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    Dong Yang Oriental Food

    3.7 (314 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 7:30 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Bbq spicy pork, kimchi, rice
    Darren L.

    Hidden gem of a restaurant located in a Korean grocery store. Very reasonable prices and great food! You can bring in your own drinks, too. The dining area is a little small but the tables turn over pretty quickly. I got the BBQ spicy pork which came with rice and kimchi. Super good, and lots of it! I definitely had a lot of leftovers. Service was quick and friendly.

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    A great little hidden store in Columbia Heights, MN on Central Ave. This is my to-go-to place when I use to live around here, for some Asian groceries, specifically Korean groceries. There's also a little deli in the back of the store with great authentic (in my opinion) Korean food. I loved the Japchae and my first time ever trying Black Bean Paste Noodle (Jjajangmyeon) did not disappoint. I also ordered the Bibimbap but I wasn't able to try it. There was so many good options to choose from. Next time I'm in town, I would definitely stop by here again. The dining area is small but I would recommend sitting down and dine-in to get the full experience as they provide some good side dishes as well. The grocery part of the store is also really nice. They have from a whole row of different ramen noodles to a whole freezer full of different dumplings and wontons. They have not only South Korean but many other Asian ingredients and seasonings. They have what seems to be their home made pickled radish and kimchi, and many other home made side dishes. All-in-all, I love this little corner store and would definitely stock up on my Korean ingredients when I visit Minneapolis again. The only thing I would say is that the store itself is a bit tight in space.

    Rows of groceries
    Tippy P.

    My cousin used to live in this area and we would come grocery shopping whenever we planned to cook dinner. Located at the end of a strip mall, they have a full service store. Meat section, fresh veggies, frozen, canned items, sauces, cookware and cold groceries. They even have a small restaurant in the back that cooks Korean dishes. It does fill up quick and we usually end up ordering to go. They have maybe less than 10 tables and chairs, not ideal for large parties.

    Spicy rice cakes (tteokbokki), japchae, dumplings, kimbap, sides
    Amy W.

    Delicious and affordable Korean food! Service is relatively fast and takeout/self-service style. The small space isn't flashy or fancy--but in a good way that makes you know the food's going to be great. The japchae and bulgogi were my group's favorites. Note: Water (and other beverages) is only available by purchase.

    Been there couple times. Their food is really good! They are pretty good with their service too! But if you placing an order online this is their newest prices menu.

    Leah T.

    My friend had a drum lesson nearby so we met here for a meal beforehand. He being from Wisconsin could not handle any heat so I ordered the bulgogi and grilled mackerel. He tried 1 bite of the kimchi and immediately needed water‍. He loved the bulgogi so much he ate the whole plate. The rice was perfect and service was friendlier than usual. We browsed the isles afterwards and he picked up a few items. I'm glad I got to expose a rural small town Wisconsinite to Korean food but next time I'm ordering spicy kimchi stew.

    Stone bowl
    Katie S.

    This is hands down my favorite Korean restaurant in the cities. It is fresh, authentic, flavorful and reasonably priced. The ambiance is laid back. It's tucked into the back of a grocery store, so there's not much to it. The service is friendly and efficient. I can't wait to come back here!

    Mandu
    Andrew P.

    Korean mom and pop shop with food stall inside. I stopped by here killing time after work before going to see a friend. The other reviews were pretty consistent with the experience of the store and restaurant and sets expectations. The store: has all the standard Korean grocery products from kimchi, gochujang, rice, etc. There is a small produce section, which if you're craving a certain Korean variety of radish or peppers: are available and not too pricey at that. The inventory does need some controls. There were products that were passed due and needed to be thrown out. Make sure to check the dates and inspect the goodies. The restaurant food: It is very traditional, and good assortment from beef to seafood and the rice bowls. I ordered the dumplings-mandu and stir fried squid-ohjingnu bokgeum. The mandu was fried right, but the filling was uninteresting. There was maybe tofu? Maybe some noodles. Typing this made me realize the only part I remembered was the crispy texture being on point. The squid stir fry is one my favorite dishes to order and their take was very traditional and standard. It's a sweet and spicy gochujang based sauce that's mildly addictive with a nice spice level- not MN though :P good assortment of veggies and squid. Comes with the banchan/ sides of steamed bean sprouts, fish cake, and kimchi and rice. Parking is plentiful since it shares a building with harbor freight away from the other part of the strip mall. Grocery buggies are outside to grab, but the aisles are a tad bit tight. If wanting traditional kick, good option to check out in the Twin Cities.

