Generous portions of classic dishes are on offer at this no-frills but buzzy strip-mall Korean spot.
Sushmita Kadam
The Banchan here is amazing! The portion sizes are great too. We got the seafood paradise which had udon noodles, squids, crabs mussels etc in a spicy soup, a paradise indeed ! We also got chicken bibimbap which had the crispy rice at the bottom and was flavourful Very good service and quality food served. The spice level was good! May be adjusted well for the country they had a good vegetarian menu too
… moreAnna Roybal
Delicious! Great service! Insanely big portions we barely finished any of it, but were so grateful to have leftovers the next day.
… morengan
One of my favorite Korean restaurants of all time. Even after traveling to South Korea twice, I dare say Nakwon still ranks in my top three Korean restaurants. Having eaten here for almost two decades, the flavors at Nakwon have left such a lasting imprint on my palate that they’ve become the standard by which I measure all other kimchi and stews.
The food is consistently excellent and never fails to amaze. Every time I take a bite of the stews or soups, it feels as though a world of happiness opens up and completely delights my palate. Even after nearly 20 years, that experience never gets old as every bite still feels like the very first to me. I highly recommend the seafood pancake, spicy tofu soup, and spicy beef rib stew.
… moreMichael J
Very tasty food. Massive dishes.. feeds two easy.. even the “starter” dishes are very big.. for sure enough for a meal. Parking can be difficult on busy nights.. they also have outdoor seating. They also bring out a bunch of snack bowls of assorted items.. see pictures.
… moreEugene Won
As a Korean American who recently visited the home country last September, I can confidently say this is the best and authentic Korean Restaurant I’ve been to in Oregon! (Maybe even the PNW)
Portions for each dish could easily feed 2-3 people! The service was wonderful, always felt cared for and always had enough side dishes handy! Even though there was a decent wait (30 mins so plan ahead, Saturdays are busy so expect a wait), their system of putting your name and number down made it easy enough.
I love the vibes too, with all the framed photos of various Korean Culture like our ROK Soccer team and other traditional paintings!
I cannot recommend this enough to anyone in WA or OR! You won’t be disappointed!
맛있었어요 meaning IT WAS DELICIOUS
… moreNes Borne
Home cook food – d BEST !!!
If you have not tried it, what are you waiting for ?
Seriously one of the best Korean meals around PDX metro. They do get busy so plan to be there early or wait in line. But it’ll be all worth it.
… moreJoseph Johnson
The food speaks for itself, but it is a small space, if there is a loud group at the back of the restaurant, you can esily hear them (was the case for us). Not so romantic, but the food is excellent. Korean spicy beef special was fabulous. The host was somewhat informal, which really helped to make us feel more comfortable in asking what the dishes were and how to eat it. I’ve have korean bbq and other great korean food before and this was excellent all around. I’ll forsure go back to try more!
… moreEliana Sterna
Pricey but great quality and portion sizes. Really good banchan. The seafood pancake, beef noodle soup, and the brisket were delicious. Galbi was good, but other places do it better. I’d love to come back and try more things.
… morePouria Gh
Nak Won exceeded our expectations. The food portions are large. The quality of food is great. The menu has a large selection. The service was super attentive and they hosted our dinner party well! The ambiance is not modern, or trendy but I still think it’s a good sit down! We enjoyed the dining experience and would recommend!
… moreNina Casper
This is a dining experience. It takes time, so if you are in a rush, come back another time. It’s always busy and usually a small wait, but it is very much worth it. I am impressed by what is accomplished with what seems to be a small staff. The hostess was also our server and multitasking like a pro. We got the fish pancake, trio party dish, and the short ribs. Everything was so flavorful and unlike anything we’ve had before. The prices are more than fair for the amount that you get. Worth it over and over again!
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