I got the beef soft tofu soup. To be honest, it was perfect. The color, flavor, stone pot, everything was great. I remember once I had soft tofu soap at this place in Bellevue where the soup was orange color. So glad to get some super authentic soondubu! read more

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The go-to spot for a massive Korean feast! If you're in Seattle and craving a proper Korean hansang (full table spread), this is the place. I always consider trying somewhere new, but I keep coming back here whenever I want that perfect mix of side dishes, grilled fish, and meat. I highly recommend the Family Combo. For around $89, you get an incredible spread: about 8 different banchan (side dishes), grilled fish, spicy squid stir-fry, bulgogi (or spicy pork), marinated crab, and soybean paste stew. Even though I cook Korean food at home, it's a lot of work to prep this many dishes at once--this is exactly where I go when I want that "home-cooked" variety without the kitchen stress. The restaurant feels cleaner than before, and the service has gotten much friendlier. While many people come for the BBQ, the Family Combo is the hidden gem. It easily fed three of us with leftovers! At roughly $30 per person, it's unbeatable value in the Seattle area. read more

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The Gamja Seongol was a satisfying comfort food, especially perfect for cold and rainy weather. The side dishes were all delicious and complemented the main dish well. The seongol came with plenty of meat, and the presentation was visually impressive. However, it felt just slightly short of a deep umami flavor, and some of the meat was a bit chewy. The homemade Soondae was a bit disappointing compared to my expectations. The flavor was very mild, and the glass noodles stood out more than the traditional soondae taste, which made it feel unbalanced. read more

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No star given.. just plain korean food with mediocre service.. nothing special about this place

So Moon Nan Jib is a Korean restaurant located in off of Pacific Highway in Federal Way. It is in a shared space with other businesses and restaurants with free parking. There is a huge variety of food here from Korean BBQ to other traditional Korean dishes all served with 반찬 (banchan, side dishes). This wasn't my first visit to So Moon Nan Jib, but it has been quite a long time since the last time. I suggested this restaurant to my sister since she was carving 순두부 (sundubu, tofu soup). We ordered three dishes to share, the Seafood Pancake and Tofu Soup Combo, which included beef bulgogi and our choice of tofu soup. We opted for the mixed tofu soup at a medium spice level. Our order came with two sides of rice and nine different banchans! It wasn't busy at all during the time we came. It was in between meal times. A little too late for lunch and rather early for dinner. We were able to choose where we wanted to be seated and was helped right away once we decided on what to order. The staff were friendly and assisted with any requests we had. Great dining experience and delicious food! read more

So Moon Nan Jib - Korean Near Me - Federal Way, Washington

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Great food. Didn't realize that there is authentic homestyle Korean food in the Tacoma/Seattle suburbs. This restaurant is situated at a Korean strip mall plaza where every business is Korean run - it's already a good sign that this restaurant could be good. The banchan is one of the best I've had, great variety, portion, and taste! The trumpet mushroom, honey potatoes, cold bean jelly are my favs but really everything is good. They come around during the meal to ask if you want refills. Very nice service! 10/10 Fish soup is my next favorite. Nicely spicy, fish is cooked very tender and full of flavor, works great with the tofu in the soup. The soup base tastes similar to the shin ramen soup. A solid 9.5/10 The steamed egg /egg soufflé is great. It's a Korean staple and easy to make, hard to miss on this one. 8.5/10 The beef ribs is also a staple and it's cooked just right. 8/10 The cold noodles is the only dish I'm not 100% sure about. The flavor is good, but the noodles are thinner than usual and because of that it's less chewy than the regular cold noodles. 7/10 Overall the food is : 9/10 read more

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소문 듣고 왔는데 역시는 역시 너무 맛있었어요! We got the la kalbi and soon tofu combo and the spicy squid. The la kalbi and soon tofu was sooo good!! The LA kalbi was soo good that we re-ordered it! I will say the spicy squid was just okay and I probably wouldn't get that. But overall the food was so good and totally one of the best spots in federal way/seattle area. Also the service was so good, and everyone was very nice and helpful :) read more

