Korea Garden Restaurant
| Address: | 732 Dekalb Pike, Blue Bell, PA 19422, USA |
| Phone: | +1 610-272-5727 |
| Site: | koreagardenrestaurant.com |
| Rating: | 4.4 |
| Working: | 11AM–10:30PM 11AM–10:30PM 11AM–10:30PM 11AM–10:30PM 11AM–10:30PM 11AM–10:30PM 12–10PM |
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Sutirtha Bagchi
This is located in a strip mall in Blue Bell on Route 202. My wife and I were here for lunch on Saturday with a friend. The restaurant was largely empty but for a large Asian group. We were promptly recognized and seated at a large table - a table that would hold 6. Considering that I had just met my friend after a gap of only 12 years, we didnt spend the first few minutes looking at the menu and were understandably not ready to order. Our server did check in periodically but she was polite when she found that we werent ready. In the end, it took us a few minutes to decide because it was a large menu. I settled on Shrimp Bokkum Bap (Fried rice with shrimp & vegetables) while my wife went for a fried shrimp tempura bento box. My friend went with the chicken tempura bento box. Before our entrees came out, there were various munchables provided for the table and I found some of them quite enjoyable. However, the entree itself was a bit disappointing because I found the shrimp fried rice quite bland. I had to get some hot sauce and with the sauce mixed in, the dish was much more enjoyable. My other complaint about the dish was that it had far too few vegetables - it was largely a ton of rice along with many small pieces of shrimp (the size that are used for shrimp salad). Pictures next to the "Bibimbap" section of menu had suggested that the dish would have more veggies. My wifes bento box was no different from other bento boxes I have had in the past - a little bit of everything - fried shrimp tempura, some fried veggies, a few pieces of sushi, some garden salad, and some japchae. Portions were substantial enough that she couldnt finish it all and I had to help her and even then we didnt finish everything. My friend also finished only about 1/2 - 2/3rd of his bento box. It says something though that he didnt feel like taking with him what was left over. Overall, this place meets the basics I suppose but it doesnt stand out. Service was decent but not exceptional. I had to get off the table to request the hot sauce because there was no one to be seen. Portions were huge but the taste itself was nothing worth writing home about. And finally prices arent too low in general. The bento boxes which are a part of the lunch special, and priced at $12.95 - 13.95 are a good deal. The entree items themselves however start at about $15-16 and arent too cheap. In the end, I might be willing to give this place yet one more shot but only because I am really really craving Korean food. And this time around, I will be sure to order better and more carefully.
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A Private User
People that say the service at Korea Garden isnt good leave me in amazement. I have been going to Korea Garden for many years, and I can safely say that I have never had a bad experience there. The problem might be that sometimes the restaurant is incredibly crowded - with good reason, since the food is superb - and yes, sometimes the servers dont speak English well (so what?) but theyre always smiling and pleasant and nice. The food is insanely good! Ive never had such a good variety of panchan, the barbeque is fantastic and everything Ive tried has been superb. I think even the sushi is wonderful and very fresh.
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Joseph Kim
I just ate here a few nights ago and I must say I was impressed. I ordered the kimchi jigae (which is a very well known and popular korean soup/dish) and it came out delicious! And I am not just saying that. I am a Korean-American who grew up eating Korean food everyday and Ive got to say that Korea Garden hits home with its authentic taste. The kimchi jigae I had was very filling and delicious. The service was great! We got prompt seating and a great server. Overall, 10/10 would eat there again.
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amy weitzel
The food was outstanding. The staff was very friendly, attentive and great with our children. The restaurant was very clean. It had a very welcoming atmosphere and they cooked the food right at our table. Highly recommend this to anyone, but especially families, as the staff treats the kids like their own. Our day care provider is Korean and we had high expectations. We were not disappointed!
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A Private User
I love this place. Although price is little high, their food is very good. I love their BBQ and side dishes. Yukgaejang is great, too. Kanpungki was actually very different taste from original, but it was still good. All waitess are very friendly and kind!!
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Rob Smith
Friendly Korean barbeque restaurant. Bulgogi was very good and the spread of banchan are very delicious especially the pickled cucumbers. I would definitely return here and recommend to others.
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A Private User
We did the BBQ at the table. The marinated meats were very good. Portions were a bit small, but they gave us a lot of sides. Their sushi isnt bad either.
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Laura Buchanan
Excellent Korean food! The service is also great for any non Korean speaking customers. The staff was very attentive and helpful!
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Hyung Park
My regular Korean restaurant in Bluebell. Love the seafood scallion pancake, Jjigae (stew) among others.
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John Cocchi
Table grills make this a fun place to eat. They bring the food raw and you cook it at your table.
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Douglas Boehme
Great food and friendly service. This is my go-to place for Korean food.
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Bill Torelli
Poor service and marginal sushi. Definitely will not dine there again.
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Jong-Tae Kim
해물탕 맛있었습니다
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Chris Burcik
My favorite Korean restaurant. I make it a point to visit every week.
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Chris
If you live Korean food, then this is the place for you!
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Jasmine D
Love this place the chap chae is incredible
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USA POWER
Great food clean environment great people.
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David L
Average. Nothing to write home about
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Tim Parker
Very freindly staff and great food.
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Aaron Rimby
Always a wonderful, authentic meal.
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Taeksoo Chang
Good food and great service.
