Yongsan-gu, Korea, Republic Of
123-5 Itaewon-dong
$$$
+8227908839
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Their mussel soup was ok. The pan-fried dumplings were just average. Definitely not a four-star food experience. I have no idea why people rave about this place but nothing stood out one way or the other.
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This place is an old "matjip", tasty place, with two more expansions in the area, all usually packed, I hear. Tried the seared shrimp dumplings - good, but not sure if it's worth all the talk. I've had juicier from other places (they weren't Koreans, Chinese doing Szechuan style, I think). Oddly enough, despite my distaste for ginger, I found myself wondering if this wouldn't taste better with just a pinch more ginger in the filling. Ah, but I'll kick up another star for this place because the food didn't make me wish it had less sugar or salt - it was a tad bland compared to other dumpling houses with a less subtle flavor/seasoning. I HATE those place because they make me regret spending my money, my time, my stomach space, the difficulty of travel, etc., making me feel like I've wasted my life because I chose the wrong store. THIS place was just a tiny bit disappointing, which is a good enough rating when I survey how my fellow foodies judge a place. To each our own, I suppose, but this place is worth trying if you like dumplings with a Korean flavor. Also, their dumpling soup comes with a good layer of shellfish in the shell - looks bomb, made me wanna come back and try it.
Gotta check this place if you are in 이태원, Korea. Worth for lining up for hand made dumping. when you are there, try the Steam pork dumpling.
Tasty, good price. Was served food withing 2 minutes of ordering
Good dumplings! Although service could've been better.
Popular dumpling restaurant. Good for quick bite
Simple, fast, delicious. Go fried...
Good variety of dumplings and easy to find in the alley behind the IBK Itaewon branch.
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