So Moon Nan Jib - Korean Near Me - Federal Way, Washington

The food here was really yummy! I've been meaning to try the Korean food in federal way for a while, and this spot is constantly listed as one of the most popular. When we came on a Sunday evening, it wasn't that busy and we were able to get seated immediately. We got the baby octopus and pork belly, which came on a giant sizzling plate with glass noodles inside too. Of course we also got the spread of banchan, all of which were great. I really liked their glazed potatoes! The pork belly slices were so perfectly cooked and had a nice sear while staying juicy, and the sauce that coated everything was delicious. The portion was also massive - definitely splitable amongst 3-4 people. I'd come back to try more! Service was quick and friendly too. read more

So Moon Nan Jib - Pork belly octopus - Korean Near Me - Federal Way, Washington

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We arrived at opening on a Sunday and noticed that they were starting to get busy around Noon. It look awhile for the banchan to come out. The potatoes, mushrooms, and zucchini were the stars. The fish cakes are usually my favorite, but theirs are a bit too sweet and floppy. My boyfriend ordered the bulgogi combo with the cold glass noodles. The bulgogi was mildly disappointing because the beef was a little tough. However, the glass noodles were epic! I was thrilled when my boyfriend ran out of steam and passed the bowl to me. I chose the spicy beef soup. When they say "spicy," they mean it! The heat was so intense that it was difficult to taste anything else. Service was friendly, the place was clean, and seating was comfortable. 3.5 stars rounded up to 4 thanks to those cold glass noodles. read more

So Moon Nan Jib - banchan - Korean Near Me - Federal Way, Washington

This is one of my favorite go-to Korean restaurants in FedWay. Solid authentic Korean food and good wait staff who knows what they are doing. I would highly recommend this restaurant. read more

I came here with a friend on a Friday night and got seated quickly since it wasn't too busy. This area shares parking with other businesses such as Ajit and Cafe Spot, which is to say it's gonna be rough finding parking if you wanna go during the weekend since it fills fast and it's not that big. There's a lot of seating inside, and seems better situated for larger groups wanting to do KBBQ given the number of vents up in the ceiling above the tables. I ordered the deep-fried pork dumplings and the hot-stone bibimbap with my friend. Their banchan selection is pretty big and had things like fish cakes, kimchi, bean sprouts and potatoes. They even refilled some of them without us asking though not as frequently as some other places; this also included water refills. As for the bibimbap and dumplings, the bibimbap was piping hot and delicious, and the dumplings went well with or without the provided sauce. Food here was amazing, but probably because I didn't order KBBQ as was advertised by many other reviews before mine, I felt like I was missing out. I'll come back here with a larger group and see how it compares with other places. read more

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This Korean restaurant was so authentic and had such a great atmosphere. Our server was super friendly and quick, which can be hard to find sometimes especially around the area. They made the whole experience even better. There was plenty of parking, which was really convenient. My dad said the interior felt like a military bar, and he absolutely loved it. The food was delicious and we will definitely be back! read more

So Moon Nan Jib - Gamjatang - Korean Near Me - Federal Way, Washington

Quick korean food pitstop made near Seattle.... First time visit but was surprisingly impressed with korean food quality. Banchan, side dishes, were plentiful and offered nice variety (except there was no kimchi!). Had spicy noodle (bibim nengmyun) and Kalbee beef ribs. Both were delicious enough to return again to order the same combo. read more

Such a solid Korean restaurant in Fed! It's an oldie but a goodie for sure! My friend & I shared the Beef Bulgogi + Tofu Soup combo & the Spicy Pork + Cold Noodle combo. It was plenty of food, plus all banchan! Everything was well seasoned and the banchan was bomb. It was pretty empty when we got there so service was very quick! So Moon Nan Jib will always be one of the best KBBQs in Fed!! read more

So Moon Nan Jib - Korean Near Me - Federal Way, Washington

I would give four stars but the tofu soup was laking flavor and the seafood was too fishy. The spicy cold noddle soup was great! Great portions and great taste. The banchan was amazing and great variety not stingy. We used to go here a lot but we stoped bc the service was bad. But this time the service was great the guy and lady very nice since you walk in. Very attentive and polite loved that. Kalbi had lots of flavor! They se to be remodeling so we will see when we come back. read more

