Korea Palace is one of my favorite comfort food spots, especially when I'm craving Korean food. You really can't go wrong with anything on the menu. One thing I love is that you have the option to cook your own food at the table or have them cook it in the back for you. The atmosphere feels traditional, with grills built into the tables, which adds to the experience. My only complaint is that the grill doesn't always seem to get hot enough, so we usually just ask them to cook everything in the back. The staff can be a little hit or miss. Sometimes you get someone who seems annoyed by simple requests, and other times you get someone warm, fun, and excited to share more about the food and culture. But the food is what keeps me coming back. It's always fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with high-quality ingredients. Korea Palace is a staple for me, and when I want a comforting, reliable Korean meal, this is one of the first places I think of. Give them a try. You won't be disappointed by the food! read more

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We have been here once every month to a month and a half or so and the quality of the food is consistent and satisfies the craving every time. This time we got the bibimbap, black goat soup, and a bone soup. We also got Jap Che for appetizer. Everything was satisfactory. Both the soups were piping hot. The goat had a unique taste that was not too strong surprisingly. The banchan was also pretty good, the best of which included bean sprout, cucumber, squash, and seaweed. We got barley tea, which was complimentary. The service was below average. It was busy but our server never came back once to check on us. She also had a lousy attitude in terms of simple questions I asked about the menu and seemed annoyed. Ambiance was warm on a cold day and pretty packed with many customers ordering Korean barbecue. read more

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Came for dinner and we were seated quickly. Our waitress was very friendly. We sat in a comfortable booth towards the back. We had fried Mandu for an appetizer- they were delicious and crispy. We picked Combination A- which had bulgogi, marinated short ribs, chicken, and shrimp. All the meat turned out so good and tender. We also got the steamed egg- would definitely recommend this as well. All the Banchan that came with the combination meal were delicious. And comes with purple rice- we got one extra bowl so we'd each have one as the combination plate comes with 2. This was a good amount of food for me, my husband, and child. My 4 year old was a big fan of the food too- and they gave her a cute pink plate to use so she loved that. Also tried the Bokbunja, Korean raspberry wine, and it was good! Moderately sweet berry flavor, more of a dessert-y wine, it was fun to try! read more

Visited again! First time for lunch and amazed by the great food and value. Both things ordered are delicious. Very big portion. The lunch box had a great variety. Feels very nutritious and well balanced. Seafood bibimbap is unique as well. Both came with soup and side dishes. Service was quick and friendly. Ambiance good as usual. Will return read more

Korea Palace - Pork belly lunch box - Korean Near Me - Sterling Heights, Michigan

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Great Korean food! Was craving something soupy and enjoyed this meal a lot. Service was quick. read more

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My boyfriend and I come here semi regularly, maybe once every other month. Large portions, good service, free side dishes, and I think it's family owned. I can only compare their food to the Korean BBQ places I went to while at MSU, and by that standard I think it's pretty good. If you're reading this review, the place is worth a try. read more

