I adore soup and this restaurant excels. As a returning patron, I can attest that the food is…read moredelicious. The service has been consistently good. The large restaurant plays bangers too

My friends and I shared the family combo which consisted of 2 tofu stews, bulgogi, short ribs,…read morepurple rice in a stone pot, and banchan (marinated cucumbers, kimchi, salad). The flavors were all authentic and great. My biggest gripe was that there wasn't that much food even though it was made for 4 ppl (how many ppl we had). The short ribs were all cut, so 12 pieces was more like 2 bites per piece rather than a whole "rib". Some of the pieces were particularly fatty (that happens with short ribs, so it's not necessarily the restaurant's fault), but it decreased the amount of meat on that "piece" as well. The bulgogi was tasty, but similar to the ribs, the plate just wasn't filled. The tofu stew was good, not great. It comes with 2 clams and a fair amount of tofu. The banchan have a one time refill included which is great! We could probably eat their banchan all day. I didn't see that written anywhere though. Fun environment to eat family style and catch up with friends.

This place has been on my list for a while and finally got the opportunity to try it out. The…read moreinterior is very nicely decorated. We sat at a semi private table and we were immediately given a pitcher of ice cold water. I was very excited to try the tofu here! We ordered the tofu karaage which was deliciously crunchy and came with a really good sweet sauce. Next came out the banchan which were plentiful (see pic). I was starting to get pretty full at this point! I ordered the tofu kimchi stir fry with pork and it was really good and just the right level of spice. The portion was HUGE. I brought half home. It also came with the choice of white or purple rice. My husband got bibimbap and it came out piping out. He cleared the plate. Service was incredibly quick and friendly. Prices were very good for all the food we got. I can't wait to go back!

Been wanting to visit for years but always stalled by friends' "so so" comments. Glad I finally…read morecame to try Tofu Story for myself. I definitely enjoyed my tofu stew, the tofu was so silky I almost bought some to take home (but couldn't because it needed refrigeration and we weren't heading home right away on that hot day) I also absolutely adored the potato pancake, something I've never had and thought the flavor and texture is so much better than the seafood pancake usually eaten at K-bbq. Gotta love the starch!! Friends ordered grilled meats and I snuck a tiny bit to taste (since I can't handle their level of spiciness! ) they were delicious. The grilled meats and potato pancake go surprisingly well with the purple rice which might have ended up being my most favorite side dish! The grilled fish was ok. I've had better. But all the little appetizing dishes accustomed to Korean cuisine were fantastic! Will definitely come back!

Ugly Rice opening in Denver/Aurora is honestly the best thing that could have happened for our…read morecommunity. This place is so freaking delicious! I would often go to their Lone Tree location but this is so much closer and just more convenient. The food is just as good and the staff is even friendlier. The lady who greeted us was so so so kind, she went over the top, which is honestly rare to find in customer service now days. Can never go wrong with the Galbi and Japchae but honestly everything I've had on their menu is made perfectly. So excited I can add this to my regular rotation!

I had such high hopes for this place so when the food didn't impress me, I had nothing but ruined…read moreexpectations. I believe I noticed this restaurant 6+months ago when they first put up the sign. It sure was a long wait before it had finally opened its doors a few+ weeks ago. Congratulations Ugly Rice! I had heard so much about you and now that it's open, before people start flocking I made my way to it just today to experience it myself. It's located in somewhat off the beaten path. The area where Ugly Rice is located is a bit of a pocket. Fortunately for me though it's less than 10 minutes drive from my house. I perused the menu ahead of time so I knew what I was going to get: Bibimbap!! $17 wasn't necessarily super reasonable but for a good Korean street food people are raving about, I was willing to pay the buck. I also got me a side kimchi to enhance my meal. As soon as I got back to my car I opened the container. Then I was like, "What?" To my surprise, the portion was simply okay-ish, Well it kind of looked a bit skimpy. When I got to the core of it (the taste of food), I got more puzzled. The assortment of seasoned vegetables tasted bland. The meat's portion was also small. The seasoning in it was good but it wasn't impressive in any way. The side kimchi too didn't impress me either. Again "okay-ish" but no more. The fried egg in the center was also small (LOL) and it looked like something that was premade hours ago it it didn't look fresh at all. After writing all of this however, I have one positive feedback I can give: the service!! The man upfront was so warm and kind. As I was getting ready to leave two ladies came in and greeted the man. I immediately knew at that point that they were part of the business. And the ladies said a very meaningful "Thank you" to me as I was leaving. At least I was warmly welcomed and received by the worker. The restaurant inside is quite simple but here and there I saw some cute Korean decors to indicate the kind of cuisine they serve. On the TV screen, they had some Korean pop girl group artists. It couldn't get more Korean than this. Cute and adorable! Now the question is, do I go back to utilize this restaurant again? Maybe. As I found some other menu items quite intriguing if I think of some quick Korean street food again, this new location of Ugly Rice has most of it.

love it!! food portion is family style & so generous, yummy service is even more amazing! so…read morefriendly and above and beyond. We happened upon the spot, but will be back!! We had the Korean chicken, chicken Katsu, tebboki & edemame for 4 lunch and going home w dinner for sure!!

Food was fantastic! So delicious, flavorful and fresh. Service was excellent! We will definitely be…read moreback

This is one of my regular haunts. They have amazing food and amazing staff! The chicken and pork…read morekatsu are the crunchiest, juiciest cutlets ive ever had and the portion sizes are also generous. Their peach habanero wings are also so good that my husband and I order one of each and share lol. I also forgot to take a pic before digging in cause I was so excited. My other favorite is their regular tteokbokki but add the cheese, its so salty and stringy! The service is top notch as well, everyone is so friendly! This place is a cozy little gem next to great wall and worth a visit!

