Went with a small party to get dinner with friends- the perfect amount of food for six people. There's parking in the complex, but it looks like you're driving into a Korean temple -lovely ambiance. We ordered the following: (out of 3 *rating) **Bulgogi Tteopoki - delicious but not what I expected. The sauce is similar to a stirfry, but the Bulgogi is done very well. Think of a japchae flavored Tteopoki dish Dumplings (Mandu) - they gave us the option to pan fry or steam, we chose to steam! Did not try, cannot rate ***2x assorted meat platters (enough for 6)- worth the quality of cut and preparation, done tableside. Each different platter was done beautifully, and grilled tenderly. The marinade was well done on the short ribs. **banchan- my favorite was the pickled radish and cabbage kimchi. Not a lot of variety compared to other places, but each dish was done very well. I didn't really care for the potato salad. * doenjang/soybean soup: maybe it's just me, but it was very salty. Not my top choice of soup regardless. **kimchi-jjigae : very solid kimchi stew. The right amount of heat to pair rice with well but it's so rich. I could only have a couple bites to the end of the meal. ***hotteok with chocolate ice cream. It's a simple dessert and done very well. The cinnamon and sugar come out balanced very nicely with the chocolate. Service: So attentive and fast ! Staff was very respectful and quick, on par with fine dining. Had to wave over some folks to request another order or utensils and they were on it. Kudos. read more

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I love this spot! The staff is very friendly and excellent upscaled service grilling the meat. Always feel very full and satisfied from the food. I typically can share a single order of meat and sides are very affordable. No complaints and lunch menu is very affordable!! read more

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Bori is easily the best Korean BBQ I've had in Houston. Plenty of parking and the restaurant is set inside a Korean-style house with sleek, spacious interiors that make the experience feel upscale but still comfortable. Service was amazing! Our waiter was incredibly attentive and fast, and the staff cooks the meat for you so you can fully enjoy the meal. There's also an in-house butcher, and you can absolutely taste the freshness and quality of the meat. We ordered the ABC platter with NY strip, boneless short rib, pork belly, plus an extra side of bulgogi, which was more than enough for 4 people. The side dishes were fantastic and the staff happily brought refills whenever we asked. Definitely make a reservation, and enjoy your time here...they never make you feel rushed. read more

BORI - Montrose - ABC Platter, Kimchi Stew, Egg, Corn Cheese, Side Dishes - Korean Near Me - Houston, Texas

This upscale KBBQ restaurant is a place I have been meaning to try for a while now. I've heard some great things about this place and now I've finally been able to try it. They have parking around the building and also additional parking on the side. While there seems to be a lot of parking, it can fill up quickly! Upon entry, we were greeted and seated immediately. Their menu is pretty simple to understand. We decided on the ABC platter. This one allowed us to choose one meat from each of the three sections. The servers here cook the meat for you. Very delicious. Would recommend :)) read more

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Hits all the basics of an upscale kbbq restaurant. Fresh, high quality meat and the servers know what they are doing. Felt like the pacing was a little off though. We got the combo thing with a bunch of different meats, and the large pork belly was cooked first so we ended up waiting for a good amount of time, and once we started slowing down the beef tongue cooked very quickly and faster than we could eat. The banchan were pretty hit or miss. The kimchi and salad were highlights. Overall taking away a star because I've had better experiences at other high end kbbq restaurants in different cities. read more

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It's been a while since I've been to Bori and my brother wanted to try the new location. It's definitely closer to home, which is nice, and still maintains that fancy vibe. We opted for the butcher's choice. They cook the meat for you and it is portioned out well. The sides are good, but a little sparse, although you can ask for refills. We also got the raw marinated crabs, which my family liked, soft and flavorful. It does feel pretty expensive for what you get, but the meat quality is good. We ended with a mango bingsu, which was a little disappointing because the mangos were sour and frozen solid. We should have gotten the hotteok ice cream, to be honest. Overall, it's a great, high-end experience. It's not cheap and you won't leave feeling like you ate way too much, but if you're looking for a classy KBBQ experience, this is the place! read more

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This was my first time trying the Bori in Montrose and I had an amazing experience. Ambiance, food selection, and service was spot on. We got the Bori Beef Cuts selected cuts and you can't miss out on the marinated short rib, it's juicy and flavorful. The restaurant looks like it used to be a house but the interior and exterior is very upscale and Korean-themed. Our server, Jaden, was very attentive and cooked our meat very well. Great service! read more

