Steam bun dumplings are huge and filling Fried flat dumpling is my favorite haven't will be back to try the other choices on their menu. Simple menu and fast service. If you're looking for something easy and simple Korean food this is the place to be.
Caroline J.
Had a late lunch here and the place was pretty empty but the server was nice and the food came out quickly. They make the dumplings on the spot in the back! It was cold outside and they gave us some broth(?) in a cup to sip on while we waited which was pleasant. They play a lot of kpop :) People frequently came in and out to order to go at the window, so definitely a well loved spot! While the menu is small, I ended up ordering three different kinds of dumplings. The pork steamed bun (they call it a king dumpling) was so fresh and warm. The filling was heavy on the onions which I did not expect but nevertheless tasty. The kimchi pork fried dumplings were well fried but quickly lost their crunch so next time would eat them faster :) The soup was not too special, and the broth was very light and the rice cakes leaning on overly soft after soaking. The dumplings in the soup were a bit hard to eat due to their size and kept falling apart. The biggest plus was the hefty portion size :) Pricewise, it was not particularly expensive and an overall fair price. For next time, the dumplings definitely seem to be the star of the show!
Danielle L.
This place is like a family run/owned business that specializes in Mandu (steamed) and fried dumplings and also have soups and cold noodles. They have a little seating area in the back as well. Service here is great and they are very attentive and give a hefty amount of portions for banchan refills! They also serve you hot beef broth as a drink which is really tasty and flavorful, with free refills as well. I ordered the rice cake dumpling soup, this was pretty delicious, the dumplings were big and filled with flavor, and the soup had the perfect amount of flavor! We also ordered the kimchi dumplings to share which were delicious!!! I was super full by the end of the meal, and prices are reasonable in my opinion. I would come back all the time and support this place!!
Kim T.
Literally the best Mandoo I've ever had. We tried different ones like red bean, pork, and kimchi. Alll were so fresh and piping hot. Perfect bread / filing ratio. Love love loveee. Service super friendly and quick. Very casual mom-and-pop shop. Must visit!
Gyaneshwar S.
If you really want some original korean Mandoo and noodles then this is the place. Really really recommend to try the hand made mandoo which are huge in size. Also the soup is really tasty.
Moon H.
I would say it's probably the worst among Korean restaurants. The service was unfriendly and the dumplings had a foul smell. The pork dumplings are too small and the price is too high. The seafood kalguksu was undercooked so I couldn't eat it. After paying the price, I thought the owner was too shameless. In short, I think it is a sin for someone who does not know how to cook to run a food business.
Holly T.
Sooo delicious! Ordered all the mandoo's! Great amount of filling to the dough ratio! All very nice and softly chewy And the spicy cold noodles! Love their broth soup they serve to go along with your meal to wash it all down! The waitress was great! Friendly and attentive, but let's you eat in peace Cute little hole in the wall restaurant! It's been several years since we'd been here last, and it did not disappoint! As good as we remember it to be!
Kat M.
Their mandoo are great . I ordered 20 mandoos ( kimchi & pork) to go . they gave me 2 bags ( separated) . paid $77 something and i put cash more than 10% tip in a jar( spending more than $85 ... total ) after that I asked .... (can i have one plastic bag please ..)the cashier respond was you need pay for that .. Dude i just gave you more than 10 % tip ( CASH) for togo order and asking one plastic bag .. and make me go back to my car for my wallet? Really !! The lady owner was there .. she was looking at me like fool( just pay and go) ... she doesn't care about service or little attention for customers.. It is ok i can pay for the plastic bag ... but not that way at the moment..
Lopuny C.
The dumplings are always fresh and good and the soup is good too. Filling and never greasy. Service is always fast you can get the food in less than 10 minutes if it's just dumplings. It's usually pretty quiet and chill atmosphere.
Sunny H.
I liked the food here. Great noodles. Great king size mandoos. We ordered 4 noodles and 14 king size mandoos (6 to go). We especially loved the meat and the red bean ones. Service was pretty good bc it's a small place. Very unpretentious and plain place. Would return if in the neighborhood.
