Clean, good food, and friendly employees!…read more Parking is the only difficult thing (the elevator was broken in the nearest parking garage so we couldn't park there since we have a baby with us and it was cold outside). Thankfully my husband found a spot right on the street! I chose KBBQ for my birthday dinner and my husband found this place. They have a good variety of side dishes (pumpkin, mashed potato, spicy fish cakes, etc)! The food was good and we liked the meat! The brisket wasn't too thin and the steak was delish!! They have decoration very similar to Kimchi Box with neon signs and art featuring scenes from Seoul. The employees were friendly. We want to return and try other dishes on their menu!

Based on 3-4 visits…read more For background I have spent allot of time in Korea as my wife is Korean. I am not obsessed with getting food that is authentic as long as it is good. This place is aligned fairly well though with food in Korea though ie not highly westernized. This place is in the center of the college area on Liberty and State street. The selection is not extensive but the basics are here including BBQ. Side dishes are decent, Kimchi, which is fundamental to any Korean meal and varies by region, is always included and people have strong opinions about. Theirs is OK but not top notch. Other side dishes are decent. Whatever we ordered, BBQ, Yuk Gae Jang, Dol Sot Bi Bim Bap (Rice. Vegetables and beef inn stone pot), other was pretty good.....just like Seoul Garden used to be before ownership change. We used to go almost exclusively to Seoul Garden near the mall off Boardwalk but after ownership change stopped as the taste changed significantly and not for the better. Its nice to have The Seoul is an option. They have beer and soju (Ubiquitous Korean liquor in Korea that along with Kimchi is many Koreans blood) Environment of the restaurant is modern but still a bit cozy. Overall, definitely worth a try. While we are at it, I have spent allot of time in Japan on business (some vacationing too) and I know it's trendy to go there now especially with the exchange rate, and by all means go, allot to see and experience (and eat!) there. But don't overlook Korea. The two countries have a torrid history and don't want to admit they are similar in many ways....but they are and Korea is loaded with great places to go and food to eat. Traveling can be done on any budget, feel free to reach out if you want to learn more. Also love to hear from experienced travelers, love to learn of new places and things to do.

Staff were very friendly from the hostess to the servers. The interior reminded me of a Korean…read moremovie hotpot or karaoke bar with the music and disco ball. The mandu was tasty and had a lot of flavor. Crispy outside and soft tasty filling inside. The Ramyeon with tofu was just right amount of spicy and flavorful. The tofu was perfectly toasted. The veggies were cooked to the best texture they still had a bite to them. I just wished there was more broth that was so good. I would like to come back and try their traditional pocha.

The food here is AMAZINGGGG. Always have wonderful service too. Decorated so cutely and such fun…read moredrink options!!

I love checking out Korean restaurants whenever I can, so I was so excited to try Tomukun with…read morefriend and fellow Elite, Tiffany S. We met up for lunch recently and had a great experience. Nate and I first went into the wrong restaurant - they also have a more casual noodle spot next door, so be sure you know where you're meeting/going! We hadn't figured out if we wanted to do Korean BBQ or not when we first arrived, but we ended up choosing from the lunch specials/combos menu which was a great value. Plus I can never decide what I want, so it was great to be able to get a combo with two different options. I went with the bulgogi/nengmyun combo and we also got an order of mandoo to share. Our server was super patient and helpful with navigating the menu. The food came out quickly and everything was pretty tasty - I loved the mandoo (dumplings) - they were big and filled nicely. The nengmyun was good, not the best version of this dish that I've had, but it's hard to find in my city so I was happy to have theirs. I loved the spicy pork bulgogi; super flavorful and not too spicy. Nate got the sundubu stew which was delicious and quite spicy! The portions were large, especially for the price. I always forget how great it is eating in college towns - things can be way cheaper! Parking here is a bit tricky as it is anywhere downtown, but we lucked out with a street meter nearby. I will definitely be back to Tomukun in the future.

I come here often, and to me that earns a solid 5 stars. The service is consistently helpful and…read morekind, and the food is reliably good in both taste and presentation. The concept of the restaurant is fun, and the space is always clean. There can be a wait for a table on weekends, but I wouldn't call that a negative, just something to keep in mind.

The food was affordable and delicious! Nice portion for the price. The owner was super nice too!…read moreDefinitely recommend for a good casual lunch or dinner.

