Amazing service!! A good restaurant needs a hospitable owner, and Koreana 3 definitely has that. This is a restaurant you can bring your family to since there are plenty of seats and tables. The owner probably took into consideration cleanliness by putting the ventilation on the side tables. The food is worth the price especially because of the typical side dish accommodation. I would want more seafood and noodles to vegetable ratio, but, as I said the price is worth it. I do question why rice is there as a 2 dollar side dish. Either way, this is one of those establishments that have imported Korean alcohol. Make use of this restaurant as there aren't many here in Louisville as accommodating. read more

Koreana 3 - Korean Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

I came here to celebrate my birthday with Bulgogi. I ended up having bibimbap instead and was very happy with it. There was the option of Korean barbecue and while cooking at the table appeals to some I am afraid that I'll do something clumsy; hurting myself and others. I have not been to Korea. I have no idea what authentic looks like. This was what having a meal at my Korean friend's houses is like and I really enjoyed it. Most of the patrons were not white or speaking English which is always signifies to me AND as a therapist I don't want to overhear your conversations. The food arrived quickly and was exactly as described. Everyone in our group enjoyed themselves. I am looking forward to eating there again (if I see another birthday) read more

The food was great we did the grill. Our waitress was definitely in hover mode. We laughed about it, but she was very involved in our meal. Usually when they bring the check they leave and come back not stand over you mad dogging you as you struggle to count. I kept hearing "you pay, you pay now and you leave!" I asked for more rice three times to no answer finally she snapped at me "you get only one rice!" I said I'll pay for more I understand it cost money. I felt like winging 50 cents at her for a cup of rice. We had appetizers that did not require utensils or chop sticks. We finished them and she tried to take the chop sticks saying "oh you no use chop sticks" and it was like she didn't want to give them back. We cooked the last meat on the little table top gas grill that is a camping stove that runs off of a bottle. She turned off the flame and admonished us "you're done cooking turn of stove" It makes you wonder if they're pinching Pennie's at your table what are they doing in the back read more

The food was quite good, and our waitress was very attentive. However, the ambiance was just average. I wish restaurants would pay for music that complements the food they serve. I've noticed that many places either play really loud American music or choose songs that don't align with the dining experience. I prefer a setting with low, soft music that matches the cuisine, along with appropriate furniture, dishes, and drinks. It's also nice to see servers in tasteful uniforms with name tags. Here's my review of this restaurant: We ordered the Korean barbecue for two, which involved grilling our meat at a grill located in the middle of the table. Unfortunately, they didn't provide enough meat or side orders, so we had to place an additional order to feel satisfied with our dinner. Additionally, the location was quite far, and I didn't particularly like the neighborhood. The furniture was very basic, they played American music--which I didn't enjoy--and there were no Korean decorations to enhance the experience. Lastly, our early dinner for two, along with two hot teas (no refills) and no dessert, cost us $110 So, would I return? Probably not. While it might be worth trying once, the value for the food, service, ambiance, and location felt too steep. read more

Koreana is a fun place to go with the family. We like the bibimbap, glass noodles, get the dumplings for starters - we did not try bbq table, but make plans to stay awhile. Food is made fresh and Hot! read more

Very kind service and a nice atmosphere! Food was sooo delicious. loved the Teokk Bokki, BBQ Special, and Beef Bulgogi. We even got a little Grapefruit hard candy at the end of our meal. read more

Great place to try Korean food. This restaurant is not fancy like K-bbq franchise restaurant but provides the authentic style of Korean BBQ. The server was very nice too. read more

My friends and I went to Koreana III today, it was my first time there but not my first time having Korean BBQ. The food was delicious, we each ordered off the BBG menu: chicken bulgogi, Beef Bulgogi and Pork Belly. It came with white rice and sides. We were so full and satisfied with that but the hostess made fat phobic comments to me when I was eating my food. The restaurant wasn't crowded but the waitress/hostess let us know that the kitchen was busy which we were okay with but also the wait wasn't unreasonable. The place was clean would probably do better with more staff and training of said stuff on how not to me fat phobic jerks. For the reasons mentioned above I don't think I'll go back but I wouldn't mind eating their food again, the kitchen staff did a phenomenal job. read more

Koreana 3 - Korean BBQ sides - Korean Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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Great food, service was good, ambiance was good, and received my food quickly the place was clean and nice.

