Arirang
3135 Oak Valley Dr, Ann Arbor, MI, 48103
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Address :
3135 Oak Valley Dr
Ann Arbor, MI, 48103 - Phone (734) 222-5959
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 9:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Quiet
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No
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Evan H.
We came here for dinner on a week that we've been traveling. My comfort food after a long trip is korean soup. We got the samgytang and duk mandoo guk. Both soups were very good. I think the duk mandoo guk was one of the best that I've had in awhile. My wife actually said it reminded her of Korea. I actually think it was a better deal too. The chicken soup samgytang was $17 while the mando [dumpling] was around $10. The chicken soup was good though the chicken wasn't as tender as mom's version and a little blander, also not as many side dishes as other korean restaurants. Service was decent, one lady for the entire smaller restaurant. I saw a sign that gives a 5% discount if you pay with cash. She checked in a couple times. This is the type of place you have to flag down help, since there is only one of her. She was friendly and the food was tasty. I still think it's crazy that korean food is so expensive here in the states. This place is good and I'd give it two thumbs up.
(4)Darufznfya Y.
This a hidden gem in a nondescript strip mall in Ann Arbor. Very good, very authentic, very attentive to customers, and very reasonably priced. I love that they don't skimp on servings and don't charge for tea. Try the BBQ pork or the Galbi (aka Kalbi). Both are very good and I've paid as much as double at some other Korean restaurants in the Ann Arbor and the Chicago area. Filled with authentic clientele on busy days. I make every effort to stop here when I'm in the area.
(5)Sarah C.
We came here for lunch on a Saturday. We arrived around 12:30 pm and it was still pretty tame. Most of the workers speak Korean but their menu makes it easy for us non-Korean speakers to order. Bowl1 or Bowl 2. Soup 1 or soup 2. They have a bunch of authentic items, not just your typical items. Like all other Korean restaurants they had some pretty tasty banchan. We had to ask for another round. Overall, you get a good amount of food and it was pretty tasty. The workers aren't super nice - just neutral. By 1pm, there will be a line. Bathrooms in the back. Your typical Asian family restaurant bathroom. I wouldn't mind coming back if I was ever in the area.
(4)S N.
I had sushi at a Korean restaurant before and they brought out a bunch of little bowls with sides in them. That was my only experience with Korean food (that and I love anything Kimchi flavored!). My husband and I decided to Yelp restaurants that were close to where we were, after a day of running errands. Arirang came up and the pictures of the food looked delicious! We decided to be adventurous and try something new. Our server was very upbeat and attentive. The atmosphere was clean and quiet. I ordered a cold noodle dish, served only during summer months, hubby ordered a stir fry and we ordered fried dumplings for our appetizer. They sent us out 5 small bowls of sides. We dove right in. There was a tofu one, a kimchi one, a bean sprout one and some amazing piece of heaven! "I'm sorry to bother you, we've never had Korean food before and this is amazing! What is this?!" Our server chuckled and responded that we were not a bother and we were eating fish cake. She also asked us a few times, if we wanted any more of our sides. They were all delicious! Our dumplings came out. So good! Nicely fried, not greasy, great flavor! Hubby's dinner came out first. We both tried it..nothing short of amazing! My dish came out in a silver bowl, kind of an off putting grey color, in an icy broth. The server also set down scissors. Now I was beyond confused. I stopped and asked what the scissors were for ( I have had soba noodles before) and she explained that the noodles are so gummy, some people like to cut them up. She never once made me feel bad for asking my n00b questions. Despite it looking funny, it was tasty!! I had the full feeling in my belly but I wanted to keep eating... It was one of those kinds of places. After my soda, our appetizer, and dinners with tip, we spent around $40. Considering how wonderful everything was and how nice our server was, that's definitely a great bang for our buck! The next day, hubby says "gosh, I really want Korean again!" We'll definitely be back!
(5)Andrew G.
Extremely delicious Korean food, better than Seoul garden in my opinion. We had the Spicy rice cakes for an appetizer which was outstanding and clearly made in house. The meat we had was delicious, and loved the bibimbap. Great lunch boxes too!
(5)ying l.
Good family owned place. I went there for lunch on a weekday and it was full- always a good sign. We were a group of four adults, one child and an infant; they accommodated us right the way. we ordered bulgogi and seafood hotpot; the food was excellent and reasonably priced. Very easy to find parking, and AA-saline/Main street now has a new entrance for this section of the strip mall so it is easy in/out.
(4)Hannah S.
Friendly, quiet, good food. Dinner meals come with a few little sides complimentary. Bibimbap was tasty and hit the spot. :) Definitely would come here again if in the area.
(4)Dia D.
This is a nice casual place to get inexpensive Korean food. Our waitress was very nice and offered more than once to bring us more banchan. The five banchan dishes were a nice combination of spicy and not so spicy. They had an extensive menu. The food arrived quickly and the portions were very large. Dinner for three was $36.
(4)Amy G.
I did not get one of my go-to Korean entrees, but rather the jia jiang mian which is noodles with black bean sauce, vegetables, and pork. Despite the dark color of the sauce, I thought the dish was surprisingly bland. In addition to the slight lack of saltiness, the consistency of the bean sauce was more watery than chunky, which I'm used to. But I guess I cannot fairly hold it to the standard of mom's cooking. I still ate a good portion of the dish; I ate all the toppings but had leftover noodles because they give very large servings. I don't want to write off this restaurant yet--if I came back, I would default to my favorites such as soondobu jigae or another stew, or maybe I would try one of their meat entrees that seem to be popular.
(3)So Young K.
To be honest, there aren't great korean restaurants in ann arbor... But this place tastes better than Seoul Garden... Its not a fancy big restaurant as Seoul Garden but the taste is wayyyyy better.... Just saying... I love the jaeyookbokeum .. If u like spicy pork, try it some time..
(4)Henry T.
This place is as great of a Korean restaurant as I've had in Michigan. Walking in, you could already smell the Korean aroma of spices and seasonings. I got the kimchi fried rice, and the first bite trickled down every tastebud I had. The mildly spicy (at least in my taste), yet the flavorful kimchi resounded throughout my mouth, down my esophagus and into my belly. It was love at first bite. The fried rice was $10. Next time, maybe I'll go for the spicy chicken. Or the kalbi if I feel like dropping some dough. As a side note: their side dishes do not include fish cake! :( TIP: the fried rice is really oily. If you're health conscious, maybe this isn't the dish for you!
(4)Jolie V.
