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Korea House

4.3 (530 reviews)
ModerateKorean
Closed • 11:00 am - 9:30 pm

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Casual
Moderate noise
Dogs allowed
Good for groups

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Bill A.

Best Korean food in the area. I tried to find a Korean restaurant for authentic flavor. This is the best. Service was quick and you know how Korean ajuma is like!!

Kimmari
Mandy H.

Amazing, authentic food - very flavorful and very filling. Service feels authentic and family run. Ambiance is quaint and your local family restaurant with wooden chairs and tables. It is a bit pricey but you get along very filling meal. 10/10 would recommend.

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Heather F.

I've been searching a while for a spot with good beef short ribs since my favorite place back home closed. Korea House finally gives me a new spot to get delicious short ribs. It's a simple, small place and can get busy. My friend and I waited about 15 minutes to be seated. There's free parking. Love: Galbi - beef short ribs (flavorful, tender, wonderful) Like: Jjampong (great flavor); service (kind, prompt)

Leah N.

We came to this place for the first time this week. The food was good. The staff were friendly. We liked everything we ordered here. This place will be a must when we will visit Nashville again.

Galbi
Jim L.

This place is a hole in the wall but the food was quite yummy. The galbi was a bit pricey for what it is (la galbi with bones not the ribmeat itself). You might have to wait if you go there for lunch. Worth it tho

Pork Bone Soup & side dishes.
Chay L.

Great restaurant. Really authentic Korean food. Service was also great. The ambience was casual as I see many people come as groups. It's also a kid-friendly place.

Soondubu-jjigae
Cleo G.

Korea House is my GO-TO for Korean food. The place is small but I've never had to wait, and they are VERY quick to bring out your order. You also get great Banchan with pretty much any order. Here's what I've tried: -Dolsot Bibimbap: 9/10 - So good!!! Get this with beef rather than tofu because there's more flavor that way. And DEFINITELY go for the Dolsot Bibimbap over the regular one, it's worth it. It comes out in a sizzling hot-pot (careful not to burn yourself) and you have to WAIT so that the rice gets crispy on the bottom. Oh my goodness so good. Then go ahead and mix that perfectly runny egg and all the mixins into the rice, give a generous squeeze of the two sauces they bring out in the red bottles (soy and gochujang), and enjoy!! The dish itself is very fresh, a very good portion, and on the less-flavorful end, but that's why you add your own sauces! The only other thing I will say, though, is that they don't give you a lot of meat for the price. -Kimchi Fried Rice: 9/10 - Super super flavorful. I'm not a big fried rice lover, but when my boyfriend ordered this, I ended up eating half just because it was so delicious. Highly recommend. -Fried Rice: 7/10 - Eh, it's normal fried rice. Not bad, nothing special. I never order it myself, though. -Bulgogi: 9/10 - DELICIOUS!! It is very greasy though, so be prepared for that. But the flavor is rich and it comes out with a generous amount of perfectly-cooked meat. -Goonmandu: 6.5/10 - I like dumplings, but these were pretty average, and to be honest I don't think deep frying them did any favors. They tasted very much of fried food, followed by a sem-flavorful filling. -Soondubu-jjigae: 7/10 - This spicy tofu stew was not too spicy, as someone who can handle medium spice, and the tofu was super soft and had a good texture. It came out bubbling like a cauldron which is super fun, but also means you should be careful not to burn your mouth. The actual seafood and soup part lacked depth of flavor in my opinion, and I mostly tasted heat more than anything else. There are so many other dishes I need to try, and I've seen others order the seafood pancake (it's huge!) and the jampong (also huge and looks super flavorful!) and have been enticed.

Look at that crispy rice!
Robyn J.

I wish there was a 6 star option! First time eating here and it was an EXPERIENCE. The kind of food where you never want the meal to end. Best Korean food I've had in a looong time. Can't wait to go back!

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Love me some Korea House. I always get the fish and seafood pancake. My fav Korean food in Nashville next to my mom's.

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Beef bulgogi is excellent and all of their side dishes are fantastic. Always hits the spot

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The absolute best Korean food in Nashville. I could eat here every day Nothing else needs to be said!

