Checked out Ka Won Korean BBQ around 11:30am on a Saturday and it was nice and quiet at first, perfect timing. Not long after we ordered though, it started getting busy, so definitely seems like a popular spot. First off, the service was great. The waitresses were super friendly, attentive, and made sure we were taken care of the whole time without being overbearing, which I always appreciate. Not gonna lie, I'm not sure of the exact names of the dishes because my Korean friend ordered everything for us but wow, everything hit. The food came out sizzling hot (literally). Everything was flavorful and comforting: * Fish, tofu, daikon, and veggie stew was super hearty with a nice spicy kick * Seafood stir-fry with noodles that had great flavor and texture * Crispy seafood pancake that was golden and packed with flavor * Plus all the little side dishes that just keep coming There's also a ton of seating, so it feels spacious even when it starts filling up. And parking was easy, lots of free parking available. Overall, such a solid spot if you're craving Korean food without the long wait (if you go early ). Definitely coming back! read more

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My family has been dining here for more than 20 years. We were so pleased they made it through the pandemic.

When this place first opened over 20 years ago, it was one of my go-to spots. Back then, Seattle didn't have many good Korean restaurants, and this one really stood out with generous portions and delicious flavors. After more than a decade away, I decided to revisit, hoping to relive those memories. The restaurant now shows its age, but that's to be expected. Even at lunchtime, many tables were already grilling meat. Wanting something lighter, we ordered the braised sablefish and the spicy cod roe stew to share among three people. The sablefish braise looked a bit small at first, but it turned out to be plenty. The seasoning was spot on, and the fish was tender and fresh. The banchan spread was exciting to see, but unfortunately, the anchovies had a strong fishy smell and tasted a bit stale--nothing like how great they used to be. The spicy cod roe stew was just okay--not particularly good or bad. I was a little disappointed by the lack of vegetables like crown daisy that usually make the dish more vibrant. Overall, the meal wasn't bad, but it fell short of the fond memories I had from the past. read more

Ka Won Korean BBQ Restaurant - Banchan - Korean Near Me - Lynnwood, Washington

I have been coming here many times throughout the years. Always feel wonderful being taken cared by the friendly waitresses here. Today we went around 3:45pm for early dinner. We were sat at a spacious table. The bbq combo we ordered came with many side dishes, steamed egg, and flavorful soybean paste soup. I particularly noticed the soup came with quite many meat chunks which was wonderful. The beef and pork belly were good quality. We also enjoyed the soju that came with the combo. Overall, we were very satisfied with the consistently good quality at this restaurant! Parking was easy as there was a parking lot. read more

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The food is so authentic, the service is amazing, and we love going here! The BBQ set with the egg, soup and salad plus the meat so amazing . read more

Galbi was really good but the haemool pajun was all flour and some vegetables and I had a hard time finding the haemool (seafood) in the jun. Sam Oh Jung's haemool pajun is 100 times better. read more

Ka Won Korean BBQ Restaurant - Haemool pajun without the haemool wth lol - Korean Near Me - Lynnwood, Washington

Service is fast but depending how full the place is. They do try to make things happen asap. Great foods but be very careful how you order. The banchans alone are superb and mouth watering. Everything we ordered are so delicious! Great place for a family bonding and even for date nights. We always order the combo b. Meats are well prepped and the abundance I tell ya. Great place. Can it break your wallet? Yes! Easy 400. for a family of 8. Well let's be real, we also love their beers and soju. Haha! Go get yours! The ultimate favorite is the gopchaeng soup. Don't judge if I killed the name. Ask about it. It's wonderful and very satisfying. read more

