If you're even thinking about trying Yori House, stop thinking and just go…read more The bao buns alone are worth the trip -- unbelievably soft and fluffy, with that perfect pillowy texture you hope for but rarely get. The pork bao in particular had this beautiful char that added just the right smoky depth without overpowering the sweetness. Absolute standout. The ramen was exceptional. Rich, balanced, and clearly made with care. My tonkatsu was beautifully caramelized -- that golden crust giving way to tender, juicy pork -- while my girlfriend's chicken katsu was crispy, perfectly cooked, and somehow still light. No sogginess, no shortcuts -- just done right. The atmosphere strikes that sweet spot between cozy and modern, and the service was genuinely warm and attentive without hovering. One of my favorite touches? The large visual menu on the wall. For anyone who isn't super familiar with this style of cuisine, it makes ordering approachable and stress-free. Such a smart move. Yori House nails flavor, texture, presentation, and hospitality. Can't recommend it strongly enough -- we'll absolutely be back.

A great little place found through recommendations from my fellow yelpers. This place is off the…read morebeaten path but well worth the trip. The menu is very interesting with everything Korean, Japanese and Thai inspired from fried rice to tacos to noodle dishes. Service was very good and though the restaurant is small, it is well appointed. We ordered edamame and a pork bun for appetizers. The edamame were served lightly salted and warm and the pork bun wonderful and flavorful. I highly recommend. For a main dish, I ordered the pad Thai with shrimp. The only complaint I have is that the dish was pretty salty. The shrimp were delicious and the portions for everything were generous. We ordered spicy fried rice to take home and I'm so glad we did. Sorry but no photo of the pork bun as we dove into it as soon as we got it.

At first, it was difficult to find the entrance to the restaurant as it says the entrance is a red…read moredoor but there was no red door. I followed by instinct though and opened up the beige door next to the restaurant and boom! That was the entrance lol. It is a very small restaurant and does seem like it's more meant for take out but they do have high chairs and it is rather cozy to eat a meal there. I had the naengmyeon which tasted really refreshing and spicy and my partner had the galbitang which he recommends! Definitely come check it out.

I was not wowed. I guess I expected more because I had heard such amazing things. First of all the…read moreplace looks a bit run down which isn't terrible but also not the best ambiance. I believe they focus more on take out than dine in. When I walked in all the lights were off and the place seemed empty, but then I saw a worker and said I was there for a pick-up order. My order was ready when they said it would be so I appreciate that. I decided to try their fried dumplings and red chili chicken wings. The sauce that came with the dumplings was lacking flavor but overall the dumplings had a good filling and nice crisp. The chicken was sauced well but obviously not as crispy as I'd like due to the sauce and steaming in the to go box. They were still tasty though.

Out of towner- craved Korean. This place did not disappoint! Ordered the kimchi soup and grapefruit…read moresoju. Soup came out steaming hot as all soups should! The wait is a bit long as they do not have staff at the moment...but definitely worth it!! Will definitely recommend and come back when im up this way. Flavor is there, temperature is there. I am still thinking about this soup! Food was cooked like your mama made it!

We had a great experience. I admit the pace looks modest, but the food is amazing, and the service…read morewas good as well. Will definitely be coming back.

I swear this is addictive! My sweet spot is white rice, lettuce, sweet and spicy Korean chicken,…read morewhite sauce and a bit of the green. Yum yum yum. I would come to campus and pay to park just to eat at Chick n Bap. The team is keen - no ambiance - it's takeaway!

Travelling through the area, I saw the rave reviews and decided to give it a try. The location is…read morewell hidden on the college campus with no real signs. Once I located the place, I attempted to order the chicken sandwich - its trademark dish and you would swear I asked fr a kidney. "We're not making those today" one of the 4 employees standing around the kitchen said. Sorry for the inconvenience. We ate elsewhere. Sorry I can't rate the food.

I find it hard to rate a local restaurant like this because I do want the to succeed. It is very…read moresmall with 4 4-seaters. It seems most of their business is take out. I got there at 7 two different nights and was able to get a table. I went on a Wednesday and Thursday and they remind you they close at 8 so best to know what you're going to order before you get there. They have their own parking lot. They are very friendly. The flavors of the food are clean and quite pleasing although the portion sizes are not huge. I like the Tteok Bok Ki better than the Kim Bop and ordered the Yook Gae Jang and liked it a lot. And in Korean restaurants everything tastes better with Soju. No it isn't on par with the top Korean restaurants in NY, LA or DC but I am pleased when I come here and obviously I've come back for more.

To-go for Korean food. I came here around 4:30pm. The restaurant is small and wasn't busy. The…read moreparking lot is a bit strange. There are 2 doors to go inside: front and side. I got Dak Kal Bi and Den Jang Chigae. They tasted good, and very spicy. The kimchi I got as side dish is quite small compared to other restaurant I've been to. And wish there were more pork in Den Jang Chigae. Price is a bit higher as well. Staff was friendly

I recently tried the Jaeyook Bokeum Bap, which came with a side of miso soup, and it was absolutely…read moredelicious! The spicy pork was tender, flavorful, and had just the right amount of heat - yum! Maybe it tasted extra amazing because I was super hungry after accidentally skipping meals all day, but it really hit the spot :) My friend ordered the kimbap and was equally happy. In fact, it's probably the best spot for kimbap in Collegetown. I now prefer this place over Gangnam Station across the street. 5 stars out of 5!

great food, nice staff, pretty fast service, and food came out piping hot, good portion size…read more strongly recommended korean food in collegetown

food a1 service 10/10…read moreambiance immaculate best place ever!! most definitely a bang for your buck! absolutely would live there if i could! chef's kiss

First time, came on a Sunday at noon when they opened. We told the hostess first time and she made…read moresure the waitress knew it was our first time so we got a very quick friendly rundown. We got the hot pot and the bbq. Definitely take sometime to explore. We missed a few things til almost the end. Example we forget we could get special deli meat for the hot pot - which was ok as we loved the veggie selection so we didn't miss out too much!! Great place for mushroom lovers. I had the mushroom base with ramen noodles and 3-4 different kinds of mushrooms!! The Korean BBQ was the star however cooking it right at our booth in the table!! The hanger steaks are amazing, Ribeye was good but the pork ribs....YUMMY!! Pricey but you don't leave hungry!! All you can eat over 2 hours and they have some sweets for dessert

Bleh why have they regressed :( It was good when they first opened, and then it became acceptable…read more I would go if we have a larger group and are focused more on the company than on the food. The quality is choppy, and there are some things that you would only know is askew if you've been to Korean places in Koreatowns or in Seoul. E.g., the dumplings in the army stew were overcooked and the soon dubu can come out lukewarm (their reason was "we didn't want to scald you" but we order stone pot things for the hot sizzles). Overall good in a pinch, but I would only go if it's the most convenient option.

An incredible experience with very tasty food. The only problem was I ate too much and was moaning…read moreall the way to the concert at the State theater.

I always come here just for the Korean food, and my favorite is the Dolsot Bibimbap, a scorching…read morehot pot that comes with rice, several types of veg, egg and protein (traditionally beef) neatly arranged. It comes to your table sizzling, then you dress it with as much gochujang pepper/sesame oil sauce as you like (it traditionally comes with a bottle of sauce so you can add to yoir taste), and mix it all up. The hot pot makes the bottom of the rice nice and crispy. I get mine with tofu instead of beef and the portion is very generous. It comes with 3 banchan (Korean small side dishes) and miso soup. My only wish/suggestion for improvement is that they should offer more variety in their banchan. Service is fast but I'm usually here outside peak hours. Ambiance is simple but always clean. My dinner bill with a beer and a hot tea came to $26 which is a good value imo (my leftover filled a to-go container).

We like to go to Secret Garden on the days & times they have their half price sushi specials. They…read moreare usually very good. The ambience is nice but if that's why you are going out you should let your hostess know you'd like to sit somewhere away from the door if a table is available. We've had mixed experiences with the servers who have helped us. Some very attentive & helpful- others not so much. Overall- we do go back when we think to but not per se rushing to do so.