Shin Sa Dong | Korean Restaurant

Looking at this place from the outside, it doesn't look attractive. When you walk in, it doesn't look appealing to the eye. The devor is very simple, but the food IS ON POINT. I had the Kimchi stew and the kimchi pancake. The pancake is one of the best I've had since my time in Korea. The stew was good because ?they packed it with pork, tofu, kimchi, and sliceed rice cakes. The sides were so yummy as well! Overall, I HIGHLY recommend this little diamond in the rough.

This was the first 한극 restaurant I knew as I got into the food, and culture growing up. Over the years there have been negativity, but I think 씬사당 has improved their serving since my last visit 4 years ago. The food is delicious but lacks the fermentation of some other restaurants, with the marketing and vibe being a welcoming home away from home that makes up for any difference in experience. 신사당 - 6/10 Food: 7/10 Service: 8/10 Price: 6/10 Cleanliness: 7/10 Marketing: 9/10 If they can fix the restroom roof, get rid of the entrance smell and add some fermentation back, this place would easily be best.

My wife and I have been eating here for 10 years. My wife is from Busan South Korea and she assures me that this is the best Korean place in town.. Living in South Korea for three years myself, I have to agree. Very friendly staff excellent lunch prices and very competitive prices in the evening The presentation of the food is superb

Shin Da Dong is SO delicious, high quality, and affordable (highly recommend lunch special if you are on a budget). Vibes are cozy. The servers are so warm, attentive, and kind. I am not a COS local and every time I am in town I want to come here.

Great service. Servers were tentative and the food was delicious also! First time here, we just happened to be in Colorado Springs and looked up Korean food and this place was the first thing we found on google maps.

This food is so good. We came on our lunch break while TDY at Peterson. The the rice cakes were really good, and the beef bulgogi is amazing and spicy. The staff was very friendly and helpful, and we were able to get through our food within the hour we needed.

Such a hidden gem for Korean food in Colorado Springs! Possibly the best Korean food I’ve had. The foods are sooo authentic and they don’t shy on the spice! Service is super nice; our waiter was very polite and comforting. I had the Chirattoek and my wife had the Sundubu-jjigae. Both were so good and they definitely give you a large portion! I definitely recommend this place.

Lmao! This will definitely be the year where we stay home and cook our own food. The prices at this place were amazing. Food, not so much. The side dishes were not good, the soup had a weird flavor and service was slow.

5 stars, totally recommend coming here. Already planning my next trip back! The service when we got there for lunch was quick, efficient, and incredibly helpful. The restrooms were super clean, and the restaurant was quaint and welcoming. The food was soooo good. I got the spicy tofu stew with beef and my husband got the galbi. Oh! We also ordered the gun mandu to start. All of it was so good. I even got an egg in my stew which is not the standard for everywhere I've eaten this soup at in the springs.

If you're looking for an authentic Korean dining experience, Shin da dong is an absolute gem! From the moment you walk in, the warm and inviting atmosphere sets the perfect stage for a delightful meal. The menu offers a fantastic variety of options, featuring everything from sizzling BBQ meats to comforting stews. I had the spicy pork and it was magnificent. The fried dumplings were another highlight--crispy on the outside with a deliciously tangy kick. The staff were incredibly friendly and attentive, making sure we had everything we needed while also providing helpful recommendations. The prices are very reasonable for the high quality of food and the overall experience. It gets busy quick so hurry in!

Not just another Korean restaurant. Shin Sa Dong went above and beyond. The Bibimbop was served in a hot stone bowl. No cold food here! It was so tasty and hot! A great hot sauce is also served with the food - tasty and you can add however much you like. Be gentle to start! Some can only tolerate 3 drops. Also served with the meal is spiced/pickled cucumbers, pickled radish, cole slaw, kimchi, and ? Very friendly place. We will be back.

Great food. Service was a little slow. Two waitresses and place was packed so no fault on them. They were doing the best they could!

This has to be the best Korean food I've had to date. I don't know what other people are ordering, but for those who know, the "CHIRAMANDOK" is a to die for dish. It's hard to find this perfect combination of flavors, but ShinSaDong has not disappointed the couple of times that I've visited. I would travel far to eat here. I will say, service can be lacking at times if it is busy, but the food is so good that it still gets all 5 stars for me. Keep it up!

