Coredam

Like being in someone's dining room, this place is cozy but at the same time packed and bustling. Service was prompt and fast with dishes, but still paced as we ate family style. They gave us enough time to try each new dish before the next came out. The ban chon was great and each dish shined in its own way.

It's very traditional Korean and I quite enjoyed it, but i found the Yuksu Bulgogi a bit expensive for what you get The mandu and japchae were great though. I loved the huge variety of banchan! My wife really enjoyed the fried mackerel.

Best Korean food in the area! Everything we tried was delicious. It's pricey but good quality and with great portion sizes. A wide variety of banchan came with the meal. The LA Galbi was some of the best I've ever had, perfectly tender and marinated. The sundaeguk was delicious as well. I can't wait to come back and try more dishes.

The food here is excellent — I had the soondaekook and it was amazing. Unfortunately, the service was the complete opposite. When we entered, the owner asked how many people were in our party. I answered in Korean, and the moment she realized I was Korean, her attitude noticeably shifted. She dropped off the menu without a greeting and walked away. We asked for more kimchi, but instead of responding, she greeted new customers who had just walked in. As she walked away, she casually said, “I’ll bring your kimchi.” None of the servers checked in with us or asked how our food was. What stood out the most was when we left: she didn’t thank us, but she warmly thanked non-Korean customers who were leaving at the same time. To make it worse, we later realized we had been overcharged. When we went back to fix it, there was no apology. Having worked as a waitress for 10 years, I know how important hospitality and respect are in this business. Sadly, this restaurant doesn’t seem to value that. So, if you love authentic Korean soups, I do recommend this place for the food alone. But don’t expect good service. It’s disappointing to see how some Korean restaurant owners can be so dismissive

Best service I've had in a while! Very welcoming staff, the waitress was very friendly and it was a welcoming environment. Very clean inside especially the bathrooms. Best authentic Korean cuisine in all of Oregon. I even ordered more food just to take home and share with the rest of my family. I will be coming back!

Just ate here for the third time and this is easily my favorite Korean restaurant in Beaverton and the Portland metro area. We just spent a hot day at the river so we got mul naengmyeon to cool off, and tteok manduguk. Both were really delicious with well balanced flavors. The manduguk was packed with mandu, rice cakes, and the most tender pieces of brisket. I'm very serious about naengmyeon, and this is the best I've ever had. Super cold broth, nice chewy noodles, and a bright little spicy sauce. The banchan situation: I could just eat banchan and rice and be totally happy here lol. Kkakdugi, seaweed, marinated crabs and kimchi were my favorites but they all hit! They're very generous and fast with refills too! Which brings me to the service, which is very kind and attentive. My husband and I both work in the industry and after we left, we kept coming back to how well taken care of we felt. And then on the way out, there's a little coffee machine! Every restaurant in the world should have this. Thank you for the excellent meal! ❤️

Everything was super good. I had the lunch special with spicy pork comes with so much side dishes and you can get more if you want! And to top it off there this cute little coffee machine, and the coffee is really good! Waitress was super sweet and kind!

If you are looking for authentic Korean dishes, this is the place! My sister has tried many Korean places and she said this was the best she’s ever had! The staff is friendly and helpful with choosing what to order. We ordered the spicy octopus which was delish!! Not as spicy as I anticipated and the sweet and spicy are a perfect balance. We also enjoyed the hot stone bibimbap, yukgaejang soup and mackerel. Everything was delicious!! Def make a stop here for tasty Korean food!

I cannot say enough good things about Coredam! It is so authentically Korean that it can be a bit intimidating at first. Also, they have the best and biggest Korean Soup selection I've ever seen at one place...and that is by far the most unique element as most Korean places only roll with your basic meat, noodle, and rice dishes. They don't hold back on the spice, or the variety of banchan, or the use of fern shoots. Everything here is so good and there's a lot to choose from. I'm not a big fan of fish or tofu...but I'm getting really close to trusting them with something along the lines of seafood because everything else is so good! The staff is super friendly and always accommodating even when we roll up 15 minutes before closing. It's not a habit that I do often but considering other Korean joints usually stop seating people 45 minutes before they close...not Coredam (doesn't make me feel any better when I'm still eating at 9:15...(to be fair, I thought they closed at 10 :( This place looks and feels like you're eating in someone's home. Just an all-around enjoyable meal.

