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8 Ounce Korean Steakhouse

3.9 (178 reviews)
Open • 11:30 am - 11:00 pm

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Esosa A.

This is not only an amazing place to bring someone that enjoys Korean bbq, but someone that's never tried it as well. The menu is broad without being overwhelming, staff is attentive, and the drink menu is just as generous. Yogurt soju is my go-to and grapefruit is a new friend. The vibes were so excellent that the owner even took a moment to have a toast with us.

Beef rib tips, beef bulgogi, pork bulgogi, spicy garlic shrimp, garlic shrimp
Vaughn O.

We love Korean BBQ and especially AYCE. We went with the Premium selection to allow more non-beef and pork options. This place is really beef and pork heavy so if you have non-beef/pork eaters this is probably the best option, though still only two chicken options + shrimp. We've had AYCE Korean BBQ before but this place really loads you up with each meat selection so keep that in mind. We got like 7 different meats and that was way too much for 2 people. Next time we'll use the a la carte menu. But delicious!

Scallops
Caroline N.

At the AYCE menu for lunch with husband, and was satisfied. Wasn't busy during the time we dined there, so service was attentive. Meat quality was what I was hoping! Worth the price with the meat quality. Favorites were pork jowl, galbi, and beef tongue. Wished there were more side dishes... but overall a great experience.

Canny F.

Decide to make a drive to get kBBQ for lunch. The seafood pancake was mushy and quite expensive $22. We tried to make the texture better on the grill and it didn't work. Nice attempt from our waitress. Out of all the meats, only the Galbi was good. Rice and lettuce is an extra charge Meat size is 8oz. Combos are about 6oz. Jenny was our waitress and she was awesome Food was fast They don't seat you until the full party arrives The Banchans were sitting on the table for an unclear duration. It's also limited.

Wesley S.

Highly recommend! Meat quality was great. We had the beef Galbi and marinated pork. They have pickled jalapeños instead of cucumbers. I wish they had more options on marinated meats. A lot of the meats are just plain meat. They also don't have very many sauces. Interiors is very nice. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Biggest negative.... I hate... so bad metal chopsticks!! They had no option of wooden ones.

Ruth Y.

Not sure if we came on an off day, but this was honestly a disappointing KBBQ experience especially having seen quite a few positive reviews. We were seated within a few minutes after arriving. The banchan was already laid out - a good spread albeit some were pretty small portions. Our waiter was quick to take our order and got right to cooking the meat for us, something we appreciated given most places have you cook yourself. Our waiter did ask if we wanted to, so you could ask to cook for yourself. They are not an AYCE spot, so we ordered their beef combo (getting galbi was our number one priority) and an order of the pork belly. They cooked the meats in what I assume is an intentional sequence of beef brisket, pork belly, galbi, and finally beef bulgogi. The two of us were quite full by the end so you easily could just order the combo for 2 people which is how many the menu says it serves anyway. A few unfortunate notes: Clearly, our waiter was flustered with how busy she was at the start, something about some waitstaff only just clocking in (surprising for peak dinner time on a Friday). We did notice that there were a lot more staff half an hour into our meal and were VERY attentive, taking turns cooking the meat. The service was very friendly overall, but the beginning of our meal was quite bumpy - we had to ask for water, having seen that the adjacent table that sat down after us already received theirs. We also had to ask for rice and our waiter said it would be another 10 minutes since they needed to make some. By the time we received our rice, we had already eaten 2 of 4 of our meats. As a rice lover, this was quite disappointing. Something seemingly small but was very noticeable was that their metal chairs were extremely uncomfortable to sit in, and typically you want to sit for an extended amount of time for KBBQ. Lastly, the meats were mostly okay which was disappointing because their galbi was my favorite ever - it was juicy and fatty and perfectly cooked, and so flavorful that no sauce was needed. The beef brisket was alright, the pork belly mediocre, and the bulgogi was a bit too crunchy from the charring without much flavor. The sauces helped but had to carry a lot of weight flavor-wise. All in all, $150 (not including tip, and my husband got a beer) was a bit pricey for this sub-par experience.

Jannelle L.

