Very Clean, Simplistic Interior, Spent $27 for the Tteokbokki and Jajangmyeon, two dishes I recommend to anyone trying Korean Food for the first time. They give you a generous amount of side dishes, I recommend trying every side dish at least once. Food comes out very quickly. Good service overall. The Tteokbokki was perfect. A nice blend of spicy and sweet, the fish cakes were personally my favorite part. I just wish they gave you a side of rice with it because it leaves behind so much sauce and I know it would taste so good if you dumped a bowl of rice in it. Jajangmyeon was also very good. Lots of sauce and veggies and a few bits of meat. The flavor was savory, rich, and a bit sweet. Overall very good, though i do wish it came with more noodles as I was left with a lot of sauce and onions. Overall I had a good experience. I will be coming again! read more

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Fantastic food and a friendly atmosphere! Really reminds me of my Mom's homemade cooking when I was a kid. Their bibimbap and and bulgogi really hits the spot and their banchan side dishes are the best around! I will be back and look forward to trying their kimchi jigae~ read more

The food is amazing! I got takeout and it came with the sides (I don't know the correct name for them) I got the Kimchi Jigae, the Chicken Teriyaki, Bulgogi (AMAZING), and then the Dolsot Bibimbap! all of them were so delicious. The prices are kind of high, but i think it because of the quality and preparation and extra sides included and such!!! But i recommend :) read more

Food and service were great. I will be back and I recommend. Some of the dishes are quite pricey though. Bibimbap was excellent. read more

Wa Gabose - Sides - Korean Near Me - McAllen, Texas

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Delicious and well priced! Super friendly service and overall a wonderful experience. Definitely some of the best Asian food in the valley.

Absolutely fantastic experience top to bottom, my in laws are regulars here and I was admittedly suspicious of the quality because my in laws are typically not too adventurous with foods. I was proven wrong however because it was very authentic and very high quality. The space is lovely with some vegetables growing outside and gorgeous plants inside. The owner was so kind and warm. We tried a bunch of different dishes and shared and this is the way to go. Large portions and a good bang for your buck. You won't find better Korean food almost anywhere, and you definitely won't find better in the valley. Looking forward to returning! read more

Saw the place while driving by and stopped at the light on the corner of bicentennial and dove in McAllen. Looked up on Yelp and saw the limited but rave reviews of this small local Korean restaurant. Asked a buddy to go with me a week later to try it out for lunch. The place was not dead but not full either. The customers there all seemed very happy so took that as a good sign. A waitress came over, didn't speak much English mostly Spanish. Good thing I'm from the Valley. Lol. The menu was a smallish menu but well thought out. A few appetizers and a bunch of mains. Sodas and drinks were mostly in a can. I ordered the Donkatsu and dumplings. My buddy ordered the bimbibap. His was served in the traditional hot stone pot and looked amazing. He devoured it. Mine was perfect as well. The Donkatsu was lightly breaded and fried perfectly without overcooking and drying out the meat. The sauce on top was tasty. Think it was gochugang. It came with a side of potato salad and cabbage with a dressing. The little sides were all fresh tasting and excellent. Too many to mention. The kimichi was outstanding. Don't let the strip mall ambience deter you. It's an excellent place to dine and try something new. I will definitely be back to try more items on the menu. Of course the dumplings were good. Chicken dumplings. Filler was made fresh in house not frozen. Was well seasoned and included nice amounts of herbs. The dipping sauce was not just some plain soy sauce. They jazzed up it up with scallions and i think garlic. Give it a try. You won't be sorry. read more

Wa Gabose - Donkatsu, sides and dumplings - Korean Near Me - McAllen, Texas

amazing korean restaurant in the valley! food tastes fresh and authentic. my family loved the ribs, bulgogi, and tteokbokki. waitress and owner kept checking up on us and even replaced our banchan/small dishes with new ones when we finished them. everyone was extremely nice and service was very quick. would highly recommend this place! read more

Wa Gabose - various dishes of food on a table - Korean Near Me - McAllen, Texas

We finally got to try the newest korean place in mcallen and it is hands down the BEST korean food we've had in town AND best we've had in a long time. The restaurant is very clean and the service was amazing. We ordered: spicy pork, japchae, kimchi soup, seafood pancake, ramen (for our 6yr old), spicy rice cake and even got fried dumplings... so delicious. We will definitely be returning and recommend to everyone. read more

Wa Gabose - 17. Korean Ramen 20. Seafood Green Onion Jeon 22. Japchae 3. Maeun Samgyupsal 21. Tteokbokki 10.Kimchi Jjigae - Korean Near Me - McAllen, Texas

