used to enjoy coming here, but the quality has really gone downhill. The seafood noodle soup was about $16, yet there was barely any seafood in it. For a dish that is supposed to have a generous seafood portion, it was very disappointing. The broth and noodles also didn't taste fresh. Black bean noodle and seafood noodle in the second photo is what was left after trying to eat it, but the taste just wasn't good. The overall flavor was bland and not what you would expect from this type of dish. Another issue is the tax calculation. Philadelphia sales tax is 8%, but they charged about 9%, which shouldn't happen. Even if it seems like a small amount, customers should not be overcharged. Unfortunately, between the declining food quality and questionable pricing, this visit was disappointing. read more

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This is a little far from me, but I really like coming here for noodles! The food takes a bit longer to come than I would expect from a casual noodle place which hopefully means they're cooking it from scratch? The noodles have great texture and the broth are light and full of deep umami without being super salty I loved the oyster seaweed noodle (it was a special off menu?) and the gang jjajang. The fried crispies (like tang suyuk) were also pretty solid. They don't serve Kimchi though, just radish and onions with black bean sauce. I was really craving it with my jjajangmyeon. Maybe they'll give it to you if you ask? read more

Incredibly tasty Korean food! Lovely service, family friendly and large portions! Definitely a must ! read more

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Awesome food and excellent service.. large portions, great prices, enjoyed the food. The jambong was not greasy like some other restaurants, the dumplings were moist and well fried.. read more

My go to dish here is the Jajangmyeon or what you called noodles with black bean sauce. It is one of the best and the most authentic flavor you can find at any Korean restaurants in Philly. It's delicious! Noodles are chewy and perfectly balanced with the sauce. The fried dumplings were also good. You can tell that they make it fresh and new batch everyday. We also had Beef Tangsuyuk (sweet & sour fried beef) It was ok and too sweet for me. Services are great, even though they know little English. You gotta love the Ajumma there. This is a great place for family dinner. Good price with generous portions. We will definitely come back to try more of their food next time. read more

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This place is legit. As a fellow korean who's had the real deal in Korea, it's safe to say I'm pretty sure I know what I'm talking about when it comes to a jajangmyun joint. Best place for korean-chinese food in the philly area. Staff is always friendly and attentive. Service is fast. And the food is really legit. I can't say enough good things about this place. If you are in the mood for some good jajangmyun, come here and enjoy. read more

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Stopped in on a Saturday evening- we tried the restaurant next door a few years ago and enjoyed it and figured we'd try a new place. We opted to split a few dishes that we've never seen on other menus- crispy spicy pork dumplings and a house special- black bean noodles. We were pleasantly surprised by the dumplings- the filling was flavorful and moist- accompanied by an assortment of peppers- no dipping sauce necessary. After quickly mixing up the noodles we topped the noodles with a little raw onion, pickled radishes and Korean pepper flakes - don't let the black bean colored pasta deter you, the sauce is packed with onions, and small pieces of pork and potatoes and it was delicious. We will definitely be returning and trying out a few new dishes. read more

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This place used to be the only place for jjajangmyun/jjampong noodles but it didn't taste as good as before. My eulmyun lacked flavor so I had to send it back to get it remade. They politely did it over but I had to wait when my party already finished. I l think inside the food court in Philly Hmart has the trophy in this area if your in the mood for the noodles. read more

Yong Hwa Roo - Ulmyeon - Korean Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Best jajangmyeon place imo. And this combination of the noodle and the pork is just amazing! The tangsuyuk here is nothing like the common sweet and sour pork that you would get at a Chinese takeout. You can see the sauce here is clear unlike the usual orange color. For the noodle, if you like a thicker bean sauce, order the Gan jajang instead. read more

Yong Hwa Roo - Gan jajang - Korean Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Any time all of us are in Philly, my sisters and I pay a visit to Yong Hwa Roo for some solid Korean food. [Food] My sisters tend to get the black bean noodles which are delicious and great in portion, while I get the jjampong. The jjampong appeals to me because of the warm broth and plethora of seafood. I love the little kick of spice from the peppers too, especially when I'm feeling under the weather. If you like to eat, this place is for you. The amount of food they give is generous to say the least. We shared the sweet and sour pork which is always quality! [Service] Now this is where the one star fell through ... The waitresses consist of your stereotypical Korean ajummas (middle-aged women). They're not mean, but they're not the nicest either. On our most recent visit, one waitress essentially shooed us off. In hindsight, we were finishing up our meals post-closing, so I don't blame her. My dad has had a few issues with them being a bit too blunt or impatient though. read more

