Food was amazing!!! Only complaint was their japchae was a…read morelittle on the gummy side. I think the noodles were cooked to long

I finally tried Gold Spoon in Carrollton and wow... this might be the best Korean food I've had…read moresince coming back from Seoul. I was genuinely so impressed!! We ordered the spicy cold noodles, beef galbi, and the seafood pancake, and every single dish hit so hard The spicy cold noodles were refreshing, perfectly chewy, and had that addictive balance of sweet, tangy, and spicy that keeps you going back for another bite. It honestly reminded me of the naengmyeon I had in Korea and the beef galbi was incredibly tender and flavorful, grilled perfectly with that smoky, slightly sweet marinade. You can tell the quality of the meat is really good! The pancakes were SO GOOD AND CRISPY! I definitely recommend this place and will be coming back again!

Solid mom and pop jajamyun shop inside the food courts of Zion food court…read more Service is quick and the portions are very fair for the price you pay. Zion noodle is my go to for jajamyun and garlic fried chicken. Check them out if you're in the area!

Zion Noodle is super simple, quick, and yummy! It's located in a food court at the Music City Mall…read more An event was being held when I came here so there were lots of people, but the service was still super quick and we were able to get our food within 5-10 minutes of ordering. I ordered the jajangmyeon which was super comforting and delicious, and the portions are pretty huge. Next time I'm at the mall I'll eat here again!

Very clean and organized restaurant, the staff were incredibly nice and accommodating. It was our…read morefirst time eating here and the person taking our order gave us recommendations explained the dishes and let us try one of their special drinks. The service was very fast, they had all our sides out in minutes quickly followed by our mains. I had the bulgogi bibimbap and my wife had the chicken plate with kimchi soup and all the food tasted fresh and flavorful. As we were dining someone was meticulously sorting bean sprouts and plucking out any that weren't up to their standards. For a traditional Korean experience I highly recommend mama's kitchen!

Let me say walking in it was very quiet not many ppl, the ambiance was nice and cozy…read more Walked straight up an was greeted at the counter. I decided to get the pork ribs a spicy tofu that came with rice and a cold plate. Let me start by staying the ribs were absolutely tender and amazing! They fell straight from the bone a was so much flavor not wet dripping in sauce but you could last the flavor! I absolutely recommend an would come back when I visit Dallas

Oh man these pieces are like little pieces of heaven!! 1000000% recommend…read more Flavors are so good and it's so light and airy. I don't feel heavy at all eating these. They're a perfect amount of sweetness. That's all I have to say lol.

We came by Creamy Seoul Donut around noon on a Saturday. Honestly, the inside and outside decor…read morefelt pretty bland compared to how hyped this place is. No line at all when we got there, and it's more of a grab-and-go donut shop than a sit-down spot. Ordered, paid, and were out in under 5 minutes -- super quick stop. It seems that they only have a selection of 8 or 9 donuts on any given day. Their days and hours of operation are pretty limited and, despite that, they're still super hyped up. Goes to show how good they are. We got the pistachio, earl grey, and yuzu. The yuzu was probably my favorite -- nice strong citrus flavor without being overly sweet. Pistachio leaned sweeter but still tasted good; you could tell they used real pistachio. Earl grey was the sweetest of the bunch, definitely gives you that tea flavor but in donut form. All of their donuts are loaded with cream inside, so if you're into rich, creamy desserts this is your spot. The donut itself (under all that cream) was actually really good too -- makes me think they could pull off savory options if they ever tried.

