Bottom line up front: great food at a fair price, hole in the wall atmosphere, casual ambiance. Service was great, but could see it being poor when very busy as there appeared to be only one woman working, the owner, but she was very attentive and the food came out quickly. Their machine was down for credit card transactions, but I fortunately had cash. Ask ahead of time, or bring cash just in case. No ATM on site. I ordered the pork bulgogi and it was delicious, the lunch portion was a bento box with just enough food, but order the dinner portion if you're very hungry. The dumplings were also very yummy! read more

Chong's Korean Restaurant - Korean Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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This food is a 10 out of 10! I literally couldn't stop eating until everything was finished. The flavors are unbelievable. I ordered the beef Bulgogi, the short ribs, gyoza looking things, and some sort of soup. I don't know. Can't remember the name. Right now, I have completely demolished the beef Bulgogi, the short rib ribs, the Gyoza looking things, the rice, and now I am down to the soup with the glass noodles the egg whites and some bean sprouts. It looks like this place is incredible 10 out of 10 would recommend just don't DoorDash it. Go in person. Check out my photo for the proof that I demolish this. Amazing taste! 10/10 taste. 5/10 customer service. Because when I called, this place immediately yelled, "NOOOOO!" And hung up. I only wanted to tell them that their food tastes so good that I was disappointed that they forgot my beef bulgogi. read more

Chong's Korean Restaurant - The empty plates left over after I demolished the food I ordered because it was so good - Korean Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

My opinion is that of being a soldier for over twenty years and have eaten Korean food all over the world. Top 3 worst Korean restaurants I've been to ever. Everything was extremely over seasoned, and flavor of the food was not fresh; probably has been sitting for a while due to lack of customers. Price of food compared to portions was a joke. The lunch bento was $13 and with it came one (1) slice of cucumber kimchi, and three (3) pieces of regular kimchi. I have never seen this level of kimchi rationing in any Korean restaurant. Meat portion and rice were extremely scarce as well, at today's food prices, this was a $6 lunch at best. read more

The place looks like a rundown building structure and it's only one person running the business so it is kind of sad at her age where she still has to work. Some of the food was very lacking, but we can't complain when we're needing something nearby. The major part is sanitation concern, but we had to help grandma somehow so we left extra tips. read more

Probably won't make it back to this location. First didn't have many people inside at 7:30pm on. Friday night. But ok. So, when I went to order, I looked at the menu and the Gal Bi was $17.99 but then I was quickly told that that the menu prices aren't updated and it's $2 more. Ummm didn't like that but ok. So after i order the Gal Bi and The mandu it was over $30. What really that's crazy that's not $30 worth of food. And as you see I barely had any of the traditional Korean sides. Now I really really hated that. Ok the taste of the food. The Gal bi was pretty good. Nothing to really complain about. But nothing to highlight either. Also with the mandu it wasn't anything bright about it, just there. Didn't have enough sides to really judge them. So again I feel like I was robbed by the cost and the food that didn't stand out. Oh and the lack of sides (really upset me). read more

Chong's Korean Restaurant - LA Gal Bi, rice and mandu - Korean Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