Oh! Man! It's so good. I would cry if I had a soul. It tastes like my mom cooked it. My mom is not Korean. Yes! It Makes no sense! But if she was Korean I think this is what her food would taste like. I cannot comment on authenticity because I don't know...but BTS posters are everywhere and they play BTS music on the TV, and for a minute it just felt so real to me. read more

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My new fav spot in the valley! The waiter was so kind, the food was amazing, and the place looked very clean. Definitely bringing the rest the family next time! read more

Wa Gabose - Spicy squid and rice - Korean Near Me - McAllen, Texas

What a gem! Stumbled on this spot for dinner with hubby. It's a great spot for authentic Korean food. The sides were amazing! For sure home made! The kimchi was sweet, sour and crisp. Loved the cucumbers! They complimented our meal perfectly. We started with dumplings, which were jam packed with goodness! Fried to perfection. Crispy outside and warm and juicy inside. They give such a generous portion too! Hubby got the bibimbap and I got the galbitang. Our server was so sweet and made us feel at home. She even mixed my hubby's bibimbap with the right amount of sesame oil and gochujang. It was awesome! Probably the best bibimbap we've had! My galbitang was scorching! I was getting a facial with all the steam! It was amazing. The short rib was so soft and well seasoned. The broth had depth and really warms your belly. My favorite bite was a scoop of rice, short rib, soup and a slice of kimchi! Yummm could eat that all day! The servings are very generous and we had more than enough for a second meal. Service was fast and food was even faster. We can't wait to go back! read more

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New Korean restaurant in town so you know definitely need to try it out. Very clean and simple layout and decor. Service was pretty fast even with what appears to be only one waitress and the owner(s) dropping off the the food and bussing. Was pleasantly surprised seeing Galbi-tang on the menu since I don't believe any of the k restaurants serve it. Our order: Galbi-tang: very light yet aromatic broth with the short ribs super tender. With a nice touch with tapioca noodles in there as well. However I felt the broth was a bit underseason and the short ribs were more of chunks off a beef cut like brisket or a roast, not the usual bone on short rib that I'm use too or seen from the restaurant I've had elsewhere. Dolsat bibimbap: very well presented and tasty. Only thing off that rice was not crisped up on the bottom. That's the key part of bibimbap Salted mackerel: big pc of fillet ...simple and comforting. Galbi Ribs-although pricey but definitely the best tasting and most tender ShortRibs I've had in the valley. Side dishes were very tasty as well... Definitely coming back and hope to see quality and service stays the same. read more

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This place is probably the best Korean food in McAllen. I've been to all of them. The food is reasonably priced. Their banchan is super tasty. I like their kimchi; you can taste the shrimp paste in it! We ordered the hot stone bibimbap, tteokbokki, and jjajangmyeon. They were all very tasty and had the right ingredients. The service is very kind and attentive. I didn't have to wait long to place my order, and the food arrived promptly. The restaurant is nice and new, very clean, and there's plenty of space. It fits probably 10 parties. Definitely a must-visit if you are in the Valley and want to try some good authentic Korean food. read more

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This is one of my happy places in the RGV. It is cozy and clean and the food is amazing. Waitstaff is attentive and provides great service. I live in Cameron county and try to treat myself to Wa-Gabose when my kids and I are in town. My 10 and 12 year olds are huge fans. My favorites are dolsot bulgogi and sondubu jjiggae but my kids are partial to galbi short ribs and pork katsu w Mandu or dumplings. Everything is delicious. The owner always comes out to greet us at the end of our meal and is such a total sweetheart. Try this place, I promise you won't be let down. It is my favorite Korean place in the Valley, and since Seoul House closed down I really only come here since I know I won't be let down. read more

We have visited twice and were absolutely satisfied both times. The food is fresh and delicious. We will definitely be back. read more

Wa Gabose - 5. Dolsot Bibimbap 15. Jjamppong - Korean Near Me - McAllen, Texas

Excellent Korean food. I've eaten Korean food in California , New York and major cities in north Texas. This place is the real deal. If you're craving authentic Korean food and are traveling in McAllen Texas then this is Korean spot to eat at , hands down! read more

Wa Gabose - Galbi beef, pan fried mackerel, Korean dumplings, spicy tofu soup. - Korean Near Me - McAllen, Texas

Wa Gabose is an excellent Korean restaurant in the RGV. They had authentic tasting dishes and the service was above and beyond. I went with a group and we ordered many dishes, including donkatsu, mandu (Korean dumplings), tteokbokki, bulgogi and galbeeguyee. The food was hot upon arrival and cooked with care + to perfection. I look forward to my next visit! read more

Wa Gabose - Bulgogi - Korean Near Me - McAllen, Texas

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The food was so good I swear we didn't talk for the first half of our date and then the other half was spent talking about how good the food we were eating was! 10/10 super delicious, everything was quick and clean, the owner even came around and asked us several times how our food was and if everything was good or if we needed anything! Will definitely be coming back! read more

Wa Gabose - 5. Dolsot Bibimbap 21. Tteokbokki 8. Deonjang Jjigae - Korean Near Me - McAllen, Texas

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First time at this location and both the food and service were amazing. The ambiance was relaxing and inviting. Highly recommend.

