Yasijang

Super cute spot right on Van Vess, small but cozy. The host/waiter was super friendly and very attentive. The food was fire! We got the Dynamite Roll, garlic edamame and the k fried chicken (garlic/soy). Everything was very well done, beautifully presented and seasoned to perfection, just a very satisfying meal. It was a cold night so he brought us hot tea and even kept refilling for us throughout the meal. I will definitely be coming back. I wanted to try the kimchi fried rice but I had no more room- so I'll be back for that. Highly recommend!

Yasijang is a lively spot providing korean fusion food.We(2) walked in without a reservation and decided to sit at the counter, which has decent amount of space. Got served water to start.Food:Bulgogi Nachos were decent but I don't recommend. Veggies and meat just weren't flavorful to recommend.BulJokbal was a little underwhelming. The cuts of meat were just too fatty to enjoy. Sauce and seasoning is good though.Mini Jeon - flavorful bites that come with a dipping sauceAmbiance:It's definitely on the louder side. If you're comfortable with the people you're with, it could be a good spot, but otherwise you do have to speak a bit louder.

Made a same day reservation (like 1-2 hours before..) for a Saturday night dinner for a group of 5. It was so cute inside, very pocha like. It was a vibe! There were lots of groups but it wasn't loud like a bar.They have happy hour 5-7pm then AGAIN 10-12am, so it's a great spot for some late night drinks!!They have both Korean food and Japanese food. We stuck to the Korean food.Dishes I tried, ranked roughly in order of preference:1. Bossam - The pork belly was deliciously smoky and tender. It was the top dish of the night. It only came with 5 pieces (so we got 1 piece each), we reger not doubling up!!!2. Truffle Bosot Fry (enoki fries) - I am not an enoki fan at all but loved this. Probably cuz it just tasted like fries and not mushroom, LOL. It was better than fries though cuz it was so skinny and crunchy.3. Jeyuk Bokkeum - didn't find this spicy at all. Sweet and savory, delicious!4. Tako wasabi - the fried rice paper was good and the cold octopus paired well together. Ratio of octopus to paper was also good. 5. Spam roulette - nothing special but it was fun. It came with 6 and we had a group of 5. Somehow, we were able to all avoid the wasabi one.6. Kimchi fried rice - way too spicy for me but my friends seemed to enjoy it. 7. K-fried chicken - wasn't a fan. It took a long time to come out and was very "wet". Large chicken pieces, so the inside that didn't have the crust was just boring chicken. The soy & garlic flavor wasn't impressive as well. Would definitely come back!!!

Came to grab a quick dinner after our initial plans fell through. Between 2 people we shared the army stew and bossam for an app. The army stew was great and definitely large enough to share with 2-3 people. It came with ramen noodles and rice cakes along with spam, sausage, beans and onions. Such a classic bar food dish!The bossam was good as well and fairly tender. I do wish it came with lettuce to wrap the pork slices in to lighten the dish. Overall fun spot for eating and drinking. We were going to a bar after but I wish I would have gotten some soju as well.

Yasijang does bar-style Korean food right! We came on Sunday ready to order Korean food, and it worked out perfectly because their sushi chef doesn't work Sundays. I really liked the dark interior and neon lights. My friend told me she'd been there several times already, and she had a bottle on the wall with her name on it to measure the bottle caps she had accumulated! Only one person was working front of house that night so service wasn't quick, but he was super friendly, and I was enjoying my time there. We got 3 dishes shared between 3 people:Pork fried rice daily special - The classic was done well!Dooboo kimchi daily special - Pretty straightforward concept with slices of tofu paired with marinated pork cooked with kimchi. Solid little dish I've never had beforeNagasaki Champon - I guess we didn't only get Korean food, but to me, this was the best! I happily polished off the eclectic ramen of seafood, noodles, and loads of veggies.I'll probably go back, since it's so easy to get to next to the 49 bus stop.

