Wool Um Ma Restaurant

I ordered sausage kimbap and tteokbokki. They said they didn't have fried squid, so I couldn't order it. The kimbap was generally a bit salty, and the tteokbokki rice cakes were still soft as before, but the seasoning was different. It wasn't the same flavor as before, so I was disappointed.

Tucked away inside the grocery store, this restaurant Is a great spot for a quick bite or takeout. I've tried their tuna kimbap and tteokbokki. The kimbap was stuffed with creamy mayo tuna and was really good. I think it's their most popular kimbap. The tteokbokki rice cakes were chewy and soft and for the price, they give you a decent amount. The sauce was mildly spicy and sweet.

I’ve always liked sesame leaves, but this is the first time I had sesame leaf kimbap. Omg it is so good!

The beef in soy bean paste slaps. Hidden gem inside a grocery store.

Best Kimbap in KTown ^^ This is the only place my family buys kimbap!

Wool Um Ma is tasty and cheap. I come here for the bulgogi plate. You get a lot of food for a great price. They have spicy squid and other Korean favorites. It’s inside the HK Market. You can use the supermarket parking lot.

The food is pretty good and the portions are really big for the price. They’re not big on service with a smile, but if you will sell me gimbap for $6 you can scowl at me all day long. There is a $10 card minimum and they are located inside the HK market next to the meat counter.

really good! nice owner, tge fried dumplings were amazing!!

Stopped by in the morning around 9am before heading to the airport to grab some airport snacks aka kimbap! It was inside of a Korean super market una small corner. Looks like a typical restaurant that would be inside of a market so didn't have too high of expectations. The food came out quick and the kimbap was pre-packaged! Safe to say it passed thru security without a problem. The tuna kimbap was pretty standard. It didn't taste like like kimbap sold by a restaurant, it tasted home made! Definitely would go here again before flying out.

The owners are so nice and kind. I got the tuna kimbap, so freakin good. The rice and banchan inside is perfectly cooked, and the tuna has a perfect balance between being creamy but still staying present. Will be coming back to try the other kimbap.

Fresh and tasty Korean kimbap, very affordable price. Make sure to come early for best selection!

Tasty restaurant in a grocery store. Very low key and small, has fresh tuna kimbap which tasted good. Yukejang is also good and not overly spicy.

We had catered 50 rolls of beef kimbap from this restaurant for a birthday party on a Saturday and it was a hit! We ordered it the day before and she was able to accommodate our order on time. So grateful for the smooth process and for the delicious food!

This small hole in the wall inside the Korea mart store is amazing. They have like 12 things but so yummy. My favorite is the pork dumplings and that yummy sauce. Their glass noodles are amazing as well. They have kimbap which is way better than a ca roll. The soups are good. I have had almost everything and can say you won't be disappointed. Yummy!!!

For right now this is a solid 2.5 rounded to 3 stars for the friendliness of the owners. Just so you know... This is located inside the HK Supermarket. I can't really say if the other dishes are good or not. I can only judge on the tteokbokki that I ordered. All I have to say is that it was a huge disappointment. It ended up being more soupy which I would've been ok with as the broth was very flavorful and had a decent amount of heat. But the rice cakes...tteok... Was mushy. Very very mushy. #epicfail When I order tteokbokki, I expect the rice cake to be nice and chewy and these were so mushy that you could've smeared the rice cakes. Not good eats at all. I will never order this item again from here. BUT on the good side... The other dishes that I saw other customers eating looked really yummy! So I'll definitely be back to try these other dishes. And the kicker to this entire experience... The owners were so nice! Very friendly and very engaging. Says alot about a business when the owner is that nice. Loved it! :)

My rating is mostly for the kimbap, which I think is their specialty. This shop is inside of HK Market so you'll have to enter thru the market entrance even if you're not going to the market. Kimbap - had the sausage, fish cake, and beef kimbaps. The rice to other filling ratio is perfect, they're generous with the meats and veggies. The flavoring is good and the kimbaps are wrapped well. You definitely get value for your money as each box is filled with 3 rolls while other spots give you 1-2 for the same price. They have a good variety of main fillings too (the burdock one is near the register and doesn't have a sign like the others). Tteokbokki/toppokki - not the best tteokbokki in Ktown but I bought it here for convenience and its still tasty to dip kimbap in the sauce. The ddeok or rice cake is cooked unevenly - some pieces were a bit overcooked and some under (I prefer it under since it sits in warm sauce). The sauce is too watery and isn't savory. Spice level was ok, could be more spicey for me. They give you a lot of sauce but I think the intent is for you to dip the kimbap. There was sufficient ddeok and fish cake. Fried dumplings/gun mandu - highly recommended!! Perfectly crispy and stays crispy even after a few hours. The filling of pork and green onions is super savory, not too salty. I like dipping it in the sauce (soy sauce and vinegar mix) but the mandu is flavorful enough you don't really need to dip. Support this ma and pop shop!

Love their spicy rice cake and fried black seaweed with glass Noodle. And of course their 7 different kinds of kimbap! The taste is always the same. Definitely recommend what I've mentioned.

For a restaurant located in a grocery market, it's pretty good. The menu isn't expansive but there's something for everyone. I got the rice cake with dumpling soup and it was surprisingly good. If you want no frills korean food, this is where you need to be. Prices are decent, portions are large. Credit cards accepted. Not much seating but it seems like most people order to go instead of dining in.