Why is the tea so delicious here? Why is it such a closely guarded secret? Any staff member you ask about it will claim ignorance, except the owner who stares you down with a "no way Jose" expression. What am I drinking? Why can't I know more about it so I can get it in my house? Because she sees from my eyes I will drink all her tea.
(4)Tony L.
Good food, friendly service. The "small" seafood pancake appetizer is quite sizable...I imagine the large would make a hearty meal in itself. Japchae (stir fried vermicelli noodles with veggies and beef) was very tasty, and there appears to be a vegetarian option (tofu instead of beef) for those so inclined. Complimentary tea and banchan were also great. The space is rather small, which could be an issue for dining-in during busy hours, but there were not many other patrons just after noon on a Saturday. They offer take-out as well. Highly recommend paying this place a visit - if you want to pair it with other activities/errands (like me), there are several shopping centers nearby.
(4)Robert B.
Really sweet staff! The food is really delicious and authentic! Great starters! We had the bbq pork and spicy chicken, and both were wonderful!
(5)Mary F.
Soon dubu jigae (comes with a bowl of rice): -------- Menu description: Soft tofu prepared in spicy broth with onions, zucchini, mushroom, oyster, scallop, shrimp, and egg. -------- My thoughts: - Temperature: This arrived to the table boiling, bubbling hot! It stayed piping hot for a long time, so unless you can handle really hot food, expect to wait for this to cool down a bit. Meaning, don't order this if you don't have much time to eat it. It probably took me around 20-30 minutes to eat this. - Broth: Mild spice. In fact, I didn't really consider this that spicy at all. It's more salty than spicy, but it was nicely flavored. - Tofu: This was silky and soft tofu; it practically melts in your mouth. There was a lot of it in this dish... I would say around 70% of this is tofu. - Vegetables: I loved the onion in this, which was soft and slightly sweet. The zucchini and mushrooms were also nice. - Seafood: Don't expect a lot of this. I literally got one shrimp. The scallops were tiny, around the size of your pinky nail. There was also one small clam, which is what I think the menu meant by oyster? A little disappointing, but oh well. - Egg: The egg was poached, so the yolk is still runny. If you don't like runny eggs, you could probably break the egg and just have it cook in the soup since it's so hot, temperature-wise. - Overall: This comforting, very hot dish would be perfect for a cold day. I enjoyed it a lot initially, but I got a bit tired of the tofu and flavor by the time I was done. However, I would consider getting this again. Banchan (side dishes): We got 5: tofu, noodles, pickled radish, kimchi, some kind of cucumber/crab salad with dressing. The noodles were my favorite, as there were deliciously soft and sweet pieces of onion. I don't particularly like pickled vegetables, so the kimchi and pickled radish were just okay to me. The tofu and cucumber salad was good. I wish we got at least one refill on at least one of these though... Service: This was fine. We got our dishes fairly quickly, even though there were a fair amount of people at the restaurant. Atmosphere: - Smell: The whole restaurant smells strongly of Korean bbq. It smelled so good, I wanted to eat Korean bbq the whole time. Be careful, as you might smell like Korean bbq if you spend some time in there. - Space: This place felt cramped. It seems like the design strategy was to fit as many people as possible, which I understand since the place itself is pretty small. However, the aisles between tables through which waitresses go through to deliver dishes seemed very small. I was a bit worried about a waitress carrying a boiling hot dish like mine, tripping, and spilling the dish all over someone. Overall, I enjoyed the food and would consider stopping by here again if I were in the area.
(3)William S.
Absolute gem in the middle of a small strip mall. Very authentic with most of the clientele being Korean as well. The hostess was super sweet and served this strangely delicious corn tea (something I have never seen or heard about) My girlfriend and I split four dishes. We got the steamed dumpling, sliken tofu stew, bi bim bop in the stone bowl and spicy chicken. Personally, I would get the galbi next time instead of the chicken. Chicken wasn't bad but just a little boring. Some of the other tables had some pretty wild looking dishes including a stew with an entire stuffed hen inside. I am not a big tofu person but that stew was heavenly. Spicy, slightly fishy red broth with this amazing velvety tofu. Honestly, it was almost the texture of a melted mozzarella. Service was a bit wonky but they were being slammed with a ton of take out orders. Our dinner was 37 dollars and I would definitely come back.
(5)Faith C.
I am stunned by the great reviews people are giving this place. My husband and I ate here a handful of time and each time the food has been okay (nothing special). I've had their kimchi stew, soontofu soup (soft tofu), dukbokie (spicy rice cakes), and bibimbop. I really have nothing special to say about the food. The service is a big reason I am giving this place one star. Today I asked if I can have the soon tofu soup without the seafood and the lady looked upset and said, "what's the point then?!". Don't get me wrong- I honor places that do not do substitutions or omissions because I respect the ingredients the chef has put together for a purpose. This was not the case. Nothing about substitutions/omissions were written on their menu nor explained to us. I cannot believe how rude she was. Then, when we got our food, we asked for an extra bowl of rice and apparently this too was too much to ask. She gave us a hard time for this and repeatedly said, "you didn't ask for this when you ordered." One bowl of rice - how difficult is this? My entire dining experience can be completely ruined with horrible service like this. With mediocre food and inexcusable service, I will not be going back!
(1)Tabitha M.
Tried Arirang for the first time today and didn't know what to expect. Staff was pleasant, and the place was hopping during lunch. My water glass was refilled regularly, which really is the way to my heart. I had the beef rib soup, which was a garlicky bone broth with thin pieces of short beef ribs, scallions, noodles, daikon radish and egg yolk. The bowl was huge for $9.95. Friends got the bim bop in stone bowls, and I was honestly jealous I didn't get that. Lesson learned for next time!
(3)Joey Z.
Get the kimchi pancakes!
(5)Pete P.
Has the stone bowl Be Bim Bop here and I really liked the flavors presented herre. The crispyness of the rice as it sizzles in the hot bowl is delicious. I added a generous amount of the hot sauce they give you at the table and was very happy with the heat level it provided without covering up the other components. At $10 bucks I liked the price as well. I'll be back for more of that crispy rice!!
(4)Aristotle S.
When you read some of the reviews below, you will note that many of the 3 star reviews are actually 4-5 star reviews; no complaints, high quality food, authentic, great value, excellent service, ample amounts of parking. Plenty of refills on the small plates, great tofu stew, easily one of the best Korean food in Ann Arbor. Would highly recommend coming from a person that is from LA and lived in SF and NYC.
