Daeho Bellevue

Oh my god—the Kalbijjim was absolutely amazing! We ordered the Braised Short Rib Kalbijjim, and it came loaded with delicious extras. There were chewy rice cakes, tons of melted cheese, soft potatoes, and ribs that literally fell off the bone. The sauce was perfect for mixing into the rice—it all just came together in the best way. You can even add noodles, corn, or whatever you’re craving to make it your own. Honestly, the portion size was huge. There’s no way anyone leaves without a to go box. Not to mention their to go box they steal off with plastic so no sauce or soup spills on your way home!!!! We also tried the cold noodles in cold broth, and they were super refreshing and flavorful too. I'm not from around here, but I seriously can’t wait to come back and eat this again!

Wow this place exceeded my expectations! Lovely service, somewhat loud amosphere, easy menu via QR code. The main which was the Daeho Kalbijjim could feed 3-4 for a moderate hungry group. We were stuffed! The banchan and japchae were outstanding too! I highly recommend this and would come back!

Parking is easy and stress-free. Services are bit lacking during busy time, no water and no side dish unless asked. Side dishes didn't taste refresh, they must be made and prepared at least couple hours ago. Short rib soup: liked the soup and meat. Too many glass noodle tho. Squid noodle: liked the added pear, which give a nice sweetness. Overall, I think this place is worth a visit if you are around.

I would eat this every day for the rest of my life with contentment. Family style dining centered around an incredible Kalbijjim short rib stew smothered in cheese and melted with a blow torch. I’ve never been so full! The stew is full of little goodies to discover under the cheese. Try the Tteokbokki cheese covered rice cake appetizer. So good!!

Beef broth was by far the best. No flavours, just broth. Refreshingly healthy (8/10). Added glass noodles, but the noodles included were better. Beef cheek appetizer was flavourful and tender (8/10). Octopus cold noodles very average - squid had no flavour, noodles barely had flavour, with a coat of korean spices on top that did not penetrate the goods (5/10).

Came here for first time on a rainy Sunday 2pm after the craziness died down. This location specific menu: https://qrco.de/beS5YX Prices are definitely steep. They do have the noodle dishes and bibimbap for vegetarians. Their side dishes are standard and the quality is decent compared to an afterthought by many others. It’s fairly clean space although I didn’t try the bathroom. Servers are generally not Korean. They do provide refills on the side dishes without asking. You will need to ask for hot barley tea. The #1 dish Braised Beef Rib is well made and very flavorful. Some may be disappointed how much meat is in it, but it’s the norm in Korea. Avoid the noodle dishes.

Food is good. There is waiting even if you have a reservation. And they don't get you a seat until all of your company arrive. Restaurant is little crowded.

Food and service were just okay. Ordered Kalbi ribs for appetizer but 2 out of 3 pieces were low quality cuts, lots of fat & lacking meat. Daeho nangmyeon was bland without their hot mustard & vinegar

daeho is such a classic, they are really consistent with their flavors and so delicious! Out of everything I tried, my favorite is the simple #1. The servers are really quick and food comes out pretty quick.

We've eaten here a handful of times and enjoyed it for the most part. The food is great even though can be pricey. But our recent experience was quite disappointing. We had a big group and they will automatically charge 20% tip if you have 5 or more. I don't mind giving that tip if it's deserved but I feel because it's automatically charged, the waiters don't really try. The place was getting busy and we felt rushed. We had to pack our own leftovers even though a waiter packed it for us at a previous time because they had to seal the container themselves. That's fine, many restaurants don't pack leftovers but what annoyed us was the bussers literally picking up every dish we had and accidentally threw away food we wanted to take home. Talk about feeling rushed! The most disappointing thing was, we we're celebrating a birthday and we brought a cake that they placed in their fridge. I told our waitress that we were ready for our cake. Our waitress literally sat it on the table without even offering plates or a knife. We were all quite confused and decided to just eat it home. This has left a sour taste in my mouth and will likely not return.

When they were soft opening, I went there and found out the food great but too many people waiting and 2 people table was extremely small. Also, not enough parking spots, and a little pricey. I recently ordered a takeout and I love how they packed. The food is still great.

Several of my Yelp friends from the Seattle/Bellevue area highly recommended this place, especially with the Kalbi Jiim dish. They only will seat you if your party is physically there. There were 11 of us so we had to wait a while. Once seated, service really improved. Dishes came out quickly. The Mandu Guk was flavored very well with the Oxtail broth, very distinctive from the smell and taste. The pan chan dishes were good, and my favorite was their version of the Jap Chae noodles, using thicker noodles that was very flavorful and delicious. Lots of dishes ordered, I was impressed that the provided containers that were plastic sealed, once you placed the items into the open plastic containers. Larger parties are automatically provided a set gratiuity so be careful not to provide a double gratuity upon payment. I enjoyed my time at this restaurant.

First timer. Food was delicious and filling! What we ordered: mild kalbijjim w/rice cakes - more sweet than spicy which i liked - mild is not spicy at all - generous portion for a party of two, had leftovers for another meal -side dishes were alright. there was one side dish that I've never seen or tasted at korean restaurants. Would def come again!

