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    Banjoo

    4.5 (19 reviews)
    Open 5:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    Kimchi soup with pork
    Brandon D.

    Checked out this pocha in Austin called banjoo. I got the spicy kimchi soup with pork, cheese corn, a free dumpling appetizer for leaving a review, and a yuzu highball. The kimchi soup was alright. It wasn't really that spicy at all and the pork was a bit overcooked. The dumplings were just normal dumplings, soy sauce felt a bit too salty. Cheese corn was just alright as well. The yuzu highball was actually really good. Service here is so so.

    baoni L.

    Really good and authentic Korean food. I ate so much because they are so tasty. The service is second to none. The servers are so attentive and pay attention to details. They came to check us on the temperature of our boodae jige. I told them no spicy chicken and they remembered that even checked on us to see if the taste is okay. It is so rare to see the servers really strive to provide good business. The ambiance is great for friends hanging out or a family dinner. Would love to be back to try other dishes!

    Most amazing place especially late night. Amazing staff and super friendly.

    My favorite neighborhood place to visit. Never regret coming here. Kate and Jocelyn were amazing.

    Corn cheese
    Kaycie Y.

    I wasn't able to post the photos I took to google reviews, so I'll upload them here I've seen Banjoo all over my TikTok fyp so we had to stop by. We were greeted immediately and received our drinks and ordered our food within minutes! Amazing. It didn't take long before I noticed how attentive our servers were. We didn't have to wait for anything nor did we have to waive anyone down to ask. We ordered the corn cheese to start, then the kimchi fried rice and carbonara ramen. The corn cheese is so classic. No notes. The kimchi fried rice is probably my favorite in Austin. I can't handle spice and the spice level was perfect for me! It's definitely super mild for the avg person lol but if you're sensitive to heat, Banjoo's KFR is a great option :) I was told the carbonara noodles were yummy and the right amount of heat for spice lovers. Not overly spicy, warm, and filling. Good for cold days Listening to the sounds of happy people singing karaoke was nice and added to the vibe too! Overall the hype is valid. If you're looking for something fun to do tonight, or if you're just looking for some Korean comfort food, you don't need to go anywhere else!

    Diana S.

    I came in on a Saturday night and it wasn't too busy. The space itself is very small and they have a few tables but I expected it to be bigger. Regardless they accommodated my group and it was okay. My biggest issue is because it's so small and the tables are so close together it is very loud and hard to have a conversation. I know this is more of a bar type of place but with the music and all the people the only way to have a conversation is nearly yelling at the person next to you. Other than that good was good and service was friendly.

    Short ribs
    Jim C.

    This isn't really my kind of place, it was really loud (maybe to hide the sound from the karaoke rooms?), sort of dark (phone flashed when taking food picture), and they don't give you menus, you have to do the scan a code thing and read the menu in your phone. However, the service was good and the food was great! The steamed dumplings were the best I've had in years - nice and juicy with a thin skin. The short ribs (LA galbi) were also great. Only negative with the food is they didn't give us banchan, a first in our experience for Korean places.

    Megan L.

    I heard this is Soha's sister restaurant! Their food is obviously also really good as well, but I feel like the vibes are weird here. I love Soha because it has that pocha vibe, but Soha is weirdly decorated and very open? I think they could've done a much better job filling the space with more tables and more comfortable chairs, but it gave me Severance office vibes with how cheap and uncomfortable the chairs and tables are. Their staff is really attentive, and I am a huge fan of their pocha food and drinks.

