Hidden gem of federal way! Underground kitchen is LITERALLY underground. It is tucked right next to…read moreshin sung kbbq next door. Ambiance is korean pocha/late night bar setting and they are open until 2am! There's limited seating during their busy hours so definitely come earlier if you can. Lots of parking outside. Everytime I visit here, I ALWAYS get the creamy bulgolgi udon. This dish is super unique and I've never seen it elsewhere. The sauce is so flavorful and pairs perfectly with the bouncy/chewy udon and well marinated bulgolgi. The pork belly kimchi udon is good as well if you like a spicy kick. We also ordered the half and half fried chicken (original and yangnyeom) and it was perfectly crispy and juicy on the inside! My friend enjoyed the spicy seafood stir fry which paired well with a bottle of soju but they also have lots of other drinks (nonalcoholic) to choose from! after a long night out or just for a casual lunch/dinner-- definitely a go to spot for me.

First off, four solid stars for the fried chicken wings…read more My Washington family enjoys the fried chicken here, so we came for early dinner (17:30ish). There were three types of wings that we ordered, but the only one I had was the honey garlic. The wings itself are a really good size, good crispiness, and decent flavor. You could miss this spot if you don't know that there is a stairway that goes down a level (hence the name Underground??)) Once you get down there, you get the vibe of a bar (on the low light side, but bright enough to see and enjoy your food, drink, and company). It does give karaoke bar vibe. The service was just ok. I had questions about the rice cake dishes which are basically teokkbokki, but I'm not sure why they don't put that on the menu. The person who took our order was fine but non descriptive with the dishes. The creamy rice cake looked like penne Alfredo upon coming out. The taste was fine, but since it wasn't described for me, I truly didn't know what was in it other than heavy cream (because that's what I was told). Other than the four star chicken, it was fine. Three stars.

Seriously some of the best service Ive ever had in a Korean restaurant! The dakgalbi was spot on…read morewith the spice and sweetness balance with a good variety of vegetables, chicken and rice cakes. The owner and the young gentleman were both super kind and attentive. I used to go here 10 years ago in my early 20s and this place has been around since I was in grade school. Over time, the place improved greatly with the same cozy ambiance. There's a good reason for their longevity of business.

This wing platter hits all the right notes. You get the perfect combo of classic golden fried wings…read moreand the dry-rubbed cheese version coated in a flavorful seasoning that packs a punch. The crispy exterior locks in the juicy, tender meat inside, and every bite has that fresh-from-the-fryer crunch. The service was fast, parking was right outside. Great for date night!

This is my very first time at this place and I Love it here! Korean style oven baked or fried…read morechicken wings. Clean, good location, in the corner of 312th and PAC Hwy. They have a pleasant, holiday exciting Christmas music playing. Lots of tables and chairs for a large group. Plenty of parking spaces, close to the main highway and I-5 freeway. Quick service. I didn't wait long for my order. Also order the fried chicken wings to go. They were ok. Be prepared to get your fingers sticky from the sauce. The cashier could be more friendly and a little outgoing. He looks like he hates his job. Maybe that will make people to come back. Just saying, work on your people skills and customer service that would be nice

I wanted a sampler so we got Honey Butter Chicken -I like…read moresweet so was intrigued. They had the sweetness but whatever the powder was on top almost made it too much as that powder seasoning clumped up. Mild Chicken-basic chicken minimal spice or seasoning. Perfect for you to add your own favorite sauce to it. Garlic chicken-flavorful and just a tad heavy on the garlic for my taste. French Fries-basic-no seasoning Honey Butter Cheese Balls- mozzarella stick in larger ball for with same seasoning from chicken mentioned above and a hint of saltiness. All of the chicken was juicy and crispy. I saw several complaints about the price but the servings are large. It is full size drumsticks and not the small drumettes. Did this order as a pick up and it was hot and ready when I arrived a few minutes before the designated time. Nicely packed in 2 bags. Nothing was missing. Looked like there was a medium sized area to eat in.

Great food and service. Price was also very reasonable. We had combo galbi/naengmyun and portions…read morewere generous.

