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    Busan DaeJee Gukbap

    4.5 (48 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Spicy Korean Sausage only soup with Rice
    Chris T.

    While apartment hunting my daughter an I came across this gem. This place sits in a plaza with plenty of Parking. When we walked in, I knew this was going to be great. Never really had Korean food before so this was a great find. Very Authentic, clean and friendly. They have a self order kiosk and you also have the option of working with the lady at the register. We chose the kiosk. Bilingual kiosk-Korean and English. Food cooked fresh to order. When I tell you the Korean sausage is so good-it melted in my mouth. My daughter LOVED her dumplings. She said it was the best she has had thus far.

    So much meat!
    Clara K.

    I grew up in Busan and Gukbap is my soul food. Reason why whenever I'm in Duluth I have to have authentic Korean food. needing some i always head to Duluth. My hubby and I were not disappointed in the slightest. We were blown away by how close they taste to gukbap from Busan which I tried few years ago! All the dishes we had were full of flavor especially Sundae! It's not typical frozen Sundae. Freshly made there with full of flavor. Service is very quick and they are friendly. Place has a modern look with cleanness.

    Pork stew lunch tray ;)
    Ben C.

    Self serve kiosk, number called for self pickup at counter, self utensils & water, self buss when finished. Gets packed and folks will literally stand in front of tables while waiting for the next available seating. Good broth packed with good amount of meat and chives. Self salt to taste. Soup bowl stay hot for a long time. Kimchi is tasty but not refillable. Onions and dwenjang is nice. Rice texture good. Seating is limited; best for groups less than four. Private parking very limited so try to avoid peak hours.

    Bossam
    Amanda C.

    Love this spot! Pretty busy for Sunday lunch with a lot of Korean families & elderly - that's when you know it's legit! You can order at the counter or at a kiosk. Wait for your number to be called. Not much seating so I recommend going a little earlier to beat the lunch or dinner rush on weekends. Got the bossam, pork bone soup, and squid chives seafood pancake. Everything was SO good and fresh. Large portions so also very filling. Pricing is fair for what you get. Note if you're new to soups like this, you must salt/season the soup yourself. Not every table has salt so you might have to borrow from another table. Meats were tender and flavorful. Pancake was perfectly crispy. Can't wait to come back to try other items.

    #1
    Vivian L.

    A solid place for a hearty, rich bowl of Korean soup that will warm your soul. You know a place is legit when the menu is limited-- they nailed it here! They do not skimp out on the meat, and an order of the soup is ~$15, comes with rice, kimchi, and radish kimchi. Be sure to add salt, pepper, jalapeno, shrimp paste to your taste. This place is located in a strip mall next to EM Bop, so there is sufficient free parking. Inside is clean, mostly table seating for 4. There's a kiosk you can order at, if you prefer. The food comes out pretty quickly, and you pick it up next to the utensils and water. When you're done, be sure to return your tray by the counter!

    Korean Sausage + Pork Soup
    Lauren C.

    Good authentic Korean food. You order at the kiosk, and pick your food up once your number is called. I thought seating was first come first serve but was kicked out of my table by one of the workers when my full party wasn't there. I ordered the Korean Sausage + Pork Soup which was very tasty but a but skimpy on the soondae portions. The tray they give also takes up too much space of the table with all the condiments and side dishes provided. I'd be willing to come back to try their other dishes.

    Jessie Y.

    Great self serve place with a kiosk. Broth was very rich but not salty or oily. Very healthy. Loved the bossam too and all the sides. Would definitely come again

    Christine H.

    What a great chain and a great price! It's quite great to see that a homey dish can gather up so much flavor and a solid following. The service here is prompt, following a kiosk machine, and there is really nothing that you can go wrong with (other than the piping hot food so make sure you don't burn the roof of your mouth). I really wish they would branch out to more location across the country. Solid 5/5!

    Andrew T.

    Decent soup, needs more depth in flavor but not bad. Overall the place is lovely to be in and will fill you up. I enjoy some of the other tofu soup places around the area just a bit more.

