This place satisfies a Korean food craving for my wife and I. They did a good job at providing tasty food and great service. Service is mostly done through a bell system at your table. Any waiter that hears the bell comes to your table to assist. The response never took longer than 20 seconds most of the time. To start the appetizer tray at the beginning is an awesome touch that I'm not used to in other places I have tried. It kind of took the guess work out of ordering in my opinion so I only had to focus on what meat or dish I wanted since my sides were already selected and refillable for free through the course of the meal. We ordered the seafood sundubu, beef bulgogi, and sweat and spicy korean fried chicken wings. The portion size was very generous on the wings and on the crispier side which my wife prefers. The seafood sundubu was delicious and was pleasantly surprised to see a decent amount of tofu and seafood types in the dish. The beef bulgogi was also tasty and as I said before just scratched that korean food craving that we had. This has been added to our rotation of date night locations for us! Oh also the bathrooms are very clean. read more

I came to Koreatown because I was craving kimchi stew for lunch. As soon as I sat down to order, the aroma of the kalbi caught my attention, and I decided to treat myself to a little cheat day. I ordered the kalbi and cold noodles for $26.00, and both were absolutely delicious. I had gone a few days without meat, so it was especially satisfying. I also enjoyed the banchan, and I finished everything except the fish cakes, which are just not my favorite. Overall, I really appreciated the meal and the experience. I'll definitely be back soon to try the kimchi stew. read more

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I arrived with a party of three and we were seated quickly and explained how ordering operates. The waiter was friendly and the restaurant was not crowded. On the table there is a button to call the waiter for ordering or for any other needs. Each Korean restaurant seems to offer a bit of variety in their dishes, and sometimes a specialty dish that the others Korean restaurants do not. We started off with seafood pancake and it had shrimp, octopus and large green onion. I would have appreciated a bit more seafood, but it was cooked crispy on the outside and nice and thick. The dipping sauce was very good. We ordered beef bulgogi ssam-bap (serves 2) which traditionally can be eaten with a lettuce wrap, garlic and ssamjang (non-spicy red paste). It arrived with a diverse tray of greens, perilla leaves and carrots, samjang and garlic. The greens were enough to feed kennel of at least four rabbits. The beef was a fair amount however it was overcooked. It also arrived with a soup and ban chan of 8 items. These provide a variety of the traditional side dishes, or ban chan of Korean food. We also ordered a cold namyeong soup with a side of kalbi. The soup had daikon radish and is traditionally eaten in the summer. The kalbi had the tender soft meat that is its highlight. Overall, we had a great experience and while Korean food is traditionally a meal that runs about $20 a person, it has an aesthetic presentation, it is flavorful, especially with umami, and it is fairly healthy. I would definitely return again and it is a great place to enjoy the meal with other others. read more

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First time being back here after the change of ownership. I noticed two distinct changes. First big change was the menu. It is more concise but was kinda surprised to discover they don't have the oxtail soup or japchae- glass noodles with vegs anymore. We ordered galbi- marinated short ribs, spicy pork belly and mandoo- fried dumplings. The flavor of everything was better than last time but the meat portion sizes were about half of what it was last time. I loved all the variety and flavor of the side dishes. I especially enjoyed the braised black soybeans and broccoli with tofu as they were quite flavorful and not a standard banchan offered at restaurants. I'd definitely come back when I have a craving for some good Korean food though I do kinda miss the huge portions and taking home lots of leftovers:) read more

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Haven't gone out to a restaurant in a very long time and wifey wanted to go here so I said sure. To the right of the restaurant is where you can barbecue your own meat and the rest is general seating. They bring you water and when we were ready to order they asked that we buzz from a remote bell placed on each table. We never had to use it though as the service was attentive. Loved all the side dishes which is such a nice perk of eating at a Korean restaurant. I ordered their 10 piece fried beef dumpling and it was quite tasty with a very nice crisp to it. Wife ordered galbi (marinated beef short rib) and she really enjoyed it. I had a piece and it was tender and had good flavor. Our meals came with miso soup which was also flavorful. The only minus I felt was them not having real forks. They gave me a plastic fork which was kind of odd I for a sit down restaurant. read more

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We've been to Koreatown so many times, and now it's under new ownership. They haven't really changed much inside, the restaurant still has the same open space, high ceilings, and good size like before. We weren't too hungry, so we just ordered the Vegan Dol-Sot Bibimbap, Soy Garlic Chicken, and Ugeogi Kalbi-Tang (spicy beef short rib). Everything was really tasty and packed with flavor! Honestly, I think it's even better than before. Our servers, including the owner, were all very nice. Glad we stopped by to try it out! read more

