Fantastic Korean cuisine that's great to enjoy with friends or family! We went to the restaurant and we're very pleased with the service as well as the food. Everything tasted delicious, it was fun, grilling the meat and eating it in the lettuce wraps we would absolutely come here again if we ever want Korean food! read more

Arirang Korean BBQ - Meat sampler with roasted veggies and "banchan" (assortment of sides with rice and lettuce - Korean Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

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Great food, great service. I had the Korean fried chicken and my wife had the mackerel and soon tofu. The KFC was done very nicely. Very lightly breaded, two chicken wings with boneless thigh meat and boneless breast tenderloin. The chicken was crispy, juicy and tender, lightly seasoned with sweet chili sauce on the side for dipping. The potato wedges that came with it were equally as nice as the chicken. The mackerel was nicely grilled, not fishy and the skin under the meat was crispy. The soon tofu was nice and spicy with a kick at the back end of it. If we were staying in Lexington, we would eat there again! read more

Fantastic service. A bit of a hidden gem that shares a furniture store parking lot and from the outside, building looks a little dilapidated, but don't let that fool you. This place has very good food and really lovely service. Saw a few folks get the pajun which looked awesome and dolsot bibimbap read more

Arirang Korean BBQ - Yook Gye Jang Soup - Korean Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

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The food was absolutely delicious! I ordered the ramyun, and the poached egg had a perfect jelly yolk. The waiters were so kind, respectful and super welcoming. The atmosphere was pretty good, and was typical for a Korean bbq restaurant. read more

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7/21/24 My husband and I and my mother came here after church for some lunch. The restaurant was not very busy and we were seated immediately upon entry. This was our first time here and we opted out for the BBQ option. (Cooking your food in front of you) Arirang Korean Restaurant exceeded our expectations with its delightful offerings. The kimbap was perfectly tender and flavorful, while the shrimp tempura was light and crispy. The fried mandu provided a satisfying crunch, and the fried chicken was juicy and well-seasoned. Everything was served fresh and hot, made to order. The staff's friendliness and accommodating nature added to the pleasant dining experience. Highly recommended! read more

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I can't get enough of this place. Their soups are so flavorful and I love all the little side bites. If you like spicy you're in for a treat. Ask for the house made spicy sauce. read more

Arirang Korean BBQ - Kim chi soup - Korean Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Brought my little brother and sister here to try something new , my little sister ordered something and took one but and decided she did not like it and didn't touch the rest of her dish. I asked for it to be taken off the bill and they refused and than they offered a box to take it home and I said no she doesn't need a box because she didn't like here food and continued to bring a box anyways peer pressuring my little 14 year old sister to take food home that she is going to throw away as soon as she can. Usually a great place this time not so much read more

this was the BOMB. oh my god. I was battling the lingering smell of warm beef on my clothes after visiting, but despite that I have no regrets about eating at Arirang! the kpop chicken is insanely good, like some of the best I've ever had, and the bulgoki was delicious. a slay, if I do say so myself. read more

Arirang Korean BBQ - Bul Go Ki - Korean Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

came here with a group of friends to try korean bbq for the first time. It was amazing! I also tried a korean corn dog which i loved! we all had a great time. the experience was fun, the food was great, and the staff were friendly too! coming back soon to celebrate a birthday :) read more

Arirang Korean BBQ - Korean Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

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This is really about the experience... it's just fun to grill your own food. The staff was great. We got the meat and seafood combo and the the Bul Go Ki was my favorite. The saki was hot and the Bourbon Barrel Ale was cold - my two favorite drinks. The only reason I didn't give them 5 stars was because of the condition of the grill hoods. With the dust and grease on them it looked like they hadn't been cleaned in a year and just gave off an unclean vibe for the whole place. Overall I am definitely glad be tried it and I would go back. read more

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I used to go here all the time for a barbecue, but this time I came here for lunch to eat one of the noodle dishes. They didn't have the noodle dish. I wonder for lunch so I ended up ordering off the dinner menu which they said, was fine. I got the black bean noodle, which was super delicious but I felt like the portion was super small and then after I finish out the noodles I ordered a cup of hot rice to eat with the rest of the sauce. The side dishes were super delicious, but I feel like other clear restaurants that will refill at once. We finished it but this time they did not refill it. The restaurant is super cute but the only thing that I would say about it is it has a super strong smell of barbecue meat and felt a little greasy in there even though it was early in the morning. read more

Arirang Korean BBQ - Side dishes - Korean Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

