BORI Korean Kitchen

The Gamja-tang hotpot was so good! The only thing disappointing is that they only offer two side dishes and have various options of sides for purchase. The whole point of a traditional Korean restaurant is the sides. But anyway, the sides are great and worth a try! Hopefully, they’d consider providing more as they get more stable of the business.

Bori is the newest Korean eatery in Factoria witha a menu that includes stews, hot pots, fish, and meat dishes I found the deng-jjang jiggae flavorful, as well as the yukgae-jjang. The banchan is somewhat meager but what was served was good. I would go back for more and I would recommend if you are nearby and wanting a decent Korean meal.

The service and the atmosphere is simply excellent. And the food is stellar! We had the Korean fried chicken wing, the stone-bowl bibimbop, and the Kalbi Tang. All so good. BORI has maybe the best Korean fried chicken in the entire greater Seattle area. Maybe even dethroned Seoul Street at Ann Arbor, which is a long-time holder of the number 1 KFC place in my book. We will definitely come back!

Cute restaurant went during soft opening. Waitresses were super sweet in giving us suggestions on what they recommended on the menu. We got the yangnyeom chicken wings, it is on the sweeter side would like it to be a bit more crispy. Sauce has a good balance of sweet and savory, not spicy and a bit on the sweeter side. The teas Ube Assam and green tea were so so so good. We also got 1. Oh- saam medium spicy .... it wasn't spicy maybe on a 1-5 thai spicy it was a 1 Flavor could be more impactful but overall just good. Kimchijigae - not sour enough. Assuming they didn't use fermented enough kimchi maybe this will improve the longer they are open. Soondubu jigae (not pictured) was good! Sides of Kimchi and fish cake Kimchi is more ggeotjori and fish cake is pretty standard compared to most korean places. We had a little issue with hair being in our food, but it was addressed quickly and professionally and it was the soft opening and mistakes are understandable and can be corrected. I definitely would be willing to come back and try the "coming soon" things on their menu!

- food is mid, service is soso - Food: 1 star Price: 3 stars Service: 2 stars Ambiance: 4 stars Overall: 2.5 stars We decided to check out the new Korean place that replaced chi Mac in factoria, and I made a reservation at 11am. It was, however, quite empty with only one couple dining inside. They asked if we want hot tea or water, and we asked for hot tea. The temperature of the tea is much warmer than most places, which is closer to room temperature (I prefer hotter tea). The ambiance of the place is quite nice as they are blasting Korean music and I've heard most of the kpop songs they played. The indoor decor is interesting, but the chairs and the plates they use somehow fit nicely together. The restaurant fits 40 customers, but I think the chairs weren't very comfortable. They display assorted side dishes there to sell as well, and all of them were $4.99. They have kiosks for placing takeout orders as well. We ordered seafood pancake and J1 gamja jeongol. Seafood pancake came after 10 minutes, and it was nice and crispy outside. However, it's a bit too thick for my liking. They also gave us two side dishes: marinated potato and kimchi. The potato tasted like something I could have made at home. The kimchi is soso and we didn't touch it after initial tasting. Both of them were underwhelming. Shortly after, the gamja jeongol came, and they asked us if we need any rice. We thought it's odd because most places will just provide two bowls of rice as the pot is obviously big enough to feed two. We asked for one bowl of rice since we normally don't eat much rice. The soup was alright, but not as good as the ones I've had in other places like Bon in Redmond or Modoo in Lynnwood. I asked for a container for the soup, and the waiter brought the bill. The default tipping is 20% and the lowest on the screen is 18%, which was ridiculous since they don't really do much other than refilling your tea once. (I had to get their attention to refill my marinated potato side dish because they just hide behind the counter). They also didn't give me a plastic bag to carry the container like most places did despite the soup being burning hot and it's nearly impossible to carry. It's almost like the waiters will only do the minimal, but the lowest tipping % on screen is 18%. No offense, it should be 10% for this place lol. I actually came here due to yelp, so I had a high expectation. I am super disappointed in the service and the food. They didn't charge us for the rice in the end, but they should have given us two like everywhere else. They were super stingy about side dishes (most places give you 4 instead of 2, and they will at least keep refilling it) as well. The food was disappointing and aren't as good as other places. Honestly the soup tastes like pre-packaged soup, but maybe that's just what homemade soup tastes like. But most homemade places has excellent side dishes, but not here. I think this place will be gone like chi Mac if they don't step up on their service and taste.

Tried Bori and was surprised it is not as crowded as new restaurants often are. Food was wonderfully delicious. Portion for Bo Ssam was big with an awesome cut of the pork belly that was cooked with some spiced (not just pure boiled). Yukgaejang's flavors are bold and yummy. Decor is modern instead of traditional, which is refreshing but not the first time I saw it. Service is impeccable. Definitely give them a try!!

