I always have great food and good customer service I keep coming back! The beef, Bulgogi, and the Korean short ribs are amazing! And the Banchan potatoes have me in a chokehold read more

Ambience. C Service. B Food. A Price. A+ When Happy House -- my go-to spot for Korean food in Augusta -- closed for summer vacation, I stumbled upon a hidden gem near Fort Gordon. It makes perfect sense that an authentic Korean eatery would thrive near a military base, and this one did not disappoint. Tucked away and unassuming, this tiny hole-in-the-wall has actually been around since 1999 -- a true mom-and-pop operation that feels like a well-kept local secret. Truly more of a takeout scenario... The food? Fresh, flavorful, and unmistakably authentic. All dishes cooked when ordered, so expect to wait... The Korean guy at register was very nice and helpful letting me use their bowls to eat in house... Just a heads-up: seating is extremely limited (think 8 people, max). And while the AC situation consists of a giant air blower with the doors flung open on a 90-degree day, it somehow adds to the charm. Pro tip: order takeout, or bring your own gochujang and dipping sauces -- otherwise, you'll have to purchase full-size bottles to use at the table (which you can take home). Quirky, no-frills, and absolutely worth it. Best Korean lunch deal in town!!! $9.99 Korean rice bowl lunch of meats with banchan and mandoo!!! And lots of sliced Kim Bap for $8!!! I'm a FaN! read more

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This place is great for lunch. Quick and concise. They're always clean. Their portions are extremely large. Enough for two or more meals for one person. They're simple and quick. Delicious. read more

Let me start off with the store itself, there are ungodly amounts of flies in the restaurant, which makes me question the presence of maggots and other possible insects within the products. Second, I got the Bulgogi, which was tough, dry, and had very lackluster flavor as well. The Korean corndog was fine until I noticed a hair sticking out of the breading. Service was decent, it was just difficult to know whose order was being called out since they don't ask for a name, and the 50 minute wait time. Only good thing I can say about my experience was the prices were not bad at first glance. read more

Good portions, not so good meat. Very kind staff, its just the meat was like the cheap kind you buy at the store. Almost like leftovers

I love this place! The woman who runs it is very sweet and kind and makes the best kimbob! I always get the pork bulgogi and it is one of my favorites as well! The outside of the store maybe a little off putting to some but I say that's charm!! I would go here if you're craving Korean! read more

I ordered a takeout order around lunch time. I ordered the pork bulgogi lunch combo, it was only $9.99!! What a steal! The portions were generations and the bulgogi was DELICIOUS. It came with an entire box of banchan as well, my only complaint was that all of the banchan seemed overly salty. Other than that everything was great. Service was very fast, my food was ready in about 15 minutes read more

Korean Food Express - Banchan - Korean Near Me - Hephzibah, Georgia

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Ordered lunch meal and all was okay until I notice two meals didn't have any vegetable. Upon returning to inform the owner, he became very hostile and loud. He said Vegetables weren't included even though the menu clearly started vegetable included. He started screaming, "only one captain in the building". At this one his wife and another patron had to step in to intervene. I feared for my welfare and I left. Never again will I go there. read more

I highly recommend this place for a great lunch deal. For $10 you get your choice of bulgogi(pork, beef, or chicken) or teriyaki and it's served w/rice and side dishes. I came in just before lunch was over and it took about 15-20 minutes. Not really an express, but at least you know it's coming straight off the grill. All the side dishes(banchan) were delicious and fresh. read more

Korean Food Express - Spicy pork bulgogi lunch - Korean Near Me - Hephzibah, Georgia

The location is a little dated, but it gives you the feel of being stationed in South Korea near Camp Casey. The food is delicious. The portions are enormous, so be prepared for leftovers. Gimbap, or I prefer to call Kimbap, was good and probably the best I've had in a long time. The service was speedy, and I could order and leave within 15 to 20 minutes. read more

Korean Food Express - Bulgogi and Kimbap Lunch Special - Korean Near Me - Hephzibah, Georgia

My grandma is Korean and we love bulgogi with that being said. This was not typical bulgogi meat. It is stew meat! It's really disappointing to think you are going to receive bulgogi but instead you receive stew meat. The spicy pork is decent the braised potatoes were made with russet potatoes and maybe if you didn't leave the skin on it would have tasted better?The stew meat threw off the flavor of the kimbap and it was just disappointing. The food portions are big and I guess you get what you pay for. read more

