I remember this restaurant from years ago before I moved to Atlanta. Everyone is so pleasant and…read morethe food is delicious. It has such an at home feeling with the service and good quality of food

Really pleasant ladies that cook wonderful food. Their kimchi is very fresh and crunchy and I…read morereally enjoyed the kimchi stew. It was very flavorful. The fish was also wonderful perfectly cooked. Very tasty with simple seasoning on it. I definitely look forward to trying the grilled mackerel. The next time I come.

I completely forgot that I'd visited this place a few years ago. Came back for a late night dinner…read moreand was NOT disappointed. Ample flavor. Great serving size. Good service. And convenient location! I'd definitely visit again.

We had amazing Korean food and mocktails here in an unsuspecting place. We ordered the Guava…read moregetaway, Creamy Limeade, Kimchi Cheese Fries, Kangjeong (Boneless Wings), Spicy Squid and Pork Belly with rice, and Japchae. The drinks were blended very well and used fresh lime juice, which was nice. The appetizers -- the kimchi fries and the boneless wings were pretty standard. The fries were crunchy, but we felt like there was more cheese than there was kimchi and sauce, so we've had better kimchi fries elsewhere. The cheese was very gooey though. The boneless wings weren't as crunchy as they could have been, especially coming out in a stone dish, but the garlic soy sauce was still pretty good. Our mains were really good -- the japchae, which I ordered with fried tofu, had the right texture and flavor, and was delicious yet spicy. The tofu was a little bland though. My partner enjoyed the squid and pork belly dish and said that the sauce was similar to the japchae sauce. The portions were pretty normal and not too big, so we had a few leftovers but not too many. The prices were also pretty reasonable as well. Overall we were really happy with our food here and would come back if we ever visited again.

We had a great meal at Korea Garden Restaurant and enjoyed trying a variety of Korean dishes. We…read moreordered Korean BBQ, japchae, and a few appetizers to share. The grilled meat was tender and flavorful, while the japchae had a great texture and savory flavor. The side dishes added even more variety to the meal, and everything came out fresh and well prepared. A great spot for a hearty Korean meal with family or friends.

Cuisine: 8 Service: 7…read moreDecor: 6 Value: 8 Overall: 8 Is it possible to get proper Korean food in South Carolina? Why, yes you can. Not just decent, but actually excellent quality. Old lady serving the food also feels friendly and kind. I have been here a few times and always left very satisfied. My favorite so far has been the seafood soondubu, which is full of umami. The tofu is smooth, while there are plenty of seafood to make it tasty. This version is almost as good as any soondubu we have in NYC, maybe except BCD. Other things I would get again here includes their grilled galbi, kimchi pancake, and galbitang. I should also mention that the restaurant provides eight different banchan and they were all quite yummy. Since I can't find any good Chinese food here in Lexington/Columbus area, I will have to seek out my Asian fix from other places. This Korean restaurant may be one of my best options.

Oh my.... first, definitely make a reservation for this place, because when I went it was PACKED…read more The inside is absolutely beautiful, clean, organized, and nicely arranged. The menu felt nice and the pictures and details in the menu was great. Ambience was a 9/10. The food? Oh man! It was delicious. I got the lunch box w/ beef bulgogi and for the price? It is crazy! It has so much food with variations of side dishes that were all delicious. They give you plenty of meat as well which was amazing and the price was great! Lunch box w/ bulgogi was easily a 10/10. Just try it yourself. The beer I got was also very light and delicious; it was a citrus beer with Calamansi which is a Filipino citrus. The beer is made in Japan I believe. One of my favorite international beers I have had. 10/10. Overall, I have nothing but good things to say about this location. If you're ever in town this place is an amazing spot for lunch!

Made reservations online…read more We were seated right away. They were not over crowded but almost all the tables were in use. As tables were cleared, they filled up again. Expect to spend some money coming here. Some food is cooked tableside. We had an outstanding waiter. Our water carafe was kept full of cold water. He cooked our food and waited on other tables. Even with al.ost all of the tables full,it was no noisy. All of the food was flavorful. We took enough ho.e for another meal. This is a great place to eat for special occasions

The food was authentic and felt like I was in a Korean household! The service was quick and…read moreefficient. The whole ambiance was great and would definitely come back!

We were blown away by the food at this Korean restaurant! This was my second visit, and the food…read moretasted even better compared to my first visit. The service was okay. Our server forgot to bring our rice, but after we reminded her, she brought it out right away. The food was definitely the highlight of this place, and I loved all of the side dishes (banchan). The japchae, short ribs, and chicken were all delicious. The octopus was also good, but the portion was quite small. Even so, we really enjoyed our meal. After we finished eating, she gave us a melon popsicle, which was a refreshing way to end the meal. If you're looking for a great Korean restaurant, this place is definitely worth checking out!

This is a very simple, home-style, and authentic Korean restaurant much like you'd find in Korea…read moreoutside of Seoul. Not fancy at all and with its own little quirks and whims. The lady working the day I went for lunch was very friendly and most of the other patrons seemed to be regulars. The menu, again, speaks of a commitment to authenticity and I could curse myself for getting something as banal as chicken fried rice (which I got simply because it's what I wanted at the time, but foolish as I could have made it at home). The chicken fried rice was good, but then it's a dish any experienced cook should be able to turn out with little trouble. The banchan however were the star attraction. I commented when placing my order that I bet they have good banchan and the sweet lady brought forth almost an embarrassment of various banchan. To have so many different varieties really speaks of the care the owners and/or chef put into this kitchen. And these banchan, especially the mitbanchan were perfectly seasoned and flavored: there was no slight off taste to a single one, and the chili flavor came through pronounced but not overpowering in ones containing chili pepper. I make banchan at home so I know how difficult and frustrating some can be to turn out correctly, and my hat's off to this chef. This whole section of Decker is strong on ethnic, especially Korean and Mexican, businesses and there is a Korean/Asian grocery next door to Arirang but I suggest going to Hyundai Market just down the street because they have a better selection and make and sell their own mitbanchan to go, which are delicious.

