The Best Korean in Austin

Ichiban

★★★★☆ 4 (482) • $$

"I thought I had given this place a review, but it appears this is my first. I have enjoyed my dining experience each time I have eaten here. The service is always excellent and the dining room reminds me of Japanese Restaurants that I visited in Okinawa. It has a sushi bar, tables with chairs as well as tables to sit on the floor (traditional). I ordered Poke (Tuna) this time. The dish was large and loaded with Tuna, caviar, veggies and rice. A great deal for the cost."

Oseyo

★★★★☆ 3.8 (482) • $$$

"Visited for lunch in person! I still love Bree the Knowledgeable and Welcoming Server! It was pretty empty at lunchtime so food was fast and hot! [Lots of food pick ups though.]"

SOHA

★★★★★ 4.5 (323) • $$

"Y'all...this was the best kimchi fried rice I've ever had in my life and I had it as takeaway so I'm sure it's even better when you eat it there. Can't wait to try like literally everything on the menu. A little on the pricy side but so worth it, very quality! The ambience is definitely a little over stimulating for me haha as it's more of a bar vibe (loud music and dark) or at least it was when I went in the evening but seems fun!"

Buffet Palace

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (599) • $$

"Very tasty with many options for all of your Asian food desires. The egg drop soup is especially good and I also like that they have quite a few options of sushi. The sushi is mediocre as you can expect but it is all you can eat.The service is fast and efficient and the ambiance is high ceilings with a attractive decor.The food is hot and fresh!"

Miso

★★★★☆ 4.1 (356) • $$

"miso is my favorite restaurant when i'm craving korean food in austin. not only do they offer delicious korean food but their sushi rolls are also such good quality as well. it is pretty pricey here ($20-30 for the meal) but they offer really good lunch prices. my go tos are their dolsot bibimbap with spicy pork, spicy pork bulgogi bento, and spicy yellowtail roll."

Umami Sushi

★★★★☆ 4.4 (290) • $$

"Researched sushi in San Marcos and this one had a high rating from over 200 Yelpers. Sure to not disappoint I thought, but Yelp has failed me this time surprisingly. This place is a 3-star quality restaurant tops. FOOD: Shrimp tempura (2/5) seemed like it came out of a frozen box. Bulgogi-Don (3/5) was decent but the bowl looked sad in terms of their beef ration. The Volcano sushi (3/5) was mediocre even after sitting on its own puddle of oil. And finally, the Double Spicy sushi (2/5) was double the disappointment. The sushi on top felt too cold/icy. SERVICE: The waitress was very nice so no complaints here. LOCATION: It is located in the middle of Texas State University inside a strip mall with plenty of parking. NOTEWORTHY: Relatively cheap, which is probably very attractive to the college kids on campus. But you get what you pay for."

Osaka Mansun Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.9 (344) • $$

"This place has great food and is very quick! Real octopus takoyaki and excellent bulgolgi!!!!"

Dawa Sushi

★★★★★ 4.6 (235) • $$

"This one is for the vegans... they have options and they are great. I called to ask about a few things and the owner was so helpful. I ended up with the garlic edamame, avocado vege spring roll, and the brown veggie roll. I got the brown veggie roll with soy paper as I hate seaweed; loved it! The veggie udon noodle soup was also vegan and I'm excited to try that next time. Love to support a local family business!"

K-Bop

★★★★☆ 4 (292) • $

"Affordable and yummy Korean food right by campus. The bibimba was flavorful and fresh. Not a whole lot of toppings though the meat was yummy. I also got one of the k-bop rolls which i thought was great. It'd be an easy four stars except that the dishwasher is by the dining area and splashed water over the partition and it hit several diners (and got on my food) but neither the dishwasher nor the server said anything. That was major ick. Don't sit next to the dish washing area. Popular amongst students for a reason."

