Cute, small and simple little restaurant space with a nicely designed menu. They have a simple menu with bulgogi, bibimbap, sundubu and other stuffs. Comes in combos with side dishes. Ordered a sundubu and was bubbling hot. Tasted like they used some deonjang in there. Not too spicy. Server was very friendly and respectful. Would recommend! read more

My friends and I were craving Korean food while we were in town so we decided to come try Baragi out. Before stepping into the restaurant, we were able to smell the smokiness of their grilled meats from our car. It's a pretty small restaurant & it was completely filled when we went on a Saturday evening. Luckily, there was one table left & we were able to be seated as soon as we walked in. When they handed us the menu, I was shocked by how detailed and beautiful it was. Every meal was a set with their own banchan! The banchan is usually family style so I was impressed when I saw this. We ordered the LA galbi set with spicy and mild sundubu. It took around 10-15 minutes before our meals were delivered. The banchan consisted of: kimchi, bean sprouts, seaweed, cucumber kimchi, picked cabbage, japchae, & this mini egg/flour pancake. I was not a fan of their kimchi at all since it tasted very sour. I loved all their other banchan, especially their seaweed & pickled cabbage. Their soup was packed with so much flavor, it was incredible. My only complaint was that it was too salty & I had to add more water to their soup. Overall, I really enjoyed this meal! A big plus was that DQ was next door. It was so good that we recommended my partner's brother to try it out the next day. read more

Baragi - LA Galbi Set - Korean Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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We were really excited to try this place on our first night in town, especially after reading so many great reviews comparing it to food in Seoul. Unfortunately, our experience didn't live up to those expectations. I ordered the soondubu and LA galbi combo. The soondubu was quite disappointing--it had heat, but very little depth of flavor. The LA galbi also fell short, as it didn't seem well-marinated and lacked the rich, savory taste you'd normally expect. The kimchi and banchan were also underwhelming, which was surprising given how important those elements are to a great Korean meal. That said, the service was genuinely excellent--friendly, attentive, and welcoming, which we really appreciated. Overall, while the staff made for a pleasant experience, the food itself did not reflect the quality or authenticity we were hoping for, especially given the comparisons to Seoul. read more

We visited again and it was as delicious as the last meal. So glad to see full tables with smiling, happy faces. Rightfully so! This time after sampling my wife's favorite, their bulgogi, house-made kimchi and all the other sides that complement the entree so perfectly, we both ordered it. Fantastic! We enjoyed their refills of all their sides, ate until we perhaps should've stopped sooner, and brought home leftovers (which quickly disappeared!). Wonderful food, service and experience. read more

Baragi - Bulgogi with kimchi, pickled veg, smoky-savory rice noodles and sides. - Korean Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

I've been to Baragi twice now with two different groups of friends, and both times were so good. The first time we went around 6 pm. It wasn't too busy when we walked in, but after we ordered, the place suddenly filled up. We were so glad we got there early. The second time was weekday lunch, and there was no wait at all. Super easy. The menu is pretty simple, but everything we've tried has been solid. Between the two visits, we ordered the Bibimbap Combo, Sundubu Combo, Yookgaejang, Dolsot Bibimbap, and Macjeok. Everything was flavorful, comforting, and really filling. I also love that everyone gets their own banchan. I'm sorry, I just don't like sharing mine. One thing I really appreciate is that the food is well seasoned but not overly salty. We didn't leave feeling super thirsty, which is always a good sign. It's a small, cozy restaurant, and the server was very nice and helpful both times. The fact that I've already been back twice kind of says it all. Definitely coming again. read more

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This is a cozy but very clean restaurant. And you don't smell like the food when you leave the restaurant. I really dislike when I smell like food or grease upon leaving any restaurant. There's only 1 server, but it's too small inside to require more than that. There are only about 6 tables inside. The server was definitely attentive. There is outdoor seating which is very clean and well taken care of. In the winter time, it's a great place to people watch. The food was very good. And I liked that you don't share banchan with people; you basically get your own and your friends get their own. Each combo meal also came with a dollar size jeon which was nice and thin...just the way I prefer it. They don't appear to have fountain drinks and all of the drinks came in plastic bottles so no free refills. But I agree with a previous reviewer, the food here was some of the best I've Korean I've had in the area. Normally kimchi isn't that great at any Korean restaurant-too old, too soggy, just ick. Not at Baragi. It wasn't so fresh that the fermentation process hasn't started, but it wasn't so old that it should be turned into kimchi jiggae. It was just perfect. The prices were also very reasonable for the quality and quantity of the food. My soondubu came out piping hot. My friend's bibimbap was just a titch too sweet, but this place definitely doesn't cater to an Americanized palate. It's definitely for Koreans who want real Korean food. They don't do AYCE or Korean BBQ like a Gen or Manna. The tables aren't set up for grilling which was fine by me. Korean food is more nuanced than KBBQ. The menu is smaller than most places, but I'd rather come here and get a good meal than go somewhere else with 60 items on the menu that are done mediocre. I can't wait to come back and I'll be back for sure read more

Baragi - Soondubu and kalbi combination - Korean Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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Very good food and amazing service! Would definitely recommend for anyone craving korean food!

