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    Kimchi Box

    4.5 (99 reviews)
    ModerateKorean
    Open 10:00 am - 8:30 pm

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    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Crispy gyoza
    Hannah T.

    After a long day of volunteering for the holiday, my friend and I were on the hunt for a good meal to reward ourselves. We stumbled upon Kimchi Box, and what an amazing find it turned out to be! From the moment we walked in, we were impressed by how spotless and inviting the place was. The lady behind the counter greeted us with a warm smile and genuine friendliness. She patiently answered all our questions about the menu and never once made us feel rushed, even as we took our time deciding. Truly some of the best customer service I've experienced! Once we sat down, the food started arriving, and it looked (and smelled) incredible. We started with the gyoza, which was perfectly crispy and cooked to perfection. Next came the sweet chili chicken wings--seasoned just right, with the perfect kick of spice. I ordered the honey garlic popcorn chicken, which came with beautiful purple Korean rice, a fresh side salad, and a tangy kimchi salad. Every bite was delicious--I didn't leave a single crumb on my plate! My friend raved about her bulgogi taco, and together we demolished the gyoza and wings. The vibe inside is cozy and welcoming, a big contrast to its humble exterior in the plaza. If you're in Tacoma and craving something delicious, Kimchi Box is a must-try. I can't wait to come back and explore more of their menu!

    Pork bbq box
    Claire L.

    Food was soo good!! We got the bbq pork, the pork was delicious, and I'm obsessed with the noodles that come with. They are super bouncy and delicious! The staff was very nice as well. A tad overpriced but not too bad. Definitely need to come back to try the short ribs and wings!

    Spicy Pork and Royal Bulgogi Kimchi Boxes. Pork dumplings.
    Vanessa L.

    Ordered a bulgogi box and gyoza on an early Saturday afternoon and they did not disappoint. They were not busy for lunch. Only a family was present with a few spots open. The pork dumplings were okay, but the kimchi box was great. Ordered the spicy pork box with kimchi, which was an extra $2 on top of the $15 box. Pork dumplings were not worth the $10. The spicy pork box was worth the price as they stuff that box and do not leave you starving. I could not even finish half of it. My friend also thought it was worth the price. You can add sauce to the kimchi boxes but they are either $1 or $2 extra depending on the sauce. We also spent about quite an amount of time here catching up and they didnt mind at all. Overall, I definitely recommend them! They can be pricey, but their boxes are worth the try.

    Kimchi Box-Bulgogi
    Jerome T.

    Randomly found this gem while I was out and about in Tacoma and so happy I did! I love AYCE Korean bbq but sometimes I don't like paying the price. kimchi box offers everything you would get at Korean bbq but half the price. The portions were bigger than I expected and can easily be shared among 2 ppl. The service was nice and they gave me free dipping sauce in my Togo order!

    Kimchi Box (short ribs, salad, japchae) $18
    Aileen C.

    My Tio Franky treated me on 5/29/24 after visiting my Mommy's grave which is Mountain View cemetery. The restaurant is located at the Center Street Plaza. The restaurant is not very big. Interior is clean. Tv screen available with Korean drama show running. The service is quick and efficient. We both ordered the short ribs which comes with rice, salad and japchae $18.00. We also ordered a side of japchae noodles $9.00 plus bulgogi $3.00 and a side of kimchi $2.00. I got hot tea. My Tio got coke. The food is flavorful and delicious!! The portions are generous. I definitely plan on returning when back in this area.

    Tofu tacos
    Laura H.

    I stopped in because I was really excited to get a potato corn dog with cheese, but I didn't realize they didn't have a no meat option. Some of the other places I have been to you can get just plain cheese or you can have sausage and cheese. Anyhow, as a vegetarian, I decided to try the tofu tacos. Wow! They were delicious! I could have easily just eaten one. I saved the second one for a later time. Definitely try the tacos! I would love it if they would offer just a plain cheese dog with or without potatoes, but it was still really tasty.

    Bibimbap spicy pork and honey, garlic, popcorn, chicken
    Kimberly M.

    Went in there is only one other person. The guy was super friendly to food was so good. The restaurant was nice and clean. I will definitely make this my new lunch spot.

    Carly C.

    Thoughtful seating options, kind enough staff, friendly owner, clean, hot food, flavorful! I would recommended the wings, great taste with a refreshing radish side. For the area, I was impressed with easy parking, and great taste/diverse choices. Would love to stop by again.

