I'm fully obsessed with KBBQ, and Kkoki is one of my current favorites in Denver…read more Located steps from Union Station, this spot is perfect for a fun, interactive meal, especially if you're lucky enough to have a friend who enjoys doing the cooking. The experience here is exactly what I want from Korean BBQ: lively, satisfying, and easy to settle into for a while. The cheese corn is an absolute must and easily one of the best sides on the table. The steamed egg was fluffy and comforting, and the meats were the real highlight. The pork belly was rich and well cut, the bulgogi was flavorful, and the short ribs were tender and cooked beautifully. Add a few bottles of soju and suddenly you've lost track of time in the best way. This is the kind of place you go with friends, order generously, and just enjoy the night. I'll absolutely be back, and honestly, I'm always down to join if someone invites me.

There aren't many Korean BBQ establishments downtown, so we were excited to try this place out. We…read moreordered three meats: LA Galbi, thick pork belly and bulgogi, along with spicy kimchi tofu soup, corn cheese and a bottle of soju. The quality of the meat is good, the portions were big enough for the two of us, but definitely would not be enough if there were more in our party. This isn't an AYCE place like many other Korean BBQ restaurants, so expect to pay per meat selection. The prices are comparable to other non-AYCE restaurants in Aurora though. Total for the two of us: about $200, which included the tip. We dined on a weeknight so there wasn't a wait but I assume there is one on the weekends since the restaurant is fairly small. The service was fast and friendly and they checked on us often. Brush up on your parallel parking since only street parking is available.

Leaving a review after 2nd visits during lunch time. I personally think this Korean restaurant…read moreshows "sincerity" into their food. At least for lunch combo, the thoughtful assortment of main dish and side dishes as well as soup of the day are very satisfactory. Their food is little bit more on a savory side compared to other Korean restaurants who use too many spices. Before I met Baekga, i was pretty disappointed in local franchises of Korean eateries in Colorado, but Baekga not only they have very calm and toned down atmosphere for pleasant meals, it is the venue I would actually bring my visitors to. The location is little far for me to explore their dinner menus but I would love to when I am nearby next time. Champagne kimchi was inspiring. I never had any kind of Kimchi taste like this. I really praise for the creativity. It would be a good pair with a variety of food such as charcuterie board, katsu, sausage dish, barbecue, and simple with wine! I personally liked Dakgangjeong, Beef radish soup (soup of the day), and champagne kimchi from my visit. Frankly, this venue maybe a polarizing Korean restaurant especially for Korean natives, but I personally think this venue deserves more recognition compared to other local Korean franchise in Denver/Aurora who just serve the food items but not the sincerity and/or creativity.

I was looking for galbi tang and the closest location near Westminster was 30 minutes away (so not…read moreclose at all). I'm glad we came and discovered another restaurant we can add to our list. It's def a more modern Korean restaurant from the interior alone. But food was delicious. I was interested in a lot of items on the menu u so it was hard to choose from. The dakgalbi lunch special was an actual full on lunch with sides and soup. The galbi tang was pretty good. The meat is some of the best I've had in CO. It was very tender and fell off the bone very easily. The La galbi was so good and flavorful. When it's mixed with the onions and veggies and rice, everything tastes really good combined. I would skip on the pancakes because they were a little burnt. We saw a different one come out and it was also burnt. Otherwise, eat around because it's quite flavorful.

this may have been the best short rib of my life,,,thank god you have another location,,,san diego…read morewill be seeing me when we ordered, i thought things were a bit expensive. however when the dish came out, i realized it had MASSSSSSSIVEEE chunks of meat on even larger bones. the sauce was sweet, not to an unbalanced profile, but it complemented the spice and savoriness of the meat. i floated after the first bite wow it was really tender as well. i appreciate the tongs, scissors, and glove that the gave us too! it helped with eating the whole thing. i kid you not this was some of the best banchan ive had too. the kimchi had a great slight fishiness, not too tart which is perfect for me. both the radish and kimchi had the freshest crunch that is sometimes hard to come by. usually i'm used to more variety but the flavors and textures of these two. the spicy brisket stew was delicious!! reminded me of mama instant noodle taste which i love. i wish there were more glass noodles but there was soooooo much brisket that substituted my craving well. the tteokbokki was probably the most underwhelming dish. i think for $10, the portion is tiny and the sauce is just mild and a big thinner than im used to. the tteok itself was a good texture, but the short rib dish had tteok too which was swimming in that heavenly sauce. we just ended up mixing the tteok and short rib dish to create the best of both worlds. i love how they package their to go containers too - airtight fast service and kind owners

Was super excited to find a restaurant that specializes in soondae (Korean blood sausage)! They…read moresell everything from classic steamed soondae to soups. We got the classic soondae soup with bone broth and spicy soondae soup, both without intestines. The soondae was very chewy and the classic broth was on the lighter side. I added some pepper and spicy chili paste for added flavor. It tasted great with the kimchi and pickled radishes. The spicy broth definitely had a kick to it and had lots of pepper flakes inside. They ddukbokki took awhile to come out but once we got it, we enjoyed how it tasted like classic spicy rice cake with fish cake in it. It only had half of a boiled egg, but it was still good paired with the spicy and sweet sauce. They had lots of seating indoors. Definitely will be coming back to try more items.

