Reviews for Woo Jung Restaurant in Ayer, MA
Probably the most disappointed I've been since the last Star Wars movie. I love Korean food, and after reading all the reviews,... I was really excited to try this place. The interior was, well, underwhelming: cramped and a little dingy, but hey, we're herefor the food, right? Out came the banchan, and they're good--not great, but good! The baechu (cabbage) kimchee was tasty, thoughnot quite spicy enough for my liking. The kkakdugi (radish kimchee) is nice, right combination of sweet and umami. Next came thegyeran-guk (egg drop soup). A little watery, but the flavor was fine. On to the entrees. And this, my friends, is where thingsfell off a cliff. Words like "bland" and "flavorless" don't really do justice to what we had. I can't even describe what we had,because it really didn't taste like much of anything at all, good or bad. There was a shaker of what I hoped was red chilipepper on the table, which I dumped on my dish in a desperate attempt at adding some kind of flavor. I think it was stalepaprika, because it really didn't do much of anything. My son got chicken fried rice, which was the highlight of the mealbecause, while it was equally bland, it was at least intellectually interesting; we agreed that there was a 99% chance the"chicken" was in fact turkey from somebody's thawed thanksgiving leftovers. Oh well. The service was pretty good, atleast. Note: another reviewer said this was the most authentic Korean food they'd had since they were actually in Korea. Onecan only assume they meant *North* Korea, because this food probably would make one nostalgic for the taste of sawdust and mold. Read more
Driving back from a hike. I have heard good things about this place. It did not disappoint. The side dishes were excellent and... the Korean food overall was incredibly tasty, best Korean food I have had in the Boston area. Read more
It is as authentic as it gets. And I have been to Korea multiple times. The kimchi bursts with flavor. I am going back for more!... Huge portions and the service is great. Read more
I hate making comparisons but this was the most expensive Korean I've had for family oriented food (roughly 20% more than... Jersey, 4 dishes take out for $84). My goto is always the Yook Gae Jang (spicey beef soup) and it was overly salty and lackedthe "seared beef fat + bone in" taste. Will need to explore more Korean shops here for sure... disappointing start. Read more
One of, if not, the best Korean food I have ever tasted. The staff was on point, espically the one who worked in the kitchen,... she was very cute and I hope she sees this. Back to the food. This brought me back to the days of being in Culinary school.Phenomenal food!!! You don?t want to miss this!!! Read more
This was my first time trying Korean food. Despite its unassuming appearance, this small restaurant blew my taste buds.... Delicious food! I will totally recommend stopping here if you are nearby or out this way. Read more
What a hidden gem this place is! If you want to have some authentic Korean food in Massachusetts, this is one of your best... options! You?ll be totally hooked after one visit. ????Bi Bim Bab $15 ????Kim Chi Ji Ge $16 All dishes here have amazingflavors and perfect level of spices. They provide big portions and for affordable prices. Furthermore, the staffs are friendlyand informative. You have to give Woo Jung a try, especially if you've never had Korean food and are curious what it's allabout. This will become your go-to restaurant. Who would have thought you'd be able to find tasty Korean food in Ayer, MA? Formore travel & food content????????Instagram @itssuechen Read more
I ordered a #6 (La Jo Gi), they asked if I wanted rice. The menu says $15.50 for the #6 and $2.50 for the rice. I was shocked to... be charged $28.85 when I arrived. The food is good, but it's definitely not a $30 meal. I would never return here, buyer beware! Read more