A great little spot that I've overlooked. This little place has some good food. One order was enough to share with two people. I only waited a few minutes to receive my order. The food was hot and fresh. I will definitely return to try more items. read more

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Im from california moved out here recently about a year ago and ive been on the hunt for some good korean food. Its hard finding out here but thisplace is legit 10/10 great prices and real authentic food its the little hole in the walls that have the best food. The owner is really funny and they always make sure you have everything you need. 10/10 no debate. read more

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Great family run lunch spot, the staff is very friendly. the highly recommend the lunch bulgogi special for around 10 dollars it's a very generous portion. plan on taking your order to go there is very limited seating inside read more

Hard to beat the $10 lunch special! This is the pork bulgogi with rice and appetizers read more

Korean Food Express - Hard to beat the $10 lunch special! - Korean Near Me - Hephzibah, Georgia

Had to re-update my review from the last time I've been to Korean Express and changed it to 1 star. If I could give it 0 star review I would. I was extremely happy the first time I went in but this time I'm not. I got gimbap and there were multiple hairs in my food that I couldn't eat anymore. I'm very disappointed and will not be returning again. -------------- I've been missing Korean food from S.Korea and this is by far one of the best Korean American foods I had so far around Augusta. The owner is super friendly and nice. Portions are good. I regret ordering chicken bulgogi because of the meat (chicken teriyaki) and the taste is a tad bit watered down. The soup also tasted watered down and tomato-ish. Absolutely love the banchan. This is as good as it can get for the price you're paying for but nonetheless it isn't too bad. read more

Most affordable and honestly very quality food with great portions! It's a small establishment so don't miss it, they say the best food comes from "hole in the walls" and this is true! Their soup is hot and their side dishes are tasty. I was so excited to eat I forgot to take pictures of my food. But here their updated menu read more

Korean Food Express - Korean Near Me - Hephzibah, Georgia

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Very hole in the wall -esque spot that will fill you up for around 10$. I always get the Bulgogi lunch special and it is more than able to satisfy my appetite. I have gotten both the pork and the steak, and personally have preferred the pork more. If you're a germaphobe I'd be weary. As stated, the selling point of this place isn't the appearance of cleanliness, rather it's food. That's not to say the standard precautions weren't taken in preparation, just that there isn't a stand out effort to make the physical location look nice. Service is great. The man I've always had take my order is very nice and it seems that he and his wife run it. It's definitely a spot worth checking out. read more

Good hole in the wall takeout spot. Korean food is good and reminds me of a "Katusa style snack-bar" in South Korea (soldiers previously stationed in Korea will get the reference). Standard Korean takeout fare, Bulgogi, Gimbap, Yakimandu, Japchea, etc... Service is fast, lunch specials include a side order of Korean banchan (pickled veggies, kimchi, sprouts, Korean potatoes etc...) that come with the meals. Convenient to Ft Gordon right outside gate 5. They also deliver if I'm not mistaken. Not the best Korean you've ever had, but will scratch an itch for a Korean quick meal. Overall good food and service. read more

This is my go-to Korean spot in the area. It's family run, the food is good, the portion size is excellent for the price, delivery is timely. You get side veggies with every meal order. Unless you're super hungry, one meal order will feed two adults or 3 kids. Add a kim bob or yaki (both also good) and you'll have more than enough food to go around. One note, don't try to eat-in unless you're alone or maybe just have a +1, because the dining room is tiny. read more

Don't have pictures for this place but hey i personally think it's the best Korean Food place here in AUgusta. Portion is big, and food is so tasty. My top favorites are L.A Calbi, Pork Bulgogi, and the squid Bulgogi. I like them spicy. And the fact that tthey deliver on base. Good for night shifts at the hospital. Be mindful it's an express not a fancy restaurant lol read more

I haven't been inspired to write a review in a while due to eating at lackluster places. However, a quick craving for some Korean food has changed that. I ordered the Chicken Bulgogi Lunch Box (comes with vegetables, cabbage kimchi, yaki mandu and rice) and an eggroll. Upon 1st bite i was extremely impressed. The chicken Bulgogi had some sweetness and spice to it, but I love spicy food. The Egg roll was extremely good, which I didn't expect. The yaki was pretty decent. I've had better kimchi but it still hit the spot. The delivery was pretty quick, it took about 15 minutes. Expect it to be more of a fast food style Korean that sticks to traditional roots. There is no cooking of Meat and veggies over a burner, but there is some pretty good food! I'm no Korean food expert but it was overall a 4/5 for me! I'd definitely be returning and I definitely encourage y'all to give them a call and order! read more

