Discovered Always Spring a few years ago searching for Korean places on Yelp and I'm so glad I did bc there is no way I would have discovered this restaurant hidden upstairs inside of a grocery store, G Mart. I'm not too experienced with Korean food and often just stick to what I know at every Korean place I visit rather than branch out. That being said I've had the dolsot bimimbop, kimchi jjigae/stew, kimchi pajeon/pancake, seafood pancake, and various bulgogi and galbi and thought all of them were solid. Banchan was decent. None of them were bad on multiple visits but none of them were so amazing that it left an imprint either. This place is probably my favorite spot when I want a Korean meal and not just wings or kbbq. read more

Instant 5 stars. Ordered the short rib soup, spicy pork (35), and galbi. All served by a Korean auntie and every dish was cooked to perfection. The flavors felt truly authentic & comforting. They offer a wide variety of options, enough to keep you coming back every day for a whole month without getting bored. Despite the name not sounding traditionally Korean, the food and overall experience are as authentic as it gets. Definitely a spot worth returning to again and again. read more

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We stopped by here for lunch on our way to Seattle from LA. I found this place on Yelp and we went on a Friday lunch time. It's located on the 2nd floor inside a Korean supermarket. It was packed and busy but we only waited about 10 min to be seated. We got stone pot bibimbap, cold noodle and gal-bi combo. Bibimbap and gal-bi tasted good but cold noodle tasted like any other store bought cold noodle that you can make at home. It's not that spacious so it wouldn't be good for a big party. read more

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By far the best Korean food I've had in the Portland area. They do get very busy so you might have a wait, but they turn tables fairly quickly. Portions are huge! You will have plenty of leftovers. read more

Always Spring Restaurant - 14. Kimchi Jjigae - Korean Near Me - Beaverton, Oregon

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OH. My.... Some of the best Korean food I've ever had, and I have been to Korea several times! Hidden upstairs inside of a nondescript grocery store is a bonus! Feels like you worm-holed right into a random little diner somewhere in the labyrinth of Busan. The host is a bit abrasive, at first. She will warm up to you later. It's part of the charm. read more

Always Spring Restaurant - Korean Near Me - Beaverton, Oregon

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Great little mom and pop hole-in-the-wall restaurant that's located inside of G-Mart Asian Market. Just walk to the back, around the corner, and climb up the stairway. I ordered the #38 Galbi and it came out sizzling hot! My husband ordered the #20 Galbi Tang and that came out bubbling like a witch's cauldron. My sister-in-law ordered the #37 Bibimbap. Lastly, my brother-in-law ordered the #9 Jabchae. Everything was delicious and served with complimentary hot tea. Water is upon request. There are no fountain drinks. Just canned drinks for $3 each. Although the dishes came out separately, the service was quick. We asked for more banchan and was accommodated with no issues and no extra charge. Overall, I liked this place and would definitely come again to get my Korean fix. read more

Always Spring Restaurant - Korean Near Me - Beaverton, Oregon

Ultimate korean comfort food located inside the G Mart grocery store. The aunties that work there are so friendly and nice. They also have photo menus hung up on the wall for easy ordering. We've tried their tofu stew, soybean stew, and fried mackerel and they were all so delicious. The banchans they give are also so good. I liked one of the banchans in particular (i dont know the name of it) and I asked if it was available to buy downstairs and they said it was all homemade. Kind of sad that I couldn't buy it but it made me appreciate how much time and effort they put into the banchans. read more

Always Spring Restaurant - Menu - Korean Near Me - Beaverton, Oregon

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Been here three times, and loved it every time! I always bring my family / boyfriend here. My Asian mom loves it! Very cozy, authentic vibes! Also casual and comforting. My favorite items are the Soontofu Jjigae (spicy soft tofu stew) and the Haemul Pajeon (seafood scallion pancake). Great for winter time when you just want some warm soup and delicious food. read more

Always Spring Restaurant - Korean Near Me - Beaverton, Oregon

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The best meal I've had in a long time. Ultimate Korean comfort dishes with yummy tea and ambiance. Service was very sweet--loved all the aunties who served us. We got the kimchi jjigae and bulgogi--both were DELICIOUS! Next time, we're definitely going to try the galbi. This place is so perfect 10/10. Parking lot is very small so keep that in mind! read more

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DELICIOUS spot for Korean food in Beaverton. Service was very professional. I loved everything we tried. Everything was hot, fresh, and highly satisfying. You'll fall in love with this hidden gem, with its homey feel. Definitely going to add this to my rotation. read more

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I love everything about this place but especially the galbitang. You honestly can't go wrong with anything you get at this restaurant!