Amazing food. The bossam is tender and amazing. Octopus hotpot with grass noodles just hit the spot. This is authentic Korean food on the east side. Highly recommended!

Came here on a Sunday night during their soft opening. The restaurant is pretty small - maybe 10 4 tops and 4 2 tops. If you come with 6 people, it’ll be hard to get you in. If you’re the 2nd 6 top then you’ll have to wait for them to finish. We ordered the chicken wings. It was okay. Not memorable. We got the bossam which was great. Also got the spicy squid which was surprisingly tender. You’ll get free cabbage kimchi and radish kimchi with your meal. If you order more than $50, you can go pick out 2 more from the cooler. No refills on those. Else it’s $5 for those additional sides. We got the anchovies and bean sprouts which were good as well. I thought the kimchi was overly seasoned/salty. Service was a bit slow even though there were 3 waitresses for the restaurant. They did get full close to 6:30pm so don’t blame them. Luckily you can get their attention pretty easily. All in all, I think we’d come back if we’re craving Korean food in the area. I think Mamas is still better but they don’t have bossam or the spicy squid there.

I was in the mood for Korean food one rainy cold night and Bori popped up as a hot new spot right on Factoria Blvd. It's a cute restaurant with a homey atmosphere decked out in a green color scheme. The menu has quite a few great dishes that I like with lots of hot items including soup perfect for this rainy night. We settled on the Bori signature pajeon which was larger than I anticipated and filled with seafood and greens. The other item ordered was the gamja-tang (spicy pork bone soup) that comes on a boiler with huge chunks of meat. If you're not a fan of spice, there is an option for none. Overall I enjoyed the food and it was rather large portions (for a party of 3 we had leftovers). The only two comments I have are that it was a little on the saltier side and only came with 2 ban chan and perhaps would've liked at least 3 or 4. Speaking of ban Chan they also had some pre-packaged to go that you could purchase. Besides the food and ambiance, I was very impressed by their service - Quick and friendly. A good experience and if given the chance, would return to try some other menu items.

We stopped by BORI after the Yelp elite kickoff event in the area. This is a laidback, yet a sophisticated-ish () establishment we've never seen. Must be pretty new since some menu items are not available. Anyhow, we ordered some food to share, and they are way beyond our expectations. Stove pan oh saam was awesome, and so was bibimbap. Oh saam was not too sweet or spicy, just right amount of heat with lots of calamari and pork, and it was steamy hot cooked on the stove pot. Bibimbap was also served in the hot stone pot - yay! Bossam and jeongols, along with lots of their signature dishes looked really good too, but we could not order them in the night we visited. We should (and will!) return to this place with a larger party next time.

It was good. Service was prompt and friendly. Food was fine but didn't hit the spot. We ordered: Braised cod dish Denjang Seullungtang Seafood pancake Chicken wings They were all decent but none that I'll dream about or want to do again soon.

BORI Korean Restaurant took over the old Chi Mac location in Factoria Loehman's Plaza. It has only been open for a few months but has gained quite the following on social media. The restaurant itself is relatively small and has around a dozen tables or so. Note that most of their tables are tight two-person tables. In the back, they have a cold case of different pre-packaged ban chan (Korean appetizers) that you can grab and go. They are $5 each, but if you buy a certain number of ban chan, they give you a discount. My family came on a cold weeknight evening at 5pm and the restaurant was already full- lesson learned, we need to make a reservation next time regardless of the time or day of the week . We put our name on the waitlist, but their waiting space/entry way is extremely small and consists of a lone two-person bench. With it being so cold and rainy outside, my family squished into the entry way but had to move every time someone walked in the door. About 30 minutes after arriving, we were seated at a table. However, the table was extremely close to the other tables and so we had to be careful getting in and out of our seats. Definitely not a place for the claustrophobic! Since we had lots of time to peruse the menu while we were waiting, we ordered right away. We ordered: S1. BORI SIGNATURE HAEMUL PAJEON (Seafood Pancake) (+$18) - this dish was disappointingly small and didn't have a variety of seafood. It was packed with seafood but was mostly (if not all) just calamari and onion. It lacked crispiness and fluffiness. B2. BIBIM NAENGMYEON (Vegetarian Spicy Cold Buckwheat Noodles with Boiled Egg) (+$19)- this dish was something different that not all Korean restaurants serve. It reminded me of somen (Japanese buckwheat noodles) but with a slightly spicy and sweet sauce (I will note that the sauce is sweeter than it is spicy). It was a refreshing palette cleanser between eating the hot dishes. B6. LA GALBI (Marinated Grilled Beef Short Ribs) (+$25)- the beef was well-marinated, but the portion was small. The onions were also not well-grilled and basically raw/inedible. O2. OH-SAAM (Spicy Calamari) (+$25)- this was the spiciest dish of the dishes we ordered (even though we got mild). They serve this dish sizzling hot on top of a gas burner. For extra cost, you can add noodles to the dish and so we ordered it with potato noodles (+$4). However, the first time they brought it out to us they had forgotten the potato noodles and so we had to return it to the kitchen for them to add it in. The calamari was very fresh and had just the right amount of chew. As far as complimentary sides and ban chan, they only give you three dishes- regular kimchi, cucumber kimchi, and fish cake. They are refillable, but I guess they expect you to buy ban chan out of the cold case if you want more variety. They also have complimentary hot tea which is something that Mama's Kitchen down the street lacks. Service was good, minus the potato noodle mix-up and given how crowded the restaurant was. They probably could use an extra waiter or waitress as our poor waiter was running all over the place. With high prices, small portions, limited complimentary ban chan options, and tight seating, I don't think I will be coming often. I'd rate BORI similar to Mama's Kitchen, but would definitely choose Danji in Issaquah over both. Overall: 3/5 for food, 3/5 for service, 2.5/5 for atmosphere

