I had the beef over rice. Ugh it was soooo good. Really impressed! My only advice is clean up the seating area, its a bit dusty and spider webs. But the food is really good. And good customer service read more

PePeRo - Korean Near Me - Matthews, North Carolina

Unfortunately it's really hard to find good Korean food in Charlotte. I found this place and to my surprise the food is extremely good. It is connected to a small Korean market which honestly is a plus. It reminds me of one of those marts that I went to as a child back in Korea. They also sell Soju which is pretty hard to come by in Charlotte. It is family run and the seating is spread out because of COVID. You don't have to worry about speaking in Korean as the waitress is very friendly and speaks pretty good English. I felt at home in this place not only because of the food but the atmosphere reminded me of Korea. I had the Galbi Tang () and it was amazing. The only con would be that it had too much egg in it but that's just preference. My girlfriend got the Haemul Soondubu () and the taste was pretty good. It was too spicy for my girlfriend so I had to eat most of it. There are a lot of assorted seafood in it and the broth it excellent. It's a bit on the saltier side but I like that. After the meal, we got ice cream from the mart. There's a huge tub of Korean ice cream next to the entrance. Again, it reminded me of when I was in Korea as a kid. Overall, I had a good nostalgia trip to this restaurant and I recommended anyone who had a childhood in Korea to come here. read more

PePeRo - Galbi Tang - Korean Near Me - Matthews, North Carolina

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The kimchi soup here is the best. They put cut up rice cake in it. The bonchon is also always really good. Love that they have bells at the table for when you need something or to get the check. This is attached to the market as well which has really good selections for a small grocery. read more

Awesome food!! It was fantastic mandoo buns, filled with interesting tastes! Ordered ton of foods but filled up with just 3 bites!! Really awesomeeeee!!! read more

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I have gone into this lil grocery store a million times a never realized there was a restaurant in the back, they seem to have added a little extension which made it more open. Okay, first of all , the server was very nice and had lots of suggestions for us to try. Everything was delicious. This is my now go-to spot for korean!! Love it! read more

PePeRo - Very fresh ingredients - Korean Near Me - Matthews, North Carolina

Love this place! The food is so good and addicting. It taste like someone's Korean's mom is cooking. It's a small hole in the wall but it's clean and quiet. The market has everything you can imagine. Kimchi in big glass jars, tons of ramen, various noodles, candies for cheap. Needless to say I really love coming here. I discovered this location three months ago and travel 30 minutes once a week to enjoy it with my family. read more

Service is great and food is delicious but it's not a perfect 5 star because of the price. Charlotte doesn't have much Korean restaurants to start with so it's understandable that the prices can be so high but other than that, I think Pepero is a great place to go for a variety of authentic Korean food! read more

I had the soondubu (on the menu as seafood soft tofu soup) and it was OUTSTANDING - possibly the best I've ever had. The price was reasonable, it came with a nice assortment of banchan (especially for that price), and it was ready fast. Next time I'm in Charlotte, I'm heading back for the kim chi jji gae. read more

