The Most Flavorful Korean in Arlington

Joy Kitchen

★★★★☆ 4.3 (291) • $$

"WHAT I ORDERED: Osam (spicy squid and pork) and Beef Soondubu PARKING: Parking lot INSIDE: Mom and Pop shop, great pictures of the food items hung on the walls, friendly staff as she took our order and called out when the food was ready. There's a rack to put your tray of dirty dishes when you're finished eating near the entrance. THE FOODS/DRINKS: The complimentary barley tea was refreshing, the osam had great flavor, not too spicy at all, but my favorite was the soondubu or tofu soup. It was rich in flavor and didn't skimp out on actual tofu and beef pieces."

Koryo Kalbi Korean BBQ

★★★★☆ 4 • $$$

"We love this place! Highly recommend! Their meats are premium and having it cooked on a charcoal grill makes a difference. I personally love their jap chae - definitely a fav of mine!"

Zion Noodle

★★★★☆ 4 (35)

"Good jjajang and jampong- "boss" guy is always so nice. Can taste flame (불맛) so good."

Sam Won Garden

★★★★☆ 4.1 (291) • $$

"Tasty!Tried to pop in for lunch a few months ago and they were slammed so I left not having much time. Just met a coworker here today and they were MUCH slower. Friendly service although only 1 waitress really for the entire place so could be problematic if busier. We both ordered the lunch bento box was pretty solid amt of food for the money. We got beef bulgogi and spicy chicken and both boxes were demolished in short order. Not a soup person so left that untouched. What probably stole the show though was the kimchi pancake as it was amazing. Will def be back again!"

Tofu Factory Korean Cuisine

★★★★☆ 4.4 (101) • $$

"My husband and I came here during lunch when the City of Richardson was holding its Lunar New Year's festival in the Chinatown parking lot. The place was very busy. Despite this, the woman in charge was very kind, let us know how long we might have to wait (about 15 minutes), and then seated us promptly. Food is delicious! We shared a meal. We ordered the combo beef bulgogi and soft tofu soup. You get to choose the type of soft tofu soup, so we selected vegetables. We were asked what level of spiciness we wanted on a scale of 1-3. I selected 2. It wasn't spicy for me, but my husband said it was a bit too spicy for him. The soup is served in a hot stone bowl, so it stays very hot throughout the entire meal. A raw egg is provided for you to crack and place in your soup to cook and mix in as you wish. The Beef Bulgogi is sweet and comes with lots of white cooked onions. A bowl of rice is provided on the side along with an assortment of pickled or marinated vegetables like kimchi and cucumbers. I wasn't able to identify all of the items. They are served cold, but all were appetizing. There is a call button near each table. We were able to press the button to get our waitstaff's attention. This was handy because they forgot to bring our cokes and glasses. We had a pitcher of water at our table the entire time. The restaurant is quite big with large private booths. There are a few televisions on the wall showing videos of Korean pop-stars performing. The sound was muted and no captions were on, but it was still amusing to see the costumes and choreography. Other traditional items adorned the walls like fans and lanterns. It's a very casual restaurant and family friendly with lots of high chairs for kids and tables large enough for groups. We would like to return to sample other items on the menu and try the place when it isn't as crowded and busy."

Cho Dang Village

★★★★★ 4.5 (62) • $$

"We came today for the tofu and spicy pork bulgogi combo! The restaurant was busy but they got us in without waiting for a long time :) I really like how clean and bright this place is. The food is delicious and well balanced with great selection of banchan.Beef Tofu: very tasty and flavourful but a bit saltyBulgogi: a little dry but very good stillService: they were busy so it was a little hard to get their attention. Still, they did get us extra jap chae and got the bill on time. Will come again soon! Especially when it's not so busy because I think it might be a home run for us since it's a good restaurant to grab Korean food."

Lee DaeGam KBBQ & Shabu

★★★★☆ 4.3 (99) • $$

"Lee Dae Gam K BBQ & Shabu takes Korean barbecue to a whole nother level. They do a phenomenal job with their table side Korean barbecue as well as shabu-shabu. The service is excellent. All of their food is Super Fresh and very delicious. They are specially clean in all areas of their business from the prep stations to the serving stations everything is spotless. Now let's talk about our dining experience the food was delicious and the atmosphere was very very pleasant. I can't wait to go back to Lee Dae Gam K BBQ & Shabu because the food was such a phenomenal dining experience and it was also so tasty."

Gangnam Rice

★★★★☆ 4 (74)

"I got a build your own bowl and it was really easy to order. The cashier was extremely helpful and answered all my questions. It was pretty empty for a Saturday night which was nice because it was quiet inside. Food was 10/10 and I recommend getting the hot bowl because it makes the rice crispy at the bottom. I love the sides bar and I got seaweed salad and miso soup. For the price, this place is amazing!"