DaeBak Wang Mandoo is hands down my favorite Korean mandoo spot in the Pacific Northwest, and I keep coming back for more! This marks my third visit, and the experience has been consistently delightful.The kimchi pork mandoo is an absolute winner, always juicy and bursting with flavor, with just the right amount of spice kick to keep things exciting.For dessert, the Black rice bun is a must-try, filled with delectable red bean paste, making it a delightful sweet treat.I've experienced both their sit-down service and ordered to-go at the counter, and either way, the quality and taste remain outstanding.The owner's warm and friendly demeanor adds to the overall positive experience, creating a welcoming atmosphere that keeps me coming back for more.
Kyrie Bedell
This is my favorite place to get dumplings. Staff is friendly, food is awesome and priced very fair! Such a gem in fed way!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Louis P.
Stop here if you're anywhere near them in the neighborhood! Or even if you're not. I have not had such excellent Korean food since I was last in Seoul over 20 years ago. Every dish was super fresh and super good. And they are super kind there. Definitely a place not to be missed.
Project Pat H.
GOTTAMN I'm not kidding this place is the trillest dumpling spot in the PNW. Mf'in Mandoo the size of softballs. NOT NORMAL SIZED MANDOO. They're normally large....these things are LARGE SIZED MANDOO. Y'all feel? I ordered a dumpling soup but forgot to take a picture because the kimchi and pork Mandoo had me weak. Service was incredible, brought out warm broth several times. Checked up on us. Overall my new favorite place. Stay cool. I'd give y'all 6 stars if I could.
Andrew C.
(This is for the buns only.)tl;dr: These dumplings are some of the most legit Korean food you can get in the area, and you should RUN, not walk, to this place if you haven't tried it out yet.These truly are 대박 (dope). The filling to bread ratio is just right (they're not stingy with either), and the sweetness level of their red bean buns is perfect. They're cheap given the portion size, too ($3.50 per bun). Service has always been kind and attentive. This place sells some of the best, most legit Korean food I've had in the area, and I love seeing them get their due recognition.
Steam bun dumplings are huge and filling Fried flat dumpling is my favorite haven't will be back to try the other choices on their menu. Simple menu and fast service. If you're looking for something easy and simple Korean food this is the place to be.
Had a late lunch here and the place was pretty empty but the server was nice and the food came out quickly. They make the dumplings on the spot in the back! It was cold outside and they gave us some broth(?) in a cup to sip on while we waited which was pleasant. They play a lot of kpop :) People frequently came in and out to order to go at the window, so definitely a well loved spot! While the menu is small, I ended up ordering three different kinds of dumplings. The pork steamed bun (they call it a king dumpling) was so fresh and warm. The filling was heavy on the onions which I did not expect but nevertheless tasty. The kimchi pork fried dumplings were well fried but quickly lost their crunch so next time would eat them faster :) The soup was not too special, and the broth was very light and the rice cakes leaning on overly soft after soaking. The dumplings in the soup were a bit hard to eat due to their size and kept falling apart. The biggest plus was the hefty portion size :) Pricewise, it was not particularly expensive and an overall fair price. For next time, the dumplings definitely seem to be the star of the show!
This place is like a family run/owned business that specializes in Mandu (steamed) and fried dumplings and also have soups and cold noodles. They have a little seating area in the back as well. Service here is great and they are very attentive and give a hefty amount of portions for banchan refills! They also serve you hot beef broth as a drink which is really tasty and flavorful, with free refills as well. I ordered the rice cake dumpling soup, this was pretty delicious, the dumplings were big and filled with flavor, and the soup had the perfect amount of flavor! We also ordered the kimchi dumplings to share which were delicious!!! I was super full by the end of the meal, and prices are reasonable in my opinion. I would come back all the time and support this place!!
Literally the best Mandoo I've ever had. We tried different ones like red bean, pork, and kimchi. Alll were so fresh and piping hot. Perfect bread / filing ratio. Love love loveee. Service super friendly and quick. Very casual mom-and-pop shop. Must visit!
