This Waco institution has been around since 1975 and is a true staple of the town's backdrop…read more Nothing fancy about it, appearance of a typical greasy spoon. Guess what? That's A-OK! The food more than makes up for it. As long as the place is clean (and it is), what does it matter? It's all about what's going into your belly. They serve a mixture of Korean and American comfort food. I had a dinner salad and an order of Mandu. The salad veg were perfectly fresh and crisp. The Mandu was fried to the right color and texture, the beef filling was savory. My boyfriend had the beef bulgogi with fried rice, a side salad, and chicken & potato soup. That beef bulgogi was bangin'!! The rice...woo-wee was it tasty. Service was genuine and they were especially good to our sweet little fur guy.

Dined-4.18.25: Came…read morein for a late lunch & the food was delicious. It's a mom & pop shop & they make the fresh to order. Friendly & welcoming service. I had the 1/2 order Beef Bulgogi which came with fried rice (which had bits of meat in it adding to the flavor), side salad & potato soup was really tasty! My brother & his wife both had beef bulgogi burgers & we had two sides of Oriental fries which were tempura fried fries and veggies & came with a sesame soy sauce & when added it was DELICIOUS! I'm visibly from AZ but my family love this place. I'm glad they shared it with me.

When you're many hours away from Dallas or Austin in Waco, there aren't much choices for a good…read moreAsian cuisine. In my short trip through Waco, I was craving Asian food and found this little spot near Baylor U. - amazing variety of sushi and korean menus - great value for portion sizes (I couldn't finish as the portions were Texas size!) - serve serve kiosk but support staff were friendly - somewhat satisfactory taste But when you walk in with the lowest expectations in a small town diner, it's not difficult to be satisfied with a mediocre food. The spicy korean tofu soup wasn't even close to avg quality I've had in the big cities of LA, Chicago, or NY, but it did its job and satisfied my korean food craving. I'd come back for more!

The food here is absolutely amazing, and the cook deserves five stars for doing an EXCELLENT job!…read moreMy mother and I visited today, and everything we ate tasted wonderful. Unfortunately, the two women working the front register completely ruined the experience and made us never want to go back. When we first arrived, both employees were glued to their phones. We had to struggle just to get their attention to ask a basic question about the ordering kiosk. Because we were paying with cash, we had to order directly at the register, but the cashier acted like she wasn't even listening to us. Later, I needed to go back up to the counter to ask for a second plate. My mom and I were splitting our lunch--we intentionally ordered a large portion and an extra side of rice to do this--but the cashier rudely snapped at me, saying she had "already given me a plate." (She only gave us one.) To make matters worse, the front-of-house environment felt incredibly unprofessional. At one point, the cashier had her top pulled up and her pants pulled down around her hips to show off a stomach tattoo to her coworker right at the counter. After the interaction, she was so incredibly rude that we could actually hear her talking about us all the way from our table. It is incredibly sad that such talented kitchen staff and great food are being dragged down by such terrible, unprofessional customer service at the front. Management really needs to address this

said they didnt have any katsu chicken , then we walk back inside and people are eating freshly…read moremake chicken , food was okay , not as great as it was before , drinks was alright

I usually steer clear of chain restaurants, but the Waco location of L&L Hawaiian BBQ proved why…read moreI'm glad I made an exception. This franchise stands out above the rest in freshness and flavor. Everything tasted like it was made with real care, not just cranked out. The staff were so friendly and accommodating!! I ordered my go to choice, the Mix Grill Plate, and it blew me away. The meats were perfectly cooked, bursting with flavor, and served in generous portions. As for the macaroni salad? It's hands down the best I've had at any of their locations I've visited. It was creamy, well-balanced, and the perfect complement to the hearty plate. If you're in Waco and even slightly considering it, just go. This location sets the bar high.

I love this place! Literally the only place I get my sushi and Chicken Katsu!!…read more The employees do such an amazing job. I Never have anything to complain about.

The food and the bubble tea are delicious. I recommend the pork dumplings, they are a smash every…read moretime I get them; as well as the taro tea. The service is always great. One of the older ladies was very friendly and accommodating, reminded me of my grandmother. The atmosphere is very peaceful and quiet. Allows you to really enjoy the food. Overall do recommend, at least give it a shot; you never know; it could be your new favorite place

Celebrated my birthday dinner here with friends (& the kids!) on Friday the 13th. The food portions…read morewere a good size and flavor was wonderful. We ordered 3 ramens, 1 cheese buldak, 2 yaki sobas, 1 chicken tenders, 1 large boneless (soy garlic & regular sweet & spicy flavors), 1 bulgogi fries, 2 chocolate milkshakes, 1 chocolate milk tea with boba, 1 soju slushie I think?, 1 coke, and 1 Dos Equis on tap. Plus 1 tteokbokki to go. Total came out to $266 and some change. Service was alright. They didn't bring out the drinks and utensils before the food came out. And, for a large party you would expect more water than their one standard size be provided for the table. We had a small spill at the table and the servers didn't show much urgency to help us clean up, as we had to ask for napkins multiple times both for the table and the spill. Our party agreed in the end that we would probably prefer takeout from here in the future since we enjoyed the food, but not the service.

