in austin's chinatown - no wait when i came after church appreciated that they give the option of ice water and warm tea! service was quick and efficient. nothing really stood out as extraordinary but everything was solid compared to other korean restaurants i've tried! definitely hits the spot if you are looking for dependable korean food in austin! :) would come back! read more

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Austin Korean food gem What started as a late-night last-minute Yelp scroll turned into one of the best Korean meals I've ever had. It's a small local spot with a real street food vibe. Nothing fancy, not much decor, just a simple setup that lets the food speak for itself. The menu is big, the quality is there, and the standout for me was the beef tartare. So, so good. Definitely coming back. Sorry, no photos this time. I was too busy eating. read more

ZZIM Korean Grill is located in the shopping center of MT Market. Family owned small business that focus on authentic Korean food. They specialize in dishes that are really hard to find in Austin, TX such as the authentic Korean grill intestines to enjoy with soju and other dishes. We got there around 6:30 pm on a Friday and we were seated immediately with no wait. We were the third table to be seated. The place quickly got very full after a few minutes. We ordered: Seolleong Tang: The broth was not as white and it was very one note which is salty. There was 4 thin slices of meat. 2 brisket and 2 flank with tendon and very little rice noodles. The bowl was small and for the price of $21 it was not worth it. Super disappointed dish with the stingy meat and noodles. I couldn't taste the ox tail flavor in the broth either. No oxtail meat. 1/5 Small Intestine (precook and just brought out to warm up): $25 the intestine was clean and came out on a warm tray but the fire only lasted 15 mins until it burned out. The intestine was crispy and not seasoned. It paired well with the Kim chi and kimchi radish. I felt this would have tasted better with ssamjang and lettuce or something to help give it a little more flavor. I couldn't find this dish anywhere in atx so I was happy this place serves it! 4/5 chicken cutlet: $18 super crispy and the chicken is juicy inside. Probably the best chicken katsu I've had! They have 4 sauces you can pick one for the katsu. If you want to try an additional sauce it's an additional charge. The katsu comes with cabbage salad that does not have any salad dressing (i wish it had an acidic salad dressing to pair better with the katsu) and plain rice. 5/5 highly recommended. The restaurant just launched a new menu to offer k fried chicken, katsu and more new dishes to stay competitive with competition. Service was really great and food came out fast. Do I recommend this place? Yes love their radish kim chi! It was so good! I recommend going with a group ans getting the 4 item grill so you can try all the grill organs. Highly recommend the katsu. Do not recommend the Seolleong Tang . Overall experience I am definitely coming back to try the other items they have! read more

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I was craving healthy food that didn't have a lot of bells and whistles and felt a little like home. Then I found ZZIM Korean Grill. It is a no-frills menu, but they know how to cook food with the few dishes that are actually on the menu. I ordered the tengjianchigue and it was so glad that I did because it tasted clean, I felt like it was cleansing my body, it wasn't too overpowering with the smell that fermented soy beans can give you, but it was really nice. Well executed dish. My coworker order a barbecue and scarfed it down in two seconds. He was really impressed with the flavors. I can't wait to come back again. read more

ZZIM Korean Grill - Korean Near Me - Austin, Texas

This place was open on a very cold day pre-freeze and it was very slow inside except some takeout pickups happening. We got LA galbi and kimchi jjigae. The lady that was working that day was very sweet and friendly, we got our food pretty quick and got to enjoy it with no rush. Everything tasted excellent and the side dishes were great! Actually one of the best kimchi side dishes I've had at a restaurant. Als loved the fact that they were playing some Korean food YouTube shows on the projectors this was fun! read more

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Really good Korean spot that was open the day before the freeze. The kimchi they had was one of the best I've had. Nice place to get soup on a cold day. All the main dishes are also great. I would like to come back and try some more. Service here was also great. read more

ZZIM Korean Grill - Korean Near Me - Austin, Texas

I've been to Korean Grill but I heard they are under new management now so decided to revisit. I appreciate that you can get complimentary hot tea-my husband and I love tea! We both got soup dishes. I got seollantang and he got dwenjang. I am not a tofu lover so I cannot speak much for the dwenjang other than the portion looked really small compared to mine. I like the seolleongtang for its clear broth. There are a lot of noodles and beef inside. I recommend it for a healthy, comfort meal! I'm surprised they don't have a typical Korean dish like yukgaejang though. Staff are friendly and helpful. I felt welcomed and comfortable dining in. I'm not sure how long the restaurant has been around but it seems older than other Korean restaurants I've been to. The restrooms are kinda dirty and the sinks are stained. I like banchan (the side dishes) but wish there was more variety. You may refill on banchan and rice. I think it's worth a visit, but the dishes are overpriced and menu needs more variety. read more

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Not much in the way of atmosphere, it's pretty much your stereotypical low end strip mall restaurant inside, but the food was really good. Service was decent but not great, they did mention they were short-handed though so it might usually be better. Definitely worth trying out, we were both really impressed by the food. read more

