Always fresh, always filling, and price is solid. We had the kimchi fried rice, soft tofu soup, and rice cake and dumplings. Really good! read more

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A gem of this community, and a testament to the beautiful cuisine and hard work that immigrants bring to our Nation. The older Korean couple who operate this establishment are kind, thoughtful, generous and talented--the food is incredible. read more

Ordered the pork-cutlet and it was really filling! The miso soup and vegetable sides were a nice balance and the overall meal was hearty and delicious! I'll definitely be coming back! The seating is very casual and the food tastes like home. Definitely one of my favorite restaurants within the Austin area. read more

Unfortunately the Dobie food court is so ghetto and ratchet and most of the food stands are out of business. The place is usually empty and some people go occasionally to play poker or some like yu gi oh type of card game. However, I've been to oma's a few time and have always enjoyed my meal. The prices are great, portions are generous, owner is kind, and the food tastes good. I preferred the galbi tang this time. It was a tad salty for my liking but other than that, the flavors were good, and the rice and side dishes were great. Definitely recommend this place read more

Oma's Kitchen - Galbi tang - Korean Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Great comfort food for a reasonable price! They have a few vegetarian options. I tried the japchae bap, which came with japchae, side dishes, miso soup, and a huge portion of rice. The japchae was savory and delicious! The side dishes paired really well with everything, however the huge portion of rice was a bit too much. read more

Omas is a great place to stop by for lunch if you're on campus! It's on 21st street and so close to my classes. I really like the service here and the food always tastes good. They have a really extensive menu on all different kinds of Asian food for a fairly decent price. Most places near campus are overpriced or not that authentic. I usually get the bulgogi plates or pork katsu! It always comes with sides like miso soup, salads, a drink! A great deal and location for some pretty good Asian food near campus. read more

Oma's Kitchen isn't AMAZING quality Korean food. What it is though is affordable, well portioned (comes with iced tea as well), and very accessible for college students. For anyone parking, you can park in the garage directly across it and have the restaurant "validate" your ticket upon purchase of food. I don't think I'm going out on a limb here when I say their pork bulgogi is probably their most popular item. It's what they do best. Other items can honestly be a little hit or miss in my personal experience but the pork bulgogi is always solid. For anyone frequenting this location, be sure to get their stamp cards. About every ~12 meals gets you a free lunch special which are great as well. read more

Oma's serves a well balanced lunch. Greens, carrots, fried egg, beef or pork, with a side of soup and pickled veggies all for a reasonable price. You can't get that at very many places on campus for under $10. And, the warm soup is a really nice addition that makes it feel like home-cooking. It always satisfies! read more

I saw it across the room and thought, Oma's Kitchen. Great! The only time I ever get to try German food is when I'm in New Braunfels. Then I walked across the Dobie food court and realized that it was Korean. Ha. The odd thing about this place is that they give you miso soup and a sliver of a sushi roll. Why would they do this, I don't know. The bulgogi was okay. It wasn't bad, but never ever make a special trip just to try this place. This is just the decent alternative to the other remaining places present in the slow dying, Highland Mall, style place. There's a pizza place, a Subway, a cookie place, and a gyro place that mainly serves wraps filled with veggies. Given these options, which would you have chosen? Well, if I went back tomorrow, I would still go with Oma's House. read more

The venue is located in the Dobie Mall. The counter of Oma's Kitchen is the furthest counter from the entrance. The staff are all relatively nice. Since the Dobie set-up is basically a food court, the food is basically brought out on the counter and one can pick up the food and choose to sit anywhere in the general area. The food is slightly pricier than the food offered in the other stores in the mall. Granted, the food is Korean and so the price is adjusted accordingly. The bugolgi is passable. I would recommend getting the pork bugolgi. It is arguably the best item on the menu for the price. The ramen dishes are not too good. It is simply packaged ramen that is mixed with soup. These soup noodle dishes seem like items that anyone could simply make at home. The lunch specials are nice though. You can choose two sides and the price is significantly cheaper than the full price meal. Soup is complimentary and tea is offered as well. Bonus: After every 10 meals purchased, the customer receives a free lunch special. Don't lose the stamp card though! Granted, this place is not amazing, it may be one of the better Asian places around the UT campus. read more

