Very good food. Solid Jjigae, super tasty, perfect spice level (I got it hot). The banchan was super yummy and salty. This was also the first korean place I have gone to where they served sungnyung. I have never tried it before, but it definitely did soothe my stomach after all the food! The service is great, they leave you to eat and aren't pushy on getting you in and out. I love the vibe of the restaurant too, it's very comfortable and calm. Really enjoyed my meal here! read more

Dubu Dubu - sungnyung - Korean Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Clean Korean cooking in a bustling atmosphere! We were looking for something warm and comforting on a gloomy and rainy day and this place did just the trick. Clean cooking that wasn't oily and allowed the flavors of all the ingredients to shine. The japchae was light and refreshing, yet hearty. They were able to accommodate spicy levels well and they didn't disappoint! The sundubu was spicy and aromatic. It had noodles with the right amount of bounciness and fresh vegetables. The silken tofu was solid and among the better once's we've had. The staff was incredibly friendly and patient while we reviewed the menu. They checked on us appropriately to make sure we were satisfied. The restaurant was bright and it seems like they are always busy. The loud conversations within the other parties there speaks to the quality of the food also! Rate: 4.5/5, a definite recommend for those looking for Korean cooking without having to go farther West in the Houston area. read more

Dubu Dubu - Japchae - Korean Near Me - Houston, Texas

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A cold, rainy day calls for hot soup and soondubu sounded like a great option. Came here on a Friday early evening for a quick casual dinner. The staff were super friendly and honestly a big part of my rating here. They were helpful with the menu, super polite and gracious, and just seemed like genuine people. Foodwise, we ordered the grilled mackerel combo with a vegetable soodubu jiggae, boiled dumplings, and a beef japchae. The banchan was fine, nothing stand out but had your standard kimchi, cucumber kimchi, odaeng, and bean sprouts. The japchae was good and had a nice portion, I did get a pretty hefty bone in one bite of my japchae so just a warning. The dumplings were flavorful but also nothing stand out. The grilled mackerel was good with a nice char and very meaty fish in general. The soondubu was probably my biggest let down, it didn't have much flavor nor spice (we got a medium). I'm used to soondubu being a bit of a spicy umami bomb and this one just didn't hit the spot for me. Overall, I think its pretty average Korean food but no dish was really that great that I'd make an effort to come here. However, its probably one of the only soondubu spots in the inner loop so location is convenient. The staff are really the winners here for me and helped me push to a 4 vs a 3 as food itself was alright. read more

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Good spot for homey Korean food! The soon dubu is alright, would say it's better than Tofu Village. The milder flavors are a little bland so I would recommend getting medium or spicier. Grilled mackerel has great portion size and is done really well. Highly recommend the grilled mackerel combo so you get the best of both worlds. Service was fast but the staff speak limited English. read more

Dubu Dubu - Grilled Mackerel combo - Korean Near Me - Houston, Texas

Dubu Dubu is in the old Mama's Kitchen space on Richmond. It is comforting Korean food. Service is warm and attentive. The parking lot is small with free parking. The space itself is simple and comfortable. Their tofu soups have a rich broth, fresh ingredients, and good spice levels. The banchan is always fresh. The japchae is very tasty and the galbi was hearty and delicious. Prices are reasonable for the quality. It's not the best Korean food I've had but it was not disappointing. read more

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Aside from being a play on words for one of Korean cuisine's most well known dishes (#1), Dubu Dubu also has the distinction of being one of the only (#2) Korean options inside the loop. After several years in Austin with a different Korean restaurant, the owner decided to make Houston their new home and open in Greenway after realizing the growing demand for Korean fare, and I'm all for it. It's been nearly a year since they've opened in the old Mama's space (#3), with some notable changes on the interior: brighter lights, open spacing, and KBS programs on the TV. The staff is a mix of Korean-speaking and non-Korean speaking young folks, most of whom are friendly and welcoming. The food is a typical offering of stews (soondubu), pajuns (pancakes), with a limited amount of mandoo, bibimbap options, and a small sample size of banchan dishes. The haemul pajun was not as seafood'y as I would have preferred, but I enjoyed the tteokboki, kimchi fried rice, and bulgolgi. The soondubu and steamed mandoo were average, but I think having this during colder weather might end up tasting better. I do think that Dubu Dubu has lots of potential and their timing for helping out the (limited) Houston Korean food scene couldn't be better. I anticipate many future outings and hope they are able to to keep up with the demand for a long time. ___________ (#1) Soondubu. The ultimate Korean comfort food. (#2) How sad is this? (#3) https://www.yelp.com/biz/mama-s-kitchen-houston read more

