This is a great place to come by and eat/ sing with friends. They have a kareoke area for those who want to sing. The food was alright, the fries were semi crispy and the corn cheese was good. The soy garlic was okay but I am curious to try the other flavors. The staff is very attentive and will make sure that you are alright. They have a variety of selections ranging from tteokbboki to spam fries. They also have a drink selection menu as well. Overall it seems like a good place to hang out and have some drinks. read more

Soju 101 - A15. Corn Cheese A08. French Fries - Korean Near Me - Katy, Texas

The food here is alright but they do give you a lot of it so it is a pretty good value. Good spot to drink a ton of soju and have fun chats with friends. We tried the Kimchi Pajeon, the K-pop Fries, and the Chili Cream Chicken which I all thought were just okay. Maybe I enjoyed the K-pop fries a bit more because I liked the fries and kimchi together. read more

Soju 101 - Kimchi Pajeon - Korean Near Me - Katy, Texas

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The food was okay. The service was okay. The ambiance was okay. This is not a place that would be my first pick. This is the place you go to where you're hungry late at night and there's not much else open and you don't want to drive to downtown. The music is too loud and you cannot hear the person sitting across from you in the booths. It took forever for us to sit down, I believe it was a Thursday night. I don't want to blame the servers because of the understaffing but they were definitely understaffed the night we went. Usually I appreciate places that have a bell versus a server regularly checking up on you(introvert here.) But I had to ring the bell 3 to 4 times to just get a glance from the servers. I hate asking for things repeatedly but there wasn't much of a choice. If you didn't incessantly ring the bell we wouldn't get attention. I ordered a beef bulgogi quesadilla, my friend ordered Spicy Wings, mozzarella sticks, tteokbokki, and japchae. Out of all the food, the japchae was the best. But they all got their orders and I patiently waited. 15 minutes passes, nothing. So I unfortunately tried to get the attention of the server, which took another 10 minutes, and I asked about my order. He asks the kitchen and they missed my order. I had to wait an additional 15 to 20 minutes. At one point I was debating to cancel the order. I had to ask again, and right as he walked away to check, another girl finally brought my quesadilla. We were all finished with our food, ready for the checks so we could finally leave. We rang the bell, 5 minutes passes, nothing. Rang it again, 5 minutes passes, still nothing. I tried to give grace, so we waited another 10 minutes to see if they would come to our table. Nothing. So my friend finally presses it repeatedly and the guy finally comes, apologizes, and gives us our checks and to go boxes. He was nice and apologetic, and told us there was a rush that night with only 2-3 servers working. While I understand that, the frustration, the orders getting mixed and whatnot, this was the first time for 2 of my friends there and it was probably the worst experience I've ever had of this place(not my first time.) I would not come here again. read more

Soju 101 - T03. Tuckpocky - Korean Near Me - Katy, Texas

Food was decent service was pretty bad. We Rang the bell multiple times but no one came until we had to physically get them. The ambiance is nice but if the service was better it would've been better. read more

Soju 101 - Half and C14. Half Yangyum Half Fried Chicken - Korean Near Me - Katy, Texas

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Really enjoyed Soju 101! Standouts were the fried octopus and the flavorful bulgogi with onions. Everything was fresh and delicious. I would try the Soju flight. Great spot for Korean food. read more

I ordered a jjapaguri (noodles) and a dosirak (rice with sides) from here for delivery. The jjapaguri was odd tasting to say the least. It's pretty difficult to mess up as you combine jjapageti and nuguri (two different kinds of Korean ramen) and even if you don't know how to properly mix the ratios, it should come out fine. Not the case here. It was very bland and tasted watered down but also very dry. The dosirak rice when bitten into immediately had a slight taste/smell of Fabuloso. Not good. Kimchi was not that tasty and spam was dry. The egg was surprisingly well cooked though. Overall, I don't know if I would order from here again. read more

Soju 101 - A01. Dosirak - Korean Near Me - Katy, Texas

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Love eating at soju- super fun vibes, very friendly staff, karaoke rooms are very clean and easy to use, super accesible.