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Even amongst our close friends and family members, when we talk about Ka Won, we are deeply divided. The division mostly stems from the fact that their waitresses are so busy that they barely have time to give each table proper attention and service. They are constantly short staffed in the main hall and I cannot even imagine how one or two waitresses can handle so many tables all at once on a daily basis. I grew up working in my parents' restaurant and I can clearly see how short staffed these poor waitresses are. So, when I dine in, I usually say a few words of empathy to them as I offer to just take a water pitcher for our table so that they can attend to other things, I always find them to be grateful and they even give us a big smile. Sometimes, that's all it takes to elevate your dining experience. We love Ka Won's food. Their banchans (side dishes) are consistently savory and feel very much homemade. We have come for their mandoo hotpot, which is amazing, and we keep coming back for their Korean BBQ selections. Their quality of meats, the marination, and the resulting taste are all top notch. They are usually busy. The ambiance feels like a very busy Korean restaurant with waitresses with limited English. Please give them a bit of patience, empathy, and understanding. read more

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We'd been wanting to try kbbq and went early in the evening so we wouldn't annoy anyone by not knowing what we're doing while they're busy. Our server was very patient and helpful, and both the meats and the side dishes were delicious. read more

Service is pretty terrible. Food is mediocre. We asked for a to go box and the wait asked 'for what?'. We responded that we wanted to take the rest of our food in addition to the side dishes that we didn't eat. She then she said we gave the side dishes for you to eat here. Seriously?? Who the F cares?! Capped a mediocre dinner with a big FU. read more

I would give this place zero stars if I could. The two servers were incredibly rude and unprofessional. I've never been to a restaurant where a server hands you your plate and tells you to put it on the table yourself. On top of that, we were told we didn't order "enough" entrees -- completely inappropriate. Throughout the meal, they never checked in or refilled our water even once. When the check arrived, we were informed that an 18% gratuity had already been added -- surprising, considering the poor service. No matter how good the food might be, we won't be returning. It's a shame, because I remember when this place used to be busy. Now, half the tables are empty -- and it's easy to see why. read more

Ka Won has been a family favorite ever since my dad got stuck in a snowstorm and ended up finding refuge (and hot Mandu soup!) here over 5 years ago. My family came here last week to get our Korean food fill. We ordered: the beef dumpling soup, the beef bulgogi, the seafood and beef spicy tofu stew, the japchae, and the pajeon (seafood pancake). Our total came to around $115 not including tip. While Ka Won's food is generally good, the real draw here is the banchan.- complimentary Korean side dishes They give you at least ten types and you can always ask for refills too! Their banchan includes: potato salad, anchovies, kimchi, cucumber kimchi, fish cake, sesame bean sprouts, rice cake, and a couple of other ones I can't remember right now. Regardless, the banchan variety and quality can't be beat here. With that said, a couple of the dishes were honestly a little bit disappointing this past time. The BEEF BULGOGI was missing the charred KBBQ flavor (note that we did not barbecue ourselves, this was one of the pre-cooked dishes you could order). It was flavored alright, but nothing extraordinary. I'd give this dish a 3.5/5. The SEAFOOD and BEEF SPICY TOFU STEW lacked heat. It also lacked the egg that you usually crack into the boiling soup. Ive definitely had better Soondubu before and so I would give this dish a 2.75/5. The dishes that we liked were... The BEEF MANDU SOUP- the dumplings are HUGE and juicy. This has been my dad's go-to dish since his snow storm incident. The PAJEON (SEAFOOD PANCAKE)- this "appetizer" is huge and has a variety of seafood mixed in a crispy and eggy pancake mix with green onions. Paired with a savory/spicy/sour dipping sauce, it is absolute Heaven. The JAPCHAE was the winning dish this past visit. It had tender piece of bulgogi and a variety of vegetables. The noodles were also well marinated in a sweet and savory sauce and had just the right amount of chew. Service was good. We were quick to get our dishes, but they forgot our silverware initially. We were also short one cup of tea. However, they were busy (every table was taken) and so it's understandable. As far as atmosphere, it's clean and casual. Tables are spaced enough to get through, but not overly cramped. One thing worth mentioning is that they only have one bathroom, so you might be waiting a while. Overall: 3.5/5 for food, 4/5 for service , 4/5 for atmosphere read more

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Another yummy authentic korean lunch with my korean momma. Want quality homemade korean food? Come here. Want budgety all you can eat (not the cream of the crop meat picks) non-authentic kbbq? Then try some place else lol. I love this mom and pop restaurant so much. I have been coming here since I was 5 and will continue showing my love for this place and their yummy food. There is a reason why you see so many Korean people eating here all the time! Because it's really that good. read more

