Kang's is a very small and intimate Korean restaurant in Ann Arbor that seems to be very well respected by the people I've met here. The Korean game shows that play on the screen are a testament to the restaurant's authenticity and the tight kitchen space almost makes it seem like you're being invited into a family home. Being my second time at Kang's, I ordered the chicken japchai. The vermicelli noodles were very flavorful and the rice was great! The bean sprouts and kimchi also made for excellent sides. I would recommend adding gochuchang and sesame oil to really enhance the dish's taste. Although not pictured, I also shared some pot stickers with three friends--they were a great way to start the meal! Between the friendly staff, welcoming atmosphere, delicious food, perfect portions, and cheap price, it's hard to beat Kang's. If I were at Ann Arbor for longer, this would definitely be one of my regular spots! read more

Kang's Korean Restaurant - Chicken Japchai - Korean Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

A quick place to get some authentic Korean food! Kang's is a self-service restaurant, where you order and pay up front. The inside of the restaurant is no-frills, fits about 20 people. My friend and I came on a Thursday night, and it was surprisingly busy around 8. I ordered the Bu Dae Jigae $10.25, which has sausage, ham, tofu, pork, kimchee, ramen noodles, onions, green onions in beef broth. I felt like it was pretty good, but the soup could have been spicier and more flavorful. My meal came with a bowl of rice, kimchi, and bean sprouts. My friend ordered the hot stone bibimbap, which just came with the kimchi. I'm a Korean from southern California, so this obviously isn't as great as back home, but Kang's is not a bad option when that Korean Kraving hits. read more

Kang's Korean Restaurant - Bu Dae Jigae $10.25 sausage, ham, tofu, pork, kimchee, ramen noodles, onions, green onions in beef broth - Korean Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

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I really liked the food. The price was reasonable. For around 11 dollars you get a proper lunch. I ordered spicy chicken. It comes with rice, kimchi and bean sprouts. For my Indian palette the chicken was appropriate. It had right mix of being spicy and sweet at the same time. There was a melange of vegetables, so you can see the carrots, spring onions, mushrooms and garnished with sesame seeds. I cut one star because there were stains on the table and they should have cleaned it beforehand. read more

Kang's Korean Restaurant - Spicy chicken - Korean Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

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Very delicious and quick food stop. It's a small restaurant with an open kitchen. You can call ahead and order or you can order at the counter when you arrive. It feels like you're just eating a friend's house. Not a sit down and server style place. There's free barley tea on the counter. The staff is very friendly. There's also a picture menu along the wall if you're not familiar with traditional Korean food. I got a seafood soondubu and my BF had the budae jigae. Each entree came with a side of kimchi and rice. There's not a range of side dishes like normal Korean restaurants but their kimchi was great. Very homemade and fresh. My soondubu was mild and just the way I like it. There's no egg in their version. Comes with a decent amount of seafood. I tried their budae jigae too and it was flavorful and good portion size. Overall good place for a quick bite of Korean. read more

Kang's Korean Restaurant - Seafood soondubu - Korean Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

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Kang's is my favorite Korean restaurant in Ann Arbor. Their food has an authentic taste to it. I always feel like I'm in a typical (in a good meaning) Korean bapjib (serving rice & side dishes) somewhere in Seoul. I highly recommend their soondubu. It's a bit spicy but on point in many aspects. Japchae and bulgogi are great too. The only downside is that they have a bit inconsistent hours. There were a few times I had to turn back since they were closed. I always call beforehand to make sure that they're open or simply make a togo order. I would give 4.5 stars because of that. read more

Food was homemade and fresh! Only wish is it were bigger and had more seating. We will be back.

I've been here numerous times and every single time has hit the spot. My favorites are the hot stone bibimbap and tteokbokki, but there are a lot of gems on the menu. The environment is super homey, it feels like eating a home cooked meal. The staff is also super helpful and patient. Overall great food and great experience! read more

This is a casual little restaurant on South U where you order at the counter. I had the soon dubu jigae (soft tofu soup) and my husband had the bibimbap for $20. The food was good, service was fast and friendly, and the price was good. I would definitely return. read more

Kang's Korean Restaurant - Soft tofu soup - Korean Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

