I came specifically for the soondaebokeum (stir-fried blood sausage, menu #5). The soondae itself had that perfect chewy texture. The portion was very large for sharing. read more

Ajumma Kimbob Deli - Delis Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Amazing sundaeguk!!! My wife and I went on a Monday afternoon and it wasn't too busy. We both orderes the sundaeguk and it came out pretty quickly. It's counter service so you order at the counter and pick up at the counter. The prices are pretty reasonable and the portions are large. The sundaeguk is delicious! Super savory and packed with sundae (blood sausage) and intestine/liver. The kimchi is great and so is the soy sauce marinated crab. I'd absolutely come back and eat more! read more

Ajumma Kimbob Deli - Delis Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Small hole in the wall, "deli" style Korean place that offers variety of street foods in Korea. The ladies there were all kind and patient as my friend and I took our time figuring out what to order. You first order what you want in the front of the counter, and if you are planning to eat there you later pick up your order when it's ready, similar to food court/self serve style. We ordered tuna kimbap, blood sausage, budaejiggae (Korean army stew), and I also ordered seafood fermented soybean soup. The soups came boiling hot in a traditional stone bowl, and with sides and rice, freshly prepared. We enjoyed the kimbap and the blood sausage as well, it was really flavorful. For the price you pay, the portion you receive is a lot. I highly recommend this place if you want something really casual, quick and cheap! read more

I'm so glad I decided not to go to national chain for lunch! I ducked into this "deli" and was blown away by the quantity and quality of food. It's a sparsely decorated but very clean venue that serves trays of traditional Korean fare. They were out of or didn't have bibimbap (still unsure because I thought the menu on the wall...) anyway the meal was huge for lunch and really exciting with cabbage and radish kimchi, purple rice, and a half a crab for banchan (side dishes). I'd never had korean crab before and found it rather impenetrable, bot physically and intellectually... myself a fish out of water trying to crack the shell with pure broiler force while napkins were wrapped around it... still wondering if anyone knows what that was or how to eat it... Can't wait to visit again! The hostess was very kind to the odd man tripping in for bibimbap. :) read more

Ajumma Kimbob Deli - Bulgogi set - Delis Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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We were so pleasantly surprised by how amazing everything tasted. We went for lunch on Sunday and it was definitely crowded but we were luckily able to get a table. We will definitely go back! read more

FYI the sign outside says "Ajumma Sundae Deli", not Kimbob Deli. Not sure why Yelp has it under a different name. Anyway, OMG. I LOVE THIS PLACE. Price and portions are unbeatable. I don't think anything on the menu is even over $13 and the Ajummas are so so nice. You can taste and feel the warmth in their food! This is by no means a fancy Korean place, but the food gives homemade, authentic vibes. I always get the Beef Stew Hot Pot because I literally can't seem to get it anywhere else since Volcano Soon Tofu closed down. It comes with 3 sides, 2 of which will always be kimchi and the third one is rotating. Some dishes like the Tonkatsu does not come with sides. All delicious! After you pay, there is a counter to the left where you pick up food which is also where the complimentary fishcake soup(?) is located. I grab a bowl of soup to start my meal and enjoy it while I wait for my number to be called. On rare days that I don't finish my meal, I will need a to go plastic container to carry the soup. They do charge $0.50 I believe for a plastic container but I think it's pretty reasonable given how unbelievably affordable and they are. I try to remember to bring my own. The styrofoam takeout boxes are free though if you're not eating soup. They messed up my order twice but both times were handled very satisfactorily. They gave me a totally different dish from the one I ordered and just came out with a brand new one without making me return the first one. The second time they forgot to add rice cake into my beef stew hot pot so they made a whole bowl of rice cake soup with clear noodles. Both times, they made amends with a smile! I will keep coming back again and again til my dying day! read more

Ajumma Kimbob Deli - Beef stew hot pot with refillable sides for $13: a steal - Delis Near Me - Dallas, Texas

This place is a small Korean place "a taxi driver restaurant" as Koreans call it. They have a limited menu and it's legitimately run by 2 ahjummas (older ladies) it seems about half of their menu is already made and packaged like the kimbops and the chicken (which are both amazing!) they are NOT a service and serving restaurant. This is a self place, you order at the register, grab your water, and utensils yourself, grab you food from the counter next to the registrar yourself (if it's hot or need to be cookies food it comes on a metal tray after prep- if it's already packaged you grab it from the table next to the register. Then you sit eat and clean up your stuff yourself- put the metal tray with all dishes on the tall metal rack and go! The food is very good! It had a homey taste! Highly recommend! But they are again not serving you, customer service is not really a thing! read more

