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    KOGI Korean BBQ

    4.2 (200 reviews)
    ModerateKorean
    Open 12:00 pm - 8:00 PM

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Bulgogi, kimchi fried rice
    Andrea T.

    This is by far one of the best Korean food I've ever eaten! Everything was delicious! Service was great (we were there early) and ambiance informal. Try it out! 4.7 stars. We will definitely come back.

    Kalbi

    My husband and I stopped here during a visit to Tucson and we loved it! We got the calamari, bibimbap, and kalbi. Hit the spot after a morning of hiking!

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    Brad H.

    It's OK, not outstanding, 3.5 stars. I had the Bulgogi Dolsot Bibim Bap. Plenty for my money's worth. Just wish that the bulgogi had more flavor to it. It was just enough flavor to make it bulgogi. Kinda like their miso soup that came with it. Just enough to make it miso soup and not miso flavored water. 5* = A top favorite. Mind-blowing good. I will definitely return and I will go out of my way to go here. Worth every dime of my money. 4* = Outstanding. Tucson-top-tier. Some elements not quite as good as it gets, but it still is worthy of my regular business. 3* = Good experience. I might do repeat business if it is convenient, the only option, the only one in its category, or on a whim, but would not be among the first thing to come to mind. Would definitely recommend you trying it to get your own take on it. 2* = Not so good. Would not recommend at all. Waste of money. 1* = How are they still in business? Stay away at all costs!

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    Chantal S.

    Everyone in my family loves this place. The food is great, and we have tried pretty much every option on the menu. I highly recommend the mung bean pancakes as a starter. It is great to share and extremely delicious! You can't go wrong with anything at this restaurant! Super casual ambience. I don't recommend for groups more than eight unless you call ahead. We love Sunny. She has been our server every time we have been there and she is super sweet to our family and very welcoming. Anytime I crave Korean food Koji is our go to.!

    Pot stickers and shu mei
    Gale M.

    With an hour and a half between appointments, and so dang hot, lunch in a delightfully cool restaurant seemed like a great idea. In the mood for pho (yes, pho is still great in hot weather!) I headed to my favorite Vietnamese eatery. Darn, the door was locked and a sign on the door said "Closed on Tuesdays." Kogi Korean BBQ is a couple doors down, so they were the lucky winners of my lunch business today. My server brought a tall glass of ice even before the menu. Truly appreciated. Way back in 2019 I enjoyed Korean BBQ here with a friend, but the BBQ experience isn't as much fun alone, plus it seemed too heavy for this hot day. The appetizer section was appealing, so I chose the spicy Korean chicken wings and other assorted bites. The potstickers were plump and flavorful and the shu mei were pretty good. I don't know what the round rice things are called, but they were a bit bland and needed more dipping sauce.The wings were not good. If the menu had said they were breaded, I wouldn't have ordered them. I much prefer wings that are crispy, well seasoned, and lightly tossed in sauce. These had a thick coating that soaked up the sauce, creating an unappealing mushy mess. It was warmish and sticky in the restaurant today. I venture to guess that a swamp cooler was doing its best to cool the room, but in this humid time of year, coolers aren't efficient. I do want to compliment the staff for an absolutely immaculate bathroom.

    Beef Bulgogi Bibimbap
    McKerrow S.

    Amazing food, free refills on drinks. Friendly staff and amazing service. Very nice store and very good portions with great pricing.

    Teri chicken with sides
    Steve T.

    Food was ok wasn't bad just what i got wasn't great imo. Really wanted the beef bulgolgi lunch special but it's weekdays only so opted for something simple really wanted bbq meat so ended up getting teri chicken. Was was just a plain chicken breast sliced and topped with teri sauce. Kinda tough and chewy but it's white meat for you. Really liked that there was ban chan (korean sides) she asked if I wanted which was kim chee (homemade cabbage super fresh not really spicy), fish cake strips and bean sprouts. All sides were super refreshing and was actually more excited on the sides than the chicken. Portions were actually decent for the regular meal. Side small container was just for the rice. For a Korean restaurant they have the basics covered, it was cold would've gotten a kim chee stew or tofu soup of some sort but needed something on the go. I'll be back again

    The sad Seolleongtang
    Elle E.