New Menu and New Items! Same wonderful service and friendly faces! We had Mul Mandu to share and I had Japchae for my lunch while my hubby had Sundubu Jjigae. Delicious as always!!

This little hideaway gem is amazing and the food is very authentic and delicious! The aroma when the food is being served is so pleasant to smell and each bite is extremely flavorful and fulfilling! The staff is super attentive and always willing to bring you extra sides if you need them!! This is a hard review to write because I want to tell people about this wonderful restaurant... but at the same time I want to keep it all to myself! It truly is the best Korean restaurant in CS!

Best Korean food I've had in the Springs. Reminds me of my momma I go here just about every week.

I got the spicy chicken lunch portion and was really happy with it! The portion was pretty big and there was a nice variety of banchan that came with it.

Service was very nice but the food was pretty mediocre. There were 6 banchan (which is ok number) but the amount of banchan and quality was not great. There was like half an egg sliced for one of the banchans. Mook was mushy, about 5 pieces of fish cakes, yellow radish, kimchee and chon sa chae. Nothing phenomenal. Then my soondaegook came. It had nothing but onions and green onions and soondae. It was not the worst place i've been but definitely had better.

Good food and good service. Ambiance just OK. Needs better lighting and less waiting time to order.

Stopped by for some good Korean BBQ and the reviews nailed it! They offer many dishes- we ordered Beef Bolgagi slices and ribs- ox beef (which you can add flavor salt to your taste) and all was DELICIOUS!!!! Our server was the only want doing take out orders- dine in sit downs- and delivering food to tables. She did amazing!

The food here is outstanding. Best Korean food in the springs. The service was great and the ambiance was nice. I really love their Japchea.

This was delicious! So glad that we found this hidden local gem. There's no doubt that we'll visit our new go to spot whenever we're in town.

I love Korean food and this little place did not disappoint. Fast service. Small and quaint.

THAT was delicious. I decided to reward myself for surviving a long work week with a sit down and relax lunch. The spicy beef bulgogi was exceptional. Service was fast and very friendly. Even the free dessert was yummy. I will be back.

One of the best bibimbaps! Authentic, and great service. Will miss this place so much! Never had a bad meal

The food here is pretty great definitely a local gem that you would miss since it isn't advertised much and is tucked away in the corner of the shopping center. I've been here twice now and both times I enjoyed what I got the bibimbap and the beef bulgolgi. Thought about giving them 4 stars because I ordered extra rice for my meal and paid $2.00 for a small cup and I'm still a little salty over that. Overall it's a great place for Korean food.

Service and food were good. We got the Ox tail bone soup with brisket and spicy kimchi soup, both were flavorful and delicious. They give a decent amount of side dishes. Overall good korean place for food.

Props to the Korean grandma working her tail off to feed me the best Korean food I've ever had in the Springs. I took my white friend here, she also says its a 10/10... like she knows... but shes right lol!! I 100% reccomend Shin Sa Dong looking for a humble, small, and authentic Korean restaurant to take your family to for a great experience. Much love!

Food is good, service is not polite. I wish they had better Banchan, but their spicy pork bulgogi is the best in Colorado Springs. No beer or soju

From appetizers to entrees, this was some of the best Korean food I've had in a really long time! I'm a huge fan of tteokbokki & the fact that there was an option with cheese, ramyun, & dumplings was delicious. I've never had hae mul before, but it paired so well with the rice & was given different spice options (I went for medium)

I was craving Korean food and this definitely hit the spot. Being someone that grew up in Queens, NY I can say this spot is comparable to some Korean restaurants you'll find in Flushing. I came on a Friday night an hour before closing and called ahead of time just to see if my party will still be able to dine in. The waitresses are extremely friendly and welcoming. The food came out quick too! Probably because they wanted us out ASAP but still, we did not feel rushed while eating.

