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    Kum's Cafe

    4.6 (106 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Variety of kimchi
    Aldean R.

    This place is a challenge to find, it sits in a Very small building next to Derby Gaming. Come as you are, this a small mom and pop operation. There ins't any piped in music, just basic Korean menu with items on the front and back. The menu on the wall list daily Korean specials on the left side and the right one is all about the chicken items. We ordered the thin slice bbq ribeye, egg roll and rice to go. They give large portions of the main dish plus a plate filled with rice. Food was good and cooked to perfection. The kimchi is spicy spicy so watch out. This food is loaded with flavor. There wasn't a cash register in site, the elderly lady just added each item on paper. They do accept credit cards. Next time I will try the chicken menu since the reviews on yelp are positive about them.

    Mary V.

    Guys, this is the best Korean spot in Louisville. I love the woman running the restaurant. She's so sweet. And she remembers us now because we come so often. Seriously, when I crave Korean food this spot satiates my cravings. Every time we're there I'm saddened by the fact that one day this lovely couple will retire (which I'll be so happy for them), but I'll lose and miss this place so much!!! This is truly a gem. Louisvillians have no idea what they have. In my most recent visit, we had the pa jun, danjang jigea, and grilled mackerel. The pa jun was delicious as always. The danjang jigea did not have the jalepeno as advertised on the menu, but it was still good and it had zucchini -- I'm assuming they use what they have. That's fine with me. The grilled mackerel was not as it was in Korea but it was meatier and juicier -- less salty than the version we had in Andong, Korea. There are a lot of bones so be aware! I'll be looking forward to my next visit.

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    Saphace A.

    I came on a Friday for lunch past 2 and there were a few others dining in. The parking lot is a little weird since it's off a busy street. But you can exit behind the building to hit the traffic light. There are two rooms to sit in. They also had a TV on. We shared kim bap. It's kind of like sushi. Yum! My sister and I both got the dol soat be bim bop. It was very filling. And very delicious! My friend got the gom tong, which was an orange soup with beef. She loved it! It was very good! She had to take the rest home since it was a lot! The lady who served us was super nice and attentive. I'm thinking it's a family-owned restaurant. I hope this place sticks around!

    Waiting for the meats.
    Brad G.

    Arirang - A++. Korean bbq perfection! I'm a fan! I've worked a short walk from this place for a long while now. The only thing I had ever tried was the Krispy Krunchy chicken side when someone would bring the chicken back to work and offer a piece. It was my friend Xiaolu's birthday, and she wanted Korean bbq. The original place for the 5 of us to visit was Lee's but once arriving in the parking lot, there was much debate and fighting before Xiaolu convinced everyone she wanted to go here instead. Since it was her birthday, we went without strong opposition. I do think it was a perfect choice. Koreana 2 is also close too and I have visited Koreana numerous times for lunch because it's so easy to get in and out of(but never for Korean bbq). With Kum's/Arirang, this might be my Korean bbq destination. When pulling into the parking lot here, you'll definitely think you're in the wrong spot. It's kind of in a weird spot but they also have parking in the back. It was later in the evening so we weren't greeted right away but we quickly found a grill tabletop and took a seat. The lady came soon enough. From this moment forward, anytime bbq is mentioned, I want nothing less than Korean bbq. There's nothing like it and it's 350 million times better than anything considered American bbq. We went with all 5 things on the Korean bbq menu (Garl Bi - beef short ribs. Bul Go Gi - Thin sliced ribeye. Dok Gui - Chicken chunks. Dea Ji Gui - Pork chunks. Som Yup Sarl - Fatty slices of pork belly meat). It comes with plenty of banchan(side dishes). We also decided to split a bowl of bibimbap amongst the 5 of us(the portion was enough for all 5 of us). Korean bbq is unique because the food is cooked in front of you in/on the tabletop. Out of all the meats, the thin-sliced ribeye, pork chunks, and pork belly meat were the best. The beef short ribs were good but thicker cuts of meat(steak in particular) aren't a favorite of mine. I could've done without the chicken... it just wasn't that good in my opinion. Most of the meat is cooked in some type of sauce so it's tough to tell when it's finished. That's something to keep in my mind when eating here. The beef and steak is one thing because you can eat meat from varying shades of pink to well done. If you want the meat more on the medium-medium well side, you'll need to speak up. On the other end of the spectrum, some of the meats were left not done but pulled out of the grill with the indication that they were finished. We had to place those meats back on the grill. That might've influenced my disdain towards the chicken. The bibimbap was also good. I'm not sure if we needed it with all of the meat and sides. We were all stuffed by the time we finished. The portions are large so unless you're with a larger group, expect leftovers if you order all the meats... unless you're just ready to eat; Then go crazy with yourself. I've been including this in my reviews where it's a typical group experience and this place is no different. If you need someone else to add to your Korean bbq group for a communal food outing... send me a message. This place is delicious!

    Mon Doo Bul Go Gi
    India C.