I was genuinely excited to visit Yasijang after seeing so many positive reviews and impressive photos online. My party and I had high hopes, especially since the spot seemed to have a great reputation for its vibe and food.Upon arriving, we were warmly greeted by the staff, which set a great tone initially. The ambiance is cozy and clearly designed with a social, nightlife-oriented crowd in mind--perfect for enjoying drinks and light snacks with friends. However, we came specifically for the food, and that's where things started to falter.The beef kimbap was the highlight of our meal--it was fresh, flavorful, and well-prepared. Unfortunately, everything else we tried fell short. The K-fried chicken, while crispy, didn't stand out in flavor or quality; it was just average. The bibimbap was served on an impressive-looking large skillet, which we hoped would elevate the experience, but it lacked the depth of flavor and excitement we were expecting. It felt like it was missing that special touch that makes Korean cuisine so memorable.We even asked one of the staff, who was very kind, for suggestions or information about any specials they might offer. Unfortunately, a language barrier made communication difficult, and we weren't able to get clear recommendations. This left us guessing and likely led to us ordering dishes that didn't showcase the restaurant's strengths. Another drawback was the portion sizes, which didn't match what we'd read in other reviews. They were smaller than anticipated, and we found ourselves wishing for more substance. The dimly lit dining area added to the ambiance but became impractical, as it made it hard to see our food or each other without using our phone lights.While this experience didn't live up to the hype for us, I can see Yasijang being a great spot for those looking to drink and enjoy a casual snack in a lively atmosphere. If you're looking for a food-centric experience, this may not be the best choice. We may return in the future, but next time, it will likely be for drinks rather than a full meal.

Holy mother of GOD!! This place!! So good! John- is awesome... he took the best care of us and also explained everything !!Get the Spam Roulette too-- what fun!

Great bites if you're craving Korean and/or Japanese food - they serve options for both! Yasijang has a cool, late-night restaurant vibe attributing to its name, which I learned means "night market" in Korean. The customer service was outstanding and made the experience -- the staff were friendly, attentive, and provided great menu recommendations that complemented our choices. Dining here felt like enjoying dinner with a warm Korean auntie and uncle. They even went out of their way to help when I dropped my purse under my chair, ensuring nothing fell out. Tip: the stools have storage inside. My friend and I were craving Korean food, so we stuck to Korean dishes, and I highly recommend the army stew (budae jigae) with cheese and the K-fried chicken with soy garlic sauce; both were fantastic. I loved that the army stew was boiled fresh at our table.They had various options for drinks including flavored sojus. We chose the yogurt-flavored soju, which had great flavor and not too sweet. Overall, this place is a great addition to the area and an enjoyable starting point for a night out on a date or a small group of friends, with several popular bars within walking distance. I'll definitely be back and I look forward to trying other dishes and drinks. Thank you Yasijang for the wonderful time!

Went to Yasijang on a rainy Monday night. I give this place a solid 3.5/5. They are fairly new, and we were the only ones there. The interiors make you feel like you're truly at a pocha in Korea. This would be a great place to play drinking games with friends for a casual night out. They also have a challenge where you fill up a bottle with caps for a prize. I will definitely be back to try that.For food we ordered the bulgogi nachos, pork bang bang, and the midsized stairway to heaven. The bulgogi nachos were a pass for me. The combination of the sauce cheese and sweet bulgogi just did not taste right, I think it would be better if they used real cheese instead. The pork bang bang had good flavor but it was way too salty. The stairway to heaven was the redeeming factor for me. For $95 we got some great cuts and the fish was very fresh. Our stairway to heaven came with tako wasa which was once again too salty and was not spicy enough for my taste.We had great service while we were there but I can't speak to what service is like on a busier night. I'd say this is a place more for vibes than spectacular food. I'd also recommend getting the stairway to heaven for a show stopping and affordable date option.

Happy hour soju prices are fire. KFried Chicken is 10/10. Service is immaculate. Army soup goes dummy.