(5)Mary W.
I love their foods and their soon dabu is sooooooo good. I also love their kalbi and the tang Su pork. Their of their best dishes and that's what we always order! Yum yum yum! Service is good but sometimes seating by the door is so cold
(4)Il Taek K.
So good place! I have been several times when hanging out with Koreans and feel so great! Try SooDae Soup, Goat Soup.
(5)Mugusta S.
When we walked in through the door, it took about 5 minutes for them to notice us and sit us down. This seemed long to us because only 3 tables had customers. The table they sat us at was sticky as if it hasn't been wiped down the entire day. The ceiling was also leaky, but an attentive server sat us down at another table afterwards, which was still sticky, but at least I would not have any ceiling water droplets on my food. The menu came out, and prices were a little bit more expensive than the Korean restaurants on Central Campus. I ordered the bibimbap and the portion was significantly less as well. I liked the appetizer though, and have never seen those at other korean restaurants. Besides kimchee, they gave this egg-mashed potatoes thing which was amazingly delicious! They also gave other appetizers too, but I was too focused on the mashed potatoes. This was my first korean food experience, and albeit it was good, I probably will not come back, mainly because of the high prices, mediocre service, and sticky tables.
(3)Shaun H.
Stopped in quick lunch. Very friendly staff. Didn't want spicy so got Bone Soup. Broth full of beefy flavor and very nice touch by not salting it and allowing to do that yourself with a small dish of coarse salt (hate it when things are over-seasoned). Not a lot of pieces of beef but heck, should eat less meat anyway. Pleasantly surprised to find tripe which was not described on the menu. Side dishes good, especially fried tofu. What really impressed me was the bowl of steamed rice. I've eaten a lot of rice in my lifetime and can tell the good stuff from the cheap. Even higher end restaurants skimp and serve crappy rice.
(5)Jason C.
So I got two dishes to go today. - spicy pork - chompong Sadly the spicy pork had no taste what so ever. It was very bland and lack a lot. It could have used some salt and other seasoning to enhance the flavors... I just hope this was one off thing! Their Chompong was just spicy broth with squid, little scallop, overcooked shrimp and leftover squids. Again, sadly there was no taste to this dish. Needs major overhaul on their seasoning. I just hope this is just one off day for them.... otherwise don't know if I'll be going back!!! Visit at your own risk :)
(2)Tia H.
Often you need to call SEVERAL times before someone answers the phone. So irritating especially when you want to place a carry-out order. GEESH!
(3)Scott G.
This was my first time to this place. I'm not from the area but love Korean food. For starters, all the patrons in the place were Asian except me. That's always a good sign for good Asian food. I didn't quite know what to order, and they were helpful making a suggestion. I had the soup with meat dumplings and rice cakes. It was delicious, hot, and very filling. I will definitely go back.
(4)Patrick T.
I heard from a Korean lady that this is the most authentic Korean food around. If authentic means comparable to the restaurants in Korea Town back in California, then I have to agree. The banchan is not bad. They ran out of the little fishes the last time I came though, which was disappointing. They probably have the best tofu soups in Ann Arbor. I got the fried pork with a tangy sauce (tang soo yeok) which was all right. I have never been a big fan of this dish, but I ordered it since my friends here had never tried it before. It was pretty legit. I consider it sort of a litmus test, since not a lot of places offer it/make it right. FYI it's not a thickly breaded and fried pork drenched in sauce that you'd get at a Chinese restaurant, so don't expect that. It's more like small chewy pieces of pork in a light batter, and that's the way it's supposed to be. The staff is nice!
(3)Carla S.
Highly recommended. The food is fresh and wonderfully prepared, the restaurant - while spare - is sparkling clean, and the service helpful. My family and I have been coming to Arirang for about seven years; I'm guessing we've eaten there 15-20 times. Every experience has been positive. I travel extensively for business, and have eaten Korean food all over the United States. The chef at Arirang is at the top of his/her game (don't know if it's a man or a woman doing that amazing cooking). As long as you go in with a generally open spirit, Arirang has food to satisfy most everyone. Our young daughter is as happy eating at Arirang as my 80+ year old parents. Be adventurous - you'll be glad you explored the menu! If you have any member of your party that has a hearing impairment, the staff is very happy to turn off the music. . .due to the utilitarian décor, there's very little to absorb sound in the restaurant, and it can be quite difficult for a hearing-impaired person to hear everything that's going on. The staff is perfectly understanding and accommodating to those with special needs.
(5)Amaryllia L.
The worst part about moving to a new city is not knowing where to eat. I've been living off of fast food and ramen for about a week when my stomach finally protested. For me, nothing cures an upset stomach like a big bowl of boiling, spicy soup (sounds counter-intuitive, I know) or pho (that's next on my list). Based on Anne S. review, I decided to give this place a try. As she said, the banchan is sort of lacking. They gave me 6 dishes, and with the exception of the pickled radish (which was super tasty), everything else was pretty blah. For my soupy craving, I decided to order the Kimchi Jji-gae ($10). It's not as spicy as I'm used to but the upside of that is you get to taste alot more flavor, rather than just numb your mouth. I also thought that $10 was a bit pricy for something that was basically kimchi, water, clear cellophane noodles, and a few tiny pieces of pork for flavor. But, given that there's not a huge selection of Korean restaurants in the area, the chances of me coming back are pretty good. Perhaps I will try the Jja Jang Myung as Anne S. suggested. Before I left, I ordered a Bi-bim-bap ($9) to go. This is usually a pretty safe dish to order anywhere and I'm glad it'll keep me from eating fast food for at least another day.
(3)Sarah G.
Best bibimbap in town, by far. Everyone raves about Kang's, but Arirang is my go-to. I honestly almost went back two days in a row after getting the stone bowl bibimbap because it was so good. Authentic, so savory it will amaze your tastebuds, and no one has better gochujang.
(5)Julie L.
Delicious legit Korean food. Bulgogi was delicious and the portions were very generous. The jjajjangmyun wasn't as good as my favorite place in LA, but I was happy to find it in Ann Arbor. I liked that they have a stone pot option for the bibimbop.
(4)Katie H.
My partner and I were Ann Arbor looking for a place to live this fall. Lunch at Arirang was our last meal before our return flight. We decided to check out a place near our future apartment, and I am pretty damn happy about living close to Arirang. We both had the lunch specials, which are about $9-11 each but do come with a good amount of food. I really enjoyed everything in my box, particularly the dumplings and spicy pork. Service was a little slow if you're squeezing something into the lunch hour but we weren't in a hurry and had a great time.