This Korean restaurant is now one of our favorites! My husband has been here a dozen times and every visit is quality, consistent and delicious! We're working our way through the meu. Don't be intimidated by the Korean names on the dishes. They are all nicely photographed and nice description. With everything you'll get a full variety of banchan (free side dishes) which can be kimchi, cucumber, fish cake strips, fern stems and sometimes raw spicy crab. Some of the dishes include rice but not all so if you're a rice eater ask for it as it comes separately. Ok for the best dishes: Appetizers: Dumplings (steamed and homemade and so juicy) Jajangmyen (black bean and pork) Soups: Yanji Seolleongtang (beef bone soup and beef brisket, not spicy) Yukgaejang (spicy beef soup) with dumplings Mandu-guk or noodles Kalguksu. Basically anything with dumplings is my favorite. They have the traditional food like beef Bulgogi or Japchae (noodles) for the intimidated. Seriously you can just point at anything and love it! Oh and they have the most generous and delicious LA Galbi (beef ribs) that you have ever had. It's sweet and savory and served on a hot sizzling platter.

I feel like all Korean restaurants in Portland are just ok and Coredam is just that. Price point is a bit high imo, but that's Portland restaurants these days. Restaurant vibes are casual, just as if you were over at a friend's house for lunch. We went for lunch on a Sunday and towards the end of our meal, the staff was also eating their lunch together. Very chill, homey vibes. I got the bibimbap and the portion was sorta small. It looked big from the plating, but there was not a lot of each item. They had a good variety of banchan though! That was good - definitely better than other Korean restaurants. Coredam will definitely satisfy your Korean food cravings. They are worth the visit!

Not sure what happened but super slow? Maybe owner change but I still think a great little go to fix your Korean fix!!! Great selection of banchan and good soups!!! Staff super attentive and friendly as well!!

food was so good and comforting. I loved the side dishes they gave us especially the bean sprouts and potatoes. I got the yukgaejang kalguksu which was amazing. the broth was deep and rich and I was happy with how generous they were with the meat and veggies. the noodles were also cooked to perfection as they came out super chewy! everything came out piping hot and quickly!

From the food we ate, to the service we received to the atmosphere we were in I recommend This place to everyone. One of my favorites for sure.

A true hidden gem in Oregon! During my week in Portland, I was craving Korean food and stumbled upon Coredam, ended up coming here twice in just 5 days, which says it all. The galbi had a perfect char with tender, flavorful meat, and the tofu stew was rich and comforting. Their banchan spread was generous, with my personal favorites being the fresh kimchi and the raw spicy marinated crab!! Something I've never seen offered as a complimentary side before. It's a cozy, family-run spot, and both times we were seated right away with no wait. Service can be a bit busy at peak times, but it's warm and welcoming. Prices aren't the cheapest, but the quality, authenticity, and portion sizes make it well worth it. This is easily my favorite Korean spots in the area. I always leave happy and very full - I'll be back here every time I'm in Portland!

This is hands down the best Korean restaurant in Oregon. I have tried may Korean spots in Beaverton and Portland and even Corvallis and Eugene and this one is by far the best. The food is absolutely amazing, the banchan is always so delirious and there are so many different options. My favorite dish that most Korean spots don't have is the spicy blue crab, it is so delicious. I had the Galbi and Mandu and they were both so amazing! The service is also absolutely amazing, the owners are very sweet and attentive and I was very pleased with how well they took care of me while I was there. The dining room is also bright, and cheery, they play soft Korean music and a place parties small or big can come to enjoy a meal together

This place has so many bunchan choices and amazing lunch specials at $15.95 that include a main entree (Bulgogi or Spicy Pork and grilled mackerel), rice, seaweed soup, and all the side dishes of course. I mean come on, what a deal! It was pretty empty when we went on a Tuesday right when they opened and you know it's a good sign when you see the ajumas and the ajashis dining there. The service is very nice and friendly and I really appreciate the special plate set for my toddler! It is a mom and pop and feels very homey. The lunch special portions were perfect for my friend and I to be full and of course you can always ask for more refills of the banchans. It looks like they have cold noodles for the summer so we will definitely come back to try that on hot summer days!