O'daku Sushi

★★★★☆ 4 (285) • $$

"After loving our dinner and lunch take-out experiences from Odaku (a family-run Korean Japanese fusion place at Parmer & Mopac) for the past year, I finally got the chance to experience dine-in this month and I am still a big fan. My special friend & I celebrated our first date night of 2025 here and everything was great!- Getting a table at 6p on Saturday night was no problem. I could *not* believe there was no wait. This just tells me that too few people know how wonderful the quality of food & service is at Odaku.- Table service was friendly, knowledgeable, prompt, and unobtrusive, exactly what I'm looking for on a date night or really any time.- Food was sooo good! Beautiful presentation, fresh ingredients, tasty, well-executed. We had sushi this night, ordering 2 huge rolls (9 pieces each!) and a chef's choice nigiri dinner (9 thick pieces). I typically stick with sashimi, as I am not a fan of overly sauced, mostly rice rolls drowning in mayo, but Odaku kept every component in balance.- Price was reasonable for the high quality of the products, especially compared to our other excellent but overbooked alternative spot across the highway.We had such a great meal and conversation over a shared bottle of junmai. Now that we know Saturday night isn't a hassle (at least at our preferred early dinner hour), we will definitely be back here for future date nights. I'm looking forward to more exploration of the Korean side of the menu, too.I also noticed that the back north section of the restaurant has several traditional floor-seated tables with cooktops for 8 or so people. This looks like a fun option for a large group who want to do Korean BBQ or hot pot."

Manna Korean Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.7 (281) • $$

"My friend took me to this small, family-owned Korean restaurant over the weekend, and I'm so glad that she did! Some might call this place a "hole-in-wall" location but I truly enjoyed every dish that we got, especially the complimentary banchan dishes. We asked for refills on some of the banchan dishes and the staff was very friendly/generous and did not hesitate one bit to give us the additional requested refills. I really liked the texture of the rice noodles in the Jabchae dish and the LA Galbi Short Ribs were grilled to perfection with such tender pieces! I did wish that the onions were grilled as well, but I'll be back again and might request it next time! If you want some homemade, authentic Korean food that's priced right and with generous portions, you'll enjoy your experience at this restaurant! :)"

K Pub Chicken & Karaoke

★★★★☆ 4.4 (191) • $$

"Funky fun Korean BBQ. Yes there are lots of stylish dishes and a build your own menu to suit everyone, but at is core, they make really really good Korean BBQ meats. Also tried the kimchi fries. Very good. Mild kimchi flavor of you are intimidated.Great prices, fast service... Definitely return."

Goya Sushi & Grill

★★★★☆ 4.4 (190) • $$

"Great food, great service! We loved the sushi And the price was also on point. I recommend this place"

Izumi Japanese Sushi & Grill

★★★★☆ 3.6 (233) • $$

"Bento box is the way to go! The mio sake is going to be your favorite sake once you order it. There is an intimate casual setting with the outdoor seating and heat lamps, the inside is very nice as well. Great for date night or afternoon lunch."

Jan Chi Korean Cuisine & BBQ

★★★★☆ 4.3 (162) • $$

"If you're looking for authentic Korean food, this is your place. Came here on a Thanksgiving eve afternoon so it's wasn't too busy. First time trying out the place and MAN, this is going on my list of repeat visits. Was really in the mood for bulgogi, so I ordered the Seoul bulgogi that comes with 4 sides, and my wife ordered the Dolsot Bulgogi bibimbobI didn't choose the sides but was pleasantly surprised at what I got. Loved the kimchi and cucumbers. One of those moments when I didn't realize how much I wanted kimchi until I got it. Each side was just enough to go with everything else. SOOOO much flavor. I felt like I was back in Korea again. Service was good, no complaints. Food came out fast, nice and hot. There was enough for my wife and I to share. Her bibimbop was really good, too. When I first saw it, kinda wished I ordered it, but I was very pleased with my order too. Both of our food and 2 drinks came out to about $50. For Austin, with food this good, that's a dealAll in all, I can't wait to try this place again and would definitely recommend"