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Kore - Duck Tacos

Kore

4.8(178 reviews)
8.2 mi•Eastwood

I visited Kore on a Tuesday evening, and I was pleasantly surprised by how busy it was for a…read moreweeknight! Parking was easy, and even with the crowd, we were seated pretty quickly. The service was a 10/10--truly superior. Our waitress was attentive, knowledgeable, and took the time to explain the menu and how almost everything could be ordered as shareable plates. The ambiance was also really nice and made it a great spot for trying several dishes and enjoying the evening. We ordered the plantains, duck tacos, sticky ribs, truffle mac & cheese, gnocchi, and crispy tuna. The STICKY RIBS were absolutely the star of the night! Crispy on the outside, moist and tender inside, plenty of meat, and packed with flavor. Oh my goodness...these alone are worth going back for! I already can't wait to have them again. The duck tacos were another favorite--well seasoned with a crispy wonton shell that gave them the perfect crunch. The crispy tuna was really tasty as well. The gnocchi had a little more sauce than I personally prefer, but it was still very good. The truffle mac & cheese was okay, but fairly average compared with some of the other dishes. The only dish I didn't enjoy was the plantains. They had a combination of sweet, salty, and a little spice that just didn't work for me. And don't skip the drinks! I had a frozen margarita that was DELICIOUS and the perfect addition to the meal. Overall, Kore was a great experience--from the service and atmosphere to several standout dishes. I'm definitely returning, especially for those sticky ribs! If you haven't tried Kore yet, add it to your Nashville list.

We were staying at an Airbnb in East Nashville recently and read about other's very positive…read moreexperiences at Kore so we decided to give it a try! :) Also because of recommendations, we made a reservation ahead of time! After some fairly lengthy confusion at the hostess stand, despite having had a confirmed reservation - it took quite a while for her to decide which table she wanted to give us out of the many open spots. She left us standing there, without explanation, to go put out the placements that seemed necessary to have set before we could sit, then finally came back to take us over to a spot - this didn't feel like a greatest start to the evening. It was very awkward. You know what they say, first impressions are important! Thankfully we were greeted by a very friendly waitress who was very knowledgeable about the menu, both food and drinks! She took great care of us throughout our meal. We dove in with drinks - A Sapporo, they have it on tap, and it's delicious! As well as an Old Fashioned! Both fantastic! It took us a little while to decide which food items we wanted to choose! This is a small plates restaurant so the options are numerous, they all sound so good!! We tried to pick at least one thing from of each category! We decided on the Kalbi dumplings, the Cauliflower, Kalbi Steak, the Crispy tuna, and Gochujang Mole. Every single dish was absolutely amazing and filled with the most rich, full flavors!! My absolute favorite was the crispy tuna! So delicious!! The mole dish - Chorizo, fingerling potato, red onion, red veined sorrel, crema was also next level exceptional! SO much flavor!! Something that was a little strange about our visit, and the reason for only giving 4 stars is this: We made our reservation off of the times offered by the restaurant. We chose 8:30 due to other things we had going on in our day - they offered as late as 8:45. This is the type of place that it's nice to work slowly through the menu and try a few dishes and then order a few more, etc... Unfortunately, right after we placed our initial order we were informed that we would need to have all of our food AND drink orders or refills in to the kitchen within the next 10 mins as the kitchen would be closing. This was too rushed and disappointing for what we were planning on for our dinner. We wished that the restaurant would have been more clear about this when we made the reservation, or at least when we first began perusing the menu. We did not have enough time for what we would have preferred and did not end up ordering any more food or drinks, as we definitely would have - however, what we did try was worth it! I would just HIGHLY suggest going earlier in the evening, much longer before they close!!

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Onda

4.5(92 reviews)
4.5 mi•Music Row, Midtown

This place is really good! I love Korean food but, I did not…read moreknow what to expect when visiting Tennessee. I wasn't expecting much. But the food and drinks here really made me so happy because what we ordered was so good. I would come back here if I visit Tennessee again. Service was really good and the server was very nice and quick. It was quiet inside and overall nice vibes.

