I've lived all over the place and this is my favorite Korean food, hands down. Every single item is good and the best representation of the dishes across all Korean restaurants!!!! read more

The oyster mushroom Korean Style 'wings' were worth the stop all in their own! Sweet, sticky and just the right spice. They came crunchy and hot from the fryer. Wow were they good! We had the cold soybean noodles(summer special) and the Kimbap with Bulgogi. Our entrees were delicious and filling. Great portions. The service was on point and we felt taken care of by our server. What a gem in Bozeman. read more

It's located in a multi-use office building which was interesteing since you wait outside in a pretty drab hallway. We opted to walk around the downtown area while we waited for about 30 mins for a table on a Friday night. We started with the banchan for the night and it consisted of kimchi, sesame-flavored garlic, anchovies, and radish kimchi. Solid sides to accompany the main course dishes. The Lion's Mane Mushroom Scallion Pancake was good but I didn't really get any mushroom bits/flavor and the pancake itself was more fluffy than crispy. The Spicy Fried tofu was solid overall. I got the Bibimbap with Spicy Pork. It's a good amount of food and I thought it had a good flavor to it. Once you mix all the elements together, it all becomes one homogenous bite and one thing that stood out was the fact that each element didn't have it's own flavor (except for the spicy pork). So while it's a good bite, they don't have their own flavors so it all becomes 1 flavor (but texturally the elements stand out). I think if each part was seasoned more and slightly differently, then it would make more of an impact when you mix it all together. read more

Whistle Pig Korean - Bibimbap w/spicy pork - Korean Near Me - Bozeman, Montana

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The bottom line: four stars because of the tasty Korean food in a small, dark wooden vibe. Unfortunately, the service was subpar when we visited on a Friday night. Additionally, all of the specials and some of the other selections were sold out. So, after waiting 20 minutes for a table (not an unexpected for a popular place) we were happily seated. After waiting 10 minutes, our server came by and we were prepared to order. After 20 minutes, no drinks and no food, though customers that arrived after had already received both. We'd finished our water and had to ask for more when we finally saw our waitress. Then after 10-15 more minutes, just before we were about to leave, our food arrived, and it was tasty--particularly the scallion and lionsmane pancake and banchan. The rest was solid Korean. read more

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Nice jazzy joint. Good food open kitchen was cool. Staff friendly and accommodating. I enjoyed my meal there. Location in town is very convenient for walking as parking is tight. read more

Cute little Korean spot near downtown Bozeman. I'm always on the hunt for good Korean food and I was pleasantly surprised to find this spot in (of all places) Bozeman, MT! The menu is simple with highlights of Korean food I'm familiar with, such as Mandu, Bibimbap, Japchae, Bulgogi and Galbi. I tend to gravitate towards the Galbi when I see it on the menu - it's just something about those short ribs and biting it off the bone. On this last visit, I was able to make it for Happy Hour and they had a few items on special. I ended up having the Galbi (of course), but they had some new beers that I was not familiar with, so I ordered the Hokkaido Daruma IPA. Service was great when I walked in as there were only a couple of other tables, but as the time went on, I rarely ever saw my service staff as the place filled up, so I had to flag down another individual for my beer. Otherwise, I had a great visit! read more

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The galbi was not the best quality- thin and most of the pieces had a lot of fat. I guess it just didn't seem to match the $$ price. But the flavor was authentic. The bibimbap was good too- had flavor and good portions. I know I should have lower standards for Korean food in Montana. But anyway it was decent and better than the other option- I-Ho Korean restaurant, imho. read more

Wow!! What's not to like. Had the milk buns, dumplings, spicy fried tofu for starters I highly recommend the hot ceramic bowl with the Bibimbap read more

Whistle Pig Korean - Spicy Tofu! - Korean Near Me - Bozeman, Montana

Great spot for Korean food! Two of us came on a Thurs night just after 6PM and were able to get the last seats available. The kitchen is visible from the dining area which allows you to see the action. We started with the Kimchi Kimbap ($14) and it was excellent! We both ordered the Dolsot Bibimbap with Bulgolgi ($22) and it was really tasty. Service from Jack was super friendly and prompt. read more