What a fun place for a delicious meal! My son and I visited this place that's in the upstairs of a Korean grocery store. Everything was great! Lovely Korean 'Aunties' (as I see them called in other reviews) serving, a broad menu that is also on the walls with pictures, great service and holy cow, the food was so good. As you will see by my pictures, they cover the table with sides and the meal portions are quite large. Everything we ordered was so tasty! We'll be going back for sure and I would highly recommend! read more

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This restaurant located inside a grocery is delicious! We came in a Sunday afternoon and all of the tables were full. We got seated promptly though. The menu is displayed on the wall with pictures which is helpful. I loved everything we tried here and would go back routinely if I lived in the burbs. It's worth the trek from Portland. Everything was piping hot and so yummy and comforting. We left very full. read more

Always Spring Restaurant - Leaving the upstairs restaurant and back to the grocery store - Korean Near Me - Beaverton, Oregon

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This spot is a family staple. There's two picture menu mounted on the wall for easy reference. The banchan (side dishes) is a good variety of seven veggies that are refilled upon request. I find the tonkatsu is sizeable and equivalent to two meals for my son. I For those liking a solid rice bowl I would recommend getting #28 namul dolsot bibimbap (in stoneware). I appreciate the variety of hot soups (spicy and non spicy offerings) and definitely recommend the cold buckwheat noodle be bowl when available (Summer). read more

Always Spring Restaurant - Tonkatsu - Korean Near Me - Beaverton, Oregon

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This is the most Korean of Korean restaurants. One only finds it by accident if you just happen to be in a Korean market off the beaten path hidden between 217 and a used car lot, down a street you can only get to from one direction off TV Highway. Having said that, we've gone to this market off an on through the years, but we always forget this restaurant exists. We also shop late so many times, we've walked in at 8 just to be turned away from the restaurant. We also went once and was denied service because even though it was 30 minutes before they were closed...they ran out of rice. I understand you can't run a Korean restaurant without rice...but come on, you're above a Korean grocery store...how do you run out of rice? I get it that you don't have enough time to make more...but to run out? Recently, we beat all of the usual reasons we can't eat here and made it in around 7...and they had rice. As always, Delicious! Great Homestyle Korean Food...and oh, the steamed dumplings were the most amazing I'd ever had. I love the fact that they have pictures of everything for those of us who like to eat with our eyes. Of all the Korean joints in Beaverton, I believe Always Spring has the greatest variety of Traditional Korean dishes on a non-traditional menu... read more

After watching Korean Moma's vid on this business, I bookmarked this for our trip to PDX. Perfect, after reading the great reviews this place is a Go! It is also so cool that Always Spring Restaurant is tucked away above a Korean grocery store. Once you are at Gmart, go straight up the stairs to get to Always Spring. They were pretty busy on a Saturday night, there were chairs to sit and wait after adding your name on the list. I went to browse at Gmart so it was perfect til we got our table. Andrew helped us and he was friendly, I could see he was super busy doing it all, he managed everything well! Taking orders from all the tables, wait service plus having to answer a ton of questions that I was asking. hehe. The huge picture menu on the board was helpful along with the menu. I went with one of the soups the Korean Mama had which Dak-Dori Tang $18.95 ( chicken stew soup) this comes with rice sides, also got an order of Jjin Mandoo $12.95 ( steamed mandoo. I love the presentation, love all the sides of banchan, all my favorites except for the seaweed which was way too strong, seaweedy! We asked for 2nd servings of kim chee, daikon, broccoli, fish cake which was filled upon requesting. Now the verdict of food, how good is this place?! The chicken stew reminds us both of eating beef stew but Korean style, soup version. The chicken stew was simple and plain with chicken, potatoes, onions, and carrots. I usually order tofu soup so this is a first for me to try. The chicken was tender but I forgot we had chicken for lunch, I should have ordered the other soup ( beef) instead. I normally order the fried man doo and I am so glad I tried the steam one, I loved this, it was steamed perfectly and not overcooked- very tasty! We had leftover steamed mandoo and ban chan which we enjoyed the next day with bowl seafood instant ramen, it went well together. Overall, we enjoyed our visit and dinner at Always Springs, a little on pricey side but no tax! Would I go back again- Yes! I really enjoyed the authentic food. Thank you @Andrew, it was nice meeting you! Also there's another video that went viral, so expect it to be busy. Don't forget to grab your Korean grocery after, especially for some sweets! Closed Mondays! read more

