What a find! It looks kind of run down from the street view, but don't let the appearance fool you. The inside is clean and well maintained and the food is amazing. The menu includes many Korean staples. I do wish they would offer more appetizers and smaller portion options, but I also understand that being such a small place they have to limit their options. We tried the Tteokbokki (spicy rice cake appetizer) and mandu dumplings. Both were filled with flavor and reasonable portions for the price. You can order the Tteokbokki any spice level 1-5. We split a bulgogi. It was the perfect combination of spicy, sweet and savory and the portion was large enough for the two of us plus some leftover to take home. It was served with a set of small sides (two types of kimchee, and two other sides). Service was fast, friendly and efficient. You check out at the register (which was a bit of an awkward space) but overall, a wonderful experience! read more

How have I live in Dayton all this time and never been to Yung's Cafe?! This was one of the best meals I've had in a long time. Everything was truly perfect. It's a small unassuming building with fairly limited seating, but just enough for those in the know! Service was quick and super friendly despite them having a busy day, just remember to pay at the register when you are done. The fish dishes are super popular because they were out of them when we went, so that's next on our list to try! read more

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I honestly don't know how I haven't review this restaurant yet! The food is great, it's one of the few dedicated Korean spots in the area. I have tried quite a few things on the menu, and my top two are the ojingeo-bokkeum (stir fried spicy squid) and japchae (stir fried noodles made from sweet potato starch). They are both consistently delicious. I like that they will make things actually spicy if you want it that way. Too many places will tone down the spice level when I order it as a 4-5/5. The banchan is always good too! I have tried to make the cheonsachae (kelp salad) at home, but it just doesn't taste the same. I could eat my weight in that stuff! The restaurant itself isn't much to look at, it's a bit old and run down, but always seems clean. I have never used their bathroom, which is located around the back of the building. My husband uses it every time we go and he's never complained about it. The servers are hit or miss. The last time we went we had a great server, but sometimes they can be less bubbly than most Americans prefer. read more

The Bulgogi was great we will come back for more probably go for a five instead of a three for spicy next time.

Stopped by for lunch on our way to Yellow Springs, it's a hole in the wall place with minimum decor that has definitely seen better days. The bathroom is located in the back of the building, so you'll need to exit the restaurant and walk around the building to get to it. Remember to turn on the light before you shut the door because it's pitch black with the door shut. The service is great, seated right away and took our order and food came out fast. We got the lunch special bimbimbop and spicy ramen with beef. Everything tasted great. The spicy ramen definitely takes like Shin ramen straight out of package but I enjoyed it anyways. The normal menu price looked a bit pricy but I assume they come in big portions, there were a few items I wanted to try but was not available for lunch that I'll have to save for the next visit. read more

Yung's Cafe - Lunch special bimbimbop and spicy ramen with beef - Korean Near Me - Fairborn, Ohio

Highlight: Bibimbap - Takeout Order ($11.99) Bulgogi is lightly marinated with a ground beef texture. Soft rice and sauce have a hint of spiciness. Crunchy and fresh veggies. Hospitality: Friendly and kind staff. Honorable Mention: Takeout orders also come with a small set of side dishes. Small and cozy restaurant. read more

Yung's Cafe - Bibimbap - Takeout Order ($11.99) - Korean Near Me - Fairborn, Ohio

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Amazing food! Came here during TDY and ate here twice with leftovers for lunch the next day. It's very authentic and delicious! read more

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This is where I go for Korean food in Dayton! They have great lunch specials and are generous with their side dishes when dining in I'm not a huge fan of every side dish but that's also personal preference. The dishes are all super homey. The inside is small and intimate but it feels like you're getting a home cooked meal every time I eat here (which I really enjoy!) read more

This is one of those small, clean, and cozy restaurants that I love. I found time to enjoy a solo outing for lunch today. I am craving a good soondubu jigae after my fave Korean restaurant closed in my city. I have not found a good substitute for it, yet. I can say I found it here today! I chose level 4: just above my comfort level, but spicy and hot enough for this chilly day. The tofu was smooth and silky. Shelled clams were plenty, plus the egg made the perfect lunch. I was also offered a refill on the fishcake side dish, which I gladly accepted. My stomach is happy and content after this lunch. Service was friendly and efficient. The place filled up quickly after I left. I'll be back the next time I'm in town! read more

Yung's Cafe - Clean, cozy interior. - Korean Near Me - Fairborn, Ohio

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Can't beat the Japchae! Yung's isn't much to look at but the food is worth a visit. The service is always on point.