I don't usually write reviews but this one deserves my time because we were blatantly disrespected, and dare I say, discriminated. We've never experienced something like this before and it is almost shocking...and disappointing. My family and I stopped by this restaurant to have an early dinner. When I walked in, I was greeted by a male employee who seemed like he had woken up on the wrong side of the bed. I didn't think much of it and we ordered Korean BBQ for my husband and several other main dishes. Three times. That's how many times we asked the waiter (the same guy who greeted me) about the grill when it wasn't cooking the meat right. We all had our food except for my husband, and it had been about 15-20 minutes since the meat was on the grill. Not once, the employee made an attempt to check out the grill or find solutions. Instead, he spoke to us esp my husband, in a condescending manner lecturing us about the functionality of the electric grill. I felt very disrespected and I knew my husband was also getting angry, but both of us stayed patient until the third time. My husband finally said, "Hey man, you are not the only one who went to the brain school." What happened next is more appalling. I believe she was the owner, and had to be his mom or a relative of some sort. She approached our table, not asking about what happened, instead lecturing to us about how we shouldn't be calling her employee "dumb." My husband and I both told her that's not what he said. Yet, she insisted that we were wrong. Not once did she ask what happened. My husband finally decided to leave the restaurant and told me he'd wait outside because he was getting very upset. While walking out, he told the waiter "Hey man I did not call you dumb. I would never call anyone dumb because I've seen what can happen" or words to that effect. All of a sudden, the waiter accused my husband he was threatening him and began to call the police. Here's the deal. My sister was visiting from Korea with her baby, my mom was visiting from out of town, and my husband just wanted to make sure they had a good time. He definitely did not want to argue with anyone esp not in front of my family. My husband is also a big, black man. He understands how others may perceive him despite the fact that he is a highly educated, retired senior army officer who has just retired from a senior executive position in DC. Also, he is 66 years old. Was the employee scared of my husband? Or did he lack customer service skills? Why did the owner automatically assume it was my husband who was wrong? It didn't help that the customers who sat two seats behind us blamed my husband for the argument because he is "big and scary." Yes, those were the exact words this older Korean woman said to my sister when they were outside and to my husband. Later when I asked for the check to get out of there, the owner spoke to me about the situation again. Her excuse was "he is just an introvert (exact words were "he is a quiet guy" when I told her he had an attitude from the beginning). I told her we are civilized people, and would've looked at ourselves first if we were wrong but this wasn't right. She then finally said, "may be there was something wrong with the wires." We all wished the police had come. My mom (nearly 80 years old) cried in the car for the discrimination my husband experienced from the owner, the employee, and the customers. My sister was also shocked to see it in person for the first time. Yes, this review is very long but I really hope the owner and the employee reflect on what happened and why they made certain assumptions. read more

My girlfriend and I visited last month to eat here and immediately upon walking in we felt a vibe switch. We got seated in a corner and the staff seemed adamant to rush us. When we finally figured out what we wanted they were quick with the order. A white family was sat in front of us and were seemingly given better treatment, they weren't rushed at any point. After we finished our meal the waiter was avoiding our table so after a long wait we had decided to get up and pay at the front. We noticed as we were leaving the white family was given their check at the table... If you guys had a problem with a queer black and brown couple in your establishment just say that to spare us the trouble of wasting our time and money when we can give our money to a kind-hearted businesses. I was really looking forward to this being a good spot for us but I will never forget our experience feeling unwanted in this business. read more

Korea Palace - Korean Near Me - Sterling Heights, Michigan

The food was amazing, loved the seasoning on the meat and the homemade kmichi was the best kimchi I ever had. The service was the best out of my whole life. I would 100% recommended. read more

The is a mom and pop korean restaurant and has been in business for a long time. Knowing that it has been in business for so long, you know it has to be good. I love the side dishes they provide for you especially the potato salad . The service is usually pretty quick, I don't think I ever had a bad experience whenever I came here. read more

Food was delicious, came fast, and the food stayed hot! I would recommend this place to anyone.

My wife is from South Korea and wants a Korean meal every time we make the two hour trek to H-Mart. My family and I have been to Korea Palace four times now, and we've never left disappointed. The portions are generous, the entrees are delicious, and almost every meal is as authentic as it gets. My daughter got the black goat soup and it was WAY less gamey than anything we ever ate in Korea. My only complaint, and it's one that I have at most Korean restaurants, is that the soybean sprouts appear to be from a can rather than fresh. Considering how busy they are, I'd imagine it'd be impossible to keep up with demand otherwise. Admittedly, we have not had the Korean barbecue section of their menu. But when it comes to their soups, stews, and appetizers, it's really hard to beat Korea Palace. The food is great, the decor looks like something out of a restaurant in Korea except with full sized tables and booths, and you can never go wrong with a table service bell. They'll get my money time and time again. read more

Ordered the tteok boki appetizer, bulgogi, and #6 tofu soup. Size mini vegetables appetizers and two bowls of rice were included. The tteok boki appetizer came with a mixed in jap chae - spicy but tasty 9/10. The #6 seafood soup was delicious and went great with the pickles vegetables and red bean rice. The interior of the restaurant was very large with big booth tables for groups. The waitress was welcoming and very enthusiastic to recommend dishes. Great experience read more

