Joa Korean Food

Fabulous Bulgogi Rice bowl. Comes with kimchi and other veg that was very tasty, too! Service was great.

The flavor was top notch and better than what I expected! Everything was cooked super fresh so took a second to get out, but it was worth every second. Super chill interior was what sounded like the Korean top 40 bumping really got my hype to eat. Had to get the Korean yogurt flavored Milkis soda and some dukbokki on the side. Priced a little high for what you get, but super delicious. And the staff was super happy to serve us. Great overall experience.

Walked in and was greeted with a clean and tidy service counter. Received Friendly and fast service. High quality authentic quick service Korean cuisine. The portions were generous and the kimchi and pickles that came along side my bibbimbap was a great compliment and touch of acid to even out the hearty and delicious veggies/beef/and rice. I would like to come back and try the spicy squid or Korean pancakes.

Some people would not he happy with limited menu, but I prefer limited menu done WELL and they did just that and then some! We ordered 1) spicy chicken bowl. 2) Sundubu-jjigae (soup ) The dish is made with extra soft tofu with zucchini, mushrooms, onion, gochujang or gochugaru.3) Tteokbokki - simmered rice cake in gochujang sauce with strips of fish cake (popular Korean street food) 4) Gimbap-( kimbap here in the US) gim for "seaweed" and bap for "cooked rice," kimbap is similar to--but decidedly distinct from--a mega-sized maki sushi roll, but even better! The best Gimpab I have ever had! My husband says it's a bold statement, but I stand by it 100 percent. The staff genuinely friendly and chef brought out mini kimchi pancake for us to try and the best kimchi pancake I have ever had as well! Yes, I eat a lot of kimchi pancakes! Establishment kept clean, had music that was turned up enough to hear music playing and can still have a conversation. I have read some other reviews and noticed people talk about pricey menu. I personally know how much time Korean dishes take to prepare and believe that one cannot put a price tag on well prepared meals. That's just my opinion and backing with some experience in learning how to cook Korean food. Joa is THE establishment I look forward to dining in and enjoying meals with my family after 3 hrs and 45 minutes drive from Wilmington.

Quick girls lunch with my sister and niece. We got the Bulgogi with white rice, the Bulgogi Japchae with white rice and an additional japchae. Each dish came a few bon chons. Everything we ordered was delicious and flavorful. The portions were good. We shared the dishes between the three of us and had some to take home. The customer service was phenomenal. Our food was out and at our table in less than 10 minutes. The staff offered us little complimentary candies and gave us extra bon chons to share. I will definitely stop again when I'm in the area. Joa Korean Food8016 Providence RoadSte 100Charlotte, NC 28277(Review 756 overall and in 15 2023)

I absolutely love going to Joa. Every time I go there it is an adventure to explore different culinary delights. The food does not disappoint. Everything on the menu is fabulous. What's even better than the food is the marvelous service. The owner is kind and is an amazing cook. She treats all her clients as if they were a part of her family. On top of that, the restaurant itself is very airy and bright. It has a very welcoming vibe. Really suggest going to Joa! It will not disappoint!The kimchi is fresh, seafood pancake and gimbap is amazing; bulgogi beef and Japchae hits the spot every time. We loved loved the cold noodle soup we had there. Perfect for a hot summer day and their seafood tofu soup is my go to food in winter.

. Was scrolling through yelp reviews when I came across Joa and I thought to myself hmmm how have I not heard of this place before? So...without hesitation I jumped in the car and hit the road to see what all the buzz was about. Now, I must mention that it is a small storefront near the Cinebarre side of Arboretum, and if you aren't looking closely for it you might miss it (like I did), but believe me you wouldn't want to do that because this place is AWESOME! Very welcoming and friendly from the moment I walked in the front door, as I was greeted with a warm smile that immediately made me feel like I was valued as a customer.Small cozy inside area with five small tables for those who prefer to dine in, but today was all about take out, so i walked up to the counter to place my order and decided to try the spicy chicken with a side of Japchae to go, and was offered a free drink to take with me (so nice!).The food didn't take much time at all, and soon I was on my way, and boy was I tempted to rip open the bag before I got home (but I didn't), because the food smelled incredible.Everything was absolutely delicious with tremendous flavor and a nice level of spice that is not for the wimpy, as I enjoy spicy food and I was not disappointed in the least, as the spice was nice without overwhelming the taste and flavor of the food, which is not easy to pull off.Overall, I highly recommend Joa and can't wait to go back and try Jaime of the other menu items, as this is definitely a hidden gem that is worth going out of your way to check out. Welcome to the five star club Joa!

Great quick lunch place! Very clean , friendly service.Small menu but perfectly balanced .

Oh how I love a family owned place that serves delicious authentic food... hard to find those nowadays!!! Joa is THE place to go for korean food. Great portions and all very delicious and the owner/workers are so so kind. Overall: 4.7/5When: Tuesday 7:30pm, take out. Food: 4.8/5 - bulgolgi japchae was yummmmyyyy!!! It came in a bowl with white rice at the bottom, japchae and bulgolgi on top. If i were to order again, i will try asking for no rice and japchae only bc its so delish. Their japchae is a little more on the dry side where as i know some other places makes theirs a little more saucy and wet which is what i prefer.. but it was still very delicious!! The bulgolgi meat was marinated well and cooked very well. Wish there was some marination sauce over the rice! The portion was a great size and accurate for what i paid- about $20 including tip. I was able to get two meals out of the entree which the math works out there so it isn't a cheap meal but not overpriced either. Service: 5/5 - so I called in to place my take out order and I believe the mom/owner/cook picked up and took my order. I asked for a bulgolgi japchae but wanted to see if she could do no carrots and she made a new batch of japchae just for me!! How sweet and kind and accommodating. I typically don't ask for changes to a dish but carrots ruin a dish for me so I'm very glad she was able to change it up for me. Love it!!! The workers inside greeted me with a smile and helped me right away. Service was quick too- i called and arrived within 10 minutes and the order came out fresh for me. Vibes: 4.5/5 - small on the inside. Cute, clean, and new! Nothing super special but you're definitely there for the food.. not the vibes. Other: in the arboretum shopping center with free surface parking. Not really a dining in restaurant, more like a chipotle type of place where there are a few small tables for you to sit and eat but im sure mainly take out orders.

I am not an expert on Korean food, so take this review with a grain of sàlt. On the plus side, service was friendly and my order was ready by the time I arrived at the restaurant. (about 15 minutes). The place was clean and the few diners we're having a good time. But I was not impressed with the food. I got meat, rice ànd noodles, and a couple of sides. It was bland and just enough for one person, so pretty expensive for what it was.I won't return