O'Bop

The Best Restaurants in the Eastside of King County | Eater Seattle

"Located next to a cash register in a Shell gas station, O’Bop serves Korean barbecue bowls and mandu that entice diners up the busy 148th Avenue even during rush hour. The bulgogi here is smoky-sweet and tender, placed atop rice and silky, bouncy japchae, all nestled between crunchy shredded lettuce and assorted sauces. Vegetarian options stand their ground; the medium-firm tofu and zingy kimchi are a lighter counterpoint to the richer meats. Ellie Oh, the owner and operator of both O’Bop and the gas station, has been quietly nourishing Lake Hills commuters since 2016 with her no-nonsense cuisine. O’Bop is open for takeout dining." - Brett Bankson