Korea Palace - Korean Near Me - Sterling Heights, Michigan

Absolutely incredible experience! Thank you again to Sonny who was so great to us, making some great jokes and ensuring we knew exactly what we were ordering to not be later dissatisfied! We went on a Sunday afternoon around 2pm and were seated immediately and the food was some of the best Korean food I've had. Our spread came out in the perfect time and we ate until we couldn't! Korea Palace will certainly be seeing us again! read more

Korea Palace - Korean Near Me - Sterling Heights, Michigan

I usually go to Chung Ki Wa down the street for KBBQ but a friend recommended this place so four of us tried it out today, and it was very good. We started off with banchan, aka the side dishes, and they had some that I hadn't had before - some fermented vegetables and also mushrooms. They also gave us some purple rice. We ordered the combo meal which is supposed to be for two people so we only got two rice portions, but that was enough. They have various combo meals but we chose the first one, which included bulgogi, ribs, chicken, and shrimp. Everything was very good and I think my favorite meat was either the bulgogi or the ribs. They will ask you if you want an onion to throw on the grill and I also asked for some garlic for the grill which is always tasty. We also ordered Japchae, a glass noodles dish with beef and veggies. This would have been a five-star review from me except the food was a bit pricey. The combo was about $64.95. There was another combo which was all beef options and that was a little pricier, and I believe there was a third combo to choose from as well. You can also order the meats a la carte which is what I usually do, but they start at $25 for bulgogi. The total bill before tip for the combo, the Japchae we ordered, and three soft drinks was about $94. That being said, service was friendly and fast, and I definitely look forward to coming back here at some point. read more

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Asian restaurants of all sorts are thick on the ground where Troy meets Sterling Heights meets Madison Heights, and I've vultured around circling the area stopping in at new places. But somehow I missed Korea Palace. Hardly palatial despite the name I ventured in on the advice of GK who KNOWS Korean food! The outside is...plain. The inside looks like the Korean version of a Rustler steak house from 1978. Including cases of soda stacked right near the entry. Not surprisingly crowded for a sunny Friday I was seated down a long side room filled with booths and BBQ tables. Now GK had warned me that the service is Korean abrupt. And true to form my server was no nonsense. Think Korean cafeteria lady without the steam tables ot hair net. I ordered hot tea and asked if the entres came with a "Banchan set?" She said, " it's a Korean restaurant ", with the " of course moron" implied. GK warned me! The menu is extensive with a great selection of lunch combos. I opted for Gulgogi and soft tofu stew. First came the before mentioned banchan set. Fish cake, which was a bit bland but good, seaweed with sweetened vinegar, excellent and steamed broccoli with I believe sesame oil and coarse salt, which was very good. Kimchi was also served and was excellent. Bulgogi came in a portion big enough for two....or three, and soft tofu stew was literally boiling hot with tons of flavor. Included was the totally Korean little tin of purple rice. The bulgogi was sweet and salty and super tender. The soft tofu stew was great with a deeply flavored broth. I have a feeling they toned down the spice in the soft tofu stew thinking I was a newby to Korean fare but the flavor was great. Service was stoic and virtually silent but not bad and my refill of banchan was brought without issue. Prices are reasonable particularly for the amount of food. All in an authentic Korean place that holds its own with its nabes. Korea palace, they might not treat you like a King...but they'll feed you like one. Korea Palace.....Go! read more

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The food is great and the portions are decent for the prices. The nice thing about ordering Korean bbq here is that the staff will start the cooking process for you and help make sure the food is cooked correctly. The ambiance is a great place to be with friends and family! Only downside is that there aren't vents over the grills so you will definitely that smokey smell afterwards in your clothes and hair. read more

Korea Palace - a table full of asian food - Korean Near Me - Sterling Heights, Michigan

Food was great. I've been going to this Korean Restaurant for more than 18 yrs and it never disappoints me. Sunny one of the server loves to say some jokes, the other server are also great. The place looks small outside, but it is bigger inside. read more