    Black bean noodles
    Tuyen P.

    I alway have a good feeling when there's a mini Korean restaurant inside a korean grocery store. So far, they've all tasted super yummy with a decent price. I feel like everything is family own to keep the price reasonable. There's a few tables and it can get busy. You order at the counter first and the menu is on the wall with pictures and names so you know what you get :). They give you a post-it note with a number and that's how you get called. Make sure you keep the note because they collect it when you get your food. I think they reuse the post-it . Black bean noodles- I was actually craving this dish to go get Korean food. Was a little disappointment. Didn't come with cucumbers or eggs. I honestly don't know if there's meat in this like other places. The portion is big so definitely shareable. 2.5/5 Seafood Pancake- delish with a good portion. Sauce is great. What's not to like? Highly recommend 5/5 Kalbi- this was juicy and tender. A good portion for the price compared to most or any other places. It is not overly cooked as you can see not burnt. Definitely good. 4.5/5 Sides- they give you a good portion of size. Each main dish get a large portion of rice too! More rice than any other places for togo lol. Perks of eating here is you can buy the side dishes to bring home along with other Korean stuff. I picked up a few things. Their kimchi is quite tasty as well. On a note, it's weird that they rip the big togo box in half to use it as a plate for some dishes as pictured. We didn't finish the pancake and because it was cut, there was no top to close. Went to ask for a new box but they only give out small togo boxes and says big one is not available. I get the concept of saving but maybe give the whole box or just put it in a dish and wash more? Just thought it was odd. Overall, love the food and feel. Will definitely be back to try other stuff as well and pick up more side dishes.

    Kimchi Stew and kimbap
    Elisha S.

    This hole-in-the-wall place is a must try! Their restaurant is located at the back of the grocery store and their food is always a hit- very authentic Korean dishes and street food. Just about every item on the menu is amazing. The only reason I didn't give it a 5 is because I wish there was more banchan (side dishes) to go with the entree. Custom service is just okay. The cashier lady does not ever smile at you.

    Assortment of Korean Dishes
    Kenny N.

    Fun discovery in Hiltop, MN. We spent time in AM at Top Golf and were hungry. Luckily this place was 10 minutes away. It is tucked in a quiet strip mall in a residential area. The grocery store is not too busy but as you go to the back of the store behold another world of people ordering and eating food. Menu covers the traditional dishes (e.g., black bean noodles, kimchi tofu soup, japchae, etc.). Prices were much cheaper but about $1-2 more from the photos on Yelp due to rising inflation. This was a fun experience. The food was plenty and made for a solid lunch.

    Bibimbap and japchae
    Shannon L.

    I love a good mom and pop store and Dong Yang definitely lives up to the small Asian groceries around here in the twin cities. It has a great selection on all things Korean and more, and everything is priced pretty well! One thing I love about big Asian groceries is that you can eat and shop all in one stop, and Dong Yang is a mini version compared to markets like Hmart. We ordered the japchae and bibimbap and were able to shop for our groceries and also the best fresh kimchi around Minneapolis :) Our food came out decently quick and I was excited for some authentic flavors. The japchae came with a side of rice and bonchon, including fish cakes, bean sprouts, and spicy pickled veggie. It was way more food than we needed, but I personally liked the bibimbap more since the japchae was a little bit on the too oily and salty ide for me. I'm definitely going to have to return to try their other dishes on the menu!

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    Highly recommend the beef and vegetable soup always hot and so healing when you're under the weather love this place so much it's my go to!

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    My go-to grocery store for Korean food/groceries. I enjoy their little restaurant in the back.

