I was born and raised in Korea and I recently moved to Savannah where there's not even decent Korean restaurant. When I go to Korean restaurant, I order something I can't cook. I happened to be in Jacksonville with my friend (Korean as well) and I was craving some spicy food. My friend told me Samwon is pretty authentic and this is how I got to try this place. So I decided to order champong (jampong) and daegu-sal jjim as recommended by a friendly server. Yes.... It was totally worth it! Daegu-sal jjim was a bit expensive to order for lunch(like 36 for two?), the portion was huge and delish. Huge chunks of Daegu were fried and stir fried with bean sprouts and spicy sauce. Champong was super good too. It's basically spicy seafood noodle soup. It had the smoky seafood flavored broth and I felt like I was in Korea. Banchan was nothing special and it was just okay. After we were done eating, we still had almost half of daegu-sal jjim left. We each got to-go boxes and filled it up, and the server came up to ask if we want some more banchan to pack with it. How nice! Oh, they have really good selection of Korean beverage menu from non-alcoholic to alcoholic, even Korean beer!!! I got Hite (wish they had Cass though). Overall I loved it. It wasn't that expensive, the portion was good, food was excellent, and server was so friendly. I def recommend this place and I will try to go more often as possible =) Btw I do not understand people rating so low after they order something which is not authentic Korean food. Yes, I get that whether it's korean or not, it's important to make taste good. But seriously you guys are missing out! Duhh, It's like going to authentic French, Thai or whatever restaurant and ordering a burger and fries, because you're not sure what to get or scared to try something new. I'm telling you, order something like legit Korean food. If you don't know or not sure, ask them!!! read more

Sam Won Garden Restaurant - Daegu-sal jjim!!! - Korean Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

I have been wanting to try this restaurant for a long time! I begged my hubby to come along with me, but he refused... the kids were willing, so I seized the opportunity. It is definitely not what I expected once entering and seeing the menu, but we stayed and gave it a try. We ordered the Japchae (noodles with chicken,) Fried Dumplings, and the Kalbi (Beef Ribs.) We struck out with the dumplings. The noodles were different, kind of chewy, but good. The Kalbi was served with about 6 small sides and white rice...we didn't care for the sides, but we tried everything. THOSE WERE THE BEST BBQ BEEF RIBS WE'D EVER HAD! Fast forward to today, we just ordered the Kalbi and Bulgogi to go. Both were Amazing!! The meat is tender, and marinated to perfection. I gave 4 stars due to the pricing, but the food is really good. My husband has been converted lol read more

OK, I have seen reviews comparing the food and the prices to actual Korean restaurants in Korea. That's silly and useless since most of us will never travel there. We want to know about Korean food in Jacksonville, not Korea! We went there a few weeks ago for the first time and the service was excellent. The food was delicious. We got a variety of dishes and they were all really good. There were several plates of side dishes like kim chee and some stuff that I ddn't recognize. All of it was very tasty. Try it. You won't regret it. read more

This is the second time I've eaten here. The food is decent. I've had better but I've also had worse. Service is not great. Both times they were inattentive and forgetful when they weren't busy. Atmosphere isn't bad. Not too loud. read more

To begin with, I spent a year in the Republic of South Korea and I have dined at numerous Korean restaurants. I found this place passing by to my wife's doctor's appointment so I decided to stop by for lunch. The decorum and atmosphere were nice, However, this is the first Korea restaurant that charge extra for side dishes, such as kimchi, which is customary at other Korean restaurants. The male that took my order never came back to see how every things was. When I was almost done, a female, who appeared to me the manager did eventually stop by briefly. I tried to made a suggestion to her and she just ignored me. I guess she knew the word "suggestion" was not going to be good. The food was quite tasty but they served a salad, iceberg lettuce, which was loaded with salad dressing. This "American salad is not authentic and should be taken off the meals and replaced with perhaps, kimchi. By the weay, I had fried dumpling which were COLD. The side dishes that they served were very tasty. I have been living in the Jacksonville Area and I have visited several Korean restaurants. I'm not sure if I would visit this place again. read more

Sam Won Garden Restaurant - Korean Food of a different style. Perhaps? - Korean Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Second visit. The first was with a Korean friend who was super excited to share his culture with me. The first visit everything was super flavorful. This everything was still flavorful but like the first time I tried it. The first visit was for lunch, the second for dinner. I'm both cases I had bulgogi and short ribs. The bulgogi is a nice portion but not so much for the short ribs. I had had grilled shrimp, which were amazing. There is a slight odor in the building (like old carpet) but I didnt see any carpet. You forget it's there when the smells of the food arrive. The staff does take care in cooking the food and explaining everything. The owner is nice but can't be a bit short. Based on other Korean restaurants I've tried, this is pretty authentic. read more