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I ordered lunch takeout and for the price it can't be beat. Plus you get a whole container full of banchan, the side dishes that are served with every Korean meal. I ordered their pork bulgogi lunch special which came with rice and fried dumplings. The food was ready in 10 minutes which meant I was back at work and digging in quicker than most fast food places can turn around an order. The food for the price is a great deal and as I said, the turnaround is super quick. It's very small on the inside so while you could sit and eat it's just as easy as to do takeout. The owner was very friendly and their menu was pretty good. Another reviewer said they wished they had kimbap on the menu and I saw it under the appetizer section. I will be sure to try it the next time I go so I can report back. read more

Surprised good to be in the area. The ribs were delicious. The chicken wings were good. What I enjoyed the most were the kimchi and other vegetables. They were amazingly good and I couldn't get enough of them. I will be dining here more often. Impressed by the taste and flavours. read more

Good authentic Korean food! Love the pork bulgolgi and Kim bop! Everything I've had from here is delicious.

Good and affordable. I love this place. The taste is very on point, and generous portion. read more

Korean Food Express - a takeout container with rice, meat, and vegetables - Korean Near Me - Hephzibah, Georgia

Hidden gem! My hubby is Korean and we were passing through the area and decided to stop here. Super sweet people, fast lunch, excellent gimbap! Food was delicious!! We'll be back from Kentucky! read more

The meat was OK! The Kimchi was GREAT! And other veggies were great as well. The place was very small... more of a grab and go type of place. However, they had one or two tables... can't remember for sure. Overall, I wouldn't go back but I wouldn't get my panties in a bunch if someone wanted to return. read more

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Loved it before the soldiers complained about the wait for their fresh cook to order foods they offered. Tasted homemade but i can tell it's microwaved sometimes. I'm sure they do it so they can offer it faster. Chewy and sometimes the kimchi's offered taste overly preserved. Very friendly people- love their drink selections and wait time was never bad for me. I did drive myself and love their food even if it is microwaved. read more

My family and I have been going here for about 10 years now. They have a great menu for authentic Korean food. Very fresh vegetables and seafood cooked to order. I'm actually getting a little hungry just thinking about them. read more

The food is so fairly priced. You get so much food for such a good price. The food is freshly made. For example, the kimbab rolls are freshly rolled every day. Not only that, they don't over-salt or complicate recipes. It is flavorful without all of the salt, which is a problem with most Korean restaurants. The delivery is quick and what's even better? No delivery charge! read more

Got the bulgogi wrap through Uber Eats just to try something different but not huge. It was so good!

Have dined here twice now. It's about a 30 minute drive from where I live but it's worth it! The owners are absolutely amazing and have such a great rapport. Highly recommended. read more

Great lunch special price with huge portions. It comes in two foam containers, one with meat and rice and the other with multiple vegetable side dishes (banchan) including cabbage and cucumber kimchi, radish, bean sprouts and more. Flavor was mediocre, however, and the kimchi was extremely salty. More of a takeout place, as there are only a couple of tiny tables. Also it felt as if the heater was on as we stood in the restaurant to wait for our food, and it was summer. If you're looking to pick up a filling meal, this is the spot for you. I'd go elsewhere if you want to dine in. read more

