Ilinja Gamjatng is a family run business serving delicious soup. On a cold rainy day, nothing beats…read morethis flavorful broth with tender meat falling from the bone. The service is attentive and friendly. Our food came out quickly and only took a few minutes to heat up on the table stove.

My favorite gamjatang in Dallas! The staff is so friendly and helpful and the food is always…read moreconsistent.

Food: You really get the bang for your buck here. For ~$23 (after tax), I was able to get an order…read moreof a hearty Braised Beef Soup (with Mifen Noodles), a flaky Scallion Pancake, and a juicy 5-piece Wonton in Chili Oil. Needless to say everything I had was pleasantly flavorful and well cooked. Service: Didn't catch his name, but after I ordered, a guy walked up to me and offered me some water and a bib, after apologizing for not greeting me as soon as I walked in. He also checked in on me a few times. Great service! Ambiance: Casual. Parking: Adjacent parking garage with dedicated "retail" parking spots.

Been here a few times, I always get the build your own braised beef mifan with spicy soup and you…read moreget more toppings doing it this way. I usually don't tolerate spice but I can here. The beef this time around was softer than before. Really varies when you come but overall hits the spot as homey and conforming. The service was good and they always kept our drinks full. However, the bok choy was cut into 1/8ths which was pretty small and wasn't very clean when I got it. The dumplings in chili oil were pretty good though.

Bf and I are regulars of the Plano location (edit: Now renamed Hotpot Fairy, not an official…read morelocation??) and happened to be in the area to try this one tonight. While there were some minor differences, overall the quality here was the same and you really can't go wrong with it. $15/lb and I NEVER need more than .75 lb to fill me. You choose absolutely everything that goes in it so everything down to the taste and amount is specific to you (you fill a bowl with raw ingredients and it gets boiled into a broth of your choice for you). All of it is fresh and healthy. The Plano location does have way more soup options (I love the mushroom, but this one only had tomato!) but I'd say this location has more topping options. I'm a spice baby, so get the tomato soup here if you're weak to spice like me. A great concept as always!

Cute little place and it has a bar where you pay by the weight for your food…read more The soup base was good, but I didn't think the toppings were that interesting. Some normal choices and some cool looking fish balls/ shapes. I do like that I don't have to cook it myself.

Jason and Katie provided amazing service and a wonderful dining experience! They talked about the…read morehistory behind their food and Hiroshima. The food was spectacular, as well as the overall restaurant ambiance. My family will definitely be coming back!

Had our weekly date night here and we had a wonderful time!…read moreThe okonomiyaki were perfect. Perfect texture, perfect texture, perfect presentation. This meal reminded us of our past travels in Japan. I ordered the Hiroshima and my partner ordered the GOAM!, I would recommend both. The atmosphere was nicely dark, and the service was incredible. Very attentive and the server gave us a great explanation of the menu before we ordered.

What a joy to find this place…read more The soup portion was HUGE. I got a spicy beef soup with mushrooms and zucchini and it was amazing. The kimchi was so good that I got a second serving. The gentleman cooking the food was so friendly. He checked on me and gave me two complimentary gyoza. Definitely recommend. My belly is full and I am happy. FYI: You order at a kiosk and they call your number when your order is ready. You get your own water and utensils.

Kooksoo II is the kind of spot that makes you realize noodles are basically a love language. The…read morefood is hearty, flavorful, and feels like it was made to actually fill you up--not just look pretty on Instagram. The noodles had great texture, the broth was rich without being overly salty, and the side dishes were fresh and plentiful. Service was straightforward and efficient--not overly chatty, but they got the job done and kept things moving smoothly. You won't feel ignored, but you also won't be on a first-name basis with your server by the end of the night. Ambiance is simple and casual. It's not trying to be fancy--it's more of a laid-back, everyday kind of place where the focus is clearly on the food. If you're looking for a trendy vibe, this isn't it. But if you just want solid Korean comfort food, it delivers. Overall: great for when you're craving noodles and want an honest, satisfying meal without the frills.

20/10 would recommend to anyone trying out authentic Korean cuisine…read more The combo menu is SOOO worth it. Truly a Korean-style restaurant with plentiful banchan. I absolutely love their scorched rice, which you really can't get anywhere else tbh. Business is always booming here, even on slow days. I've come here on both a random weekday and a weekend, and there's always people no matter what. But don't worry, they clean immediately the moment you walk out that door, so there's no wait time. Everyone eats here. EVERYONE. Korean families, foreigners, youngins who love Korean culture, high school students, the diversity is insane. That's how you know it's good when it's appealing to both Koreans and foreigners.

The food was good, but it was also very uncomfortable…read more They tried to kick us out because we were missing one person from our party, and then changed their mind. We had full meals with no rice. No drink menu brought despite the request. Service worsened after my white husband left. The remaining of us were Black. When we finished the meal they kept throwing open and closing the curtains of our booth and tossing in and removing chopstick boxes. I was finishing an interview with a business associate, so we didn't want to leave just yet. No one was waiting for the table and seats were empty. I said please and thank you in Korean multiple times with no eye contact or acknowledgement. BCD Tofu house tastes better and treats me far better. I used to order carryout and Uber Eats from Cho Dang Village without incident, but now I am guessing they thought I was a driver, not a customer.

I love malatang and found this place in Carrollton to try. It's kind of tucked in a smaller…read moreshopping block, but it's there and open for business. It's a self service restaurant, but enough tables to also sit down and eat. The staff was really kind and helped me throughout the entire night, guiding me through the process. It's similar to other malatang places, where you pick your own ingredients. The only thing is any meats you'd want is already in a smaller bag on the side, with a fixed weight. I'm assuming it's for sanitary reasons. The per pound price is a bit higher, but it's justified- the flavor of the stir fry was really flavorful, all the ingredients are very fresh. They also give you a loyalty card where you can get free items if you order X amount of times.

4.5/5 Food 5/5 Service…read more Came for the malatang soup, and it was good. I chose level 2 spicy and think I would try level 3 next time for a stronger kick. The broth was good overall, though I think it could use stronger aromatics or depth. The ingredients were fresh, and the dish was served quickly!

This place was a pleasant surprise! The amount of food I got for $13 was kind of absurd. Could…read moretotally have been shared. The make your own cross the bridge noodle is perfect for picky eaters and lets you customize your soup to your liking. The pork broth was good and pleasant. I wish I had gotten more meat slices, but that's a personal preference. Definitely recommend this place!

Really good noodle spot. They have a build-your-own menu which allows for lots of flexibility. The…read moreappetizers were very good tool; I especially liked the mushroom with garlic vinegar sauce. For noodles we tried the tomato and green pepper broths. The green pepper stood out to me because it was numbing but not crazy spicy. The portion size were very generous. Overall it was a solid meal!