Nakwon

Reviews 9

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Jared Castle

Nak Won is a great value. My family of four feasted on banchan, steamed pot stickers (jjin mandu), kimchi jjigae, steamed rice, lettuce chards and ssamjang, and a platter of meat — pork belly (samgyeopsal), beef (bulgogi), and beef franken ribs (galbi). We ate so much we chose to skip dinner altogether. All for around $60. Rule #1 — Arrive early. The place is popular and, predictably, packed. There’s a three-hour window for lunch (11:30-2:30) and a three-and-a-half hour window for dinner (5:00-8:30), except for Fridays and Saturdays, when the restaurant closes at 8 p.m. Wander in during the last half hour at your own risk. In that last half hour, the kitchen is backed up with orders and the menu options narrow. Don’t blame the restaurant. Blame yourself for arriving late. Rule #2 — Play the field. Explore the menu and order a dish or two outside your comfort zone. You will be rewarded. Ordered beef bulgogi last time? Try the soondubu jjigae, a soft tofu soup with meat and vegetables served boiling hot. Our family eyed dishes delivered to surrounding tables and made notes for our next visit. Rule #3 — Bring friends. Korean BBQ and comfort food play well to a communal table and Nak Won’s atmosphere is no exception. You’ll quickly find there’s plenty to share with your guests, whether you ladle soup, slide along small bowls of banchan, or serve sizzling hot meat from your table grill. Quibble #1 — The steamed pot stickers was the only dish to disappoint. I knew I should have ordered a green onion pancake. Though, I recovered when I ordered a large bottle of Hite beer to share with my wife as we deliriously chewed on BBQ meats. Quibble #2 — Banchan is free and refillable, although I didn’t care for either the spicy bean sprouts or the fish cake. The potato salad is authentic to Asian cultures (I ate a similar recipe in Japan), but might come across as relatively flavorless to palates tuned to spicier variations. Quibble #3 — Finally, some more adventurous Korean BBQ meat choices aren’t on the menu but those listed at Nak Won are solid.

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Terence Morrissey

First and foremost, the review by Beyond Reflections Edge is a complete fabrication and mistatement of fact. I witnessed the entire episode. The police were called and they almost arrested the loud woman for her antics. I dont know the details, but I saw the restaurant owner offer to refund their money,and the woman precipitated the entire event. Secondly and more importantly, NakWon is one of the best Korean restaurants in Portland. I say this with the experience of living in Korea for 8 years. I lived on economy and ate Korean food 3 (or more) times a day. Nakwon would be a famous restaurant if it was in Korea with a hugely loyal crowd. The dishes are straight out of classic Korean cuisine. I love the Stone Bowl RIce&Mixed Veggies (dole SOTE BEE-beem-bop), the noodle dishes and the wonderful filling soups like the fermented bean paste soup. (Dwen jAHng Chee Gay). And comparitively less expensive than other K-food restaurants I have eaten at in Portland. But the treat in Korea, is kalbi or ribs. Marinated in sesame oil, soy, garic and cooked on a tabletop grill, takes me right back to my years in Seoul and Pusan. When my Korean friends visit me, this is where I take them. When they visit me, this is where they take me. Nakwon rocks.

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Katryna Tran

kis my first time coming and will be my last time! I read other goggle reviews thinking the foods is good no way is not even that good period.I been eating korean all year long from other states this is the worst one and horrible service! I came in 10mind before another person and he ignore me and take the peoples order that came after me first and still ignore me after I told him I want to order so I have tell the other guy I want to order after all my foods is out I ask for a Togo box again he forgot my box and ignore again when he wipe the other table he remember to get the Togo box oh my bad experience first time here.to tell truth dont even want to get him tips is the tall baddy guy want real korean food gotta head to portland

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A Private User

I used to live in Beaverton and this is one of my favorite Korean Restaurant. Today I went there with my brother and this place never disappointed me. I love the atmosphere, I love the food, especially Hot Pot BiBimBop, Boogoge, GaiBe and number 1 favorite is SeaFood Tofu Stew!!!! Along with all that, they give us like 7 side dishes for free, very authentic and tasty!!! The price is reasonable and the owner is so friendly, hardworking and dressed up so nice every time. I wish he could teach me how to cook those dishes one day! But one thing I have to mention is their hours only open until 8:30pm so be sure to get there earlier!

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Jeff Drake

My wife (who is Korean) and I have been going to Nakwon for several years. The food is great! My favorite is Korean spicy pork bulgoki, which I eat almost every time I go there, but the bi-bim-bop is also wonderful. (The owner knows what I want as soon as I walk in). My wife enjoys the spicy Korean stews and soups. The side dishes are plentiful, fresh, and refilled if you need them (we go through the kimchee pretty fast). If we were asked where to go in Beaverton/Portland for Korean food, the answer would definitely be Nakwon!

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A Private User

WENT THERE ORDERED MANDU AND SOUP GOT SO SICK HAD TO CHECK INTO HOSPITAL THAT NIGHT....WHEN I CONFRONTED THE OWNERS HUSBAND YOUNG 33 YEAR OLD HE WAS SO RUDE TO MY TABLE I COULDNT BELIEVE IT.....HE THREW THE CONTAINER AT ME AND TOLD ME HE DIDNT WANT MY DIRTY MONEY BECAUSE I COMPLAINED ON HOW THE FOOD WAS MAKING ME FEEL...LOOK AT THE OTHER REVIEWS ON THIS PAGE WITH SERVICE FROM THIS GUY...I RECOMEND YOU EAT ELSEWHERE YOU WILL NOT HAVE A GOOD TIME STAY AWAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Chris Fairley

I went here with my wife for her birthday and got the pajeon and Bibimbap. When compared to other restaurants in the area, it was very average. Nothing special. The best Korean food in Beaverton is Spring Restaurant which is located in the second floor of G-Mart Market on 114th street. That is the real Korean experience and has much better Pajeon. DJK is a very good option if you want BBQ. Theres nothing wrong with Nak Won, the food is good. However, there are better options very close.

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Jeff Neufeld

Came for lunch on Saturday. Small cozy place was busy even with ice outside. Had KBBQ, spicy pork bulgogi, bibimbap and glass noodles. The bulgogi was good and my wife enjoyed her bibimbap. The glass noodles were very good. BBQ was decent but not amazing. Mini sides were OK. I recommend Gangnams in Tanasborne for better sides and KBBQ. Service was soso. Never refilled our mini dishes or tea. As others have said expect to take your time this is a place for social lunches not quick bites.

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Yoon Pai

Last time I dined at Nak Won was before 21st century... The father was the host back then, and I have such beautiful memories about the place. My family and I lived in Beaverton for 2 years, me being 4 years old when I first got there. Supposedly my favorite dish back then was teriyaki chicken. But I remember their Chicken Congee (rice porridge) was super good-well everything was awesome there. I look forward to my chance visiting there soon!

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