The food here is delicious. We ordered the Kko Gal Jjim. The short rib meat was really tender and flavorful. The Oxtail was good but sliced pretty thin and not as tender as the short rib. The cheese is torched at the table which was a pretty good experience. One disappointment was that there were only 5 rice cakes in the whole dish. Wish they would have added a little more especially since it was a $5 add-on and a favorite of mine. Also tried their Yang Ji Seolleong. The broth was flavorful but the portion size was smaller than other Korean restaurants I've been to. Service wasn't very personable..more mechanical than anything. Wish they would have provided more guidance and recommendations especially since I mentioned it was my first time. Doesn't seem to justify the 20% automatic gratuity for 5 or more. Main reason for the 1 star deduction

I wish daeho accepted reservations, but I had no problem joining the yelp waitlist and getting my party of 8 sat around 12:30 on a Saturday! The inside was clean and open, and I liked that we were given a more private table in the corner. We ordered the famous kalbijjim and added cheese so we could get it torched on top! This was a standout dish and was a very generous portion. We also ordered japchae, seolleongtang, and the ox tendon suyuk. I do think the tendon is more of an acquired taste because of its texture but everyone else loved it! We were told the seolleongtang was quite plain and that we needed to add salt or pepper to taste, but it was good without added seasoning. Although we were a big group, we were so full at the end and didn't finish all of the dishes! Definitely come with an appetite, everything is so good and I would for sure come back :)

As other reviewers have noted, Daeho is a NorCal Korean food spot which recently opened in Bellevue. Wait times here are pretty atrocious, as this spot has gone viral on IG and TikTok due to the cheese pull of the kalbi jjim. Our group of 6 were seated after about a 40 min wait on a Saturday night. The kalbi jjim was actually very delicious and generously portioned with meat, potatoes, carrots, radish and topped with plenty of mozzarella cheese. It reminded me a bit of Sun Nong Dan in LA. The banchan esp the radish kimchi were excellent. As for other dishes we ordered, the Kalbi tang and stone pot bibimbap were pretty average. The mixed rice definitely needed more sesame oil to give the rice and veggies a better sear. Otherwise the meal was pretty solid (for Bellevue) and a welcome addition to a pretty bland food scene!

We joined the waitlist via yelp, and thankful we did as there was a little bit of a wait on a Saturday afternoon! Service was okay, but that's expected as the restaurant had every table filled with customers. As a party of 4, we ordered japchae and the seafood kalbijjim and there was definitely more than enough food! The kalbijjim was very saucy, tender, and meaty. The japchae was okay, but the meat it was served with is so tender! I definitely recommend coming here if you've never been.

As a Korean person, really disappointed. I ordered Spicy Kalbitang for delivery. Portion was so small - rice was 3 spoonfulls. When we eat any "tangs" (meaning soup) , we eat alot of rice with it, that's the whole point of it being a meal, not just a small container of broth. Their kalbi did not come as "kalbi", just small chunks of meat. Flavor was decent but not worth the money at all. Unbelievably small portions, not authentic, and overpriced. Shame. Will never order again. Btw, there are other places in Crossroads and Redmond that serve excellent kalbi jjim and kalbitang for 1/3 the price.

I have been to Daeho three times since the restaurant has opened, and I'm happy to see another Korean restaurant pop up on Eastside. When this restaurant first opened up, as some other reviewers have mentioned, the wait time was insane - if you don't arrive early and hop on the waitlist, you are not eating here until 2-3 hours later. But since then the wait times have steadily got better, even on Friday nights. There still is a brief wait time during the time of this review (10-15 minutes), which is much better than when Daeho first opened. There are plenty of parking spaces right outside of the restaurant, and if the restaurant's lot is full, you could also park across the street in the shopping plaza's lot. As for waitlist - there is one online and one also at the entrance of the restaurant when you arrive. The ambiance of the restaurant itself is clean and modern, and service is fast - you can place your order with the server at the register as you are waiting to speed up your dining experience, which is very nice. They also have a QR code at every table so you can browse the menu and order more if inclined. One thing that I really like about a good Korean restaurant is the unlimited banchans at no extra cost - the banchans are tasty and compliment everything on the menu. I have tried a couple of items on the menu, and I would say some of my favorite things to order on the menu would be the noodle soups. I'm a fan of the #18 (Tteo Kalbi Tang for $26) - delicious beefy broth boosted with egg consistency that is supplemented with rice cakes, very tender slices of beef ribs that melt in the mouth with minimal chewing, and just the right amount of food to keep majority of people full and satisfied (also rice bowl is included with it to fill you up!). I haven't tried their Suyuk or Kalbijjim as a personal preference I think it's way too expensive for what they are serving. In my opinion, I would just just order the #44 Kalbi Tteokbokki for $18 to sample first, and then determine if the Kalbijjim, which is basically a bigger version of that, is worth it to you. Some other items I wouldn't recommend: the cold noodles or NaengMyun options, this could be personal preference, but $20 for this dish isn't worth it - the cold texture and spicy profile is nice for the first couple of bites, but it gets old fast. I would say that unless you are a big fan of this type of noodle, I would recommend something else. All in all, I think that Daeho is a great addition to the Eastside, and that the price when comparing to other Korean restaurants, is very slightly cheaper - you would get a better bang for your buck here. If you are looking to Eastside for Korean food, I would recommend Daeho over the others for quality and quantity.