Oma's Kitchen - Stamp card for free lunch special every 10 meals - Korean Near Me - Austin, Texas

The owner was so polite! Everything was delicious and I felt like i didn't wait more than 5 or 10 minutes. Just awesome! read more

Oma's Kitchen - jajangmyeon (Black Bean Noodles) - Korean Near Me - Austin, Texas

It's not bad for being in Dobie! The food was made fairly quickly and was cheap. It was nice getting to speak with the staff as well

Love Oma's! I come here once in a while with friends, and the food is delicious and the portions are really good for the price (especially for a place on/near campus) read more

Oma's Kitchen is an absolute treat to have on campus! I was shown this place by my girlfriend my first year at UT and we have been going religiously once a week to eat their food and support the owners business! They are really kind to us and my gf and I always look forward to go and eat their food. My go to is the pork bugolgi and my girlfriend the Korean ramen. recently she started ordering the cold spicy kimchi noodles and it is also delicious if you like kimchi. read more

Wow!!! Don't sleep on this place...went with a friend because we were craving Korean food. I ordered the seafood soup, he ordered chicken bulgogi, and we had some kimbap as well. We were both blown away by the value of this place (all of that was about $20, enough for a HUGE dinner with leftovers), and the quality/authenticism of the food. Kind of confusing to find the first time (it's in the Dobie Mall) but WORTH finding!!! Highly recommend. read more

Worst food I have ever had in recent years. The fact that such a restaurant could survive make me feel bad for UT Austin students. Even more weird is the online reviews are pretty good. If they are real, then this food court must have changed owner recently. read more

I am so devastated I only found out about this place weeks before our work offices are moving north. I am a huge Korean food fan and this place is one of the rare places that serves the cold naengmyeon noodle dish. The Dobie food court is what you expect for ambiance, but don't be deceived by the simple set-up Oma's Kitchen has! Their food offerings are solid - from the changing assortment of banchan offered to the lush, rich flavors of their pork bulgogi. I've only got a week left on UT campus so I intend to make several more visits! I also appreciate that they serve multigrain rice--though it's only just. Don't be afraid, Oma! Get some more grain variation in your rice! read more

Excellent and cheap ! I took the beef bulgogi. The texture and flavor was awesome. They give you a complimentary soup that is meh but I can't complain given the rest. read more

Great establishment some of the finest kbbq in town. If you want authentic Korean food don't visit South Korea try out omas amazing kitchen read more

Oma's Kitchen - Korean Near Me - Austin, Texas

This place is amazing! A saving grace after missing home cooked Korean meals back home while I am in college. The man who served me was so nice, the prices are super cheap, and the serving sizes are huge. read more

This was the saddest vegan bibimbap I have ever had. Also the first time ever that I was not able to finish a bibimbap. Come on, look at the picture and see if you can blame me. It might look like a tray of food you would get at a military kitchen or a hospital canteen, but believe me, I had better food in the army and in hospitals. Totally tasteless. The soup was the best part of this meal, and it wasn't that good. The service was quite nice, but with regard to the food, it was probably the worst lunch I can remember around UT. read more

Oma's Kitchen - Vegan bibimbap, or that's what the menu says - Korean Near Me - Austin, Texas

