I moved to Boulder a few years ago and used to love this place! I would come here every couple of months and just rave about it to my friends & co-workers. Unfortunately, the place has taken a nose dive, the last few months. The last 2 times I have been there, the place was completely empty and of course, extremely quiet. My husband and I didn't think much about it since we were looking for a romantic atmosphere and this seemed to be just right. WRONG! I ordered the Galbi (short ribs) Bento Box it was so much tinier that it used to be and a little more expensive. The meat was chewy and I was only given a tablespoon of kimchii, at best. I wanted to order some wine, the "chef" said it was discontinued. After doing a quick google search, I found the wine at a nearby liquor and no, is not discontinued. My husband on the other hand, wanted to ordered one of their sushi which they have an extensive list of on the menu and some iced tea. He tried ordering 3 different types of sushi, none were available. After asking the "chef", what he had available, he went to the back and gave my husband a list of about 10 sushi items!!! Why give us the menu if you don't have most of the items available for purchase? A few minutes after ordering, my husband tried the sweet tea and it was just disgusting. It tasted rancid almost and very old. We asked the lady if we could please had some fresh iced tea or pick something else since the tea tasted bad. She went to get the "chef" and his exact words were "I made the tea this morning. If you don't like it, don't order tea here again". Extremely rude!!! We won't be back. That's for sure! read more

Some epic shit goes on in this place the dude that runs it is this crazy ass they come but you know what some god or goddess touched him with the ability to make food thatjust says swallow me up now read more

Awful service and mediocre food (not authentic, not tasty). I asked the owner which veggies he puts in BiBimBab to see if they make authentic BiBimBab or pretend to make one with just salad and rice, but the owner told me it's rude to ask that. It's a small restaurant that does not offer many dishes (so probably a few veggies in BiBimBab as well), and he can easily answer which veggies he puts in BiBimBab. Not doing his job and calling a customer rude for a legit question was a truly bad service. His menus didn't emphasize lunch menus either (Korean restaurants do not offer just "bentoes" and call them lunch menus), so I asked him, but he also said "look at the menu" in a rude way. What an attitude to run a restaurant! The only reason I stayed is because my friend and I didn't have a lot of time, and I didn't want to make a bad impression of Korea or Japan to my American friend. His GimChiJjiGae was something like a child could have made better than his, and it came with no side dishes, unlike any Korean food. He gave us some dark radish as the only side dish, but that's not Korean, and offering something looking like Japanese for Korean food was bad. His BulGoGi Bento was weird, only beef, rice, a few mandoos (Korean dimsum) and a small portion of salad. That's neither Korean nor Japanese. He better stop insulting customers and either foods. read more

People of Boulder! I'm disappointed -- how does a place like this stay open? We first tried Korea House about 3 years ago, and were extremely disappointed. We stupidly decided to give the place a second try today, since it seems to be the only Korean restaurant in Boulder County (aside from the food court on the Hill, which isn't bad). We ordered the bulgogi and japchae noodles. The portions are small, and as many other reviewers have commented, only two very small side dishes (kim chi and another pickled cabbage dish) were presented. WTF? And, no lettuce. The japchae noodles was a small portion served with a portion of rice. Carbs with carbs?!? Overpriced, small portions, underwhelming service (we brought a toddler, and the server/owner seemed VERY put out by his presence, even though the restaurant was nearly empty). We will definitely NOT be back. I don't understand why someone doesn't open a real Korean BBQ joint in Boulder. I feel like it would do very well and fill a much needed gap! Those reviewers who love Korea House really need to go to a real Korean restaurant in a big city. read more

Only 1 star because I must give a star. After getting cold soup and sending it back to have just slightly warmer soup returned, I was brought cold bib bim bap. My companions had the same dish and theirs was sizzling and steaming as it should, mine was doing neither. It was quite cold. When I complained, I was told by the chef I needed to respect him and that he had made bib bim bap every day for 6 six years and mine was perfect. I was touching the rice, it was cold. I told him I would not eat mine, although my companions decided to eat theirs. The chef left the room but came back to the table to tell me once again that he had made bib bim bap for 6 years and that I needed to respect him. Again, he told me my food was cooked perfectly and could not be cold. At that point we left. I've gone to that restaurant since the mid-90's and always enjoyed it. But I will not return again. read more