Famous Bay-area restaurant, specializing in Korean rich braised short ribs (Kalbijiim), this location is the first in the Pacific NW area. Thus, it is very popular, with long wait times and all the chaos that can result. Our group of four settled on wanting kalbijiim for our last night in Bellevue, but didn't want to deal with the expected dine-in crowds. We came around dinner time on a Sunday, and there was no parking available in the dedicated lot (and there are quite a few spots). We ended up finding a non-parking spot, and my daughter walked in to place a take-out order, while the car was put in hazard lights mode. There are no kiosks, the order needs to be done in-person (even their website where you can place an on-line order for their other locations, doesn't recognize this location yet). As expected, there was a big crowd milling around the front. It's unclear which line is for what. But she found her way to the front, placed and paid for her order, and was told to wait 25 minutes at which point they would call out her name. So we waited outside until 30 minutes had passed with no signal, at which point she got back in the same line to ask. Unfortunately, the line got stuck because she was behind a big family with strollers that could not make up their mind for their order, and then refused to wait outside to let others thru once the order was placed...so there was conflict between the restaurant (who knew they needed to clear the area) and their customers. This is not good to see for anyone. Finally with some line cutting, she got to the front at which point she realized the food had been ready. So 45+ minutes after placing the order, we took the package home. So many things wrong about this situation that use of modern restaurant methods could fix. There's a reason why very popular restaurants have separated the area for dine-in waiting and carry-out....to avoid problems like this. I certainly don't blame any of the workers...it's management that has to plan to handle IDGAS customers so it doesn't negatively other customers who are too polite to object. Also the use of a page to your phone would have solved this issue as well...once you are notified the order is ready, it's a lot easier to cut in front of people. Or...make their on-line website work for a location before opening. It just seems like ownership likes the fact that this is so popular and the waits are so long and don't care about take-out orders (guarantee you that delivery drivers would not put with this process). Finally, there is no law that says you have to serve rude customers...just give them their money back and ask them to leave. As for the food that we ate at home, I liked it...but definitely not worth the price or hassle. The synonymous galbijiim dish ($80+) is meant for two hungry people, but we were able to share it across 4 and still had some leftovers. The beef was well prepared, fall off the bone tender...but the amount of meat given was skimpy. Because it is beef ribs with the bone still part of the meal, the sauce provides a rich level of creaminess umami that the slow cooked cartilage provides (people who like (love) this part call it cartilage, people who don't [like my wife] call it gristle and will spend most of the meal trying to remove it before eating). The sauce had been well seasoned, so the resulting 'gravy' was good (perfect to spoon over white rice). One of the best things for me for galbijiim is the potato chunks. In this dish, the potatoes had been sliced the same way as the Korean radish...they look very similar when cooked. So a little ashamed to admit it, but me choosing the wrong 'potato' more than half the time (it really was used as a filler), really turned me off by the time I was half way through the meal. The meal also came with 4 side dishes (banchan), all having been sealed with heated plastic for easy transport (just like the galbi dish had been). But I only liked one of them. Both the napa kimchi and moo kimchi had bitterness along with just spiciness that I didn't care for. The soy sauced onions and garlic were OK. I did like the fish cakes. It also came with dual packages of white rice, alluding to that this was meant for two. The braised short rib dish does takes hours to cook (low and slow), so it's not like they start making it only when the order is placed...well... maybe the blow torching of the cheese. But it should be like smoke barbeque...once you are out, you are done with that dish. There are so many restaurants in the home area that do this dish very well, and have the process to handle crowds. Maybe one of them should expand to the Seattle area to give this place some competition. Summary: the food was good, but the hassle behind the popularity and elevated price (and the so-so banchan) would not make this a good place to bring your out-of-town Korean aunties, especially if from an LA-area or even Korea itself.

I was visiting Seattle and the first thing I asked my friends was "What's good and new to eat here?" Lol! I've been gone for so long, it's hard to keep up with everything that's opened in Bellevue! Daeho is one of those places that opened fairly recently.. I hear there's usually a line but didn't encounter one for a late lunch one weekday! We came close to closing between lunch and dinner and ended up being one of the only guests left. We ordered the original Kalbijjm.. low spice and no add-ons! It's a bit pricey but can really serve 3-4 people easy. The dish is large and it's one flavor, but I don't feel you get tired of the dish.. the flavors are amazing!! The ribs are so tender. The addition of the rice cakes and veggies was always a plus. Enjoy with the sides and some steamed rice.. I've been looking to see if they would deliver their kits out to Texas .. I could only dream. I want that flavor and those tender short ribs again..MMmmMm... I can't wait to go back again, but in the meantime, I hope I find a good copy cat recipe! Service wasn't the most attentive cause our server barely came by.. but the food stands on its own and ends up being enough. Ambiance is a bit plain and casual.. nothing fancy.. but it works for this type of food. There's also a huge parking lot all around the building, which is a huge plus for Bellevue!

