First time here and was shocked by the serving size when my order arrived! Service was very nice and fast, you order at the counter and then sit down wherever you want. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Inside is quite with plenty of tables to sit at.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food overall was very unimpressive. I didn't get any flavor from it. The dish is a seafood noodle stir fry but the main protein was squid. I saw 2 shrimp in the entire dish and that's about it. The noodles were cooked to a nice bite though, they weren't overly soggy. Just tasted plain. read more

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I went here a year ago and thought the food wasn't good but heard from someone that their cooking improved and went to try it out. I was pleasantly surprised this time around with how much they've improved. The jjangmyeon and jjampong are huge portions and could easily be shared between two people. I could only eat half of the combo dish and took the rest to go. I love how the noodles come out piping hot and sauce was just right in the jajangmyeon and jjampong had a good amount of seafood in it and not that spicy. The tangsuyuk was just okay for me as the meat is very thin and it had a lot of breading. The sauce though is perfectly sweet and savory like any other tangsuyuk place. Come here if you are craving some jajangmyeon but service can be a bit slower as it seems there is only one waiter and they also sell a few goods as a mini market with chips/frozen/refrigerated Korean prepackaged items for sale. If you need to do grocery shopping, check out smile market that is about a minute away that has most of your Korean essentials read more

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Food 8/10 Came here to try their JJajangmyeon (Black bean sauce noodle). I was craving it and always wanted to try this place out so decided to stop by. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place is very big. I would say it's a restaurant/small store market. It's not a fancy restaurant but it has decent food.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I was the only one there when I arrive around late afternoon after lunch. I was seated at a table at my choice and was given a menu.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] When I placed my order, the waitress gave me some side dishes and a pitcher of ice tea (which was good for a hot day). Placed my order and just waited. The order took about 10 minutes before it came piping hot. Let me tell you, the portion is big. I definitely didn't eat the whole thing. I actually split it into three meals. Flavor was good, just what I wanted in a jjajangmyeon. It was a little bit greasy in my opinion but I will still order it again. Service was okay. I wouldn't expect anything more. Overall, good food..big portion..decent price. Will come again to try other items. read more

Smile Market 2 - Jajangmyeon / 짜장면 - Korean Near Me - Sacramento, California

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Nice open clean restaurant with friendly staff, good atmosphere, great food with easy to understand menus.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Would definitely come back try more. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Nice place, friendly servers.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Portions are large at a good price, but the jajangmyeon lacked flavor and the sweet and sour sauce was too sweet Wish it had peas read more

Smile Market 2 - 1. Jajangmyeon / 짜장면 - Korean Near Me - Sacramento, California

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]It's not much from an ambiance perspective--more like a cafeteria with the remnants of a market in one of the back corners[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]--but the food is pretty good and there's plenty of parking as well. We love the jjajangmyeon here. The noodles are soft but have a really nice bounce/chew to them and the sauce is super rich and complex with loads of onions and other veggies. There is a bit of pork in the sauce, but not much of it - only pointing it out because it's definitely not vegetarian, although it may be possible to customize it as such. One bit of caution - since the noodles are so saucy, don't wear any light-colored tops when you're eating it. As you slurp it, sauce is going to fly everywhere lol. The portion is huge - easily enough to feed two people, if not three - so this is probably one of the best values for money out there are $15. And of course, if you have jjangmyeon, you gotta have the tangsuyuk (sweet & sour pork). By default, this comes with the sauce over the top ("bumeok" 부먹) so it doesn't travel well (if you're ordering food for delivery, for example). You can ask for the sauce on the side ("jjikmeok" 찍먹) if you prefer to dip the fried pork into the sauce as you eat it. Their tangsuyuk is really crispy, however on a recent trip, the pieces of pork were quite small and there was easily 50% fried batter. This is easily one of the best Korean-Chinese restaurants around. Although we usually order for pickup, on our most recent trip, we decided to eat in. Service was fine, although we were the only ones in the restaurant. I did notice the server was quite busy putting together to-go orders so if it's really busy, like during the lunch rush, I could see the service potentially being quite slow. However, in terms of communication and friendliness, our server was top notch. ALSO, they sell soju and beer even though it's not on their menu. read more

