MY ABSOLUTE FAVORITE KOREAN RESTAURANT IN HOUSTON!!! I absolutely love this place. From the moment…read moreyou step into the clean, large restaurant, you get greeted by the loveliest Korean ahjummas and are seated at a table next to a TV playing some K-Drama. The menu is big, but every item on it is executed so well. The flavors are comparable to that you'll get in Korea, with the side dishes few but perfect (the kimchi, jjangachi, and radish kimchi). My favorite is the gamjatang---there is so much meat, the potatoes are piping hot, and the soup is perfectly seasoned and rich. The pancakes and blood sausages are also delicious. I love coming here whenever I crave authentic Korean food: everything from the service to the meal itself is top-tier. The prices are also very very reasonable, especially lunch prices! Parking is plentiful and it's right off the freeway. You have to come here for the best Korean food in the area---I drive all the way from the Medical Center to come here, and it never disappoints!

I'm so pleasantly surprised by this place. I heard it wasn't good so I stayed away but came here…read morefor lunch. The kimchijjigae has that sour taste I love and is authentic. The ojinguh bibimbap tasted just like a super popular Korean place in OC. 5/5. Service was very friendly and the place was decently busy for lunch time. They play Korean dramas on the side and it seems spacious enough. I'm impressed for Korean food in Katy!

There's a lack of affordable Korean spots in Katy ever since Korea Garden near 99 Ranch moved…read morelocations to the Longpoint area. Tasty Ko is located further South of I-10 in an assuming plaza. As soon I stepped into the restaurant, I was hit with delicious aromas of KBBQ and seafood sizzling at the tables. I was in the mood for noodles and so was my friend - we ordered the jjamppong and the jiajiangmein. The broth for the jjamppong was super flavorful and deep with seafood notes. There were plenty of veggies (cabbage) and squid. The shrimp were small and kind of mushy - probably from a frozen bag or just not fresh. I didn't mind though. The serving size of noodles were perfect, and maybe a little bit more than I wanted since I couldn't finish the whole bowl. The jiajiangmein looked equally as delicious - my friend said there was a lot of onion in the sauce. The array of banchan consisted of kimchi, marinated bean sprouts, cold kimchi pancake, and marinated spicy cucumber. Yummy banchan as well. Tasty Ko is a great spot if you're not wanting to drive all the way to the Spring Branch area for Korean food, and not wanting to spend an arm and a leg at Katy Asian Town. Good menu selection for those who either want KBBQ or a la carte classic Korean dishes!

Stopped in again. It's been a couple years. Got the Galbi and the beef bulgogi! I don't like…read moremost of the Korean sides but the bean sprouts and the salad are ok. Flavor was very good for both meats. Price is pretty reasonable. I'd come again. You should too. You won't be disappointed. In health and happiness! Cheers! Danny

Great Korean restaurant in Asia Town in Katy. It's inside a plaza along with other Asian…read morerestaurants, even an H mart. We got seated right away and food came out very quickly but sizzling and fresh. Waitress came by to check in on us several times and refilled water several times as well. Favorites are the galbi tang and scallion pancakes. Everything seems very fresh. We went during the holidays and the place filled up quickly. I like that they have booths too!

We ordered the bibimbap and beef galbi and it was the perfect comfort food. Everything came out hot…read moreand flavorful. The bibimbap is served in a stone bowl that keeps it warm the whole time, and the beef galbi was tender and delicious. Cozy, satisfying, and full of flavor. Definitely recommend!

What I liked: -The grilled fish was delicious…read more-The booths where you eat are enclosed and you don't see other diners. As an introvert, I loved this. - Service is requested with the press of a button, instead of the server checking on you every 10 minutes What I did not like: - the boneless chicken was not crispy and tasted a bit dry - their cocktail selection is small - the corn cheese was runny and did not have a thick sauce. Something was off.

Great place to get Korean food and Katy Texas! The place is pretty much like a bar with loud music…read moreand dark lighting. The food was great, the best thing that we got was the Korean spicy tofu soup! The galbi and the rice cakes were OK. I recommend and would come back.

I think the picture I attached explains more than needed…read more Every dish this came to the table was like a gift that keeps on giving. Their homemade kimchi was perfectly balanced, I'd definitely buy a jar if I could The Ganjjajang was seasoned great, noodle texture wasn't too firm or soft. (Must try) The corn cheese is on the sweeter side but very cheesy Tansuyuk/ Sweet & Sour Pork was a large portion that was filling and airy Split amongst three people, we came hungry and left very satiated, spending less than 20 per person (tip included) This open casual spot is perfect for affordable late night meal, I'm looking forward to going back!

It was my friends and I first time here and we were blown away by the interior - well-lit with neon…read moresigns, super spacious, fun decor, very bright and open - reminding me of Itaewon. Every single dish was spot-on and the portions were quite generous. If I had to pick, the Japchae, Jajang Myeon, and Spicy Seafood Jjampong Soup were especially memorable. A thick noodle is used for the Japchae which held on to the flavor really well and provided more of a bite. The Jajang Myeon and Soup were absolutely bursting with flavor - bold, rich, and truly satisfying. They perfectly captured the essence of what these dishes should taste like: delivering a home-cooked taste at restaurant quality. As typical of Korean restaurant, every meal comes with an assortment of banchan. The kimchi was perfection and it seems like there are unlimited refills for the banchan. Let's not forget that this is a Pocha! There are lots of drink options and they are open late. This also makes for a great place for large groups and seating ranges from open tables or private booths for those looking for something more private. There is an open stage where I suppose open-mic karaoke used to take place, but as of 01/2025 management has put up signs stating it's currently not in use due to noise complaints from the neighbors. Still, there are plenty of private karaoke rooms to be put to use. This place is a hidden gem - it seems like a well-kept secret tucked away in this little neighborhood. I really hope the place gets more traffic in the future. They really deserve it! Overall really great place to come chill at with friends they've got the food, drinks, and karaoke covered.