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I went here Sunday night ordering the same thing I did many months ago the first time being the Kimchi Fried Rice with less oil. It was a very unique, delicious, rich, juicy and flavorful rice entree with a kimchi, oniony, tomatoey, meaty style to it. It has a hard punch to it, not spicy or too salty, just different in a positive way that no other fried rice has. It has somewhat of a woody, mildly salted n sour profile. Very interesting. Kimchi fried rice can be super greasy in other restaurants, except here and Bori who have that authentic balance to their prep. I prefer my eggs sunny side up, but this over easy one was made with and seasoned nicely. It may have been cured, but not sure. I would also really like to try their chicken / shrimp fried rice and Bulgogi Chicken eventually as well. The service was very welcoming, attentive, friendly and efficient with such class. read more

YES! Finally, a Korean restaurant close to home! I was so excited when I heard about this place. I had long dreamed of a Korean place that was not leagues away and immediately hoped that that quality would love up to my expectations. It did! From ordering online on the easy to navigate website, to picking up the well-packed order in the restaurant, everything was easy and pleasant. The menu was extensive and well-described both for those new and accustomed to Korean cuisine. I ordered the kimchi fried rice, the scallion pancakes, the chicken soy sauce bulgogi, the noodles and the tteokbokki. The interior was lively and neat and was packed with customers who looked very happy and we were immediately helped by the employee at the counter. She was extremely nice and had our order packed and ready to go. Every dish was amazinggggg! The pancakes were fluffy and savory, with a lot of seafood inside. The meat was tender and well seasoned and the rice and noodles were heart in their portions. My favorite (if I have to pick) was the tteokbokki, the sauce was not spicy and the rice cakes were cooked to perfection. I am very happy to say that I have found my go-to Korean spot! read more

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Yum! We enjoyed everything we ordered here. The soondubu jjigae was spot on and beef bulgogi was well seasoned and not dry/tough. Win! Honestly, I wasn't expecting much from this place (having lived 5 years in LA Korean town before), but a friend highly recommended it so I decided to try. And so glad we came to try! The banchan was good as well. I appreciate that the japchae was full of veggies such as broccoli, carrots, and even egg, not just all noodles. Too bad they don't have a fried fish ban Chan like BCD tofu house, but the jjigae was very tasty so I will forgive them haha. A few complaints is that the pork in my soup was a bit tough and I wished there were some mushrooms or Korean zucchini in the jjigae, but I enjoyed every bite. Yum! Service was good. We were promptly seated and felt taken care of. Can't wait to come back again to try some other stuff! read more

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Thoroughly enjoyed trying out Dubu Dubu. We have been looking for a good Korean place inside the loop. While we love K-town eateries, we don't always have the time to drive out there to scratch an itch. In comes Dubu Dubu. We tried the Rabokki (tteokboki + ramen), the haemul paejjon, and the mandu. All would be repeats. The tteokboki sauce brought back memories of what we'd get in the street foot stalls in Seoul's markets. Sweet, savory, with a spicy linger (but not too much) at the end. Came out lava-hot too. The seafood pancake was great, and their niche was adding lots of scallions...a great mashup between the two, done on the thinner side, but delish. The dumplings were done well, nicely steamed, good flavor. We will be back to try the soondubu with noodles, and a few other dishes. Only had one stomach to give to the cause in this first trip. And the owner was just as into the kdramas as we were!!! LOL read more

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Food was overall ok We had the kimchi tofu soup ( kimchi soondubu jigae) More on the sour side with some pieces of pork belly. It was ok. 3/5 Banchan Fish cake, cucumber kimchi (really good), bean sprouts, kimchi. It was again ok. 3.5/5 We also had the seafood stir-fried udon This was pretty good more sweet soy sauce flavor with assortment of veggies and seafood (mussels and 1 shrimp). Service Very good. Nice and friendly staff, they were attentive to our needs and even didn't rush us even though they were closed. Speaking of which they close at 3:00 p.m. on weekdays!!! So that was very nice of them. However, this is a food review. Also on Google maps this took me to the back alleyway to park. So instead I would try to look for parking in the front. read more

