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    Korea House

    3.8 (1k reviews)
    ModerateKorean, Barbeque, Noodles
    Open • 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Dol sot bibimbop in front. Bulgogi plate in back.
    Lowell O.

    I have not found better bi bim bop in Texas. It's hard to top the same dish ordered in a place with a large Korean population, such as I've found in LA, SF or NYC, of course. But this was still really good. The dol sot (hot clay pot) kept everything nice and hot, cooked the raw egg yolk nicely, and crisped up the rice perfectly. But there were two detractors. One was the delicate spring mix greens they topped the hot dish with. I would ditch that so I can top the dish with banchan. The second was something I'm only now realizing. They didn't offer any gochujang. That's the only flavor component the dish was missing. So next time I'll just say, hold the leafy greens and add a side of gochujang. And I think that'll do it :-) I loved all the banchan. They had all the classics except for the anchovies (and I don't really care for anchovies), so that was perfect for me. The potato was bland (it's bland in other Korean restaurants, too) , but the rest was perfect. They offer cold sake, but were out of my first three selections. They only have five sakes on the menu, each very different from the other, which is nice, so it would be nice to keep them in stock. The atmosphere was nice enough. And I loved the outdoor space and koi pond. But the music in the restaurant detracted from the experience for me, as if they've been running the same lame playlist for the last 40 years. So I just tried to tune it out, and at least it wasn't loud. We'll come back to find the Korean BBQ a try. I do love Korean food and, despite a few minor details, this seems to be the place to get it. Prices were reasonable, You don't expect Korean to be cheap. Bulgogi is ribeye with an Asian pear-based marinade and there are so many side dishes. But as Korean food goes it's reasonable here. We drive here from the Bastrop county (practically Smithville). And I've added this to my list of restaurants to consider next time I'm in Austin.

    Sunny C.

    Quite a good Korean spot. We got seated right away on a Friday night. This is a place that gives a lot of sides to your order. Lots of seating inside. Drink options seem a bit more limited. The prices are a bit over other places but I would still like to come back to try the kbbq

    Lunch menu
    Emily Y.

    Went on a Thursday for their lunch specials, and it might be my favorite lunch spot now. Located in what at first seems like an almost abandoned complex from the parking lot, find the middle opening and walk to the center of the complex where a pond and the actual front door of the restaurant rests. The rainy setting with warm hanging lights and large windows really set a magical mood. The food was amazing as well and the lunch sets are such a good deal. Did enjoy the soups, sujebi and sundubu (not pictured) more than the pork bulgogi, but the soups and side dishes were very good. The side dishes for the soups versus the bulgogi were slightly different in a way that paired the sides with the main well. The intentionality shows the care they put into the food and crafting the meal. The servers were also very nice the entire time.

    chicken fried rice
    Rachel B.

    The BBQ is not all you can eat and there is a minimum 2-order spend if you want to do the Korean BBQ. We elected not to do BBQ because of this and sat at a regular table and got 2 shareables and 2 entrees. Price before tip was $57.39, not too high for the amount of food we ordered. The shareables were good portions (like a small entree size). The food was tasty and I loved getting the banchans with our meal. The only other off note was the smelly bus cart the server brought out to clean the table next to us. The garbage cans on the cart were stinky and gross and not at all great to smell while we're eating our fresh food.

    Menu
    Khanh T.

    Korea House gives out free food every first Wednesday of the month to give back to the community. I've been here 3-4 times for over 2 years now and the line just keeps getting longer and longer! I have tried a lot of dish on the free menu: Kimchi Mandu, Spicy Rice Cake, Kimchi Udon, Kimchi Jjigae, Bibimbap, and Ribeye Steak. The spicy rice cake is a must-get appetizer everytime I come here. It is always good but today they made it extra spicy and it was hot, which made it even better. All the entrees are okay though, given that it was free so it wasn't the best looking dish or piping hot. Also it is free so they don't give you a lot of meat. A bowl of soup would get like 2 pieces of meat or the bulgogi dish would get very little beef, etc. I have never gone here on a regular day and pay regular prices, so I can't say much about the quality difference when it comes to actual dine in. The prices are pretty expensive for the small portion sizes if you look at the actual menu, so take that into account! Note: during the free days, you can't order anything outside of the free limited menu where you choose 1 out of 2 appetizers, and 1 entree out of the entree list. And I believe the menu changes here and there, so check their social media for the correct menu :)

    Limited menu
    Tre'von S.

    First off I'm very thankful of the owner of this restaurant establishment. She's such a loving soul. I went to her restaurant during regular hours on a normal day once before finding out every first Wednesday of every month she offers a free meal to everyone in the Austin community that is in the know of her restaurant. The side and all the entreés I have tried are amazing prepared and cooked with so much love. I have had both the chicken + beef bulgolgi, honey chicken curry, & Bibimpap. I have to say the bulgolgi and bibimpap are my current faves! I highly recommend everyone going in her establishment on a first Wednesday free meal for the community of Austin + friends & family that may go with you to show love to the owner and other workers there in being super nice and thankful for their service and gratitude and love for preparing free meals to all with ice cold water or teas. Otherwise the restaurant feels like home almost like your not in Austin no more and there is a Japanese garden out front of her restaurant with lotus flowers and Lilly pads.

    Diem A.

