I've always shopped at Dong Yang for groceries but have never had their food until now. The place is tucked in the back of the store, but it was definitely busy for a typical lunch time. I got the kimbap, sundubu-jjigae (spicy tofu stew with seafood), and haemul pajeon (seafood pancake). The kimbap is the best thing there is, and they also sell this to go at the register (I've had this multiple times and I think it's the best kimbap I've had). Despite being mostly veggies, the kimbap is deep in flavor and very scrumptious. The sundubu-jjigae was a hidden gem for me. I didn't think I would like tofu stew but holy clam this soup had so much umami from the seafood. The broth was not watered down at all and was full of flavor, and the seafood was plentiful and went perfectly with the rice. The only downside to this dish were the banchans, which were overall a bit underwhelming, especially the beansprouts. The seafood pancake was also just okay. It was thick and filled with seafood, but despite eating this right when it was finished cooking, it just wasn't as crispy as I would have liked (a good example of really good seafood pancake is at K-bop near the U of M). Overall, I enjoyed the food here and would definitely like to try some of their other dishes there! read more

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Have been getting delicious Korean food from Dong Yang Deli for many years. The most recent visit was yesterday and I had an order of kimbap and some chapchae (took the rest of it home for a later meal). I think the prices for the dishes are reasonable priced and the food is great. The seating is a little bit limited and it's mostly self service since you find your seat after you get your food and clean up your table after you are done. Highly recommend checking out for yummy Korean food and doing some Asian grocery shopping afterwards. read more

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just a lil hole in the wall NOMd: - kimchi stew. the best dish out of the bunch. nice and spicy. big pieces of tofu. - grilled korean ribs. solid. good flavor. - spicy rice noodles. nice big chewy rice cakes. can't believe i'm saying this, but honestly would've been perfect with some melty cheese. - black bean paste noodles. been looking for places with these so i was so excited to try theirs but was disapointed in the flavor. they really didn't taste like anything. - banchan. was honestly disappointed in these too. the bean sprouts had no seasoning and the kimchi tasted very plain. i dont like fish cakes so i didnt try those. service, etc.: the lady that took our order was sweet and fast. food came out within 10 minutes. tables were a little dirty but decent amount of seating for a small space. read more

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. read more

Dong Yang Oriental Food - Rows of groceries - Korean Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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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. read more

Dong Yang Oriental Food - Spicy rice cakes (tteokbokki), japchae, dumplings, kimbap, sides - Korean Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Food quality has gone way down over the last year. Kimchi was not fermented correctly and had a taste of rot rather than fermentation. Yesterday, they sold us two packages of Kimbap that were old. The cucumbers inside were slimy. I spit mine out, but my elderly Mom had eaten some and it made her sick. This can be fatal for elderly people. Very dossapointed. read more

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. read more

Dong Yang Oriental Food - Korean Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

I've shopped her a couple times but due to being plant based haven't even looked at their cafe menu since Korean food generally is not vegan friendly. This is a great place for me to find some tasty snacks, some produce and some ramen noodles when I don't have the time to run to a larger shop in the city. Plenty of mochi flavors and types to choose from! Lots of packaged noodles, drinks, etc. I was able to find king oyster mushrooms for about $8 for three that I needed for Christmas. Staff is always friendly and they do have a little gift/kitchen supply area which is fun to shop through. The aisles are very small so hard to look at everything but plenty to find! read more

Small little Korean grocery store. But tons of variety of stuff to choose from. Reasonable prices and they got a little restaurant inside as well! read more

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. read more

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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! read more

Dong Yang Oriental Food - Stone bowl - Korean Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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. read more

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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!

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. read more

Dong Yang Oriental Food - Kimchi Stew and kimbap - Korean Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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. read more

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

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. read more

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So daaaaaang good! Nice restaurant with an attached grocery store. Large portions with such big flavors! read more

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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! read more

Dong Yang Oriental Food - Bibimbap and japchae - Korean Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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This shop is small and there are so many choices and brands, wall to wall. It may seem overwhelming, but after a quick glance you'll notice things are pretty easy to find due to the organized setup. Since you've worked up an appetite shopping, there's even a small restaurant inside with a sweet halmeoni (grandma) ready to take your order. Fairly priced and delicious traditional Korean dishes. If you do place a takeaway, your order comes with banchans (side dishes) too. We loved their Haemul-pajeon (seafood pancakes). The pajeon is a bit crispy, a bit soft and fluffy, and is loaded with an array of awesome vegetables, shrimp, and squid. read more