This used to be one of my favorite Korean restaurants but the quality has really gone downhill and the prices doesn't match the portion and quality. Most notably, the soondubu jjigae ($20) was smaller than the size of my hand. I couldn't believe the size when it came out, it was slightly bigger than a bowl of rice. Other restaurants have it in a much bigger stone pot. The jjajangmyeon was very gingery for some reason. This restaurant was known for its banchan but this time the variety was small (also no more marinated raw crabs as a side) and didn't taste fresh.

Such an unassuming gem of a place. It was filled with elderly folks catching up with family and friends, business people, couples and friends meeting up. With such a diverse crowd, you know the food is good! We got a table quickly and got cups of barley tea. The place was crowded for lunch, so service took a bit though they were super nice. We got one lunch special with bulgogi, which is such a deal!! And a spicy beef stew with mandu. Food came quickly! All the banchan were good. It included the marinated crab. Love the fish cakes, bean sprouts, and radish. The rice was a beautifully chewy texture and the fried croaker fish was so tender and perfectly seasoned. The bulgogi was also good with little mushrooms and we made little packages with lettuce and banchan to eat together. It also came with a seaweed soup. The spicy beef with mandu was perfect! It would be amazing on a cloudy or rainy day. There was a hearty amount of mandu and the beef was tender. We loved it with the rice. Will definitely come back for that perfect home cooked meal!

Revisited Coredam again! When pressed by our good friends who are not familiar with Korean cooking, we brought them to Coredam to get "the experience". I will add the photos to this review. My buddy Jim loved his bi bim bop, everyone loved the kalbi, and the banchan, as usual, was very impressive...and tasty! They liked everything they tried except for the bone broth soup that accompanied the lunch order. Our friend's comment was that the soup, when compared to everything else flavor-wise, was rather boring and bland. They loved the banchan crab sauce, but had difficulty getting any crab out of it (I pass on that too, although my wife loves it). If you want to introduce friends to Korean food, Coredam is a great option!

I ordered the Hot Stone Bowl Bibimbap and subbed tofu. I thought it was delicious, but the portions were a bit smaller than what I expected for $20, especially with the pieces of tofu. Staff were nice, and it took awhile to bring out my family's meals, but the presentation of the dishes were lovely, especially with the soups and stir fry dishes. I like how they also serve tea!

I really enjoy the army stew and variety of banchan that is provided here. There can be a bit of a wait at times so I usually try to get there early close to opening time for dinner.

Food 4/ 5 Service 4/5 Ambiance 4/5 I've been visiting this spot regularly since their grand opening, but I'm only now getting around to leaving a review. When they first opened, the hype was real, I remember waiting around 40 minutes to an hour just to get a table! Thankfully things have calmed down since then, and while there's still a chance you'll wait during peak hours, it's nowhere near as long now. They also have a parking lot, though spaces are limited, so plan accordingly. I've tried many of their dishes here they've yet to disappoint, and I also absolutely love their banchan selection, especially the spicy raw marinated crabs as side?! It was really good to try especially if you're unsure of wanting to order it or not. They offer some traditional sides that you don't often find at other Korean restaurants, which makes this place stand out! Let's talk about the food: *LA Galbi* It's my go-to dish at any Korean restaurant, and theirs is perfectly grilled with a delicious smoky flavor. *Yangji Seolleongtang (Beef brisket)* if you've never tried this dish before it's clear broth with a rich, savory flavor from long-simmered beef bones and brisket so it's a very hearty and comforting dish. Will come with salt and onion for you to season to taste because all the flavor you're gonna get is from the actual bone broth itself. *Yukgaejang Kalguksu* The soup is spicy from the Korean chili and the beef flavor makes it savory, think of this like an elevated Korean ramen! *Sundubu (Korean Hot Tofu)* Had a strong seafood taste wasn't as memorable and for $20 is kinda pricy for sundubu. *Coredam special Hhe Mul Jeongol* Portion is really big we could not finish this even more 3 people, lots of seafoods and veggies in here, this is perfect to share and will warm you up on a cold day! *Spicy Crab* Raw crab itself doesn't have a strong fishy flavor which is really good, the meat is soft and the spicy marinade adds a nice flavorful punch. Can be messy to eat so ask for gloves! *Hot stone bowl bibimbap* My mom, who's very particular about her food, loves this! It's packed with fresh veggies and beef, and if you let the rice sit, you get that amazing crunchy, scorched layer at the bottom. *Tteokbokki* is another favorite of mine, it's sweet, spicy, savory, and the rice cakes are soft and chewy. I get it every time I visit. Another standout is their rice, which is served in a special pot that keeps it warm throughout the meal, small detail, but it makes a huge difference. They offer a wide variety of menu options, so there's something for everyone. The flavors are very homey and comforting. As a bonus, I absolutely love their instant coffee machine!!!! It makes surprisingly delicious coffee, so don't forget to give it a try just press the button! Pricing isn't the cheapest in the area, but I think it's worth it for the quality and authenticity. I've noticed a lot of older Korean customers dining here, which I take as a sign of how true to flavor their dishes are. Overall, this is one of my favorite spot. I always leave with a full belly and will definitely be back whenever I'm in the area!