Omi Korean Grill & Bar

★★★★☆ 3.6 (316) • $$

"Second time coming to this location - first time I came, it was good. The food came out quickly and the ventilation was better than the last location. Unfortunately, the second time we came, we didn't get to experience it due to the hostess who was working the front. I told her we had 8 people and she looks at me and goes "we don't have any tables". I asked her how long the wait is (this was at 7:45pm and the closing time is 10:00pm), she said about an hour. We would've been okay with waiting, but I decided to ask if we split up and sit 4 and 4, would the wait be the same. She answered "we don't have any small tables either". Decided it wasn't worth talking to someone who doesn't seem interested in getting our business so we went to a different KBBQ place in Arlington. Pretty bummed cause we were looking forward to having OMI again. Hopefully the staff gets better training and not push customers away by acting like we weren't welcomed."

Korea House 영동회관 Korean Cuisine & Sushi

★★★★☆ 3.9 (267) • $$

"Pretty pricey tbh for average Korean food and very casual ambiance. We went for lunch and paid $18 for veggie bibimbap. I've paid less for dinner. Overall it was fine, not sure if I would necessarily return. You do get complimentary miso soup and a platter of Korean side dishes which is typical of many Korean joints."

Gen Korean BBQ House

★★★★☆ 3.8 (81)

"Got in line to be seated at 2:55pm. Was asked to join the waitlist as they were backed up in the kitchen. On the waitlist for 15 minutes. Were charged for dinner which starts at 3pm and is more $$Food was delicious. Have to ask for more sides and condiments. Service was very slow because there were not enough servers. 4star for food -1 star for poor management"

No 1 Plus Chicken - Richardson

★★★★☆ 4.2 (168) • $$

"One of my favourite fried chicken spot. As I get older I try to stay away from fried food or eating super late... however, I love this place! And I've missed it! Was in the area and thought of this place around 9.30pm? So glad my bf was like okay let's eat! The fried chicken here is always fresh! And they double fry it to make sure it's crispy, crunchy and juicy!!! I always get the original or original spicy. You can't go wrong. Today we ordered a half of that and half yang yum chicken. Make sure to get extra spicy! 10/10!The curly fries were so crispy and seasoned!My fav was their crack chicken nuggets. The cheesy powder and spicy seasoning was night but the meat! Fried sooooo well!!!Can't wait to go back for another cheat day!"

Zzizim

★★★★★ 4.7 (68)

"Everything here is AMAZING! The beef pancake, the spicy beef noodle soup and pork belly are a must!!!!Great service and wonderful environment!"

Hoya Korean Kitchen

★★★★☆ 3.8 (371) • $$

"Service- Amazing. Patient, helpful & prompt staff. Food- everyone dining with me enjoyed their meal & we all picked a different entree. Was easy to get in and out during the lunch time rush. Will return if in the area. Enjoyed the covered patio, it felt great!"

Sushi Nomi

★★★★★ 4.5 (381) • $$

"Sushi rolls were fresh and good!! Great service and a good place to have lunch Would recommend!"

Lohas Teriyaki

★★★★☆ 3.6 (117) • $

"Customer service was good. The place was nice and clean. The rib tips were flavorful but a little chewy. The shrimp was delicious. The rice tasted really good. The steamed vegetables were good, except for the peas, and the egg roll was excellent. I recommend this establishment."

Black Sesame

★★★★☆ 3.9 (139) • $$

"Not Asian fast food but Asian food FAST!!!And WOW what a menu! They have everything-Rolls, Bowls and wok dishes. Even mochi for dessert. Their drink menu is also very extensive from slush & smoothies to every kind of tea ( milk , matcha, Thai, Taro...) The service is friendly and fast. They also have a drive thru and online ordering"

Bonchon

★★★★☆ 3.5 (20)

"I'm not quite sure why this place has a 3.5 ... the chicken was delicious. Skin was crispy to perfection and the flavor of the sauces, fantastic! The noodles were also great. The only thing I could say is I expected my noodles to come out hot° since there wasn't any other customers at the time. And I would have to say the dumplings were some of the best I ever had. I was very please with my visit, I'll definitely be coming back. Oh I also put a pic of the receipt. A bit pricey but I say it was worth every penny"

Sura Korean Bistro & All You Can Eat BBQ of Dallas

★★★★☆ 3.9 (597) • $$

"I came here for lunch and not the all-you-can-eat buffet. The food was good despite the exterior part of the building looking rough: I ordered basic Korean dishes like a classic bibimbap and a clear noodle soup. Both solidly delicious. Same with the Korean sidedishes served as an appetizer. The interior of the restaurant is huge. Looks like they have a second floor as well. And Sura was empty during weekday lunchtime. If you're looking for good Korean food and don't want to deal with the crowds at Carrollton, then I'd recommend Sura."