Unassuming restaurant inside a previously running market. I believe it's now just fully a restaurant, but there might be some small things like snacks or ramen that you can purchase from what I saw. Service is okay, but food is generously portioned and very good! I love chinese/korean food and this place has all the classics! Jajamyeong, jjampong, and sweet and sour pork (although I went for sweet/spicy chicken this time). Everything was flavorful but I wish things labeled spicy were spicy, it felt more like a slight kick. read more

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Have come here several times for black bean noodles and their jjampong! I am always pleased and satisfied after the meal. You're paying for a LARGE quantity and usually, the dishes are consistent in taste and quality. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's a small and hidden restaurant inside a grocery market, but absolutely a gem.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The service is also quick and friendly! read more

Smile Market 2 - White Jjampong - Korean Near Me - Sacramento, California

Food is good like always! I got JJang stir fry -- good for 3+ people! It is a huge serving! Worth the price! And then reg beef jjang. So good! Service was excellent! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Store was spacious and clean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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I've been here many times but never wrote a review. Service has always been great but today was so different. I was hangry after my daughters basketball tournament so this was not a good time to completely forget my order. We were the only ones there at 1125am for lunch and we placed our order ASAP. 15minutes later another family of 3 comes in and order. Their food came in 10 minutes, and they ordered 4 dishes! I looked at the girl that took our order and she comes and apologizes and says that she put in our order at a register that did not work so they never got my order. Its 1205pm and I'm still waiting for my food. I was minutes away from walking out and leaving because I was annoyed that she couldn't even refill our ban chans. I love the food here so much but I really wished they cared about customer service when something like this happens. read more

Smile Market 2 - Korean Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Delicious and affordable Korean restaurant that serves big portions of food! Their jampong is a must try. The noodles were perfectly cooked, and the broth was so flavorful. The jajangmyeon was good, but it was a little bland and slightly bitter to me. I liked how they gave cold barley tea, and some side dishes! Service was quick and the worker was attentive. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant is very spacious and clean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They also have a little market area where they sell instant ramen and a variety of freezer items, such as ice cream. I will be coming back soon to try other items because everything on the menu looks so yummy and worth! read more

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Lazy day = takeout food time. Very solid mom-and-pop-style Korean food. Chunky beef yuni jajang sauce with bouncy noodles. As a nitpick the sauce could've used slightly less salt and sugar but no biggie at all; still scarfed it down. Super crispy sweet & sour pork. Pretty addicting actually; I was mindlessly eating pieces of it dipping the pieces in the housemade sweet & sour sauce like as if they were Filipino lumpia (IYKYK). Would make a great party/potluck addition actually if ordered in bulk lol. Hefty portions. Each of these ordered items can feed 3 maybe even 4 people easily. read more

Seafood jajangmyeon was really good!! Big enough for a meal for 2. Loved the seafood they put in there and the flavor of the noodles was delicious. The texture of the noodles were also perfect. The service was good and fast. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was pretty empty in there but the food came out pretty quick.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Vibe is a mini Korean market with a lil restaurant inside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They also offer takeout, just order at the counter. read more

Smile Market 2 - Seafood jajangmyeon - Korean Near Me - Sacramento, California

This is the best spot in town for jjajangmyeon or black bean noodles! Not only is it super affordable, but their jjajangmeyon is also very tasty. The sauce is not too salty with nice chewy noodles. They also give plenty of noodles! If you are in the mood for something spicy, they also have jjampong (spicy seafood noodle soup) here too. It's very spacious inside and you can pretty much pick any open table. Service is fast and efficient and the food comes out fairly quick! read more

Smile Market 2 - Sides - Korean Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Overall the food is pretty good. Lately, the fried rice has become bland. One time, my Asian American-born husband called in to order for pick-up. Unfortunately, the cashier lady with a thick Indian accent asked my husband, " um, can you just speak English?" My husband was pretty mad, considering that he's American born and raised and fluent in Korean... But she's asking him to speak English. I'm confused. Besides that, everything else at this place is fine. read more

