It was very quiet when we arrived around noon on a Wednesday. There were 2 self order kiosks available and also someone to order if you don't want to use the kiosk? Yes, he will take cash. The menu was small so it was quick to order even with the kiosk. The wait for the food wasn't bad either, we ordered, ate and was out of there within an hour. Everything we ordered was delicious! The gahn-jang steak was charred to perfection and you can taste the savory and sweetness of the ganjang. The corn cheese was also amazing; first one I had that's seasoned the cheese itself. The bulgogi was good too but very basic. I will definitely be back to try other things on the menu! read more

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Food was good. Quiet place. We were the only patrons for a while. We got drinks, two different entrees to share and an appetizer. First server was friendly. We ordered at the kiosk and sat down to wait. The person who brought us our food was far from friendly. A bit rude when we had to repeat himself when we didn't hear what he said at first. Anyway we didn't have a lot of contact with the employees but the little contact we had was annoying. Which is disappointing since there's so many other places to try. read more

Yuginong - Korean Near Me - Portland, Oregon

This place was really nice. Not in an over-the-top way. It is warm, friendly, and comfortable. And the food could be described the same way. It was flavorful, straightforward, and seemed healthier than some Korean food. A nice little neighborhood spot worth visiting read more

Yuginong - Beef bulgogi - Korean Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Located in St. Johns area, it is quite far away from Portland during rush hour: despite it being 10 miles away, it would be a 30-60 min drive. We tried the ganh-jang steak ($24) and gochu-garu salmon ($22). Total was $46 which is okay for a full meal set up. Each dish comes with some Banchan (kimchi and bean sprouts) and miso soup, which is interesting as there's a mix of different inspiration of cuisines - Korean, Japanese, etc. The ganh-jang steak was the dish I was looking forward to the most but it felt like they skimped on portions - I got like 30% less than what I see in other photos, and the steak was juicy but a bit tough, so I took off a star for that. The mint butter was not too apparent, and I was hoping to savor that flavor note more. The gochu-garu salmon was amazing though. The salmon was so tender and flavorful and I think I would recommend this over the beef despite this place being famous for their steak. The food is good but not mindblowing to make the drive again. read more

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If I could give this place 20 stars I would. From the quality to the presentation of the food, it was just delicious. I usually have trouble with most Asian places overcooking steak and the steak was perfectly cooked. The sauce that comes with it was the perfect complement for the steak. The salmon was also delicious again perfectly cooked. If only they were closer to me, I would be a regular. Glad we finally made it after all these years. read more

Oxtail soup was piping hot and the bone broth was succulent. The dwen jang pork was fantastic and the veggies were nice and charred. The rice is perfect. read more

Yuginong - Oxtail soup - Korean Near Me - Portland, Oregon

We had Chris and his team do catering for our daughter's birthday!! The food was delicious, kids and parents were very happy with the bento that was prepared. To top it off Chris and his team are just good people. Thanks again! read more

the space feels classier than most fast casual spots. the man at the counter was also very nice not sure if the service is still fast at busier times (i came right before 5pm), but my food was out very quickly $18 for a meal isn't cheap, but still reasonable nowadays and my dish was absolutely worth the price. big portions and both the bibimbap and side soup felt very comforting, especially for a fall day read more

Yuginong - Korean Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Very minimal contact establishment but very delicious and well plated food. K-pop playing overhead and very clean and quiet dining room. read more

Yuginong - Veggie bibimbap - Korean Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Delicious Korean food. Not a ton of selection but too many choices complicate things-right?! I did my due diligence and read reviews before I went and took the advice of a few people who recommended the steak. I'm glad I did! The steak was perfectly cooked & seasoned. It came with a nice variety of sautéed veggies, rice and a side of marinated bean sprouts and kimchee. We also tried the tea. I'm not that fond of Asian teas as a rule because they lack flavor. But I really liked this tea made from corn. It had an interesting "bouquet", if you will. The flavor is nutty but definitely has an underlying corn flavor. Two friends with me got the vegetarian Bibimbap that features tofu. They said they enjoyed it. My other friend had the gochu-jang chicken, which she loved. We all remarked about the generous portion size. I took some of mine home and had enough for another meal. The ambiance is ok. Clean and not much in the way of decor. The service was polite, if impersonal. The food arrived neither quickly nor too slowly. Give it a try for some tasty Korean classics. read more