Baragi was such a delicious place to eat at! Everything tasted really clean and well thought out. The presentation was beautiful - the dishes came out on their own trays, and even the menu was pretty. I've never finished all the banchan at a Korean restaurant before, but I did here because it was soooo good. The meat was amazing. I tried makjeong for the first time and was genuinely surprised by how clean it tasted. You can tell a lot of care and intention goes into curating the menu and the overall experience, and the owner was incredibly kind. Easily one of the best Korean restaurants I've had in the Phoenix area. read more

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A wonderful new addition to the area! Finally, a Korean restaurant in this part of Scottsdale that offers authentic dishes, some of which you wouldn't find anywhere else within a five-mile radius. We've been here a couple times since they've opened, and service has always been warm, kind and friendly. The interior is small, but comfortably cozy and clean. Out of all the dishes we've tried so far, our top two favorites would have to be the macjeok (pork dish), and the sundubu combo with LA galbi. The meat in both dishes were very tender and bursting with a good balance of sweet and savory flavor. They are also quite generous with their provided side dishes and some of the side dishes vary per visit. The only thing about this place is, if you were expecting family-style dining where entrees can be easily shared between multiple people, this is not it. read more

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Clean new establishment. Went for lunch and unfortunately got a server who was new. She barely knew what was being offered and throughout my time had to be hailed to get water or banchan refilled. That being said the food was at best meh. All the banchan dishes were terrible compared to Hodori or Chodang. Was really sad that their japchae and kimchi were just passable at best. Their gojuchang sauche was disappointing and thus ruined my bipimbap experince. read more

Baragi - Inside - Korean Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

Really great service and delicious food! We kept coming back for lunch. They have many selection of meats and soups. The highlight is the variety of side dishes and the beautiful presentation. All food is in their own dishes and placed in the same big tray. The food are tasty and simple, not too complex and not too strong. The food here makes me feel like I am enjoying my food at someone house. The bulgogi soup is deliciously savory. The spicy tofu soup is not too spicy which is perfect. Chicken pieces are juicy and well marinated. I fall in love with the mini pancake - so good! read more

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Omg!! Wanted Chinese but lover wanted something different boy was I in for a surprise I had the spicy beef soup the last one my partner had the beef ribs the meal is over and I'm writing this and he still sucking the bones. Lover loved it even literally took mot my broth out my soup we used the soup and added it to the rice and the different sides delicious!! It's family own I mean very clean bathroom too!! They are doing great running the place they literally had to tell some people to come back later we were lucky to get our seats!! Definitely support the food was amazing seasoned perfectly . Nothing was needed and the service was amazing my glass stayed full!! Highly recommend! Great for a date lover is still eating read more

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This Korean restaurant stands out for its cleanliness and excellent service. The seating is thoughtfully spaced, which made it an ideal setting for a private lunch meeting without feeling crowded or noisy. The food was well executed and balanced. The kalbi was thick, juicy, and flavorful, while the bulgogi soup was not overly sweet--something that is often hard to find. Everything felt carefully prepared and satisfying without being heavy. Overall, a solid choice for lunch, especially if you're looking for a calm environment, attentive service, and well-balanced Korean dishes. read more

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Central Scottsdale is overdue for some good Korean food. So we found out about Baragi, we decided to give it a try. We have gotten takeout twice so far and we are very happy with the portions and quality. The banchan included was very good. read more

Excellent Korean food! Very tasty. Service excellent. Enjoyed fried tofu and BiBibap. Very Large portion. Love all the side dishes. Fresh and tasty. read more

Baragi serves delicious korean food. The LA Galbi and Macjeok were very good. Each meal also comes with unlimited side dishes. Cozy atmosphere with friendly helpful staff. read more

Baragi - Korean Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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haha very similar to my other reviews on asian food as I've galavanted across the midwest of the US, baragi is kind of a stunning spot just outside of scottsdale. while it DOES NOT COMPARE to LA's korean scene, it feels pretty deeply authentic for what it is and I'm kind of also obsessed with all of their copper bowls. we got many things, which they all do in different sets and serve with bancheon. the service WAS a little slow I will say, so that's the small ding on their end, but the food was quite flavorful and the kimchi / pickles were all really good. highly highly recommend checking it out if you're in the area! read more

