Miso

Came in on a Saturday and was greeted right away by the friendly owners. We went with the Tofu Soup, Japche & Kalbi. We wanted to try their Korean Fried Chicken, but they were out. We chose our seats & shortly after, we were served cups and a jug of water. We were quite happy about the jug since we drink a ton of water! Then came the Japche (noodles). It was still steaming from the wok. The tofu soup was bubbling all the way to our table. The first sip I took, I was in love. The kalbi was next! The flavor and the tenderness made me say, I'm definitely coming back for more. The banchan (side dishes) were simple but all delicious. The service was great! Overall food and experience, 5 stars! Can't wait to come back to try their other dishes on the menu!

This is my happy place. Soft tofu soup with seafood and a seafood pancake are my favorites. The wings are really good too, I've heard.

Tried this place a week after they opened. I couldn't wait because I have been wanting a Korean restaurant in the neighborhood for years. Seeing Pajeon on the menu got me super excited and it did not disappoint! Also tried the tofu soup - I requested mild on the advice of the cashier and it was still spicy enough to clear my sinuses, but mild enough to be able to taste the broth. Items are a little pricey but worth it since it saves me gas and time - don't need to go to the ID/Lynnwood/FedWay now when I have a sudden craving. Service was quick and the complimentary tea was much appreciated. It's a great quick lunch or takeout dinner spot and I hope they stick around!

Located in the former Wanna Burger and Teriyaki storefront, Chef Korea Miso is a casual Korean place that just opened in late September 2023. It's a welcome addition to Highland Park/White Center, where there aren't many Korean options! We stopped in on opening day for dinner. The menu is somewhat small but has the basics: bibimbap (not dolsot), bulgogi, soondobu, japchae, tteokkbokki and even Korean fried chicken. They also have teriyaki chicken, probably to avoid the wrath of people who come in expecting the previous teriyaki joint! The inside looks nice and clean and has been freshly repainted. There are a few tables to sit and eat, but it looked like most people (including us) were getting takeout. It looks like a mom-and-pop place run by a small family, and the guy behind the counter was friendly and pleasant. I got the spicy pork soondobu ($15), and it was pretty hot! A solid 3-star spice level for sure. It came with rice and two banchan - kimchi and cucumber kimchi. It was a large portion and a good value for the price. My dining companion got the bulgogi chef box ($25), which was like a bento box with salad, rice and two banchan. He finished his easily and said it didn't feel like it was worth the price. The quality was fine, not the best, but I recognize that they're brand new and want to give them some time to work out the kinks. In general, the prices do seem high - you could pay the same prices for a really good sit-down place in Lynnwood or Federal Way AND get lots more banchan! But the soondobu, dupbop rice bowls, and bibimbap are all in the $15-ish range, which feels right for casual takeout. This would be a good place for a quick lunch, and I'll definitely be back to try more of the menu.

We were so happy to see this place open in the neighborhood! As soon as we could, we went in to check it out. I do want to start by explaining right up front the reason I'm giving it three stars and not more. While a lot of the menu items seemed self-explanatory (like "Grilled vegi salad"), a lot were not at all (like "Dduboki"). Maybe a lot of folks already know what to expect when ordering Dduboki or Japchae or Bibimbob or Dupbop, but surely we're not the only ones who have no idea what those things are. And the chalk drawings on the menu didn't really help. So we were at bit of a loss for what to order. I tried to ask for more information on a couple of things, but the person who helped us didn't seem to understand what I was asking, so since I had seen a photo of the crispy pancake online, we ordered that. On the plus side, that pancake was really good! Hopefully everything on the menu is just as tasty, because we'd really like to go back and try a few more items. But I'd really encourage the owner to provide either photos, or some kind of description that clarifies what to expect from the various dishes, or I'm afraid people may give up when they can't figure out what to order. If not, they are restricting their clientele to people who are already familiar with the cuisine, and surely they'd benefit from a wide audience, especially in such an out-of-the-way location.

Customer service was solid, and the food is really good. This place is a hidden treasure that more people should visit. I'll need to come back to try the Japchae.

Excellent family recipes. The beef bulgogi was tender and flavorful. Egg rolls were crispy and taste good. Veggie fried rice was a good portion and tasted great.

My mother is Korean and I miss mom cooking from time to time and before her stroke I would just have her feed me.After, I generally have to drive to Lynnwood or Federal Way for good Korean. I live in West Seattle and when I heard there was going to be a Korean restaurant, I was a little skeptical. But Friday I ran and grabbed Bibimbap. I am a very happy girl. The banchan was almost as good as mom's and ajjumma was very sweet, her English is limited so don't think she's being rude. Go and try the food. It's like having a big hug.

Have eaten here twice in the last couple of weeks. It is a little expensive but it's good. The Tteokbokki (ddukbokki) is the best dish there. Super flavorful. Have tried the Bulgogi, japchae, original KFC, soft tofu soup and crispy pancake. All of it was good. The japchae is light on flavor and the soup is spicy but has great flavor.Would definitely recommend and plan to go back!

I really enjoy Korean food and I very much enjoy mom and pop shops. However I was a bit disappointed when I came. Inside was very cold and quiet with Christmas decorations still up in March. The menu was a bit confusing to hard to read in chalk but that's okay. I love bimbap and got the beef bimbap. I liked the beef flavor itself but the rest of it was cold. Usually the rice will be hot with hot beef and cold toppings. Although I am used to getting sides they said that it did not come with the bimbap. I was confused as other people's reviews and photos showed otherwise. They said it would be extra. But when I said that I was okay paying more they then told me they didn't have any sides. That was really disappointing as they just opened, and It seemed like they backpedaled. Overall I found the price point to be high for the quality and limited availability. I am okay with a higher price point for mom and pops if the service and quality are met. I felt disappointed in my food and ended up leaving before finishing. I would recommend Mamas Kitchen (which is pretty good food wise, but service lacking) in Factoria, or maybe just going to Stone instead. I will continue my hunt for a bomb Korean mom and pop place instead. Happy Eating!