My friends and I came here on a Friday night to hang out and it was decently crowded. Compared to other pocha places I've been to, Soju 101 is more brightly lit and gave more of a restaurant vibe than a lively nightlife scene. Music was quite loud and we were yelling to hear each other. There are karaoke rooms available to rent. The service was attentive and quick to arrive when we pressed the call button. Food here was unfortunately disappointing. I tried the 101 wings, and the Mango Habanero sauce was good, but they were tough and dry. I also had a bite of the fried shrimp roll and it was just okay. Overall, I wanted to like Soju 101 as I've heard many good things about it, but I wouldn't say it would be the first pocha place I would choose to go to. read more

I came in with a group to eat dinner with a group and sat at 2 different tables back to back. My table ordered first, and I pointed to the photos of the items we wanted to order. The waitress who took our order acknowledged everything as she wrote it down before I moved to the next photo item. Here are a few things that could have been better: 1. The steamed egg did not come out looking like the photo. We kindly asked the waitress to take it back, but there was some initial resistance from her. 2. We asked about the status of an item (beef intestine) and were met with an attitude from the waitress. She stated we never ordered it, but two of us at the table pointed at the photo when ordering. This was where her customer service would give the business 1 star because instead of taking any accountability or kindly apologizing for forgetting (it happens), she got frustrated with us and argued that we never ordered it. 3. Corn cheese was the first item we ordered, and it never came out until we asked another server. His response was a lot better than the waitress's and he handled the request politely. 4. We also placed an order for chicken wings, which didn't arrive at our table. I'm going to assume it was combined with the other table, but we already told the waitress we have 2 separate tabs. 5. We asked for a side of kimchi and the waitress gave us a bowl of kimchi that also had rice grains inside... so it was either a used bowl from another table or it was never cleaned. That was kind of fowl.. 6. To wrap it all up, the AC was broken, so it was also really hot inside. This isn't the first time I've been here and honestly, I didn't like it the last time but I wanted to give them the benefit of the doubt. Customer service is everything, especially when there is conflict, there are always better ways to resolve it without attitudes. read more

Soju 101 - Steamed egg - Korean Near Me - Katy, Texas

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The place was a little empty during lunch. I think more people go at night since they have karaoke rooms and a big bar. I had bulgogi it tasted good but a lot of meat pieces had a lot of fat. To drink I had a beer, you can't never go wrong with a beer. The menu has a lot of varieties. I would like to go back and try other dishes. Service was quick and good. The restrooms need a lot of work. They are not taken care of. No toilet paper, dirty and the soap dispenser was broken. read more

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This place has a fun vibe and our service was pretty good but the food was really not good. Food gets a 2/5. I ordered the following: 101 wings: meat was dry, exterior was soggy, and the wings had no flavor whatsoever even though they were doused in what appeared to be some gochujang sauce. Army stew: this was so bland and just spicy. It didn't have the sourness that army stew should have so I feel like they used little kimchi and mainly used gochugaru and jalapeños. There was also tiny piece of spam and sausage. It was just so meh. Chapaghetti: this was honestly the best dish but it was just instant ramen noodles with the sauce that comes with it and some meat added in. read more

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Great karaoke spot!! The drinks are amazing and food is good too. Friendly staff as well

I went here for the first time a few days ago and thought the experience was very mediocre. We were quite hungry after playing at Activate and wanted some good food to munch on! Service was extremely slow and the restaurant wasn't even crowded. Food came out before our drinks as well. Fried shrimp wasn't what I was expecting so I didn't even eat it. Seafood pancake wasn't as crispy as I had hoped for. Cheese corn was okay. We only came here because one of the people in our group suggested going here but we won't be back. read more

Worst service ever. We have been here a few times with no issues but last night was the I'm never coming back here night. Upon settling, we left cash in the private room to cover the bill and tip. A server chased us out to demand payment like we were some bums. Like wtf. If we meant to dine and dash, why tf would we be smoking outside your front door? When we told her the money was in the room, she trotted off looking angry. No apologies, no nothing. I was so frustrated that I walked back in to request to talk to a manager. The server that helped me was professional but advised me that there was no manager on site. Anyways, sorry but that b**** needs to get fired. She is not meant for the service industry. I hhaven't made a review in a very long time, but that pathetic service amped me up to have to leave this review Spend your hard earned money elsewhere. Done with this place for good. read more

