Ho Soon Yi is such a good spot for Korean food! We ordered the bulgogi, galbi, and kimchi pancake,…read moreand everything came out hot and fresh. The bulgogi was flavorful and tender, the galbi had a nice char and great flavor, and the kimchi pancake was crispy around the edges while still soft inside. The portions were really generous too! We had plenty of food to share. The service was great! Everyone was friendly, attentive, and made us feel really welcome. It also has that cozy, family-owned feel, which I loved. It's nothing overly fancy, just a comfortable, no-frills spot where you can tell the focus is on good food and taking care of their customers. I also loved all the banchan that came with the meal, especially the kimchi and cucumber. Everything tasted fresh and paired perfectly with the meats. Definitely a great spot for authentic, comforting Korean food. We'll be back!

We stopped by here for dinner on a Saturday night. The place was half full so we were seated right…read moreaway. Food we ordered: seafood tofu soup with bulgogi combo, and an appetizer. Overall we enjoyed the food (including our child) - tofu soup was very good - rich flavors, soft tofu. Could use more seafood in there but otherwise, no complains. I found the bulgogi a bit too sweet and salty for my taste but my spouse liked it. It felt like a nice and chill place, casual setting, plenty of parking outside.

I got the beef soft tofu soup. To be honest, it was perfect. The color, flavor, stone pot,…read moreeverything was great. I remember once I had soft tofu soap at this place in Bellevue where the soup was orange color. So glad to get some super authentic soondubu!

The Gamja Seongol was a satisfying comfort food, especially perfect for cold and rainy weather. The…read moreside dishes were all delicious and complemented the main dish well. The seongol came with plenty of meat, and the presentation was visually impressive. However, it felt just slightly short of a deep umami flavor, and some of the meat was a bit chewy. The homemade Soondae was a bit disappointing compared to my expectations. The flavor was very mild, and the glass noodles stood out more than the traditional soondae taste, which made it feel unbalanced.

Visited from California and was pleasantly surprised! Really delicious, legit Korean food, their…read morebroth was so good. Their seafood scallion pancake was big and delicious, the whole family loved it. Service also was great, we were lucky to get a table for 5 immediately. Recommend coming early if you have more than 4 ppl.

Searched on google for a good cold noodle spot, and this restaurant popped up. We decided to give…read moreit a try, and upon entering, we weren't greeted right away. We stood there for a good 7 minutes before another party came in, and they finally noticed us. After noticing us, they cleared off a table and immediately got us sat. We were served hot tea upon seating. They took our order quickly. We decided to get the Cold-Noodle with a Beef-Based Broth, Steamed Dumplings, and Seafood Soft Tofu Soup. The first dish that came out was the Cold-Noodle dish, and it was served with hot mustard and vinegar on the side. Our server taught us how to prepare the dish, which is really nice especially for first timers. Their banchan was also good - kimchi and radish kimchi - which are both made in-house. Then our steamed dumplings came, and they were my personal favorite dish of the night. You can tell that they are handmade, and the sauce that went with it was delicious. Finally, the seafood tofu soup was pretty good. My partner loved it, but I think the octopus inside was overcooked. But, I understand that can happen especially since it's served in a hot stone pot. It also came with some clams, an egg, and some zucchini! Just from the layout and design of the restaurant, I could tell that it's an authentic place. The workers take pride in their food, and you can tell with each bite. Would highly recommend for those craving some good Korean dishes.

My first experience with Korean BBQ. Luckily my companion had been before and explained how it…read moreworked. Service was lacking as we had to ask for some things multiple times and drinks took so long we ended up helping ourselves to the water that the waiter said he would get. I stuck to basics as this was my first time so can't speak to the salads. They had about 10 booths and were pretty busy but it was a Friday night. Look forward to trying another spot to see how it is.