    Spicy Pork Soup
    Nicky N.

    The food here is always hit the spot. Steaming hot and fresh. The restaurant is clean. So you order thru the machine at the front counter. You will get a receipt with a number. Once your number is called up, you can pick up at the window in the corner. Self serve from water to utensils, so no tip ... but it's up to you. You can also order at the front counter with the lady. Seasoning is in the open fridge in the right corner. Very efficient

    La Galbi
    Chelsea G.

    Authentic experience getting Dwaeji Gukbap. It felt like we were back in Korea! Things you should know: I. PARKING Busan DaeJee Gukbap is within a plaza and shares the free, public parking lot with the adjacent businesses. II. SERVICE You order at a kiosk and they call your order number then it's ready. There is a help-yourself water station, area to grab utensils, plates and napkins. Toppings (like salt) are on the table. We used a lot of that .! III. QUALITY Delicious..! For my friends who have never had Gukbap before ~ you throw the rice into the stew.. kind of like congee. It'll get soggy but that's fine. Don't be afraid to add salt either! The LA Galbi is full of flavor ~ highly recommend! IV. CAPACITY Quite busy on a weekend at lunch hours.

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    Alyse K.

    Good food and fast service. The place is mainly self service (order on screen, grab food when number is called) but the food comes out quite quick. Great for a meal by yourself or to grab with a friend or two.

    Spicy Pork and Rice Soup
    Tanni D.

    My partner and I were searching for a new Korean restaurant to dine in, and he came across Busan DaeJee Gukbap. I love soups, so I was really excited about trying the restaurant. We walked in for lunch on Sunday and were the only guests there. The restaurant was squeaky clean and the walls were decked out with photos of the entrees that are served there. I ordered Spicy Pork and Rice Soup, while my partner got the Pollack Ox Bone Soup and Spicy Blood Sausage Soup. My soup had a strong pork flavor, and so I swapped my meal with my partner's Pollack Ox Bone Soup. This was completely opposite; it was very bland. I don't think my partner and I were the ideal customers for these types of soups. I personally prefer hearty soups with a lot of flavor, as long as it doesn't taste too porky.

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    The soup is good, but the dumplings were also the best dumplings I've had in a long time.

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    The Cream

    The Cream

    4.2
    (159 reviews)
    2.4 mi
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    Just adding that the takoyaki and the sweet Caramel Macchiato also made for a great snack time…read morecombo. The takoyaki was crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and packed with flavor. The Caramel Macchiato was definitely on the sweeter side, but it paired surprisingly well with the savory takoyaki. Overall, it was a simple but enjoyable snack break, and a nice addition to my previous visits.

    My friends and I visited after I mentioned a high school friend of mine liking this place. Once I…read morerealized where it was... I was skeptical. I do not feel as though downtown Duluth truly captures the amazing food scene of the city, but again, an old friend did like it enough to tell me about it. Inside was pretty spacious. High ceilings and bright. You have to go up front and order, and they'll give you a buzzer to let you know when your food is ready. Pretty standard so far. It's not too loud, even with the music playing in the background, so not bad for hanging out with friends after the food is done, though we didn't. We were all pretty disappointed with our food. It wasn't bad, thankfully, it was just meh. We could've literally drove 5 minutes away for better, so we left as soon as we finished. The good thing is you get to choose what protein you want with your dish, which is nice. However, the chicken katsu here is thin. Also, the K-Fried chicken doesn't really mesh with the pasta. It's like a skewer on the side of your main dish. You can eat them separately and be happy enough. I was ok with the bulgogi, but I would've expected better from a Korean establishment. I haven't tried every single protein option, but I won't lie, tofu in pasta isn't the most appealing to me. For the main dishes, it was pretty bland, especially the omurice. You need the egg and the protein for flavor. The Schezwan pasta wasn't even spicy. At least the carbonara was creamy as it should be.

