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    NAMOO Korean Bowl

    4.3 (401 reviews)
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    Crispy chicken " bowl"
    Kristina W.

    We were not impressed with the food or service. The best one was the spicy pork, but the crispy chicken & pork katsu were dry & not enough flavors. The japchae (clear noodles) were also bland. Prices & portions were average. It looked like they only had 2 people, one as server & cashier, one in kitchen, so service was slow. Maybe our expectations were too high bc of the 4.5 star-reviews.

    Bibimbap
    Westyn R.

    Namoo is a fast casual spot that offers Korean favorites and their speciality being rice bowls. I've been here many times before and everything in the menu is delicious! After you order yoy can treat yourself to some seaweed soup and wait brief moment before you food comes out (banchan included). The food is fresh and plated like you're a special guest. It tastes great, especially the vegetables which as I'm typing it sounds weird for me but it's true. While definitely not lacking in flavor, the only thing holding Namoo back is portion sizes. I'd prefer a little more meat in the bowls.

    Tofu bowl
    Hanna S.

    Love this concept! I wish there were a Namoo in my city. Both the pork belly and tofu options were delicious, with excellent texture. I love having a variety of sides included to give my meal variety. The bowl wasn't over-filled with rice the way some counter service places will do. There was a hearty portion of meat and sides instead, in the cute wooden bowl. The "picki bowl" option for folks avoiding vegetables is a cute gimmick, but people, try the vegetables! They are yummy. Chatty staff, clean dining room, and low prices.

    The Seoul
    ashley g.

    Im so glad I found this gem! Absolutely delicious! I got the Seoul one day and the Porkipoki another day, both incredibly amazing. The crisp for the Porkipoki was indescribable ‍. Also the staff are really sweet and kind, one of the staff actually recommended me the Porkipoki and I am so glad he did! Ambiance was really nice, the restaurant is very clean and organized! Spacious if you come with friends :D

    Seoul bowl
    Nes A.

    I didnt know where to eat for lunch so I used Yelp's "Surprise Me" button where they give you restaurant recommendations nearby I ordered to go during lunch. It is located in a nice area in Arlington by UTA area. It is spacious inside for you to sit down and eat. The food was good but not great, I wish the ribeye had more flavor. I love that the bowl comes with a variety of items like eggs rolls, korean noodles and a side of mix salad. The mix salad is plentiful but just dry because they do not give you any sauce to go with it so you are just eating the greens dry. My plate was cold when I got back to work and my drive back was only 10minutes. I am not sure if i will try again, the price for the Seoul was $14.95.

    The Gangam
    Dmitri A. N.

    The food was very tasty and reasonably priced. I got the Gangnam bowl with glass noodles pictured. Service was super friendly and brought the food right out to us. I really enjoyed the nonstop K-pop music playing but otherwise the decoration/vibe was rather lacking on a Saturday afternoon.

    Amazing food! I get The Gangam and it's always amazing!
    Josue C.

    Tasty food! Always amazing! I highly recommend trying the Gangnam! They are very consistent so you know that to expect.

    The Korean Classic (beef short ribs)
    Lindsey C.

    Love, love this place! Got The Korean Classic (beef short ribs) and The Gangnam (grilled chicken breast with signature homemade sauce). All Namoo Bowls include: steamed white rice, Korean noodles (jabche), edamame, carrots, jalapeños, Korean radish (sweet pickled radish), fresh lettuce, red cabbage and a vegetable egg roll. While both bowls were delicious, I will say that The Korean Classic is my absolute favorite from the bowls I've tried so far. It tastes amazing and has lots of flavor, I can't get enough of it! The meat in both bowls were very well seasoned. Great spot with wonderful staff and service!

    Crispy Pork Kimchi dumplings
    Jennifer J.

    Came back for more!! I tried their crispy pork this time and we got the kimchi dumplings, which were really good, just spicy, if you're into that. Overall another great foodie experience with fresh ingredients and great flavors. This place will definitely be our go to spot for Korean food.

    Front of business
    Sandra B.

    Found this place on the Yelp search. Cute little restaurant in Arlington. Ample parking is available in front and behind the restaurant. Order at the counter and open seating at the picnic tables. The miso soup is only $1 that is self-serve. I got the Dae Bak (spicy pork), which was recommended. The meat was tasty with light spice. They do have several containers of sauces available to add to your food if you wish. The portions are large and filling. Overall, I'd recommend for a quick bite or outing with friends/family

    Seaweed salad
    Biraj S.

    The atmosphere is pretty nice, the service was well. The portion was a good amount. The taste of the food wasn't very good. I got the Korean classic and seaweed salad. The Korean classic was very bland. Need some type of sauce or some more flavors..

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    Do not hesitate to come here if you're looking for authentic Korean! I haven't been disappointed yet!

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    Gen Korean BBQ House

    Gen Korean BBQ House

    3.6
    (161 reviews)
    3.7 mi
    $$$

    Food was good and the meat tasted fresh, which is obviously the most important part of a Korean BBQ…read moreexperience. But nothing to rave about. They bring over some rice to enjoy with the meat with the regular choice. The menu and options are a bit confusing and took some time to understand. The vibes initially felt a little off, especially when we arrived around 9:50 pm--they took a while to confirm whether they would seat us even though they close at 10:30 pm. That said, once we were seated, the experience completely turned around. Our waiter provided some of the best service I've had in a long time--attentive, friendly, and made us feel genuinely welcome. Plenty of feee parking outside.

