I would say 4.5, but rounded to 5 stars because we really enjoyed our lunch there. We just finished…read morea 5 mile hike and wanted to stop for a quick lunch but did not want fast food. We were looking for another place when we accidentally stumbled on Koto. We are really glad we tried them. You can order at the counter or at the table and a robot brings you your food. Very fun. The spicey teriyaki and regular teriyaki as well as the boba were all very tasty. Clean, fast, and yummy. We will be back.

I dont know why people go here. It is terrible. The bulgolgi dish tasted nothing like it-- more…read morelike beef stirfry and there is no way a person with any knowledge of Korean cooking made that. The orange chicken is just red sweet n sour sauce with a bunch of sad vegetables and a couple of tiny orange pieces. did not taste like orange, tasted like sweet and sour chicken.The fried rice tasted like nothing but pepper-- like no soy sauce no salt, no oil, just pepper. The salad was just lettuce and the dressing was not blended well and granular still from the sugar. The chicken teriyaki was the only thing that tasted remotely like it was supposed to, although the chicken needed to be grilled a bit more. This is not a place I would ever try their sushi, because this meal was just so bad. we cant finish our food. no chance they could make sushi correctly after what I just received.

Delicious, legit Korean food! Service is quick, although you'll want to arrive early as it can get…read morebusy in there. Food is fresh, great range of banchan. The ambiance is standard, and very clean. We had the broiled mackerel, sanchu, veggie pancake, kimchi stew, and some Kalbi ribs. Everything was very flavorful and spiced perfectly. We ordered the dinner for 2 on a separate occasion, and it actually fed our family of 4! (2 younger kids) This is definitely my go-to Korean food spot!

I highly recommend to Not visit. If you are coming here for food, I would strongly recommend…read morelooking elsewhere. We ordered the kimchi pancake, short rib soup with potatoes and glass noodles, and fried beef brisket (spice level 2/4). The kimchi pancake was overly breaded and tasted like it had been fried in reused oil. The short rib soup was the safest dish of the night, but the beef was still chewy rather than tender, the glass noodles were minimal, and the broth was extremely salty with a noticeable MSG-like taste. The fried beef brisket was heavily sauced, overly salty, and far spicier than a mild level should be. The beef itself tasted far from fresh and was very tough to chew. The appetizers were among the most basic I've seen at any Korean restaurant in the Greater Seattle area. Even then, the kimchi lacked depth and tasted unfresh, with sourness that felt more like age than proper fermentation. What made the experience even stranger was when the server asked how everything was. We tried to respond politely, and the server simply said, "I'm with you." Korean food is not rare in this area, and the prices here are on the higher side. With that context, the quality is difficult to justify. To be fair, the space is decent for group gatherings, large space, and the staff were friendly. But food is the most basic standard for a restaurant, and unfortunately it fell far below expectations. I genuinely don't understand how this place has such high ratings.

Restaurant has table service with Asian fusion choices such as Bibimbap, Korean Tacos, Bánh mì,…read moreUdon bowls. Friendly service. Clean bathrooms. Plenty of parking on either side. Outside may look very basic but indoors has comfy seats and an open feel. Recommend the Udon Bowl--try it at spice level 1 even if you normally opt for 0 spiciness (it's a sweet-spicy) and choose bulgogi beef if you like a smoky leaner meat or the pork belly if you're craving more of a rich fattiness. Also check the drinks fridge as you walk in--they have some choices you may not see on the menu such as Mexican Coke.

