This place looked promising due to being on 4th street and the cuteness of the place from outside. The interior was also inviting and clean. We ordered dae-ji-bulgogi, daengjang-jjigae, and fried mandu. I knew the mandu was going to be the store-bought frozen kind but it was probably the worst ones I've ever tried. The daengjang-jjigae was overly salty, although it had decent flavor. It had tomatoes in it which I've never seen before in Korea. Also, it was a seafood daengjang-jjigae but only bad 1 shrimp and 2 clams lol The spicy pork did not taste anything like the Korean kind, it was just marinated in red-pepper paste it seemed like with no additional flavors. All-in-all, if you want genuine Korean food, do not go here. And I know what I'm talking about, I was born in Seoul and lived there many years. read more

Best Korean Restaurant in Bloomington! What I love about Korea Restaurant: - Great food with great prices! - Generous about their ban-chan, usually comes with 5-6 dishes. - Clean and organized dining area - Great customer service I really have no complaints about this place. My favourite items on the menu: - Gimbap - Spicy beef stew ( My go-to) - Seafood Pancake (they actually have seafood in their pancake, instead of just flour) read more

I really wanted to love this! I came back from living in Korea for almost two years. So the bar was set pretty high for me. I got bulgogi, and I didn't like it at all. It was edible, but not enjoyable. The meat was very fatty, the dish itself was greasy and you can tell the meat wasn't very fresh. I wonder if they make their own marinade or they use pre-made? The side dishes were so-so, nothing to write home about. My sister got the ddeokbokki and it was also just alright. They also have hotpots, which are a good way to save money and feed more people. The one I tasted with my friends was very bland. The restaurant itself is very cute inside. They have a large TV playing K-Pop music videos and the people who took our order were very nice. Service was quick. It's just a shame the food didn't taste that great. I guess I got spoiled eating Seoul standard food for so long. read more

Best Korean restaurant for the price. Mama's may have better Korean food, but be ready to pay for it. This place brings the authenticate Korean dish with a very reasonable price. Love their Bulgogi (with good quality beef, and cooked just right), Beef soup and Soon tofu (spicy!). The service is very stable even if the student waiter/waitress seems to change every week. Lunch special is $7-8, and is a steal if you are around. read more

This place is legit. Name is not really original but I can forgive that for the good food they offer. Ive been to Korea before and i can say for certain that the food is very authentic. I had the bulgogi beef sweet instead of spicy and i was happy with it. Many side dishes and plenty of rice! The interior is pretty nice, reminds me of some restaurants in Korea. Coming here really brought back the memories from my travels. If you want good authentic Korean food than this restaurant is the place for you. If you want to try other Korean restaurants then DO which is right across the street is a good option especially at night. Mamas which is across the street from tulip tree apartments is another good option and soban behind 10th street market if you haven't been to that one yet. read more

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Oh how I love thee! Simply put, no matter what I order I am truly delighted and greeted with wonderful flavors that make me feel like I am home! Eating food from Korea Restaurant makes me happy! Not to mention the warm smiles and greetings you get when you walk in. Today I will enjoy my fish cakes to the fullest, tomorrow, who knows what new dish I will try. Worth every penny, will leave you coming back for more.... That's how wonderful their food is! read more

This is an A-OK Korean restaurant, located in a little old house in 4th Street's restaurant row. It is very clean, the food was served quickly, and they have adequate banchan (the small plates). If you're used to New York or LA Korean food, this will seem expensive for what you get; however for Midwest Korean fare, it is tasty. Of course being a Korean BBQ fan, I wish that the portions were larger for the meat. I also prefer thicker rib meat for my Kalbi ribs, but they were alright. They gave us miso soup and tea with the meal. Not a bad choice to get your Korean fix in Bloomington, but not mind-blowing either. read more

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Very good food in a cozy setting with super friendly owners. Loved the kimchi assortment that was set out after we ordered our entrees. The chicken wings were also pretty amazing. Want to go back and try the entire menu! read more

Food is really great! I had the Bibimbap with beef. You get complimentary miso and 9 small side dishes. You automatically get water upon seating. Complimentary side dishes are served cold, but otherwise very good. The food was warm and the vegetables on top were cold and fresh. No complaints there! My only little problem is service was subpar, not having waters filled, etc. Not the worst problem to have but its a little disappointing. Otherwise, great place to dine! read more

Banchan were fine. Kimchee pancake was good. Galbi, however, was atrocious. Ribs were tiny and devoid of meat, and the whole dish was a watery mess (microwaved frozen beef - no way was it grilled). Oh, and the bone chips were a nice surprise, too. $22 for, maybe, $2.00 worth of meat. Service was efficient, but terribly impersonal. My first 1 star review. :-( read more

I ate here with a group of friends at least every other Sunday afternoon, if not more often. I graduated this past spring but I still think of this place. Brought my boyfriend here when he visited, brought my parents and family here when they came in...I don't think you can go wrong with anything on the menu. There's a great variety of sides too. They don't refill too often but I was okay with that. Prices aren't cheap, but is anything cheap in Bloomington? Hands down favorite restaurant at IU. read more

In my opinion, the best restaurant in Bloomington! The staff are super sweet, and everything they serve is homemade and delicious!