We visited on Monday, with a party of 6 adults and 4 children for lunch and it was a nice experience. They were nice enough to take a same day reservation and our table was ready upon arrival. The waitress arrived and took drink orders, the beer was nice and cold, the sake was nice and hot. We ordered a few dishes; Spicy Pork Bulgogi, Soondubu Jjigae with Beef, Tteokbokki with Cheese, La Kalbi, and Japchae. All the items were piping hot, fresh and very tasty. The service was ok, but a bit spotty. We had to waive the servers over a few times to refill drinks. Overall, a good place for Korean fare.

New Korean restaurant in Factoria! My buddy and I got the grilled mackerel, soybean paste stew and the spicy rice cakes! The food did not disappoint at all and our cravings we satisfied! My only complaint is that you don't really get the full set of side dishes. We came during the soft opening, so they were still figuring some things out. But they were as helpful as they could be and answered all the questions we had regarding the menu. Everything was all nice and neatly set up. We even had some Korean music playing in the background to really set the mood of the restaurant. Will be back once we're in the area again!

Service fast, comes with lots of side dishes, and good ambiance for yap sesh with friends. No wait time on weekday night. gochujang fried chicken * easy to bite, juicy, flavorful and only a little spicy (just a kick) seafood pancake * crispy, seafood variety fresh, dipping sauce thicker/sweeter paste than usual soy sauce based one gamjatang (the vermicelli + pork + octopus one) * flavorful with chewy octopus bossam * very solid, comes w lettuce wraps

Reservations online makes this spot clutch and easy to get your bossam fix (looking at you Modoo). I'm not Korean nor am I a bossam connoisseur, but compared to my recent trip to Korea, this bossam was not bad - which is a positive. Meat was tender, fair amount of cabbage to eat with, plenty of garlic and jalapeños which is always appreciated. The bossam, seafood pancake, and wings (not pictured), fed 5 people so pretty good portion size. There's banchan for sale which we didn't try. The banchan included with the meal was lacking, just Kim chi and seaweed salad. Nothing that stood out for those two items. The seafood pancake had a nice batter and was still crispy, not soggy like most places. A fair amount of seafood too! The wings were just ok, a bit over fried so I would pass on that. Overall a nice spot and a good option to check out, if I could give half stars would probably give it a 3.5.

I'm pleasantly surprised to see Factoria starting to become a new hub for Asian food and groceries! With T&T opening recently, Bori is a great addition to the area, and I'm hopeful of it being a good predictor for how the area will continue to grow in the future. I came here for lunch with some friends on NYE, and was seated right away. Replacing Chi Mac, it's a small, but cozy area. On nights when it's busy it'll probably take a while to get seated. Service itself was fine, the food came out quickly and the staff checked on us a few times. My friends and I ordered 3 things for the table to share, and it was more than enough food for all of us! We ordered the Signature Bossam, Signature Pajeon, and the Bulgogi - everything was delicious! The bulgogi was served on a stone pan, and if you wanted, you could get add-ons like potato noodles, rice cakes, or cheese as well! The pajeon was crispy with lots of seafood, but my personal favorite was the bossam. It came with 3 different sauces, napa cabbage, and radish kimchi that I could eat a bowl of on its own. The pork belly was sliced perfectly and had a great texture. I would definitely recommend this dish to anyone that came! If anything, I wish we got the opportunity to try the other banchan that was available as well! We were given kimchi + some other veggies (that were SO good) but they were never refilled. Everything in the banchan counter looked delicious so it would've been great to try those as well. Regardless, I'll definitely be coming back, and would recommend Bori to all my friends!