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We've always been fans of the Bori Spring Branch location, so we are excited to finally check out the new Montrose location. Since we came on a weekday, parking was easy in their lot and surrounding streets (although other reviews mentioned the lot becomes valet only during busier times). We were seated on the first floor, not sure if this location has an art gallery or not. The menu is identical to the Spring Branch location, same with the complementary banchan. We ordered the usual seafood pancake, the small butcher's feast, and tried out marinated crabs and beef carpaccio. The seafood pancake was excellent, the marinated crabs were flavorful and fresh, the beef carpaccio on the other hand was disappointing. Our server grilled the meat diligently, but overall service was hit-or-miss. The dining room layout made for a noisy experience, conversations from nearby tables carried easily and were quite distracting. Overall the food remains consistent, but the Spring Branch location is still better in my opinion. read more

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We visit the Spring Branch of BORI as the go to higher end KBBQ spot often so it's nice that they opened a location closer inside the loop. Located near Montrose, parking is available in their interior lot or street parking. This location is also a house like structure but is missing the art museum. Service is fine but not great, definitely a step below their OG location. The staff seems new-ish and are definitely a bit below the pace. The food is solid; we got the seafood pancake, raw crabs, and beef carpaccio for apps; the beef carpaccio was not good, at a 2/5. The seafood pancake is a solid 5/5 as always and the raw crab was well marinated and tasted fresh; the number in the very small portion size of the dish; 4/5. For the meats, we got the smaller butcher's feast combo with an extra side of beef tongue. The meats are decent quality and the pork jowl was especially textured. Overall, a solid spot and a newer interior is a more posh area of town. I think their OG location still has its charms and higher level of service compared to this one. read more

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I've eaten Korean food all over the globe to include in Korea.... And would definitely come back to Bori. The ambience, quality, taste of food was very, very good. The restaurant is on the higher-end scale -- more traditional and where you want to go for a memorable evening. If you're looking for an all you can eat and don't care as much about the ambience than this may not be the place for you. The service was great, the food was quality and traditional. Again, would absolutely come back. read more

BORI - Montrose - Korean Near Me - Houston, Texas

Another excellent choice by my friend for our monthly dinners! He never ever gets it wrong lol. He made reservations for us so when we arrived our table was ready. Our eyes definitely were bigger than our bellies because we ordered sooo much food! Everything was a hit! Located in Montrose on a quiet street. Small lot, Street parking and valet available. The establishment is a house converted into the restaurant and it's really nice. Our waiter Sang was the best. Definitely one of the better Korean Steakhouses in Houston! Items we ordered. I might have missed a few things. But everything was a 10/10 Beverages Strawberry Moon Mocktail Lychee Martini Sprite Dr. Pepper Food Japache Fried Korean dumplings Bulgogi tteokbokki Bori beef cuts (L) Bulgogi Kimchi stew Corn cheese 10/10 Steamed egg read more

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Great experience with the entire team at Bori! We had a wonderful time and the food was delicious. Also, don't forget to ask Alex to make your Old fashions- the best in town! Thanks for your wonderful hospitality! We'll be back for sure!! read more

My boyfriend and I love BORI! We have been to both Spring Branch and Montrose locations, and it never disappoints. The building is beautiful and has such an upscale feel. Additionally, the service is always amazing. We came once on New Year's and got served complimentary tteokguk! We typically order the small bori beef cuts set which is the perfect amount for 2 people. Overall, the meats are all high quality and taste great. Beef belly (5/5)- Classic, staple, hard to go wrong with. Soy ginger NY strip/ NY strip (4/5) - A bit tougher to chew but great flavor Marinated boneless short rib/ Seasoned boneless short rib (5/5)- My personal favorite! The meat is much fattier, and the flavor is rich. The sets come with cheese corn, kimchi stew, and steamed egg, which are nice additions. Banchans had a good variety, and the salad is refreshing. They all pair well with the meat! read more

