Great option for lunch. I had a very basic lunch with fried chicken and dumplings. Truly enjoyed the friendly staff as well. All ingredients were fresh and made by hand. Great option for Korean food in Charlotte. read more

Coming back and it is even better this time, the service is still amazing and the food came out fast. The food still tasted amazing and now they have more selection, the oden soup was great. Although I didn't try their lunch option, but now they have lunch. Great place and hope this place continues to grow. read more

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What a lovely hidden gem! The menu offers a good variety of options, so there will be something for everyone. I have had Korean dishes elsewhere, so I have some idea of what to expect. I would say the dishes we tried today are in line with the traditions but still with a minor spin, so everything has a special taste and some character. The ingredients are definitely high quality, and surprisingly the price is very reasonable. Even my husband, who's a picky eater, enjoyed the food. Service is fast and everyone is super nice and friendly. Will definitely come back again. read more

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I tried to go to Little Mama's but the waitlist was too long. Found this place on Yelp (with free parking). I was happy to find this place. Love the spicy stir fried squid that I ordered. The only shortcoming is that they don't serve banchan. I expect all the Korean restaurant will serve their homemade banchan (side dishes) but not this one. read more

Anju - Ojingeo Boleyn - Korean Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I dined here a few weeks ago with some friends and to be honest, I can't get enough of the bulgogi tacos! But just to backtrack a bit...this is a Korean restaurant and my second time here. It's in a plaza on Woodlawn, which you'll know if you've been in Charlotte for a minute, is a busy area. This time I went during lunch hours on a Saturday and parking was pretty thick. However I was able to secure a parking spot and went in to join my girls. As a FYI, this is a very small restaurant, for large parties. Since my friends were already seated (I'm late lol), I sat down right away! The staff was awesome! Our waitress made it clear that she recently moved to the U.S. from South Korea a couple of months ago and she was still working on her English. Even though at times there was a slight language barrier, it didn't deter the experience. We started off the meal with bottled still water, bulgogi tacos, gyozas, and calamari. The calamari was very chewy and was sent back. The chef personally came out to speak to us and offered to remake the calamari which was a kind gesture. He was also very apologetic. However, the main star are the bulgogi tacos, you receive three with an appetizer order, and they are FIRE! if you don't order anything else, order these! Afterwards, we ordered the steak dinner. The meals do not come with sides, but you can add rice for an additional dollar. During a previous visit, if you're craving something warm, the Jjambnong Tang (seafood soup) was really good and easily shareable. We were provided warm farewells as we exited. I will be back! read more

Anju - Calamari, Gyozas, Steak Dinner - Korean Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Yumm! I can't wait to go back and try other menu items. I went on a quick date here with my honey before going to have dinner so I only wanted a snack. We ordered the mandu and then ordered a 2nd after destroying the 1st order. They came out hot, fresh and delicious! We came for an app but then saw the sweet soy garlic chicken and had to have it. It is chicken breast for all the thigh haters out there and was super tasty!!! To drink I had the MAXIM 16° and it was a great choice. I wish they had a full bar though. I noticed there is no liquor behind the bar. I can't wait to go back and try more menu items! read more

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The food here is always a craving satisfied hit! The owner/ Chef is always fun and engaging to talk to. The favorite is the Kalbi and seafood waffle! The service is fast and attentive It's a cozy welcoming environment for families and friends or especially the date nights! read more

Was initially hesitant to try but overall, Anju did not disappoint! We were greeted as soon as we walked in and invited to sit anywhere since it wasn't busy for lunch (they just started doing Sunday lunches which was very convenient for us). We ordered the pop mandu, mini fried dumplings, which my 2yo loved so much that we ordered a second one for him. I had the bulgogi lunch set which came with great banchan. The bulgogi itself was on the saltier, less sweet side which tasted good. Although I'm used to sweeter bulgogi, I think that helped with not getting tired of the taste. I love that it came with the skewer tteokkbokki, fish cakes, and soup the most. Really great value. We also really enjoyed the crispy soy suyuk (crispy pork belly) and the sauce it came with. Many people love the waffle seafood pancake but it didn't have that same comfort food taste without the greasy oil that comes w frying a pancake. The space is on the smaller side so I can see it getting busy but since we came for lunch, we felt comfortable and not rushed at all. As parents, I appreciated the availability of high chairs and spacious, clean bathrooms with a changing station. Adding to our list of favorites! read more