Great little restaurant inside HK market (western and 1st). Tried their Spicy Beef & Vegetable Soup. It comes with a bowl of rice. Very delicious and fresh. Very recommended please. This is the real thing !!

This place is a diamond in a field of diamonds. What I mean by that is that even with all the great food in Koreatown this place stands out! I used to come here for some really great king sized dumplings that they have discontinued sadly. Now I come for their awesome Spicy Stir Fried Squid. The meal is delicious, filling and cheap. You get a soup, white rice, banchan and the entree! It used to be really, really cheap but the price has gone up. Another reviewer mentioned the food is spicy and she is right. I hate spicy food yet I still enjoy their Spicy Stir Fried Squid! It's just that good! This restaurant is inside the Han Kook Market. It is pretty basic as you might expect. They have a few tables. They have their menu posted on a wall in big pictures. You can see what the dish looks like and the price is adjacent to the picture. Parking is no issue since the Han Kook Market has a big parking lot. What can I do without here? I can see no defects here! What makes Wool Um Ma stand out? The value! You truly get a delicious cheap meal here! Five stars! This place is really, really ridiculously good!

Could use more beef, but I still love their Yukgaejang. And their kimbap is great, too!

I can't believe this place isn't on yelp yet! It's a cute little restaurant inside Han kook supermarket. They have the best tuna kimbap! I've tried tuna kimbap at other places but they don't compare to wool um ma's. It has the perfect amount of tuna and veggies, it's addicting. I love tuna sandwiches and kimbap so this is my two favs combined perfectly. I come here at least once every two weeks to get my fix. Each box comes with 3 huge rolls for 7 bucks. The korean lady who I think owns the place because she's always there is pretty friendly. They have other items there like dumplings and soups which I haven't tried yet but will soon. It's hard to try anything else because all I want is their tuna kimbap!

Excellent value tasty and fresh Kimbap located in the Han Kook Supermarket This place is located inside the Han Kook Supermarket on Western. For about 6-7 dollars you can choose from an assortment of freshly made Kimbap. Portion size is huge! You get 2 rolls per order which comes out to be 16+ pieces. Different flavors include: Sausage Cheese Kimchi Beef Burdock Fish cake Tuna There's also hot food to choose from as well but I have yet to try them: Galbi Tang Pork dumplings Fried pork dumplings Spicy stir fried squid and rice Bulgogi and rice Spicy beef and vegetable soup Udon Banquet noodles Everything was approximately 10 dollars. Parking is plentiful in the supermarket parking lot.

Still open in May 2020 for take-out only. Inside the supermarket on the left. Yummy fish cake kimbap $6, but beef kimbap $7 a little dry. Would definitely go back if I shop at that grocery store again.

Wool Um Ma (which means "My Mom" in Korean) has the best kimbab in Koreatown. Yes, it is a bit on the pricier side than the usual kimbab rolls, but trust me, I totally think it's worth it. I always get the meat kimbab (gogi kimbab) and dduk bok kki (spicy rice cake) when we go here. People who doesn't enjoy spicy food, beware! It is definitely on the spicy end of the spectrum but it's delicious. You can always stop by to pick up the kimbab and if they don't have any, they are more than willing to quickly make them for you so you can be a happy customer :) It is inside the HK Market next to the side dishes section. When you walk into the market, it'll be on your far left side. Enjoy!

this place has been my little ktown secret for a long time. their fresh-made kimbaps are blessed with that special grandmother touch... it will transport you back to south korea. i usually pick these babies up for a summer picnic or potluck! even my non-korean *slash* picky eating friends can't get enough! recommendations: - kimchi kimbap: good balance of korean veggies & small kimchi kick - tuna kimbap: tuna salad with classic veggies & perilla leaves (kkaennip) changing the game - fried squid: hugged with veggie batter & homemade tempura sauce BONUS - get the ddukboki (spicy rice cake) & dip any kimbap in the red sauce... *tears of joy* - ask for the complimentary "jjang ah chi" - jalapenos, cucumers, & onions pickled in soy sauce + vingear

Love this little place inside the HK Market. I usually just get food to go, but the quality is always great and it's prepared very fast. If I'm in a real hurry, I get their kimbap. They have a wide selection: cheese, tuna salad, kimchi, sausage, beef, fish cake, etc. nothing fancy but the you cal tell the folks who work in the back work hard and care about what they serve up.

Really tasty hole in the wall inside the HK market. Their kimbap is fresh and delicious! I had their ddukbokggi as well which was yummy! Great and affordable place to eat !

One of the best places to go for kimbap and ddukbokki. I go there often and have been the customer since they were in Gaju market. Finally today i tried kimchi fried rice for the first time here. Though i love their kimbap, ddukbokki, fried dumplings, and fried gimmari, the kimchi fried rice literally had the rice and kimchi only, other than one fried egg on top. While the flavor was spicy and not bad, i would not pay $ 8.99 for that next time.

I'm pleasantly surprised I didn't request however had called to make sure they would have beef kimbap available around 6pm he said yes. I went and it wasn't there because he held it on the side for me eventhough I had not asked him to do so. It was a pleasant surprise so I left happy. Otherwise it might have been sold out. Thank you sir!