Ok i should have been here earlier but i was skeptical. I tried Kbop and was disappointed that they mixed pork in what's supposed to be chicken that i ordered + no seating so I havent gone back. I'm glad i tried Oma's! So it's nothing fancy, cafeteria style, not the best Korean food but is sure the best bang for your bucks You get multi grain rice (taste delish), meat (the pork bulgogi has a lot) or soup if you order one, a miso soup and 2-3 small portions of banchan (side dishes) if you go later in the evening your option might be limited. I also saw that they have a $6.99 lunch special with 2 choices of entrees. I'll check it out later. If it's your first time I recommend the pork bulgogi. It's their most popular item and my fav so far (grab a Gongcha boba tea too to appreciate yourself yo) the spicy tofu soup and yuk gae jang arent bad but as expected, you wont find much seafood (it's $8 pls) but the hot soup is nice on a cold day I tried the stir fried squid, pretty good but not a lot of squid (again, as expected) and kimchi pork which the pork tasted not hot to me when i first ordered it. There were more kimchi and tofu than pork and it seems like the pork are cooked separately then stir fry with the rest when you order it. Hence, it's not that hot, but it was no way bad. In Hindsight, I should have sent it back but I was hungry and they are always nice so I dont care much. You might be luckier than me if you order it next time, who knows lol They also have a stamp card, if you get 10 stamps the 11th meal is free! This place is def a healthier choice on campus. Food come out fast. I appreciate that my meal had a variety + filling for the price. Someone complained about miso soup like c'mon they use the same miso paste in hot water here like in japanese restaurants . They only add in seaweed and tofu for extra but it's $8 here for everything pls i'm just glad i have sth to wash down my food that isnt plain boiling water Overall, it's a good place for student's budget and whoever craves korean food. It's not the best but it works for the price + portion + plenty of seatings+ wifi+ service. They constantly have customers which is a good sign. I'll be back for my pork bulgogi (and is it just me or inside Dobie there's this awfully perfume like smell when u step in, my sensitive nose doesnt appreciate that but you'll get used to it smh) read more

I got the chicken bulgolgi lunch special with japchae and fried rice. I had a hard time selecting sides as there were so many. I think I made the wrong decision. I should have gotten some general tso's. The japchae was pure noodles. I though there would be mix ins. It was still slippery deliciousness though! The fried rice was surprisingly buttery! I don't usually have fried rice with butter. The chicken was well flavored, but it was kind of reminded me more of teriyaki chicken. I got miso soup, cucumbers, bean sprouts, potatoes, and an egg. The egg was surprisingly amazing! It was light and fluffy, like a mousse cake. Next time, I'll eat in as the plating might be better than my to go box. I might try their sushi or kimbap. read more

The food here is very homey and filling. I usually get the bulgogi or the bibimbap. The owners are very sweet.

As a korean, the food doesn't measure up to my mom's home-cooked korean meals, or even to the nicer authentic restaurants in Carrollton. However, when I'm craving the taste of home on a tight budget and busy college schedule, this is the place to come to. The portions are hearty (I would say the bowl of rice is a little too hearty), and the entrees come with authentic korean side dishes such as kongnamool and eomook. I can quickly fill my stomach with a pretty balanced/ healthy Korean meal. read more

Oma seriously has the best Korean soup near campus! I was recommended by some friends and finally decided to try it and ended up being their frequent costumer. Highly recommend all spicy soups. My friend said their bulgugi is good but I am not a fan. I really like how their food is filling but not heavy. It's healthier than many other places on guad read more

Really good food but the portions are a bit much for me. Really good price and authentic Korean food

One of my favorite places near UT to get Korean food! It's made with love and I appreciate that. The food here is amazing and so delicioso!! The pork katsu was so crispy and delicioso! Let's just say it HITS!!! read more

I got the pork bulgogi and it was so good. It was only $8 AND they give you complimentary kimchi if you ask, and miso. The price is right for the food in my opinion. Would definitely recommend:) read more

Let's be honest. Asian food around campus is horrendous. People drive 15-20 minutes for decent or good pho, chinese food, and thai food. BUT here is some decent Korean food, minutes away from your class. The family owned business is represented by a kind elderly man. Sure everything is served on cheap plastic ware. Sure the tea seems a bit water downed. Sure the establishment is in the dying dobie mall with sketchy kids playing Yugioh cards near the bobbe latte place. Take a bite of the food. Try the steaming bibimbap. Taste the bulgogi. Its healthier and better than your fast-food Chinese food at Cocos and Tap House. read more

I've found that when it comes to Korean food near the UT Campus, my choices are sadly limited. The only two real choices students have are Emo's on Guadalupe, and Oma's in Dobie Mall. Between the two, I definitely like Oma's Better! Granted, Emo's very recently changed (I think they are called K-Bop now?) so I haven't gotten a chance to try them now, but Oma's has been my go-to all through freshman year of school, and they have never disappointed. The food is reasonably priced, and you get a pretty hefty portion so you'll be guaranteed a satisfying meal! Its never extremely busy, so you don't have to worry about lines or anything, but its pretty good food! I recommend the pork bulgogi! read more

It's close to campus and student friendly. The food was great, the service was quick and the staff was friendly. My friend and I stopped by because we were looking for a quick meal and ended up enjoying the food. :) read more

The elderly man working here is the absolute cutest. The food here is good when you're craving rice and any kind of Asian food, and don't feel like driving out to Chinatown. Not the best, but not horrible either. The portions are generous, and service is quick. Everything is served on disposable plates, but that's what you get with a food court style place. read more

Go to Emo's instead! I got the pork bulgogi from this food court location, which comes with a miso soup, kimchi, some cucumbers, iced tea, and rice which has some purple rice mixed in it. It also confusingly came on a bed of lettuce. Anyways, the sides were OK but I was missing my fish cake banchan (fish cake 4ever!). The bulgogi was the worst I've had. It had a strange thick chalky coating on it under the sauce, and the pork just wasn't flavorful. It sort of tasted bad. I was going to give this two stars but I'm dropping it down to one. Especially with Emo's down the street and not in a food court. read more

spicy food is spicy, especially here. the burn feels nice, i got the ramen dish (#23 though i didnt know it had giant chunks of egg in the dish) for about $5 and my friend got the spicy kimchee noodles (#10) which lived up to the name though he was disappointed they used vermicelli noodles as hes not fond of them. quick service and good food, a worthy side track for the austin adventurer walking around the drag. lots of students hanging around, they were open until after 9 so not sure what the exact hours are- seems like he stayed open to accommodate the late night students from the sat prep place downstairs. read more

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This is pretty much the only Korean food you can get on campus and it's not half bad. In fact, if you can get your order through to the man (who is kind of scary, I will admit) then it'll all be smooth sailing from there. The prices are actually amazing for what you get. You lose out on presentation (no stone bowls or grills here, just paper plates and plastic trays) but you get basic Korean food at a very reasonable price. The seafood stew (#12) is excellent. It's comparable to top-notch Korean restaurants at a fraction of the price. It has all kinds of yummy seafood and runny yolk inside with a little bit of spice...perfect for cold, rainy weather. The bibimbap is also good. For no more than $7 you can get a really filling meal here. Portions are pretty big and they give you soup or kimchi on the side, depending on what you order. I think it's safe to say that this is the place to go to your Korean fix if you don't want to leave campus. (If you do, drive north to Korea House.) Oma's may not be mind-blowing, but it's definitely good enough. read more

The key to Oma's is to stick with the lunch special. It's $6 and you get two sides, soup, rice and a drink. They're able to get your order out with in 5 minutes. If you order anything else off the menu, be prepared to wait. read more

Oma's Kitchen - Lunch special - Korean Near Me - Austin, Texas

I've eaten here almost every day this week. It's great finals study break food. Every dish comes with fluffy rice, colored a slight purple from some wild rice they put in. I haven't disliked a dish yet, and in gone through everything from the bibimbap to a seafood soup I had per the person working front's recommendation (#12 on the menu). I will agree with some of the other reviews: dishes can be bland. I can't say anything about how authentic Korean this is, but it's different than anything else I can find around UT, so I'm satisfied with that. I get the feeling this is family owned, making it all the more pleasant to eat here. read more

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It's Korean fast food. Everything tastes exactly as I would expect it to. It's pretty good. Not bad at all. This isn't a luxury Korean restaurant so don't expect it to be the best Korean food in Austin. This is the first Korean food place in Austin that was actually able to make me cry from the spiciness of the food (I ordered extra extra spicy pork with some extra gochujang). So good~~~~~ read more

3 stars - this place is what it is. It's A-OK in my book. Now don't go driving 20 minutes to come here and experience their Korean food. There are better options in town for yummy Korean, this is just a convenient and perfectly acceptable option for those on or near the 21st street side of campus. Off their menu, I enjoy their bi bim bap, beef galbim beef bugolgi and pork bugolgi. You get a small side of meat, kimchi, and bean sprouts. A huge portion of rice, and a decent sized cup of soup and drink. This is all for less than $8 usually and is very filling! They also have a lunch special I haven't tried, similar to a competing Chinese restaurant in Dobie. Soup, your choice of 2 entrees, rice, etc. for something like $5. This place is usually slow but the food is pretty good. Come here if you want Korean food and you are near campus! read more