I haven't had much in the way of Korean food, but this place rocks. Loved the wings- we got the…read moremild teriyaki and the spicy secret, and hands down the spicy secret was stellar. I thought I would be too much of a wuss for it, but if I could go back I would order all of them that flavor. The kimchi fries were stellar as well- they had kimchi, jalapeño, queso fresco, bulgogi sauce and beef on them, and they were so flavorful. The portion was huge too- it would have been a good appetizer for 4-6 people, rather than to split between the two of us. I wish they offered a half portion. The only thing we weren't a fan of were their cocktails- the flavor was good but they tasted weak. We tried the Seoul Sunset and the Forbidden Fruit, and the Forbidden fruit was definitely better. Get a beer or wine instead. They do have happy hour on Friday and Saturday. Service was friendly and quick, if not super talkative. The ambiance was fun, upscale city with neon colors and brick. Highly highly recommend if you're looking for good food at a mid level price.

Solid Korean fried chicken! Stopped here on a whim on a Sunday afternoon and we got sat right away…read more The interior is SO CUTE. They have really fun drinks you can try including soju. We ordered the fried chicken sandwich and we loved the sauce on it!! Yum!! Really fast service and affordable prices!! Can't beat that downtown!!

Amazing experience! Best kbbq I've had yet in Denver metro area…read more We splurged tonight as the kbbq can be expensive but it was so worth it. The restaurant is divided into two sides, hotpot and kbbq. It was packed on a Saturday night so we were sat upstairs. The service was good but not phenomenal, there's a language barrier of course and also there's a ton of people there so they are spread thin. They even have a button on the wall to call your server over and make things easy. The place is clean and well-decorated We ordered the seafood pancake appetizer and 2 different meats for the grill - the bulgogi and chadol. Both were so good, the chadol was my favorite. The Banchan sides came out first - at least 10 of them, it was amazing, and endless! Sadly they ran out of the sweet potato when i tried to order more. The meats and banchan came out first before the appetizer unfortunately so we ended up taking most of the pancake home. But the meat was so delicious we almost didn't care. Can't wait to come back!

We hadn't been to Seoul Korean BBQ in quite some time, so we decided to give it another try, hoping…read morefor a satisfying meal and the comforting flavors we remembered. Unfortunately, the experience was mixed--and ultimately disappointing. Before the meal, I stopped by the restroom to wash my hands. Both soap dispensers were empty or not working. I notified the bathroom attendant, assuming it would be quickly addressed. At the time, I brushed it off as a minor oversight. One of the highlights of Korean BBQ is always the variety of vegetable side dishes, and this visit did not disappoint in that regard. The assortment of banchan was plentiful--definitely the best part of the meal and something I always look forward to. However, the main dish fell short. I ordered the Kalbi Tang, which was quite disappointing. The beef ribs were clearly undercooked; the meat was tough, bristly, and difficult to chew. Instead of the tender, slow-cooked texture you expect from this dish. After the meal, I returned to the restroom--and to my surprise, the soap dispensers were still not working. This was no longer a small issue. It raised a serious concern: if customers didn't have access to soap, it's very possible that employees didn't either. The thought that staff might be handling food without properly washing their hands is unsettling and frankly unacceptable. I once heard a food inspector say that if you want to judge a restaurant, check the bathroom first. If they don't care about maintaining a basic level of cleanliness, it often reflects what's happening behind the scenes. Unfortunately, this experience reinforced that idea. While the side dishes were enjoyable, the combination of poor entree quality and concerning hygiene issues makes it hard to recommend returning anytime soon.

Authentic Korean food, (yup, I went with a Korean friend), that was just delicious; prompt; well…read morepresented; and, fairly priced. I will be back again and often and FYI, it's not just tofu!

My friends and I shared the family combo which consisted of 2 tofu stews, bulgogi, short ribs,…read morepurple rice in a stone pot, and banchan (marinated cucumbers, kimchi, salad). The flavors were all authentic and great. My biggest gripe was that there wasn't that much food even though it was made for 4 ppl (how many ppl we had). The short ribs were all cut, so 12 pieces was more like 2 bites per piece rather than a whole "rib". Some of the pieces were particularly fatty (that happens with short ribs, so it's not necessarily the restaurant's fault), but it decreased the amount of meat on that "piece" as well. The bulgogi was tasty, but similar to the ribs, the plate just wasn't filled. The tofu stew was good, not great. It comes with 2 clams and a fair amount of tofu. The banchan have a one time refill included which is great! We could probably eat their banchan all day. I didn't see that written anywhere though. Fun environment to eat family style and catch up with friends.

