Great food and a good place to have some drinks. Looking to come back again to try more of the menu.

Thanks for hosting my family here from San Diego. What a great Chinese place we found after we weren't able to get into our first choice restaurant since we didn't make a reservation. This is a Korean pub. Soooo cute. They had a "Christmas tree" made out of Soju bottles! Sooo smart, so creative! I think I should do that next year. But yea, no thanks my dog will knock that down in an instant and it won't be pretty. We chose 6 different items to share. We all had different types of Soju, but I can't remember which ones. Some were specials, so I don't remember (yikes...did we drink that much). Food: fried Mandu (potstickers), french fries, parmesan garlic mandu, salt & pepper shrimp and tteokbokki, chicken wings (pina flavor), pineappple fried rice, and pork belly salad (had to have some greens) read more

Service was great Had specials Clean Lots to choose from on menu Tasted great Good size portions read more

I really liked the music they were playing. It wasn't too loud and fit the vibe well. They menu has lots of great appetizers as well as some chicken and rice and noodle dishes. The pork belly and kimchi was super good!!! The cheese corn wasn't the best I've ever had but it wasn't bad. The parmesan potstickers were really good, I just wish they had come with some kind of sauce. The wait staff were friendly and the food came out very fast! The table we were seated at had some rice and a crumpled up receipt on the booth. It the end of the world but it wasn't very busy so I would think they would have everything cleaned well before seating people. It was also a bummer that they served water in single use plastic cups. Other than that, it was good and I'd still recommend trying out if you're nearby and in the mood for some Korean dishes. read more

Drunken Tiger - Korean Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

I really like the interior of this Korean restaurant. The walls have large, colorful, cartoon-y paintings. There are several TVs playing fun K-pop music videos. I love the Jinro Soju frogs they have up front. We were greeting by a friendly girl, who was also our server. She brought us a carafe of water, plastic with a little Jinro frog on it. She was super helpful, and asked if we had questions about the menu, which has full plates, combinations, and lots of street-style food. We ordered some mango soju (similar to sake--kind of like sweet vodka). It was really good! Two of us ordered the bulgogi, and one ordered the spicy pork. Both came with white rice. I really liked the spicy pork, which had quite a hot kick to it. The bulgogi was good, too. The serving sizes where quite large, which was good because we had lunch the next day. The bulgogi was not quite as good as I've had in another Mesa restaurant, but it was still good. The fun atmosphere more than makes up for it. I've been here before, and will definitely be back. read more

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What we got: Combo B (corn cheese, pork belly salad and soju bomb) $37 Combo C ( padak, French fries and a bottle of beer) Pineapple fried rice Takoyaki Literally have no complaints everything was great hear, kimchi fried rice had perfect amount of spice and flavor and the bacon pieces really give it a interesting flavor balance, corn cheese has the right amount of cheese were you never had any clumps of cheese and the corn was very sweet in flavor too yummy! There padak is soft and crunchy at the same time . The takoyaki had a good amount of octopus inside of them pleased with that as well this is a great spot I'll be back for sure read more

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I really liked it here! I had the Korean bbq chicken and enjoyed it. The flavor and texture was amazing. Many in my party were braver than me, eating stuff with fish cake and different drinks. I played it pretty safe but would love to go back for more Korean bbq!!! They had fun music paying and good service. read more

Drunken Tiger - Korean Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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Went to Drunken Tiger and unfortunately had a really disappointing experience with our server, Ally. At the beginning, we were about to order drinks, but she unexpectedly walked away from our table before we could even finish ordering. After that, we barely saw her the entire time we were there. She never once checked in on our table -- no asking how the food was, and no follow-up if we needed anything. A whole other server came to refill our drinks. The only time she came back was when it was time to drop off the bill. We brought the issue up to other servers and asked to speak to a manager, but were told that no manager was available. Nothing was done to address the situation or try to remedy the experience. To make things worse, the bill came with the expectation of paying a 20% tip despite receiving virtually no service. It honestly felt like our table was completely ignored the entire visit. Really frustrating experience and definitely not the level of service you expect when going out to eat. I wouldn't recommend if this is the type of service guests receive. read more