This place really hit the spot! Could not recommend it more. Nice space, and the owner was…read moreextremely kind!

Everything was delicious, but the japchae and the bulgogi were especially good. We had a STELLAR…read morelunch. Isaac behind the counter is so friendly and welcoming!

this place was essentially ruined by the owner who took over -- very sad…read more "ambiance" = lame plastic chairs, QR codes to order and the menu completely changed (follow story on Reddit if interested)

Love this place! I've been there three times now and service was always prompt and friendly. I…read morelove the menu, especially how it's so vegetarian friendly and offers many gluten free options. They also have a great drink menu, both alcoholic and non alcoholic. Now for food! I really love the countryside potato rice. So filling and comforting. I'd highly recommend getting the soft egg with it (add on for $3). The carrot salad is refreshing and flavorful. My daughter had the fried tofu sandwich. She said it was good but it could have used a little more sauce and she likes the potato rice better. Another dish I'd recommend is the Buddhist lotus root appetizer!

Did Sunday brunch at Miss Kim upon recommendation from a Zingerman's employee who said their…read moretteokbokki was his favorite dish in the entire ZCU (Zingerman's Culinary Universe.) Enjoyed the shredded carrot salad amuse bouche, the street style tteokbokki, smashed potatoes, beet & avocado salad, and the miso butter corn bowl with pork belly and soy butter rice. The food was delicious, appealing in flavor, texture, and presentation. Most of the portions were quite generous. The real estate on our micro-mini 2 top table wasn't quite large enough for the bounty of dishes we ordered. It's a small dining room and they are maximizing the diner-space ratio. I'm SO GLAD I wasn't seated at one of the backless stools at the large communal tables. The tteokbokki was the best I had ever had. But I'm not certain that the rest of the fare fully outpaced my local Korean restaurants with more modest pricing. I would consider returning if in the AA area, at least for a carry out of the incredible tteokbokki.

I went back to Azalea for a family dinner and didn't realize they had changed their menu since the…read morefirst time I visited. The quality of the food is still amazing and worth a visit, but there were some items I wish stayed on the menu. For example, the spicy salmon crispy rice is no longer available and only available in the tuna form. The portions are also smaller, now coming in three small bites rather than the two big bites from before. The gochujang rigatoni and kimchi paella are also unavailable. Some new dishes I tried and loved were the short rib and the grilled octopus. The octopus was incredibly tender and I couldn't stop eating it! It also comes with delicious potatoes. The short rib was a larger portion and also tasted delicious. The rest of my table ordered the miso cod. The miso cod was delicious, but the portion was quite small and arguably not worth its price compared to the short rib. Cocktails that I recommend are The Gatsby and The Promised Neverland if you like sweeter drinks! For the service, we felt a bit rushed as we were dining. Normally the drinks come out followed by the appetizers, but our appetizers came first and the drinks came with our mains. I think there was a missed opportunity to sip on our drinks and chat with our party as we enjoyed the restaurant's ambience. Otherwise, the food came quickly and was well served.

I'm pretty torn on this one, hence the 2 stars. I came here with a friend for dinner and we were…read morerudely greeted and told that it would be best if we sat at the bar because they were busy. It was restaurant weekend in downtown Ann Arbor and we didn't have a reservation, so we obliged, although the space was pretty empty. Once we got to the bar, the young waitress slammed menus down in front of us and acted extremely annoyed by our presence. After bothering us every minute for the next 5 minutes to order, me and my friend put in our orders in haste. We then waited for 30 minutes for our meals to arrive. I got the "Amazing Shrimp" sushi roll and my friend got the "Grilled Angus Short Rib". As noted on the menu it comes with Mashed Potatoes, Shishito Peppers, and Garlic Chives. Per my friend's request, the order did not come with the Shishito Peppers or Garlic Chives, but it also didn't have the potatoes. After asking for the potatoes, our server went back and we could hear her yelling at the kitchen staff. Minutes later she came out with a bowl of 3 potatoes, not mashed and not hot. My roll was great and I'd definitely order again if I come back, but I'm honestly not too inclined to after this experience. Lastly, the restaurant itself was freezing. It was a cold day but it was way colder inside than it should've been. We ended up keeping our coats on for most of dinner. I really do want to like it here because the vibe seemed very modern and clean, however the service, food, and level of professionalism fell short of my expectations.