1 Star - Disrespectful & Misleading Experience We had a very disappointing experience at 8 Ounce KBBQ. The server recommended the A5 wagyu but never mentioned the price or that it was market price. We trusted the recommendation, and our bill ended up being $350, with $250 for the wagyu alone. We couldn't even eat half the wagyu because it was too much fat. We were genuinely confused and asked for clarification. Instead of handling it professionally, the staff became dismissive and defensive, saying that's "not what the waitress said happened." The manager (who claimed he was the owner) was rude and offered no attempt to resolve the situation. As we were leaving, he shooed us away and said "whatever, whatever, losers" in front of other guests. It wasn't about the cost -- it was about the lack of transparency and the way we were treated. Completely unprofessional and disappointing.

Thea W.

You definitely have to try this place out. The beef bulgogi was my favorite it was so flavorful! I was not a fan of the pork belly tbh but my husband enjoyed it. We came when it was packed and waited awhile to be seated. But, once we got sat, our food came out pretty quickly and the servers were fantastic given how busy they were! They did a great job. I will also say, the chopsticks are TRASH. They were flat and extremely hard to pick up food. But, we'll definitely be back to try the lunch menus!

Patricia T.

We went on a Thursday night and got seated immediately. They have a pretty extensive menu to choose from; from a la carte to their combo selection. Their side dishes were plentiful and delicious as well. I rarely ever see scallops on the menu at K-bbq places so you best bet, we had to order that and I'm so glad we did! The galbi recommended by our server was also tasty. Probably the best I've had in a long while. Speaking of service, Evan and the trainee was excellent! Overall, although pricing is on the higher end...you get what you pay for. I'd say it's worth it.

Grapefruit Soju and what's left of some amazing Galbi! The kimchi is amazing too!

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Food was great! Service was excellent which contributed to the overall experience. Quality of food was anazing.

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This place is clean , food is delicious, really good customer service!!!!!! 10/10000!!!!

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We did all you can eat bbq and the meat was delicious and really good quality. Would definitely recommend!

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loved the korea bbq experience. the quality of the meat was good and the service was great. would come again

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There's a lack of affordable Korean spots in Katy ever since Korea Garden near 99 Ranch moved…read morelocations to the Longpoint area. Tasty Ko is located further South of I-10 in an assuming plaza. As soon I stepped into the restaurant, I was hit with delicious aromas of KBBQ and seafood sizzling at the tables. I was in the mood for noodles and so was my friend - we ordered the jjamppong and the jiajiangmein. The broth for the jjamppong was super flavorful and deep with seafood notes. There were plenty of veggies (cabbage) and squid. The shrimp were small and kind of mushy - probably from a frozen bag or just not fresh. I didn't mind though. The serving size of noodles were perfect, and maybe a little bit more than I wanted since I couldn't finish the whole bowl. The jiajiangmein looked equally as delicious - my friend said there was a lot of onion in the sauce. The array of banchan consisted of kimchi, marinated bean sprouts, cold kimchi pancake, and marinated spicy cucumber. Yummy banchan as well. Tasty Ko is a great spot if you're not wanting to drive all the way to the Spring Branch area for Korean food, and not wanting to spend an arm and a leg at Katy Asian Town. Good menu selection for those who either want KBBQ or a la carte classic Korean dishes!

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Chicken feet and fish cake stew here were delicious. The fried chicken that I got (pictured, forgot…read morewhich one) and the budaejjigae is a skip. We had about 15 people and they crammed us into a small area with 2 tables which was kind of intimate but probably PSA they dont give you side dishes which is what traditional pochas do. It was a little disappointing as most Korean places in the US give it even if it's not traditional in Korea.

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No frills service with awesome large Karaoke rooms and reasonable prices. I haven't tried the food…read morebut it looks good.

It was my friends and I first time here and we were blown away by the interior - well-lit with neon…read moresigns, super spacious, fun decor, very bright and open - reminding me of Itaewon. Every single dish was spot-on and the portions were quite generous. If I had to pick, the Japchae, Jajang Myeon, and Spicy Seafood Jjampong Soup were especially memorable. A thick noodle is used for the Japchae which held on to the flavor really well and provided more of a bite. The Jajang Myeon and Soup were absolutely bursting with flavor - bold, rich, and truly satisfying. They perfectly captured the essence of what these dishes should taste like: delivering a home-cooked taste at restaurant quality. As typical of Korean restaurant, every meal comes with an assortment of banchan. The kimchi was perfection and it seems like there are unlimited refills for the banchan. Let's not forget that this is a Pocha! There are lots of drink options and they are open late. This also makes for a great place for large groups and seating ranges from open tables or private booths for those looking for something more private. There is an open stage where I suppose open-mic karaoke used to take place, but as of 01/2025 management has put up signs stating it's currently not in use due to noise complaints from the neighbors. Still, there are plenty of private karaoke rooms to be put to use. This place is a hidden gem - it seems like a well-kept secret tucked away in this little neighborhood. I really hope the place gets more traffic in the future. They really deserve it! Overall really great place to come chill at with friends they've got the food, drinks, and karaoke covered.

