I recently visited Chi Maek, and it is one of the best places I have ever been to. It's very clean,…read moreno matter what time you visit, and the service is truly 5-star. If I could, I would give this restaurant a 10-star rating. I have never had a moment where I was disappointed with Chi Maek. The service is always on point--from the top (the owner) to everyone who works there. Everyone greets you with a smile, and both their food and service keep me coming back. I like to say they make you feel like you're part of their family. And if you didn't know any different, you would think you were visiting an upscale, very expensive restaurant, but their prices are just right, not too expensive, and the food still tastes amazing. I am part of a retired group of ladies, and not only does my family love going back again and again, but my group was so impressed that we visited more than once, and some of those ladies still go back on their own. As you walk through the door, they greet you not only with a smile, but they also call your name as if they have known you forever. As I stood waiting for my order, I noticed I wasn't the only one; they greeted every customer the same way, with a smile and by calling them by name as they walked through the door.

We stopped by Chi Maek for dinner as it was close to the Coon Rapids AMC and we had some time…read morebefore our movie. We ordered Bulgogi Fries, So-tteok-so-tteok, and Danmae Boneless Wings with a side of white rice. The food itself was very tasty and a great value due to the large portion sizes. The only note I have is that I might ask for extra sauce for our wings next time just because I prefer them saucier, but that's just my personal preference! Every employee we interacted with was very kind and thoughtful. The restaurant has a very low-key vibe so it was great to just sit and relax while enjoying our food.

King's Restaurant (Korean) in Fridley, MN is delicious! We ordered Naeng-Myeon buckwheat noodle…read moresoup, which is served cold and only available in the summer. The buckwheat noodles are very chewy and served with pickled white radish slices and julienned cucumbers, half of a hard boiled egg, and 2 thin slices of beef brisket. Note: the Korean buckwheat noodles in this soup are slight translucent and chewy, and not the same type as the Japanese buckwheat noodles, which are not as chewy. The noodle soup is accompanied by 2 bottles sauces: hot/spicy yellow mustard and vinegar to add per your desired spice and sour level. The soup was light, slightly seasoned with a hint of sour and savoriness. We also ordered the jap chae glass noodle stir-fry which was delicious, but it was lacking in beef and a bit too oily. It had a few slices of red bell pepper, yellow onions, and green onion /scallions. The glass noodles are made from sweet potatoes and are chewy in texture, but not as chewy as the buckwheat noodles. The galbitang short beef rib soup (#26) is a light soup served hot (not spicy) with a few pieces of beef short ribs, glass noodles, white radish, and egg drop. King's Restaurant has reduced their portion of glass noodles in recent years and it's lacking substance to fill the tummy, especially with an increased price of $21.95. They do give a small bowl of white rice and 4-5 types of banchan (side dishes, like Kimchi, blanched bean sprouts, fish cake, kimchi cucumbers, blanched broccoli). Service is on the most part friendly and semi-attentive, depending on the server and if they're busy. King's is recently (2026) charging for their buckwheat Korean tea, which was previous complimentary. Ambiance is casual with booths and tables. They can host larger parties, up to 8 or so people, but it's best to call ahead to check. Free parking is plentiful, but it can get filled on the side lot nearest to the restaurant when it's busy. There's another larger parking lot adjacent to the restaurant that is never completely filled so parking should not be an issue. Would I go again-maybe. Their increased prices and smaller portions (jap chae with almost no beef and noodle dishes with a small portion of glass noodles), it's starting to give me pause, especially when I have other choices of Korean restaurants in the Twin Cities. King's is by far the most expensive Korean restaurant in the Twin Cities and their portion sizes are shrinking to where the value is lacking, especially if you're really hungry.

I came here for lunch on a weekday. I ordered a Japchae, taste amazing. The banchan that were…read morebrought out were delicious. The service was OK. The waiter seems a little judgemental when I requested that there would be no bell peppers in my Japchae. (Sorry, personal preference; don't like the taste or smell.) The tone felt a little judgy when he said, "just meat and noodles?" While I was eating, it wasn't checked on. (Maybe it is because I'm Asian?) Otherwise, it was good. I got to fulfill my Japchae needs with some banchan!

We met a group of friends here today for lunch. We ordered a spring roll to split which was very…read moregood. I got the chicken katsu with rice and a salad. Very tasty. My husband got the seafood Raman. He said it was good, a bit spicey, our server said it would be. He said it was tasty. This is not a huge space but we're able to accommodate seven of us. It was a nice visit.

Good service just not what I was looking for i guess. Friends pick lunch that day. I guess I just…read morewasn't feeling it that day

The cold noodles were so refreshing and perfect for a hot day. They had a great balance of sweet…read moreand sour flavors, and I really enjoyed them. The complimentary side dishes were also delicious, and the staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming. Besides the cold noodles, they have a great selection of other Korean dishes and BBQ. I've also tried the jajangmyeon and bibimbap before, and both were really good. Overall, it's a solid spot for Korean food

We were visiting St. Paul for a youth sports event and went to Dong Hae 2 for dinner on a Saturday…read moreNight. They have two sections. One section is a traditional Korean BBQ and you cook your own food. The other section is where you can place orders and they cook the food for you. The Korean BBQ side was pretty packed. Dong Hae 2 is located in a shopping plaza so there is plenty of parking. We ordered the AYCE which consists of Korean BBQ and Sushi. The cost was $45/person. They give you order sheets and you fill them out for each order. For the Sushi, we concentrated on the Salmon, Yellowtail, Escolar Sashimi (which you can order 4 at a time). For nigiri , we tried our standard Yellowtail, Salmon, Eel, Escolar. The sashimi was pretty good and the size of the pieces was generous. The sushi was okay. A little too much rice for our taste. For the Korean BBQ, we got the Kalbi, Brisket, Pork Belly, and New York Steak (1 per person). Each portion was a generous size and should be taken into account when managing your portions. The mood was very pleasant and everybody seemed to be enjoying their meals. The servers were also all very attentive.