This is my second and LAST time here. Did not end up staying to eat. Not sure what happened to my first review... seems to be missing?? I was wanting Korean food and thought of giving this place a second try although our first experience was unsatisfactory. Today's near experience was even worse. Very disappointing. This lady runs her own restaurant by herself, which wouldn't be a problem except she is incapable of doing so. She is server and cook and the only customer service under the roof that I have witnessed during both visits. I came in at 1:59pm and with no one in sight, I went to the back, picked up a menu and sat myself at a table in the corner. I am dining solo today so there are 3 empty chairs at my table. With just a few patrons in there, end of the lunch rush and tons of available space, I opt for this table so I have ample space to place my purse down and the spread I am excitedly awaiting for lunch. Several minutes go by, I can see her moving about in the kitchen area. Shucks, I am getting concerned becs I really wanted a lunch special which the menu mentions ends at 2:00pm. Surely she'll be understanding. Right?! She finally comes out of the kitchen and noticed me. I smile. She calls out to me from across the dining room if I am dining alone. I say, "yes". She directs me to change tables so I am on one of those 2-seater tables which I find to be awkward. But ok, I get up and move myself allowing her comfort over mine. My culture and upbringing emphasizes respect to elders first and foremost. She walks over muttering something I cannot understand, I believe it was regarding a beverage that was not available today. No biggie. I ask her politely (fingers crossed behind my back) if I can still order a lunch special which is a smaller portion and according to the menu ranges from $9.99 to $10.99. It is now 2:05pm and says flatly, "no." I don't put up any argument or pleading, this is her establishment, I surrender immediately, but I am feeling defeated. I open up the menu again and ask for the same entree but dinner portion now $17.99. Ugh. She writes down my order and tells me that the actual price of the Gal bi is $19.99. WHAT?! She did this to us when we came the first time over a year ago but at that time, didn't mention any price difference and charged me anyway. I am done. I tell her "thank you, but I'm just gonna go." She curtly says "bye!", spins on her heel and stomps away. $20 bucks for my lunch that I drove over 20 minutes for with such a terrible lack of customer service? I can't do it. I am amazed that her business has lasted this long and that people actually spend their hard-earned money here! Must be due to terrible lack of options. I am mad, sad and hungry. Good grief. Jumping back on Yelp for more lunch suggestions. Super bummed. Stay away, my peeps. There are other, much more deserving businesses that would do so much better at earning and keeping your loyalty. read more

Chong's Korean Restaurant - Let's try this again - Korean Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Best Korean food I've had since being stationed at Osan AB, ROK! Ms. Chong takes care to ensure the service is fast and she always remembers her customers. The place is always clean and she consistently gets the highest health and safety ratings from the city. read more

Service is a little slow but it's basically a one person shop. Food was excellent! Hubby ate all my kimchi! Bulgogi was well seasoned and delish. read more

My cousin and I walked into this empty building that had one employee. The lady took our orders, cooked our meals and was also our waitress. Wow talk about multitasking. We tried ordering kimbap but the lady said they were all out of Ingredients so she suggested something else off their menu which was very nice. The ribs were so delicious and the beef bulgogi was sooo yummy as well. They only offer bottled water and can drinks which is ok. Place was small and fairly clean. The owner of the place stood by our table and chatted with us for a while telling us the story behind her business and ingredients she uses which was great. She was the sweetest lady. read more

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Really good food, service was amazing. The owner is very kind. Nice hole in the wall place better than chain restaurants. read more

Chong's Korean Restaurant - a tray of food - Korean Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

The other reviews with low ratings are valid!! Save your money and time and go elsewhere. When I came in it was a weekday around 5pm. No other customers were there. The owner greeted us and gave us menus. It was then I started looking up reviews on Yelp and another site. I saw the reviews said the food was mediocre and service was subpar. We were hungry but decided to share a "meal." We ordered ttoppoki. It was actually decent but too many onions and not enough ttoppoki noodles. Tap water was not an option. Bottled water is $1.75!! Total rip off and it's the Sam's brand. The place looked clean but definitely old. The lady was the only worker, so she took on host, server, cook, and cashier. I believe she is the owner. She wasn't overly friendly. The other reviews don't lie! I saw a few people come in for take out orders and the owner seemed short-tempered with them. One other couple dined when we were there and now I see why. Save your money and go elsewhere! read more

