Visited U&I Restaurant and Bar and had the pleasure of meeting the charming Heidi (one of the family owners) who took exceptional care of me. Even though she was the only serving staff for the evening, she was always smiling and a joy to talk with. This place has a diverse menu, there is no "cooking at your table" available at some Korean places. I started with the Shumai (steamed dumplings) and ordered the La Galbi along with a Kirin Ichiban beer. These dumplings are an amazing surprise...normally expect shrimp dumplings to be overpowering with the taste of shrimp, but not these. The seafood flavors were light, allowing you to taste shrimp and the other ingredients in the dumpling while a little "dip" into the sweet soy sauce made for an awesome appetizer. The La Galbi...marinated and grilled Korean BBQ beef short ribs were so good, you could taste the sweetness of the marinade, and the meat was so tender. There were several slabs of the short rib and along with the sides was a huge meal. You also get a few different sides like Kimchi (light heat), pickled Daikon radishes (slightly sweet and crunchy), Gamja-salad (slightly sweet Korean mashed potatoes salad), and Korean fish cake (kind of bland for me).  While not a "patio" they do have a dining area that when the shutters are opened, gives it a patio feel...overall the place is nicely decorated and comfortable. The food here is done really well and the service was great; I will be back again to try some of their other dishes like the Jjajjang-Myun and Bibimba. read more

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I have debated whether to write this review. Based on other reviews, I suspect we visited on an evening where something really bad had happened. However, I think it is important to share our experience. I made a reservation for my family of four to celebrate my wife's birthday. I had heard great things about the restaurant, and we are always on the lookout for new places to try. We arrived on time, and were immediately seated. The person that seated us commented, "I have a very nice table for you." Water was provided for the table right away. And then, nothing. We were not given menus. It was several minutes before we even saw any server at any other table. As we looked around the room, we could see there were other patrons who were also being neglected. A couple sitting at one table nearby had menus, but no one took their order. After about 15 minutes, a young man came by the table and asked if we were waiting for our orders. We told him we had not even been given menus yet. He said, "Oh, I'm so sorry! I will get you some menus." He left, but never returned. Finally, my daughter, who is a server at another restaurant in Murfreesboro, went to the front desk and asked for menus. She was provided menus and told the restaurant had several employees "call out" for the evening. We looked over the menus and discussed ordering some appetizers, but no one ever came to take our order. The couple I mentioned earlier finally decided to leave without ordering. As they made their way to the door, an employee apologized to them and told them if they would stay, they would take their order. Meanwhile, at the table behind us, food was delivered. One of the patrons at the table remarked that the dish they ordered was supposed to have chicken, but there was no chicken in the dish. The server apologized and said -- I'm not kidding -- "I can go to the kitchen and get some chicken, and you can add it to the dish." At this point, we decided to leave. As we made our way to the door, the person that seated us noticed and asked if we were leaving. We told her we were, and left. I normally would not leave a negative review based on a single visit, but this experience was possibly the worst I have ever had anywhere. I hope this is an isolated incident that occurred when the restaurant was experiencing an extraordinarily bad night. I would like to give U&I another chance at some point. If I do and the experience is better, I will update this review. read more

My husband and I came here for an early Valentine's dinner. The service was possibly the worst we have ever had. It took over 35 minutes to get more than water. No one checked that out appetizers were good (we need extra sauce for the tempura and I had to get up and ask for it TWICE) I ordered the steak and it came out cold and over cooked. Our fried rice was only warm in the middle and the egg on top was stone cold. While the waitress was nice, she never offered to comp anything or bring over a manager to make things right. We heard how scary the chef was and that "he makes it how he makes it" After spending almost $200 we will not be returning! read more

I came at a good time right after the peak time where they had a large group leave. Lovely casual and romantic place. Very nice and clean inside. The service staff very kind and welcoming. The food here was excellent. I enjoyed our sides and pork bolgogi. Soup comes out steaming hot. One drink of lychee martini was refreshing. A recommended place to try. read more

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Obsessed!!! Such a hidden gem! Every bite was outstanding! Phenomenal selections. Flavorful, bold, sweet, spicy, all the things! And every sip blew my mind! Plus, incredible service! I can not wait to return! read more

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Had such a great experience here. Everything we ordered was delicious and the food was honestly amazing. The margaritas and drinks were well made. The place itself is beautiful too and a nice spot to enjoy. Would definitely go back. read more

