Our family has been coming to Korea Garden for years, even before Korean BBQ became so popular. A couple of things have always been consistent for us: we pretty much order the same dishes every time (kimchi stew, galbi, bulgogi, and more recently the scallion pancake), and we always leave satisfied. The side dishes are delicious, the meat is delicious, and the soup is delicious. We've also ordered seafood and pork dishes in the past, and they were excellent as well. I especially appreciate the cozy, family-friendly atmosphere of the restaurant. The servers are always kind and attentive, and in over 10 years we've never left without looking forward to coming back again and again. read more

Private parking lot but come early or carpool as it shared with other businesses. The restaurant staff are friendly, accommodating and precise. We had a pretty large party in the back room for my sister's birthday. Everything came out quick, hot and fresh. The staff took great care of us. The food was delicious. I loved the spicy chicken bowl I ordered. The fried rice needed a tad bit more season or a sauce. Everyone had a nice time and the bill was a decent price in my opinion their prices and portions are reasonable. read more

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The food was amazing! I got the bulgogi and soft seafood tofu soup -- probably one of the best soups I've ever had. The atmosphere was great and the service was fantastic. The waiters were really kind. Would definitely go again when in town! read more

Korea Garden Restaurant - Bulgogi Dol-sot/불고기돌솥 Seafood Soon Tofu Jji-gae/순두부찌개 - Korean Near Me - Houston, Texas

Korea Garden has been around for decades, and it's one of those places I keep coming back to. Korean food in general has gotten pricier over the years, and lunch here will run you around $20-$30, but the quality is consistently good. On my most recent visit, I ordered the Gal Neung combo (naengmyun + galbi). The naengmyun was excellent--chewy noodles, broth ice cold (but not watery), and a delicious flavor that hit the spot. Honestly, it's one of the better naengmyun options in Houston, though I'd still rank Dallas, LA, and of course Korea above it. The galbi was just as good: perfectly barbecued, served sizzling on a mini grill, sweet and savory with just the right amount of char. A couple notes: the lunch special doesn't come with rice (makes sense since the naengmyun is the carb), but you do get a nice assortment of side dishes. Don't expect dessert though--no fruit, shikhye, or yogurt drink that you might find at other Korean spots. The restaurant itself is quite large, with semi-private booths that work well for meetings. I asked for privacy and they kindly accommodated me with a booth in the back. The atmosphere is clean, dimly lit, and feels a little upscale. Parking is also easy, with plenty of spots right in front--no valet hassles. Service was generally good, though it was clear they didn't want us lingering too long. The check came out early, and even after paying we were asked several times if we needed anything else, which made it feel a little rushed. All in all, if you're looking for solid Korean food in Houston, Korea Garden is a great choice. It's not cheap, and it's not a place to camp out for hours, but the quality of the food--especially the naengmyun and galbi--make it worth a visit. read more

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The absolute best Korean restaurant I have ever had. Flavor here is like no other so bring a second appetite! The service is always so kind, friendly, efficient. The ambiance is giving in your own little world. I love sitting at the big comfy booths. Order everything if you can. read more

Korea Garden Restaurant - Yukhoe, mackerel, banchans, teriyaki salmon with hobak jeon. - Korean Near Me - Houston, Texas

We've come several times- cook at the table or not- this round we got the bulgogi and Galbi, kimchi pancake, tteokbokki , cold noodles and seafood tofu soup. Great place to come with a group! Service was hit or miss but the manager was very nice- they made the wrong meats but gave us extra galbi- good news is that we. Discovered we really liked the chicken- so tender and a little sweet. read more

Korea Garden Restaurant - Tteok-bokki/떡볶이 (Serves 2) - Korean Near Me - Houston, Texas

Good food and atmosphere. Service and ambiance: This is nicely decorated and organised restaurant. The booth was comfortable and the grill for meat cooking was clean. The service was good. All staff were attentive and friendly. Food and drinks: The menu lists many different types of food and dishes. This is no buffet style restaurant so you can't reorder meat dishes. You can instead order combos which normally serve 2-3 people. You can always order extra dish on top of the combo. The meats were well cut and seasoned/marinated. The side dishes tested well too and you can reorder those without extra charge. There are alcoholic beverages on the menu if you are interested. Pricing: $$$ good quality comes with price. read more

