YunGaNe Korean Restaurant

An awesome little hole-in-the-wall place and very authentic. We got the bibimbap in the sizzling stone bowl with sides of kimchi, cucumbers, fish cakes, etc. The food was amazing—some of the best food I’ve had in Bellingham, period. And the service was great. Highly recommend checking it out, they should be more popular than they are.

I visited to my friend from Los Angeles. Last day he invite me this Restaurant. First time I didn't expect this much good restaurant in small town 😆. We ordered spicy pork and beef dishes and soon dubu soup... All of them so delicious like LA big korean restaurant. Thank you very much kind Owner and coworker!

I have been craving Korean food for weeks. We went to YunGaNe in Bellingham for the first time. We were extremely pleased with every aspect of this fantastic restaurant! Yun is wonderful and we will return soon!

We don’t live in Bellingham but stayed again at the Leo Hotel, next door to YunGaNe Restaurant. We returned last night, looking forward to a repeat of last year’s great experience. We ordered Soondubu Seafood with Vegetables and Stonepot Bulgogi Bibimbap with Beef. The Bibimbap was delicious. But the Soondubu had far too much chilli: it was actually inedible (and normally I really love hot food & hot sauce.) The odd thing? The menu had “fire” 🔥 emojis for the 3 other Soondubu choices, but not the Seafood Soondubu. I chose that one because my girlfriend cannot eat hot and spicy food There was a lot of soft tofu in the dish, but hardly any seafood. We told the waitress something was seriously amiss, but no attempt was made to redo the dish or remove it from the bill. After that, it seemed that we were being hurried out of the restaurant even though we still had half a pitcher of beer and it wasn’t that busy. Last Year’s Review: We came in early, for our first visit. Our server recommended Bulgogi Ribeye Beef and Chicken Bibimbap loaded with perfectly-seasoned, beautifully-flavoured shiitake mushrooms. Dinner came with a quartet of Korean condiments like Kim Chi, on the side.

We had a lovely birthday dinner at YunGaNe Korean restaurant. We shared the jalapeno poppers, mixed sondubu, and beef bimbimbap, as well as a tasty sake cocktail. The flavors were outstanding! We loved the amount of heat in the dishes and the variety of textures. One of the best restaurants in Bellingham, with a relaxing and cozy atmosphere - we will definitely be back.

If you haven't tasted Korean food anywhere else, this is probably OK. Everything tasted fine but it is not the right exciting Korean flavor. Side dishes were not the typical Korean banchan. Actually all of the dishes (we ordered 5) didn't taste like Korean food at all :( It is also quite pricey for the portion. For example: the soondubu (not pictured) was a very small portion for $19. Pros: great presentation and clean place.

I really enjoyed the food in this restaurant. But what I really found pleasant was the service. The dish that I had ordered came with a side of rice. This has been overlooked, but as soon as I asked for the correction for this, it was done. She was very nice, and apologetic. Also the atmosphere and vibe of the place is very sweet.

They should call it YUM-GaNe. We've eaten there several times and we're always happy. We are vegetarian and we typically order the veg/tofu bibimbops and the tofu stew. Weve also ordered the tofu katsu and veggie tempura. Make sure you ask for vegetarian broth; just because meat isn't mentioned, that does not necessarily mean the item is veg. Speaking of ordering, the servers are great. On our first visit we heard the server being VERY PATIENT with other customers who had questions about Korean food and the ingredients in the dishes. Highly recommended. Oh! And I want to mention that the desserts here are authentic and very good, but if you have a hankering for a more conventional but luscious dessert, visit the bakery next door, It's the Sweet Things. Excellent.

After driving from SeaTac to Bellingham with no breaks, all I wanted was comfort food and what YunGaNe offered was exactly what I wanted. Truthfully I ordered entirely too much food for a single person...I couldn't say no based in the description and picture in the menu...I honestly could have ordered everything. I ordered: Shrimp Tempura: appropriately crunchy Beef Bulgogi: Classic taste, exactly what I wanted for dinner Crazy Boy Kimchi: had a good spice but not overwhelming while the vegetables were not chewy-loved it! Deep fried Oreo cookies: I don't usually see this sort of dessert anywhere let alone at a Korean restaurant...had to give this a try...let me say that the cookie softened to the point where it was more like a chocolate goo while the tempura part was not as crispy as I expected. It was worth a try but not my favorite. Overall, YunGaNe has everything anyone wanting Korean cuisine could offer. I stuck with my comfort favorites and was more than satisfied. Everything about the atmosphere was lovely including the service.