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The best jajangmyeun (my favorite comfort food) I have ever had. This is now my new go to for jajang, especially now that the weather is getting cooler... Excellent read more

If you're looking for tasty jjajangmyeon, tangsuyuk, or jjampong, this IS the place to be! Trust me when I say this. Been going here for years and they never let down on the quality of their food or the service provided. Large portions + reasonable prices. read more

Yong Hwa Roo - Jjajangmyeon & Tangsuyuk (pork) - Korean Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Probably the best jjajangmyun in the Philly area. While I prefer Sang-Hi, it is a bit farther than I'd like. Yong Hwa Roo reigns supreme. Typically, I would get an order of fried dumplings and jjajangmyun, sometimes with a tangsuyuk or kkanpungi. The dumplings are always good. Jjajangmyun is solid, but I wish they would give some more pork! Otherwise, friendly and efficient service, and good food. read more

Yong Hwa Roo - Korean Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Solid spot for jjajangmyun & tangsuyuk! Very nice service too! There has never been a wait to eat here, which is a plus. Food comes out quickly :) read more

Incredible and authentic dumplings and noodles. It's a great place to eat and the staff is wonderful.

Nice little Korean cafe that serves all the stuff you associate with Korean-Chinese dishes. jjangmyun, tangsuyuk are both delicious! Have your meal here and hit up the bakery a few doors down for dessert! read more

Can't say enough great things about this place! I found this little hole in the wall restaurant while surfing Yelp for Jajamyun. If you're ever craving Chinese Korean food, here's the place to get it! They are known for their tongsuyuk, jajamyun & jampong! I've been going here since pre-Covid so I did notice their prices going up a bit & their portions have gotten a little smaller. read more

Yong Hwa Roo - Tongsuyuk - Korean Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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We ordered sam sun jja jang myun, (black bean noodles) Jjam bbong, (spicy seafood noodle) and tang su yook (fried beef with sweet and sour sauce) All of the entrees were tasteless and drowned in MSG! The tang soo Yook was so tough it literally was unchewable. Due to Covid19, obviously it was a pick up order and ended up in garbage. I'm guessing the cook was laid off due to lack of business and the mom replaced his job. Total waste of 50 bucks! read more

Great jjajangmyun place in Philly. They've apparently been around for a while, and it shows. Yong Hwa Ro has a solid menu. My favorites are the (gan-jjajang) and the (tang-su-yuk, or sweet and sour pork) & (ggan-poong-gi, or spicy garlic fried chicken). Prices are reasonable, portions are large, and service is quick. read more

Hard to beat this as far as authenticity goes. We travelled a bloody long way to end up here one December night, and thank god the food was bloody amazing! Why's Korean town or community always in the middle of nowhere as opposed to say Chinatown, which is always at the centre of everything? Anyhow, we tried their tang soo yook, or sweet and sour pork, and jajangmyun, and both were just as they should be. Recommended! read more

Yong Hwa Roo - sweet and sour pork with side dishes - Korean Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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I love their food! There aren't a lot of black bean noodle places near my area until I found this one! I really enjoyed the service here, they're really kind. I really enjoy eating the shrimp in chilly sauce. I just wish the place was bigger because I have to sit next to strangers I never interacted with. Pretty awkward and we bump arms now and then. If they can separate the tables just a little bit, I would enjoy the place more. I gave 5 stars because I love their food but man, I really wish they didn't sit me next to strangers. read more

Just got to PA from CA and my friend took me here. Wow, this place is amazing. First thing, the sweet sour pork, wow crispy and juicy like how a good fried meat should be, sauce on point and falvorful. What makes this place shine the most is the noodle options! The orignial black bean noodles, spicy black bean noodles, and jampong were all so good. The noodles were are so chewy and slurpy. The sauce and soup also were very tasty and matched the noodles so well. This is probably the best korean noodle place I have ever been to. Will definity come back. read more