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Got sul la tang and beef bulgogi. Very delicious. Would come again to dry other dishes. Service was quick and attentive. Place feels authentic and Korean approved. read more

Koreantown never disappoints when I have a craving for Korean food. I appreciate that I get to choose my experience (left side: dining room, right side: self serve BBQ). I only had an hour for dinner, so I picked the left side. The server was very patient my questions and helped me with my final decisions. I ordered a seafood pancake, tofu stew with beef, and bibimbap with pork. All are so flavorful. The beef was a bit tough for my mom, but I was okay with it. The side dishes were all too pretty to touch haha! Tips: go with clothes you are willing to wash right away after you get home and on your hair wash day. Although I wasn't seated at the BBQ side, I left smelling greasy and with bbq aroma. read more

Koreatown - So colorful!! - Korean Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Wanted some Korean food so I decided to try here. I know my mom comes here often with my uncles and aunts so I decided to give it a try. I was not in the mood for Korean BBQ so I opted for the regular dining. Regular dining to left bbq to right. Pretty good selection of dishes, only initial pain was how expensive dishes were. But I understand everything cost more now. Staff was very friendly and attentive which was nice. Restaurant also had nice decor. Ordered yukgaejang extra spicy and spicy pork dol-pan. Yukgaejang was extra spicy just the way I like it. Broth had nice flavor also. I realized it's been many many years since last time I had this soup. I have to say probably one of the better ones I've had. Spicy pork dol-pan was pretty good and stayed hot for long time.. It is very hot so be careful. Side of banchan that came was pretty good with good selections. Over all the food was good and I definitely come back here again.. Now I know why my mom comes here often. Oh.. The dishes were pretty good size so I didn't feel as bad about the price after.. read more

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We haven't been here in a while and I assume they have new manager/owners since the menu looks different. Their side dishes were really yummy and I can tell they made an effort in each dish. We tried two of their soups (see photos) which are not often found in other Korean restaurants around here. It did taste yummy and satisfying especially when the weather is cold outside. We also shared the acorn jelly salad. It was delicious and refreshing but not as good as my mom's home made ones. Overall, excellent meal, service and experience. Highly recommend!! read more

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Oooh haven't been here so long, and they have changed so much! I heard that they have new owners now, and they definitely changed interior, new menu, everything looked much better! Got to try their spicy pork bulgogi saambam, side dishes were all so yummy, and veggies came with this had variety of different wraps and all were so fresh! Bulgogi was good as well, I was impressed that they really have improved on their quality of food! Can't wait to come back and try new food! read more

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Haven't been here in a while. Someone else said there's a new owner. The food was very good! We got the fried dumplings which were hot crispy and tasty! It comes with 10. The Kim chee pancakes were delicious too. You get 4 pancakes. Then we got the Kal bi. It was tasty most pieces were good but a couple were very small or very fatty. The staff was great. Asked if we wanted more side dishes a couple of times (we declined). The sides are good. The only one we didn't like was the chili peppers because they were too spicy for us. But the Kim chee, bean sprouts, potatoes and noodles were good. The restaurant is big and has a side for self cooking ( we did the normal restaurant side) I will definitely return! Sorry I forgot to take pictures. read more

First of all, the side dishes are supposed to be served right away while you are waiting for your entree. The side dishes tastes aweful especially the soggy mini cucumber. The Kalbi was nothing special and it costs $30. I did not try the bbq since I was only dining alone. I did see a few Korean patrons enjoying the bbq grilling. read more

Koreatown - Kalbi with a plain miso soup. - Korean Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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The food was absolutely amazing. Legit traditional. The 2 servers were very friendly and attentive. Spicy pork bibimbap was served on a heated sizzling cast iron platter. The seafood pancake was filled with shrimp, calamari, green onions pan fried to crispy deliciousness. Galbitang felt like a warm hug. Will definitely be back to try the rest of the menu. read more

Great option for a variety of Korean food. You can choose to Korean BBQ side (cook your own) or kitchen prepared. They have wonderful dishes to choose from - the food is fresh and very good! If you are looking for good Korean food try Koreatown! Bonus- the restaurant is so clean and lots of seating! read more

This place offers a lot of variety with their menu. Service was great. When I was done I packed my leftovers and they put it in a bag for me, which was nice! Tried the steamed dumplings and spicy pork bibimbap. Steamed dumplings were good and comes with a lot of pieces. Side dishes were good but felt like the flavors of each one could be a little stronger. The bibimbap great overall with sauce on the side to adjust to your spice level. read more