(4)Beth H.
I love this casual Korean sit-down place. Especially fond of the seafood pancake and spicy rice cake.
(4)Anne Y.
Arirang is one of my favorite korean places in Michigan. I go here for the korean dishes not involving bbq. I grew up in LA, but went to pharmacy school at UofM. This place is the closest thing I can find to LA korean food. I went back home to san diego and recently moved back to Michigan again. I was craving jja jja myung and came straight here. Their jja jja myung is so good. It's exactly like the ones you get in LA. This is definitely my go-to place for jja jja myung. I always to-go the left over sauce and make jja jja -bap for my next meal. :) jja jja bap is where you mix the sauce with rice. bi bim naeng myung (my ultimate favorite dish), is pretty good here. I switch off between the two. But i still think the jja jja myung is the best. The kimchi jji-gae is good. Not mom home-cooked good, but i'd recommend it. Majority of their food is really good here. I've been here many times with large groups of people and i've never had anyone complain about their food. The banchan isn't amazing. it's 6 dishes -- tofu, kimchi, radish, and other stuff... but their food is so good I don't fill myself up with their banchan. The bbq is good here, but I prefer going to Seoul garden for the bbq since you can grill it yourself in the middle.
(5)Caitlin W.
I dream about going back to Arirang in Ann Arbor, MI. One of the best Korean restaurants I have been to. My adventures in Michigan were complete once I had their food. It was the most authentic Korean food, the only drawback is the service was slow but it was worth the wait.
(4)Adam S.
Solid four stars. Honesty first - I don't know a ton about Korean food. I have eaten it in both Korea and Japan, but I don't consider myself an expert by far. So - in my unsophisticated opinion, Arirang was one of the better Korean restaurants I have found in the states. Everything was fresh, service was prompt, and the bill was reasonable. I had the kimchi, pork and tofu soup; my wife had the stone-bowl bibimbap (mixed rice). The free side-dishes, which you generally get at any Korean restaurant (pickles, potato salad, a few slices of pajun), were fresh and tasty, and really helped to add an element of variety to the meal. No complaints! We'll be back.
(4)Sky K.
all food are salty and strong use some msg guess waitress looked at us angry face uncomfortable during the meals they urge to order many food than we can have
(2)Tara L.
2.5 Stars Came here with the Husband on a late Saturday afternoon around 4:30pm. There were 2 other tables occupied when we walked in, so it wasn't busy. After looking through the menu, we settled on the steamed dumplings, bibimbap, and soon dubu jjigae. The accompanying banchan were pretty disappointing; the only decent ones were the bean sprouts, pickled radish and carrots, and the fried braised tofu. The kimchi was bland, not balanced, and not aged long enough and there was some jelly-like tofu that wasn't good at all. They simply just splattered a raw chili powder over the top that didn't even compliment the flavor of the tofu. We first received our dumplings. They were definitely fresh and well-made. The wrapping technique was new to us, but inside, there was some rice vermicelli along with the beef and scallions. Wonderful flavor, and the accompanying dipping soy vinegar sauce was nice. After eating these, we had high hopes for our entrees. Maybe we shouldn't have. The bibimbap arrived first, and though it was nicely presented, that was just about the only redeeming value about the dish. One fried egg on top, it was overcooked and when I cut into it to have the yolk "ooze" out, it didn't. :( So disappointing! There were decent cuts of beef in it mixed with the zucchini vegetables, but I found the lettuce mixed in with it horribly off. I've never had bibimbap where they use raw salad lettuce in it. Add the fact that the rice was cold, the dish was disappointing. The soon dubu jjigae was okay. A bit too salty, and not enough depth in flavor. The tofu soup we had in NJ blows this one out of the water. The tofu was too mushy and soft and practically disintegrated in the soup, and I thought the rice was supposed to be served in a claypot. Where was that? Anyway, this place isn't bad price wise and service is pretty good, but the only thing that we enjoyed were the dumplings and a couple of the banchan dishes. For that reason and what it's worth, we probably won't be coming back.
(2)Olufunso F.
I love love love this place. I had kimchi jigae and it was scrumptious. Though I did not like that it have glass noodles in it. But yummy all the same.
(5)Paola H.
The food is authentic and good. Perhaps I was annoying for asking too many questions to the waitress. She was extremely unfriendly to the point of being rude to me but not to the other guests. I have rarely ever been treated so badly. If looks could kill...
(3)Min K.
I was astonished by reviews here how Arirang has been well recognized among many other Korean restaurants in Ann Arbor. The server was wonderful but the food was terrible... We order Garlbijjim, Tangsooyuk, and Dduckbokki. A sweet sauce of Garlbijjim was weird (too sweet with some what unexpected texture); deep-fried beef in Tanggooyuk was dry and too thick; the sauce of Dduckbokki tastes like full of artificial flavor. I think the real reason behind these awful taste was because of the food was prepared by amateur cooks. There were apparently Korean women who can cook the delicious Korean dishes. However, they do not cook but order young part time workers (with Hispanic ethnicity) to cook. Maybe the timing was BAD for me visiting there after the lunch time, relatively few people are eating and low pressures for them to do the job. They still should do quality check for their foods. I will never go there again.
(1)Tricia K.
I ended up here after driving by Seoul Garden which was closed. I was in the mood for some korean soup and this place exceeded my expectations. I believe that the small restaurants run by korean moms make the best food and Arirang fits the bill. I have only eaten here once for some takeout Sul Lung Tang (sp?) which comes with the mandatory banchan of course. I took the container back to my hotel room and two hours later when I was ready to eat, the soup was still HOT which leads me to believe it must have been nuclear hot when I first picked it up. This is a major plus as one of my pet peeves is when soups aren't hot enough. I am not an expert on korean soups so I can't comment on the authenticity but there this one was milky white without a hint of bitterness and generously fortified with slices of tender beef brisket and plenty of tripe. On a cold snowy MI night, there isn't anything I'd rather be eating. After a slightly disappointing banchan experience at Seoul Garden, I was relieved that the banchan at Arirang was more of the type I was expecting. The kimchi was fiery hot, although not quite as fresh as Seoul Garden and the rest of the sides were the usual daikon or seaweed types. Nothing really special in the banchan category but sold representations of the usual suspects. I still think it could have been heavier on the garlic though. This restaurant does not have the grill at your table option and I did not try the grilled meats, but I would not hesitate to come back (which I will in two weeks when I will be back in AA). This is not the fancier, business dinner atmosphere of Seoul Garden but I love these little hole-in-the-wall korean mom run places. The quality of the food is usually more dependable. If you are getting take out, place your order then head a couple of doors down to the Tsai Market for some asian snacks for later.
