I've been coming to Hometown Restaurant for the past 5 years, and I can honestly say I've never had a bad experience. Every single visit has been consistently great, which is rare to find! For the girls and I, this is our comfort spot! Semi and Maria always go above and beyond! They're incredibly friendly, attentive, and make you feel so welcomed every time you walk in. That kind of service really keeps you coming back. The food is amazing across the board, but I have to say... I will always spend the extra $5 for the mozzarella cheese on the spicy rice cake. 1000/10 every time. It's 100% worth it. If you're looking for a place with great food and even better service, this is it. Highly recommend! read more

Home Town Restaurant - Kalbi, spicy pork bulgogi, spicy rice cake WITH mozzarella, seafood pancake - Korean Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

got this while I was sick. Made me feel better right away. Very good and the banchan is all homemade. read more

Home Town Restaurant - Galbi Soup - Korean Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

This place has terrible service. The server got my order wrong and then when it came out and I told her that's not what I ordered she made me feel like it was MY fault and that next time she'll get it right. I will not be coming back. read more

we only came because our friends was raving how this place was so good, plus we tried a sample of their food at the Korean Friendship Day. let me tell you, whoever cooked at the Korean friendship day isn't the same people or person who cooks at the restaurant because our food wasn't good & the banchan wasn't that great. my husband said the water was good lol. We ordered the pancake & it was more onions then seafood & kimchi, we got the Kalbi & it was super fatty barely any meat, the beef bulgogi is too sweet, & my stir fried squid had more onions than squid. don't let the pic fool you. read more

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I was surprised to find good Korean restaurant in Anchorage. It felt like home cooked meal. Enjoyed the Bo-Ssam which is the cooked pork served with lettuce and radish kimchi to eat as a wrap. It tasted good and overall was an enjoyable meal. read more

I'd give their food 9 out of 10 and I'd give 10 out of 10 for their customer service. Customer service is huge especially for me because I'm also in customer service industry. It is a friendly environment, but the place needs more space. Tables are so close to each other, which is my biggest pet peeve. I've ordered a chicken bulgogi, it was good but it needs to be marinated longer. It's probably because it's getting ordered a lot. Other than that, everything was perfect. read more

Great services even when busy. All the items we have tried are very good. We try something new each visit & have not been disappointed yet. Smaller restaurant with big feel even when busy. read more

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I found this place by accident the first time I visited and now I'm hooked. Delicious food, relaxed environment, friendly people that take their time explaining all the dishes. It is a hidden gem. I'll be back again!! read more

Home Town Restaurant - Korean Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Is always incredible and the service is great. Their side dishes always shine and they have a good soju, sake, and beer selection. Their barley tea is delicious and always nice and hot. I highly recommend come here! They are open late and are so incredibly kind. read more

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Busy on a wed evening but staff was attentive and food was delicious as usual. I usually come for the tofu soup or the cold buckweed noodles. Good value for all the yummy side dishes. read more

Home Town Restaurant - Soft tofu soup with banchan so yum! - Korean Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

We had a really long day and thought a Korean restaurant would be quick and easy, especially with side dishes. However, this place took such a long time, almost 2 hours to serve the food. The side dishes didn't come out until the very end. There was only one large party other than us when we first got there. Another family came in, and they were also waiting until we were done with our food for their order. Disappointing. We got the stone bowl bibimbap, seafood pancake, and tofu soup, but none of it was remarkable. No refills on the side dishes either. read more

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This is as authentic as it gets! THE OG Korean food spot of Anchorage. Super friendly staff that were very welcoming in such a tiny cozy location. The food comes with almost a dozen small plates of various kimchis, and other tasty dishes like tofu, and lotus. The combo of the rice and kimchi is very filling so don't be surprised when you get full after just a few bites! The flavors were amazing and incredibly complex, love the pork belly they serve here. Overall fantastic experience and to top it all off I once accidentally left my wallet and didn't realize it until 2-3 hours later, I called them up and the staff held onto it for safe keeping! So thankful to have eaten at an incredible restaurant with incredible food and hospitality! Easily earned a loyal customer who will be back guaranteed! read more

Home Town Restaurant - Pork Belly Stir fry! - Korean Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Great Service and Food. Made me feel very comfortable like home. Best part they were very helpful explaining some of the dishes and patients while we decided. Thank you read more

This was an excellent and authentic Korean restaurant. One of my coworkers was craving some galbi-tang so he picked this spot. It's fairly small inside but I did notice that there were a lot of people picking up take-out. The lady who seated us, also served us. She was very friendly. I wanted to try something new so I thought a Goat Stew sounded interesting. My order, the Goat Stew, came out in a hot, boiling bowl. It was a little spicy but fit perfectly with the flavor. The broth in itself could have been a little more favorable, but the vegetables/meat ratio was very good. We also ordered Mandoo and a Green Onion & Seafood pancake. They were both really delicious. read more