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Portions of meet seemed to be small in comparison to price. Quality of meet also wasn't as expected. The waiting time was really long, even though there were plenty of empty tables, the meals were served late . I was expected experience, but won't be coming back. read more

We have been to Koreatown multiple times. The food never disappoints! The service had been every time we'd gone there, up until now. We were a larger party and the service started off being quite accommodating. It soon went down hill. Food that we hadn't ordered came out, and 2 people in the party waited 30 minutes (not exaggerating) before the food came out - everyone else was almost done eating. They initially said they could split up our checks, and they had done so every time before. At the end of the meal on this day however, we were told it cold only be split up to 3 ways. It was also very obvious that the servers were dodging us - they weren't looking our way and would seldom come over. This was so unfortunate as we really did enjoy this restaurant. Sadly, we probably won't be returning. read more

Their banchan is the best I've had. Large spacious space, friendly service and great food. Will come back here again. read more

Koreatown - Kimchi jjigae and dolsot bibimbap - Korean Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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This place is awesome. Spacious, clean, and friendly. They have a couple different menus including one for Bbq and another for popular Korean dishes. The ban chan is solid and I've been impressed with the quality of the meats. The service has always been great - attentive but not pushy. All servers to date all speak Korean as well. I have no complaints - this is a rarity read more

Koreatown - Large beef bbq with ban chan - Korean Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

We got seated pretty quickly and enjoyed our side dishes immediately. Service was kind and timely! Everything from the tables, floor, bathroom, etc was very clean and welcoming. I ordered soft tofu soup with instine, seafood, and mushrooms. It came in its traditional hot stone bowl, still bubbling. Tofu was soft and fresh while the soup adhered to its traditional tastes. Definitely hit the spot for me!! I will gladly eat this every day. read more

Koreatown - Soft (soon) tofu soup - Korean Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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Boy, did I miss this place! This was one of my favorite spots when I lived in AZ. Recently, we were "forced" by American Airlines to spend two days in Phoenix, and of course, I had to hit up some of my favorite spots. The last time I visited was nearly five years ago, and I'm so glad the service and quality of food are still just as great. Our waiter was very attentive, and the portions were massive--we even had leftovers to bring home. The place is spacious, clean Nd now rhey offer grill tables as well. I The banchan, jap chae noodles, spicy pork and beef the beef bulgogi were just as delicious as I remembered! read more

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I had the sweet Pork Belly & my husband had the Galbi and everything was delish!! We had a bunch of entrees and none missed. We got seated immediately on a Saturday night. Will def come back to try other dishes. They do not have Korean hot dog which was kinda sad but there was a LOT of food for just 2 people. We were pretty full read more

Koreatown - Sweet Pork Belly - Korean Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

SENTRY - WATCHING RESTAURANTS Koreatown 1832 W Broadway Rd. Mesa, AZ 85202 Companion and I went to Koreatown only to find that it is under new ownership. This review reflects the new menu and not the original Koreatown reviews. We were seated quickly even though they were a bit crowded. In due course we were provided with the new menus. Far more abbreviated than the old ones. We both chose the Spicy Pork Bulgogi and we were provided with cold water. Had we been asked we would have ordered a soft drink or tea, but no person was available to ask for it as they disappeared the instant we placed our order. After a period of time the dishes we ordered were brought out. Unlike typical Korean restaurants the meat was sliced on a meat slicer and was in long curled strips that could barely fit into ones mouth. They did not provide us with scissors to cut the meat (most Korean restaurants use scissors instead of knives) so we had to make do. The meat was flavorful if somewhat dry though the portion size was adequate. Dinner should have been accompanied with Banchan (assorted side dishes) and after we had partially eaten our food it showed up on the table along with a bowl of rice and a bowl of broth. The Banchan was nothing like what the restaurant used to serve, and was missing the Danmuji Muchim (Seasoned Pickled Radish) which we so looked forward to. The Kimchi which is at the heart of Korean cooking was lacking in flavor completely and was as disappointing as the rest of the items. When I discussed the meal with a lady who seemed to be in charge she claimed to not know anything about our food. Strange for the person who everyone on staff claimed was the person to talk to. The place is clean and sanitary, but it seems to have lost its soul. 3 Stars read more

It's our first time being here and our friend recommended for us. Never doubt that is gonna be good but it's actually is really good base on their review. Also the galbi one is perfect too. Recommend this place and you can bring family or friends here too cause it's a big place. Services is so nice and they were showing us what is the best food here too read more