The food and vibes here are top tier. We ordered the fried chicken skin, small army stew, bossam,…read morelunch box, and some drinks. Army stew is def my fav! The servers are always a lot of fun and they are super attentive. They usually blast kpop music and there's a bunch of tvs playing music videos. It's a really fun spot with really good food. 10/10 would recommend

I have to say--I loved this place! As someone who's big on Korean BBQ, this spot absolutely hits…read morethe mark. The food was well-seasoned, and I appreciated having the option to either let them cook it or grill it myself (which I always prefer so I can get the perfect temperature). We had the short ribs along with another beef option--both were delicious. And when it comes to sides, kimchi with rice is always my go-to, and it didn't disappoint here. The service was also stupendous and everyone polite. That said, be prepared: it's definitely on the pricier side, and they don't offer a military discount, which was a bit of a letdown. Still, the quality of the food and overall experience made it worth the visit.

Their seollongtang was delicious! I really loved their banchan as well--the kimchi and the lightly…read morepickled cabbage were fantastic. Don't focus on the service there--it's not what the experience is about. The soup alone is comforting enough! Definitely will go again.

This is only for my review for the soondaeguk (blood sausage soup) I haven't tried other items on…read moretheir menu but I'll still give this place a 4 star. Went at night after work for an early dinner, got there around 5:45pm or so. Not very busy which is nice and the restaurant is clean. There is only one aunty that was working and she was very nice. I like trying different places for their soondaeguk to see what kind of soondae they use. Of course this restaurant isn't know for soondae so it's the frozen ones that comes with the soup. Overall the food wasn't bad but the soup was missing a little something but I just couldn't pinpoint what it was. Maybe the bone broth didn't have a deeper flavor that I was looking for. I will definitely come back to try other items as well if I am visiting Colorado again!

I did a review here before but it's under new management. We were sadden they don't have BBQ…read moreanymore and their hours were adjusted. The food was still really good but they have a new menu and a smaller selection. The restaurant still has its fun appeal and kept their decor. The food and service was great. Every pick was really delicious. I wish we tried the beef and pork bone soup but we'll be back again. Yes, we ordered a ton of food but we wanted left overs for tomorrow :D

Coming from California and being blessed west coast ktown eats, I was a bit skeptical at going to a…read morepocha in Denver. However, I was very pleasantly surprised at the ambiance, the food, the drinks, and the warmth of the owner! We walked in Thursday night at 11pm. It was one of the only Asian restaurants in the area still open after our flight landed. As expected, the customers were sparse save for 2-3 tables of diners. The interior was immediately green flags - l loved the decor and wood tones. It felt like I was in Korea! The menu is your typical pocha fare - soups, Korean pancakes, army stew, KBBQ meats. We ordered the jalapeño soy chicken wings, volcano pork, and the kimchi fried rice. My favorite was the chicken wings, really crunchy with good flavor and the wings were decently sized. The volcano pork came over a fire burner and cooked at our table. It was definitely pretty spicy but paired really well with the kimchi fried rice, which I thought could be spicier. The pork quality was ok but I really liked the flavors and the bean sprouts in the pot. I particularly love that K Pocha has zero sugar soju on the menu no sugar = no hangovers!) I always drink the brand with the fox on it and squeeze a bit of lemon into the shot. We were served by the owner and the service was efficient. He didn't seem to speak the best English so we had to have one of our friends translate when we asked questions, but he was really nice and welcoming. K Pocha seems to be pretty new, so I will hopefully be back soon to support his business! I definitely want to try the army stew and the tofu soups.

I finally made it to Tofu Story and I can't believe it took me this long…read more This is one of those spots that just works. Comforting, flavorful, and exactly what I want when I'm craving Korean food. They cover a lot, from BBQ to stews to banchan, and everything feels balanced and well executed. I tried the cheese pork cutlet, wang gyeran jjim (steamed egg), and bulgogi with soon tofu. The cheese pork cutlet surprised me the most. Crispy, cheesy, and full of flavor. I'd go back just for that. The steamed egg was also really solid. Fluffy, well seasoned, and exactly how it should be. The bulgogi with soon tofu is just straight comfort and a great combination. If you're in Aurora and want something satisfying, this is an easy yes.

What a gem! If you're looking for a good tofu soup this is it - best I've had in a long time…read more First of all: The ajumma is so sweet and was always checking to see if I needed anything. Second: The banchan is yummy! Lastly: ---kimchi soondubu: Their soup is flavorful and served with your choice of white or purple rice (get the purple rice)! They make the tofu in house fresh and I saw soymilk for sale at the front, will have to try that next time I'm in town too!