Been wanting to try this place since everyone was making it such a big deal. I heard of the long wait times, so I waited for a bit. Finally went with my bf. We first got the Doh Gal Jjim, and it the flavor was way better than I expected. The meats were very tender. The tendon chunks in it were just a little too big for me, but really liked the cartilage. We did spiciest level, and although it wasn't spicy for me, it wasn't too spicy for my bf. The second time, we got the Kko Gal Jjim, and the ox tail was yummy. I do feel it's pricey for just one bowl, but at least we always have leftovers. And I do want to try other soups.

This was good comfort food after a rainy and long hike. It was a long awaited visit to check out the restaurant. Using Yelp to get in line using the app was convenient.

YUM!! We were so excited about Daeho opening in Seattle since we've been to the LA location and it was definitely worth it! We got the basic kalbijjim with no cheese added and it was awesome! Reasonably priced, ban chan was also unlimited. Service was nice and friendly, you can order food while you wait so everything came out super quickly. We went on a Saturday during busy time but we did not wait for long at all! Overall amazing experience, would definitely recommend!!

Came home to visit and made Daeho one of my stops. I ate here once with a friend and ordered the kalbijim with cheese, mild, and purple rice. Keep in mind they throw in ~4 pieces of rice cake so you don't have to buy the add on. It was SO GOOD that I came back again that week and brought my family to try it. It is pricey around $80-90 for any of the big pots but it's WELL WORTH IT when you're sharing with 3-4 people. We had so much left over!!! The restaurant itself if VERY CLEAN and sophisticated. You know it's gonna hit when you see only Korean grandmas dining when the place first opens. I ordered japchae on my second visit and that was also amazing !!

I came here when the restaurant first opened and the wait to be seated was so long, but the food made it worth the wait. I decided to come again and found there was no wait my second time. We ordered the kalbijjim beef short rib and added extra rice cakes and cheese, and the food was so flavorful and delicious. The dish itself can probably feed 3-4 people, depending on hunger level, as it can be quite filling with rice and the amount of meat. Although the bones probably give it quite a bit of flavor, I feel like it's really messy to try to cut the meat off the bones due to the sauce and heat of the dish. Service is hit or miss - they were pretty attentive when we first sat down but it was harder to flag someone down to get the bill or to pack our leftovers towards the end. The food here is definitely delicious and perfect for a cold night, so I'll definitely be back when the weather turns a bit colder!

They really have this place streamlined. We came on a Saturday and was able to add ourselves into the Yelp waiting list before even arriving (just have to be within 10 miles of the restaurant in order to add yourself to the waiting list). Once you arrive, you wait for a text to say that your table will be ready soon. Once you get that text, you go to the hostess stand to pre order. Then you wait again until your table is ready. Once we got to the table, the food came out within 10-15 min. Kalbi jiim: wow, the meat is extremely tender and has such a good flavor to it, like they've been marinating it allllll day. Perfect combo of sweet and salty. I also got level 2 spice which I was just expecting some jalapeños but they also added another powder to make it spicy as well. Definitely had a little kick to it! Although it's pretty pricey, it can be the perfect amount for 3-4 people. I don't like that it costs 5.00 to add cheese and another 5.00 to add glass noodles but they definitely don't skimp you out on the add ons. It also says wide glass noodles on the menu but it's definitely not wide. I thought the cheese and glass noodles were good but I could probably do without it next time. Nangmyun: our group was debating on whether we wanted nangmyun or bibimmyeon so when we saw this option where it combined both of those, we knew we definitely had to try it and it did not disappoint. The soup was extremely flavorful and had the perfect balance of it tasting like nangmyun and bibimmyeon. It was so refreshing especially on a hot summer day. Could definitely split this between 2-3 people. No complaints here besides the wait but seems like they really have the operations down to make it so streamlined and easy!!

The kalbijjim was actually so delicious I would definitely go back for it! The meat was tender and flavorful. serves around 3 people so the portions are pretty good. I remember really liking the banchan especially the kimchi there. I enjoyed the bibimbap as well no complaints there. I wasn't the biggest fan of the squid cold noodles but my party liked it! The service was alright and we didn't have to wait to get seated but we did show up earlier before the dinner rush and we noticed a line forming afterwards. There is a parking lot there for the restaurant which is a plus.

We had the Braised Short Ribs (Kalbijjim) and it was delicious but very expensive. It is a great special meal to try but honestly, we probably won't be returning regularly. The portions are large and it is great for sharing. You would want to share the Braised Short Ribs (Kalbijjim) with a couple people. We also had the Beef Royal Brisket Bone Soup (YangJi) which was warm and soothing. It is a very light flavor and I would recommend it. The ambiance was a little loud and busy, but clean and staff was friendly. They were able to recommend if we needed another dish or not based on what we ordered to share. I'd recommend going at least once to try.

