4.5 Stars. After attending "Shen Yuen" I wanted to do something special to heighten that experience. Chas Market & Kitchen had been long on my list and since it was minutes away, seemed like the most logical choice. I have constantly heard people sing its praises. I will say I'm not versed in Korean fare. I had previously went to another Korean Restaurant and had a terrible experience. It is somewhere on the outskirts of the Eastside, alongside the highway. From the exterior it feels like a neighborhood convenient store. Once inside the room opens up with ample seating and tables. I noticed the tables that are specifically for their "All You Can Eat" menu but that's for another review. Along the walls are fridges with drinks and little knick knacks. It reminded me of a bodega. After we found a seat a server came and left menus. The menu is really extensive. I decided on their beef bulgogi, again a redo after the previous restaurant fiasco. A hip soundtrack is playing overhead, which I believe gives the place a modern vibe. Before I go on I must include that the server was excellent. I say this as he was very attentive but still able to work the rest of the room. Whenever I go to a new place sometimes I feel an anxiety. My fear is being disappointed and having wasted my time. But my impression is that it is an ultra laid back place. You can leave your Armani suit and Louboutin shoes at home. When the food came to the table it was served on a plate steaming similar to a fajita plancha. The server brought over accompanying small dishes that are meant to be added to the bulgogi. The small dishes contained: kimichi, spicy cucumbers, radish etc. Combining any or all with the dishes heightened the flavors. I think this was the most unique tasting thing I've had this year. In addition if you want a drink you have to choose one from their wall of fridges. I think this might dissuade some patrons but again, the overall experience is like that of a bodega. If you are looking for great Korean food with excellent service by all means go to Chas Market & Kitchen. So far this year this has been the restaurant with the most unique flavors. It is perfect for a date night, friends or with family. And I have to, have to absolutely do their "All You Can Eat" where you cook all items. I'm buying if someone else is doing the cooking. read more

See all

Highly recommend the clay pot bimbombop. The rice on the bottom gets crispy like pegao. You can sit down and order and they have a server waiting on you before it used to be order at the counter. You can also shop around and add it to your bill. I like to get some ice cream for the afterburn. The Tteokbokki sauce wasn't as thick as other places plus they don't put cheese on it. It's original classic Tteokbokki. read more

See all

Our first time here. We came in on a budget, saw the cheese enchiladas for $6.00!!! They were amazing, with fresh made flour tortillas. The service was great, very attentive staff. The setting is a convenience store with tables in the middle. Nice soft music playing in the background. read more

Chas Market & Kitchen - Cheese enchiladas - Korean Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Tried the all you can eat lunch special. Pork belly was underwhelming due to lack of seasoning, but everything else was amazing! Tried the octopus, prawns, pork belly, Bulgogi, and short ribs. The short ribs were my favorite, but they will only give one round of short ribs With this particular special. Our waitress replenished our sides and regularly checked in on us to ensure our cooking temperatures were spot on. Highly recommended if you go with a hefty appetite. read more

See all

Authentic Korean FoodThat Never Disappoints! It's been a while since our last visit to Chas Market & Kitchen, and we were pleasantly surprised by how much better the place looks now l! The updated printed menu and improved dining area, complete with new dividers, give this humble bodega a cleaner and more inviting feel. We didn't see the friendly young Korean guy who usually provides such warm service, but the food was still as amazing as ever--flavorful, authentic, and perfectly cooked (the Korean auntie is there by the way and she's awesome!) Thisntime we skipped the AYCE option and went for the bento boxes, as alway, they nailed it. Every bite reminded us why we keep coming back. When we crave authentic Korean food that's consistently delicious and high-quality, this is our go-to spot in San Antonio. Chas Market & Kitchen isn't just a bodega--it's a hidden gem serving incredible Korean comfort food without the fancy setting and high prices. Highly recommended...always! read more

See all

When you're craving Korean food this is it. When you walk in you are welcomed with busy bustling staff, self seating. I've only gone for lunch but you're not limited to the lunch box. The food is really good and very good serving sizes. You get to select your own drink from the wall of refrigerators. It's like a small cafeteria open concept, it's nothing fancy but you're not there for a fancy atmosphere. read more

