This is a place I recommend to all of my friends. My first experience was amazing and very intimate, and the environment was very very dark and quiet. I tried so many new foods, and I literally cannot stop thinking about the service. The location is a bit odd because I felt like it was interesting where it's located, but jeez its a hidden gem. read more

Hands down one of my favorite places! Amazing food, exceptional customer service, and an overall experience that keeps me coming back again and again. I got the kimchi stew and broiled makeral - both, very very tasty! read more

Food was amazing as always. I admit I've been coming here for decades. Had the go-to hot stone bibimbap with beef and an extra side of gochujang. It did not disappoint! The hot pot makes some nice crunchy rice, and the various vegetable textures come to life with the gochujang folded in. It's hard to beat. My folks had other dishes, one I think is spicy squid and the other was a shrimp dish. There wasn't much left over! Tip: you can request seconds of the free side/starter items (kimchee, tofu trips, etc.)! The servers were great and very attentive. I had raised my hand telling a story and one waiter came to check on us, while we had a great time. The remodeled the interior maybe 10 year ago, and it's light and welcoming inside. read more

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Delicious Korean in a casual atmosphere with phenomenal service! The staff are incredibly pleasant and the side dishes are forever my favorite. My go to spot for Korean. read more

First time visiting. Dinner consisted of seafood pancake and two hot stone dishes of traditional Bulgogi and Bibimbap. All ingredients were fresh and hot. Side vegetables dishes elegant with many options. Service was very cordial and helpful with the menu. Very clean minimalist decor. Will definitely come back again when in town. read more

A great place to grab authentic korean food! The prices here are super reasonable with big portions! I loved the seafood pancake and rice cake appetizers here! The service is fast and location is very clean and relaxing. read more

Lee's Korean Restaurant - Korean Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Lee's is one of my favorite restaurants in Louisville. They have very authentic Korean food with great staff. Their restaurant location is weird and that might discourage some people from trying it, but this place has the best Korean food in town and I urge you to try it read more

I've been wanting to try Lee's for a while. It's located under one of the office buildings. Plenty of parking around the building! When I walked in, they were busy! People were waiting for a table. Mostly families here. Thankfully, my friend got there before me and was already seated. We went ahead and ordered barley tea to share and a few entrees: japchae, soondubu jjigae, and bibimbap. We waited an HOUR for the food! I was pretty hungry. Not sure if they were short-staffed but it was a bit frustrating, especially for how busy they were. The food was just okay. It tasted good, but not traditional. It seemed like they toned down the flavors to suit the audience. Not as much sesame oil or even enough of the tang in the kimchi. Our barley tea tasted like it was on its fifth steep. Too watery. We did enjoy the banchan. You could tell they were also toned down but they weren't bad. If you've never had Korean food, you should try this place. But it's just not going to be on par with Kum's or other spots in town. read more

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I love how hot the clay pot keeps the soup when they come in. I always get the tofu stew with comes with shrimp. It's very filling due to the quatity and of the sides. My favorite is the soy peanuts. read more

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Superb service, nice atmosphere, and delicious food recommendations from my server! Vegetarians! Non-vegetarians! Try the Kim Chee tofu appetizer and the entree with sweet potato noodles! You're welcome! It was also my first time trying Korean tea and I love it! Smells and tastes so good! So comforting on this cold, winter night. I can hardly wait to try their other vegetarian dishes! read more

Lee's Korean Restaurant - Kim Chee tofu appetizer - Korean Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Service is good. Servers are nice. I ordered Galbi Tang soup and Galbi sizzling platter. I expected way more of the soup because at other Korean restaurants, this soup would have so much flavor. But this soup was very bland. The short rib is good but just way too bland. Galbi sizzling platter was good. Flavor is correct and food came out hot and fresh. Only issue is the portion size. Only 4 ribs for an entree The banchan side dishes were as expected. read more