This place is sooooo good. I look at the Michelin nod spot right next to it and I still go here every time. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's an unassuming place, but clean and with great service.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] What matters most is that they hands down have the best Jajangmyeon and tangsuyuk around. I really love the Jjampong here as well. I haven't had anything here I don't like. You even get the side of raw onion and chunjang. Danmuji and course gochugaru. I'm hungry again. read more

great food jajangmyon good the service was great. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambience was great it was lwk plain[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] but i'm just writing for the review i def recommend read more

Stopped by to check it out and discovered that they serve vegan jajang. Absolutely delicious! will definitely come back when I'm in the area. read more

Smile Market 2 - Vegan Jajang to go, but had to try it before taking it home. - Korean Near Me - Sacramento, California

This restaurant seems like an extension of Smile Market #1 and is no frills. They serve some traditional Korean comfort foods that are not as popular as kbbq. The tangsoyook (fried pork strip dish) and jjampong were some of the best I've had. This is my go-to place for these two dishes. read more

Smile Market 2 - Jjampong - Spicy seafood noodle soup - Korean Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Great place for a quick bite when you're craving Korean comfort food! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Straight forward ambience and service.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I'm usually ordering the house combo because I always have the hardest time picking just one thing here. You'll find a few grab and go items too. read more

Smile Market 2 - Menu - Korean Near Me - Sacramento, California

Really clean and spacious. Plenty of tables for large and small parties. Noticed some sectioned off areas for larger parties of 6-30. Would definitely consider coming here for gatherings. Great prices for quality food. Jajangmyeon is the best I've had in a really long time! Ban Chan small plate is nice with typical pickled radish, kimchi, onion. Just missing speakers with music and maybe a large TV for karaoke or playing music videos. Definitely would be a fun place to have dinner with work buddies or with family. Can't remember if they serve alcohol...... read more

Smile Market 2 - Menu July 2023 - Korean Near Me - Sacramento, California

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The food here is so delicious and [[HIGHLIGHT]]I love bringing my family here.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The dishes are family style and we always have leftovers. Food tastes like homemade Korean food. Highly suggest the jajangmyeon and the spicy chicken. read more

This place is a legit Korean restaurant. The space was vast with lots of tables & seats. We were on a hunt for hubby's favorite Kkanpunggi (Chinese-Korean spicy garlic fried chicken) and saw that this restaurant has it on its menu. We were seated immediately despite that the restaurant was pretty busy. We got our food around 15 mins after ordering. - spicy deep fried chicken / kkanpunggi (#16): the sweet & spicy sauce was good. The chicken pieces were generous and big. The breading was just right (not too bready) and each pieces had thick juicy meat. My husband wish that they cut the chicken a tad smaller so it could soaked all the sauces. He said that it wasn't quite like his favorite kkanpunggi but it was pretty close. - jajangmyeon (#1): the black bean sauce was tasty and good. The noodle was cooked perfectly: chewy and soft. The meat pieces were good and plenty. There are self-serve to-go container for the leftover. We would definitely come back to try different menu. read more

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Love this place! Ordered the jjampong and seafood jjajangmyeon and the tangsuyuk and all were delicious. Really great portion sizes with everything and loved how flavorful the broth was for the jjampong and loved how the fermented flavor really shined for the jjajangmyeon. Though I wished that there was slightly more protein I think that the portion sizes are easily able to be shared for 2 people per entree. Quiet ambience inside and the space is shared with a market. Service is solid here as well. Will definitely be back! read more

Smile Market 2 - Jjampong - Korean Near Me - Sacramento, California

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Clean spacious place selling Korean style Chinese food.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] jjajangmyeon (black bean sauce with noodle) can be a little too greasy but jjamppng (spicy seafood soup with noodle) is very good. read more

