Nak Won

One of my favorite Korean restaurants of all time. Even after traveling to South Korea twice, I dare say Nakwon still ranks in my top three Korean restaurants. Having eaten here for almost two decades, the flavors at Nakwon have left such a lasting imprint on my palate that they’ve become the standard by which I measure all other kimchi and stews. The food is consistently excellent and never fails to amaze. Every time I take a bite of the stews or soups, it feels as though a world of happiness opens up and completely delights my palate. Even after nearly 20 years, that experience never gets old as every bite still feels like the very first to me. I highly recommend the seafood pancake, spicy tofu soup, and spicy beef rib stew.

Delicious! Great service! Insanely big portions we barely finished any of it, but were so grateful to have leftovers the next day.

The Banchan here is amazing! The portion sizes are great too. We got the seafood paradise which had udon noodles, squids, crabs mussels etc in a spicy soup, a paradise indeed ! We also got chicken bibimbap which had the crispy rice at the bottom and was flavourful😍 Very good service and quality food served. The spice level was good! May be adjusted well for the country 😁they had a good vegetarian menu too😃

The food speaks for itself, but it is a small space, if there is a loud group at the back of the restaurant, you can esily hear them (was the case for us). Not so romantic, but the food is excellent. Korean spicy beef special was fabulous. The host was somewhat informal, which really helped to make us feel more comfortable in asking what the dishes were and how to eat it. I've have korean bbq and other great korean food before and this was excellent all around. I'll forsure go back to try more!

Smaller KBbq place that own by husband and wife. Food was delicious and came out quick. Love all the banchan options and love that owners eat what they serve. Staffs were attentive and friendly!

Genuinely the best Korean food in PDX. Perfect banchan(to my taste at least), and better 김치찌개 than I have ever made myself!! The owners are lovely as well. Please go here.

Pricey but great quality and portion sizes. Really good banchan. The seafood pancake, beef noodle soup, and the brisket were delicious. Galbi was good, but other places do it better. I'd love to come back and try more things.

As a Korean American who recently visited the home country last September, I can confidently say this is the best and authentic Korean Restaurant I’ve been to in Oregon! (Maybe even the PNW) Portions for each dish could easily feed 2-3 people! The service was wonderful, always felt cared for and always had enough side dishes handy! Even though there was a decent wait (30 mins so plan ahead, Saturdays are busy so expect a wait), their system of putting your name and number down made it easy enough. I love the vibes too, with all the framed photos of various Korean Culture like our ROK Soccer team and other traditional paintings! I cannot recommend this enough to anyone in WA or OR! You won’t be disappointed! 맛있었어요 meaning IT WAS DELICIOUS 👌

One of the best Korean restaurants in Beaverton! I came here one evening about 30 minutes before it was supposed to close. Normally I feel super bad about coming so close to closing time and typically try to make my meal quick, but the staff was super friendly. They have plenty of seating inside and you can choose whether to eat al carte or grill meat. Service is quick. We ordered two soups and a platter of bulgogi. I was thinking that it was a bit pricy at first, but compared to the portion size that you get, it is well worth it. The portions are huge. All of the food was so hearty, seasoned to perfection, and delicious. Banchan was good too and the staff was very attentive to ask if we wanted any more when we ran out. Amazing service, huge portions, and delicious food. I would highly recommend.

Love love location and close proximity....!! Owner and server is straight to the point with a very infectious smile!! Only tried three times but thus far loving the portions and quality!! Great variety and great tasting Banchan....FYI great indicator for quality and goodness to come for a Korean spot when the Banchan is on point!! Highly recommend the Kalbi!!! Huge portions and a steal at only $32!!! Cold noodles is a must on hot summer days and at only $19 for a huge bowl of ice cold refreshing goodness with surprise super tender pieces of the short rib!!! Highly recommended!!! Definitely will be back but heads up this space is widely popular and can get busy so be sure to bring ur hunger and some patience!!!