Ka Won Korean BBQ Restaurant - Spicy cod! - Korean Near Me - Lynnwood, Washington

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The parking is ok and did not have to wait for a table on a Sunday evening. I have been going to this establishment for awhile but the last time we were disappointed with the quality of the food. So we decided to give it another chance as we thought it was an outlier. But we had the same experience as we had to pay a 18% gratuity for service that was subpar as they did not help with the cooking and they had to be asked to fill the water. The food in the past was top tier but now it's just fast food quality as the seafood pancakes only had 6 small oysters and the kalbi is mostly fat. The kimchi soup gets a d for effort as there is no love in the dish. The dolsot bibimpap is not worth the price nor is the proportion worth the price. Avoid spending your money here. read more

Food was good- plenty of side dishes. We ordered a bundle; there were plenty of food for the two of us. Service was nice- the waitresses help us with the bbq to avoid overcooking our food. The table that we had was nice and spacious; parking was easy. Overall I would come back again. read more

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서비스의 질은 최악입니다. 음식맛은 평균이며. 안이나 밖이나 너무 지저분합니다. 여름에는 밖에있는 쓰레기통에서 악취가 가게안까지 들어옵니다.추천은 안합니다.

Ka Won never disappoints. Their food is considered the OG. You know when the cook is the owner and an older grandma!. You are bound to get old school Korean food which equates to DELICIOUS each and every time. We had the braised black cod which is my go-to and of course you have to always order the Korean short ribs. You can cook it yourself but I like them to bbq it in the back so I can just focus on eating. This time I ordered the sautéed calamari and I'm definitely ordering that again! The service is great even though they usually only have two servers for the whole restaurant. They know what they're doing and they have a good system. The ambience is very "hole in the wall", but I'm not going their for ambience as the delicious food makes up for it! I forgot to take pictures but this time, you'll have to take my word. read more

Ka Won Korean BBQ Restaurant - Bonchons - Korean Near Me - Lynnwood, Washington

First thing that needs to be said is that they seem to be always understaffed and the servers overworked. If you go there with low expectations for service you will be rewarded with very good food. They serve good quality meats and their marinades and sauces are packed with wonderful flavors. The Black Cod with Daikon is pricey but it's especially delicious. The Bulgogi here is pretty special too. The ribeye beef is tender and sauced perfectly. Go for the food and tolerate the service. It's worth it. read more

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The review gossip about the restaurant servers is hilarious! Truth is, it is an anomaly to find great service in any Korean restaurant, especially for BBQ service. That said, knowing how to smooze here with the staff is key for the attention everyone complains for here. Treat them kindly and you will get some "suh-be-suh" ;) The raw meat quality is arguably the freshest in town. Pajun Pancake packed with seafood. Well stocked with a variety of Korean beer and soju. Banchan assortment is newly made and not overly salty. The grill is old school porcelain where you can keep the meat on warming without building up burnt char. Specialty ~ the "old kimchee". A secret special here if you know to ask for it. Fermented deliciously while retaining the crisp radish bite. So good. Ga Won is not date night decor. No individual table ventilation so your contacts will dry out from the blasted air conditioning. Just suited for meat lovers wanting a carnivore night. read more

Ka Won Korean BBQ Restaurant - Seafood Pancake ~ large & thick. - Korean Near Me - Lynnwood, Washington

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My friends and I drove from Kirkland to visit this place and while it was good, the value of the food itself is not worth it compared to other korean bbq places around the area. We were a party of 5 and we got one of their group bundles plus 2 individual items. The servings were pretty small in relation to the price and our total is around 35 dollars per person including tip which is pretty close to an AYCE meal. The food itself was good but it does not stand out for me to point out anything. However, the service and the vibes of this place is pretty nice. Since there's not a lot of people, it's a great place to catch up with some friends and just stay at the table to chat. Parking was also easy! It's in like a city center area so there's a lot of free parking. read more