(4)Jenn L.
I really like the food here. I have been here at least three times. I've had the dukbokki, sundobu (soft tofu stew), and budae jigae and they've all been good but my only gripe about this place is that I think their prices are too high! That's the only reason why I wouldn't come back more often.
(3)Brian M.
We love this place. It's like homemade Korean cooking. The hot and spicy chicken is done perfectly every time. One of our favorite Ann Arbor restaurants.
(5)Ruthie K.
highly recommend if you are in the area for good korean food. pretty good authentic dishes!
(4)Michael E.
My girlfriend and I argue whether Arirang or Maru offer the best value in Korean food in Ann Arbor. Yes, I'll admit, Maru is closer, and might have better Dolsot BiBimBap, but Arirang gives you many more banchan. But Maru has better dumplings, she'll reply. Well, I counter, Arirang has a bigger menu. Truth is, they're both excellent, and I've never had a bad meal in either.
(4)Eric M.
I absolutely love this place, and I go here for lunch often. I either get one of the Korean steak lunch boxes or the bi bim bop. I've recommended this place to several people and everyone loved it also. I especially like the little plates they give you in the beginning (kimchee, etc). If you like Korean food, you absolutely can't go wrong here!
(5)Kenny O.
This is a very nice little Korean tofu hot pot place. I came here during my visiting of a friend at UM, and we'd both been craving this kind of stuff since moving from San Diego for grad school. This little restaurant is tucked away in a larger shopping center and is pretty easy to miss if you aren't looking closely while driving by. I ordered the cold spicy buckwheat noodle dish, and my friend ordered the Kimchi Jjigae. I enjoyed my dish beside the fact that it was hard to chew off the strands of noodle since it was so elastic in texture and resistant to tearing/breaking. It was wonderfully spicy and gave me a burn then and around 8 hours later (ouch). My friend enjoyed her soup a lot. I didn't bother trying it since it was hot outside and wasn't in the mood for hot soup. The atmosphere is nice: a good mix of Koreans and non-Koreans all sitting alongside each other. The service is a little slow, but we noticed only one waiter working his ass off, so hopefully they hire more people since business seems to be doing well. Anyway, I highly recommend this place. This seems like a godsend for the winter months when a spicy hot soup is all your body yearns for.
(4)George O.
Lots of Korean places in the area, it seems. Just the place to stop on the way home from a wedding...splendid... As noted, the banchan is kinda just ok. Let's go into detail: Pickled jullienned turnip - kinda bland. To be fair, it's never been my favorite. Potato salad - a little closer to the mashed side, and it had chopped egg in it. I actually really liked it a lot, but I have a weakness for this dish. Kongnamul (bean sprouts) - used a light hand on all of the seasonings - sesame oil and scallion especially. Dempura (stir-fried fish cake) - it was fine. They didn't do anything fancy to it, just cut it up and stir fried it with a little onion. Turnip pickles - this is a bland dish to start with. The pickling was actually pretty good - I just feel like they didn't let it pickle enough. Kimchi - Quite disappointing. It really looked like they had just thrown some chili flakes on it and called it a day. Could've used more garlic and salt, and it really could've used the traditional seasonings of salted shrimp/oyster/fish sauce. About the only bright side is that it makes it strictly vegan. On the other hand, the ugeoji galbi tang (spicy beef shortrib soup) was really good - not all that spicy, but well flavored and rounded out with just the right amount of meat and vegetables. The tang soo yeok (Koreanized Chinese sweet and sour pork) was pretty good, but the selling point was that it's the only place outside of LA and Korea that seemed to make it authentically. As it were, since it's supposed to be Chinese. But I digress. It tastes right. The breading isn't full of flour, and the sauce is the right general color, consistency, and taste. With Anne S.'s pointing out how good the jja jja myeong is, it probably is one of the best Koreanized-Chinese food places in the midwest.
(4)Holly R.
I've eaten here twice and both times the food and service have been exceptional. I've had the spicy pork and the bulgogi, as well as the fried dumplings appetizer. My dining companions tried a variety of dishes and agreed they were very tasty. I enjoy the selection of side dishes included with the meal. I've only eaten there for dinner so I'm unsure if they serve these with lunch dishes as well. The staff is friendly and efficient, with plenty of hot tea refills and refills on the sides. The hot tea, by the way, is deliciously roasted and served in sturdy mugs that keep the contents nice and toasty. Seating is at proper tables - no booths. That's something I appreciate in an eatery.
(5)Kate B.
This is my favorite Korean restaurant when we're not in a big group/wanting to do "cook your own" BBQ. I think the soups/stews really shine here: delicate or bold in flavor, I've never had a bad-batch. The Banchan are also very fresh, and expertly seasoned. KimcheeJigjae: kimchee and pork stew - quite spicy, kimchee isn't as strong as some other places, a nice balance of flavor. My favorite comfort-food dish is the Mandu-Guk...pork dumplings, glass noodles, tofu, rice-cakes, and a garlicky-onion-laced broth that just sings down into one's tummy and makes colds disappear (for a little while at least!) Jahpchae: noodles are never soggy, good flavor, not-too-much sesame. BiBimbap: fresh, simple...similar to what you'd get elsewhere. I've always had good service here - and the place is very clean to boot.
(4)Tom X.
Had some bibimbap for takeout here yesterday. Sorely disappointed I was to find the anemic portions I had received. The bibimbap itself wasn't bad though. The service was not something to rave about, I had to wait at the counter while the single waitress in the restaurant took an order for a table of 8 and then proceeded to seat and give menus and waters to a couple that walked in way after I had shown up and waited at the counter to pick up my food that was already sitting on the counter. This whole time I was just awkwardly standing near the counter waving to her while she signaled 1 minute as she continued to walk past me getting menus and water for the newly seated party.... Just thought that was a little inconsiderate but overall not a big deal.
(3)Peter F.
A hole in the wall on an out of the way strip mall. But, some of the most authentic Korean food in Ann Arbor. The traditional array of (free) appetizers is fresh and diverse. The main courses are well seasoned and plentiful in portions. The staff is friendly and the prices 8ncredibly low for what you get. Don't judge this book by its cover.
(4)Linda P.