Ajumma Kimbob Deli - Donkatsu: very good very crunchy! - Delis Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Great little gem near the Hmart! Affordable, quick and delicious. I got the Budae jjigye and could easily split it into several meals with some rice at home! read more

I really enjoy Jjolmyeon and Sundae at this place. Generally, everything tastes good. The portions are quite generous. It gives you a feel of a typical Korean snack place. It's always satisfying to go there, and the variety of choices is great. The service is also good. read more

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Great spot for . The kimbap is packed up and ready to go by the cashier for those looking for a quick meal on the go. Otherwise, there's a larger menu for things that can be prepared. My mom, sister, and I decided to dine in, but a lot of people came in for takeout. We got two things of kimbap, a tteokbokki, and fried dumplings. We also ordered a side of fish cake soup, not knowing that a little bit of it comes with the tteokbokki, but it was good that we got it, because it stayed warm longer (it was a larger portion). You order at the counter and pick up your own food when it's ready, and then bus the table when you're done. The cashier wasn't the friendliest to me, a noob who took longer than she wanted to order, but she was super busy trying to juggle everything so no hard feelings. I would definitely go back for a quick meal. read more

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Great place to get traditional Korean food. We got the bulgolgi and tuna kimbap, sundae, and tteokbokki with ramen. Spent less than $30 and the portion is pretty decent. I didn't even finish my food, service was quick, and it's great little spot to eat with family or friends. read more

2018 Yelp 100 Challenge 26/100 Easy place to grab your quick bites. I did settle for their Udon. Not the best and can taste tons of msg in the soup base. (Maybe I ordered the wrong thing) I did enjoy the seaweed w/ rice and small side of squid dish but then again.... waaaay too much in the roll. My friend ordered the bean paste - DANK!! and delicious. I'll give another try with Soondae gook next time. read more

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I have been to this ROYAL LANE location (one by Komart) for many years. The prices are very reasonable. The two ladies that work there are always so sweet and caring. Their smiles make me and my mom's visit always so smooth sailing. The food is always fresh and never disappoints. This is the better location and should be rated higher! The soondae comes out pipping fresh, always hot and ready to eat. Soondubu has a lot of seafood and comes with raw marinated crab as a side dish (can be purchased separately as well). A lot of good things about this place I should've written a review a long time ago. They do close on Sundays! The ambiance in the place is quiet, peaceful, and calming. No loud sounds and no music. Very amazing environment. read more

My favoirte place for some blood sausages and the soup! I love even getting their other items like donkatsu, spicy seafood udon, and Kimbab. This place is like a restaurant version of a snack or quick food place (bunshik ) in Korea. So they sell a lot of items that's honestly some of my favoirte korean food. I usually just to go from here or the Carrollton location and eat at home since the place is usually really crowded and/or can be hard to find a seat. Definitely worth a try! read more

I LOVE THIS PLACE! The kimbop is delicious and the location is unassuming. The service and people are 10/10. We were craving kimbap after a long day and they were closing in 5 minutes but let us eat quickly anyway. read more

Great place to eat for lunch. Friendly and homie vibe. I love the bento box to go. Multiple items inside the box and is always delicious. Decent price and portion! read more

Ajumma Kimbob Deli - Bento Box - Bulgogi - Delis Near Me - Dallas, Texas

FOOD (Taste 2.25/3; Appearance .5/1; Worth .5/1)// My family ordered Soondaeguk, Soondae, and Fried Dumplings. The image shown for Fried Dumplings on the menu did not look like what I received; so, that was a SHOCK. The Fried Dumplings were well fried and tasted good; however, I think they were store bought that's worth $7 per bag and fried those to charge for $7. So, I was disappointed in that as well. For Soondae (Blood Sausage), I thought it was really good and chewy! The soondaeguk is you-know always good. SERVICE (2.5/3)// All the orders came out rapidly. The lady just called the order name than the number; so, they made little confusing between my family and the other group that was there rather if it's ours or theirs. ATMOSPHERE (1.25/2)// Very compact, but I did not like how soondae (pre-cooked) were just sitting out towards the back to the restroom. I have no idea if that's what they use to give to us or not, but that's absolutely unsanitary. SURROUNDING// It's in Harry Hines's Komart complex. read more