Okay I came in with a very good friend after looking at a car a few miles away. I looked for food and this place caught my eye so off I drove. I pulled in and my friend was a little concerned but I was good. We walked in and I sat down. My friend with to the bathroom which is outside. We both ordered a drink. We also both ordered the beef bulgogi. Which was freaking delicious. The service was excellent and she was ver my attentive. I was so pleased with the quality of what we got. The ambiance is very much down to earth, basic even. But this is where you get some of the best food and it shows and tastes here. I will be back. read more

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Ultra authentic Korean. We eat at Yung's every time we're in town... So good. Don't be fooled by the hole in the wall vibe... The food is as fresh and authentic as you're going to find - You'll be hard pressed to find a better Korean joint in the Dayton area. Recommend the mandu and beef bulgogi, which are always exceptional. Yung's is a must stop if you dig Korean food. read more

Yung's Cafe - various dishes of food on a table - Korean Near Me - Fairborn, Ohio

Great experience! The food was fantastic, and very traditional. Spice level was 1-5, of course I got 5 it was like a "5" so A nice kick. The calamari dish was fantastic, and the Mandu was perfectly cooked and extremely flavorful. Ojingeo-bokkeum was great lunch special left me wanting more, lol Atmosphere was very nice, mostly quiet, and the staff was courteous and kind. They had almost no wait for food even though they were packed! Prices were not bad at all I got a small appotzier, a bunch of a la carte dishes for the table and a lunch special for $20. 10/10 would go back! read more

Yung's Cafe - Korean Near Me - Fairborn, Ohio

This is a small restaurant near WPAFB. It's great! It's gotten busier and busier ever since the coronavirus ended, and the service isn't any slower. The staff is very friendly and the food comes out very very fast. I got the pork bulgogli and it came with a lot of food and many banchan. The pork was very flavorful and tender. I really liked the fact that you also got two dumplings and all this great banchan. They have a great lunch special that gives you all this food for $12. You can also get a barley-type tea here. I recommend this restaurant. read more

Yung's Cafe - Pork Bulgogi Special $12 - Korean Near Me - Fairborn, Ohio

I really wanted to love Yung's so bad but sadly I was very disappointed. I absolutely love Korean cuisine and the reviews seemed great so my partner and I gave it a try. I love Beef Bulgogi and Mandu and so ordered each. The Bulgogi was very dry, salty with very little sauce at all and almost no glaze to the beef. It was like a dry beef jerky over rice. I had about 1/2 of my order and couldn't take the rest. The Mandu wasn't much better. I understand that it traditionally is made from different flours depending on the area of Korea. These were so overpowered with toasted sesame that you really couldn't taste the filling, which was very thin and tasteless. Unfortunately I can not recommend Yung's and I'm sure we won't be going back. read more

Yung's Cafe - Bulgogi - Korean Near Me - Fairborn, Ohio

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Ordered the Galbi and was looking forward to the meal, but very bland and bit too soggy. Wish the cooked it a bit more to add some charred also the skillet to be heated. Really enjoyed the sides that came with my meal, the pickles, kimchi, and fish cakes were all very good. Just wished the Galbi was as good. read more

Yung's Cafe - Galbi - Korean Near Me - Fairborn, Ohio

The food was decent but it was much more expensive than all other Asian food places in the area

Nice little mom and pop store. Has a parking lot, which is nice. Simple menu, but very authentic. Small and friendly staff. Very casual atmosphere. Bibimbap was good and came with full complement of sides. read more

Hands down best Korean food in Southwest Ohio. Excellent service as well. Highly recommend.

It's a great mom and pop good food, short wait times the sides are quite tasty. Got to try the bim bap.

