waterloo, Ontario

Popped by after class one day to check this place out after noticing it on my last visit to the supermarket, and I must say that I wish I'd discovered it sooner. We ordered the Yangyum Chicken Cup ($7) and Bulgogi Kimbap with Cheese ($8), and the lady behind the counter was super friendly and sweet. She recommended the red sauce for the chicken (over the black sauce), and let us know that the food would take around 15 minutes to prepare. Conveniently, this little joint is tucked away in the corner of a supermarket with tons of snacks and other knick knacks, so the wait wasn't too bad at all. The chicken was great, and the sauce was probably finger lickin' good, but we were given skewers to eat with so I wouldn't know for sure. :-) The kimbap was decent, but a liiittle dry for my taste. I also couldn't really taste the cheese, so I'd opt for the regular kimbap w/ no cheese ($7) if I were to order it again. Pro tip: dip the kimbap in your leftover chicken sauce. You heard it first here, folks. Food - 3.5/5 Service - 5/5 (the lady was vvvvv friendly) Value - 4/5 Overall, a great place for a quick Korean food fix if you're looking for something on the go. Well, on-the-go with a 15-20 minute wait time. I'd definitely come back again if I'm feeling a little snacky (which is always). read more

Yangyum - Bulgogi Kimbap with Cheese ($8). A little dry, but flavours were pretty good. - Korean Near Me - Waterloo, Ontario

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SO UNDERRATED!!! This is by far the best gem in Waterloo and it's hidden inside this small indoor plaza underneath an apartment building. I religiously get take out from this place weekly and it's become my absolute favourite! I get the Korean Dosirak (which means lunchbox) and my choice of protein varies from Yangyum Chicken or Bulgogi. The Dosirak includes a little bit of everything from rice, choice of protein, vegetarian dumpling, braised potatoes, japchae, spicy cucumber salad, cabbage salad, fried egg, and tofu soup. However I ask to substitute a few of the items for more dumplings!! read more

Yangyum - Korean Near Me - Waterloo, Ontario

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The people who own Yang yum are really really sweet. I ordered late night take out from them and the lady who answered was so nice and positive :D I've had the bulgogi rice which comes with a layer of bulgogi, on soft rice, a fried egg, and green onions on the side. The sunny side up egg was just right (NOTHING BETTER THAN A RUNNY YOLK AMIRITE), the bulgogi was really tender too. I think my only complaint was the lack of veggies because the green onion really is only there for the flavour. The dish otherwise is very heavy and dense. I also really like the taste/texture/quality of the rice (not the typical cheap kind from chinese take out). Overall, the dish tasted really home-made - definitely the best korean place in the plaza. Thanks Yangyum :) read more

Yangyum - BULGOGI and rice takeout. - Korean Near Me - Waterloo, Ontario

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This place is awesome! It's located in a little grocery store that is basically an Asian snack haven and everything is made fresh to order. It's completely no frills and authentic. We ordered the kimbap, fried chicken and their new yangyum chicken rice. The only disappointment was that they no longer serve kimchi fried rice. The kimbap is a little on the expensive side ($7) but really can't complain. Fried chicken was delicious!!! Really large pieces of chicken, heavily battered, and the sauces were really flavourful as well. I personally preferred the spicy sauce (and it's quite mild, I usually can't take very spicy) to the sweet. The yangyum sauced rice was good but I think I was just disappointed I didn't get to have kimchi fried rice (I'm still searching for a good place in KW area) This place is take out only, but it's certainly a gem. The food takes around 15-20 minutes to cook but it's no problem since you can go snack shopping while you wait. Can't wait to come back! read more

Yangyum - Restaurant hours - Korean Near Me - Waterloo, Ontario

Great place hidden inside the Waterloo Central Supermarket! If you have a craving for Korean fried chicken, this is your best bet. Ordered the mixed combo fried chicken ($16) with half spicy, half sweet and bulgogi kimbap ($8). The lady behind the counter told us it would take around 10 minutes to prepare. While we thought it was a bit on the pricier side the food was delicious! The chicken was heavily battered and very crispy, but I'll definitely be coming back for the kimbap. Overall it was vvv good and will definitely come back to try their other dishes! (: read more

Yangyum - Korean Near Me - Waterloo, Ontario

The presentation of the food at this place is so aesthetically pleasing. I'm pretty sure I gasped when I opened the box. The food itself was good, portions were good and I loved the variety of items in the dinner. I purchased the chicken dish with an assortment of side dishes. The soup that came with the meal was also quite good. The chicken was nice and crispy, good sized and was covered in a sweet red sauce. It is located in an Asian food court, student friendly setting. I'd say pricing is a bit on the higher end for this fast casual takeout restaurant. read more

The chicken in a cup with red sauce is really delicious and the service is friendly. The only thing I would improve is make the sauce less sweet and more garlicky and spicy like the other traditional Korean sauces that are so addictive. read more

Yangyum - Chicken in a cup with red sauce. - Korean Near Me - Waterloo, Ontario

The place is super convenient, just inside the Waterloo central supermarket. You can grab a snack when you feel hungry after shopping. They are famous for their chicken. They have spicy/sweet/original flavours to choose. I love them all:) also the kimbap&japachae are really worth to try:) read more

Got the small yang yum box red sauce boneless chicken. There was a little too much flour on the chicken but it was really crispy and the chicken was not dry at all. The red sauce was nice and sweet with a little bit of heat. I would definitely come back to try the other sauces for the chicken and dishes. read more

I love this place and come here to get takeout on a weekly basis. The food is extremely well cooked and comes with plenty of sides. Everything is reasonably priced for what you get as well. The customer service is splendid. Can't recommend this place enough. read more

If you enjoy East Asian cuisines and Chinese... This is 100x better. The chicken is a similar concept to Sesame chicken for all you Chinese lovers... Except the flavour is powerful, the crunch is satisfying and you can really taste the authenticity of the ingredients. The Bibimpap is to die for. Rice, veg, some fried beef much akin to the sashimi style beef you'd cook up at a Korean restaurant. I'll be a loyalist for a while... The place is a hidden gem in Waterloo region. read more

Good fix for Korean fried chicken. The wait was only 10 mins. I ordered the 12 piece box (mix of drumsticks and wings + 2 Mandu) for $16. I found the chicken to be dry inside but it was definitely crunchy (even on the next day). It wasn't as flavourful or plentiful as the chicken I had in Toronto, but works fine for Waterloo. read more

Yangyum - Yangyum box - Korean Near Me - Waterloo, Ontario

This place is a nice alternative to all of the Chinese places in University Plaza. I haven't tried their fried chicken yet, but this is the only place I have found in KW to get kimbap. The rice and veggies were fresh and service was quick. There is nowhere to sit, so it's all to go. Good place to grab some reasonably healthy takeout. Their bibimbap doesn't have the full array of Korean veggies (no bean sprouts, spinach, mushrooms, gosari) but it was still better than most of the Korean places I've tried so far around here. I would go back--- read more

I live in Toronto and visit my family in Waterloo very often. It was never easy to find high quality authentic Korean food in Waterloo as you find in Koreatown or North York. This new place puts Waterloo on the map for one of the best Korean fried chicken places in the greater Toronto area. I am definitely a fan now. Looking forward to try their bibimbap. 5 stars! read more

The food was fast and fresh. The owner is sweet and cares about her customers and product. Convenient location. Would recommend!