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Another spectacular meal at Koreatown! I've been on a Japchae kick and Koreatown's japchae definitely hit the spot for me. I love that the japchae is as big, if not bigger than my head! U can't beat the portion size here! It's fantabulous!! The texture and flavor of the japchae was outstanding! Love that they put more veggies and mushrooms in it than another Korean spot that I visited recently. Our servers were nice and upbeat with very pleasant attitudes! For as long as the restaurant has been around, it's very clean, with a relaxing vibe. Looking forward to enjoying another awesome meal here! read more

Koreatown - Japchae as big as my head!! - Korean Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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Ok I've been here many times before. Tonight. Was. Bad. And I mean... Bad. I brought my husband and my kids. Let me start by saying Banchan was 4 items... The kimchi was fresh, not fermented at all... The cucumbers were ok, the potato was lacking flavor. Also, once we ordered they disappeared and never checked on us. So no refills on Banchan. The picked radish (wasabi mul) which usually pairs amazing with the brisket lacked flavor and actually had an odd taste. We got the combo for 2-3 people. Ordered ktown short ribs, bulgogi and brisket. The bulgogi was not marinated well. The bean paste stew lacked flavor and the vegetables were undercooked. The spicy noodle dish wasn't very flavorful either. The corn was edible. The seafood in the hot pot was edible. The server came back after we were done to "check" on us. We had to turn off the grill ourselves. I think we had more people checking on us AFTER we were done than during the actual meal. Based off this trip I probably won't be back anytime soon. I'm sad as I used to love Koreatown, recommended it to many and always had it as one of my top Korean restaurants. In times past I have come with my Korean sister and my son... Tonight my husband made a joke that maybe they "dumbed it down" because he was with me.. but tonight. Was. Bad. read more

Koreatown - The sad amount of Banchan - Korean Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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Koreatown Choice to eat KBBQ self cook on burners or served cooked and we chose for them to cook and ate family style. Korean Fried Chicken, very good garlic flavor, could have had a little bit more crispy skin Galbi short ribs were flavorful tender and juicy, probably the best entree Bulgogi good flavor but so much liquid almost in a soupy bowl, if it was gravy I would have enjoyed it more Sweet Pork Belly was very bland, probably the most disappointing entree we had, wanted to like it, but was very plain. Oxtail Soup had two pieces of oxtail in it, the soup base was flavorful and delicious Vegetable Japchae was a good dish, nothing mind blowing but good. Had high expectations for this restaurant, a couple good dishes, but a few average disappointing dishes also read more

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We frequent this restaurant about once every 2 months and we always enjoy the food. We like the free appetizers, the food is usually good and servers are friendly and attentive. Wednesday the 21of February we were the first ones in at 5 PM and ordered the Seafood Hot Pot. It arrived and looked extremely appetizing. There was a generous amount of seafood i.e. crab, shrimp, baby octopus and razor clams which would have been well worth the $50. The veggies in the pot were awesome but some of the seafood was sub-par.The squid and razor clams were good but the Shrimp and Crab were not good at all. When I tasted the section of the crab with the small legs I was extremely disappointed and lost my appetite for the rest of my meal. When the server came over and asked if we were enjoying our meal, I voiced my displeasure to him and he replied " I will pass that on to the chef". My wife continued to eat a bit more then we asked to take the rest home. Overall the soup base was good, veggies great, Octopus, and Razor Clams good, Shrimp and Crab not Fresh. As a side note, when we asked the server for crab claw crackers, we were told, they did not have any. He brought us serving tongs and asked if they would work? Why serve crab claws if you don't have the proper tools to serve it? read more

Koreatown - Food looked great but crab and shrimp not fresh. - Korean Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

We really enjoyed our visit! Staff was very friendly and happy to answer any questions we had. We ordered the small Beef combo (feeds 2-3) Kalbi had great flavor, Beef belly was so nice, really everything was delicious. I was extremely impressed with the sides offered with our combo, everything tasted fresh and was not lacking in flavor. I really enjoyed the grilled kimchi, super tasty and really delightful warm. The kimchi stew and steamed egg were delicious. The restaurant was very clean and I loved the serving dishes. It's my understanding that that the restaurant is under new management so I am assuming my visit will be even better next time, we look forward to our return visit. read more