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Authentic Korean. Each dish is packed with flavor and richness. Everything was piping hot and fresh. Plenty of options and all the items we had were great. Space is cramped as there were a lot of tables packed into the space. It's a popular restaurant so you may be met with a waitlist but it's worth the wait. read more

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Environment: the usual, it hasn't changed since I last went which was a few years ago haha. They have more menus that are huge with English, Korean, and pictures. Staff: very friendly, kind, checked on us and always had a smile on his face. Food: My friends ordered spicy food to share but since I can't really eat spicy foods, I ordered a dumpling soup for myself! It was around $17. The food was piping hot and there were lots of dumplings right now. It was very filling and great portions. The soup was also very good because it wasn't too salty and there were small pieces of beef. They weren't very tender but since they were small dice-sized, it was fine. read more

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missing a few photos once again, due to being eager beavers. we ordered the japchae (#9), galbi (#38), omu rice (#12), bokkeum bap (#30), and rabboki (#4) to split amongst the three of us and had plenty to take home. it really is worth all of the hype when you hear by word of mouth that this place is a hidden gem/hole in the wall. everything was delicious and came with banchan! we arrived as it started to get busy and it was packed by the time our food arrived. truly a great local business worth supporting! read more

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Upon arrival we got sat pretty fast, which was nice, however we had waited for 15 minutes to place in our order. We saw others place their orders in as well as phone orders in the meantime. We also watched as other people's orders were being served even though they were sat after much longer after us. 45 minutes later, another server had came up to check on us and that is when she told us that our original server had forgotten to put in our order. Mind you, there were only 5 tables with people and they had already been eating. During those 45 minutes, our server had been walking around the dining room, which I kid you not, consisted of no more than 15 tables. This is a shame because the food was actually great, but the service overshadowed how good the food was. read more

located above a bodega-esque korean grocery store, the suburbia-concrete-jungle-landscape belies so much heart that is to discover here. i mean, hey, look who's back?! (me!) tonight just felt like a korean-hits-the-spot kinda night, and always spring didn't disappoint! our go-to has quickly become the soontofu jjigae 순두부찌개 (#16) with vegetables and namul dolsot bibimbap 나물 돌솥 비빔밥 (#28). for my fellow yelpers who are like me and are gluten-free / plant-based, these two are safe options if you note no gf (just to be safe) or beef in the bibimbap! you know how sometimes takeout feels like a whole experience rather than just serving a utilitarian I'm-hungry-guess-i-can-order-takeout role? that's exactly what tonight was: i absolutely loved the fresh vegetables throughout from the bibimbap and pickled(?) sprouts to greens to the zucchini in the jjigae which gave it some crunch and earthiness. the salt was added with purpose, and no excessive oiliness. The rice was toasty in just the right ratio with a slight tang. I did have a chance to dine here earlier and the camera at first that time (somehow). Seating is in a smaller, cozy area and when we were there families were gathering for a meal. Understandably, language can be a barrier at times, but honestly, the people where really do put so much soul and you can tell. All in all, suffice to say that always spring is absolutely on our rotation. thank you, always spring! read more

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Wonderful Korean restaurant -- like going back in time -- hidden above Korean market G Mart on a side street in Beaverton. Homestyle cooking with generous array of banchan appetizers. (And not expensive.) Not fancy but delicious! read more

This is a real deal Korean restaurant! I love that it is in the upstairs back part of Gmart so I can get some shopping done after dining. The service is very fast despite being so busy. The banchan assortment is has much more variety and is higher quality than most other Korean restaurants in the area. The seafood pancake was packed full of different flavorful seafood varieties. read more

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So if you only see korean people eating and ajumma behind the counter better be running to the table. Food was quick service was mid but who goes to a hole in the wall for service. They let us bring our own drinks in as well. Haemul pajeon was fire everything else was just fine. Bulk approved for the fatty portions read more