For $100, Daeho's Kalbijjim is well worth it. It's $25 per person with still a heft portion of leftovers at the end. The wait can get pretty long, but fortunately we came before the dinner rush and had no wait. The soups are also very tasty.

First time trying kalbijjim and I loved it! Have been wanting to try this place since it opened and am glad they started using an online waitlist. Only difficultly was finding parking since it was pretty crowded on a Friday evening. I like that they take your order before they seat you so that the food comes out a little quicker by the time you're seated. Got the braised short rib with no spice and it was soooo good. The meat was super soft and tender and the sauce was so flavorful. A little pricey in my opinion, but the portion was huge and we had leftovers from splitting one dish between 2 people. 3 other members in my group shared a kalbijjim and nengmyun and were all very full. I would definitely come again!

I've heard this place from several people and decided to see it for myself. We went for lunch and servers were pleasant and helpful with our ordering. We ordered the ribs with rice cake and covered in cheese. Beef soup, bim bim bop, jap chae. Portions were reasonable. Side dishes were good we especially love the seaweed with mayo. The ribs where they flambé tableside to melt the mozzarella cheese was fun. The japchae noodles was amazing !!!! The chew factor on them noodles was my favorite and I love the fact it wasn't sweet taste! It tasted so authentic as if I was in Korea! There are plenty parking spots in the lot and it's just right off I-90. Can't wait to go back for more

Came here for our 3 year anniversary. We love Kalbijjim so we were excited to try this place that specializes in it, especially after hearing that they typically always have a long wait. We were seated rather quickly, waited maybe 2 minutes. Atmosphere - typical Korean restaurant vibes. Have a couple TVs on the walls playing kpop videos. One gripe, and they aren't the only ones who do this, but Korean food typically comes with banchan (side dishes) and then your individual rice and protein or main entree, that doesn't even include drinks and apps. Why then do these places have small tables?! Every table should be a 4 top size. We had to put our drinks, glasses and water jug on the window sill just to fit all the food on the table and we only ordered 1 main and 1 app. Food - food was delicious, beef tartare was top 3 for me. I owe that to the bulgogi flavor of the beef and the pear it was served with, must order! Kalbijjim was also good but not the best. There's not many restaurants that serve it in Seattle, I've only been to one other restaurant that served it, but they did it much better and at 1/3 the price, that being said, it was still delicious, I've just had better. Service - our original server was great, but a woman took over at the end and her service was just bad. She made us feel like we were being rushed out, she wouldn't pack the rice or banchan, she said it was for "dine in only." Which will make this the first restaurant I've been to that does this. Overall 2.8, it was good. But with the poor service at the price point we're paying, I'll stick to our typical Kalbijjim spot in cap hill.

This is the first time I've had Galbijjim and it was soooo delicious! It's definitely a comfort food -- in fact, the whole menu should be called comfort menu! Everything we had here-- the soups, the stews, and the appetizers just gave my tummy a big hug. We left the place happy and super full. We will visit again for sure! One tip is that there is no reservations and you have to join a waitlist. This place easily accommodated 10 of us -- but all of your party should be there to be seated. There is a reason why this place is always packed and there is a long line!

Yummy food! We got one of the mains and it came out sizzling hot. Everything was marinated to perfection. On the more expensive side but definitely had leftovers even with 3 people. Would definitely recommend giving this place a try with some friends. Ambience and service were fine. Definitely get on the waitlist on Yelp if you are going at a busy time, made our wait way shorter!

Had Kalbijim for the first time in San Mateo and was so happy when they opened a spot in Bellevue. If you're craving something hearty and some Korean soup - order the Kalbijim (we went with the short ribs). Plenty of food for 2-3 people and comes with sides and rice. So so good!!! Must try

Simple menu where the star is kalbijjim which has short ribs, potato, onion, and add ins (like rice cake, noodles, cheese). You also get some sides and two bowls of rice. Highly recommend using the Yelp waitlist since lines are going to be long. There's two pings from Yelp during the checkin - one for ordering and one for the table being ready. The best part is that once you get seated, your food is served very quickly. The kalbijjim is delicious - slightly sweet and tangy. I had daeho in the Bay Area and the Bellevue location tasted the same so great to know they had their quality consistent!

They still make minor rookie mistakes, common for any new business (despite their other locations) - like sending the wrong dish to the the wrong table, some of the staff clearly not being familiar with the menu, and having an unnecessarily rich ratio of staff to customers. Everyone thinks they run "lean" but trust me, the ratio here is VERY cushy, especially given: 1) how well they throttle customers via their waitlist and waiting system; along with the self-serve elements; 2) intentionally narrow/focused menu; 3) how spread out the tables are (these guys are actually honoring code); and 4) what I'll politely call minimal viable service expectations for Asian restaurants. But the food is OUTSTANDING for the price and the relative quality of the meats. Love it. Solid 5/5 stars. It's no wonder why they're always busy, even at odd or off hours. Unless you're vegan or vegetarian, what's not to love about Daeho?!