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Authentic Korean food. The taste took me back to the food I had in Seoul. Pricey but worth it if you are craving Korean bbq and a hearty meal. I ordered the Dwen Jang Jigae (soybean paste) stew and Korean BBQ Combination B, which comes with beef short ribs, pork belly, cha dol baeki (beef brisket), and rib eye. All combinations are served with rice, salad, and banchan. It was fun grilling the meat at our table and everything was delicious. You will come away stuffed and satisfied. Highly recommended. read more

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This is hands down my favorite kbbq place! They change up their side dishes occasionally and they're always on point. I was a bit disappointed in some of their soups but otherwise they have a great menu overall. read more

Went out to dinner with my husband and parents. My dad really had a taste for Korean BBQ (like he had in South Korea when he visited years ago). None of us had had Korean BBQ in the area (actually my husband and I had never). We loved this place. We got Combo A and Combo B for 4 people and had MORE than enough food. The combos came out with 4-5 small dishes of different veggies which were all really good and nice to try. Also came with a side salad. It was cool to cook the food right there and have it hot and fresh. We hinted that this was our first time and our waitress (I believe her name was 'Main' (?)) was so, so helpful. She basically cooked it for us, coming back to the table multiple times to make sure we were taken care of. I saw reviews of bad service and those must have been old because the service we received we amazing. She was really funny and friendly also. The outside is deceiving. Inside it was a very comfortable dining experience. We ordered beer and there were two different kinds (I think Asahi and Saporro?). Overall, I would highly recommend! My dad is already excited to go back! read more

Delicious food! Great service! Their menu is filled with so many delectable Korean dishes that you must go back to try all! This is a great place for lunch or dinner. read more

What is all the reviews? Good for large parties. Food: 2 stars Service: 2 stars Maybe we came on the wrong day.. christmas eve but isn't it suppose to be better because not many customers? Big place. They have their own parking area in the front. They sat us in the back to the right. Brought a high chair but no menus. So when we pressed the button to order she came and asked if we were ready. I said, menus would be nice! She looks at the table and said oh.. sluggishly turned around and without a word to get 2 menus. Ordered the 2 different kalbis, the shrimp plate, chicken soup on the last page. Shrimp was just shrimp. Meh LA Kalbi could've been a bit more flavorful. The cubed kalbi wasn't bad- would order again. Seafood pancake was normal, only good thing consistent with other korean restaurants. Chicken soup was HORRIBLE. Watered down left over dish water with left over meat that was gamey. Took one sip and left untouched. Hot sake was cheap! But if you like nail polish flavor, go for it! Pro: they can cook the meat in the kitchen if you end up getting too lazy like we did since we had 4 kids. Con: not worth the price. Or living in california, we have way better restaurants. Hold your standards high people! This was the highest rating in the area. How disappointing. Would not come back. read more

Met some friends up for dinner the other week and really enjoyed the variety Korean BBQ has to offer. We started with different flavors of Soju then had dumplings, the seafood pancake and Dduk Boki. The Dduk Boki was my favorite. It was on the spicer side but just loved the flavor. Then we ordered two bbq meat combinations. Our server was attentive and would check in on us and help flip some of the meat as we cooked. They also have a buzzer in case you need to get the servers attention sooner but we never had to use it. The overall meal was on the pricer side although there was 5 of us but would have expected to at least have more left overs for what we all spent. I did enjoy the marinated meat the most from our entree and liked the sauce you are provided to dip it in. The restaurant itself could use some updating and they have paper print outs on the wall which could be presented nicer for specials but all and all I did like the food. read more

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I got the beef soondubu here and it came out bubbling hot in a stone bowl as expected. At first glance, the soondubu looked extremely creamy and savory and I was excited. Sadly, the spice level was a bit milder than I would have preferred and was a bit bland. However, the beef was great and so was the tofu and egg! Also, the kimchi is probably one of my favorites in the area. We asked for another dish and ate it all within 30 seconds. Yum! They also had "Dotori-muk" which is acorn jelly, something I've never seen in the Korean restaurants in the Metro Detroit area. Was pleasantly surprised since I haven't had that in awhile. read more

Korea Palace - Beef soondubu jjigae - a bit bland but fulfilled my cravings. - Korean Near Me - Sterling Heights, Michigan

Great service with friendly staff. Authentic menu and a wide variety of dishes to choose from. I would highly recommend Korean Palace over other korean restaurants nearby. read more

Great Korean style food & service !!! Have dined there many times and was never disappointed.

