Joe's Special
Bimimbap
Green matcha latte
Shrimp tempura gimbap
Bibimbap
Kimchi Bul-Fries
Kimchi Fried Rice ( front ) Bimimbap (back)!
Spicy Chicken Mandoo
Bamboo
Interior
Kimchi Bul-Fries, Korean Pancakes, Quesadilla
Burrito bowl and Geem Mal-ee on back patio
Kimchi Bul-Fries
food, ramen and noodles
Inside dining area by the bar
sushi and sashimi, sashimi, food, sushi
outside
Joe's Special with Beef, Bo's Special with Pork
ramen and noodles, outside
outside
outside
Asad S.
May 15, 2024
An amazing Korean restaurant with delicious food and beautiful ambiance. The service is great, you order from your phone and they bring the food to your table! There's plenty of seating, indoor and outdoors, with very nice decor and attention to detail. Overall calming experience. The food was great! And the portions very generous. The kimchi fries was a nice fusion dish, waffle fries with kimchi, protein, sauces and eggs. It came together nicely. Korean pancakes were some of the best we've had and brought out fresh and hot. The japchae (vermecilli noodles) were refreshing. Seasoning was not overpowering. I looks forward to going back and trying the other food on their menu!
Read MoreJbear F.
Jul 11, 2024
Laid back atmosphere and quick service. First time back in over a year. I need to come more often. Now there is an online ordering process, which is OK.Went to try a new menu item. Gimbap. It's similar to sushi but instead of vinegared rice it has sesame oiled rice and no raw fish. It was delicious. And pairs well with some of their great sauces.
Read MoreEmily O.
Jul 10, 2024
Good spot for study but would not come back here for the food specifically. The bibimbap was alright but would go to a more traditional Korean restaurant for it as this feels more of an American rendition. There are so so many seats to study at and it is serene both inside and outside!
Read MoreJanet C.
Oct 11, 2024
Very good, good service, although contactless ordering is a different experience via touchscreen, that means for instance, a party of 4 has to enter on one screen, kind of confusing for out of towner's like me, no interaction from a live person, cold to me. The food was good, tho. Prices in the medium range. When we came in it was through the Beer Hut entrance and the smell of beer was off-putting, finally found our way to the restaurant.
Read MoreLorraine O.
Sep 27, 2024
Everything we had was flavorful. It was a bit confusing navigating the space but there was a map that easily directed us where to go.
Read MoreAudrey C.
Aug 16, 2024
Good spot for a casual dinner with friends! Big tables and open seating, so we were able to easily find a table despite it being a Saturday night. Bowls were delicious and portions were huge! Kinda pricey for what they were though.
Read MoreChandra J.
Apr 21, 2024
Name is a beautiful sensory experience. From the time you walk in until the time you leave, you are taken away from Durham and into a tranquil garden of so many colors, scents, and tastes. I did not want to leave as it was absolutely amazing to experience! My coworkers and I met for a birthday and made a reservation. We had some difficulty finding the table, but the staff were very nice and helped us. We sat outside under an awning and ordered via a QR code on the table. Next to the QR code was a red flag that we could put up if we needed assistance. I decided to order the beef gimbap, which was delicious! I like that the roll came stuffed with the beef, carrots, and onions. I paired it with their mix of sauces. My favorite was their spicy aioli and house sauce. I got to try the shrimp gimbap, which was also delicious. The food did take a while to come out, but the servers were nice and let us know that there was a backup. It was worth the wait!I would love to come back and try one of their rice bowls as well as their kombucha that is on tap. The atmosphere alone would bring me back.
Read MoreAndrea A.
Jul 27, 2024
Good spot for Korean fusion food that's located conveniently halfway between Durham and Chapel Hill! The ambiance is amazing, so serene with all the greenery. Service is relatively fast, you order on your phone and the food is brought out to you. The food is pretty good. I usually get the Jo's Special with spicy pork because I love japchae. Also seems like a great study spot, so I'll have to come again sometime for that. I haven't tried it yet, but the coffee bar appears to have a decent amount of traditional options. 8/10 would recommend!
Read MoreVanessa H.
Jun 3, 2024
Great Korean food! I ordered a beef bibimbap here for takeout, and it comes with a lot of beef, rice, and other fixings that make it so good. I love their zucchini and carrots: it just elevates the dish even more. I tried the bibimbap from the Bulkogi food truck before as well, which is basically the same thing. But I wonder why this place doesn't offer spicy bulgogi on their menu when Bulkogi does. Can't wait to try out more of their dishes!
Read MoreTina T.
Jan 14, 2024
This place is a very nice outdoor area to take in some fresh air or get some nice sunshine as you eat a delicious meal or share drinks with friends. They have an open indoor seating where you can choose your seating and scan a QR code and order directly from your phone. Service was quick and friendly. I also ordered their London Fog Tea Latte that's not pictured and it was very, very delicious because of the potent taste of the earl grey tea. They have a huge outdoor seating area on the right side of the dining area where it has a beautiful fish pond and bamboo plants all around. There's also an outdoor bar that I'm sure will be crowded in the upcoming spring/summer time! They do have parking but the entrance is a slope that low riding vehicles need to be careful because it might scratch your skid plate or underside. It is one way so one way in and one way to exit.
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