Chas Market & Kitchen - Bibimbab Dinner Plate - Korean Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

See all

I love Korean barbecue but have been let down trying restaurants in San Antonio in the past. I knew to expect that the restaurant is inside of a grocery market. The variety of drinks and snacks is impressive but more impressive than that is the quality of the food and service! Our server was great and very accommodating for our friend who has multiple food allergies. It was my birthday lunch and even my friend who is a picky eater thought the food was great. I will definitely be back! read more

Chas Market & Kitchen - Korean Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

See all

Pleasantly surprised that I stumbled across this place in the downtown area. Cleanliness is a little lacking (it was a previous market repurposed into a restaurant) but service has always been fast and attentive. It's probably the best spot for Korean food in SA. Reasonable prices, dishes weren't overly sweet, and they had a good selection of banchan. Deep and rich flavors but still missing out on some authenticity. Favorite dishes: galbi, yukgaejang, galbitang, dolsotbibimbap read more

Chas Market & Kitchen - Dolsot bibimbap - Korean Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Service was great, prices were more than reasonable especially for Korean BBQ, and the food was fantastic! The restaurant is located inside of a small market. I will say this isn't the fanciest or cleanest place, however in my opinion this is what makes it most authentic! I will 100% be back in the future and highly recommend this for your next meal! read more

Chas Market & Kitchen - Spicy Chicken Bulgogi Lunch Plate and Mandoo with a side of Lettuce wraps! - Korean Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

We haven't had Korean food in a while and decided to visit @chaskoreanbbq. We had a good first visit and went back for more. Dad and I shared the Coco Milk with mango, and Hubby had Arizona Green Tea. We started with the Pan-Fried Dumplings. We then shared the Galbi, Japchae, and Beef Bulgogi. The photo for the bulgogi seemed unclear but it was steaming hot when it got to our table. Everything was delicious and the ban chan (sides) were fantastic too. If you're in the downtown area looking for a legit Korean restaurant, look no further! read more

See all

The best Korean BBQ in San Antonio Tx. The atmosphere is friendly and the service was great. I recommend the all you can eat but I warn you......you will walk out with the meat sweats as it should be. read more

Chas Market & Kitchen is a true hole-in-the-wall experience for the unassuming. We were staying downtown but wanted KBBQ. We were pleasantly surprised to find Chas located so close to us. Pulling up, it looked like an old retail plaza just off the interstate. Walking in, we thought we were in a convenience store until one of the workers told us to sit down anywhere. Turns out, they have a dining area in the middle of the store, complete with table stoves and vent hoods. We were happy to learn that they offer an AYCE for $30 + tax. It comes with a bottle of water that you can grab from one of the wall coolers. They also have soju and Japanese beer available, as well as sodas and other drinks for purchase. We ordered the brisket, spicy pork bulgogi, and galbi. Side dishes and a bowl of rice were served to us and the brisket was brought out soon after. The waitress turned on the stove for us and gave us a tong and a pair of scissors to work with. To our surprise, the galbi and spicy pork bulgogi came out fully cooked, and they were full-size portions! The brisket we were cooking ourselves also had a ribeye steak hiding underneath on the same plate! Needless to say, we were completely stuffed full from this meal. They do charge $15 extra per person if the food isn't finished so that motivated us to push forward. I believe AYCE has a two-hour limit, so there's plenty of time to pace yourself. We ended the night on a $72 + tip, which we thought was well worth it and an instant family favorite. read more

See all

This a quaint and unexpected Korean BBQ spot in San Antonio recommended by a local who frequents this place. The AYCE option is affordable with plenty of authentic side dishes. read more

See all

Pleasantly surprised - loved it! 1 star: Low key mom&pop shop - not your typical looking Korean bbq joint restaurant (loved it) - 2 star: Food tasty and filling (partying 4, we did AYCE & ordered other dishes) 3rd star: Service - staff nice but kinda slow 4th star for a Definitely bookmarked return! read more