I LOVE Korea House. I first started coming here a little over a year ago, and fell instantly in love. Korea House is in a uninteresting looking shopping center, but boy is it a diamond in the coalmine. My Dad and I always split the Kimchi soup, and their deluxe combination. The food is always amazing, and prices are not bad at all! The best part is that since they are so small, they really take the time to get to know you and take care of you. Only after a few times visiting, the owner asked to take our picture to hang on the corkboard he has in the entrance that has pictures of all his loyal customers. It feels like you are just going over to your family's home (if you were Korean) for dinner! read more

The food, not fresh and the owners attitude is horrible. I don't think he ever looks at his reviews. He should. Don't eat here. Don't ask questions. Just don't do it. If you ask this guy a question you're in for a bad day. And I love Korean food so try another place or goody house. Zoe mama is good too read more

Don't listen to these negative reviews about the service. These guys are great, warm, and welcoming! I walked in and I just said "How delightful!" (except Kenneth). When you go, ask for the worker Sang-Joon. Pronounced just how it sounds. He will give you the best service. He's a regular Freddie Wilson that one is. Food is fantastic, and have the funniest names. Negative reviews are uncalled for, and were probably written by drunks. Review-slime. read more

I was asked to leave because I ordered an appetizer while I thought about my entree. I am not kidding. The guy in the chef coat told me I can't order just an appetizer and said "goodbye" read more

I have never felt such an overwhelming urge to write a negative review for an establishment. I walked in after a long day of work looking to order some takeout and enjoy it at home. After perusing the menu I decided to order an appetizer (vegetable dumplings) and a roll of sushi. I'm a tiny gal (4'11 and 96 lbs.) so this is more than enough to feed just myself. I had, however, been looking forward to trying the food here and had every intention of coming back and eating in another day when I had more of an appetite and could order a larger meal. Today I wanted to keep it simple. The owner, however, refused to even serve me unless I ordered an entree, which I simply wasn't interested in today. Not only that, but if I asked any questions about the items or dishes, not only did I not get much of a response, he just seemed irritated and responded in a very condescending manner. I left absolutely disgusted with the way I was treated, and you can rest assured I will NEVER step foot in this restaurant again. I'm positive there are plenty of other restaurants in the area that would be happy to have my business and who are actually interested in having returning customers. read more

Korea House was OFF. THE. HOOK. We walk in and immediately notice the delightful ambiance of the restaurant. THIS WAS JUST THE BEGINNING THOUGH. The food is incredible, for a second I actually believed I was in Korea. Also, a fun fact is if you leave a large tip, a worker named Joon Sang will do a dance for you. This is definitely a place I will be returning to. #YUMMMMMMM read more

Such small serving sizes and so expensive. Left hungry and feeling cheated!

Methinks yes! I am not reviewing the food but the service, no service in fact as we were refused service! My friend and I, both seniors, women, were refused lunch service by the Korean male cook or waiter this afternoon (1:30PM), today. We ordered lunch special. And because we are not Koreans and did not know the dishes, we had to ask what bulgogi is. We asked if the special include rice and he said yes; if it includes vegetables, he said no! So, we looked at the side order lists and said we would like to order kimchi. He said something we did not understand and then hand motioned us that we should go. My Friend even said please, apologetic that we had to ask questions. No, his hands kept motioning us to leave. We left the place, horrified and disappointed! And hungrier! I am 78 years old and my friend is 69, a Filipino and Caucasian, respectively. We are decent, educated, well -traveled women. We were not loud, demandiNg elderly women, rather, food adventurous women. In our entire lives, we were never refused food service anywhere. What we don't know was how this Korean man could deny us food we can pay! We were not beggars! Was it sex, elderly discrimination? Whatever, I would have given this restaurant a zero, instead of one star! NOT RECOMMENDED! We ate at Curry and Kebab Restaurant, good food and more pleasant, friendly staff! Aloha! read more

I'd give Korea House 3.5 stars. The food was tasty with generous portions, and the staff was very friendly. The ambiance leaves a bit to be desired as there is not much in the way of decor. read more

Food was pretty good, but waiter (maybe owner) was not too nice. Wouldn't allow any substitutions. Had a $9.99 item, but he wouldn't let me use a credit card as he said it was $10 minimum. read more

