MY ABSOLUTE FAVORITE KOREAN RESTAURANT IN HOUSTON!!! I absolutely love this place. From the moment…read moreyou step into the clean, large restaurant, you get greeted by the loveliest Korean ahjummas and are seated at a table next to a TV playing some K-Drama. The menu is big, but every item on it is executed so well. The flavors are comparable to that you'll get in Korea, with the side dishes few but perfect (the kimchi, jjangachi, and radish kimchi). My favorite is the gamjatang---there is so much meat, the potatoes are piping hot, and the soup is perfectly seasoned and rich. The pancakes and blood sausages are also delicious. I love coming here whenever I crave authentic Korean food: everything from the service to the meal itself is top-tier. The prices are also very very reasonable, especially lunch prices! Parking is plentiful and it's right off the freeway. You have to come here for the best Korean food in the area---I drive all the way from the Medical Center to come here, and it never disappoints!

I'm so pleasantly surprised by this place. I heard it wasn't good so I stayed away but came here…read morefor lunch. The kimchijjigae has that sour taste I love and is authentic. The ojinguh bibimbap tasted just like a super popular Korean place in OC. 5/5. Service was very friendly and the place was decently busy for lunch time. They play Korean dramas on the side and it seems spacious enough. I'm impressed for Korean food in Katy!

Stopped in again. It's been a couple years. Got the Galbi and the beef bulgogi! I don't like…read moremost of the Korean sides but the bean sprouts and the salad are ok. Flavor was very good for both meats. Price is pretty reasonable. I'd come again. You should too. You won't be disappointed. In health and happiness! Cheers! Danny

Came here for some KBBQ and it was fine although we were a bit rushed and had our food cooked for…read moreus which was a little weird but it did taste good. Also got a separate dish on the side, the Cheese Buldak which was so so spicy but so so good. We were all almost crying but the flavor was so amazing we couldnt stop eating.

We ordered the bibimbap and beef galbi and it was the perfect comfort food. Everything came out hot…read moreand flavorful. The bibimbap is served in a stone bowl that keeps it warm the whole time, and the beef galbi was tender and delicious. Cozy, satisfying, and full of flavor. Definitely recommend!

Dang, I really don't like it when restaurants change things up and I get something different than…read morewhat I was expecting...they no longer serve the dolsot bibimbap on a flat stone but rather the traditional bowl... Personal preference, the bowl wasn't as good as it used to be. I probably won't be coming back. This location lacks authenticity in their dishes, sauces and service in general. What if you get patrons who are native Korean speakers and they say the menu items in Korean, and the server doesn't understand you? Even if you're not Korean, you should still know the menu. It's written in both Korean and English on the menu, so it should be expected that servers recognize it in both Korean and English. The balance of veggies to rice was not balanced and the gochujang sauce even the "extra spicy"one wasn't even spicy. It was still sweeter than anything else.

What I liked: -The grilled fish was delicious…read more-The booths where you eat are enclosed and you don't see other diners. As an introvert, I loved this. - Service is requested with the press of a button, instead of the server checking on you every 10 minutes What I did not like: - the boneless chicken was not crispy and tasted a bit dry - their cocktail selection is small - the corn cheese was runny and did not have a thick sauce. Something was off.

Great place to get Korean food and Katy Texas! The place is pretty much like a bar with loud music…read moreand dark lighting. The food was great, the best thing that we got was the Korean spicy tofu soup! The galbi and the rice cakes were OK. I recommend and would come back.

I think the picture I attached explains more than needed…read more Every dish this came to the table was like a gift that keeps on giving. Their homemade kimchi was perfectly balanced, I'd definitely buy a jar if I could The Ganjjajang was seasoned great, noodle texture wasn't too firm or soft. (Must try) The corn cheese is on the sweeter side but very cheesy Tansuyuk/ Sweet & Sour Pork was a large portion that was filling and airy Split amongst three people, we came hungry and left very satiated, spending less than 20 per person (tip included) This open casual spot is perfect for affordable late night meal, I'm looking forward to going back!

It was my friends and I first time here and we were blown away by the interior - well-lit with neon…read moresigns, super spacious, fun decor, very bright and open - reminding me of Itaewon. Every single dish was spot-on and the portions were quite generous. If I had to pick, the Japchae, Jajang Myeon, and Spicy Seafood Jjampong Soup were especially memorable. A thick noodle is used for the Japchae which held on to the flavor really well and provided more of a bite. The Jajang Myeon and Soup were absolutely bursting with flavor - bold, rich, and truly satisfying. They perfectly captured the essence of what these dishes should taste like: delivering a home-cooked taste at restaurant quality. As typical of Korean restaurant, every meal comes with an assortment of banchan. The kimchi was perfection and it seems like there are unlimited refills for the banchan. Let's not forget that this is a Pocha! There are lots of drink options and they are open late. This also makes for a great place for large groups and seating ranges from open tables or private booths for those looking for something more private. There is an open stage where I suppose open-mic karaoke used to take place, but as of 01/2025 management has put up signs stating it's currently not in use due to noise complaints from the neighbors. Still, there are plenty of private karaoke rooms to be put to use. This place is a hidden gem - it seems like a well-kept secret tucked away in this little neighborhood. I really hope the place gets more traffic in the future. They really deserve it! Overall really great place to come chill at with friends they've got the food, drinks, and karaoke covered.