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Excellent food and service, well worth the trip, very friendly and tasty, family run and warm atmosphere

Food very authentic Korean / Asian style Service was very kind Clean Had the Spicy pork as well and worth the grab. read more

Home Town Restaurant - Very good - Korean Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

My girlfriend and I had a terrific date night at Home Town. When we pulled just after 5, we were the only two in the restaurant. We received excellent service and were immediately brought our menus and water. I got the Spicy BBQ Pork and my girlfriend had the Short Rib & Cabbage Soup. My pork was the best I have had in Anchorage. Incredibly tender and bursting with flavor. My girlfriend said that her broth was very tasty, but the short rib proved to be a bit difficult to eat since it was served with the bone and in the soup. Nevertheless, when she did get to it, she said the beef was excellent! They also brought out 7 or 8 different side dishes for us to try alongside our entrees. Overall, a great experience! read more

We were visiting Alaska for the first time and had a craving for Korean food with the family. We saw the great reviews on Yelp and decided to give this place a try. Started off with the seafood pancake (haemul pajun). Nice crisp good flavor-could have used more seafood in it. Pork bulgogi (dwaeji bulgogi). Not my favorite marinade, was maybe a little sweeter than my taste buds prefer, but tender with a mild spice. Squid stirfry (ojinguh bokkum) really enjoy the flavoring. Good combo of peppers, onions, cabbage, and the pieces of squid were tender The standout was the budae jigae (army stew)! It filled the 4 of us easily. Great layering of all the flavors-the broth was complex and delicious. It was Korean comfort food at its greatest. Would definitely order this one again. read more

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The service was prompt and courteous. The food was top notch with large portions. We had the kimchi pancake appetizer and pork bulgogi. My wife and I split it and couldn't finish it read more

Tried dining in possibly the first time ever- if we've been here before it's been years. Located in a mini strip mall across from Carr's Aurora on the west side. Best fried dumplings we've had... and we wanted to take home the sauce made for dipping them in! The bulgogi I had was so tender and delicious, and I liked all of the little side dishes our orders came with. My husband got the tofu soup which he loved. The service was great too, very attentive and helpful. We almost said "see you tomorrow!" Haha, we might actually go back tomorrow... read more

Home Town Restaurant - Tofu soup, bulgogi, fried dumplings and sides - Korean Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

The food was delicious and the service was amazing... I tried the spicy squid and it was sooo good.

Food was amazing! I've had tons of great Korean food in New York and this beat a far lot of them! The family owned vibe is so welcoming and there was nothing like a hot soup and banchan after 12hrs of travel! Service was quick and very helpful! read more

I really enjoyed the food from Home Town Restaurant. I had kimchi dumplings and kalbi beef. It was a picture perfect dish and the flavors were very well defined. I love beef and probably eat too much meat, but it was the kimchi dumplings I couldn't stay away from. I think I ate half of them before I even tried the kalbi beef, but once I did I was very happy. The kalbi beef is delicious, but doesn't stand out as exceptional like the kimchi dumplings. I finished off the kalbi beef in the first sitting, but I think I'll try something else with my kimchi dumplings next time. I'll be back! read more

Home Town Restaurant - Homemade kimchi dumplings and kalbi beef. Awesome! - Korean Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Met here with some friends who had been here before and my first time. Our eyes were bigger than our stomach! Everything looked delicious and did not disappoint either. We all shared our sides and meals and still had some to go. The service was very patient with us and helpful to our taste buds. Spicy or not! We had a table of eight and was full of plates & bowls of awesome Korean food! The place is small but cozy enough to enjoy your meal. I definitely recommend. read more

When you've got that craving for some bibimbap, this is the place to throw down! Lots of tasty side dishes. I think we had 9. The kimchi was the freshest and tastiest I have ever had. It wasn't as bitter and pungent as others. My wife said it was the freshest she has had since she lived in Korea. Fresh hot tea. While I was enjoying my clay pot of Korean perfection, the wonderful lady serving the whole restaurant brought out a grill to make Korean barbecue. The vegetable and pork belly looked and smelled delicious. Next time I'll order Korean barbecue. This isn't a fly in and out place. Sit down, enjoy the pictures and the fish tank. Sip on your tea. Service is a little slow, but the quality is well worth the wait. And if you make eye contact with the serving lady, she'll be right there ready to please! read more

Home Town Restaurant - Side Dishes! - Korean Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