Baragi - Korean Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

I have seen this restaurant several times this month. I wasn't sure if they open for business or close down. Since the wall paper cover the windows. However, I gone on Yelp to see if it open. Today I decided to give it a try with a gf. The server was very nice and sweet, the food was good. Nice clean place... will go back again as well as letting other people know about it. read more

Baragi - Korean Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

FINALLY!!! A Korean spot in the area where we can satisfy our cravings for Korean food without driving all the way to Mesa/Chandler. We went in during lunch and ordered bibimbap + tteokgalbi (Korean hamburger patties) combo, dak gui (grilled chicken), and macjeok (marinated pork). The food was beautifully presented and tasted even better than it looked!! My favorite was definitely the dak gui -- the meat was so juicy and the marinade was so flavorful. Each entree comes with a plethora of banchan (side dishes) and a side of rice. All 3 of us needed to go boxes cause there was so much food! Great, authentic Korean food and excellent service. Can't wait to come back and try more dishes!! read more

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Tried this Korean restaurant after hearing good things. The food was okay and the staff were friendly, but it didn't quite live up my expectations. Still a decent visit. read more

It pains me to rate this place so low, because the family who owns and operates it was so kind, the interior of the restaurant is very clean, and the food presentation is top notch. That said, as someone who's been to Korea several times and frequents my favorite local Korean restaurant in Mesa called Hodori, the taste of the food here missed the mark. It all lacked flavor. The sundubu was watery, the rice was mushy, the banchan (Korean side dishes) were limited in options, and the galbi was not very tender or seasoned. I really wanted to like this place more than I did. read more

4 for dinner. Greeted and promptly seated. Menus are a work of art. Got the explanations of the menu we needed. Service was very good. The meals were excellent. As good as any Korean food we have had. read more

Service at Baragi was great! The portions are big so the price is justified. The space is clean and tables are spread out well. Lots of banchan was given but omelette was cold. Really wishing them the best! read more

Interesting small Korean restaurant with bento-like sets. We got the sundubu combo with tteokgalbi and LA galbi, as well as the bulgogi set. The subdubu sets were little on the pricier side, but you also get a lot of food and we had leftovers to take home. Dumplings were just ok and nothing special for the price. Banchans were decent and refilled, but not a lot of variety. Service was attentive. read more

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Food is sooo good- the place is simple because they are focusing on the food! Portions are big so easy to share or better yet have some for breakfast the next day! It's addictive! read more

Tried this place with family upon my daughter's suggestion. We were not disappointed. Small, very clean and with a friendly atmosphere. Min was alone serving the whole place and did a great job. We wanted to try different dishes, so ordered combo plates with Korean burger patties, chicken and beef soup. They were served in large trays with refillable side dishes. They were all outstanding! Prices are very reasonable for very high quality food and very large portions. Highly recommended! We will be back soon! read more

Kal Bi was too tough. Service was good and sides were plentiful. May not try again though.

After many failed attempts at this location, I'm happy to report that there's finally a great restaurant here. I got the bulgogi bibimbap which comes with plenty of banchan (side dishes). The portion was plentiful, very fresh, and obviously cooked with love. The banchan wasn't too saucy or too garlicky. They all had a good taste and complimented the meal. Compared to most other Korean places I've been, they really stood out. The bibimbap itself was also very tasty, especially with the gochujang. It was a little bit salty, but not too much. Very solid taste all-around. For the price, this is easily one of the best meals in the area. And honestly, the service from the owner Chad made the whole experience that much better. He was very kind and attentive, and even offered a free plum drink for me to try. In my opinion, this is the best Korean food around here, and probably the best in all of Scottsdale. Small, family-owned, reasonably priced and full of flavor. I will definitely be a regular here, and I hope the business continues to grow for them. read more

Baragi - Bulgogi bibimbap with banchan - Korean Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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Baragi is really good! Was it the best Korean I've ever had? No, but that's only because places like Hawaii (where I grew up) and Seattle (where I have family) have far better ethnic food but I'm happy Baragi is here. My sister and I each had a stone pot Dolsot with tofu and the portions were quite large. The kimchi sides were pretty tasty and I believe you can just ask for more (not that we needed to). We both took home more than half of our meals because of the portion size. No complaints about that! Can't wait to go back soon. read more