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Location is at the bottom of an office building. Very easy to get to and lots of parking. I will say you probably want to make sure you read and understand the menu before you go or at least have some understanding. They may struggle to understand you and you them. They were very friendly though. We started with the beef egg rolls. The beef was like the cuts of steak and were sweet like they may have been from the bulgogi dish. I thought it gave the egg roll nice flavor. There wasn't a lot of beef in it though. Wish there was more. There were a lot of vegetables inside. I wasn't expecting the celery and could've done without that but still good. I would get them again. We got Rajogi and Jajangmyon. Rajogi was kind of a sweeter soy sauce base. I thought it tasted good, but my son wanted more of sweet and sour but was steered away from the sweet and sour chicken because of the fruit that is cooked into the sauce. The lunch portion was massive. It was so much food as you see in the picture. It also comes with 6 side items in the small bowls. I had the Jajangmyon. Couldn't taste beans really but it seemed to have an eel sauce or soy sauce in it maybe. Really good flavor though. I will definitely come again. read more

Lee's Korean Restaurant - Rajogi lunch special - Korean Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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Kind service. Excellent banchan. The bibimbap bowl was delicious. For a place on the ground floor of an office tower amidst a grove of bizarrely anonymous office towers, they've got authenticity and heart. Cool to see. read more

I liked the portion size. They were generous with the seafood in my stew. Flavor was good. I like the banchan dishes. Server was attentive. read more

Lee's Korean Restaurant - Beef Bul Go-Gi - Korean Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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I forgot how much I love this place. It is tucked into the bottom of an office building off of Bishop Lane. And if you didn't know it was here you might not ever find it.! The stone be bimbop is amazing as is any of their kimchi choices such as the kimchi pancake ! I would recommend going early as the place can get crowded. The wait staff is very helpful and can help you make a good choice if you cannot choose from the many different options that are available. read more

Lee's Korean Restaurant - tables and booths - Korean Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

My favorite Korean restaurant in town! Service is fantastic, there is free parking and the food is consistently good. For our appetizer we had the Kim Chi Pancake which is pretty good and last time we tried the Deep Fried Won Ton. For our entree we had the Hot Stone Bibimbap and the Bulgogi which were delicious! The previous time we came here we had the Galbi-Tang and that was also good. Needless to say, I will be back! read more

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We really enjoyed this place! Located at the bottom of an office building (would love to work at that building!), it can be easy to overlook, but definitely worth the effort to locate. There's quite a bit of seating inside, with a variety of booths and tables. The decor is simple and tasteful, with lights sort of dimmed to create a nice ambiance. The service we had was wonderful, no complaints in that department whatsoever. We really liked our food! We started with a kimchi pancake as an appetizer, which I really need to learn how to make, these are delicious. The texture is very pleasantly chewy and I like the savory kick of the kimchi. For our entrees we got a hot stone bibimbap bowl and a stew. The stew was nice and filling, and we liked how crunchy the rice that was making contact with the stone got. Overall, this is a solid Korean spot, and we'd definitely come back and recommend it! read more

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Delicious food! Staff is professional and friendly. Restaurant is decorated well. Good food was prepared quickly and serviced promptly on a busy Saturday night. read more

Atmosphere: the restaurant is in an office building, and one could tell from the inside that the dinning rooms are basically just another office/meeting room in this building. They just added some new lights to the ceiling without bothering to remove the long office lights. There is minimal Korean decoration. I was a tad disappointed coming in, but it is not uncommon for Asian restaurants to be a total hole in the wall and can still be good, so I held my judgement. Food: this is the main reason for the low ratings. Given the high Yelp ratings I was expecting at minimum H-mart food court quality (for anyone not familiar to H-mart, it is a Korean grocery chain in the US, and these markets often would have small restaurants in it, similar to a food court at the mall or airport). Alas, it turned out to be quite disappointing. We ordered the most basic dishes, kimchi pancakes, jajangmyeon, dolsot bibimbap, and spicy pork stir fry. All on the dry and bland side. The spicy stir fry pork was quite atrocious, I really dont understand how one messes up spicy pork since it is very basic to cook. Maybe they used the wrong cut of pork? Maybe they forgot to add gochu garu (pepper flakes)? The kimchi pancake took a long time to come out (45 min), but it was thick so that could explain the cooking time. When I asked for dipping sauce the wait staff looked at me like I was from another planet. Then they gave me some soy sauce, LOL! For those not familiar with dipping sauce, it is usually a simple soy sauce and rice vinegar, with some added sugar, sesame oil and some toppings like green onions, sesame seeds etc. You dip the pancakes and dumplings in. Very standard. Some restaurants would put sauce sauce and vinegar on the table for guests to mix their own dipping sauce. We enjoyed the bibimbap with beef (after adding a lot for gogujang), and the jajangmeon while not great was sufficient to satisfy my noodle craving. Lastly, the ban chan. These are the "free" side dishes that are provided with very meal in Korean restaurants, so to me, it is a way to understand the restaurant's approach to food. I have had some rare experience of excellent ban chan where I once begged them to sell me some to go, but i don't expect all dishes to be that good. Again, this is where Lee fell short in my opinion. Half the dishes were very minimal and bland. The kongnamul muchim was done in the classic style (vs spicy version), but usually it should still be flavorful with sesame oil and fresh garlic and onions. Here, it was the blandest, most flavorless sprouts I have ever had! Is it even possible to mess up blanched bean sprouts? Did they use old sprouts? Did they forget to add salt? Did they substitute canola for sesame oil to cut down on cost? I really have no idea. Service: I have low expectation for Asian restaurant service because the servers get paid a wage and they don't get tips unless you hand cash directly to them. But i expect to be able to wag one down when service is needed. Here the servers come out really rarely that it was hard to even find someone to call out. Food took a really long time, 45 min for our pancakes and another 30 min for the rest of the dishes. Overall, with subpar food with more misses than hits, the poor service and lack of atmosphere was the last straw that broke the camel's back. We won't be back. read more