Ka Won Korean BBQ Restaurant - Pork belly and various sides - Korean Near Me - Lynnwood, Washington

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Very racist servers and people here! They charge you for wrong orders and keep giving you wrong orders, 18% tip was charge right away. They even make me get my own to go box. Ask for a tea they say they don't serve that today but see the other having one. Only welcome korean. I say to the owner your service sucks and she say thank you.(the older ajjuma) You can feel they don't want to serve you. I feel so disappointed even travel to this place. I will never ever coming back to this crappy racist place ever again. read more

Great traditional korean flavor and tasty food. This has been a favorite spot in north Lynnwood. The staff works hard and gives detailed service! read more

This is our go-to Korean Restaurant when we are in the neighborhood, you can say that we purposely come here when we are traveling down South and make a special trip to enjoy the food here! It is that Good! As you can see the Ban Chan varieties are outstanding! Each one is made of care and they all have individual taste and texture! No matter you come by yourself or with a group you will always get at least 10 different kinds with your meal! Our favourites: Beef Bone Soup & Spicy Soft Tofu!! I am already looking forward to our trip down South again!! read more

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I've been looking for Korean bbq places in the Lynnwood area, so I decided to visit Ka Won with some friends. We originally made a reservation for 8 but we had some last minute cancellations, so we ended up with a party of 5. The quality of the food was great, I enjoyed everything we ate. We ordered a combo, dwaeji bulgogi, and haemul pajeon and everyone left stuffed. There was so much banchan. I wish we could've gotten more water and tea but the six person table was too full with plates for them to leave a pitcher with us. Service was typical for Korean restaurants iykyk. Unfortunately the price/person did end up a bit high here. The location is very convenient with plenty of parking in the lot too. Overall I'd give 3.5/5. read more

Ka Won Korean BBQ Restaurant - Korean Near Me - Lynnwood, Washington

It used to be a place we visited often, but now it has become a place we have to stop going to. I visited a little while ago and ordered BBQ and pajeon (Korean pancake), but the pajeon I ordered smelled spoiled. My wife mentioned that it smelled strange, and the server said it seemed fine. When I tried it myself, it was clear that something was spoiled. I thought, 'Well, that can happen,' and planned to pay after the meal, but when I was about to do so, the server asked, 'Is it okay?' while including an 18% tip in the bill. I said it was fine, but in reality, tipping is meant as a gesture of gratitude for service, so asking this as part of the bill seems extremely improper. Moreover, the fact that the tip amount was arbitrarily determined by the server instead of the customer made me laugh in disbelief. I believe it is now time for us as consumers to claim our rights. I think restaurants that are rude to customers should no longer exist. read more

Ordered heokyumso, doganitang, and haemulpajeon. The heokyumso was good but it feels like this place got hit with inflation harder than other places, lots of vegetables with only a little bit of meat. Flavorwise it's still quite good. Can recommend the doganitang, great for my kids. My wife liked the pancake the best. read more

Ka Won Korean BBQ Restaurant - Korean Near Me - Lynnwood, Washington

I get why people give bad reviews . The place is not that hygienic and the service not that great. BUT! the food is awesome! if you like homey soupy food and intestines: Heokyumso Jeongol! I never tried the other stuff though. Lots of people come for the Kbbq too read more

This place is great. A real authentic Korean experience. Excellent food and service. Highly recommended.

Even if you spend $200, they will charge you 35 cents for a take out box for your leftovers. Ridiculous! Others tips- food was meh and they hover over you so you aren't sharing food unless your entire party orders bbq. As the vegetarian, I found this offensive. They were so worried we would try to take food home with us with the all you can eat bbq because piles of pork were piling up. It just didn't taste very good according to my family. They kept coming around and flipping the meat on the grill. Isn't the whole point to have that experience cooking your own food? But in spite the hovering and constant being reminded about their rules, they don't refill your water or banchan. They made us feel like we were stealing something or trying to go around their rules. Never again. Zero stars if I could. read more