I didn't expect this place to be this good! From the outside, Chas Market and Kitchen looks super unassuming--it's a bit random and doesn't really scream "restaurant," but once you step inside and taste the food, you'll be blown away. We ordered the Korean BBQ Short Ribs, Bulgogi, and Galbitang. Korean BBQ Short Ribs - an absolute standout--so juicy and tender with a marinade that was perfectly balanced between sweet, savory, and smoky. This was my favorite dish of the day. Bulgogi - thinly sliced, perfectly cooked, and just the right level of sweetness. The meat was tender and flavorful, practically melting in your mouth. It had that addictive, comforting flavor you can't stop eating. Galbitang - The broth was rich and full of depth, clearly made with high-quality ingredients. You could tell it had been simmered for hours to bring out all that flavor. The soup was hearty, warming, and filled with tender beef and soft, delicious vegetables. Honestly, this place is a hidden gem. If you're in the area, do yourself a favor and stop by! Don't let the exterior fool you. The food is top-notch, and the service was friendly and welcoming. I'll definitely be back! read more

See all

I'm really disappointed with our experience. After waiting a long time to return to Chas, we then had to wait again because a plate of ribs was forgotten. On top of that, we were overcharged by $30 more than we should have been. Unfortunately, no receipt was provided. I called to try to resolve the issue, and while the young man I spoke with was very kind, he wasn't able to help and asked us to drive back. By the time I realized the overcharge, we were already halfway home--I live near 90 and 211--so returning wasn't reasonable. read more

Found this gem on TikTok and I couldn't be happier. Everything was so good! very good experience. There's is a wall full of drinks to choose from which I love! The young gentleman was very nice and patient with us we are slow to order and the elder women stopped by and was so nice, she offered us an additional dish as she had made extra for another customer. It was a pork kimchi, and it was very tasty. 10 out of 10 spot would definitely recommend and will definitely be coming back.! chill atmosphere read more

See all

This market was my go-to pre-COVID! Cheap delicious eats. While things have changed a bit here at this market...people, menu and layout. The food is still very delicious. Just a lot more pricey. This delicious Spicy Chicken plate w/rice and banchan runs about $17+ (includes taxes). Food is still very delicious and service is always kind here. read more

Chas Market & Kitchen - Spicy Chicken Lunch Plate - Korean Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

See all

I have been to this restaurant little market several times. The first few times it was beyond amazing then I forgot about it until my niece reminded me of it wanting to go. Now with all the all you can eat options in San Antonio Chas market is kind of falling behind. The guy who served us I believe is the nephew was really sweet and helpful. He wanted us to have the full experience with whatever they offer. Don't get me wrong we were completely stuffed! But the options of meat is way less from where they started read more

See all

Quick, and tasty; they got me out with my to-go bulgogi to get back in time for my meeting. It could be spicier but that's what sriracha is for. The place is cleaner than it looks. They didn't spend a lot on decor. It tastes like they spend their money on the food. read more

I love Korean BBQ, I consider myself to be a conseuer. I've eaten my share of Korean BBQ here in San Antonio and around the world. I was looking for a quick lunch spot and saw this Chas offered $9.99 bento plates. I found the market which is more of a cafeteria style dining than a market. I was hoping to find some Asian snacks that I've been craving but there wasnt much to shop around and look for. I was seated quickly as it was pretty empty for a lunch spot. I ordered quickly as I already went there with what I wanted in mind. I ordered a water with lemon and was informed they only carry bottled water, which was fine. I received my food, spicy chicken bulgogi in 15 min. The chicken was more spice than flavor. I rate the food a 3 out of 5. It took 25 minutes for my bottle of water to arrive which by then I had already finished most of meal--luckily I wasn't choking. Service was the reason for the 1 star but even with great service, the food "quality" wouldn't put my rating over 3 stars. read more

Chas Market & Kitchen - Chicken bulgogi bento - Korean Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Nothing fancy but good banchan and reasonable prices. Ordered the spicy pork bulgogi lunch box, comes with white rice and banchan. Also ordered a full size japchae. They have refrigerators, grab your own drinks, beer and socks. They top off banchans at your request, the bran sprouts were amazing! Not sure if this is the place to go for Korean BBQ but decent korean standards. read more

Chas Market & Kitchen - Pork Bulgogi lunch box and full size japchae - Korean Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

First visit was not what I expected. Bulgogi was not fresh, appears left over meat was deep fried to reheat. Meat was saturated with cooking oil. Kimchee was scarce. read more

See all

Food was on point and the service was very good. Been here several times and enjoyed it every time.