BORI - Montrose - Korean Near Me - Houston, Texas

I absolutely loved Bori - the food, the experience, the vibe, the service. The meat was delicious. My fiancé and I shared the Bori meat cuts (small). Excellent. Also got the seafood pancake which was fantastic. I'd recommend going light on the appetizers because your meal will come with lots of free sides. The seafood pancake is a strong recommendation though! The complimentary sides were all really good as well. The service was great. Personally, I'm not big on restaurants where someone cooks food at your table but our cook wasn't intrusive and stood off to the side. Loved the vibe of the restaurant -- it's in a house on a quiet street. The outside lights are lovely in the evening. Excellent for a date! read more

This location did not disappoint! There is limited self-parking on the street but there is complimentary valet. After walking in, we were promptly greeted by the host. We provided the name for our reservation and were seated right away. Our table was in front of the fireplace, very nice and warm. I love the intimate setting downstairs. There are plenty of additional seating upstairs. Note there is no elevator access to the upstairs area. I like the package meat options. We opted for the small ABC platter because the server explained the small was good for 3-4 ppl and the large is good for 5-6 ppl. We had a party of 5 and also wanted the seafood medley special. For our meat options, we chose the ribeye, marinated boneless short ribs, and pork belly. This platter came with kimchi stew, steamed egg, and cheese corn. We added on an order of pork jowl as we were still a tad bit hungry after enjoy the seafood medley and meat platter. The pork jowl was my favorite out of the meats ordered. We also added the japchae, really good! Everything was great, especially the meat quality! Our server was thorough and knowledgeable. He kept our banchans refreshed and drinks refilled. Our server cooked all our meat to perfection, giving us time to chat and prevent us from overcooking our meal. I look forward to my next meal here. read more

Great food and service. Building makes you feel like you are in Korea walking by the kimchi crocks

Bori owns my heart (and my belly) Been a super fan of the original location but this one is closer and finally decided to try it on a weekday evening to celebrate my bestie. It's nestled in a nice subdivision and the restaurant is really pretty inside and outside. There is a small lot behind the building with an extended lot as well as street parking. Its two floors and dining area was a bit smaller and cozier than the original location. We had a wonderful server who was extremely knowledgeable and gave great suggestions. There are some items only available at the Montrose location. We ordered the small beef cuts set (small), japchae, and fried chilli eggplant. Beef cut set - beef belly, ribeye, marinated boneless spare ribs (5/5)- the beef was amazing quality and well cooked - they cook it to your liking, the spare ribs were marinated perfectly and so tender Corn cheese (comes with beef set) 4/5 - corn and cheese - who doesn't love it? Kimchi stew (comes with beef set 4/5 - there is a 2nd option - soy bean paste stew) - spicy but not overpowering and goes perfect with the rice Banchans - tons of Banchans and they were all good - I am obsessed with the pink radish as well as their salads (honestly it was all good) Japchae (5/5) - it's one of my fave things, the noodles are perfectly cooked and the seasoning is not overpowering, and it's light Fried chili eggplant (4/5) - only at Montrose - suggested by server and it was good - crunchy on the outside but tender on the inside, it wasn't spicy to us but it was still flavorful Hotteok ice cream (5/5) - only at Montrose - this was complimentary for bestie's birthday and it was sooooooo good, the server suggested vanilla ice cream and it paired so well - I can't explain it but everyone should try it yum It was a great meal and great company. Service was excellent and the food was delicious. Def will be back esp since it's so close read more

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Solid cool spot with a cool space and cozy bar. Very good spot I think for a group outing. Korean bbq so we tried seasoned sirloin, spicy pork, and marinated short rib. All the meats were great and three selections were enough for two people to have some leftovers. The seasoned is very much savory no sweet. The marinated is sweet and savory. The "spicy" is a sweet/savory/SPICY combo. They do all three for most cuts I believe. You get rice, kimchee, and other accoutrements including what tasted like Potatoe salad, lettuce for wraps and a few things I failed to try. We added cheese corn and spicy salad that I enjoyed with a lot of bites. Would definitely come back. Ps...really liked my drink and we were too full for desert. read more

Actually one of the better Korean BBQ places in Houston! We came during soft opening and was surprised to see where it was actually located. Right in the middle of a neighborhood, in what looks to be a huge house, Bori had nice street presence when you roll up. The grounds and the building are aesthetically pleasing. They were still construction the parking when we came but we were amazed by the place cause it was just so unexpected. The outside smelled delicious of KBBQ. The interior felt like a large house with multiple stories, but a very modern renovated home. The servers are there to cook and serve you all the meats! They have a party platter that offers a little taste of everything! I found the meats to be marinated well but sauces and greens to wrap. We really enjoyed all the dishes and side dishes here.. and the meat tasted like it was really high quality. Service was great and they routinely checked in. Overall, such a great addition to this neighborhood! read more

