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    Kimchi House @ Koreana

    4.3 (30 reviews)
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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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    8 months ago

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

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    8 months ago

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

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    10 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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    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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    3 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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    Delicious AYCE hotpot! This place has a very wide selection of protein options (including some that…read moredon't have to be cooked in the broth) as well as many different vegetables and sauces. They also have a well stocked unlimited drink fridge with a variety of drinks. My favorite part, though, was the unlimited self-serve mango sago - it's the perfect sweet treat to cool down your mouth between bites of spicy hotpot. This place is often busy but they have walk in seating available. At ~$40 pp I'd say it's definitely worth it, just come hungry!

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    I couldn't find a proper old‑style hot pot in New York or Washington D.C., so I was pleasantly…read moresurprised and thoroughly satisfied to stumble upon this spot in Philadelphia. This restaurant serves authentic Chengdu‑style old‑fashioned hot pot. We ordered the Sichuan‑flavor broth, and it was excellent. The self‑service condiment bar offers plenty of options, all the dishes are fresh, and the egg fried rice is delicious. We ended up stuffed. The staff are warm and friendly. Highly recommended.

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    0.7 mi•Chinatown
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    0.8 mi•Market East

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