Lee's Korean Restaurant - Dolsot bibimbap, spicy pork, jajangmyeon - Korean Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Great Korean cuisine and good service! Probably the best Korean to found in Louisville.

I really enjoyed the hospitality of everyone who works here! We were quickly seated and were provided with tea in addition to the waters that we ordered! I really love tea so this was a nice touch :) I didn't realize this restaurant was in an office building so that was very interesting to me! Once you're in, it just feels like a restaurant lol. The lighting was pretty low which I think some people may like. It made me a little sleepy especially after eating all the food lol. I think the food was okay overall. I had the japchae and it was good. If I were to come back I would order it again or order the bulgogi. read more

Lee's Korean Restaurant - Korean Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Lee's Restaurant is probably the best place for Korean food in Louisville. Don't get too excited though, there isn't much good Korean food in Louisville. But to be fair, I am Korean and so my standards are pretty high. I got the spicy soft tofu stew. The food was good, definitely worth going out to eat. There isn't much good Korean food in Louisville, but if you're wanting a proper Korean meal, Lee's is probably the place to go. They also give you a lot of side dishes with the meal which are actually very good. I had 2 orders of their side dishes because it's really quite good. The environment is nice as well. The servers are nice and it's a spacious place where you can go alone or with a group. It's quite dim in the restaurant, but that sets the vibe if you enjoy that. Lee's is a solid option for Korean food that is reliable in a city lacking in good Korean cuisine. There might be better options if you're looking specifically for Korean BBQ or snack foods, but Lee's is the place to go for regular Korean meals. Except for my house! read more

Lee's Korean Restaurant - Spicy Soft Tofu Stew - Korean Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

This was my first time going to Lee's and I was very pleased! The place is fairly small but the service was great. It was fairly on the cool side so bring a jacket if you're cold natured. We ordered some appetizers that I'm not sure what they are as they were ordered for the group. However, it was several small dishes of sweet peanuts, potatoes, radishes, pickled cucumbers, and tofu. We also received an egg roll, I believe which was very crispy and would get again. I was slacking and did not take pictures of the appetizers but I thought everything was great! I ordered the Japchae level 2 spice. I'm a wimp when it comes to spicy food but I did not find it too much. I enjoyed the sweet potato noodles and the mixed vegetables with chicken. I would have liked more chicken but it was all good! The rice was just steamed rice (jasmine if I had to guess?) Japchae 7.5/10 Peanuts 8/10 Cucumbers 8.5/10 Potatoes 8.5/10 Radishes 7/10 Egg Roll 8/10 I definitely will be returning as there were several items on the menu I wanted to try. Some of the others got the Bibim Deopbap, chicken fried rice and other items I cannot remember. It all looked great. The service was great. Highly recommend! read more

Lee's Korean Restaurant - Japchae - Korean Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