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I have always love Bori since I went to their first location in Spring Branch area. So when they opened another location near my house, I was very ecstatic. I went once when they just opened but I recently went during the weekday for dinner since I was craving Korean BBQ. The place is very warm and cozy since it use to be a residential structure and layout. The design of the place is very thought out with some contemporary design combined with existing structure. But the food, like always is very good. I like it there because not only is their ventilation very effective to wear you do not smell like BBQ after leaving the place, but the wait staff actually cooks your meat for you. My waiter was Ethan and he was very attentive and his cook on the meat was perfect. For appetizer, I had the seafood pancake which I highly recommend everyone to try along with the steamed dumplings. And for my entree, I did the ABC platter which I pick a meat from each of the rows. I picked the ribeye under row A. Under row B, I picked the spicy boneless short rib and beef belly under row C. To be honest, you can't go wrong with any of their selections. Of course, I had to try their hummingbird cake since I love the one from Empire Cafe. But that's another story. I also wanted to try their lemon berry cake. And to be honest, both of the desserts were a disappointment to me. They were dry but I can't fault the place for that since it's not their forte. I'm sure they out source it and do not have an in house pastry chef. There is plenty of parking, unlike the one in the Spring Branch area. They have a pretty decent size parking lot and at night, the neighbor opens up their parking lot to allow an over flow. But there is also off street parking in the front and side of the restaurant. So, go try it out. read more

Very nice and delicious Korean food but definitely pricey Different than regular Korean bbq where you cook the food, they cook for you Ambiance is pretty nice too Would definitely come back read more

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Bori's homage to traditional Korean cooking that's upscale is done nicely. I went twice over a three week period when I was visiting Houston. The ban chan tastes authentic but it had a modern upscale twist. We ordered one of the beef BBQ sets and it was plenty of food for a family of 4 (I tried it with 6 adults who weren't too hungry and you hat worked too as we ordered entrees). Service was great. Our waiter actually looked like a Kpop idol! read more

A great Korean BBQ restaurant in Montrose, so glad this placed opened up in my neighborhood! Located in a two-story, large house turned into a restaurant, this place looks modern and trendy. There is valet parking but also street parking in the neighborhood. Reservations are easy to make on OpenTable online. Service is great here! The hosts greet you as soon as you walk in and everyone is friendly and attentive. The waiters give great recommendations for food and portion sizes. Drinks: For alcohol they have beer, wine, and soju. I enjoy their Jinro Chamisul (original soju). But I've also tried their peach soju and it was too sweet for me. Onto the food, here's what I've tried here: - Seafood pancake: This dish is delicious!! If you like seafood, I highly recommend this. - Japchae: It was good but my least enjoyable dish here. - Premium beef cuts (L) with marinated short rib and dry-aged ribeye: This was served with corn cheese (yumm) , steamed egg (I love anything with eggs), and we opted for kimchi stew which was hot and fresh and not too spicy for me. The waiter cooks your meats for you, which I enjoy, and he will cook it to your desired preference. The meats came out juicy and tasty, they were all so delicious. - The meats also come out with side dishes (banchan) and they will refill each side, as needed. I've been here twice now, both times with a group of 4, and we've all been full with one appetizer and the premium beef cuts entree. Overall, this is definitely not your typical, casual Korean BBQ place. It's definitely pricier due to the location, high-end meats, and the fact that they cook the meats for you. Is worth it? To me, yes. If you have the luxury to splurge, I definitely recommend this place. Can't wait to come back! read more

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First off, the restaurant is stunning! It's located in a renovated home and they've done a great job incorporating Korean architecture into the design. They also have free valet parking. I wasn't sure what to expect going in - if it was going to be AYCE k-bbq. But it's a la carte with a combination of k-bbq and non-kbbq options. They first served us a wide selection of different kinds of banchan, or side dishes, which were delicious. I especially enjoyed the sliced scallions with chili oil. For entrees, our table of 2 ordered a beef bulgogi bibimbap, perilla oil buckwheat noodles, and a ribeye combination that came with beef soup, lettuce (to make ssam), and some other items. Our server Tim was attentive and helpful, cooking the meat and offering suggestions for things to try off the menu. We ordered the hotteok for dessert per his recommendation, and it was awesome! Tasted like the fresh hotteok I had while visiting Busan. Personally, I don't eat beef or pork, so the menu was pretty limiting to me. I don't believe they had any chicken options, but they do have a few vegetarian salads and seafood options on the menu. Overall, this is a lovely k-bbq place with great ambiance, delicious banchan, and friendly service. read more

