One of the most authentic Korean restaurants you'll find! Everything was fresh and delicious…read more The homemade mandu were perfectly crispy, the seafood pancake was light and crunchy, and the japchae was packed with flavor and fresh vegetables. These were our favorites, though everything we tried was excellent. The mother-and-daughter team was incredibly warm and welcoming, making the experience even better. Highly recommend this place if you're looking for authentic Korean food!

The food was good. Their kimchi was amazing! However the service wasn't the best. I needed more…read morewater and they were sitting in the corner watching shows talking amongst themselves but never checked if I needed anything the whole time I was there.

We arrived a bit earlier than expected, somewhere I read they opened at 11 instead of noon, so we…read moredecided to go grocery shopping next door! Arrived to a quiet, low key establishment, a bit eerie as we were the only ones there and light were still off, but were welcomed, none the less. Once everything lit up, the food was slowly being brought out and the choices for lunch were limited. No hot items at the sides and the sauces available were interesting, interestingly enough to concoct something on my own. Drink fridge was well stocked, but the dessert freezer was lacking in selection, Haagen Dazs was only available. Play area was the only buff/flex for us, as our busy toddler needed to roam free. I should have opted for a closer seating to the play area so we could take turns watching and eating/cooking :) but it worked out, like I mentioned, it was low key and we were rushed. Regarding food, they were helpful and provided service for items that were not readily available on the hot sides area, salt and pepper shrimp... YES PLEASE! Other than that, similar to KBBQ style, but not the same sauces, so be wary of that, I didn't mind, but wanted to share that. Veggies are always a win where there's pumpkin/squash and eggplant ^_^

Chu Shang Hot pot + BBQ is such a fun combo. Cooking your own food at the table makes it feel like…read morean experience, not just a meal. Tons of variety with meats, seafood, sides, and appetizers. The all-you-can-eat option is a big plus. They have tons of variety drinks and ice cream that are included in the price already...no extra cost! A big plus as a mama of 3....the play area that keeps my kiddos entertained. Also, the ambiance is great! Very clean! It can get a little hectic juggling both grill and broth, but overall it's 100% worth it. Come hungry!

Having access to top-notch Korean fried chicken just down the road from my work has now changed all…read morelunches from now on. I ordered my meal ahead of time through DoorDash, and it turned out to be an easy and quick pickup with the food being hot and fresh when I arrived. The wings are by far the best Korean fried chicken I've had, with every piece packed with juicy meat. This is exactly what you expect when ordering this dish, and the honey sesame sauce did not disappoint one bit. The wings were perfectly coated, and there was still a pool of sauce for dipping at the bottom of the container. Next time I will definitely turn up the heat and try one of their spicier sauce options to experience that flavor profile. The nicely fried mandoo pork dumplings were full of a delicious filling mixture that paired perfectly with the soy vinegar dipping sauce. The dumplings had a crispy exterior that gave way to a flavorful, well-seasoned interior. The only thing I'm disappointed with is that I didn't discover Dolsot House sooner.

In a word: spectacular. Spectacular food, service, and atmosphere. Just all around spectacular…read more My girlfriend, son and I came here on a Saturday at 5:15 hoping to beat the dinner rush but it was already packed. We were lucky to get a table at all. It remained packed our entire time there. BYOB so my girlfriend and I brought two beers with us and they provided glasses. We ordered three main dishes and two appetizers and all of the food was amazing. Soups, dumplings, bibimbap, bulgogi... all flavorful and delicious. Despite the crowded dining room, everything came out quickly. The servers were all incredibly kind, efficient and professional. This was my first time back here in over a decade but based on our experience, I hope to come more regularly in the future.

I see this restaurant around for a while and I love Korean fried chicken, but it had the freshest…read morewings. The best tasting of wings that I had in a very long time and japchae noodles is my favorite at any Korean restaurant and it was good. I will be coming back.

It's basically a Chinese take-out but Korean. The young man taking your order is super uninterested…read moreand kinda made me feel rushed. The Korean chicken wings tastes a bit freezer burned and didn't travel well. The japche rice bowl was edible but nothing to write home about. There was a lot of instant noodle stuffs, which put me off a bit because I could've just made this at home. Also got the jasmine bubble tea that didn't taste at all like tea just sweeten milk water for $6. Came here cause I thought it was perfect for me and my very picky kid who only eats burgers and fries. (Even the burger ended up goin to the dog when we got home) But turns out to be disappointing and quite expensive compared to several other local Korean restaurants.