Came here Saturday evening with a group of 7. We've been here many, many times over the years. It's a good spot for a casual night out with friends. Because I've been here so many times, I forgot to snap more photos of the food everyone ordered, including my own order, but managed to get one photo of one of my friend's order plus my to go order. We all arrived between 7:30-8pm. The place filled up pretty quick afterwards! Food here is good. Im not a fan of soju though so I ordered a Lychee Makgeolli. I wasn't too hungry at the time so I ordered the Garlic Parmesan Mandu to snack on. Would probably skip this item next time. My friends all ordered different things. The Kimchi Fried Rice my friends ordered looked good so I ordered one to go. I tried a bite of my friend's tteokbokki with ramen and cheese as well. Was never fan of tteokbokki but I did like the ramen and cheese in the dish! I've had their corn cheese, popcorn chicken and soy garlic chicken as well before and those are pretty good. They have many different flavors of soju and makgoelli available here. If that's what you and your friends are into, then this would be your spot! read more

Drunken Tiger - Friend's order: Tteokbokki w/ ramen & cheese, Fire Chicken, Lychee Soju - Korean Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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The food and service here is always very good. My favorite thing to get is the bulgogi fries.

I was visiting my friends in AZ, and we decided to come here on a Wednesday night - it was such a great choice!!! FOOD: What didn't we have? LOL - Ramen aka ramyun - Not like Japanese ramen. This is Korean ramen, and oh boy, it was yummy, and it was a generous portion. - Fried Mandu - average, I wouldn't buy this again. - Tteokbokki - we ordered this twice! Needless to say, I was impressed at how yummy it was. - Korea Red chicken wings - I was impressed with how much I liked the spice, but they aren't very big. - Bulgogi - This was good but it was no frills. DRINKS: I love Makkoli, and they have a Lychee flavor. This is by far my favorite flavor!! We ordered a bunch of Cass and Soju, of course. Reasonable pricing -- of course not as cheap as in Korea lol SERVICE: They are super chill. You're not going to get fine dining service because you're being served drunk food lol They may forget about you so make sure you flag them down. AMBIANCE: Korean music and music videos are playing on TVs. Loud ambiance -- even on a Tuesday night. It's not a place you bring your parents. This is the spot you come with your friends after taking an edible or to drink - a lot! read more

Drunken Tiger - Korean Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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OMG! This place was fantastic, service is great. Drinks are great. We enjoy visiting.

My friends took me there after pickleball for late night snacks and soju. It was my first time there since I have not lived in PHX for that long. I heard this place has been around for a long time. Vibe is casual and fun! I love Korean Pocha which is street food tapa style. Great for late night snacks and drinking with friends! There are KBBQ everywhere but not many Pocha places at all. So I was happy to try this place! The service is friendly and efficient. Portions are generous and prices are reasonable. My favorites were the deep fried gizzards and the spicy sea snail salad with cold noodles. Gizzards were fried in small pieces so they weren't too tough. The spicy sea snail salad mixing with cold noodles was bomb!! We got 2 big orders! Don't judge give it a try! read more

This place is very cool. My fiancée, a few friends and I stopped in Saturday night for some dinner. We were sat and waited in right away. A few people started with drinks, the Peach Descending Tiger beer and the Watermelon Soju (summertime only) were both especially good! For food, I got the Korean Red chicken wings. They're double fried, so super crunchy and the sauce was amazing. My fiancée got the soy garlic chicken, also very good. Come check this place out for the food and vibes! read more

Okay - so this spot is gonna be a new favorite and we found it tonight through a completely random search on yelp. We love Korean food so decided on pork kimchi fries, corn cheese, garlic soy chicken with seasoned rice. Could've cleared the plates, but can't wait to enjoy it for lunch again tomorrow! Kimchi pork fries weren't "level 3" spicy for us, but could totally see how someone who isn't into "spicy" food would think so - but we thought it was delicious & perfect spice for us! Service was fast and food came out quickly, that was nice because we were hungry tonight :) Love the art/mural walls, fun lighting and music was chill too! We will def be back - thanks! read more