Emptier than I would expect on a Friday night, which was good because no wait, but disappointing because this place should be packed. Delicious food on a huge menu at a decent price. The takoyaki was so hot that when I bit into it, the molten interior cooked the roof of my mouth enough the peel the skin AND I WOULD DO IT ALL OVER AGAIN BECAUSE IT WAS THAT DELICIOUS. This food was so fresh and delicious that I immediately planned ehat I would get upon returning. That menu is do enormous, you will have a hard time deciding what to get. Every dish killed. The spicy gobchan gui gui was incredible. I expected my teen daughter to be suspicious but one bit and she told me it was amazing. Houston, please show up. I loved Soju101. read more

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chill place to hang out, eat and drink late. typical Korean comfort food flavors, variety of sojo (obviously) and other drinks. probably reasonably kid friendly during the day. it's closer to a bar at night and obviously a bat late night. lots of parking but can get busy with all the other restaurants read more

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SN17. Odentang Came back to try the odentang. A very hot, straming, large bowl of soup. Tastes so homey on a cold day. The soup was flavorful and delicious, kind of salty but overall delicious. Tastes really good with rice! read more

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Let me start by saying I like the vibe the music the food was excellent have no complaints there, but the service is not stellar. We didn't do the karaoke sat in the dining room. I think they could do a lot better. There's a buzzer at your table for service but clicked it several times. Forgot some drinks when we ordered them. read more

Mother's Day: Before arriving, we called to inquire if $40 is "consumable" (karaoke room go towards food), staff said "yes."Equipment was 50% working, ramen is instant noodles... When we got our bill, besides the food, we were also charged for the "consumable" room, + 25% gratuity. When my lady spoke with owner, they said they don't do "consumable." I call that bait and switch. Owner even threatens to "charge" us with "dine and dash" because we refuse to pay the "consumable" part. Place was literally empty on Mother's Day @ lunch. Now i know why. After half an hour of arguing with owner, he finally waived $40 "consumable" fee. If anyone is okay paying a $140 bill (5 items: french fries, 1 meat, shrimp, corn, and instant noodles), this is the place to be, not for reasonable people. Needless to say, this will be the last time we eat here. read more

Soju 101 - Empty restaurant - Korean Near Me - Katy, Texas

Very good spot to for bomb tasting food! Also the music is on point. Had the teriyaki tofu, mango haberno & garlic soy wings. Another thing I had was the chili cream chicken, has alot of sauce if your into the saucey vibe. Will come back again! read more

Went for a Karaoke party in one of the rooms. Music selection is lacking. Food was ok. We tried the Kimchi fries... they were ok. The battered wings were meaty but a bit to saucy. Agedashi tofu was also a little too saucy. I don't really know how service works but the only time I saw a server is when someone ordered food from outside and when they came to tell us time was up. Parking is a pain on the weekends. Since they are open late if you come after everything else is closed then there is plenty of parking. read more

Food is okay, but nothing special. A lot of pre packaged ramen and such. The day before my reservation that I had scheduled a month in advanced, they called and asked to push my reservation an hour later which I agreed to. We got there at for our reservation at 8:30 at 8:20- in which we waited past our time until nearly 9pm. (They finally took us to our room at 8:55) despite us starting late they charged us for the full time (two hours) they said we had to go. But considering the expensive price, they shouldn't cut our time due to their mistake. But, they did. We paid for the full two hours even though we were cut 25 minutes short. We did ask if we could stay closer to the two hours we had paid, but we were told we could not. We are not the type to complain about service but for the price...this isn't acceptable. read more

