Spectacular mom and pop style restaurant. Was very exciting to meet the chef after eating. This was likely the best Korean food I've ever had. Everything was super tasty highly highly recommend the kimchi pancake. Flavor was spectacular and perfectly crispy/crunchy. The squid entree was very tasty too just a little too many peppers for me. Would get again if I didn't want to try other things. Value is really great for how much food I got. Yes we really over ordered (2 apps 2 entrees for 2 people) but still all the plates were big. Perhaps only downside is that the dining area is pretty small. I would expect them to outgrow their little storefront quickly. I'd come back next time I travel to El Paso. read more

Garlic1% - Korean Near Me - El Paso, Texas

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Im in town for a concert and decided to try this Korean place. The place is extremely small. I know this is not their fault but at least when I was there it was packed and people were standing outside, I do think they could have a bigger space at least one with more than just 4 tables. It was a bit uncomfortable with how loud it was and sitting next to strangers not being able to have a comfortable conversation with the person in front of you. The food was really good! I enjoyed the tteokbokki so much and I feel like as simple as this dish is, a lot of places sometimes miss. Again I know it isn't their fault maybe the day I came in it was really busy and maybe it's not that busy usually but I would have liked to be in a bigger space. read more

Garlic1% - Bibimbap - Korean Near Me - El Paso, Texas

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Great new place! The food was delicious! And the servers were super sweet and kind!. Its a small place but the food packs a huge flavourful filling meal! We're definitely adding this to our Favorites! read more

Garlic1% - We got the family meal with Pork Belly, a Kimchi Stew, combination fried rice and a sample of Pork Bulgogi. - Korean Near Me - El Paso, Texas

Great food and service!! I don't have to travel to D.C. or New York for the best Korean food. This is authentic and amazing food. The owner is adorable and checks on you to see if you're enjoying the food. Didn't get to take photos. We'll definitely be back for sure!!! read more

This place is small! I don't recommend more than 4 ppl coming in to eat as a group!!!! It is DELICIOUS!!!! I had the short rib and dear lord, I dream about it. I can not wait to go back. Service was great! read more

Garlic 1% - A Must-Try for Authentic & Healthy Korean Food! After months of anticipation, Garlic 1% has finally opened, and it exceeds expectations! This small, family-run spot is already packed daily, proving that their healthy, MSG-free, and fermented Korean flavors are exactly what El Paso needed. What We Ordered We went with the Family Meal (available all day, despite being listed as dinner). It came with: Three meats: Beef Bulgogi (sweet), Pork Belly, and Chicken Bulgogi-- all perfectly marinated and tender. Rice, salad, and a generous spread of banchan (side dishes): Kimchi, fish cakes, lotus root, bean sprouts, seaweed spinach, celery, and my favorite--tiny anchovies with pine nuts and walnuts, a perfect balance of sweet and salty. Because of the busy crowd, the owner generously treated us to house-made fried mandu (dumplings), which were crispy, flavorful, and paired with a perfect dipping sauce. We also ordered the salted fried mackerel. The chef personally asked if we wanted it filleted or whole (we got both!). It's salty and has bones, so if you're not used to traditional Korean-style fish, take it slow. The Heart Behind Garlic 1% This restaurant isn't just about food--it has a meaningful mission. The owners, who both lost spouses to cancer, wanted to create a healthier Korean dining experience featuring house-made kimchi, black garlic, and soybean-free paste, all without artificial additives like MSG. Instead, they use natural ingredients like: Seaweed - For umami Mushroom powder - Deep, savory notes Tomato paste - Natural sweetness Garlic and ginger - Bold, warming flavors A Few Things to Know It's very busy. Seating is limited, and you may be seated close to others. Try coming for weekday lunch if you want a shorter wait. The Family Meal is an amazing deal--great portions, quality, and value. Garlic 1% 1475 George Dieter Dr #L2, El Paso, TX 79936 If you love authentic, flavorful Korean food with a health-conscious twist, this is a must-visit. I can't wait to go back! read more

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Food doesn't taste as authentic as other Korean restaurants in the El Paso area. Sercvice is good and friendly.

My favorite Korean food in town! The food is like a warm hug that envelopes you. Small menu, but everything is excellent. read more

I've never eaten inside the place cause it's pretty small, but I do pickup orders every so often. This place serves the BEST kimchi stew I've ever had. The stew contains generous portions of pork, kimchi, and tofu. The flavor is immaculate every time and it's very filling. They include rice and various side dishes (they change the side dishes as well, it keeps things from becoming stale). It can take a while for them to prepare it if they're busy, but truly it is worth the wait every single time. The staff is incredibly friendly and prices are comparable to other Korean restaurants I've been to in El Paso. read more

This place is small , but packed with a punch. Food is wonderful and they serve Banchan! Service was excellent. I would definitely recommend. I found my Korean hotspot on Eastside read more

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A good option for Korean food in East El Paso with generous portions. They did take quite a long time for the seafood pancake that I had to take it to-go, but at least they gave me some Mandu to make up for it. read more

They are on DoorDash now!! The fresh deliciousness does not fall short if delivered. I got my favorite Kimchi Stew and Kimchi pancake. And they included rice, and an assortment of their starters you get in person! As always the service was perfect and am happy I can place an order for delivery from my favorite place. read more

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Very good food and Service. Small place, but very good atmosphere . Thank you Great, great great great great great you have to come here read more

Garlic1% - Pork kimchi, yum - Korean Near Me - El Paso, Texas

As close to authentic without going home with the cook. My meal, tteokbokki,was made to order, so it was fresh and hot. It had the right level of heat. The galbi ribs were fire! Tender and well-seasoned! The abundance of side dishes was a delicious surprise. read more

Great customer service! Great food! Very comfortable and cozy seating. The atmosphere is chill and you can relax and enjoy your meal. LOTS of food. I am taking some home!! read more

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Authentic Korean food. Big portions. few tables. Doordash and Uber Eats. Try it! You will not regret it. Enjoy

Great authentic Korean food. The restaurant is small and busy but it was worth the wait! My and my friends got the chicken bulgogi and my other friend got the bibimbap and it was a hit! I also really like that they asked about dietary restrictions when we were ordering and the were flexible to vegetarian. Would definitely come again! read more

Garlic1% - Chicken Bulgogi - Korean Near Me - El Paso, Texas

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Honestly, I'm Korean and have lived here for 7 years. After initially moving here and being disappointed with all the local Korean places, we gave up. Happened to be in the area and decided to give this place a shot. Was honestly blown away with the food. It's not a super fancy kbbq place you find in a big city, but it was homey, authentic and comfortable. It's also very nice knowing the owners are trying to make healthier options without MSG. Table seating is limited to just know that but I expect this place to expand with the way they are running the business. Great to see this addition in ELP. read more

Loved all the wonderful vegetables in small dishes ~ spicy and great flavors! I had a delicious pork dish and my husband had the beef short ribs. Both dishes were well prepared and we will be back. The service was excellent. read more

A very small (7 tables) restaurant. I loved the fact that there were no TVs or loud music. Services was slow but, being so new I overlooked that. My waiter was very friendly and trying his best to get everyone's orders, make sure tables were cleaned up and serving drinks. I truly appreciated his hard work. I ordered the veggie and mushroom stir fry. I arrived with 6 sides. It was amazing. There must have been at least 5 kinds of mushrooms, along with onions and peppers. Delightful! The sides were phenomenal. Kimchi, spicy cucumbers, bean sprouts and three other sides. I neglected to ask what the other sides were but they were all delicious. I wish Garlic 1% much success. For the time being give them an opportunity to get the hang of things and give them a little time to get your order. Once the order gets to the kitchen it comes out quickly. Enjoy and come ready to relish your food. read more

Great place is great! It just opened and the shop is small but the food and service are outstanding. I've been looking for a good KBBQ and this one is top so far. read more

Great food, they have a good sized menu with a variety of options. I do plan on eventually trying everything at least once. The owner is very kind and brought us new sides to try and checked in on us. The atmosphere is great, I'll be taking some friends and family there very soon. My only critique is on the young waiter, I think with a little time and experience he'll do great. He is very personable and polite, Just needs to check on tables a bit faster and get menus, utensils and extra things out in one go to avoid patrons getting up to do that themselves. I am very excited to see this place succeed and I wish them all the best! read more

