We went for the first time and they were closed due to lost power so technically this was the second time but also the first time. We wanted to try to see how Busan food is different from other Korean places. The noodles taste really good and refreshing. Their kimchi is very crunchy and fresh. I like the side kimchi better than the one that cost extra $3. The $3 kimchi is kinda bland and not crunch enough for my liking. The pancake is very crispy and thin. It tastes good with the dipping sauce. I prefer it thin and crispy rather than thick layer of carbs. We also ordered pork belly and it came in hotpot cooking on the little stove. Quite cute and the pork belly was so tender but not too fatty. Overall, we like it very much and we'd definitely come back and recommend others to try. Service is quick, nice and efficient. read more

Wonjo Busan Gukbap - Pork belly noodles - Korean Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

Decided to try one of the newer interesting spots in the super busy strip mall next to H-mart. It's tucked away in the middle of a strip mall, so you may have a hard time finding it, but there's a decent amount of parking around the area and a large amount of space inside. They have an extensive menu and all the food looks pretty good. However, our party was disappointed by a few of the offerings: - Jokbal: As you can see, there are many slices of pork, but each one was extremely dry and lacked flavor, even with the jellyfish salad underneath - Kimchi stew: This had a decent amount of flavor with a large cabbage in their they cut at the table. Was decent and enough to share, but not necessarily something I'd get again - Galbi tang: Small bowl here, but full of flavor Not sure if it was new opening woes, but the waitstaff was lackadaisical given how busy it was. One waiter spilled and watched the soup spill all over the chair and floor underneath, placed the soup on the table, and literally walked away (and just carried on as if nothing happened, not getting any napkins/mops, etc.) read more

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Authentic and good Korean soups! The portion of the bbq pork plate was ridiculously large & marinated/cooked just right. The service was decent with generous refill of ban chan, and this place reminds us of eating in Seoul/Japan where there's self-order monitor and napkins drawer under the table! We'll be back soon!!! read more

We came around 7pm for dinner and seating was quick. The inside is spacious and a lot of seating is available. Ordering was through a kiosk, so that was a breeze. The servers were quick--the side dishes came out immediately, as we finished ordering. The main entree came out a few minutes after. We enjoyed the food. The only reason we knocked off a star was due to price--it came out to about $23 per person including tip and tax (which for a soup, is pretty pricey). read more

Checked out this newer spot in the Korean plaza and was excited to give it a try. The ambiance and service were top notch. I loved the décor and how cozy it felt inside. The marinated pork ribs were solid, but I was hoping for a little more char and deeper flavor. Still good, just not quite what I expected. I'd probably go for the galbi next time. Overall, a great experience and definitely worth trying read more

Wonjo Busan Gukbap - Korean Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

We came by around 2 p.m. for a late lunch, and it was about half full. The space is huge with tons of seating, is super bright inside, and was decked out with festive holiday decorations. Ordering is fully digital via tablet (but they still have physical menus). There's zero cell service inside, but they're smart about it and have WiFi info posted at the entrance and along the walls. We ordered the leek pancake, pork soup with Korean sausage, and spicy pig's feet. Everything came out within minutes, and each entrée came with a bowl of purple rice. The banchan were really good, with the kimchi daikon being my favorite. You can ask for refills. The Korean sausage was great, not too heavy on the blood flavor. The leek pancake was simple and light (basically leek + egg). The spicy pig's feet were excellent -- very spicy, tender, flavorful, and even had tteokbokki mixed in. They really love leeks here and use them as a topping on everything. For payment - since you don't have a designated server, you either tap the "call staff" button on the tablet or walk up to the service desk to pay. Overall, a solid spot if you're craving pork-heavy Korean comfort food. read more

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Went back with some coworkers. Everyone loved it! The service is so efficient yet kind here and the atmosphere is clean and bright. I ordered the same thing again (pork gukbap and blood sausage to share with my partner). They gave us a pancake on the house and it was piping hot and delicious. My partner got the brisket soup (not pictured) and he liked it but he liked the spicy beef noodle soup more. Next time we come back I want to get the chicken. It looks tasty and others have given glowing reviews. I'll be back soon! read more