Authentic korean food. I saw large groups of asian family to have bbq dinner there so that's already a good sign. Korean bbq taste great, I do wish they give me more side dish, novi korean restaurant has fish cake side dish. It said the bbq is good for serving of 2 and it is more than that. Me and my friend eat a lot and still can't finish all the food read more

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The food taste just like I stepped back into Korea. Like halmoni made it herself. The staff and the owner treated me like family. Loved all the side dishes and I've been back tons of times. For true Korean while I come to the states, I drive the 1.5hr to get here every time. The place had a great location and so clean and neat remember to hit the bell for another bottle of soju!!!! You have to check this place out. read more

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The food was EPIC! Everything was delicious and beautiful. We came on a Thursday night and it was super chill. They close at 10:30 which is helpful for us night birds who work late. Server was the owners son and he was lovely. Told us a bit about the restaurant's history over the past 19 years and it made me excited to continue supporting this family owned business. read more

Korea Palace - Full spread. - Korean Near Me - Sterling Heights, Michigan

The food was great and authentic,. The service was excellent and friendly. The kitchen worked very quickly. I got my meal with several sides in a very short period of time. As I tried to be more leisurely, other customers came in with larger tables and I noticed that their food came very quickly after having ordered. This was a great experience, and I intend to go back. One indicator of a restaurant menu's authenticity is the presence of diners of that ethnicity. I was the only non-Asian in the restaurant and it got very crowded during the time I was there on a Friday night. This is a really good sign in my estimation and my experience confirmed my intuition. read more

This review is based on two of my family's specific visits for kbbq. I (and my family) have to drive minumum 45 minutes for any kind of kbbq from where we live. So when I can drive an extra half hour to try out 3 or 4 more options, the quest for the best kbbq near me was started. To cut to the conclusion, out of 4 or 5 places that I've tried, KP wasn't it. But the twist is that none of them were "it." And therein lies the dilemma. Each place always seems to have one edge over the others, but never all. KP had excellent unmarinated ribs. First visit was all about trying varieties. So I went with the combo that fed the three of us. We discovered that the unmarinated beef ribs were the best, and the staff seemed to confirm the sentiment. In fact, they told me straight out that they take pride in that particular item. So naturally we skipped the combo and only ordered said ribs second time around. (Another reason is more practical in that this is the most expensive cut. Lol) I'll probably touch on this when I do reviews for the other places, but one outfitted charcoal grills, which made their marinated meat taste amazing. Another offered raw pressed beef as an appetizer, which turned out to be the best part of the meal. Anyway, as long as KP keeps up the quality of their beef, and I don't find "THE" place that has the all-around game, I'll continue to crave, hence revisit them when I'm in the area. read more

Taste is just okay and nothing special. Not worth the price. Servers were nice. The best stuffs were the chili paste and tea. read more

Korea Palace - Korean Near Me - Sterling Heights, Michigan

February 14,,, everything else was super booked. Long giant wait at the prospect Valentine's Day dindin restaurant. I whipped out the powerful Galaxy S9 with the retina scan. Ran the super amazing yelp app and found this spot which was closing in an hour. So I called, they said they'll accommodate my party of 6 and we showed up. We did the $150 platter which came with the appetizers and the kbbq meats. Let me tell you, there was so much food we barely was able to finish all of it. Oh, did I tell you it came with a bottle of Soju? Man,, the variety of meats and veggies were super good. Plus the service was totally short of a foot massage because they killed it tonight. I felt like we didn't even have to cook any of the meats. They all took over and even catered to everything we needed. I totally adore this restaurant. I would totally come back and eat here again if given the chance. Thank you so much for reading my review. I hope this helps with your decision making experience. Enjoy your awesome yelptastic day!!! read more