** Authentic Korean food in Anchorage that is open late hours. Decent selection of Korean food that is definitely enough to satisfy your cravings; only downside is a bit slow service. This was my first destination with my family after coming from the airport and thankfully this place is open late hours. My family of three ordered a few things including bulgogi, tofu soup / soondobo, and galbi tang. The bulgogi was exactly as expected, but what really stood out was the galbi tang. The broth was pretty flavorful yet not too salty and the short rib was very juicy and tender to top it off. The downside is that there is only one person serving so sometimes it's hard to get things like refills on sides and water. Dishes are a bit on the pricier side but the food was still great! read more

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Thank goodness for Home Town restaurant! They're open late most days, which was a godsend when a friend and I needed a place for a late-night dinner. Most of our other options were fast food, wings/pizza, and bars, which wasn't what we wanted at all. Stumbled upon Home Town restaurant and I'm so glad we did. The service was fast, our main dishes were excellent, and the side dishes were tasty. I'm not super proficient in Korean cuisine but theirs was the first kimchi I really enjoyed! Win for me! I'll definitely go back. Also, the place was very clean with bottles of hand sanitizer on almost every table, each table was thoroughly cleaned after patrons left, the bathroom was spotless, and staff was wearing their masks properly. read more

Home Town Restaurant - Spicy race cake with ramen. Wish I had committed to adding cheese! Would have made it even more delicious. Huge portion - Korean Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

If you have a 2 hour+ layover at the airport (and it is not the busy summer season) consider a 10 minute taxi/ride share to Home Town. It's in a less than attractive strip mall and the decor inside is not much to look at, but the family restaurant humbly produces very good Korean food for a fair price. I had bi bim bap, the great rice dish with the protein of your choice, greens, sprouts, carrots, and a fried egg, plus the spiciness of gochujang peppery sauce to mix in. I also had the mandoo (dumplings) steamed and they were also quite good and a healthy portion. I ate well for a reasonable price and, thanks to ride shares, easily made it back to the airport for my flight. read more

Home Town Restaurant - Bi bim bop and steamed dumplings. Very tasty. - Korean Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

For Anchorage it isn't fair to have high expectations but I've tried this place a couple times recently and most of the side dishes either weren't fresh (sprouts were dark brown/black) or didn't have much flavor (맛이 없다). The spicy pork was super oily/greasy with little meat and a lot of kimchi which isn't usually added. I'm pretty sure the kimchi is store bought too. Dinners range from $25-30 per person and some things I'd wanna try but range from $40-60 and can't justify paying for. read more

Best Korean BBQ I've had in years! We had the steamed dumplings, bulgogi and vermicelli noodles and everything was phenomenal! The banchan (the little dishes they bring with the meal) were all so fresh and tasty - some of the best kimchee I've tasted. They also brought tea over right away which I love. Service was friendly, food came out fast, and the atmosphere is really cute. I will definitely be back! read more

Home Town Restaurant - Dumplings, vermicelli, and the complimentary banchan dishes - everything excellent! - Korean Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

This place is something else. The food tastes amazing and the portions are huuuuggeeee!! When I came here, we ordered an appetizer and two entrees. There was some regret, as we bought waaaayyy too much food. All the food we ordered were as big as my head and filled me up! When I was done it looked like I barely made a dent in the ttoekbboki and ramen I ordered. The tteokbokki was spicy and hot. It was way spicier than I'm use to, but it wasn't bad. The kimchi pancake we got as an appetizer was good. It had a hint of kimchi flavor but it wasn't overly strong. I especially liked the crunch and texture. The place is small, but it can fit a lot of people. The pictures of the food in the menu helped with choosing what I wanted and what I'm going to choose for next time! When I saw the pictures though, my first thought was, "there's no way they're as big as the picture," but I was mistaken. Home town Restaurant is amazing. I'm definitely going to come back again!! read more

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Wow yelpers this place is legit and you get so much food for your money's worth. They have generous portions! This restaurant is small and quaint but don't let that fool you! There's alot of flavor in this small place. I ordered the Bulgogi and it was on point! The meat was tender, flavorful, and the food temperature was excellent. My friend ordered a soup and it literally arrived boiling! That is pretty impressive. I also tasted my friend's Bibimbop and the dumplings and I was very pleased with both. Service was swift although not the warmest but everything was delicious. This place is the real deal and I can't wait to return. read more

Home Town Restaurant - A table of yumminess! - Korean Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

This place is AMAZING! 4 adults & 1 kid went and we ordered: a pork dish (forgot the name), kimchi pancake, seafood bibimbab, cod with root vegetable in yummy sauce and japchae. This food was sooooo delicious, hot & fresh. We ordered another kimchi pancake and seafood bibimbab to go it was soooooo good. I cannot wait to try more dishes in the future! Give this place a chance! read more