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The Baek Ban lunch special is such a fun meal and a great deal. Comes with protein of your choice, soup of the day, rice, kimchi, fish cake, rice cake, sausage, tofu, and omelette. You can skip the rice and easily make this low carb/high protein. Enjoyed trying all of the different items, and the soup really hit the spot on this chilly November day. read more

Anju - Baek Ban - Korean Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

My honest review for this place would be "tasteless". We ordered crispy tofu and tofu bokkeum as those seemed to be only vegan options on the menu. Both the things tasted very tasteless to me. They should mark the items that they can make vegan so it's easy to pick what to order. Service and ambience were great. Food quantity is good as well just need some taste added. read more

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the food was absolutely phenomenal. i really enjoyed my meal, which was the Dakgangjeong. the crisp on the chicken paired with the spice of the sauce made the perfect pair for my lunch. the owner was super duper nice. as soon as we walked in, he greeted us & sat us immediately. he gave us some water, which was served out of these really nice glasses which added to the overall experience of this restaurant. what i really liked was the money tree in the front of the establishment. the restaurant is decorated really well, and this food is super duper authentic and tasty. the food was also kinda cheap for its quality, which the freshness of the food is OUT OF THIS WORLD!! please go here, you wont regret it. read more

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Solid location and seems like it gives off the casual bar vibe I thought it would be. We got a yuzu like, stir fry squid, and crispy pork belly. It was easy to get the waiter's attention and did not feel rushed in any way. It was a cold day though so every time the door opened, we would feel a cold breeze. Yuzu Like: This is an ok soju mixed drink. I've not often had soju mixed with other things so wanted to give it a try. It tastes like a mix of the honey yuzu jam you may see at a korean grocery store with soju. While pleasant enough, it was a little too sweet and did not have much yuzu flavor. Also $13 felt wildly overpriced for what you get. Crispy Pork Belly: solid crispy slices that were not too dry. The kale and sesame oil underneath the pork belly went very well with the pork belly. It tasted great with a bowl of rice. They charge $1 per bowl of rice which is fine but felt weird the dish didn't already come with one since it really felt it necessitated it (unless you were trying to do keto or something). The rice tasted nice though! Stir fry squid: excellent flavor. Squid had a nice chew and didn't feel too oily or saucy. Again, tasted good, but you have to eat with some rice. Not sure who these people are that are just eating these straight but maybe I'm missing the trend. Overall, not bad! The alcoholic drinks aren't strong enough and over priced but the food was fairly on point with the exception of being charged $1 for rice. I'd recommend giving the food a try if you want some decent tasting korean bar food. read more

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It's been an amazing two years of absolutely the best Korean food in Charlotte! We love Anju. Best wishes from Mr. Woo and Utip. read more

Anju - Korean Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

One of the best lunch meals in Charlotte. First time here and will most definitely be back. Clean, light, tasty, multiple small plates. Definitely give them a shot. read more

Anju - Korean Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

The spicy bulgogi was incredibly tender and packed with the perfect amount of sweetness. I really enjoyed the welcoming atmosphere and fast service during my visit. read more

This is a lovely place! It's a small establishment so if you go during peak dinner time, expect a wait. We came in as a table of 2 around 6pm, and there was a 30 minute wait. The restaurant is located around a few shops and other businesses so we walked for a bit before getting called back. The servers were attentive. We ordered the jeyuk Bokkeum and tofu Bokkeum, I recommend ordering a side of rice since the meal doesn't come with a starch. Our meals were tasty and I highly recommend. I saw a few other tables order soup and they all seemed fairly large so I would recommend sharing those dishes. Overall a lovely place with great food! We will be back to try more. read more