I went to Coffee Break for dinner with a friend. Being first timer, wasn't sure what to get, but as I waited, I studied their menu. This place is small and I can say, if it got busy, you'll have to wait for your seats. The ordering process: You order first, pay and then seat yourself. Then they will bring the food to you and once you are done, drop it off by the counter by the door. Its lot of self-serve! So I ended up ordering Spicy Pork and Spicy Rice Cake. They have lot of spicy dishes - like spicy tofu, chicken, etc. I'll have to give others a try next time I go... So, the food comes in a tray, which has your main dish, side of kimchi, bean sprouts and miso soup. The miso soup was okay, I had better, but it helps to have a soup when eating the food. The kimchi was good and bean sprouts was okay. I really enjoyed the spicy pork. It was spicy and delicious. I think the meat was marinated prior to cooking, but I really enjoyed the the spicy pork! I would recommend it! The spicy rice cake was excellent, lot better than Maru. I would recommend this dish as well. Overall, my first visit, I was impressed with their food. Give the place a try and judge it for yourself! read more

Kang's Korean Restaurant - spicy rice cake - Korean Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

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A part of me feels bad giving this a 5-star review as I see Koreans rate it poorly. I'm sure their sentiments are similar to mine about Mexican or Filipinx food. Perhaps I am not as knowledgeable about Korean food as I thought. So, just based on my past experiences with Korean food, I thought it was delicious. I've also never had Korean food served in a hot stone pot before, so I automatically assumed it was authentic. read more

Kang's Korean Restaurant - Korean Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

I placed an order to go as I wanted to eat outside and enjoy the weather. I've had long-term (10 years) suffering from cancer and chemo, so each meal is a delight when I'm able to eat. The young fellow behind the register spoke to me rudely right away,, and from there he acted as if he had zero impulse control, flipping out when I asked to cancel my order due to his rudeness and my desire to leave because my back was in serious pain. He started ranting about what I owed him, rather than simply providing a refund. I gave him what he demanded, then he chased me out the door and very aggressively told me I owned him still more money, pinning me against my car with my door as I attempted to sit down. I gave him another $20 to get him away from me. I've eaten there off and on for 25+ years, taken dates there many times, and frequently encouraged others to try the place. Today was my last visit; I really hope he addresses his anger issues before he does that to anyone else. Watching an older Asian man (the owner?) run out to take a picture of my plate as I drove away simply added insult to injury. Thankfully, such behavior is very out of place in A2. read more

I don't really think their food taste like authentic korean food, especially Budae Jigae and Soon Tofu Jigae. Taste nothing like what I had back in Korea.. Spicy Kimchi Pork with Rice Cakes was pretty good. Galbi Tang was okay. read more

Mom and I came here for dinner on Friday night - got here before 7 pm I think and there were a lot of tables open - but then half an hour later the place was crowded with people. We got a hot stone pot bibimbap with beef and a soondubu, total came to around $20 which is pretty good for Korean food! Everything comes with kimchi and sometimes bean sprouts. Their kimchi is pretty good!! Food was solid. Bibimbap had a lot of ~stuff~, and they give you a squeeze bottle of sesame oil and red chili paste. Soondubu was tasty! The flavor was actually quite nice, the seafood really tied all the flavors together. Definitely would recommend! read more

I used to dislike Kang's since the interior was dingy and reminded me of an overcrowded high school cafeteria. The environment prevented me from truly enjoying my food, but this time around, I had a much more pleasant dining experience due to fewer people in the restaurant and some renovations that took place. The food was reasonably priced and pretty good quality for its price. I ordered the dolsot bibimbop and soondubu, both of which came out sizzling. Both dishes' flavors were on point and very filling for the average stomach. While I was happy with the entrees, I was disappointed by the banchan (Korean side dishes) served. Our food only came with kimchi, but I'm normally used to restaurants that offer 3-7 different side dishes to try. Usually, the banchan is unlimited too, so I was disappointed to find a small plate of kimchi and nothing more. Overall, this restaurant is a great place to stop by if you're looking for a casual dining experience. Authentic food, quick service, and reasonable prices! read more

Kang's Korean Restaurant - dolsot bibimbop! - Korean Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

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I love Kang's. I've only ever had their Dol Sot Bi Bim Bop, but why order anything else?! The staff is very nice and friendly. This dish was also served with kimchi, sesame oil and the traditional red hot sauce served with bi Bim bop. I have never been served sesame oil on the side- but I dig it! The only thing I wish Kang's incorporated was the traditional sides (Banchan) most Korean places serve with meals. Other than that, no complaints!! read more