I often stop by Arirang whenever I come back to Ann Arbor. It is located in a shopping center across from Target and sits near Outback Steakhouse. I come here because 1) Their soondubu jjigae is out of this world 2) They don't mind making it exactly how I like it (not spicy, not mild, but in between) 3) They offer free rice and side dish refills 4) The service is phenomenal. I came by to eat. A month later I returned. The waiter there had remembered me and produced my sunglasses that I thought I had lost! Arirang will be the only place I get my soondubu jjigae in the area. Their other meals are good too, so don't worry if you like other dishes. Try it out and I'm sure you won't be disappointed :D
(5)Barron M.
Best Korean food in A2!!!
(5)Rob M.
I don't eat much Korean food. But wow they have some great Spicy chicken! I like the chicken Katsu too! mmmm give it a try if you're in the mood for some good service, and great eats.
(5)Andy Z.
The lunch specials are pretty good in quality and value. Service is fast.
(4)pz j.
I've been here twice in the last 2 months. Both times were ok. The restaurant is tucked away in a strip mall off Ann Arbor - Saline across from the Meijer, which you could miss if you don't know where you're going. The service is good, but slow the both times we were in here. The first time we went the waiter was great but messed up our order BIG TIME. He must have misheard us because he came back with something we didn't order. But that's ok, we went with it. My boyfriend had the Bee-Bim-Bop and I had the Gahr-Bee. The Bee-Bim-Bop was nothing to write home about but the Gahr-Bee was delicious. We left happy and pleased with our first trip and agreed to try it again. On our second visit we decided to try something different. I had the Spicy Tofu and my boyfriend tried the Jjah-Jahng-Myun (Noodles with black bean sauce and beef). The meal was a FAIL. My tofu dish was a little bland (something I'm not used to with Korean food) and the Jjah - Jahng - Myun was uneventful. It too lacked flavor and the beef it promised. We didn't even finish our meal we were so disappointed. I'm not sure that we'll go back based on that experience. We paid only $30 (including tip) but it felt like we wasted our money. We've come to the conclusion that they do meat well here (especially the bbq) but are slim on the vegetarian options. I do agree that the best part of our meal is always the banchan. They have a wide variety and they taste really good but I'm not sure that's enough to make us come back here. We've had better experiences @ Maru and Rich J.C.
(3)aRgh l.
I hesitate to even share this gem....but too good to keep to myself. Lots of seafood in the Hemul pahjun-big chunks of octupus. Mmmmmmmmm. Fun to watch the ladies with their doo-rags cooking in the kitchen. Best smelling BBQ. Next time ordering the kalbi.
(5)Julie H.
Solid 4! The food was pretty good and price is around $$. Plenty of parking. Service was a little slow - but I was with a Korean family, so the Korean mom we had made sure we were taken care of. I'd come again!
(4)Tony C.
An update to my update's update: I was here again yesterday and I have now deemed it the best Korean food (for its value) in Ann Arbor. Sure, you could go to Seoul Garden. I love that place too, but it's more expensive. To make it short and sweet: The bi bim bop is authentic and tasty, the jam bong is still excellent (even though it's summer), and the hae mul pa jun (seafood pancake) is still the best in town. BTW, I like the little touches these people make. For example, instead of the regular kim chee, they brought out the white kim chee which Koreans eat in the summer.
(5)Chen L.
Horrible horrible horrible service. We asked how long the wait was and the waitress said she was too busy. There was an open table and we asked if we can use it and her response is that it's unavailable because she was using it. Rudest waitress ever!!!!!!!! Yelp does not allow zero stars?!?!
(1)Giselle F.
When you arrive, they serve a variety of different side dishes, and these change from visit to visit. It's shameful that I don't really like kimchee, but I do like many of their other dishes, including the light potato salad and sweet-sour white radish. Sometimes they serve a delicious side of black beans that are slightly sweet and salty. We often start with the seafood and scallion pancake, and for two of us, the smaller size is just right. The outside is crispy and the squid a little chewy, and it's this texture and the richness of something fried that is quite pleasurable. Most of the actual flavor is provided by the soy-vinegar-sesame oil(?) dipping sauce, so we wish the serving of that were a bit larger. The tea also deserves its own paragraph. It's Solomon's Seal root tea, and it's divine in its calming aroma and earthy flavor. They'll refill your cup throughout the meal, and you can even buy the roots at the counter to take home (we've tried this, but it always tastes better there). We always get at least one order of the dolsot bibimbap; it's served piping hot in a stone pot so that the short grain rice on the bottom becomes crunchy. While crunchy rice is bad in a bowl of long grain rice served at a Chinese restaurant, it's very, very good in a stone pot, so I recommend that you not stir up your bibimbap immediately after it arrives at the table. Waiting a few minutes while you finish your appetizer or drink tea will result in the magical crunchy rice at the bottom. In the meantime, you can marvel at the mix of fresh vegetables, smallish but ok portion of beef, and the one perfectly cooked sunnyside up egg. The bulgogi is always pretty good, and only on one occasion was the meat overcooked and lacking in flavor (chalk it up to arriving close to closing, perhaps). Wrap it up in a piece of lettuce (they used to give you a basket, but now you have to order it), add a spoon of rice and chili sauce, and then eat the bundle. The meat is more strongly flavored than the meat in the bibimbap, so it's nice to share with the carnivores (especially since bibimbap isn't supposed to be piled high with cow). I've also tried the shortribs once, and they were good too. They come out a little sweeter than the bulgogi, and there's a lot to be said for the flavor of meat nearer to the bone. Neither of these meat dishes is as tasty as the cook-your-own kind I've had in northern and southern California, but I still enjoy them. They also do a decent chap chae (we order it without the green peppers). The cellophane noodles are somewhere in between alive and slickly pliant, and again, the texture in the mouth is a great part of the enjoyment. They are smooth on the outside and just barely chewy. Not too greasy, and lightly flavored, they are really quite delectable in an unassuming way. One menu item that didn't excite me was a special of the day featuring a kind of cornish hen soup, but then again, I also didn't favor the seafood soup. I may just have a soup disability. Service is always great, the restaurant is usually nice and busy, and the prices are reasonable for a casual meal (primarily because we always have leftovers).
(4)Bryan K.
Soon-Doo-Boo-Kno-Gae (soft tofu stew) Another great stew... spicy chilli broth with onion, zucchini, mushrooms, oysters, scallop, shrimp, and egg.
(4)Lily P.
