Can get very busy over the weekend and there could be a wait time for the table. It is pricey, but you get really delicious food that is comparable to authentic Korean food. They provide house made banchan (I loved their pickled radish, and kimchi). We ordered the original pork ribs, rice cake, and ox bone soup. The ribs were tender and flavourful and pairs really well with the rice and sides. Loved that it was easy to take off the bone. The spicy level was great and did not take away from the dish itself. The rice cake was spicy, and flavourful but came a little bit dry. The ox bone soup was amazing - loved that they allow it to be seasoned by the patrons to their liking at the table similar to how they do in South Korea. There was depth, and the tender slices of brisket paired very well. We can't wait to come try their crab, galbijim, and other tang dishes. read more

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Very unfortunate to be giving out a one star to this restaurant, considering that the food was delicious but the ambience and service was absolutely terrible. So if you are willing to order to go and eat in the comfort of your own home, I would suggest that as a good alternative. I came here for a group dinner that consisted of 11 people to celebrate a birthday. Keep in mind I had come with a reservation that was made a week prior. Throughout the reservation process, we made sure that a cake could be brought in for the birthday celebration, and was verified with the staff that it would not be a problem. Upon walking in to the restaurant, we gave our cake to the manager John and was immediately told that we would not be allowed to cut the cake after our meal due to there being other reservations. Our reservation was set for seven and the restaurant closes at 9. I'm not sure what other reservations they were expecting to have within that timeframe... It was very astonishing to hear this being that we had not even ordered or sat down at our table yet. This is my first time encountering an establishment refusing to allow paying customers with a confirmed reservation cut a simple birthday cake... Despite this unusual situation, we decided to wait for the rest of our party to arrive. While waiting, the servers repeatedly approached our table, pressuring us to place orders. After informing the staff that we were still waiting for a few more guests, they continued to insist that we order on three additional accounts. Once our entire party arrived, we carefully placed a specific order of appetizers and entrees, considering the varying spice tolerances among our guests, ranging from no spice at all to extra spicy. Upon receiving our food, one of the soups that was originally intended to be regular (meaning not as spicy) was unexpectedly filled with red peppers and chili flakes. Upon tasting the broth, it became evident that the soup was clearly not the intended spice level. We brought the issue to the servers' attention, hoping he would take the soup to the back and have it remade. Instead the chef confirmed that the soup was the correct spice level and sent it back out with the server. However, I'm not sure how he confirmed this since the food had already touched our table and been eaten... The only option they gave us was to add water to the soup... if that does not speak unprofessional I don't know what else does. After this incident, we were clearly not having a good time at the restaurant. The restaurant was starting to empty as time went on, but the temperature remained consistently hot. Being that the restaurant is small they should have better ventilation and air circulation. They only had one air conditioning unit at the front of the door, which was insufficient, especially in the Texas summer heat. As we were nearing the end of our meal, we asked for our refrigerated cake back. The server must have not communicated this request to the manager, John. He was fully prepared to allow us to cut the cake in the restaurant. However, after we received our cake, a different server came to our table and informed us that we would not be able to cut it. When we heard this refusal a second time, our entire party got up and left the restaurant after paying the bill. One member of our party attempted to clear up the communication with John just for him to blame the servers and say that we were allowed to stay and cut the cake. After the fact that we were all already standing outside of the restaurant with cake in hand. Overall, I would recommend the food, but don't come with high expectations of good service. Especially, don't bring any type of intention to celebrate with you, as it's likely to be miscommunicated or even prohibited. read more