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I love a good pork soup and was looking forward to trying this new establishment. Our large party came at 11 am on Sunday, and the restaurant was already super packed. The restaurant was clean and spacious. The waiter was nice brought us water quickly. The pork soup was very hearty with a flavorful, rich broth and a generous amount of pork slices. The cold noodles were delicious with perfectly chewy buckwheat noodles and the portion was huge! The broth had a strong, tasty flavor that really hit the spot. Perfect for a warm day! One strange thing was that an order of cold noodles ended up coming out 20 minutes after everyone else's. The waiter was apologetic and we had to follow up several times, and by the time we received the last dish most of us were done eating. My diagnosis: Solid Korean restaurant with excellent pork soup and cold buckwheat noodles; I highly recommend you try it out. read more

Wonjo Busan Gukbap - Pork soup with rice - Korean Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

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Great place for Korean soup, but warning, DON'T ORDER THE JANGTEO GUKBAP! It was delicious, but there was barely any beef in my food . Unless you're ok with eating mostly vegetables in your soup with a few sprinkle of beef, order something else. That's why I deducted a star. On an evening during the weekend, it's really busy, so if you're on the waitlist, look at the menu ahead of time so that when you have a table, you can immediately order on the tablet and wait less for your food. read more

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I met up with a friend to try out Wonjo Busan Gukbap, the newest Korean restaurant that opened in koreatown Carrollton. The chef of this place used to work at 2 popular Korean restaurants in koreatown in LA: hangari kalguksu and jinsol gukbap. We came for lunch on a weekday and this place was packed to the brim. It felt like every Korean person in Dallas was here. Luckily, we did not have to wait long on the wait list at all. They are known for their signature Gukbap, which is especially known from the Busan region. I ordered the regular Gukbap with soondae and my friend for the gukbap by itself. I originally wanted the jangteo Gukbap spicy beef soup but it was sold out. It comes with a side of rice, a risotto like appetizer that I can't really describe, a plate of chives, rice noodles, and banchan. The gukbap has a pork broth with green onions, pork belly, and a ball of spicy bean paste that you mix in. It was really light and soothing. They have some items available to add to your soup to season it more. You can either eat the soondae by itself or mix it in with your soup. It's basically just a very chewy sausage, I don't think it's for me personally. There are not that many banchan options but they are pretty good quality. Overall, this is a pretty solid spot for some Korean food read more

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We got the pork soups and it was okay. The soup was clean cut and definitely cooked without any porky smell. There were also a lot of meat pieces. I was a little disappointed by the lack of flavor/depth overall. They put the chili paste already in the soup but recommended we add salt/pepper to our taste. I felt like I had to add a lot of shrimp soy sauce with the salt and pepper to add to the flavor/taste of the soup and side dishes. The kimchi was also slightly disappointing. It looked so flavorful and delicious but definitely lacked the fish sauce depth. If it was freshly just made kimchi, I would recommend adding sesame oil to add some more flavor. Overall pretty bland taste in the meal. I would say the best part about our meal was the barley rice as an added appetizer. That was a creative idea and definitely was delicious despite the simple ingredients. We were able to order on the ipads which are attached to each table. You can place orders on the ipads and request for other items including the bill. This is a great concept which reminds me a lot of Korea. The lady who served our food was very sweet as she explained which items went in the soup. The spoons and napkins are also located on the side of the table which is also another concept from Korea. Not a bad place to visit if you want to experience a true Korean restaurant. read more

Wonjo Busan Gukbap - Korean Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

The restaurant is so unassuming from the outside but once you step in, it feels like a different place entirely! The restaurant is large with ample seating and its also connected to the establishment next door. Waitstaff is friendly and explained the cutlery in the table immediately before walking away. We were so excited that we ended up ordering the leek pancake, pork belly slice, and beef short ribs soup with napa. Everything came out so good. The leek pancake was crispy and paired well with its sauce. The pork belly slices came in a broth over a burner and samjang with onion and jalapeño slices, everything paired so well with the purple rice and ban chans. The beef short ribs soup was so packed with napa and 2 short ribs along with bean sprouts that with rice, was so comforting. The ban chans were fantastic and the entrees were as well. I would definitely return! read more

Wonjo Busan Gukbap - Beef short rib soup with napa, leek pancake, pork belly slices - Korean Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