Nakwon has been on my to try list for the longest so I finally decided to give it a go. There was already a line out the door even tho I came 10 mins after opening and they open at 5PM so we had to wait for the second wave and it was about 45 mins of waiting. It's just first comes first serve and you can leave your name and number on the wait list. With limited opening hours and small space inside so the long line makes sense. Try to decide what you're gonna order while waiting so it'll be faster once you're seated. Food comes out fast and the portion is so much bigger than I thought! Great banchan variety, we got bulgogi, tteokbokki, and soondubu. Everything was good bulgogi was a bit dry for my liking. Overall great food with decent prices but would I come back? Maybe if I'm in the area and there's no wait lol. Note: Plan accordingly and be prepare for long wait and good luck finding parking :v

Wow! Stumbled in on a family vacation and it didn't disappoint. The sampler/starter with all the little bits was delicious. The kimchi was amazing; I think I get why people love it. We ordered the original beef dish with a spicy soup and my gosh it was so. good. Fresh, and complex with incredible flavors. I couldn't stop eating!!! Our server was attentive, the food was affordable and delicious. What more could you ask for?

Every time I try to come here, there's a long wait. Luckily, I came on a Thursday night at 7pm and there was no wait time! We got japchae, seafood pancake, and tofu stew. Food came out so quickly and portions were huge! I was pleasantly surprised. The seafood pancake kind of had a 'previously frozen' taste to it so it didn't seem like it was made fresh but wasn't too bad. Servers were attentive and checked on us frequently. Would love to come back to try other dishes on their menu!

This place does get busy around 5pm on a Thursday evening but luckily we were there maybe 45 mins from opening and got seated. It is very lively and loud in there so it was a little hard to hear across the table without feeling like you're yelling haha. We ordered 3 main dishes with 2 appetizers and all the portions were huge! Definitely worth for the price & the tastes were well flavored for each dish.

There seems to always be a wait for this place on weekend nights, but it is totally worth it! There is a sign-up sheet on the wall when you walk in to put your name, party size, and phone number. I recommend planning ahead and waiting out your table at one of the nearby bars. Both times I have been the wait was over 1 hr. The food and service are both terrific! The portions are definitely large enough to share; even the appetizers were big. I will definitely be coming back here.

This is by far, our favorite spot to get Korean food near where we live. We get it. Prices are going up everywhere. Here, we just roll with it, and so does Nak Won. Menus/prices change and they continually innovate and elevate with the times. During this visit, the missus and I shared a Stone pot: Perfect Trio and Seafood Pancake. Food was wonderful as always. Service was wonderful as always.

Good here SO GOOD. Oh my god the jiajiangmyun was almost like back in Korea. The galbitang, soolongtang, the teiji bulgogi... tasted home made and definitely a place to checkout. The service is great, food comes out very quickly and the server is cool dude. Feels like you're eating at a Korean restaurant back in Seoul. Recommend for sure

10/10 comfort food place when you're craving traditional and authentic korean food kimchi jjigae here 10/10 recommend steam dumplings 10/10 black bean sauce noodle 10/10 banchan 10/10 and we never leave without getting 2nds customer service is top notch and very friendly and welcoming, brought me a pot of barely tea when I didn't even ask for it, that was so nice when it was a wet and cold winter day. That was the first thing i asked for when we were seated was for hot water, he brought me cup of hot tea and later on a whole tea pot full of the goodness really goooddd seafood remedy noodle soup! really just try all their food, and just make sure you're aware of their hours and they do not take take out orders.

Next to one of my favorite Korean restaurants, 1st st pocha, lies Nak Won! Their portions are very generous and it feels very home-y when eating! The place is ambient with chatter, glass clanking, and just a great time. We felt like the side dishes could be a little better, but that shouldn't take away from the overall experience!