We decided to drop by this place the day after new years as we were craving something that would keep us warm and welcome us into the new year. The space has lots of seating and we got a table right away. With complimentary barley-flavored hot tea, we indulged in a plethora of banchan. Had your typical items but it also came with marinated carb legs! I'm not a huge fan, as it's usually too much work I'd want to put in, but I was surprised that came with the meal! Ordered a tteok-manduguk, which was amazing. The broth was seasoned well and the meat was tender. We also ordered the yangji seolleongtang which had a very natural-tasting broth that you can salt to your own taste! Both dishes were good and we'd definitely come back to try out other dishes! Would recommend coming, but may want to keep your party size to 6 (potentially) or less, as you would have to split up your group to different tables.

It's a little tricky to find Corredan as it's not facing TV Highway directly, but we got a glance of it and decided to give it a try! We arrived at 5pm as other reviewers suggested and we were glad we did; as it filled up quickly around 5:30! The restaurant decoration is simple and a bit nostalgic, everything looked clean and felt spacious. The servers were all very friendly and took our order right away. As they served the banchan, we were pleasantly surprised by 13 different dishes, including marinated raw crab which was quite tasty. We ordered the Seollangtang (beef bone broth) and Yook ge Jang Kal Guk Su (spicy beef noodle soup) and both were good. I liked my Seollangtang as it was creamy and savory. I did have to season it by putting my own salt/pepper on the soup, but that's typical for that dish. My husband's Yook Ge Jang Kal Guk Su came with a large portion and was loaded with lots of noodles. As we looked around, we saw many dishes with huge portions and realized that's a signature of this restaurant. Overall, we are happy to find Corredan as it is another solid Korean restaurant in our neighborhood. I'd recommend it if you'd like to try some authentic Korean dishes.

Came here on a Tuesday afternoon before their closing for lunch break. It was quick service and quiet and friendly as well. It was perfect for us after hectic afternoon and just wanted to dine in peace and quietness with a newborn too Ordered their dolsot bibimbap so good. Stone pot mixed rice with veggies and beef. Sizzling hot! With fried egg on top, perfect! They didn't have seaweed to give to customer but still offered me the ones they would eat themselves so I could wrap it with the rice in it. Cannot go wrong with traditional sullungtang on a chilly day, so try mixed meats of tripe and tendon. Silky broth that warms your soul And spicy galbitang, sooo seasoned and an abundance of flavor! Soup was perfect amount of spicy and goes so well with rice. 10/10 korean comfort food place and they've expanded their menu with even more soups!!! Just want to order everything there!

Second time here! They have the sweetest ladies working and a very homey feeling atmosphere. Their portions are massive and I always have food to take home. I've had two different hotpot style soups now and they're okay, I might go for something different next time. Their banchan are so plentiful and generous! That alone makes this place worth it. They also have complementary tea. While I've had better Korean food elsewhere, their prices here are very affordable. Between the price and the kindness of staff, I'll keep coming back to this place.