This is a Korean grocery store next to Harbor Freight, with its own designated entrance. I almost walked into the harbor freight entry, mainly because I wasn't paying attention. You'll find most of your common Asian condiments, snacks, meat & etc but mainly Korean ingredients. I love that there is a dedicated aisle for all kinds of seaweed! You will also find premade side dishes, kimchi and pickled radishes. Located in the Dong Yang market is a lovely deli! Plenty of seating for such a small space. Ordering was easy since they had an overhead menu but deciding on what to eat is the hard part! There's a good variety of dishes including stews, bibimbaps, japchaes, short ribs, and gimbap! I got the Kimchi stew and Korean short ribs. I love that the kimchi stew came out boiling hot in a stone pot and with lots of sides! The sides are my favorite and the white rice is actually pretty fluffy, approved! The short ribs was sweet and chewy. I couldn't really bite it off and had to tug it a bit off the bones or into smaller pieces. Somehow I expected it to fall off the bones but maybe I'm wrong about this dish. Kimchi dish was ok, as expected with lots of kimchi and a few tofu but pairs well with the white rice! The food was good and the dish size was a good size and big in my opinion. Food came out quicker than I expected. Maybe because there wasn't a lot of people on the day I went, Sunday evening. Overall huge parking lot, friendly service and good portion sized Korean dishes! Will come back to try the other dishes! And yes both gender bathrooms in the back! read more

Dong Yang Oriental Food - Kimchi Stew, Beef Short Ribs & bibimbap - Korean Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

I forgot how much I love love love this place. They have a second restaurant in Arden Hills apparently, but the location on Central Ave is still my preference due to the proximity to my home and there are ample parking at the lot. The deli is always so good and you can't go wrong with ordering anything and everything on their menu. Everything I have tried tasted very authentic and delicious. The price is also reasonable. While you wait for your food, you can walk around their amazing grocery section with plenty of choices to make your own home cooked Korean meal. I picked up all the ingredients I needed for a tteokbokki dish. I also picked up a jar of their kimchi and replenished my soba noodles and ramen noodles in the pantry. Never leave the place with their freshly made kimbap as well. They run out quick so when you see them make sure to buy them for a snack! read more

Dong Yang Oriental Food - Bought all the ingredients for this tteokbokki dish there - Korean Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Their cafe inside is quite the hidden gem serving up authentic Korean staple dishes. We got the soft tofu stew, beef short ribs and black bean noodles and they were all delicious! These also came with banchan. This is a self service type of place and can get pretty busy so keep that in mind. The selection they have in the store was also great with a lot of instant ramen options and asian snacks! read more

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Still the go to Korean joint. Prices have increased over the last year but I can say confidently, it's simply to afford the proper and correct portions of ingredients to secure a well balanced and true to taste Korean menu. Thanks for all you've done for me Dong Yang, your service as encouraged my soul in many times of need. read more

Dong Yang Oriental Food - Bibimbap - Korean Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Great place for picking up Korean grocery staples. But the best part is the delicious little restaurant in the back. I'm obsessed with potstickers but they have a ton of great food. Service is minimal since it's counter serve. read more

My favorite Korean spot if you're up in the north metro area of Minneapolis. A true hidden gem in the back of a grocery store. A true taste of Korea! read more

This is probably the most authentic and delicious Korean food in the twin cities, or perhaps in Minnesota. Their food is delicious-- I think the dolseot bibimbap is probably one of the best I've ever had. The people who work there are efficient, kind, and passionate. It's a small place so there are not many tables, and every time I've gone it's been full. Try their kimbap, jajangmyeon, or their japchae read more

The food is good here, it's not great but it's decent for the price tag. The grocery store itself is well stocked but the restaurant was so-so. Service was super quick and it's a hole in the wall place so it's good for a quick stop to grab food but don't expect greatness. read more

Dong Yang Oriental Food - Black bean noodles - Korean Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

I've been coming here for years, mainly for the restaurant. While the grocery portion is nice, sometimes they don't have everything you are looking for. Would recommended supporting this local business! Plus, the staff is friendly and there is plenty of parking. read more

This is one of the few authentic Korean stops in the city that my Korean friends vouch for! It's a deli in the back of a grocery store. Ok, the prices are sit-down prices, not deli prices, but the food is incredible. Our favorites are the Bulgogi Beef, Seafood Stew, and the Kimchi Stew. We always get the Korean "sushi" for a snack (don't remember what they call it instead.) Grab a big jar of kimchi on your way out! They lost a star for consistently grumpy lunch ladies at the counter. You've been warned! Expect good food, and pretend this place is the Korean version of the "Bad Waitress" and you'll be fine. Update: they got a new counter lady and she is actually nice! Lol back to 5 stars. read more

Dong Yang Oriental Food - #18 Kim Chi Stew! - Korean Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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My family has been coming to Dong Yang for authentic, Korean food for about three years, and their food is still just as yummy! HOWEVER, we've been less inclined to come as of recently because the service has been more hostile. Today, we came and ordered four dishes (bulgogi, spicy pork stir fry, spicy squid stir fry, and japchae) and were given order number 6. When our order was ready, the lady behind the register called #4 and pointed at us. I was confused since we had not ordered the #4 dish and were told we were order 6, but thought that she was perhaps addressing the family in front of us. After a few minutes, she became very agitated and started yelling at me. I apologized, grabbed the food, and did not think too much about the exchange as I understand that the dinner rush can be stressful and she could have easily made a mistake. We got all of our orders and were satisfied with the food. Several minutes later, she called out a totally different number and started yelling and pointing at me yet again. She claimed that we had also ordered noodles, when we had not, and kept insisting that we were wrong. I asked her to dig up our receipt to which she finally admitted that it was a mistake. All in all, Dong Yang still serves great food, but be sure to ask for a receipt for your order!! read more