Excellent service and the food was great. Portions are generous. Had we known they were that size we would have shared an entree. We had the Kimchi pancake with spicy soy sauce dip for an appetizer. The appetizer came with several small side dishes of pickled/fermented tidbits, just enough for tasting. We had main courses of Kimchi Stew and Black Bean soup with noodles. All was above expectations and we were thoroughly satisfied with the meal. It reminded me of my Army days in Korea! We plan to visit again very soon with company. read more

Environment is good, kinda hipster. The hotpot deal is good since you can share it with two or three people. The tofu stew is nice too. The waitress is kind annd helpful. A must go place. read more

I've been going to this restaurant for several years now. Out of all of the Korean restaurants in Bloomington, this is my favorite place considering the cozy atmosphere, location, price, and quality of food. At the Korea Restaurant, they serve more traditional recipes which fit my taste buds (I'm Korean and grew up on these foods). If you're into more fusion foods, I would still come to this place to try the 'Dolsot BiBimBap'. All of my American friends absolute *love* this dish because it comes out in a sizzling stone pot where the ingredients are still slightly cooking with rice, vegetables, a fried egg, and protein of your choice. The best part is that all of the side dishes that come out are free and re-fillable! I love this place so much and recommend it to anyone who wants to munch on some Korean food. Lunch or dinner are both wonderful options. read more

I love Korean food. I ate at Korea Restaurant last month while visiting Bloomington. I drove up today 2 hours from where I live to eat there again. It's worth the trip. read more

I love eating at Korea Restaurant--the atmosphere is very welcoming and casual and the staff is always very polite and accommodating and fast. The food is tasty as well, and my server even let me add rice into my squid and vegetable stir fry to create a kind of custom special fried rice. The jjajangmyun is very good and has the thumbs up from my boyfriend who considers jjajangmyun to be his favorite korean food. The complimentary appetizers are a little bit lacking but still tasty. And it's very amusing to see korean pop music videos playing on the TV! I will always come back to korea restaurant when I am craving korean food! read more

Randomly ate here with some friends, not good at all. The meals were all really low quality meat and the flavors were not good. I got some spicy chicken and vegetables and there were hardly any vegetables, the ones there were, were overcooked so much they were drained of any nutrition. Food made me seriously sick as well, did not feel good for an entire day. Steer clear of this place if visiting Bloomington. read more

love love love korean, especially the bibimbap. no mushrooms (thank goodness) were added to the dish in general, but they did forget the pork once. otherwise, excellent taste & service! masks are mandatory in the building. will be returning :-) read more

This restaurant was quite clammy. My dish was salty and dark and, although it may have been an acquired taste, my taste buds were not happy with me. It was also very quiet and it dampened my mood. Maybe another dish would please me better and, often when the food is delicious, I return. read more

Amazing. Authentic. You will not leave hungry or disappointed. Amazing service. Overall 5 stars. My roommates and I eat here at least once a week. Try something new every week and have never been disappointed. Absolutely must try the rip cakes! read more

This place is great! The people who work here are very friendly. The food is amazing and authentic. There is a lot to choose from on the menu. You also get a lot for your money! I would absolutely go back here and recommend it to anyone who likes authentic Korean food! read more

I can't disagree more with the other review. I'm assuming it's a function of the lack of flavor at most other Bloomington restaurants. The locals don't know what good food tastes like. This place has delicious food at great prices. read more

Love this place!! Super super yummy and I can never stray away from their delicious soups and stews. They have spicy stuff like their Kim chi soup and then they have simpler flavored soups like their dumplings one... Oh man, the dumplings one!!! They always give a million banchan and refill them indefinitely, so I'm crazy full before the entree even comes. They are also very sweet to littles and do everything they can to make them happy. Their fried dishes (like tonkatsu) are just ok, but that could be user error since I generally think those types of dishes are just ok. Dogani Tang is delish, as is the bulgogi, bibimbap, gamjatang and probably whatever else you would try. The atmosphere is ok. It's in a house which is cute, but it's not decorated super cute.... but don't worry, you'll be so distracted by the amazing smells and foods that you won't care anyway. And when the weather is nice there's outdoor seating!! Win win. read more