This was my first time here. The restaurant is a bit small and feels a little crammed. We got here right before they closed their lunch service and they still sat us. The servers were very nice and service was also fast. The down fall was that they did forget our order of bosom, but after we told them the kitchen quickly whipped it up even thought they were already closed for the lunch service. The food was just okay. The soft tofu soup tasted a bit sweet and wasn't spicy enough even though we got the 3 star which was the highest level they offered. The banchans were also on the sweet side which is not what I'm used to. The bosom was good but the flavor of the pork wasn't strong enough. The seafood pancake on the other hand I did enjoy very much. It was savory, has big chunks of seafood and it didn't fall apart as easily.

What we ordered: Tteokguk, Soodubu Jjigae w/ Beef and Dumplings, LA Kalbi, Japchae, & BORI Signature Bossam. ⁣ ⁣ BORI Korean Kitchen serves delicious and comforting Korean dishes! They have a great variety of options on their menu like big hot pots for sharing, tofu soup, cold noodles, bibimbap, chicken wings, and specialty dishes like the bossam and kalbi! Some things on the menu are not available just yet but will be coming soon. We ordered a few dishes, shared it, and finished it all. I'm definitely coming back to work my way through the menu! Really cozy restaurant and the service was great!

Went to Bori around noon on a Thursday. There was no wait, but all the tables were seated once we began eating. The food was very clean tasting. Would come back. Pricing was reasonable. Ordered 3 dishes for 5 people ($30/person). Ordered budaejjigae, osam and bossam. Service was decent as well. Rice is served for each person. Large parking lot out front.

New Korean restaurant in Factoria Village where ChiMac used to be. There are plenty of tables and cute interior design. Unfamiliar with the layout, I did pop my head in a to see if it would accommodate my husband and his wheelchair. I asked if they would be able to move a chair at one of the tables and they said yes so I went to get my husband and when they saw me coming back, they held the door open to assist us. I really appreciated this. And service during our entire meal was exceptional. At the end of our meal, I commented to my husband about how excellent their service was and he absolutely agreed with me. They were friendly, did all the things we needed or didn't know we needed and were not overbearing about it at all. Now onto the food. As soon as I found about this place and saw they had bossam I knew I had to try it. And it did not disappoint. The sauces were delicious, garlic and jalapeños thinly sliced, the radish kimchi was delicious, the Napa cabbage boiled just enough and the star of show was spectacular. The pork belly sliced into the perfect thickness. Meaty and just enough fat to balance out the flavors. It was one of the most delicious bossam I have had in a long while. 6/5 We also ordered the yangnyeom chicken wings. And to all the wingette lovers, you will be happy to know that is all you get. The sauce on the chicken wings was the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. It literally had all of us picking our fingers. 6/5 We did also get the jap chae with beef and I was pleasantly surprised by the amount of veggies and the addition of wood ear mushrooms. I never had japchae with wood ears and it was delicious. The jap chae was heavy on the sauce side and the noddles just slightly over done. But the dish packed big on flavor. 4/5 The only thing I didn't like was the kimchi that was served with the bossam. The kimchi is definitely made in house and more of a taste that I am not accustomed to with my kimchi. I don't know if it was too heavily seasoned with salted shrimp or something else but that was the only miss for me. I'll definitely be back. The food was delicious and the service was exceptional.

What is going on in Factoria/Eastgate!!? Three Korean restaurants and T&T opened in 2024 all within a couple of mile radius. It's awesome! I convinced my service provider to take me here and it was a great decision. Their bossam is well above average. Radish kimchi is very very very good. It's a must for a bossam restaurant and this place nailed it. Their regular kimchi was very good as well. Portions were big for 2 people. It came with 3 different sauces and 2 different types of nappa cabbage. 42 dollars seems like a lot but I didn't think it was bad value at all. Bori Signature Haemul Pajeon was excellent. It's one of those thicker/oily style (that tastes crazy good but may not be good for you). The place is small but I was surprised how spacious it was compared to the previous two restaurants that were here (Sacks and Chi Mac). They did a good job with interior decorations (with a vintage/antique feel) and the plates and cups were quite artsy as well. This place is good enough for me to not have to drive down to Federal Way anymore for Bossam. Come thru, eat at this place (or Daeho) and then stop by T&T for some desserts!