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Came here for a late dinner and ordered a bunch of things: LA Galbi, Spicy Pork Bulgolgi, Corn Cheese, Samgyup Kimchi, and also got a complimentary Chadol Dwenjang. I was expecting the food quality to be a bit better since the reviews all seem stellar, but maybe my expectations were too high. Nothing was amazing, but everything tasted good. I'd rate the food overall 3/5. The best thing was probably the corn cheese lol. But service was 5/5! Our waiter was so sweet and attentive and even made a special spicy sauce for us. read more

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The food was pretty yummy here! Bulgogi is savory and tender, the kimchi stew is hot and filling for the heart, and the chicken is crispy and juicy. The wait for the food wasn't that bad except for the fried chicken - everything else was pushed out within 15 minutes while the fried chicken took 30 minutes. Not too much of a complaint though , as it was a busy day. The service was good, just a little hard to understand the system of the restaurant. (Find your own seat? Order at the front? How to pay?) Ambiance was fine, just like any other restaurant. Restrooms were questionable but that's how you know the food is gonna be good haha. Side dishes were good - nicely marinated radish and kimchi. I do prefer my kimchi stew very sour and spicy so if you are the same, just take my review as a warning that their kimchi stew is a bit laid back. Otherwise, good place with yummy food! read more

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Absolutely delicious restaurant! Was recommended to go here with a friend group and the pricing and portion sizes are so great/affordable! The staff is super sweet and the service is quick! read more

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I've been to the "old" Korea Grill when they had the old owners and really loved coming. I was sad to hear they had closed and gotten new owners but I was curious to see how the new owners have changed it. I will say I was a little disappointed but the menu I wish they had a bit more options. If I remember correctly there were a good amount of meat options to grill but nothing too special. The staff was extremely kind and very knowledgeable as dishes came out they explained what everything was. The side dishes were good as well, their kimchi is not spicy at least the day I went, for once I felt like the kimchi was more sweet than spicy which I thought was interesting. Overall I enjoyed my visit just like if it was the old KG, can't wait to come back. read more

ZZIM Korean Grill - Pork belly - Korean Near Me - Austin, Texas

One of the few places in Austin where you can find goochang, and they do it so well. The sauces are excellent, and the side dishes are amazing. They were fresh, flavorful, and leaning slightly on the sweeter end, which I personally loved. The spicy pork is perfectly balanced with sweet, savory, and umami, and impressively, the quality holds up even for takeout. The owner is incredibly sweet, he works with his wife and other family members. Their hospitality is genuine. They are so appreciative of their customers, always so welcoming and smiling. It truly feels like a family run spot that puts heart into every dish. I really hope more people go and support them. I'll definitely be back to try their soup dishes next time! read more

ZZIM Korean Grill - Korean Near Me - Austin, Texas

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My wife and I were pleasantly surprised to see that the place had been renovated. We ordered the corn cheese and the Galbi Zzim. The corn cheese came out first as an appetizer and we really enjoyed it. The owner Sung took the time to explain to us what the Galbi Zzim was so we had to get it. Let me tell you it was by far some of the best beef ribs I've had in a Korean spot in town. We're very happy with the new ownership and will be coming back read more

ZZIM Korean Grill - Galbi Zzim - Korean Near Me - Austin, Texas

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3.5 stars. 4 for service Casual ambiance. We got the seafood pancake- which had significantly more doughy breading than I've ever had for a pajeon. Bulgogi was juicy. Kimchi stew was flavorful. No real complaints here. Short ribs were a little lackluster and chewy. read more

Absolutely fantastic Korean restaurant! The service was excellent. Everyone was incredibly friendly and attentive. The portions were generous for the price, and everything we ordered tasted amazing. The seafood pancake was crispy and flavorful, the galbi jjim jjim was tender and rich, and the seolleungtang soup was comforting and perfectly seasoned. They just opened, and I highly recommend! read more

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Zzim is one of my favorite Korean spots in Austin. The owners are incredibly friendly and make you feel welcome right away. We ordered the Galbi Jjim, corn cheese, and beef tartare and everything was excellent. The Galbi Jjim was tender and full of flavor, and the other dishes were just as amazing. Great food, great people, and a place we'll definitely be coming back to. read more

The food was outstanding and I loved the authentic Korean flavor. I was transported to a Kpop Demon Hunter movie. I could practically hear the songs "Golden" and "Soda Pop" playing in my head as I bit into a juicy piece Galbi Tang. It was amazing and I ascended mentally into Korean Seventh Heaven. I would absolutely recommend this place for any foodie like me. The service people were super nice; I had a crush one of the beautiful waiters. read more

ZZIM Korean Grill - food - Korean Near Me - Austin, Texas

This place just opened replacing Korean Grill in the Chinatown shopping center. They have a lot of variety in their menu including Galbi jjim and seolleongtang which not many places in Austin have. My wife and I had an incredible dinner having tried both of those menu items. The Galbi jjim is served over a fire to keep it warm the whole time. The portion was huge and we had plenty leftover. The owners are super friendly and have great service. Come support this new small business! read more

ZZIM Korean Grill - Galbi Jjim, enough for 3 people - Korean Near Me - Austin, Texas

Once I saw this place had Seolleongtang I knew I had to go try it out. We ordered the galbijjim dish which came with a Seolleongtang and the seafood pancake, and all of the dishes were amazing! The service and staff were super nice and welcoming. Will definitely be back! read more

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