This place is a cool hole in the wall family establishment! I liked their mandu/dumplings ($9.99) and the galbi/short ribs ($24.99). The mandu dumplings are slightly sweet and they have the clear noodles in the filling. The galbi was pretty pricey because you get about 9 pieces. The tteokboki was on the sweeter side. They also give you lots of different side dishes, which are delicious! They also sell lots of different drink options that you just pick from the fridges. Also there are asian snacks by the cash register. The service was very friendly. It took around 20 minutes to get our food on a Friday evening. Side note, they don't allow backpacks inside! It was cool to hear about the history of the place. It first started off as a meat market, but then a Korean couple bought it. They then kept it as a meat market, but changed it to a Korean restaurant a few decades ago. read more

See all

This is the BEST hole in the wall Korean restaurant I have ever been to! My sister frequents here often and she recommend it, and now I'm recommending it to everyone that reads this review! Don't let the outside of the restaurant scare you away because I sure as heck thought it was a little sketchy. Even more sketchy inside! The food here is truly authentic! It's delicious! They make everything fresh. They are not open all day so you have to get there before dinner. I also noticed that they have Mexican food too that was not on their menu. The service here is just ok, there are various of people that will come ask to take your order and bring out your food. There's a younger guy that is very nice, the older women were not as pleasant, but it could be a generation thing ‍ I really can't wait to come back and try something new! read more

See all

My first time was with my sister and I loved it, I brought my son recently and love it even better. Love the seating in the middle of the place although not the norm but the AYCE is definitely worth it. read more

More like a 3.75 Had a craving for sundubu Jjigae and found Chas Market & Kitchen. This is our first time visiting and didn't know what to expect. Location is right off the highway, decent sized parking lot, and definitely reminds me of hole-in-the-wall spots in South Korea minus the coolers lining some of the walls. They have a mix of regular tables and KBBQ grill tables, which was perfect for our visit. Our server was nice and very attentive. Now on to the food...we ordered a japchae plate, kimchi stew, and soft tofu stew. The japchae was ok, it was warm-almost cold and the noodles were chopped up. The kimchi stew was a little different from what we're used to, a little runny and with a firmer tofu, but it was good and massive! We probably could've shared one stew. The soft tofu stew was good, again a little runny and a little too spicy for me. The banchan was good too, it had a great mix and all the flavors were perfect. read more

See all

Este lugar es donde te dan la carne para que tú la cocines y también puedes obtenerla ya cocinada por el cocinero a tu mesa hay algunas carnes que las puedes repetir las veces que gustes menos las costillas de res esas solo una ronda y te dan como 3 costillas para dos personas, el costo es de 29.99 por persona y mínimo tienen que ser dos para que puedas obtener ese servicio de lo contrario son platos individuales al costo del menú , así que te recomiendo vallas con mucho apetito para que valga la pena el costo, el servicio no es muy bueno y el lugar es como una Market place, así que lo esperes nada elegante, pero el sabor de la comida está bueno, está cerca del centro de Aan Antonio y habrán de las 10 am hasta las 3 pm read more

See all

First time coming to this little spot after doctor appointment. We ordered dolsot bimbimbap and galbitang soup. First time trying galbitang soup. It was very delicious!! We'll be back. Update: second visit. The best bulgogi in town! Will be back for the Galbi next time. read more

Chas Market & Kitchen - Korean Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Extremely attentive staff, food was amazing and full of flavor, fair prices, tons of Asian drinks to choose from. The ambiance is very homey and there is also a private area for bigger parties. read more

Nice hole in wall Korean restaurant. Order the dolsot bibibap and the regular. Was freaking amazing food and wish there was more meat. The place is inside a little market so it wasn't too fancy. The service was nice and quick with the food. Only con was you had to buy the drinks and get it yourself from the refrigerator but we only needed water so didn't hurt us at all. read more

Chas Market & Kitchen - Man Doo Bibimbab Dinner Plate - Korean Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Never know when they're open. Showed up during posted business hours and was turned away.