Everything about this restaurant was great. Staff were so welcoming and attentive. They had so many options for banchan and plus side is they include their marinated crab! We decided to order their tteokbokki, kalbi, and sundubu. Kalbi was delicious and perfect. Their tteokbokki was also really yummy, with a big portion. Their sundubu arrived piping hot (still boiling) but perfect to mix the egg around. They had so much seafood included in the sundubu, which was very generous. Other restaurants tend to skimp out with their seafood but Coredam doesn't. P.S. We arrived around 11:30am on a Friday and it was so difficult to find parking! I assumed everybody was dining in. To my surprise, it wasn't too busy when we got in. I guess all the other cars parked nearby were for the other businesses.

Great spot to eat authentic korean food! The side dishes (Banchan) are very good and they replenish well too! I recommend any of the soups- SO GOOD! And the seasonal specials are the best. It is a smaller restaurant and the ambience is very casual and in classic korean restaurant fashion. The wall art is funny if you look close enough. Service is great! But keep in mind it can get busy. You'll get your food, it's ok. Also, don't be afraid to just raise your hand or say "excuse me". The reason it's not 5 stars is because the prices are a little high.

The closest I've felt like I was in a regular restaurant in korea here in Portland. Good selection of classic Korean soups and meat dishes instead of the more popular street food dishes at many of the more fusion-y places. They even have Sundae soup here which I've rarely seen. This place I guess got really popular bc of its impressive banchan spread, particularly that they include raw marinated spicy crab as one of the dishes which is awesome. And if you want more you can order a larger portion in the Hansik (set meal). There is no way to eat this and look dignified so just accept the mess ur gonna go thru some napkins. There's a total of around 10 different banchan, which is standard in korea but good for here in the states. We went for one of the beef hotpot w/ multiple cuts of beef & tendon in a clear bone broth which was very nice w/ the thinly sliced beef. That alone would've been plenty for 2 but we wanted to try one more so we got the Oogeoji Galbitang which is like a meatier more seasoned Galbitang w/ kimchi. The bone they gave was so big & meaty after a while of scraping the meat off I just gave up and went caveman style on it. When we went around 6 on a weeknight there was only 1 other table but by the end of the meal the place was nearly full. Prices may seem a bit high but portions are very large & good for sharing. Highly recommend if u are looking for authentic Korean food.

I had a delicious meal at Coredam. The restaurant was busy when I was there but the service was good. All the banchan were delicious. The Yukgaejang Manbuguk soup was very delicious. The dumplings were tasty and the broth was medium spicy. The beef and noodles really hit too. I even had leftovers to eat the next day. Overall, I would come back here for another great meal.

someone recommended we come here and we loved it. we ordered multiple dishes to split amongst 5 people, and not only was it reasonably priced, but it tasted delicious, had decent portions, and we got lots of banchan refills :) it was clearly a local restaurant and the service was excellent. we finished every single dish... it was that good! ordered: kalbi bulgogi tteokbokki yangji seolleongtang jajangmyeon

Went there for lunch on a Sunday-- the menu was clear and diverse (though they don't offer bossam) and the banchan was great... a wide variety! The food came out quick and hot and staff was very attentive, refilling the hot tea more than once. We will be back!

Everything we had was delicious, I had been so excited to try this place but the last coupe times we went, there was either a long wait or no parking in the small lot. Did take out instead and was not disappointed! The banchan was super tasty, just didn't get the spicy crab, which I guess is only for dine in orders? Next time I'd love to try that.

Food was delicious. Portions were generous. Quality of food was great. Service left a little to be desired but the food made up for it. Will definitely go again.

We came in for lunch on the Friday after New Year's so it wasn't too busy and we didn't have to wait. We couldn't decide between dishes so ordered a few to share and ended up taking food home. We got the stone bowl bibimbap, raw sliced squid bowl which came with plenty of veggies and rice, tteokbokki, and a beef broth soup. Everything was absolutely delicious and the portions were on the larger side. Service was great and we left wanting to come back for more. They have a lunch special Mon-Thu as well .