Yung's is such a hidden gem.. right when you walk inside, you're immediately treated like family. The owner ran it all- she took our orders, prepared the to-go orders, answered phones, checked us in.. all of it! She reminds me of my family- a mom who wanted to make sure we were satisfied with our meal and was there if we needed anything. The food was amazing. I have been to many Korean restaurants in Ohio, and I will keep coming back to this one. The portions are huge, their menu is authentic, you can feel the love in each dish. The restaurant may seem very old, and mom/pop like, and the bathroom may be outside.. but trust me. You will not regret it. I highly recommend the Japchae (glass noodles with beef/veggies) and the spicy pork dish! I brought a lot of American friends with me and they all loved trying something new! read more

Three tours to Korea and so many work trips I can't count, I've eaten at many authentic Korean restaurants in Korea and around the world. Yung's is authentic...period. read more

This was my first experience having authentic Korean food and is was fantastic! I got the bibimbap and loved it. There were extra toppings that came on the side (been sprouts, kimchi), and the hot stone bowl continued cooking the rice and made it crispy. Our waitress was friendly and took great care of us. The inside of the restaurant is cute, and there are both table and booths. Looking forward to my next visit! read more

Yung's Cafe - Bibimbap - Korean Near Me - Fairborn, Ohio

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This is the type of place that you could drive by on the daily and not necessarily notice. Almost like a hole-in-the-wall. Nonetheless, it's a great spot for your Korean food craving fix. If you work on Wright-Patterson AFB, it's only about a 5 min drive away. Food ratings are as follows: -kimchi: 3.75/5 -fish cakes: 3.75/5 -kelp noodles in white sauce: 4/5 -soundubu: 4/5 I will definitely be back before my trip to the area ends! read more

Still just as amazing as the first time. You may second guess yourself going in because the building but don't go. read more

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Great lunch for a very reasonable price! Portions were great, staff very friendly. We all got something different and we all loved it!

Firstly Order the Beef Bulgori I believe is called for me and my Girlfriend, was disatisfactory, was very dry, my GF Didn't eat her's and we even told the waitress, they did not offer to make it right, and plus they ended up way over charging us , 72 dollars for what should've been only a 58 dollars meal and even that in my opinions was more than the meal was worth, I will not ever go back to this place. very disappointed and angry feel ripped off. read more

Very good authentic food! I think everyone should try it. It's a lovely small business that you'd be supporting. It is a little on the expensive side, but a nice place to go to when looking for something different. read more

There aren't enough POSITIVE things I can say about this place! Just completely amazing! You wouldn't think such authentic and delicious flavors are developed in this little place. I was in town and Googled a place to eat and this popped up. Upon getting out of my car, I smelled all the delicious aromas coming from the kitchen. We ordered their lunch special Japchae and Beef Bulgogi. The Japchae was simply incredible and perfectly seasoned. It was accompanied with rice and (2) Mandu (happy surprise). The Bulgogi was very well seasoned also came with white rice and (2) Mandu but I would have preferred a higher quality type of meat, it almost looked like ground beef but nonetheless was really tasty. Your meals come served with a small serving of all the delicious side dishes - kimchi, pickled daikon, bean sprouts, fish cakes, seaweed & spicy cucumbers. Highly recommend this spot and I will definitely be back. Very well priced! read more

Yung's Cafe - Japchae & Beef Bulgogi with all the fixings! - Korean Near Me - Fairborn, Ohio

Food authentic, complimentary tea and side dishes. Worth the drive. Good service. Mom and pop place. A little basic in decor. Still on point for Korean food. read more

Yung's Cafe - Got the tofu stew, this calamari stir fry pictured and the bibimbap - Korean Near Me - Fairborn, Ohio

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Excellent Korean restaurant. Friendly staff. Casual dining experience. I had the Beef my wife had the chicken Bulgogi. 5 levels of heat. Sides included kimchis, cabbage slaw and rice. Fair selection of beer and bottled coke. read more

I had been craving Korean food like no other, so I was excited to find Yung's Cafe while we were out and about. Although the food was not the absolute best Korean food I've ever had, I still thoroughly enjoyed it. The Mandu was kind of sparsely filled, but it was still yummy nevertheless. I loved my bibimbop. The toppings mixed so well with the rice, and the rice got a beautiful crust on some parts from the hot stone bowl (trust me, it's great!). Just a note that not all of their menu items are available during lunch time (eg tteoppoki), so you may prefer coming for dinner to have the full menu to choose from. I'm excited to try other Korean restaurants in the area, but I would happily return to Yung's cafe. read more