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Bigger than spring location. Prettier than spring location. Valet parking is the only downside. Not really a fan of strangers driving my car or sitting in there or anything of that sort. Food is just as good as spring branch. My go to is the seafood pancake. All meats are high quality. Banchans are great and unlimited. They stay past their shift and don't kick you out. Very nice staff. read more

First time at BORI and I think it's now in my top 4 Korean barbecue places I've ever been to. The service was amazing, the atmosphere was great, the menu was very easy to read and had lots of options. My only complaint was that I didn't know that the set meals came with a salad because it didn't say on the menu as it only said it came with steamed egg, soup, corn cheese, so that is the only reason why we ordered an additional salad. I'll be lenient on my review and not mark points off for that reason. All the side dishes were amazing quality. with the meat being the main show; the ribeye melted in the mouth, the short rib had good flavor, and the pork belly was great. I highly recommend this place and I would come back. read more

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Bori Montrose was decent, not spectacular, not disappointing. Food was good but the meat could have been cooked more evenly, portions too small, and it's expensive. I'm Korean and have eaten KBBQ my whole life, so I may have a different grading curve. Side dishes, ambience, and attentive service were the best part of it. Disliked that the portions were so small. We had to keep asking for more lettuce leaves because each plate only has a couple. And the banchan dish with leeks only had 3 small pieces. And there was only a teeny tiny amount of ssamjang. We ordered a large short rib plate, which the waiter said served 4-5. We had 3 in our party and only had a few small pieces of meat left over after the meal. Taste-wise, my favorite was the short rib seasoned with salt, pepper, and sesame oil. The marinated short rib was too sweet. The banchan and side dishes were good, particularly the scallion salad. The doenjang jigae had lots of clams in it. We asked for the meat to be cooked medium rare, but some pieces were too rare and others were more medium. The waiter was very attentive, but we did arrive early in the evening. I appreciated the decor, which was classy and modern with muted grays, similar to the Bori in Long Point. We prefer other Korean barbecue places outside of the loop - Honeypig is better value for similar quality meat (at least, we couldn't tell the difference), and it has an air of authenticity. The quality of the side dishes was better at Bori, waiters are certainly more attentive, and the ambience is fancier than the others, so that is what you're paying for. read more

BORI - Montrose - Korean Near Me - Houston, Texas

My family of three had dinner here last week. We've been to the original location in Spring Branch many times and wanted to check out this new location. The setting is really nice. They did a great job of remodeling the building into a trendy, upscale space while still capturing some traditional Korean culture vibes. The service was great as well. The food was very consistent with the Spring Branch location. We had the large Bori Beef Cuts combination, and chose Beef Belly, Boneless Short Rib & Marinated Boneless Short Rib. All the meats were of the highest quality and very tasty. I will also say that this was enough food for the three of us. If we can get this quality and quantity of food (the combinations comes with side dishes, steamed egg, stew, etc.), it's also a pretty good value proposition for less than $130. We think Bori is the best Korean BBQ restaurant in Houston. We would welcome the opportunity to go back to either location. read more

came to bori on a sunday evening and it was pretty quiet. i've been to the other location a few times, so i wanted to try this one. really liked the vibe! we got two appetizers--japchae and bulgogi tteokbokki. both were really good, but the tteokbokki tasted similar to the japchae, so it felt like the same dish with just different noodles. if i come back, i'd probably pick one or the other. we also ordered the abc platter (ny strip, marinated boneless short rib, and pork jowl), and it was all amazing. the sides were on point too. i love how they make everything for you, and the service is great. 10/10 recommend--one of my favorite spots in houston! read more