We have been customers for 15 years.... ALWAYS, we have experienced friendly staff and great food. Bulgogi - either chicken or beef is cook to order for your spicy level. We love the local feel to this restaurant. When we crave home cooking .... This is our number one spot. We always take visitors here and they love the food....asking for a return visit the next time they are in town. Thank you for the great food and friendly staff

This spot is allowing dine in now. I come here every week because of the delicious food and great service. FISH ROE STEW is MUST try dish. It is very tasty and fresh, the portion good for 3 even it is for just 2. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

I always come here! The most authentic Korean food i've had since eating my wife's Korean grandmas food. I've tried multiple place in colorado for authentic korean food but nothing compares to here. Plus the staff is very friendly and sweet. And come there enough they'll recognize you and usually know what you order from there. They make me feel like family

Great Korean food! We had one in Kansas City, and this one is the most similar one we ate. Even the side dishes are much lower quality in comparison with the Kansas City one, but good food overall.

This was authentic Korean food. Certainly the most authentic for this part of the country. The ambience was totally Asian or Korean. I noticed most of the other patrons in the restaurant or Asian, that says a lot for the restaurant.The server was attentive and the courses came quickly. We started with Jap Chae an had Bulgogi for our main course. Everything was fresh and delicious. If you're looking for Korean food in Colorado Springs I recommend this restaurant. Salute!

I am flabbergasted that Shin Sa Dong isn't the highest rated Korean restaurant on Yelp lol. But I guess it's a personal preference kinda thing. I've eaten at many of the other Korean restaurants in the city and they have nothing on this place. The food is always extremely delicious and the ladies are extremely nice and pleasant. I moved back to Alaska for a couple years and didn't find a single place that was anywhere near as good this. Brought my family from Vegas here for valentines day, even though I was handicap lol, and they were in love! We got the Tteokbokki with noodles and cheese and beef bulgogi (they always understand exactly what I meant when I ask them to make it dry) and my family could barely contain themselves lol. They went back to Vegas and are now on the hunt for an amazing Korean place, but still haven't found anything as good as Shin Sa Dong!

It was a decent experience. I wished the table grills still worked so that the Bulgogi could be cooked to your own liking. The pork was a little dry but the veggies were all fresh and delicious. My gf is Korean American and knows the real deal so I typically follow her lead on Korean food. The place is nice and clean but the food was just average.

Fantastic Korean food with one of the only drawbacks being the high price tag. My cousin and I ordered the Bulgolgi and Chicken Bulgolgi as well as the dumpling soup. All of which were fantastic. The meal came with traditional appetizers, garlic, pork/sausage, kimchi, and other such "appetizers." Would I go again, yes, but not just for a casual lunch. The price point keeps it from an every day thing or even an every week thing.

Always a good experience here. Friendly service, great food. We love the chicken bulgogi and beef bulgogi. Their side dishes are some of my favorites in town. Don't forget to order the fried dumplings! Delicious!

I ordered foods by door dash, and requested extra 2 lettuces,but when food come ,it wasn't expected what I request..... Sooo disappointed,side dishes all rotten old tiny bad smell kimchi's,side dishes disgusting. I had to throw them away, really sad thing I paid for $4.0 for extra lettuces,......but ended up tiny little bit lettuces,I could buy huge a lots from markets for $4.00

So bad! Worse Spicy Pork Bulgogi I ever had. After chewing on several bites of grizzle and fat....I mentioned it to the staff...... "ohhhh" Then another staff person came over later to ask how everything was, I told her the same complaints of the terrible meat, and showed her the dish containing everything I couldn't swallow....and she said...."ohhhh" "so sorry" The sauce wasn't even that good, either. And sliced hot dog in a side dish????? I just hope I don't get sick.

This is a little gem, a strip mall restaurant with an authentic menu. The beef bulgogi is tender and sweet while the chicken bulgogi comes with a spicy punch that makes these two a great combo for family style eating. The dumpling soup is a generous portion and a solid choice to round out the meal. I'll certainly be visiting this place again.

Get the tteokbokki option d1 on their lunch menu. I requested it for dinner. Comes with rice cake, fish cake, Ramen, goyza, all stir fried in a spicy sauce then covered in melted cheese. We're living in a wild world.

Best we found in CO so far! Fantastic service, menu, sides. Went on Sunday just after opening. By the time we ordered, wait line. So, get there early!

I enjoyed a lunch of bulgogi the other day and I have to say it was better than anything I had eaten in Korea! I lived in Korea for a year while in the AF and visited it many times over a 20 year airline career and love traditional Korean food. Shin Sa Dong has the most flavorful and tender beef bulgogi I've ever experienced.