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    Helen H.

    the staff here are so nice i felt kind of bad that i was speaking in english here but i was so tired after acl i didnt think to jumunhagi properly.. mian to my friends who work here... first off its very loud in here but if u cant deal with that i dont kno why u would go to a joint-karaoke-restaurant in the first place ! go home. next we got corn cheese + i got samgyeopsal and my friend got galbi UMM dis was a huuge portion like the corn cheese was twice as big as i thought it was gonna be so... we got two meals outta this baby!!!!! actually the corn cheese was really good idk if they use liquid smoke or something but its so smoky and the seaweed flavor on top is very nice. the samgyeopsal was okay i dont wanna compare it cuz im from #California and idk what to tell u we got some FAT JUICY PIGS over there #metaphor ! ! ! it wasnt bad tho and it comes with lettuce, sesame oil, and i think chogochujang so it was still pretty SPLENDERIFOUS at the end of the day. i dropped my scrunchy (my fault and i am of course super dumb and stupid because i missed my OWN big ass pants pockets [i was wearing jean cargo shorts so they were really big {jargorts}] with my OWN hand which is why it fell in the first place im sorry) AND a very kind and benevolent worker picked it up for me UGHH THANK U AND IM SOOO SORRY that was humiliating for me im really sorry. im going to be thinking about that for my entire flight back to california and yes that includes the layover. anyway i would recommend going here (also theyre open late night which is so great) if i lived in austin oh trust i would be DOWNNN here on the monthly at LEAST OMG i forgot to say someone working there also complimented my pashmina. "nice pash" uh huh and whyd you call it that?... i know what you are... [say it... ]... RAVER!!!!

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    An Nyeong K Tofu & Bbq

    An Nyeong K Tofu & Bbq

    4.5
    (205 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$

    Korean food is probably the category I'm most critical of when it comes to restaurant reviews. As a…read moreKorean American who's spent a lifetime eating great Korean food at home and in restaurants, my standards are high. That said, this was easily the best Korean meal I've had in Austin, and honestly, it might be the best I've had in Texas. The soondubu arrived absolutely piping hot. I ordered the mushroom version, and it was packed with a wide variety of mushrooms rather than just a few token pieces. Even when ordered spicy, the broth still had incredible depth and flavor that wasn't just heat for the sake of heat. The tteokbokki was addictive. We ended up adding cheese and ramen, which took it to another level. The marinated kalbi was equally impressive: high-quality meat with very little fat and generous portions. The banchan was also top-tier. Standouts included the soy-glazed potatoes, fresh kimchi, and japchae. They also serve purple rice, which has a wonderful chewy texture and feels like a more thoughtful alternative to standard white rice. The food alone would bring me back, but the service was excellent as well; friendly, attentive, and efficient. We came for an early dinner and got seated right away, but if you're planning to come during peak dinner hours, expect a wait. The locals clearly know this place is something special. Huge parking lot and the dining area is bright and airy, even playing the world cup games. Seems to be very family friendly.

    Good banchan, but everything else was pretty mid if you're used to Korean restaurants in larger…read morecities. The cold noodles had a great taste, but were not served with any accompaniment except some ginger. The six pieces of galbi we ordered included one piece that was purely gristly and bone. No seasoning and weirdly chewy meat on the remaining pieces. I wouldn't recommend the BBQ here. We had a pretty uncomfortable table wedged between a large family dinner and the server station, blocked from the windows by a giant wall.

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    Entrance seating area
    Entrance seating area
    Spicy pork
    Spicy pork
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    Seating area
    Gangnam Korean BBQ

    Gangnam Korean BBQ

    4.6
    (531 reviews)
    8.9 mi
    $$$

    Went here with my brother who's in town visiting, along with my wife and parents. We all decided to…read morego with the AYCE option. For meats we tried a solid mix including finger steak, beef tongue, pork belly (both regular and thin), and even beef intestine. We also went through all the banchan, and my parents ordered the veggie pancake and spicy tofu soup. Overall everything was really good. We didn't get a single bad cut and everything was flavorful and cooked well. What really made this place stand out though was the service. MJ took care of us and was incredible from start to finish. Since it was our first time, she walked us through the menu and even helped cook the meats so we could actually relax and enjoy our time together. She stayed on top of the grill, swapping it out right when needed, and was always checking in to see if we needed anything or wanted more banchan. What stood out the most was how thoughtful she was with my parents. She made sure they had food on their plates without overdoing it, which was such a small detail but meant a lot. The food was great, but MJ really made the experience. Definitely coming back.