My family and I often come to Pepero for dinner, and have always enjoyed the dishes, such as the tteokbokki and jajangmyeon. We've been coming to this restaurant for some time, since they are the only local Korean restaurant that I know of. I decided to write this review on this restaurant due to my recent experiences with this place as it seems to be going downhill in regards to their customer service. My family and I had gone to chow down some good Korean food for dinner a couple of weeks ago, and typically we were seated to a table by a younger gentleman a while back. However, there was a waitress who had seated us, and please note that she may have been a new staff member since she had recently started waitressing a couple of months ago and we have been seeing her every time we come in. Fast forwarding, my family and I all received our food at the same time, and typically my dad is known to be a fast-eater in my family so he was the first one to be done with his meal, while my mom, sister and I were still ACTIVELY eating. The waitress had the audacity of automatically bringing my table our bill before majority of the people at my table was done with their food! Please note that it was not a busy weekday night, and there was no one that I noticed waiting to be seated outside or waiting for their food to arrive at their table. We had not asked for the bill yet, and the waitress had simply slid the billing tray onto our table towards my dad, which sent our entire family thinking she was trying to rush us out as 3 of the 4 people at our table were still eating - only like halfway done w/ our meal! I have never been to a restaurant where the server would give you the bill in the middle of your meal - usually they give it to us at the end of it! My dad was very upset at the waitress, but didn't say anything. We just paid our meal and left, and from then on, my family has yet to return to the restaurant. Recently today, I decided to give the restaurant another chance to redeem themselves by coming in and placing a to-go order while I shopped a bit around the grocery area. As I walked in, I was met by the same waitress we had from our last visit. Honestly, she was a bit rude b/c when she was speaking to my sister and I, and acted like she was too busy to speak to us while she was walking to the kitchen, and we just informed her that we wanted to place a to-go order. In response, she just told another lady (probably the owner) in their own language to take our order. The other lady who was extremely kind, took and gave us our order. During our wait, she was also able to help correct the order she placed for us & promptly fix it with sincereness. To be honest, I was a bit upset during the time with the 30 minute wait for my order, as well as the extra 10 minutes to get our order fix - but I am happy to have my food in the end. Overall, I gave 3 stars b/c the food is great. The lack of 2 stars was due to the customer service, as well as the wait time for my food today. Initially, I was going to give them 2 stars overall mainly due to the waitress's attitude as if she is only working b/c she has to, and my family and I just felt unwelcomed there. However, I decided to add the additional star b/c of the kind lady (owner?) promptly trying to fix my to-go order. I would recommend this place for the food, but it'll probably be better if you place a carry-out order beforehand. I most likely will not be returning to this restaurant, instead will be going to a farther restaurant up in Mint Hill. read more

I am so glad my boyfriend found this place! The food and ambiance was extremely authentic, after having visited South Korea just a few months before my visit here. The sides were wonderful and the staff was happy to refill them. Everything was satisfactory, and our service was pleasant. I will say the seafood pancake was too much flour and too skimpy with the seafood and I feel like the food and market attached to the restaurant could be a little cheaper, but hey if this is the most authentic Korean place in Charlotte I get it. I will definitely be coming back!!! read more

PePeRo - Korean Near Me - Matthews, North Carolina

Checked this place out today and it was a drive from Hickory but I've read good reviews so we made the drive there. Hidden gem inside a grocery store. Everything we got was delicious. Definitely would go back. read more

PePeRo - Seafood tofu soup. So delicious. Only thing I would suggest is a little more seafood. - Korean Near Me - Matthews, North Carolina

The young lady server is very nice, but the older people that work there are not as friendly. The food is pretty good, and they gave you 6 side dishes for 2 pplz. The fish cake is very good. However, I think the Tteokbokki is a bit over priced ($9.99), and they only have can drinks read more

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great food and service! the food is authentic and super delicious. even my roommates who are not well versed in Korean food thought it was amazing and asked when we could go back next :) also attached to a Korean grocery store so it's a convenient location if you want to get the staples to make the food yourself! read more

I'm Korean and have lived in Korea. The food is sub par. Ingredients don't seem fresh and service is disappointing. Overall, would not recommend this place read more

delicious food and friendly staff ambient is very cozy and welcoming. will be going back

First time having Korean and I loved it! Will definitely go back. Food didn't take long, staff were all friendly and kept a close watch on everyone's drinks. This will definitely be a new go-to place for me! read more

PePeRo - Jap Chae and Sides--soo good!!! - Korean Near Me - Matthews, North Carolina

The kimchi pancakes are deviously delicious! I could have made a meal out of that! We had the spicy pork for two. It came with rice and several other sides that included a fish dish that was delightful. You won't find much in the way of ambiance here, but if you're looking for some authentic delicious Korean food then you should definitely visit. Spend some time perusing the shelves of the grocery store after your meal! read more

