Came by on a Sunday around 1 PM. There was quite a bit of a crowd, but parking wasn't bad at all…read more They have lots of parking in the back, easy to find since it's part of a whole complex. Feels quite safe as well. We waited about 10 minutes, so they're clearly popular. Service was great, they were quick to refill our banchan small dishes, and portions were quite large too. Banchan included potatoes, japchae, octopus, kimchi, and purple rice, which was a nice touch. I don't usually love purple rice, but this was good. No fried fish like some other spots offer, but everything else more than made up for it. Decor is simple and bright inside. Beef Tofu Soondobu, Spicy Level 6 ($18, 8/10) - Pretty solid soondobu, comes with mushroom in the standard option, which was an interesting touch - Portion of beef was moderate - Spice level 6 was tolerable, not overwhelming (though I'm not great at judging spice levels, so probably could've gone higher) - Lots of tofu in the bowl, really enjoyed this - roth flavor was great, not the best ever, but definitely not the worst Overall, really enjoyed this spot. Feels like a mom and pop kind of place, great service, great banchan flavor, and probably one of the best soondobu spots in Austin. Would definitely come back.

Really good Korean spot with big portions and good quality side dishes. Prices are fair for what…read moreyou get. Service is good. Expect a wait time during peak dinner hours. Spicy levels hit just right. The mixed rice actually has some fried bits on the rice which is nice. The menu selection is pretty good. But no giant terra beer bottles.

Great choices of food, great marinated meats, excellent service and wonderful staff. Best kbbq in…read moreAustin(we've searched).

My husband and I stopped here on our way to a wedding in New Braunfels, and we are SO glad we did!…read moreInstead of doing the all-you-can-eat option, we ordered à la carte so we wouldn't eat too much before the wedding. Our waiter, Dylan, was AMAZING! He was so friendly, helpful, and attentive that he immediately made us feel like we had definitely made the right decision. He took such great care of us that we would honestly make the trip down here from the Dallas area just for the food AND his service! If you're ever in the area, you definitely need to stop here--and be sure to ask for Dylan! He is amazing and made our experience even better!

I like this place. Stylish/ trendy downtown location with…read moreplenty of parking! Service was good and the staff was attentive. The have a well crafted small menu and they seem to have a large attention to detail. I found the flavors to be a tiny bit muted, which I assume is to accommodate a wider Variety of tastes. The items that were served were fresh and a delight.

Great service, beautiful place, okay food…read more We came for brunch and got the following; -black sesame pumpkin swirl bread - maple butter was necessary -Jjin mandu - solid, you can't go wrong with a dumpling imo -gun mandu - fine, not much flavor -Tong ddak- good, possibly the best thing we ordered -dolsot bibimbap - bulgogi, this was just fine.. normally my man scrapes up every bite and he left a lot of this behind -Chicken katsu sandwich - this should've been my go for the main, safe choice -hwedup bap - also ok choice, beat out the dolsot bibimbap

highly recommend this place for korean food. every dish we tried was yummy and will def be…read morereturning. i recommend the cheese corn, tteokbokki, tofu soup, and galbi. the kimchi rice was good but we found it a bit dry. all the portions were big but each dish is on the pricey side. the service was a little lacking as it seems like they are understaffed. they never checked up on us and we had to go up to them multiple times for when we needed spoons and more water. additionally, we were sat right next to the speaker which i get that the loud music adds to the late night bar vibe but we could barely hear each other and our ears started to hurt.