I've been here many times in the past. Recently I went and the flavors were completely different and not to my taste. Assumption is new owners. I am actually here again, to give it another chance and see that the menu is completely different. But the flavors are better, not great but better. My problem is the service. It used to be great. We were seated quickly with tea. Order taken promptly and food came out ok. Then radio silence. Nobody came to check on us. Oh, a server walked right by our table to ask if the table behind us needed anything and walked away. Finally I flagged one down to ask for something and she said sure, she will get back to me. New owners could be working out kinks with the staff, it is also Memorial Day so I know it's busy because everyone I know comes in after a round of golf. But damn, to walk by to ask if the table behind us needs anything and ignore us is saying a lot. Ah well. There are plenty other Korean places to go around here it's just sad since this used to be a regular spot. Not anymore. read more

Difficult to find this casual Korean restaurant or signage from the street, even with GPS. Go around to the back by the right side of the Grease Monkey shop to see it. Above average portions here. Food & Price B5 GwangEo MokSal JoRim halibut neck & daikon simmered in a spicy sweet garlic soy reduction. Enough for 2-3ppl Arrives boiling mad. $32.99. 4* D16 Al JiGae fish egg soup with assorted vegetables in a very hot spicy broth. Big for 1 person. $17.99. 4* BanChan refreshingly not salty Service nice and no issues Located -GPS doesn't direct you into the back plaza so it is easier to use GPS instead to find the Grease Monkey shop at 15006 Hwy 99, Lynnwood. Turn into the driveway on the north/right side of the Grease Monkey shop. Continue onto the plaza right behind it. This restaurant is the 1st one in the plaza. read more

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1999년 시애틀로 온 첫날 갔던 식당. 어차피 여기 사시는 분들은 린우드쪽에 한국식당이 그렇게 잘하는 곳이 없기에 또 음식맛은 괜찮기에 계속 가실것 같고 최소 이곳에 방문이나 놀러오시는 분들은 피하시길... 25년째 초심을 잃지 않은 서비스 기술. 손님과 눈 안마주치기,불러도 못들은척 하기,계산서 줄때나 와서 어떠셨어요 하고 묻는 친절함 그러면서 일정인원 넘음 자동으로 붙어나오는 서비스fee 등등의 최고의 서비스 기술 보유. 고기는 혹시나 탈까봐 슬로우 쿡커 저리가라 할 정도의 그릴, 볼링레인 못지않은 미끄러운 바닥등 여러가지 장점 다수 보유 식당이니 참고하시길 바랍니다. 맛은 하향평준화 되어있는 도시라 상대적으로 좋다고는 느낍니다. read more

My friends and I wanted to soak up a night of fun so we agreed on Kbbq. Ka Won offered a special with various meats, soup, rice, tea, and banchan for $100 and after comparing the process á la carte it made the most sense. The food is fresh whether raw or cooked and they were extremely patient with my friends' lack of grill skill. Bring good company, feast, and don't bitch about price because this is typical for family style dining. read more

A very well-deserved upgrade from my previous review from years prior. I'm Korean, and I stand firm in my declaration that Ka Won's KBBQ is unbeatable in the greater Seattle area. The quality of their meat is noticeably better, and the 10+ side dishes are unmatched in both quantity AND quality. We usually opt for the brisket & pork belly every time, and it's always incredible! Ka Won is truly in a league of its own when it comes to quality, authenticity, and taste. Their non-BBQ dishes are also worth a mention as they've never led me astray, and I say this since my family and I have tried probably everything on this menu over the years. Service has improved dramatically--the main waitress is SO sweet and attentive! I'll be doing my damn best to visit often in these covid times, as I need Ka Won in my life, ALWAYS. read more

Came here for a work client dinner and enjoyed our visit. Staff was friendly, food was good and building was clean to the eye. Ambiance was fitting. Would go here again. read more

