My South Korean friend wanted to take me (and friends) for proper Korean food. While I love trying…read morenew foods, I draw the line at cooking it myself at a "table grill", so he recommended this place. We went for lunch, let him guide the way, and ate everything family style (they serve individual platters, but he wanted us to have the full Korean experience and be able to sample many things too!) Everything was delicious. The portions were big, food was seasoned well, and our server was very attentive - keeping us informed of the slight kitchen delay due to a large party ahead of us. After lunch, we popped over to the Asiana market for Korean ice cream bars, which were also delicious! (Apologies in advance for the low quality photos - I had to snap fast before everyone dug in!)

One of my friends told me about Asiana Garden Restaurant, and I decided to make the trip because I…read morewas craving authentic Korean cuisine. The parking lot is shared with other businesses in the strip (with Asiana Market, a Korean grocery store, located at the far left). There are plenty of spaces available in the private lot. Upon entering the restaurant, the main hostess, who may also be the owner, is straight ahead. There are approximately 12 tables in the main dining room, along with a larger room to the left that offers additional seating. FOOD: 1. Pork Dupbap Lunch Special (4/5): If you've tried beef bulgogi, this is similar but made with spiced pork. You really can't go wrong with this dish. 2. Spicy Rice Cake (Tteokbokki, 4/5): I'm usually picky with tteokbokki because many restaurants make it too sweet or lacking in flavor. This version was one of the better restaurant renditions I've had. A classic Korean street and comfort food, it consists of spicy-sweet rice cakes with fish cake, cabbage, and scallions. I would definitely order this again. Best shared between 2-3 people. 3. Seafood Soon Dubu (Soft Tofu Stew, 4/5): A spicy, well-seasoned stew made with silky soft tofu, vegetables, and seafood. This is especially comforting during the cold winter season. I highly recommend ordering one of the soups when it's cold out. The portion was generous, as I took half home. 4. Yangnyeom Korean Fried Chicken (New KFC; not on the original menu, 3/5): Ten pieces of boneless chicken served with pickled daikon radish. The sauce was a sweet chili blend. While flavorful, it lacked the extra crispiness typically found in Korean fried chicken. 5. Seafood Pancake (Haemul Pajeon, 4/5): One of our favorites. This version featured shrimp and squid, with a crispy exterior and a soft interior. It was served hot with a tangy dipping sauce made from soy sauce and rice vinegar. Best shared between 2-3 people. 6. Kimchi Fried Rice (3/5): A popular dish made with kimchi, rice, and diced vegetables, often with meat such as Spam. This version did not include meat but was topped with a runny egg for protein and garnished with dried seaweed flakes. Best shared between 2-3 people. 7. Japchae (Stir-Fried Glass Noodles, 3/5): A popular Korean appetizer, often served as a side dish (banchan). Typically stir-fried with vegetables and beef, this version was served in a slightly sweet broth, which differed from the traditional preparation. Best shared between 2-3 people. The service was good. Our water glasses were never empty, and the staff checked on us twice during our meal. Would I come back? Yes. Be sure to check out the lunch specials.

Came to celebrate my birthday and my two besties birthdays. All of our bdays are in April. So much…read morefun to celebrate . I have been here multiple times and enjoyed all the menu items I have tried. I love the chicken wings. They are fried well and seasoned to perfection. I ordered the rice bowl this time. It was good but not my fav dish. The dumplings were tasty too. Service was very good. Our waitress was nice and helpful. Decor is very unique and pleasant to admire. I will return to get those chicken wings for sure.

Stopped by Good Fortune on a recent road trip to NC. When you arrive parking can be a bit difficult…read moreas you'll need to find street parking or parking in a nearby lot. When you walk in you'll check in with the host to be seated. The restaurant feels like a super cute, casual ramen shop vibe right in the heart of Memphis. For food we started by ordering the crawfish dumplings (crawfish, shrimp, cream cheese & togarashi). The dumplings were good, almost like a take on a Crab Rangoon but with shrimp and crawfish. For entrees my partner ordered the Big City Ramen (chicken broth, chicken thigh, ajitama, corn & menma) and I ordered the Spicy Pork Ramen (miso broth, pork chashu, soft egg, scallion, nori). The Big City ramen had a really good balance of flavors and wasn't too spicy. The spicy pork ramen was good but a bit like on the spicy side. For dessert we ordered the Thai tea dessert which was really well balanced and a perfect way to the end the meal. Highly recommend stopping by Good Fortune if you are in the Memphis area.