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New gukbap restaurant in Dallas! They took over sorimmara and renovated the space. Super huge and cute interior. You order everything from the iPad but there are still servers walking around if you need help We ordered the leek pancake to start and it was amazing. Tiny pieces of octopus inside and the taste was spot on. I ordered the jangteo gukbap and the beef was super tender and the soup had a slight kick. I added a little more salt and salted shrimp (on each table) for a little more flavor. My bf got the shredded beef brisket soup and that was good too. The side dishes complimented the soups well and the food was brought out very fast. Highly recommend especially since fall is coming up. Soup weather! read more

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Wonjo Busan Gukbap (원조 부산 국밥) - Carrollton, Texas Born in Busan, I grew up with parent and relatives who were naturally more inclined toward Busan culture, which includes food as one part of it. Often time I visit Busan, I had a cousin who took me to different gukbap restaurants, where one I had last time was amazing. Thus, when I learned that this newly opened place in Carrollton, Texas, taking over the previous Sorim Mala (소림마라)'s location, is going to be a Busan gukbap place, I gotta try out. And I often have a habit of trying many different places by myself before recommending the place to my friends and my family, because my mom and my older sis are quite picky about places. My first impression was that the place is quite huge, which was expected because the place was originally designed to be huge. I came little late after a typical lunch time around 1 pm, so the customers are probably not so crowded than usual. The service was excellent, and everything looked clean, maybe so because it is a new restaurant. The food came out quickly, which took about 10 minutes or less. The food was quite delicious, though I have to try other items over time to judge that it is really good. Only maybe slightly negative thing is that the price is little on a rather expensive side, compared to some other cheaper alternatives available for same gukbap. But given the service quality, atmosphere, and many different banchan (반찬) - side dishes that were given, I think this will be a place that I will visit again. read more

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Heard good things so came to try. The decor is minimalist utilitarian, but the ambiance is lively as they were bustling with patrons. It was busy even for a Sat late lunch, we had a short wait, but only maybe 5-10 mins. But it did not disappoint, it was so good! Their kimchi was delicious; I could eat just that with rice. I wonder if they sell their own kimchi? The Leek Pancake was really good, came out hot. The Pork Soup was not bad, but the Beef Short Rib with Napa was excellent, the soup was so flavorful. Will come back just for that. The table kiosk tablet is pretty convenient to place your food order, call staff or ask for bill. Our server was friendly and efficient. read more

Wonjo Busan Gukbap - Decent price, great food! - Korean Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

Service is absolutely horrible, and staff does not care that they have a crowd of people waiting at the front to be seated. They don't come up to you to let you know what the wait time is, and they will walk by without as much of a glance in your direction. This was how everyone at the front was treated for almost 40 minutes, and my friend and I didn't even know there was a paper waitlist until we were pushed closer to the front. I will say that their food is good, but we waited almost another 20 minutes for our food to arrive. I love their noodles, and their side dishes and kimchi are quite good. I hope service gets better because the food genuinely is good, but most of our experience was negative given how everyone was treated. read more

Wonjo Busan Gukbap - Korean Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

My friend and I decided to check out Wonjo Busan Gukbap after seeing that this restaurant replaced the previous tenant that we frequented. We went here around 11:30am and beat the lunch rush. We were immediately sat but it took a while before someone took our order. It looked like most tables had a tablet to order from but ours didn't have one. We ordered the bone broth and spicy cold noodle combo with beef short rib. The banchan was also nice here, I enjoyed the barley rice (not pictured) and various kimchis. The bone broth was hearty and light. We were a little confused why it turned red when we mixed it, but after reading the other reviews it seems like there's spicy bean paste at the bottom which makes it red. The spicy cold noodles were a bit different than other spicy cold noodles I've had in the sense that the ones here were very saucy and spicy. The flavor was great but it felt a bit heavy and I got a little tired of it after a while. The beef short rib was well marinated and juicy, it was the best item I had in this visit. I also wanted to note that the interior of this restaurant is a complete 180° from the previous tenant. They did a wonderful job transforming the place and the place seems lively. read more

Wonjo Busan Gukbap - Bone Broth Soup and Spicy Cold Noodles + Beef Short Rib - Korean Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

