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elhcpa Jun 14, 2007 06:37 PM

Korean in Dayton

Will be in Dayton next week and would like to take a friend to a Korean restaurant. Are there any in the Dayton metro area? Thanks.

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    kura kura Apr 13, 2008 05:09 AM

    I recently dined at Sima (1771 Woodman Dr -- near Woodman and Patterson) and really enjoyed it. It is Korean but also has Japanese items and sushi. They have tables for Korean barbeque.

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      Niki in Dayton Apr 13, 2008 08:24 AM

      Thanks for the report! Friends said they liked the Korean there, but not so much the sushi. We'll have to give it a try soon. What did you have?

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        kura kura Apr 13, 2008 11:39 AM

        We had pretty standard Korean fare like Bul Go Gi and Dol Sot Bi Bim Bap.

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          Aria Apr 15, 2008 10:22 PM

          Maybe it was an off night when my family visited last year, but I thought Sima's bulgogi was terrible-- overly sweet and hardly any other discernible flavor. Everything else we ordered seemed fine (if a bit pricey) but I can't remember what we got except for the large scallion/vegetable pancake that was, I believe, listed as an appetizer. THAT was delicious, and more than big enough for half a dozen people to share.

          My experience with Korean food is limited, however, and I've only been to a small handful of places. I'd like to try some of the other restaurants listed in this thread.

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        spfldOHchow Jun 20, 2007 06:27 AM

        This message may be a little late, but just want you to know that Myong's Cafe is very good and consistent. Their beginning side dishes are fresh and vary. Kalbi/Bibimbob/bulgogi/jaepchey? all very good

        1. Niki in Dayton Jun 15, 2007 05:28 AM

          Yes, there is a large AF base in the Dayton area, and military members stationed in Korea=Korean spouses=Korean restaurants. There are three near the base, which is actually a bit north east of the city of Dayton (but close), in the city of Fairborn. Yijo Garden is at 1030 Kauffman Ave and I believe serves both Korean and Japanese food. Seoul House, at 1864 Col Glenn Hwy in Fairborn is the one that my Korean friends most often frequent. I've been and enjoy the nam mool (sp?) as well as many of their other dishes. There is also Myong's Cafe at 1328 Kauffman; I've heard decent things about it but haven't been yet. Many of the "generic" Chinese restaurants in the Dayton area are actually run by Koreans, and some of them serve Korean dishes as well, but as turn over in that business is fairly swift, I don't have any current recommendations. I think your best bet is Seoul House, actually.

          Cheers,
          Niki

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            elhcpa Jun 17, 2007 01:15 PM

            Niki,
            Actually I am going to be in the Fairborn area - thanx so much for the recs.

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              Niki in Dayton Jun 19, 2007 03:46 PM

              You're welcome; hope you enjoy your stay!

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