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Go Hyang Jib

3.9 (65 reviews)
InexpensiveKorean
Closed 9:30 am - 7:00 pm
Updated over 3 months ago

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Moderate noise
Good for groups
Good for kids

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Michael S.

First time going back to our old favorite lunch spot since stupid COVID, a Korean restaurant tucked inside a convenience store. So glad to see our Hispanic lady is still holding down the fort all these years and she didn't yell at me today for being a pain in the ass. We got the Spicy Seafood Noodle Soup (ChamPong), Pan-fried Atka Mackerel, a top pick of ours, and Ox Bone Soup (SuLongTang). Food is excellent as usual, it's also nostalgic to return to this spot that we frequented years ago, before the foodie culture. I miss the sweet dessert rice drink they used to put out, it's getting tighter for small business owners, I understand. I got the winning ticket for tomorrow's lottery, my ass is gonna burn because of the spiciness, Monkeypox is gonna kill us all, eat some good food, hug your loved ones, and have a magnificent week.

Emmy S.

A korean restaurant in southwest houston located inside a convince store. There was a lot of good things about this place, the food was affordable, and the ladies that attended me were nice (a plus because i speak Spanish too) , and the banchan was really good! The fish cakes were my faveee. I ordered jjajangmyeon and while the portion was huge and a steal for only $12 , it really didn't taste like anything...even with the chili powder which made me upset because i really wanted to like this. Hopefully I can try other dishes soon.

Bibim Naengmyeon
Samantha V.

A true hole on the role restaurant. Nothing special but everything was delicious. Don't expect anything fancy or best service. You are here for the food

Fried Kim-chi i

This was a proper hole in the wall. We walked in and were surprised by it being an extension to a convenience store. Seated in front of a freezer with an interesting selection of cheap wines and eggs, my boyfriend and I ordered the #2 bibambap and #8(?) kimchi fried rice. It was so damn good. Less than 15 mins, the lady brought out two steaming bowls with an assortment of sides. Water is not included btw. No biggie, my boyfriend walked less than 200 feet to the right to buy drinks. Super convenient. Their prices are probably the best in the area. For that alone, it's 5 stars. Also, the bathroom door actually opens to another door. Don't confused by this, it's like a little test of persistence. Open the second door. This place is no bullshit. You ask, they deliver. Don't come if you're looking for an inviting environment. That said, my faith in hole in the walls have been restored. Love it.

Same place where the original Go Hyang Jib  was. This is under new owner, new phone number and much friendlier service.
Lou C.

This is under new management. Yes, they kept the Korean/Chinese name but different phone number, different menu and different English name as Go Hyang Korean Restaurant. This is a mom-and-pop owned restaurant located on the north end of Young's Store. The menu is much smaller than previous operator. The staff is much friendlier than before. I'm here mostly Friday afternoons before dinner rush. I constantly seeing flow of customers coming in. It's a cozy place for dinner, really. It offers takeout as well. To avoid those school buses and stop signs on Ranchester, I normally come here from Harwin. People asked me which is my favorite. I can only try one dish at a time. So check my photos for the answer. Just to be fair. It's not Go Hyang Jib Korean Restaurant. I'm tired making corrections on Yelp. Who am I going to argue? At least it exists. ** 4th update of 2017 **

Seolleongtang ox bone soup
Ha C.

I was quite disappointed. I was hoping to find a hidden gem of a mom & pop joint. We ordered the: Seolleongtang is a Korean broth tang (soup) made from ox bones (mostly leg bones), brisket and other cuts. Seasoning is generally done at the table according to personal taste by adding salt, ground black pepper, red pepper, minced garlic, or chopped spring onions. Jajangmyeon is a noodle dish topped with a thick sauce made of chunjang (a salty black soybean paste), diced pork and vegetables. Food was blan. Sides dishes were odd. Don't think we'll be back.

Bibimbap
Cathy S.

This is a tiny hole in the wall restaurant that doesn't have an English sign out front and is so easy to miss, but the food is very delicious and authentic. Pros: - huge portions (big enough to share between 2 people) - decent pricing (~$7-$12) - delicious food (we got a variety of rice, potato noodles, and soups) - AMAZING RICE PUNCH!!! Cons: - A bit small (kind of ghetto looking) - Easy to miss the store Overall, pretty neat place, especially if you like less main stream, hole in the wall treasures.

haemul pajeon and side dishes
Anh L.

My sister and I were craving for some korean food and looked up a few places nearby on yelp. We decided on this one and it was hard to find. We drove around for quite a bit of time before we found it tucked away in a plaza. The owners were friendly and recommended some dishes. HAEMUL PAJEON- seafood and green onion pancake The pancake was soggy and the flavor was oily and salty. I love green onions, but this was an overload of just onions and the seafood was fishy and didn't taste fresh. This dish was a fail. KIMCHI JIGAE- kimchi stew The soup had a very thin consistency and had a very fishy flavor. This was not my favorite and I've had better kimchi elsewhere. ZHAJIANGMIAN- black soybean paste noodle This was my favorite dish of the meal. The black paste was flavorful and nicely seasoned. I would've liked some sort of meat, but instead I believe I tasted some potatoes in this dish. Other than that this dish really hit the flavors spot on with the savory paste, perfectly cooked noodles, fresh cucumbers, and sunny side up egg. I don't know if I'll be coming back here for korean food, but it was a nice try.

lunch bento Bulgogi
Jay K.

probably the cheapest korean lunchbox available during lunch. the food is good for korean food. its not bland. the restaurant itself is inside the market on the left. not too bad.

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Favorite restaurant favorite stuff member! I really like the kimchi fired rice. Other places don't have any meat in there. This one does!!

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