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    Kimchi House @ Koreana

    4.3 (30 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Tofu Lunch Special
    Katrina W.

    We really love stopping in at Kimchi House Koreana! The owners and staff are always friendly, welcoming us in to get take-out or order in. The place is small but worth the wait for the food and opportunity to dine in. My little one enjoys their fried seaweed spring rolls and triangle kimbap with crab. We usually even get some to-go so she can have them for her lunch! The prices are very reasonable and the food is never without flavor or love poured into it - this place is worth supporting as a small business in the local Spring Garden area that we will keep coming back to!

    Sweet and Sour Tofu
    Sarah O.

    Visiting the area, we wanted to have some Korean food. It's a small shop with a few tables & chairs. Seemed like it is mostly a carry out kind of place and family run. We saw dolsot bibimbap online but it was not on the menu handed to us. So we ordered one, along with couple of other dishes. Overall, solid effort, authentic in taste. It was a cooler day but the broken a/c was a bit of a challenge to eat through.

    Jam Bong Noodle Soup
    Dinesh A.

    Room was small but comfy. Ordering is done at the front desk. After scouring the menu, ordered the Jam Bong Noodle Soup, Triangle Kimbab, and a drink. They were all mediocre. The spicy dishes weren't spicy. If asked for additional spiciness, they just add bland hot sauce. My flavor profile (south asian - tangy, spicy) probably didn't match them. I didn't taste anything special that I couldn't buy at a store. At least their service was prompt.

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    Soprina G.

    As a Korean, I am so glad that Koreana opened another location in Philadelphia because they make the best Korean food in Center City. I ordered Yukgae jang (육개장) which is a soup made with gochujang and beef. The broth is similar to soon dubu jjigae if you're familiar with it, but more rich from the beef added to it. It was a very delicious yukgae jang to eat on a cold day. It contained onions, scallions, and lots of bean sprouts. I also ordered a bulgogi rice bowl (served in a dolsot). It was also very good! I wish the bulgogi had more marinate drizzled on it. Gochujang was served on the side so that you can add whatever amount of spice you like! The sunny side up egg on top was great too. The store has a fast casual vibe, so you pay upfront and then you can sit down. The owners were polite as well. They also provide a service where you can buy kimchi and some homemade banchans/side dishes along with Korean snacks and drinks that you can take home. I'm excited to see more Korean food in Philly!

    Laurie J.

    The food and service was amazing!! I had a vegetarian soup with veggie dumplings. It came hot and fresh.

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    Inessa B.

    Wow so gooooooood!!!! So happy we found it! Prices are not bad. Clean and owners are super nice!!

    Don't get takeout from here! They package it so poorly. I got the jjambbong, and it spilled out through a large crack in the lid. How a crack like that is made is lost on me. Completely inedible - a lack of food safety for sure...

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    Got a beef bimbimbap bowl. Food was a bit monotone and not super flavorful. Bubble tea was tasty. Seating is tight and limited.

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    6 months ago

    Friendly owners and great food!! Will definitely come back for the kimbap and hospitality

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    6 months ago

    Amazing Thai tea! Very friendly and welcoming staff. Comfortable atmosphere. (the mangoade is really good!!!)

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    8 months ago

    Very kind staff + gave me a free desert when my order glitched on the kiosk. The dumplings were the highlight here!

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    11 months ago

    Great food, served fresh and hot. Prepared nicely so recommended eating in. The family who owns the restaurant was nice as well.

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    2 years ago

    This place is so delicious! The people there are very nice and accommodating. I would definitely recommend!

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    2 years ago

    Food is great. Small seating area but try to eat in-house if you can; the hot stone bowls make the food even better.

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    2 years ago

    Just had some dol sot and it was delicious. I'm regretting not getting the seafood pancake. I'll 100% be back.

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    2 years ago

    Owners are wonderful and food is amazing. Always have great conversation with them. Cozy shop with traditional Korean dishes

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    Nine Ting

    Nine Ting

    4.0
    (1.4k reviews)
    0.7 mi
    $$$

    Best bang for your buck ayce spot anywhere in the city - $31 for hotpot, and $41 if you wanna add…read morekorean bbq, too. If you go on your birthday you can get your meal for FREE (either hotpot or korean bbq) which is kinda unheard of. They offer the same options as anywhere else - the beef is super fresh and the spiced lamb is pretty tasty. They don't have a wide variety or veggies or a lot of marinated options for the meat, but i dont mind at all for the price.