I've been coming to Arirang Korean Restaurant for years, but after this visit, I'm done…read more First, the server welcomed herself by putting her hands on my 11-month-old son's face, pinching his cheeks and making him cry. I'm shocked she thought it was okay to touch a baby--especially when we're strangers. That was completely inappropriate. The server was rude, and when my mom asked for hot water, we were told they don't have any. Do they not have a kettle or a pot to boil water? That would have been more than enough. There were no accommodations at all. The food was another huge disappointment. If you look at older pictures, you'll see the huge variety of banchan they used to serve. Now, we only got six, and the portions were tiny. Prices have gone up, but the quality has dropped. We used to be able to ask for refills on our favorites, but today when my husband asked for more pickled bean sprouts, the server refused, saying we had to finish everything else first. That's just rude and unnecessary; we're not wasteful on food. We just simply asked for a refill on a dish that we favored more than the others. The service was terrible. The server never checked on us, and we had to flag her down for a to-go box while she was chatting at another table with her back turned towards us. When it was time to pay, my husband didn't leave a tip due to the poor service, and the server had the audacity to confront him about it. She argued with him, justifying her refusal to give a simple refill by saying food costs are high and people waste banchan. That might be true for others, but we're not those customers. This assumption was insulting and uncalled for. I don't know if it's new management or what, but the service here has gone downhill fast. This was once our go-to spot, but we'll be taking our business elsewhere from now on.

Andy was our server and she was wonderful ! The service was quick and she was very knowledgeable of…read moremenu and had many recommendations. We go to the location often and learned about the new specials ! 10 out of 10 service !

Cuisine: 3 Service: 4…read moreDecor: 7 Value: 7 Overall: 4 I'm not really a big fan of AYCE before usually the quality suffers, and I don't want to stuff myself to get my money's worth. However, I decided to give this place a try because I was missing Asian flavors while working in South Carolina for a few weeks. For the hot pot broth, I chose the Korean seafood tofu, which was slightly spicy and sour from the kimchi. It was not bad, but nothing special. I was feeling seafood, but options were limited. The meat selection was better, but the quality was meh. Veggies may have been my favorite items. As for the BBQ side of things, I really did not enjoy any of the cuts of meat they provided. The cuts and quality were simply poor. Meat was either tough or overly chewy. I would skip this portion of the meal altogether. There was also a buffet section with barely anything to eat. Worst of all, most of it was fried and sitting under a lamp for who knows how long. Btw, service was lackluster. After I ordered, my server said she will be back to help me cook, but eventually I did it myself since she was nowhere to be found. I also couldn't get my cup of water refilled. Oh well, I knew going in that I might be disappointed, at least I was able to add some vegetables to my diet while in the south. However, just don't see myself coming back again. I'll have to find veggies options elsewhere.

Service was great and the food was good too. We went for lunch so didn't do the entire menu but…read morestill very much enjoyed our experience.

The food and service here is amazing. We came here on a Friday morning and got seated right away…read more Our server Kalen was amazing. Even though we know our way around typical kbbq and hotpot spots, she was still helpful and gave great suggestions. The kbbq and hotpot quality is stellar. So much variety and for an affordable price. Highly recommend for anyone new to trying kbbq and hotpot. Even better if you get Kalen as your server. She is stellar at her job and super friendly.

Delicious food Chicken Teriyaki,Spicy Pork,Kimbop…read moreGreat service Classic family oriented restaurant

This used to be one of my FAVORITE restaurants in Columbia during college. It's a mom and pop show…read morerun by a Korean couple and the wife always remembers me and my order when I come (hot and spicy pork with only kimchi, apples and oranges, and glass noodles salad for sides). When I moved back to Columbia in 2016, it still tasted just as good as I had remembered it during my college years when I ate there (2009-2010) and I would eat here 3-4 times a week. I recently went again this past Sunday after not being here in over a year and was surprised to see they had remodeled, I didn't see the lady who owns the place and the food tasted nothing like I remembered. I was so disappointed. The hot and spicy pork was rubbery and the flavor from the sauce was severely lacking. The kimchi tasted pretty much the same but it wasn't cold. The apples/oranges and the noodle salad came out late because it was being made but the dressing was tart and tasted nothing like the creamy dressing I remembered. The waiter forgot to serve me the ginger salad at the beginning and when he bought it out after I asked for it, the ginger dressing was so watery. I have no clue what happened to my favorite restaurant.

It is an All-You-Can-Eat authentic Chinese hot pot and Korean BBQ restaurant. They offer 6 choices…read moreof hot pot broths, which serves as perfect soup bases for 45 different kinds of fresh vegetable and meat. The service was a 10/10, the food was delicious, the restaurant was extremely clean and the price was reasonable. Perfect for a date night, family outing or solo dinner. Highly recommend

This place is awesome! This is a veggie lovers safe place as they have a variety of vegetables and…read moreplant protein to satisfy you. We opted for the mushroom base and my daughter got the tomato base. It was delicious. Our server was super patient with us as this was our first time visiting a place of this kind and we were confused with how it works. She even made us a spicy garlic sauce that was to die for! It went well with the cooked veggies and raw. The place is super spacious with large booth seating and a private dining room so bring a friend of bring the family. I highly recommend!