    This was our first time visiting this Korean BBQ restaurant, and unfortunately, it was a very…read moredisappointing experience. From the moment we walked in, the service was poor. We waited quite a while to be seated even though there were plenty of employees around. It honestly felt like we were invisible. After finally being seated, we waited an unusually long time just to receive water. We also made it clear to both the hostess and our waiter that this was our first time at a Korean BBQ restaurant and that we had no idea how anything worked. We expected at least a brief explanation or some guidance on how to cook the meat, what sauces or seasonings to use, or recommendations for beginners. Instead, we were left to figure everything out ourselves. As a result, the food ended up tasting bland and unappetizing because we simply didn't know what we were doing. To make matters worse, no one informed us until the very end of the meal that there would be an additional charge for uncooked meat left on the table. Had we been told this upfront, we would have ordered differently or made sure to finish everything we had. Waiting until the end to mention this felt unfair. Overall, the lack of customer service and communication made what should have been a fun first Korean BBQ experience into a frustrating one. Unfortunately, we won't be returning.

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    Omi Korean Grill & Bar

    Omi Korean Grill & Bar

    3.6
    (342 reviews)
    3.8 mi
    $$

    I recently celebrated my boyfriend's birthday here on a Friday night with a party of 8. We were…read moreseated in a private room, which felt like a great start. Unfortunately, the experience went downhill from there. Once we were settled, no one came to take our order. We eventually noticed there was a call button, so we pressed it. When a server finally came in, I felt rushed the entire time...like they were trying to leave before we were even done ordering. Because of that, several items were missed. To make matters worse, we were served old/moldy garlic, and all the cuts of meat were overly thick and tough to eat. On top of that, every time we needed something, we had to press the call button multiple times, usually 3 or 4 times before anyone checks on us. And don't get the hot sake, it's a rip off. Legit 4 small shots for $8.99. Overall, the service and food quality were very disappointing. They probably didn't care to service us because they'll get tipped on a large party regardless. Would I recommend Omi? No thank you... NEXT!

    My party of 6 showed up on a Saturday evening and we were sat pretty quickly for it being busy,…read moreabout a 25 min wait. It took a while for our server to come and get our drink orders then a little more for the meat orders. It took her a few trips to get all our drink orders. When we got our initial meat order, the server didn't turn on the second grill. Luckily another server came and I asked him to turn it on for us. I never got my sides that I ordered along with the meats. When we were nearing finishing the first order of meats, we pressed the call button, but nobody came when we waited about 3-4 mins. So we pressed again and nobody came. We pressed it a third time and still nobody came. So after about 10-12 mins of waiting, I walked to the front to ask if I can get my server? The girl at the front proceeded to tell me I need to press the call button. I respond that I did, about 3 times already. So she retorts that "we're really busy today." I understand it's a Saturday evening and it's pretty busy, but in the time that we got our meats and finished it, my server never came to check in on us. The girl then says she'll come by in 2 mins if we still haven't been helped. So I go back and press the button a fourth time. The girl comes in as she promised and took our second meats order and I mentioned that I never got my sides from my first order if she can put that order in for us. About 30 seconds after the girl left, the male server walks in assumingely ready to take our order. I tell him I had the girl in the front take my order because nobody came. He then tells me I needed to press the button. I respond "I pressed the button 4 times now. Nobody came." He goes to press the button to see if it actually works and hears it ding. So he apologizes and changes our very charred grills. Then comes back with our order that the other girl took. We only spent an hour at the establishment, but most of it was waiting. The food was ok at best. There was way too much fat on the galbi. I was left very unsatisfied with the experience. Really, it was the gaslighting about pressing the call button. Sitting here and writing all this out I also realized I added extra tip to my bill and forgot that there's gratuity already added to a big party's bill so they got a really nice tip from me. Hopefully the gratuity gets split among everyone I guess.

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    Bonchon

    Bonchon

    3.4
    (35 reviews)
    3.8 mi

    Can we just talk about the MoPo corndog? How did I not know…read morethis was a thing?! Crispy potato bites in the batter? Cinnamon sugar? Gooey mozzarella? Don't even pretend to be a grownup while you eat this. The YumDrum Trio was 3 beautiful and delicious drumsticks. So delicately crunchy on the outside and so juicy on the inside. It comes with a Korean donut. I didn't even realize how badly I wanted a Korean donut. So light. And yes, I split one with my husband even though I had the corndog. I can't speak to the atmosphere since I had it delivered. The first time I ordered, everything was hot and perfect. I was even surprised at the quality of the rice. So good. Second time was a little before closing and maybe my chicken had spent awhile under a heat lamp and the rice was okay but nothing to get excited about like the first time. I'll definitely order again but will call and ask that it be cooked to order. Others have mentioned waiting awhile at the restaurant. Definitely worth it to have it come out piping hot and fresh.

    This place is sort of a Korean fast food chain. The bulgogi was good, but there was no option for…read morecondiments like chili sauce, soy sauce or Korean BBQ sauce. The Korean fried chicken is very good too. The service is walk up counter, however they did bring out the food. There is indoor seating, but I especially loved the outdoor seating. Overall good quality food. I wish they had better drink options though.

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