An Nyeong K Tofu & Bbq

★★★★★ 4.6 (132) • $$

"Really great first visit to this Korean gem! Went at around 6pm on a Monday and we were seated right away by a very kind and enthusiastic server!While busy, she took the time to explain the menu to us and even gave us some recommendations! We ended up ordering two versions of their stone bowl Bibimbap (just noted as mixed rice on their menu)--the seafood and the beef.While waiting for the main courses, 5 dishes of delicious looking banchan came out. We sampled kimchi, spiced potatoes, kelp noodle slaw, japchae, and blanched bean sprouts. All of these were excellent.The hot and sizzling stone bowls arrived at our table, along with their spicy gochujang sauce. The sound and smell was amazing. The flavors mingled beautifully, and both the beef and seafood was perfectly cooked and tender.It was a ton of food! For $19 each, you can easily get two meals haha. We really loved our time at An Nyeong. By the end of our meal, the restaurant was packed. Clearly there is no secret that this is THE spot if you want delicious Korean food. We will be back :)"

Narrow Street 512

★★★★☆ 4.4 (109) • $$

"I specifically stop at H Mart for this spot! The spicy pork is unmatched!!!! Hard to rate the service in ambience when this is part of a food court, but I've never had any issue with either."

K-BOP

★★★★☆ 4.3 (108) • $$

"The restaurant is clean. The staff was friendly. The Bulgogi was perfect. This is my second time enjoying it. The first time I warmed it up and had it at home. I liked it that way better."

Donkey Mo’s

★★★★☆ 4.4 (97) • $$

"There was a short wait and a simple menu. I ordered the soy garlic chicken wings with sweet and spicy sauce on the side. The chicken was crispy and the sauce was the perfect mix of salty and savory. The spicy sauce on the side was the perfect addition. There's not that much seating so I wouldn't come here during rush hour with a big group.This place is definitely worth going to if you are craving Korean chicken wings."

Happy Pocha

★★★★☆ 3.7 (105) • $$

"This place is amazing! It's open late as well, which is great because my friends and I go every after we play tennis. We've come here at least once a week for the past 3 months or so, and order the same thing every time, and are never disappointed. With the recent ownership change, this place is SIGNIFICANTLY better when compared to it 2018-2020 iteration.TLDR: service can be slow at busy times, but overall flavor and cost for the great atmosphere and friendly personnel is too good to pass up. Also open late!The owners here are also so kind and accomodating - the place gets very busy Friday and Saturday night though, so call ahead to reserve a table, as the restaurant is small on the inside.The side dishes are always top tier and homemade (they have to be, with how flavorful and fresh they are).Our favorite dishes are:Pa-dak (green onion fried chicken with vinegar (peppers too))Gopchang jangul (idk how to spell in English, but basically offal stew)Fried squidPork belly (boiled)Short rib veggie stewHONEY MAKKEOLI - one of the best drinks I've had in Austin, homemade, sweet, tangy, and chilled!!If you have a large party looking for a great Korean meal late at night, this place is a no brainer."

Yoree Korean Cuisine

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (111) • $

"Nothing hip or fancy here, folks, just reasonably priced, authentic Korean dishes, made-to-order and fast. Think basic soups, noodles, rice dishes, and banchan (sides / pickles). Other neighboring stalls have come & gone over time, but Yoree seems to have enough fans to stick around.We've been eating here for years when we have a craving for dolsot bibimbap (#27, spelled Dol Sot Bi Bim Bab on the posted menu, currently listed at $12 up from $9 during the pandemic, still a bargain) and don't want to get dressed up or wait too long to eat. If you haven't yet had the pleasure, the "dolsot" part of the name means this flavorful rice meal is served in a scorching hot rock or ceramic pot that will continue to caramelize the bottom layer of rice as you devour the assortment of veggies, fungi, pickles, proteins, and sauce from the top. If you get the included runny egg garnish (and you should), be sure to work some of that yolk down to the bottom rice for an extra treat in the crisped rice, aka socarrat (Spanish) or nurungji (Korean), that you'll scrape up at the end of the meal.Bonus is that we can do some quick shopping for groceries and household goods at Hana World Market next door, then pickup a great tea and dessert at the stand in the front entrance on the way out the door. - Phone-in orders and take-out available.- Cash only at the order counter, but you can pay with credit card inside the grocery store.- Open 11a-8:30p daily.- Masks required for entry to the food court and store."

