I've been coming here for a while because I love their jok bal and guk baps so much! Their jok bal…read moreportions are pretty generous and everything I ate there is pretty solid. This is one of my go-to Korean restaurants in the Houston area. The owner is super sweet, and the place is usually not too packed. Bonus: I also like how they have kpop music videos on!

Beef Soup: clean, simple, and comforting soup. Decent amount of beef on the bones. Palate cleanser…read moreif you will. Gamjatang: Very visually appealing and flavorful broth. Tender pork. My favorite soup here to order. Bossam: I think this is their best item. The pork belly is sliced very clean and thin. It's boiled to perfection. Very addicting to eat as you continue to make more and more lettuce wraps. Galbi: pretty standard. Didn't blow me away but it's good enough to satisfy me. Better off going to a KBBQ restaurant for this. Jokbal: not pictured here but I would skip this dish. I got tired of it pretty quickly. The meat is a bit dry. Their side dishes are pretty solid as well! I like their kimchi. The call button on their tables is very useful. Decorated very nicely inside and the servers are friendly.

Loved this place! They gave us a soju on the house (the new flavor melon) and they were so kind!…read moreFood was amazing as well.

Yuk Dae Jang might be my new favorite Korean soup spot. The broth alone is to die for! Very rich,…read morecomforting, and packed with authentic flavor in every bite. I had the spicy seafood soup with fresh noodles, and it was spectacular. The noodles were cooked perfectly and soaked up all that incredible broth. The mix of shrimp, mussels, and squid made it feel hearty and well-balanced. I also tried my friend's beef short rib soup, which was just as delicious, definitely ordering that next time. The banchan really impressed me too. The kimchi had the perfect crunch and might be some of the best I've had. The fish cakes and scallions were also on point. The space is small but great for lunch or a casual dinner. Service was friendly, restrooms were clean, and overall it was a great experience. I'll definitely be back.

Great service and food! This restaurant is like a local…read moreKorean restaurant filled with all of grandma's cookings, and I really love it. Their Soon tofu and yukgaejang were great. Definitely come back for other dishes.

The best tofu soup that I have had in a long time!…read more They had plenty of parking and seating. We got sat down immediately and rang a bell whenever we were ready to order. I got the beef soon tofu soup in extra spicy which was the perfect spice! My soup looked super red but it was actually not as spicy as it looked. It had a slight kick which was nice when combined with the white rice. It was seasoned so well and the portions were just right.

Han was amazing he took really good care of us and our party of 11!! I really recommend this place,…read morethe staff were very professional and attentive. For it being my first time here I highly recommend coming if you want to have a great time!!

Everything was perfect, especially the atmosphere. We were met with wonderful service and kindness…read morefrom the moment we walked in, by our server, Ana. The food was delicious, and the drinks were impressively made !!! Definitely recommend anybody to visit !

THANK YOU HAO!!!! Had the best experience because of our waiter Hao my little sister had a great…read morebday experience

UNLIMITED EVERYTHING…read more They give you a big salad with a sesame seeds lettuce and other stuff in a big bowl. tasty! They give you common Korean sides, unlimited that you see everywhere like fish, cake, marinatwd bean sprouts, kimchi. Everything we tried was delicious and we tried a lot, on different visits. The sushi was so good too! The Korean tubed rice cakes in the sauce was delicious. Dekkotabbi or something. The chimichurri sauce they give you the dip is wonderful. I love this place. Service is fast. Not that smokey. I wish they allowed you to put the Soju bottle on ice to keep it cold. Normal ambience of Korean barbecue.

When I think of the BEST jjajangmyeon in Houston, I think of Paik's Noodle. This location in spring…read morebranch is their original, and I grew up coming here for lunch every sunday after church. 1) Jjajangmyeon: My brother loves getting this one. It is sweet and a bit soupy from all the sauce. The noodles are chewy and bouncy, and get coated in the sauce nicely. There is a good amount of meat that comes with it too! The flavors are great. 2) Jaengbanjjajang: This is my go-to and personal favorite noodle dish to get here. It is similar to their original jjangmyeon except that it is less soupy and has a bit of spice. The spiciness adds a nice kick balancing the sweet and savory flavors. There are also lots of different mix ins like squid, shrimp, beef, and vegetables! The play on textures and contrasting flavors is why I love this dish 3) Spicy Chicken Wings (Yangnyeom): For not being a chicken wing restaurant, Paiks sure does serve some banger wings. Juicy big wings with a slight crisp on the outside. The sauce is amazing. It is that sweet and spicy yangnyeom korean fried chicken sauce. 4) Tangsuyuk: I never visit Paisk without ordering their tangsuyuk. Perfectly fried with a great chew. The pork is not too porky or gamey which is nice, and the sauce is a sticky sweet and sour sauce. 4) Gunmandoo: Their panfried dumplings are quite nice too! I haven't gotten them in a while, but they were solid Overall, I don't think there was a single dish I disliked here at Paiks. Service is standard, not too fast not too slow. The ambiance is not really one for dates or anything. It's super casual with metal chairs. It can get a bit cold. There are restrooms and water dispensers. They used to have the self serve yellow radish but now they just serve it with your meal. You have to clean your table yourself and put all the dish trays in the back

I love the Chinese Korean style noodles. Jajang and…read morejjamppong are classics and can never be a bad choice here. I will definitely be a regular as I was for the same one in bellaire. Service great! Super friendly staff. Extremely attentive

Bori is easily the best Korean BBQ I've had in Houston. Plenty of parking and the restaurant is set…read moreinside a Korean-style house with sleek, spacious interiors that make the experience feel upscale but still comfortable. Service was amazing! Our waiter was incredibly attentive and fast, and the staff cooks the meat for you so you can fully enjoy the meal. There's also an in-house butcher, and you can absolutely taste the freshness and quality of the meat. We ordered the ABC platter with NY strip, boneless short rib, pork belly, plus an extra side of bulgogi, which was more than enough for 4 people. The side dishes were fantastic and the staff happily brought refills whenever we asked. Definitely make a reservation, and enjoy your time here...they never make you feel rushed.