So Moon Nan Jib - Korean Near Me - Federal Way, Washington

Absolutely delicious Korean food! You'll find both popular dishes and more traditional Korean comfort meals here, all done right. Their banchans are super tasty, authentic, and there's such a great variety--it really feels like a meal made with care. The seafood pancake is crispy, flavorful, and a must-try. I always go for one of their soft tofu stew combos (so satisfying!), and their gamjatang (pork bone soup) is rich, hearty, and hits the spot every time. If you're craving traditional Korean food or want to try something beyond the basics, I highly recommend this spot. Honestly, the quality here rivals--if not beats--some of the famous restaurants back in Korea! read more

We ordered ala carte barbeque- marinated LA ribs, pork belly and bulgogi with steamed egg, soybean soup and spicy cold noodles- everything was delicious and had plenty of side dishes. I would give it a few marks off of service because the initial lady that took our order and did some of the flipping of the meat for us seemed very harried and wanted to get away from us before we could ask for something lol. That said, food was great and we came away full and satisfied for the 4 of us. read more

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Food was below average and service was terrible. The egg pancake was very dry. Short ribs were overcooked and chewy. Tofu soup was nothing but salty. The waitress took the wrong order twice and when she brought the food, she wanted us to accept it. We refused as it was not what we ordered. It was quite awkward that she stood at our table for 5 min and she would not admit she made a mistake. When we asked for Togo box for leftovers, they asked us to combine the food to limit the number of boxes they wanted to give us. It's a very expensive lesson we learned and we will never return. read more

I've never really enjoyed japchae, until I had it here. It was splendid, as was everything we ordered. Ample food portions and everything was delicious. Highly recommend! read more

So Moon Nan Jib is one of my top Korean restaurants in the greater Seattle area. We ordered the chicken katsu and raw spicy marinated crab! You could never go wrong with the chicken katsu here. It's perfectly crisp, big and the side salad is chefs kiss. As for the raw spicy marinated crab, it was so flavorful and fresh. Side dishes are always so good here too! It was a busy night, but the servers did there best to accommodate us. read more

So Moon Nan Jib - Chicken Katsu and Raw Marinated Crab - Korean Near Me - Federal Way, Washington

We usually elect to cook our own beef, spicy pork, chicken in the grill and thoroughly enjoy the food quality here. This time we selected Beef and Mushroom hot pot. Wow! The broth was savory of beef with a slight sweetness to it, plenty of beef, onions, carrots, and more. Awesome dish that we'll have again read more

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I ordered the bibimbap and galbitang, and both were delicious! The side dishes were fresh and complemented the meal perfectly. The customer service was friendly and attentive, making the experience even better. I would definitely come back! read more

So Moon Nan Jib - Korean Near Me - Federal Way, Washington

This homey Korean restaurant will hit the spot with the soups, but it's nothing to write home about. I had the potato and pork neck soup and a seafood pancake to share. Seafood pancake was a bit dense and not super crispy as it could have been. The potato and pork neck soup had a ton of meat, a few more watercress veggies and less oil would have been nice. Portions were large and the banchan (side dishes) were plentiful and varied. read more

So Moon Nan Jib - Potato and pork neck soup (감자탕) - Korean Near Me - Federal Way, Washington

So Moon Nan Jib is hands down one of my favorite KBBQ restaurants in Federal Way. Food: We ordered the fresh meat family KBBQ combo. The combo includes salad (which I love their dressing), soy bean soup, steamed eggs, rice, and a variety of meat. They also served 9 refillable side dishes. Customer service: This restaurant is often busy, so you might need to press the button on the table to request service. The lady also started the grill and grilled for us. Ambiance: The interior is a bit dated, but we go for the food, so it's not a big deal to us. read more

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The food is delicious. I crave their porn neck soup. They have great service and the restaurant is very clean. read more