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It's open until 9pm. We needed some sustenance from our road trip. Korean was a good option over going to downtown Lexington, which was over 11 miles or so off of 75. We wanted to not stray too far off our freeway path. Their menu is on the QR code. It's quiet inside. One other family is inside. The spicy popcorn chicken, japchae, bibimbap and all of the banchans look so good here. It's across the parking lot from Burke furniture. The bathrooms are behind the bar when you first walk inside. They have vented tables everywhere. We started with the tteokbokki, popcorn chicken. We also ordered the kimchi jjigae soup. The popcorn chicken is quite tasty, piping hot, sweet, tangy, flavorful and has a nice amount of heat to it too. The tteokbokki is sweet and spicy, the sauce has some punch and reminds me of a sweet chili sauce even. A different take on tteokbokki than I have had before, not bad. The banchans are quite varied: beans, kimchi, radish cubed kimchi, shredded radish kimchi, shredded radish, Bok choy, bean sprout pickled radish and cucumber kimchi. The bok choy and kimchi weren't my favorite of the banchans. I like my kimchi crunchy and super fresh, less fermented. The boy choy had a strange taste to it for me. It's fantastic the array and variety of banchans are plentiful here. The kimchi jjigae is bubbling hot. It's tasty as expected. They were able to omit the pork out of the soup for me too. The service here is attentive, friendly and quite efficient here. read more

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Skip that new Korean chain place!! Head down the street to the best Authentic Korean BBQ in Lexington! They also offer a buffet for dinner and weekends but also have a BBQ for two on the menu that is super filling if you go during lunch or a time that buffet isn't offered. My favorite is that they offer all the traditional sides that are so delicious!! If you think the new place is good, try the old place that's been here all along! It's 100x better!! And your supporting local Lexington family! read more

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One of the best Korean restaurants in Lexington. I highly recommend their hotpot's or Korean fried chicken. Sooo good!

The food was delicious. The server was very kind and helped light the grill for us. The server was also very funny. The owners are very kind. The lighting is soft and ambient. The air is a perfect temperature. I like the warm feeling of the restaurant and it feels very hospitable. I definitely will come again. read more

Arirang Korean BBQ - Chop Chae Noodle - Korean Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

I am updating my review because I've been here a couple more times, and each time I like it more and more. My go to dish is the Yook Gye Jang, it's a spicy soup with lots of veggies and beef. It is amazing. We always have great service here as well. read more

Arirang Korean BBQ - Lunch buffet - Korean Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Another amazing meal at our favorite restaurant. The atmosphere is always quiet & subdued, the service is friendly & inviting, and the food is always delicious. We love the grill tables, the side dishes, and the simple presentation of it all; every meal we have had here has been superb, and exactly why we keep coming back. This visit we just wanted Dolsot Bibimbap, in a stone bowl, just the way we like it. What a splendid meal. We shared a large hot sake and enjoyed each other's quiet company after a hectic work week. Just what we both needed to unwind, and what a meal. If you love Korean, do yourself a favor and eat here regularly. You'll love it. read more

Arirang Korean BBQ - Dolsot bibimbop - Korean Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

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My husband and I ordered take-out from here a year go, but finally got the chance to dine in last night. We arrived within the last hour, but we still had the opportunity to try the Korean bbq. It was amazing! First, as soon as I walked in I knew I would like it because the smell of the grilled meats was intensely aromatic. They use charcoal grills and we had the kalbi, bulgogi, samgyeopsal, and plenty of banchan. For a little over $100, we left full and very satisfied. This place is a must-visit if you are in Lexington.! read more

Arirang Korean BBQ - Korean Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

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What a hidden gem. I have always driven past this restaurant but will no longer. Great atmosphere, excellent food and fantastic service. You can order from the kitchen, or order for the grill and cook your own. So many options and an excellent experience! read more

It was very delicious! Authentic Korean food, recommend if you are a fan of Korean food, or just miss it... Wanna go back to this place and it all of that again! read more

Arirang Korean BBQ - Bulgogi, korean steamed egg and soup - Korean Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

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Ariand Korean BBQ is a great place to eat/ try korean food because you get the real feel of a Korean BBQ unlike other more popular korean bbq restaurants that don't feel the same. HIGHLY RECOMMEND Five stars read more

Expensive for the amount of meat I got. Meat was a bit bland - needed lots of sauce to be flavorful. Helpful and kind service. Ambiance is fine - good for a casual dinner. read more

First off, I have this theory that any restaurant that has you cook your own food charges double what it would be if you had them make it. If you go here there are options to NOT do Korean BBQ or hot pot. The dishes are more affordable. We went on a Saturday evening and enjoyed the all you can eat Korean BBQ. We enjoy Korean sushi, glass noodles, spring rolls, fresh veggies, pork, beef, chicken, mussels, shrimp, and squid. The flavors were fantastic, especially when you use the dipping sauce on the grill with the food. It's a lot of fun to do with friends or with a date night. Usually they have a buffet for the bbq but they brought everything to our table for covid. The price for the all you can eat is $33/person. The staff are super friendly! We enjoyed our time and it is one of my favorite group dinner locations. I hope you go and enjoy! read more