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We both thought the foods (and the service) was stellar last time. This time, however, a bit of a mixed review. In case I haven't mentioned, but they don't take reservations, so we came super-early again to snag one of their very few tables. Luckily, we were seated right away. The vibe wasn't really "on" this time. Barely audible K-Pop music (although the videos were on), lighting was too bright, etc.etc. Again, I also wished this place was bigger...with comfier seats. This time, we ordered the following to share: Anju Pajeon, Anju Toastada, Tteokkbokki, Bulgogi, and their dessert, Anju Ssamanco. Well, we both really liked the Toastada appetizer and the Tteokkbokki. Tteokkbokki was quite spicy, and came with loads of Fish Cakes (which I love!). In a way, I think I would have liked it even more if it was a tad less spicy? It was borderline too spicy. I was really impressed with the presentation of their dessert, Anju Ssamanco...this Frozen waffle with mochi ice cream and hazelnut stick. Very shareable dessert for 2, but light on portions. The things I wasn't too into this time was their Pajeon. Maybe the novelty of their Seafood Waffle (over the Seafood Pancake) wore off, but somehow, it tasted WAY too bland. The Waffle, the Seafood inside, and the sauce...ALL bland! How could anything taste so bland in a Korean restaurant?!? Also, I recall absolutely loving their Bulgogi last time...but this time, something was off. While the meat was quite tender, it wasn't marinated enough or cooked long enough, or something...just not as flavorful (at least to me). BTW, my hubby got beer again, and this time, I tried their Yuzu cocktail. Sadly, this cocktail was somewhat disappointing. Guess I expected something more? Except for the exquisite dessert, Ssamanco, I thought the presentation for the other dishes could have been better. For instance, I thought the Shrimp Toastadas looked a bit cheap with the purple cabbage. To me at least, everything looked and tasted at least 20% worse than on my 1st visit. Still very good, but not quite as stellar as how I remembered it. Same with the service. Very courteous still...but a tad too slow on the take. We had to ask for every little thing...like Spoons, Rice, Kimchi, table cleaning, etc.etc. I just don't know...the energy, the vibe, the foods, the presentation, the service was dimmer...Everything seemed just a bit less this time. Struggled with 3 and 4 stars...but decided to drop just 1 star from my first review. Hoping it was just a bad night? read more

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I was grabbing a few bottles of wine next door and noticed this spot. I'm new to the area and haven't seen many Korean restaurants so i had to stop in and try. I was parked closer to Total Wine but there seemed to be plenty of parking available, even though it was peak dinner hours. Upon walking in I noticed the place had a good atmosphere with Korean music playing and a medium level buzz of conversations coming from the mostly full tables. I sat at the bar and ordered the kimchijeon ($14), tteokbokki ($14), and a Sapporo ($8). The kimchijeon was pressed in a waffle press, so I was initially a little confused when it came out, but after trying it, I thought the different texture created by the waffle iron gave the kimchi "pancake" a fun twist while still hitting on the classic flavor notes that you'd expect. The tteokbokki was also delicious and tasted very authentic to me, which came as a pleasant surprise. David, the bartender, was very attentive and cool to talk to. He explained the story of how Anju came to be and recommended some other spots in Charlotte to try since I am new to the city. Anju was an unexpected joy, and I couldn't be happier that I decided to try this place on a whim. I already can't wait to go again! read more

Anju - Menu - Korean Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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My cousin had dinner here many times and recommended this place to me and it was his birthday today so we went here as it is late at night and we wanted to extend our fun. Night. Kim was our waiter and he was so kind and understanding of everything we needed and wanted for our night with friends. Open is the owner and he really cares about every aspect that goes along in his restaurant. We had the mixed drinks and almost everything on the menu. We were treated so kindly and had an amazing time listening to amazing kpop bops! The galbi was so flavorful and delicious. We had yummy dumplings and rose tteboki substitute. Everything was what we wanted I'm so happy that we decided to come here it was the perfect way to end the night. read more