Probably one of the better korean places on campus they give you plenty of sides and refill them. The prices are good and the service is also good. The menu is more extensive then anything on campus and the way it is set up is good incase you want dinner with a group of people. The food is authentic and comes out fast. :)
(3)Sarah W.
I never noticed this restaurant, someone had to point it out to me. So I gave it a try. I used to really love this little Korean restaurant. The tofu seafood soup was great! Bi bim bop and bulgogi also tasty. And they had really good side dishes with more variety than the average Korean restaurant. But it tastes different now. I heard they changed cooks and that is why this place only gets three stars. It's a really nice casual atmosphere and you can always get a table. Easy parking. The service is good. I hope they bring the old cook back.
(3)Neil H.
This is one of my favorite restaurants in A2, especially for lunchtime. I love Korean food. I've spent a lot of time in South Korea, and they make authentic Korean food at Arirang. It's so~~~ delicious! It isn't the coziest place, nor is it decorated in any elaborate or fancy way (however, I do really love the little Korean watercolor paintings on the wall. All four seasons). But lack of decor withstanding, the food is great. Some of my favorite menu items are the Dwen-Jahng-Jji-Gae (Spicy Miso Stew), Kal-Guk-Soo (Seafood noodles soup), Kim Chee-Jji-Gae and several of the Korean lunchbox specials...especially the Bul-Ko-Gi and Galb-bi lunchboxes. Oh, and the Chicken Katsu lunchbox is tasty too. the Banchan (Korean side dishes) here are always great. The Kim-Chee is spicy and tasty and not bland like a lot of other places serve it. there is one particular side dish that I LOVE so much, and it is quite unique for a Korean restaurant. It is Chayote, which I was told is more popular in China. It is a gourd-like vegetable, but looks like a wrinkly pear. Anyway, they serve a pickled side dish of this included in the banchan and it is AMAZING! it is pickled with chili peppers and other things and it is spicy and sweet and has a tart zing to it that tingles on my tongue. I can't get enough of it. One reason I like to eat at Arirang during lunch is because of the sweet Korean girl that serves lunch there. She is so nice and she always brings me extra Chayote with the banchan because she knows I love it. She always has a smile and works very hard to make sure people are happy. I also recommend the Dduk-Bo-Ki (spicy rice cakes) and the Hae-Muhl-Pah-Jeon (seafood pancake). super tasty appetizers. Oh, and the Mahn-doo (dumplings) are homemade here and oh so delicious! Another thing I like about Arirang, is the tea they serve. It isn't Bori Cha (Barley tea) like that which is served at most Korean restaurants. This tea is Dunggulle Cha (Solomon's Seal tea) and it is very tasty. It is also very healthy for you, but don't let this scare you away from trying it! Hehe. It is really very delicious. I love Arirang. Eventually, I might try everything on the menu. Mmmm...
(5)Caroline L.
whoa. delicioso for sure. Got the Mul Neng Myun (buckwheat noodles in a cold broth) and the Dol Sot Bibimbap (as recommended by others). The noodles weren't life changing but refreshing. The Bibimbap on the other hand was soooooo good. Rice was crunchy on the bottom. Side dishes were pretty good and standard. The prompt service really surprised me since I don't expect much from Korean restaurants. Even more surprised b/c I did the rude thing by being on my cell phone when she was coming to take our order. Definitely will come back.
(4)Ernest S.
This is one of the best restaurants I've been to in Ann Arbor - pretty authentic, reasonably priced and nice clean atmosphere. The dumpling soup is a great choice for those cold, cold nights coming up.
(4)Keith I.
Found unexpectedly good Korean food here! Meal comes with appetizers and soup. Kal Bi Chim is great, as well as the Korean Pancakes. What's great is this is a Korean restaurant - it doesn't try to make several types of different Asian foods. They have Korean, and they do Korean just fine. Friendly service and pretty quick.
(4)Abby C.
I personally feel that Arirang is the best Korean in town, especially in terms of bang for the buck. I never feel like I'm paying too much for the quantity or the quality of the food. I especially enjoy the: -dol sot bibimbap -dduk mahn doo guk (dumpling and rice cake soup) -bulgogi -dahk boke uhm (spicy chicken) -doo boo jo rhim (spicy tofu) -hae muhl pah juhn (seafood pancakes) I think that most entrees are large enough for the average person to have leftovers, but if you're really hungry, you can probably finish it all in one sitting. The restaurant also serves a lot of the Korean side dishes, and I think a larger variety of them than other Korean restaurants in Ann Arbor. If you like trying new things, which side dishes are served changes every time I go with the exception of the kimchi. The servers generally ask if the table would like more of the side dishes, too, if we finish them.
(4)Kristi S.
We went here over the weekend and I was so excited to see that they had kamja tang, my favorite Korean food. It looked really good and was really good, although I thought the meat should be a little more tender. My Korean husband wasn't quite as impressed as me with it and thought that the meat should have been boiled longer. I do agree that he still makes the best kamja tang in town, but this was close for me. They have good panchan too. My only suggestion is that they get a couple more booster seats/highchairs. We didn't have enough for our 3 kids, but the girls were happy to go booster seat free. It just made it harder for Mom and Dad to eat because the kids weren't stuck in their chairs.
(4)James N.
Being in the Army I have had Korean from every where. I love Korean! I would have to say Arirang is top notch! I still haven't made it early enough to get a lunch box though :( The price and these look great!
(5)Shirley H.
The dish I ended up getting was don-katsu, which is a deep fried pork cutlet with a tangy sauce over it. I got the lunch special, so it came with a side of jap-che [noodles with mixed veggies], salad with thousand island dressing, 1 piece of fried dumpling, 2 big pieces of tempura, and rice. I've had wayyy better don-katsu in Koreatown in Los Angeles and I can't help but compare every place to the best don-katsu makers. The donkatsu over here was pretty thin and really rough to chew on, on the outer edges and the sauce they use definitely isn't the one I've had in Los Angeles or anywhere else. The sauce is like a milky brown color that is more tangy and doesn't go very good with the don-katsu. The best sauce to have with any don-katsu is dark brown. Anyways, I'm giving this place 4 stars because service is good and they are pretty prompt. I will definitely be coming back when I'm out here, but getting a different dish.
(4)Tom S.
Great Bulgoki lunchbox!....chairs are kinda hard and uncomfortable but the food more then makes up for it.
(4)Jeff C.