We went for lunch today and arrived to a mostly empty restaurant. We waited to be seated for 5+ minutes, then at our table the waitress disappeared for another 10+ minutes. No offer for drinks or to take an order for our appetizer. She finally came back a while later and took our order of two unsweet teas, seafood pancake and two entrees. The teas were basically colored water, not a hint of tea flavor at all. The seafood pancake was brought and I asked for soy sauce. The waitress pointed to two small bowls with just enough to cover the bottom of the bowl with liquid. What asian restaurant rations soy sauce? I asked if I could have more and she brought a third bowl with the same amount. When our entrees arrived my wife's was fine, but mine was spicy squid which had no sauce except the oil it was cooked in and was just not good at all. Lastly, the banchan was five small bowls with one being cut sheets of seaweed. Absolutely disappointing and will not be back. This was also $75.00 with tip. We are also avid Korean foodies and I've lived in South Korea for a year and know traditional expectations for Korean cuisine. Mediocre would be a compliment to this meal. read more

Koreana 3 - a bowl of sauce and a plate of sushi - Korean Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Ambiance was better than expected. Food was authentic and tasty Tried the grilled mackerel, bit on the salty side but still tasted good. A gem in this neighborhood read more

Koreana 3 - Grilled Mackerel - Korean Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Having been to Gogi 1055 on Bardstown rd, this just may be my new favorite Korean restaurant. Located off of Preston highway in a shopping plaza, I highly recommend checking this place out. No reservations are needed. You walk in and are asked if you want to do the BBQ or regular dine in. Of course my friend and I chose the BBQ. The table is equipped with a gas burner stove and hood just above the table. For the bbq, you do have to choose a minimum of two meats, we chose the pork belly and bulgogi. For our appetizer, we went with the tteokboki (rice cakes). Despite how busy it was and there only being one waitress service did not lack. Our tteokboki was brought first, not for the faint it can be pretty spicy. Next followed the banchan with the types of meat we chose that we began cooking. The bulgogi was to die for. The entire meal amazing! Definitely come check this place out! read more

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My daughter went here and loved it. Authentic food, served fast and delicious. We had off the menu items like bulgogi and jap chae but will come back for the Korean barbecue next time. Thumbs up on this one read more

Came on a weekday. Service was a bit slow but there was only one older korean lady working. The food was surprisingly good with the galbi being the best. Uploading updated menus since I originally went for a dish that's no longer on their menu. read more

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I didn't realize this place was renovated till I looked up the menu and saw an updated interior! It is much more modern welcoming than the old decor that used to frame the back of the restaurant. It's name has changed to Koreana III and you know what they say: third time's the charm! Delicious galbi and the 37.99 grill special was plentiful for two people to share. The seafood portion tasted mostly of just straight red pepper flakes as well as some of the meat but overall, a good entrée. Don't be surprised if you see some burning from your grill pan as they'll change it out for you. If you don't think your meat is cooking, check the heat dial on the Brewster pan to make sure it's turned up and if there are still issues, you may need another butane can. Staff are so friendly and willing to explain/help you out! One banchan (side dishes) I personally liked is the pickled sliced white radish. Our server said that their cubed daikon radish kimchi is good but they were out. Overall, I think it's much better after the renovation including the service, speed of service and food quality. Give it a try if you want Korean BBQ in Louisville. read more

