Server was so nice and patient as we had not have Korean bbq before. The spicy squid was…read morerecommended and delicious! The bulgogi was DELICIoUS but could have had more meat. And the bibimbap was also fire and the portion size was generous. The soup was also very good and we loved all the sides especially the kimchi. We would have preferred booth seating but there were only chairs. Also there was a weird chemical smell when we first walked in

Solid 4 stars. I live in the San Gabriel area of So Cal, and we have the best Asian food, so I'm…read morecoming here a bit snobby. We took my family here and they enjoyed it. The meat quality was pretty good, esp the beef belly. I'm not a fan of the electric grills, as they would overcook the meat pretty fast, but the servers will turn it down if you ask them. We like being in control of the grill, but it's a nit picky thing. :) The only thing that was strange was that they had told us that they were short on veggies and were saving them for their main dishes aka they wouldn't give us an onion. Other than that, the servers were sweet, and we pretty much had the place to ourselves. For Arizona, this was ok. 5 stars for blasting more OG K-pop music ala Big Bang and EXO! :D

Great service. Food came out fast. Flavor was great. Highly recommend Korean food in AZ. Portion…read moresizes are huge so that's a plus for family style sharing. Ambiance gives me a cozy feel of a mama/papa kitchen. Banchan 10/10 Japchae 8/10 Seafood scallion jeon (seafood pancake) 10/10 Spicy beef soup 9/10 Lettuce wraps spicy pork 8/10

Brought a friend here that isn't too familiar with Korean food and it did not disappoint!…read more After looking over the menu we decided to order a bunch of items to share family style, those items being: the kimchi pancake, cheese pork cutlet, soft tofu stew with seafood, galbi, spicy pork belly with a side of the lettuce wrap basket, and the spicy pork hot stone bibimbap. The items we thought we would like the most ended up being our least favorites, and the ones we were the most unsure about, we enjoyed the most. Our favorites included the spicy pork hot stone bibimbap, the spicy pork belly, and the cheese pork cutlet. All were cooked to perfection, respectively. Unfortunately, the kimchi pancake and the tofu stew were a bit too salty for us, and the galbi was overcooked. Overall, service was fast and friendly, and the portion sizes were worth the price. This place may look unassuming from the outside but it's quite spacious yet cozy on the inside with plenty of seating options.

This place satisfies a Korean food craving for my wife and I. They did a good job at providing…read moretasty 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.

I came to Koreatown because I was craving kimchi stew for lunch…read more 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.

One of the best Korean spots here in AZ - Hodori never disappoints. I always love ordering takeout…read moreout from here and eating comfortably at home. My personal favorites would have to be the seafood soon tofu soup, kimchi Chigae and Tteokbokki.

I've been coming to Hodori since my brother visited me around 2001 or so. I was extremely happy it…read morewas still open since I moved to Tucson in 2008 and have not been able to visit Hodori since then. This visit was Oct 7, 2026 and Hodori was exactly as I remembered which means terrific food, great service, and good atmosphere. You can tell a great Asian restaurant by the amount of Asians there -- Asians know good food! I was there for a weekday lunch at 11:30 and the place had about 40 diners, of which 37.5 were Asians. I'm half Asian, so there were two other non-Asians. The waitstaff were all Asians and they spoke a variety of Asian languages. One spoke Korean to a diner and another spoke Chinese. That is awesome even though I'm sure all the diners are able to speak English -- it adds to the Asian restaurant ambience. I had the pork bulgogi dinner, which honestly, is the only thing I have ever ordered since it is super yummy. Their cabbage kimchi is soooooo good. I used to buy a jar of it to take home, yet I don't know if they still do that. I ate almost everything, minus some small side dish that was some sort of fish tasting thing, probably tofu in fish sauce. I don't like fish. A lot of food and I enjoyed it! BTW a little tip. When you take a photo of your food, do not put your metal chopsticks on the sizzling hot metal plate, OUCH! You would think I would have known NOT to do that.

I'm always up for trying a Korean restaurant I've never been to! Met here with my boba (and now…read morekimchi) sistah for lunch and had a delightful time. I really wanted something with their house made tofu in it, and the oyster soft tofu soup sounded just right for me. It was a bubbling hot concoction served with a bowl of mixed purple and white rice with bits of squash mixed in. The soup was so good! It had a good amount of oyster and the broth was spot on. The tofu was just the right consistency for the soup and tasted great. You can request your spice level and the medium was just right for me. The rice was also really good and well prepared. The banchan we had for lunch were kimchi, marinated cucumber, seaweed, fish cake, and pickled cabbage and beet. The restaurant itself is spacious and we had our pick of seats. The walls in between tables are high enough to allow for privacy. Service was good and we were checked on as needed. I couldn't finish the meal so I took the rest of the soup and rice to go. The kiddo tried the tofu and now also wants to go here which I will happily arrange for our next family outing!