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The food is excellent, but THE SERVICE TURN OUR EXPERIENCE UPSIDE DOWN. I won't be returning. I attended a birthday celebration with a large group of friends and family. We made a reservation at 7 pm and inquired if we could bring a cake. (Remember this detail.) The restaurant confirmed that we could bring a cake. We arrived on Father's Day, anticipating a busy restaurant. We were grateful that they reserved a table for us. One of my friends brought in a cake, and we asked if they could help us store it in the fridge. The person who took the cake informed us that they could store it for us but couldn't cut it because they had other reservations. We ordered appetizers, meats, and individually ordered soups. Since my friends have varying spice tolerances, we ordered different soups with different levels of spiciness. One of my friend ordered a regular beef soup, while others opted for spicy soups. We compared the regular and spicy soups ourselves, and the regular one tasted spicier than the spicy level. I asked the waiter if he could help us change the soup. He took it back to the kitchen and returned, stating that the chef had confirmed it was regular. (How did he know it was regular? Did they taste the soup? Hopefully, they used a clean spoon and then sent it back out to us.) The waiter did not accommodate in helping us change the soup but suggested that we could add more water to the soup. In addition to the soup issue, the staff seemed to be preoccupied with other tasks. We knew that we would have a lot of plates to clean up, so I would help the staff by stacking up the plates to make it easier for the staff to take them away. However, they didn't notice the stack of plates until I called them over and asked them to take them away. As we were wrapping up our meal, we checked to see if there were any people waiting in line to be seated. There were no one waiting, and there were four or five tables that were still available. Since it was only 8:20 pm and the restaurant closed at 9 pm, we thought it would be appropriate to eat our cake. However, when we asked for our cake, one of the servers informed us that we couldn't cut it. The server went to ask their manager (John) if we can cut the cake he said no. We were surprised because there was no one waiting and the table sitting next to us just got served their meal. As we left, one of my friend went to confront the manager and was wondering why we cannot eat our cake there. And as a manager he didn't even protect his staff and thew them under the bus. He stated " you can eat the cake here we just didn't want you to eat past 9pm". However when the server ask 10 mins ago, you said no. But now you want to say yes after the my entire party was out the door. read more

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Unfortunately, our experience was disappointing, primarily due to the service and management. There seemed to be a lack of communication between the manager and staff, which led to multiple issues throughout our visit. While the food itself was decent, the overall dining experience suffered because orders were repeatedly brought out incorrectly. We specifically requested a mild, non-spicy soup multiple times, yet a very spicy version was served and the staff was unwilling to replace it. The service felt disorganized, as if the staff had not been properly trained or prepared for the shift. We also felt rushed throughout our meal, with employees frequently encouraging us to finish despite other tables still dining. The most frustrating part was being told we could not cut our cake because the restaurant was "closing soon," even though other guests were still being served and eating. This made what should have been a special occasion feel unwelcome and rushed. Overall, the food was acceptable, but the poor service, lack of attention to customer requests, and management issues made for a disappointing experience. read more

I was in Katy Asia town and was craving Korean bossam. They had what I wanted on the menu but it was a family portion LOL! So it was a bit pricey for one person. I ordered it anyway. It was absolutely delicious and the kimchi tasted so good too. I liked that the pork had some flavor and not just plain like other places. The inside is very clean and spacious seating. Service was really nice too. All the girls that helped me were nice. read more

Maht Gaek - Korean Near Me - Katy, Texas

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Inviting atmosphere thanks to the friendly and attentive staff who frequently checked up on us during our visit! They're very knowledgeable about their extensive menu, which helped me narrow down my options. My friend and I ordered the grilled pork ribs with soy sauce flavor and the seafood pancake. The pork ribs were a little tough to cut, but they were thick and flavorful. As for the seafood pancake, they were very generous with the squid and shrimp. The batter, however, could have been better because it fell apart when cut and wasn't as chewy as we expected. This restaurant is currently BYOB (bring your own beer) while awaiting its liquor permit, with a $5 corkage fee for the entire table. Overall, my friend and I enjoyed our meal. We're curious about their short ribs and soups, so we'll definitely come back next time to try those! read more

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Pretty good. Quality meat. Get the bulgogi bibimbap your welcome. Service was good and attentive Vietnamese and korean kinda threw me off but it is what it is. read more

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Located in the popular Katy Asian town next to Hmart. I heard great things about the Dallas - Maht Gaek so I was excited to try the Houston location. The restaurant is very busy but the waiters were super attentive. The food was delicious and seasoned perfectly. read more

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I was really excited to have Maht Gaek opening in Houston. The grilled pork ribs are known to be the real deal and it was indeed very tender and packed with all the right flavors. I personally would've preferred the ribs over a bed of sizzling onions rather than cabbages. The Cold Buckwheat Noodles was refreshing and paired nicely with the pork ribs. Banchan was where the experience felt flat for me. Side dishes can really elevate every bite, but none of the selection was impressive to make the meal taste cohesive. I left somewhat feeling unsatisfied -- not because the food wasn't good, but because it didn't fully meet the expectation I had going in. Considering the location and drive time, the food quality was just not high enough for me make a returning trip. read more