Decided to have lunch here today after reading a few great reviews. If you enjoy Korean food U&I will surely be a hit. My wife and I ordered the spicy pork bulgogi and a bowl of Yukgaejang soup. The spicy pork was brought out sizzling in a pan, just like an order of fajitas. The meat was nice and tender with a light hint of spice and was perfect. The Yukgaejang was piping hot. It had a generous amount of beef, noodles, onions, and the broth was not too spicy, and it was rich in beef flavor. Our lunch was served with about five side dishes. The sides ranging from spicy cucumber, kimchi, fish cakes, beans, sprouts, and pickled radish. The side dishes were all very good but the fish cakes by far were my favorite. Both entrées were accompanied by rice. And extra side dishes were offered more than once. Their prices were comparable to most Korean restaurants. However, their portion of the spicy pork was a little more generous than many restaurants I've been to in the past. The restaurant has two different sections. Looks like they can hold a very large crowd or event. The ambience of the restaurant was very quiet and casual. read more

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U&i is the cutest restaurant with great service and food. It's not a kbbq restaurant with the grills. Everything comes to you already cooked. We ordered udon noodles, backbreaker ribs, chicken wings, seafood tofu soup, seafood pancake, squid stir fry, squid dolsot bibimbap, beef dolsot bibimbap. It was so much food we ended up going home with leftovers. Drinks were also so good. Pricing is about on par with what you'd expect at a Korean restaurant. It's the same owners as Korea bbq and sushi off nolensville pike so you already know it's good just based off of that info. read more

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I'm always on the hunt for good Asian food and Korean is one of my favorite food. And with Korean food, you gotta love the banchan (side dishes) that come with it. I got the spicy beef bulgogi with rice and it was approximately $27. Everything including the banchan was just ok. It's not bad, but just ok and for the price point especially in Murfreesboro, I expected it to be really good. My cocktail was good, just a little on the higher price point. Maybe it was an off day, I'll have to try som other day. Really nice people and the staff provided great service. We came on a Saturday night and it was pretty empty. They accommodated our group of 15 for a birthday party. Pretty good size parking lot for free parking. read more

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Overall, the place has a nice esthetic and ample seating. We tried several dishes and drinks. The squid stir fry was excellent and had a really nice heat to it. Also had this veggie pizza entrée that was crunchy and fresh. A couple of issues were this one rice dish that came out in stone, bottom of rice burnt and we were instructed to continously stir it to keep the rest from burning. We eventually just took all the food out of the stone piece and left whatever was burnt on the bottom. Tried a couple of cocktails and neither was well balanced. We were also pushed to try this rice punch? It tasted like cooked rice water and was not pleasant on the pallette. Servers were extremely patient and were very nice. Would I go back? Probably not. Just too high of a price for execution errors. read more

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We came here after church on Sunday and what an enjoyable experience. We were all feeling a little adventurous so took our servers. Suggestions on what to have and boy were we pleasantly surprised. Portion sizes are amazing as everyone but myself took some home to go but we will definitely be back in the future... Of course they have classics like bulgogi and kimchi, but don't be afraid to ask about some of the other items on their menu and give them a try. The atmosphere was very nice. I could see a nice family dinner after church or a date night or just the evening with the homies. read more

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A Hidden Gem You'll Want to Find Fast Tucked away across from the Kroger on Lascassas, U and I Korean American Restaurant is a standout addition to the Murfreesboro food scene. Don't let the "new" tag fool you, they're already operating like a seasoned favorite. I tried both the regular bibimbap and the stone bowl version, and both were excellent, with fresh ingredients, perfectly cooked rice, and rich, balanced flavors that hit all the right notes. You can tell they care about the details. The stone bowl came out sizzling just as it should, and the textures were spot on. Service was quick, friendly, and attentive without hovering. The space itself is clean, comfortable, and has a calm, welcoming vibe, great for a relaxed lunch or casual dinner. They're still flying a little under the radar, but that won't last long. Don't wait for the hype to catch up. Go there now, before the line's out the door. U and I is the real deal. read more

Absolutely magnificent food. The restaurant is also gorgeous. I had five small plate vegetable dishes, and every single one of them was spectacularly good. Beef Bulgogi, was amazing. Super friendly folks. Run, don't walk to eat here!! I live in Mount Juliet and I will 100% be coming here on a regular basis. Nashville is a place with a lot of so-so Asian restaurants. This is the real deal. read more