On a Monday off from work (indigenous peoples' day), I stopped by here as I had a Thai Reflexology…read morefoot massage across the way. I figured if in the area, try to find somewhere to satisfy my bibimbap fix (when in Mesa's Asian District). What I Ordered: - Dr. Pepper - B1. 소불고기 돌솥: Beef Bulgogi Bibimbap: This was pretty good, though I've had better as the bulgogi wasn't standout. Still a decent dish, and happily took the leftovers with some banchan. Loved the Oi Muchim! Always find it odd to be the only one dining, but I did arrive as they opened. I noticed they have rows of seating, and really loved the tables. They have a drawer that you pull out for napkins and utensils. My server was friendly, and my food was out within 10 minutes of ordering! As I ate my dish, a couple more tables would arrive. Overall, a solid lunch and great for the price point.

Alway a great dining experience! The service and servers are very attentive. Meat is top notch!…read moreServing USDA Prime and Wagyu meat, super tasty!! Their sides are always good, we personally enjoy the toss salad, steamed egg and corn cheese! I think they have the best banchans compared to other Korean BBQ in the area. Always there to change out the grill as needed. Menu offers an array of cocktails, beer, wine and Soju. Lots of parking out front. Zero complaints.

First time in Arizona and my family and friends wanted to take us to this kbbq spot because they…read moresaid it was good and comparable to the ones in Cali. We came on a weekday afternoon, so it wasn't busy when we arrived. We got seated within the 10 minutes since they were setting up the tables for us. Ordering is fairly easy since they offer combos depending which meats you like more. Everything we ordered was good quality. My favorite meat cuts were the beef tongue, brisket and the intestines. If you're not into eating inside parts of animals, I would recommend getting the brisket or kalbi cuts. The Banchan (sides) were good too. They had fish cake, kimchi, pickled radish and cucumbers available. We also tried the tofu soup, steamed egg and corn cheese which all came out hot and tasted flavorful. This spot is a-la-carte, so you order off the menu and pay by items. My only downside is that they didn't have rice paper here since I don't really eat the white rice since it fills me up too quickly. Other than that, I would come back here again next time I'm visiting family. Service here was awesome too! We were checked on throughout our whole meal and the servers were friendly.

I'm from Cali and have tried all kinds of Korean BBQ spots, but Jin BBQ is definitely up there with…read morethe top dogs! I came in to dine shortly after they opened and was greeted and seated right away. I ordered the Beef Combo 1 and opted for the small portion. It comes with brisket, beef belly, marinated boneless short ribs, bulgogi, kimchi or soybean paste stew, and steamed egg. At first, I questioned the portion size and wondered if the small would be enough, but honestly, it ended up being the perfect amount for the price. Definitely a bang for your buck, especially since you also get unlimited rice and banchan! They say you eat with your eyes first, and the quality of the meat immediately made a great first impression. Everything looked so fresh and beautifully prepared. From the banchan and stew to the meat and steamed egg, everything was fresh, flavorful, and delicious. I was genuinely surprised..dare I say, blown away! The customer service was also top notch. I didn't feel rushed to eat and get out of there either. They let me take my time eat/grill at my own pace which I greatly appreciated. I definitely have to come back before I head out of town. Jin BBQ is a must try! :)

I had a really great experience at Jin BBQ. My family and I came here on our first day in Arizona…read morefor my sister's volleyball tournament after a long day, and the service honestly made our night better. Our waiter was very kind and helpful -- he helped us cook the meat, checked on us, and even recommended a popular matcha place for my sister. The food was really good, especially the cold noodles, which were perfect for the Arizona weather. It was a little pricey, but I felt like it was worth it because the food, service, and overall experience were all great. We enjoyed it so much that we actually came back a second time before heading home. Definitely a place I would recommend!

We have come to eat on at least six different occasions. We try to order different things when we…read morego and so far everything has been really great. The staff was very friendly though occasionally there is a little bit of a language gap. Somehow, this makes the experience better. It's a small dining room, but has plenty of seating and is well lit. I absolutely plan on continuing to go there.

Chodang was just alright. Service here was the standout, both kind and friendly!…read more The seafood pancake was crispy, filled with seafood, and plentiful. The banchan wasn't my favorite, but was a decent variety. The chicken bulgogi, while tender, was unfortunately extremely salty. I'd want to come back to try their tofu soup and kalbi, but was disappointed that we didn't love our first visit here.

Ordered the sweet and sour pork. Pork was crispy and was perfect with the rice. The sauce had too…read moremuch cornstarch as it was too thick to pour over the crispy pork. I opted to dip the pork j to the sauce instead. Very tasty

A well-known global chain for Korean-Chinese food, though overall our meal felt fairly average…read morecompared to other authentic spots in the Valley. The jajang rice was a bit bland, carrying only mild sweet and savory notes, though the egg was well-cooked with shrimp folded inside. It also came with a small bowl of jjamppong soup on the side. (I've had their jajang noodles before and found them equally bland.) The jjamppong was definitely the highlight--a massive portion loaded with generous amounts of pork and seafood. The broth was comfortably mild rather than overly spicy, and the noodles were bouncy with a satisfyingly chewy bite. Lastly, the sweet and sour pork came out as an absolute mountain: perfectly crispy and paired with warm sauce on the side.