6 months after opening, and the wait time was not too bad. However, parking can still be tricky. The lot contains an ample amount of spots but because this is Daeho, it is always full and it will feel like you're fighting for your life here to get a spot. I was luckily able to find one within seconds of pulling in, but many other cars were still hovering around. As for the kalbijjim, it was pretty good. The $80 price can be daunting at first, but it is a dish that is meant to be shared. My group still had leftovers even with the 3 of us. The only criticism that we had was that there could have been more meat. Even the server mentioned that it is usually inconsistent. Service was also exceptionally good. It was easy to get attention whenever we needed something, even during times that they're very busy. They were all consistently polite even when we had multiple requests.

After a few failed attempts getting into this restaurant, we finally got to dine here! FYI we came here on a weekend and about 15 minutes before they opened. To our surprised, the parking lot wasn't full yet. Once we entered, we were greeted by the friendly staffs. The restaurant had Kpop music playing with AC blasting inside. We were seated immediately with a QR code menu provided on the side of our table. We knew exactly what to order and got the kalbijjim for two. We decided to pay extra for the rice cakes and cheese. Keep in mind that the portion size is large (can fill up to 4 people) but we knew that we wanted leftovers. They gave us a few side dishes to munch on while we waited for our dish. Once our food arrived, our server had a blow torched ready and torched the cheese on top. It was so cool and satisfying to watch the cheese melted in front of our eyes. The dish was so delicious! There were so many hidden surprises inside the massive dish like potatoes, carrots, radish, short ribs and rice cakes smothered in a spicy red sauce. This was by far our favorite but it was definitely a good shared meal. If I have the stomach, I will be trying the soups next time! I'm so happy to finally try this place! Just wish they have more parking available.

Great Korean food! Large portions, which is great for groups and sharing! Although I do think their menu is on the pricey side, the Kalbijim easily can be over $100 depending on the type and add-ons. We were a group of 5 and enjoyed all the dishes we got. Service was fast and efficient. The quality of the food was also memorable. With the portions and prices of everything, highly recommend coming with a group. We came right when they opened, so we didn't have to wait, but wait times can be quite long depending on the day/time. They do utilize a Yelp waitlist, so yay! We got the kalbi guksu, mool naeng myun (cold noodle), haemul (spicy calamari and shrimp bibimbap), and kalbi tteokbokki. Their banchan was also better quality and portion compared to other Korean restaurants I've been to. All the dishes were delicious! Nothing was too heavy or salty. The flavors were well balanced and fresh. The soups were rich and tasted clean. Great quality! Although we didn't try the kalbijim this time I am looking foward to it the next time I come back!

Coming from the Bay, I had already been to Daeho there but was excited to see that they opened a new spot in Bellevue! We came on a weeknight around 8pm and there wasn't really a wait, despite it still being super crowded inside. They take your order as you wait so that the food can be ready quicker once you're seated. My friend and I split the galbijjim and we added the thick glass noodles to it. It comes with a few side dishes, and I did really like the kimchi and fish cakes. Nothing to spectacular. The galbijjim itself came piping hot and along with the short ribs has carrots, radish, potato, and onion mixed in. I absolutely love the sauce and it was as delicious as I remember, with a good smokiness on the bottom as well. Between the two of us we were pretty hungry, and we almost finished the whole thing. For what it is, it's honestly quite pricey especially if you come really hungry and can split it with one other person. The total was over $100 and for a single dinner I feel like it's quite a lot. I would want to try their other popular items next time though, since the soups seem great as well! :)

I went to Daeho's soft opening in San Francisco years ago and enjoyed the experience so I was excited to see one open in Bellevue. I just knew it would be crazy popular and the hype wouldn't die anytime soon, or ever, so I went 15 min before they opened to stand in line hoping to get seated before the cut-off. It's surprisingly big inside so everyone in line got seated I believe. I ordered the Cajun KalbiJjim and it was more than enough for the four of us. Service was quick and attentive as well.

We decided to visit on a weekday afternoon around 11:30am. I learned that they open at 11am so perhaps it wasn't great timing and they don't take reservations. We had a party of 7 so we waited for about 30 minutes which wasn't too bad. Parking was a little difficult but eventually found something after 10 minutes. The restaurant itself isn't large but has a nice modern decor. As for the food that we ordered, all had good flavor and I especially liked the banchan variety. Since it appears to be known for the kalbijim, we ordered that. Unfortunately no cheese for us but saw many other tables getting it. The other dishes included Daeho Suyuk and japchae. I did have a little higher expectations for the kalbijim though and thought the meat wasn't quite fall off the bone. The prices are pretty in-line with Bellevue and overall a good place to get your Korean food fix.

Went here with my family for dinner while visiting Seattle. There was a long wait for 8 and had to join the waitlist then preorder the food while waiting for a table. They're known for their kalbijjim but we thought the suyuk and seolleongtang were better, esp the broth. The service could've been better and the dishes were pretty pricey but we did enjoy the meal.