POCHA IS BACK

★★★★☆ 4.4 (50)

"Very modern and fun interiors, complete with TVs playing kpop music videos. Pretty quality food for decent pricing. Good service as it was not very busy on a weekend. All their food is great and even better for sharing amongst friends or other people.Tteokbokki - good texture and chewiness with spicy sauce. Also good portion for about 3 people to share, even if it looks pretty small. Seafood pancake - lots of seafood in each pre-cut slice. Great quality octopus, although I'm not sure what other seafood they had. Fried chicken - not a lot variety of fried chicken flavors, as they only had soy sauce and garlic or something like that. It was super hot temperature wise and they did provide gloves but it stayed hot the whole time. I have had better and do perfect specific fried chicken places, but it was not bad."

Don Chicken

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (88) • $$

"Tried the soy garlic Korean fried chicken drumsticks today for lunch at Don Chicken located at the food court at HMart. It was . The chicken was so crunchy and crispy and moist. The sauce mix was delicious and not overpowering and just the right amount enough. Not to light and not drench or too much that it would be overpowering or leave your hands a mess. Also really liked the recipe they have for the coleslaw. Would return again."

Aha Indian Restaurant | Breakfast Buffet

★★★★☆ 4.1 (30)

"This place really does hold a candle to the more well known Indian restaurants like Sangam! The restaurant itself is hidden in a tiny nook in a strip mall but the food here is delicious. We also really appreciated the kindness of the people working there. This will be one of our go-to from now on whenever we are craving yummy Indian food!"

Jopok Topokki

★★★★☆ 3.6 (28)

"Part Two of my H-Mart weekend journey...My partner and I also ordered from this eatery when here as well.I love some good street food! Tteokbokki is probably the most well-known Korean street snack in Korea. You can see mini vans or carts that sell it on the street. Tteok-bokki or stir-fried rice cakes is a popular Korean food made from small-sized garae-tteok (long, white, cylinder-shaped rice cakes) called tteokmyeon. The classic preparation of tteokbokki is to boil the cylindrically shaped cakes and eat them coated in a red sauce of chile paste, fermented bean paste, soy sauce, and sugar, topped liberally with sesame seeds. Fish cakes, boiled eggs, and scallions are some of the most commonly added ingredients. It can be seasoned with either spicy gochujang (chili paste) or non-spicy ganjang (soy sauce)-based sauce; the former being the most typical form, while the latter is less common and sometimes called gungjung-tteok-bokki (royal court tteok-bokki). The tteokbokki sauce is what gives this dish taste. The texture of this dish was on point and quite chewy and soft. The sauce for this dish had a kick and notes of hot pepper flakes and paste. The portion size here was generous and more than what would be offered up at a street cart. Shrimp KimbapKimbap is made with cooked rice and ingredients such as meat and vegetables rolled in seaweed. This Korean dish brings together shrimp, fresh vegetables, and seasoned rice, all expertly rolled into a bite-sized treat. For those who are curious, kimbap and sushi look alike, but they are indeed different. Kimbap, a Korean dish, uses sesame oil and sometimes sugar to season its rice, and the fillings are usually cooked or pickled. Sushi, a Japanese dish, uses vinegar-seasoned rice and often features raw fish. These Kimbap were on the drier side. In general, shrimp kimbap can taste dry if it doesn't have enough sauce, which was the case here."

Bulgogi

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (16)

"Welcome to the neighborhood, Bulgogi Korean BBQ Bowl! Easy online ordering through Toasttab, a simple menu with plenty of healthy options, and something for everyone - I'm a fan!So far, we have only ordered to-go, but it went off without a hitch. My family enjoyed their Pork and Chicken Bowls, while my Beef Bowl was excellent for the price. The fried appetizers we tried (Spring Rolls and Chicken Dumplings) were great, too, especially at a reasonable price.We have always loved Donkey Mo's, so it's no surprise that their new concept would be good, too.It's a fast casual joint in a suburban shopping center, so nothing fancy here. It's brightly lit with clean decor and just a few tables for dining in. You look at the menu on the flatscreen (or your phone), then step up to the counter to order.You can get basic bowls with your choice of beef, pork, chicken, shrimp, tofu, or poke tuna over rice or salad. If you like, add an egg, kimchi, or a fried side. Simple!Then, if you want dessert afterward, you have several excellent options nearby including Andy's, Snowy Village, Teapioca, Mochinut, and Em Gourmet."