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StoneAge

4.3(138 reviews)
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Had an amazing experience at Stone Age! The food was absolutely delicious, but what really made the…read morenight stand out was our server, Nicole. Hands down, she was one of the best servers I've ever had. She was incredibly friendly, attentive, welcoming, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout the entire meal. Great food is always a reason to come back, but exceptional service makes the experience that much better, and Nicole definitely delivered. She made us feel genuinely taken care of and made the whole evening even more enjoyable. I'll definitely be coming back to Stone Age, and I'll be asking for Nicole when I do. Highly recommend!

Watch your step! Floor is very slippery so walk carefully…read more I'll lead with the punchline which is if you come here, just get the meats because that's where they shine. We ordered the Chef's Table which comes with 4 preselected meats (all beef). My favorites were the unmarinated and marinated kalbi. It's actually quite hard to find Korean BBQ places these days that don't strictly follow the AYCE model with lower quality cuts. These were very good cuts of meat. I could've probably done without the other two cuts. They were good cuts of meat, but the kalbi really stands out. This Chef's Table set comes with 2 sides, but you should know before going that banchan does NOT come along with the meal like many Korean restaurants you might be used to. So don't expect kimchi, salads, or even the lettuce wraps to come along with the meat. You can still order them of course, but will have to be included in your choice of 2 sides. We also ordered: - Seafood Pancake - pancake itself wasn't bad, but not extraordinary. The sauce for this was a bit of a let down. It also didn't arrive until the end of the meal which is unusual. But the service itself while friendly and kind was incomplete. We had to ask for a bunch of things that normally is just considered without mentioning and we didn't see our waiter visit that much after the food was delivered. - Ja Jang Myun - This was quite honestly the blandest set of noodles I've ever eaten at any restaurant. Both my wife and I have never had something taste like nothing. Which was too bad because the noodles themselves were cooked quite nicely. Not overly soft. Very disappointing. So back to the punchline, come here for the meat and skip the other stuff. I will say, they have a lot of different specials throughout the week so maybe those might be worth checking out before coming here because it is a bit pricy for what you get.

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3.5(82 reviews)
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People weren't kidding when they say the service here is bad. We came on a Wednesday and it wasn't…read morecrowded as we got a table immediately. There is a sign stating a special 19.99 ayce for Monday thru Thurs but it's a bait, you can only choose meat items. When we asked about the special the guy was kinda rude and just said you can only get 2. Since it was so limited we decided to forego the special and go with menu A and even that is pretty limited for 29.99. On our sheet we put down multiple orders of brisket and he came out with one. The other means he set in another table, didn't say a thing, didn't say it was our order, he just left it there and we were supposed to know somehow. Brisket cuts were really thick, much more than any other kbbq places we've ever been to so it tasted different. Tofu soup is no included on menu A so we paid extra. We selected a bunch of sauces from the menu and they never brought it out. Ordering more meat felt like a chore and that we were bothering them. Guy didn't even ask for our drink order and walked off as soon as he grabbed the paper. Pretty horrible kbbq experience. We wanted to give this place a shot but will never come back. Really expensive for limited selection and an abundance of attitude. Also inside the dining area was ridiculously hot. I know it's kbbq but I've never been to one were I'm dying os sweat trying to make it through dinner. Suspect they do that to make you comfortable so you'll leave early. We never got near the 90 min mark since it was so hot in there we couldn't wait to leave.

Oh my god, this place is so good. It's really cute inside, and they always have K-pop music videos…read moreplaying on the TVs while you eat, which makes the atmosphere really fun. I know some people say it's not super authentic, but honestly, you're grilling your own food, so who even cares? Yeah, the menu can be a little confusing at first, but once you actually look through it, it's pretty simple. And trust me, the food is worth figuring it out for. We got a bunch of different beef options for the all-you-can-eat, and it was definitely worth the price -- around $34 per person. Everything tasted so dang good. They also give you sides like lettuce wraps, steamed rice, and steamed egg, which was AMAZING. There are so many things you can order, and the quality was really good overall. The staff were also nice and came around often to help if we needed anything or had questions. Overall, I think it's a really great all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ spot, and I'd definitely go back.

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