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Korean Grill

4.2 (572 reviews)
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Good for kids

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Beef Kalguksu
Sandy G.

I've been craving kalguksu for months now, especially in this colder weather. Finally at long last, after searching far and wide, I've finally found a place that sells it in the Austin area. I must say Korean Grill didn't disappoint! They offer an extensive menu list but of course I had to order their beef kalguksu to see how it compares to what I've had back in LA. It was everything that I had hoped for and then some as well. The dish was a hearty size with plenty of ingredients. They definitely didn't skimp out on anything which is greatly appreciated. Their banchan was good as well. It came with kimchi, radish, cucumbers, potatoes and fish cakes. The service was great as well. My only minor critique is that we came here on an extremely cold day and it was also really cold inside the restaurant. Thankfully the kalguksu warmed me up but I was freezing beforehand. I wasn't sure if their heater just wasn't working that day or what. Regardless, it doesn't detract from the quality of the food. I'm already looking forward to returning here.

Kim chee soup and seafood pancake
Natalie B.

A very no frills place, but I love the kimchee soup here. It's nice and sour, very flavorful and a good level of spice. The seafood pancake is good, very standard. Service is quick and they come by to refill your banchan as needed.

Beef short rib
Jeremy K.

Blown away at how good Korean Grill was tonight! Super thankful they were open in the first place being it's Christmas Eve. We got the bone broth, beef short rib and edamame. I also thought the prices were fair too, which is rare to say in Austin. The two owners couldn't have been more sweet as well. Great job!

Soft tofu soup with side dishes (banchan)
Michael B.

Coming from OC, California, I had my fair share of Korean food from mom-and-pop style restaurants. Living in downtown Austin, it's a bit a drive to get to the Chinatown Center, but we finally made the trek out there. Given that there isn't much of a Korean food scene in Austin, I tried to temper my expectations with Korean Grill. To my surprise, Korean Grill managed to meet the same level of food quality and flavors as the shops in OC. All the side dishes (banchan) were knockouts, from the seasoned fishcake to the marinated cucumbers. The soft tofu soup was packed with the addictive spices and flavors that keeps you wanting more. The hot stone rice bowl (dolsot bibimbap) had a great assortment of veggies and came out piping hot - like, you can see the smoke in my photo! Now if you're familiar with these kind of Korean mom-and-pop places, you know they are not known for their service or ambiance. Sure, the interior was nothing special, but at least it was quite spacious. The mom (owner?) may come off a bit brash on first impression, but she was actually quite accommodating and attentive. All-in-all, I was quite happy with my experience! Even though the drive out there is kinda long, I'll be sure to come by again when those Korean kravings kick in!

Jazmyne M.

The service is terrible. We came for a late lunch and the were the only guests in the restaurant. The server was super rude, and almost seemed annoyed when we would ask for things like refills, napkins or extra kimchi. If you can get past the awful service, this place has great food. The food was fresh, came out quickly and had great flavor.

Scallion Pancake
Sal S.

Honestly, when we walked in we were greeted by a sign that made it unclear whether the bathroom would be working or not. The host wasn't receptive, and the place was a bit rundown. Despite there being customers, the older lady really seemed bothered so I am not sure what happened beforehand. Our family knows Korean food well and we were very disappointed at the quality of the food. We had the scallion pancake as a starter and 3 Bibimbap. My Korean roommate's Mama would make this for us every week. She didn't put it in the nice stoneware/cast pot because we were in a dorm. I have eaten this meal over a hundred times and have never loved each time except this didn't even resemble it. Ours arrived cold, with a raw egg on top of one. Not so flavorful, the rice was cold and the beef was more gristle, fat than beef. I was really needing a great Korean place on ATX. The scallion pancake was chewy; more so than I have had. It was flavorless and oily. It was reheated in the microwave. There were a couple of other people that ordered but largely empty for the most part. There's great potential especially given the location, but the quality of the food is terrible. My father in law lived in Korea for 15 years and engaged to a Korean woman and tried to engage and speak to the host but she was quite rude. In the end, we were all sick later. I usually give a place a couple of times but we had enough.

Spicy pork
Cam H.

The galbi here was very delicious! What a steal for $22. Meat was tender and easy to peel off the bone. I didn't like the spicy pork much because it had a weird sour taste for some reason. The noodle dish I got was great, very light and healthy. Noodles were chewy. Not a fan of the seafood pancakes because they were a bit soggy in my opinion and I wish the sauce was sweeter instead of sour. I would definitely come back for the galbi though! Will also give the other dishes a try. Plenty of seating inside. Low-key chill spot, you can just walk in without having to wait in a long line or make reservations.