Anju - Korean Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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I have not had a lot of experience with Korean BBQ, but Anju set my expectations high for my next dining experience. It may seem unassuming as it sits in a shopping center. It is rather small, but worth a visit. The staff was very friendly and helpful in explaining the various dishes. I had the Kalbi Steak and a side of white rice. The steak was very flavorful and cooked perfectly. There were many other dishes to choose from. I would recommend a visit for a nice meal read more

Anju - Kalbi Steak - Korean Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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We were very excited about the restaurant because all the good reviews. Came in after visiting Carowinds, the employees are in very good vibes, very welcoming. The kitchen is transparent to customers to make sure everything is clean. The bulgogi taco were amazing, how they combined two variant of food together is brilliant. Flight of drinks are a great experience, I love the wine especially. Kalbi steak was delicious and kind of overpriced for the amount of meat I'm getting. Overall the food was great and definitely deserves a visit. read more

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Great place with authentic Korean cuisine, the staffs are amazing and warm, one thing to mention is that the hotpot is exceptionally delicious among all the Korean restaurants I had in the states. Pork belly seems too fat but still delicious. read more

Excellent! Came on a Fri night around 6:30 and easily got a seat. However, it started filling up fast after our arrival. They greet you with a big welcome upon walking through the door :) They have both table seating as well as two types of bar area seating. It's not a large place, but laid out well to accommodate quite a few people. Got the K-Pop going on the TV's giving it that special vibe. Music wasn't too loud to be able to talk, but loud enough to drown out conversations from people sitting next to you :) They have a good selection of beers on draft which was a pleasant surprise. We ordered the Kimchi Jeon ($14) for an appetizer. It's called a pancake....but it's really a waffle. Never seen that before :) My bride went with the Sweet Soy Garlic Chicken ($16) and enjoyed it commenting the chicken was tender, moist and well prepared. I went with the Jeyuk Bokkeum Spicy Pork ($18) and it was excellent! Loved the authenticity of the Korean spicy flavors. Service was very friendly from the entire team. It's not far from our home so we will be coming back! read more

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Wow is all I can say. Wow for the amazing service and Wow to the incredible food. As soon as we walked into the restaurant, we were greeted by everyone who worked there. It was welcoming and refreshing. We were promptly ushered to our table. The restaurant was small but clean and dimly lit. It is perfect for both a couple on a date or just hanging out with friends and family. The menu is simple but the food is complex in its flavors. We ordered the Kalbi steak, Sweet Soy Garlic Chicken, Bulgogi, Bulgogi Tacos (which you get 3 in an order), and Crispy Soy Suyuk. All of the items were tasty and well prepared. My husband really enjoyed the Crispy Soy Suyuk which is pork belly. He said he would return as soon as he put his chopsticks down. The chicken dish was tender and the Kalbi steak I believe was my favorite. And yes, I would return as well. read more

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It was good. The small place is lovely & service was great. The Jjamppong broth was very flavorful. It did not include the amount of seafood @ my regular Korean spot & the only bonchon was kimchi. I usually get 3 or 4 @ the other Korean place. I would not go back because it's around 10-15 minutes longer drive than the other Korean restaurant that I frequent. read more

When you first enter this place the staff greets you with a loud welcome and full of excitement! Food was good! However the main star was the crispy pork belly. Very tasted and melts in your mouth. I highly recommend this dish. The seafood scallion waffles were interesting! This place is definitely one of my new favorite Korean restaurants in Charlotte! Staff were super nice and friendly Service was fast read more