My friends boyfriend told me this was his favorite restaurant in all of Louisville. Naturally, after that, I had to go. This place truly is amazing. The food was pretty good. I kept it simple with chicken fried rice, but was envious of my friend's gan-pun-gi. It was delicious! We also tried the won ton's as an appetizer. The entire table loved them. We got the soju and it had mixed reviews, but I would personally get it again. I also tried the plum wine and ended up getting a whole bottle, it was that good! The people were so kind and attentive, and I can see why it's my friends favorite. read more

Lee's Korean Restaurant - Korean Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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We went on a Tuesday night around 8:00pm. Parking was convenient & easy. We were quickly seated. Our waitress was super nice and tentative. She helped us narrow down what we wanted to order. The food was amazing. Tasted like the food I remember eating in South Korea when I lived there one summer. The kimchi was delicious. We loved the banchan (little side dishes served with the food) so much that we asked for another round. The portions are great - I had enough leftover for lunch the next day! I definitely recommend checking this place out if you want authentic Korean foods. I imagine this place is probably pretty busy during the lunch hour. But at night it was a great vibe! read more

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One of my favorite restaraunts in the whole city. Consistently amazing food every single time! The people are so nice, and the space is very chill. I highly recommend this place for delicious food. read more

I am a big fan of Korean food! And I have never had a meal I didn't like here. The portions are always big and I usually have leftovers. The people are really nice and I really enjoy the food here. If you are looking for a quaint spot in the highlands, you should check this out! And it's in a building hidden, you might miss it. read more

Lee's Korean Restaurant - Korean Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Great friendly service but the quality of goods were mediocre. Tteokbokki for appetizer was a bit too pricy. Daegu Spicy Soup was missing couple of ingredients. read more

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I always always craving korean food so Lee's did not disappoint. I'm so glad they give banchan (appetizer side dishes) because half the times those are my favorite. Love love the marinated potatoes and spiced cucumbers. We also got the seafood pajeon (pancake) which was delicious and full of seafood. I got the Tteok mando guk which is rice cakes with veggie dumplings, beef and egg. The broth is so comforting and i didn't think i'd be full from this dish but i barely ate half it was a lot. Bonus: this dish was on the lunch menu which was slightly cheaper than normal daily prices. My friend ordered the dolset bibimbap (hot stone plate). It is a must order if you like that crunch rice on the bottom! That's my favorite part. I can't wait to come again for more korean food especially the other soup dishes. Service was good, we came on a weekday during the pandemic and no one was really there. This place is already sorta small and tables are spread out. Our waitress was wearing a mask the entire time and they take your temperature on the wrist before seated. read more

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Lee's is wonderful! I'm still new to trying different Korean foods, but Lee's has made me crave it even more after my visit. It's a little hard to find at first, but you can find the entrance outside of one of the business towers off of Bishop Lane. Everyone here is so friendly, and the food is great and comes in a large portion. I also really love the little side dishes that come beforehand. I tried the bibimbap and it was wonderful...plus, the size could've easily made three separate meals!! A great option for any foodie looking to try a classic Korean meal. I'd love to come here again. They offer so much, I want to try it all! read more

Lee's Korean Restaurant - Korean Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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I absolutely love Korean food and Lee's has been in my bookmark for months now so when I had the opportunity to go I jumped on it. It's inside a tower that hold a lot of business offices so it can easily be missed. The restaurant is small so if you have a big party, you may be sitting at different tables. They have almost everything you can think of. The food was top notch and the portion is huge. I ended up taking half of it home. The prices are fair for how much you get. The service was good as well. Lee's deserves the 5 star rating read more

Lee's Korean Restaurant - Korean Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

My FAVORITE Korean place in the city. The hot stone dishes are phenomenal- I recommend the bibimbap! It's in an odd location but don't let that fool you, it's some of the best food our city has to offer! read more

5 stars for Lee's simply because they went out of the way to make sure I had a great experience. The hot stone was great; banchan just as good. The server was very attentive and brought me extra gochujang and side dishes. The location is in the bottom of a commercial building which is unusual so if you're looking for it and can't find that's why. But it's there and open for business. read more