My friends and I finally got to check out Daeho in Bellevue for their Korean braised short rib (kalbijjim). We had expected a long wait, but were seated within 10-15 mins after joining the waitlist at 5:30pm. We tried their: - Kko Gal Jjim - Braised Beef Rib with Ox Tail, and added rice cake and cheeeese. Mild spicy was actually perfect for us, and I think next time I'd get it without the ox tail because it's too much work - Yang Ji Suyuk - Broiled brisket soup; the broth was flavorful but the dish itself wasn't too memorable Prices are definitely Bellevue friendly ($$) but the price per person honestly wasn't too bad and we all left leaving full. I think we got lucky with the wait time as well as there was more of a crowd later in the evening. Don't get me wrong - I enjoyed the meal immensely, but overall, I felt like I've had better braised short rib elsewhere where the meat just falls off the bone. I'm glad we got to go, but it'll probably be a "once in a while" spot for us.

So far my favorite Daeho location -- I've previously been to the original SF location as well as the San Mateo location. We went during the soft opening, so the service was pretty slow, and we had to wait 30 minutes in line for a weekend lunch just to sign up for the waitlist LOL. In total we probably waited 2-2.5 hours to be seated, so I'd definitely suggest getting there before it opens (or, if they've opened the Yelp waitlist online, use that). The food is delicious, with their signature kalbijjim being really tender, fresh, and flavorful. The portions when I went were bigger than the other Daehos I've been to, which was great!! We also ordered the spicy naengmyun, which has a kick to it despite being cold! Note that parking is pretty limited, you may have to park across the street which is a bit of a walk.

2nd time at Daeho in Seattle. Came around 5pm on a Friday and there was no line out the door compared to when the place first opened. If you tried going then, you know what i am talking about. This could be because their yelp waitlist is up but i did put in a reservation while i was picking up my friend in kirkland so we were able to sit down right away when we got there but the restaurant was packed. Around 6ish, a small line was beginning to form outside and by the time we left, the wait list was about 45 mins. We just ordered the original Kalbijjim and added the rice cakes and got half cheese (full cheese is too much cheese). There was a good amount of meat and vegetables and the portion were huge. Could definitely be shared with 3-4 people. The meat was tender and the vegetables were soft. Delicious. Came with some side wishes as well. Not sure how the other dishes are as i usually get the kalbijjim when i go but there are plenty of people ordering other things so it must be decent. Knocked off a star because it's soo expensive but i guess i can see why. Adding rice cakes and cheese will also cost extra. Plenty of parking space in the lot and seating inside, but it can get full pretty easily. Definitely a treat to come here and since it's so expensive, you prob don't want to come often but the food doesn't disappoint.

I know most people go here for the Kalbijjim or Kalbitang but I think the Naengmyun here is also a must! Broth is very rich and flavorful, and of course the boiled beef on top is cooked to melt-in-your-mouth perfection. My only complaint is that the side dishes are not as good as the locations I've eaten at in the bay area. Overall still a good experience and this will stay one of my go-to places for Korean food

Come get the viral fiery, cheesy, beefy Kalbijjim! Good beef, cheese, and sauce. The other components in the dish don't stand out and get lost in the sauce. A little pricey, but a fun experience with friends. The other dishes were okay. Service was good.

I mean, it's Daeho kalbijjim... what more do I have to say? The meat is super high quality, well marbled and the sauce that it's braised is in slightly sweet and can be adjusted to your spice level. I added tendon, but there wasn't much in there, maybe I need to ask for more? The portion size on the menu is definitely accurate. I thought I could take it on myself but I had enough leftovers for two more meals.

Daeho is the latest big Korean restaurant chain to move to Bellevue. Originally from San Francisco, Daeho is well known for their spicy galbi jjim (spicy Korean beef stew) with a mound of cheese torched over it. When I first came here the weekend after they had opened, the line was out the door and around the building at 10:45, even though they opened at 11. It was at least an hour wait if not more. The parking lot was also an absolute zoo (and still is during dinner rush and peak hours), and so I gave up that day and ended up going to Mama's Kitchen in Factoria instead. Note that Daeho doesn't take reservations, but they do have a waiting list you can sign up for up to 30 min in advance of your arrival (as displayed on Yelp). You must have all guests present to be seated though. My three friends and I decided to try again during an off peak day/hour (Monday at 5pm) and we were fortunate to get a table before the line formed at around 5:40pm. After scanning the QR code menu, we decided to order the #2 Braised Short Rib OX tail (Kkogaljjim) (+$82ish) with cheese and rice cake add-ons (note that they charge per add-on) at a mild spicy level, and the #16 Beef Rib soup (Kalbitang) (+$24ish) . The Kkogaljjim came with two sides of rice and the soup came with one side of rice (choice of white or purple). Daeho provides complimentary unlimited banchan. Im not sure if they switch out the items every so often, but the day we went, they served kimchi, radish kimchi, fish cakes, bean sprouts, acorn noodles in a mayonnaise sauce, and chopped up raw onion/ green onion. Honestly, for all the hype this restaurant gets, the banchan was disappointing. The fish cake was not marinated and dry. The bean sprouts were diluted and lacked sesame taste. And the chopped up raw onions just wasn't a side dish anyone touched. We got our food about 20 minutes after ordering. The Kkogaljjim was HUGE. It says it feeds 2 people on the menu, but the four of us couldn't even finish this dish. The waitress blow torched the cheese to melt it on the Kkogaljjim in front of us at the table. This actually took a few minutes at least because of how much cheese was on top of the dish. The dish was boiling hot in the stone pot and had plenty of rich and fatty beef and oxtail, potato, onion, and carrots marinated in a savory and spicy Gochujang sauce. The rice cakes we added on were a nice addition, but they only give 5 little cylindrical rolls for $4.50, which is ridiculous. Even though we only ordered mild, the sauce was more like a 3 star spicy- definitely needed the rice. My friends told me the next level has jalapeños, but this was plenty spicy for us. The beef soup was good; pricey, but tasty. It was a nice complement to the spicy Kkogaljjim. It could've had more meat, but it was decent overall. In terms of atmosphere, Daeho really renovated and modernized the place (previously it was a different Korean restaurant called South Gate). The chairs and furnishings are new. It can be a little loud because of all the people eating and waiting for a table, but you can definitely have a conversation with friends. Service was also good. The waiters and waitresses were attentive and came by to refill our banchan and water. I wish they gave complimentary tea though. In sum, the food here is decent and generous in portions, but definitely pricey for what you get. If you're looking for cheaper and equally as tasty food during regular dining hours without the long wait, I'd personally recommend Danji in the Issaquah Highlands instead. Overall: 3.75/5 for food, 4/5 for service, 4/5 for atmosphere