Arirang is pretty good. They actually just updated their chairs and tables...I believe the previous cook left here to open up Maru (closer to campus)... Aside from that..i enjoy their food but am never really blown away or said it's great. I've tried a lot of different dishes and they're all consistently pretty good. The service can be a little slow, depending on the time and the day.
(3)Kten D.
I had the Korean short rib lunch box special. The beef was amazingly tender and flavorful, these people know what they're doing! Everything tasted really good and the service was exceptionally nice and understanding of people who didn't know what the hell they were ordering, haha. I was a little disappointed "appetizers" they serve beforehand. I've been to a couple other Korean restaurants and they've always had those little potato things and they didn't have them here, bummer :( Definitely will be going here again though.
(4)Kat C.
I like this place a lot. The side dishes they give out are so yummy. The food is good and not pricey either. The only problem is the service is kinda slow at times. Other than that, this is the best korean food place i've been to in Ann Arbor.
(4)Peter S.
Now our favorite Korean restaurant in Ann Arbor. A liquor license would be a nice improvement.
(4)Margaret H.
Been here a few times. Their soft tofu stew with seafood is the best! Even rivals the best I've had in Houston, which is saying a lot since Houston has some of the best east asian food in the US. Also tried the pork bulgogi, which was excellent. They grilled it - Very tender, perfect seasoning. Now for the not so good... Twice I've eaten there and found a strand of hair in one of my side dishes. The first time I thought maybe was a fluke. The second time... I basically crossed this restaurant off my list of places to eat. I didn't tell them either time because I'm afraid of restaurants that mess with the food after I complain. Hopefully they'll read this and be more careful with making/preparing the side dishes!
(3)Dan R.
Great food for reasonable prices. The stone bowl bibimbop and the bulgogi are excellent, as are the steamed and fried dumplings. The salmon teriaki was only decent, though.
(5)Phillip W.
I think the problem with ari-rang is that in ann arbor theres really no competition in the area of korean food, and therefore theres no incentive to make your food good. Basically you can put poo poo out on a platter and the locals will eat it up because its the only korean food they have ever had and so they think thats what its supposed to be like and thats fine. But, i come from a place where korean food has fierce competition (bay area, CA) and those places better have their food in top notch condition and flavors to bring in business. Ari-rang wouldnt last a day there. I got the soondooboo - the flavor was just completely out of whack - cant even describe how wrong it is other than to say I barely ate any of it. The other dish we got was some beef wonton soup - also terrible. never coming here again. I do think the service was good and the people were nice, but thats not what i go to restaurants for. They did provide decent side-dishes and did refill them all, but thats the end of my positivity.
(1)C-kol O.
A lot of my friends love this place, so maybe I had a high expectation. Going there w/ high expectation was probably a bad idea. I expected the price to be lower than Seoul Garden, and indeed it was but not by much. I would say that menu at Arirang is about $1 cheaper than the same item at Seoul Garden, but I would say Seoul Garden offers better food and better atmosphere. I had bibimbob and it was okay. I hate to say this, but I come to believe that my friends "love" Arirang because not everyone knows about the place while everyone knows about Seoul Garden. They feel cool that they know a place other than Seoul Garden in AA outside of the UM campus and love to rave about trying a place other than SG.
(3)Glenn F.
Tried this place out Friday night with a friend for dinner. The food was really good and the service was prompt. I think I have a new favorite Korean place now.
(5)Ronny E.
I shared the kimchi stew with a friend and it was delicious. I also think their kimchi banchan was the best I've had. The decor is also a lot nicer than Maru (Maru is good though!) Definitely give it a try!
(5)Steven S.
When they first opened, I really didn't think it was all that good but the last few times I ate there it was more pleasant. The food tastes good and more authentic than the foods found on campus. It's usually not busy since it's not in the most ideal location and it's also easy to find parking.
(3)Chris S.
Best Korean in Ann Arbor. Not only by my standards but by locals who know their Korean. The Bi Bim Bop is on point in the stone bowl and they have respectable BBQ. I had a chicken dish there (I forget the name) which was pretty darn good too. My girlfriend loves this place. If I was more of a fan of Korean food in general I'd knock the review up a star.
(3)becky k.
we got carry out from here recently to add to the mini feast that we were having. just got one order of bulgogi, and 2 orders of mandu, and we asked for some extra kimchee. the food was very solid and they were kind enough to hook up the extra kimchee for free. i'll definitely have to go back and check it out for the dine in and see what the panchan dine in is like. i do have to say that the kimchee that came with the mandu was better than the extra "free" kimchee. what's up with that?
(3)Anonymous A.
Ari Rang is definitely the best Korean food I've had in ann arbor. The food is really tasty, the price is fair, but they could have better service (there was only 1 waiter).
(4)A. T.
Wow, big surprise, a Korean restaurant that isn't overpriced, and the quality of the banchan also makes it good value. The soondubu and pajan here are among the best I've had (not just for Ann Arbor). Service can be a little slow, but this is a mom-and-pop kind of place -- my kind of place.
(4)Kathy L.
My sister introduced me to this nice small family restaurant. After our first meal there, it left a great impression. The price was decent in this super overpriced town and the food proved itself worthy. I think my fave is the seafood pancake and the side dishes were delicious. Kalbee Tang is worth ordering too.
(4)Jennifer D.
I was having dinner with a friend and I got there early and it was pretty crowded (7pm on a thursday). Had to sit myself because the host didn't even acknowledge me. Nothing on the table Waited 5 min before I had to ask for the menu...she didn't even ask if I wanted water or set utensils out. SO SLOW. They need to hire more people. So in terms of service, they get a 0 star
(1)Stacey F.
Awesome Korean place! Found it out in a tiny little strip mall across from a Meijer. It was absolutely delish, and the prices were awesome! So glad I found it, and will be back again!
(4)Grace L.
Four stars for food - the bonchons were few but tasty. I got the spicy pork bento box lunch special while my friend chose the spicy tofu stew. The bento box came with fried meat dumpling, fried vegetable tempura, some japchae (cold noodles), rice, salad, and your choice of a main. It was a ton of food for 10$ and I barely touched the pork! The pork was pretty delicious - tender, thinly sliced and well-seasoned. The sides were tasty as well but the chunk of tempura was hard to eat. My friend enjoyed her tofu soup and also brought home leftovers. There is plenty of seating and there didn't seem to be much of a lunch rush. A star was knocked off because there were flies flying all over our food!
(3)Michelle H.
We've eaten here many,many times...consistently fantastic! The service and food is always great. It's not fancy from ambiance perspective, but the food is GREAT!
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