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    K-Mom’s Kitchen

    K-Mom’s Kitchen

    4.7
    (26 reviews)
    1.1 mi

    My latest new Korean favorite resto - this spot had been on my bookmarks for a while but hearing…read morethe space was kinda small, I knew the best time to come was either early or later - and the timing was never right - until last wknd. And wow, from K-Mom's service herself (and I think maybe her husband?) to the food taste AND presentation, this place is now on the repeat visit circuit. First let me rave about the banchan selection - not only is there 10 different banchan, they are quality banchan (see pics) ... my favorites were the anchovies w/ peanuts, spicy raw squid, radish kimchi, and shiitake mushrooms. The menu selection is your usual traditional Korean dishes and the prices may seem high but competitive w/ other Korean restos - and very worth it when you think about all the tasty banchan accompanying your meal. JE YOOK BOKUM - $17.99 Spicy stir-fried pork. Pretty good. Also came w/ a big bowl of seaweed soup (nice surprise and delicious) AND purple rice ... I love purple rice! YOOK GAE JANG - $15.99 My friend said it was very good! I only tasted the soup part and it was good! Overall, highly recommend - their food is a great example of 손맛 (sonmat). I'll be back for sure!

    Four people for lunch, earlier beating the lunch rush, their side dishes (banchan) was what made me…read moretry for the first time. Impressed with their food quality (not too salty) with reasonable prices for the portion. Interior is old Korean Pocha vibes with 9-12 small tables. Enjoyed it so much cleared my meal and start clearing the side dishes, stacking the trays.

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    Bulgogi with 10 Side Dishes
    Bulgogi with 10 Side Dishes
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    Moo Bong Ri

    4.3
    (50 reviews)
    0.3 mi

    I rarely write reviews and try to be considerate of the behind the scenes operations as a former…read morefood service worker from my past. HOWEVER, I was very disappointed with the service. My partner and I came in around roughly 9:50-10pm. When we arrived we're were initially informed that we had to order soon because they were closing in 30 minutes and were understandings of that. Shortly after we were seated, (literally 1-2 minutes) about 3 employees came to our table letting us know we needed to order within the next few minutes. It was like 10:05. I tried asking one of the employee what the meat options were and was just interrupted by him being persistent in us ordering and did not really answer our questions, mainly because I noticed some of the meat options were pork and I do not consume pork for personal reasons. My partner and I felt overwhelmed and just ordered something we thought would not include pork. After submitting our order another employee came by with the check already without us asking insisting for us to pay before our food even came out. Mind you the restaurant closed within 20 minutes at this point. When our food did come out, it did contain PORK!!! We just left shortly afterwards and left the food on the table.

    우리는 배가 터질 듯이 불러올 때까지 여기서 먹었다. 삼겹살 진짜맛있어. 돼지고기 냄새 없어. 10점 만점 10점!!…read more I came here with a group of eight people, and we all ordered the brisket, pork belly, and the large intestine. I was absolutely obsessed with the smell of this restaurant before I even went in! I appreciated them, giving us two grills, and the staff actually cook the meat for you. I wish I was sitting more towards the left grill because whoever cooked the pork belly on that side made sure the flame was hot enough and it cooked the pork thoroughly while also making it crispy on the outside. In front of me, the griller did not make the heat high enough so it took a while for the pork to be fully cooked. She told us it was done and it was still kind of chewy so I kept swapping back-and-forth from the left grill onto this one. That's the only reason why I gave it a four instead of a five out of five was because I did not like the way they cooked part of our pork. It was so chewy the fat was not cooked at all, but it was an easy fix. I just had to cook it longer on the other grill but again we shared two grills between eight people so 1/2 of our group got to eat more than us. I like how the pork doesn't have a really strong, pork smell, and it tasted very good like it was seasoned properly. I absolutely love the kimchi! I love how this restaurant stays open pretty late so we can enjoy eating and drinking. It's such a nice casual place to hang out. For dessert, we had kimchi fried rice haha. It was such a great night!

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