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Came here super excited, but left underwhelmed. If you're craving Americanized Korean food, this place fits the bill--just don't expect anything super traditional. The bulgogi beef tacos were the collective crowd favorite. The ANJU pajeon was more like a seafood waffle than a pancake (don't let the name fool you - also this makes no sense). Tteokbokki had cheese in the dish, and by that point, the Gochugang flavor in so many dishes started to blend together. The crispy soy suyuk (pork belly) came with a nice sauce and marinated kale but the pork belly was dry. The Budae Jungol was fun and very Instagrammable, but the instant ramen brought the value down a notch. Also I wish they had japchae on the menu! I was hoping to order that. Service and ambiance were fine, but overall...meh. read more

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FIRE Korean restaurant in NC. Of course I had to find the best Korean restaurant in charlotte while visiting town! (Hint hint... it's this place) Starting off with cocktails. FIREEEE, the black pink was absolutely perfect if i could I would drink 1 billion black pink cocktails. Honorable mention to the YUZU: less sweet more citrusy, if that's ur kind of vibe. APPETIZERS....Do NOT leave this place w out trying pajeons. I would put the kimchi jeon here on my death row meal (if I happened to end up there) The Dakgangjeong was okay, i probably wouldn't order it again and there's better starter options on the menu. Anjus Tang, went with the budae jungol and it did not disappoint, all my favorite things in one big bowl. Definitely recommend if you're looking for something warm and comfy. this and a BEER For the main meat dish, we went with crispy soy suyuk (crispy pork belly w cilantro) yall I don't even like fried pork or pork belly that much but I KILLED THIS!!!! it was so good Go ahead and skip desserts here tho, anyways 9.5/10 I will definitely come back here when back in town. Shout out to our server too! He was so kind and the staff was so welcoming. read more

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Over priced. Everything was probably about 15% over priced. Especially the drinks! Didn't even order drinks bc of the prices, and that's a rarity. Soup was best thing. Kalbi steak ribs were obviously not cleaned before cooking. Lots of stuff on the bones and meat. Pancake was ok, nothing to rave about. Can only say this spot is alive due to the location and the type of folks around that area. It's over priced, small, and nothing special. Would not go again. There are far better Korean spots in CLT to be going here...and that's being generous. read more

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Love this place. Food - 5/5. My friend took me here and we got the rice cakes and it was in such a creamy flavorful sauce. Packed a little punch too. The soup also had great flavor. Service - 5/5. Staff was friendly :) Ambiance - 5/5. loved the vibes of the place. It's not that big, but it has a dim-lit, cool, laid back feel to it. Kind of small cool bar vibes to it. Will be coming here again and excited to try more food. I'd recommend you go here too for some good Korean food! read more

Anju - Korean Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Been awhile since I've been able to get out and checked out a new place. Friend mentioned she wanted to try so here we are. As a kpop fan I appreciate the kpop videos and music playing on the main TV For appetizers Anju Tostada Anju pajeon Seafood pancake For Drinks Anju Sangria - recommend Anju Flight - recommend Yuzu Like Strawberry soju For Entrees ANJU Tang (Korean soup)Budae Jungol HIGHLY recommend Bulgogi 2 Sides of rice read more

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What a great addition to the Charlotte food scene! I feel like we're lacking in good Korean food and this place definitely hits the spot. This would be a fun spot to bring your friends, as they open late at night and also have drinks. Everything that we tried was delicious and flavoring was perfect. If you have to get just one thing though, I'd recommend getting a soup to share -- the portions are pretty generous and filling. Something to be mindful of, the restaurant itself isn't too big so I could see people having to wait if you come during busier hours? However, service was friendly and efficient! Can't wait to come back to try other dishes! read more

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The food was delicious and ambiance was great and Service was excellent. Recommend the kimchi pancakes read more

