Arirang Korean Kitchen

THE BIG: Located in Carrollton and I'd say a hole in the wall vibe. Very condensed menu which means they specialize. Parking is available in the lots.THE BLACK AND WHITE: The wife and I were hungry and passing through Carrollton when driving back from OKC. Fortunately Arirang was open and we stopped in for dinner.Place is small but cozy. We got the kimchi noodle soup and the sesame noodle. The sesame noodle was delicious! It seemed like they blendered sesame seeds and added it to a chicken broth. Noodles were potato-esque. For an app, we shared pork dumplings. Tl;dr, they were alright.THE FINAL BAMBOO: Overall the damage done for three dishes was around $40. The soups were big which could feed two people. Would recommend and will be back next time we're in Carrollton

My friend brought me to this spot and I wish there was something like this back home. You walk in and there's just an aunty at the counter who's impatient when you ask questions about the menu haha. But it's not about the service, the kalguksu is worth it!Chicken kalguksu - the broth was so rich! The chicken was a little dry but eaten with kimchi and pickled radish gives it flavorful and texture. The noodles were on the denser side but still good.

Not crazy about the food here but I love their kimchi. I'd just come to grab a jar of kimchi to go. If you want the best kimchi in town, this place is it. Made fresh daily. Yum!

Second time here and it did not disappoint. My fave is the sesame sujebi. Get this and the kimchee noodles and it's the perfect combo of spicy and nutty. I also liked the kimchee mandoo, but it's pretty spicy. This may become my go to stop when in Dallas.

FOODhandmade Noodles Soup with Kimchi - I came here post sickness so was craving some soup. The kimchi stew isn't super spicy which was good. The noodles were very soft and chewy which made it taste super good. I will say that they do give pretty large portion sizes so it would be good to split with someone if you do not eat that much. Overall the flavor was pretty alright. I will say I got flavor fatigued over time and it started to taste bland but that's just because I was probably eating a lot of it (lol!). They also give kimchi and pickled radish on the side. The kimchi was really good. It wasn't super fermented or sour which is how I like it and there were lots of leaf from the vegetable (which is my favorite part). The pickled radish was also pretty yummy as well. VIBESI came with my friend during the weekday at around noon for lunch. There were lots of people coming in from working places nearby. There is wooden tables with metal chairs and the place does hold quite a few people. It gives very traditional home vibes in that the atmosphere is very cozy and everything is simplistic. Great for a casual lunch or family dinner!SERVICEService was pretty average. Food came out quickly and not too much interaction with staff other than ordering food. Food comes in sizable portions for a good price! Everyone was nice though!

I didn't realize it was a "self serve". Once food is ready, you bring it to your table & grab your own utensils, etc. once you're done, you must return everything to the front. My friend wanted to come here while us gals spend the weekend back in TX. The amount of food you get for the cost is worth it. There's a lot of food! Unfortunately, I've realized as I get older, my tolerance for spice has diminished. I was unable to finish the Kim chi noodle based soup.They also make their own Kim chi! I'm going back to get a jar before I head back home!

Found this gem in Carrollton for authentic Korean noodle soup! The menu is straight forward, they offer a few selection but everything was so good. We ordered the dough soup, hand pulled noodle soup, miso sauce noodles and dumplings. The dough soup really stood out! It was chewy and the broth was so flavorful. The miso sauce was fantastic, slightly spicy but delicious. I loved the dumplings too, super stuffed with fillings. Beware the portions are really big, especially with all the soup. We absolutely will be back to get our fix soon!

This place is SUCH a special, authentic place The kimchi is the best I've had, as someone who doesn't even like kimchi that much other than in dumplings and fried rice!Best kalguksu in Dallas for sure. The sesame broth is the best one to get! It's super unique and hard to find any where else. Also enjoy the eggplant noodles- pretty spicy!!!The food is comforting and the prices are fair for the portions. Anytime I'm feeling something clean and heartwarming I come here.If you haven't tried to, do yourself a favor. Or don't, I almost don't want to talk about this place and want to keep it hidden from everyone.

Amazing food that you shouldn't miss. The portions are huge and food is delicious and service is friendly. We came here with a couple of friends and they were also blown away. The kimchi tastes great, so great that I bought some to go and they sell different types of kimchi.The decor outside doesn't compare to the ambiance inside. The place feels very cozy, and makes you feel like you are transported to a small restaurant in Korea. It is now, one of my go to places. We will definitely be back!

Cashier was so sweet, portions were massive, and prices were fair. Pork dumplings were pretty good and their cold noodle dishes are good as well.