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A absolutely amazing Korean spot. Located in St. Johns, it's a bit far from Portland but it's 100% worth the drive. They have simple menu and everything is delicious. The inside of the restaurant is cute, clean, and I love the look of natural wood. I got their edamame, cheese corn, japchae, vegetarian bibimbap, and gahn-jang beef and it was all so delicious. The edamame comes in two portion sizes, which such a nice option to have. The cheese corn is a nice generous portion and has the perfect amount of cheese with the corn. Japchae is delicious, but I just wish there were more veggies or some meat in it. The tofu bibimbap was a HUGE portion and they gave you a special spicy bibimbap sauce that complimented the dish perfectly. And, the gahn-jang beef was cooked to tender perfection and seasoned perfectly. Everything was delicious and I would love to come back. Service is so kind. read more

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Highly recommend dinner at this restaurant. What looks like a typical comfort food restaurant actually is fancy dining at an affordable price. Service was 5/5 and the staff were very attentive. Food came out quick despite being busy on a Sunday night read more

I've been here twice now and will definitely return next time I'm in St Johns. The service is very friendly, the presentation is unexpectedly nice given the unpretentiousness of the restaurant, and the portion sizes are generous. Not a huge selection, but still plenty of things to satisfy even picky eaters, and the food is delicious. The best cheese corn I've had. I've also enjoyed the veggie bibimbap and the kimbap. Others in my party really liked the steak and the pork. Ambience is uncomplicated. A perfect place for a wonderful lunch. read more

This place is not overrated at all. A solid 5 stars. The steak and salmon were delicious. Standard bibimbap. Not a huge menu but it's a quality over quantity place. Will definitely come back! read more

This is some of the best Korean food I've had, especially the bibimbap. It was a huge serving and their sauces are so tasty. Very nice and clean inside. Friendly service. I need to go more often! read more

Excellent salmon and beef dishes. Miso , rice, kimchi on the side. Cozy spot in St John's. I dig it. read more

We happen to drop by this lovely little spot while exploring the St. John's area and we are so fortunate that we did. Everything from the decor and ambiance to the staff to the food, we couldn't stop raving about. As a quaint Korean shop, you order by using a touch pad. As it was our first time, the staff, who happen to be the family that owns the spot, were more than happy to explain the dishes and tell us their favorites! Although there were only two of us, we order three entrees. The mom of the shop even came out to make sure we had our order correct and didn't want to overcharge us! The food was simply amazing. Truly comfort food at its finest, but never lacking any details to the flavor profile and makes you feel right at home. The steak was cooked very nicely and the mint butter glaze on top was absolutely amazing. The vegetables were cooked nicely and served underneath with the gravy of the steak that brought a good balance to the dish. The tofu bibimbap was a good take on a classic dish. Probably one of the better bibimbap's I've had in my lifetime, had a good sense of savory flavor with a hint of sweet behind it. They provide two sauces, we loved both. The green sauce was more like a creamy pesto sauce and the red sauce was a gochu jang blend that really added to the dish. The ox bone soup was probably my favorite out of the three. This really made me feel at home. While being light and having a pure taste, the ox meat was hearty and good subtle taste. Each meal came with their own banchan. Because we order different entrees, I'm not sure if they gave us different ones to try on purpose or if the banchan are unique to the entree. Either way, we have kimchi, one with cabbage and one with daikon, beansprouts, and miso soup. I loved the kimchi, as it had a good sour taste while not being overly spicy. I thoroughly enjoyed my meal here and would definitely come back and highly recommend! If you're ever in the area, stop by. It won't disappoint. read more

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It was amazing. The place is clean. You order on a tablet. It's fast and efficient. And yet customer service is phenomenal. Then the food comes out. It's presented in a beautiful way. And then it tastes fresh. It's perfectly prepared. It's high quality. I can't say a single bad thing about this place. I will drive all the way out to St. Johns to eat here. It's perfect for those who are gluten free, dairy free, vegan or not. My beef bulgogi was everything I wanted it to be. read more