TLDR: Me and my partner got food poisoning from the chicken sandwich and had to call multiple times…read moreover the course of two weeks to get a partial refund from the owner. Me and a group of friends (8 total) were visiting the Olympic peninsula for a camping/backpacking weekend and stopped by Midtown on a busy Friday night and were quickly seated. The food tasted good and we had great service during our visit. Since we were a large group, and already had shared expenses for the weekend, when asked about the check we offered to put everything on one tab to save time. Later on that night however, after we had set up our tents at our campground, my partner began to experience intense stomach pains which turned into full blown food poisoning. I spent the next several hours helping them, before I also got sick. It was at this point we realized that it was from the chicken sandwich my partner had ordered at Midtown, since I had eaten her last remaining bites of the sandwich and this was the only food we shared that other members of our group had not also eaten (we all shared food at lunch earlier in the day). My partner and I essentially spent the night in the campground bathroom (we are extremely lucky they had one). The next morning we were feeling depleted, dehydrated, and decided to head home to recover while the rest of the group continued on the trip. We spent the rest of the weekend trying to get food down. I called Midtown the next business day and let them know what happened for their awareness mostly. They thanked me and told me their policy is a full refund if something like this happens and that the group should expect it soon. We didn't hear from them or get notification of a refund so we reached out a week later and they said they forgot and now the owner would only provide a refund for me and my partner's meals and that they never offered a full refund. They said since we had "12 people" on the ticket they wouldn't do it (our tab for 8 people was $186 before tax and tip) but if we had a doctor's note that could change things. I promised them we weren't making it all up and that I've never gotten food poisoning from a restaurant or even left a bad review before! Tired of the gas lighting I decided it wasn't worth arguing and let them know this will have to be my first. It's a shame their management is unprofessional because our experience in the restaurant with the food and staff was nice.

The wings were very good! I played it safe with the sweet and spicy and galbi sauce…read more The cook on them was just right and the flavor was great! Next time I will step up the spice for sure!

Small eating area, 4 tables and 2 high top tables. Clean and comfortable. Busy with a lot of…read moretakeout orders. The fries were served hot, crisp and salty the way they should be. We ordered 12 wings sweet and extra spicy. First 12 is a lot as the wings are quite large. Second they are well covered with sauce and extra spicy is very spicy. The wings came out hot and crisp. They were excellently cooked and very flavorful. I thought they were also very sweet along with the heat. If you like very spicy they are for you. We did enjoy them, but I could only eat two! We brought them home and I hope they heat up well. I will definitely go back and try the others and I do recommend trying this place out. We didn't try the bowls, they did look really good.

If you want to try amazing sullungtang, come here!…read more Other restaurants might have sullungtang, but they don't specialize in it the way JangAn Sullungtang does! They have your classic brisket and even tongue, and if you like slightly chewier meat, go with brisket. If you want more tender, go with tongue. White noodles, glass noodles, or you can choose no noodles! Comes with rice and a side of their housemade radish kimchi and cabbage kimchi. They even bring out dadegi, which is so classic for this dish and makes me feel at home. If you're a fan of mixing textures, definitely order the seafood pancake! So crispy, but also chewy from the seafood, and they definitely don't skimp out on portions of ingredients and the size of this dish in general! I have never had such a good seafood pancake, and it'll definitely be one I crave in the future. The place is so clean and cozy, modern, and the chairs are comfy. The workers are kind, and the prices are pretty fair (comparing to the Bay Area, though). Highly recommend!

Finished the Boeing factory tour and was looking for a good spot on the way back toward the…read moreairport. Came across this place with strong reviews, and the name itself includes seollongtang, which is always a good sign that soup is taken seriously here. The restaurant is much more polished and refined than I expected. We ordered the combination and the cartilage and tendon one. I am always here for tendon, so that was an easy decision. My husband went with white wheat noodles and I chose the clear sweet potato noodles. It also came with rice, which was an unexpected but welcome addition. The banchan of kimchi radish and kimchi Napa cabbage were both excellent and refilled quickly without needing to ask twice. The soup is rich, creamy, and deeply comforting, the kind you immediately wish you had closer to home. Only wish is that they had a combination that included tendon, because that would be perfect. Definitely a spot I would come back to when we are in the area.