U&I Restaurant and Bar - Beef Bulgogi, shrimp dumplings, and five unbelievably delicious vegetable sides. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Murfreesboro, Tennessee

What a great experience we had at U & I, ordered a few apps and two main entrees, our server was very attentive and helpful in helping us select our options. Beautifully decorated and clean. Would highly recommend and will be back! read more

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Love everything about this place. If you haven't tried it, you definitely should! The place is well decorated and our server was very sweet and nice. We ordered several things and everything was fantastic. The backbreaker ribs were very flavorful and crispy, tteokbokki with cheese and glass noodles was banging and the spicy pork/prime rib steak/galbi were all very delicious. Loved my grape mint mojito as well. The only complaint that I have is that I didn't come here sooner! read more

The food is delicious and service was great. I ordered the jjangjanmyeon and it was so good! The Tteokbokki was so super delicious, I will be back! read more

I've been to several Korean restaurants throughout Middle Tennessee, but this is hands down one of the best. I made a reservation for my wife and me for our 12th wedding anniversary, and upon our arrival at this quaint little restaurant set back in an old shopping center, we were greeted with congratulations and a reserved table! After looking over the menu, we selected a cucumber salad to split and LA Galbi and Duk Mandu Guk for our entrees. The food was absolutely delicious, with the Mandu Guk among the best we have had anywhere in Middle Tennessee. The cucumber salad was fresh and tasty, and when we thought we couldn't eat anymore, they brought us a cinnamon-infused tiramisu that was absolutely divine! This restaurant is really a diamond in the rough, and I would be happy to take friends and family there for a nice Korean dinner. Also, I still dream about how tender and well-seasoned the LA Galbi was, leaving me wanting more. read more

I'll be a regular. Best service and experience I've had at a restaurant in a very long time. It's in an odd spot and hope they continue to do well. Food was outstanding. Ambiance was outstanding. 10/10 and cannot wait to go back read more

This was our secon​d time eating here. ​I had the Korean sweet and sour pork. My spouse had Beef Bulgogi. Both were amazing. We'll be back soon! The wifi password is on a sign above the register. read more

My girlfriend flew in for valentines and we decided to come here for a nice dinner , at first we were impressed with how nice and cozy the restaurant felt . We were quickly frustrated with the service as it took about an hour to even get a drink . We decided to get up and walk out but we were stopped on the way out by the owner and convinced us to sit back down and took our drinks. By the way i ordered a Moscow mule which wasn't served the way it should and my girlfriend received a martini with ice in it which was a first . We only decided to stay because the food actually really looked good and worth the wait . As we waited we saw about 3 tables who left frustrated because they didn't receive a menu after waiting for a while . My girlfriend and i ended up waiting and not give into the frustration of waiting which after the bad service we actually didn't regret staying . The food is actually amazing and very delicious! The dessert was extremely good as well. I know this place has very good potential but they lack organized staff . The owner seemed like she was the host , server and bartender all at once and looked very overwhelmed, she claimed she had employees call out the same day and was short staffed. I hope this was only a one time occurrence. I will come back for sure because the food alone was very well worth it . read more

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This is a Korean specialty restaurant. I have dined there twice so far. Each time I will say was above and beyond. Food was great!!. Presentation, smell tasty was all perfect. I had the same server both times. Hidie. She was fabulous helping us decide. She took her time and told us about all the dishes we were looking at and was spot on. She also gave us the meanings and history of the food.. I cannot say enough about her. She was great. I will return .......... Ps. Plenty of parking, beautiful seperate dining room for parties, restrooms are emaculate,and a nice smaller fully stocked bar. I took my mom (87) and she was blown away read more

Went with friends for dinner last night and being new to Korean food we were up for the adventure. The menu was large and had so many options, our waitress was authentic and gave so much insight! She made the night! Lots of laughs. Everyone had old fashioneds and they said they were amazing! I can't remember all the names of what we got. But we got the seafood pancake and gyozas for appetizers, I got a spicy double fried chicken with rice, husband got a squid spicy dish, other couple got a sweet thin sliced ribeye (bulogi ??) and then a noodle bowl. We WILL be back! The decor and ambiance was simple yet comfortable. We spent 3 1/2 hours just hanging out and eating. They never rushed us. read more

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Food was EXCELLENT as was service and ambiance. Can't wait to go back and try more dishes!!!! read more

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You gotta come here - some of the best Korean food I've had in a while, with the kindest staff. Definitely don't miss the cucumber salad, chicken wings (super crispy), and the kimchi jjigae if it's a cold day. Definitely can't wait to come back! read more