Drunken Tiger - Korean Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

I went to drunken Tiger with a Bookclub so I got to try a variety of their dishes. I thought many of their dishes were not bad, but I also wasn't super blown away by anything. I probably like the fried chicken the most, and I probably liked the tteokbokki the least. read more

Drunken Tiger - Fried rice - Korean Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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We're back again and this time we tried some new dishes. We got the spicy mussels and yang nyum chicken. The taste of the sauces are quite similar that we had to get the cheese corn to balance out the flavors. Which was the best move we made tonight. Their cheese corn is one of the best tbh. I can say the dishes weren't spicy this time around and we were both wondering if the chef had changed or not. Overall, glad we tried different dishes this visit but would recommend doing different pairings. (Don't order both the spicy mussels and yang nyum chicken at the same time ) For instance, get the corn cheese with spicy pork ,upon and spicy mussels. Or get the kimchi fried rice , corn cheese and fried chicken. read more

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my boyfriend and i went here last night but it was pretty bad. we got the ramyun w/ an added egg + rice cakes and asked for it extra spicy, the kimchi pork fries, the boneless korean fried chicken, and the potstickers. my boyfriend actually loved the kimchi pork fries but i thought they were flavorless. He disagreed though but we did agree that everything else here was flavorless. the ramyun had great texture and the spice was perfect (extra spicy for sure) but literally tasted like nothing. the egg had more flavor than everything else we ate the potstickers again tasted like nothing. the service wasn't great either. keep in mind it was not busy at all. there were 3 tables sitting and eating, including us. and one of tables was basically done by the time we sat down. anyway, there was one server helping us all out but she never came to check up on us. and she was always gone. she was in the back and i would see her pop out every now and then but then the other tables would grab her attention first and then she would disappear again. and she wasn't that charismatic. she looked like she didn't want to talk to us at all. the restaurant looked kind of cool though, but i don't think the vibes of the paintings on the walls are worth the overpriced food, the bad service, and the food that doesn't taste like anything read more

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I've never been big on tofu but I tried it. I'm still not big on tofu. But I tried it. I won't be trying tofu again for awhile. But if you like good food... After an unexpected layover at a local private airport, I found myself with a couple of hours to spare. Hungry and tired, I stumbled upon Drunken Tiger, a Korean restaurant not far from the tarmac. The experience was surprisingly refreshing, a perfect respite from the demands of flying. The moment I walked in, the lively beats of K-Pop music enveloped the space, infusing a vibrant energy that was almost palpable. It was a stark contrast to the quiet hum of my jet's cockpit and exactly what I needed to rejuvenate. The music, loud but not overbearing, added a layer of authenticity to the atmosphere. What truly set Drunken Tiger apart was its staff. Despite my limited time and obvious fatigue, they were incredibly accommodating, ensuring a swift but enjoyable dining experience. Their attentiveness and efficiency were remarkable, allowing me to relax without worrying about the time. Though I didn't delve much into the intricacies of the cuisine, the overall ambiance of Drunken Tiger made my brief layover a delightful interlude. It's a gem worth visiting, especially for those seeking a quick escape from the demands of a hectic schedule. read more

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If you enjoy Korean food in a bar setting, check this place out! We went around 5pm and didn't have to wait for seating. Service was quick, attentive, and friendly. The food was the star of the show. We ordered corn cheese, tteokbokki, Korean fried chicken, Takoyaki, beef bulgogi, bulgogi fries, and Kimchi fried rice. Everything came in very reasonably sized portions and stuffed 4 very very hungry mouths highly recommend tteokbokki out of our entire order. Only issue I had was how warm it was inside the restaurant. But other than that. Would recommend this place for great Korean food! read more

Best Korean food AZ has to offer. No complaints on any of the dishes. They offered a bunch of Korean pub food. The watermelon drink was so good!!! Although food is not anywhere near the LA Food I'm used to. Vibes were specular read more