Wow! I had their spicy jajangmyun and it was wonderful! The portion was generous and noodles seemed fresh. I would definitely be back for another visit! read more

Affordable Korean Chinese food... good portions in comparison to other restaurants.. good for family style

this place used to be good. this place was my GO TO place to satisfy my jja jang myun cravings (black bean noodles) or my tang su yuk cravings (sweet and sour pork) My husband and I stopped by here for dinner and was really disappointed. We ordered tang su yuk, jja jang myun and jjam bbong (spicy noodle) and everything tasted horrible. First, the tang su yuk...WHERE IS THE MEAT? The whole plate was filled with fried breading with sauce. The meat was nonexistent and it was so crispy (not in a good way) for us to eat the food. Next the jja jang myun....why was the dish so watery? It's almost as they didn't tempt to drain the water out....lastly the jjam bbong. I actually got the bul jam bbong (extra spicy noodle) and I was really not impressed. I LOVE spicy food like I love all spicy food but the spiciness they had in the soup was very disappointing. When I took a sip of the food, I was angry not because it was TOO spicy but it didn't have the clean spiciness in the soup. I probably end up coming here again since it's right by my house and hopefully when I do, I can update my review and give this place a five star! read more

I came here with a friend. She looked it up online and recommended the place. Ironically she ends up not liking it but I loved it. First thing's first, learn how to say "hello" in Korean. It will make your ridiculously improve your experiences here. Like most restaurants in the area, the workers speak little to no English. This place is definitely catered to Koreans but don't let that discourage you. Take a risk and stop by. Once you get past the language barrier, a whole new world of food opens up to you. The menu does have english descriptions on them so it is a bit easier. I always get the black bean noodles here. I usually opt to get it stir fried (sauce only), the noodle is not fried. It takes a few bites to get into but once you're hooked, that's it! I also recommend their spicy noodle soup. The stock is made entirely of prawn shells I believe. You really taste that sweet shrimp flavors before getting hit with that spicy broth. Some other dishes I had includes ma po tofu with rice and Korean meatballs. The tofu is great with chunks of fried pork and onions. The meatballs is misleading as they are more like patties. They are delicious nevertheless. Whenever you are feeling adventurous, swing by! read more

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YUMMY! The Jambong combo on the weekdays during lunch is a STEAL! You get jajiangmen, jambong, and kkangpoongi for around $21. Tons of delicious food. The jambong is Nongshim times 100. Ramen noodles, spicy broth, delicious seafood. The jajiangmen is one of the best I have tasted in this area. And the kkangpoongi is delicious. The flavors are very strong (garlic and onions), so if you're not a fan of really strong, in your face, flavors, you may not like the chicken dish. Can't wait to go back and try other dishes. *The waitresses speak very little English. Try to go with a Korean, if you can! read more

I was recommended to come to this restaurant to try the gan jajangmyun and that dish was so tasty. I've had jajangmyun at other places like the hmart food court but those places can't even compare to this place because this place is just that good. This place gives off a very friendly welcoming vibe. I'd recommend coming here for the jajangmyun if you're craving it because it was not a disappointment! read more

Yong Hwa Roo - Korean Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Everything from food to service was amazing! Highly recommend if you are new and interested in trying Korean culture for the first time

It was a bit past dinner time and we were out of options around the area as everything was closing so we decided to check out this restaurant that was kind of hidden in the plaza. We thought that it was Korean food at first but it's actually Chinese/Korean fusion. Definitely family style so I do not recommend coming alone as portions are sized to be shared and so is the price. At first, we were seated and the waitress brought us a teapot with tea that was only 1/3 filled. We asked for recommendations and she suggested the jajanmyeng which is popular there. She also recommended a spicy chicken that was small pieces of fried chicken salté with a sauce. We also ordered dumplings as appetizer. The food was okay. The spicy chicken had a good flavor but the pieces of chicken were over fried so it was a bit hard chewing some of them. The noodle dish was good although it did not look too appetizing but definitely recommend it. I was a bit annoyed that the spicy chicken dish did not come with rice as you cannot eat this without it as it's way too flavorful to eat it without something to neutralize the flavors. For the price, rice should have been accompanied as Chinese restaurants usually provide it with such dish. Overall, it was an okay experience but I probably wont be returning as there are better options around the area. read more

this is my go to place for jjangmyun or any chinese korean foods. ive frequently come here whenever i find myself in cheltenham, and unless i have an awful experience here, i'll continue to come back. be prepared for massive portions and delicious food. only downside is that it might be harder for a non-korean speaker to get a handle on what to do, but overall its delicious. read more