If you're looking for an alternative to the normal grilling method of KBBQ, check this spot out…read more The meats can be cooked on a scorching stone! I got the Chef's Table so try the variety of meats but substituted out the Tri-Tips for Shrimp. The Galbi's and the Strip were fantastic and fresh. Even if you don't want KBBQ, their Korean dishes are fantastic. I recommend the Spicy Tofu soup and the Seafood Pa-Jeon which is similar to a fried savory pancake, so good! I know they advertise their Mandu's (dumplings) as a must try, but you can skip it. Not really that good. I've had better options from a grocery store. Aside from that, we will be back to try the other Korean dishes.

This place is a real gem! Everything we had was amazing! The soups, the meats (we had pot belly and…read morebeef) the salad with sesame dressing was my absolute favorite and the kimchi was so good!! Service was great very attentive and the ambiance was awesome and so cozy. Cannot wait to go again

Things to get here: - short rib à la carte…read more - pork bulgogi - marinated chicken - fried rice -japchae was good Skip: - brisket - pork belly Service was attentive- they cook it for you which was nice

For the price, the service is really bad. One server was ok the others were really rude and…read moredismissive. Takes forever to get your meat, and There's a time limit on eating and the meat is cut super thick, so it soaks up time. Totally not worth the money. They don't write down your order, and then act surprised when they get it wrong. I literally had to ask for a thing 2 or 3 times in a row.

Oh my god, this place is so good. It's really cute inside, and they always have K-pop music videos…read moreplaying on the TVs while you eat, which makes the atmosphere really fun. I know some people say it's not super authentic, but honestly, you're grilling your own food, so who even cares? Yeah, the menu can be a little confusing at first, but once you actually look through it, it's pretty simple. And trust me, the food is worth figuring it out for. We got a bunch of different beef options for the all-you-can-eat, and it was definitely worth the price -- around $34 per person. Everything tasted so dang good. They also give you sides like lettuce wraps, steamed rice, and steamed egg, which was AMAZING. There are so many things you can order, and the quality was really good overall. The staff were also nice and came around often to help if we needed anything or had questions. Overall, I think it's a really great all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ spot, and I'd definitely go back.

Pros: we have been wanting to come here for a while. And my sister is always talking us out of it…read morebecause she has eaten at another location and she didn't like it. Truly, this is where we're gonna eat when we don't wanna leave Katy. We ordered from the al la crate menu. Brisket, pork belly, beef tongue, and soybean soup. The quality of the meat was good. I was happy with the sides. The service was exceptional. For anyone interested they do offer AYCE now. There are even lunch specials. Cons: the parking situation is horrendous. They need more parking spots.

The plaza has a lot of food restaurants and decided to try their rice noodles which they're known…read morefor. There wasn't a lot of people inside during the weekday hours which I prefer. Not too loud or quiet as more people started showing up. For food, the beef rice noodle soup was actually not as overwhelming I thought it would be. There was plenty of meat which was great, however, the broth didn't seem to be as flavorful. If you do prefer light, then this would be best for you. Overall, it was good but not something I'd reach out for.

I highly recommend this place if you are in the Katy Asia Town area. I got the pork bone brother…read morewith lamb noodles and my husband ordered the fish maw noodles. We also ordered shrimp tempura. Everything was great and flavorful. However, the noodles were my favorite because it was just so good and cooked well. They have high chairs if you have a child that needs one but they don't have a diaper changing table in the bathroom. Parking is challenging in this area during busy times like the weekend. Overall, I'd come back to this place again.

My friends and I came here for dinner after they reopened. The Korean fried chicken felt kind of…read moreweak. It's not as crispy or saucy like it used to be. I asked for mine to be double sauces but it didn't really feel like it was? The Cole slaw tasted really dry. Maybe we came on a bad day? The staff was alright. Typically there's a button on the table to get their attention but it doesn't look like it was working. I had to get up and get their attention. They also forgot our sides that came with the chicken combo. But they did check on us a lot and refilled our drinks consistently. The tables and chairs are the same as before. Parking is free and out front.

Revisited Hoodadak after many years; the menu has changed quite a bit; there's now chicken…read moresandwiches when all there was used to be fried chicken and fries. We got the whole chicken ($30) with two sides (it's hilarious that these are called sides, it's just a small thing of pickled radish and pre-made cole slaw). We picked the soy garlic and sweet and spicy flavors; they're a little bit sweet but decent flavors. The chicken was cooked well and tender and the batter was crispy. The restaurant was completely empty besides us and it doesn't feel very Korean anymore. Service was quite minimal but it was fine for a sit down meal. Now with more Korean options in town than when Hoodadak first opened, the flavors here doesn't quite stand out amongst the crowd anymore.