The only place, I know of, in COS that has Korean BBQ!!! :)) This place is a whole in the wall in a dingy strip mall, so nothing fancy...but the food was really good. The banchan was a good selection too. We all ordered different food and shared. The bbq was def a hit. Its pretty much bacon that you cook yourself at the table and roll in lettuce leaves in which you can add garlic cloves (EEEKKKKK. Thank you but no thank you) and jalapeños. It is delicious. It is also the only place where we've seen Tteokbokki, in the springs, done right. So there is that... The service, yes, it was a bit odd. Mama San was really nice and she came a few time to flip the meat at our table, until we told her we could take care of it. She had to come back once because the propane tank was empty so we lost our stove's fire. LOL. The young man seem to not know much about the food. We asked if the 'sausage' in the banchan was spam-like and he had no clue what it was made of. LOL. He re-filled our water glass a few times but I would not say the service was 5 stars or anything. It was fine. Because there is no other option for BBQ we may be back, although it is quite a distance from home...

My first impression was, "I've heard it's one of the better Korean restaurants in the Springs..." and "lack of service..." Whether or not yelp only existed in Colorado, and whether or not I came from California, I'd give Shin Sa Dong a 4 or maybe even a 5) but I grew up in California all my life being around a diverse community including tons of Asians, and Koreans in particular. Meaning, there are many, many, many Korean restaurants to choose from and the competition for food to be up to par is ridiculous. To think of the standards I had in my mind once I came to CO Springs for the Summer, I've changed my mindset and reviewed restaurants purely just in terms of CO Springs. Regardless, I must still bring you the most honest and truthful reviews on food wherever I travel so here it goes. Here's the pro-light on this restaurant - my family likes to come here often and have tried quite a few things on the menu. They say it's good and clean for a Korean restaurant in the area. When I went with them for the first time I was quite disappointed at my first impression: lack of service. Service seriously makes or breaks someone's appetite, and it wasn't that great here. Note back on what I said earlier, I would've given this place a 4 (OR even a 5) but one star died because of their service. The second star dies because of this dish: ***Ojingeo Bokkeum (Stir-fried squid and vegetables with spicy sauce): This is one of my favorite Korean dishes and I've tried this at so many places, tried to perfect my mom's recipe at home, and there's two things. The sauce is key. The texture of the squid is also important. Shin Sa Dong's sauce tasted like they added BBQ sauce and it lacked the spicy pepper flavor. The ingredients were right, but the sauce killed it. ***Suluntang (Ox bone soup with beef brisket): The broth was tasty, but a little bit on the oily side, and the presentation was weird. I never saw suluntang with foam or bubbles on top. I was a bit confused, but if anyone has an explanation let me know. Check out my photo, you'll see what I mean. It grossed me out a bit, but it was okay nonetheless. ***Soon Dooboo (Zesty soft tofu soup): Not enough vegetables, and tofu to make it chunky. It was flavorful, but there wasn't enough to bite into just very soupy. They had a good variety of side dishes which was probably what impressed me the most about this place. I agree with Eric L., if you're going here try the basics like galbi and bulgogi and you should be satisfied. If you're looking for "authentic," you need to learn how to cook it at home because so far, I've yet to find it in CO Springs. The lasting impresion? "This is a really straightforward and disappointing review, but I'm being completely honest when I say I'm trying to be UNBIAS as possible and NOT compare Korean food here with the restaurants in LA! This review purely would've gotten good reviews (in terms of CO Springs) if they "impressed" me with the food and service. Simple as that." I'm being so immature here but I just have to: nice try Shin Sa DDONG!

Standard Korean fare in the Springs. This is a little hole in the wall joint on South Academy. They have all your typical fare but no desserts or alcohol from what I could see on the menu. Fast and friendly service, and I'd say the flavor was A-OK. I personally feel it used to be better back in the day. Also, three of us got our food at one time and our 4th person waited for an additional 15 minutes to get his food, which was kind of a bummer, we all waited for him to get his food because we felt bad, so our food was lukewarm once we started eating it. I get a few minutes' variance sometimes, but all he ordered was plain beef bulgogi; so they must have been cooking a large batch instead of just his, and made him wait. Poor time management, but the food was A OK. Its not the best Korean food I've ever had, but also not the worst.