I understand why people were excited when this restaurant first opened, but I wouldn't exactly wait 1+ hours to dine-in here. I went when they were still relatively new so I think they were still working out how to make things efficient. That being said, we waited about 45 minutes, after a 30 min wait (which, considering their average wait time around opening was 1+ hours seemed pretty quick). I was most excited about getting their gejang banchan, but unfortunately it seemed like they were no longer offering that as a banchan option by the time I had the opportunity to try it out. The dish that I found myself most surprised by was their dakdoritang...super hearty with chicken stewed to tender perfection. As far as their other dishes, although they weren't bad, I did think they were a bit overly heavy/dense. Still, a solid spot for people looking for foods like soondaeguk, galbitang, etc. Wait staff were also very kind...even showing us how to operate the fun, automatic coffee machine they had available to all customers (make sure to grab a cup on your way out! It's a great way to end the meal.)

Except for their seasonal menus and appetizers, all main courses are served with 10 different banchans (side dishes). Banchans are mostly preserved ones (jangahchi), tasty and authentic. We ordered soondaeguk and yukgaejang, which were both delicious and felt authentically Korean. Yukgaejang tasted like ones you have in Bunsikjip in Korea. Soju can be also ordered. The service was nice. The ladies were kind and attentive. The overall ambiance felt more like a hole-in-the-wall compared to what I previously saw on Instagram. While I wouldn't say it was the best ambiance, it felt nostalgic, reminiscent of old K-town in LA.

This is my favorite Korean restaurant in Oregon. Very authentic. Great spread of banchans and the service is great. Love the instant coffee machine they have too.

My husband and I were craving Korean food and decided to try out a new spot, and wow--Coredam might just be our new favorite Korean restaurant in Beaverton! I ordered the beef brisket seolleongtang soup, and it was absolutely delicious. The broth was so pure and flavorful that I nearly finished the entire bowl on my own. It came with a side of rice that was perfectly cooked and complemented the soup beautifully. My husband got the tteokguk, a savory and filling rice cake soup with beef and green onion. He loved every bite of it. But the real standout was the banchan! There was a potato banchan that I couldn't get enough of--I asked for refills four times! The seaweed and bean sprouts were also incredible. Honestly, you can't go wrong with any of the banchan here; they were all amazing. The service was fantastic, too. The lady serving us was so kind and never made me feel bad about all my banchan refill requests. We even left with leftovers, and our total bill was under $50--a great value for such high-quality food. We were so impressed and will 100% recommend Coredam to anyone looking for authentic and delicious Korean food. Can't wait to go back!

After seeing this spot blow up on Tiktok, my boyfriend and I were impatiently waiting for the hype to die down before visiting. We came here at 4PM on a Thursday (it opens at 5PM) just in case of a line. In the end, we didn't have to wait at all, and everyone who was there when the doors opened were able to grab a seat. BUT! For those who arrived at 5:10 or even 5:05 ended up having to wait 1.5+ hours. I recommend saving your time and coming at ~4:45. The menu is pretty diverse, with many items you often don't see at Korean restaurants in Portland. We ended up getting the raw marinated crab, the galbitang, and the spicy chicken special. Everything took about 45 minutes to 1 hour to come out. The raw marinated crab had a delicious marinade but the crab quality was only okay. The galbitang was delicious and a huge portion. The spicy chicken was also a very big portion. Although it was delicious, I was a bit disappointed that there were no carrots in the dish even though it was listed on the menu. Overall, although the restaurant is delicious, I think it is a bit overhyped.

We dined in with a group of seven and were easily accommodated with a reservation. This is a small hole-in-the-wall type restaurant. Service was fast and efficient. The side dishes were numerous and very tasty. We all enjoyed our main dishes as well. Make sure to ask for gloves from the server if you order the raw marinated crab!

