Woomiok — Restaurant in San Diego

Genuinely disappointed, so so disappointed. Right direction, terrible execution.

First, the bonchons were so bland. They rubbed chili paste over napa cabbage and huge chunks of daikon and called it a day, they weren’t pickled at all and had really little taste. The daikon were huge cubes too, and the fact that they weren’t pickled just made it taste like you were chewing through the skin of a watermelon. Fish cake was alright but it’s always alright because it’s premade.

Second, the main dishes we ordered were the beef bone broth, the cold noodles, and the steamed pork belly. The bone broth was decent, flavor was there but the soup was so so chalky because the rice noodles were so overcooked and had started dissolving. The broth of the cold noodles, which I was really looking forward to, tasted pretty good! The glass noodles themselves however were not made very well. When it came out it was a solid block, couldn’t even pry them apart with chopsticks. The steamed pork was ok, very under seasoned and the lettuce provided for a ssam were kind of too small for what they’re intended for.

Minor things: rice was very mushy, gochujang tasted off like it’s been sitting out for too long, the hot foods were barely lukewarm/boarder line cold, and I’m going to come back to this, bonchons were seriously not good.

Just very sad, I had heard good things about this place and was overall disappointed, thinking I was going to get good Korean food. Maybe the other dishes are better and we came...

We went to Woomiok on a whim for trying new Korean spots on the Convoy. Got seated pretty quick which was crazy considering it was dinner rush and also a lot of groups waiting outside. But I think since they were large groups 5+ they had to wait for the 2 person tables to finish so they could be moved together.

Our server was chill, didn't get his name but he was tall and had a deep voice. Also very respectful; he was worried we ordered too much food! Which we did, I got the bibimbap (bulgogi) and the seafood pancake. My best friend ordered the braised beef in stone pot and the panko coated pot stickers. With the addition of some sochu and the banchan we did have a literal feast. Worth it though. Everything was very hot (actually more like extremely because those stone pots were still kinda toasty even as we were packing out togo boxes), fresh and delicious and we gladly took the leftovers home for lunch the next day (or two in my case the seafood pancake is giant).

They must make their kimchi in-house because it is extremely fresh and also very spicy. Most other places I have been to have a duller in spice, higher in pickling flavor kimchi and I approve! Their fishcake was paper thin which weirded me out as I'm more use to the thick pieces but it was still tasty.

The squid was a new banchan to me and I loved it.

I would gladly eat here again, that Ox tail soup has...

Forget 5 stars, if I could give this place 10/10 I would!

First off, service here is A1! Greets you, then either lets you know if they have a spot ready or getting one ready for you. Very accommodating, they treat you like they want you there! We didn’t feel rushed, we were more compelled to stay longer if anything but we only have one stomach. 😅 waiters and waitresses checked on us multiple times. I could go on forever lol trust me, service here is great!

Second, the meat selection is small but it’s all you need! Nothing too fancy, just straight to the point. We love it. The three different sauces were amazing. The side dishes were also on point.

Third, the vibe and atmosphere felt homey. It may not be the “prettiest” as one would say, but nothing can beat that homey feeling. Add the amazing service to it, delicious AYCE KBBQ and it’s a wrap! Take my money!! Oh and also, the price is definitely affordable. $25 a person, can’t beat that!

Last but definitely not least, please go enjoy yourself and support this place! Highly recommended. I could eat here all the time. Been to three others all you can eat KBBQ and none of em beats Woomiok! Undefeated! This will be our go to spot for KBBQ. Whenever family/friends visit we’ll be sure to bring...