Hits all the basics of an upscale kbbq restaurant. Fresh, high quality meat and the servers know…read morewhat they are doing. Felt like the pacing was a little off though. We got the combo thing with a bunch of different meats, and the large pork belly was cooked first so we ended up waiting for a good amount of time, and once we started slowing down the beef tongue cooked very quickly and faster than we could eat. The banchan were pretty hit or miss. The kimchi and salad were highlights. Overall taking away a star because I've had better experiences at other high end kbbq restaurants in different cities.

Very good food. Solid Jjigae, super tasty, perfect spice level (I got it hot). The banchan was…read moresuper yummy and salty. This was also the first korean place I have gone to where they served sungnyung. I have never tried it before, but it definitely did soothe my stomach after all the food! The service is great, they leave you to eat and aren't pushy on getting you in and out. I love the vibe of the restaurant too, it's very comfortable and calm. Really enjoyed my meal here!

The short version of this review is that Dubu is a solid Korean Mom and Pop that offers familiar…read morefavorites in a laid back environment. This isn't a soju bar with load music or upscale interpretation of Korean cuisine. From the lamination on the menus to the traditional rice pot cookers that come table side, this is clearly something the owners put plenty of themselves into. It seems to connect with the intended crowd as the multiple groups of Koreans that followed in after us, are usually a good sign. The food is of good quality and offered variable spice levels on many of the dishes, so you are able to decide what type of experience you're going to have. The tteokbokki are plump and the sauce balances the tangy, spicy, and slightly sweet notes you're looking for. The kimchi pancake was plenty kimchi forward but ended up not having all the crispy texture you can get from the scallion pancake cousin they serve. I order the Glabi and enjoyed my seasoning that it came with, nothing much to say either way here. The soondubu soup was full of tofu and not all too spicy on the medium heat level. I didn't fall in love with any particular dish, but I enjoyed all the options I went with.

super affordable with large portions! i got the [Bibimguksu] Mixed Spicy Noodle #17 and it was the…read moreperfect spice level. noodles were good chewy texture. crunchy veggies balanced out the meal. service was quick. would come back here!

We went in at 11:30 AM on a Saturday - while the sign said they were open and the lights were on,…read morethere was not a soul in the restaurant - not even an employee. I went to the back and there was an employee who said sit wherever you would like. Hardly a propitious start. It only went uphill from there! Service was excellent - the waiter explained the menu to us - food, obviously all cooked to order, took about 10 minutes. Food was brought out as it was prepared so we got our lunch entrees at different time (within a few minutes), but we were sharing so this was good. My daughter loved the steamed pork dumplings. The savory pancakes with bulgogi were outstanding. This is not my area of time, so it took us about 20 minutes to get there - ample parking. A huge number of restaurants in this strip center area - you should explore.

My friend saw this place on TikTok as a must try Korean BBQ spot, so we decided to check it out for…read morean early weekday dinner. We did the 3 meat BBQ combo, which easily feeds around 3 people and added a few extra dishes to share. We ordered the jahp chae, which is a stir fried glass noodle with vegetables and beef. It was AMAZING and probably our favorite dish of the night. Super flavorful but not oily at all which is rare for stir fried noodles. This was both of our favorites. We also tried tteok bokki, which is chewy rice cakes in a spicy sauce. They offer the option to add cheese and in hindsight I think that would have made it better. I was really excited for this one, but it didn't fully hit for me. It was good just not amazing and a little more spicy than I personally prefer. Lastly, we tried the yachae jeon which is a vegetable pan fried pancake, and WOW. It was huge, super crispy, and had sooo much flavor for a vegetarian dish. The meats and all the BBQ fixings were incredible. Honestly, every single thing that came to the table was amazing QUALITY and amazing FLAVOR. I also loved that the staff helps cook the meat for you which made the experience way more enjoyable. I have to shout out the customer service. From start to finish, the staff was amazing. They were patient with us as first timers, explained everything clearly, and made us feel super comfortable. We had a vegetarian in our group, and there were plenty of menu options for him. Our Korean friend ended up joining us and fully vouched for the restaurant's authenticity, which says a lot. Overall, this was such an exceptional meal and experience. This place deserves all the hype and then some. I will absolutely be back!!!

This was my first time at a KBBQ restaurant. I typically don't like to pay to cook my own food but…read morethis place same highly recommended. The robot was cute. The staff was nice. I got the short ribs. They were fine. There were only three but it was enough to get full. The banchan was what I came for and it did not disappoint. There were like 2 I didn't want more of but everything else was 10s across the board. Truly, I'd go back just for the sides. Well seasoned and a lot of variety.