Cozy restaurant. Good service. Beef bibimbap in the stone pot was tasty. The crispy rice it made complimented the fresh ingredients. Kalbi was fattier than I would've preferred, and the banchan was meh. I would've like more banchan variety. I would go back for the stone bibimbap.

Place is good, nice staff, good ambiance. It isn't a Korean BBQ place like I was thinking at first. It is more like a Teriyaki style place that service Korean dishes. Their Banchean is a little plain, it would be better with more options. However, if you are in the mood for Korean food, this place will work for you. But if you want the full Korean BBQ, might have to find a different location. Overall good experience and I look forward to going again soon.

Came here for a family lunch the other day. Pros- really good flavors for each dish, generous portions, and really helpful customer service. Favorites were the chicken and beef bulgogi dishes. I also really enjoyed the Korean rice cake desserts (lactose free, but has nuts). Cons- I saw bonchon on the menu as a purchasable entree, but assumed it would come when you ordered meat and other dishes there, it did not. Very unusual for a Korean restaurant... my first experience of bonchon not being automatically served, so I thought that was odd. Otherwise, we all enjoyed our meal and the leftovers!

The super patient and friendly waiter answered all my questions, as I couldn't be sure of some of the dishes without their Korean-English names (e.g, "Korean Sweet Potato Noodle" is actually Japchae). I got Kimchi Stew (Kimchi Jiigae), but I skipped the pork. This is one of my favorite Korean dishes, so I order it often when eating out. This one was very good, with the flavors I expect. They serve purple rice, which is a mixture of white rice and black rice (which changes the color of the white rice, but also adds nutritional benefits). My husband had Stone pot bibimbap (Dolsot bibimbap), but skipped the egg and bulgogi. He said it might be the best dolsot bibimbap he's ever had. Not just because of the rice (it's usually just bland white, so he found their purple rice far more tasty), but the nurungji was perfect - crisp, without being burned. There wasn't a lot, but it added to the overall taste. The ingredients were also above average, especially the mushrooms (possibly Songyi?). The ban chan was very fresh and tasty, but the amount of each item, and the variety (4) was a bit skimpy. I've noticed a downward trend in ban chan in many Korean restaurants lately, so this isn't unique to Yungane. I'm used to paying quite a bit less for Korean food in my area. But there is no competition in this area for Korean food, and it might be more expensive to source the needed ingredients here.

A great dining experience. Greeted and seated most cheerfully. We ordered the Bulgogi Bibimbap (stone pot), the Kalbi Short Ribs and Honey Glazed Wings. Ribs were well seasoned and surprisingly filling w/sides. Bibimbap (photo) was tasty but rice a bit overcooked.! Comes out super hot and sizzling better than any fajita platter but that's to be expected and adds to the anticipation of that crispy rice crist. Yum! Sauce left for individuals to add depending on desire for spice. (My wife's is a bit timid with new cuisine and this was her first adventure into Korea.) My only regret not ordering extra kimchi. Portions were appropriate for reasonable price. Nice amount of seating for couples or small groups. Several screens playing a loop of KPop so you have been warned, lol. People were great Look forward to our next visit.

In town, having dinner with our daughter. Having lived in Korea for a year, I can say the bibimbap was authentic. And good. The side of the thicker kimchi was real good too. Service was good, ambiance just ok. Only reason for not 5 stars, is it's too $$$$ for what you get.

Great atmosphere, excellent service, and amazing menu. Very high quality food. Would definitely come back next time in Bellingham.

This is my favorite Korean food in Bellingham. Great place, although it's almost always hard to find parking downtown on most weekends, but otherwise a great location and incredible food. The bulgolgi is delicious as is the bibimbap. And it's the only place downtown that I know of where I can grab a soju.

FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN Bellingham! Food is so good... staff are kind and helpful... and my favorite part has gotta be the crayons they give with little froggies!! Love yall. Big shoutout to Yun Hee, the owner and chef who's running this ship!!

The items I ordered hit the spot ..I have wanted to find a Korean restaurant close to home. The service was top notch, served with a smile .. I had there short ribs a large portion enough to share, the flavor brought back memories of taste of home I Hawaii. Also had their seafood pancake again enough to share great flavor over all AAA+ a little pricey but worth it.

Our server was prompt and friendly so no issue there. The food, however...Ugh. The chicken Yakisoba looked awful and the taste lived up to the sight. Bland, very few vegetables and the chicken was tough as rubber. The chicken Katsu was also atrocious. The chicken was thin as an inner tube and just as dry and tough. The coating was barely short of burnt and fell off the chicken in clumps. The carrot strips looked like they were left over from last week. Very disappointing and would not recommend.

I think Yun might be the hardest working woman in Bellingham. When it's busy in there, her feet barely touch the floor, she's moving so fast! The pot stickers are wonderful and my go-to is the Dulsat Bibimbap. love all those crisp veggies, beef, and crunchy rice! Her son's are so attentive and sweet also. When she's there, she takes time to visit even just for a moment if she's super busy. Highly recommend!

I went here with a friend on Jan 11th. I just wanted some Korean food for dinner and good thing we found this restaurant in Bellingham. We went to buy coffee at first and came back for dinner. Staff helped us giving a parking change for the meter. We came back shortly after spending time at Neko Cat Cafe. We ordered Pork Katsu ($22.00) with extra rice. Pork Katsu came with a salad and rice. Banchan had a variety of broccoli, fish cake, kimchi and radish. Never been to a Korean resto with different side dishes. Meat was SO thin and dry. I've eaten better ones from Katsuya for this price. It tasted same as H mart food court in downtown Vancouver. Staff was very lovely. He helped us again to find direction to Trader Joe's from this neighbourhood.

Best authentic food that we are lucky to have here in Bellingham. And if you're up for a special occasion ,the mochi, like everything else, is made from scratch in house and super yummy. Fabulous service and ambiance too. Bibimbap tastes like it's made in Korea or Hawaii. Katsu too.just everything is so good. Ramen, soup: we have to keep returning to try it all. And expect all the best little sides kimchi salads etc. Authentic rice too.

2025- still loving this place! Bibimbap is absolutely delicious. The kimchi is made in house- multiple varieties, extremely flavorful. We also tried Soju- complemented the meal very well. Service is a little slow but it is well worth the wait.

This is genuine Korean food and cooked very well. Four of us had lunch. We shared Kimchi, Jalapeno poppers and Shrimp Tempora appetisers. Two of our group then had Benato plates and two had soups. The owner is fantastic, very friendly, and we thoroughly enjoyed the experience.

The best Korean food I've ever had! I get the bimimbap every time, and cupbap if it's lunchtime. The waiters are friendly and they even give crayons to color on little frog papers and then put them up on the wall, which is super cute. One of my favorite restaurants in Bellingham.

Excellent bulgogi and fried rice. Clean and near decor. Good service. Highly recommended.

This was my first experience with Korean food at a specialty restaurant (have enjoyed at walk ups and HMart samplings). Wonderful flavors! Not much information offered, had to ask for descriptions, serving portions, cutlery including serving forks or spoons for family-style, and napkins.

I am not knowledgeable about Korean food, but I do enjoy all types of ethnic foods. One day, I was passing this restaurant, it was lunchtime and I was hungry so I stopped in. I randomly ordered Chicken Bulgogi. I had never heard of this dish and really had no idea what to expect. When it was served, I was pleasantly surprised. The waiter brought out a very hot sizzling iron dish heaped with chicken breast strips in a thick brown gravy/sauce. It was accompanied by a bowl of brown rice and four small side "relish" dishes. I devoured it. It was spicy, fresh and very tasty. I still have no idea what was in the sauce. What I do know is that I have been there for lunch one day a week for the last three weeks and ordered the same mystery dish. The restaurant is rather spartan, but the employees all wear masks and are very friendly, polite and efficient. I cant wait until next week. Who knows, I may even order one of the other unknown dishes!