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This is a tough one, because we experienced opposites - really, really good food and really poor service. We came in at opening on 7/30 and were greeted warmly by the chef and owner, and presented with a bowl of delicious picled cucumbers. But then Jack the waiter took over. It started out ok with the order taking, and by the time the appetizer was delivered we asked politely for more water. He said he would bring it but never did. When the owner came with the main dishes we had to ask again for water, which she brought immediately. The food was fantastic, flavors of all 3 dishes and appetizers were on point, really enjoyable. As we approached the end of our meal we were discussing the interesting dessert on the board, and wanted to order, but our waiter Jack never came by. We waited. And waited. And waited. Finally we gave up and wanted the check and two of us were trying to get his attention as he stood with his back to the far wall, and at one point he even looked at us while we were waving at him and still didn't come over. A few minutes later he shows up and asks if we are done, and I said, "We've been done for a long time." His only response was to ask if we wanted boxes. Clueless. Re: ambiance, it's a great place with great music, but once it's full of diners it's very loud and you can't hear the music anymore, and it can be fatiguing. (I suggest acoustic panels for the ceiling - there are many made specifically for restaurants. Nova on E. Main used to have them and they work wonders) Because the owner was so nice and the food was so damn tasty it's tough to leave a rating like this, but the waiter really did ruin the experience. And they lost the sale of 3 desserts. We likely won't be back. I would have preferred writing to them directily but they have no contact address on their website. read more

I have very little exposure to Korean food so I can't speak to its authenticity, that being said, the food was incredible! Such rich flavors and good portions. The downside was the wait staff, friendly and inviting but made a handful of mistakes at the tables an around where I was, including with my appetizer. Small hiccups but avoidable. A must find in Bozeman read more

We began with the wings they were a super flavorful with just the right amount of crisp and not too spicy. I ordered the bimbap with chicken, and it was delicious. The portions are generous so we all had leftovers! We wanted to get some dessert but they were already sold out of the ice cream sandwiches so we missed out but we had the donut and it was just okay it tasted a bit like baklava. Great spot for a laid-back but definitely not the place for a quiet meal as it was very loud but great for a meal that'll fill you up without breaking the bank. Definitely recommend giving it a try if you're in town! read more

I recently went here with a friend for dinner. I was excited to try this place after reading all the reviews, and was finally in the area when they were open. I was surprised to learn this korean resturant charges for their banchan which was disappointing. I haven't had a korean resturant charge for initial banchan until now so that was different. We decided to pass on these as some appetizers looked interesting. Since we had to work early the next morning, we decided to order a little more food as we planned on taking the leftovers for lunch the next day. We both ordered the Bulgogi Bimibap. This came with carrots, spinach, bean sprouts, zuchinni, and an egg with a side of pepper sauce. We both had this served in the stone bowl which kept everything hot and added crunch to the rice. Everything was very fresh, and service was quick. Personally I think there were opportunities with this meal. The beef was flat in flavor, seasoning was light, and my egg was hard so it wasn't able to add richness to the dish. The bowl was also on the pricer side at $23.00 for a rice dish, but I did choose Bulgogi. As for the pepper sauce, I was hoping for gochujang but this was not that. It tasted more like a pepper sauce that had too much water added. We also ordered the Bulgogi Kimbap for $16.00 and the Korean wings made with Oyster Mushooms for $15.00. The Kimbap came rolled with rice, pickled radish, egg, and veggies in seaweed. This was beautifully rolled and tasty, yet pricey for 1 roll. As for the Oyster wings, they were beautifully crunchy, and came dressed in a sweet tangy sauce. I would recommend you give them a try. Overal this was a pleasant dinner. When we arrived we were one of three tables, however, by the time we left the place was packed and there was a line. It was a little challenging to find with Google but it's located on the corner of the block. read more

The staff is very friendly, the environment is very comfortable and casual, and the food is really great! I highly recommend it. read more

Whistle Pig Korean - Bibimbap - Korean Near Me - Bozeman, Montana

Amazing Korean food in the middle of Montana, such a gem. Great happy hour deals and quality flavors. The scallion pancakes with lion's main mushrooms was a unique treat. The desserts looked very interesting and delicious too but didn't have room to try them. read more

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Small establishment but really a wonderful experience. They don't take reservations and we happened to show up when a table for 2 had opened. There were only 2 servers and then 3 cooks. Everything operated very smoothly. We got an appetizer and two entrees and everything was delicious!! read more

So great to find Korean food in the state of Montana! Started with a bottle of soju to get the body feeling good then went straight to the apps with Korean chicken wings, mandu and banchan. I will say that I was hoping for a flavored soju like I've had before but the only option was fresh soju (no flavor). Three of us in the group ended up ordering bibimbap and one person ordered dak bulgogi. Some dishes were sold out which was a bummer. Every entree was full of flavor, steaming hot and unique which rounded out a fun visit to Whistle Pig Korean. read more