I really enjoyed visiting this place. I always pass by and I have been curious to try the food. I like to think I know what good Korean food tastes like. Because I am Korean ;-) of course. So this place is good for take out and delivery. They always seem to be busy. I'm guessing it's a family business. I saw two small tables and a TV so you can eat there if you are lucky to be there when they aren't busy. I was greeted by a young man with cool hair and i placed my order. Bibimbap and a side of the 16oz kimchee to put the taste to the test. I was told that I didn't have to pay until after I got my order. I sat down and waited for about 20 minutes as my food was cooked fresh. I heard a woman talking in the back, I think she is the main cook. There is a man with cool hair who takes the orders on the phone and puts everything together. I think he cooks too. Everyone here speaks good English as well as Korean. I was happy to see the Americanized Korean youths there speaking Korean and being respectful to their parents. I see a lot of military go and come to pick up their orders. These guys had at least 5 orders for delivery while we were waiting, people were willing to wait over an hour for their food. So far it felt good to be here. I asked for my bibimbap to have the gochujang "hot pepper sauce" on the side and not on my food. Yes they do give you a thick paste, but that is what is traditionally used to put on bulgogi and etc, however in most american restaurants they usually add water, honey, soy sauce, or even sesame oil in different combinations to make the paste runny. I do prefer a more watery ketchup like consistency for my gochujang but it was fine. So I received my order, it was packed well, two big containers and my container of kimchee. I paid the guy (I think the dad) some money... I had the best customer service ever...I was thanked and I thanked them. We said our Korean goodbyes, and we went home to eat. Yes this food is plenty enough for two people. The amount you get is worth the price. The vegetables were very fresh, Cooked well not mushy. The meat had a great flavor, but I would have liked it to be a bit more juicy. The egg was cooked right, the yolk ran down my eggs and was amazing looking and tasting. The banchan came in another box and was plentiful. I usually don't like the sweet sticky potatoes, but these were the best Ive ever had, and I've had Korean food from Hawaii and California as well as 3 other states...and most importantly from my mom. I know my grammar is lacking in this review, but I'm sick and recovering from surgery, so I'm not trying to write a masterpiece... One major part of my rating score of this place is the rice. They give you good rice. They must have a badass rice cooker. The rice was excellent texture. Chewy, glutinous, clean white pearl color. Perfect. A lot of restaurants like to be cheap and use crappy rice...mushy slop...gray hued... Not this place, they serve the good stuff. As for the kimchee... It was fresh not fermented very long, I assume Crunchy Different Not super oystery, if any were used in the fermentation process at all It's not sour, nor does it have a sort of carbonation bubbly effect It is not burn your tongue spicy The smell was not a powerful stinky nor did my refrigerator stink after storage My breath was also not that stinky after eating, maybe because they Soak their onions or don't use that much Good, not overwhelming garlic flavor Good amount of juice On a scale of 1-10 I give this kimchee... 9 My mom's and my halmonee's kimchee ranks 10! This kimchee is unique. And not the run of the mill. The person who made this did not want it to taste like everybody else's. Someone loves to make this and wants people to eat their kimchee. You do taste the love in it. Anyway. I liked this place. It's not fancy restaurant style, it's it's own style. It reminded me of local Hawaii kine small corner bbq. I'm not a big fan of fusion food, but I am very curios to try the wraps. This place impressed me, which is very hard to do. I wish I could come here everyday. Next time I'm going to try those soups and stews tang and jigaeeeee!!!!!! Thank you Korean food express. I love what y'all have going on! Keep up the good work. Btw... Everybody there has cool hair. Next time I go in I'm asking the young man where he gets his hair cut, the cut and style is very trendy, like those K dramas and I seriously doubt they get it done in Augusta. read more

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I live for their Kimbob and fresh vegetables. The owners are always pleasant, food always fresh and hot. There are times that I place orders for delivery to my office(Fort Gordon). My only suggestion is that you place your order an hour in advance. This will ensure that you eat on time. Remember that everything is cooked to order. No complaints from me. read more

Korean Food Express - Ummm! - Korean Near Me - Hephzibah, Georgia

Portion sizes are great. Family run little joint. The food isn't overly amazing, but is good and very consistent. The price is good for what you are getting. I will definitely keep supporting this place, the owner seems like a sweet-heart as well. read more

I really like the food from here. Good portions and good side dishes as well. The service is friendly and the food is usually ready quickly. I order from here a lot since there aren't many Korean places in Augusta so I'm lucky to have one nearby. read more

Korean Food Express - Kimbab () :) - Korean Near Me - Hephzibah, Georgia

Not the best Korean food I've ever had, but way better than I expected. I got the bulgogi lunch box to-go and it was great, it came with all the sides too. Wait time for the to go order was quite long. Customer service is lacking also; no greeting or smile on anyone's face. read more

Korean Food Express - Bibimbap - Korean Near Me - Hephzibah, Georgia

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Haven't even tried this food we've heard so much about. We placed an order over an hour ago (almost hour and a half now). On the menu it says fast delivery..lol No one seems to know where our food is and it should be here they keep saying. Hopefully if it ever arrives its hot and hopefully it's as amazeballs as everyone says. Currently an extremely disappointed customer... Ok so food arrived, kimchi order was wrong, i asked for cabbage and got cucumber. The bulgogi was sweet but alright. The chicken teriyaki was pretty good, the egg rolls were pretty good too. It was hot when it arrived. I may give them a second chance but atm I'm wary. read more