Ajumma — Restaurant in Cary

Authentic Korean Cuisine with Amazing Food & Drinks!

Ajumma Restaurant is a true hidden gem for anyone who loves Korean food! From the moment we walked in, we were impressed by the warm and welcoming atmosphere, along with the friendly and attentive staff. The restaurant has a cozy yet vibrant feel, making it a perfect spot for both casual dining and special occasions.

Food – Absolutely Delicious!

The food was excellent, with a huge variety of options to choose from. Whether you’re in the mood for sizzling Korean BBQ, comforting stews, flavorful bibimbap, or crispy Korean fried chicken, they have it all. Every dish we tried was fresh, well-seasoned, and packed with authentic flavors—you can tell they use high-quality ingredients and traditional cooking methods.

Not to mention, the portion sizes were incredibly generous! You definitely get your money’s worth here, and it’s a great place to come with friends or family and share multiple dishes.

Drinks – Perfectly Complement the Meal

One of the highlights of our experience was the amazing drink selection. They have a wide variety of drinks, including different types of soju, Korean beers, and cocktails. The soju was outstanding—smooth, refreshing, and the perfect pairing for our meal. If you love Korean drinks, this place does not disappoint!

Service – Friendly & Efficient

The service was top-notch! The staff was attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable about the menu, offering great recommendations. Our food and drinks arrived promptly, and they made sure we had everything we needed throughout the meal.

Overall Experience

Ajumma Restaurant exceeded our expectations in every way. The combination of delicious food, a fantastic drink selection, generous portions, and excellent service makes this a must-visit spot for anyone who loves Korean cuisine. Whether you’re a longtime fan of Korean food or trying it for the first time, this place will leave you impressed.

Highly recommended! We will definitely be coming...

The place just soft opened last month so me and my wife decided to check this out. When we came in, we were welcomed warmly and when they saw we had two little kids, the staff there immediately moved to help us out, getting us set up with high chairs and later, bringing us little bowls and serving utensils so that the kids can eat easier. When we were waiting, they brought out the side dishes quickly because they saw that our kids were making a little ruckus because they were hungry, and even threw in a bonus extra portion of the sweet potato salad :) Very thoughtful and considerate overall!

In terms of the food, we ordered: the classic Kimbab the manduguk (dumpling rice cake soup) the spicy rice cake + ramen seafood pancake and the side dishes included the cheese corn, the kimchi, the potato salad.

And it was all very good!! The 2 standouts were definitely the manduguk and the cheese corn. The first had a very rich broth and was so well received that my 2 yo and my 1 yo were devouring it so quickly that they kept demanding more! And the cheese corn was sweet and not overwhelmingly cheesy which was just the right combination! :)

overall, definitely a place that i would recommend to everyone and we are definitely...

I visited Ajjuma today with my boyfriend. It was my second time there and his first. As with my previous visit, Ruth, one of our servers, greeted us promptly and seated us quickly. The restaurant is impressively clean, though it could use more decor, which I hope they’ll add soon.

We started with the fried chicken appetizer. It was a bit dry but still tasty, with a nice crunch and a sweet umami sauce. The complimentary sides included three types of fresh kimchi, all delicious, along with a soy-marinated egg and sweet cheesy corn. The egg had a subtle peppery flavor that I loved, and the corn was tender and sweet. We also had the hot lemon yuzu tea, which struck a good balance of sweet and citrusy.

For our entrees, my boyfriend ordered the ramen tteokbokki, a generously sized, well-seasoned dish with medium spice. I had the sundubu-jjigae (spicy tofu soup) with seafood. The aroma was incredible, and the soup was packed with soft tofu and a generous mix of shrimp, mussels, octopus, and scallops. The medium spice level was perfect, and I was very satisfied.

Overall, the attentive service from Sunni and Ruth, combined with the quality food, makes Ajjuma a place I highly recommend. I’ll definitely...