Whistle Pig Korean - Bibimbap spicy pork - Korean Near Me - Bozeman, Montana

I think Whistle Pig might be one of the most underrated restaurants in Bozeman. There is so much hype from these "big city" restaurants moving into town, yet Whistle Pig remains delicious, quaint and relatively affordable for the value. They'll sit you down with some cucmber salad and you'll surely want more... Make sure you get some ban chan to scratch that itch and add variety, they're always so fun and tasty, with at least one wild card you aren't sure if you'll enjoy (spoiler: you probably will like that too!). Sometimes we try to save some and eat it alongside of our bibimbap (but often we lack self restraint to do it). I've tried multiple times to not order a bibimbap, but it always wins. At this point, I think I've tried each of them on the menu. It's simply that delicious! You can upgrade to a stone bowl for $1, which seems silly until you realize that it'll crisp your rice up real nice. Other things I've enjoyed are their Lion's Mane mushroom app, their steamed buns, and their scallion pancakes. Service is great there, but my favorite part is often finding the co-owner going around to tables and checking on things while his wife runs the kitchen. Whistle Pig is truly owned by a family that's invested in what they're doing. (They're not owned by some partner group buying up all the local scene...) Make sure to read their story on the back of the menu, and fall in love with this restrauant, its authentic food, its owners and their beautiful story! read more

Whistle Pig Korean - Beef Bibimbap - Korean Near Me - Bozeman, Montana

Always a fantastic adventure. Terrific food, dependable service, and a relaxed vibe.

Wow! What a gem of a find. Love love love that they were super friendly and knowledgeable about gluten free. Our waiter even asked if i had Celiac (I do). His knowledge and willingness to go through the items I was interested in was much appreciated. We had a vegetarian starter that I didn't write the name down - but very yummy! Tofu and vegetables. My husband had the chicken bulgogi (the sauce is not Gluten free). I had the kimchi jigae. We also had the flight of sake. Loved the starter, sake and kimchi jigae. My husband said his food was good but just okay. The jigae was perfect because the weather was cool and rainy. I don't think I would order it on a hot summer day just because it was served very hot and took a while to cool. My favorite safe was the snow maiden. It had just the right amount of both creaminess and flavor. But all of them were really good. Overall a fun happening cozy place to enjoy a night out. Parking was a nightmare! read more

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Was such good and health food, busy but quick service. Definately will go again. Wish they were OPEN more days a week.

This Korean food was delightful. I had one of the best bibimbap bowls I have ever had. Would highly recommend if visiting Bozeman.

Coming from someone who has such a high salt tolerance that I sprinkle salt on in n out fries and spinach cheese croissants, this place was TOO SALTY for me. and trust me that is saying something. The first thing we tried was the cucumber. Please please please fix the recipe as it was not just slatier than regular Korean bon chan but literally any pickle I've ever tried. The fried pancake and the kimchi in the bibimbap also had this issue. However I can't give this less than 4 years because I also have lots of good things to say. The bibimbap had purple rice! Wow! I rlly enjoyed that. Nice meat portions. The kimchi bun was very good (wouldve been better if it was warm). The pancake (even tho salty) was very nicely fried and tasty. If you are debating between trying the mochi/cookie, DO IT. and then buy more on your way out because I regret not leaving with some. read more

Whistle Pig Korean - Spicy pork Bibimbap - Korean Near Me - Bozeman, Montana

Small and gets crowded but for a good reason. This place is now a must for our family every time we are in Bozeman.

The service was very very nice and it's a very cute place. I love that they stick with tradition, using chopsticks and a hot stone to keep some of the dishes warm. I would love to know where they got those wonderful stainless steel cups. Walking into the place I was a little worried with the building because frankly it's not charming, but again the restaurant is. The food was absolutely spectacular and I can't wait to go back. My only improvement would be making the water pitchers bigger so they don't have to refill them so often. read more

Hard to find a Korean restaurant here in Montana. We couldn't pass up a Korean spot after finding this place. The bibimbap and banchans look good, the chicken japchae is a nice option too. Jack is waiting on us. Started off with a veggie kimbap ($10/each), banchans (not cool they charge for banchans here, so not Korean like at all), dak bulgogi, a spicy chicken dolsot bibimbap ($1 for hot stone) and another kimchi kimbap after finishing the first one as our starter. $63 for our meal tonight. The kimchi veggie kimbap is yummy. They use the purple red bean rice here. It's good with the gochujang sauce as a dip. The $7 banchans are: garlic in soy sauce, green onion, rolled egg and kimchi. The banchans are all decent. The garlic in the soy is both of our favorite. We ordered a second kimchi kimbap. The dak bulgogi was little dried overcooked pieces of chicken jerky. My husband tossed gochujang and some of the sesame oil I requested for my dolsot chicken bibimbap. The bibimbap wasn't too bad. Egg was almost cooked well done, but slightly short of it. Jack was attentive and pleasant. The kimchi kimbap was the best part of our meal, hands down. read more