Dubu Dubu - Kimchi soup and stir fry seafood udon (pretty good) - Korean Near Me - Houston, Texas

I went in this time and it did not disappoint either. I got the seafood soondubu jiggae, and there was a lot of tofu, as the name of the restaurant suggests. However, I think I actually would have preferred more broth than tofu. read more

Dubu Dubu - Korean Near Me - Houston, Texas

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This place is great! Food was so quick, fresh, delicious and really well priced. The lunch special bibimbap came with tons of sides and everything was on point. Will definitely return read more

Dubu Dubu - Lunch special D3. Regular Bowl Bibimbap - Korean Near Me - Houston, Texas

I visited Dubu Dubu for the first time last night, and I had an okay time. I was really excited to see that a new Korean place was opening inside the loop, but unfortunately, it fell a bit short of my expectations. To talk about the positives first: the ambiance of this restaurant is very nice. It is a small establishment with a cozy vibe. Not too quiet, not too loud. A K-Drama was playing on the TV screen. My friend and I came in on a Saturday night around 7pm and did not have to wait at all to be seated (but the place was still lively and moderately crowded). The staff was friendly and service was quick. Now, to talk about the drawbacks. I was not very impressed by the food. It wasn't terrible, but it was not great either. We ordered the Soondubu Jjigae (Beef, Medium Spice) and the Hot Stone Bibimbap (Chicken). The soup was okay. The beef was tough to chew through and had way too much of the fatty parts still attached. And despite asking for "medium spice," it was not spicy at all. The bibimbap was a little better, but still lacking in flavor. Also not spicy at all. The chicken was dry, as well. Overall, I will probably continue to make the drive out to Memorial for good Korean food. read more

Dubu Dubu - Soondubu Jjigae - Korean Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I had a great time at Dubu dubu! This was my first visit and I really enjoyed the food and service. The service was attentive and courteous. I ordered the tteok-bokki, the seafood pancake, and the beef bibimbap. I would recommend all of these! This area was in desperate need of a good Korean place so I'm thrilled to say mission accomplished. read more

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Visited for lunch and enjoyed the classic beef bulgogi and rice. Enjoyed all of the classic Korean sides like kimchi and cucumbers that come with it for the table. Great spot for 1-6 people. The staff was kind and service was quick. read more

We were craving Korean food and decided to try this place. I originally saw this place opening a few months back on IG and seems like a family owned business. In a convenient area with adequate parking. We opted for the beef bulgogi combo with seafood soondubu jjige and the kimchi seafood pancake. The banchan wasn't that much, but don't let that fool you, they were all seasoned so well! Their kimchi alone was really good I had to ask for more. Beef bulgogi was pretty good, didn't have much seasonings to it as I'm used to. 8.5/10. Seafood Soondubu jjige 10/10 delicious. Kimchi pancake 10/10 so so crispy! I really want to try their tteokbokki and pork bulgogi next time. If you're craving Korean food and you're near the area, please try this place! read more

Finally, an authentic Korean restaurant right in central Houston. Prices are of course a bit higher than what you would see in Chinatown, but the food and service were great. Portions are large, and they serve a complimentary set of banchan. I ordered the hot stone bibimbap with beef and I felt like it could use a little more meat. The soondubu ramen was delicious with a kick, perfect for sharing with your partner because it's a huge portion! read more

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This homey Richmond spot is one of the few places you can grab some classic Korean eats without leaving the loop. My parents and I visited on a Wednesday night and it was pleasantly crowded without having to wait for parking or a table - between the three of us, we split two soondubu combos and a seafood scallion pancake, which came out fairly quickly despite bare-bones staffing. The pancake was crisp on the outside and springy on the inside, accompanied with a zingy and savory dipping sauce. The grilled meat was pretty standard, but their tofu soup was incredible! Every component from the broth to the tofu to the toppings harmonized to create perfect spoonfuls of soup again and again. I also liked that they served the steamed rice in the traditional style, with the majority of the cooked rice scooped out of the bowl first and a light barley tea poured in to create 숭늉, a subtle rice porridge made from the stuck-on rice and scorched bits at the bottom. Finally, their banchan are excellent, too - don't hesitate to ask for a free refill if you're so inclined! After dining here, I was really struck by the brilliance of opening this kind of Korean restaurant in this specific location - it's made driving out to Spring Branch or Bellaire a tougher sell, and it offers itself as a refreshing alternative to the glut of KBBQ spots that have made their way into Houston's city center. I'm hoping this restaurant fares better than its predecessors, and I'll be sure to support them any time I make a Costco run! read more