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My family had dinner here last night. We'd been to the location in Dallas and had great meals at both. Katy location just opened. Nice, clean decor and ambience, and the service was very good. This is going to be out go-to Korean (non-bbq) restaurant in the Houston area. We had: Original spicy port ribs (5/5) - Delicious. Well flavoured and cooked. Spicy Squid Stir-Fry (5/5) - Reall good version of this dish. This is on the spicier side. Kalbi Tang (5/5) - Really good broth, 3 big pieces of bone-in ribs in the soup. Port Cutlet (3/5) - This was just okay, but probably not something that one should be ordering at this restaurant anyway. Can't wait to go back! read more

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My sister was finally getting home early from work, so we decided it was the perfect time to give this location a try after loving it in Dallas. We ordered the Kalbijjim with cheese and rice cakes, and it absolutely did not disappoint. The meat was tender, rich, and flavorful, and the addition of melted cheese and chewy rice cakes made every bite even more satisfying. It was comforting, hearty, and exactly what we were craving. The restaurant wasn't very busy when we visited, which made for a relaxed dining experience. Service was great -- the staff were attentive without being overbearing and made sure we had everything we needed. The space still carries the layout from the previous restaurant, so it feels open and fairly spacious, which I appreciated. Note: If you order the Kalbijjim, prepare to share with you and 2 others or otherwise, be prepared to take some home. The portions were really generous!! read more

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I was looking for a Korean restaurant in the Katy Asian Town area for dinner when I stumbled upon Maht Gaek. I noticed that it replaced a previous Korean restaurant called Bon Galbi which I did try but didn't like, and I was so glad that Maht Gaek turned out way above my expectations. Upon arrival, the restaurant was really busy, and we were told it would be about a 10 minutes wait. We were able to get a table after only about 5 minutes, which was great. Our server was nice, but it was difficult to get the server's attention because we were seated right next to a wall. For the dishes, we ordered spicy rice cakes, the grilled pork ribs original, and the mix (beef and seafood) tofu soup. The meal came with complimentary sides (potatoes, kimchi, fish cakes, and cucumbers). All the dishes turned out so flavorful and delicious. My favorite was definitely the pork ribs, but the tofu soup was amazing as well. I would definitely come back to Maht Gaek if I wanted Korean again in the Katy Asian Town area. read more

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good value korean eats in katy!! wanted to get raw marinated crabs, but they weren't available that day. decided on tonkatsu and spicy nangmyeon tonkatsu was HUGEE, crispy exterior and juicy interior! can't ask for much more there, but their tonkatsu sauce is really interesting. there might be some cinnamon in there? unfortunately, it was a strange combo for us so we set it aside. nangmyeon was perfectly chewy and paired with a spicy sauce that coated the noodles well! great for a summer day got two jeju mandarin juices for free for leaving a google review as well read more

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I really enjoyed myself on my own solo date here. I've been looking for an authentic type of Suyuk restaurant in the Houston area and this is literally the closest to it and I'm very pleased. I believe the restaurant is still fairly new as the interior was pristine. The staff are great and I think they were shocked when I decided to eat almost a whole combination Suyuk by myself. I giggled and said it's okay because not many of people I know like to eat what I eat and aren't as "adventurous" which is totally okay because I get to have it all for myself. The manager or owner was super sweet!!!! She made me her secret dipping sauce and I was in love with it and her recommendation. I'd say for you all looking at reviews to just give it a try, and when you're done eating, go do a walk around hmart for digestion then get your dessert around the plaza. I hope Maht Gaek will still be here when I come back to Houston next year. lol. Thank you to the staff and manager for taking care of me while I dined. I had a wonderful experience. read more

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If this place is on your list I would definitely try it, if you have friends you can bring, bring them so you can share these big dishes together. I've had this spot before but in the DFW area so I knew what I was getting into. We ordered two main dishes and some Mandu, the short rib soup was good we added extra noodle but I'm not sure they gave us a whole bunch, but it's fine cuz the soup was so flavorful and the meat was so tender. The pork ribs were the star! I loved the char and the meaty rib and they gave us a lot! Eating it with the rice was so good, I want to repeat that meal haha. Service was nice nothing to note they were friendly, the restaurant was quaint and clean. read more