TL;DR: Simple Korean stews, kimbap and soondae executed well at a great price point makes Ajumma an easy 5 star location. The free gejang as a banchan with your meal takes this place above and beyond. I wasn't expecting the food to be amazing when I first walked in, but I was quickly proven wrong. I ordered the dongani (beef tendon soup, $11) and shared a plate of the soondae (blood sausage, $10) with a couple others. Any stew here comes with several banchan, of which most are pretty standard, including regular napa kimchi and cubed radish kimchi. However the gejang (raw soy sauce marinated crab) is what makes this place stand out. This is a rare find in Houston, where I'm from, and pretty expensive almost anywhere else. The flavor is surprisingly clean and it has a very soft, almost gelatinous, meaty texture similar to a softer raw tuna. Paired with plain steamed rice, it definitely makes for a pretty tasty--and free--bite. The Dongani had a flavor profile very similar to Sul Lang tang, and comes as a milky white beef broth in a hot stone bowl with a bunch of large pieces of stewed beef tendon and clear glass noodles. The portions here are generous and I found myself eating a lot of tendon yet somehow still finding more pieces in the broth. Some pieces were a little tougher, but given the price and portion, it didn't warrant giving this place less than 5 stars. Soondae here comes in a pretty huge portion as well, and I would say could easily be split between 5. I also sampled the budae jigae and bulgogi kimbap and both were quite good. The Budae jigae was a little less exceptional, but certainly would hit the spot if you're feeling a hot and spicy stew. Ajumma has 2 locations so far, but I hope the third will be soon to follow (perhaps in Houston?) 5 stars. read more

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A lot of soup options that you can't get anywhere else. Bulgogi was in the top 3 I've ever had. Mother in law had some cold soup which is pictured. I can't remember the name. She gobbled it up and she is a picky Korean. read more

Ajumma Kimbob Deli - Delis Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Best. Kimbob. In. Town. If you're unfamiliar with kimbobs, it's like a sushi roll, but with vegetables and meat as the filling instead of fish... or something like that. To me, they make great snacks if you want to eat something fast on the go, and Ajumma always has some ready in the front. read more

THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST KEPT SECRET OF DALLAS K-TOWN!!!!! I saw this place from Amy Z's check ins. Shout out!!! I only know about kimbap from watching Korean dramas. Never actually got to taste it! When I saw kimbap from this place. I knew I had to go try it!!!! this place has got to be one of the best finds for me. The lady was so nice and sweet. I ordered dukbokki (spicy rice cakes) it was good! not too spicy for me. It was just right and also, the kim bap was so goood!!!! it was only $2 for like a whole roll! kim bap is korean version of sushi for those who don't know. Instead of fresh fish, there's eggs inside. It's good. You just eat it with your hand. I got a whole roll for $2!!!!!!! I could eat kimbap every day!!! this place is best for college student budgets. I mean $2 can fill you up. That covers one meal. I call that living on a budget!!!!! :) read more

Ajumma Kimbob Deli - Kim bap!!! - Delis Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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The reason why there are not that many reviews for this place is because of the fact that the food is too good to share with others so people want to keep it a secret AND most of the people who dine here do not get online to post reviews AND most of the customers(99.9%) are Asians. And you know us Asians. hehe The cold spicy vegetable noodles(vegetarian friendly) is absolutely delish and fried pork cutlet is divine. They have kimbap(kind of like california rolls but Korean version) and they also have pork clear noodle sausages. The minus ONE star is the size of the place because it is not big enough to fit all their customers and the temperature of the restaurant is not always the "coolest" place to eat. read more

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I came here on a whim as pre-dinner because I'd heard from a friend that this place had really delicious and cheap kimbob. It's a small place right next to Komart. Right when we walked in, we saw some saran wrapped plates of kimbob on display. You can buy one roll (which has about 10 pieces) for $3, two for $5, and three for $7. An employee told me that everything was freshly made, and that each kimbap had pickled veggies, fish cake, and egg inside. I bought one to-go, and it was really delicious and authentic! I'll definitely be back for the kimbob and to try other stuff on the menu. read more

Ajumma Kimbob Deli - kimbob - Delis Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Delicious traditional food. I had the jjolmyun (spicy cold noodles with vegetables) and it was good. Will definitely come back and try other food. read more