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My family and I had a great dinner to celebrate my brother's birthday at the new Bori in Montrose. First impressions are everything because the restaurant is set in a completely renovated house in a residential area and it's beautiful! They had several spots for street parking or a lot out back. Our party of 6 got a table upstairs and it made for a more intimate experience. We all split the large short rib platter and large ABC platter and our fave meats were the Soy Ginger NY Strip and the marinated short rib. All of the meats were very high quality and the overall amount of food we got alongside the banchan left us stuffed! The best part is that the waiters cooked our food. The staff were all very friendly as well. We'd definitely come back! read more

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Absolute gem of a restaurant (not even limited to kbbq). I've been to hundreds (from AYCE to high-end) of kbbq restaurants around the world, highlighting Korea and Los Angeles. I must admit that this is the BEST one I've been to overall. The ambiance, quality of food + service, variety of menu items and plating of each dish and banchan was top notch. We ended up getting the combo and selected the boneless short rib (beef row A), marinated boneless short rib (beef row B), and pork belly (pork row C). We also ordered beef belly a la carte. When I took the first bite of the marinated boneless short rib, I was shocked. The quality of the beef was immediately apparent. The beef belly usually just melts in your mouth due to the majority of the piece being fat. At this restaurant, that is not the case. It's very meaty but has little slivers that melt due to the perfect marbling, which pairs nicely together. It's important to note that none of us in my party were hungry due to the food marathon we had all day prior to coming here. I think that just goes to show how delicious the food is here. Sure, prices can be a bit on the higher end, but it's 100% justified. You can see them ahead of time, so if it's not within your budget, then make that decision before coming and deciding to leave a bad review when it's something that can be researched ahead of time. I've had much worse for far steeper prices before. The house setting was a great choice. I've seen nothing like this before from a kbbq joint and honestly, if it were to exist in Los Angeles, it would be an instant hot spot. With that being said, PLEASE COME TO LA!! If you're in Houston, it's a no brainer. You won't be disappointed. read more

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Bori - Montrose was the perfect way to celebrate my birthday with family. We had a table for 6 at 730pm on a Thurs, parking wasn't too bad on the street, but didn't realize it till later that they had parking behind the building as well. Walking up, I did not expect this restaurant to literally be a renovated house. We almost thought we had the wrong address driving through the neighborhood, but to our surprise it was actually very nice. We loved that we had a section upstairs pretty much to ourselves so it was private and intimate for dinner in just the right way. Service was phenomenal as well. For food, the 6 of us split their large short rib platter and large ABC platter. This allowed us to try their boneless short rib, seasoned short rib, marinated short rib, ribeye, soy ginger NY strip, and their pork belly. This was more than enough food when you add in all of their delicious banchan. These platters also came with white rice, soybean soup, kimchi jjigae, corn cheese, and steamed egg. Factor in the tasty variety of sauces, and you're in heaven. The high quality of the meat really shines through, and their servers perfectly cook the meats for you. I would 100% come back here again! Next time I might consider splurging and getting an order of their A5 Japanese Wagyu. I wish I remembered our server's name so I could give him props personally, but thanks to him he surprised me with a free chocolate mousse cake. Enjoy! read more

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New location is awesome. BORI has always been great. food and serice is great. We had the Butchers feast and it's plenty of food for 4 people. The spicy Pork Belly is my favorite. The new location is in an old house really cool. But it's small with a total of 17 tables. So make reservations. service is exceptional. read more

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Came for the soft opening with the 15% discount for dinner. The atmosphere was inviting and sleek. It's like walking into someone's fancy home. The ventilation for each table was also good and I didn't smell like bbq after leaving. It was a bit on the pricier side but there was good quality meat and the sides were delicious. Got the small bori beef cut set ($100) as well as the small seafood pancake ($16) and beef tartar ($38). That was enough food for 4 people with 2 who weren't overly hungry. One person in my party said that the seafood pancake at the first location is better and crispier. I personally prefer Cote for higher cost kbbq, but for Houston this was good to experience once or for a causal place to celebrate. Service was good! read more

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I came for the first time and I had an amazing time. The japchae was amaaazing. & so was the steamed dumplings. Ethan was our waitress. He did a great job. Also the manager on duty stopped by to make sure that everything was going well for us also which was a nice touch. Will be back read more