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The best Korean food in Anchorage served by the Korean grandmother I never had! Seriously, this place is awesome! DO NOT be fooled by the humble exterior and interior. The food is legit, the portions ginormous, and the service warmer than a spicy hot toddy by raging Alaska bonfire. Speaking of toddys, Grandma gave me some tea as soon as I sat down, at no extra charge! I get stuff with a chili pepper icon next to it at Asian restaurants, so naturally I got the Spicy BBQ Pork. It was good and came with a massive amount of small, tasty, appetizer dishes (I have now learned that these are called 'bachan', thanks Yelpers!) I love this! Korean cuisine does "tapas" right. I will definitely be back. gomabseubnida! read more

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I was born and raised in Korea and this place had the one of the best goat soups in America. I wish that the meat was a bit more tender but overall along with the side dishes it was yummy. read more

Home Town Restaurant - Korean Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Oh what a nice surprise to discover this place around the corner. Went on a whim since there were no reviews on Yelp. Immediately I got the sense I had discovered some great secret... This place was PACKED with Koreans. I take that as a good sign. So my only qualm with our experience was the service, which was sufficient. One guy hosts and serves the whole place. As such, he doesn't have time to make suggestions or pay any attention to you whatsoever after he's delivered your meal. So if you want a beverage, condiments, silverware, etc you'd better get it at square one or you're screwed. You get only one round of banchan, which kinda sucks. But given the (by Anchorage standards) affordability, I wasn't surprised. The pickled seaweed was UHmazing btw! The food was admittedly amazing and affordable by Anchorage standards. The kalbi portion was just right and served sizzling at the going Anchorage price of 20 bucks. My bibimbap (stone hotpot) was also sizzlingly authentic and uber tasty. The crispy rice at the bottom was spot on. At 16 dollars it was on par with most other Korean places in town. So I really liked this place and I'll be back I'm sure. I'm torn between Hometown and Wonjo. Hometown is cheaper, but the service bites and you get one set of 9 banchan. Wonjo is more expensive, but you get unlimited 13 banchan and amazing service. All things considered, I think it's a tie. Stay tuned for updates. read more

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I have been here once and didn't want to do a review until I was able to go to similar places to have a comparison. Looking back on it now I would say that the amount you get for the price is great, as well as the quality. I was not disappointed by my spicy pork. The amount of sides are great as well. One thing I would come back to try is the table top cooking. Bottom line is the food will hit the spot whether you're craving korean food or not. It's definitely comfort food with a great selection that leaves you wanting more. read more

Food is good but the service was a 0, the waitress needs to borrow a smile so she can look more appealing when getting people's orders instead of looking so irritated read more

My boyfriend and I both agreed that this place was good... but not memorable. While we did enjoy our meals, I got the spicy tofu soup with kimchi and he got the kalbi soup with noodles, we both felt the quality was not worth the price. However, we did enjoy many of the banchan and the restaurant was well kept. Our waitress was nice and tried to be very helpful. read more

The service here is amazing!! This was my first time doing the table top cooking. It was a very fun experience. My family and I came here for an early dinner on Friday. We had the pork belly and beef soup. The pork belly came with Lettuce leaves, carrot and radish, mung bean, rice cake, cucumber, rice, 2 types of kimchi and a few other items. We also ordered the seafood pancake that came with an assortment of sauces. It was way bigger than we thought it'd be. The beef soup was huge and came in a piping hot pot. Again we had never done this before, but there was easily enough food for four adults for a grand total of 84$. Needless to say we were stuffed. Literally. We had to go walk around the mall after just to feel like we weren't going to bust anymore. When we walked in we were greeted and we kind of just sat where we wanted. It's a small quaint restaurant with a good amount of seating. The decor is very light and not overwhelming which is common in some restaurants here in town. It felt and looked very clean. Cooktop came out first. Then the pancake and sauces. Then she came and extended the table and turned on our cooktop. We all looked at each other wondering who would be brave enough to try their hand at cooking. Our server pointed at my husband and said you do the cooking. Lol. She was great! She gave us tips and told us how to do it. When she realized we had no clue what we were doing she just kept coming back to the table and moving things around while it was cooking and putting food on our plates. It was honestly like being at your grandmothers house and she just keeps serving you food you didn't ask for. Then she's say "yea you guys are doing good! Dip it in this one, it'll taste more better!" By the end of the meal there was still so much food on the table. She still gave us a pat on the back and sent us on our way with a box. We tipped her $20 and plan on going back really soon. This is a great place to visit. The service is great, the food is just as good and the atmosphere is so chill. read more