    We came here for my birthday lunch since I wanted AYCE Korean bbq! We sat down and immediately…read moreordered our meats. Started off with prawns, garlic shrimp, bulgogi and marinated short rib. I also got the seafood pancake which was flakey and good and barely any seafood in the pancake which was disappointing. For banchan they give you a tiny tray of kimichi, seaweed salad and peanuts. They also give you a large bowl of rice as well. The meats were marinated very lightly and was not the best cut. A lot of fatty bits we had to cook off or clean off. The prawns and garlic shrimp was really good. We got another order of shrimp. I also ordered thin slice pork belly that was unmarinated. They have a dip station so I grabbed a bunch and marinaded my own pork belly. It was pretty good after I got the fat crispy. I did tell them it was my birthday and they were weird about it at first. I presented my ID which the manager checked and was able to receive my free birthday meal! Overall the food is okay. I have been to better Korean bbq places where it is AYCE.

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    LaTao HotPot

    LaTao HotPot

    4.0
    (194 reviews)
    1.8 mi
    $$
    All you can eat
    Large group friendly

    A very solid option for AYCE KBBQ in UCity!…read more I was craving for KBBQ after having it for my dad's bday, and wifey and I needed a date night idea. So why not eating way too much protein while our faces soak up that delicious grease and smoke? It turns out there are no reasons why not. The meat selection is pretty good for a spot that I didn't get the impression specializes in KBBQ - it was, after all, a hot pot spot first. But they've got your classics: LA galbi, bulgogi beef, thinly sliced fatty brisket, pork belly, spicy gochujang pork shoulder, you know what it is. But they also have some deep cuts: pork cheek and beef tongue! I think those are only available for dinner, but still. Delicious. They also have a good selection of seafood. Their marinated scallops and squid were a hit. I believe they also have mussels, shrimp, all the good stuff. One thing I wish they had more of was a wider variety of side dishes (banchan). They had radish kimchi and marinated cucumbers when I went, but cabbage kimchi was all out that day, and I just feel like one more little side dish would have made it perfect... like maybe some potato salad or the like. Because it's a hot pot joint, the sauce game is on point though. Plenty of sesame oil and soybean paste to slather your grilled goodies in. Plus, some vinegars, fresh herbs, other chili oils, and the like that would normally be used for hot pot. Mix and match to your delight. Drinks were varied and very reasonably priced. All the usual suspects from soju to sake. I'll come back with friends when bulking season comes around, for sure!

    Went w a group of friends, and had a great experience!! The servers were really attentive and…read morefriendly, and the food was served quite fast. There was a great variety of selection for both hotpot and bbq. And the herbal soup was quite nice and flavorful, which is a nice surprise. Overall, great experience and great service and great food!

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    The sizzle says it all.
Grilled to perfection. Served fresh.
Ready when you are.

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    The sizzle says it all. Grilled to perfection. Served fresh. Ready when you are. #toppotkbbq #kbbq #ayce #allyoucaneat
    Seafood Hotpot

    Seafood Hotpot

    4.1
    (13 reviews)
    0.8 mi

    Wow. What a little gem!…read more Seafood hotpot!!! Yummy! The dining room is not flashy, but it is efficient. Plenty of tables and not crowded next to each other. There was only one server who acted as host, cashier and buss! It was 9pm so I get it. But Friday night peeps. As the server was by themselves, and young. We couldn't get any adult beverages! This was a little bummer. But the food definitely made up for it. Bait come on. It was Friday night!!! Ok so let's talk about the food. 40 bucks all you can eat! Broths were amazing and our host kept our pots full and hot! The food was all very fresh and abundant! Snow crab legs, beef, pork, shrimp, scallops, etc all were again portioned well and fresh. I really did enjoy my meal here and would love to go again. But I would hope to get some hot team and Soju next time! lol Two thumbs up here!!!

    This place is a hidden gem for seafood and hotpot lovers. For just $40, you get an all-you-can-eat…read morehotpot plus a seafood boil -- easily one of the best deals around. It wasn't busy when we went (probably because it's summer), which meant we had plenty of space and some nice privacy -- we were seated far from other tables, which was great. The main dining area was super clean, and even though there was only one staff member running the front, he was attentive and checked in often to make sure we got refills and anything we needed. They really stay on top of the AYCE part, which I appreciated. You can choose between an individual pot or a communal one, and there's a solid self-serve section in the back with drinks, sauces, veggies, noodles, and other hotpot basics. The seafood selection was surprisingly good -- abalone, conch, crab legs, shrimp, mussels -- all fresh and flavorful. The seafood boil took a little while to come out, but it was seasoned well and worth the wait. For meat, they had American wagyu, ribeye, pork belly, and lamb -- all sliced fresh and great for hotpot. The only downside was the bathroom. The sink was clogged and almost overflowing, and there was no hand soap, which definitely raised some hygiene concerns. Still, the overall value, service, and food quality made this a great experience. I'll definitely be back -- especially in the winter when hotpot hits even harder.