Kang's Korean Restaurant - Love love love their dol sot bi bim bop - Korean Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Kang's is a cozy restaurant that seats about 25 people and offers some good quality and authentic Korean food. The place can get really busy during dinner rush around 6:30pm on Fridays and weekends, so I advise showing up earlier for dinner to avoid potentially long lines. You order and pay at the front before getting your meal, which is quick and convenient for customers. I ordered the Regular Bibimbop with Beef for exactly $10, and it tasted like a classic bibimbop (especially with gochujang, one of the best sauces in the world hehe). The portion size was also standard, so no complaints with their bibimbop meal! NOTE: While Rich JC and Kang's, which are close to each other on South University Avenue, both offer pretty authentic Korean food, just know that Kang's is currently a bit cheaper. read more

I got the bibimbap, shortly before closing time. Most of the food was cold and stale, including the rice. Also, the girl behind the counter didn't offer me a receipt and kept telling me that I was "done" when I was trying to get an email receipt on the tablet register! I noticed they also ignored other customers who were thanking them for the food and so forth on the way out. I expect that it would have tasted better had I arrived earlier, but I think that's no excuse. Also, the food itself was really mediocre. I've been to a lot of places at a similar price point (~$10) with better quality bibimbap. I ordered takeout, and they offered kimchi, which tasted like the kind you can buy in a plastic bucket at a supermarket, as well as small containers of gochujang and sesame oil on the side. The vegetables were fine, still crispy and tangy, like they had been pickled overnight. The meat was really depressing. Based on the rice to flavor ratio, I had to add in gochujang and sesame oil, and I generally have a lighter palate. Ending on a positive note - the portion was pretty big! read more

Kang's Korean Restaurant - Bibimbap with runny yolk. - Korean Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

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the best restaurant. best staff and amazing food. can't recommend enough you have to go here

I ordered their Spicy Pork, which I'm pretty sure it's supposed be the korean dish "jaeyuk bokkem". It didn't taste quite like it and even had ingredients that are not traditionally part of the recipe (reminded me of fast food Chinese American dishes), thus leaving you with less meat. It is rather a simple dish to make, so I wonder how they managed to mess it up. Other than that, friendly service and they packaged the food with care. This was my first visit and I'm unsure if I will go back. read more

Kang's Korean Restaurant - Spicy Pork... - Korean Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

I think Kang's Korean Restaurant has become my new favorite Korean restaurant in Ann Arbor! We have arrived at 5:30PM on a Tuesday night for dinner. There were still some tables open. After 6:00PM, it was super busy. You'll want to order take out then. Their menu have a small selection of appetizers - I saw that there were fried mandu and tteokbokki. We wanted the mandu to eat with jajangmyeon. Unfortunately, their fryer broke. So we got their tteokbokki instead. Their tteokbokki isn't as spicy as expected but it was very flavorful! The sesame seeds add an aromatic taste to the dish! It had good portions of rice cakes, glass noodles, sauce, and vegetables! For banchan, they gave us bean sprouts and kimchi! The kimchi here is not as spicy. It is very, very tasty! For our entrees, we ordered spicy pork, jajangmyeon, beef japchae, and beef bibimbap! The spicy pork entree was delicious! I wish that the portion was larger and that the pork slices were bigger. Otherwise, it would've been perfect! The jajangmyeon was very good! It definitely satisfied my craving! I wish I could have a slightly larger portion of meat. Beef japchae's flavor was also good! It came with rice for some reason. I rather not have the rice and have a larger portion of japchae. The beef bibimbap was probably the best dish that we've ordered! Make sure to order the bibimbap in a hot stone bowl! The rice stuck to the bowl was super crispy! They provide you with sesame oil and a mixed gochujang sauce to add to the dish. The flavors of meat, vegetables, and sauces all came together nicely! Must order this! Overall, I thought the prices were pretty cheap for Korean food. The portions are small for each entree so I wish that they portions were larger. I would definitely come back here for more food! read more

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Excellent galbi and ddeokbokki at an irresistible price. The food arrived just several minutes after ordering. read more

Kang's Korean Restaurant - Galbi - Korean Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