Oh my gosh! It has been a few hours and I am still riding a Korean BBQ high! My son and I went to Chas Market and Kitchen today. It had been on my radar for awhile. I mentioned in another review how I watch Korean Dramas on Netflix (I'm on #131). They are always eating the most delicious looking food. I have been looking for some of those dishes in San Antonio, but had not hit on a place that curled my toes up. This place did that! We opted for the $29.99 all you can eat. It was only 10-12 dollars more than a regular dinner. It gave us the opportunity to try more things. Even with a large tip, it was cheaper than eating burgers with beer at my favorite local brewpub. We had pork ribs, spicy pork bulgogi, beef bulgogi, pork belly, and baby octopus. We had to grill the pork belly and octopus ourselves, but the others were brought to the table already cooked to perfection and heaped on platters. The menu said that we would only get one rib piece each, but we had at least 10 pieces on our platter. That's good, because that was our favorite. We were also served 9 different side dishes and several special sauces for dipping. We did not get any lettuce leaves, but I wouldn't have used them anyway. Everything was absolutely delicious. Both of us were able to pick our favorites for the future, although we will probably try something like bibimbap out of curiosity at least on one of our visits. I am pretty sure our server's name was Andrew. He was obviously very proud of the place. My son said he had the attitude of someone who was just there for the fun of it- not because it was a job. He was super nice and helpful. I felt like he had invited me to his home and wanted to make sure I had the best experience. His explanations of the dining procedures were thorough and polite. He would earn the place 5 stars even if the food had been horrible. We will be back often. Even though it is all the way across town, the drive is fairly short. I would recommend planning your visit for "non-rush hour" times. read more

See all

SUPER DUPER GOOD, came for a visit to San Antonio as a trip and we will definitely come again. This is a must visit spot, everything was clean and service was awesome, the food was scrumptious- please try!! read more

It is not much to look at from the outside but it was yummy food. They have booths and tables for those not doing the full bbq experience. Have a seat and order from the menu. Grab a drink from the coolers. I had the man doo as an appetizer. Good size for the cost. Then, I moved on to beef bulgogi. I ordered the bowl, which is just rice, meat, and sauces. The plate adds kimchi and veggies. The meat was sliced thin and was crazy tender. The marinade was strong and added so much flavor. We went for lunch. Service was fast and friendly. read more

We've driven by and run by this place so many times but didn't really know what to expect. I finally stopped in to see what the guys was about and was pleasantly surprised. The interior is really basic/no frills and 100% practical. It really feels like a repurposed has station. Little snacks and convenience store style goods line the walls and low shelves. Another wall is for refrigerated drinks. After getting seated we picked bulgogi and tofu jigae. Service was friendly and helpful. We loved all the banchan. I can't believe e got so many little dishes! Both bulgogi and jigae were tasty, but honestly my favorite was having all the banchan. So I'd definitely go again for that and try the BBQ next time for the full experience. read more

Chas Market & Kitchen - Banchan and bulgogi!!! - Korean Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

In a city where sadly Korean food isn't all to abundant. Let alone Korean BBQ. This place gets it right. All you can eat. And not in a gimmicky way where you can only order a specific number of meats at a time. Located in a lil bodega pretty much this place whips up Korean Eatz. Super dope vibe you can walk up to the store side of the location and grab a beer, soju, or just a soda. Sit down order your meat and dig in. They give you a tub of rice and sure sometimes they get busy but they do there best to get to you in a timely manner. I love this spot it is super dope and has a soul to it if that makes sense. When I kept ordering the ribeye the owner came up to me personally and cut it fresh for me. Little things like that go a long way. Great spot! Best Korean BBQ in San Antonio, TX. read more

I wish I could review the food but I waited for over 10 minutes for anyone to come to my table. I can't imagine how long it would take to get the actual food. I won't be back. read more

We dropped in to pick up some homemade kimchi and banchan to go. Super nice employees. Ambiance is a giving daytime dive bar along with great food smells--apparently the fun times are during all you can eat at dinner for $30. Will visit again, either for the Korean food or the giant hamburger. read more