A wonderful food court style spot for delicious Korean food. We were here to visit the other day and their menu is amazing. Think Korean fast casual with 100% flavor! Your can order at the counter or the waiter will help you! There are various options for any type of taste preference including sweet & sour pork / beef, spicy deep fried chicken, mangolian beef w/ rice, walnut shrimp, vegan jajang, dumplings and more! If you're looking for yummy food to take home, you can pick up some frozen kimbap including japchae kimbap, tuna kimbap, bulgogi kimbap and more! The Frozen kimbap here at Smile Market 2 is $2.99 each as of last week compared to Smile Market (original) is $4.99 each. There are other snack / food items including rice cakes, dessert and more! I would definitely recommend this spot for all your food enjoyment! read more

I've been to Smile 4 times now, and I'm always very satisfied by the food & portion size! I normally get their Jjampong, Jajangmyeon, and Tangsuyuk. They have plenty of seating & parking here, and the service is fast & efficient! I came here most recently with a party of 6 and we had a great time. Food was delicious. Last time I came here, the jjampong was a bit too spicy but this time it was perfect. Also tried the white jjampong for a safer taste and I enjoyed it! But I definitely prefer the dish with the spice to complement it. Great place & great value for when I'm craving these dishes. Our total after splitting family style was less than $20 per person! Also don't forget to get your groceries & snacks at the Smile grocery store down the street afterwards :) Their kimchi is so good! read more

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Plenty of parking as it's a shared lot and this store is easy to spot. Walking in, you'll notice that it's very spacious and has about 10-15 tables spread out. It low key feels like a food court but just focused on korean food. This was my first time ordering Jjampong and I loved it! I never specified the spice level but I would say it's a bit spicier than mild. It definitely had lots of flavor and I loved the generous amount of vegetables and seafood within. The noodles were soft but overall this Jjampong was delicious and would order again. The Jajangmyeon was filling but it was missing a depth of flavor. Noodles were soft like the Jjampong and there were a good amount of sliced onion and beef within. I haven't had Tangsuyuk in a very long time but this one definitely hit the spot. Crispy on the outside and it wasn't like there was 80% batter and 20% meat. There was definitely a chunky piece of pork within that wasn't dry at all. The sweet and sour dipping sauce that's paired with this definitely satisfied my cravings. To add to your meals, they had complimentary pickled radish, extra black bean paste, raw onion, and kimchi which you can ask for more if needed. Overall, these dishes can definitely serve 2 people so this justifies the $15-$25 price range for each dish. read more

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Overall we ordered the following items! Jajangmyeon: It's not bad but I wouldn't recommend it because the other dishes are better. The noodles were overcooked and there wasn't much of a depth of flavor. Jampong: This was delicious and not too spicy at all! It's a huge serving that you can split between 2-3 people. Cold noodle with Spicy Chili Sauce: This was the best dish! It was refreshing and the flavor was on point. Sweet and Sour Pork: It wasn't that crispy but wasn't too bad. I would come back for the noodles and jampong! I like how spacious it is and the service was quick. read more

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Food is good and big portions. We ordered spicy chicken, black bean noodle and spicy seafood noodle and all the dishes were good.

It's almost self-service but was fine overall. If you've yet to try the Korean but ethnic Chinese version of Chinese ja jiang mien, I encourage you check it out. Not your traditional sit-down venue but more than serviceable. Bonus for having Korean frozen snacks like you'd find in Korea for dessert. read more

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The inside on the restaurant is a lot bigger than I though it was. There's a lot of open space and table for larger parties. The waitress was quick to greet us and quickly brought barely tea, shrimp chips, and a small plate with pickled radish, onions, kimchi, and black bean paste. I ordered the Tangsuyuk (Sweet & Sour Pork), Jjampong, and Jjajangmyeon to share between three people. When our food came out, the portions were a lot bigger than I expected. For the size of the food, the prices are very good. We were only able to finish a little less than half of it. I thought everything tasted very good. The Jjajangmyeon was flavorful and had a nice sweetness to it which was great to have with the spicy Jjampong. The Jjampong itself had a lot of seafood and umami broth. I like how they put the sauce for the Tangsuyuk on the side so that the pork doesn't get soggy. The fried pork was not greasy at all though I think the meat was a little dry. It was still very delicious and I would order it again. read more