I've been going to Korea House since 2003. It's nothing fancy, but the staff is very friendly and the food is consistently good. The hidden gem on their menu is Meat Jun (Chen Ya) -- Bulgogi dipped in egg batter and fried....YUMMY! Korea House is the only Korean restaurant outside of Hawaii that I have found that serves Meat Jun. read more

Even with the recent restaurant renovations and menu changes, it still is one of the best local Korean restaurants around. Love their combo plates. read more

They won't serve me a soup and appetizer for lunch, so i had to leave. Maybe I'll try again and improve my rating, but maybe not. Cute and cozy in there. read more

Low reviews here make no sense! The owner is so attentive and the food is delicious. Well worth it. My Korean sister in law loves eating here when visiting the states. read more

We had a very very good experience here. The Galbi, bulgogi, kimchi soup, and shumai were particularly excellent. And the service was really wonderful, the owner came out and spoke with us, gave recos and made it an even better experience. They were also great with our 2 year old son, and had cute kids plates and cups for him. We'll definitely be back! read more

I've been here twice and the food was excellent. The portions are on the smaller side, but very tasty. The kimchi soup is great!

This is the best Korean food in Colorado, period. Coming from LA and New York I have had the pleasure of amazing Korean food. I never could find anything good in Colorado until I stumbled on Korea House. This is a family restaurant with a family vibe. The food is amazing, authentic and always fresh. This is handcrafted family food! I go everyday when I happen to be in Boulder and would eat everyday if they delivered to LA! Deserves 6 stars. read more

Hidden gem. I love the homestyle cooking and the kitchy thrift store decor. Good food, reasonable prices. Small and fairly quiet.

Lived up to my expectations! Me and a friend had been craving korean food since coming to Boulder for college, and this place served up all our korean cravings and more. Not disappointed and will definitely be back to try their other dishes! Service was very friendly as well, and the place has a very homey feel. read more

Great find! In Boulder for parent's weekend and normally travel to Denver for Korean food. Took a chance here and everything we ate was delicious and the service was awesome. We will be back' read more

Only place to get me MEAT JUN that I have seen in all of central Colorado. Some days I drive from Denver to Boulder just to go to this place. Bi Bim Bop is also tasty here. If you are into oddities, try the barley tea it has chunks of barley in it. Be careful, they are closed on Sunday!!! read more

I brought my husband and his aunt who was visiting all the way from San Francisco here for Korean food because it's closeby. I had been here once before and thought the experience was mediocre but not bad. Tonight changed my view of this restaurant, all due to the rude poor service of the waiter/owner. My husband and his aunt, who are unfamiliar with Korean food, asked questions about the menu and had to ask again because he wasn't very clear in explaining with his poor English. He became more and more impatient and pointed out that it was his fourth time explaining. We didn't feel serviced but rather that we were being rushed and belittled. I began to interpret to him in Korean, hoping to maybe get through the language barrier. He explained to me in Korean in the same short rude manner that he did to my husband and his aunt. He then had the nerve to tell me that he would rather that I speak English because I was not using the proper respectful dialogue in Korean that is used to speak to your elders. I just about went off on him and we were all ready to walk out of there but had our tastes set on Korean food already and it was getting late. Besides the rude waiter/owner, the portions are so small that you're overpaying and have to order another menu item. And there are only three yitsy bitsy side dishes. The taste of the food is mediocre and I've had better Korean food. I'm definitely driving a bit farther out for Korean food rather than coming back here ever again. read more

This place was okay. I had their lunch special (C) that came with BBQ Beef (bulgogi), rice, garlic bean sprouts, kimchi, fried dumplings and miso soup. I like my bulgogi a little more flavorful but this place had a nice homemade taste to it. I also usually prefer the garlicky miso soup when I eat Korean food but this place had normal miso soup. I'm not exceptionally disappointed or anything but it would've tasted better with the food. This place is nothing amazing but if you're missing some rice and Korean food, it might settle your craving for a short while. The woman there was very nice. When she found out that we spoke Japanese, she started speaking to us in Japanese. Broken Japanese but very nice lady. read more

Best Korean BBQ I have ever had! Love the atmosphere and the owners are very kind. You can tell how much care and attention the cooks put into the food by how amazing everything tastes. Definitely would recommend trying this place out! read more

Just.... very mediocre and so very unfriendly. I regretted wasting my money. The owners are so angry, it's kind of like a mad house. I was laughing my butt off by the end of my visit from sheer disbelief. What just happened. read more