Dubu Dubu - D12. Chicken Bulgogi combo and D10. Spicy Pork Bulgogi combo - Korean Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Dubu Dubu is a delicious addition to the inner loop food scene, and for those in-town, it will save you a trip out to Spring Branch or Asiatown is you are craving Korean food. I love the piping-hot soondubu jjigae, a tofu soup that I ordered with mushrooms. The tteokbokki (rice cake) appetizer was solid, and the portion was generous. The waiter was super-friendly. I will certainly return to try more dishes - Dubu Dubu has earned another visit from me! read more

Food is nice and Kimchi and other side dishes are fresh and delicious. People who work here are very nice as well. read more

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I enjoyed the food - classic dishes done well. My friend ordered the sundubu jjigae with ramen - she felt that the ramen was overcooked, but I liked the stew itself. Recommend ordering just the classic sudubu jjigae Happy that we now have a Korean food option inside the loop. They are clearly understaffed and working out opening kinks, but I usually give a rating based on the food alone. Overall our meal came out to be 50 dollars for 2 dishes and tip, which feels kind of steep, but maybe that's standard now. read more

Dubu Dubu - Sundubu jjigae with ramen - Korean Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I was a big fan of the restaurant that was here before (Mama's kitchen). I'm not sure if this new place is the same ownership/chefs but the interior seems to be the same. The menu is classic Korean food, simple and easy to navigate. The bang chan is pretty standard and you can get more if you finish it off, which is nice. The food took a little while to come out, especially the seafood pancake, maybe they're working out kinks. The beef bulgogi was good, tender and I liked the vegetables it came with. It was kind of greasy, which was the only thing I didn't like. The broth it came with was simple and not too salty. The seafood pancake was fresh, crispy and also not too salty. I liked the variety of seafood in it. The tofu jigae was my favorite, you can customize the toppings and spice level. Medium wasn't that spicy which I liked. This was very comforting and would make a lovely meal on its own! I'll be back to try more things! read more

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I had the ramen with beef and tofu which was really good. I wish I tried more of the traditional Korean food, but for what I had, I finished in one sitting. Beef and the soup was very flavorful! Ambiance was good, background was playing Korean music but not too overly loud. The server was very prompt and friendly checking in on us. We had a good time! read more

Dubu Dubu - Korean Near Me - Houston, Texas

Everything was delicious, service was great and prompt. Owner was very nice! Definitely will return.

I was really excited for Korean food in the loop because usually you have to drive out of the loop to get good Korean food. Food - I got the soon dubu which was great. It's a very solid tofu soup. Also got the LA Kalbi and LA Kalbi and the tofu soup is usually how I like to judge a Korean restaurant. The LA coffee flavor is great but the quality of the meat isn't that great it's pretty average. The seafood pancake on the other hand was a little bit disappointing. The banchans tho were fire the kimchi and the cucumber kimchi was incredible - probably how I know this place is still authentic Service - 5 out of 5, super nice, super friendly and attentive Ambiance - casual restaurant nice vibes - decoration from the last restaurant, which was Mama's kitchen did not change. Still cute. read more

I'm so happy there's finally a good Korean restaurant in this area! The owner is very sweet and friendly. He's always greeted us when we come. We ordered the Scallion Seafood Pancake and Soondubu Jjigae. The seafood pancake is a pretty large portion and is perfect for sharing at the table. I got the soondubu jjigae with beef. The soup is made so perfectly, and I love that you can choose the spice level that you want. The banchan (side dishes) that they bring to the table are really good too. Service has been fantastic every time I've gone. I definitely need to try other dishes here! Inside is very casual but also feels comfortable, at the same time. I definitely recommend this Korean restaurant to anyone in the area. read more