So to be honest I've only tried about 4 of the meals they offer here but they are delicious! Once for dine in and once for takeout. The dine in experience was fine. The food did take a while to come out and they came out with the wrong order about 2 times but they were busy and honestly she was very sweet and apologetic, in the end it didn't really bother me. For my takeout experience they were very kind at the register. The black takeout "garbage bags" as someone else on their review mentioned are just black bags, doesn't seem like a big deal. Food inside was as delicious as dine in experience! I'd definitely recommend this place! Maybe look at the menu ahead of time so you can go in knowing what to order so it won't take as long to get your food.

We slipped into this place while in Bellingham, upper Washington. Craving Korean BBQ after a long drive from California. Sampled the Kalbi short ribs, marinated, garnished and delicious. Seafood pancake was a huge serving and definitely on point. 6 pc. Combo meat Gyoza... Should've ordered 12pc! Awesome dine-in experience and plenty of street parking.

As a vegetarian Korean food is always vegetarian friendly with the core dish being Kimchi, fermented cabbage, and the soft tofu kimchi stew did not disappoint! The stew came boiling hot which is perfect for cooking the egg that was in my stew. The spice level is adjusted for the local population I noticed, I am used to spicer levels but it was still delicious. Highly recommend this to all vegetarians.

This was my first time trying Korean food... and I loved it! It's pricey but worth it for the high quality food and fun experience. Delicious food and we can wait to be back and try more veggie things in their menu!

It's more of a 3.5 for Bellingham, especially knowing that this is apparently the only Korean restaurant in Bellingham? Pros: - extensive menu with some niche items like cold noodles - saw a Korean umma in the kitchen so that's always reassuring Cons: - The place offers only 4 banchans, which is a bit limited in my opinion. The banchans are also served in one plate that's divided in 4 sections vs. 4 different small plates. It's not a huge issue until I wanted to add some kimchi juice to my soulongtang. I was afraid of pouring everything accidentally. Banchan portion is smaller than what I'm used to. I didn't ask for refills, so not sure if that's available. - kinda overpriced. $17 for Korean ramen :/ but hey when you're the ONLY one you should definitely charge more haha - I can see some compromises were made to accommodate the *majority's* palette. It's unfortunate but I totally understand why. Soulongtang came pre-seasoned. There weren't as much green onions. And some mushrooms were added. Waiter didn't offer salt/pepper when the soup was brought to me, but I asked for additional black pepper eventually. Meat were all shredded beef too. Soulongtang is one of those things that gets misunderstood easily by people who aren't familiar with it, but I'm not sure if this "course correction" is ultimately necessary. It never hurts to do it the right way, and explain the right way to consume it when it's served. Imagine having soulongtang for the first time here, assuming this is the norm, and then visiting a different korean restaurant where it isn't seasoned... I might be overthinking.

So amazing with a wonderful Owner and authentic food. The stone pot entrees are delicious.

brough my mom here we enjoyed the food! And so glad there is a korean restaurant here in Bellingham! Thank you for having korean delicacy avail!

We loved this place! The kimchi was fantastic, and the japchae was so good! At many other places, there are more vegetables than noodles in the japchae, but there was a good ratio in this one. We also had them add some beef bulgogi to the mix, it was a tiny upcharge and so worth it. We also ordered the gyoza, which was crispy and delicious. Server was by himself with all the tables and he did a great job. Pleasantly surprised!

I moved here from Atlanta a couple of months ago and grew up in a heavily Korean influenced community. This place felt like home. It's good home cook Korean food with restaurant quality. I got the Stone bowl bimbimbap with beef and egg. Pro tip:wait until the piping hot bowl is done sizzling. You'll be rewarded with crispy rice that adds a nice texture. What I also loved, it was a really good rice:vegetable:meat ratio. This is what I want after a fall mountain bike ride. Or just everyday. My partner got the mixed tofu soup. It was super flavorful and spicy. Also this place has amazing kimchi. The kind that would make other Korean moms jealous.