One of the best if not the best Korean food in Beaverton. Portions were big and everything was so flavorful. I could tell it's cooked from the heart. 10/10 would go again :)

Probably one of the best Korean foods I've ever had in Portland, but it was worth waiting in line because smelling the food while waiting made it all much more worth it! The service was very accommodating and kind and helpful and always asking if you're enjoying your food and if you need anything else from time to time. The ambience was pleasant and there's K-pop and videos on three different TVs around the restaurant to keep you entertained while you're waiting, eating and enjoying your food, or just having a conversation with friends and family. This is a great place to bring friends and family, because the plates are the size of sharing portions.

Our dinner at Nak Won was great! We had to wait ~40 min to be seated because it was so crowded and popular, but it was worth it. Once we were actually seated, our food came quickly and was delicious. My husband had the Sassy, which was amazing flavor and he loved. I had my usual beef bi bim bap, which was fantastic! And we loved the banchan too. We will definitely be back!

Still amazing! Great place to take friends from out of town. Delicious food and a great area outside where you can walk around and get a drink.

After reading the great reviews, we decided to try this place tonight and were pleasantly surprised. We tried the black bean noodles, the stone pot rice, and the steamed dumplings and loved everything! The vibe is very home town and the food is definitely comfort food. Much of the food was new and unfamiliar to us but we were treated as special guests and shown how to eat the food. They were very attentive and happily answered our questions. I can't wait to go back and try some more new things!

First, let's address the positive. The food is absolutely superb, and the portions are very generous. My dinner companion couldn't finish more than about half of hers, and although I shouldn't have eaten more than a similar portion of mine, I did and thoroughly enjoyed every bite. So why isn't this a 5-star review? Read on... Unlike any other Asian restaurant I've ever been to anywhere in the world, they do not serve hot tea. The beverage menu is all alcoholic beverages, and I don't drink. That leaves room-temperature water. To not offer a non-alcoholic option, and tea in particular, seems so me to be a very unwise decision. I'll probably never come back, and the beverage options are the sole reason. The owners need to keep in mind that they aren't the only Korean game in town, and the competition is pretty stiff. On the service front, it could certainly have been better. There was only one server and one bus person, and although the place was no more than about half full, they both had their hands full. Our order was taken promptly but once the food arrived we never saw the server again until the check was presented. The dining area is all hard surfaces; as a result it can be difficult to carry on a conversation without leaning across the table. The bus person didn't help matters any, with his seemingly careless, high-decibel handling of tableware and cutlery when he chucked it into the bus tray. The first time, I thought a stack of plates had fallen on the floor. Not offering tea knocked off one star, as did the service from what otherwise would have been a pretty well-deserved five stars..

This was my first Korean restaurant I ever tried and boy have I been back many times! Their main draw is that they give huge portions for their food, so come hungry or at least get ready to take half of your meal home. They usually have a wait but it's never been more than 20 minutes on week nights recently. This time I ordered a Kalguksu with Chicken ( the knife cut noodles). It's definitely a comfort food and makes you feel warm and cozy. They give you some red pepper paste and sauce if you want to add some spice to it. Overall, it's a dish I enjoy getting from here but I don't have an all time favorite dish here. Their quality is great so you won't be disappointed no matter what you order.

Sometimes I want to go out for Korean food , and it was a long time since I ate out. It was really the same atmosphere and flavor as in Korea. Portion sizes are pretty big, so it's good to share! I recommend going there with a group and ordering one less dish than the number of people + rice for each is perfect amount of food. [Menu] for 7 ppl -Kimchi Pork Belly*2 -Soybean paste soup -Kimchi Stew -Spicy Squid -Bulgoki -Rice*7 4600 SW Watson Ave, Beaverton, OR 97005 *They only open Mon to Saturday 5~8:30pm

The best Korean food mom and pop style in Oregon! Hands down always amazing. My favorite have been spicy noodles, their bonchon is fantastic, bibim bap.