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My friend saw this place on TikTok as a must try Korean BBQ spot, so we decided to check it out for an early weekday dinner. We did the 3 meat BBQ combo, which easily feeds around 3 people and added a few extra dishes to share. We ordered the jahp chae, which is a stir fried glass noodle with vegetables and beef. It was AMAZING and probably our favorite dish of the night. Super flavorful but not oily at all which is rare for stir fried noodles. This was both of our favorites. We also tried tteok bokki, which is chewy rice cakes in a spicy sauce. They offer the option to add cheese and in hindsight I think that would have made it better. I was really excited for this one, but it didn't fully hit for me. It was good just not amazing and a little more spicy than I personally prefer. Lastly, we tried the yachae jeon which is a vegetable pan fried pancake, and WOW. It was huge, super crispy, and had sooo much flavor for a vegetarian dish. The meats and all the BBQ fixings were incredible. Honestly, every single thing that came to the table was amazing QUALITY and amazing FLAVOR. I also loved that the staff helps cook the meat for you which made the experience way more enjoyable. I have to shout out the customer service. From start to finish, the staff was amazing. They were patient with us as first timers, explained everything clearly, and made us feel super comfortable. We had a vegetarian in our group, and there were plenty of menu options for him. Our Korean friend ended up joining us and fully vouched for the restaurant's authenticity, which says a lot. Overall, this was such an exceptional meal and experience. This place deserves all the hype and then some. I will absolutely be back!!! read more

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Authentic Korean BBQ experience. I have going here for many years love the food and service. Parking has been better ever since they designated areas for patrons to park. The only down side now is that the kbbq ayce is probably better since my son and I had a combo meal and added corn cheese it cost us over $100. Yes just the 2 of us. I know food prices went up but this was ridiculous. Plus the amount of food we received is lesser than before. I'm sorry but I am probably not coming as often as before read more

Daily lunch specials, about 10-15 items moderately priced, huge portions and authentically prepared are a great value!

I had not been in probably 20 years but after seeing them on Chris Shepherd show I figured I'd give them a try again. Yep... Good stuff. I went with the LA Galbi from the dinner menu that came complete with banchan, Romaine lettuce for wraps and the dipping sauce and it was perfect for a lunch on Friday. The place looked good in an, old school way, and when I left the tables were full. read more

Korea Garden Restaurant - My spread getting ready for the grill - Korean Near Me - Houston, Texas

Came here for family birthday lunch and it was fantastic! First of all the flavors were all there. We are a Korean family so we are always looking for a place that satisfies everyone's appetites and this was it. The meat was delicious, the banchan was on point, and of course all of the stews were delish. My dad always get ggomtang where he can. None of us tried it because we don't like those organs but he slurped it down. The special grain rice was delicious and everyone ate that up as well as the bibimbap. My sister got the squid in spicy sauce and I got the mackerel lunch with the daenjang jiggae. I would write all of the Korean names for the foods but I am not sure if everyone knows them. They have a wide variety of stuff and they brought us barley tea/boricha and they also bring you a pitcher of it at the table so you can mix it with your rice as it cooks at the bottom to make this crispy deliciousness all Koreans know. Parking was easy and ample and there's also a sign at the front that says you call if you can't find parking. read more

Korea Garden Restaurant - Spicy squid. Yum - Korean Near Me - Houston, Texas

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This was my first time at a KBBQ restaurant. I typically don't like to pay to cook my own food but this place same highly recommended. The robot was cute. The staff was nice. I got the short ribs. They were fine. There were only three but it was enough to get full. The banchan was what I came for and it did not disappoint. There were like 2 I didn't want more of but everything else was 10s across the board. Truly, I'd go back just for the sides. Well seasoned and a lot of variety. read more

We request a BBQ table! The meat cuts were perfect. We cooked ourselves but they offered to do it for you. They have Korean beer on draft, which was refreshing. The side dishes were satisfying and almost as good as the Korean ones. (Visited Korea last year) Music was soft and very universal. This place has been here since1983 but I was not aware. You should experience this yourself. Very friendly and the restrooms were clean. read more

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Best Bulgogi in Houston! Last time I went, my waitress couldn't speak much English and it was really inconvenient when asking questions. But her attitude was great and same with the rest of the staff. My go to restaurant for BBQ in Houston Great atmosphere, great food read more

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A fave spot for Korean food in the area. I love coming here either for their lunch/dinner menu or kbbq. Plenty of parking spaces in a small plaza off of Long Point. Service is quick and friendly. We always get seated right away. Some of my favorite items are the soft tofu stew with seafood, bossam, and the LA Galbi. I always get the tofu stew every time I'm here. It's my comfort food and pair with the LA galbi makes a great combo. The large bossam could feed 4-6 people. We can never finish it especially when you're also eating all the sides and other dishes. I have also tried kbbq here with a group. We were seated in a private room. You can order off of their combo menu. I mostly prefer just ordering off of their normal menu versus doing the kbbq. read more

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I have been visiting Korea garden for 20 years now. Same menu same interior. I have noticed the Saam jang has changed recently. ( the old recipe was better.) and the tempura platter is much smaller than in the past. Absolutely love this place! It's become a family tradition, I bring all my friends and any out of town guests too. Best ban chan of any Korean place in been to yet. Over the years we've probably had the entire menu. Nothing has disappointed. I get that ayce Korean bbq is the fad right now but consistency and quantity remain superior. read more

We recently met up with some friends here for some KBBQ, was a great experience! Food: 5/5 the portions are generous, albeit a tad bit on the expensive side (not AYCE). The seafood pancake was amazing, and the seafood noodles were surprisingly good too. BBQ meats were fresh and tasty Service: 5/5 everything came out quick and our servers were friendly. My son loved seeing the robot servers go back and forth! Ambiance: 5/5 they have a little waterfall area on the inside that my son loved to play with. This seems like a great spot for families to take their kids, and we were surprised that the smoke didn't bother our little one so I guess they have great ventilation! Overall a great dinner, would come back! read more

Korea Garden Restaurant - BBQ combo - Korean Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Amazing restaurant! The food is always good and I never leave feeling unsatisfied. I always get the naengmyeon, it is very authentic and delicious. The interior is very beautiful and feels cozy inside. read more

Korea Garden Restaurant - Naeng-Myeon and banchan (냉면, 반찬) - Korean Near Me - Houston, Texas

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We came here a long time ago and I remember the service was bad and we never cam back again... until mother's day this year. We wanted unlimited kbbq and all places were packed. This was the only place we found with availability and we were sitted. The food is great. But the servers were rude and they all looked frustrated. Probably because they've been hectic with the holiday but it made our experience not too pleasant. Some guy who looked like the manager was yelling/angry at servers. And the servers seemed frustrated whenever we try to order. My family and I just looked at each other making awkward faces the whole time because it was sooo weird. It almost felt like we're embarrassed to ask for anything coz we felt like a burden read more

After the Texans' game, my wife and I went to Korea Garden for a quick dinner. This is one of the oldest Korean restaurants in Houston (it's been here 40 years), and it's still here for a reason! We ordered the spicy marinated pork (one of my favorite Korean dishes) and the marinated short rib (again, one of my favorites!), and let the kitchen staff cook it rather than do it ourselves at the table. It was wonderful! The atmosphere here, at least while we were there, was quiet and cozy - perfect for a romantic dinner! I love Korean food, and this place is on my short list of best Korean restaurants in Houston! read more

Korea Garden Restaurant - Korean Near Me - Houston, Texas

This is one of the consistent Korean bbq joints on long point. Their Korean bbq is where it's at. Their meats are top quality. We got the beef combo (bnb?) comes with galbi, la galbi, and beef bulbolgi, we also got the thick cut pork belly and the calamari steak. We added on the corn cheese and a pork kimchi tofu soup. The beef combo is amazing, each cut of beef is superb and flavorful. It melts in your mouth. The thick cut pork belly is great. We cook that until it's crispy! The calamari was ok, I wouldn't get it again though. The tofu soup is solid but nothing special. The corn cheese was a hit with my kids. The service here is very attentive and they have those cute little robots help carry out the food. The side dishes are ok, they have the thick cut fish cakes here. read more

