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    DAM-A

    4.7 (130 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Happy hour specials
    Dogs allowed

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    Personal hotpot & shared KBBQ grill
    Megan Y.

    I ate here during a work event, so my mind wasn't completely focused on the food -- haha! But I liked everything I chose for my hotpot and my barbecue. I just wished I got less because I was way too full by the end! They have two sections of meat, a full wall of veggies, another full wall of miscellaneous hotpot toppings, and a section of prepared food like tteokbokki and spring rolls. The staff was super helpful, giving me a bowl that I originally wasn't given at my seat. They also let me grab a fortune cookie when I left the restaurant. The bathrooms were clean too.

    Yummy hot pot.  I added shrimp, beef and sweet potatoe noodles.
    Movetia S.

    Took my daughter to Dama-A to celebrate her birthday, and it did not disappoint. It's located in the former Chosun Korean BBQ space, which has since closed, and the transformation is impressive. This was only my second time having hot pot, but I felt like a pro. I chose my soup base, selected my protein, then added veggies and noodles. Pro tip for fellow newbies, grab napkins and forks if you're not using chopsticks. They also have a QR code at the table that walks you through the whole process of making spring rolls, which is super helpful. (I was too full to experience this) In addition to hot pot, I selected beef bulgogi, (which you cook at the table), rice, Sigeumuchi Namul (a spinach side dish), which tasted just like my Korean mother-in-law's, a fried chicken wing, and an egg roll. Everything was delicious, and I was beyond full. Too full for the chocolate ice cream cones I saw everyone walking around with. I'll definitely be back and will bring my son, who has a much heartier appetite than I do. I'm also trying the Japchae next visit. The staff were kind, patient, and incredibly attentive, especially with first-timers. The owner even stopped by our table to say hello and ask how we were enjoying the meal, which was a really nice touch. (she immediately recognized my daughter who is obviously a repeat customer) The renovations are elegant and modern. The restaurant is clean, the veggies were fresh, and the overall experience was enjoyable. Highly recommend.

    Hot Pot and KBBQ
    Valerie Deanna C.

    Last review of 2025. Let's go: DAM-A is an all you can eat Asian diaspora adventure. ***Emphasis*** on adventure. If you're not already well versed with Asian cuisines and/or familiar with Korean BBQ, hot pot, Vietnamese spring rolls, and the general "build it yourself" concepts going into these cuisines, it's going to be overwhelming with multiple Asian cuisines colliding in a "do it yourself" atmosphere. There's very little guidance. The staff is kind, but the vibe is very much on some "good luck, you'll figure it out." This is technically a Korean BBQ spot, but it's also hot pot, plus a DIY Vietnamese spring roll station, plus a back wall of sauces and prepared foods that dip into Chinese (and maybe Japanese?) territory. It's an Asian cultural mashup buffet, and you're responsible for making it all make sense. The spring roll station is "optimistic". They give you a bowl of water that's too small to properly soak rice paper and plates that aren't big enough to lay it flat. So yes, you will be freestyling. Get creative. You'll survive. If you want to avoid chaos, here's the move: Start with hot pot. Order your broth first so it can heat while you grab meats and veggies. Let that simmer. Then move on to Korean BBQ and grill your meats. Eat, relax, pace yourself. After that, explore the prepared foods, attempt a spring roll, and end with dessert. That order saved us from missing anything or feeling rushed. A little personal tip from me: put cooked japchae noodles inside your spring rolls. Absolutely the move. Trust me. Anyway, DAM-A is fun if you know what you're doing or come with someone who does. Find your rhythm, don't expect hand holding and accept that this is a "figure it out as you go" experience. Once you do, it's actually pretty enjoyable.

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    Dora S.

    Not bad at all! I like the various meats and veggies we got to pick from. The soup base was delicious and it was a good environment. They were very on top of changing out the bbq grills to make sure its not burning up. Would I come back? Yeah, why not!

    Kerra S.

    This place was phenomenal! Hot pot buffet style. Great staff that checked twice on our soup level/waters over around an hour stay - which was perfect for me. Tons of great veggie, meat, seafood, and sauce options! I also loved the ice cream machine :) It's typically $36 for dinner after 3PM, but Wednesday is $26! Highly recommend !