    Had a brother/sister lunch here. This place is amazing. Quite literally hole in the wall with the owners manning the floor and the kitchen. Don't expect to fully understand the lady working if you bc her English is broken...(that's how you know the food is going to be amazing, by the way. We ended up starting with Mandu and both going for the bulgogi beef which included rice and banchan. The pickled sides are to die for and we couldn't even finish it all.

    Octopus
    Shelby W.

    Korean is not an ethnic food group that I am very familiar with. Not that I am not interested, I just never knew where to go. Thankfully a friend suggested Kum's, and it turned out to be a great first experience. I kind of wanted to go balls to the wall, so I went with the octopus dish. It was perfect for me, because it was spicy, flavorful, and is seafood. They have such a big menu, and while it can be a little overwhelming, there's bound to be something for everyone. The portion sizes are also very generous!

    Ban Chan. This comes with the gal bi, and comes with other items.
    Sherman B.

    My family loves Korean food! Kum's Cafe & Arirang fills the void. We stick with the staples - Gal Bi (beef ribs) and Jham Bong (spicy seafood soup). They also have Cajun and fried chicken, but we haven't veered from the Korean menu, so we don't know if it's as good as the Korean faire.

    Stella W.

    Great little local gem! It's a mom and pops Korean restaurant located in South Louisville. It's serving up mostly authentic Korean dishes. I was blown away by the selections of Banchan (those small little dishes!). I've never tried some of those and I've had my fair share of Korean food. The marinated eggplants and fishcakes are amazing! The entree Spicy Seafood Noodle is also very flavorful and the portion is great, with a lot of seafood. The business can be a bit slow and the ambiance is very vintage and home-y.

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    John H.

    Inexpensive Korean option in the area. Went for lunch with a group from work. Interesting place as it is both a sit down Korean place on one side of the restaurant as well as a take out fried chicken place on the other side. Ordered the Dol Sot Bibimbap (hot stone pot) for $10. Came with the traditional side dishes. It checked all the boxes, but the Bibimbap and the sides seemed to be lacking in flavor - even the spicy kimchi was disappointing. For the price, it's hard to complain. But I'd rather pay more and visit other options in the area.

    Seafood soontofu soup
    Kelly W.

    Friends and I stopped by this gem during a roadtrip craving some Korean food and also wanting to support local business. We all thought it was unique that this place offered Korean food AND fried chicken The fried chicken was FRESHLY FRIED. Worth a try We ordered the soon tofu seafood soup, galbi tang, Kimbop, and bibimbop. All truly surprising tasty especially for Louisville (we are from Chicago where there's a larger Asian population). The owner was very kind and made sure to refill our lovely banchans whenever she got a chance. Please consider stopping here and support your local business!

    Nicole E.

    Meant to go to Koreana 2, not far from here, but they were closed on Monday despite or showing it was open on Yelp. Sat down on the dining side away from the crunchy chicken counter. Was greeted by a warm Korean ajumma. Ordered a veggie Kimbap, 2 dolsot tofu bibimbaps. I was hungry and craving some Korean food. Looks like they are known for their crispy and crunchy chicken too. Was a bit apprehensive at first since there were no Korean customers but luckily a Korean mother and daughter walked in shortly after we put in an order. The owners are friendly, attentive, warm and welcoming to everyone. Kudos to them for treating their customers so warmly. The kimbap was yummy, would have been better with sriracha though. We used the gojuchang for a little added flavor. My Korean craving was well satiated at least. There was about 6 banchans or side dishes with our meal. The fish cake was a bit rubbery, over cooked and too salty. The cucumbers were too big for easy banchan consumption. The kimchi was decent, went with the dolsot but didn't have a ton of flavor on their own. The braised potatoes were good, not too sweet. The radish kimchi wasn't bad either. The chewy cucumber or spicy veggie was not my thing, was chewy and I couldn't tell what veggie I was consuming. The mother next to us asked how our food was and I told her it was good.

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    Bree P.

    every time i eat here, i crave it even more. the food and customer service is wonderful. the prices are the cherry on top. i've loved every dish i've tried. the dumpling soup comes with beef/beef broth but i don't eat red meat so the sweet lady made a veggie version :)

    Kalo S.

    I haven't been back to this place in 3 years!! But....this place is still super amazing and has some of the best fried chicken in the city. They now offer jambalaya and gumbo so that was a very pleasant surprise! Seriously- where can you go to get fried chicken and authentic korean food in the city of Louisville? It is family owned and ran, they are the all really nice and even towards the end of the day willing to make me fresh fried chicken! Their diverse menu includes pork chops and sweet honey biscuits! This place is a must try if you haven't!

    They have a full Korean menu, but they also have crispy chicken that is their fast food portion.

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    The food and service are both wonderful and the atmosphere is cozy. Good for a casual lunch or family dinner.

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    ONG! The best Kim Bop ever! Service was fast food was fresh! All was delicious! I am making this my go to place for Korean!

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    Great food and service! Nice owners. Highly recommend and will go again. Would like to try Korean bbq next.

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