Nineteen of us descended on Seoul Korean BBQ yesterday for lunch, and the experience exceeded every…read moreexpectation. The restaurant was spotless, welcoming, and appeared to have been recently remodeled. Bringing a group of 19 people into a restaurant at noon could easily overwhelm the serving staff and the cooks, but that was absolutely not the case here. About half of our group wanted the traditional Korean BBQ experience, which included grill tables and cooking their own meats and vegetables, while the others preferred dishes prepared by the kitchen. The staff accommodated both without missing a beat. We were seated quickly, orders were taken promptly, and the food arrived surprisingly fast. And it was plentiful! There was only one server working the dining room, yet she handled everything efficiently, professionally, and with a smile. Every order was correct, and everyone felt well taken care of. The checks were presented and taken care of very quickly. Most importantly, the food was excellent. Every person in our group left happy, and many were already talking about returning with their families. It's rare to find a restaurant that can handle a group of 19 so smoothly while delivering great food and outstanding service. All 19 of us agreed: Seoul Korean BBQ earned a well-deserved 5-star rating. It was that good.

Amazing meal. Chose the BBQ side which entails cooking your meal on the built in table grill. Did…read morethe wagyu beef with side dishes. Ordered for two which was a fair amount of beef so much we took some home. The side dishes were plentiful and she brought refills of whatever we needed. The sauces for the meat were delicious. Three sauce dishes, spicy, tasty, sweet. I should have done pics but not that smart apparently. The place is very clean. We will return. Nice experience doing your own grilling

Extremely friendly staff, and all hard workers. I came to this restaurant around 5pm on a Saturday…read moreand it was busy. Every table was full but they sat me at the bar. I waited about 35 minutes to receive my food. Would I have liked to receive it sooner? Yes, but I could tell the kitchen was working hard and it was busy. They did what they could I got an 8.00 Sake Maki role and the Nebeyaki Udon soup dish to compliment the rainy and moody weather The sushi roll wasn't anything special. Salmon, rice and seaweed, you really can't go wrong! I'm going to to come back and try other rolls cause the sushi here looks delicious The soup was full of Sweet and savory ... It definitely had that umami flavor but the shrimp and egg were very overcooked. The soup was boiling hot when I received it, the egg was hard boiled, not poached and the shrimp tempura was tough and rubbery. The variety of ingredients impressed me though. The fish cake, fried tofu, mushrooms, and pea crisps were delicious and flavorful! I would get this dish again, because it truly did taste good, I just wish they'd out the shrimp and egg into the broth later so that they didn't come out overcooked. Loved the vibe here, food was good.. this place has a good thing going!

Food was unique, well-prepared and terrific. It was crowded and the food came out pretty slowly. It…read morewas crazy busy with lots of To Go orders. So, get here early.

=== 1. VERDICT/VALUE 3.5 stars: the only thing really…read morestopping us from going back is the perception of value (or price of the dishes). The food is decent and the service good. I know things have gone crazy after the pandemic...but it still feels a little surprising that in Langford (i.e. not downtown or at a ritzy mall like Mayfair with higher rent), the prices are as high as what you get food-wise. === 2. FOOD Kid's Udon ($11) It's good - the udon, broth, single tofu puff, and the kid's juice (apple). I'm just struggling a little bit with the cost to get such a small meal. It feels like it should be $9 or less, or perhaps had more in the udon bowl to make it feel like it was worth $11. Smoky Beef Short Ribs So 8 oz is $28 and an extra 4 oz is $12. We decided to go for both and found that $40 for 12 oz of meat really didn't come up with much (see pic). The portion size is a little on the small side - at least compared to the price. Full Meal ($4.75) This add-on gets you a small salad, one small side dish (no choice - just kimchi), and a bowl of rice. It's different than we're used to in Korean restaurants around the world (even compared to ones in Vancouver) where there is no choice of side dish, and no refills. Bulgogi Bibimbap ($18.50) This is the dish I would recommend - if you're looking for something to fill you up at reasonably value, you can't go wrong with beef and veg on rice. === 3. SERVICE The service was great and the food served in a reasonable time, no complaints here! === 4. ENVIRONMENT It's a little on the darker side which is fine - clean and contemporary. There are tables for 2, 4, or perhaps 8 or more when they are combined. Wheelchairs and baby strollers fit well here. The expansive shopping complex parking lot outside should be able to accommodate your chariot easily.

Closing on Feb 7, 2026. Which is too bad as it's still one of the best Korean food restaurants…read morein the area.