    The highlight of our venture in this restaurant was the sweetest halmoni who greeted us and checked on our food and if we enjoyed it. To be honest I was hungry. Coming from Cali, all my Korean fam would feel bad about how meh this place is. First of all.... The person in the front barely greeted us. Even when she acknowledged us.... It was meh. There were barely if any customers and she took her time to give us a menu. When she did... she seemed upset that we came in. She never came to check on us at all. After she served our food. Banchan was meh... flavor was good but portion and selection was sad. Soup: it was not hearty as I'm used to. It's tasty:... but portion again vs price...... doesn't match. Dolsot bibimbap: was ok....the pot was not hot enough and didn't make that crispy rice on the bottom.

    Spicy pork Daeji Bulgogi with added egg and added mozzarella and toppoki

    Spicy pork bulgogi with mozzarella cheese and fried egg..SO YUMMY Amazing customer service and the food is so good every time.

    Bibimbap
    Eileen Q.

    Food was tasty and nice portions, enough to take home. Not enough to make us come back. Just ok food. Service was a bit lacking, our server could have been a little personable but I guess that's not the vibe here. Just your typical Asian restaurant that doesn't make an effort to clean the floors or walls.

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    Have been going to Kogi for years and they never let me down. Everything is delicious and freshly prepared to order.

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    Hard to find decent Korean BBQ outside of Los Angeles, but this place does it. Bulgogi is on point. Will come back!

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    Delicious food! Good service. Reasonable prices. We had a large group (11), and everything was great! Will definitely be back.

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    Best food in Tucson! We come for every birthday and any celebration. The food is amazing. The service is just as excellent.

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    Ask the Community - KOGI Korean BBQ

    Are there any Vegetarian options?

    Yes there are. Vegetable Yakisoba, Vegetable Tempura Deep Fried, Vegetable stir fried rice, Kimchi fried rice. Not sure if you eat fish or egg, but that would expand the offerings. The food is wonderful there. The banchan are all home made… Read more

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    Kotu Korean BBQ

    Kotu Korean BBQ

    4.1(185 reviews)
    5.9 mi
    $$$

    My 2nd time being here but my husbands first. Everything…read moreduring this trip was amazing. The customer service was on point. They were checking in constantly for refills of drinks or placing orders. The food overall was good, the marinades had a lot of flavor. I tried some sides that I had not gotten last time I was there which was the fried shrimp, kimchi cream pasta and the grilled corn cheese (no photo). This is going to be my preferred spot for kbbq. The only other one I have tried is Taeguki. I like that Kotu has more options for sides and the they do not skimp on them. They also do not charge extra for the grilled cheese corn. I would highly recommend this place. We went with a stroller and the waiter took away 1 chair so the stroller could sit by the table without being in anyone's way. Given that this place is amazing I'm excited to eventually try the owners new restaurant Seoul Shi.