Ajumma Kimbob Deli - Delis Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Stopped by for quick lunch with friends. This is my favorite go to place for korean style fast food. My dentist office is around here and decided to go. I first time seated here and eat because I've been here multiple times before and always ordered for to go. I ordered tteokbokki, gimbap, a pork cutlet, sundae. This place is everything self-service when you eat in here. Small clean place and emo was very friendly. A pork cutlet was over cooked but sauce was yummy and sundae was not good as I thought. this place gimbap is famous menu and I never disappointed. I give 4star here only reason is gimbap. This place is good for eat korean style fast food and there's a lot of different food. Price is cheap and Food came out so fast. read more

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Finally found my place in Dallas that offers individual portions of Budae Jjigae. Yes!!! This is a must try and the sides are fresh and the food comes read more

The Soondae Bokkum (stir-fried Korean blood sauage), you guys. It's amazing and my mouth is watering thinking about it. The only reason I look forward to visiting Dallas (besides seeing my newly re-located parents :] ) is the fact that I can eat Soondae Bokkum here. The portions are enormous and it's only $11. Honestly pure sorcery. This place is very bare-bones as far as interiors go. You order at the counter and serve/bus yourself, cafeteria style. I could (and would) eat here multiple times a week if I was a local. They have very basic Korean entrees as well as "street food" like soondae, kimbob and ddukbokki. The kimbob was fine, but I would not recommend the ddukbokki. The soondae bokkum is king, though. Order this, and you're welcome. read more

The food here is supposed to be Korean street food. There are about 10 items on the menu, and you ain't reading any of them if you aren't familiar with Asian street food, or read Korean :-) We googled the names in the menu, as the man at the cash register only "seemed" to be able to tell us about the pork cutlets. We each found a dish to try. My hubby played it safe with the ramen. It was pretty good, but no better than the ramen you buy at the grocery store and "doctor up." I got tteokboki. It was a red broth with lots of thick rice noodles, thinly sliced fish cake, and not nearly enough veggies or spices, just plenty of over powering red pepper. This dish was salvageable. I took 1/2 of it home and "fixed" it with some seasonings from my spice rack, and added some veggies. For $14 for 2 dishes, it wasn't bad, but not good enough to get us to return. read more

Ajumma Kimbob Deli - Ramen - Delis Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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I would give Ajumma 3.5 stars. Good place for quick Korean meal. Their menu is pretty simple - I think we've tried most of items on the menu and they are pretty decent. You order at the counter, and they will call out your number when the food is ready. So you don't have to worry about leaving tips here since it is self serviced restaurant. Don't expect a full Korean meal experience here. But if you are looking for a quick simple meal, this is the place for you. read more

I like coming to this place.Tasty foods and fast service. The only thing I had an issue is the food quality. Last time kimbab was so dry and this time the pork cutlet I had wasn't fully cooked. I didn't tell them anything but just didn't eat that part. Please improve your food quality.. I like this place and want to keep coming back. Thanks. read more

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It looks like they changed owners again, so happy to see the cold noodles back on the menu! I'll be back again for sure :) read more

Ajumma Kimbob Deli - Delis Near Me - Dallas, Texas

This place is cheap with good quality korean food. They have a bigger menu than the one in Carrollton as well as better lunch menus! They have different specials for each day of the week (except Sunday I think). I love their donkatsu cause they give you a big portion just for 8 dollars! And it's so crunchy they also give you some miso-like soup that can be refilled. Perfect for a cold day. My friend had the bibimbap. I personally like it when they have it in those rock bowls, which they don't do here. However it's still a pretty solid dish for the price! They also have a $5 card minimum so just be mindful of that! They also have a lot of kimbaps Togo, which is also delicious. If you want to do a picnic, this is a good place to pick up picnic food! Probably a better place for friends than dates. read more

Ajumma Kimbob Deli - Delis Near Me - Dallas, Texas

They have good food but I really dislike their services. This place is a self service type of place. However, they charge 20% tip without saying anything tow. They never give me the receipt either. I don't mind the tip but I just don't appreciate they do that without my consent!!! read more