Chong's Korean Restaurant - $1.75 water - Korean Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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We've tried a handful of Korean restaurants in SATX, but this is by far the best one here. It is the closest to the taste of Korean cuisine we get in Hawaii. We've tried their bibimbap, bulgogi, kimchi fried rice and our favorite, kalbi. Their banchan, or side dishes, are always delicious. Just wished we could get more. I'm not a huge fan of kimchi, but I actually love their kimchi. It's in an odd place/location, but this hole-in-the-wall find will definitely satisfy your Korean BNQ cravings. Also, keep in mind it's not fast food and sometimes (usually) it's just Mama Chong cooking in the kitchen - but the wait is worth the food. read more

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After having lived in Korea for a few years, we are always looking for Korean restaurants. Chong's is the real deal! Not DIY hibachi-style, but delicious. The owner is super sweet and greets, seats, cooks and servers. Reminded us very much of the local mom and pop restaurants in Korea. Soccer on the TV and yummy aromas coming from the kitchen. We order beef bulgogi, of course, bibimbop and kimchi sam gypsal (spicy pork belly). Dishes came with rice and sides. We enjoyed every morsel! Hot and fresh. Cucumber kimchi was especially good. Crispy with a salty finish. Needless to say, we will be back!!! read more

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Sorry for no pics!! We ate the food so fast that I forgot to take pics. We ordered the Galbi ribs, Seafood pancake, and the Bu Dae Chi Gae!! Everything was amazing! If you want authentic Korean food! This is a must try place! And the little Korean lady was super nice and friendly. read more

I didn't try the food, and I can't say much about the service. She shoved us out the door before we even got a chance to look at any menus. She (the owner, the cook, and the sole proprietor) explained that she was behind on her orders, therefore she was unable/unwilling to serve us. She offered to-go only. I arrived as a first time customer looking forward to a dine-in experience, however I stood up and followed through with her dismissal. She's too cheap to hire a hostess/server, and I'm too self-righteous to give Chong's Korean Restaurant another shot. Don't waste your gas. Keep your dignity. Find another place to eat who will treat its customers like potential income instead of a commodity. Chong's Korean Restaurant is not a welcoming place. read more

as mentioned by many already, portions small. Paid almost $50 for chicken bulgogi and a soup, and then a Man du appetizer. Soup was the size of many other Asian restaurant's miso side. Flavors weren't bad, but nothing that could overcome the small portion. We were both still hungry. Basically only enough food for only 1 person, for $50? Outrageous. read more

This had place been amazing when I last visited about 9 years ago. Sadly, the food this time only tasted ok, both of us got sick afterwards. The service was weak and slow. Ms Chong seemed like it was a bother to serve customers. I ordered yaki mandoo (fried dumplings) and asked if there would be enough bap cham (free korean pickled appetizers) to share with my girlfriend if I ordered the lunch portion? I was told no... so I ordered the dinner entree of bulgogi and still only for 4 bap cham with no refills (I've been places where 7 are brought free at lunch as Standard) and she forgot I'd ordered yaki mandoo. My girlfriends unsweet tea was sweet, and when she asked for a refill of "unsweet please" she was told, "but that's sweet tea." She said, I know, but I'd asked for unsweet. Again, it felt like a bother. For what I paid I expected a lot more. And getting sick to our stomachs on the way to the hotel afterwards sealed the deal. Sadly won't be back. read more

The place is cute and little, the food is yummy. The only thing is that it a one person show. The lady does everything by herself cook waitress cashier. So if your going to go make sure you have free time. This is real good Korean food. Definitely try this place out. The lady was nice and sweet. read more

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As others have indicated here in the last few months the food portions are ridiculously small. In addition at lunch today with the special, which comes with a water or an iced tea, the old lady tried to charge me $1.75 extra for water, first stating the menu didn't say it was free and then after I showed her where it did say that, she said it was and old menu. After telling her I wasn't paying for the water she told me to leave and never come back. This was all fine because I wasn't coming back after kids portions on a "lunch special" for $12. Wait $14 after she tried to charge me for a 9 cent water from Sams. read more

Food was delicious, as a prior resident of Korea i can attest the food is spot on... bulgogi is great... service was hood also..