12:30 on a Friday, and the place is empty...walk-away. It did not smell like Korean food deliciousness whatsoever. Side-dishes were tasting straight from the refrigerator and made who knows when? Kimchi: dry, color and flavorless; obviously from a jar and not hand-made. The bone broth soup was foamy, because it was just a MSG flavor packet dumped into boiling water and served in a plastic bowl...not a traditional hot-pot freshly made. Crumbly, dehydrated bits, and not steamy hot...was the steamed rice. Imagine juicing the taste buds for a go at some authentic Bibimbap, and it could only be half eaten; it was just that bad; that feeling...Oh, and it was $21 for lunch. I only wished this were not the case, but if you are Jones'ing for some good Korean..uh, no!

Read a lot about this place so came with a friend for lunch. Social distance in mind we got a table at the back. All Covid precautions were being followed. Firstly, when you walk in it smells amazing! Love that. Young server was very family with the menu and he answered all of our questions. He told us that he helps make the kimchi and he's the one who slices the beef for the bulgogi. We ordered the Korean fried wings, the veggie Korean pancake, and the beef bimimbap in the stone bowl. These came with 4 different banchan dishes. The kimchi was perfect spicy, tiny bit sweet, great acid. There was also a shredded sweet potato dish, some pickles and some broccoli with a hot sauce ( which wasn't really hot) The pancake (buncingae) was so good I could've eaten the whole thing, but I took half home! It's as big as a small pizza. Crispy outside, chock full of veg and served with a soy based sauce. The wings were spicy and sweet, and yes they were breaded but in the best possible way and fully coated in a dark red sticky sauce ? Gojujang ? My friend had the bimimbap bowl which came with all of the accoutrements and a perfectly fried egg on top, crispy rice on the bottom. She lived in Korea and was surprised the food was as great as it was. The owner, Yuen, stopped by to ask how we liked everything and we told her we'd be back! Soon!!

First time I enjoyed an amazing chicken Katsu with additional little side dishes. It was perfect and the wine I had on the side was not bad either. Cute little place with a nice lady serving. Gotta try this place if your downtown Bellingham. Good stuff and not a long wait. Yum!

I love this restaurant! Their bibimbap is very delicious, love the stone pot. I highly highly recommend the veggie soondubu-- can't get enough of it! Very sweet staff.

We needed food today go and it was getting pretty late. So glad we tried this restaurant-one gentleman was doing all the jobs and took our phone order even though it wouldn't be ready until after closing. Good beef bulgogi and bibimbap! Definitely recommend!

ALWAYS happy with our service & food here. As the pics show it was a quick stop in for take out since in the neighborhood. My granddaughter absolutely LUVS this fried rice & I'm one of their "popper" fans without a doubt, definitely NOT like any other.

The food here is awesome. Had spicy chicken and perfect balance of flavors. Service was spectacular.

Yelp really needs to add ratings for service separately from food. The food is solidly 3 stars. The service was closer to 1. First the good: Kimchi pajeon, manduguk, japjae, and jalapeno poppers. SO good. The manduguk was really peppery - the first time I've had it like that, but the pajeon was SO good. The banchan was tasty too, albeint REALLY small portions of those. The japjae and pajeon are big enough that I took them home and ate them for breakfast the next morning. Definitely recommend. Now the bad and the ugly: While I was seated quickly and brought water and tea right away, that's where the good service ended. No drink order taken (or offered), they forgot to put in a dish, couldn't make stuff on the menu because the owner wasn't there, and we had to ask for a) utensils, b) plates, c) water/tea refills, d) if they had sake, and I had to get up and order it at the register. It took forever, too, so I wasn't going to try to ask for banchan refill - besides, Kimchi is on the menu and it's $5. It was just two young guys and they obviously didn't take the job that seriously....I wonder if it's different when the owner is there, but honestly, it sort of ruined the meal. The other thing that grinds my gears is when the check is dropped without any confirmation that you're done and you don't want anything else. The japjae was brought out late (the dish that was forgotten) and mid way into eating it, the check was dropped. It's great to have a Korean restaurant in Bellingham, but I'll limit it to takeout and I will buy my own jar of kimchi.