Dong Bo Sung

★★★★☆ 3.9 (122) • $$

"Very good!! We lucked up on Dong Bo Sung since the place we were initially going had a wait. We came here and were seated immediately. It quickly filled up after we arrived. We placed our drink orders, asked a few questions about the menu, and ordered. We had the fried dumplings, noodles in black bean sauce for 2, spicy chicken, and orange chicken. The noodles in black bean sauce could have been eaten by 3 or 4 people. It was a lot of food, and good food. Everyone enjoyed what they had and we have plenty to take home for another meal. We will definitely be back!"

Bop Joa

★★★★★ 4.5 (329) • $$

"Every Wednesday, Cashew's parents look for a date night away from the three monkies. I decided to give this restaurant another chance after they didn't serve us because they had a party that day, yet had their restaurant open. The place is located in a strip mall with many businesses, so parking can be an issue depending on the time you go to eat. We arrived and the place was empty. The young man is very friendly yet asks weird questions like, "Are you gonna eat?" This place has no menus, so you need to do a QR code. The bathroom is located in the back next to the kitchen. The young man suggested appetizers, and so cashew's mom asked for dumplings (5) appetizer. The dipping sauce truly helped the flavor of the dumplings, which are very small. I got the burrito and wife the chicken pieces. The burrito had a very nice mix of Korean flavor with Mexican style, and the chicken pieces had no flavor besides the dipping sauce. Cashew's mom liked the chicken pieces. The place is good and prices are adequate. The young man works hard and looks to make your stay a pleasant one, so I would recommend this place. I'm just careful. If it's full, they can't deal with large numbers."

Rayleigh Underground

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (22)

"Amazingly beautiful cool atmosphere. Very good drinks, loved the smoked old fashion and Jell-O shots. My favorite dish was the scallops risotto...yum!!!The Baos were delicious, specifically the Braised Pork Belly and Korean Fried Chicken. Lamb shank Korma...wow!!Service was efficient and extremely pleasant. Overall our party had an exceptional time and plan to go back soon."

Koriyaki Asian Grill

★★★★☆ 4.2 (129) • $

"I've been here 3 times so far for lunch and all my orders have been to go. Placing an order is very easy, I prefer to call and they usually have it ready within 5-10 minutes which works great. I love teriyaki but not many places offer this in DFW.So far I have only tried the chicken teriyaki plate and spicy chicken teriyaki plate but it has been consistence and overall good in terms of flavor and taste. Only downside I've experienced is that the spicy chicken teriyaki isn't spicy at all. It tastes the same as the regular chicken teriyaki. I would save the extra dollar and just opt for some sriracha on the side or something.All condiments are self service and everyone working there is very friendly. I would recommend checking this out if you're looking for a new teriyaki spot"

Bonchon Fort Worth - Ten Gallon Dr

★★★★☆ 3.7 (79) • $$

"I stopped in to pick up our online order. It wasn't ready but I wasn't in a rush so I didn't mind waiting. Everything came out fresh and accurate. This was our third or fourth visit, and it never disappoints. The chicken pieces are generously sized and everything is so flavorful. We've tried almost everything on the menu and everything is really good. There is a bibimbap bowl that doesn't have a lot of flavor but we like most everything else. On this recent visit we tried the Seoul Platter, the pick three option with the strips, potstickers and donuts. We've tried all the wing flavors too, our favs are spicy and soy garlic. It can get a little pricy, but overall we really enjoy it!"

Pixiu Mala Hongtang

★★★★☆ 4.3 (69) • $$

"Perfect bowl of warmth for a blustery day.Mala obsession has infected many Asian countries, and this Korean mala soup shop is evidence of that globalization. Pixiu has a station of ingredients that are more suited for a Korean palette, charged by weight, served in a bubbling bowl of addictive southern Chinese mala (numb spicy) soup.You can pick how much you want to eat/spend and how spicy your soup is. Grab a bowl and fill it with your favorite veggies (My favorites are sweet napa cabbage and peppery crown daisy), tofu, fish balls, noodles, shrimp, rice cake, etc. Choose your meat when you bring your bowl to the counter.Even if I finish all the goodies inside, I always take the soup to go--it easily makes for another one or two meals if you just chuck it in a pot with more veggies, tofu, thin hotpot meat slices, and noodles!"

Wave Bowl

★★★★☆ 4.4 (152)

"Okay there are 5 star restaurant reviews and then there are FIVE STAR restaurant reviews. Wave Bowl is off the charts good! Everything we ordered was soooo delicious. Tons of flavor without being drenched in excessive sauces. The meat itself was perfectly cooked. We got:Bulgogi rice bowl: cooked to perfection, will be thinking of this for a whileKorean short ribs: I don't even like ribs but this was my favorite item! Seriously so flavorful!Korean spicy wings: excellent rub, unique taste!Chicken Katsu Rice Bowl: loved the fried chicken and the dipping sauce it came with Kids chicken fried rice: very tasty and the kids liked it!Best part of it is everything is HALAL! We're really missing halal Korean in California. Now that I've tried it I'm going to be craving it all the time. This spot was easily the best food spot we had in Dallas. Seriously wish we could go again but our trip was too short for that. If you're going to have just one spot in Dallas go here!!!"