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    Do they sell meat?

    Yes, they have a meat case located in the back.

    Do they have frozen meat for bbq? Like short spareribs, and bulgogi?

    Yes! I have gotten frozen bulgogi that's already cut and marinated too.

    Does the grocery store sell seaweed salad?

    They rotate the pre-made banchan that they sell. I haven't seen seaweed salad myself there.

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    4.4(191 reviews)
    3.5 miNortheast

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    Food came out really quickly! The servers were really nice and attentive, and we ordered the Crab…read moreRamyeon and Buldak Gnocchi. I also loved the open-space kitchen concept, it made the restaurant feel spacious and inviting. Overall, the food was good, but I do think some of the dish names are a little misleading compared to what you actually receive. The Buldak Gnocchi wasn't spicy, and the Crab Ramyeon didn't actually use ramyeon noodles. Still, we enjoyed our experience overall!

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    Dong Hae Korean Grill and Sushi - Bi-bim-bop

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    Pretty much everything was average and relatively pricey for the flavor, so the most I can give is…read more3 stars because of how they have both Korean and Japanese dishes in one place. I have had Korean BBQ here before as well and honestly I thought it was pretty decent. I ordered the bibimbap and it was very sloppily made with not enough ingredients. I used a good amount of gochujang for flavor which was normal but even the vegetables included in the original bowl were very plain. The japchae was pretty good as the vermicelli noodles were very flavorful. I would've preferred to see some more bell pepper pieces in it, though. My partner got the salmon roe nigiri, the agedashi tofu, and the soft tofu stew. They thought those dishes were pretty good. The agedashi tofu specifically, however, was a bit too soft in terms of its outer skin. I don't think this establishment would be one that I'd choose to visit if I am to bring friends to either Korean or Japanese food places in the Twin Cities, and it seems like others agree according to their reviews.

    AYCE for Korean BBQ and sushi for $49 and definitely worth it in my opinion!…read more Walked in without a reservation on a Saturday evening. Plenty of tables available and lots of parking on the street. The place was pretty full by the time we left. The restaurant is huge with a good ambiance. Clean and not too loud. Bathrooms are a small journey to get to. They are shared bathrooms and on the lower level. Staff were attentive and kind. There was a call button on our table, but we never needed it. If you opt for AYCE, you mark your choices on a sheet of paper. You're given some marinated tofu, broccoli, tofu, kimchi, sprouts, greens to begin with. We ordered beef bulgogi, spicy pork, pork belly, and brisket. I probably could have done without the brisket or pork belly. Brisket dried out super fast and the pork belly was a little too fatty. Also ordered gyoza, fried rice, black bean noodles, seaweed salad, and a shrimp tempura roll. All were delicious, but we ended up with far too much food for just two people. At the end we were given ice cream. It was individually wrapped so we took it to go since we were so full. I'd definitely return again in the future!

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    Hoban Korean BBQ - Dwaeji Bulgogi

    Hoban Korean BBQ

    3.4(399 reviews)
    7.4 miUptown
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    We actually really liked our dinner at Hoban BBQ. Other than all the construction on Lake/Hennepin…read morestreets, which is not their fault (but definitely be aware of it when getting here), our meal was nearly flawless. All of the dishes we tried were great. For appetizers, we had mandu, a scallion pancake, tteokbokki, and tempura veggies. All of the portions were HUGE, and everything tasted great (especially the pancake, it's a MUST ORDER dish!). We also got spicy pork and beef bulgogi to BBQ. Both of those portions were also huge, and tasted amazing. Everything about the grill worked well, and the ventilation was great (we didn't smell like BBQ at all after). They have one type of Korean beer on tap (which is basically all you can get in Minnesota). The service was pretty quick and friendly. The restaurant was very clean (they spent a lot of time cleaning each place setting after guests left their tables), and the bathrooms were good too. Do keep in mind, many of the streets around here are torn up for construction over the summer, so allow lots of extra time, and plan to park in one of the two nearby garages as there is almost no street parking.