I'd give this place a solid 4 stars. It's a great little mom and pop restaurant with decent Korean food. I came here based on yelp reviewers and was not disappointed. First, yes it's on the West side (OMG so scary) but it's right off 410, so you "urban tourists" can dine and hop right back on to 410 without getting shot (that is sarcasm by the way lest one take that comment literally). I grew up here and there's seriously nothing wrong with this area. In fact, I prefer it to the pretentiousness that automatically comes when you cross over to certain zip codes. In short, get over it. You'll be fine. Second, as others have mention, Chong's gets at least one star for being the one of the very few Korean joints on this side of town. Third (why am I enumerating my review? No idea but whatevs), I ordered the LA Galbi--or their version of Korean BBQ--and I thought it was decent. It's essentially meat, sliced thinly on the bone, marinated in goodness. In comparison to other Korean BBQ I've had, I thought it was just ok. My friend's Korean mother's marinade is probably the best I've ever had and this was somewhere in the ballpark which is to say that it was GOOD just not excellent. Fourth, I thought the banchan (side dishes that come with the meal--think of Spanish tapas) were your standard Korean fare. HOWEVER, I thought the kimchi was awesome. It was fresh and the flavor was on point. Fresh kimchi is my barometer for good Korean food. Chong's passed the test easily. Fifth, unlike some reviewers, I didn't think the price was outrageous. $15 for Korean BBQ is actually pretty good, or at the very least average based on my experience. In Michigan, I'd pay $20 for the same meal. I think where many people are going wrong is they're making a comparison with the many cheap Chinese restaurants we have around town so when they experience higher prices at a Korean joint, it causes some discomfort. It's not the same thing and the prices are not out of line. Moreover, many of the other dishes I glanced at hovered around the $10 range. This is NOT an expensive place to eat a meal people. Sixth, the portions are just fine. Not every place has to be an all you can eat buffet with unlimited portion size. Again, if you've ever been to a Korean joint in the US, Chong's portions are just fine and will definitely fill you up. In sum, my experience with Chong's was positive. I'll definitely be back for some bibimbop and galbi in the future. If you've only had sweet and sour chicken at your favorite Chinese restaurant your entire life and are looking for something different, you should try Korean cuisine because it's really tasty. And if you're on this side of town, you can't go wrong with Chong's. read more

Chong's Korean Restaurant - What they call "LA Galbi" and banchan. - Korean Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

I'm sure Ms. Chong is a very hard worker. We took our son there for a birthday lunch. The decor is worn and pretty plain, our first surprise. We all wanted a featured "lunch special". When we received the menus we were told that "due to the pandemic" we could only order the large entrees, and we also had to order plastic water bottles or sodas. Kinda bait and switch, yes? Our son ordered his own entree and my spouse and I ordered one to share because we're not big eaters. We felt really awkward because we were not offered even a small second plate to share the full entree with, so we we were forced to shove the one plate back and forth. Also very surprised one of our party had to go in the back to get a key to unlock and use the one bathroom. I spent a year in Korea eating local, and can say the entrees were just barely acceptable. Hospitable? A great choice for a birthday lunch? You decide. read more

This place has the best Korean food in SA! Mrs. Chong makes the best Bi Bim Bab in town! Recommend for anyone looking for authentic Korean flavor. Her service is excellent and add a personal touch to her food. Recommend 100%!!! read more

Chong's Korean Restaurant - Bibimbap, L.A. (Los Ángeles style) Gal Bi, and Ya Ki Man Du - Korean Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Food was delicious. I ordered delivery and it came quickly and piping hot. The food had amazing flavor. Will definitely be back when I'm in the area. read more