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    Dan Dan

    Dan Dan

    4.0
    (1.1k reviews)
    0.9 mi
    $$

    We've been coming here for a number of years and enjoy it consistently. The menu is extensive from…read morenoodle dishes, to Sechuan, and Taiwanese selections. The homemade DanDan noodles were our favorite, which are served with ground pork in a spicy peanut sauce. We also got the three cup chicken which was so good, with a sweet, licorice-like glaze. Some other favorites were the black pepper chicken and the long hot chicken, if you enjoy spice. We had the ginger and scallion dish and was not our favorite, as the chicken had a unique consistency and was quite limp. Overall, good service and a relaxing ambiance in a bustling city.

    The spouse had a great meal here in the past, so it was one less place I had to research for…read moredinner. ATMOSPHERE: Intimate spot with a small loft, soft music and big windows for people watching. Takeout and deliveries seemed to be the majority of the business. RESERVATIONS: Not needed on this particular Monday night. PARKING: Street or garage. MENU: Sichuan & Taiwanese dishes. No dim sum. BEVERAGE: Lychee Martini Perfectly chilled and balanced, complete with a whole lychee garnish. FOOD: Dan Dan Noodles We got it plain but proteins were available. Thicker noodles coated in a thick peanut-flavored sauce with a little kick of heat. Very good but I'd definitely add either chicken or tofu to break up the carbs. Dry Pot Dish Served in a steel wok, we opted for chicken which was super tender. Very flavorful dish but it wasn't presented sizzling as the menu stated. Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup If you're a ramen fan and want something different, I think you'll love this as much as I did. A generous amount of thick noodles (available hand-ripped flat noodles are a $1 option), chunky slices of tender and fatty beef swimming in a savory and slightly sour dark-hued broth. Forgot to nix the cilantro but it wasn't overly loaded. Total yum. SERVICE: Greeting was immediate and friendly. Male server was knowledgeable but there was no follow up. OVERALL: A very enjoyable alternative to traditional Asian cuisine.

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    Zhangliang Malatang

    Zhangliang Malatang

    4.3
    (43 reviews)
    0.7 mi

    Great spot for a quick meal that tastes delicious and doesn't break the bank! Two people can share…read moreone bowl for less than $30 and you get a free drink for spending over $25! You pick whatever you want to put in the bowl and it costs around $16/lb. The tomyum base is reminiscent of the Mama noodles, but very addicting. It's a bit cramped inside due to it being crowded. You can also make your own dipping sauce and there's free rice for dry pots. Some tips: - The marinated beef is a sleeper hit (tastes even better than the fatty beef) - Potato will end up a bit melted and hard to pick up - Fried tofu pockets are very popular for a reason - they soak up the broth - Get some type of noodle for the malatang so that you can fill up easier

    Philadelphia's Chinatown is keeping up with the times, and this place is proof. In a culinary…read morelandscape where Szechuan cuisine and hot pot are having a serious moment, this fast-casual malatang spot manages to hit every note -- and then some. The concept is brilliantly simple: browse a refrigerated selection stocked with an impressive array of Asian vegetables, exotic proteins like frog legs and lamb, and all the hot pot staples you'd expect, then fill your bowl and pay by weight. It instantly transported me to hot pot buffets I've experienced in Taiwan -- that same sense of abundance and choice, but streamlined for the modern diner. From there, you can have your selections cooked in your broth of choice or go the dry hot pot route, stir-fried with a Szechuan spice blend that brings the heat in all the right ways. For the young professional crowd, this place checks every box: quick, customizable, affordable, and genuinely authentic. Whether you have 20 minutes for a quick graze or an hour to properly gorge, the kitchen keeps pace. Service is fast without feeling rushed. Don't overlook the beverage fridge -- it carries drinks you'd be hard-pressed to find even at your local Asian grocery store, which is a small but telling detail about the care put into this place. Chinatown dining done right for 2026. Highly recommend.

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    Toppings bar
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    Zhangliang Malatang

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