We just left this place. The food was great, the service was deplorable. The server that seated us…read morewas friendly, but not very intelligent. Although he was able to explain the AYCE rules thoroughly, he lacked the basic knowledge of what the sauce contained. He also kept asking if we wanted the grill changed. We explained that once the grill was "seasoned," the food would not stick; which is why we didn't want it changed... yet he asked if we wanted it changed right after this. I also asked for more napkins, he brought one. The ventilation in this restaurant is horrendous, the smoke and heat from the grill were unpleasant for anyone sitting near the wall. I had to move seats after I was done cooking, because the heat was making me sweat profusely. A female employee came by and asked if we needed anything, and I asked for napkins (to wipe the sweat off my face). She looked at me as if I was asking for a slice of pizza. I asked her if there was a problem, because of the look she gave me. She responded, "no." I got the feeling as though she didn't want to give us napkins for some reason. Again, the food was good, but the service was terrible.

Went out for a friends B-Day. Great atmosphere, super clean. They changed our grill multiple times!read more

Do Si Korean BBQ is a great spot to dine in, especially if you are in the Kent-Kangley area. A lot…read moreof Korean BBQ spots are either in Federal Way, Bellevue, or Lynnwood. So, it's great to have a spot outside of those three cities. This wasn't my first time here, but we had a group of five meeting here to have dinner. We were seated pretty prominently once we arrived. We had a great time dining in. We were well taken care of by all the staff working. This is a wonderful establishment to eat at and it's so great to see that they are expanding to other locations now!

This is definitely the best seolleontang in Washington! Better than the other…read more I got the combo and bf got the tendon one. The portions are huge and I loved the side dishes! The star of the show for me was the spicy green sauce they give you on the side. It was so addicting and something you don't usually get when getting seolleontang.

Came in early for some rice and soup. Ordering is easy as there's a tablet at every table. It not…read moreonly makes ordering easy but there is a visual for the items which is nice. There was also a real menu next to the tablet as well. The soup was piping hot! With an order of the soup you get kimchi and fermented octopus which goes great with the hot rice. We didn't get the bowl of green onions as a condiment with the soup. But maybe it was something we had to ask for? We also ordered the pan friend kimchi mandoo. It had a nice crunch and the filling was plentiful. If you have leftover, they do charge for boxes.

My mom and I have stopped by here a few times as she loves soondae and soondae soup and this is one…read moreof the only places that offers it nearby where we live. I have had their spicy beef soup, spicy pork neck bone soup, spicy soondae soup and spicy pork belly soup so far and have been happy with the portions and spiciness. My little brother really enjoyed their katsu here and shares how it is huge. The to-go packaging here is very well done and the presentation for when you dine in is a good amount for what you pay for. The inside is spacious with tables that can accommodate solo, duo, or group dining. They play soft pop or K-pop while you dine where it's not too loud. Though our recent visit, they suddenly blasted music and it was super loud and started me. In our most recent visit, we ordered the soondae soup with the soondae and meat combo, spicy pork neck bone soup, and cold noodles. The cold noodles were pretty good, wished they had apple or pear slices to go along with it. I loved the texture of the ice slush though. Service here is friendly and the waitress checks in to refill banchans or to check if you need anything else. Strangely enough, they won't let you pack up leftover banchan which I thought was strange and a bit wasteful.

Amazing soups and soondaes! Some of the freshest and softest soondaes I've had in the US. The…read moreGukbap was also very flavorful and full of tender briskets. Kimchis were also super fresh. Really nothing to complain about here besides I wish I'm closer to the restaurant.

We must go to Cho Dang Tofu everytime we are in Tacoma. Parking is plentiful in the lot and we can…read morealways get a table. My daughter and I went for lunch on a Tuesday. The place wasn't filled when we arrived, but by the time we were finished, the place wasn't filled packed at 1:00. Tofu soups are their specialty and there are many varieties to choose from. My daughter got the Seafood and I got the Soybean. Our favorite parts of our meal are the boiling hot temperature that the soup arrives in and the rice that comes in the stone pot. It's so authentic and adds to the vibe. Our banchan came out almost immediately and our soups arrived shortly after. Really no complaints about their food or service. The prices have gone up a little over the past years but it's yummy and the quality of the food is so good. It's worth the $19.

