Seems like a very sweet family owned business! The gentleman at the front was very sweet. I was looking for some inexpensive dinner as my stove isn't working, and this spot seems to have some of the best prices in West Campus. I nabbed Japchae ($11) and Kimchi Fried Rice ($11), and barely made a dent in either of them. Just one would have totally lasted me for at least 3 meals. They taste clean and fresh, though I will admit I added some chili and soy sauce to the kimchi fried rice! read more

Oma's Kitchen - japchae - Korean Near Me - Austin, Texas

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It was really good. A lot of flavors. Big serving for the cost. The food came out really quick and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the environment was chill[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Convenient location near campus and incredibly kind staff.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food is pretty good and extremely well-priced. My only complaint is that I think the food could be slightly better---I would favor higher prices and slightly higher quality, but the economics of this location might favor the current setup. The portions are huge. I enjoyed the grilled fish entree, which was a generous portion of two grilled fishes, a mini seafood pancake, and scoops of fried rice, steamed rice, and kimchi. The seafood soup was also really good. read more

Solid cafeteria style food. Quick and filling and inexpensive but not very sophisticated. K-bop across the street is a better choice but eating in the food court has its own advantages. Counter service only. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambiance is that of a food court eatery.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Authentic , inexpensive Korean food. Pleasant family management. Non Asians might be put off by bone-in grilled fish. But like I said, authentic Plenty of options for everyone. read more

On this particular day- I've watched one too many Instagram Reels (because I deleted TikTok and now I just get the TikTok videos on Instagram... 2-3 days later... anyway...) of Korean Food! I was really craving a warm bowl of Soondubu Jijae - which I got! The price point is really incredible, especially with the incredible range of delicious Korean food! I even saw they had lunch specials as well. I also appreciate how this is practically on UT's campus - seems pretty accessible and nothing like having warm, homey food :) I definitely had quite a bit of a sodium overload considering the dishes I got, (I shared the Jajang Myun), even with the rice. I devoured it all pretty fast- I was hungry and it tasted great! I loved the service too, the older man and woman are very cute and sweet. Definitely get some yummy, cozy food here :) super affordable and delish! Cravings = satisfied read more

Oma's Kitchen - Soondubu Jijae and Jajang Myun - Korean Near Me - Austin, Texas

Cheap, yummy Korean food. I came here on Tuesday for a quick dinner before an event that I was attending on UT's campus. There was no line to order and the food came out very quickly. I had the pork bulgogi plate, which came with panchan and rice. The food was yummy and very filling. I found it disappointing that it was packaged in a styrofoam box, instead of being packed in a reusable, or at least recyclable container. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant is located in a food court, which was bustling with activity: my guess is mostly UT students.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I'll be coming back next time I'm in the area. read more

delicious korean food near campus. i especially love the pork bulgogi. it has the perfect taste and flavor with a good level of spice. small things to eat on the side like pumpkin and tofu. i wished they put more things on the side but overall very yummy meal. price is reasonable as well, definitely on the cheaper side. friendly and fast service. [[HIGHLIGHT]]lots of seating as it's located in a food court.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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i love oma's! Everything i've had from here has always been a 10/10 and never disappoints! Bonus points for the rice and fried pancake

Great food. come here all the time. The old man who works at the front is very nice though he doesn't speak English too well. His wife works in the back and is super cool. I always get the chicken and some spicy sauce. Can't believe they give this much food for 12$ Would recommend to anyone looking for something higher quality and tastier than anywhere else around west campus. read more

Oma's Kitchen - Chicken Teriyaki - Korean Near Me - Austin, Texas

I love the pork cutlet and seafood noodle soup. Good place for homestyle korean food thats affordable and fast

For what it is, it is bomb fast casual Korean food! The service and the food was amazing. I got the Soon Du Boo with Beef and the Japchae. You cannot go wrong with any of those dishes. They give you plenty of rice. It was perfect Korean comfort food. The price point was really good. When I stay in ATX again, I will eat here again! read more

Oma's Kitchen - Beef Soon Du Boo and Jap Chae. Generous portions! - Korean Near Me - Austin, Texas

This place is a little tricky to find - it's located on the second floor inside a food court a block away from the edge of UT Austin. We tried the pork, chicken and beef bulgogi. All were good, but I liked the pork one the best. Note that it's spicy. On Feb 27th, 2022, the price for the pork and chicken bulgogi are $9.99. The beef bulgogi is $12.99. Portions are quite decent. As such, prices are quite decent given today's inflated prices. read more