5 out of 5 Living in…read morethe Austin area, you don't expect to find a legit Korean pocha experience in Killeen, but K1 & Bobapop is exactly that--a solid bar food and drinks spot that knows what it is and does it well. We've driven past this place countless times on our way from Austin to Dallas, finally gave it a shot, and we're glad we did. ---- Pros: - Great Korean bar food (pocha-style) - Solid drink menu (soju, soju slushes, and beer) - K-pop music videos playing on the TVs sets the mood - Karaoke bar and Bobapop (boba/desserts) - Open late (until 2 AM Thu-Sat) - Ample parking - Call button at each table for service Side Notes: - Opens at 4 PM daily (Sun opens at noon, closes at 10 PM) - Can get busy on weekends - plan accordingly - Delivery available through DoorDash and Uber Eats What We Got: - Soy Garlic Wings - Galbi - Tteokbokki (Spicy Rice Cakes) - Kimchi Fries - Corn Cheese - Soju + Terra ---- Design/Space: K1 has that authentic Korean pub feel - neon signs, K-pop videos on the TVs, and a trendy but casual vibe that makes you feel like you're at a late-night spot in Seoul, not off the Central Texas Expressway. The space is on the smaller, more intimate side, so tables are close together, but that's standard for a pocha. It works for the vibe they're going for. The Bobapop section is a nice touch if you want boba or dessert after, and having karaoke next door gives you a reason to stay longer. It's well thought out as an all-in-one experience. Services/Staff: This is where K1 really impressed us. The staff was warm, attentive, and genuinely seemed to enjoy being there. We were greeted right away, and our server walked us through the menu without making us feel rushed. The call button at the table is a nice touch - you press it when you need something, so you're not awkwardly flagging someone down (typical in LA, but not in Austin much). Drinks were refilled, and food came out at a good pace. Compared to some other Korean spots we've been to in the area, the energy here felt right for a pocha--friendly, casual, and lively without being over the top. Food/Drinks: I want to be clear - this is bar food, and that's exactly what it should be. K1 isn't trying to be a fine dining Korean restaurant, and that's what makes it work. It's a pocha. You come here for good fried chicken, some rice cakes, cold soju, and a good time. And on that front, they deliver. Opportunities to Enhance: A couple of small things. One, for how good this place is, more people need to know about it - their social media and online presence could use a push, because this spot deserves more foot traffic. Two, being Korean, would love to see more bar food bites from Korea, but might live octopus with sesame oil + salt might not be something the area is ready for, haha. Again, these are minor--the core of what they're doing is already solid. ---- Summary: K1 & Bobapop is exactly what Killeen needed - a legit Korean pocha experience with great bar food, solid drinks, and a fun atmosphere. It's a spot where you go to eat good fried chicken, drink soju, watch K-pop videos, maybe sing some karaoke, and have a great time. We'll absolutely be back, and if you're in the Killeen/Fort Cavazos area and haven't tried it yet, you're sleeping on one of the best spots in town. Keep doing what you're doing, K1.

Very nice staff and sushi was very good, clean and pretty spot for a nice dinner. Had no problems…read morewith food issue or long waits

This is our go to for when we're craving Asian food. Fresh and authentic flavors. Staff is always…read moregreat. A bit small so get there early before it gets packed.

First time here at this place, I was craving Korean food and I came here. The service was excellent…read moreand she was on top on getting drinks filled up and sides. The place was quiet and the music was soothing. Its great to enjoy awesome food. My kimchi soup was great, it had rice cake in there and pork. I wish there was a little more meat and rice cake. The bulgogi was great, the only thing I didn't care for was the noodles. I ate so much, I was completely full. I would come back again for sure and try something else. I would recommend this place.

I went with my family to celebrate a birthday here and we brought along a friend and a baby. The…read morewoman (most likely the owner) was extraordinarily accommodating and made sure we all were comfortable (and we were!). Once the table was set, most of us ordered unsweet tea and it was tough to drink. It tasted like stale Whataburger tea. I asked for lemons and Sweet N Low but they only had Splenda. She brought out the sides for our table and the kimchi was okay...nothing that had fermented long enough. The cold radish was a highlight. The potatoes were tough and I did not even try the jelly... For our entrees, all of us got bulgogi except for my mother who got the spicy seafood soup. Our friend tried ordering the sautéed chicken but the waitress literally said, "is it your first time? You get bulgogi. I promise." She completely hijacked his ordering experience and ended up with a dish he didn't like. None of us liked our food (except my mother). "Mom, y'all (referring to me and her) make better bulgogi than this at home," said my brother. I don't disagree...the texture was rubbery and it was tasteless. This being my 3rd time here (I always get some form of bibimbap), I expected the same quality. The presentation was nice but so much was lacking. Great service, C-tier food.

We received a delivery in the last few minutes and it was underwhelming at best. Not like it has…read morebeen in the past it was very bland and not the Wow we used to get. Very disappointing to say the least.

The experience was very pleasant. Our meal was flavorful and generously sized. My drink was…read moreskillfully crafted. Our server exhibited exceptional courtesy and attentiveness. Nevertheless, we encountered a delay in being seated, and contrary to my request for a booth, I was assigned to a high-top half booth, notwithstanding the presence of several available booths (at least 7), which struck me as unusual.

Super clean inside. Lots of sides given. Very friendly service and the food the most important…read morepart was delicious. Not overpriced either both meals and drinks $45 very reasonable

The menu has a good variety of items to choose from. We ordered the fried pork dumplings, pork…read morebelly, beef short ribs, and kimchi stew. Side dishes we got included fish cakes, kimchi, potatoes, bean sprouts, cucumber salad and radish kimchi. Each main dish came with a rice bowl. Kimchi stew could be better, needed more kimchi flavor. The place was cozy, clean, a bit warm. We arrived at about 7 pm. Noticed that it was popular, by the time we left the place was full.