Corn Cheese 5/5 Hot, cheesy, charred flavor, creamy, sweet,…read morejuicy. Delicious! Soy Honey Chicken 4.5/5 This was crunchy, sweet and savory, fresh, and very delicious! Although I wasn't a fan of the batter, it wasn't a big deal. Good with rice and onions add freshness! Short Rib 4/5 This has a lighter flavor. The first time I went it wasn't great because it was chewy but the second time I went it was delicious! Steamed Egg 2/5 Although this was hot and soft, there was no flavor at all other than egg. I wouldn't get it again. Kimchi Pancake 4/5 This was crispy and good but it was a bit doughy and it needs more kimchi. The sauce was yummy though! I like vinegar flavors so this sauce was more salty than tangy. It also had a yummy onion flavor. Pork Belly 5/5 Although this came plain and seems like not much, it was actually very delicious! The pork belly was juicy, tender, and it had a nice fat flavor. Yang Dak 5/5 This is a very saucy, sweet, savory, and delicious dish! I enjoyed the fried rice cakes that came with it, and the sauce added so much to it! The radish was bitter but I'm not sure if there was something wrong with my tastebuds. The flavor was sweet, savory, and very gochujang. Juicy and crispy! Kimchi Stew 5/5 This kimchi stew is fresh, spicy, salty, tangy, and everything needed after a long day! Honestly, the personal serving was big and enough for 3 people. Definitely try this out! Good vibes at night, good service, not bad prices compared to nearby places, check it out!

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...

*Sigh,* I don't mean this to be a knock on H-Mart or on food courts but this place has made it on…read moreMANY a list for best Korean food in Austin...I think that's more of an indictment on the Korean food scene in Austin than this place. With all that being said, the food here is serviceable. It's fine, you're getting food court Korean food so if you temper your expectations. You'll get a little a tiny amount of like two banchan. My Yookgaejang was mild-ain't no other way of putting it. You can tell that the broth wasn't cooked with gochujang so you didn't get that rich, spicy flavor. Another visit I got the bibim naengmyun and it also just didn't quite get there. Just a little on the plainer side, not just talking about the lack of heat.

Located inside HMART food court Right next to the restrooms…read moreat the far back Service was easy and quick It's rustling and bustling so it's quite loud and busy. But very convenient. We ordered the ox knee bone soup. The soup was great and had lots of meat in it! I was surprised by how many different side dishes it came with because usually food court meals come with bare minimum. I would highly recommend this place - the location is kind of hidden in comparison to the other stalls with bright signs so I can see why people end up eating the other places tha this spot.

I have been wanting to try this Ghama Zone ever since they opened. We came on a Friday at 6pm and…read morewere very lucky to be able to get a table. I don't believe they do reservations but shortly after we were sat there was a waiting line. The restaurant was at full capacity with people at the sushi bar and regular tables. When entering you were promptly greeted and the staff was friendly. We ordered: * Chirashi - 5/5 super fresh sashimi and the presentation was beautiful. The bowl came with some pickled onion and cucumber of some sort. Served with a salad and seaweed paper * spicy pork - 5/5 it's not blow your head off spicy on the first bite but the more you eat the spicier it gets. I was making me break a sweat! This paired really well with the banchan. It's served with a bowl of rice. * complimentary banchan- 4/5 kimchi, seasoned onion, fish cakes, and an elbow salad . The kimchi and seasoned onion were my favorites. The fish cake was ok but it was a bit fishy. The elbow salad was bland. These banchan came in small little bowls and we had to ask our waiter to refill the banchan since there was 4 of us. * unagi nigiri- 5/5 the unagi was so good! One of the best unagi I had in a while! It was the perfect amount of sauce and I wish I would have ordered another one. * hotate nigiri- 5/5 like wow! I was pleasantly surprise the freshness of the scallop and it just melted in your mouth. It was smoky and idk what sauce they brushed the scallop with but it made the perfect bite. I also wished I ordered a second one of these. * salmon nigiri- 4/5- it was a good salmon nigiri. Wasn't the best I've ever had but it was good Note: I originally wanted to get their big spread bento box with all different types of Korean food that they had when they first open. But I was sad and disappointed to hear they had discontinue that. The only bento box presentation they do is the sushi. I really kicked myself for not coming sooner when they had that so I can try a little bit of everything they had on the menu with the large bento box spread. Do I recommend this place? Absolutely the vibe is great and the service is great. This place is a great date night gem and a casual treat your self to a great meal! I definitely recommend trying this Ghama Zone! They have a massive menu and you can eat Korean food and sushi :) best of both worlds! The sushi is high quality too! We can wait to come back to try their other dishes!

Came here for my sister's birthday and I'm so glad we did! I'll admit I'm not super familiar with…read moreKorean food beyond wings, but this place completely won me over. We ordered the bulgogi, the spicy pork, and jjimdak for my daughter, and every single dish was delicious. The bulgogi though... wow wow delicious. I cleaned my entire plate! We also had garlic edamame to start which was tasty. The green tea was a nice touch too, and at the end they surprised my sister with a free bowl of vanilla ice cream with cornflakes, which was such a sweet gesture and genuinely tasty. I never realized cornflakes make the ice cream even yummier! I'm seriously impressed and can't wait to come back. I just wish they delivered all the way out to Jonestown, because I'd be ordering from here constantly. Wish I'd gotten photos, but chasing around a 16 month old kept my hands full!

My husband and I have tried most of the Korean places in Austin. And after more than 10 years, I…read morewas shocked that I missed this hidden gem. To start, I took my very small and loud children to this restaurant and was cautiously hoping for the best. Needless to say my kids were not the model of politeness. But the owner was undeterred. She showed extreme patience and was overly accommodating. Fortunately the restaurant is big enough to accommodate folks that do not want to be next to the louder patrons. Also, there is a baby changing station in the restroom. Great for familys. On to the food. Rice was perfectly cooked. The banchan blew my mind away. You could taste that everything was made with care.

The food was fine. The portions were underwhelming for traditional Korean fare. I don't feel we…read moregot the value we paid for even if the food was good. The service was fine. The ambiance was plain - so much potential for such a wooded location nestled in the hills. But the sparse decor and cold finishes and the the freezing AC just made me want to get out. If you can find one open when you're hungry, there are better options.

Why pick just one when you can have both? A pot of Q and Korean BBQ all in one spot..how…read moreconvenient! We tried both, and I'm leaning towards Korean BBQ. They had a fantastic variety of veggies and quality meats to choose from. I went with the Tom Yum for my Q pot flavor, and it was okay. Maybe next time, I'll ask them to skip the tomatoes. It throws the Tom Yum flavor off. The meat was good and the salad bar had a great selection but the food seemed a bit scarce. Perhaps because we went an hour before closing. There were still a few slices of watermelon and orange left. Be sure to try the shrimp and crawfish mix. I had attempt to go for seconds but when I came back, there was not much to get. The customer service was fantastic and very attentive. I'll definitely be back when I'm in town to give it another try..maybe a bit earlier so there's still plenty of food at the bar.

Love this place! It's not cheap and you cook your own food, but it's a ton of fun with the family…read moreand the food is really good. If you do the BBQ, be sure to order the hanger steak--it was fantastic. Also, don't forget to grab some seasoning from the toppings bar to season your BBQ. Katie was incredibly helpful and took great care of us throughout our visit. Great food, great service, and a great experience overall. We'll definitely be back!

Came here for the first time! We were a little confused because we tried to open the doors but they…read morewere locked. We went next door to the Korean bbq and entered. Then, the server told us to recenter through the original doors. Kan sushi shares the same space as the bbq. You can literally see across the room but cannot crossover. Opted for the à la carte instead of the all you can eat since we didn't want to overeat. Be aware that if you order all you can eat on the weekends, it's the same as the dinner price. Everything we ordered was delicious! Yam bam cruncher roll, buttery shrimp, tiger roll, truffled salmon. Nigiris are all two pieces. We also got carbonara udon, but they substituted the udon with ramen without telling us. They cooked it and the server told us to try it...I was like...we didn't order that. I don't have a problem with ramen but this is the curly instant noodle kind, which is significantly different from udon in texture and size. It ended up being comped. I would come back and try the AYCE.

We came here as a quick lunch before heading for some dessert at somisomi…read more As soon as we opened the doors, the smell was quite strong in not a good way. But we had limited options on where to eat. The host was quick to sit us down. She told us about the all you can eat but asked about ala carte and this was an option so we went with this. We asked for waters and never got these nor did she notice. Orders were taken promptly and we received them in good time as well. We ordered a few different sushi and a ramen. They never offered forks for my little kids so I had to asked for it. The ramen came served without a spoon and also as soon as we saw it, I knew it was packet noodles. When I tasted it... I'm sure its shin ram Yun. That's pretty garbage to charge us $10 for packet ramen in a fancy sushi shop. The sushi were OK. All tasted like each other. I wouldnt come back