Maht Gaek - Pork ribs - Korean Near Me - Katy, Texas

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The ribs here are fantastic! Flavorful and juicy. Galbi Jim was tender and tasty with some added rice cakes. It felt the spice level wasn't too crazy. Also ordered the raw blue crab dish which was interesting. Tastes pretty good but a bit too tough to eat without cutting your hands or potentially your mouth with all the sharp edges. Be careful! Now keep in mind, they just opened and they seem to be getting their feet under them. They are currently understaffed and all aspects of service currently can be improved including speed and level of attention to details. There was a point where I looked outside to see 4-5 groups waiting and yet inside the restaurant there were several tables that were empty. But that said, it may also have been an off day and wouldn't keep me from coming back. Parking is of course tough on weekends cause it's in Katy Asiatown. So just keep that in mind. read more

Maht Gaek - Ribs. These were awesome! - Korean Near Me - Katy, Texas

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My family ate at this establishment on Sunday and we were excited to try it for the first time. We love trying new Korean places! We ordered the Korean spare ribs and the pork ribs with spicy tofu soup. We enjoyed the meal and left. However, a couple of hours passed and I started feeling sick. Later that night my daughter started vomiting. We were both bedridden the next day. We will NOT be going back! read more

Yummy and comforting meal Ate there on a Saturday evening and it was decently busy. The ox bone soup was very cozy with a mild taste. The side dishes were also yummy with good variety. read more

Great place to get Korean food around Katy Texas! My favorite was the short rib as it was thin and juicy. Everything else was good, it was my first time trying raw marinated crab and I've always been a texture person so I wasn't a huge fan. Overall, I highly recommend and would come back. read more

Maht Gaek - Korean Near Me - Katy, Texas

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My wife and I were in the Katy Asia town area recently and were craving Korean. We just happened to stumble upon this place as there are so many places opening up in the area. I noticed that they were grand opening and specializing in pork ribs. So many Korean places focus on the beef ribs but only a few focus on the pork ribs so I was intrigued. They did not disappoint! They were very tender and super flavorful. A bit of spice and some sweetness. My twins even loved it. They had to drink lots of water but kept asking for more! We also tried their squid as that was a featured item and the flavor was delicious, just not a lot of actual squid though. We also got one of their beef tofu soups and wow, their broth is one of the best I've tasted from any Korean restaurant. We will be back for the ribs and soup alone! read more

Great service! Side dishes are so fresh and they give generous refills! Pork ribs are flavorful and tender! read more

Maht Gaek - Great service! Food comes out quickly! Side dishes are so fresh and they give generous refills! Pork ribs are so tender and flavorful! - Korean Near Me - Katy, Texas

Always looking for new places and there are a lot bear Hmart that I've never tried. Decided to today and this place didn't disappoint. Couldn't have asked for food to be any hotter wow has to let it cool down. Inexpensive as well read more

Could not be happier that Maht Gaek decided to branch out to Houston. Maht Gaek was one of the 2 Korean restaurants in Dallas where I fell in love with the grilled pork ribs dish. These ribs were so flavorful, yet tenderly chewy at the same time. It isn't the only Houston Korean spot that has this dish, but the grilled pork ribs at Cho Dang Gol Village falls apart like it's pull pork, which is a completely texture that I'm far less fond of. Then you have one of my favorite Korean dishes of all time, the Galbijjim. The Beef Ribs were quite huge and delicately tender to the bite, the flavor a bit potent but wonderful. I felt like there was not enough sauce/broth in the pot, and the bottom of the pot turned a bit burnt. Also there was no glass noodles, and definitely not enough potatoes. Overall dish was good, but a bit pricey for the amount of meat & potatoes. More than half of the pot was just rice cake. Did not get to try the raw marinated crab because they ran out by the time we were sat around 6:30pm on a Sunday night. #372 read more

Great Korean restaurant. Yummy flavors. Friendly service. Although we needed to ask for more water, kimchi and grab our own to-go boxes so they weren't very proactive. The ox bone soup did not hit my taste buds. Very Korean atmosphere although not a good flow of organization of the tables and chairs Would recommend. read more

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Pork ribs are good. Pork jungol spicy also good. Big portions for four people. No alcohol served. Nice ambiance and good service