Went to Wonjo for a Saturday lunch and it was packed! Waited about 20 minutes for a table after arriving around 11:45am. It's a bit disorganized at the front but you have to manually go write your name down on the waitlist. People do seem to come and go so line went fast. We got the gukbap (pork soup) with sausage and the small pork belly slice. The pork belly was very tender and paired well with the dipping sauce. The pork soup was very light and creamy from the bones. Very soothing and you feel like your body is being replenished as you drink it. FYI, there is spicy bean paste hidden in the soup, so if you don't want it spicy, take it out before mixing your soup up. The banchan were good but not a lot of variety or options. You order at the table on the tablet and there are spoons and napkins in the drawer on the table. The overall ambience felt a little hectic with so many people but it definitely felt like something you'd find in Korea. I will probably go again when it gets a little less hectic. read more

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Spacious restaurant with tablets at each table where you can place your order and call a server for the check, more water, etc. I came with friends around 2pm on a Sunday and it was quite busy. I ordered the Jeju pork noodle since my friend had said it's popular here. The pork was super yummy and tender and the dipping sauce it came with really helped with flavor. The noodles and soup were very comforting as well. I also enjoyed the side dishes that came with the meal as well as the rice with pickled vegetables. Service was pretty quick too! read more

This restaurant is huge and located in a plaza with a good amount of parking. Didnt make a reservation and walked in during a sunday lunch. You order on a kiosk and the service was fast. Galbitang was great. read more

Wonjo Busan Gukbap - Galbitang - Korean Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

The location is pretty hidden in the h-mart complex. The resturant is right across from the salt bread shop. Perfect place to eat on a cold chilly day. The soup is very light with tons of meat. They also had kimchi oyster, which I haven't seen with other Korean restaurant. read more

Wonjo Busan Gukbap - Korean Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

5/5 Food 5/5 Service Perfect place for a bowl of good soup, especially in the winter. The ox knee soup is filling and generous with the tendon. Tasty banchan and quick service. Highly recommend! read more

Very good Korean food! My girls family was in town from LA so we went here. They are hard to impress because they live close to THE Korea town - but they really liked this place! So did I! The pickled radish cubes were awesome and they give you barley with sesame oil as a starter. That was so refreshing. The Jokbal was HUGE and very good. It came with a jelly fish mustard dipping sauce. You order off an electronic menu but the servers still did a very good job. The knee soup was incredible and the galbi I was so tender. The soup had such big delicious chunks of Tendon! Yum! The ambiance was almost my favorite part. Large, open, well lit, and airy feeling. Total transportation into another world. I can't wait to go back. read more

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Very good portions and hearty Korean food! The inside is very spacious with plenty of seating. Great place to bring family! read more

Wonjo Busan Gukbap - Jeju pork noodles - Korean Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

Talk about an amazing experience. Everything was absolutely superb. We came in on New Year's Eve and the place was packed but we were still seated immediately. The ambience is classy, but still welcoming. When it comes to the food everything from the beef Bulgogi to the kimchi was to die for. The food came out so fast and each course was better than the last. We will be back soon. read more

Wonjo Busan Gukbap - The best Korean food ever. - Korean Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

We got recommended by a friend and decided to try this restaurant on Sunday morning. The decor reminds me of my great time in Korea! They offered many dishes and each of them is very authentic. I ordered chives pancake, which is heaven. We kept eating until we realized we will fight for this last bite of the pancake. At least we didn't use rock scissors paper to decide the winner at this time. I ordered myself cold noodles, the soup was tasty and refreshing. Unfortunately, it is not my cup of tea. However, the pork soup with rice is so creamy and delicious. I can taste the sweetness and savory of meat/bone that are boiled for hours. Overall good experience. Service is ok, not really attentive. Our water was not filled. read more

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Truly authentic Korean cuisine. This is just one of the many Korean eateries in the Carrollton area. Ordered a Beef short ribs soup that came together with a bowl of rice as well as a variety ot side dishes. Food taste amazing. The service was quick and I did not have to wait to get a table as there were plenty of places still when I got there. The place is seems to be a pretty causal place with a good mix of families as well as gathering of friends. read more

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Recently opened up and heard good things about it so gave it a try. To keep it short, it's good, but nothing special or amazing. First off the ambiance and atmosphere is very very authentic. It feels like a restaurant that's in South Korea, they did not try to cater to fit the American norms or standards it is an authentic Korean restaurant, which I really love. For the food, it's good to keep it short. However, I didn't think it was anything special, it was just good. Nothing wrong with that but don't expect to get the best 국밥 if that's what you are looking for. read more