Californian from SF here, so take this with a pinch of salt, as I would suggest with the eel soup…read more Along with that soup(L21), our party of three and a half (sleeping baby) ordered a small bossam(A1) and the dak-ghalbi/spicy chicken(L11). If you are suffering from gout/high uric acid, I'd recommend AGAINST you ordering the spicy chicken. Out came a salad, classic Napa cabbage kimchi, radish kimchi, and individual portions of three sauces. Gochujang, bean paste with jalapeno and onion, and a sweetened soy with pickled cukes. Of note is the Napa cabbage kimchi, fresh rather than aged, akin to Kunjip (for those of you from the Bay Area) rather than other typical Korean eateries. The fish sauce used gave a background note reminiscent of salted fish/鹹魚 if you're Cantonese, a first for me. Then came the three dishes. The small bossam came with squid, spicy dried radish (different from the earlier kimchi which had the crisp of a pear. This has a different crunch.), a lightly dressed scallion salad, and of course, boiled pork belly. Sorry, no oysters. The staff suggest eating the squid with gochujang. Pork belly unctuous and very soft. Entire dish was solid. The eel soup is a first for me. Never seen before. The white soup was thick like sollongtong, loaded, but rather bland. The unseasoned eel gave the broth a light freshwater fish flavor that will not be for everyone, but the meat was much improved with the sweetened soy. Other ingredients used include scallions, enoki mushrooms, and of note, perilla leaves, which gave a strong flavor between mint and epazote when encountered. The soup overall did feel bland so we added salt as if this was sollongtong, and the taste did improve a lot. Last dish: dak-ghalbi/spicy chicken. Normally the most mundane of the 3, I'm writing because of this dish. When we say spicy, I mean this dish will slowly leave a small fissure in the center of your tongue, though you will be able to taste everything else. The marinate had a mushroom flavor that I haven't had on this side of the Pacific Ocean, and worked well with the heat. Present again was the perilla leaf whose flavor stood up well, just a touch, neither neutered by nor overpowering the heat. Japchae noodles were present as well, showing an addictively toothsome side that I didn't know japchae had. Call me impressed. There was one struggle I had coming here though... I'm used to seeing Latinized Korean on the menu; here there is straight up Hangul, and and English description of the dish... Took me a while to go through the menu. Never realized how much I relied on this feature, or how naked I felt without it... But yeah. Dallas ain't no slouch when it comes to Korean food.

Food: The Boiled Pork Wraps was decent. Being from California, I've usually had Bossam with napa…read morecabbage, radish kimchi, and garlic + jalapeño; however, this came with radish kimchi, a green onion + beansprout medley, and squid, which slightly differed than what was pictured on the menu. Wasn't a big fan of the sauce it came with--it was a bit sweet for my liking. The Dried Cabbage Soup was also another item that didn't match the menu, and unfortunately so--in lieu of ribs, we were served (a relatively small portion of) brisket. Overall, the soup lacked depth and it was heavy on the veggies. Lastly, the Kimchi Dumplings were probably my fave. They came out steaming hot from the kitchen, and they had a nice flavor that wasn't overpowered by the kimchi or its tartness. Service: We were waited on by two people--a man and a woman. The woman seemed to be well versed in the menu and offered her suggestions, which we took her up on. The man, who I'm assuming is the owner, was nice enough to explain how to enjoy the Boiled Pork Wrap. Came on a busy Thursday evening, but food came out pretty quickly. Ambiance: Casual, modern, traditional. Parking: Ample parking. Located in a plaza.

Pork ribs were good! Haven't had pork ribs like that in a while…read more The pork soup jungol was also good. Nice to know they have a place like this in Katy. Service was attentive and food was good.

Stopped here to try the raw marinated blue crabs Ive been seeing all over social media. The…read morerestaurant is in a strip area near Hmart in Carrollton, which tends to be busy for parking. They only offer the the soy ones here but worth the visit. They only offer this dish in a medium ($40.99) and a large ($59.99) portion option, which is not great if you are solo, but at least you get leftovers. I got the medium which comes with 4 banchan and 2 bowls of white rice and the bowl of crab. The crab were delicious and marinated with soy, orange, and ginger. The meat was sweet and tender and just melted in your mouth. You do have to get your hands involved to peel and eat the crabs but they do provide gloves you can use if wanted, but prepare for sticky hands regardless as the crabs spine easily poke while you eat. While the service was very um relaxed, in my opinion. All in all it was a good experience.

What a joy to find this place…read more The soup portion was HUGE. I got a spicy beef soup with mushrooms and zucchini and it was amazing. The kimchi was so good that I got a second serving. The gentleman cooking the food was so friendly. He checked on me and gave me two complimentary gyoza. Definitely recommend. My belly is full and I am happy. FYI: You order at a kiosk and they call your number when your order is ready. You get your own water and utensils.

Kooksoo II is the kind of spot that makes you realize noodles are basically a love language. The…read morefood is hearty, flavorful, and feels like it was made to actually fill you up--not just look pretty on Instagram. The noodles had great texture, the broth was rich without being overly salty, and the side dishes were fresh and plentiful. Service was straightforward and efficient--not overly chatty, but they got the job done and kept things moving smoothly. You won't feel ignored, but you also won't be on a first-name basis with your server by the end of the night. Ambiance is simple and casual. It's not trying to be fancy--it's more of a laid-back, everyday kind of place where the focus is clearly on the food. If you're looking for a trendy vibe, this isn't it. But if you just want solid Korean comfort food, it delivers. Overall: great for when you're craving noodles and want an honest, satisfying meal without the frills.