I've been a fan of Hola Seoul for a while now but recently I've become obsessed! The fried chicken…read morewings are just so perfect. The soy glaze is more of a lacquer on the coating, rather than a penetrating sauce, so the skin stays extra light and crispy, even a day later. I've always been a fan of their tacos but I've recently been going for the bulgogi cup bap. It's the best of all worlds! Rice, some glass noodles, lettuce, and fries, all topped with shaved marinated steak and a drizzle of a spicy mayo. It makes a great meal on it's own, to split, or to enjoy a bit alongside some of the chicken wings (my go to approach). Perfect for a couple of meals! My husband recently started going for the bulgogi bento box which he also loves. It's a hearty portion of bulgogi and white rice with a side salad with ginger dressing and two fried dumplings. He can usually score two meals out of that one, too! A lot of bang for your buck!

This was such a delicious little spot! We ordered on the kiosk and had no issues. If you order a…read moredrink though you have to grab it out of the fridge yourself, they won't give it to you with your order. The popcorn chicken was great but the dumplings were just ok.

Had the Korean ribeye at Pacific Rim, it came with a salad. I was in Ann Arbor with a large group…read moreof friends, we ate outside, the service was fast and the servers were friendly and helpful. The ribeye was cooked perfectly, it was tender and full of flavor. Recommend

Korean-Marinated Ribeye (5/5): Very generous portion of meat that was tender and nicely grilled…read more The crispy rice was fantastic and the veggies paired nicely with the meat. Definitely my go-to entree. Thai-Style Calamari (5/5): One of THE main reasons I love Pacific Rim so much. This is the best calamari appetizer I've had. Lightly breaded and fresh. The sweet chili sauce is perfect. Thai Peanut Noodles (4/5): The noodles had great texture and the Thai peanut sauce was delicious. The tofu wasn't really crispy and I personally would've loved the option to add some meat. Lamb Dumpling (4/5): Lots of meat in the filling and didn't taste gamy at all. Limited time special. Shrimp Shumai (4/5): Really enjoyed the wonton wrapper. Shrimp flavor came through nicely. Limited time special. House Salad (4/5): Light and fresh. The soy based dressing was sweet, slightly acidic, and not at all overpowering. Warm Chocolate Cake (4/5): Delicious cake with a warm, gooey inside. I personally don't like coconut or chocolate and fruit desserts, but I still enjoyed this a lot. Creme Brulee Tasting (4/5) : Green tea, pumpkin spice, and ginger creme brulees. Loved getting to try a little bit of each flavor (green tea was my favorite). Spiced Caramel Pear (3/5): Not my favorite since I don't generally like cooked fruit. The mascarpone cream and shortbread were good though. RATING SYSTEM 5 - Great (Need to get this again) 4 - Good (Would get this again) 3 - Ok (Might give this another shot) 2 - Not Good (Won't get this again) 1 - Bad (Telling people to avoid this)

Yum!! The best KFC (Korean fried chicken) in Ann Arbor. It's a little pricy but the quality is…read moredefinitely there. I ordered the 8 piece chili soy wings and they were amazing--perfect amount of spicy and slightly sweet, and cooked perfectly. I ordered on the kiosk upon walking in, which was convenient. My order took about 15 mins to be ready, which was because they were making the wings fresh. They have a screen behind the counter showing the approx wait times for the order. The wings were packed well and survived the drive home, so I imagine they would stay good for delivery. They smelled so good, my uber driver who drove me home asked me about them and said she was going to go there after her shift lol. Def recommend!

My best friend wanted to go to Noori Chicken for her birthday lunch while we were in Ann Arbor, so…read morethat's what we did. We'd been shopping on the other side of campus, so drove to this side and eventually found parking in a parking garage, but the garage was being worked on, so parking was limited. There was a bit of a wait for food at lunch time on a Tuesday, but we were in tourist mode, and didn't mind waiting. While waiting, I bought a cookie from the deli a few storefronts away, and were able to sit at their tables. Noori doesn't offer any outdoor seating. Since we ordered at lunch time at a weekday, we were able to get a lunch deal, which was a nice bonus. We ordered two flavors of chicken to split between our group. I forget what we got, but we got the best seller, and then the flavor covered in sauce. The sauce was spicier than we expected. I think we got fries too, but they were pretty forgettable. I didn't think the chicken was anything special, but it served as a protein to balance out my cookie and other sweet treats we got throughout the day.