Dong Yang has the best Korean food in the twin cities. It's no contest. Additionally, they're a…read morefantastic value. You get a lot of food for your money. There's nothing on the menu I would not recommend. The short ribs, japchae, and kimbap are my favorites.

My go to Korean grocery store! It has everything I need for my Korean pantry and vegetables. They…read morealso sell pre-made banchan. The owners are always so kind and friendly. The store is always well stocked and very organized. Prices are as expected for Asian imports-- but definitely cheaper than the American groceries stores that stock similar items! I have yet to try the restaurant but will update once I do The kimbap at checkout is a nice snack when you are on the go. Get it~

Driving in it does not look like much but do yourself a favor and stop. Amazing food, great…read moreservice. Really busy with the take out orders. We ordered the Panang Curry with Shrimp and the Roasted Garlic - Ginger rice soup with shrimp. Both dishes are perfect.

This place was recommended by family and friends but it did not meet our expectation…read more Service: there was only one worker, a very young boy. He definitely did not want to work because he didn't look happy and never smile throughout the time we were there. He also did not greet us nor was he attentive. He even forgot our drinks, water and a can of soda. For visual, we were the only customers during our visit. Food: dishes were either too salty or bland. They were not flavorful and the portions were small. Inside: The restaurant had very poor ventilation. They had the AC on and blowing but the entire restaurant was full of fog from the kitchen cooking. It was so bad some of us had to step outside with our babies. The employee serving must had been oblivious to it because he didn't even seem to care. He continued to work like he wasn't walking through any fog.

Some friends ordered this while I was in Denver so had to give it a try. So yummy! Flavor reminds…read moreme of the oyster wings from LeeAnn Chin but better! Only complaint... Ordered the 10 soy-garlic strips and the sauce wasn't as plentiful as I'd expect.

I had a pretty bad experience. It felt like a total waste of money…read more To start, the soda was completely flat, not a single bubble in it. It's a small thing, but drinking flat syrup really sets a bad tone for the rest of the meal. We also tried the Bulgogi Fries. They were fine, I guess, but definitely not worth what they're charging. They are way overpriced for what you actually get. The food didn't get much better from there: Chicken Fried Rice: This was extremely "normal." There wasn't anything special about it, but for some reason, it had a weird hit of sugar in it that shouldn't have been there. Japchae: This was the real disaster. Japchae is not supposed to be sweet, but this version was sugary and cloying. It was honestly the grossest japchae I've ever had, and I've been eating that dish my entire life. Ultimately, the whole meal just felt like an exercise in late-stage capitalism: mass-produced, overpriced, oversugared and poor quality. People really shouldn't be eating this kind of food. Save your time and your cash and go somewhere else.

Only been here during dim sum. Unfortunately they don't have dim sum carts but your order is placed…read moreon the menu sheet. We went a little overboard for 4 people... pork dumpling, chui chow style dumpling, steamed beef ball, bean curd pork wrap, fried shrimp ball, turnip cake, crispy egg tart, Macau egg tart, baked BBQ pork bun, pan fried veg & pork bun, shrimp funn roll, three slice chow fun, Chinese broccoli with oyster sauce, and roast pork. Next visit I'd likely skip the turnip cake, it wasn't crispy at all. Instead mushy and very gluttonous.

As a girly from California who's accustomed to authentic Cantonese style dim sum, I give this place…read moretwo thumbs up considering Minnesota is not known for its dim sum. My lil bro and his wife generally goes to Yangtze and has taken me there before but I was not impressed. The menu is pretty extensive considering you can order dim sum plus the regular menu on weekends. I came on Saturday because I've been waiting all week to try the dim sum during my visit. Everything came piping hot and was fresh and the servers were all extremely nice. I wish I had more stomach because there were so many things in the menu I didn't get to try. My lil bro first griped that this place was too far, but after he ate, he changed his tune and said "okay" when asked to come back

Ordered a big catering order of boba and truly was swept away by the delivery. The boba were in…read moresecure boxes with tissue and all of them were labeled. The drinks had the perfect amount of ice. The black tea is a milk tea that actually comes through with the black tea flavor. The boba also has sweetness (versus just being bland). It was such a great experience working with them

I have been getting Noodle Bowls and Milk Tea from this location for years now, and have always…read morebeen satisfied with the service and food. The noodle bowls are well portioned, and have a Lid so it's easy to put away for leftovers. Has indoor seating and a nice outdoor seating area behind the store. It also has a Drive-thru which is very convenient for getting milk tea/boba, I haven't seen any other boba shops in the area that have a drive thru. My personal pick is the Kimchi and Beef(Bulgogi) Noodle Bowl, the Taro Milk w/Tapioca Pearls, and a Strawberry Cream Cheese Croissant.

Food was great! Amazing place to relax, charge phone and use wifi. Great atmosphere and service…read more Amazing ramen!

My friend and I were craving ramen and wanted to try this place out. Upon walking in, I noticed…read morethat the dining room was very well kept with a good amount of patrons. I went with the pork tonkotsu ramen and although it's one of the most basic dishes, I was very impressed with how this particular bowl was prepared. The food came in a timely manner and I could tell it was prepared to order versus having a bowl premade waiting to be served. The staff were very friendly too and even got a chance to chat with a few of the chefs. Definitely planning to come back again in the future!