A cute little new Korean restaurant in Factoria that serves traditional Korean food. The small is relatively small as it seats maybe 40 customers. Not great for large groups. The utensils and plates were vintage style. The service was decent considering it was only 2 people manning the tables of a full restaurant. Nak-Saam (spicy octopus, pork belly and pork shoulder) was the highlight. There were large whole pieces of octopus that were perfectly cooked. The flavors were tasty. The dish came on a gas grill to keep the food warm. Bossom: It was a solid dish well plenty of sauces to drip into and Napa to wrap the food in. Yamgyeom chicken wings were average. Overall would visit again as there are not too many Korean spots in the area

Service was slow. When we got our food we didn't even get utensils, plates, or napkins etc. But it was a Saturday evening and the whole place was filled so it made sense It's a very small restaurant. We had a big group and despite their rule of not taking reservations for parties over 12 they still did their best to hold us our spots!! The staff was very kind over the phone. Food was ok, not amazing; nothing stood out particularly. The most disappointing was you only get 2 complimentary banchans (side dishes; you cannot chose which) but they had a fridge of a lot of banchans but you would need to pay for them.

- food is mid, service is soso - Food: 1 star Price: 3 stars Service: 2 stars Ambiance: 4 stars Overall: 2.5 stars We decided to check out the new Korean place that replaced chi Mac in factoria, and I made a reservation at 11am. It was, however, quite empty with only one couple dining inside. They asked if we want hot tea or water, and we asked for hot tea. The temperature of the tea is much warmer than most places, which is closer to room temperature (I prefer hotter tea). The ambiance of the place is quite nice as they are blasting Korean music and I've heard most of the kpop songs they played. The indoor decor is interesting, but the chairs and the plates they use somehow fit nicely together. The restaurant fits 40 customers, but I think the chairs weren't very comfortable. They display assorted side dishes there to sell as well, and all of them were $4.99. They have kiosks for placing takeout orders as well. We ordered seafood pancake and J1 gamja jeongol. Seafood pancake came after 10 minutes, and it was nice and crispy outside. However, it's a bit too thick for my liking. They also gave us two side dishes: marinated potato and kimchi. The potato tasted like something I could have made at home. The kimchi is soso and we didn't touch it after initial tasting. Both of them were underwhelming. Shortly after, the gamja jeongol came, and they asked us if we need any rice. We thought it's odd because most places will just provide two bowls of rice as the pot is obviously big enough to feed two. We asked for one bowl of rice since we normally don't eat much rice. The soup was alright, but not as good as the ones I've had in other places like Bon in Redmond or Modoo in Lynnwood. I asked for a container for the soup, and the waiter brought the bill. The default tipping is 20% and the lowest on the screen is 18%, which was ridiculous since they don't really do much other than refilling your tea once. (I had to get their attention to refill my marinated potato side dish because they just hide behind the counter). They also didn't give me a plastic bag to carry the container like most places did despite the soup being burning hot and it's nearly impossible to carry. It's almost like the waiters will only do the minimal, but the lowest tipping % on screen is 18%. No offense, it should be 10% for this place lol. I actually came here due to yelp, so I had a high expectation. I am super disappointed in the service and the food. They didn't charge us for the rice in the end, but they should have given us two like everywhere else. They were super stingy about side dishes (most places give you 4 instead of 2, and they will at least keep refilling it) as well. The food was disappointing and aren't as good as other places. Honestly the soup tastes like pre-packaged soup, but maybe that's just what homemade soup tastes like. But most homemade places has excellent side dishes, but not here. I think this place will be gone like chi Mac if they don't step up on their service and taste.

Cute & clean Korean restaurant with take-out banchan you can purchase by the registers. We were seated by the window with friendly & attentive servers. My friend & I shared the stoned pot bibimbap and it was a good size! We also had their chicken wings.. amazing! Perfect amount of sweetness and crunch. Good size wings! I highly recommend this place and can't wait to return.

Wowwwww- such a good addition to the neighborhood! One of the best restaurants we've tried in the Seattle area and for sure the best Korean food in terms of taste and value! The bossam is the best we've had in Seattle area and that's saying A LOT from my husband who's in the culinary industry and is picky AFFFFF + grew up in Flushing NY. Definitely can't wait to come back and try more- the menu has so many unique items you can't find in typical korean restaurants. We also ordered the LA Kalbi which was sooo tender and tasty. I also love how they offer so many homemade drink options like milk tea and butterfly lemonade. Service was also friendly- our server told us the owner apparently makes everything in the kitchen- very cool! Oh and the tofu they serve for banchan is sooo good! Run here before it gets hyped up on social media!!

We checked out this newish Korean restaurant in Factoria for lunch. At first the notice of no side dishes are provided up front kinda put us off. Fortunately, we were prompted greeted and seated. We ordered 3 different tofu or stew bowls, one rice cake bowl and one beef noodle soup. The food was very delicious and we also received 2 side dishes (kimchi and crunchy noodle salad. The kimchi was one of the best around. We saw several table with large hot pot dishes. We will be back to try it out. Also note that they do charge a 20% tips for 5 ppl or above.