Korean Noodles & Dumplings - Lewisville…read more Located inside Zion Market - Korean Market, inside Vista Ridge Mall. Once you've stepped inside, you'll discover a fairly large Korean Food Court with at least ten different food vendors to choose from. My family and I settled on, "한국식 국수와 만두 -Korean Noodles and Dumplings." We ordered, "멸치 우동 - Anchovy Udon," and " 라면치킨 - Ramyun Chicken." Both dishes were made from scratch. The noodles in both dishes were delicious and tender. It had great spicy texture to it. Portions were large. The friendly lady that placed our order had a good vibe about her and helped us with any dishes we needed assistance with. I will mention, it can get a little pricey. Otherwise, the atmosphere and experience was wonderful. The dishes were so delicious and served with real utensils and not plastic, would be a reason to return.

I should have read reviews before trying. My goto for noodles is usually Zion noodles but decided…read moreto try something new. I got the spicy seafood udon and it tasted as sad as it looks unfortunately. No depth to the broth and only came with 2 pieces of shrimp and one mussel.

There's nothing better on a chilly, rainy afternoon than a warm, nourishing bowl of soup. In this…read morecase, it was soondubu at Cho Dang Village. Before the main event, we got the seafood & green onion pancake. Crispy on the outside and reasonably chewy interior. Good amount of seafood; in particular, the oyster stood out. It was also a nice portion that was ideal for sharing. I opted for the seafood soondubu. Everything, from the banchan to the specific side dishes served with the soondubu, came out not too long after ordering. I got it at spice level three which I thought offered the right amount of kick without being too overwhelming (I also like to think I have a pretty strong spice tolerance). It had a good variety of seafood; namely, the shrimp and oyster. I'm not the biggest fan of clams but they were definitely still tasty. The tofu was soft and silky. The yellow croaker and rice were great supplements to the dish. The rice perfectly absorbed the broth. The croaker added a nice crunchy break from everything. The banchan was pretty standard in my opinion - still, a great complement to the soondubu. Last but not least - service was attentive and quick. I will definitely be coming back at some point!

2 friends and I came on a Friday afternoon, and I was worried it would be packed with a long wait…read moretime based on other reviews, but from our experience, this is a good time to come! The restaurant had plenty of space, but service was still super fast and efficient anyway, which I loved. What I love about Chodang is that the food is stellar and such good PORTIONS. Knowing this, I still opted to order a Combo Special because the thought of having leftovers for the next day sounded great to me. I ordered the Kimchi Tofu Soup with Beef Bulgogi, and it was delicious. I usually order my soups at the Spicy level, which I would say has a kick and flavor but never leaves me panting for air or water. As someone who likes spice, I wouldn't say it's very spicy, but definitely flavorful. Beef Bulgogi is one of my favorite dishes, and this place's version does not disappoint. The meat is tender and has a good balance of sweet and salty. My friends also ordered Combo Specials with a Tofu soup and the Korean bbq ribs, and Spicy Pork Bulgogi. One of these friends opted for the medium spice level, which I would say is a safe choice for everyone, especially if you're worried about something being too spicy. All soups come with Korean side dishes, a whole grilled yellow croaker fish (delicious but lots of bones), and a hot stone bowl of rice. Nothing missed!

I just had dinner at this place and it is definitely the best kbbq in the area. We had the beef…read morecombo and their new black pork belly and both were super juicy and tender! I didn't expect their meat quality to have such a big difference compared to other kbbq places. The combo also came with the soybean soup and was very authentic tasting like the ones I had in Korea! Dylan helped us and was amazing but everyone else who helped were very kind and helpful. 100% recommend to all looking for authentic kbbq! Brisket, short ribs, and black pork belly are must haves.

This place is overrated. Because the reviews are based on my opinions, I can say that there are…read moremany other better options for Korean bbq. The hype didn't match our experience. Banchans were just okay nothing special. Actually it was lacking compared to other restaurants. Salad was great though. Good dressing. Beef quality was good but also was not extraordinary. Would I come back? Maybe, but probably not.