Dong Yang Oriental Food - Beef Short Ribs, Spicy Pork Stir Fry, Squid Stir Fry, Japchae - Korean Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

The restaurant located inside the store does not serve water - they want everybody to buy water from the store. Also the chopstick is the cheap ramen type with plastic spoon. Completely unacceptable. read more

Dong Yang Oriental Food - Korean Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

I'm not going to say to not go because of the food (the food is really good and honestly is a saving grace) The service was poor, that may be due to the time of day, there were a lot of patrons and only 3 people working at the deli area Some of the food in the market was expired (garlic was growing a nice hairdo, some kimchi bags were bloated as if the kimchi was past due) but the market variety for Korean food and ingredients was honestly nice I hope the place cleans up a little in terms of service and expired foods but as of now, I cannot recommend this place :c If you do, I would recommend ordering ahead read more

I love coming here for the homemade kimchi! The ones that come in a jar just don't taste as great (imo). I also pick up some Asian ingredients if I need anything (like sauces, noodles, seaweed wrap, any Korean sauces/fixings). They have a deli in the back as well that you can order hot Korean food from. read more

Dong Yang Oriental Food - Homemade Kimchi $9.99 - Korean Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Time for an update and this time I'm reviewing the grocery store part of this popular grocery store/restaurant. Yes, the restaurant is awesome but due to COVID-19 Pandemic (from mid 2020 to now, 2021) the restaurant part is closed at this time. So on to the grocery store part. The store is clean and it's organized. Great finds of all Asian foods, especially Korean and Japanese. Food appliances, rice cookers are nicely organized, too. Awesome prices on food appliances! After having spent $109.00 on a the Korean Rice Cooker, "Cuckoo" at a different store, I find it here for $74.99 the same price that's listed on Amazon.com! I wish I came here first! OH, and even though the restaurant is closed, they still offer freshly made wrapped sushi rolls available by the cash register, which is super yummy! Highly recommend! read more

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If you enjoy Korean food, my go to spot is Dong Yang. They have a small menu but everything is so good. Hidden in the back of the grocery store, you can walk up to make your order and I like to shop and pick up some items on the grocery side while I wait. I do wish they would take online or phone orders, it can be a bit of a wait especially since I normally order a lot to feed 8 people when I get there so I do wait closer to 30 minutes for our food. Food keeps well for takeout (my drive is 20 minutes back home) and it there is so much food to share! Our favorites are the kimchi tofu soup, seafood pancake, and pork bulgogi. Comes with plenty of side dishes (banchan) and rice. Our favorite spot to get our Korean food fix here in MN for sure read more

I've found my new favorite Korean restaurant! I love their short ribs and soft tofu soup. They do have weird hours so I recommend lunch on the weekends. The place is small and hidden in the back of the grocery store. If you're looking for a 5 star customs service this isn't the place bc it's a small quick casual dinning place in a grocery store. You order your food at the counter, grab it, and then go. read more

Dong Yang Oriental Food - Beef Short Ribs - Korean Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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The deli has delicious fresh made Korean food! It gets busy during lunch time but it's worth the wait! You can always do takeout as well! Get the kimpap as it is made fresh throughout the day. read more

I love coming here to shop things all Asian! Tasty quadratini wafers, and their amazing selection of them that no other store in the twin cities offers. Excellent selection of dry goods and some frozen items such as dumplings. Unfortunately, their vegetable selection is not as wide as United Noodle store which is extremely disappointing. They have a good place to eat here. I come for their Japchae Korean noodles. This time we ordered the grilled mackerel, which was too salty.. The tofu soup is way too spicy but oh so good!! Definitely worth a try! read more

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Absolutely fantastic place, where I've *never* had a bad meal, so it's always amusing to read all the whiny negative reviews, here. Have you, reader, had a bad customer service experience at Dong Yang? Guess what: It was almost certainly you. When you go in there, keep in mind that the busy ladies behind the counter don't have time for your bullshit, and they don't want to be your pal. Order your food, pay, and gtfo of the way. And omfg, they're not "racist", here. I've seen people of any number of ethnic backgrounds, including Korean-Americans, come away from the counter with hurt feelings. If you're seeing fewer Koreans getting yelled at, it's probably because they're regulars, and know the ropes. So don't drag your feet, don't try and haggle over the prices, don't cut in line demanding more sauce, etc., and you'll have a better time, I promise. read more