I used to eat here for many years; the service was great and food was amazing! However, until recently, my reviews for this place have changed. Service was slow and rude. Prices are too overpriced! I do not recommend this place anymore. read more

Nice, solid Korean BBQ here. We found this place while dining with family, and make the trip back every few months or so. The interior decor is pleasant, as are the wait staff. I have to admit we've gotten a little focus-locked on their kalbi and bulgogi, as they are our favorites, and haven't branched out to too many of their other dishes. We haven't yet tried to cook at the tables, and we're looking forward to trying that someday. read more

I never disappointed about this place the foods is good especially spicy noodles with seafood that's my favorite of all

This is my favorite place to go for lunch. Quiet atmosphere. I love the lunch boxes and i always get the bulgogi. So delicious. I do miss the sushi though that used to come in the lunch box. I wish they would bring that back. Thats why i cant vote 5....oh yes and they have THE BEST ginger dressing that Ive ever had! read more

Ordered the Gimbap and Mandoo on UberEats. Both were fantastic! Have been looking for good Korean food in Jax

I'm not sure what the dish I had was called, but it was seafood and rice in a clay pot and was absolutely delicious! Once I let the lava cool down I could actually taste it lol. I literally can not wait to get back here for a bento box for lunch! read more

Sam Won Garden Restaurant - Lunch was amazing! - Korean Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

The food here is so good! I love to get the kimchi jaeyook bokeum, kimchi jjigae, tteok mandu guk, or the LA kalbi. All are so good! Although the outside of the building looks bland, the inside is actually nice and there are many grill tables as well as rooms for large parties. The staff is very friendly and helpful. This Korean restaurant is much better than the other one in Jacksonville!! read more

Best Korean BBQ in this part of Florida!! The staff and food are great, we ordered 2 items from the grill so we could do it ourselves. The beef items were well seasoned and prepared! My wife also had the chem che soup which she loves! read more

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I had a favorite place to go for Korean BBQ when I lived in the Orlando area, and was missing having a comparable place to go. Sam Won fits the bill quite nicely. My husband and I tend to order the same things (galbi, bulgogi) because we love them so much, but we've also tried their japchae and their salmon, and have not been disappointed. We have not yet tried the tables where you cook your own meat, but I'm sure we will one day--it looks fun! read more

First time having Korean BBQ and i must say it's VERY good! We used the grill and cooked shrimp and beef bar turned out amazing!! Went with some friends that had previously had bulgogi and they said this place had the best one they've tasted thus far!! The Resturant is in a sketchy plaza but well worth the food!!! Will def be back read more

Great food and great service. One of the best Korean BBQ I have eaten at. Plenty of food, great price.

This restaurant has an amazing korean food! I really enjoy the lunch boxes, today was the first time for my baby, and she loved it! We have been in Korea a couple years ago and we love korean food, this restaurant is a great representation of the authentic korean cuisine! Kamsamida! read more

Went here for lunch for work and enjoyed myself. There is a lunch menu with normal things like bulgogi but I got the jjampong. It was tasty and full of sea food which is always a good sign. The restaurant is small but roomy and was a popular lunch spot. Only down side is the amount of sides was small. It could have been our orders but I wanted more sides. Also if you go in check out the wall with all the TV's and speakers. Just looking at them makes me know they do not mess around with karaoke and I need to see that. read more

The food in this restaurant is actually good but the service can be crappy if the owner sisters weren't your server. They also do not mind giving you extra banchan which is really nice. Sometimes you just have to ask if you want only one portion for the dish that says required minimum 2 orders. Ajuma will make it exceptional if you are regular customer. Prices are reasonable compared to other Korean restaurants in Jax. Although still doesn't beat the price in ATL & Orlando. read more

Only place in town I can get beef tongue. So good! Korean BBQ here is definitely better than the other Korean restaurant. Also have the Yu Ka Chung here too and the other soups. Very good. read more

I have to say the past 2 times we were there. The food had got better and better. Prices are still consider a bit high. But at least we enjoy the food and service. Love their food, very authentic and tasty. The japchae was a bit plain (please see the picture). Wish they put more ingredients into the dish. Will go back for more authentic Korean food. read more

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The lunch boxes are really good. The galbi is my favorite. Great place to eat real Korean food.