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This is by far my favorite Korean spot in the Portland metropolitan area! They are tucked inside G mart upstairs and has a really extensive menu with some items I do not see at many Korean places. I tried their jjin mandu and the dakdoritang. The jjin mandu was well steamed and came with a nice dipping sauce. The dakdoritang is a spicy stew with chicken, carrots, and potatos and I could not stop drinking their broth! Definitely coming back to try their kalbi and galbitang. read more

Always Spring Restaurant - Jjin mandu - Korean Near Me - Beaverton, Oregon

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This hidden gem is located inside of the G-Mart Korean grocery store. This spot is comparable to the L.A. Korean restaurants! It's a little bit pricey but SO worth it because the quality is impeccable. You're guaranteed fast service, large portions, and authentic Korean food that will HIT every single time -- trust my parents, they went 3x during their trip. The menu includes a wide variety of Korean dishes, from cold noodle soup, to spicy rice cakes and tofu soup, to dumplings, to rice dishes. The menu is in Korean (with descriptions in English) but you can refer to the large menu board with photos. There's something for everyone. See my recs below! FYI they're closed on Mondays! Recommended Shareables: 2. Kun Mandu (fried dumplings) 38. Galbi (sweet and savory Korean short ribs) 46. Dotorimuk Muchim (savory acorn jelly salad) Recommended Mains: 16. Soontofu Kimchi JJigae (boiling tofu soup)28. Namul Dolt Bibimbap (hot stone pot rice dish) 41. Gomtang (bone broth + clear noodle soup) read more

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Stumbled upon this place as we were looking for some authentic Korean food. This place is tucked upstairs inside a grocery store, so don't be like us and walk around the building once or twice before realizing that. We arrived close to the closing time, but the staff were super cheerful and encouraging to try multiple dishes instead of trying to rush our experience, which I truly appreciated. Giving plenty of suggestions, the staff treated us like family and made the experience all the better. The food was immaculate and one of the better Korean foods I've had in Portland! We may have ordered with our eyes and not our stomachs, but it was worth it! All the included ban Chan was delicious and I truly enjoyed this spot. Would recommend! read more

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The food was okay in terms of taste but the price felt very inflated compared to other Korean places. They have a strange waiting list system where you write your name on one of many papers to line up. Service was okay, I was seated at one of the far tables and didn't get as much help as the other tables. The restaurant is located above a grocery store, and wasn't too clean either. The banchan were solid, good variety. Overall, probably not coming back. read more

Always Spring Restaurant - 28. Namul Dolsot Bibimbap - Korean Near Me - Beaverton, Oregon

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Went back after way too long. I'm delighted to say we checked it out and it was still everything we loved: great spicy food, good service, and that diner ambience with the whole menu pictured on the wall. It's up the stairs inside a Korean grocery that is pretty interesting itself. We love Spring and if it were a little easier to get to, would not take so long between visits. read more

Tucked away in a grocery store is this gem of a place. We wanted to eat something warm and hearty, and my husband recommended this place. Surprisingly being on Yelp so much I still hadn't heard of them before. Don't let appearances fool you because this was some seriously good Korean food. We came during lunch hours and there was quite a line already . we put our names down and since there were at least ten parties ahead of us , we assumed that it would take a while and so decided to buy some groceries downstairs and go have lunch some place else . To my surprise the 20 minutes it took for us to do the groceries ,our number moved forward and we were next in line. They seated us but it took them a while before they took our order. The staff is limited at this place so wait times are long as a result. The menu is elaborate and they also have pictures to give you a good idea of what to expect . We got the Bulgogi, The steamed dumplings and Ugeoji Galbi Tang. My favorite was the Bulgogi which had just the right amount of kick and the pork was so juicy and flavorful. The soup was alright, probably not something I would pick next time though. The sides that come with the meal are exceptionally good .Portion sizes are very generous and we had quite a bit of leftovers despite both of us overeating a lot. The staff here works super hard yet always answer with a smile when service is requested. There is a dedicated parking lot right out front but its not too big so prepare to park on the street across from the store. Overall a quality place that will deliver good bang for your buck. read more

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The food was good not great, pricing was consistent with other Korean foods around the area. The gal I was my least favorite in the area due to the fatty cut but even then it was good because who could not love galbi. We wouldn't come back. The service was so lacking it was hard to overlook. Not that they were rude but there was one server for prime time weekend. We ended up waiting about an hour for seating and food. No one acknowledged us or told us it was self seating. They didn't bring out bowls for us and when we asked they gave us 3 for 4 people. read more