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Had the spicy pork over white rice. Flavors were off the charts! Very delicious. Staff was very attentive and courteous. The interior is very dark but kind of cool at the same time. They play K-pop music on the TVs. Definitely coming back. read more

I've been coming here for almost 8 years and it's just not the same anymore. Same dishes I've been getting for years and each time I come they skip out. Look at the photo comparison of what I got today vs. before of the SAME DISH. Just disappointed every time I go. First pic is from today and the ones after are from before. read more

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We came here in search of a late night place after arriving at the airport. This place didn't disappoint. It was open till midnight with the full menu. That's rare in Phoenix, and especially for Asian food. The inside is a welcoming casual vibe. I take it this is what a typical restaurant in South Korea is like. Lots of younger people dressed in normal clothes, and the best part was the tastefully low-volume music playing. I was in complete shock I was eating at a place in the Phoenix area near midnight, and able to actually have a conversation with the person across from me at the table. The best part of the meal was the Corn Cheese. It was incredible. So cheesy. 5/5. The potstickers had a nice drizzle of sauce but were pretty standard. 3.5/5. The Fire Chicken was supposed to be mild spicy but it still was still having me gasp for air. Super spicy, but ultimately a very solid dish. 4/5 Red Rice Cake balls were pretty bland and overly chewy. 3/5. Silkworm Pupae Soup was disgusting. I pretty much ordered it since I wanted to try something bizarre. I couldn't get over I was eating insects, but despite that, it just had no flavor and wasn't worth getting past the nasty fact I was eating insects. 0/5. Will definitely be coming back here, so many interesting cheap dishes to try. And the vibe and late menu is hard to beat. read more

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This is such a cute place for late night bite and some drinks. The food was OK. The portion was very good, but I got the fried rice and it was way too salty. Other than the salt everything was perfect service was decent Prices were very reasonable read more

I really enjoyed the chill ambience this place had. The service was quick, and they were all very friendly. Food was honestly okay! Great for a late night snack. read more

Drunken Tiger - Corn cheese, Tteokboki, Ramen, Boneless Fire Chicken, French Fries - Korean Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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WOW! I ordered fried chicken wings without sauce & it's not only they used old/dirty oil but the chicken is old. It had a smell like it's ready to no bad. I wouldn't order chicken wings. If with sauce, it'll cover up how horrible it is with sauce. I'm giving it 2 stars because the other items ordered were okay. read more

Drunken Tiger - Old & burnt chicken wings - Korean Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Sat there for 15 min and was completely ignored. Absolutely ridiculous because it wasn't busy enough in there for that to even happen and we were sat at the center table of the restaurant, the servers walked by multiple times and took the order of another table that had come in after us. Walked out and won't be returning read more

Stopped in for a quick dinner with my girlfriend and was not disappointed. Drunken Tiger definitely aims to have a laid back Korean soju bar vibe. The service was kind and attentive, and the food quite tasty! Definitely the better Korean food I've had in Phoenix. We got the fire chicken as well as the corn cheese with fire pork belly and man, it actually packs a decent kick! Spice was delicious, and both meats were juicy and tender. The corn cheese was good, but the cheese could've been more melty and stringy in my opinion. Pro Tip: order the seasoned rice as a side! Super tasty! Overall a very solid establishment and I plan to return to try some of their Korean bbq dishes. read more

Drunken Tiger - Corn cheese with fire pork belly, Fire Chicken - Korean Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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Love this place. Service, food, and atmosphere is fantastic!!! Everything on the menu is tasty!! Great place to hang with friends, drinks and eat. read more

Im probably going to keep coming here until ive tried everything on the menu. This is a Korean spot. They have qr code menus with really good small portion bar food and a ton of soju options. I wanted the watermelon soju served IN A WATERMELON but they were out at the time. We went really late, maybe 10:30 on a Saturday. We had the blueberry soju and some appetizers which were soooo good. My bf ordered the korean chicken bbq meal...twice. He finished all of it lol We also had the tteok kochi (if you like spicy order this...its got a sticky rice chew to it thats addictive) DO NOT GET IF YOU DNT LIKE SPICE. And we got takoyaki. It was good the sauce they put on it was good, not sure if they used potato on the inside with a little octopus meat but it tasted like potato. read more