    if you wanna go to a restaurant where you can't hear yourself talking and you have to yell over…read moreeach other or if you want a place where the people who work there let's customer scream, yell, slam the table this is the place for you. Me and my husband went here yesterday, the price is good the meat need a little more seasoning and flavor, the fish cake salad needs to be cook more and more flavor. There was a table beside us that i understand was having a good time but was so loud that everyone else was looking at them. The servers nor the managers did anything or said anything because they were drinking a lot of alcohol and getting paid a lot for it. This place don't care about the other customers trying to just enjoy dinner and have nice time. was just disappointed

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    Al A Carte Menu
 (Available Mon - Fri 11am - 3pm)
    Al A Carte Menu (Available Mon - Fri 11am - 3pm)
    Spicy Tofu Soup (Sundubu-Jjigae), Spicy Cucumber, Beef Bulgogi, Thin Sliced Pork Belly - Daepae
    Spicy Tofu Soup (Sundubu-Jjigae), Spicy Cucumber, Beef Bulgogi, Thin Sliced Pork Belly - Daepae
    Some appetizers and $2 mimosas

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    Some appetizers and $2 mimosas
    SOHA

    SOHA

    4.5
    (351 reviews)
    2.2 mi
    $$

    I was craving Korean food, so we decided to give SOHA a try, and it absolutely did not…read moredisappoint!!! From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with genuine warmth and such positive energy. The welcoming atmosphere, attentive service, and chill vibe made us feel right at home. Every dish we ordered was outstanding and packed with flavor. The seafood pancake was cooked to crispy perfection, something that's surprisingly hard to find, as it's often left a bit doughy at other restaurants. The steamed egg was light, fluffy, and comforting, while the spicy tofu pork soup was phenomenal. It had just the right amount of heat, with silky, melt-in-your-mouth tofu and incredibly tender pork belly that paired perfectly with a bowl of rice. What truly elevated the experience, though, was the service. At one point I accidentally dropped my chopsticks, and before I could even ask for another pair, one of the servers noticed from across the restaurant and immediately brought me a new set. It's those small, thoughtful touches that really set a restaurant apart. SOHA exceeded my expectations in every way. If you're looking for authentic, flavorful Korean food with genuinely exceptional hospitality, this is the place. It has officially become a must-visit every time I'm in Austin.

    Not bad of a place! Me and my big party went during a not too busy of a time and the food came out…read moreat a good pace which I'm happy about. Corn cheese: 5/5 It was hot, creamy, sweet, charred, and delicious! Would recommend. Soy Honey Chicken: 5/5 I'm not a big fan of the batter but the portion was pretty big, it stayed crispy, the sweetness was nice, the onions were refreshing, and it was good on rice! Short Ribs: 3.5/5 I wasn't too big of a fan - the short ribs were chewy and not as flavorful as other korean places. If you like more mild flavors, this is the one for you. Also, some of the pieces were just bone Steamed Egg: 2/5 It was just egg, not something I would recommend spending your money on. It was soft and hot, but not too flavorful. Kimchi Pancake: 4/5 It was good, crispy, toasty, but there was just more batter than kimchi. The sauce was a bit salty and I prefer more vinegar based dipping sauces with my Korean pancakes. I liked it though, it had a good onion flavor. Pork Belly 5/5: Forgot to take a picture but quite good! Thick cuts, tender, juicy. It's not seasoned but it comes with some lettuce, samjang, and sesame oil. Good vibes and service - it's a good eat, sip, and talk place

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    Kimchi fried rice & lychee soju
    Kimchi fried rice & lychee soju
    Kimchi fried rice & lychee soju
    Kimchi fried rice & lychee soju
    G1. Samgyubsal (Grilled Pork Belly w/Lettuce Wrap)