This place has been on my bookmarked list for the longest. I love the workers, the environment and the authenticity of the food. You can tell how much effort and love had been put into each dish. Even though Korea is 6393 miles away from Michigan, this restaurant's food does it's best to remind Koreans about their motherland and even people who have never been to Korea feel like part of the culture. Can't wait to see more from this place read more

This is really a 3.5 rating. Stopped in one day for lunch. It was super busy because of the lunch rush and they seemed to be waiting for a big group to come in. I ended up ordering the chicken bibimbap in a hot bowl. After about 10 minutes, they delivered my food to the table. The bowl was extremely hot, which allowed the rice on the bottom to get a little crispy. On the table they had provided us with various sauces. The red spicy sauce was my personal favorite. It added a good flavor to the chicken that it was honestly lacking. Although the chicken was definitely seasoned, it was lacking a strong flavor and the rest of the ingredients overpowered it. Overall, I would probably stop back in, but this wouldn't be my first stop. The prices were about average, but the food was lacking a strong flavor. The service however was really good despite how busy they were. read more

That food was just delightful. I ate it at a park down the road named Gallop overlooking some water. My boyfriend and I both got bulgogi and the potstickers. It was some of the best I have ever had. 10 out of 10. Large portions too. read more

Hands-down, I have not gotten a single dish from Kang's that I didn't like. I'm from LA, CA and frequent a lot of soon tofu soup eateries in K-town and the 626. Their , kimchi tofu soup, broth blew me away. It definitely felt like home away from home. The rabokki and kimbap (big portion!) are great to share (and to have late at night with soju). This place is definitely my comfort food restaurant. I'm not sure if Kang's serves jjajangmyeon but I'd love to see it. read more

I've been coming to this restaurant for several years now and i have consistently left happy and satisfied. One of my favorite parts of Kang's is the fact that they have many vegetarian options for their dishes where you can swap out the meat for tofu or ask for a dish omitting meat. EVEN THEIR KIMCHI IS VEGETARIAN AND GOOD!! And you can always tell if a Korean restaurant is good by their kimchi! The staff has always been welcoming and super friendly and helpful with orders. It can get pretty busy around dinner time but I always think its worth the wait. Since the last time I went, they renovated the restaurant with a really nice aesthetic. The space is nice and clean with cute plants & lights around. I love to come here for casual dates with my friends and boyfriend. This is definitely the place to go when you're craving good, affordable Korean food! read more

Not the best Korean food I've ever had, but the best I've had in Ann Arbor so far. Budae jigae is pretty good and so is the bibimbap. The spicy meat options aren't actually spicy so keep that in mind when ordering. read more

Absolutely amazing for everyday of the year, but especially great for a chilly day. This is some of the most authentic korean food central located in Ann Arbor and in my opinion is better than Rich JC just next door. Dukbokki: for Ann Arbor it's decent. The portion is sufficient to feel full Korean Kimchi Fried Rice: Must try! Very good. Jigae: this is what I always come back for. Their kimchi stews are so great that you must try them. They have a variety of jigaes, like kimchi, tofu and budae. read more

As a student, Kang's is some of the most AFFORDABLE and DELICIOUS food you can find on campus. They have amazing dukbokki and I've tried most of the soups which are all great. My favorite is probably bu dae jigae. Also would recommend japchae! read more

It's a bit of a dive, as the kitchen is basically in the same room that you eat. It's pretty popular and full, but the food is solid. My only complaint is that the tofu isn't fried, just warmed up and placed into the dish, plainly. I had the bimbimbop with tofu. It's served with cucumber, brown or white rice, carrots, lettuce, bean sprouts, and Kim chi. I got mine in the hot stone bowl which really keeps it hot! You have to be patient while eating ;) they provide you with the hot sauce (also quite sweet) as well as sesame oil. It's a lot of food, and you could very well have leftovers! Really great prices and a chill vibe inside. read more

Absolute fav Korean restaurant in AA. Cannot find one dish on the menu that is not amazing. Especially love their sundubu jjigae and spicy seafood udon. read more

I always love it when I find a gem in the rough!! Kangs Authentic Korean restaurant is just that. Having been to Korea in my military days when I walked in I felt like I walked into a restaurant on a corner in Seoul, Korea. The sights , smells and feel is of an authentic Korean Diner. I ordered the bulgogi which came with a side of kimchi sauce and some chutes. The bulgogi was amazing... It brought me right back to Korea.... the kimchi was phenomenal... This is a place that has a Hidden Gem and it's not expensive. I walked out for the whole lunch and it was a substantial one. For under 12 bucks. I could have had a lunch for under 7. Highly recommended for anyone wanting an authentic Taste of Korea. If you've never had Korean food the bulgogi and you will be a fan for life!! read more

Kang's Korean Restaurant - Inside.... - Korean Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Absolutely LOVED this place. Very delicious and filling food (relatively large portions). The kimchi is easily the best in Ann Arbor (I think I've eaten at all Korean restaurants the city has to offer). My only knock is I came in on an extremely hot day. It's a little stuffy in there, and the A/C must not have been working because it was EXTREMELY hot inside. They do have a water dispense, but the 'cold' water was not satisfyingly cold for the 90+ degree weather outside. I went with a friend (he loved it too), and I will be taking my girlfriend there when it cools down a bit! read more

Of the three Korean restaurants near East Hall (Kang's, Rich JC, University Cafe), this one is my favorite. Their service is fast, and I'm always greeted by a sweet old Asian lady or old Asian man. (They're so adorable!!!) Dishes I have tried and enjoyed over and over gain: Bi bim bop, chap chae bop & ja jang myun. I'm sure I'm butchering the spelling for at least one of those. It may seem a little pricey (all of the Korean restaurants are similarly priced), but you get a lot of food. Usually the sides (miso, kimchi, bean sprouts, and rice) are enough to get me through one meal, so I always have plenty of leftovers for my next meal.. read more

Definitely a solid place for lunch - it's not upscale (you pay at the counter and bus your own tray at the end), but it's a nice place to sit and eat by yourself. I ordered the Sam Sun Jam Bong (beef broth with noodles, pork, crabmeat, shrimp, squid and vegetables) for $10.50, and it was pretty delicious. I would have liked a little more noodles, but honestly nothing to complain about. A solid amount of squid pieces in it too. I've got my eye on the hot stone bibimbap and the soon tofu jigae for next time! read more

I went to this place based on some good yelp reviews, and ordered the spicy pork and boy I am disappointed. Food is tasty, but the quantity is ridiculously small for what you pay. For 10$ I barely got a couple of spook worth of entree as shown in the photo plus rice. Not going back again. read more

Kang's Korean Restaurant - Korean Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Kang's is my LEAST favorite Korean restaurant in Ann Arbor. The reason why I gave them 2 stars instead of 1 is because the free tea tastes really nice and I REALLY like the Kalbi. The bulgogi is ok. They put a little too much sugar in it, but I can tolerate that. You know it's a crappy restaurant when they mess up the easiest dish...SPICY RICE CAKES. The spicy rice cake dish was WATERY and had NO flavor! It just blows my mind...HOW DO YOU MESS UP SPICY RICE CAKES? I also hate their kimchi ji gae, bean paste noodles, dukk mando soup (or w/e its called), dumpling appetizers, Kimchi fried rice... Their food's also very inconsistent. I recall quite enjoying the spicy pork and kimchi jigae. When I came back and ordered the same dishes, they both tasted terrible. I really wanted to like this restaurant. I kept coming back and always ordered something new in hopes that I will like it. Skip this place. Go to RICH JC couple doors down if you want amazing Korean food. read more

Kang's Korean Restaurant - Kimchi jigae - Korean Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

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The kimchi fried rice are bibimbap are really good! The galbi tang was just ok... Wouldn't order again They don't allow you to eat foods from outside read more

Amazing food and best bimibop in town. Kimchi fried rice is also my favorite. The staff is so nice and friendly. And you can see the good being made right there. The space is cramped, but that just makes it intimate! Take out is also good as well! read more

Kang's Korean Restaurant - Kimchee fried rice and spicy chicken! - Korean Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Ordered 2 Bibimbap to go. We were told 25 minutes to wait for a table, and sternly told that if we ordered take-out, we COULD NOT get a table. Based on that guidance we decided to just get take-out. Literally 4-5 minutes after placing our order a table opened up.... I normally love Bibimbap, but all the vegetables were ice cold pulled straight from the fridge. I would have loved to sit at a table and eat it out of a hot stone, but I certainly did not expect it to be cold. Relatively small amount of meat as well. I received a similarly stern response when asking for extra chili paste. I should not have bothered as it wasn't even spicy.... Overall not bad, but not really enjoyable experience or food. read more