The food here is delicious freshly made the lunch menu is revamped and has kind of a bento box style to it, but obviously it's Korean restaurant with a variety of different options. The seafood is consistently fresh and well cooked. The kimchi isn't my greatest for my flavor profile, but the food has a large variety on the menu, and the flavors are well developed the Bonchon Taste good and seems to have a different variety throughout the year parking can get a little bit tight in this location so be patient in finding a spot or for be willing to park on the street or across the street. The service is attentive and the AC is extremely strong. Would highly recommend and definitely planning on going back. Note my rating system: 1 Star: I wouldn't recommend 2 Stars: Didn't hit my standards 3 Stars: Average (nothing special) 4 Stars: Above Average. Would recommend. Still looking for the 5 Star. 5 Stars: Top of their game. Great food. Great service. Would recommend and plan on returning. read more

Korea Garden Restaurant - Korean Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Food is fresh, full of flavor, piping hot, and delicious! There are a lot of options. I would say this is a really great place to bring someone who is new to Korean food. The staff is very friendly... actually, I forgot my purse in my chair and a staff person found my friends and I waiting to pull out of the parking lot. Super nice staff who will obviously go above and beyond! Thank you to that king! read more

Korea Garden Restaurant - Bulgogi Dol Sot - Korean Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Came here for the first time over the weekend and it is safe to say that it is one of my new favorite spots! Even on a Saturday night, we were seated immediately and the service was quick and friendly throughout the meal. The staff even helped us park our car when we couldn't find a spot in the limited parking lot. We ordered the Kimchi Jjigae and the Bul Dak Dol Sot. Both of the dishes were so so delicious. The Kimchi Jjigae was hot, flavorful, and comforting. It paired well with the accompanying rice, too. The Dol Sot was amazing as well--just a great mixture of vegetables, rice, and spicy chicken. The rice was crispy along the bottom and sides of the hot bowl, which added some great texture to the meal. The food came with many side dishes and even a small free dessert (a sort of sweet rice slushie--I'm not sure of the official name) which was all delicious, too. The cherry on top of the cake was that it was not too expensive either! Pre-tax and tip, we paid $30. Given the quality and quantity of the food, it was a steal! Totally recommend stopping by Korea Garden Restaurant. read more

Korea Garden Restaurant - Kimchi Jji-Gae (top) and Bul Dak Dol Sot (bottom) - Korean Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Our first time experiencing Korean food and we had a great first time here. We ordered spicy squid & shrimp soup, seafood pancake, kimchi fried rice, bulgogi, la galbi, bibimbap. We had these suggestions from the server and she was spot on with every one. Service was great, they were very attentive of our table I would definitely recommend to anyone!! read more

Super yummy food for the quality and price served Amazing staff friendly people Casual restaurant clean vibes with a hint of Korean restaurant decor style read more

They're great people. They've been good to my grandparents and for that I'm thankful. The food is good as well (bulgogi is a favorite of ours and the hamuel pajeon is phenomenal) They offer many side dishes and know how to make great food here. Cheers! read more

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It's been around a long time. I always enjoy my time here as well as the food. The draft beer is actually very cheap at $5 a pint. Be careful what you order because you can quickly over order and have too much food. I was ok with the service although its never been really impressive, just ok. Ambience is a tad on the datenight side but don't be surprised a screaming baby is in the booth next to you. They were using a robot to deliver some of the dishes. It's a solid choice for Korean but probably not the ultimate destination. read more

Heard about the lunch specials and was pleasantly surprised by the quality and quantity of food. I tried the bulgogi stew with spicy pork special and you get a ton of meat. The banchan (sides) are also all delicious but you don't get refills like you normally do with non-lunch specials. We didn't know when we asked for a refill but the waiter was kind enough to give us a little extra. They have a robot serving food that carries the food around but I actually preferred they didn't have it bc it plays extremely loud music. Outside of that I enjoyed everything at the restaurant. I had grown up eating here as a child so good to see the food quality is still great! read more

Korea Garden Restaurant - Bulgogi stew with spicy pork lunch special - Korean Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I thought BBQ Garden had the best kimchi pancakes but this place takes the trophy for best kimchi pancake. Don't come here without getting it. Speaking of good food, their japchae is also the best. It's better than mine!!!! It came with so much beef and veggies but the noodles were seasoned well. I could just go there to order these two dishes and have their robot waiter deliver it to me. The robot plays 80s music too! Service was attentive. Our waiter and the manager kept tabs on us and made sure we had what we needed. Though it's weird there is no tableside doorbell... The restaurant is cozy. They have a decent lunch menu. If you get their large how sake, be prepared to share with 4 people. It's large and in charge. Bbq was simply ok. Banchan is good. Next time, I'll stick to their hot dishes! read more

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The atmosphere is really nice. Very authentic. Food is delicious. I really enjoy their bento boxes for lunch. They also have a little robot that carries the food and plays music. They also have grills ready for bbq but we have yet to try this for dinner. This is definitely one of our top places to go to for lunch. read more

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Great spot for KBBQ in HTX! I had a lot of people with me and the restaurant gave us our own secluded room and were very accommodating to the people who weren't familiar with kbbq. We also celebrated a birthday and they kept the cake nice and cold for us and lit the candles! Would def come back- has everything kbbq should have read more

Korea Garden Restaurant - Korean BBQ + sides - Korean Near Me - Houston, Texas

HOUSTON, TX / KOREAN / 11-27-22 / LUNCH +The banchan side dishes were well-made and more on the traditional side. +The fish roe soup was pretty good. +The kids enjoyed the marinated galbi. -Customer service was non-existent, as this is typical at Korean restaurants. You'll be lucky to get a water refill. -The decor was dated, greasy, and dusty. read more

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I feel like you can tell a lot about a Korean restaurant by how good their kimchi jjigae is! The kimchi jjigae was amazing, and the whole meal was fresh, tasty, and perfectly spicy! The service was outstanding - my cup never emptied! Constant check-ins made sure we wanted for nothing. My only regrets? No photos (too busy eating!) and not getting soup to go! I highly recommend this place! As a Houstonian, this place deserves all the praise! on my plate : veggie pacheon, bulgogi,tteokbokki, glabi, pork belly, kimchi jjigae read more

Authentic Korean restaurant in the area! I like the fact that they can make foods in vegetarian style but it seems a bit flavor less if you do so, perhaps it needs more mushroom seasonings etc. but overall we enjoyed it and had a good meal! For the special occasion, this place is awesome! I like the interior vibes as well. Good service! :) Come visit and cheers read more

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I wanted to give this place 3.5 stars but I ended up rounding down. I ordered a small sake, cheese corn, kimchi pancake and the lunch spicy pork bulgogi. Now when I say, spicy pork bulgogi is one of my most favorite foods in the world. This spicy pork bulgogi was slightly underwhelming. The meat was dry and not what I would call spicy. It had ok flavor. The kimchi pancake was on point and the cheese corn was just ok. They cooked it on foil so much of the cheese was stuck and burnt to the bottom. The soup that comes with the lunch is superior to miso soup that comes with sushi. Overall an ok experience. I might stop by there in the future. read more

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Very good good. Marinated just right. Friendly staff. I've eaten at many kbbq but this one has the best meat and Korean pancakes. Must try! read more

Korea Garden Restaurant - Korean Near Me - Houston, Texas

My friend recommended this place and she wasn't wrong, great Korean bbq. Pros: * HUGE parking lot * sweet and attentive staff * loved the wooden stalls, looked like i was transported to another country. * Korean bbq comes with soup, salad, meats and banchan. Cons: * pricier than i thought. * Plum Soju came highly recommended, so very sweet. * While I appreciate the soup and salad with bbq, i would rather have more meat. * Appetizer & Korean bbq portions were small. Overall, great food. Just pricier than I thought. read more

Korea Garden Restaurant - Shrimp Tempura: smaller portion - Korean Near Me - Houston, Texas

We have been going for 10 years- look at how many check-ins we have. We joke with the staff because we are here almost every Sunday and order one bulgogi and one spicy pork to cook at the table. The only question is Soju, Sake, iced or hot tea. The food here is so fresh and of the highest quality. We have tried the others around the area and further away. This is our favorite. The refilled delicious banchan and for me the bulgogi is impressive. I love it with hot sake- yes I know Japanese or soju- they have the flavors. We have had the sol dat bi bim bap which is fantastic. The fried dumpling and that again is really good. Let's see- the starter salad has the most amazing dressing, the spicy red sauce to go with your meal is really good. I can't say anything bad about this place- it is THE best in our opinion. read more

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