Nakwon Garden

Being a native New Yawker and the constant disappointment from Korean restaurants in Philly my expectations weren't very high. But I was wrong... Very wrong! Although it's not a NY Korean restaurant, it could certainly be! I was pleasantly surprised. We ordered the hae-mul pajun (seafood scallion pancake), dol sot bibim bap (hot stone rice), LA kalbi & the steamed egg. The hae-mul pajun was crispy like it's supposed to be. Dolsot bibim bap had the crispy rice on the bottom like it's supposed to and the veggies were flavorful and tasty like it's supposed to be. The LA galbi tasted like my mom or wife made it at home. The only suggestion I have is that the steamed egg has a little more water and salt added. The water keeps the egg from scorching and overcooking in the stone bowl. Everything was great! I have a feeling if my son comes to Pittsburgh for school, he'll be spending A LOT of (my) money on food here! 😂

No doubt best Korean food place in Pittsburgh. Have been waiting so long and finally reopened. Food tastes good as always. Extensive menu offering authentic Korean cuisine. And you will notice a kind lady preparing and helping serving your table. Seating is limited, I would highly recommend making reservation especially on weekends. Lastly, I have to mention price. Inflation is crazy, especially on food, but this place has literary kept almost same price at reopening. Just take a look at Gxxxx Pxxxxx and Kxxxx Gxxxxx, two other Korean restaurant, where price for same type of dish has skyrocketed. With the taste better at Nak Won, it is now a no-brained Korean food choice.

It was such a joy to see Nak Won Garden reopen its doors! The steamed pork belly and seafood pancake standing out as our personal favorites. The food is rich in flavor and is matched by the genuine hospitality of the staff. A true gem in the neighborhood and a must-visit for anyone craving authentic Korean cuisine in Pittsburgh. Highly recommended!

Delicious authentic Korean food. My favorite is the bo ssam-roast pork belly with vegetables and the best salty/spicy side dishes. The bulgogi and other marinated meats come out on a hot cast iron skillet. Many different banchan, rice, and lettuce all come with it. Their sweet and spicy chicken wings are a great dish to start out with. Our favorite dish to order from here is the buddae jiggae or Army Base Stew. Although slightly expensive, it is worth every penny