My favorite thing on the menu is the family combo - perfect portions of bulgogi, spicy stir fry squid, spicy raw marinated crab, fried fish, steamed egg, and bean paste soup along with banchan. read more

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Ordered the bulgogi soup, the side dishes were delicious. The soup was very good too. My friend ordered the short rib soup, the spicy intestine soup and fried pork katsu. All the dishes were very good. Service was great, workers checked on us and refilled the side dishes read more

So Moon Nan Jib - Bulgogi soup and side dishes - Korean Near Me - Federal Way, Washington

This is one of the best KBBQ spots in the Seattle area, and when I say Seattle area, I mean Federal Way, which boasts tons of Korean restaurants. Y'all know that's where to get the best Korean food in Seattle. My colleagues and I had a work event in Federal Way, so decided to take advantage of the night while we were all down south and get dinner at So Moon Nan Jib. We made reservations ahead of the time for the eight of us on a Monday night, but honestly, we wouldn't have an issue getting a table for our large group as a walk-in as the restaurant wasn't too busy. Yet there was a good amount of patrons dining in. We were the only non-Koreans, which should be a telling sign that we're at the right spot. For our large group, we ordered two BBQ combination sets, and chose combo A, which was solid. It had brisket, pork belly, beef chuck, which were all exceptional on the grill. The banchan selection was fire. I think there were like, eight different side dishes, which is the most I've seen at a KBBQ restaurant and they were all delicious. Of course, it's unlimited and not once did we have to ask for more banchan because the servers consistently checked our table and would refill any empty banchan dishes. Amazing service! Lots to love here, from the food to the friendly employees. They have a drink menu, with Korean beers and soju and in addition to the BBQ selection, they have a huge menu of classic Korean entrees. I definitely would eat here again as this is one of the best KBBQ restaurants around town. Located in a small business strip, it's located right off of Pacific Highway and is next to other Korean gems, including Myungin Dumplings. Get your BBQ on! read more

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Decent Korean food but be prepared to pay lots of hidden fees. Wouldn't go back even if I'm in the area.

The food was alright. Nothing special but wasn't bad either. The service was slow. Took them a long time to check back with us for any more water or drinks. But there were only 2 other tables in the restaurant with customers. It was pretty empty, but the Waiter and Waitress kept talking in the back for a while. read more

Food is great but let me tell you guys, make sure that they repeat what you order because they just charged me 200$ for kbb for myself and with my 2 kids for 3-4 people meal when i ordered clearly just the 85$ for me and my son and an order of japchae for my 8 yr old daughter. I feel like we got robbed and i shouldnt not paid but only for what we prdered. When we got there, there were only 2 tables occupied and i feel like they tried to get their business bec there was nobody there at the time. The server confirmed i only ordered the 85$ but still wouldnt give my money back! NEVER AGAIN! Theres so many great kbbq and this is not what korean does! They are supposed to be good people! read more

Saturday evening, there was a bit of wait. We had 4 kids and 3 adults There was a little tucked in area with chairs to wait in. We didn't know if we should order the marinated or not marinated bbq meats. The server told us the marinated is good for us and the plain one food for kids and she can help us split half and half! The marinated one originally comes with spicy, but the half and half one didn't come with spicy in consideration for the kids The server was very kind and observant to our needs. Food was delicious and the dip sauced really completed the meat. There was also steamed egg appetizer! But no mashed potato salad. read more