Koreana 3 - Grilling area - Korean Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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So this is the rebirth of Koreana II at the Preston location. I heard it had undergone renovation and maybe a new owner? Not sure yet going to research a little more over dinner. First glance the restaurant has been updated with new furniture, neutral colors etc that gives it a much more modern look. They kept all the grill tables so the Korean bbqs options are still available thanks goodness!! I usually drive to Cincinnati for a good Korean bbq. Hostess is nice and friendly. Menu kinda looks the same with some spelling errors but I am willing to overlook. The food came out the spicy pork bulgogi is still amazing. The banchans tray had 6 sides. All great just wished there was more like before which was 8-9 different ones. They used a different dish to hold the banchans. The seafood pancake was crispy on one side, the other side was kinda wet. Kinda different from what I had before. read more

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I tried to go here and was turned away at the door. It was only me. As I do a lot of eating out by myself and there was plenty of empty tables and tables that had families or couples. I just said thank you and went to another Korean restaurant. I will not be returning. For me that was a first and last impression. read more

The food was good how ever very expensive for the amount of food you get. We payed about 70 dollars a person. They also charged extra for all the sides, all the Korean restaurants I've been to don't charge extra for those. They only had one very nice but very overwhelmed lady working the whole restaurant. When we asked for the check to be split because we are all coworkers we got the check split evenly instead of by items, and we didn't even get an itemized check. I don't think I will be going back. read more

I love this place. The service is hospitable and makes me feel like I'm home. The food is always amazing. I highly recommend visiting whenever possible. read more

The last time we were at Koreana, the service was extremely slow -- they just had one hostess/server. They were stingy with the banchan. Basically if we wanted seconds we'd have to pay. This just didn't give us a very fun experience since food was slow and no availability of banchan. We will continue to go to Kum's. read more

This is really authentic Korean Food. Kalbi tastes very good and is similar to what you'd get in LA or NY. I was craving these Korean chewy cold noodles. It's called neng-myun (literal translation Ice cold noodles). It comes in a spicy version w/ little soup and a no spice version which comes with a chilled, iced broth. I prefer the spicy one! And it tasted really really good. I dug into it so fast I only have a picture of the aftermath. Oops! But you can see how spicy it looks. Warning: you get 2 condiments with it to add per your taste. The taller version is vinegar (which you can add a couple of tablespoons of. The smaller bottle is a liquid spicy, horseradish/wasabi-like mustard. You add just a couple of drops. If you out too much, it'll ruin it. Enjoy! read more

Koreana 3 - Vinegar & Liquid mustard (very hot like horseradish/wasabi). This is for the cold noodle dish: Neng Myun. - Korean Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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One of our to go restaurants. Food is always on point with sides you can't beat it. Service is a little slow because the one lady is handling all the tables but that's ok. read more

Koreana II is open again! Do not be led astray by the unassuming exterior. Recently remodeled, the interior is modern, sleek, and filled with delicious things to taste. Although at first glance the menu may appear limited in regards to vegetarian/vegan options, many of the items can be modified to substiture tofu for the meat, thus opening up a truly amazing world of Korean cuisine. Note - the kimchi is made with fish sauce, so unfortunately this is not an options for non-pescatarians. Our server was so very kind, and eager to make sure our dining experience was truly top notch. read more

Love this place! Bulgogi is excellent and great sauces/sides! Personnel are friendly with good service.

We finally found a great Korean BBQ! The staff were amazing and the food delicious! We ordered the vegetable soup infused with garlic and a healthy amount of broccoli, peas, carrots, zucchini, and onions. We moved on to barbecuing pork belly and beef bulgogi. The sides of pickled radishes, kimchee, fish cake, steamed bean sprouts, fresh garlic, sliced jalapenos, and bean paste paired amazingly with steamed white rice, lettuce wrap and a Yuengling. With friendly service and a family atmosphere, we will be back to this restaurant that took extra precautions during COVID with plexi-glass partitions between grilling tables, and other tables at a safe distance. read more