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One of my favorite restaurants in Lexington!! Friendly staff and great food. I've only ordered off the menu but it's all been incredibly delicious. The prices are ridiculously cheap for the amount of food you get- and the taste is impeccable!! read more

Arirang Korean BBQ - Bibim Bop Rice Kimchee Pajun - Korean Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

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Absolutely AWESOME. Arirang is a true gem. Reasonably priced darn good food. We started with the Duk Bok Ki which was fantastically flavored, and the rice cakes were tender and wonderful. The Dolsot Bibimbap had that perfect crispy rice on the bottom. We got the meal for two that had some of the tastiest chicken I've ever had. Really a spectacular meal and we cannot wait to go back. It appears a hole in the wall but you will not regret it! read more

10/10 food, service and authenticity. I was stationed in South Korea with my family for 3 years and recently moved to the area. This is as authentic as it gets, and is now our favorite restaurant. If you're looking for delicious South Korea BBQ, this is it. read more

Love this Korean restaurant. They've got buffet and menu options. For dinner, if you're really feeling ambitious, I recommend the Korean Full bbq option - you get beef, pork, chicken and rice. If you're feeling very ambitious, add an additional grill item like fatty pork belly or short ribs. They have banchan (small side dishes) that change a lot based on freshness and availability, but their kimchi is really solid. If you get the chance, try their plum soju (plum liquor that isn't always in stock). Service is quick, and the food is fresh. The buffet is a wide selection, so either option will satisfy! read more

I was very disappointed with the food. I was there during rush hour for most restaurants and there were only three people in the restaurant. I will not be going back..... read more

What a disappointment! Small portions, terrible atmosphere, terrible service. The only thing positive to say is the actual meat and seafood were good quality. But ya I would never come here again. read more

Arirang Korean BBQ - Meat/seafood combo for $50 for self grilling. We were 2 small ladies and we left hungry! Never again! - Korean Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Great food and a great experience. This is the kind of place to go with a group so as to not be seated at the same table with strangers. I went with in a party of 5 and it was the perfect amount. The food is very good and doing the grill at the table was fun. I only give 4 stars because honestly i left not completely full and paid almost 40 dollars for just myself. read more

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AMAZING. Servers are so nice and helpful considering this is my first experience with korean BBQ. Me and bf ordered the korean full for the grill and everything it came with was amazing. Plenty of sides and things to add to your lettuce wraps and different sauces to try. It was quiet today and the music playing and the grill really adds to the overall atmosphere. WILL DEF COME AGAIN. read more

Great authentic Korean food. Kids really enjoy cooking at the table. Tasty kimchi and spicy pork! Friendly service too!!

Love Korean food and this place does not disappoint. They usually stay pretty busy but the staff is mostly family and they are so helpful is taking the time and explaining the menu. One of my top spots in town. read more

Overall decent Korean food. The service is friendly and the server checked on us often. I ordered the yookgyejang which is a spicy soup with beef and assortment of veggies. The soup itself tasted like and reminded me of shin ramyun broth, which was unfortunate. But it had a hefty serving of meat and veggies, which I say is a positive compared to other Korean restaurants that often skimp out on the goodies. There was a wide assortment of banchan that tasted good, but nothing to hit home about. Another knock I'd have to give is that the water served tasted off. Not sure if that's a Kentucky thing, as I've noticed similar taste at other restaurants, but just something I wanted to bring up. read more

Arirang Korean BBQ - Korean Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Such an authentic experience. Food is always top tier and service is like your family. Love this little hidden gem.

First time having Korean BBQ; did the self cooking. Food was pretty good got two different types of steak. Service was kind and knowledgeable. Fun experience if you've never done it, similar to hot pot cooking. read more

One of the only Korean BBQ spots in Lexington! Very friendly staff and a fun environment. We did the grill and enjoyed the food! The bulgoki was our favorite! read more

Arirang Korean BBQ - Vegetable plate, bulgoki, and Kalbee BBQ - Korean Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

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Kimchi is yummy! Arirang is our go to Korean restaurant in town. We can count on friendly service. They are willing to explain everything on the menu. The menu options are extensive and made to order. Tonight we tried the Mackeral for the first time it was awesome. It is a definite must try. Cooking at the tables is fun as well. We usually appoint one person to do the cooking and one person to get the meat when we do the buffet on the weekends. The boys love to do the cooking. Stop by you will find dinner and entertainment all in one! All the best. read more

Delicious food, but the restaurant was terribly hot. They have fans in the windows, and seemingly no air conditioning. We got bulgogi beef sushi, Dolsot Bibimbap, and a spicy noodle soup. Enjoyed the good a lot. They also have the option to cook it yourself at the table, but that would be best in cooler weather! read more

Doesn't look like much on the outside but the inside is crazy. Our server was pretty much serving the whole place which was 7-8 tables and we didn't have a single complaint or need anything at any point! Recommend the Korean meats! read more

Arirang Korean BBQ - Kimchi fried rice - Korean Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

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