Went here for dinner one evening. I was greeted upon arrival and shown to my seat immediately…read more Staff was pretty friendly and the vibes were nice. After taking a minute to look over the menu, I decided to go with the AYCE Hotpot dinner. I ordered spicy soup with squid, crab stick, lamb, sirloin, bamboo shoot, bok choy, enoki mushrooms and ramen noodles. It was a lot of food, but I was starving and I ate most of it. They do charge for food waste so be mindful of that. Overall, it was very good and a nice experience. Price is reasonable. I will most definitely be back. Maybe I'll try the BBQ next time.

Hostess said it would be a 15-20 minute wait. Understandable bc it was a Saturday night. But…read moreclearly that is just a line given because the hostess didn't even remain at the desk- she went to the bar and sat down and was drinking her drink and staying on her phone. We saw a few tables exit and how would she even know if no one is hosting the stand? She literally had her back to everything. We felt trapped as 15, 20, 30, 45 minutes went by. After an hour we were finally seated. It was that horrible experience of not knowing if we should leave or if we had already invested so much time, surely we would be the next person called? I wish the hostess would've told the truth about the wait. It was only after patrons that came in behind us started to rightfully become upset, suddenly there was a host of people at the stand and tables were getting cleared. After an hour, we were finally seated in the very back of the restaurant and it took another 5 to 7 minutes before someone came over and acknowledged us. The salad bar area where you can make your sauce was missing half of the ingredients and absolutely no attempts were being made to refill the station. Items were left off of our order and we had to ask for them to be brought out. Saw a lot of employees standing around on their phones behind the salad bar station near the bathrooms in the kitchen. There are now far too many AYCE Korean/ Asian BBQ/ hotpot areas in Memphis to go back to a place with bad service and low quality food experiences. We used to proudly bring our out of town friends and family to try this dining experience- but would be too embarrassed to bring them now.

I've been a regular at Dim Sum King, and I'm always impressed by how consistent the food quality…read moreis, whether dining in or ordering to go. The restaurant is clean, spacious, and beautifully decorated with a traditional Chinese touch that even changes with the seasons. The manager is incredibly nice! I had a large to-go order, and he had someone help carry everything out to my car! I really appreciate that level of service, it really stands out. Their dim sum is definitely the BEST in town. I highly recommend the siu mai and the dry beef rice noodle. The siu mai are huge and super juicy, and the beef rice noodle has that perfect smoky, charred aroma from high-heat stir-frying! They are truly the King of Dim Sum!

Decent dim sum in the area. This place does seem to get busy during meal hours. Ordered a bunch of…read moreitems that i forgotten to take a picture of. The classic items include siumai, hargow, egg tart, wu kok (honeycomb taro dumpling), BBQ bun, chicken feet, turnip cake, BBQ Roast Pork, fried sesame ball and an order of supreme soy noodles. Staff were friendly and service is a mix. Some items were served quickly while others took a bit of a time. Overall, the restaurant is clean and there's plenty of other Cantonese style food available to order.

Located on the Highland Strip, this location is clearly meant to be packed by college students on…read morethe weekend. The decor and furniture was pretty sparse; I assume so there is room to walk around when the bar is busy. As far as the food, it was my first time having Korean bbq and it was delicious! I recommend the bulgogi. Our server said the dinner portions were huge, but we were a bit underwhelmed by the size. When you order one of the meat dishes, you get white rice with it and 3 sides of kimchi, Korean potato salad, and a bean sprout salad. The sides are very small, so be prepared to fill up on meat and rice. We also enjoyed the goonmandu (fried dumplings) as an appetizer. Overall, I really enjoyed the food, but the location and ambience left something to be desired.