    Spicy chicken box.
    Mary F.

    Pleasant little casual lunch spot. I had the spicy chicken box. The jap chae and salad were very pleasant sides and the chicken and rice were very hot and fresh.

    Lisa L.

    Kimchi Box is a solid place given the area and lack of good Asian food. I really enjoyed the bimbimbap which had a ton of variety of vegetables and banchan, some not so traditional like beans and corn. It did include japchae which was a great surprise, and the serving size is huge. The prices are also great for how much food you get. Everything is so overpriced now. You'd definitely be paying $20+ for this size bjmbjmbap elsewhere. Some other pros were the flavor of the sauces. We loved the flavor of the Korean sassy wings and the soy garlic on the chicken sandwich. The small order of wings came with 6 perfectly cooked and crispy pieces. Our complaints are similar to those others have made in their reviews. The chicken in the chicken sandwich was tough to bite through. DO NOT GET THE PLAIN FRIES - they were so sad and tasteless, texture just did nothing as well. As other have said, the lady taking orders will make suggestions like adding kimchi but won't state that it costs extra. She also misheard me on the phone and added an extra order of fries...even though I repeatedly just to confirm my order on the phone. The kimchi is on the sour side which I don't mind but it's probably not what a lot of people are used to. Despite these set backs, I would return and try some of their other items. We were pretty happy with our meal otherwise!

    My green tea to go. It's really flavorful.
    Susan R.

    Excellent food and service. I same in just 15 minutes before they closed. The lady was patient with me and helped me order something wheat free. Lots and lots of choices!! I got my food to go since I'm tired and hungry and just want to get home Service was great, food smells and looks amazing. I'll be back!

    Bibimbap
    Kristi N.

    I have been wanting to try Kimchi Box for a while and we were not dissapointed!! Huge portions and everything was so fresh and delicious. Establishment was clean and everyone friendly. Thank you!!

    Spicy pork box, popcorn chicken and kimchi plus sauces
    Sean A.

    Yummm. I'm not going to pretend to be an expert on Korean food nd flavors. But I can tell you the food tasted great and reasonably priced. $15 for a box with main, rice salad and another side that varies. Was a tasty noodle dish on this day. Add $1 for kimchi. Do this. I ordered spicy pork and good flavors and was actually fairly mild on the heat .i also ordered the popcorn chicken with garlic soy marinade and perfectly cooked. Juicy chicken and crisp and could have kept eating it all night. Lady who runs the place worked register and was friendly and helpful with expectations. Expect a wait as fairly popular and more of a pickup then eat in as far as the environment goes. They have been open about a month. Go here you won't be disappointed

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    Loved the Kimchi box that I got. Excellent food and service. I highly recommend for lunch.

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    Very good food, efficient service, no-nonsense interior. Quick and easy. Would go back!

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    Food is so tasty and fresh! A bit pricy but worth it! One of my favorite places to eat!

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    Tasty, affordable, and enough for leftovers! Why wouldn't you want this in your life?

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    Great takeout service. Great food. Spiced just right. Tacos were great. Kimchi fried were great. Would recommend. 9/10.

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    Love this place. Great food and nice little spot. Chicken sandwich and the boxes are amazing. Great spot.

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    Ho Soon Yi

    4.4
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    3.8 mi
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    I visited for the first time on Friday around 17:00, and the food was absolutely delicious!…read moreThe parking lot was already starting to get busy when I arrived, with all the spots taken up at Ho Soon Yi. There were only a few tables inside but almost half of them were already occupied with several customers. I was quickly seated for a table of 1. The tables are fairly close together and the noise level is low enough to hear conversations around me. I didn't mean to eavesdrop, but I did hear other customers comment at their tables that the food here is good. There's a few ajummas working here, so service was straightforward. I ordered the kalbi dolsot bibimbap, which seemed inexpensive and came with some complementary sides, and they were nice enough to cut my kalbi into bite-sized pieces for me. I would say, if I can finish my food in one sitting at a restaurant, I am either really hungry, satisfied, or both. In this case, it was both! This is my first dolsot bibimbap after moving to Washington recently, and I am glad it did not disappoint.