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The chapjae saved the night. Because I wouldn't have been able to finish my dinner without it. The korean bbq short ribs was a big let down for both of hubby and I. Because we expect more from. Koren restaurant but it was over cooked and way too salty. I had to balance the saltiness out by pairing it with japchae and white rice. Japchae was definitely the star of the night, the saving grace for our dinner. The noodle is soft, seasoned on point worh enough veggies to gives it the crunchiness in the dish. The place is part of the business building so it could easily be missed from the road. But the sign is big enough to see from afar. It's good if you're craving Korean cuisine when you're in town. read more

Lee's Korean Restaurant - Galbi, Japchae & bibimbap - Korean Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

The food came out hot and delicious. They give you side dishes based on what you order. I got the shrimp bibimbap and it was delish. They were super friendly and checked up on us multiple times and even recommended some things based on our preferences. read more

Located in an area of office building, this restaurant is unassuming, clean with minimal decor. You will find a lot of familiar dishes like galbi tang, soft tofu soup, stone bowl bibimbap, kimchi jjigae, various banchan : seasoned peanuts, bean sprout, tofu, marinated cucumber, potatoes, & radish. Love the servers. This is a family owned restaurant, a mom & pop, try this place out whenever you are in the area. read more

The only place I've found jjajangmyeon in Louisville and it's sooooo good. The banchan is also top tier! Always great service and phenomenal food. 10/10 recommend read more

Lee's Korean Restaurant - Korean Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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Located on the first floor of an unassuming office building off of Bishop lane, Lee's is definitely a hidden gem that Louisville should be proud of. It is, hands down, my favorite Korean restaurant here. I've tried Koreana as well as Gogi- both were lacking. Whether it was the service, the food, or the prices that made me leave dissatisfied, Lee's has them all topped. They meet all the marks: great service, fair prices, LOVELY food! I don't like to make comparisons, but I have to be completely honest...after eating at Gogi, I had to come to Lee's. I went to Gogi because I like food adventures and wanted to try a new place...but what happens sometimes when you try a new place is that you are disappointed. Lee's kissed the booboo and made it all better! I forgot to mention that I've been coming here for years. If you were to ask me, "what's good?" I'd simply say, "everything." The bulgogi, the tteokbokki, the soups, the bibimbap, the Korean pancakes, egg rolls, kimbap- just everything. And IT'S TRUE! The last time I visited I even ordered extra banchan (and if you're not familiar with Korean cuisine, they are the small side dishes served with your meal). At Lee's, they always seem to be the same and I enjoy that. It's usually three different kimchi (standard, daikon, and cucumber), bean sprouts, spicy tofu, potatoes in a sweet glaze, and peanuts in a sweet glaze. I also recently became acquainted with a delicious dish called Jajangmyeon. It is a noodle dish with a black soybean sauce, veggies, and pork. A GREAT comfort dish, if you ask me! If you're thinking about trying it, do it! I can say without a doubt I will return to Lee's. I leave each time with a full belly and a happy wallet. Thanks guys! read more

Lee's Korean Restaurant - Jajangmyeon. Delicious and hearty. - Korean Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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Forget the basic bulgogi, bibimbap and other mainstream dishes. You've got to try sulungtang or beef broth soup! Holy smokes it is amazing. The flavor in that soup cannot be developed without hours and hours of boiling. You can really taste the time and care it took to create the dish. There is a generous portion of meat and the glass noodles as well as yummy side dishes, particularly the daikon radish! Don't forget to add some of its spicy red sauce to your soup! Being a Saturday night, they were packed and there was a wait even sitting at a table but the service was as prompt as they could be for a full house and excellent. Our server was lovely and attentive. You won't regret it! read more

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I visited this place one weekday afternoon. It was a little hard to find because you wouldn't expect a restaurant in that building. I drove right past it and had to drive around the building a couple of times to fine it. It is beside a hair salon in the front of the building. It is difficult to judge a place based on one visit and one dish. I had Kim Chi Jigae and it was very good. They asked about the spice level I wanted and they definitely gave me what I asked for. Yum! I love a place that isn't afraid of spice! The soup had plenty of meat and kim chi in it. It also had mushrooms which was a new addition for me. I'd never had any with them before. I can't say I loved them in it but they were fine. They had good sid dishes and I took them all home with me as leftovers. Next time I am in that area I will definitely visit the place again. read more

Lee's Korean Restaurant - Kim Chi jigae - Korean Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky