First time having Korean food and I was impressed! The beef bowl had a sweet BBQ flavor that I loved mixed in with the glass noodles. I also ordered their tuna roll and was not a fan. The tuna tasted canned and had a bad flavor--had to spit it out. I recommend the bowls, not the rolls. read more

K-Bop - Beef Bulgogi Bowl - Korean Near Me - Austin, Texas

When boba is this close, I have to have some. It was a quick 5 minute walk from where we were staying, so we stopped in for a mango green tea with mango pearls and a coffee milk tea with boba for a total of $9. We both got large drinks. The drinks are good, but they need to work on their boba. My daughter said she had boba skin left over from her mango tea. The boba in my milk tea had more chew to it than I like plus they had a fuzzy feel. I also think they could put more boba in the drinks. Things I noticed:they don't give you the option for less ice or sugar read more

K-Bop - Korean Near Me - Austin, Texas

*OVERALL* A convenient spot to pick up lunch or a quick bite to go! They offer dine-in, pick up and delivery. I personally like to order through the Snackpass app and pick up my order. My order usually takes about 15 minutes to prepare. *PARKING* There's street parking (most likely have to pay unless it'a Sunday) near the store. I would recommend parking at the 15 minute parking spots (free) on 20th street if you're just picking up an order. *FOOD* My go-to order is the kimchi kimbap without mayo. I like how generous the filling for the kimbap and it's perfect for when I want something to eat but don't want to eat a super filling meal. The prices are also pretty reasonable for the amount of food you get! Two stars was taken off because I feel like the kimbap can have a little more flavor - like if they brushed their kimbap with more sesame oil! Also, I usually pick it up to go so it would be nice if they had recyclable/compostable take out containers or the option to bring your own reusable containers. The customer service could also be better, when I came to pick up an in-app order for the first time and went up to the cashier to ask for my order, they looked so annoyed when they had to explain that there was a pick up area and that I did not need to ask them. read more

K-Bop - Kimchi Kimbap w/no mayo - Korean Near Me - Austin, Texas

Was trying to find something to eat on Gameday. Ordering is by clicking on the screen, very convenient, but not a lot to choose from. Had kimchi jiigae and passion fruit green tea with lychee, unsweetened. The drink was surprisingly good, and the kimchi soup had a unique sour, appetizing flavor. Price was a bit on the high end, but worth giving a shot if you haven't tried it yet. read more

K-Bop - Korean Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Really liked their kimbap, which I think is some of the best in austin. Unfortunately, everything else was just whatever - lacking in any deep flavors. tldr; would only go for kimbap read more

Super good food. Good service. They have self ordering kiosks inside which is always cool. It's small and quaint but seems pretty popular. They had a crowd of regulars when I walked in. Could be cleaner, but the food is hella good. read more

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Been a customer here for 3+ years. The owner is always behind the counter working hard and greeting customers. The food is tasty (4/5) for what it is -- a west campus establishment. I like getting the kimbops (Korean sushi) and the bento lunch special. The beef bulgogi bowl is yummy but has gotten smaller in portion size over time. The prices have gone up sadly but it's still worth a try. Limited seating inside. read more

K-Bop - Korean Near Me - Austin, Texas

K-bop is not a bad spot of lunch or dinner. Staff and owner is super friendly, always seems to be in a good mood. I ordered the Kimchi Jjigae because of the weather, and I'm super pleased with it. It was very filling and tasted really good. My only complaint is that the sausage was a tad bit rubbery but still really good. When we had left owner literally yelled good bye come again at us. I'm a sucker for great and friendly service Overall, pretty good experience! Yummy food and super nice staff. read more

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Doordashed a late order for some dinner. Soon Doo Boo and a Ton Katsu Bowl. First - this order got put together fast and the dasher got this to use quickly (much faster than the first estimated time). That was great since I was huuuungry. Dinner was packaged pretty well. Soon Doo Boo came in a plastic container that warped a little with the heat - that's how hot it was! Now - it's not the same as having it in a pot, but the flavors were good, had a kick and it had a bunch of mussels in it. I can't say that it was my favorite soon doo boo, but for what I would classify as a fast casual it hit the spot on a cold night. The Ton Katsu came in a few parts. One tray with rice and pork (and that pork stayed nice and crispy). Another container with the mushroomy sauce, one for shredded cabbage and dressing too. This kept everything in the best shape possible before you assembled it the way you'd like it. This dish was also good, but we were split on the mushroom sauce. I liked it, but my better half thought it had a little tang/tartness to it. In any event - put this one on the Dash list - we'll revisit this again. read more

K-Bop is next door to Taco Bell with street parking only (free after 6 pm), offer Korean fare including kimbop, rice bowls, bulgogi, soup and tea drinks. My husband and I decided to come by here on a Friday night, around 8:15 pm. No one was inside, the employees were already starting to clean up even though they do not close until 10 pm. I ended up ordering: Shrimp Tempura Kimbop, $7.50 prior to tax- Tasty kim bop, a nice item to share between 2 people. Tasty shrimp tempura inside each little roll. Large Taro Milk Tea, $3.50 prior to tax- Major disappointment. Requested this to be made with no ice and 50% sweetener. Was told this drink could not be made hot. Was sickeningly sweet, even at 50% sweetener. When we told the employee, so she fixed it. But when we got it back, it tasted like she just added water to it instead of more tea. Was horrible and probably the worse taro milk tea that I have ever had. Large Coconut Milk Tea, $3.50 prior to tax- For some reason none of the drinks could be made hot for some reason. So I ordered this with no ice and also 50% sweetener. No surprise here, this drink was also disgustingly sweet. --------------------- (Total= $15.70 after tax) Major disappointing experience here, wouldn't come back here. By the way, the unisex restroom is in the back of this place. When I was walking towards the back, you have to pass the kitchen. What really surprised me was hearing a dog barking. Peaking inside the kitchen, behind the curtain, I saw a little dog in the kitchen. That violates food health codes.... even though I am a major dog person, I am not a fan of unsanitary conditions, especially since I had ordered something that was made in the kitchen. Do yourself a favor and stay away from this place. We should have gone to Coco's Cafe or Tapioca House that is just down the street. read more

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Ordered the Japchae, super delicious! Went next door for bubble tea but wasn't impressed and would try theirs next time. Workers were super friendly read more

K-Bop - Japchae - Korean Near Me - Austin, Texas

I've eaten here and taken to-go many times. The experience varies depending on what you get. Their bibimbap and kimchi fried rice were okay, but their beef bulgogi bowl was quite disappointing. Its only redeeming feature was the nicely cooked egg, because the rest was mediocre meat on top of carb-on-carb, rice and noodles. For my to-go order once, they had sickly sweet tteokbokki and instead of soondubu-jigae they mistakenly put another soup. In general things are overpriced for the quality of food you receive, but hey it's Korean food on Guad so it's convenient. read more

K-Bop - Beef bulgogi bowl - Korean Near Me - Austin, Texas

I've tried the beef bibimbop, lunch box, and beef bulgogi bowl here. I prefer the lunch box over the other two as I'm not really a fan of the beef or the sauce used. The prices are high for the portion size you get compared to other restaurants on Guad. K-Bop is usually packed when I go since the space is so small, and I really appreciate the aesthetically pleasing menu with photos on the wall. read more

K-Bop - Beef Bibimbop - Korean Near Me - Austin, Texas

The Korean guy that works there was super nice! I ordered the Lunch Box that comes with bulgogi beef. The bulgogi was ok, it might not be as good as what you find at Charm or Jan Chi. But if you're really craving Korean, this will totally do. Their kimbap and boba look pretty good, so I'll come back to try other stuff in the menu. read more

Stopped by for some warm dinner with the roomies on a weekend evening. It's a literal mom-and-pop shop and legit Korean with barely enough room for larger groups, but it feels homey. The main reason I give it an average star rating is because of my being spoiled with Korean food in California. I went with the rice cake soup dduk buki which was a little too sweet for me, but I originally wanted the tofu jjigae (soup. Jjigae was sold out when we ordered, and dduk buki was not shabby. I think their rice cakes were made perfectly! I loved that part for sure. The taro milk tea with boba/pearls was just alright. I wouldn't come here for the boba, as the taro tasted powdered and still too sweet for me when I ordered 0% sweetness. HOWEVER, the noodles and rice cakes are cooked so yummily. I also think they were shortstaffed because we waited in line for 15-20 mins while the staff was trying to catch up with the orders and pumping out food/drinks. We thought this would be a faster option, but it ended up taking longer than expected. That's alright, we weren't in any rush :) Parking is not fun around this area, so that was a big bummer already when we were driving around hangry. Luckily, we found street parking above two blocks down. We love how there are napkins and ice water at every table, but again...space is limited inside, so I would refrain from coming here in large parties. Their kimbops look pretty yummy and fresh, so I would be down to try those next time. However, I wouldn't say that I would come back here purposefully. read more

K-Bop - Taro milk tea, small. Super sweet--get it with 0 sugar - Korean Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Affordable korean food, good selection, most of the korean classics, decently executed. Wish they offered jajangmyeon! read more

I'm currently in a battle between a 4-star rating (Beef Bulgogi Bowl and the milk teas) and a 5-star rating (Soon Doo Boo Jigae)... You decide. Starting with my 4-star items, I had the Beef Bulgogi Bowl and the Taro Milk Tea. The Bulgogi was a bit too salty for my taste. I loved the touch of the glass noodles and the fried egg, as I truly felt brought the bowl together. YES, there are 2 carbs in this bowl, including the rice. The bowls are HUGE, you can share this bowl, along with a soup. For the milk teas, I tried the Taro Milk Tea. The Taro Milk Tea was wayyy too sweet and sugary. If I could have diluted my drink, I would have! Next, my 5-star soup, the Soon Doo Boo Jjigae. If you love spice, and if you're just as picky with your Jigaes as I am, you will NOT be disappointed with K-Bop's. The stew has an assortment of soft tofu, seafood, onions, and mushrooms. The jigae is blended well, and does not fall to the bottom. You'll get that kick with every bite, and I love the mussels they toss into the jigae! read more

Simple, everyday meal stop for price conscious people. Great thing is, you don't have to give up quality. The staff is hardworking, attentive, and prepares the meals in a way true to its Korean style. read more

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K-Bop very much surpassed my expectations. I am a big fan of Korean food and was searching for a good place to satisfy that craving. Food: The food gives off a very homey vibe. I've only tried their Bulgogi bowl and the Kimchi Soup but I was pretty satisfied with both. The portions were more than enough and the soup came with a bowl of white rice and egg, which was delicious! The soup itself was a bit more sour in my opinion but overall, pretty good. NOW, the BULGOGI BOWL is on a whole another level. 10/10 recommend, that thing is delicious! ***I also highly highly recommend their Strawberry-nade which was also an recommendation from the employees. It's like a sweet carbonated soda juice. The employees are also super nice, the wait time is not long at all. The location is super cute too. read more

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The food here is so amazing. Everything was to die for honestly. Service was also great, I came with a large group and the owner attended us so well. He's so friendly and cool. 100% if I lived in Austin I would come often! read more

It's so nice having good Korean food within walking distance of campus/west campus! The beef bulgolgi bowl (although pricey) is really yummy and flavorful. A good amount of meat comes in the bowl along with a fried egg, veggies, rice, and glass noodles. K-Bop is a little pricer side though so I won't be coming here too often! read more

K-Bop - Beef Bulgogi Bowl - Korean Near Me - Austin, Texas

We needed a quick afternoon lunch when we were in Austin and this spot was a great choice. Parking however was difficult. We ended up parking at a meter since every parking spot was gone. The interiors was small and cozy. No wait when we came in. You can order at the front. Their menu is affordable with some good choices to choose from. I opted for the beef bulgogi bowl (come with kimchi) and a small mango green tea. I was surprised they served boba here. My friends got the dduk booki and the bento box. Water was already at each table. The beef bulgogi bowl was better than I expected. Good portion with a lot of beef. Mango green tea was mediocre. I didn't eat the kimchi that much but it was pretty alright. My friends also enjoy their food. We were probably the only ones there at the time so the food came out relatively fast. This place doesn't play your typical KPOP music, all the music I heard were mostly American. It was a nice touch. Overall, it was a good experience here. read more

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Went there after a loaded day and was shocked that they are very busy. Liked their menu and food. They also make very tasty boba teas. I got Dduk Boki and it was awesome, they put in it bunch of fish cakes and very soft ramen noodles. Definitely best Dduk Boki I ever tried. Also I got spicy, if you like spicy soups you should try it. For appetizer we got Beef Bulgogi Bowl and again very fresh and tasty. Beef bulgogi is dish that every Korean restaurant makes by its own way. The amount of dressing they put and tasty is always different in various places. However this spot is found like the standard of making beef bulgogi. But if you go there something to keep in mind that they don't care about social distancing. read more

K-Bop - Entrance - Korean Near Me - Austin, Texas

Oh, i see you don't see what the offense is here, so I'll explain it further for you and your customers. To confirm the order the driver is picking up the procedure is for the driver to give the customer's name, the unique order number that only the driver and restaurant have, and if necessary, the contents of the order. Restaurants are even provided with the photograph of the driver. In this case, I approached the counter with a smile and a friendly "hello" and gave the customer's name. The employee then asked to see my phone. When I asked why she said she needed to confirm I'm the driver - and she said it in an accusatory, impolite tone. She did not follow the procedure and she was rude. We ARE NOT required to show out private cell phones to anyone. If you are having a problem with food going missing or being taken by persons pretending to be drivers, the solution is to do your job better and NOT take it out by treating the hard working men and women who are helping to keep your business alive like criminals. It's so deflating when a restaurant worker/owner does this. Imagine if we asked you to open the bag and show us everything in the order is correct? It would be condescending. Most restaurants follow the established procedure. If it is not sufficient, start your own delivery service and make your own rules. read more

In my humble humble opinion, K-Bop is one of the best places to get Asian food around campus (although the competition is limited). My favorites are the kimchi fried rice (add bulgogi) and tuna kimbap. There is somewhat limited seating so I usually eat it to-go, but it's great comfort food so eating it at home is fitting anyway. Their drinks aren't the best, but I look past it. read more

Absolutely amazing service the owner is very sweet and even gives food to the homeless and the food is amazing literally to die for :) absolutely loved coming here will definitely be back !! read more

Food was pretty decent. Not my favorite but it was still good! This place is good for a quick cheap simple and healthy lunch. The inside of the restaurant is cozy and nice if you want to sit and read a book for a while as long as its not busy. read more

Best meat to ever enter my mouth. I just have to take omeprazole before and maybe after. I always get the beef bulgolgi bowl

Love this place I always get the dduk boki never ever let's me down definitely recommend

I thought it was great for lunch. Simple and elegant. Purchased a lunch box with a form of bread chicken. Came with several items(kimchi, rice with egg, chicken with vegetables, a small appetizer, seaweed wraps, and a portion of grapes) which were filling and I think worth the cost. The music was comically authentic. read more

Why did I wait until after graduation before I tried K-Bop? I missed out. I got the Spicy Chicken Bulgogi Bowl and yooo. The chicken was so good! I enjoyed the Korean marinade that they used. The picture I attached doesn't do it justice, but the portion was a good size as well! (A lot of rice at the bottom). Quick, affordable, and a delicious meal. Can't go wrong with this spot! read more

K-Bop - Spicy Chicken Bulgogi Bowl - Korean Near Me - Austin, Texas

A hole in the wall Korean place on campus. I got the bimbibap which was good and several veggies i honestly had no idea what they were but it was tasty. My hubby got the crispy chicken dish and couldn't stop saying how good it was. My green tea shake was delicious. Nice go to for carryout or quick lunch. read more

K-Bop is a small, in and out kind of restaurant. The service was great. I am a vegetarian and the (maybe) owner was kind enough to help me with my order. He even tweaked the recipe for me too since I can not have seafood or meat and added tofu into the soup. The Kimchi Jjigae and Tofu Kimbop was very flavorful and large serving. read more

K-Bop - Tofu Kimbop and Kimchi Jjigae - Korean Near Me - Austin, Texas

This is the beef kimbop they gave us... with no beef and none of the toppings featured on the menu. Unfortunate. read more

K-Bop - Beef Bulgogi Kimbop - Korean Near Me - Austin, Texas

I had a cold so I was on a mission for some good Korean food to settle my hunger and sinuses. We went on a holiday, so parking was easier without students or the normal traffic flow. They made great use of the space with seating along the wall, as well as communal tables. Service was less than friendly, no hello, no thank you, nothing. The Bibambap had good flavor and the prices were reasonable. I would be down to go back to try other dishes. We'll see how it goes if I return. read more

K-Bop - Ramen with seafood - Korean Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I decided to try out K-Bop after seeing such amazing reviews from others. Unfortunately, I can't really say the same for my experience. I ordered the beef bulgogi bowl and the don katsu bowl. Both were underwhelmingly basic in flavor. The bulgogi itself just tasted sweet, nothing like what bulgogi should taste like. The pork used seemed old. The meat was so thin, dry and dark brown in color. Overall, the price is not bad for the portion if you're hungry and in meal of a rice and protein meal. read more

K-Bop - a bowl of fried chicken with a fried egg on top - Korean Near Me - Austin, Texas

K-Pop is a Shark Tank investor's dream come true. Low operating cost and high margins! I am writing this review as I'm snacking on trail mix in my hotel room since dinner was a major fail. Wanting a break from a heavy lunch, I decided to check this place out since it was relatively close to the hotel. I ordered the spicy ramen and a honey jasmine tea. For $9, you would expect to get some protein other than small remnants of a scrambled egg. On my first bite, I had to immediately send it back to the kitchen because my top ramen was undercooked. They threw it back on the stove and simmered it for another couple of minutes and brought it back out to me. This time it was cooked but was still bland and tasteless. I was hugely disappointed and just most of the instant noodles there. The jasmine tea was very low quality with little to no aromatic notes. When I finished sipping it I was left with a half cup of ice still. Beware that the other "teas" has 0 tea at all. I asked what was in the coconut tea and was told it was just coconut powder, creamer, and ice. I didn't know you can call a drink "tea" if there was no tea at all. If I knew this, I would have made a killing as a bar owner. K-Pop you are dead to me! read more

K-Bop - $9 for top ramen with absolutely no meats. Stay home and cook a Cup O Noodle and save your money. - Korean Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I ordered take out and paid for extra beef on a bibimbap. The amount of meat was less than most Korean restaurants give when no extra meat is ordered. So I either didn't get what I paid for or this is meat stinginess. Buyer beware. read more

I've been to K-Bop twice, and although I enjoy the food and atmosphere, the price necessitates that I deduct a star ;( I've had both the beef bibimbap and the beef bulgogi bowl ($9 and $10 respectively). The beef is quite tender and flavorful, although some pieces can be on the chewy side. The bibimbap has more vegetables and variety than the beef bulgogi bowl, but less meat. The beef bulgogi bowl is the crowd favorite with a fried egg, japchae (glass noodles), white rice, and a hearty serving of beef. However, next time, I would probably try out the kimbap for more variety or something lighter, since both dishes are pretty carb-heavy. Both times, the portions were good enough for 2 meals, but that's the case for most restaurant servings. Overall, I foresee myself coming again if I have a craving for Korean comfort food near campus. read more

K-Bop - Beef bulgogi bowl, $10. - Korean Near Me - Austin, Texas

She bop, I bop for K-Bop! Yay, I'm a fan! A nice ATX addition to the Asian food scene, they are serving up some popular and pretty legit Korean fare. The Beef Bulgolgi Bowl flavors were spot on (served with glass noodles and rice), tender meat, and a perfectly cooked pan fried egg on top. Yum! Ton Katsu was perfectly breaded and cooked, very traditional tasting brown sauce had great balance of flavors and was served with sticky rice and nom nom slaw. You want kimchi? Why of course! Side order with meal = no charge = gOOd! Next time, I'm going for the bimbimbop. I have high expectations. I don't think K-Bop will fail to fulfill them. You won't find chips & queso on the menu here folks (as at another newish K-Fusion joint - for reelz - merp). The is pretty close to straight up, traditional, Korean comfort food. Overall: Nice new little spot to grab some Korean chow at a decent price - albeit the portions could be a little larger for the price point and locale (enough eats to satisfy a light lunch craving). On "The Drag" close to the UT-Austin campus, I would expect them to cater more to college student budgets (although the place was packed with young people whom I assumed most were indeed students). But, then again leasing rates are off the charts all over Austin, so I can kind of understand. It is what it is. On that note, nothing on the menu is over 10 bucks. * Extra props to K-Bop for using heavy paper to-go containers in lieu of icky Styrofoam. I am by no means a tree hugger, but sometimes little things like this make me smile. And how they managed to keep a soft fried egg in its yummy yolkiness form on a to-go order simply baffled me. Well done! read more

K-Bop - Beef bulgolgi - Korean Near Me - Austin, Texas

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