I've been here a few times and I can say that the experience is very inconsistent. I recommend it if you're looking to do karaoke with a group - make sure to call ahead of time for a reservation because they get pretty busy on the weekends. It's definitely a great time with some friends. You can order food and drinks to the karaoke booth. They're loaded fries and spicy buldak are tasty. I came one time with some friends looking to have lunch and it was completely dead inside with nobody coming to greet us for several minutes so we went elsewhere. Their service is probably better and more attentive in the evenings and on weekends. read more

Wow what an experience today ! Friendly place to just sit and relax and they have nice booths .We didn't stay long enough but it was awesome! We had two different soju flights as they are called and it was really cool trying soju for the first time . Just a really awesome place to go with friends read more

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Came out here for the first time for a friends birthday. Atmosphere is nice and they even have separate karaoke booths and an open dining area if you don't want to do the karaoke option. I let my friend order all the food and just pick a little from each. Basically Korean street foods. Some were great, while others are just okay. We had a blast karaoking here. It took many liquid courage for everyone to break away from their shell but it worked! One thing I wished they improved on were the ventilation in the karaoke rooms. After 2-3 hours of singing, that room was about as hot as a sauna. We had to occasionally open our door for air to circulate inside. It was a fun night and we would most likely be back again! read more

Soju 101 - a variety of food items on a table - Korean Near Me - Katy, Texas

My first visit here was great! The food was fresh and you can tell they were excited about being a new restaurant in Katy Asia Town. However, the quality of the food continues to go downhill. It's obvious the food they serve is old. I ordered the Dosirak and the stir fry kimchi was so cold. I couldn't believe they would serve it like that. To top it off, the kimchi was old and slimey and the rice was old and hard. Yes, slimey. They said it's supposed to be like that which is false. I've ordered this dish numerous times and since when is stir fry cold? The bulgogi was lacking flavor and dry. The jjapaguri from the previous visit was flavorless and the noodles were stuck together. I'd love to see a decent Korean restaurant in Asia town, but this ain't cutting it. read more

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Soju 101 has a fun, chill vibe to it. If you want to try Korean food or already love it, you need to come here, period! Also, it has a bar so it usually Stays open late. read more

Soju 101 - Sausage trio, great portion, amazing! - Korean Near Me - Katy, Texas

So good! The food was well cooked and the staff were attentive!! Really enjoyed the atmosphere, very calm but still joyful!

The soju is a little over priced but the brand they have is hard to find in Texas so I guess it's reasonable. We stuck to the mixed drinks since they were cheaper and they were great. It's hard to find a place with food that's open late here so I'm glad they have good food in giant portions! Didn't get to try the karaoke but will definitely be back to try it. Drinks: Melona soju and gagam tea. Food: udon pasta, korean fried chicken, and bulgogi quesadilla (we did eat some of it before the pic ) read more

Soju 101 - Melona soju and gagam tea - Korean Near Me - Katy, Texas

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Nice place with plenty of space for big groups! I love how their menu has a lot of food options for everyone. Prices were reasonable. The service was also good when we were there. Food took a while to come out but they would come out almost simultaneously so you can have a bite of all the dishes at the same time. Do not order PANCAKE though! It came out hot but VERY soft with zero crispiness. The dipping sauce wasn't so good either. Cheese corn was also very average (or below average to me). Tofu soup didn't come out boiling hot like most places but it was still hot and well flavored with good amount of toppings. Spicy Beef Intestines were BOMB! It was very well seasoned and surprisingly crispy. This was the only dish that we would go for a 2nd order if our stomachs still had some room left lol. read more

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Came in late on a Friday night, and it was not very busy. The food here was mediocre, but service was good. The location is super spacious and good for big parties--there are even karaoke rooms you can rent out. Most of the food came out pretty quickly--except the fried chicken. We got the carbonara udon which is exactly as it sounds. Super creamy and savory udon. The udon texture was good and chewy, not mushy at all. The japchae was alright and tasted mainly of sesame and sesame oil. The cheese corn also tasted just like cheese and corn, there was not much special about it. The seafood pancake was not crispy and tasted very seafood-y. The ramen tteokbokki was probably the best thing we ordered. The rice cake was nice and chewy and the noodles were not overcooked. We also ordered kinmari which paired really well with the tteokbokki and came out SUPER hot--which I love. The chicken finally came out towards the end and it was NOT hot. It was room temperature and even though it was a full size chicken, the portion size was rather small. It was an okay experience, and would only come back if there were no other late night options open in the area. read more