Food 3.5/5 Jeon-Goi a fun soup to get with a big party. The annoying part is that this dish came out at the very end after we ate a ton before this. Got some mandus and bulgogi as well and that was okay Service 5/5 nice friendly staff

Came in right at opening, and was seated right away. Service was quick as this was a meal stop before heading into downtown Portland for a basketball game. Ordered army stew for a party of 4 and we were all stuffed. Classic spot for Korean food in the area, by the time we finished our meal there was a wait outside the door! Highly recommend coming early when they open to ensure fast seating! Has a casual vibe inside, and good for larger parties if you're early! Plenty of screens to watch music videos and YouTube that's playing (also helps distract from food wait time)

My favorite place to get my Korean food fix! It is a small place, but worth it. Wait times can be very long so I would advise to get there right when they open. I went there about 15min before they opened and there was already a short line outside. Definitely feels like a comfy, home cooked meal sort of place. Would highly recommend!

Good hearty food on a cold winter day! The side dishes are tasty and the kimchi pancake is a must every time I go! Nice service and inside is nice and warm (especially nice since it was freezing cold outside).

I've been trying to find a good spot for soondobu for a while. And I think I just did. I've had this place bookmarked on my Yelp for months but it's been one of those "only if we're in the area" type of decisions. I'm so happy I got to go here because now- I would drive here anytime I'm craving soondobu. Parking: street. Be ready to walk- most of the restaurants on this street tend to get busy on the weekend. Service: AMAZING. We came on a Saturday night. Checked in around 5:45 pm and got seated an hour later. There were 2 guys running the floor taking orders and bussing tables. Some other workers came out to deliver orders too. Even though they were obviously having a busy night, they kept a uplifting and welcoming vibe. Be ready to wait though. We didn't mind it at all considering how many workers were working to keep a very busy night going. Food: SPICE LEVEL: 4/5. For those who love spicy, I rate it 2/5. Their banchan is so delicious and flavorful. We got the beef bibimpap and able to spice it up to our liking. Spicy pork belly was the perfect complimentary to the beef bibimpap. It was sweet and spicy and yummy. Their soondobu- SPOT ON. This was definitely the star of the night. The base wasn't watery and gave out so much flavor. They added so much tofu rather than a few pieces, which was a huge plus for me. Some other popular foods we seen being ordered were tteokboki, Korean pancake, and table top kbbq. I can see us coming back again for sure.

Really yummy food and large portions! There were 3 of us and we ordered 3 items, but probably had enough to feed 6. We took more than half of each dish as leftovers. Everything came out piping hot and delicious. The kalbi was very tender and the Jap chae had lots of toppings.

They don't have lots of selections like others but all their dishes taste good. Their banchans are so good I can just eat that with rice. We're there Monday night around 6. We got seated promptly. If you go on weekend, you probably have to wait for an hour to get a table. We ordered a vegetarian bibimbap, green onion pancake, bulgogi and beef bone soup noodles. They're all delicious. The green onion has a little chewy texture that we love. I like their beef bone soup is simple and not salty. You can actually taste the beef taste and not MSG. They do provide a small cup of salt and hot sauce for you to add to your soup. The tofu in the bibimbap are very tasty. All dishes come with different hot sauce to dip on. They're all yummy.

The Galbi was a showstopper. The meat was quite lean - little to no fatty areas. It was clearly quite high quality. The portion size was really generous (think 2-3 people). The sauteed onions were also great. The banchan was excellent - my favorites were the fish cakes, potato salad, and kimchi. Took off 1 star for the long wait and nonexistent ventilation. It was visibly smoky inside.

The food was quite good. At first glance of the menu I was struck by the high prices however the size of an order is quite large. Enough for two people. Their were 8 of us and they brought out 2 sets of side dishes containing 4 sides. Nothing bad about the sides but I found them unremarkable compared to other Korean restaurants I've been to which also serve more sides. I've never been served potato salad as a side at a Korean restaurant. Nothing was super spicy as well. Even dishes marked spicy as well as the Kim chee. All in all good good!

