Dduri Ba

We thought this was the nicest CASH ONLY sign we'd ever seen.
Usually they do take cards, though.

Ddukbokki (although they use a different spelling).
We wished this was as good as the one at Chon Ju Jip. :-(

At first we thought the thing on the left was soup,
but it's actually a white kimchi (or something like that).
I (Jenne) ate about 95% of those yellow pickles.

Kimchi was fine.

Nick's ramen had instant noodles but it was very tasty.

We all loved these dumplings, which seemed homemade!

Server recommendation #1.
Miko was still talking about this dish the next day.

Server recommendation #2, kimbap with fish cake. 

We were all surprised how much we liked the kimbap!

However, no one was surprised how much Miko liked the fish cake.

Date: 1/20/14

Time in: 6:12 PM
Time out: 7:12 PM
Servers' recommendations: 
Kimbap and fish cake, bajirakkalkuksu (noodle soup with short-necked clams)
What we ordered: Kagimandu (dumplings), kimbap and fish cake, bajirakkalkuksu, tteokbokgi
Number in our party: 4 (with Laura and Nick as guest judges) 
Final check amount: $37.20
Price per person: $9.25
  
Notes: 

• The tteokbokgi is really spicy, and it's still not as flavorful as other versions we've had.  Chon Ju Jip's is better!

• The noodle soup dishes are quite delicious.  The broth is yummy!  (I REALLY like the clam noodle soup.)

• We greatly appreciate the homemade dumplings.

• The kimbap is unexpectedly delicious and satisfying, although the fish cakes are a little too fishy.

RESTAURANT INFORMATION  
Address: 4425 Convoy St
Phone number: 858.560.0990
Noise level: 2
Accepts credit cards? Not at the moment
Parking: A pretty small shared lot
Ideal group size: 1-4
Rating: Two thumbs up