On the corner of St. John's downtown circle, is an unpretentious Korean restaurant with proud food. Minimal decor inside, tables with comfortable spacing from each other. A few window-side seating available nice for downtown street views. The owner lady was so sweet! Kind and welcoming, taking time to introduce us to the restaurant and its organic focus. A simple menu so choosing a few items was easy. Quality ~ you can taste a flavorful difference here. Fresh ingredients and just right spicing & oils. The perfectly cooked Gahn Jang Beef was tender & tasty. Portion is a tad small but satisfying. Genuine thank yous from the owner topped off this wonderful meal and will have us back again. Tap handles on display teasing for beer to come ;) read more

Yuginong - Bibimbap $15 - Korean Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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New Korean restaurant in the St. John's area! My first impressions are cute, clean, and refreshing. The restaurant itself is pretty small, probably not great for groups larger than 8 people (the restaurant consisted of small tables and one large table at the entrance). The restaurant looks and feels very new and clean. I love that the menu is small, which means they really specialize in the food they serve. The entrees on the menu are also not your typical Korean dishes, and they are soo delicious! We had the gochu-garu salmon and the gahn-jang beef. The salmon was one of the best salmons I've had in a long time. It was cooked well and full of flavor. Definitely my favorite of the two. The beef was not far behind in flavor. I would definitely order both of these dishes again and probably be back to try the rest of the menu! read more

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We came here with a friend who lives in the neighborhood, but had not been here yet. It's a super casual spot -- order at the counter, they bring your food and drinks to you, and then you bus your own table. I got the sweet night cocktail, which was a lychee and citrus drink. It was quite lovely! My partner got the after school special, which had a ton of strawberry flavor. For a main, I got the salmon. It was blackened, crispy, and packed with flavor! The steamed veggies were a great accompaniment as well. The meals also come with rice, kimchi, and bean sprouts. The menu had a lot of delicious-sounding options, and I would not hesitate to return! read more

Had an errand to do in St. John's and wanted to try somewhere new. Parking was a bit rough due to it being a Friday night around 5 pm. It's totally worth it! I got the vegetable bibimbap and edamame. When I got home and saw how large the bibimbap was, I was pleasantly surprised. The price is on point, and the flavor is bold and addictive. I raved to all of my friends as I was eating this meal, and I would go back again! Staff was very helpful. read more

Yuginong - Vegetable bibimbap - Korean Near Me - Portland, Oregon

The steak was pretty good. Just the right portion. Steak was well cooked. Vegetables were crunchy. Ambiance and service were meh though. Felt like I was just there to eat. No experience read more

Yuginong - Korean Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Yuginong's clean and minimal interior creates a serene dining atmosphere, allowing the focus to shift to the star of the show--the food. Each dish boasts fresh and clean-tasting ingredients that elevate the dining experience. The commitment to quality is evident in every bite, showcasing a harmonious blend of flavors and the perfectly cooked beef. The wait time to order and receive the food was longer than expected; however, the attentive service was appreciative since there was a larger group ahead of us. read more

Yuginong - Gahn-jang beef - Korean Near Me - Portland, Oregon

i've had everything on the menu and it's all 100 out of 10! the staff & owners are amazing people too :) such a special spot in st. john's! read more

Yuginong - gahn-jang steak - Korean Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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We have been meaning to try this place for forever. The decor is very cute and relaxing, with lots of natural elements and colors. Staff were helpful and friendly. I liked the computer ordering process, and it was easy to navigate. The food was delicious! Edamame was perfectly tender. The entrees were very tasty as well. The salmon dish had a bit of a spicy kick, but was not overwhelming the fish or veggies. The bulgogi was flavorful and tenser. I quite enjoyed the miso, it was very mild and the perfect temperature! The portions were also great for sharing or left overs. Overall, can't wait to go back and try other dishes. read more