This is not good Korean food. We ordered from this place twice because we were so excited to get a Korean place that's not kbbq inside the loop. Both times, it was a disappointment. The seafood pancake is way too doughy. It's supposed to be thin and crispier, with a far higher ratio of seafood to dough. The galbi was good. I thought it could have used a little more flavor though. The soondubu really lacked flavor. It was bland. Overall a disappointment. read more

3.5 stars. Complete lack of organization. After we were seated, it took 20 minutes for a server to take our order. He brought Banchan and tea, but we then waited an hour before I had to confront another server as to why customers who were seated after us were eating while we were still waiting. She investigated and apologized profusely that the kitchen somehow lost our order. She put a rush on our order and served hot, delicious Chicken Bulgogi and Japchae with beef, steamed rice and tofu soup minutes later. Surprisingly, they use an electronic point of sale system, so I hope that they work the kinks out quickly. We will give them another try, as the food is excellent and they are new. read more

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A very interesting day for me visiting my family around the Greenway Plaza area. Since they have not fully settled in yet, I was looking around for restaurants close by. Out of a few choices, was a new business stood out, Dubu Dubu. I told myself why not try it? Driving was not too far and it is located right next to a shopping business center adjacent to the Chipotle. A very nice corner spot with its own parking lot too. Initial walk, the restaurant is nice and bright with a good amount of available seating. I was greeted and placed my to go order. Dubu is the Korean word for "Tofu" and it was something that sparked my interest. I briefly looked over the menu and chosen a few selections I would consider standards in a Korean cuisine menu. Dumplings (mandu), Ghalbi (Korean short ribs), and Tteokbokki (Spicy rice cake). I had it once I came back to my family's place. The boiled dumplings are a nice amount of 12 pieces. The filling is just right, not too little or too much. The ghalbi short ribs are seasoned well and cut into bite sized pieces. A really nice grilled flavor and sesame oil for that nutty profile. The tteokbokki i happened to get was rapokki which includes ramyeon noodles. Good amount of rice cake, fish cake, noodles and can't forget about the boiled egg too. The spice was tolerable and had that nice red orange color from the sauce. This also comes with banchan (side dishes) Overall I enjoyed the visit to Dubu Dubu. It is nice to know where I can find Korean food in Greenway Plaza. I believe I met the owner of the restaurant and he was very nice, took my order and given me my order. Besides the good remarks, just some small things to note: The selection on the menu: The options are solid choices of any restaurant. I did wonder about the add on for cheese with the rapokki but was informed by the server there was no cheese available. The banchan packed in small containers: kimchi, bean sprouts and cucumber kimchi. Just a very solid visit and hope to what other offerings. Since there was no cheese to add on, I drove to the nearest grocery to pick up a nice melty cheese for the visit. American or cheddar will do the trick. I hope to come in and dine in. So I may compare and contrast read more

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I had the chicken bulgogi which was delicious. The manager was all over the restaurant making sure everything was going smoothly. His efforts made the visit all the better. I look forward to trying more of their dishes read more

I think it's great to have a korean restaurant inside the loop. This location has had its share of restaurant turn over so I hope this one sticks. Service was speedy and they are accommodating. The dining area is ample and seems like can accommodate a larger family of 6 or 7. No beer/soju license yet! Maybe when I come back! We got the soondubu of course with pork. Belly. I loved the soup and how much dubu they put into it. I loved that they gave you the scorched rice as well! Be careful, the metal bowl is hot! The soup could've been saltier but that's just me. The banchan were just ok imo. We tried their japchae and chicken bulgogi non spicy. Both were decent enough! The japchae was ok but the chicken bulgogi had great smoky flavor which i loved. My son had the beef bimbimbap. It might as well be veggie cause it had a tablespoon of ground meat in it. I was pretty disappointed in the steamed mandu. For $11, I imagine they would've been a tad bigger in size each. Wasn't as good as I hoped for as well. read more

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A recent Korean pop up and a great one at that! Near the Costco so we swung by before going and we loved it. The atmosphere was fairly quiet with a TV show on, plenty of tables and seats. The service was quick and responsive as they refilled our side dishes as much as we wanted (we asked for a lot of tofu cake). Lastly the soondubu noodles and ramen was really refreshing. Weather has been getting colder so this hit the spot! read more