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Im not an authentic Korean food connesiour so I cant speak to its authenticity, but we really enjoyed both dishes we got and all the ban chan. Seems like we came at a weird time based on the other reviews because we were the only people in the restaurant at one point. Staff were friendly, they helped point some things out for us like the spoons and what I was supposed to eat with my pork noodles. The $3 kimchi add on is worth it if you're a kimchi fan. We paid $44 overall and were completely stuffed at the end. Another note is we were placed alone at the very back whilst all the Korean patrons were sat at the front. Probably wasn't intentional and we thought it was funny. Would definitely come back. read more

Wonjo Busan Gukbap - Jeju pork noodles, spicy beef soup w brisket - Korean Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

The first time I came was during the soft opening and tbh it was mid that time. But thank god I came back for another try because they did not disappoint me this time!! The broth got much deeper and had more flavors that was perfect during cold weather. They were pretty packed but the servers and staffs managed to get the foods out super quick. Love the vibes there, feels like you're in Korea eating a gukbop at a modernized restaurant! read more

Wonjo Busan Gukbap - soondae gukbop & jangteo gukbop - Korean Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

It's unassuming on the outside and gorgeous on the inside! It's super spacious and modern inside, with tablet ordering system. We went on Thanksgiving day and it was busy but not overly so. Nothing beats soup on a cold day. The menu is relatively simple but gotta get pork soup since that's their specialty. The juju pork noodle soup is excellent. Super tender fatty pieces of pork with some shredded carrots, green onions, chives are perfection. I do think you need to add a little salt (which you can do at your leisure), but that dipping sauce is elite. They also have a blob of chili paste in the center of the bowl that you can mix in to your preference. My wife got the short rib soup and it was also fantastic with 3 ribs, super tender too. The radish kimchi today was a bit on the more sour side, but it's a good compliment to the soup. The cabbage kimchi was one of the best we've had anywhere and on the fresher side that we loved. Also don't sleep on the dumplings - super thin, smooth wrappers stuffed with beef, a plunging of you will. A bit plain but good for the kids, or use some of the sauce for the meat to dip. All in all, great addition to the plaza! read more

Drove from OKC for the Hmart and especially for the gukbab. Everything we ordered was legit. Felt like I was back in Korea! Staff was very friendly and helpful. Service was quick as well. I'm coming back for sure. read more

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A restaurant with unique traditional flavors. This is my 4th visit, and it just keeps getting better. At first, I mostly tried their soups, and I thought, "Wow, this place is truly specialized in soup dishes." But since then, I've returned with friends and explored other items on the menu, like the chilled pig's feet, spicy beef short rib soup with radish greens, and cold noodles. Each dish is at the level of a specialty restaurant. The ingredients are exceptional, and the taste is incredibly clean--everything feels like it's made with care. It's the kind of food that brings you joy with every bite. read more

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Over price，beef short ribs too fat omg，taste like very fatty ribs and cost 27 before tax. Their owner said this is it no exchange no return. Not really recommended. read more

Good gukbap and it really hits the spot when you want some hearty soup! Satisfied with this place.

I came here on a business trip from LA and had lunch here The taste and atmosphere were very authentic and good. One more thing I was surprised was that I'd never had great portion in L.A Will come back soon read more

Wonjo Busan Gukbap - Very authentic style - Korean Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

They excel at anything pork, their steamed pork dish was excellent, no porkyness whatsoever, steamed at perfection with succulent meat with plump fat melting with every bite.. Other than that not so memorable - kinda off banchan lacking depth, even their sin-kimchee was a bit off, no pungency in not so nice way, just bland. Friendly, prompt staffs to serve you, clean inside with not so porky smells you absorb when you go to these kinda places. Keep it up, piglets - read more

Extremely good service, authentic Korean food, affordable price, spacious restaurant. Definitely worth coming! read more

Wonjo Busan Gukbap - Korean Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

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My fav restaurant in LA is jinsol gukbap. So when I saw this place opening up here in Dallas, I was SO EXCITED. The place is run by pros, service is quick and good, banchan and water refilled constantly, and the star of the show, the dwejee gukbap or the sundae gukbap is so good. I add the chives, a tiny bit of the salted shrimp (little goes a long way), mix it all and it's the best. Also tried the kimchi jungol and it was delicious. Quality place and good prices. read more

Food, service all Good. Nice location,too. Menu's wonderful. Warm atmosphere, Price is very much affordable. read more