Okja K-Pub & Restaurant

*3.5 stars*Didn't know what to expect since I'm from NY and this is my first Korean restaurant in North Carolina but I left pleasantly surprised. You walk in and you definitely get that authentic vibe but found it interesting that one side was more casual dining, the other a bar scene, and then a karaoke party room in between. Nonetheless, I can see it work and it was fine. We ordered the following dishes:1. kimchi pancake - Good and pretty large portion.2. kan poong ki - It was good but not authentic. I thought it belonged in a Chinese restaurant. 3. grilled mackerel - Done very well. Good size.4. beef bulgogi - Good but way too expensive for such a small portion. I would stay away.5. yookgaejang - Good.6. soft tofu stew - Good.7. kan jja jang - Lacked black bean sauce. Stay away.Banchan was decent and service was attentive. I would go back.

Our visit to Okja K-Pub Korean Restaurant in Cary, NC was a series of missed opportunities to delight customers. It was a Father's Day dinner for a group of six, including two kids. Service was incredibly slow, with a 20-minute wait just to place our order. The kids' nuggets came with steamed white rice instead of fries, and the server refused to offer an alternative.The "bomb drink" was premixed and served in a small glass, with the server explaining that the bomb effect couldn't be done due to the glass size. Service was disorganized and rude, with main courses arriving before starters.Overall, the food quality was subpar, with only one starter being enjoyable. For value and service, we rate it 1 star, and for food, 3 stars. Overall, our experience was 1.5 to 2 stars. We hope the restaurant improves for future diners.

I was craving jajangmyeon and tangsuyuk because I don't have it where I live , so I was excited to go get some when I came to visit my parents. We got that and also some jampong and everything was delicious. So first the tangsuyuk was crispy and tender and the sauce gave the pork added the perfect amount of sweet and sour flavor. The sauce wasn't too thick or thin, and marinated the pork really well if it sits too long, it doesn't make the pork soggy like and soft so I do prefer the sauce on the side for me to dip. The jajangmyeon was top tier. The sauce to noodle ratio was honestly perfect and the noodles were cooked al dente. I'm not exactly sure how to describe the black bean taste but it comes with small pieces of pork, onions and zucchini. It adds a sweet but savory umami rich flavor. That with the tangsuyuk is the perfect pair. The jampong was also really good. My mom ordered that so I got a little plate of it. Same as the jajangmyeon, noodles were cooked perfectly. The spice in the soup was very potent because that thing was spicy but it was so good. I could definitely have that on a cold day or if I'm sick. The food itself was a 10/10 for me and I'll definitely be back next time I visit. The restaurant itself is beautiful, really cute aesthetic and the staff was so nice and very quick with their service. I think we were in and out within an hour maybe less. The kids just got nuggets and fries and they said their food was good too because they finished it all which is rare lol. Definitely check it out in Cary, NC if you have a chance.

We booked a karaoke room here recently. The karaoke was top notch, and the room was reasonably soundproofed. The room for karaoke was also very nice and classy.However, the beef stew I ordered was completely tasteless. They even gave me salt and pepper to season it myself. It was so dreadful I had to go to another restaurant after to order food to eat.Service was only okay. The lady who helped us kinda had an attitude. The waiter was new and seemed somewhat inexperienced.

Wow!! One of the most authentic Korean places I've been to in the triangle. The staff was super friendly, our food came quick, and everything was absolutely delicious. A quick note -- the inside of this restaurant is beautiful, and the outside is super fun. They have a jungle gym for kids and a ping pong table.After ordering some kimchi Jiggae, they first brought out the banchan (side dishes), all of which were perfectly seasoned and fresh. Then, the kimchi jiggae came out boiling hot -- perfect for a cold day. It was the tastiest kimchi jiggae I've had in the triangle -- not too salty, not too spicy, just the right amount of everything.I can't wait to come back and try some other dishes!

This is some authentic Korean food, and you owe it to yourself to check it out. Pretty much everything on the menu here seemed delicious, but what I ordered (the kimchi pancake, some fried chicken, and soju) hit the spot perfectly. The kimchi pancake was absolutely fantastic, I'm surprised at how much I loved such a straightforward dish. As others have noted on here, the fried chicken here is really solid - the style is closer to chicken wings than the fried chicken you might get at chain Korean fried chicken places, so it's a bit heavier on the sauce than you might initially expect. The service is super friendly, too. I was quickly seated, my order was quickly taken, and I got fresh food extremely quickly. No complaints here.

Delicious food. We got one of the stews which had a spicy up-front taste and a different spicy finish, so very addictive. I came for the JaJang noodles where it's not on many menus - and it was very delicious and well done.The atmosphere is low-key classy and elegant, so I would recommend it for anything really, a family dinner or a nice date-night place.This place has Korean waitstaff as well as patrons, so a winner in my book.

The taste is constantly changing but it always hits the spot. Good variety and good service.

I am visiting my parents here from SF and can attest that the food here is as good if not BETTER than the Korean food in SF. This was high quality AND my traditional Chinese parents and grandparents loved it too.

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