    Jeanie C.

    My boyfriend and I love to visit DAM-A. We've been several times and never had to wait for a table. Everything is buffet style including the meat and sauce bar. They also have a ton of options including seafood and veggies that are always fresh. It isn't too loud or crowded inside either. Highly recommend!

    hot pot and meats and sides
    Amanda L.

    We went for someone's bday and it landed on a wednesday when they have 26$ deal which was AWESOME. This is a last minute plan and I had saw that someone said you must make a reservation so I made one for 30 minutes after I called. Not 100% sure if they really needed a reservation because they didn't know about the bday but that's okay! Just wanted to let everyone know that if you can't make a reservation it should be okay. They will check your ID though, so it needs to be the exact day. Food is solid. Lots of choices... almost too many choices... Hot pot broth is solid but the spiciest options were too hot for me (sichuan I think) but the second level down was a good level. Bulgogi was a little thin but still tasted good. The kimchi is weak sauce, needs to be fermented longer. Service was phenomenal, they were so on top of everything. The interior is also very nice and modern. Only complaint is more/better ventilation.

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    Katie M.

    My husband and I stopped in for hot pot the other day and had a great experience. Like many hot pot places, they also have KBBQ available. However, they allow you to eat both!! (While other places in Austin make you choose one or the other) They had a great selection of meats, vegetables, sauces, seafood, fried items, sides, etc. We'll definitely be back!

    Frozen (hot pot) meats.
    Julia C.

    This building was previously Chosun, a delicious Korean restaurant. I'm glad it has stayed Korean! This is a smaller, more intimate Hot Pot place compared to Soup Leaf. This place is great! We came for a weekday lunch. Luckily for us, it wasn't too busy, so it was super easy to get whatever foods from the raw bar whenever we wanted. Excellent selection of hot pot meats, Korean grill marinated meats, vegetables, seafood, apps, and sauces. Service was quick and friendly. I hope they stay busy enough to stay in business! Quality was great. Wasn't too loud to talk to the guests at our table.

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    Darian C.

    I like how you can choose your meat from the freezer! I really like this spot for their kbbq over other places because a lot of the meat are thinly sliced. I wish you can just do kbbq or just do hot pot as an option. Usually places do both as an add on but here they only have bother because I think just the grill or just the hot pot is enough. The workers were nice and they cleared our tables often and the inside if cute and not too crowded when we went.

    Michael S.

    So this was an awesome experience. I wasn't that hungry until I got here. I was a bit overwhelmed at first and didn't know where to start. But as I walked around I noticed it was a very nice place and very clean. The service was great too. I enjoyed trying everything they had to offer since you get the soup broth and a cook top to try different things. They switched out the cook top for us a few times without even having to ask. We had a group of 4 and could have sat 2 more. So a great spot for a big group.

    Darlene B.

    Took my sister here for her bday because they have a special where you get a free meal if you come on your bday. Must make a reservation! And they do check your ID, so don't try to cheat! The concept: kbbq and shabu shabu all in one! You also have the liberty to grab all the things you want, which they have a great selection of. Meats, veggies, sauces, noodles, fried things - they have everything! We invited our friend Gabby and he ended up going the next day to take his parents, and then he's brought other friends there, as well as told others to go there! Great value, great price, friendly service and they even took a Polaroid of us since it was my sister's bday!

    Sandra K.

    I made a Yelp reservation for 2 people for a Friday night at 6:00 pm. The restaurant was only half occupied and there was plenty of free parking available in the parking lot. We were sat immediately at a 4 top table near the buffet, and I was surprised to see there was also a kbbq grill because I only knew walking in that this place offers hot pot! I choose a tonkotsu soup base for my hot pot, and then we were free to choose meats, veggies, sides and sauces from the buffet! They had a variety of options from each category to choose from, and everything was so organized and clean! All the ingredients were fresh, flavorful, and prepared well. After our bbq grill got dirty from the marinated meats, there was a staff member making rounds and changing out the grills to new ones. I have been to other all you can eat hot pot and kbbq restaurant, such as KPOT in South Austin, and DAM-A exceeds all of the other placed I've tried! This is a fanastic place for a date night or a friend get together. Come hungry!

