Tomukun Korean food in Anna Castle

Ann Arbor Central Campus Korean Spot – BBQ Hits, Noodle Bar Misses (Here’s What to Order!) This Korean spot near Central Campus has two parts: Tomukun Noodle Bar and Korean BBQ. The Noodle Bar? I tried it half a year ago—clear udon was “edible, nothing more,” but their spicy beef noodle was so bad it felt like a taste bud assault 😱 (never going back for that). The BBQ, though? I’ve been dozens of times—it’s solid, with classic Korean banchan (small sides) served before your meal. Let’s break down the hits, misses, and “safe bets” 🇰🇷! ✅ Safe Bets (No Risks, Just Reliable Bites) These dishes almost never let me down—great for when you want classic Korean flavors without surprises: Dolsot Bibimbap (Stone Pot Bibimbap): Cheap, filling, customizable! It’s basic but good—huge portion, affordable, and you pick your protein. My secret hack? Beef + Cheese 🧀 (melty, savory, total game-changer). The seafood option only comes with small octopus, which is fine but less exciting. The crispy rice crust at the bottom is a nice touch—crunchy, slightly burnt, perfect for soaking up the gochujang (red pepper paste) 🍚. ❌ Total Misses (Skip These, Save Your Money) These dishes either disappointed once or got worse over time—avoid at all costs: Haemul Pajeon (Seafood Pancake): What happened?! First time I had it, it was crispy, packed with seafood, and delicious. Now? The pancake is thick, soggy inside (tastes undercooked!) 🥞, and the seafood ratio dropped hard. It’s mushy, greasy, and not worth the price. Galbi Tang (Short Rib/Oxtail Soup): Tasteless water. No salt, no rich bone broth flavor—literally tastes like the water they used to blanch the meat 💧. I took one sip and pushed the bowl away; even adding salt didn’t fix how bland it was. 🤔 Middle Ground (Hit-or-Miss, Depends on Preference) These are “meh” or depend on what you like—proceed with caution: Grilled Meat: Marinated vs. unmarinated is a toss-up. Marinated meat is way too sweet (cloying after two bites) 🍯, while unmarinated is plain (needs extra sauce). The kalbi sar (another rib cut) is low-quality—tough, not juicy, not worth it. 💰 Final Verdict: Stick to BBQ, Skip the Noodle Bar The BBQ section is reliable for bibimbap, kalbi, or hot pot (if you like spice), but the Noodle Bar and certain dishes (seafood pancake, galbi tang) are hard passes. It’s a solid “quick Korean fix” near campus—just stick to the safe bets, and you’ll leave full (and not disappointed) 😊! #AnnArborFood #KoreanFood #AnnArbor #UniversityOfMichiganAnnArbor #KoreanBBQ #CentralCampusEats #MichiganFood