If you love authentic Korean soft tofu soup, this is definitely the restaurant to come to in…read moreLakewood. The entire experience and the flavors are authentically Korean. The rice is served in the hot stone pot. Order the soup based on your spice level. I usually order the kim chee or seafood tofu soup. We had a party of 3 on our last visit and two of us ordered the combo special so that we could share the short ribs and the spicy BBQ pork. The meats were tender, so delicious and flavored just right. It is served on a sizzling platter. All the sides are delicious as well and you can ask for more . My favorite is the Kim Chee and bean sprouts. A fried fish also comes with the tofu soup. The service is prompt and quick. The restaurant has lots of parking which is a plus. This is comfort food at its finest!

I saw that Burger Seoul got an actual sit-down location and I have been wanting to stop by to check…read morethem out and the new items on their menu as well. I saw that they have hwachaeji for a limited time so I was motivated to stop by. My boyfriend, little brother, our two dogs and I got to the location around 6ish and we saw they had a couple outdoor benches. We also saw they have a pick up window which I thought was pretty neat. My boyfriend and I decided to go inside to order while my little brother and our dogs waited for us outside. They have a lot of seating inside, a well-maintained bathroom, a water station, a spot to open bottled drinks and more. You order through a kiosk as my boyfriend and I stood at the ordering spot and they seemed too busy to notice us. Once we placed our order, we saw how efficient the workers were at getting orders made. They were quite busy when we arrived and even afterwards as there was people coming in to order or pick up orders. We ordered the Saeuji, Seoul Burger, Bulgogiger, Biscoff Shake, Hwachaeji, Fanta, garlic French fries, and french fries. The food and drinks were all so good, but we all agreed that the Saeuji was the best of the three. The Biscoff Shake was refreshing and smooth and I really enjoyed the modern twist on hwachaeji.

​Stopped by Burger Soul in Tacoma for lunch with my husband after my daughter recommended it to us,…read moreand it completely exceeded our expectations! ​Parking was convenient right in front of the shop. Ordering was super easy and fast using the touch-screen kiosk at the counter. Their menu notes that all burgers are made to order with 100% NW fresh beef. ​We chose to sit at the outdoor patio tables, which was lovely, but the indoor seating and restrooms were also spotlessly clean. ​We shared two items: the Seoul Burger and the Fire Soul, along with a side of Sweet Potato Fries. *​Seoul Burger: Cooked to a perfect medium as requested, juicy, and dynamic in flavor. *​Fire Soul: Absolutely incredible! It's packed generously with tender, marinated grilled sliced Korean pork. The sweet and spicy sauce paired perfectly with the crisp pickled cucumber, giving each bite an amazing pop of flavor. ​Hands down, these are the best burgers we've had recently. Wonderful Korean-American fusion! ​To top it off, the staff checked in on us to ask how we enjoyed the food, which was such a thoughtful and pleasant touch. Can't wait to come back next time to try the Avoca Soul or Super Bulgogi! Highly recommended!

Daebak Wang Mandoo is one of those special mom-and-pop restaurants that deserves to be packed every…read moreday. Every time we come here, the food is consistently delicious, fresh, and full of flavor. You can really tell that everything is prepared with care and served fresh from the kitchen. The quality and taste have been remarkably consistent every single visit, which is something I really appreciate. The restaurant itself is always spotlessly clean, and the family who runs it is genuinely some of the sweetest people. The owners are incredibly kind, welcoming, and friendly, and it's honestly adorable when their kids are helping out around the restaurant on some days. There's such a warm, family atmosphere here that makes you feel like you're supporting a real local family rather than just going out to eat. And the ultimate endorsement? My four-year-old calls this her favorite restaurant and asks to come here all the time! Our go-to is usually a bowl of handmade dumpling soup for each person and the fried mandu (one order with kimchi pork for the adults and one order without the kimchi for the kiddo who doesn't like spicy food yet). If you're anywhere in Federal Way and haven't tried Daebak Wang Mandoo yet, put this little gem on your list. Delicious food, generous hospitality, a super clean restaurant, and a family that clearly puts their heart into what they do. Local family owned businesses like this are exactly where I want to spend my money.

Wanted to try their dumplings again, and honestly they were okay. I had their pork dumpling. I…read morewished there was more flavor, whether it's seasoning or sauce. The serving was good for its price which was $4. I got it as a snack and I was decently full after it! I got take out so I'm not sure how I'd critique the ambiance. The service was decent. The server took my order and got my food quickly. They weren't friendly or anything like that.