I can't speak for authenticity because I haven't been to Korea, but they're my favorite place for Korean food in town. Good sides as well! Don't order their katsu, though... Way too thin! read more

Popped in for lunch and had a wonderful meal. So many flavours, all amazing! Would highly recommend the fried pork on the lunch menu and the sweet rice cakes for an appetizer! read more

I visit this place for lunch or dinner around 3 times a week, maybe even more in the wintee. Great food and great service. Favorates are their soups (beef soup, potato soup, sausage soup) and ramen. Chicken stew and of course the bibimbap are also worth trying. read more

I popped in for a quick lunch and was not disappointed. Their service was perfect and the food was amazing I highly recommend you go here if your in the mood for authentic Korean food :))) read more

Awesome food. Side dishes are amazing and you get free refills. I have to get the bulgogi every time. Absoultely spectacular. The service is always great and the staff is very helpful. Best Korean in town. Prices are also very reasonable for the amount of food you get. read more

We enjoyed this restaurant on 4th street in Bloomington. There were 5 of us dining on a Sunday night. We arrived separately but we were seated as we arrived to a very attentive waitstaff. They answered questions and refilled all our waters frequently. Our entrees were served quickly and very hot. All of us enjoyed our entrees which consisted of different versions of bulgogi. We have been several times and will return again. read more

Best korean restaurant i've ever been to. I had the raymen and it was life changing. These people deserve millions for how good their food is read more

Hands down the best Korean restaurant in town! The food reminds me of home cooking with the luxury of ordering whatever you like. The portions of the meals are extremely large so plan on taking leftovers home. My personal favorite dishes are kimchi stew, spicy pork dolsot, and the potato and pork rib stew. read more

I was a bit skeptical to try this place but it turned out to be very very good Korean food. Everything tasted authentic and delicious. The owners are running the place and made sure everything was all right. They even stayed open longer without us realizing it was past closing time. read more

This restaurant has everything that can make me to feel like I'm back in my home country. When people enter, the lady owner welcomes you all. It serves in pretty traditional way of serving Korean meal that has many side dishes (usually 6~9 sides), and it's QUICK! After 5 minutes of ordering dishes, a server brings side dishes and a bowl of rice, so you can begin eating while you are waiting for your main dish. You can ask for refill of your side dishes as many times as you want, too! After that warming up, your hot and plentiful main dish comes out in another 5 to 10 minutes (I mostly order soups, because its cook is very good at making soups). The Atmosphere of restaurant is also very cozy and gives feeling like you are in Korea. On the wall, there is a TV playing various Korean music videos, and some sentence and other decoration in Korean and English that gives you the feeling of Korea. As an international student in IU from South Korea, I love this authentic Korean restaurant. read more

Wow, this is good Korean food! I got the BibimBap and Jeyuk Bokkeum for my boyfriend. They were both incredible dishes - just the right amount of spicy and sooo many flavors! I was hesitant about trying new food (you never know what you're gonna get), but Korea Restaurant is a worthy choice. read more

This is probably the worst restaurant on fourth street, which is a shame because that wasn't always the case. When we walked in on Thursday, the overwhelming smell of bleach and who knows what almost made us turn away, it was very off putting. Got the chicken appetizer, which was clearly frozen chicken tossed in a ketchup sauce after being re fried or microwaved. My girlfriend got the cod stew, which was absolutely disgusting - the cod was freezer burnt and rubbery, and the rest of the stew was just a basic spicy stew broth with too many bean sprouts and not enough of the other veggies. The jap chae was ok, not enough chicken in mine. There was only one other table in the restaurant but my girlfriend ordered a drink and... 20 mins later... reminded waiter and tried again...asked for the check and after waiting fifteen minutes for that, went to look for our server and everyone was just sitting down talking. All in all it was a $40 meal that cost $5 to make, but I would have paid $50 to not eat it again. Korea restaurant used to be one of our favorites but the quality has gone down so significantly, I can't justify returning and wasting our money here again. Also - the miso was only kind of warm. read more

Pretty solid Korean Restaurant on 4th street. Staff was friendly although some didn't speak english well. There's HD Korean Pop (K-POP) music videos playing on a tv in the main room which can be distracting if you're talking to someone or annoying if you don't like insanely catchy songs which you can't understand. I really like the music videos though :). This is one of the few restaurants that don't gouge you on drink prices! The portion sizes are large so expect to take enough home for another meal. read more

My favorite place to eat when I want a meal that tastes like home. I am not of Korean ancestry or an expert on Korean cuisine, but the food is so comforting and tastes so home-made, it reminds me of eating at my grandmother's. I eat lunch here as often as possible, and especially love it on a cool, rainy day. The spicy stews in the hot pots warm me all day. read more