    Was in town for an event at the Tacoma Dome this past weekend and ordered from this spot last year…read more- the food was so good that my friends and I had to order again! We ordered the galbi, bulgogi, galbi-tang, seafood tofu soup, kimchi fried rice, and beef fried rice. Everything was incredibly flavorful, and they included a variety of fresh kimchi on the side. Even with multiple dishes, our order was prepared within minutes. Such a cute mom-and-pop restaurant with great food, fair prices, and excellent customer service. Definitely worth a stop if you're in the area!

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    Yi's Traditional Korean Beef Soup

    Yi's Traditional Korean Beef Soup

    4.5
    (640 reviews)
    10.8 mi
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    Oh my gosh. Everything was so good. Dare I say, best seafood scallion pancake I've had. Service was…read morefantastic and employees were amiable. Let me tell you about the seafood pancake. It was crunchy and not too salty or bland. The ratio of scallion, seafood, and batter was perfect. They did not skimp out on the squid. The size of the squid was about one phalange. When I bit into the squid it was chewy, springy, and meaty. It's amazing to me how they managed to make the pancake crunchy despite filling it with so many ingredients. The kimchi and radish were super flavorful and not too spicy! Kimchi was sooo good. Even though the side dishes were limited, I enjoyed the freshness and taste. I also tried the samgyetang (Korean chicken soup) and bibim naengmyeon (spicy cold noodles) for the first time. The samgyetang was light and hearty. The broth could have been a bit sweeter. I probably wouldn't order this again though because I like more flavor. Though the bibim naengmyeon was too spicy for me, it was refreshing. The noodles were chewy and the cucumbers added a nice crunch.

    Everything we ordered was fresh and tasty! Rice is so good!…read moreKimchi is not too spicy nor sour. Service was great! This restaurant is the cleanest Asian restaurant ever! Love the interior. Restroom was clean too! This restaurant takes payment at the cashier, just a heads up. Will come back!

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    Beef Brisket Soup & Traditional Korean Spicy Soup
    Beef Brisket Soup & Traditional Korean Spicy Soup
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    Cho Dang Tofu

    Cho Dang Tofu

    3.8
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    4.6 mi
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    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 must update this as I just got back from the restaurant. I went with my family as a Mother's day…read moredinner. It was alright. Service was alright. Prices were high, that's fine considering how things are right now. But where I draw the line is forcing me to change my tip amount in front of my family because I believed that tips should be used as a reward system for above and beyond service. I tipped a good 10%. But because of my family size and which wasn't stated anywhere on the menu or the facility, I was embarrassed in front of my family and asked to raise it to a minimum of 15%. A shame that this wasn't just reflected in the already high menu prices. Pay your employees instead of having them resort to such atrocious aggressive tactics and begging. I previously refused to come back. But was only here due to a Mother's day request. I will now aggressively push back to anyone that even recommends this restaurant.

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    Burger Seoul

    Burger Seoul

    4.4
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    2.5 mi
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    This is the best burger I've found between Oly and Seattle!…read more The food: burgers are made with a special combination of ground chuck and short rib. The patties are thick 1/2 pounders and are cooked to perfection. We usually split a burger because they're so huge! The Seoul sauce is fantastic and they come with cheddar cheese and are served on a brioche bun. They have other variations of burgers, including the Bulgogi burger made with grilled ribeye, Seoul X with fire soul meat, the Soul burger which is a Korean grilled pork butt, and more. They have great fries, including garlic fries. Service: there is often a line because the food is great! But the folks manning the grill are fast without sacrificing quality. Service is friendly & efficient. They also have smash burgers, but we haven't tried them. The shakes are great and they make delicious pickles. Ambience: whenever we have been here, or was a food truck located in the parking lot of a mini-market. When we have eaten here before, they had no tables, so it was a bit messy in the car. We have been traveling for awhile, so it's been awhile since we ate here. It now looks like they may have a building and some outside seating. Time to go back!

    Love Korean BBQ? Love burgers? How about marrying the two and trying some tasty Korean inspired…read morefood on a bun? Definitely recommend checking out Burger Seoul at Division & N 6th in Tacoma! This location has seating both inside and out on the patio. Or grab your food to go and head to one of the nearby parks! Recommendations: (1) Try the Fire Soul, a marinated sliced Korean pork sandwich. (2) Try the Bulgogiger, a marinated sliced Korean beef sandwich. Both are so good!

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    Cute little corner seating
    Cute little corner seating
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    Seoul Burger & Garlic Fries
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