This is a new place and has taken over the old chi Mac place. The decor is bright and welcoming and the service is pretty friendly. Once is perk is that they sell their side dishes as well and have a point system. I was able to try the bibimbap and the soondubu tofu soup. You can pick up to 2 different toppings where other restaurants would have the combo options. The tofu soup tastes a bit different from standard fare and the kimchi was more on the sour side. It could be personal taste preference. I liked the the other sides and the bibimbap was flavorful and decent for the value. It'a nice to have a place like this in factoria area.

All right i don't know who passed on the grandma recipes to the baby faced servers manning the front but hot dam it was gassed. Small nonchalant spot but they be cooking on their bossam. That alone could feed 2 people easily with some extra. The paejon and seolleongtang were solid but nothing crazy. But mang that bossam has me watering faster than my girl in lingerie. Bulk approved

A nice, small Korean restaurant located in a corner of Factoria Village. We found the food to be quite tasty. We both had Kimchi stew and shared a seafood and green onion pancake. The pancake was excellent. Lots of seafood and the pancakes itself great tasting. Stew was also tasty and contained good amount of pork. Wife thought it was still too spicy, though she asked for mild. Banchan was only couple of dishes, but for a small, "fast food" location, quite understandable. Excellent service. Order was taken quickly. Food came out fast. And, tea was constantly replenished. I really like that. Finding a parking spot in this small mall could be a challenge during the busy times -- the peaks of lunch and dinner hours.

Stumbled upon this spot in the Factoria Village, and it's now one of our favorite Korean places in Bellevue. Our food came out with two banchans (kimchi and sweet potato) as well as bowls of white rice. We ordered the mackerel (5/5, very crispy on the outside and tender on the inside) and the ok-saam with ramen (5/5, the pot wasn't as deep as I thought it'd be, however, the sauce was soooo flavorful (spicy and tangy) and tasted so good with the octopus. The pork was also extremely tender - we literally licked the pan clean because everything was so good). Definitely come early, as this is a smaller space - we saw a lot of people waiting as we left.

Was craving bossam and this hit the spot. The dish was HUGE ended up taking leftovers home. We got son tofu soup as well and it was so good

The service was quick and there was no line to wait. The food was alright. I got the bibimbap in the stone pot. It was good but the price was a bit much in my opinion compared to some other places that offered bibimbaps. The interior was clean and pretty modern looking. It is nicely lit by natural lights with the big windows at the front of the restaurant. The menu does offer a "hot pot" which I would try next time. The prices overall were not too appealing to me.

Bori just opened at the old Chi Mac spot in Factoria. It is a smaller space so as it gets popular, be prepared to wait for a table. We came in on Sunday night around 6 and there was a steady stream of customers but it didn't fill up throughout our dinner. We ordered kalbi, denjang jjigae and yukgyejang. You could choose your spice level on the soups so we ordered them medium. They were not spicy. Denjang spice level for me was 1 out of 5. Yukgyejang was a bit spicier at a level of 1.5-2. The server did offer us ice water or hot barley tea. The only 2 banchans that they served was seasoned spinach and kimchi. Both were fine but speaking as a Korean-American, IMHO more banchan is absolutely needed, particularly in this traditional Korean restaurant. The food was fine. It was not overly sweet, which we like. The kimchi was fine. It was not overly fishy and relatively fresh. I thought the portion sizes were a little on the small side for the price. The service was decent even though it seemed like there were only 2 servers. The decor was "interesting" with vintage green chairs that felt like they were out of the '70's. I wanted to rate it a 3.5 but decided against giving it a 4 as I think there's still some room for improvement at this new restaurant. Let's put it this way: I am open to trying it again but not if I had to wait.

Soft opening but it wasn't busy so got to check this place out for a celebratory birthday lunch and with 10% off your bill, was a deal-lover's dream come true! The vibe was quaint and I was initially really excited for the banchan to-go fridge but at $4.99 and the fact that your meal doesn't even come with banchan makes me feel hesitant to purchase any to-go. I think it would really help if they did include more banchan with your meal so that if you did like it, you'll know that it'll be worth the purchase! We all got the clay pot bibimbap with crispy rice and overall it was solid with lots of toppings. They did bring out kimchi and kimchi radish -- both of which were underwhelming and hence my decision for not purchasing any banchan to-go. Everyone thought the gochuchang Korean fried chicken was the highlight of the meal. Crispy, sticky yet not overwhelmingly spicy! I wished that it was your typical Korean restaurant with hot barley tea to start but we only got cold water. Nice location but unfortunately the meal missed the mark for me.