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I am updating my review because the more I thought about it, I couldn't get over the fact that I had the WORST tasting kimchi jaggae I have ever tasted in my life. Kimchi jiggae is not hard to make. Though ambiance was trendy and good, but boy, the food was horrible - only flavor I tasted was salt. Where was the sweet, the sour, the spicy? ***This comment below is for Ross, the owner*** I offered my critique to help your establishment improve. Since your restaurant is representing Korean cuisine, I just want it to do better in sharing my culture with nonKoreans. I have read other reviews and saw that other Koreans left poor reviews too. I just had kimchi jiggae at a real Korean restaurant prepared by real Koreans tonight, and it was so delicious. And it only cost $12 which included seven FREE side dishes which were all equally delicious. Instead of responding with "Geez man," just make better food. read more

Whistle Pig Korean - The WORST Kimchi jiggae I have ever tasted in my life. - Korean Near Me - Bozeman, Montana

You can't go wrong with the ambiance and Korean side dishes. You have to consider that there are no Korean supermarkets around. Korean food made from scratch. It shows! The Gochoojang tastes like it was imported from Korea. Kimchi jigae like mom makes. Galbi mouth watering good. Only complaint-rice was dry. Five out of five Can't go wrong with Whistle Pig. Even their music current. read more

Whistle Pig Korean - Pajon - Korean Near Me - Bozeman, Montana

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Great food with huge serving portions! The vegan and vegetarian options were plentiful and tasty. read more

Whistle Pig Korean - Mushroom wings - Korean Near Me - Bozeman, Montana

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So good! We had a quick bite when we were in town for just one night, but it was great. Highly recommend!

We are visiting Yellowstone on a massive road trip, that included stops in Denver, Wyoming, Montana, Arizona and Texas. We're from Texas. And we in our culture cook as a form of love. And this feels that way. It feels as if this was made by a family member after a bad day. We came in an hour till close and were shocked at the quality down to the presentation. And watching the couple cook together you can see the love they put into it. I think if you come to Bozeman and don't try this, you're doing yourself a disservice. read more

On a Thursday passing through Bozeman parked out front and decided to grab some dinner here after seeing a gal walk out with two large bags of food to go. We sat immediately and the waiter came over promptly to take our order and give menu suggestions. We started with the Mandu - Fried Dumplings (Pork) and for dinner I got, Bibimbap spicy-- both unique but, tasty. The food is for more of the adventurous type-- would recommend. read more

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In Bozeman for the weekend. Went to Whistle pig last night. They had good assortment of vegan options. The pickled cucumbers were a delicious start. The fried tofu was also amazing, the sauce was so good. I had spicy vegan bibimbap. This was good but not as good as the started we had. The rice never seemed to get that crisp crust like other Korean spots I've been too. Over all this was a good meal. Was happy ! read more

Whistle Pig Korean - Scallion Mandu - Fried Dumplings (Veggie - Korean Near Me - Bozeman, Montana

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I didn't know what to expect when I came here because I'm not that familiar with Korean food. The ambiance was a bit confusing. It's a Korean restaurant but it felt like I was eating at a cramped Ny trendy restaurant. The menu and the food were the only Korean influences. But I guess that's a good thing. Our server Jack was nice. Service was fine. The fried pork dumplings came out hot but lacked seasoning. My entree was very flavorful. All in all it was a good experience. read more

Whistle Pig Korean - Korean Near Me - Bozeman, Montana

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What a delicious meal! I had the vegetarian bibimbap with an egg on top. It was hearty, full of different flavors and different textures, and just plain delightful! I made sure to order it in the stone bowl so it showed up sizzling! You won't be disappointed! read more

Whistle Pig Korean - Bibimbap - Korean Near Me - Bozeman, Montana

The owner is super nice and can tell he cares about the restaurant cleaning table and getting to know guests. The food is amazing!! read more

Whistle Pig Korean - Pork and rice - Korean Near Me - Bozeman, Montana

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Surprised to find a Korean Restaurant in Bozeman. Food was good but felt the portions didn't match the price. The portions could have been a little bigger than what we got. They were busy but still able to service people which is a plus. read more

Great food and service. Cute small restaurant the Bibimap was very good. The ostyer mushroom "wings" were excellent.

Great Korean food for being in Montana! Tasty rice in the stone bowls and very tasty pork options. Some unique dessert options as well.

The stone bowl bibimbap had the awesome crispy rice at the bottom. Great food all around and a cool spot to grab a meal.