Oma's Kitchen - Menu as of Feb 26th, 2022 - Korean Near Me - Austin, Texas

I love Oma's. The food isn't anything out of this world, but the old man who runs the place is just so sweet and precious. I usually get beef soondubu, which actually comes with quite a lot of beef and tofu. Obviously, it would be better in a hot stone bowl, but since Oma's is in a food court, I'm not that picky. The side dishes are pretty good. You can also get free miso soup if you order a qualifying menu item! read more

Oma's Kitchen - beef soondubu - Korean Near Me - Austin, Texas

This is probably the most authentic korean comfort food you can find on campus. This is also my favorite korean place within walking distance on UT campus. I think Oma's does a phenomenal job with price, service, and quality of the food. At peak finals week, I would come here very week and at one point every day to get some nice home cooked-vibe meal. My go to order is always their Yukgaejang (Spicy Beef Noodle Soup) and their Pork Bulgolgi. The Spicy Beef Noodle soup is a great option if you want something relatively light, it comes with bean sprouts, beef, glass noodles, and veggies along with a side of rice and side dishes. It always leaves me feeling super satisfied and full, this soup is a bit more on the oil/grease side but you will not be disappointed. Their Pork Bulgolgi is probably one of the most popular options among UT students here. It is basically side dishes with picked veggies, marinated pork, and rice. It's a super simple meal that is really well balanced. In terms of other menu items, I've heard and given mixed reviews about them. I experimented a bit with the menu and through my trial and error, I would say the two I stuck with are the stand outs in the menu for me. The portion size and the price point here is really great especially for students and it provides a nice escape from all the processed foods on campus. If you ask nicely, the grandpa & grandma serving food may give you extra kimchi or miso soup on the side! read more

Oma's Kitchen - Korean Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I feel like I always have a craving for Korean food even if I just ate it, but this place always is my Korean fix. I got the spicy rice cake (tkeokbokki). It was such a large portion size, it lasted me three meals! The rice cake was really good, just the right texture and chewiness. The flavor was spicy but it wasn't really comparable to other tkeokbokki that I've had. The side of rice and vegetables and egg omelette was a nice surprise. The rice was a nice pairing to the spicy sauce and the potatoes were really good, wish there were more! Overall, a decent Korean fix in the UT Austin area. read more

Oma's Kitchen - Korean Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Kind of on the expensive side (even then it is like around the price for an average lunch around here) but definitely worth a shot if you're into Korean food. Authentic Korean food served by an elderly Korean couple. Would definitely recommend the Yukgaejang (spicy beef stew). read more

Oma's Kitchen - Yukgaejang (dining in) - Korean Near Me - Austin, Texas

Nice place for high quality but low cost food! The portions on the meals here are HUGE. Guaranteed to make you full. Price is very reasonable, usually $7.99 to about $10 for the whole meal. If you want to save on drinks, they even give you a cup so you can get free tea or water at the tea station. The food has good ingredients. I ordered the seafood soup, and I can see it actually had quite a bit of seafood in it, with a large shrimp, some pieces of squid, and mussels as well. The amount of seafood is actually more than what I usually see at up-scale korean restaurants, which usually charges $13 to $15 for the same thing. This place, Oma's, only charges $7.99. What a deal! The staff is ok. The man behind the counter, he doesn't like to talk much, and prefer hand gestures :) Not the most friendly. But I can see he is not rude, just tired, maybe from working all day. The food court is actually pretty clean. Mostly the crowd is students from the university. The chairs and tables are clean, everyone cleans up after themselves. The food comes out reasonably quick. There is a short wait, since you can tell they actually cook it in the back. But wait is not long at all. Overall, great place for decent korean food! I came here twice. Will come back again! read more

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Stopped here for a quick lunch on my break, had a great experience with service and food alike. It's ran by an older couple who are very kind. The kimchi fried rice I ordered came out pretty quick and it was piping hot and fresh. Highly recommend checking them out if you're here and want a healthy bite. Very reasonable on the prices too, by the way the pickled veggies and sprouts that come on the side were amazingly delicious read more

Oma's Kitchen - Kimchi fried rice - Korean Near Me - Austin, Texas

Oma's kitchen is a staple at dobie mall! Very nice variety of authentic korean food with side dishes at a great price! **they don't validate parking though** read more

Oma's Kitchen - kimchee fried rice - Korean Near Me - Austin, Texas

Delicious Bulgogi. Great spot to grab a quick meal conveniently located. Food is excellent and great value.