Koreatown - Beef belly is delicious - Korean Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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Still my favorite go to for Korean food. I always get the hot stone pot with vegetables. $13.99. The server was helpful with my gluten restrictions. Everything was fresh and delicious. The cabbage kimchi , cucumber kimchi , bean spout kimchi were excellent. Some of the sides contained gluten so I wasn't able to eat them. They brought out 8 side dishes. I liked the variety. The restaurant was clean and the servers were friendly and helpful. Definitely will be back. read more

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Their main cooks are all Korean women/ like mom. Kitchen is Super clean also bathroom. Servers are very attentive and kind, not overly checking on us...:) All of their Ban Chan ( small dishes) are tasty. KalBi is superb! We are from Orange County, So Cal. So we know KalBi :) My husband said their KalBi is better than Orange County. read more

Came to this spot for dinner on a Friday night at 5:30pm - no wait for KBBQ or tables where you order food. We ordered the raw marinated crab, spicy brisket soup with vegetables, and galbi. The raw marinated crab came in a huge portion, enough for 3-4 people. They provided plastic gloves, as well as a bowl for discarding shells. The flavor was good, sweet and slightly spicy. I personally had severe stomach virus symptoms (a euphemism to put it lightly) the following Tuesday, but still aren't sure if the crabs were related... As for the remaining two dishes, the galbi was very tasty, and our favorite dish of the night due to rich sweet and salty flavor. It was a bit sinewy, with more chewy bits than tender meat. The spicy brisket soup came piping hot - it was packed with veggies, slightly lacking in the brisket department. It does come with glass noodles, something we were not aware of. I felt like it could have been a bit more flavorful and spicy. The sides were as numerous as they were tasty, and the purple rice was good. Overall, very attentive staff, reasonable prices, good portion size, and good place to go if you can't decide between KBBQ and Korean dishes. We probably won't get the crabs or spicy brisket soup again, but open to trying some other dishes on the menu! read more

Koreatown - Raw marinated crabs - Korean Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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Stopped by during my monthly work trip visit to Phoenix. I wanted Asian so I drove out to Mesa. I was craving Korean soup, so I'm happy to have found this spot. It's a big restaurant with lots of tables and Korean BBQ. I'll give the BBQ a try next time I visit. Service was good, but nothing that stood out. She checked up on me once, and when I asked for my bill. I ordered the Pork Soup Medium with extra pork meat. The soup was good and tasty. The ban chan was ok. I liked the bean sprouts, green vegetable (i think it was spinach), and cucumber kimchee. I was not a fan of the fish cake. Overall, I'd return again. The food was tasty. read more

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I was very happy with my choice to have lunch here. It was delicious. Family owned restaurant. The server was very helpful with assisting me with the menu. With his help I made the correct choice. Will repeat. Great atmosphere. Very nice and clean place! read more

3.5 stars and could have been a 4 if the wait wasn't so long for takeout! Pretty large Korean restaurant in the AZ International Marketplace plaza next to Meet Fresh. Ordered 3 items to go via phone and they mentioned it would take 20 minutes. After getting there I had to wait an additional 10-15 minutes because they said they were slammed...the restaurant was only half full! Food itself was decent. I enjoyed the seafood pancake and did find there was a good amount of seafood inside vs other spots that may lean more towards the veg. Also got the potato noodles which were OK. Wish there was a bit more sauce. Lastly, we had the sausage veg stir fry which was pretty good but wished there was another protein in it - more of our preference and fault since we chose a sausage dish lol. Lots of veg in that too fried to perfection. Banchan was OK and I do like that they give you purple rice as a choice. read more

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2d visit here. Real close to the food we got when we were living in Korea in the '90s. Good traditional food

First off service was very good. They made a point to make us comfortable by conversation and provided food very fast. The tables were clean as well as the high chair. Yes we ventured out on a Saturday for dinner with our two kids when it was 108 degrees out. Food was good! We ordered the soy marinated, kalbi and soy garlic whole chicken. I wish it was only half a chicken but o wells. The kiddos really enjoyed the kalbi and ban chan that they served with our meal. This place is nice and I would go again and try their kbbq. read more

Koreatown - Soy marinated raw crab - Korean Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

I love this place. Always came here for Korean food and it never turned me down. The place is so well maintained. Love the fact that they have various drink menus too. I will definitely try the bbq next time read more

After watching so many K drama I wanted to have a nice Korean food and found this Koreatown Restaurant. The atmosphere was inviting with a lively yet comfortable vibe. The service was friendly and attentive. Since it was my first time here, the server was so helpful by explaining the menu items. The standout was the bulgogi which was perfectly seasoned and tender. I'll definitely be returning to explore more of their menu. read more

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