A good new Korean restaurant to try! I came here twice already because they have interesting options on their menu. I had their fried mackerel, soybean soup, and oh Saam (Korean hotpot with added ramen and rice cakes). My favorite was their Oh saam. It came with calamari, pork belly and shoulder with the side of rice. We added ramen and rice cakes and too. The soup was tasty! Made the food tasted pretty good. I added extra meat to share with another person and it cost 50% more to do that. It was a fun dish to try. Their fried mackerel was pretty good as well. Tender, juicy and full of flavor. There are bones to pick but it wasn't too bad. Had their Korean soybean soup too and it was good. Had their tteopokki too which was pretty good! The soup was flavorful and the food was cooked nicely. The service was good. Serves were nice and helpful. The first time we were here, the food took 30 mins to be served. A bit too extensive on the time there. However, the second time we came here, it only took about 10-15 mins. There was only two free side dishes per table. The pricing isn't too bad. Maybe a little more on the pricey side. I enjoyed the ambiance of the restaurant. It was well organized and decorated. There's plenty of seating. It gave a nice, comforting feeling. I would definitely come back here to try more of their dishes!

Simple looking Korean restaurant. We went with a group of 10 so tried quite a few dishes. I'll start with everything was really flavorful. Our favorites were the seafood pancake, tofu soup, tteokbokki, fried chicken wings, LA kalbi. The spicy calamari, pork dish was a little overly salty and maybe didn't have enough sauce because it got slightly too overcooked on the burner. Mackerel was well cooked but probably just too fishy in general for me. I was surprised for a store that sells ban chan that they don't really serve any other than Kim chi with their dishes. The up charge for adding ramen to dishes is $5 which seems a little steep given well it's ramen. Servers were friendly and attentive. Absolutely would come here again to try more dishes. They have quite a few items that state coming soon that I would love to try.

Korean Hot Pot. Good for sobering up. Authentic as they come. Feels like you're in Korea.

So far this is the best Korean spot in the area. Went for their soft opening at lunch. First of all, it's a relaxing vibe and the food was comforting. It was not overly seasoned or salty so it reminded me of visiting my Grandma back in Korea lol. 3 of us got the bossam, the jeyuk and doenjang jjigae. Guys the bossam is so tender. Hard to find bossam like this that isnt dry by the time it comes out. And the doenjang jjigae was really refreshing! Jeyuk came out on a gas burner stove, and it was solidddd. Just look at the pictures. I can see myself being a regular for lunch.

Interesting setup for a Korean restaurant. Service was good but this place is not a typical Korean restaurant. They only give you 2 sides dishes - we got kimchi and fish cakes but both had way too much hon dashi in them and so salty. Ordered 3 side dishes, that are reasonably priced. They weren't too bad. We ordered Yukgyejang and Spicy Pork. The soup didn't have much substance but had good flavor. Spicy pork had the meaty taste and smell though. There were no Korean customers dining in so that kinda tells you it's either not that authentic or value is not good. I wanted to like this restaurant but most likely won't go back.

Food is mediocre. We ordered bibimbamp, tofu soup which we always order ina korean restaurant. This restaurant kind of screwed on both. The vegetables in bibimbamp have no flavor and the rice is soggy. The soup is the same flavor as the packaged soup from grocery store which cost $3.5. We also ordered seafood pancake which is surprisingly good. We might order takeout in the future. Service is ok but kind of slow, considering the store is half full.

Tried Bori and was surprised it is not as crowded as new restaurants often are. Food was wonderfully delicious. Portion for Bo Ssam was big with an awesome cut of the pork belly that was cooked with some spiced (not just pure boiled). Yukgaejang's flavors are bold and yummy. Decor is modern instead of traditional, which is refreshing but not the first time I saw it. Service is impeccable. Definitely give them a try!!

I had a late-night dinner here and was pleasantly surprised. Theo, our server, was attentive and courteous, ensuring we had everything we needed. The food exceeded my expectations with its quality and presentation. Though The ambiance is not your typical Korean restaurant. Nevertheless, a great addition to late night spots on the Eastside.

New favorite Korean restaurant! Went for their soft opening, and ate a TON of food. Their bossam, is one of the best I've ever tried. Galbi-jjim is tender and very flavorful. Yangnyeom Chicken was super crispy and stayed crispy even after it was tossed. Can't recommend this place enough!!

I randomly went to Bori while I was at Factoria. I was pleasantly surprised! Food is really good! I got the gamja tang and it was delish! I don't have to drive to Federal Way anymore! Bori sells side dishes togo. One knock is that they only gave me two side dishes,which is understandable since it was their soft open. If you're in Factoria craving Korean food,, this is a must try!