One of My Favorite Meals in Nashville…read more Whenever I travel for work, I make it a point to seek out authentic, locally loved restaurants instead of the usual chains. I first found Onda about a year ago during a previous trip to Nashville, and it's become one of those places I try to visit every time I'm back in town. Onda's name comes from the Korean word meaning "to come," and that's exactly how it feels. It's an inviting, modern Korean restaurant that celebrates traditional cuisine with thoughtful hospitality. The restaurant itself is beautiful--a bright glass-front corner space in Midtown that's clean, contemporary, and welcoming. Parking couldn't have been easier with a dedicated lot right across the street, and I believe they also offer outdoor seating, although on this rainy visit everyone was happily inside. My go-to is always the L.A. Kalbi, and Onda absolutely nails it. The marinated beef short ribs arrived sizzling over caramelized onions on a cast-iron platter, filling the table with that unmistakable sweet soy aroma. The meat was tender, beautifully caramelized, and pulled effortlessly from the bone. Every bite reminded me why this is one of my favorite Korean dishes. The meal came with a generous assortment of banchan, and honestly, those little side dishes are half the experience for me. The kimchi had just the right balance of tang and spice, the potatoes were comforting and delicious, the crisp pickled vegetables and radish added that refreshing bite that perfectly balanced the richness of the beef, and every little dish complemented the meal beautifully. The rice also deserves a mention. It wasn't plain white rice but a darker grain blend served piping hot in an adorable little copper bowl with its own lid. It's those thoughtful touches that make a meal memorable. I usually judge a Korean restaurant by two things: the quality of the kalbi and the banchan. Onda excels at both. Their menu also offers everything from japchae, bulgogi, seafood pancakes, tteokbokki, soft tofu stew, kalbitang, Korean fried chicken, kimchi fried rice, and traditional Korean barbecue favorites to creative dishes like kimchi arancini, plus cocktails, soju, makgeolli, and even milk bingsoo for dessert. What also stood out was the atmosphere. The dining room was filled with people who clearly knew and appreciated Korean food, which always gives me confidence that a restaurant is doing something right. The service was warm and welcoming, and checkout was quick and easy using a handheld payment app. Perhaps the biggest surprise? The value. Around the country, L.A. Kalbi often costs well over $35. Onda's was just $28, and the portion was generous enough that I couldn't even make room for dessert--even though I was eyeing the milk bingsoo and homemade madeleines. Nashville's food scene continues to impress me, and Onda has earned a permanent place on my list of must-visit restaurants whenever I'm in town. Life is too short not to eat well. If you love Korean food--or you're simply curious to explore it--put Onda on your list. I don't think you'll leave disappointed.

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Noko Nashville - Free birthday dole whip dessert

Noko Nashville

4.8(618 reviews)
8.3 mi
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We're new to the area and have been exploring local restaurants to find favorites worth revisiting…read more We celebrated my birthday with Sunday brunch at Noko, noting the occasion on our OpenTable reservation. The food and service were excellent. The Noko All-Star breakfast offered a satisfying mix of classic favorites, while the burnt-ends rice bowl was outstanding. The Brussels had perfectly charred edges and a flavorful sesame dressing, and the brisket French dip featured tender, delicious brisket. Our server also surprised me with a Dole Whip for my birthday--a creamy, refreshing treat and the perfect finishing touch. What truly set Noko apart happened a couple of days later, when someone from the restaurant called to thank me for dining with them and ask whether I had enjoyed my birthday celebration. I've dined at countless restaurants, but I've never experienced such thoughtful personal follow-up. That gesture speaks volumes about Noko's hospitality and moved it straight to the top of our list of Nashville favorites. Noko, thank you for making my birthday feel special--even days later!

Made reservations here for a birthday lunch and had a really good experience. Farron took great…read morecare of us and had some great recommendations. We started with a few cocktails and all of them were really good. For appetizers, we got the burrata with peach jam and grilled peaches, which was recommended by Farron. The burrata was super creamy, and the peach jam added a nice hint of sweetness. The hamachi crudo was also good. The spicy tuna crispy rice was one of the better ones I've had. The rice was crispy on the outside and soft inside without being mushy. For our mains, we decided to get the burnt end bowl but couldn't decide on another dish. Farron suggested the beef brisket sandwich, and I'm glad he did. The brisket was succulent and fatty, served on soft, fluffy bread that soaked up all the au jus. The au jus reminded me of a beefier pho broth. The burnt ends were sweet and salty but paired really well with the rice, fresh carrots and pickles. The Dole Whip soft serve was also excellent. Since we were celebrating a birthday, they also gave us a scoop of ube ice cream. It was super creamy and rich. I wasn't planning on ordering it, so I'm glad I got to try it because it was really good. Everything was really good, and I'd definitely come back to try more of the menu.