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As nice as our hostess was and relatively quick we recieved our food, I cannot jump up to 4 stars. The food was not bad at all, in fact it was good. My biggest gripe is that the cost is quite high for what you get (portion and quality). We spent $200 and honestly, we could have used that at Lee's or even Gogi1055 for that matter....for that amount, "good" isn't enough, it needs to be *excellent*. We frequent Morton's Steakhouse so we don't mind spending money on food, but the cost needs to be financially justified. Unless they lower thier prices or make it AYCE, I likely will not be back. read more

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This adorable locally owned husband and wife run restaurant is top notch in my opinion. I don't need to eat here for the 'make your own' K-bbq. I just sit at a regular table and order the specialty Korean dishes off the menu. Have patience when you come as this is a two-person show and occasionally there is an extra set of hands for help. That being said this place is run like a well oiled machine and the food comes out piping hot and delicious and consistent. The bathroom is clean (which is hard to say about a lot of other places) and the actual restaurant is clean with adorable korean decorations. Also you will hear K-pop music playing while you eat. The banchan (side dishes) are always delicious, crisp and fresh. I always order the seafood pancake appetizer that comes out sizzling like a plate of fajitas! And the stone pot bibimbap, lord!!! It too comes out piping hot and stays hot. Unlike many other Korean restaurants in our area. This is legit. The gochujang is served in a squeeze bottle so you can adjust the spice to your liking. I appreciate that. What else can I say? I love it. My hubs loves it. I know anyone who tries it here will love it! Sorry to not have better pictures. read more

Koreana 3 - Stone pot bibimbap - Korean Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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We had the Bibimbap and Yugaejjang and both were excellent. Portions were good. My son really liked the fried tofu that came as a banchan. Our server was so sweet! read more

We decided to see what all the fuss is about. What a unique experience. We have never had Korean food so our waiter was super friendly and helpful to suggest some options. As you can see from the menu, a lot of things are not available. We opted for the Korean short ribs and the spicy chicken. We had no idea how the sides worked. They bring out 9 different types of traditional Korean sides. Kamichi, different radishes, sprouts, fish cake, spinach and cucumber vinegar mixture. The prices may seem high for this location but the amount of food they bring out is insane! You also get hot tea for free and it comes in a large carafe. Which I loved because the temperature in the restaurant is super cold. Service was great and food was very good! Glad we tried the traditional dishes. It didn't take long for our food to come out, but it took forever to get our check. 45 mins! But because he was trying and food was great! I kept it scored at a 4. It was very slow when we came in, it was just us, when we left there was 6 groups of people. read more

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You have to be very patient when you come in and order. The food is mediocre and the service is slow. There is only one server and one cook. This is a mom and pop restaurant. It's big and has a lot of seating of parties. If you are not sitting at a proper grill with an air vent you can ask the lady to bring one out to you and either have the option to cook it yourself or she will cook it for you but there is always the option of her cooking it in the back for you. I came for a birthday dinner and we brought our own cake and she was very nice even asking if we would like to put it in the fridge in the back until we are ready to eat and bringing out extra plastic plates and spoons for us. I have been coming here since I was a child with my family but with time and age this place becomes more slow with service but I am very patient but beware that you will not be getting the best and fastest service when coming here. read more

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I've been here 1000 times and just now realized I never left a review. This place is amazing, food is great (bulgoki and squid are my fav dishes) as well as the Korean bbq if I feel like cooking my own food. Check it out, the owner is the sweetest lady you'll ever meet read more

Koreana 3 - Squid and bulgoki - Korean Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Spouse is from Korea and I have the pleasure of living in Korea so it always nice to test the authenticity of the Korean cuisine in the area. I ordered the Kimchi jjigae, and it did not disappoint; such good flavor, juicy, well-seasoned kimchi and the flavor was outstanding. If I were looking for something to nick pick on, I'd point at the size of the pork and fat pieces - still a very very good soup that I would enjoy again. We'll be back to try more of the menu. read more

Koreana 3 - Kimchi Jigae - Korean Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Repeatedly the best Korean place I've tried. Keep going back to it every time I crave Korean, something about their food is just so bright and refreshing. Definitely would recommend it, their japchae is my favorite! read more