This has been our family goto for Korean food going on nearly 15 years. It has changed owners a few times since then without much updating, yet the food continues to be of good quality and well preapared. Stone pot bimbimbop and dwaeji bulgogi are our favorites. read more

SamWon Garden was hands down the best Korean BBQ I've ever had. The food was absolutely delicious and the owner is a gem! She took the time to help us with our table grill and joke around with us. The atmosphere is great for a date night or girls night out. HIGHLY RECOMMEND! read more

Great Korean food. My wife had the spicy squid and it was amazing as usual. Staff and owner was very nice and helpful. I can't wait to go back. Shawn read more

This is among the best Korean BBQ place you will find. It's delicious, the staff is friendly, the place is spacious, and the servings are generous. read more

Food was very good and fast. I dunno why this restaurant had bad reviews I definitely come back

The meat is too dry, they burn the shortribs too much. The price is too much for the quality. However they have great soup

4 stars only because of the pricing, but I guess that can't be helped, given that there is not much competition of korean restaurants in the Jacksonville area. I am half korean, and grew up in Korea most of my life, so I know and love authentic Korean food. Sam Won has that authentic taste, and like most cultures, every family has their own tweak in their recipes. So it is interesting to see how the same dishes can be very familiar yet different, in a good way! I think I have tried almost everything on their menu. When I am too lazy to cook my own Korean food, I head to Sam Won, and I am never disappointed. The staff is always very friendly and love to see their regulars. I would recommend the kalbi and the bulgogi to first timers, as well as the Jap-chae if you want to venture into a noodle dish. If you are a first timer, I would also request the BBQ tables for the experience. The protein is a bit pricey, but always delicious. The Jajangmyun and stews are also always good, and great comfort food for me, albeit more expensive than I would pay in Korea town in the DC area, but I don't mind paying the extra for the comfort food I crave from time to time. Is this the BEST korean restaurant I have been to? No, but for Jacksonville, this is a great option! read more

Food was fantastic! For some reason the lady cooked our steak and shrimp for us and ended up burning the shrimp, but our other 3 dishes made up for it. Wonderfully pleasant lady, very authentic. A little pricy for the amount of food, but quality made up for that! Waitress was attentive to our needs, such as refills on side dishes which I wasn't expecting! read more

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I have had a constant urge a lingering desire for some korean food ever since I left Hawaii. I found this place here on yelp and to be honest it took me back. The kimchi was the perfect heat the bulgogi waa seasoned wonderfully, oh and I must mention the kimbop AMAZING. The only reason I'll give it 4 stars and not 5 is beyond my comprehension. read more

I loved the bulgogi and the pork ribs! My boyfriend and I stopped for a bite to eat and left absolutely stuffed!

We came to this restaurant for years. The best korean restaurant in town, real traditional taste, loves the bbq and bibimbab. And the hot pot soup is the best in winter! Very friendly waitress! read more

Very rude. Low grade food. Go gangnam restaurant only 1.5 miles away. Soon as we enter the restaurant heard waiter and the owner talking rude about my dad because he was looking around the restaurant to find restroom. We ordered 60 dollar worth of food. Didn't even eat because of the rudeness. Paid full price and left this place. They will not survive at my area with this kind of poor service. No wonder they are doing business here. Also, Americans be ware of what they talking about you in korean!! . .. . . 60 . . read more

Just walk in and it looks nice, and it seems very authentic Korean food, but first the sign outside said sushi and they don't make sushi, second I order BBQ chicken that suppose to be chicken breast and that was the least that I got, actually I didn't got any white meat. Also the chicken was lacking of flavor, And my plate wasn't making the sizzling sound when they brought the plate, like it was done earlier plus the brought it quick. The put some uncooked onions on it and they served to me like that. Service was okay, they didn't came back to check on us not once even after we told them it was our first time there. Overall wasn't good at all, I had to got to Burger King right after. Also is a little expensive. read more

Just got back from an awesome lunch here. Though the location may bring about some doubts, the food is awesome! I had the Spicy Pork Lunch Bento Box and the Kimbap appetizer. The food was great and the nice Korean owner also gave me some spicy sauce to dip the Kimbap in. I was reminded how spicy some Korean food can be but it was delicious! I even got to practice my Korean with the owner as she chatted with me very nicely. She even showed me how to mix the pork and sauce with the rice to make the killer combination. I'll definitely be coming back! read more

My family has been going to Sam Won Garden for years. We were pleasantly surprised this evening to meet Mrs. Kim, the new owner of Sam Won. Mrs. Kim is friendly, sociable, and you can tell that she is has the perfect personality to revive and promote Sam Won Garden. The restaurant is going through some necessary updating (I respect the fact that there was less clutter and the place looks much cleaner). Service was much faster than our previous visits. The menu is currently the same, but the food was much more flavorful and abundant. We are excited to return again and HIGHLY recommend this korean restaurant to our family and friends. read more

Love this place - do get the GRILL table and the LA GALBI!! The beef on the grill take is awesome too as are all the sides. Bulgogi is on point, comes on a sizzling platter. Bap (rice) is killer, tastes just like Korea. Go here and cook your own food, you will enjoy! read more

Delicious Korean food. Can sit at regular tables or at a table with a grill and have them cook Korean BBQ for you.