    Went here for AYCE KBBQ with my boyfriend and sister. Overall, I'd say the food itself was pretty…read moregood, but the experience was very inconsistent. First, the pricing and portions don't really make sense for groups larger than 2. The menu states a minimum of 2 people, but even with 3 people at the table, each round was still limited to 3 meats and 2 sides total. The portions are definitely designed for 2 people, so with 3 adults we were finishing each round very quickly. As for the food, the beef bulgogi was easily the best meat we tried. It was flavorful and well-marinated. The pork and shrimp were okay, but they weren't nearly as good as the beef. One thing that surprised us was the lack of sauce and condiment options compared to other KBBQ restaurants. Aside from salt, pepper, a house sauce, and a spicy chili sauce, there wasn't much available. We've been to other KBBQ spots that offer things like sesame oil, minced garlic, lettuce wraps, fruit slices, and additional dipping sauces. They did have sliced garlic available, but whenever we asked for it, the staff seemed annoyed by the request. The grill service was excellent. They were constantly checking on us and changing the grill quickly, which we appreciated. Food also came out very fast during our first and second rounds. Unfortunately, everything changed after that. We finished two rounds within about 30 minutes because the portions were small for three people. Once we were ready for our third round, we ended up waiting around 20-30 minutes just to place the order. During that time, it honestly felt like we were being ignored. Considering the restaurant charges $39.99 per person and has a 2-hour dining limit, losing that much time waiting is frustrating. We probably could have fit in additional rounds if service had remained consistent. To make matters worse, one of our sides from the second round (corn) never arrived. When we mentioned it to a staff member, his response was basically, "Oh, you did?" He said he would check on it but never returned. About 5-10 minutes later, another employee came over thinking we had finished because our table was completely empty. We explained that we were still waiting on the missing corn and that we'd been trying to place our third round order for quite a while. Thankfully, that employee immediately apologized, took our order, and made sure everything came out quickly. He completely turned the experience around. We received our missing items, and they even brought us an extra corn and kimchi fried rice that we didn't ask for, which was appreciated. The frustrating part is that the service had great momentum during the first half of the meal and then suddenly stalled. The restaurant was extremely busy, and it felt like staffing may have changed or people went on break during peak hours. Meanwhile, tables around us seemed to be getting round after round while we sat with an empty table waiting. The food was good, especially the beef bulgogi, and the employee who stepped in at the end deserves recognition for making things right. However, for $39.99 per person, long waits, missing items, limited portions for groups of three, and inconsistent service made it difficult to feel like we got our money's worth.

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    Kimchi Time - Kimbap & complimentary banchan

    Kimchi Time

    4.1(491 reviews)
    3.2 miBroadmoor-Broadway Village
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    I've been here 3 times and have loved the food that I got all times. I do wish the kimbap weren't…read morepremade though, because I saw my favorite Korean youtuber eat it and was so excited to try it, but I don't eat poultry or dark meats, only fish. The young lady waitress was happy to point out the pescatarian options on the menu and explain what things were. I'm so happy to enjoy another's cultural food. The environment in the restaurant is also very family friendly and plays korean music on the tv's, which i liked. And the wait is reasonable, and so are the prices, in my opinion. They aren't priced like fast-food, mind you, but all of the food is great quality and authentic from what I've seen from my favorite Korean youtuber and what she eats on her camping trips. I'm so happy I got to eat what she eats in her videos. If you're curious her channel is called Rirang OnAir. She's a middle-aged woman that goes camping, feeds the site cats, and makes and eats delicious Korean food.

    We've dined at this family-operated eatery more times than we can count since moving to Tucson on…read morejob transfers. Each time we've felt welcomed, we've had great service, and we've enjoyed the best Korean food we've had anywhere in the United States and Canada, and at very reasonable prices. We love Kimchi Time! Please disregard any older reviews. :)

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    Taegukgi - So good!

    Taegukgi

    3.8(376 reviews)
    1.9 miThunderbird Heights/Wilmot Desert Estate
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    Our waitress was super nice and knowledgeable. The food was pretty good, but it's definitely a…read moreplace that we'd go to every now and then. The meat isn't seasoned, but was pretty good.

    First time here . Sm plate $37 deluxe plate w rib eye $43.99…read more4 at the table , they only brought 1 rib eye thin cut we had to share it ,they said w every round they will bring another one to share again , this one was even thinner . Sirloin steak was cube of course again to share w 4 at table . We let one person eat the cube which was enough for one 6 piece. Chicken was 3 again we had to cut everything up to share. 21/2 hrs later we still haven't finished eating they take approx 15-20 minutes to bring u the next set of meats . U can have any side u want that's on the menu, but it's a tablespoon in each plate , smaller than tapas?? We sit n wait because the grill smokes a lot from the dripping. Then they lower it down n u sit til your server come around again to put it up to cook the meat . I just don't know how this function at all? U get charge for supreme cuts at 43:99 n if u get tired of waiting for your 2,3,4 th portions they still charge u full fee. If u leave anything on table they charge u $5 per plate of food u leave?? It's a nice place w green vines all over the restaurant. Pretty busy with a lot of conversation. I'll come back if someone pays the bill but not me