If you really want some original korean Mandoo and noodles then this is the place. Really really recommend to try the hand made mandoo which are huge in size. Also the soup is really tasty.
I would say it's probably the worst among Korean restaurants. The service was unfriendly and the dumplings had a foul smell. The pork dumplings are too small and the price is too high. The seafood kalguksu was undercooked so I couldn't eat it. After paying the price, I thought the owner was too shameless. In short, I think it is a sin for someone who does not know how to cook to run a food business.
Sooo delicious! Ordered all the mandoo's! Great amount of filling to the dough ratio! All very nice and softly chewy And the spicy cold noodles! Love their broth soup they serve to go along with your meal to wash it all down! The waitress was great! Friendly and attentive, but let's you eat in peace Cute little hole in the wall restaurant! It's been several years since we'd been here last, and it did not disappoint! As good as we remember it to be!
Their mandoo are great . I ordered 20 mandoos ( kimchi & pork) to go . they gave me 2 bags ( separated) . paid $77 something and i put cash more than 10% tip in a jar( spending more than $85 ... total ) after that I asked .... (can i have one plastic bag please ..)the cashier respond was you need pay for that .. Dude i just gave you more than 10 % tip ( CASH) for togo order and asking one plastic bag .. and make me go back to my car for my wallet? Really !! The lady owner was there .. she was looking at me like fool( just pay and go) ... she doesn't care about service or little attention for customers.. It is ok i can pay for the plastic bag ... but not that way at the moment..
The dumplings are always fresh and good and the soup is good too. Filling and never greasy. Service is always fast you can get the food in less than 10 minutes if it's just dumplings. It's usually pretty quiet and chill atmosphere.
I liked the food here. Great noodles. Great king size mandoos. We ordered 4 noodles and 14 king size mandoos (6 to go). We especially loved the meat and the red bean ones. Service was pretty good bc it's a small place. Very unpretentious and plain place. Would return if in the neighborhood.
Restaurantji Recommends
DaeBak Wang Mandoo is hands down my favorite Korean mandoo spot in the Pacific Northwest, and I keep coming back for more! This marks my third visit, and the experience has been consistently delightful.The kimchi pork mandoo is an absolute winner, always juicy and bursting with flavor, with just the right amount of spice kick to keep things exciting.For dessert, the Black rice bun is a must-try, filled with delectable red bean paste, making it a delightful sweet treat.I've experienced both their sit-down service and ordered to-go at the counter, and either way, the quality and taste remain outstanding.The owner's warm and friendly demeanor adds to the overall positive experience, creating a welcoming atmosphere that keeps me coming back for more.
This is my favorite place to get dumplings. Staff is friendly, food is awesome and priced very fair! Such a gem in fed way!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stop here if you're anywhere near them in the neighborhood! Or even if you're not. I have not had such excellent Korean food since I was last in Seoul over 20 years ago. Every dish was super fresh and super good. And they are super kind there. Definitely a place not to be missed.
GOTTAMN I'm not kidding this place is the trillest dumpling spot in the PNW. Mf'in Mandoo the size of softballs. NOT NORMAL SIZED MANDOO. They're normally large....these things are LARGE SIZED MANDOO. Y'all feel? I ordered a dumpling soup but forgot to take a picture because the kimchi and pork Mandoo had me weak. Service was incredible, brought out warm broth several times. Checked up on us. Overall my new favorite place. Stay cool. I'd give y'all 6 stars if I could.
(This is for the buns only.)tl;dr: These dumplings are some of the most legit Korean food you can get in the area, and you should RUN, not walk, to this place if you haven't tried it out yet.These truly are 대박 (dope). The filling to bread ratio is just right (they're not stingy with either), and the sweetness level of their red bean buns is perfect. They're cheap given the portion size, too ($3.50 per bun). Service has always been kind and attentive. This place sells some of the best, most legit Korean food I've had in the area, and I love seeing them get their due recognition.