I ordered Chicken fried Rice, like? the simplest thing on the menu and the rice wasn't fried, most of it was white rice with soy sauce barley mixed in and the chicken looked disgusting/dark and old!!!!!!!! Waste of $11.25. DO. NOT. GO. HERE. Also, the dude working the front was rude as hell for no reason. read more

There are not that many options for good, affordable Asian food around campus, but Oma's is the exception! I always get the kimchi jigae, it's delicious and spicy enough for me. The portions are pretty good for the price, and the owner is kind. :) read more

Oma's Kitchen - Kimchi Jigae - Korean Near Me - Austin, Texas

Oma's Kitchen is tucked away in a corner inside Dobie Food Court - making it a bit more difficult to find, but offers some amazing food. The shop is run by an old Korean couple that are so kind and cute. This was one of my go to places when I was in college, as it offers a cheap but hearty meal. They have extremely reasonable prices and often will provide you with additional rice upon request. I usually get the seafood soondubu jjiage (soft tofu soup) which comes in a big aluminum container and comes with rice and miso soup. The dish comes with a lot of seafood and is more than enough for one person. I have also gotten the kimbap and the pork bulgolgi - both of which are also very delicious. I think everything is quite good at Oma's and have not heard any bad things about any of the items on the menu. Going to Oma's is always a throwback to my college days and I can't wait to come back! read more

Plan your parking/ commute strategy ahead of time as this is basically on campus! I waited until 2 weeks after graduation so the area was dead compared to normal and metered street parking available :) Menu was easy to read and service was prompt. If anything both dishes we ordered were under seasoned and under-spiced. read more

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I guess you could say "ugly delicious", very good Korean mom and pop kinda place. The staff are super nice. I lived in Seoul for a couple of years and their ramen is similar to . It's nice to get your food here and then go to Gong Cha for a dessert drink! read more

Oma's Kitchen - Ramen - Korean Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Close to campus, food comes out quickly, friendly staff. Food is decent and scratches the itch. The spicy pork dish I got did not have as much pork as I would've liked, but the flavor was good. read more

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Worst Korean food I ever eaten. I recommend avoid the ddokbbokki it doesn't taste like authentic at all. Garbi was responsible. But I really don't recommend read more

This place was just randomly stumbled upon by a friend of mine as we were walking and she craved Korean food. Really cute mom and pop store in a food court which seems to serve college kids. The man was really nice and I thought food were super cheap! I ordered the beef noodle soup cause it was a bit chilly outside. The meal warmed my cold heart and I liked it a lot. The rice wasn't expected, but it definitely filled me up. It seemed like a mix of purple and white rice which is healthy. The beef was very tender and chewy, just the way I like it. The fish was very simple and I loved it a lot. If you're in the area and just want some cheap and/or heart warming Korean food then this is the place! read more

Oma's Kitchen - Beef noodle soup - Korean Near Me - Austin, Texas

The only place I'll religiously buy Korean comfort food. This place is definitely a mom and pop restaurant - the old man and his wife is super nice. Probably the best food in Dobie and super affordable compared to the other Korean food places nearby. Each plate is about $10 and the best dish there is Pork Bulgogi with pretty good side dishes. If your looking for something filling after a long day and want food quick then come here. I've been going for years and will be coming back when I come visit Austin. read more

Eh it was okay. Meat was okay, rice was okay and that's pretty much all there is to the dish! It was around $10 for this dish and it wasn't much of an experience to eat. Little to no flavor in anything, but maybe I am just not used to Korean food. Anyways, won't be coming back i just wanted to see what it was all about. read more

Oma's Kitchen - beef bibimbap - Korean Near Me - Austin, Texas

For the price $10.81 with tax is honestly a blessing in Austin. It's a great place to come to get tasty korean dishes you definitely crave while being away from home in college. For $10.81 I got a great (6.8 stars out of 10) tasty seafood tofu soup, bowl of rice included, with side veggies. I wanna say that the pandemic has truly infected even the small businesses we so love. First time eating here, perhaps I came before closing but the old man just seemed worn down and tired but still smiled. I hope the children of this place can revamp the energy and continue on this great place. also they don't let ppl bring outside food in the facility this place is so yeah. read more

Oma's Kitchen - soondubu seafood - Korean Near Me - Austin, Texas

I was craving black bean noodles and came here to satisfy my cravings. The prices seem relatively inexpensive at first, but don't be fooled because the serving size is actually pretty small. The black bean noodles seemed watered down and tasted like soy sauce instead of black beans. I was still hungry after finishing the plate too because of how small it was. Do not come here if you're expecting authentic, good Korean food. read more