Saw a new upscale Korean restaurant and decided to try it out with 3 of my friends. Overall, the place was extremely solid, offering an expansive menu with very unique takes on classic Korean dishes. We decided to get 4 dishes: Bossam, Black Goat Jeongal, Beef Bibimbap, and a Tteokbokki. There were a lot of things that I would've wanted to try out because I don't see them at most places like Sundae, Naengmyeon, and Kalbijjim. Food (4.0): I thought the food tasted really nice but it wasn't perfect. The bossam tasted amazing and they offer 3 different sauces. The cut up peppers, however, were pretty inconsistent. Some of them had almost no flavor while others were extremely hot. The cabbage was cut a little small in my opinion as some required two cabbage slices to just support one piece of pork. The black goat Jeongal was really interesting. I can see people not liking the black goat meat since its a little rougher, but I actually really enjoyed it. I thought the overall flavor was nice and the chewiness was interesting. It felt like the broth of the jeongal wasn't as drinkable but we probably should've turned off the heat earlier. The tteokbokki and the bibimbap were both pretty decent, but wasn't as noteworthy as the other two. Service (3.5): The service wasn't spectacular, but it also wasn't bad. The food came relatively quickly and all at once which was nice so none of the dishes got cold. It took a while for the wait staff to refill our water even when it wasn't that busy though. Ambiance (4.0): The ambiance was nice. The Korean music playing in the background wasn't playing super loudly so it was really easy to converse with my party. The dinnerware was definitely more European than Korean which isn't the biggest deal, but still made it feel a bit out of place. The vibes that this place gives was more of a homey Korean cafe almost but the prices were definitely on the higher end. Very versatile though as I saw many couples going on dates here but also a lot of bigger groups that wanted to drink and have dinner.

Was going to give this place 4 stars but then after the 2nd and 3rd time i went there they took away the 5 to 7 bahn chuns they used to give. Now they only give u 2! Wtf is 2 bahn chuns at a korean restaurant? Um NO! Also you need Jinro is back soju. Food is good but nothing special. The location is key. Its nice not having to go to Bellevue or federalway for real korean food where u can drink and eat. Bring the more bahn chuns back and jinro is back soju and i will come back more often. But 2 bahn chuns? Cmmmmon maaaaaaan! Definitely a deal breaker!

Ordered the Signature Bossam and Tteokguk. Both dishes were delicious and portions are generous! Will definitely return to try more dishes. Highly recommend!

The flavor of the bossam was good! I appreciated that there was a few sauces. Unfortunately, we didn't get any banchan/kimchi (server probably busy) for the beginning half of our meal, though they brought it out when I asked. The cabbage for some reason they gave us the hard bottoms, not the leafy green part - which... how do you wrap when it's hard? When we asked for more of the leafy part because 80% of it was the white part, they said it would be an additional $3. The rice was also wet/soggy/over saturated. Pretty place, though, with the lighting fixtures very modern. Would probably come back to try a different dish?

What an awesome place. I stopped by here while in town and the food, service, and ambiance was amazing. It's a fast casual restaurant imo, quick in and out.

The service needs improvement. The two girls that were serving did not ask once if we needed anything or if the food was okay. They walked past our table multiple times and did not refill our hot tea and did not refill our side dishes. It would be understandable if the restaurant was busy but it was not.

I tried their banchans on the counter. Must try their eggplant!!!!!!!! I couldn't help myself going for two bowls of rice at home. I should've stopped but I couldn't. I also loved their pepperly sauce. They warned me it's a bit spicy and it WAS spicy. But the spicyness went away quickly and it was soooooo good. Their soy sauce marinated beef, tiny enchovy, potato salad were good as well!!!!!! I will come back try their Bori Bosam with my family.

Food was good, but service needs a lot of improvement. They've only been open for 3 days though so I get that they're still trying to figure things out. Would come back once they have it all together.

I want to start with the positive, the signature pancake with seafood and the yukgaejang (spicy beef soup), were very good. The pancake was not greasy and the seafood not chewy. And, the soup had great spice and compared well with the same soup in Edmonds or Federal Way. That said, however, let me say that the service needs a lot of work. We were not offered anything to drink. My soup was served without a spoon and I had to ask for rice. And, if Banchan (side dishes) are your thing, you will be greatly disappointed. We were eventually served a side of kimchi and one of kimchi radish, both very bland. The irony is that they have a case of side dishes for sale. The plain walls need some artwork or something. Look, I understand that it's soft opening, but the place needs supervision. Don't serve me soup without a spoon or rice. And work on your side dish game.

Bori's food are amazing that will satisfy you immediately. Tried bunch of menus and they never disappointed me. The atmosphere of restaurant is really warm and welcoming you to enjoy the meal. I Absolutely suggest this restaurant if you are craving for korean cuisine

A new restaurant opened, so I tried braised black cod and bossam, and it was really good for my personal taste. The spicy sauce and large amount of black cod tasted even better when mixed with rice. I think Bossam is the best Korean restaurant in Seattle. The raw radish greens and cabbage wrap were really fresh and clean, and the pork had such a good texture that I kept eating it. I'm so glad to have a restaurant in Bellevue that I can visit often.