Ok so I reaaally wanted to give Nak Won a higher rating, but alas the food just didn't hit the right note for me. My friend and I dropped by Nak Won on a weeknight and were able to snag the last empty table before a crowd petered in woohoo! We were able to put our order in quite quickly but it did take a looong time for food to come. We went with the tofu stew for my friend, dolsot bibimbap for me, kimchi jeon, and ddeokbokki. I am a huge fan of spicy rice cakes ddeokbokki, but gosh they made it way too sweet here. The glass noodles, the sweetness, and the overall flavor of the rice cakes was a total letdown for me. The kimchi jeon, which I was also equally as excited for, was also a bit too fishy tasting for me. My friend loved her tofu stew and my bibimbap was good as well. The banchan was plentiful and we both enjoyed the variety and options. The portions here are HUGE so you will definitely have leftovers, esp if you're like me and order way too much for your own good l o l This place fills up really fast and they don't take reservations so just be aware if you go during a very busy time. Parking is street parking though you can easily find a place to park near it. Overall, Nak Won is good but not great. Portions are giant, prices are fair, and service is very friendly.

This will be one of our go to Korean restaurants in Beaverton. The service and food are amazing! I got a recommendation to try this place after the dentist I work for told me that this is a great spot. I heard that it gets really busy during the weekends but we went in on a Monday night and got seated right away. We ordered the green onion pancake and kalbi. What I love is that this place does not hesitate on banchan! They have a great variety of banchan and the portions of each one were perfect for my empty stomach haha. The green onion pancake was sooo good! Definitely recommend. The kalbi was one of the most tender kalbi I have ever had. The flavors of every food on the table were spot on. I can't wait to come back and have another great meal here! 10/10 recommend.

The best Korean food in Oregon with the best Banchan, Kimchi pork belly, and kimchi-jigae. It's no wonder they don't offer take out and I respect it. We live about 45+ minutes out and it's definitely worth the drive and wait if you have to. The service is friendly and to the point. It's a smaller restaurant so be prepared to wait if you aren't there right at opening. I want more!

food is terrible! The only flavor is sweet! Considering the price, I will never recommend this restaurant

One of the best Korean place I've found. The tofu soup, army stew and udon was amazing and the portions are big and can be shared among two people. The side dishes are amazing! Highly recommended!

Ok. Unexpectedly good! Legit flavors, a big selection and very generous portions. The black bean noodles was really tasty -- much better than anything I was able to find in the SF Bay Area. The short rib was also done really well. The calamari/squid dish was tasty, especially with the noodles (I think they used the chewy Korean noodles also known as jjolnyub). Definitely add that to the dish. We also got a seafood knife noodle dish (the only thing I wouldn't get again). The food came out kinda slow and there was only one server running around the entire restaurant (felt bad how hard he had to work). But overall, the food is so good, I'll definitely be back to try more of their dishes. Check this place out for some legit Korean food; didn't think I would be able to find any in Portland. But they proved me wrong. 4.5/5 but rounding up to a 5/5.

Food is delish! Service is fast, and ambiance is amazing with all the Kpop/Jpop Definitely get a lot more than what you pay for. I recommend to come here earlier before opening to get a seat since they are so popular.

I always order spicy stir fried squid whenever I go to any Korean restaurant, but Nak Won was disappointing. It wasn't spicy. I don't know if it's cause the AC was on blast, but my food was warm/room temperature. I do like the variety of banchan. My partner got beef stone bimbimap (not pictured) and it was ok. The beef were cut up into small slices so it wasn't enjoyable to eat. :-(

Most authentic Korean restaurant I've been to since moving here. Will definitely be returning.

I was craving Korean food and this place was the perfect choice to meet my cravings. Great selection of bonchon - we finished all of them. Got a pork bibimbap and an order of the bulgogi - both were delicious and the amount was enough to make a lunch out of it the next day. Service was efficient. Wish I had more room to try the stews and tteokbokki! I think this is going to be my go-to Korean restaurant in the area!