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We got the pork and Korean fried chicken. The place was cool and the service was great but the food overall was mediocre. For that price I'm not sure if I'd return. The pork was very very oily and hard, it also didn't come with the signature sauces. The fried chicken didn't really have a Korean aspect to it either. It was really really bland. read more

Soju 101 - A13. TigimMandu P07. 101 Pork - Korean Near Me - Katy, Texas

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2nd time at Soju 101 and realized I didn't write a review the first time around! Located in the far corner of Katy Asian Town, which is a great location away from all the craziness in front of HMart...there is quick and easy parking! This time we ordered new menu items tonkatsu (pork cutlet) and cheese tonkatsu (pork cutlet with cheese). Both were EXCELLENT! I give a slight edge to the one with cheese because one bite gives you an excellent melt in your mouth feel. Deep fried to perfection, the amount given is plentiful! The corn cheese and bulgogi were great as well. The menu is quite extensive but I'm sure you won't be disappointed in the pork katsu! read more

Soju 101 - P09. Tonkatsu - Korean Near Me - Katy, Texas

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I love soju 101 for drinking and trying different Korean dishes. The chili cream chicken is my go to, it's so creamy and delicious. The tteokbokki is not too spicy. The bulgogi quesadilla is also delicious! I've been here a couple times and will be back again :) read more

Soju 101 - Tteobokki - Korean Near Me - Katy, Texas

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This place is amazing!!! Closes at 2 am. Went at midnight, the place was very lively. The food was fresh, and very tasty for a late night bite. They had great music and karaoke rooms. Service was phenomenal. They have a call button which makes it very easy and quick to get great service. Love it here, 10/10 highly recommend!!! read more

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My favorite craft soju. Once I had craft soju I can't have it from a bottle anymore. Food is awesome. Always enjoy whatever I order.

Soju 101 is a Korean karaoke bar and restaurant located in a busy plaza in Katy. They're open a bit later than other places in the area, which makes them great for late night hunger! I tried the bulgogi (B01) and the tuckpocky (T03). The bulgogi was nice and juicy, a little sweeter than I prefer but otherwise had great flavor. I think the dish would have been better if the onions underneath had been cooked a little. The tuckpocky had fish cakes, rice cakes, and an egg all in the slightly spicy sauce. The flavor was good, but I think because the sauce enveloped everything, you couldn't taste the components as well which made the dish a little one dimensional. Out of the two, I liked the bulgogi more. The rice was average but went well with the entrees. I got take out, and the service was good. It was hard to order ahead because the restaurant was super loud on the phone, but the wait wasn't bad. read more

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Came here on a Saturday night for a girls night & we all had so much fun! The lady who served us was very attentive and friendly. Food is delicious (highly recommend the seafood/veggie pancake), soju selection is extensive and reasonably priced. I would definitely come back! read more

If you want good tasting Korean street food, I would not recommend this place. However, if you would like a place to drink & socialize while munching on okay Korean street food, this isn't a bad place. The spicy rice cake was not saucy at all. It was dry and the sauce sticks all onto the rice cake like glazed. We got some meat dish and the meat was dry and it was just okay. Nothing much to talk about the food here. The ambiance here though wasn't bad at all. The interior looks pretty nice inside & there are plenty of parking spots outside. read more

I went here recently for my birthday with friends and family members. The karaoke was super fun and overall a great experience! Price was $40/hour because of the July 4th holiday for a group of 5 people; pretty affordable for us! We ordered some snacks (specifically the honey butter fried chicken) and because of its price, we figured it was going to be filling for a group, but we were wrong for assuming. It was a very small amount and was served with one cold, small bowl of rice. There were probably just a couple small pieces of the chicken (~12 pieces). Though the flavor was good, the food was definitely not worth it and we were left pretty disappointed. My conclusion? Go for the karaoke and eat somewhere else either before or after. Don't order any food here. read more