Had such a wonderful time dining here with a great friend today! The food and service were absolutely amazing. The seafood tofu soup was so delicious, comforting, and full of flavor -- exactly what you crave when you want authentic Korean comfort food. The bulgogi was also incredibly tasty and cooked perfectly. If you're craving Korean food, this is definitely a place to visit in Katy Asian Town. Great atmosphere, great service, and even better food. Will definitely be coming back! read more

Maht Gaek - Korean Near Me - Katy, Texas

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Great service, AMAZING FOOD!!!! LOVE this place!!! The owner is super kind and attentive as well! I absolutely love this place and highly recommend it!! read more

The smell when you walk into the restaurant is incredible. The interior is small but spacious. They actually offer a lot on the menu and have different options of korean food. I will say that it is a little bit on the pricey side. After you order they give you banchan, I thought they were pretty good and compliment the meal very well. I got the ox bone soup which came with a lot of meat and some noodles. Obviously you have to season it yourself with salt and pepper but it was really good and comforting. It definitely hits the spot on a cold day. My bf and friend got the sausage and spam soft tofu soup regular spice. When we first looked at the soup we were scared that it would be too spicy but it was perfect. Inside had tofu, spam, sausage, egg, and pork belly. The flavor of the soup was amazing and smoky, I would definitely come back for the soft tofu soup. I wish the service was a little bit better like refilling the sides that were finished but other than that they were really friendly. read more

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No service at all. Appetizer is on the table. No one brings plates. No water. Guy name John has a bad attitude. Emailed manager about this bad experience. To my surprise, manager's response emphasizes twice that it is important their staff feel respected. Suggest manager get trained as well! read more

Maht Gaek - Burnt grilled pork rib - Korean Near Me - Katy, Texas

The spicy squid is worth any amount of inconvenience from less than stellar service. Go for the food. Be determined to put up with everything else. read more

Absolutely loved the food!!! 10/10. Great service. Will come again! had a blast eating with my friends had great conversations over this food. The drinks were very crispy. The rice never got cold read more

Maht Gaek - Korean Near Me - Katy, Texas

10/10 immediately. The first time I ate at this restaurant was at their Dallas restaurant and I fell in love. The short ribs (original) were memorable, and seasoned so well. The tteokbokki was also delicious, the rice cakes itself was so soft and not too chewy unlike most. The ox bone soup!! So simple, but yet so homey, and delicious. Tastes like how it did when I first tried it at Dallas, and I am SO glad they have it here now. Katy is so lucky to have this gem read more

Love this place! The sides don't stop getting refilled and their Korean Army soup was so comforting. Spicy and hot but very satisfying. The service and food was friendly and accommodating, we'll definitely be coming back! read more

Good food good service!(: would recommend! Always come here when craving Korean comfort food read more

Maht Gaek - Beef bibimbap and spicy cold noodles - Korean Near Me - Katy, Texas

We visited Mhaht Gaek, which recently had its grand opening after changing from Bongalbi, and the food was amazing! We ordered the Ox Combination Bone Soup, and it was so good, rich broth with plenty of tender meat. The Rib Pork Original was delicious too, with a spicy sauce that had great flavor. The Grilled Marinated Short Ribs were another favorite, sweet, savory, and perfect for both kids and adults. Our kids especially loved the Original Pork Cutlet, crispy on the outside and delicious inside! All the side dishes were fresh and tasty and the restaurant was clean with very friendly customer service. Highly recommend this place for families or anyone who enjoys flavorful Korean BBQ and hearty soups! read more

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the customer service was great and they are very welcoming. i definitely recommend for large parties! The food was excellent and as a picky eater that means a lot. read more

It didnt blow my mind but their meats especially the sausage were good. If you like spicy food id say go here.

This is very popular Korean restaurant in Dallas and I'm glad we now have it in Katy/Houston. Gamjatang, Galbitang, and Grilled pork ribs were all good. I need to comeback with bigger group for Galbijjim. read more

This will be my go to Korean food. Service was excellent and the food was even better

This establishment used to be my favorite go to Korean bbq spot UNTIL they suddenly rebranded. The new prices are outrageous, knowing how cheap the same dishes were before. The service is OK, the food is good but I cannot get over this rebrand, they also took away lunchtime special!? What!? Go to TastyKo instead, same vibe, cheaper and good food. read more