This was my first time at Bori. The Montrose location is such a cute spot. Inside is interesting since it's an hold house...or hostel?? Our party of 5 got seated in a room to ourselves upstairs which was actually quite nice. I might make some different meat selections next time but we did a good job filling up with the other apps/entrees too. I want a fan of the pork jowl. But all the dipping sauces are great. Pancake is filling- only do large for larger party. The spicy naeng-myun came as a great rec from our server as a cold noodle dish. Good flavor! I did enjoy having our meat get cooked for us so we didn't have to worry about that and could carry on with our ADD conversations as usual! They do have a valet lot, otherwise lookout for street parking between permit only signs for the neighborhood. read more

They do well in what they specialize in - KBBQ, but don't expect too much from the experiential items. First: the good. They offer very generous portions of side dishes, including steamed eggs, vegetable, soup, and the typical banchans like kimchi, radish, and eggplants. Despite thinking the meat portion was small in the beginning, it was actually perfect for two people when you pair it with all the side dishes. They also cook the meat for you so this is perfect for date nights with my girlfriends when none of us want to (or know how to) cook - ha! My number one obsession with this place is how perfectly everything is portioned and planned out. The meat cuts, the lettuce size, the carrot sticks, the kimchi - everything is calculated into the PERFECT portion for a perfect one bite. Even if you end up taking a half bite, every single item will perfectly breaks in half. No meat or kimchi slipping out and making a mess. There has to be a science behind this. The cons: Beef tartare was way too sweet and heavy in sesame oil; "Stone pot" bibimbap was served in a regular bowl, and I know one commenter has already spoke to the manager about this. This was a shame because the bibimbap itself was amazing. It just needs that crispy rice and charred flavor of a stone pot; Finally, dessert was a no no. Their dessert options were actually very impressive with a wide range. I have yet to try their cakes, but the Hotteok was store bought and incredibly dry, with almost zero peanut fillings. I know they're not known for desserts, but doesn't it just feel a bit more fulfilling to end with a bang? read more

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As an avid fan of Bori's Spring Branch location, I was beyond excited upon learning of its new location in Montrose. I was able to finally try this location on a Thursday night. Bori - Montrose is located off Westheimer in a neighborhood that you quite would have never guessed. Although, there are cars parked on the street, I didn't have trouble finding a parking space within the designated area. Bori also kept its iconic Korean gate as an enclosure around the outer perimeter. I did not have a reservation but there was more than enough space to fit my table of 2. Imagine that weekends are packed and this location does not offer lunch (yet?). The host and staff are extremely professional, friendly, and fast, expecting no less from Bori. For the most part, their menu is the same as the other location with a couple of differences. I ordered the beef combo which comes with beef belly and chose the (1) marinated boneless shortrib and (2) ribeye. Unlike other KBBQs, Bori's servers will cook your meat, and our server did a phenomenal job. The quality of beef is top tier paired with the assortment of traditional side dishes make Bori such a fantastic restaurant. Love Bori and everything they are for and highly recommend. read more

Bori was a slight disappointment. The area, exterior, and lower level ambiance are all incredible. The service was excellent throughout our meal. But the food itself and the upstairs areas made for a poor experience that leaves me with an unfortunate view of the entire restaurant. To be clear, we had a reservation for four, but we were sat as far away from the kitchen and main dining areas as I have ever been sat--even as a walk in--in any place I've ever eaten. Under horrible bright white lights that are at odds with the remainder of the restaurant, we ordered a good sampling of items from the menu: from beef to marinated meat to pork, to kimchi pancakes and fried rice. Everything we had, with the exception of the short rib, was a bit bland. Our table was quickly inundated with the small plates you'd expect at a Korean BBQ place, but they were miniature servings that were hardly enough for one person and completely lacking for four of us. For the price we paid, I expected a lot lot more, especially since we didn't get to enjoy the environment. Stick to the places in Chinatown. But if you do come here, make sure you tell them you want a table in the main dining room downstairs. read more

SO MUCH FOOD! There were 4 of us in total and we got the large ABC platter. The food was so unique and tasty, especially the seafood pancake, a favorite of the table. The meat was great, I think we did sirloin steak, spicy pork ribs and one other meat but I can't remember. Regardless, the food was great and we were stuffed afterwards. Service- our waitress was great! The wait staff also cooks the meat for you and she did a great job! Ambiance- the restaurant is in a beautiful old house on Montrose and we were sat on the second floor. Great vibes all around, not too fancy, some people were dressed very casual. read more

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