Should've came here sooner! Came in at 10:30pm on a Friday night, place was pretty full, but got seated quickly. Inside the restaurant it was giving a dark bar vibe with cool murals. Service was very quick and efficient. The menu was presented by scanning a QR code. There were many great options to choose from. I ordered the Korean Fried wings with two flavors, Korean red (a spicy read Korean sauce) and pina (which was pineapple and sesame). The chicken came out hot, sauced up and crispy. We ordered some kimchi pork fries which were tasty. The steak style fries were hot and complimented the pork with kimchi. We also ordered the fried gizzards and they were great, they had pieces of fried garlic throughout and sliced serranos which added some extra heat. My least favorite dish was the fried ramen. It sounded interesting and I love eating dried ramen so I figured Id try it. It was fried ramen coated with cinnamon and sugar. Perhaps it could be a good side dish for drinking, but it was a little lacking for me. I did enjoy snacking on it later. All in all we paid $110 including a 20% tip. It wasn't the cheapest dinner but it was worth the value. Definitely will be back to try some more of the dishes. You should try them out next time you're in Mesa! read more

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They offer more flavors of soju than I've ever seen! Padak/popcorn chicken was nice and crispy. Mussel soup looks unassuming but it is spicier than it looks! We like the heat but avoid this dish if you don't. Tofu kimchi is a nice slightly healthier alternative to all of the fried food. The tofu itself isn't seasoned but it went well with the kimchi and pork belly. (I wish it came with rice though, had to order a tiny bowl separately). While not the best Korean food I've had in AZ, everything we got was solid and the vibes were good for a Friday night. read more

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The food was delicious, the service was great and the atmosphere was perfect. More of a club but not entirely a club. Will definitely be coming back read more

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They're very friendly here. The wings were awesome. I also had the mussel soup & it was spicy ! Overall would go again for late night eats. Check it out they have a great diverse menu of options. read more

I ordered Tteok-bokki to go. It's a soupy dish and they put it in a cheap styrofoam plate container? Of course it spilled everywhere. The entire dish is ruined at the bottom of the plastic bag they sent it off in. For $20 for one dish... thanks a lot! Avoid this place read more

Drunken Tiger - Tteok-bokki - Korean Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Food was great! Lively atmosphere with music playing. Service is quick and the staff are friendly. Would recommend: 1. Fire chicken (with seasoned rice) 2. Salt & pepper shrimp 3. Bulgogi fries 4. Takoyaki read more

Drunken Tiger - Salt & pepper shrimp, bulgogi fries, fire chicken and seasoned rice - Korean Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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We tried Drunkin Tiger out on a total whim on last minute date night out. The space is dark with pops of color, a once bar area now sets a stage for the restaurant staff's use. The place was surprisingly busy. The food was yummy, a sort of twist to your typical Korean bbq and Korean food menu options. We had Korean chicken wings and sizzling bulgogi plate. Our water was served on flimsy water cups, foam paper plates, so don't expect any elegant silverware by any means. The fun/loud atmosphere with K-pop music playing is a sure treat. There was a slight 10-15 minute wait for a Friday evening dinner. read more

Drunken Tiger - Bulgogi - Korean Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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Love this place. We always come here for a large selection of Soju! The food is wonderful. I'd really love to spotlight their Kimchi Fried Rice. The addition of bacon in the fried rice really, really makes the dish stand out. Awesome flavor! The service is always great and the staff is very attentive to our needs. Thank you for being awesome, Drunken Tiger! read more

Drunken Tiger - tteokbokki / 떡볶이 - Korean Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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Came with a big group for dinner. Unfortunately they don't take reservations, but it wasn't too busy and we only waited around 15 minutes to get seated. There's lots of drink options here! I ordered the kimchi tofu which was really good. Lots of snacks and food options to share read more

Drunken Tiger - Korean Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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