Makchang Drama

“ always a great meal at makchang drama! i highly recommend trying their small/large intestine. it's definitely a hearty/heavier meal, but i think it pairs so well with an ice cold beer/soju and the various dipping sauces and banchans they provide, like their green onion salad, fish cake, radish kimchi. the intestine comes out nice and hot on a sizzling plate, and is quite a generous portion. the bbq also comes with a spicy soup, very spicy but so so flavorful. i've also tried their kimch fried rice, which i feel they've made a bit more special than regular kimchi fried rice, maybe it's ginger, and something that makes it richer and tastier. we have also had their corn cheese, which is pretty basic in terms of corn cheese but hits the spot all the same! it's a wonderful restaurant with great vibes, for either a casual dinner or you could even host a sizeable party as there is plenty of seating/tables. service was great and the employees were very attentive and checked up many times throughout our meal and kindly refilled our banchan. ”

“ Corn cheese is very delicious and cheesy. I like this restaurant because they are fast, efficient, friendly. The food is a great value value with good portions. My kids don't like intestines, but they really like this restaurant because of the variety of appetizers. The intestine dishes look great but we come here for all the side dishes. It is very cute inside. Feels like you're in a kdrama. Such fun vibes. ”

“ From entry, the service and ambiance is extremely welcoming from staff and owner. This type of establishment is a cozy vibe where they make you feel at home. Ordered the combo of small/large intestine that comes to the table pre-cooked and you can cook the rest on a gas grill to the element of crisp you like to enjoy your meat. The meal comes with a very clean spicy seafood broth that goes excellent with soju. The sides, the owner brought fresh to accommodate us. They had every flavor or soju from mango apple, yogurt, peach, citron, and so much more. Will definitely be back again! ”

“ I had mistaken makchang for dechang and vice versa. I like the dechang more than makchang and would like to make that clarification :) dechang is the one that comes out in a circular shape and has a crunchy exterior and fatty interior right?? That's the one I'm talking about...! ”

“ Everytime I visit Korea, I make sure to eat at a gopchang (intestine) place. When I saw Makchang Drama on social media, I knew I had to make my way to Lakewood. It is a bit far out from Seattle but it was worth the drive. I got the BBQ Intestine combo A for the two of us and it was the perfect amount. The bread is there to soak up the oil. It's a combo with small, large intestine, beef stomach, and pork heart. Will definitely visit again! ”

“ Yeah, it's super far if you're coming from Seattle, and it's pricy too. But if you're a lover of fried intestines and Korean bar vibes , I think Makchang Drama is totally worth the trip. Make a day of it. Hang out at Southcenter Mall with some friends, go to Round 1 arcade, travel down to Makchang Drama for guts and KBBQ, then find a noraebang (Korean karaoke) spot on your way back up. Drink a bunch of soju. (Not the driver.) Get merry. I love makchang (beef intestines) and gopchang (small intestines) for their chewy, fatty texture and super savory flavor! If you're not a fan of fatty or chewy meat products (like chicken skin, pork belly, tendon, offal, etc), you might not be a fan of this. But if you love guts (like me), you'll love these! They come out on a smoking hot grill so they're just a bit crisp on the outside, soft and chewy on the inside... mmm... I'm salivating just thinking of it. Cut through the oil with some somaek (soju + beer) and you're cooking! We ordered a couple of other dishes (like the boiled pork) and it came with free banchan (side dishes). I definitely would go again, and often -- if only it wasn't so far! It's all the way down in Lakewood, just past Tacoma. I'll just have to settle for only making a special trip once in a while. ”

“ Good food and good service. A bit on the pricey side though. Almost $400 for 6 adults... Definitely worth checking out though if you are in Lakehood. ”

“ This place hits the spot every time I want gopchang. We normally get either the combo a or combo b (depending on our appetite) as well as the small intestine soup! The kimchi fried rice is also very good here! Only downside is that it's packed on the weekends, if you have a bigger party you can call ahead to make reservations though. ”

“ Craving naengmyeon and wanted to try their specialty, gopchang aka intestines. I don't normally eat gopchang. Easy to get to off of S Tacoma Way in a little plaza. Parking is shared with other stores and restaurants, it can get busy. Otherwise you can get parking right out front. We ordered the combo spicy stir fried gopchang and spicy cold noodles. Walking in you feel like you're in a Korean bar. The vibe and ambiance/sectioned off areas for more privacy really take you somewhere else. Loved all the cute decor and signs everywhere. Naengmyeon or spicy cold noodles were delicious. One of my favorite things to eat during the summer time. Fresh, spicy, tangy and filling. The gopchang stir fry was good! No gamy taste and the sauce compliments it really well. For it being "spicy" it wasn't very spicy at all. The pickled onions are so nostalgic. Server was efficient and friendly. If you're a gopchang lover or want to try it I would give makchang drama a try! They do have other Korean dishes on their menu. ”