Delicious & delightful evening--we thoroughly enjoyed the Haemul-Pajeon seafood pancake, the shrimp Shumai, the sizzling chicken Bulgogi & sitting on the warm patio next to the fireplace. The Banchan (5 Korean side dishes including Kimchi, sweet potatoes, radish, cucumber & zucchini)--some of the best we've ever tasted!! read more

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First time at U&I and was not disappointed. It was a busy night so they seemed a little understaffed. But the food was excellent. The service was excellent. The staff was very, very friendly and helpful. They have a lovely room with a big fireplace and window walls that are open during nice weather. We were seated in the other, larger room which was not as warm and cozy. But still would definitely recommend overall. read more

The manager is super sweet. The food is absolutely amazing. The entire staff was very kind. Adorable little place. We sat out on the patio near the fireplace which made it feel very cozy. We had the bao buns, fried dumplings (Mandu), and fried tempura vegetables for the table with the kanpung, and dolsot bibimbap for our main course. Huge portions. read more

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You guys, just go, we've been 3 times now and we get one thing we know we like and then ask the server to bring us something different, this time she brough us Tangsuk, I think was the name, it's fried pork with this beautiful bowl of dipping sauce, the vegetables are cut into shapes that look like flowers and the flavor is amazing. Just go, keep this little place up and running. It is way better that Arisu and was better than the Korean BBQ place that was on the square before it shut down. Just go, what are you waiting for?!!!!!! read more

The bibimbap is delicious. Fresh ingredients and a generous portion. I got it to go and the server packed up extra veg. And got me tea while I waited on my ride. How nice was that? Pretty restaurant. Nice decor. Hope to return soon. read more

Best Korean food I have had! Wonderful staff and very cute place. I have found a new favorite restaurant

The only thing better than the food was the service! And the food was outstanding!!! Kudos! The overall experience was great!! Thank you for such an enjoyable meal!!! read more

We went here on their Grand opening day. Food was so delicious that we literally ate everything. The owner & Service was amazing. Great place for a date night and get together. We will definitely come back! read more

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Food is great. Service is nice and the waiter is gentle. A nice lunch. I'm glad they have Bingsu dessert read more

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Amazing food and service. The food is so tasty . I got the cucumber salad. It was so good huge too. And I got some crispy chicken dish and I couldn't believe how much food came out. The owner came out and gave me additional samples. I'll be back read more

My husband and I went there last night for dinner. They were super friendly and the food was amazing!! We got the beef bulgogi and an appetizer to share. Highly recommend this restaurant. read more

The BEST FOOD!!!! We've lived in big cities all over the country and we were a bit disappointed with the restaurant options when we moved to Murfreesboro. We came across U&I and knew we had to try it. It did NOT disappoint!! We ordered to-go (it was late and we have 4 kids) which usually isn't the best option if you want the quality of food and presentation that a restaurant like this wants to deliver, but everything was outstanding. Truly. They were so accommodating. Highly recommend!!! read more

The food and service was amazing I came at the beginning and I'm sure it will only get better. The restaurant was really nice and had a good atmosphere. read more

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The owner and the chef were very informative on the food they offered. We ended up ordering six dishes to share amongst the 3 of us and every single dish hit with the perfect variation of flavors with the "Nice 2 Meat You Steak" dish being our favorite! The atmosphere is absolutely beautiful, and cannot wait to sit on the patio when it cools down. We weren't sure what to expect upon arriving, but this place did not disappoint.. at all!! I feel like I will need to dress up a little nicer next time. I have never give a restaurant a 10. This place deserves more!! Definitely a 10 out of 10. read more

Food was amazing! Hot and so visually appealing (cucumber salad was unique!) All sides were explained and was fun to try different pairings.

This is the BEST experience I've ever had at a new restaurant. My friend and I went for lunch, and OMG it was delicious. I am super picky AND allergic to garlic. The lady, Heidi, who waited on us was so helpful and understood what I should not order. They brought out little appetizers first that just come with the meal. I could have just eaten those and been happy. Little bowls of marinaded veg. I got the Mixed Tempura, thinking it was just going to be an appetizer for us. It was a literal platter of vegetable and shrimp tempura. By the time they brought my vegetable fried rice I was totally full. Brought it home for hubs. Y'all are missing out. Go here, eat lots of fabulous food. Thank me later. read more