Korea Palace - Korean Near Me - Sterling Heights, Michigan

Gamjatang sucks ! Banchan fresh but no flavor. Meat marinated well though. Cooks are Mexican !!! It's missing that Korean touch !!! I will never go back !! Also place needs a renovation! Dirty as F read more

Korea palace is my go too for Korean bbq. Just because I have been to the other Korean bbq restaurants around here and this is the most cost efficient. Other places charge more for the same thing. If you have never ate at a Korean bbq place, please wear clothes that you intend on washing right away or if you do not care about because when you walk out you will have a distinct smell and it stays on your clothes lol When you order meat normally it would come with about 6-7 small different sides. Try them all. My fav would be the kimchi and the fish patties Then the servers will cook the meat for you then you have stuff to eat They also have a button for you to call your servers which I love. read more

Excellent! This place is a great find. Highly recommended and we will certainly be back. The bulgogi, alone, is worth the trip but the menu is extensive and warrants further exploration, as well. read more

Korea Palace is not well known in the Korean community but now it will. This place amazing because... Service: The service is really nice and all the nice ajummas are super friendly and even help cook the meat for you if you don't know or kinda lazy hehe. Food/price: The food is really good and of course,​ it is known for their Korean​ bbq. I have to say the soon dobu is also really good! The pricing is pretty good and not bad for KBBQ. Audience: It is a good small gathering like friends or family! It is welcoming and really brings families together :3 Recommend/tips? Eat as much as you can :) but try to not get full from the unlimited side dishes. On the other hand, you can ask for side dishes and lettuce when needed! read more

Korea Palace - Korean Near Me - Sterling Heights, Michigan

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My neighbor and I went to try this place out on Saturday. He's 1/2 South African and 1/2 Japanese. He also lived for years in Korea. I ordered the Bim Bam Bop as it was as close to Bulgogi Del Sot as I could find. He ordered a Korean chicken dish that I don't recall. The food was pretty good, but the service was terrible. The 2 female servers were outright rude. When you order these dishes they bring out a variety of sides that include kimchi, seaweed, pickled cucumbers and so on. About 5-6 little tin dishes that contained these sides. One side per dish for 2 people. Needless to say the portions were small for one person and ridiculous for 2 people. We asked for more and they brought another spoonful of sides in each. Still not much but when we asked for more she said it was no longer free sides and we would have to pay. Fine. Then she literally tosses the tin dishes onto the table and charged $6 for 6 spoons of sides. He asked for a box at the end to take the leftovers and the eye roll from the server was unmistakable. Terrible terrible attitude from both ladies. Food was decent but I don't need to be treated like I'm a bum. I'll never go back and I would suggest you don't bother. Think I'm kidding? Read the other reviews. WORST SERVICE EVER. read more

Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you the best K-BBQ in Michigan (at least so far). The location is a bit unexpected, but the great thing is there's a lot of parking space. The restaurant has a pretty traditional interior and it was bigger than it first appear. The menu is pretty classic and extensive. You will be able to find most staples you're looking for in a Korean restaurant, although the only thing I wish they have but don't is a Braised Rib (Kalbi-Jjim). Although all the soups and kitchen things look amazing, most of the time I came here for the K-BBQ. They have combo options and albeit slightly expensive, you get your money's worth. The set menu came with a bowl of fresh lettuce (if you want to have your meat as wraps), various banchan (side dishes), rice, and I always ask for the braised egg (Gyeran jjim). We always go with Combo B which has beef short ribs, ribeye, brisket, and pork belly. They will help you grill the meat most of the time and they are very efficient at it. You can count on the generous portions. I actually enjoy the meat plain, without many condiments. I think it's good enough. The steamed eggs are fluffy and are full to the brim. I've seen places where the eggs are just sadly filling half the donabe bowl. The taste was authentic. The staffs are very friendly and helpful too. read more

Korea Palace - Korean Near Me - Sterling Heights, Michigan