We'd seen the sign as we drove down George Dieter and we decided we need led to check this restaurant out. We previously had a good Korean restaurant but it closed and the owners moved away. We had the vegetable pancake, the beef and chicken bigogi (?) the food was prepared well and nicely presented. We will be back often to try different things on the menu. We want these guys to be here for a LONG TIME!!! read more

The food was authentic and great. The service was even better! The family that runs this business. Make sure that you know that you're welcome!! one of the better places to eat in El Paso, regardless of the cultural or cuisine read more

Coming from Hawaii finding food that reminds us of home has been difficult to say the least, that is until we went to Garlic 1%! The food was excellent and plentiful, fresh and clean eating. We started with freshly made dumpling (Mandu), which was the best I have ever eaten (we actually had 2 orders). Our main course we chose the family menu items, Beef Bulgogi (G3) and Chicken Teriyaki (G5)​ both of which were grilled at our table. Both portion were large family size and delicious! The assortment of side dishes complimented the meal. The kimchi is a keeper along with the various other sides. For our drink we had the barley tea which was an excellent choice. The team at Garlic 1% was warm and inviting, attentive to our wants and needs. The ambiance was like sitting in your families kitchen. Smiles all around for Garlic 1%. Highly recommend! read more

I Finally found very very good Korean food restaurant Here in EL PASo . Korean restaurants in El Paso all suck!! Till I went to Garlic 1% Korean restaurant ingredients are very fresh and taste so good. Owner of restaurant is very friendly and very nice . I will go back again. Thank you very much for your hard work. Everybody should try this place if you are craving authentic Korean food !!! read more

First time trying this place and let me tell you...I will be back! My cousin and I tried the chicken bulgogi, chicken teriyaki, veggie pancake, fried rice and egg rolls. All were very flavorful and had the right textures. Our server was very nice and knowledgeable, and was able to keep up with the growing lunch crowd. The restaurant is very small, so expect to share a table with strangers. Don't see this as a drawback though. Sharing a space while eating great food is the perfect recipe to making new friends! The wait for our food was longer than expected, but it was well worth it. I recommend you try this place soon! read more

Food was very good and the service top notch. Great diet time visit and will definitely be visiting again.

Food was amazing!!! Loved the fried rice with shrimp and the Galbi Ribs. Service was great. Excellent place overall.

The food was authentic. The service was friendly. It was a small place but I can see them moving to another location very soon. We got there before the dinner rush and people kept coming in while we were there. read more

My mom went in to speak to them in person about the issue and she appreciates the owner rectifying our experience. My family is happy with the quality of the food and while I myself have not tried it, I take their experience as truth. My father has done 2 tours in Korea and says this is his new favorite authentic Korean restaurant in El Paso which does mean a lot to me and the flavor of the food. We appreciate the sympathy to the situation and will be returning. read more

The food was great! I recommend the galbi and seafood tofu soup. The service was also spot on. The server was friendly and the owner came and talked to us for a bit. She was so sweet. They gave us a sample of a seafood salad pancake (not on the menu) as part of service. It was very delicious and wish it was something we could order! The restaurant is small but nice. Will definitely visit again. read more

Decided to check it due to all the hype and I was disappointed. Food was flavorful though. Server was not too thrilled to be there considering the lunch rush he mentioned earlier in the day. He disappeared out the back door well over 30 minutes. My husband and I waited and waited for our food, only to be delivered the beef bulgogi by the cook and he didn't bring the white rice. He was busy to even get his attention. About 10 minutes thereafter, I believe the owner showed up and I mentioned that we needed refills on our waters and our rice. He brought it out. As I got the almost the bottom of the rice bowl, to my disappointment, I found a coarse hair which seemed to belong to the cook. He was not wearing a beard guard. We got fresh rice, but by that point, I got a box bc I had somewhat lost my appetite. At some point, I looked at the cook and him and the other lady he was cooking with were chewing up a storm. Hope it was gum and not them tasting the food for all to see. The side dishes, banchan, were not as fresh as I had hoped. Hoping they read this and do better. read more