Perhaps we didn't come in on the best day. This place didn't live up to the hype as far as we're concerned. My wife and I stopped by on an overcast day 2-3 weeks ago. We arrived just as they opened. Nearly all the parking in front of the building was taken up, but there was hardly anyone in there. They sure did get packed quickly around 12:30pm, though, which is when we were getting ready to leave. The ambiance has a welcoming "hole in the wall" charm. Nobody offered us water and when we atrempted to wave someone over, the server(s) were busy catering to other customers. We ordered bibimbap and sweet pork bulgogi. The food was okay. Decent quality food that, when combined with their portion sizes, did not match the cost. I'm not Korean and I've never been to Korea. So the nostalgia aspect of this place is lost on me. But I do love Korean food and I've eaten at nearly every Korean restaurant west of Portland. I'm a regular of some spots. Comparatively, there are much better places I'd rather go.

Pop and mom shops are the way to go. Delicious, authentic Korean food served in great portions have won my heart. We got the spicy chicken and the meat was almost fall off the bone tender. It complimented with the spice and sauce and overall a perfection of a dish. Their side dishes were also great and complimented the meal greatly. I would 100% come back for the Spicy Chicken alone

Even if you arrive minutes before they open, there are most likely folks waiting in their cars. The inside has some remodel attempts on what feels like once an old teriyaki shop ~ modern vinyl flooring with aged seating, some interesting old village drawings on the wall with an outdated drop ceiling. This restaurant could have so much more of an elevated feel if they would properly remodel. The wait ~ during peak times there is a chicken scratch notebook list. You must sign in once you enter otherwise you will be ignored. Long, long wait times to be expected. As busy as it gets, the service is still friendly & you cannot complain when watching them hustle. They have always been polite & courteous which could be said as a rarity in a Corean restaurant. Best Banchan spread in town. Sometimes 10+ dishes, fresh, unique variety, refills. They bring the original experience back to Corean dining. And their claim to fame to offer marinated raw crab as a banchan dish is not cheap to do. Food ~ tasty & not overly salty. Soup broths have good depth, meats are fresh, portions great. If you go after the rush, you will be disappointed to find they have run out of many menu items. *We have witnessed some folks of low character to cheat their way in front of the line by writing their name ahead of the list instead of in order. Call them out! Repeat customers. Worth the drive.

Excellent food New menu Agu Jim Spicy snail with vegitables Grilled beef intestines and beef trips Steamed monkeys with vegitables

Came here specifically for the raw marinated crab and it did not disappoint. We came on weekday right before closing during their morning hours, and there was no wait. Food and service were also very fast. It was a very hot day, and we had errands to run after. Our server was kind enough to give us a block of ice to keep our crab fresh while running errands afterwards.

Okay I love korean food and this place is excellent! I got the Spicy pork Bulgolgi and we shared the Tteokbokki for the appetizer (along with all the small plates that come with ordering) everything was so fantastic and we had a great time trying all the small plates. The bulgolgi was really a treat, definitely not something I know how to make at home. Service was good and fast and we were seated right away but we also waited in line for it to open. I do suspect it almost always has a line but we went for Saturday dinner so that was extra dicy. I was a little surprised by how hyped this place is that the decor is kind of basic. It didn't detract in any way, I think it really said "we focus on food here" and I did too frankly. Wouldn't change anything about our experience here.

I have are here three times and I have to say... the food is very flavored and done right. You can taste the love in each soup or dish you order. To eat this the next day as leftovers is even better. Be patient as there is that many staff and they are all very kind. When I leave this place I dream of when I'll be back to try the other dishes or soup I did not order. The ban Chan alone is already my favorite. I love the rice that comes with it.

Food excellent, and their side dishes are from SE part of Korea, so it is different them typical Korean restaurants and overall I really liked it.,ordered jungsik which is typically mix of meet and gosh dish with more extensive banchan. What I liked most about their food is that it was not salty!! Bulgoki junggol ( hotpot style) was too sweet, which is to be expected... I didn't realize it was that style, so my fault ordering that. What I did not like about the place was service. They were busy but had two empty table, and we were the only ones in waiting... I asked for a menu to look at while waiting further the table. Did not get a menu and took them 20 mins to seat us. They only had two people working on weekend night with almost full house. So aside for that I really enjoyed the meal and probably will be back to try some other dishes, as I really really liked their banchan!