Very nice service, but food was not as tasty. For example, chicken teriyaki was oddly watery and not as garlicky flavored or caramelized. Tempura batter was too thick and hard. Very small amount of banchan.

Best Korean I've ever had! And that says a lot! Every thing was fresh veg... Owner/Chef/Server so welcoming.

Ordered the chicken katsu and seollungtang (beef bone broth soup) to go. It was ready under 15 minutes. Service was friendly. Food was great! If you're looking for Korean food in Bellingham, this is the spot. Chicken katsu was crunchy and delicious. It also came with banchan (side dishes). The kimchee was spicy and fermented just right, which, to me, is in between not fermented/raw and super fermented/sour. The soup was my favorite. It came with glass noodles, mushrooms, beef, carrots, onions, and green onions. It's the perfect substitute for chicken noodle soup or pho when you're sick.

A little pricey but the bibimbap was outstanding and was a very generous amount. Probably the best Korean food in the county! We highly recommend them!

YUM! I got the Dol shot Bibimbap and my husband got Seol-Leong_Tang soup. Both delicious and perfectly cooked! Each bite bursting with flavor. We both had tea that was perfectly brewed and yummy! I'm already looking forward to coming back and trying more things on the menu! Not as many little sides as I've become accustomed to going to Koren restaurants but every one that they have is delicious! A bright clean atmosphere, fast service, and friendly helpful staff. I 100% recommend this place!

Great food! Service was good. Both were fast. I enjoyed the stone pot with bulgogi - delicious! Kids got a beef bulgogi and ramen, both were good. Wish there were more than four small plates/veggies; accustomed to six-eight. Beggars can't be choosers though, unfortunately. Will definitely be back!

I'm from LA where there are so many good Korean restaurants. Today was my first visit to YunGaNe. We were a party of 3 and the 3 different dishes we all ordered was soooooo very good--made our hearts and tummies happy. I had the Stone Pot Bulgogi Bibimbap with Beef and it was my comfort food especially on a cold rainy evening; I loved scrapping the bottom of the pot and chewing on the crispy rice crust. Thank you YunGaNe for today's deliciousness. You have a new regular!

This place is located in downtown Bellingham. Therefore, metered parking may be difficult to find during peak hours. For me, this place is an utter disappointment. I came here on a Tuesday for lunch and the ramen I ordered took over 30 minutes to come out. What was even worse is that the ramen tasted like the generic $0.50 packages from grocery stores. For the $10 seafood ramen, I got two pieces of shrimp that one has to use a magnifying glass to find, three pieces of imitation crab meat that tasted like pieces of dough, and two more pieces of squid. I would give this place 0 stars if I could. Go next door to Muto Ramen instead.

Finally!! A korean restaurant in town thats clean!! Affordable prices and very tasty food, I recommend this over tokyo house if you are new to korean food, i know they just opened but i hope soon they can add more to the menu like jajjangmyeon and dukbokki and more! Suggestion to the restaurant if you ever read this review; you guys should serve the food using a cart so you can just serve it all at ones!! Thats what mostly korean restaurant do and it will be more faster on your guys' side too!

This was a difficult review to write. I brought my mom here for her first Korean food experience, we both had the Bi Bim Bap in the stone bowl and it was good. The service was also very good, the lady working was very sweet and attentive. The reason for my low stars is, on my way the the restroom in the back, the hallway smelled very bad. Old oil, food, I don't know, but it was not a good smell. The restrooms were dirty and very worn out. The paint was damaged on all of the walls and it just hasn't been maintained. While I enjoyed my meal, I would not come back. The cleanliness of the bathroom often reflects the cleanliness of the kitchen. If the bathrooms are that dirty..... well, there are just other places to try.

This restaurant really has a cool vibe about. Food was fast and delicious with prices that were reasonable. The vegetable plate served with the Beef bulgogi Bibbimbap was excellent. For those that crave kimchi and gochujang will love this meal. Flavors were spot on. Served on a hot skillet and you can request your desired heat level. My only request would be the at white rice in place of the brown. The brown rice served was rather over cooked and pasty, and was a detractor to the main dish. Vegetable tray was awesome.