Korean food is stealing the spotlight in Lynnwood, and Yelp is taking notice.
Three Lynnwood restaurants landed on Yelp’s Top 50 Korean restaurants in the U.S., putting the city firmly on the radar for PNW travelers.
The city’s international food scene is seriously on point, with sizzling tabletop barbecue, bubbling stews, Korean-Chinese noodles, crispy street snacks, massive burritos, and late-night comfort food all waiting to be discovered.
Make room in your PNW itinerary for these highly acclaimed Korean spots and see what all the buzz is about.
Yelp-Recognized Korean Restaurants
Yelp has given three Lynnwood restaurants a national shoutout, and each one brings something completely different to the table.
From a focused Korean soup house to creative Korean fusion and generous homestyle dishes, they showcase just how much variety Lynnwood’s Korean food scene has to offer.
JangAn Sullungtang
⭐ 4.8 out of 5 on Yelp
Ranked No. 5 on Yelp’s list, JangAn Sullungtang keeps things focused on seolleongtang, a deeply comforting Korean ox-bone soup with a milky, slow-simmered broth.
The compact menu lets the soup take center stage.
Season your bowl at the table with extra seasoning, noodles, or meat, then add handmade dumplings or a crisp seafood pancake.
Reviewers rave about the rich, gelatinous broth, homemade-style kimchi, and generous banchan.
If comfort food is the goal, this one delivers.
What diners are saying
- “Our favorite beef soup spot!”
- “A meal that could heal you.”
- “It was a very rich, gelatinous broth.”
Chops
⭐ 4.7 out of 5 on Yelp
No. 8 on Yelp’s list, Chops puts a Korean twist on the burrito, packing it with bulgogi, spicy pork, crispy chicken, or seafood, plus rice, greens, sauces, and bold flavors.
The Bulgogi Burrito layers sweet, smoky beef with chile-lime dressing, herbs, salad mix, and spicy mayo, while the Flaming Boar brings spicy BBQ pork.
These are seriously hefty burritos, so come hungry or plan on taking some home.
What diners are saying
- “The flavor is on point.”
- “A massive burrito, enough for two.”
- “An amazing flavorful vegetarian option.”
Moodoo Korean
⭐ 4.3 out of 5 on Yelp
Moodoo earned its spot on Yelp’s Top 50 with hearty, homestyle Korean cooking made for sharing.
Order sizzling meat and seafood plates, bubbling stews, chewy rice cakes, and crispy-edged kimchi pancakes for the table.
Weekend crowds bring a lively energy, especially when families and groups gather over generously portioned dishes.
What diners are saying
- “Get the jjusami! So good!”
- “Tender, perfectly marinated.”
- “The kimchi pancake is LARGE.”
15 More Korean spots to Explore
The Yelp standouts are only part of the story. Lynnwood’s Korean food scene covers a wide range of flavors and formats, from tabletop grilling and traditional favorites to Korean-Chinese classics, street food, and café treats.
Korean BBQ & Grilling
1. Baekjeong Lynnwood
For smoky, sizzling fun, Baekjeong Lynnwood brings premium-style meats to the tabletop grill, with servers who help manage the cooking. Add memorable grill-side favorites like cheesy corn and turn dinner into an experience worth sharing.
2. WuJu Korean BBQ
WuJu fires up the grill with bulgogi, kalbi, brisket, pork, ribs, and chicken, plus soups, stews, and banchan. Grab a group of friends and make a meal of it.
Traditional Korean Favorites
3. Sam Oh Jung
Sam Oh Jung has served family recipes since 2006, pairing daily banchan with specialties such as bossam, jokbal, marinated short ribs, and spicy hot pots.
4. Gangnam
Gangnam sticks to Korean classics, with a menu of soups, stews, rice dishes, and noodles. It’s an easy choice for a satisfying bowl or hearty plate.
5. Cho Dang Tofu
Inside G Mart, Cho Dang Tofu specializes in soft tofu soups, stone-pot bibimbap, and generous banchan. Come for the bubbling tofu soup and stay for the sizzling stone-pot rice.
Korean-Chinese
6. Modoo Banjeom
Korean-Chinese cuisine brings a whole different flavor profile to the table. At Modoo Banjeom, order black-bean jjajangmyeon, spicy seafood jjamppong, or crispy tangsuyuk.
7. Paik’s Noodle Lynnwood
Paik’s Noodle serves the Korean-Chinese classics in a fast-casual setting. Jjajangmyeon, jjamppong, and tangsuyuk headline the menu, making this an easy stop when a noodle fix calls.
8. Sahm Gook Jih Palace
Sahm Gook Jih Palace goes big on Korean-Chinese favorites, with enormous portions of jjajangmyeon, jjamppong, tangsuyuk, and walnut shrimp. Bring an appetite and consider sharing.
Korean Fusion & Casual Eats
9. Da Wa
Late-night cravings? Da Wa serves oversized fried chicken, gamjatang, pancakes, and other Korean favorites in a cozy, pub-like setting.
10. Kochi Po-Cha
Kochi Po-Cha brings bold flavors to the table with creamy rose tteokbokki, pork belly with kimchi and tofu, and Korean fried chicken. The shareable menu and late hours make it a natural choice for a night out.
Korean Street Food
11. Bapmukja
Bapmukja keeps things casual with thick, flavorful kimbap, tteokbokki, and street toast. Grab a few snacks and make your way through the menu.
12. Seoul Hotdog
Seoul Hotdog puts a playful spin on Korean street food with cheese-stuffed and potato-crusted Korean corn dogs. They’re crispy, gooey, messy, and especially fun for kids.
Korean Cafés & Sweet Treats
13. Q Café
Inside Q Sauna & Spa, Q Café offers a lighter mix of bibimbap, Korean BBQ, soups, dumplings, side dishes, and desserts. It’s a handy stop when you want a little of everything.
14. Cafe Tokki
Cafe Tokki brings Korean café culture to Lynnwood with sweet treats and drinks. Stop in for an afternoon pick-me-up or dessert.
15. Heuk Hwa Dang
Heuk Hwa Dang rounds out the café scene with Korean-style drinks and sweets, making it an easy choice for a treat after a meal.
Come Hungry
Three Yelp-recognized restaurants put Lynnwood on the Korean food map, but there’s plenty of viral foods to discover. Chase smoky BBQ, silky soup, fiery noodles, a massive Korean burrito, crispy street food, or late-night fried chicken.
Korean food is just the beginning. Explore Lynnwood’s international food scene and discover even more flavors from around the world.