Have been to Midtown location several times and always enjoyed my meal. However, this was not the…read morecase tonight at Highland. Long wait for very mediocre food. Two of our dishes were inedible and very overcooked. Server didn't offer to correct this after seeing we didn't touch our plates. (Literally couldn't even chew the octopus). The restaurant appeared short staffed this evening, and had any attempts been made to remedy our inedible meal we wouldn't have been much more understanding and willing to return. As it is, we left hungry and smelling like old grease.

Decided to treat myself for a lunch date and thought of my favorite spots that I haven't visit in…read moreawhile. Went as soon as they opened up and was the only one sitting while others were ordering for pickup. I sat by the window inside but it does have a nice shaded outdoor patio area. The waitress was attentive and knowledgeable. She even answered my question about the Hattoek. As I was finishing my meal, she put my noodles on the to-go container since it can be tricky. I ordered the Fried Mandus, medium curry ramen (sub chicken for extra beef) & Hattoek. It's just as I remembered it. The curry sauce was yummy and the beef paired perfectly. Next time, I'll get extra veggies with it too. 1st time trying Hattoek and it was nice. The ice cream was a little nutty and donuts filled with warm cinnamon. As long as this place is opened, I will always be a customer.

Server was really sweet, she was new but still very attentive, but I've been going here for YEARS…read moreyall. do not waste your time going here. it's cheap prices but you literally get cheap quality. this is stuff you genuinely can make at home. Their ramen is literally top ramen instant packs with chicken bouillon cubes and maybe some seasonings...& their appetizers are always greasy. Mandu's aren't really even mandus. Their jjangmeon is greasy as well and not even authentic to its real taste. I gave it 3 more tries before I realized yeah..this place has gone downhill terribly. I didn't like one of my dishes and i specifically told them what I didn't like about it and they still charged me because the chef said "I made it correctly" and I was very disappointed because a kimchi soup should NEVER taste tomatoe-y EVER. I looked back in the kitchen and saw white folks in the kitchen and knew yeah, no. this establishment has no soul or care. There are better Korean options here in Memphis, after some time this place has lost all its care and soul. Like who serves appetizers on plate that says "oh shucks" and it's a picture of oysters...it gives CHEAP & careless.

The bi bim bop is consistently delicious. I usually DoorDash this but I ate inside and it was…read morecomfortable and not too packed in the middle of a weekday.

My kids and I spent the afternoon together at the Japanese festival and decided this what they…read morewanted to eat afterwards. Its a mixed menu, Korean and Mediterranean food..Interesting menu and flavors. I saw alotta snacks and desserts as well. I had the pineapple cake. It was moist n flavorful. I think the kichi fried rice was freaking delicious. I also had a bite of everyone's sandwiches. I dont know the names. But it was an enjoyable experience and I will return. I definitely recommend giving it a whirl..

What an amazing little spot. Coming through town on work, we came across Pok Cha's, and I'm so glad…read morewe did. This was the absolute best Korean food I've had since being stationed in Korea, twenty (20) years ago. I had the Beef Bulgogi Fries, which was drizzled lightly with what I think is a spicy mayo. The service is friendly, and the environment is entirely welcoming and clean. There's a few tables to sit at, and a small bar style table along the outward facing window, for several to sit. It took about ten (10) minutes after ordering for food to arrive (entirely reasonable). And while not cheap (my dish was $20), it was worth it!

I've had this place on my list for awhile, but I didn't know they had an actual location in…read moreHernando. So I've just been waiting to catch their food truck! Thank goodness for social media food reviewer Big Tae, because after seeing his video review and how he raved about this place, I just had to try them! I went basic and got a Korean beef and cheese corn dog. I will say, I was disappointed with this one. It was delicious, however, I thought at first they forgot the beef. The first half of my corn dog was just cheese, then I found the beef, but the cheese was not with the beef. So it was a half and half. I would have liked for the beef to be longer and the cheese to be in with the beef. Nonetheless, the taste was great. Crunchy and great flavor. The sugar on top was interestingly good with it. The other item I got was the vegetable egg roll. I would have rather got the chicken, but they were out. It was a decent egg roll. It was extremely hot when I got it so I let it cool down and by that point it was starting to get soggy. They were big. I'll have to try the Bulgogi next time and a different Korean corn dog also.