When my wife was working in Boulder, this was our "go to" place whenever she was working weekends or late and we'd want a quick, savory place to get a bite. It's been over a year since we've been there and decided maybe it was time to head back there and check it out. Growing up, I didn't like Korean food, heck, I don't think I liked it in my 20's. But as my taste matured, I've found myself craving spicy, fermented kimchee, succulent galbi short ribs and crispy fried mandoo more and more. We've been to most of the highly touted Korean restaurants in Denver and without a doubt, Korea House has been, and continues to be my favorite. Its momma-poppa shop appeal, small at-home service is so refreshing and we have always had great experiences from the staff. We were surprised to see major renovations tonight. They were very well done and just a little bit gaudy with the decorations. It has a very clean, warm environment and moving the counter certainly opened the place up a lot. We're so glad that even though they changed (they made some minor changes to the menu as well) they've maintained their original appeal. The strong-points are definitely the entrees. The shortribs that I mentioned were perfectly cooked as always, and though I'm not typically a fan of greasy food, they are so without feeling too heavy. My wife had the hot stone bibimba (sp?) and loved her dish. The only thing that keeps me from giving them a 5 star rating is their pickled vegetables/vegetable sides are slightly underseasoned, but only a touch. The cabbage could be a bit less sweet and more sour and the beansprouts could use a bit more salt and sesame oil. All in all, we love this place and would go there more if we lived closer and I didn't have a complete aversion to being in Boulder! read more

I went to this place the first time while waiting for tire change at Discount Tire across the street. It was just me and the waiter seemed irritated at this. I also had a question about their menu and he was quite rude. I didn't let it bother me though and really didn't think much of it until today. The stone hot pot with chicken and egg I got the first time was great and healthy so I was craving it again. However, upon my second visit the same waiter asks if I was here the other day and I replied yes. The waiter then proceeded to advise me that he didnt like the tip I left, therefore he cannot serve me and to "please get out". There was another lady there flabbergasted and asked the waiter if he was kicking me out because he didn't like the tip I left? I was talking to her about my last visit but this waiter was very adamant that I "please get up and go! Bye bye!". She said she would never go there again as I walked out the door. I'm really confused about what happened--not sure what to think about it at all. Is this racism? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Black 30 yo female? Gosh I dont want to think so, but yikes the feeling of being demeaned when I thought I followed society's rules (paid+tip). I've never felt it in all my life, and I'm from the Deep South!! All I know is, DON'T VISIT THIS ESTABLISHMENT. I wish I could go back with my husband :( but I'm sure this waiter would definitely siht in my bowl or something terrible lol. read more

Wonderful Koren food! The best Kimchi jigae we have found outside of Korea, and the rest of their menu is fantastic as well. The owners/staff are very nice and welcoming, always concerned with how your meal is and if they can do ANYTHING to make your experience better. One of my favorite restaurants period! read more

Excellent grub! By far the most LEGIT that I've consumed since my time stationed in Taegu, ROK.

Excellent food, service and ambiance. Having been going here for years. Service is very good, as well as a great variety of food. Have lived in Korea and would certainly say this is very authentic. My family loves this restaurant, as we have been customers for over 18 years. You will certainly enjoy the atmosphere. read more

Korea House is my absolute favorite Korean restaurant. Locally owned and operated, my experience was superb from the moment I walked in to my departure. The decor is pristine, creating a warm, inviting dining area. The food is always fresh, home-made, and delicious. Start with a freshly brewed, hand-crafted hot tea and an order of Kimchi Jeon. Continue with a revitalizing seaweed salad, and for your entrée, indulge in a seafood kimchi stew. You'll leave with a feeling of soulful refreshment and a desire to come back the next evening. With a wide selection of amazing dishes and superb service, I know I'll be back many times. read more

The food is generally quite good here. It gets extra points for being, AFAIK the only place to get legit Korean food in Boulder It's not the *best* Korean food I've had, but it's perfectly good, and it's right here in Boulder. read more

Good food; simple but freshly made. The owners are amazingly friendly.

Nice calm atmosphere and good food. Service is better than any place in town, very polite. Sometimes you have to wait a while because it is a small place but it's worth it. read more

Perfect portion size (I had the pork Koran BBQ). I didn't order one of everything and go crazy, just a simple lunch and I'm very happy with what I received. I'd like to return and try more! read more