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You don't have to fly to Seoul to get authentic Korean food, you can find it in the small town of Fairborn. Located just outside the fenced perimeter of Wright Patterson Air Force Base, this small, unassuming family owned gem serves delicious options that are fresh, flavorful, and just spicy enough to tantalize your tastebuds. The interior consists of booths and tables and overlooks the kitchen entrance. Upon walking in we were greeted and seated at a booth. The server, a friendly young Korean lady, arrived within 2 minutes to take our order. We both ordered the Bibimbap without meat - a savory blend of white rice, vegetables, tofu, and pepper sauce - all delectably cooked in a cast iron bowl! As is customary with Korean cuisine, a assortment of appetizers was brought out while we waited for our food; each appetizer was served in a small bowl and consisted of root vegetables and spicy selections. The bibimbap was delicious and well portioned, all the way down to the rice stuck at the bottom of the bowl - which I readily scraped off for a delectable last bite. If you're are in the Dayton area I would highly recommend this genuine exhibit of Korean culinary flare! read more

Yung's Cafe - Korean Near Me - Fairborn, Ohio

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Went for lunch with my coworkers and I had a great experience. I got the bibimbap and it was delicious, and all the portions we ordered were generous. Warning though, my coworker ordered the chicken bulgogi with no spice and it looked pretty boring, so I'd recommend getting a least a bit of spice. read more

The food and service are fantastic in this tiny room of a restaurant. It doesn't look like much outside (or inside), but the food was tasty and fresh & service was fast and polite. It was very busy during the lunch hour (lots of military customers in uniform). read more

Yung's Cafe - Kimchi stew and Miso-stew - Korean Near Me - Fairborn, Ohio

My husband, my toddler and I visited this place because it's pretty much the only "Korean bbq" we could find in the area that was close to us. We just moved here and went to Columbus last time for kkq and was looking for something closer. Very small, kind of random restaurant and nothing to look at from the outside. Inside is about the same vibe. But, the food was delicious! Very authentic. It definitely reminded me of the last time I had Korean food cooked for me by someone grandma straight from Korea. The older woman who served us was very sweet and extra accommodating to our toddler who loves kkq. He even got a special animal character plate for his food, so cute! We definitely will be back (: gamsahabnida! read more

I don't have any pictures, but I went to Dayton for a Dave Chappelle concert and stopped by Yung's Cafe. The food and the flavor was absolutely phenomenal. I wasn't able to bring my food into the venue so I had to eat it on my way home. Even hours later the flavor was so poignant. What I had left over I brought home and I devoured the next day. If you are ever in the area oh, please stop by this restaurant if you want good Korean food, you will not be disappointed. At just two and a half hours from my home, I might drive down for lunch one lazy Saturday afternoon. It's that good read more

Stopped by here for some lunch while we were staying down the street. The yakimandu was good and crispy. My bimbimbap's egg was overcooked so the yolk didn't run throughout when I popped it open and the bulgogi that came with the bimbimbap seemed like it was boiled in the marinade vs cooked in a hot pan/grill. The overall flavor was still good and I will be back to give them another try. The banchan came after our main meal arrived and all of it was delicious. read more

Yung's Cafe - Bimbimbap - Korean Near Me - Fairborn, Ohio

Sometimes, you need to just stick with what (almost) everyone orders, and not try to "go your own way," as there's probably a reason that so many people make that choice. This happened to my on my recent, much anticipated visit to Yung's Café. A while ago, I went to a GREAT Korean restaurant in, of all places, Lexington, KY, and a friend, who also chose to order something else other than the wonderful (but predictable) bulgogi or (dolsot) bibimbop, ordered an interesting, flavorful dish of noodles in a black bean sauce. I sampled it (as I enjoyed my wonderful bugogi) and have been wanting to have it again ever since. I thought that's what I was ordering on my recent visit to Yung's, but while not completely disappointed, the soupy, somewhat bland Jjajangmyeon was not even close to what I had a few years ago. There have been LOTS of worse ordering "misfires" in my past, and this was FAR from a bad dining experience. I loved the steamed dumplings, and the traditional five "sample" dishes were wonderful, so I'll be back, soon hopefully, and be sure to get what EVERYONE is raving about!! Great service, cozy/bare-bones setting, and PLENTY of variety!! Kam-sa-nida, Yung's!!! read more

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Generous portions. Bland food, one server for a busy restaurant. Probably wouldn't come back again, owners gracious, but not worth the $.