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I've been coming here ever since Noodle House closed. My friends love their black bean noodles, meanwhile I usually get fried foods or a bowl of spicy seafood noodle soup which is soooo satisfying! The lunch specials here are great for sharing between two people, and their fried foods are just as good as when I do it at home without the fuss and oil filled kitchen! I recommend the tangsooyook. My friend craves their black bean noodles at least once a month, and while I'm not a fan, I always remember the taste. It's also owned by very friendly people, and the local Korean community is always popping in throughout the day. I'll have to try me those dinner course specials someday as well, which seem similar to those Cantonese grand dinner courses except cheaper! read more

Great Korean style Chinese food. We come here whenever we are in town for biz meetings. Love the Zang Jiang noodle and Liang Zhang Pi, a must try if you never have them before. Please see pictures if you want to know what it is. Service is good and place can be packed around lunch time. read more

Yong Hwa Roo - Liang Zhang Pi (Two pieces) - Korean Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Super delicious lunch, quick and friendly service. It is around $20ish to get two person full so I would say it's a win-win! I ordered from the lunch special. Don't remember the name of them but I believe it's the second or fourth choice on the lunch special menu. Small place but clean and quick. read more

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It's not bad, but it's not worth traveling from afar just for some jjajangmyun. The jjambbong is a little better, but the jjajangmyun wasn't quite to my liking. I did like their tangsuyook though. It's not bad to fill a jjajangmyun craving if you're in the area, but it's not somewhere I think I'll be dying to go back to. read more

Yong Hwa Roo - tangsuyook () - Korean Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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I tried Ja Jang myun and Tangsooyuk. It was so good! It's very personal but i think they do better than other korean-chinese restaurant in NY-NJ koreatown. read more

Yong Hwa Roo - Tangsooyuk~ yummy - Korean Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

This is my go-to for Korean-Chinese fare. This place is a bit cleaner, newer than Tae Hwa Kwan, and in my opinion, tastes "healthier" in a good way. I think that all their dishes are delicious, not only the Jja jang myun and Jjambong. The Tangsuyook here is super crispy in a light, sweet sauce! They have this dish called "Bool Jja Jang" , literally "fire jja jang" and it's crazy spicy. Like, tears-and-sweat-dripping-in-your-dish spicy. It's delish, though! read more

I'm so conflicted about Yong Hwa Roo. It's the place that pops into my head whenever anyone is in the mood for jjajjangmyun, but the service leaves some to be desired, especially if you're not completely Korean or familiar with the staff there. I asked for a fork instead of chopsticks (I can use chopsticks but my fingers were getting tired and cramped from the heavy noodles), and the servers obliged, but they also laughed at me. I guess it is amusing that a Korean person would prefer a fork to chopsticks, but come on. I don't want to be laughed at for my choice in eating utensil. The service is also pretty hard to get a hold of, but I guess that's just Korean restaurant culture? I also feel like they pick and choose who they'd rather serve more quickly and stuff, but maybe that's just me being extra sensitive. The food here great - I love their gan jjajjang and jjampong. I normally get either of those with tang sooyuk, dumplings, or kkangpoongi. And their boricha is great. They also have an awesome lunch special that I wish I could take advantage of more often. Their portions are giant - I never leave here without being absolutely stuffed and bloated. So you'll definitely get full. TLDR: The food is great, and the service isn't horrible, so come whenever you're craving jjajjangmyun. read more

The first time I have received food from here as my husband has had food numerous times prior.. not bad I ordered the beef Bulgogi and it was good just wish there was sauce with it. Will order again read more

What a beast Korean Jjajangmyun place! Must try it out if you're craving for some fast Korean food! read more

Yong Hwa Roo - Tangsooyuk - Korean Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania