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    Nak Won Jung Korean Restaurant

    4.3 (130 reviews)
    ModerateKorean
    Open 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    We came to Nak Won Jung and tried the galbi, kimbap, and seafood soup. The galbi had great flavor but was a little on the tough side -- wish it had been a bit more tender. The kimbap was fresh and satisfying. The real standout though was the seafood soup -- packed with fresh seafood and full of rich, savory flavor. Definitely a must-try if you're a fan of soups! Service was friendly and the atmosphere was casual and cozy -- perfect for a comforting Korean meal.

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    Kyle V.

    Didn't expect to find an authentic Korean restaurant in McAllen, TX! The reviews are pretty accurate, the service is pretty bad. Their is definitely a language barrier and they are more there to give you authentic food than provide high quality service. When we walked in, there was only 1 other customer. The old lady just pointed and said, "sit". The first time she came up to us, she just said, "what number?". After reading other reviews, people said to help yourself to drinks, which I did, but they seemed to be annoyed by that as well. Our sides showed up first then our food. Zero explanation of anything but we slowly figured out what everything was. We enjoyed our meals and picked our way through our favorite sides. Overall, a strange atmosphere that includes walls covered in K-pop stars, authentic foreign news broadcast on tv, and laminated tables to allow easy cleaning. As others have said, the service is pretty bad but the food was delicious.

    14. Haemul Soontofu
    Brandi P.

    HORRIBLE customer service. I ordered Soondubu, one of my favorites! Although it is served in a hotpot it was not steaming or even hot. The raw egg on top was not cooking. I stirred it up and waited a minute. It seemed just warm. I took a bite and it was warm, very watered down, and not very flavorful. The color even seemed off, the broth is normally red. I let the woman who had served me know. A man who I assume was the owner and possibly her husband came over and asked if there was a problem, so I told him. He grabbed my spoon and began stirring the soup, which for me (and I think most people) is WEIRD! He told me it looked fine to him. I told him regardless of what it looked like, it did not taste good and was watered down. He went and got a spoon and came back and tasted it. he stated it was fine. I got up and walked out. I have never experienced anything like that before. He thought I was supposed to eat it after he had not only stirred it, but tasted it! GROSS!

    Sean Z.

    Apparently, this is the highest-rated Korean restaurant in the McAllen area. Compared to other Korean restaurants in bigger cities, this is subpar in everything. First, decor. It is covered by collages of K-pop posters, scrolls and photos. The overwhelming k-pop stars are very distracting. I am not sure they are selling the photos, Apparently the photos on the walls have been replaced comparing to photos taken by another Yelp user. The K-pop decor is just wayyyyyyyy too much, take down a notch. If this is their tactics to attract k-pop fans. Well, there are k-pop shops around town. 2nd, cleanliness. Although it was not nasty the place is a bit old and stale. It's clean overall but not neatly arranged. 3rd, service was horrible. Racist as I often experience the racism from some Korean restaurants with older waitresses. She first assumed that I was Korean, and she moved Hispanic customers to make room for me. When she found out I couldn't speak a word of Korean, it all went downhill from there. Yes, I have experienced similar things in other places. I waited 20+ minutes for noodle and no side dishes were served till after main course was brought. The other waitress spilled my friends soup, probably lost 20% of the soup as he watched the event unfolded; they decided to serve the food as it was after the spill. We were never offered water nor any drink. 4th, the food. The food was ok, medicore at its best. This is the only category that saved them from getting a 1 star from me. 5th, check out. Waited approximate 10+ minutes. No one came to see if we needed a check. We asked and the lady showed up and asked how was the food. My friend replied it wasn't good and she took off $2. Overall, it was really a bad experience. If it was a self-served restaurant, it would probably get a 3 or even 4 star. But the dismal service was just...BAD 1.8 out of 5. Never will come again!

    16. Ja Jjang Myeong
    Mama L.

    Food was really good, did feel comfortable and welcomed. Definitely worth giving a try if you're curious or want try to something different.

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    Amy D.

    This hidden gem truly has character! It is a small establishment that feels like I'm entering the home of a Korean family/friend. Always greeted at the door by grandma! Being that it is a small establishment, it may be crowded and you may have to share a table with other guests. Don't let that deter you! Their food is amazingly great!!! We will keep coming back for more! Be ready to grab your own drink from the refrigerators at the back end. Grandma will literally grab you by the hand to physically teach you how to grab your own water, coke, or beer!

    21. Japchae

    Family own restaurant. Food was amazing and definitely very filling. This is my go to stop for Korean food.

    So far so good.
    Danny R.

    Bulgogi was really great! Service, was... Uh. Ok. They never asked if I wanted a drink and they asked me three times if someone had taken my order and no one ever did. Enjoyed it. No drink and all. I would recommend regardless. Was very tasty.

    Charlene P.

    My mung-bean pancake was delicious!! Perfect for a light lunch. Service was efficient. Who knew I'd have delicious Korean food while in the valley?

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    Monica G.

    Ok I went back. And again, AMAZING! This time I had the #3, #27, #13 and #26! Omg yes, I know, it was a lot of food but I wasn't having lunch alone guys, I shared with my niece! Haha It was her first time here and I took her for her Birthday. She LOVED it also. If you're thinking about a legit Korean restaurant, don't think too long about it and hit this place up! Service and food is always great!! It's a cute, fun little restaurant that won't disappoint.

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    Olivia W.

    Feel free to seat yourself! The ladies are attentive and will notice you, don't worry. I only saw two employees (the ladies in question) and they were so sweet. I wish I lived here - they have a sign asking for help, and i would love to! The menu is ample for the area. I'm traveling from out of town and wasn't expecting to see my favorite cuisine, and they got it RIGHT. I ordered my favorite food - kimchi jjigae! I forgot to ask for it extra spicy as per my personal liking but it was still very good. I usually ask for no meat as well, but didn't bother this time - the pork in the soup was so tasty. Everyone wanted a bite! It was a very generous serving too; I didn't get to finish. The tteokbokki was wonderfully chewy and saucy. I am actually ambivalent towards tteokbokki but if everyone made it this way, I'd order it every time. Loved it. My friends got pork belly and black bean noodles, which they thoroughly enjoyed. As for the noodles they claimed it was "savory... but in a sweet way" (as it should be!). The other also cleaned his plate and said it was perfect. As the one who suggested this restaurant, I was very pleased. The banchan came with more variety than I'm used to! I could only identify about 75% of it. The kimchi was fantastic. A little rude of me but I stole it all to add to my soup lol, it was that good. Same with the cucumbers and zucchini! My favorites. As we were leaving one of the sweet ladies held the door open for us, and gave us little treats as dessert. It was very heartwarming. Again, wish I lived nearby - they would at least get a weekly visit from me.

    Heidi B.

    Delicious food, great vibes! The owners are amazing and kind individuals! Super sweet and make you feel like home.

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    Crystal H.

    The ladies are great! The food is superb!! You don't find Korean food like this anymore! If you're in McAllen, this a must on your list! Stop thinking if you should...get off your phone, type in the gps this place and go! You'll thank me later. I promise.

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    Amazing food!! I really like the taste of the food , the atmosphere with the K-pop theme is awesome

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    2 years ago

    Delicious! Great portions. Service was excellent. You just walk in and seat yourself. Casual mom and pop place.

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    1 year ago

    this place definitely has an oriental feel bcz of their decor, they offer delicious food and great customer service!!

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    Delicious bulgogi! Service was quick and owner was very attentive to our needs as a family. Ambiance was also interesting.

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    Great place for great Korean food, where the ladies who serve have that harsh biting tone yet do so in a way that you feel great in the end!

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    No. Feas las instalaciones, el servicio y la comida; no lo recomiendo; la persona que atiende no es amables

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