The ambiance and food here is immaculate! The kimchi is extra spicy & they're very generous with the ban Chan, epic! The owner even stopped by our table; it was adorable! 5 stars on service alone! Glad I stopped by because I had never heard of it! Stop by and enjoy a splendid, delicious, dish! read more

Everything we have ever eaten here has been excellent. The wait staff is awesome as well. Very friendly staff, food comes out fresh and fast. read more

Wa Gabose - Korean Near Me - McAllen, Texas

I've been maybe 4 times since they opened, I think this is my favorite Korean place in McAllen now. Love the spicy pork and banchan. When I first came, the owner came by the table and saw I had eaten all the banchan really quickly and laughed and brought some more which was really sweet of her to do. Definitely do yourself a favor and try it out. read more

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Lovely lady greets you as you walk in. I ordered a few things to go. It's made to order so it comes out nice and hot. Can't wait to come back with the fam and have a sit down dinner. read more

Amazing food and excellent service. The atmosphere is very warm and welcoming. Our favorite Korean place in the Valley so far!

Food and service are always amazing every time we go. Carry out services are great as well. The quality of the food is excellent. I would definitely recommend trying it out. read more

I absolutely looooovee it here. The food is always fresh and appetizing, and the staff and owner are very kind!

Great Food Great service Great place, clean and confortable This is my first time on this kind of Korean restaurant and..... I will be back ..... read more

Simply amazing food consistently made. Very friendly staff and speedy service. Best Korean spot in mcallen! read more

Wa Gabose - #3 - Korean Near Me - McAllen, Texas

This place has some good old Korean favorites and some new tasty treats. We decided to make it a feast and try several dishes. The seafood pancake was delicious although I think if it had been browned a little more it would have held up its consistency better. The bibimbap was good with the chili paste and other sesame seed sauce they brought out for the pancake. It had fresh veggies and the meat was nice and tender. The bulgogi was also very tender and nicely seasoned as was the teriyaki chicken. Their kimchi was so good that I had to have seconds. And ithe service was great! The owner even came out to check on us a couple of times to make sure we were enjoying our feast. If you're thinking of trying some Korean food in the valley, this is a good place to start. Will definitely be returning soon. read more

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The best Korean food in town! Service was excellent and I got extra kimchi to go with my leftovers. Highly recommend to experience this restaurant! read more

Wa Gabose - Ki - Korean Near Me - McAllen, Texas

Came here with my fiancé in the past and really enjoyed the food. Decided to have dinner tonight. Service was horrible, had to walk out. Asked for table for 1, lady who acknowledged me proceeded to seat me at a table. Then proceeds to talk to her friends. Waited at the table with no menu, no water, nor cutleries. Should have known better than to dine here alone. Do not come here to eat alone, you will be ignored. Never coming back. read more

Although we have many Korean restaurants in the valley this one is definitely one of my top favorites!! Absolutely amazing and authentic and the sweetest owners and chefs read more

Wa Gabose - a group of people eating at a table - Korean Near Me - McAllen, Texas

My wife found this place through Yelp. We loved it. The food was amazing. They bring out small sample dish before the meal. They were so tasty. We started with the fried dumplings. The we're fantastic. They were just like the ones I had when I lived in Korea. My wife ordered the Bibimbop and I had the ribs. Both were very good but definitely go for the bibimbop. You won't regret having lunch here. read more

Soooo good I got the rice and veggie bowl with egg and meat and it was amazing most definitely recommend super filling and hot! Love love love read more

Finally Korean food with flavor. I order the bar b que and the kimchi soup. The meal was perfect. read more

Wa Gabose - Korean Near Me - McAllen, Texas

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Bulgogi was tender, Fresh and delicious. The fried dumplings were packed full of flavor read more

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The food is excellent!!! Customer service is great and the owner is very friendly. If you crave for a Korea food.. this is the restaurant to seek. Ambiance is great.. read more

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Great food and great service. We're from Austin and can't wait to visit our family in McAllen for good Korean food! Always leave full and happy! read more

This place reminds me of Korea. Mamasan has this place running smoothly. Their is pride of ownership. Clean and authentic dishes. Everything is delicious. read more