We stopped in at 8:20pm, hoping to have missed the dinner rush and eat quickly before closing at 9pm. Unfortunately, it sounds like the entire store (as the restaurant is located in a GMart) closes at 9, so they close their kitchen closer to 8/8:15pm, but they were super kind and said they could put a to go order together for us. Even as our first time here, we were still excited to try their food either way! Learned about this place from The Korean Mama. I was craving Korean food recently and although I don't have a ton of experience/knowledge with authenticity, it was EXACTLY what I was hoping for! We tried the tofu stew with kimchi, a kimchi pancake, and the spicy chicken and with all the sides. It was pretty pricey but it was delicious and I can't wait to go back and enjoy more plates when their dining room is open! read more

Always Spring Restaurant - 16. Soontofu Jjigae, 14. Kimchi Jjigae, 37. Maewoon Dak Bulgogi - Korean Near Me - Beaverton, Oregon

Solid Korean restaurant sitting on top of a Korean grocery store. No frills and straightforward Korean cooking - just like how my mom and dad like it :) We got the pajeon (seafood pancake) to share and I got the grilled mackerel. Pajeon was crispy and lots of seafood bits. Mackerel was cooked to near perfection but maybe a tad overdone. Seasoned just right though! I think I'll be coming here often because there's also the perk of getting my groceries done right after! Such a gem!! read more

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Pros: Food is authentic and very good! Cute spot tucked on the upper level of G Mart store for easy Asian grocery shopping before or after. We got the galbi and seafood tofu soup Cons: Went on a weeknight and all the tables were occupied so it was a little slow. May have much longer waits on weekends read more

Their service has become so horrible. It's almost nonexistent and they act like they are doing you a favor by even serving you. read more

Always Spring Restaurant - Cold noodles, Kalbi ribs and tofu soup - Korean Near Me - Beaverton, Oregon

The place located inside the grocery store and on the second floor. The servers were awesome and the service was great. The only things is the food took a little long coming out. Besides that the food tasteful and good portion. read more

We've been coming here for years and consider it one of the best restaurants in Oregon, period. Glad it's gained the recognition it deserves. read more

I was so excited to try this place after seeing it hyped up on TikTok but I left very disappointed. Service was awful, came here for lunch with a friend & we were not greeted & unsure of what to do when we saw all the tables were full. The ladies saw us but didn't acknowledge us or tell us what to do. We saw a small notepad with names so we just put our name down & sat in the what we assumed was the waiting area which was 2 small chairs in the corner. Then a lady shouted at us to come with her. The table was not even ready, she scooted the tables apart then I kid you not threw the menus on the table in such a rude manner & left. We brushed it off & hoped the rude service meant the food would be good. I also noticed every table had tea but we never were offered tea our whole time dining there. Also when they brought out our food, the lady put her whole hand over our utensils to move it. We ordered the cold noodles, tteokkbokki, and soontofu jigae. The cold noodles were good but not our cup of tea. The jigae was good & the only thing we ended up enjoying a lot. The tteokbokki flavor was good but the rice cakes themselves were mushy & too soft. And to top it off when they brought us the check & we asked for to go boxes, the lady looked at our food & made wide eyes & a face. It was so rude, we were so appalled. We just wanted to get the heck out of there! Maybe we just ordered the wrong things & I would've loved to come back & try other things but after the service we received, I will never be coming back here. Some of the rudest service I've ever gotten in my life! read more

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One of the OGs in the area. The food is authentic and its location in a grocery store makes it so convenient to go shopping after! read more

Always Spring Restaurant - Beef bulgogi - Korean Near Me - Beaverton, Oregon

This place never ever lets you down! Every time I come, I worry the last time was going to be the best and this was going to be a letdown... IT JUST NEVER IS! The food is consistently awesome, the dining experience is incredibly simple, with a focus on real, home style Korean food. Dining room is simple and service is great and quick! Walk into G mart, to the back of the store, there is a set of unassuming stairs that you'd never think you should venture up in a grocery store and you end up at a simple dining room, with simple tables and chairs. JUST WAIT FOR THE FOOD!!!! This time we ordered Kimchi Stew with tofu and pork (kimchi Jjigae) and the sweet potato noodle with vegetable and beef (Jabchae). Everything was piping hot and delicious!! read more

Always Spring Restaurant - Korean Near Me - Beaverton, Oregon

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