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Noko Nashville - Great kitchen setup and ambience.  The good people hard at work.

Great kitchen setup and ambience. The good people hard at work.

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Egg Drip - EGGY TOTS
 tater tots, over-easy egg, spicy aioli, house aioli, chives

Egg Drip

4.8(117 reviews)
7.3 mi•East End

This was the best breakfast sandwich I have ever eaten. It was so good yall. I'm devastated I don't…read morehave one where I live. It is a food truck and we enjoyed eating outside at the picnic table. I ordered the Ube-bee and the first bite I took catapulted me to pure eatery bliss. In my younger years, my go-to was the McGriddle. The fact that this sandwich had powdered sugar and maple syrup was icing on the cake. The eggs were cooked perfectly! The toast was fluffy and crunchy and oh my gosh. And then as if that wasn't good enough, you go and add hash browns and bacon. I'm over here drooling. I forget the man's name who was chatting with my dad and I but he was very friendly and we enjoyed talking with him. On my return, this will be my first stop, if it is open. My dad really enjoyed the egg salad too.

5/5 stars! Stopped…read moreby for lunch before heading to a trading card show. Easy parking and a big, spacious outdoor eating area! Ordering was simple, with plenty of options. You order at the window, and they call you when your food is ready. We got the Oh My Gogi sandwich, Ubé-Bee sandwich, and some tater tots. - Oh My Gogi: Absolutely incredible! Beef bulgogi and kimchi in a sandwich? It absolutely works! The bread was perfect, and all the flavors worked so well together. I devoured this thing in seconds. - Ubé-Bee: Just freaking WOW. The ube French toast was the star! It wasn't overly sweet like you might expect. Everything was cooked to perfection, and the flavor was spot-on. - Tater tots: Just your regular tots. Fried well, but the sandwiches definitely stole the show. lol Would I come back? Hell yeah! Already ready to try the other things on the menu. I'm sure they will be too!

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Egg Drip - H.E.C.
 hash brown patty, eggs, cheese, sweet ketchup, house aioli

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So Gong Dong Tofu House - Seafood Pancake

So Gong Dong Tofu House

4.1(166 reviews)
11.1 mi
•$$

I was welcomed by a man who seated me, took my order, and delivered my food. Very pleasant and…read moreprofessional. The ambiance felt comparable to other Korean restaurants I've been to. Korean is my favorite cuisine; I was not disappointed. I ordered the seafood stew for $14. They had several dishes and a Bulgogi lunch special for this amount, and other offerings that were more expensive. You can state how spicy, I chose medium and it could have had more kick. It was served with 6 ban chan dishes, all were delicious and I was asked if I wanted more of any and they served me more fish cake, seaweed and cucumber. I arrived at 11:30 for lunch and I was the only customer, but around noon others came, all looked Asian. I judge that as a good reflection on the authenticity of the cuisine. Everyone looked like they were enjoying their meals. I enjoyed mine and I recommend this place. Their sign has TOFU HOUSE in big letters, I was expecting another name on the sign. It doesn't look like much of a restaurant from the street but the ambiance is good inside. I will be back and recommend you try it too!

So Gong Dong provided respite and bubbling warm soup on a rainy weekend…read more Lots of free parking. The decor was perfectly cozy like a mom and pop Korean tofu house in a drama. There we're lots of options on the menu, but we were there for the tofu soups that day. \\ banchan - the potato and fishcake were my favorites. the potato was a little chewy on the outside with a creamy center - the cucumber was also decent, flavorful with a juicy crunch - the kimchi was ok but lacked depth of flavor - i didn't like the bean sprouts--they were gray, shriveled, and sour - the seaweed was also dark and grayish in color, quite sour which i wasn't expecting - they offer refills, which I didn't know until halfway through our meal. if anything maybe we would've gotten refills on the potato \\ tofu soup - we got mushroom/kimchi and the combo - loved that it came bubbling hot and with the egg to crack in - the soup itself seemed to lack a depth of flavor We were the only customers that day, so service was prompt. We waited briefly to pay up at the front desk because they were busy in the back. There's not that much Korean food in Nashville, so it was still worth a try to us. Fresh Asian veggies seem hard to come by here even with K&S and Pan Asia; maybe the restaurants are feelin' it, too, and making do. Not sure if we'll go back anytime soon--Korea House might be more our style.

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So Gong Dong Tofu House - This is the dining area.

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