Do Shi Rak - Authentisches koreanisches Essen — Restaurant in Stuttgart

2025 update: I've been there twice since they moved to their new bigger location, still in the neighborhood. The first time I took the always perfect steamed dumplings and last time the Gimbap. For the latter, I trusted the owner who said that it's not supposed to be accompanied by any sauce and I didn't insist. In fact, it was moist enough not to need any-- sliced on the spot for me instead of sitting in the window for hours, although it's a preparation they could make in advance. Too bad I didn't get the very good homemade soy sauce of hers for my pantry :-) But I'm definitely keeping the nice reheatable container for takeout.

Original 2023: My first time eating Korean, so in particular my first time here. I ordered the mixed set of dumplings, although the place's FAQ suggest to order a certain rice dish if it's your first time.

The dumplings were juicy and tasty with interesting spices and the homemade soy sauce really kicks the flavor.

The cook/owner is very nice and she also packed a free sample of a rice dish with vegetables in my box (the Bibimbab from the FAQ? please forgive me if I'm wrong).

I also like the fact that she doesn't accept requests for variations. This is to my layman's eyes a sign of...

First of all people who look for a good korean good, this place is ok. We have 2 different fried chicken, one with almonds, and you could taste the almonds, is really old or really bad quality. Ddoekbokki was not bad but charging sth extra like fish tofu which used to be part of the dish, showed how the shop is developing, all about making money. Bulgogi was probably the best dish out of all. That's why i give 3 stars. If I take the service in to the consideration i would have given "ONE STAR", the owner and staff are so unfriendly and have no sympathy what so ever. Don't go there with small children. They hate kids, and you can feel it. It was uncomfortable sitting in there.

Also the price for self service restaurant, is pretty ridiculous. Beer for 4.5 is what you get in a bar where you drink out of a real glass and not a bottle. 16 euros for fried chicken, with 3-4 pcs of radish as sides (rice cost extra). You can find a better korean restaurant with a real service in Stuttgart with the same price.

We used to go to this place when they were at the old location, i guess we won't be going here...

For those new in Stuttgart (like me!), just please know this is NOT a restaurant. All dishes are for take-away only. You order before through e-mail and take it, or at the place with the format (written in the store). Payment only in cash or by paypal.

Now for the food: I ordered the bibimbap + egg and the fried mandu. I had to take it home of course for convenient eating. Packaging was very safe, no leakage also for the sauces. Both were very delicious! The perfect meal after a tiring day. I homestly think this is one of the best bibimbap I’ve had in Stuttgart. As I observe it contains most of the proper veggies in a bibimbap. I also love homemade soy sauce. Will definitely come back to try more!

Addition: huge portion, I can eat it twice both for the bibimbap and mandu.

Another plus point is the owner is very friendly, and gives quick service. But it’s just inconvenient that you can’t eat at the place. Might be a problem for those who are only visiting Stuttgart for a short time. But you can always bring and eat it...