Desi A.

I used to live in Seoul, S. Korea as a teenager so I'm always in search for Korean restaurants. My fiancé and I decided to try this spot out. A "hole in the wall" type of place, but those are the most authentic in my opinion. It was clean and felt warm and welcoming. I really loved the wall color and tables. The staff were super friendly and the food was great. Highly recommend!

Seafood soft tofu jigae
Tina D.

Go during their lunch time (11am-3pm weekdays), so the price is cheaper. There are a variety of bento boxes, fried rice, stews, and ramens options for their lunch menu. I got their seafood soft tofu jigae which was good and spicy. I also had their beef bulgogi ramen. The broth was slightly sweet, but I like the slightly chewy ramen the most. Both of these were on the lunch options. Their seafood pancake is huge to justify the $16 price point. It's not the best I ever had, but it wasn't bad.

Yukgaejang
Chelsea L.

Located in Austin's Chinatown, Korean Grill is a solid choice for Korean food! I got the Yukgaejang, which is spicy beef noodle stew and it's great! I was able to finish the whole thing for dinner. They provide banchan (side dishes) and I really love them. They are typical for Korean meals and you may ask for refills.

Beer
Tara K.

I was in town for an event and my friends were craving Korean food, so I found this place on Yelp. I called the restaurant to make a reservation. The lady on the phone was very nice and welcoming. When we got there, we ordered some some appetizers- seafood pancake and fried dumplings. The seafood pancake was all right. It was very flat. I don't know if they didn't use corn starch or just not enough batter, but it was not as amazing as I expected. Despite that, my friends were not picky and enjoyed it. Some of us ordered the Korean short ribs "garbi" and really enjoyed that! It was very good and came out sizzling on a stone serving plate. I ordered the "dol sot bibimbop" which is mixed rice in a stone bowl, which I liked. My vegetarian friend ordered the tofu stir fry which also had cabbage and other veggies on it. It was good, she said. Another friend ordered the ddukboki, which I was able to taste. Not bad! Another friend ordered a soup - she said it was very hydrating. And someone else ordered the shrimp "dol sot bibimbop", which I was able to taste. Very flavorful! The service was very good. The owners work at the restaurant and they seem to do all the table service as well. The male owner was jovial and made us laugh. I did like that they had a Korean beer I had never heard of called "Terra Beer". It was good. All in all, we enjoyed the food and the service. The prices were reasonable as well.

Spicy pork hot plate. Kimchi jiggae
Nihilaa K.

Quiet little place serving amazing Korean food ! So comforting and tasty always . Service is okay and sometimes they rush you before closing which is the only downside . Our standard go to is the kimchi jiggae and spicy pork hot pot. They are exquisite! The banchan sides are all amazing too and we usually finish them all ! Great place if you would like to grab some amazing Korean food .

Jewls J.

The food was very good! I had the Dolsot Bibimbap, the spicy rice cake and my friend had the pork bulgogi. All plates were very good! The only thing we didn't like is that they were very rushed since they started closing, the waitress kept coming to the table asking if we needed anything, then brought check, then asked us to pay because they were closing register. She then stood nearby waiting for us to finish. Aside from that, everything was great! The restaurant seemed clean.

Bi bim bop, decent but it was much better when the original owners made it.

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Amazing authentic Korean food. Best tteok-bokki I ever had, and the workers are so nice too!

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This is my favorite Korean take out spot. Pork bulgogi is my go to dish; it comes with all the neat side dishes and two cups of rice.

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Very clean. Friendly. Dishes are ethnic not Americanized. Take your adventure with you. If you ask for spicy, you will sweat and cry. .

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Ask the Community - Korean Grill

Do togo orders come with kimchi?

Yes, ours did.

Have you opened for dine in or take out only?

Hi Vanessa! We are open for limited dine-in and still available for take out!

If you leave the fish cakes off the spicy rice cakes would that make it vegan?

If you ask the waitress to make the dish vegan, they can adjust the recipe to accommodate.

How much for dinner and lunch generally?

Well, you could of course Google the menu . . .

What vegan options does Korean Grill have?

Hi there! We have quite a few menu items that are already vegan friendly (tofu japche, tofu bibimbap in a hot stone or regular) we can make omitting any animal products. For example, Spicy soft tofu stew with water based broth without meat and eggs.

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