Just wanted to quickly give an update to our recent visit. If you've read by previous review, the star dish was the Pork Belly Kimchi which I was really looking forward to yesterday evening. You will see the difference in photos that I've attached -- first photo was my original visit compared to the second photo which was last night's. As my family and I began to eat it, we realized that none of us had any pork belly. The pieces of pork had no fat that is reminiscent of what pork belly is supposed to be. The moment I came to that conclusion we were so hungry that we didn't bother asking them to remake it. Otherwise, we did enjoy the banchan and everything else we ordered.

A popular spot for Korean food in downtown Beaverton! It can be hard to find street parking in the area, and there's usually a waitlist going for Nak Won. We went for an early dinner at 5pm on a Saturday, and by 5:30pm the restaurant was packed, making it a very lively atmosphere. Service was a bit slow but it looked like there was only one person taking orders and bringing out the food so it was understandable. There aren't too many dishes on the menu and each dish is more expensive than I'm used to, but they make up for this with the portion size. I had the beef bibimbap (Stone Pot Mix Vegetable Rice) and took half of it home. Both my meal and the banchan/side dishes were good.

Food is amazing every time. Service is impeccable. Everyone there works so hard. The ambiance is great too. Love coming here!

This is the best Korean food. The food portions are big too. The owner is always there and gives great service. It is always a treat to go there. Try it

Very fast service. Generous portions and great options. Grilled meat options come cooked perfectly and are very tasty. A great local option with a wide menu. Would highly recommend!

Very good food, worth the wait. I wish they had more options because there are a lot of spicy cuisine and I'm not a spicy person. Eating spicy food, numbs your tongue, and you don't taste the food except the burning feeling in your mouth. I really like the bok choy wrap and the small dish condiments. I really don't understand why they would give you sweet, syrupy fried tofu.

The workers are so nice and the food had big portions and was delicious. Make sure you're ready to wait a bit because this restaurant is always busy and super popular.

They are finally open again! Yeah, our favorite Korean place is open, YUM! Appetizers can't be beat in portions, tasted and selection. Seafood pancake is classic! Spicy seafood tofu also a classic. Got Bulgogi and Rice cakes and they were excellent as always Come hungry as the portions are huge and all entrees are easily shareable between two people

The best Korean restaurant I've had in the states. Everything tastes impeccable here! Reservation: nak won doesn't take reservations and is only opened for dinner from mon - sat. Make sure you arrive right at opening; customers who arrived after 5:20 had to wait in line. Ambiance: the restaurant is small and cozy. The two servers are extremely efficient; they quickly served banchans after our arrival. My only suggestion is to keep the front door opened for better air circulation. Food: I got the beef bone soup, Kalbi, and beef Bim Bim Bap. The beef bone soup is so rich in its flavor and the kalbi is tender and marinated just right. The Bim Bim Bap was great as well; though not as spectacular as the other two dishes, but it's the most photogenic :D even the banchans are on point; they were refilled for free after we finished the first sets. The portion is generous as well - I had leftovers the next day and everything tastes just as good as when I dined in :) Will definitely come back :)

Nak Won is a long standing family favorite with delicious, authentic cuisine and still owned by the same family. We arrived at 5:05, just minutes after they opened with seven tables already filled before us. The restaurant was soon filled to capacity of happy groups eating amazingly tasty foods. There is ample outdoor seating and to go orders as well if the waitlist gets too long, which can happen since the food is amazing. I brought a group of friends tonight and ordered a variety of traditional dishes... Pork Mandu (potstickers), Kalbi (beef ribs), Haemul Pajeon (seafood and egg pancake), Bulgogi (seasoned and stir fried steak) along with their vast array of sides and assorted soju (apple, peach and citron) to break them in for the complete experience. Everyone left with happy bellies. They have clean restrooms on site and friendly helpful staff.

Amazing food. I've been here before, good experience. Staff is nice. Decent prices. Street parking can be a challenge.