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    Great service, selection of food was tremendous. Making a reservation was really easy. Will visit again.

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    Amazing service and food! There were tons of options and the place was very clean, it was a lot of fun!

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    Amazing service and food!! Perfect for vegetarians too Wide range of options and super fun with a big group:-)

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    An Nyeong K Tofu & Bbq - Spicy pork

    An Nyeong K Tofu & Bbq

    4.5(200 reviews)
    2.0 miRosedale
    $$

    Seated promptly on a Saturday night, although it was crowded. Person that took us to our table had…read moregreat energy and really moved fast! Order was taken reasonably promptly. Nice menu, lots of variety. We had the seafood pancake, which was tasty, but also a bit greasy. I don't think I would order it again not that it was bad but it was just OK. Had a beef dish that was very good and a nice size portion, basically short ribs is how I would refer to them. I would order this again and perhaps make it in my soul dish if it was just me. The banchan to start were tasty as a group and I particularly enjoyed the kimchi, fresh tasting, with the proper amount of zinc/heat. A nice meal with friendly servers at a reasonable price for Austin.

    You can get a variety of different toppings, of which I got the combination seafood and meat, and…read morechoose from 1-10 spice level. I got the 9 and it definitely had me sweating! The flavor was really savory and delicious, and they also gave side dishes like kimchi, marinated potatoes, and bean sprouts. The stone pot bibimbap is also a great option is you're not feeling the soup. It came sizzling hot with beef, carrots, spinach, and other veggies. The potion was large and it was filling! The seafood pancake was also really good and had lots of squid in it. The soy sauce that was for dipping paired well with it, and it was slightly crispy on the surface. Service was quick, even though it was busy, and we even had leftovers we could take to enjoy later. They also have parking available right outside the restaurant, although it was tough making a left turn out of it.

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    Narrow Street 512

    Narrow Street 512

    4.4(139 reviews)
    11.7 mi
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    I recently moved to Austin in 2023. I found a gem tucked away in the back of the HMart food…read morecourt next to the hair salon. Narrow Street 512 serves up Authentic Korean food with a personal touch. It feels like you're eating a home cooked meal at your Aunt's home in Korea. I experienced Narrow Street as a solo diner. My go-to dish I order 90 percent of the time I go there is the Chadol Plate (A3). It is beef brisket. You normally need to go to a KBBQ spot and get covered in a layer of smoke. Skip smelling like a campfire and get A4 at Narrow Street. The beef brisket comes with rice served in a metal bowl. You get 3 or four small plastic containers of banchan the rotates seasonally. There is a variety of different kimchi, fish cake, corn slaw, potato salad and more. Once in a while I like to switch it up and I order the Cold Noodles (F1) or squid and pork stir fry (A4). The cold noodles are refreshing with crisp cucumber, white radish kimchi, and korean pear. The noodles are bouncy with a nice chew. Great in Summer and Winter. The Squid and pork stir fry comes with a bowl of rice and it is quite spicy. It is spicier than average but still less spicy than Thai chili. The chewy squid and pork are nicely complemented with the crunchy stir fried cabbage. Once you taste it you can't stop eating it. The price at Narrow Street very reasonable for what you get in my opinion. It is sit down restaurant quality food in a fast casual setting. You can dine solo or go in a big group as there is plenty of seating at the Hmart Food court. You place your order at the counter and they give you a buzzer to alert you to go pick up your trays of food. The Korean ladies who work there are super friendly and will help you make your menu selection if you have any questions. I've been a dedicated regular since 2023. Narrow Street is my go-to for my Korean food fix!

    Located inside HMART food court Right next to the restrooms…read moreat the far back Service was easy and quick It's rustling and bustling so it's quite loud and busy. But very convenient. We ordered the ox knee bone soup. The soup was great and had lots of meat in it! I was surprised by how many different side dishes it came with because usually food court meals come with bare minimum. I would highly recommend this place - the location is kind of hidden in comparison to the other stalls with bright signs so I can see why people end up eating the other places tha this spot.

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    Spicy Seafood Udon (Jjamppong) - The best in town!

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