Anju - Fishcake hot bop - Korean Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Wow haha. I work at Gyu-Kaku Japanese bbq over on Brooklyn Ave, so ofc I had to bring the crew over after work, since Anju is open much later. BRO. I brag about our flavors to customers in my restaurant but every darn dish at this place was bangin. We tried the Korean pancakes (waffles, really), the calamari, and some fried chicken the manager gave us on the house! Really nice guys and great service, quite like an izakaya (I only know Japanese stuff, sorry). For entrees, we got the Kalbi short ribs and a seafood soup of some kind; everything was to die for. For dessert, a beautiful and creamy cheesecake. This might be the new spot for my staff on weekends! read more

Anju - Kalbi short ribs, Sapporo's, and a seafood soup. - Korean Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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I have never had Korean food before so I was excited about the opportunity, I went during the evening and the restaurant was nice and dim gave off a great ambience. It is a fairly small establishment with very limited seating, I was lucky enough to get there when I did they had a big table available for me. My server was very helpful, I travel with some equipment to record content and I honestly think when a restaurant see's you are recording, they treat you extra well so I'd advise anyone to act like an influencer when you go to a restaurant lol. The menu was only one page with not many options made it easy to choose what I wanted, and my food was out pretty quickly. The food was good, very tasty and I love the size of the portions. I will be honest though it did taste like a very expensive Chinese restaurant, that is not a knock on the establishment or Chinese food in general but when I go out to eat I don't want it to taste like take out. With that being said I highly recommend going still, I will have to go back and try a different dish! read more

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All proteins and no vegetables Very limited menu Soju in lieu of alcohol Hard wooden banquet lining the wall could definitely use some cushions. Small limited seating with bar counter seats. No hot tea selection Portions could be a bit more for the price. I really really really wanted to like it more than I did. We ordered three dishes, a soju and a bottled Korean lager. Food: Kalbi Steak Korean Grilled Beef Ribs Marinated a Sweet and Savory Soy Sauce $26 | small portion, no veggies, not worth the high price;( - we wished there were more meaty juicy pieces with less fatty...and more! Broccoli would have delicious scattered around the platter. Crispy Soy Suyuk Pork Belly with Mixed Cilantro $16 | not crispy at all, quite soft and mushy one note lacking any flavor or carmelization - really boring;( Oden Hot Pot Variety Fish Cakes with House Broth $21 | not a huge fan of fish cakes and this soup came out smoking hot. The broth was delicious and yes, there could have been more. F&B plus 2 small bowls of white rice & gratuity totaled over $100 Unfortunately, not worth it;( read more

Anju - Korean Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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We only had appetizers and drinks but we're definitely coming back! Amazing Dakgang Jeong chicken and Bulgogi tacos!! Friendly staff and cozy atmosphere! Love it! 10/22 Takeout night: Picked up takeout tonight and everything, as expected, was absolutely amazing! Really enjoyed chatting with the staff while I waited for the food. It's obvious that the staff genuinely care about your experience. read more

Ah man, I'm not going to be too long, but my family was in town for New Years Eve, and we wanted to go put for a meal so my wife looked up some spots and came across this place so we took an adventure here. We were seated promptly and the waiter quickly came to our attention for our drinks. My wife and I ordered the Bulgogi Tacos which was freaking delicious and i ordered the Crispy Soy Suyuck which was pork belly and I could've just died because it was so good. My wife had the Bulgogi Korean beef, which she adored. Everyone was extremely nice and I definitely want them to succeed because this place rocks, thank you for all the hospitality and couldn't have ask for a betterment spot. read more

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Very over priced for Korean street food type foods. The portions and the space are very small as well which is not worth the high price. As for the taste, a lot of it was just ok and salty. read more

Coming back for the second time, and once again, another great experience at Anju. Just because it's Summer, it doesn't mean you shouldn't eat spicy food. The spicy food for sure relieved all my stress from the week and my craving for Korean food was overwhelmingly satisfied. The Army Stew was definitely a hit and for sure recommend to order this. My server Song, was very kind and showed attention to detail when it came to serving. He answered every question, kept our table clean, and didn't need to ask for anything, he just knew. I'm definitely coming back and recommending to all my friends. Thank you Anju! read more

Anju - Korean Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina