My family and I were searching for a Korean restaurant that we've never got to experience yet. I wasn't in the mood to have an all you can eat (AYCE) Korean BBQ either because I just wanted to experience a quiet, sit-down, and conventional table service restaurant. Also, my daughter was in the mood for some Jjajangmyeon so I had to find a restaurant that serves this - I ran my Google search and this restaurant popped up. I was a little skeptical at first because the rating was so high (sometimes it's a good thing, and sometimes it's a bad thing based on the integrity of the reviews). But after concluding our visit, I understood why the rating was so high.
We arrived at the restaurant really early compared to our normal dinner time so the restaurant wasn't busy at all (which I always enjoy). We were greeted very nicely by the restaurant staff (I think they're the owners), and they allowed us to pick our table. When I sat down, I couldn't help but notice the nice décor in the restaurant. You're met with a warm, contemporary, bistro-type setting, which can easily grab anyone's attention and make your entire dining experience pleasurable. Well, at least it did that for me!
I already had in mind what I wanted to order because I looked at the menu before we arrived, but I ended up ordering more things than what I originally planned - I'm guessing it's because my hunger got more intense. We ordered Jjajangmyeon, Dakgangjeong Box (spicy chicken), Bulgogi Lunch Box, Kimchi Fried Rice, Jjin Mandu (steamed), Japchae Mandu (fried), and Sweet Cream Cheese Hotteok for dessert. I had a feeling that we weren't going to finish all the food because it was a lot; however, my presumption proved me wrong and we actually did finish everything. The food is amazing; between the balance of flavors, texture, and quantity, this restaurant did not disappoint! The Mandu was unique...it is definitely not prepared the same way as most restaurants which is a good thing. You can tell that this business takes pride in what they do between the food quality and customer service.
There were a few entrées that I was shocked to not see on the menu (i.e., Kalbi, Kimchi Jjigae, and Kimchi Pancake) - those are some of my family's favorite dishes. On the other end, there were several items that I still want to try which will result in another visit down the road. Overall, my initial experience here was extraordinary! There are an enormous amount of Korean restaurants in Las Vegas and this one easily takes the top-3 non-AYCE Korean BBQ restaurant award from my perspective. If you haven't been here before, you need to take whatever mode of transportation to this restaurant and experience it! I exceedingly recommend this place to everyone!
Note to self and repeat/future customers: If you pay by cash, you'll receive a 4% discount on your entire order. Well, at least that's what was printed on the bottom...
Read moreOh-my-deliciousness!!! What a fantastic find for my hungry tummy!!!
I happened to be in the area and wanted some takeout lunch before driving home. I noticed Munchyroad (very uniquely cool name too) on Yelp's new restaurant listings, and I'm so glad I gave it a chance despite there being only 11 posted reviews at the time.
The location is a short distance away from Chinatown in an oldish shopping plaza that has plenty of parking. The interior is small but clean with an open kitchen, comfortable and simple tables/chairs for dining in, and cute illustrations of Korean foods hanging on the wall. The lady at the counter was super friendly and spoke English well. Menu items are reasonably priced, and the food is freshly cooked to order. My Korean Street Toast Sandwich and Katsu Chicken Bento Box took just 10 minutes! Also, you get a small discount off the total if paying with cash instead of credit card.
Korean Sandwich- the two white bread slices looked kinda small and thin but the filling (egg, ham, slaw cabbage, cheese, mayo?) was packed with a mix of slightly sweet and savory yumminess! I would've taken a picture except I gobbled it all up after the first bite!
Katsu Chicken Bento (saved it for my dinner)- delicately crispy panko encrusted, tender-moist white meat chicken accompanied by two fried gyoza dumplings, mini salad topped with a light and creamy Thousand Island-like dressing, and a few kimchi cucumber slices were all delightfully satisfying! Extra Tasty Tip: Mix the japchae noodles with the fried rice (which pleasantly surprised me because there were a variety of actual veggie pieces in it like corn, carrots, peas, and beans along with bits of egg)!
Munchyroad is still new and under the radar, so come over and see what you're missing! I believe the 5 star positive reviews, and I'll be returning soon to try more from...
Read moreWe had a great night here a few days ago! I went with my family at around 7 pm after going to a nearby restaurant and not finding anything that looked good. When we arrived, we couldn't help noticing the welcoming interior and lighting. The place was clean and we were seated by the owner. She is a very nice lady running the place with one or two family members.
We ordered the Tteokbokki, ($16) the Sweet and sour pork,($20) and the Jjolmyeon ($14). Our food came within 15 minutes. Oh my, it was delicious. It was my first time trying all 3 dishes after seeing them all over the internet. The tteokbokki was piping hot, with squishy rice cakes and a bit of a spicy sauce. It was huge, too. The portions are big enough to share with 2-3 people, but we cleared nearly all of it with 2 people since we were very hungry. The pork was crunchy and chewy, with a lightly fried batter and sticky sweet sauce with veggies. The noodles were cold, which I liked, but some people may have not known that, so be sure you like your noodles cold. It was a bit spicy, filled with cucumbers and an egg on top! So delicious I still think of them.
I would say the prices are reasonable for the portions that you get. The meal also comes with complimentary orange slices after the meal. The owner is incredibly friendly and shared her lovely story with us. I can't wait to continue to explore more korean food with this great first...
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