    The exterior of Korea House is really serene with a peaceful pond, a little bridge, and calming zen music that set a nice tone before we even walked in. Inside, the space is roomy and comfortable, and the service was very warm and friendly. We sat in the non-BBQ section. We ordered the pork bibimbap, japchae, and kimchi pancake. The banchan that came with our food was plentiful and had a lot of variety. The rice in the bibimbap was mushy and lacked flavor. The kimchi pancake was bland, and the japchae noodles were a bit too chewy. Even though my friend was so excited for me to try this place, it didn't live up to my expectations.

    Haemul Sundubu
    Thomas A.

    Another good find if you are having a korean food cravings. It's a nice restaurant behind a un assuming strip area. The restaurant offers a good variety of korean dishes, the price is descent, the side dishes is good , the staff are friendly and service is quick.

    KBBQ
    Roxanne S.

    I liked that they had KBBQ and off the menu items so everyone could order what they like. I was happy to see that they gave a lot of side dishes with the KBBQ and all of them were really tasty. You can even ask for some complementary lettuce, garlic, and jalapeño peppers to go with your KBBQ. The food came pretty quickly and our server was very attentive and kind. We walked in without a reservation (there were 7 of us) and they accommodated us right away. The restaurant had a table big enough for all of us which was really nice since we were a big group. I would definitely recommend!

    Bulgogi Kimchi Bibimbap (rice was on the mushy side)
    Eric H.

    I was quite excited to try another Korean restaurant in Austin, which unfortunately suffers from a dearth of quality Korean food establishments. I'm looking for wholesome, comfortable, whether grill-your-own or not, quality banchan, and popping flavors that make you happy inside. You know, the kind of place you might find in the midst of metropolitan areas with a high concentration of Korean eateries. As for Austin, the Korea House is located in the strip mall area adjacent to the Alamo Drafthouse. Entering, they asked if we wanted BBQ. "Sure!" why not? and they then proceeded to tell us all the grills were occupied, but! We could sit at a normal table instead. Fine with us--I had thought there might be a difference in the menus or something. There isn't. As we settled in, a Galbi Ssam Set, a Bulgolgi Kimchi Bibimbap, and a Seafood Scallion Pancake sure sounded enticing. We cut our own with scissors? I mean, that's fine with me. But the galbi was ridiculously fatty, the seafood scallion pancake had a slight unpleasant off-taste, and the bulgolgi kimchi bibimbap had overly hydrated rice (your water rice ratio is off!) resulting a mushy rice that had a difficult time crisping up on the bottom. But at least they provided nice lettuce leaves. I can see the appeal of this place. It's sort of nestled in a courtyard, and you have to walk over to the front entrance from the parking lot. There is potential to grill your own. There's the group social element. But I think the food quality is not there, based on how the basics have been prepared.

    Banchan
    David L.

    Great evening and first time visit to Korea House. Arrived at 7pm on a Friday and the place was about half full, and thank goodness because we were hungry. The hosts greeted us promptly and offered the BBQ (cook it yourself) or non BBQ options. We opted to let the chefs do what they do best. We were then seated and attended to by our waiter fairly immediately. It was nice to feel seen, and we quickly decided on our two dishes (though the menu had lots that I wanted to try). Both bulgogi dishes were great! The meat was tender (if a little fatty), the banchan selection was huge and delicious, and although it took some time to crisp up, my rice was a chewy and savory treat. I wish my bowl had a few more veggies on top (and I could have done without the lettuce), but I was able to use the banchan as a supplement. The gochujang sauce was fantastic if a tad sweet. The place itself was warm and inviting, with beautiful wood tables and soft lighting. The outside featured a dope pond walk and cafe lights, which gave a perfect option to linger. All accounted for, we were very happy and will be back!!

    Mandu
    Luis G.

    This one has been on my list of places to try and I do not regret it! Korea House is casually slept on. The service here was fantastic, from the moment we walked in we were greeted and seated very quickly. The place itself is very spacious and clean all around. The food was the best part! The mandu, kimchi fried rice, the kimchi Jjigae, and all the sides were so delicious! I'm sure you can't go wrong with any thing on the menu but those would definitely be my recommendations!

    Yzabelle O.

    Had a delicious, comforting, and satisfying lunch here! We stopped by on a whim and were seated right away. The restaurant has a relaxed, welcoming vibe and was pleasantly busy for lunchtime without feeling crowded. I ordered the chicken bulgogi lunch special, which came with soup, salad, and a generous spread of banchan. The bulgogi arrived sizzling hot on a cast iron plate--fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. The side of rice made it a hearty, well-balanced meal. Service was excellent--everyone was incredibly kind and attentive without being overbearing. I'll definitely be back soon. A great spot for a cozy and delicious Korean lunch!

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    Ask the Community - Korea House

    Do they take reservations?

    They do not

    Do they still have the sushi bar?

    They sure don't anymore.

    What items are or can be made gluten-free?

    Gluten are usually in sweet rice and rice cake so you should avoid Dongmanduguk soup

    Do y'all have training chopsticks?

    We do have chopstick helpers! “Fun-chop” plastic helpers- just ask a server to grab you a pair!

    Which banchan do they have? I love when there's ssamjang and the little bits of garlic.

    Not good, I can't recommend this place. Very disappointed on last visit. Nothing was the same. Ban Chan was slim and tasteless.

    Are the BBQ tables only for large parties? Or could I get a BBQ table for 2 people?

    You can definitely have a table for 2. My boyfriend and I went and got a bbq table without issues, just a long wait on weekend nights. I've only been to Charm once and did not do the bbq but I can say I liked Korea House better. I don't think Korean… 

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