The food is really really good for a student friendly price!! I got the Galbi (BBQ Ribs) and Spicy Chicken. It's amazing!!! read more

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Oma's Kitchen has improved quite a lot since my last visit. In the past, their food lacked flavor and texture, but now everything seems quite excellent. I am pretty sure they must have hired new cooks. I had the Pork Bulgogi today, and it was really tasty. The pork was very tender with just the right amount of spice to it. The rice was rich and fluffy, and it also came with sides such as kimchi, dumplings, and miso soup. The portions are actually quite large, so it is very suitable for lunch or dinner. I may have disliked Oma's Kitchen in the past, but now I am definitely a fan. I am quite excited to try out their other bulgogi dishes as well as their lunch specials! read more

Oma's Kitchen - Chicken Bulgogi - Korean Near Me - Austin, Texas

This is located in Dobie Mall, which has had a huge upgrade in comparison to when I last came in, in 2015. The interior is nicer, brighter and more clean. Oma's was ran by a nice elderly man when I came in. He was patient and so sweet. There is an extensive menu when you look on the menu and nearly everything is $8. With that being said, it comes with free miso soup, iced tea and some sides. The portions here are ginormous! I had the kimbap to-go and I even shared it with my friends and still felt full. I feel like there could be leftovers for pretty much every plate. My friend got the kimchi fried rice and that to go plate was PACKING. The Kim Bap itself was really flavorful. It was made with meat which is more expensive than other kimbaps I've had. I got two rolls with some radish on the side. All in all, a really good choice for on campus foods because it's convenient, close and a really good price for the food you get! read more

Oma's Kitchen - Korean Near Me - Austin, Texas

I love myself a nice homey choice at the food court. For a good price, you can order a nice entree accompanied by a small side dish and a small cup of kimchi (if requested). The food tastes very homemade and fresh. I see myself and my friend's (via Snapchat) often returning to this location for a nice Korean meal. read more

Oma's Kitchen - Spicy seafood soup - Korean Near Me - Austin, Texas

My personal philosophy is that the bathroom, or the bathroom experience, really makes the restaurant. For example, I could be at an average 3-star restaurant with just average food and average service, but if they have a bathroom that really shines, and I mean ~sparkles~ it instantly bumps that rating up to a 4 or even 4.5 But actually Oma's is probably the best Korean food on campus so the bathrooms don't even matter. You get above average quantity (honestly I never finish a meal by myself and I eat a LOT) with the best quality around all for a low price for Korean food!!!! I cannot emphasize how great this place is regardless of their bathroom!!!!!! Also its family owned and the owners are this cute Korean couple that make an effort to get to know you and take care of you!!! The bathrooms are communal but who cares? This is the ONE case where the bathrooms don't influence my review!!!! Get the soonduboo, bulgogi, kimbap, or anything really. Love it. read more

Oma's Kitchen - Kimbap with free sides - Korean Near Me - Austin, Texas

This place is *chef's kiss* The gentleman who took my order was so nice, my food came out fast, and he even offered me complimentary kimchi!! He was so excited for me to try it... which made ME excited! (it was bomb) I got the Mool Naengmyeon... wow oh wow. So freaking flavorful!!! I honestly wasn't expecting it to be as good as it turned out!! It came with D E L I C I O U S banchan (some little fried jeon, seasoned bean sprouts, and a nice bowl of rice!). The price?? A DREAM! I ate ALL of that food for less than $9. Ridiculous. Will for sure be going back... lunch tomorrow! :D read more

* PRE COVID REVIEW * I haven't been to Oma's in a while, but it's a pretty good spot for Korean food outside of Kbop around UT. The price is really good for the quantity and the food tastes pretty good, plus the old grandma and grampa that run this place are really nice, but I do have some problems with this place. If you do go to Oma's I would recommend the Bibimbop. The Udon and Ja Jang Myun are also not bad. The portions are pretty large so you can probably split it into more than one meal if you aren't hungry. You get side dishes, miso soup, and what I'm pretty sure is Barley Tea for free with your meal. The side dishes change from day-to-day sometimes but they've always been really good! If you want a meal to-go, they are super nice and get everything in a bag for you. I would give Oma's five stars, but I'm pretty sure they give different amounts of rice to you based on your gender. I was here with a friend one time and we ordered the same thing, but when we went to pick up our food they kind of insisted that one was for me and one was for my friend. The only difference was that they gave more rice for male orders. It was definitely not a big difference, but it did make me mad. read more