    The food was bland! So much that I had to ask to see the menu and make sure there was supposed to…read morebe flavor to it. I ordered tempura mushrooms. Made me wonder if the house soy sauce was watered down to make things stretch cause it was plain. I got the sesame filet sirloin. Again no sesame. I guarantee I will not be returning here. They forgot my boyfriend's rice. Thank god McDonald's was right next store. Got some burgers from there.. with flavor.

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    3.6(333 reviews)
    4.4 miNorth Loop
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    The most unauthentic Chinese food you'll ever have in your life! The food here is greasy AF,…read moredisgusting. I asked for chili oil and there were literally no chili flakes in it. It was literally the top of the chili oil jar LITERALLY JUST the clear red oil like who does that??! AND an Asian person even served me that... what the HECK DUDE THAT IS MESSED UP! I have no idea why this place is still in the North Loop. The general Tsos is all fried exterior breading & very thin tough old chewy meat inside... very odd for a Chinese restaurant. Panda Express is better than here. They use real chow fun noodles, however, slimy greasy AF... so greasy... it slides off the chopsticks.. WHAT IN THE WORLD is going on here??! The small portions aren't even worth the price! Very disappointing. Who is even keeping this place open is there really an Asian mafia with all this money to lose cuz nobody I mean nobody eats here! I wish a better Asian restaurant would come in here. Nobody even eats here it's dead AF in here! Disgrace to Asian cuisine. Zero stars not even worth posting about.

    A friend picked this place and I went along for the ride. North loop area, so street parking…read more Didn't make reservations, just walked in and at at the bar. Bartender was super friendly, the space was nice, cool bar area too. Ordered wings, noodles and walnut shrimp and a couple cocktails. Food came out pretty quick and was so hot it burned my mouth and I like that lol. Everything was very delicious, I'm so glad we went and I will definitely be going back to try some other items on the menu!

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    Diane’s Place

    4.7(391 reviews)
    3.5 miNortheast
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    Diane's Place is set in a gigantic building; it's essentially an entire building complex, with a…read morelarge patio for dining, multiple, I think four, interior dining room areas, a large event space, and a take out cafe. I think they own the entire block! They certainly must be doing pretty well financially to support all these endeavors! We made a reservation to visit about 2 weeks in advance for brunch. We ended up arriving around 30 minutes early after driving up from Rochester, but luckily they we were accommodate the early arrival and seated us immediately. Service is on the more upscale end. I found it interesting that chopsticks aren't given by default even for the noodle soups - the server only brings them out if requested. Thai Tea French Toast ($25) - This French Toast is a tower of carb-filled, dessert deliciousness, in a much larger portion size than I expected upon my initial order. It includes two resplendently towering slices of croissant loaf, easily reaching 4 inches in height in total, not to mention the extra bit of whip dolloped atop. The toast is, of course, soaked in a dairy rich Thai tea solution, then griddled until toasty. The bottoms are dark black in color, but there's no acridity to be had. Instead, they are sweet and slightly vanilla scented, boosted by the stabilized vanilla bean cream on top. I can't say there's much Thai Tea flavor in the mix though - it's only hinted at in certain bites towards the center. I must say that croissant dough is a great base for French toast. The natural airy chewiness really makes a tender and moist crumb when soaked. (5/5) Asian Chicken Noodle Soup ($24) - We were not expecting much out of this soup given the generic name, but we loved it in the end. The soup base has a thick and luscious mouthfeel, like it's been simmering for hours upon hours. It's similar in texture to a cornstarch thickened broth, although there's no gloopiness at all. It's rich with flavor, fragrant with chicken essence and peppery umami. The noodles here are thick as typical udon noodles and are cut into bite sized pieces. They have a great bouncy quality that somehow stays the same texture throughout the entire meal - even after 20 minutes or so, the noodles were just as bouncy as when they first arrived. Apparently these are made with a heavier tapioca starch blend - I assume the excess starch is what thickens the soup as well. In terms of toppings, there's first a substantial amount of boneless chicken. It's sliced up, but left skin-on and with the fat not completely trimmed off. This helps the chicken remain moist and succulent, and flavorful from lemongrass and other herbs and spices. There are then a bunch of herbs, fresh bamboo shoots, a tender soft boiled egg, and fried scallion bits. The soup comes with a small cup of house made chili crisp on the side. Be careful - this one is potent. A little goes a long way given how it's far spicier than typical chili crisp. (5/5) We were inside the restaurant for just over an hour and it was an enjoyable experience from beginning to end. While we were stuffed, we decided to jaunt over to the cafe side to take a look at some of the pastries (which can also be ordered at the table if desired!) Green Scallion Danish ($6) - Just the right amount of salty scallion punch in this croissant. It's like the classic Chinese scallion bread, but in a westernized format, with scallion yousu/roux mixed into the bake. While laminated, the flakiness and open honeycomb pattern aren't quite there. It's perhaps more brioche-like in resemblance in terms of texture. At any rate, it's sweet, salty, and super scallion fragrant. Delicious. (5/5) Diane's Place is excellent. Perhaps Americanized in some ways vs. the more traditional Hmong cooking in Hmong Village, but is delicious in its own way. I'm so glad to have ended my trip to Minnesota on such a high note! Bathrooms - Single unisex in the dining area, two more in the cafe area, another two larger ones in the event hall area. Food: [5/5] Service: [+] Other: [ ] Final Rating: 5/5