Daeho was awesome when I went the first time (albeit with a 2+ hour long wait on a Saturday), and it still hits the spot the second time, though I went on a Thursday afternoon instead. Parking fills up fast but not so much on weeknights. Inside is very casual, and the place does get very loud the more people there are. My group of four did not have to wait too long, and we got seated around 6pm. We ordered a braised beef rib kalbijjim with cheese, and it was very entertaining watching one of the waiters flambé the dish so the cheese world melt! It was oddly sweet and our group wasn't too sure about adding the cheese after the fact, as the whole dish ended up being pretty overwhelming in flavor. I also wished there was more meat but without the extra cost to add it on. We also got a daeho beef suyuk, which somehow tasted like Vietnamese sweet and sour fish soup at one point but was the best part of the meal despite all the excess pepper on the top. It was great having a soup to drink since the kalbijjim was quite heavy in taste. This is a great place to take friends to, though wait times can be long on weekends and parking tough on those same days. I would recommend going on weeknights or even weekdays if you don't want to wait.

I have been here at least a dozen times by now. Our initial visits were fantastic but it's been steadily and consistently declining in quality. Today was by far the worst. Galbijjim was fine but nothing amazing. All the dduk were cut up and tiny bite sizes. Meat quality was meh. Soups were decent and if anything I may return for those. The worst part of my visit tonight: nengmyun. Both mul nengmyun and bibim nengmyun were the worst. The noodles were bunched and stuck together. When noodles are overcooked, they become pasty and hard to separate them. That's exactly what happened. It was pretty gross and the price point just doesn't justify that type of mishap. The quality has gone down significantly since grand opening and it's quite disappointing.

The meat makes my heart sing! Super tender and flavorful. Personally, I love how sweet it is but I can see how it's not for everyone. All the cons are non-food related. We came on a Saturday afternoon and required an hour wait. Checkin via Yelp waitlist prior to going. The parking lot is decently sized...but it was jammed packed due to its popularity.

Based on what I heard, I had to go try this place. Being Monday, I didn't have to wait to be seated. The menu was available via QR code. I say it is one of the better online menu pages. Good photos and descriptions. I ordered their main dish aka Kalbijim with mile spicy and nothing else. No cheese and nothing. This was important so that I could have a clear baseline. Banchan was just okay. Nothing fancy. Each table had its own bottle with cold water. Hot Boricha would've been much appropriate for kabijjim but that's okay. The presentation of the kalbijjim was good. It was served on a sizzling plate. Also, although I specified" Mild" for the spicy rating, it was spicy. I do love spicy food but if you don't like anything spicy, I suggest you order non spicy version to be safe. As for why I only gave 3 stars, here is why. - Neither radish nor potato were fully cooked. In a traditional kalbijjim, they should be cooked to a point it will just melt in your mouth. - Traditional Kalbijjim is supposed to be sweet but this version is beyond sweet.I felt the sauce was similar to that of Teriyaki + Ddukboki mix. It was way too spicy and sticky. I wouldn't call this a traidtional jjim. - Value . For $100 inc. tip, I expected a bit more. Think about Chinese hotpot or drypot. The main reason why I only gave 3 stars was their Kalbijjim was just way too sweet to be called a traditional Kalbijjim. If you like Teriyaki sauce, you will love this Kalbijjim. Unfortunately I didn't get to try anything else but I will update the review after trying other dishes.

There can be a long wait and some of the dishes are fairly pricey, but the food was worth it overall! Recommend their signature kalbijim with melted cheese!