Koreana 3 - Japchae! (I added some gochujang on top). Also comes with rice and ban chan not pictured. - Korean Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Finally tried this place. I think the Soon do bu is better at JY Kitchen in Lexington, and is definitely expensive, but the indoor ambiance is really cute. I also loved the onion seafood pancake and enjoyed the banchan. I'm new to the Korean food scene, at least in Kentucky, if there is a scene so I'm still learning all the dishes. read more

Hubby and I returned to Koreana for their table-top grill last night. It made a very nice Valentine's Day dinner for us. Although Koreana does not have the prettiest interior or "ambiance", but the food and the friendly owner made up for all. We sit down at one of the tables with the big exhaust hood above it. The owner brings out a carafe of that roasted barley tea that warms your soul. I order the kalbi(short rib) and hubby orders the bulgugi(rib eye?). Then the parade of various items starts arriving at our table: first the tabletop gas grill, the meats, the tray of 11 side dishes, the lettuce and garlic slices, sauces, rice and soup. Hubby and I have only been to BBQ places with the charcoal grill and were not familiar with the gas grill. The owner lady was glad to show us how to work the gas grill. You heat it up, and just slap the already marinated meats on to the grill. Scissors are provided to cut the meats into bite size pieces. Since it is grill-it-yourself, we are able to choose meats' doneness. Those were some really juicy and tender kalbi and bulgugi! Mildly sweet and smoky, they are good by themselves or you can do what the Koreans do: take the lettuce leaf, add meat, add a bit of rice and sauce, plus garlic and/or jalapeno. It is the cutest little packet of tastiness. In fact, we liked the experience so much, we concluded that we are happy to do the grilling ourselves at the table; and still pay the same price as someone who has the grilled meats brought to the table. It could be an intimate experience for two or a rowdy fun night for a crowd as they also have larger tables that accommodate 6-8 ppl. p.s. Besides the crowd pleasing rib eye and short rib, they also have chicken, pork or a BBQ combo special. read more

Koreana 3 - Hubby is a pro at the grill. - Korean Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

I looooove Korean food. I say that about most foods, but I really do love Korean food. Sweet and spicy/savory is what my taste buds live for! This is my second time eating here, but first during COVID. I had the beef bulgogi which didn't disappoint. Seasoned to perfection! It was 19.99 which is pretty pricey, but was packed with flavor. Kimchi is my love. Cucumber kimchi in particular. I recommend the cucumber kimchi if you like sweet and salty with a crunch! If you've never had Korean food before, I'd recommend. If I could change anything I'd change the price, but I understand that most business are trying to recover what profits they've lost during the shutdown. read more

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We been coming to this restaurant for 5 or 6 years, the food is good but the prices is outrageous for the first time we got charged with a large party fee even tho me and my family would come to have dinner there many time and never once got charged with a large party fee into tonight. Rice is extra omg not to mention the ventilator was dirty there was stuff dripping down into our grill $153 for 5 items. YUCK read more

This place works if all you need is some kind of Korean food to satisfy a craving, but it's far from your good or even average Korean BBQ place. The food is okay and the portions are small. We were only allowed to order one of he pork options. The service wasn't great and we couldn't get refills for the sides. It's not a terrible place to end up; it's just not my first choice. read more

Koreana 3 - Korean Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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Awful costumer service, nasty attitude from the owner, we waited more than 25 mins, we never got greeted, we respectfully asked how long it was going to take for her to take our drink order and the owner responded with "I don't know maybe another 20 mins" we got shushed after we tried to ask another question. DO NOT COME TO THIS PLACE, get a to go order instead. read more

Food was delicious and service was polite and attentive. I think the prices are a little steep for the amount of food you get. The portions were smaller than expected for what you pay for, and they were a little stingy with the garnishes. We had to ask for more. We were a party of 4 and the portions should be a little more fitting to the party size. The decor is plain, nothing to write home about. But they were clean and that's all you cam ask for. We would return but hopefully they can take into consideration how small their portions are for what we are paying. read more