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First time visiting this restaurant after hearing all the good reviews about it. But we decided to get non-KBBQ items in this visit. Arrived here on a Saturday evening, decent amount of people on the waitlist. Upon walking into the restaurant, though it is a KBBQ place, but you can barely smell the smokiness. We got seated about 30-40minutes later. When they served us with water, they did not ask what we wanted to drink. Instead, they brought us warm genmaicha tea (kind of roasted rice green tea) but served the other table that was seated after us with cold water (they look non-Asian). It's kinda offputting that your race gives you different special treatment right off the bat.. Ordered the seafood casserole because it is a cold day out and wanted someone warm and hearty. We get to choose if we wanted white or purple rice that comes with the casserole. The casserole is pretty big portion that serves 2-3 persons, but I think it could potentially feed 3-4 persons with averaged appetite. Seafood are pretty fresh, a good variety of them such as fish, mussels, squid, crab, shrimp, whole baby octopus, tofu and etc... and they even have cod-milt (fish's sperm sac) and styela-clava (sea squirt) in the casserole. Never before in my life have I had it.. we've tried it for you so you don't have to if this doesn't float your boat. They didn't taste fishy or gamey or anything like that. Once you pass that mental obstacle, they just taste like nothing... The kimchi soup is pretty decent and nice umami and kimchi flavor. Midly spicy, just enough kick to warm up your belly on cold days like this. They have about 8 different complimentary sides with the usual suspects (kimchi, fish cakes, cucumber and bean sprout), and they tasted pretty decent. Service is a little slow, and the servers aren't exactly the friendliest that you would expect from a local/american restaurant. They do have a call button on the table/wall if you need attention from your server. We had to walk up to the front to pay for out meal as well, which I don't really mind but we wondered for a second if we should walked up or wait for the check since our server didn't really tell us anything. Might be back next time to try their kbbq or something. Come for the food, but leave your expectations behind with their service. read more

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While waiting for a birthday party to start nearby, my friend and I stopped in So Moon Nan Jib. Walking in, first thought was it is very simple and an old traditional vibe. The host/waiter that sat us was very friendly and welcoming. We didn't want anything big because we were eating at the party. We first ordered Korean Raspberry Wine. Didn't know what to expect as some wines aren't as flavorful. But the wine was very good. Semi sweet and full flavor. Then ordered Deep Fried Dumplings and Hot Stone Bi-Bim-Bap. Both appetizers. We were surprised when they brought out four small dishes of cold steamed spinach, cold seaweed salad, cold steam chunk potatoes in a sauce, and fish cakes. Then brought out four more small dishes of cold Kim-chi, cold steamed zucchini with spicy sauce, cold sprout salad, and cold steam mushrooms. So much more than what we were expecting. And, Man! It was all so delicious. I really didn't my know what to expect with fish cakes, ended up being my favorite dish. The restaurant itself is about 3 1/2 stars. Only because the building is old. But the food is about a 4 1/2 to 5 stars. I recommend stopping in and giving it a try. read more

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The food is terrific, and is consistently good. The waiters are always very busy. It's a bit pricey but I still like eating there!

Great friendly service with generous portions of food. The marinade Combo was perfectly seasoned with soup, salad, rice, and plenty of tasty banchan. We enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere of family style meals. read more

Whether you're in the mood for self grilling KBBQ, or to order off the regular menu, this restaurant offers both. This is a very no frills type of Korean restaurant, and service was prompt. They offer a large variety of items on their menu, so whatever my craving is, it is most likely covered here. Everything on the menu honestly looked so good that I over ordered a little. I would definitely come back for the stir fried baby octopus and pork belly though. Some items are a bit pricey, but everything tasted great. read more

So Moon Nan Jib - Spicy cold noodle with beef, spicy baby octopus and pork belly - Korean Near Me - Federal Way, Washington

Absolutely delicious! Everyone there is so friendly and the food is amazing! Highly recommend the cold noodles as well as the army stew and raw marinated crab. read more

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Great food , we had the bbq and the army stew. KBBQ was great, army stew the best we have had. read more

So Moon Nan Jib - Korean Near Me - Federal Way, Washington

Wait time on Saturday around 6:30p was about 40 mins. After we sat down, we got served barley tea. My partner and I ordered right away as we were quite hungry and got the seafood casserole (good for 2-3 ppl). The casserole is good with lots of seafood variety. There were 2 items we didn't know on the list which are steyala cava and cod-milt, and they were a nice "surprise". It comes with banchan and we got purple rice. Had a good amount leftover which we took home. Definitely would like to come back to try other items on the menu. Overall, service is pretty good and they clean tables a few mins after a party leaves. It's interesting tho that they don't ask we prefer water or tea. As mentioned my party and I got tea without asking, but I noticed a table that came after us just got cold water. read more

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