Wow we are so happy we decided to try Baragi. We usually travel to mesa for great korean food but now we have maybe our new favorite in Scottsdale. The service was so good , food all ingredients were fresh. Loved supporting small business owner that really cares about quality food. We ordered the bimbimbap with bulgogi and had the tofu soup with galbi . All the food was plentiful cooked to perfection. Side dishes were so yummy will refill when asked . Must try !!! read more

Baragi - Bimbimbap with sides - Korean Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

I'm was so excited to hear that a Korean restaurant was coming to my neighborhood! And it did not disappoint! I have eaten here 4-5 times in the last two weeks that it has been open and everything I had is delicious! read more

Baragi - Korean Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

The food was very good and fresh. We got the Dak Gui and it was very flavorful and sweet with a large portion of meat. The sides are also very delicious and a good portion. My only recommendation is better chairs as the chairs were a little dirty but otherwise great place will be coming back for sure read more

Baragi - Dak Gui dinner portion - Korean Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

I've just been to this place. From the pictures of their food, I expected it would be genuine Korean food with lots of efforts. And yes it was! The food was amazing. I ordered bibimbap and dakgogi combo menu and yukgejang. It came with lots of side dishes and the waiter nicely asked us if we needed anything so we ate some sides more. Their service was great and all the dish ware were genuinely great like I used to eat at the good Korean restaurants in Korea. I will definitely go back to this place again while I stay in AZ and this is the best Korean restaurant I've ever been to in the USA. read more

Baragi - Yukgejang and bibimbap combo menu - Korean Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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The food was great. Nothing like a sizzling hot bowl full of Korean delicacies. Bebimbap excellent! And of course love all the small side dishes that come with it. Great family place with great food and large portions. Great to have in the neighborhood. read more

I had the mushroom bibimbap in the hot stone bowl. Awesome. The owner is super welcoming and very attentive. There was a good bonchon assortment. The place is humble and not fancy. Very clean. We are visiting from nyc and could not find a great food variety in Scottsdale until we found Baragi. It's very authentic. I would highly recommend a meal here. read more

The food there is fantastic! the meat is tender, (I had the Bulgogi) the sides are terrific along with the presentation...the food is clean, when you finish you feel satisfied, your full but you don't have that Uggh feeling after. I've been waiting for a place like this in Scottsdale, I'll be a regular there...I Love Korean food, but more important when it's done right, been a fan of this type of food for years, this place is the real deal. Give it a try people, we need places like this, you won't be disappointed. read more

I'll admit I know very little about Korean cuisine. Baragi is a fantastic place to experience it. We went in a fairly early on a Thursday night, and were the only customers at the time. The owner came out to greet us (he's great!) and made some reccomendations based on the type of foods we like. We went with his suggestions and a very short time later were presented with huge trays of beautiful, fragrant food. My roommate and I dug in and we couldn't stop eating!--except to remark on how good our main dish and the sides were. So flavorful! After we polished off some of the sides, the owner checked in on us and reminded. us that refills on the side dishes were free - so more kimchi! (really good!). We also had a big cup or two of a hot citrus tea - which went down great with the meal. The place itself is nothing fancy, but it's clean, comfortable and well lit. This is the sort of place I love - a little mom & pop hole-in-the-wall where the owner cares about serving great food with ample portions at a fair price. (we're both big eaters, and walked away stuffed) I wish I could tell you the names of the dishes we ordered (I'm horrible at remembering names, sorry) All I can tell you is that we will be returning soon, and will likely be regulars. read more

The owner was amazing! He showed us the menu and kept coming back to ask if we wanted more banchan (side dishes)! We found out that the recipes were his mom's and he even told us that all of the items on the menu were his childhood favorites. We got the galbi and bibimbap tray, it was amazing, the beef was extremely tender and smokey, while the bibimbap had a sweet and tangy taste. The stone pot that came with the dolsot bibimbap made the rice crispy but also warm and tender. Overall an amazing experience and I would recommend everyone who's staying in Scottsdale give it a try! read more

Baragi - Bibimbap - Korean Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

Super happy to finally have an amazing Korean restaurant in the area!! We decided to order dishes that we never tried before - Macjeok (marinated pork) and Dak Gui (marinated chicken) - both of them were bursting with flavor. The free side dishes were plenty and tasty, complementing the meats. We could not resist when the owners came to offer (free) refills. Clean, intimate, authentic Korean restaurant that serves delectable food with great service - we will definitely come back many times!!! read more

I'm quite particular about my Korean food, and even my general food preferences. However, this place exceeded my expectations. The food was delicious and satisfying, and the service was just right--not too attentive, but not too forgetful. I highly recommend this place. It brings me back to a fulfilling and comforting Korean meal without all the unnecessary frills, which is what truly defines good Korean food. read more