The wife had a hankering for Korean food and this place was close to the Sea World area. A short drive to an older looking shopping strip with plenty of parking. We ordered the LA galbi and kimchi soup. The waitress asked us how spicy we wanted the dishes telling us a 7 is jalapeño hot. We decided on a 10 for the kimchi soup. I must say is was a little let down since the soup was more sour than spicy. The galbi was good. Side note, the last 3 Korean places I've been to haven't had the potato side dish that I like. Has that fallen out of favor? Overall, pretty good taste and flavor for a reasonable price. read more

Chong's Korean Restaurant - trash talk and buzz posing with the owner. - Korean Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

I would like to start my comments to Deb P., on her unfair August review. Chongs is owned and operated by one person because it is a small business. Prior to Covid destroying some businesses, she did have wait staff. She has been open for 13 years and has received 30 straight 100% on her inspections, plus three blue plate awards. I was stationed in Korea and Chongs food is the real deal. I would like to say to the people that had less than a great experience, try again since you truly are missing out on great Korean food. Right now during these trying times she only does takeout on Monday and Tuesday. The other open days are dine in. I'll be back again soon. read more

This is a nice small local place, but Asian ghetto. I hate to give this small local place a 3star, but that is already more than generous. There is no AC, the menu shows charging for every litle thing. Extra for hot sauce, extra for banchans. I ordered the LA gal bi and it was had way too much sauce and too salty. The bathroom soap was diluted. read more

Wow, the owner here really went out of her way to be mean to my wife and I. We watched her be equally as nasty a delivery driver that came in to pick up a few orders. There are many other Korean places in San Antonio just as authentic with far better service and food quality. Go to one of them instead. read more

I drove up full of hope of finding a great Korean restaurant. No cars in the parking lot and in inviting building front, but the sign said open, so in I went. No customers and an older lady watching tv. "No dine in, only take out" she said. Okay, I'll have beef Bulgogi and yaki mandu. It comes with kimchi, right? "Yes, it comes with cabbage and I have to charge you $2 more than the menu for beef entrée." So I went for it. 10 minutes later on on my way back to work with what I'm still hoping is some good food. The portions were okay on the meat, the "kimchi" was maybe the bottom of the bowl? 2 pieces of cucumber and 4 small leaves of cabbage! Well, for $32 for an entrée and appetizer, I wasn't impressed. I see why the parking lot and restaurant was empty at 6:30 on a Friday evening. The search goes on. Good luck! read more

I loved it here! It was cute and small. Everyone there was so incredibly nice. I got the rib bento box and left very full. We also ordered dumplings, I wish we got more though because they were soooo good. I can't wait to go again! I would do 5 stars but since it was my first visit, I want to try more and update from there first. read more

This was fantastic Korean food and is a rare find in San Antonio. Chong is super sweet and really took care of us! The food was really delicious and I definitely will be returning. If you like Korean food, you need to go here. read more

Chong's Korean Restaurant - Bibimbop - Korean Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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We went into this restaurant for a late lunch today. Arrived just a couple of minutes past 2:00 PM. The owner didn't even bother to greet us before telling us she was closing at 2:30 PM. Had we stayed, we could have gotten a lunch special, eaten it and been out by 2:30 PM. In fact we planned to do just that. However, we decided to leave when the owner told us the only drinks available were water or canned soda, and that the "lunch" plates were dinner prices after 2:00 PM. Seemed strange since they close at 2:30 PM after lunch and then reopen for dinner at 5:00 PM. I only had to think about the owner's attitude for a few seconds before getting up and following her back toward the kitchen. I called her to get her attention and said "Never mind -- we'll come back." She shouted something else back, but never came out of the kitchen. On the plus side, this was our last trip ever to Chong's, so I don't have to worry about how we will be treated next time as there will not be a next time. There are too many good places in San Antonio to tolerate bad behavior and mediocre food. read more