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There are TWO Smile Markets. The first is a small specialized grocery store for Korean cooking ingredients, some vegetables, and candy/treats. The second--which is Smile Market 2. Is on Folsom, with various noodle dishes. We got the jajangmyeon which was a huge portion. We underestimated the size of these things and ended up ordering three plates.. We had left overs for days. This is the same for all dishes, we saw many people unable to finish a portion and taking it home. The prices somewhat reflect the portion size. My recommendation is split one plate, or plan to take some home. The Jajangmyeon is the best here. Very classic jajangmyeon read more

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This was my first visit after complete change in chef & staffs of this restaurant (which occurred Summer of 2023). First of all, complementary shrimp chips were wonderful! As for side dish kimchi, the ones from the past were better. As for the main dish, I ordered #10 to try out both staple dishes when it comes to Korean-Chinese food. Jampong - Positives were that 1) more seafood toppings now compared to what it was before (still not as much when this restaurant first opened) and 2) correct noodle was used, although there were some odd thick pieces in between (there were a lot more than usual end pieces). Negatives were that 1) it wasn't spicy enough--it had the taste profile of a White Jampong #8. Red Jampong needs to be WAY MORE spicier. 2) The broth lacked umami a bit. Jajangmyeon - Positive was that the sauce is mostly correct, although it was a bit less salty than usual. Negative was that the noodles used were definitely thicker than what is commonly used for this dish--hope they can find a noodle that is slightly thinner. Overall verdict: I was very concerned about this change in staff and negative Yelp reviews that followed. Maybe they listened and improved since initial opening, but as of now, it is a decent place to get Jampong and Jajangmyeon. Next time I'll try some other dishes and post about those. read more

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The 간짜장 was just 짜장 with more onions and cabbage added. Heavy on oil and bland on flavors.

This place is a great find! So convenient and fast! I was in the area and didn't want to go to my go to's. I saw that my Yelp friends gave them rave reviews and wanted to try them out. This place is spacious and clean. I was immediately seated upon walking in. I had looked over the menu before through Yelp and had wanted to try the JjaJyangmeon. After I ordered the friendly server brought over a carafe of cold barley tea and my dish was brought out within minutes. The JjaJyangmeon was delicious and hit the spot! I'm so glad I gave them a try and will gladly come again! I hope they add more dishes to their limited menu! read more

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Honestly, probably one of the best Korean Chinese food I've ate at in Northern California. Just consistently tasty, with great portions and value. I always leave satisfied. I've lived in LA, SF, Oakland, and other parts of the U.S. and Smile Market 2 has Korean Chinese food that stands up to most competition. Plus they have a small portion of the store that sells snacks like ice cream and chips. read more

It was a cold rainy day so the combination Spicy Seafood Jampong and Jajangmeyon was a perfect lunch! The spicy soup was excellent! and of course the Jajangmyeon! I don't know of any other place in Sacramento that serves REAL Jajangmyeon! read more

Smile Market 2 - Korean Near Me - Sacramento, California

Great portion with great taste. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Tables are spaced far apart for conversation without overlapping with other tables[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

I've had Smile Market 2 twice now. Each time I've had their Jajangmyeon, Jampong, and Sweet & Sour Pork. The combination of the noodles, black bean sauce, pork, and vegetables in the Jajangmyeon always hits the spot. Their Jampong was spicier than what I could handle. I would recommend choosing their white jampong if you like seafood noodle soups but can't handle spicy foods. The Sweet & Sour Pork is a must order to combo with the jajangmyeon. Don't pour the sauce over the pork, otherwise it will get soggy. If you enjoy creamy shrimp, you may enjoy the walnut cream shrimp. The restaurant was spacious with plenty of seating. There is plenty of parking spaces. read more

Smile Market 2 - Jajangmyeon Jampong Sweet & Sour Pork Walnut Cream Shrimp - Korean Near Me - Sacramento, California