Great food and service, the price was right as well. Took the family here after moving to the area…read moreand it was just what we needed to feel at home.

excellent bossam place! so tender and flavorful. the granny bossam is best for 2 people while the…read morevirgin bossam is meant for 3-4. other than that, we were told there is not much different. like everyone says, the kimchi is delightful and i want to bring home. it is salty and savory but has also a nice kick / zing that other restaurants lack. it really tastes homemade! also got the seafood jjampong which had a good helping of shrimp and mussels and the soup was quite refreshing. our server was great and refilled our banchan without us asking. not the greatest banchan in federal way, but the egg soufflé was definitely one of the best i've had in awhile. gives more dive bar and casual vibes in here. great for a big group, harder to try more stuff if it's just 2 people. portions are very generous. want to try seafood pancakes next time

I've been here so many times and food just never disappoints. Always get the bossam (pork belly…read moredish with kimchi), the best bossam in town! Their cheese tonkatsu and cheesy rice cakes are also great dishes that compliments soju. Whatever you order, they will always bring out a variety of banchans (sides). The only thing I will say is that service can be a bit lacking. But they do have a bell at every table that you can push to call someone over for service.

Great food, great service, great drinks , relaxed atmosphere . What more can you ask for?read more

Crawfish Island in Federal Way is definitely worth a visit, and I'm happy to give this place five…read morestars. We stopped by during their happy hour, which runs Monday through Friday from 11 AM to 4 PM, and enjoyed the discounted seafood and drink specials. Our server, Sarah, was friendly, attentive, and very helpful. She explained the different crawfish and seafood boil options and made recommendations based on what we were looking for. We followed her suggestion and chose one of the combo options, and it turned out to be a great choice. The seafood boil was flavorful, fresh, and satisfying. Sarah did an excellent job making sure we had everything we needed throughout the meal. I also appreciated that although the rice is served in a paper bowl, the restaurant provides ceramic plates and metal utensils, which makes the dining experience feel more comfortable and enjoyable. A couple of small things could be improved. Unlike some other seafood restaurants, there are no complimentary soft drinks when your bill reaches a certain amount, even if you are dining as a group. Since many places offer a couple of free drinks for larger orders, that would be a nice addition. Overall, though, the quality of the food, friendly service, and great recommendations from Sarah made our visit a very positive experience. We'll definitely be coming back.

I got the beef soft tofu soup. To be honest, it was perfect. The color, flavor, stone pot,…read moreeverything 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!

The Gamja Seongol was a satisfying comfort food, especially perfect for cold and rainy weather. The…read moreside 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.

Outstanding experience - some of the best Thai food I've had…read more Was visiting my grandparents who live near by and my grandpa loves Thai so we thought we'd take him out and this place has some of the strongest reviews in the area and it did not disappoint. Had the green bean chicken and fresh rolls and mango lemonade. What I wasn't expecting was fresh mango in the lemonade - so pleasing and not overly sweet. Chicken and fresh rolls were clearly made on the spot and came out as they were ready so they were so hot. Nice indoor that's kept clean with great food and kind service. Will absolutely come back!

Price doesn't match on the portion of food served. Flies…read moreflying over food. Ordered papaya salad - fresh cabbage is bigger than the papaya salad which is decorative only. Tomyang seafood only 3 meats you found in the soup

It's open late! The waitress was amazing, sociable, and attentive even though she was the only one…read more Not too loud, rowdy, or sketchy. Food was good for a good price! I'm glad we found it open late on a Sunday night.

I used to go to the Time Out years ago when working in the area. Recently my friends and I decided…read moreto go for a few beers and play pool, so we stopped in at the Time Out. Service is always great here and the servers seem seasoned and professional. They always follow up and come back when promised, and do so with a smile. Prices are great, considering the recent inflation in our country. We've tried the burgers and were very tasty with a good sized order of fries to accompany them. The pizza was just ok. Our latest visit was a Saturday afternoon, and while not at capacity, they were doing a fairly brisk business. A bit of confusion when the server dropped our bill off to us before we were finished. After a bit of follow up with her, we finally realized her shift was ending at 5 and wanted us to cash out. We did pose some resistance to this idea of closing our tab at first, as we were still playing pool and drinking, so she was slightly perturbed with us. A clearer communication of the fact would have avoided all of that. Still a fun place to hang out and I'm sure we'll be back.

This place is amazing, we have been here twice and each time the food doesn't disappoint. The…read moreportions are pretty decent as well. It is great for going as a group of people to share/ order a few dishes. The service each time was great as well. They are open late which is also a bonus if you're looking for a late bite to eat. Last time we stopped by they had Karaoke going which was fun to listen to as we ate. It is definitely a great spot to try if you're looking for some Korean food.

It's between a 3-4. It's a late night Korean food joint in a small older strip mall/parking lot. If…read moreyou don't have many options or don't want to be in downtown Seattle, it's open til 2am. The osam bulgogi with squid, pork, cabbage stir fry was good and worth ordering! The jjambbong soup without noodles was ok. And the banchan was hit or miss, but decent.