If you're looking for atmosphere and service then you're looking in the wrong place, bro! Don't get me wrong, this is what I like about this place. It's cafeteria style and it's just about food. No gimmicks. No tricks. It's a kimbap deli, ergo you must get the kimbap. What is kimbap? Like a sushi roll without fish. Usually spinach, crab meat, cucumber, and a few other things. I got the large order which is about 20 pieces for $7.50 (I didn't get the exact count because my husband scarfed down a bunch of pieces before I even sat down. Psht) He ordered the tonkatsu (pork cutlet) for $8 and it was so large the the dish was larger than the size of his face. (He has a large face.) He wouldn't share with me but he said it was amazing. I got the tofu soup bc I always get tofu soup and loved it. Not bad for a kimbap deli. This place thrives on togo orders but there are enough tables to accommodate about 40 people. There isn't a large English sign to identify the place, just look for the restaurant next to komart with a picture of a woman and you'll find it. Seriously. There's a parking lot but drive carefully. Asians (myself included) are bad drivers. Park with caution. read more

Ajumma Kimbob Deli - Tonkatsu - Delis Near Me - Dallas, Texas

If the term "blood sausage" gives you a weird feeling in your stomach and you feel your pulse quicken and palms start to sweat your are feeling a normal reaction. If you're a little skerred don't worry-I was too. In fact, I once let a large serving of gifted soon-dae sit in my refrigerator before throwing it away without even LOOKING at it. My gf was all "you should try the blood sausage!", or "have you tried the blood sausage yet?" and I made up excuse after excuse. A quick tip to my gf: just ask me if I have tried the SAUSAGE! Do not use the word BLOOD anywhere in relation to food you want me to eat! Learn from my mistakes. This stuff is GOOD! There is no way I would have had a clue that blood is in any way involved in the making of it. Delicious sausage with glass noodles mixed inside it and a tasty dry spice mixture for dipping it into. Have been wanting to try the kimbap but haven't had a chance. Blood sausage, I ain't afraid of you any more! read more

The portions here are pretty big, so i can't complain about the pricing. The food is great, the menu is just very limited in my opinion (so i rated 4/5). We ordered the rice cake & as you can see, the portion size is pretty big, the blood sausage w/ a mix of liver & intestines, & also the little rolls w the squid/kimchi side. I really liked the squid/kimchi side because it wasn't over fermented so it tasted great. The staff was very friendly & overall great service! It's a quick stop & go :) read more

Ajumma Kimbob Deli - Rice cake! - Delis Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Fast and affordable! Spicy soon dae bok um [blood sausage stir fry] -I used to LOVE getting this here, but lately it's been very inconsistent. Sometimes it's a bit spicy, sometimes it's sweet, sometimes they have perilla leaves and other times they don't Donkatsu- Thin and crispy! Super huge portion. Served with rice, thinly shredded cabbage with a light sauce, and pickled jalapenos - no complaints! Jjol Myeon- I don't like cold noodles but I just wanted it cause it looks so pretty, it was refreshing with all of the veggies! Not too sweet like other places. FYI- Noodles are SUPER chewy, but that's how the noodles are supposed to be. I added a bit of capsaicin sauce to mine Oden- Really simple, but for 2 bucks it'll kick your craving! read more

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This Ajumma deli is smaller than the one in Carrollton but still serve very good food. Came here for lunch and got the Soon Dae Bok Eum (11.00$) and Tonkasu (9.00$). Both dishes were good but not equal to both serving size and flavor than the one in Carrollton. However, you can't go wrong with the food here, it is just simply good. The Ajumma working here are very friendly and the restaurant itself is nice and clean. At the end of the day, good food and cheap prices is what Ajumma Kimbob Deli is all about. If you are deciding which Ajumma deli to try, I have to sadly recommend the one in Carollton because the food there is quite better in my opinion. read more

Ajumma Kimbob Deli - Tonkatsu, 9.00$, 4.5/5 - Delis Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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Dont have much to say except Worst. Customer. Service. I walk in and the man tells us " we close at 8 so hurry up and order." He had a disgusted look on his face. He could have wordered it differently. I was very displeased with his attitude so we just walked out. read more

Came here recently after reading Yelp reviews. This is a pretty casual place. Basic setup, nothing fancy but it works. They have a limited menu. I ordered Kimbap to take home and I can say that their kim bap is authentic and very good. My wife is Korean and my sons and I love kim bap. It's healthy, filling and delicious. Anyways, I did sit down and order a chicken katsu dish. I highly recommend it. The katsu is cooked perfectly and is a pretty generous size. It also comes with steamed rice, and some side dishes. It really hits the spot and is good. Having moved from Toronto, so far, I'm very happy about the quality and authenticity of Korean food in Dallas! read more