Bon KBBQ

★★★★★ 4.6 (85)

"Delicious and great service on this cold gray dayYou hit the door with beautiful smell of searing meat Colin was our server and was very prompt and very good as well as coverage from other servers nearby for our group of eight or nine Easy to get plenty of food quickly tasty and fresh"

Hollywood Burger

★★★★☆ 4.1 (85) • $

"Pretty good little lunch spot in a fairly industrial area. Burgers are a nice size, plenty of options for topping and a condiment bar. No frills decor with reasonable prices and tasty."

Hot Some Chicken

★★★★★ 4.6 (89)

"Best wings in texas!!Been con in my here for years and the food it always fresh, the fries are always perfectly cooked."

Annie's Street Food

★★★★★ 4.5 (25)

"The food has been great the several times I have gone in for lunch! The staff is very helpful and gets things done quick and properly to make sure you are served your food. On the weekends, the food court for 99 ranch can get VERY crowded in the parking lot and you might not have a chance to relax and eat peacefully. If you go, I'd recommend a weekday to have a quieter and relaxed experience than having to struggle for parking and then shop around while it's super crowded and try to find a seat in a crowded food court."

Bros Korean BBQ Sushi Shabu

★★★★☆ 3.9 (142)

"4.4 Stars!Came on a Weekday lunch and there were still a considerable amount of people. We opted for Shushi and Shabu-Shabu ($25 + $10 = $35 pp). They have some items that are only available for dinner, so we werent able to try those. Shabu broths were flavorful. Meats were a bit on the thin side, and Ive honestly had better meats. Sushi was great! They were generous and fresh! Definitely try their ahi tower! Service was also very good. I will be sure to try their kbbq when I return to Texas. However, we felt that all 3 (Sushi, Shabu, and kbbq) wouldve been too overwhelming."

Bonchon

★★★★☆ 3.5 (138) • $$

"I've only had two other Korean fried chicken spots . This place is pretty good. I othered the drumstick meal. The chicken was sweet and crispy . I enjoyed it. The seasoned fries were pretty good with parmesan cheese. You get a lot of food for the price . My only gripe is the crazy issues with parking in the area . It's next to Addison Improv, which isn't convenient. I would go back however when events aren't going on. Service was good but I ordered through Uber Eats for pickup . Clean restaurant."

No.1 Plus Chicken

★★★★☆ 4.4 (633) • $$

"My good friend of mine - Byron S told me about this place called - "No. 1 Plus Chicken", so Bruddah man had to check 'em out!Are ya a fan of Korean Frrrrrrried Chicken? If so, then No. 1 Plus Chicken got ya covered!Located at a small strip mall in Dallas, you'll find many other Aisan eateries, as well as a Korean supermarket at this small strip mall.As I walked into No. 1 Plus Chicken, the small little restaurant was packed with folks, so I decided to do take out & eat my grub at my hotel room.Looking over the menu, I decided to get a 10 piece chicken wings with Yangyum sauce (sweet & spicy sauce) and a side of onion rings.What can I say about the grub?The Korean Frrrrrrried Chicken wings was OUTSTANDING! Good flavor, & very meaty pieces of chicken! As for the onion rings, the serving size really surprised me, as the serving was HUGE!Service here was on point, as the clerk who took my order was friendly & had advised me that my food order would take approximately 20 minutes or so (my actual time was a lot faster).Cravin' for KFC?Give No. 1 Plus Chicken a try!Bruddah Fran gives 'em a "shaka" sign!"

KOOKSOO

★★★★☆ 4.4 (283) • $$

"Great service, free kids meal, food is pretty good and huge portion. It was 80% full during Sunday dinner time"

Manna Shabu & BBQ

★★★★☆ 4 (243) • $$

"My spouse and I went here for lunch on a weekday recently and had an awesome hot pot experience. We tried their signature broth and the miso broth, ordering a handful of meats that our server brought out. The most impressive part was the cold bar that was fully stocked with fresh veggies, sprouts, eggs, and a wide range of seafood items, as well as a sauce bar that must have had over a dozen different options to try. I loved that the veggie bar was self-serve because I like a lot more veggies than my spouse does, so I was able to fill up on whatever I wanted while he was cramming his face full of meats. All in all, we had a great time and would return. My only complaint was that they no longer have a reduced lunch price for their menu; it's just the same flat price for all you can eat on the shabu side or the KBBQ side."