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    Chodang Village

    Chodang Village

    4.1
    (48 reviews)
    8.1 mi

    Be aware that this restaurant actually closes at 9:00 PM, not 9:30 PM as advertised. They should…read moreupdate their hours on both Yelp and their front door to avoid confusing customers. We walked in at 9:03 PM on a Tuesday expecting they were still open based on the posted hours, but were told they had already closed. While I understand businesses have to close at some point, what was disappointing was the way it was handled. Instead of a polite, "I'm sorry, we just closed," the hostess greeted us with a condescending, "Uh, are you meeting someone here?" The interaction came across as unnecessarily rude and left a poor first impression. Accurate business hours and a more courteous response would have made all the difference.

    Visiting Austin, and decided on this spot as it was nearby…read more order the seafood tofu soap, medium spice level. i was suprised by the banchan that included some fish and also the OG style rice. have not had this rice in a while. most korean spots i frequent just go with rice cooker these days well, i still remember the whole tea and rice deal to get the crunchy rice off and drink after dinner as sort of dessert. not really, its pretty much just rice water in some korean tea.. not something i crave... i do like the crunchy rice bimbibop style... i like the banchan, the one that stood out was the white veggie noodle like one that was in kewpie dressing. i think it was cabbage. taste like coleslaw, so i think it is cabbage. total was 20 cash. there was 4% discount for cash. either way, i was doing 20 as dish was $16. end up with $3.40 tip 21% all good. and the soup was as expected. 5 star all day when u can get good tofu soup for 20 buck all inclusive...

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    BBQ section
    BBQ section
    Hot Stone Bibimbap with Beef
    Hot Stone Bibimbap with Beef
    Chodang Village

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    Kan Sushi

    Kan Sushi

    3.9
    (119 reviews)
    2.0 mi

    The food was amazing quality, every dish was so flavorful and unique. My friends and I had the best…read moretime while there was awesome music to curate the ambiance. Our server Alejandra was the best and sweetest ever, so patient with us as first time diners!! BTW: PROPS to the lychee martini we loved all the drinks we got!!

    Came here on a Sunday morning and it was empty. Which is nice but a bit concerning as a first-time…read moreguest. Parking is decently okay, my only complaint is the spaces are small and I don't have a big car, just a 4-door sedan and it barely fit in the spot. So if you have a big car or a nice one, I would recommend parking a bit further away and just walking to the restaurant. I am going to focus more on the cooked items as most people here already gave their review on the sushi. Hangover ramen, not too bad. It is like Shin Ramen Instant Noodles with a lighter flavor, nice touch with the bean sprout as it is a needed texture element. Add the gyoza into it and it makes it even better. Cucumber salad, not bad at all. It is missing a bit of spice to it. A touch of chili oil on it would kick this dish up a bit. It is refreshing and a must at the table. Truffle fries, please skip this. No salt on the fries if you are okay with it. It is just a bit of truffle oil and Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top. It is lacking in flavor. Yaki Udon, skip this as well. Not sure if it was just the day I went but the sauce was not so great. It was this sweet and sour taste but it was swimming on the bottom of the bowl like the sauce was poured on top of it at the end instead of being stir-fried into it in a wok or a pan. The first few bites are okay but the bottom half is just swimming in that sauce. Spicy Pork Bulgogi, decent size overall, not too bad. I would order like kimchi rice to eat with it next time if I come back. I do wish it was a bit more charred just to give it a bit of a textual element to it. also another thing to note, the bathroom is shared with the restaurant next door to it.

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    Bar/kitchen
    Bar/kitchen
    Inari Crab Meat
    Inari Crab Meat
    Beef bulgogi, Crab-stick, Butter Shrimp, Holy crab & Yam Bam cruncher

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    Beef bulgogi, Crab-stick, Butter Shrimp, Holy crab & Yam Bam cruncher

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