This was my first time having Korean food and I felt the hospitality was unmatched. Since this is a new restaurant, there was still a line out the door at opening, but they were prepared and handled the influx well. We were greeted with a huge variety of appetizer/sides that each table was given (again, hospitality!) and most of which I'd never tried before. Our server was very brief but helpful. The hot stone bowl was one of the only vegetarian options, but I knew that going in. It was busy and loud, but a super fun environment to catch up with friends.

Excellent food and service Very authentic flavor Nice atmosphere Recommend everything on the menu Definitely going back

Stopped by on a Friday as a solo diner, there was about a 5 minute wait with 1 family of 4 in front of me. The space is small but well layed out so the servers can come through quickly with carts of food. I ordered the sundubu, which came quickly with banchan and a side of rice. The sundubu was so good, very flavorful with lots of tofu and octopus, an egg, and some clam and mussels in their shells. I was a little worried at first about how much octopus there was because it's not usually my favorite but the texture was really nice and I enjoyed it. The egg (served raw) cooked perfectly after a few minutes. They had the traditional banchan with kimchi, bean sprouts and pickled stuff, my favorites were the pickled garlic scales and a savory pickled green I couldn't figure out. I'll definitely be back for the sundubu and to try a few of the other soups on the menu that looked amazing!

Home style Korean food with non-home style pricing. KEY POINTS: - Expect to wait a long time. If you recall how long lines at NaKwon used to be, this is very similar. Parking is street or around the building. But there's a LINE OUT THE DOOR! EXPECT TO WAIT LONG HANGRY HOURS. Decor: very simple, expect nothing fancy this is like grandmas house. WHEN YOU ENTER: - Head right to the giant coffee machine and sign your name on the clip board there. No they won't text you, or call you, so prepare to stand around the building because they will pop out to call your name. That's it. If you miss them then you gotta wait longer. - Make sure the rest of your party is present. Or they won't seat you. - They prefer you only order all the food at once, because they are a small business. FOOD THOUGHTS: I think the Korean marinaded crab is amazing here, it's spicy, not fishy, and super fresh. 10/10 recommended. Portion sizes: Everything is basically $20 and not a large portion, most things are good to split with two people. Our spicy rice cakes (dubokee) was so tiny at $20. Lots of onions, giant cut fish cake, but didn't have alot of rice cakes (which is insane because it's $3-5 for a whole bag). The bulgogi bowl was ok sized and feeds about two people but not three. It also contained a ton of potato noodles with it to use as filler (this is a huge gripe for me) so not so much beef. They skimp. Spicy squid was good but a ton of onions in the mix so not a lot of squid but still good. The bone broth soup was ok, but more single serve size which at $19-20 is insane. Same goes for the soondubu (spicy tofu soup) the bowl was very small and more fit for a single serving. Overall I think the raw seafood really shines! BUT THATS IT. The flavoring and dishes offered for everything was pretty simple and standard at any Korean establishment, for the price I likely won't come here for anything other than the raw marinaded seafood, with the wait time being 1.5 hrs and up it's not worth it. (We waited 2 hours and our bill was $200). There are other Korean joints with better pricing and flavors for standard dishes.

This is the newest Korean restaurant in Beaverton and it is very much worth the hype and worth the wait. I would recommend coming here when it opens due to the long wait. This is the only Korean restaurant in Beaverton that serves spicy marinated crabs and it is a must for ordering. I also recommend their soup. Last thing that makes this place great is the really friendly staff and great service!

Been here a few times now and it gets better every time! Everything I've had so far has been delicious, from the famous marinated crab, to homemade dumplings, galbi, and the seollneongtan. This time I had the naengmyeon and it was perfect for a boy summer day. The variety of banchan and the quality of the rice really sets them apart from other Korean restaurants in my opinion. So many different side dishes, many that you don't see anywhere else in town. It's nice and cozy inside, feels very homey. The free coffee machine is a cute touch. Service is very friendly and always quick to refill banchan or grab another drink. Will come back often!

Ah. May. Zing. Wow. You know a korean place is legit when the koreans are waiting in line and the restaurant is bustling with no frills.