This place was so good, i wanted to try something different and this hit home! It gave me such good…read morecomfort food vibes! I went with the tornado fried rice, delicious! The sauce that surrounded the rich is so flavorful. I've gotta come back to try the wings and some of the plates they have. Service was also outstanding, I called in an order and it was ready in 10 minutes. Super friendly and fast!

This is only the second soondae restaurant I've visited in the U.S., but my Korean…read moresister-in-law--who lived in Korea for more than 25 years and has eaten at many soondae restaurants--was genuinely impressed. That's a pretty strong endorsement. Also the interior of the restaurant was fairly modern and clean. For anyone unfamiliar with it, soondae (순대) is a traditional Korean blood sausage made by stuffing pork or beef intestines with a mixture of blood, glass noodles, rice or starch, and seasonings. It's one of Korea's most popular street foods and is typically enjoyed with salt or a dipping sauce. One thing to know before you go: this restaurant specializes in soup-based dishes. Every entrée revolves around soup, including the bulgogi. I had never seen bulgogi served in a broth before, so it was a pleasant surprise for both my boyfriend and me. Most of the soups also included clear glass noodles and came in a wide variety of combinations, so there were plenty of options to choose from. One detail I really appreciated was their takeout packaging. If you have leftovers, they use a professional heat-sealing machine that applies a thin plastic seal over the container before the lid goes on. It's a thoughtful touch that keeps the soup leak-proof and makes transporting leftovers much easier. If you're craving authentic Korean comfort food--especially soondae soup--this place is definitely worth a visit.

this may have been the best short rib of my life,,,thank god you have another location,,,san diego…read morewill be seeing me when we ordered, i thought things were a bit expensive. however when the dish came out, i realized it had MASSSSSSSIVEEE chunks of meat on even larger bones. the sauce was sweet, not to an unbalanced profile, but it complemented the spice and savoriness of the meat. i floated after the first bite wow it was really tender as well. i appreciate the tongs, scissors, and glove that the gave us too! it helped with eating the whole thing. i kid you not this was some of the best banchan ive had too. the kimchi had a great slight fishiness, not too tart which is perfect for me. both the radish and kimchi had the freshest crunch that is sometimes hard to come by. usually i'm used to more variety but the flavors and textures of these two. the spicy brisket stew was delicious!! reminded me of mama instant noodle taste which i love. i wish there were more glass noodles but there was soooooo much brisket that substituted my craving well. the tteokbokki was probably the most underwhelming dish. i think for $10, the portion is tiny and the sauce is just mild and a big thinner than im used to. the tteok itself was a good texture, but the short rib dish had tteok too which was swimming in that heavenly sauce. we just ended up mixing the tteok and short rib dish to create the best of both worlds. i love how they package their to go containers too - airtight fast service and kind owners

Leaving a review after 2nd visits during lunch time. I personally think this Korean restaurant…read moreshows "sincerity" into their food. At least for lunch combo, the thoughtful assortment of main dish and side dishes as well as soup of the day are very satisfactory. Their food is little bit more on a savory side compared to other Korean restaurants who use too many spices. Before I met Baekga, i was pretty disappointed in local franchises of Korean eateries in Colorado, but Baekga not only they have very calm and toned down atmosphere for pleasant meals, it is the venue I would actually bring my visitors to. The location is little far for me to explore their dinner menus but I would love to when I am nearby next time. Champagne kimchi was inspiring. I never had any kind of Kimchi taste like this. I really praise for the creativity. It would be a good pair with a variety of food such as charcuterie board, katsu, sausage dish, barbecue, and simple with wine! I personally liked Dakgangjeong, Beef radish soup (soup of the day), and champagne kimchi from my visit. Frankly, this venue maybe a polarizing Korean restaurant especially for Korean natives, but I personally think this venue deserves more recognition compared to other local Korean franchise in Denver/Aurora who just serve the food items but not the sincerity and/or creativity.

I was looking for galbi tang and the closest location near Westminster was 30 minutes away (so not…read moreclose at all). I'm glad we came and discovered another restaurant we can add to our list. It's def a more modern Korean restaurant from the interior alone. But food was delicious. I was interested in a lot of items on the menu u so it was hard to choose from. The dakgalbi lunch special was an actual full on lunch with sides and soup. The galbi tang was pretty good. The meat is some of the best I've had in CO. It was very tender and fell off the bone very easily. The La galbi was so good and flavorful. When it's mixed with the onions and veggies and rice, everything tastes really good combined. I would skip on the pancakes because they were a little burnt. We saw a different one come out and it was also burnt. Otherwise, eat around because it's quite flavorful.

I've eaten Mukja more times than I can count, so I was genuinely excited to see they finally opened…read morea permanent location. The best part is the food is every bit as good as I remembered. The crab rangoon cheese dog was my favorite thing this time. Crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside, and one of those foods that immediately makes you want another bite before you've even finished the first. The trifecta cheese dogs are always fun, mostly because you'll inevitably spend a minute stretching the cheese before actually eating it. I also had to order the kimchi fries with bulgogi because I don't think I've ever been here without getting them. They're still one of my favorite things on the menu. We also tried the Crunchwrap, which was really good, but I kept finding myself going back to the cheese dogs. More than anything, I'm just happy they have a permanent home now. They've built something really special, and it's nice to see good people succeed. I'll definitely keep coming back.

TOP COLORADO FOOD TRUCK, TURNED STOREFRONT RESTAURANT, YES PLEASE!!!!…read more Mukja is just amazing! The family behind the scenes, making this amazing food, is simply the best! We always have the best hospitality and their new storefront at the Student Assembly Living building in the Highlands is perfect, especially after the Van Gogh exhibit. Must tries are ANY Korean Cheese Dog, Korean Popcorn Chicken and Bulgogi nachos!