First let me just say, I am a huge fan of Korean food. BUT....take my advice, if you are craving any sort of Korean food, please do yourself a favor and go somewhere else. This place is such a disappointment. I ordered the chicken bulgogi and the chicken wasn't even cooked. It still had the smell of raw chicken - so gross. -_- However, my experience doesn't end there. So my experience with this place, the chicken bulgogi order came with chicken (undercooked) and with rice- no banchan (korean side dishes). The menu calls for the dish to be serve with rice and with banchan - however my order didn't come with sides. I asked the waitress (older Korean lady) if the order comes with banchan - the side dishes and her response: "Yes, the order does come with sides but if you don't ask for the sides...we won't serve it...." My response: "The menu says the dish comes with sides." Her response: "We don't know if you are going to eat it, so we don't serve it if you don't ask for it, otherwise it will be a waste." OMG-WHAT?! What kind of restaurant is this?! So they advertise on their menu of what will come with your order but if you don't specifically ask for everything (i.e. the sides), they will only serve a portion....and you still have to pay full price. That's equivalent to ordering a combo at McDonalds and not receiving the side of fries because you "specifically" didn't ask for fries. This experience was confusing. The establishment is such a disappointment. Terrible food, terrible service, and terrible prices. Anyways, it is lesson learned on my part...I'm never eating here ever again. If you are craving Korean food, go somewhere else. read more

Chong's Korean Restaurant - Chicken Bulgogi. Chicken is still pink (undercooked) and it even had the smell of raw chicken. - Korean Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Best Korean Restaurant. They have 3 Blue Plates and over 35 plus 100 Health Inspections. The food is absolutely delicious. My Favorite is Kimchi Chi Gae soup, or the Beef Balgoki. Service is great the owner serves you and is incredible cook. Place is nice quiet. Best Kimchi in town. read more

We tried this place last night and was NOT disappointed! Ms. Chong runs EVERYTHING alone. Takes orders, cooks, cashier EVERYTHING. So if you're in a hurry don't go in expecting quick in and out service. She cooks everything to order so food is fresh but also tasty. We ordered bugolgi and LA galbi and devoured every bite. My 2 yr old son also LOVED the galbi and ended up eating most of it. Definitely will be back. If you go in expecting the Royal treatment and a fast paced meal then don't bother but if a laid back very casual meal is what you wouldn't mind then ENJOY! read more

Rice was stale/old, only took cash, Chong was the only one working, food was trash. I will never eat here again. PERIOD.

Kimbap was okay. Rice cakes that i ordered didnt even come with eggs and hardly had fish cake like it said on Doordash and wasnt the greatest in flavor. read more

I've been coming here forever! I love this place sooooo much! Mrs Chong is amazing!!!! The food is always good!!! My son asks for this everyday and if he could it would happen! read more

Chong's Korean Restaurant - Pork bulgogi spicy - Korean Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

I would have given it a 5 but one of the sides was not refillable, the squid, it was so good, yes I am greedy...lol. This was my first attempt of finding a good Korean restaurant that serves soft tofu soup (kaju in soCaI I miss you!!!). Overall experience was good, our waitress was very friendly and attentive, she was not Korean, if you eat at Korean restaurants a lot, you will know what I am talking about, it's just part of the deal :). I ordered the kimchi soup, it was good, asked for heat level 7 and it was perfect for my taste. My wife had the soft tofu and I tasted it also, I like it, I will get that next time. I will come back and eat at this place again. read more

Chong's Korean Restaurant - #37 - Yaki man du - Korean Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

The food is good. The problem is that the portion sizes are made for birds based on the price. Galbi is usually 8-12 slices of bone in rib for ~$22. Some places are AYCE for $20 - $30. Here I received 2.5 strips. One of the strips weren't wide with beef but cut off at the bone. The tiny portion of bulgogi was ~$16. Typically larger portions are given because it's low quality meat, but still it was maybe about 1.5 handfuls. All in all we paid $41 for about $18 of meat from a restaurant. If bought and made it yourself then about $6 worth of meat. Wife is 4'11, 100lbs and eats very little. She left hungry. read more