If you're looking for an alternative to the normal grilling method of KBBQ, check this spot out…read more The meats can be cooked on a scorching stone! I got the Chef's Table so try the variety of meats but substituted out the Tri-Tips for Shrimp. The Galbi's and the Strip were fantastic and fresh. Even if you don't want KBBQ, their Korean dishes are fantastic. I recommend the Spicy Tofu soup and the Seafood Pa-Jeon which is similar to a fried savory pancake, so good! I know they advertise their Mandu's (dumplings) as a must try, but you can skip it. Not really that good. I've had better options from a grocery store. Aside from that, we will be back to try the other Korean dishes.

This place is a real gem! Everything we had was amazing! The soups, the meats (we had pot belly and…read morebeef) the salad with sesame dressing was my absolute favorite and the kimchi was so good!! Service was great very attentive and the ambiance was awesome and so cozy. Cannot wait to go again

Things to get here: - short rib à la carte…read more - pork bulgogi - marinated chicken - fried rice -japchae was good Skip: - brisket - pork belly Service was attentive- they cook it for you which was nice

The food here was okay, but the wait was ridiculous. Not because it was packed, but because they…read moreare understaffed. We waited over an hour with more than half the restaurant full of open tables. It was during the holidays when I visited to give the benefit of the doubt. I can't say if there was anything in particular that I absolutely loved so much that I would come back for it and make this Korean restaurant a remarkable stand out. And the service was decent, but not so outstanding to warrant the price. That said if they're able to address the higher demand during holiday seasons, I'd give it another shot sometime far into the future.

My favorite place in Katy, I love their all you can eat Korean bbq. Me and my family we are regular…read morehere. The host is warm and welcoming honestly we never really had to wait for long. We love the team and their service. Our last visit was little off or not pleasant as in our first meat was really bad to an extent it was chewy and we had to throw it away. It's a big place and they have many seatings plus they have music but not loud nor noisy. The other thing was that our server was way too busy and focused on other table or they were short staffed during afternoon and the place was empty not packed nor busy. Our food was either burned or not cooked so we actually did majority of cooking but we still tipped 20%. We enjoyed our soup and I wish they included kimchi chigey or army stew with all you can eat. We will be back again hopefully it gets better.

1. Service - I got a mix feeling about this. There are young staff and older staff here. The young…read morestaff knows customer service. They typically speak English, are friendlier, and address you as sir or ma'am. The young staff are the ones hosting, ordering, and handling the bill. The older staff are the ones cooking your meat in front of you. It's a hit or miss as I have been here and another location multiple times. Not all, but some of the cooking staff are very hasty to cook as they jump from table to table. They splattered oil (which can happen) and didn't apologize about the incident. No acknowledgment. The older staff are not as friendly. But again, I have seen moments, where they are so considerate, and cook at another table (other table was empty). Could be a language barrier thing also. I prefer that they slow down on the cooking, or even allow me to cook myself. 2. Price - we roughly paid $90 for 3 people. 1 meat dishes is roughly $30. 3. Ambiance - as soon as you walk in, you smell the aroma of grilled meat. You get a sporty bar vibe with metal tables, neon lights everywhere, but if I recall correctly, there are sport channels on tv. Haha. Instead they have KPop music videos playing on tv. Dress code here is casual. Table is small for this type of food. 4. Food - They have combination deals, but we opted to order individually. We decided to add as we needed more. For a party of 2.5, we had about 3 meat dishes. That was more than enough. If this is your first time, I recommend to get their BEEF BRISKET, PORK GALBI, and THINLY SLICED PORK BELLY. You get one bowl of rice per order of meat dish. You have to pay extra for any extra bowls of rice. The meal was good each time we come! 5. Cleanliness - dining area and restrooms are clean. SUMMARY: I do recommend this place for Korean BBQ. I will come again.

The plaza has a lot of food restaurants and decided to try their rice noodles which they're known…read morefor. There wasn't a lot of people inside during the weekday hours which I prefer. Not too loud or quiet as more people started showing up. For food, the beef rice noodle soup was actually not as overwhelming I thought it would be. There was plenty of meat which was great, however, the broth didn't seem to be as flavorful. If you do prefer light, then this would be best for you. Overall, it was good but not something I'd reach out for.

I highly recommend this place if you are in the Katy Asia Town area. I got the pork bone brother…read morewith lamb noodles and my husband ordered the fish maw noodles. We also ordered shrimp tempura. Everything was great and flavorful. However, the noodles were my favorite because it was just so good and cooked well. They have high chairs if you have a child that needs one but they don't have a diaper changing table in the bathroom. Parking is challenging in this area during busy times like the weekend. Overall, I'd come back to this place again.

My friends and I came here for dinner after they reopened. The Korean fried chicken felt kind of…read moreweak. It's not as crispy or saucy like it used to be. I asked for mine to be double sauces but it didn't really feel like it was? The Cole slaw tasted really dry. Maybe we came on a bad day? The staff was alright. Typically there's a button on the table to get their attention but it doesn't look like it was working. I had to get up and get their attention. They also forgot our sides that came with the chicken combo. But they did check on us a lot and refilled our drinks consistently. The tables and chairs are the same as before. Parking is free and out front.

Revisited Hoodadak after many years; the menu has changed quite a bit; there's now chicken…read moresandwiches when all there was used to be fried chicken and fries. We got the whole chicken ($30) with two sides (it's hilarious that these are called sides, it's just a small thing of pickled radish and pre-made cole slaw). We picked the soy garlic and sweet and spicy flavors; they're a little bit sweet but decent flavors. The chicken was cooked well and tender and the batter was crispy. The restaurant was completely empty besides us and it doesn't feel very Korean anymore. Service was quite minimal but it was fine for a sit down meal. Now with more Korean options in town than when Hoodadak first opened, the flavors here doesn't quite stand out amongst the crowd anymore.