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Very good Korean food. What makes it good? The sauces are unique. Sides of miso soup and kimchi. All presented on a tray! We had chicken and then a vegetarian dish and they were very very good. Unassuming place with solid service. Worth a visit. read more

Yuginong - Vegetarian dish with wonderful sauces on side. - Korean Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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So friendly and welcoming. We were on our way to the coast and I read about them in Eater. Authentic Korean dishes made by the chef with love and pride--you can taste it. The beef dish is their signature. The beef cut, a coulotte, gives a tender juicy yummy flavor. They make their pesto sauce In-house. The gochujang is perfectly spicy. I can't speak highly enough of this place. Got a nice miso soup. And the rice is why I love Korean food. It's fluffy, soft, not mushy, perfectly cooked. Got to meet the family and the little one. So sweet. Such a cute neighborhood. read more

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High quality, clean and delicious food. A little pricey for the amount t of food but worth it. read more

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Delicious food in a casual environment. Everything we ate was exceptionally prepared.

Pleasantly surprised by this new gem in the neighborhood. Clean, open dining room with seating for at least 20 people inside. Walk in, order your food on one of two tablets set up on the counter. Pay with a credit card and in a very short time, delicious and beautiful food is magically delivered to the table. Wonderful service, fresh food and a calm atmosphere to enjoy a meal. I made the mistake of not ordering an entree (there were three of us and I thought the second party ordered for the third party while we were standing at the tablets) the staff was very apologetic (even though it was MY mistake) and got the entree out on record time. Beverages that I saw were self serve water or fresh lemon water. I may have missed drinks on the menu. I'll look closer next time. An incredible addition to the neighborhood!!! read more

Yuginong - Korean Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Absolutely delicious food and soju drinks! The quality is incredibly high and the flavors are soooo good. The service was top notch and super helpful! Highly recommended spot! Try the steak! read more

Food is phenomenal! Service is just what we like, not over the top nor bothersome. A very sweet and kind couple own and run this spot and it is a successful endeavor. Food comes out quick and hot and then you get left alone. You bus your own table but the gentleman who was in the kitchen was so nice to us and handled our trays for us. Ambience is just fine, nothing special but nothing offensive. We will be coming here for years to come if the food stays this solidly prepared. Bulgogi beef is exceptional. read more

Great place to enjoy a Korean style meal. Vegetarian options are available. Service was great and food arrived fairly quick and fresh from the kitchen. Quiet and cozy seating I really enjoyed my lunch here. read more

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Food was delicious: the salmon was cooked perfectly and I loved the dry rub seasoning, and my daughter's tofu bibimbap was delicious too. We both have leftovers for dinner . We also loved getting out to St John's for a walk-around too and of course it has the prettiest bridge in Portland. We'll be back!! read more

We love Chef Chris and what he is cookin' up at Yuginong! Everything is so, so good, but we especially love the Pork and Salmon dishes. The kids' favorites are the Miso soup and the Jabchae The space they have built is clean and inviting. Order system is quick and easy. And it is great for families! We will be back read more

Yuginong - Gochu-Garu Salmon - Korean Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Such delicious Korean food!! Highly recommend checking out this fabulous restaurant. We have tried the Ox Bone soup, beef bulgogi and the veggie bimbimbap. All are incredible, though, our favorite is the ox bone soup!! Everything is gluten free/friendly to Celiacs, and the restaurant is very family friendly! Always great service. read more

Yuginong - Vegetarian bimbimbap - Korean Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Yummy food, perfect seasoning. The vibe was chill and not super busy on weekends. Happy to see this spot in North Portland. Can't wait to come back! read more

Yuginong - Korean Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Absolutely outstanding. We were able to make a reservation for 9, which is practically unheard of these days. The menu was explained to us, and the food came out in a timely manner. I look forward to trying more things on the menu! read more

Yuginong - The Salmon. The kimchi was SO good! - Korean Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Absolutely bonkers how good this place is. Seriously, don't hesitate to drive like an hour. It's so worth it. Food is excellent, service is excellent, presentation is excellent, vibe is awesome, price is still surprisingly reasonable. Don't plan anything else for dinner tomorrow, go here. read more