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Wow, how tasty! Soon tofu is the best. Best best! Their little dishes are so good as well. The owner is an awesome person. Cute clean restaurant highly recommend And good prices too read more

Dubu Dubu - Inside - Korean Near Me - Houston, Texas

I had first come across Dubu Dubu on TikTok and I immediately thought I had to try. When you first walk in, you're greeted warmly by the staff in Korean. The restaurant is small and quaint, and you pick your own seating. The menu has just enough items to not make you feel overwhelmed and it has a little bit of everything. We got two soups and 2 meat entrees and ate family style which was the perfect amount of food for 3 people. The banchan was quite tasty - kimchi, fermented cucumbers, fish cakes, and bean sprouts. While I didn't try the kimchi jjige, my boyfriend said it compared to what his mom makes at home which is a compliment and was not too salty, and the kimchi was perfectly fermented. This was my first time having soondubu jjige since I was in college (approx 15 years ago) and it gave me such a sense of home and nostalgia. It was very flavorful, the tofu was so soft, and there was plenty of seafood. The beef bulgogi was a touch on the dry side but was cut very finely and still delicious. The galbi was easily my favorite dish - it was seasoned so well and the meat was so incredibly tender and juicy due to the amount of fat on it. Not to mention the portions were very generous. The staff is attentive, swiftly removing dirty plates, refilling your water, etc. When I asked for extra spoons for the soups so we could share, I was given 2 large ladling soup spoons which I thought was a nice touch. The food was great, the people are kind, and I left with a warm belly and a warm heart so I will definitely be returning for more. read more

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There's a NEW Korean restaurant in Houston called Dubu Dubu Korean Kitchen. The name means "tofu tofu". It's located in Upper Kirby across Costco on Richmond Ave. (formerly MaMa's Kitchen). They've only been open for a week with no advertising, fanfare or grand opening specials. We only heard of it by word of mouth through my nephew, Teddy Lee. We tried the seafood pancake, LA Galbi on sizzling platter, Soondubu (tofu noodle soup) and spicy chicken bulgogi. It reminds me of home cooking because there are no grills on the table. I like that it's not AYCE, because sometimes I just want to have a few Korean dishes. We are so blessed in Houston with such diversity and variety of international cuisine. Dubu Dubu Korean Kitchen 3815 Richmond Ave. Suite B Houston TX 77027 Check the hours before you go. According to the sign on the door as of 3/10/25: Hours: Lunch Monday 11-3 Monday Dinner 4:30-9:15pm Closed Tuesday/Wednesday Thursday, Friday, Saturday 11-9:45pm Sunday 11-9:15pm read more

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I was CRAVING something good! Came to Houston for one thing ended up at a Korean Kitchen! I got my two favorite dishes and I'm just always surprised about the quality of food and the amount that is given. Try this place, it is amazing and you will leave full ‍‍‍ read more

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From the moment I walked in, the atmosphere was welcoming, warm and the aroma of the food opened my appetite (I wasn't really that hungry before walking in). My fiancé and I ordered the scallion seafood pancake, the Soondubu Jjige, and the Bibimbap. All of it was sooo good and well portioned. The scallion pancake is pretty big, almost the size of a medium pizza, so unless you come with a large group, you will have left overs. They serve small Korean sides kimchi, sprouts, fish cake and another dish I was not familiar with. Again, all of it was good. The place is casual, but can be a date night spot, or your new local Korean spot. Highly recommend! read more

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Well portioned food, you should def come on an empty stomach! We got mild for the soondubu noodle, my friend has a normal to low spice tolerance and said that she could've gone for medium spice. Came back another time and got the very hot, it was so good it itched the spice I was craving for. The grilled mackerel came with a side of rice and some soup! As well as a dipping sauce for some extra flavor read more

Dubu Dubu - D2-1. Soondubu Noodle, D13. Grilled Mackerel, A4. Scallion Seafood Pancake - Korean Near Me - Houston, Texas

Replacing MaMa's kitchen, I was excited to try Dubu. We ordered take out and although quick, the lack of flavor was pretty disappointing. It made me wonder if the people in charge of the previous restaurant rebranded because both were a miss. read more