Simple yet tasty homestyle Chinese Korean food…read more My group came for a late dinner and there seemed to be a hiccup in the kitchen - we actually heard a bit of yelling from the back at some point. It sounded like the kitchen intended to close an hour earlier, which would be fine but the restaurant should adjust their hours since several customers after us were confused and had to be turned away. We were even unsure about whether our own food was going to come. Ambiance would also feel a little more comfortable if they had some music playing - it was very quiet and almost felt awkward at times. Regardless, our food did come and hit the spot. The accompanying banchan was nice (and pretty spicy!) and portion sizes were generous. It felt like a nice, homey meal overall. The hiccup in the kitchen was probably a one-off, but hoping they can manage their hours better in the future.

Jjang Ga Nae is the real deal. This place is run by a sweet older Korean woman and her husband, and…read moreyou can feel the love and care they put into every dish the moment you walk in. Don't let the no-frills atmosphere fool you -- you come here for the food, and the food delivers. The pork hangover soup (haejangguk) is absolutely magnificent -- rich, deeply savory, and exactly what your soul needs. The fried pork (tangsuyuk) is crispy, tender, and packed with flavor. And the tofu stew? Perfect heat, silky tofu, and a broth that tastes like it's been perfected over decades. This is authentic home-style Korean cooking at its finest. If you want a polished dining experience, go somewhere else. If you want incredible food made with heart, Jjang Ga Nae is the answer.

Unexpected but pleasant surprise located inside of Berlin Farmer's Market that serves Korean food…read more Even more surprising was that they offered jjajangmyeon, a black bean noodle dish that is extremely hard to find around the area, basically impossible unless traveling to Philadelphia, PA, so I had to order that dish and some Traditional Kimbap. I enjoyed the kimbap, but the jjajangmyeon was just okay. I came back to try the Seafood Pa-jun (pancake), and it was good. They confirmed that the prices do not change whether you pay by cash or card. Service was friendly. 3.5/5.

Unexpected find in the Berlin Mart! Got the bulgogi lunch box which comes with bulgogi, kimchi, a…read moreside salad, a crispy mandu, rice and a soup (not in the photo). Bulgogi was cooked and seasoned perfectly, salad had a tasty dressing, mandu was hot and crispy with good filling and kimchi was flavorful. Soup was hot and a nice bonus. Staff was friendly and efficient. Would definitely come back!

Yeah, so I forgot to take any pictures, but I was here twice this week with colleagues when we had…read morean offsite meeting nearby. Everything was delicious, from the apps to the dishes, and definitely very healthy portions! Service was pretty good as well, with attentive staff despite there not being a whole lot of them. The food is Korean-inspired with some fusion elements, and all of it was nicely executed. Fried chicken bites were a pretty big hit, and the pork buns were good as well - crispier than usual, but still really good. Toppoki was nice too, and have to say that calling it rice gnocchi is pretty smart to make it easier to understand outside the Asian POV. Kimchi paella was essentially kimchi fried rice, but tasty and filling, and the scrape off parts at the bottom, that's rice gold right there. I don't always eat rice, but when I do, I prefer slightly burnt at the bottom of a stone pot. Second visit, I went with fire chicken, which is tasty and has some kick. I did notice that my not Asian colleague was asked if he was sure about the three fire symbols, but I was not :P Space is pretty nice inside too, a nice combination of old and new; the bathroom was nice and clean, and the general feel inside is casual but elegant. I wouldn't be opposed to returning, but would need to know much more about allergy protocols and awareness, which admittedly isn't always a strong point in Asian cuisine.

Went to Buk Chon with some friends before seeing the excellent production of Dear Evan Hansen at…read morethe Arden Theatre. The restaurant is a very short walk and an excellent option for pre-theatre dining. I only had a couple items as this was lunch, and both were excellent: Mango iced tea - 5/5, not too sweet, an excellent choice for a hot summer day Pajeon - 4/5, solid offering, still nothing beats the green onion pajeon I had in Seoul Korea Bibimbap - 5/5, a generous portion of bibimbap ingredients and an option of gochujang or soy garlic sauce to add on top of the fried egg. Delicious! Service was great too, I'd happily come back and try more items from their menu next time I'm in the area.