Um ma son Arirang Korean Kitchen
Carrollton
Um Ma Son Arirang is a family-owned Korean comfort food spot in Carrollton celebrated for its authentic, scratch-made dishes. Creators highlight their chewy, hand-rolled kalguksu noodle soups, handmade mandu dumplings, fermented dough steamed pork and vegetable buns, and signature fresh kimchi. The restaurant is widely regarded by creators as a 10/10 destination for traditional handmade staples.
Commenters passionately champion the restaurant as a long-time hidden gem serving comforting, homestyle Korean fare, with many raving about the house-made jarred spicy kimchi, pork buns, and dumplings. Reactions are overwhelmingly positive with locals playfully trying to gatekeep the spot, though there is an isolated complaint regarding hygiene and service responsiveness. Reviewers also remind prospective diners that the venue is situated in Carrollton rather than Dallas.
- Order the chewy hand-rolled kalguksu noodle soup or kimchi noodles
- Try the steamed pork and vegetable buns made with fermented dough
- Sample the handmade steamed mandu, especially the kimchi dumplings
- Grab a jar of their signature house-made spicy kimchi to take home
- Note the correct location is in Carrollton rather than Dallas proper
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