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    Wings & Rice - 10 wings (Spicy teriyaki & Lemon teriyaki) with Ranch + Basic Fried rice

    Wings & Rice

    4.3(333 reviews)
    0.9 miHarlan Heights
    $$

    This past weekend, we found ourselves on a quest to find casual and tasty foods to serve at our…read moreSuper bowl gathering. As we began to look,(basically, we just did a google search) , Wings and Rice showed up on our, "food radar" . After noting the high number of 5-star ratings that were consistently being given to WINGS & RICE by my fellow Tucsonians, my wife asked if I would stop by and grab some wings to bring home to share with our honored guests. Upon arriving home, the wings were quickly decimated by our guests. The fact that they were gobbled up so fast and raved about, is probably the best and most-honest evidence that the numerous five-stars ratings given to WINGS & RICE are "spot-on" in their assessments. The place is "kind-of unassuming"--as it sits on the south-east corner of Pima and Craycroft in Tucson. Despite the fact that I have passed it numerous times-- wondering about it, and even considered giving it a go, I ultimately have never stopped in. Shame on me, as i we came to really enjoy the food here! This does then beg the question... "How many other hidden gems like this have I been passing by?" But then, in the bigger view of it all, isn't this the primary reason that YELP exists?! I think YELP got its name from the sound a dog makes after being kicked--which is what should have happened to me for passing this place so many times. ( *That origin story is not true--I just made that up for comedic effect.) So anyways, in my humble opinion (*for what that is worth), the place is the culinary equivalent of Duncan the Tall--a simple, but honorable hedge-knight in the HBO series, "A Knight of the 7 Kingdoms." (It's not my place to recommend TV shows here, but this one is a good 'un). And, if you are thinking that my saying this restaurant is like a lowly knight roaming the country-side seeking justice and honor is a criticism against W&R, you are so-so-so wrong! My comparison is intended as a compliment in the highest of regards. For, like Dunk, this place embodies the true ideals of what it means to serve. WINGS & RICE does not adorn itself with fancy-pantsy decorations and art. Instead, it strives to modestly, and without "pomp and circumstance" follow the noble ideals of serving up high quality and tasty chow (at reasonable prices) to the tired, huddled masses--yearning to breath free and fill their bellies. So, my lords and me ladies, pray, allow me to express my final thoughts on the matter of sustenance and refined beverages that can be had-ith at WINGS and RICE... If one be-ith in the moodith for-ith some tastely victuals, this be-ith the place. I probably just lost all shreds of any "street cred" that I may have had-- with my, "playing the fool" by comparing the W&R to a character in a show. (*not to mention my attempt to use the language of the middle ages and falling short). Despite all that, don't pass this place up. It really is, "the good stuff". Make yee way, post-haste and full-tilt to-ith WINGS & RICE!!! Anon! Post script. We opted for the buffalo wings and the lemon and pepper wing flavors from their menu. The lemon and pepper offerings went first and were demolished in seconds...but the buffalo flavored ones did not last long either. Our guests nearly came to "unshielded swords" over who would get the last of these tasty morsels of delectable meats. *And, an added bonus was the side of rice, which, while I was waiting for my order to be completed, I over-heard two different patrons rave about. Cah-ching! They were not wrong... "food-ith of the gods" were those starchy seasoned soft and sticky white grains of heaven--bathing in spicy buttery flavor!

    We love this local Tucson spot, it's such a great treasure & overlooked find. The owner or manager…read moreof the establishment was so kind. Was able to answer our questions easily & the food came out hot and fresh. I always get the combo and tear the rice uppp with the sauce. It's so good & genuinely a lot of food. Easy to share if you wanted to. The inside is very small so if you want to sit an eat you might have less luck during busy hours. Would happily come back & give our service to a local Tucson spot!

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    Wings & Rice - An amazing family sized wings samples..three yummy flavors  Garlic Parmesan, spicy Garlic Parmesan, and the third was BBQ. All were yummy!!!

    An amazing family sized wings samples..three yummy flavors Garlic Parmesan, spicy Garlic Parmesan, and the third was BBQ. All were yummy!!!

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