I came here following a recommendation from a friend as I have not been able to find good Korean food near me. A friend I knew who is half Korean was visiting and so it seemed like the perfect opportunity to check this place out. The inside isn't much to brag about but it's clean. The atmosphere was a little quiet but I feel like that made it a little more authentic. I ordered mandu, rice, panjeon (seafood pancake), and soondubu (soft tofu soup). My guest and I were very impressed! The food was excellent, plenty of banchon, and pretty good service. I cannot wait to visit again and am looking forward to eating all the leftovers this weekend! :)

Looking from the outside they are located in a strip mall, and it was empty on a Sunday but this Korean restaurant is definitely the best Korean restaurant in the area! Tonight we tried Jap Chae and Bulgogi. The service was good but the food was exactly what I expected...tasty, flavorful, and the portion size was good. It brought me back to memories of eating in California. They we're appreciative as we were leaving, and I love giving my business to local restaurateurs who work hard for your business.

Wanted to update my review. This place has gone through some changes and has hired a new cook and a change of ownership. The food is back on track and awesome again. The Korean side dishes are tasty and well presented. The marinated sautéed Asian egg plant was my favorite. I've had the spicy chicken and also the spicy beef short rib stew (kalbi tang) and they were the best I've had in town. The stew came out bubbling hot on a ceramic hot pot and had nice chunks of tender short rib meat...perfect for a frigid day when you need to warm up your innards. The spicy chicken came out sizzling on a hot plate and was a huge portion. The also just started lunch specials that come with fried rice but less side dishes...the BBQ sweet and spicy pork was awesome! Hands down the best Korean restaurant in town. Plus, unlike most other Korean places this place isn't dingy but clean and well kept. The server was the owner and very friendly. If you haven't been or if it's been a whole, check it out!

The first Korean restaurant I ate at after moving to the Springs and it did not disappoint! The restaurant is clean and the menu has all your typical Korean dishes. My mom always said "you know the food is good if they make their own kimchi and tastes right...". Well I've bought kimchi from them twice now. Most of all, the staff here have been welcoming and friendly every time I visited!

Pretty good. It's a little pricier than most Korean in town, especially for lunch, but it's probably still worth the extra dough. I think. It's a little family run, hole-in-the wall, as are most Korean spots you'll find in the Springs. The servers are typically friendly and attentive. I typically stick with Bulgoki, Kalbi, or Bibimbap for lunch and I usually walk away satisfied. That is, until I started comparing it to other Korean restaurants nearby. You end up paying a few dollars more for smaller portion sizes and less flavorful meats. The banchan is typically pretty good, but I've had a few visits where I've gotten stale fish cakes and kimchi that tasted more sour than fermented. A few times I've only been served 3 or 4 banchan and my neighbors the next table over are enjoying 7 to 8 with the same lunch special. It's a pretty good spot, don't get me wrong and I'd give them 3.5 if it were possible, but I'll probably only return if Han is closed that day or I don't feel like driving south to Sura.

We are traveling from out of town and have had a few expensive, but disappointing meals. We love all types of cuisine from around the world and my husband wanted to try a Korean restaurant. We don't know our way around Colorado Springs but the internet showed very good reviews for this restaurant. The outside is nothing fancy and it can fall into a "hole in the wall" category but the food was magnificent! My husband described umami as he tasted the food. Each bite had a perfect balance of acidity, saltiness, sweetness, savory, etc. What an excellent meal. The chef cooks with love and is a gifted talent. This place is a gem!

This place is great! Hands-down the best Korean food in Colorado Springs. We lived in South Korea for a while, and when I saw the earlier review comparing it to restaurants in Flushing in Queens, NY, (a place that definitely knows good Asian cuisines!), I had to give it a try. It did not disappoint! The banchan (side dishes) were so good we asked for more. The chicken bulgogi was excellent; the mandoo are clearly home-made and delicious; the oxtail soup was authentic, made with real bone broth; and the hot stone bibimbap was amazing. The service was efficient and friendly. This is not a "fancy" place, so don't go expecting fine dining, but if you want good Korean food in a family-owned restaurant atmosphere, this is the place you want to try.

This place is awesome and has friendly staff. The food is phenomenal, the restaurant is clean and authentic food. The staff are attentive. Very affordable too