    I had the luxury of meeting Diane herself, and as expected, she was very pleasant and kind. She…read morerecommended that I bring my family here for the dinner menu. So, Diane, if you're reading this, it's a promise! This is my second time visiting, thanks to the introduction of my coworker, and each time never fails to meet my satisfaction. To start, I feel like it's a crime to not order the Hmong sausage so I added that order along with the chicken noodle soup, a dish that sounds good for my aching, allergic body. The Hmong sausage was cooked nicely, consisting of its famous snapping of the skin, covering its juicy meaty fillings. The sticky rice always pairs nicely with it, and the sauce packs a punch--be careful to over drizzle your dish with it. The noodle appears to be handmade, resulting in a nice chewy texture. The toppings and the chicken were deliciously paired together. However, the main star is the broth--very rich, savory, and hearty. Highly recommend you get this dish, especially on a colder and/or sick day. The interior is beautifully decorated, clean and cozy atmosphere. I noticed a cafe right off to the side where you may be able to drop in quickly and go; will need to try that next time.

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    5.4 miUniversity
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    I like to come here for a homey Korean meal…read more My family and I ordered: seafood stone pot Stone pot bi bim bap Seafood pancake Short rib soup I wouldn't say the dishes are bursting with flavor, but it's like getting a home cooked Korean meal. Each portion was filling, and the food was hot and fresh! My least favorite thing was the seafood stone pot. I wasn't a fan of the sauce, the spiciness, and it having frozen veggies. I preferred the regular bi bim bap. I would recommend coming here!

    Probably one of my favorite Korean restaurants in the Twin Cities, if not my favorite, because of…read morehow much their food is consistently authentically on point. One can always easily find something on their menu that they can also find in Korea at a random location, and this establishment also gets the flavor right, along with the small plates that complement the meal. Whether it's the stone pot bibim-bap or just the bibim-bap, mixing rice with the given meat and vegetables, along with some gochujang, made it authentically delicious. The seafood pancake was more plain than the kimchi pancake, which was to be expected. It had the perfect amount of seafood to not make either the seafood or the pancakes overwhelming in terms of amount. The kimchi pancakes had the right kind of saltiness that was given by the kimchi. Once again, authentically delicious. The galbi tasted amazing, and I think I could taste a certain amount of butter based on the type of oiliness and saltiness that the meat had. I could remove the meat easily from the bones, and the meat was easy to chew as well. I think the black bean noodle was the only item that I was more critical about, because it was a bit watery and the sauce was plain. However, it wasn't bad at all and I still finished all of it. Just comparatively, it was less tasty, and I have had better in Korea or China. Around this area of Oak Street, if people want to look for good Korean food, there are a few very good options, and this establishment is definitely one of them. I would highly recommend it.

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