Tacoma Cheong Guk Jang

8797 S Tacoma Way, Lakewood
(253) 581-1150

Recent Reviews

sh park

I paid like 29.99$ for 뚝배기 불고기.I never paid this much in other place.How come they charged me like this .Oh come on it just 뚝배기 불고기.Other restaurant charge me just around 19$.I might not go 뚝순네 anymore.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 3

Justin Koo

Probably the best Korean restaurant you can find. Personally beats everything in Lakewood, Federal Way, and Lynnwood for me. Every dish I've had there has been a hot and the side dishes are not only good but generous. Been coming for 2 years and no complaints.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Banchan, Seafood Pancake, Soondae Soup & Galbi, Jjigae, La갈비Beef Short Ribs Kalbi, Mul Naengmyeon, Hot Stone Bibimbap

Valeria Campos

I came into this location to place an order and sat down waiting and then I saw one of the staff get up from there table where they were eating having lunch and once finished eating she got up and went up to the table where they hold the pickup orders and stick her fingers into one of the food containers and eat some of the chicken from the plate and proceeded to blow her nose above all the food then not to long later continued to give the same container of food to whoever came and picked it up. (She also never washed her hands during the time of me being in there)I don’t see it’s appropriate for employees putting there fingers in there customers food and me witnessing this seeing the way the lady was so comfortable to walk up to the plate and pick at it seems very unsanitary, disrespectful, and a regular occurrence

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Helen Chong

Not sure if they got new owners but last couple visits the severs have been rude. Made sparky comments about not ordering enough food the size of the group.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 1

Andrew Cruz

Authentic and

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Gamja-Tang

April R.

The food was so amazing. I got the Kimchi stew and I ate every last drop. I also love the sides. I was so full and happy when I left and I'm looking forward to the next time I come back to try the other soups.

Tyla S.

From the moment you walk into this place, it appears the staff and owner do not look happy and will grudgingly service you. The side dishes and food is very salty and overpriced compared to other establishments close by. The atmosphere is a little drab, but they have a TV playing some loud music, making it hard to hear each other. Also to note restrooms were very unkempt and smelled dirty.One thing I observed was at another table: after the food was brought out, then 30 minutes into dining noticed they brought out an extra bowl of rice, came back out and took it back and dumped the rice back into the rice cooker. I feel bad for whoever ate rice afterwards, which also makes you wonder if any of the rice we ate was recycled.The person who took our payment at the counter was very dismissive and rude with our payment card, arguing to a point that made us wonder what was going on when we were the customer.They do not mention an 18% service charge for parties of 6 or more and then do not automatically add on a 18% service charge after ringing you up, then make a huge scene in front of everyone that you did not tip them 18% when they should have added it on themselves if it is their policy instead of leading to a situation where the customer was berated. I would spend the time to go somewhere else than experience this place again. No thank you!

Meranda Fritz

There are many Korean Restaurants in Lakewood and near by Federal Way, but I don’t feel the food and service compare to THIS. My family and I have been going here for a few year now. Boyfriend has high standards and enjoys this one because it’s the closest to what he had at home in LA. We’ve had everything on the menu at some time or another and every dish is tasty. Black goat casserole is my go to. They pretty much know that’s my order. I also recommend the Fish Row & Blood Sausage. 10/10 on quality & service.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jong Lee

Had the fermented tofu soup and pork bulgogi. All delicious. As well as the side dishes.

Linh Dang

Their food is very delicious, they have the marinated crab (raw) if you know what that is. But other than the owner, the rest of the staff seems to have attitudes, especially that one lady which is the reason I used to be their regular customer but not anymore…. She (not the owner) blamed me for ordering the food wrong while the whole table heard me order it right.. And I could never forget her attitude… So I stopped coming here after that and also I think partially it was a language barrier so better not try again to be blamed as a customer lol

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 2

Recommended dishes: Banchan, Seafood Pancake, Beef Bulgogi, Soup

C Cruz

My kids love the food here amazing customer service, and the best food around! Thank you!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Seafood Pancake, Soup

Jenn H.

Got a variety of food from bossam to kimchi pancake to ttokboki and kalbi, everything was amazing!! Highly recommend!

Jessica L.

I feel pretty certain that this is the best Korean restaurant in the area. Always get the gamjatang and everything else I've tried is also great. Got the mackerel today and yum. A total feast for a very affordable price. The banchan is also mixed up regularly and very good! Love this place.

Tony Wong

Must try: Soup and seafood pan cake!!!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Seafood Pancake

Chloe K.

I'm new to the town & this restaurant will be my regular go to! Super yummy and reasonable price. Side dishes were so good.

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