We haven't been to this restaurant for at least a year and as part of supporting local businesses during Covid 19, we went here for dinner. The restaurant staff went around and asked folks to keep their masks on until they start eating. They had hand sanitizers all over the restaurant and plexi glasses as well. Seafood pancake: I liked the fact that they brought this appetizer first with banchan as most Korean restaurants serve this with main entrees. It had lots of seafood inside and it was not salty which was good. They used Jangjorim (braised meat) sauce for dipping which worked for my son and hubby but not me so I just ate the pancake without the dipping sauce. Spicy pork bulgogi: My son said it tasted good but it wasn't spicy enough for him. Braised black cod: It had radish, tofu, and rice cake along with black cod steaks. I liked the taste but it wasn't as spicy as I'm used to. Steamed eggs: This was given to us complimentary and it was nice and soft. Banchan: There were 8 different banchan and to my surprise nothing really stood out. O remember them being tastier in the past where I asked for seconds. I hope they improve on banchan. Service: The server came by a couple of times to refill the water and to see if we needed anything. read more

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We were hungry for Korean BBQ early on New Year's Eve and Ka Won BBQ was recommended by a friend. The restaurant was in the back of a strip mall but easy to find "close to Grease Monkey" following GPS. Parking was easy. We received a warm welcome at 5 pm and asked if we wanted to BBQ or order from the kitchen. We chose to BBQ at the table and were given a very nice and clean table. The restaurant was very clean and the menu easy to read. The restaurant was well lit and we were made to feel very comfortable. The server was very helpful and showed us a list of options. She also brought large glasses for hot tea. Beer and other beverages were available but we stayed with the tea. We were very satisfied with our meal and experience, and the bill was about $90 which was reasonable for the quantity and quality and the excellent service. They apparently have AYCE during the week and many other items. We plan to return and try more beyond the BBQ. We chose two galbi offerings with different marinades, and the server began to heat the grill. She brought ten banchan plates, tofu soup, and white rice, and quickly followed with the meat. Everything was fresh and looked good. The server prepared the meat and put the first meat on the grill. She cut the meat very well with scissors and made sure all the pieces were properly cooked. Everything was excellent. The server took good care of us and we had refills of a couple of banchan plates. She cut up and watched us cook the second meat. We had very adequate quantity and excellent quality of everything and even took a small amount of meat and banchan home. read more

Went last night for what's likely to be my last time. Arrived around 7. Stood at the door for at least 20 minutes waiting to be seated. After being seated, we ordered right away (because we could tell how backed up/scattered they seemed to be) to try to speed things along. Silly us. Food finally arrived around 8 p.m., a full hour after we walked through the front door. Multiple tables seated after us had their food before us. No attempt at first to explain the delay to us or to (re)set expectations. In fact, we barely got any attention at all. Finally a server came over when she saw how visibly unhappy we were and said they were busy but that our food should arrive shortly. It finally did ... and it was underwhelming. Flavors were bland and one of the dishes arrived with hardly any meat in it. Having eaten Korean BBQ at more than a dozen places, I have good sense of what to expect, and this meal didn't meet expectations. Between the poor service and underwhelming food, there's no reason to return when there are so many other, better Korean BBQ options in the area. read more

I would not recommend anyone eat here. If I could give negative stars I would. We went here specifically to order the black cod. We had been here before. The first time we were here the servers were rude and seemed over worked even though the place wasn't that busy. Food was good enough so we decided to return. Tonight was terrible. When they served the food to the table it was burnt and did not resemble what we orddered on our previous visit. We took a few bites and realized the portions were smaller and the food was burnt. Literally not eatable. We had to wait for the server to return. When we told her the food was burnt They accuses us of eating most of the food. They then started arguing with us. They asked if we wanted the food or for them to fix it. We said fix it. 10 minutes later they came back with the same burnt food on a new plate. When we told them they just put the same burnt food on new plates they said 'sorry...' in a real bitchy tone. The waitress continued to be rude and insisted we pay. I would not recommend this place to anyone.. read more

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The service is really poor. We ordered two soups and found multiple human hair in both soups. We asked for a new one. We waited there for a check for long time and no one came to help. I barely gave 1 start review to any restaurant but this time, Ka Won is truly disappointed. We still gave 10% tips, but we will never came back again. NOT RECOMMENDED read more

Ka Won Korean BBQ Restaurant - Korean Near Me - Lynnwood, Washington