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Little mom and pops style restaurant inside a grocery. Was not impressed with the galbi or the bulgogi. Their meat has been soaked in starch I think is what it is? The meat was extra chewy.. everything else was great. read more

Best grocery + restaurant for korean food! I love the bibimbap and tteokbokki I've eaten here and gotten take out many times and it's always great! read more

Seeing this PePeRo on Yelp made me very interested to see what they had. When I ordered what I believe to be called "Dol sot bi bim bap " but without the pork.They said that they would give me a tofu with it(which they did,it was put into a different container),but the main container did in fact contain beef,which was quite disappointing because I have many times stated that I absolutely did not want meat with my meal.But it was a nice experience there. read more

The only Authentic Koreans food around. Well, at least in the southeast part of Charlotte. Luckily, the food is very good.

This is the only authentic Korean food place in Charlotte at least that I know of. The building is a bit sketch but inside it's well lit and your typical Asian grocery store. They sell Korean grocery in the front and in the back there's a small place to order and eat food. The menu has some of the basic Korean food such as bulgogi, Jajangmyeon, kimchi jii gae and etc. they include complementary side dishes when you order. The food was good and prices were decent. I wouldn't say it was the best Korean food I've ever had nor the worst. This place satisfies my cravings for Korean food when I can't drive down to ATL. The grocery in the front was cute. You could go browsing around while waiting for your food if you want. read more

Food was ok, but not like the Korean I was used to in California. Ordering takeout over the phone was extremely difficult due to language barrier but it also made me giggle. We ended up getting twice the amount of food we ordered and my husband just paid for it when he picked up without pricing. I might order in person next time. We'll go again though read more

Solid 5 stars for being one of the only Korean restaurants in the Queen City and having good food. When you walk in the dining area is straight ahead or to your right, the grocery store is on your left. The ambiance is not "dress to impress," but rather enjoy a mom-and-pops feel. Seat yourself and press the little button on your table for service. The staff are nice and efficient. The menu is extensive. Be brave and order something new and let your tastebuds have some fun and adventure. I say that and yet, I order the same thing every time: Dol sot bi bim bap (hot pot). It's delicious and hearty. read more

Wash your dishes! I love this place but, OMG even the replacement cup was dirty. Geez. Food is always good but I'm not trying to catch herpes. What happened to the sweet old lady waiting the tables? Bring her back! Her demeanor was amazing. read more

PePeRo - Korean Near Me - Matthews, North Carolina

My fav Korean restaurant in Charlotte, NC! Def your definition of a hole in the wall, but the food was always amazing and the service was exceptional the last time I visited with my gf's! I'm not super adventurous on food, so I usually stick to what I know, we ordered the seafood pancake, bulgogi, seafood tofu soup, and the squid stir fried was amazing! And of course, my top reason why I eat Korean food..the side dishes...never disappoint! And they also have a small Korean grocery...technically, the restaurant is in the corner of the grocery store...so, after you're done inhaling your food, you could just step right out and wrap grocery for more Korean dinner for the week and of course one of their refreshing popsicles to close the deal! read more

PePeRo - Korean Near Me - Matthews, North Carolina

I've been looking for some good Korean food and so happy that I found this place. I will definitely be back again. I've been craving some bulgolgi and wasn't sure where to find any. I order online and it was ready on time and the food was so delicious. read more

So, so good! Family owned, small restaurant. I ordered the spicy squid and the banchan and the rice were so tasty! My husband ordered bibimbap and it was very good and looked good also. Will stop by again! Also, prices are more than reasonable for a very filling meal. read more

One of my first times having Korean food. The restaurant is tucked away inside a Korean Grocery store - and while it isn't much to look at, the food was delicious. We were seated quickly and promptly greater by the server.... there appeared to be only the one - but she had the place under complete control. I ordered the Pork Bulgogi. The portion was huge and didn't disappoint - well seasoned with just enough heat. Glad we stumbled upon the place. read more

The restaurant is behind a grocery store. The food was pretty good. Bulgogi here taste great. The variety of bon chon is a bit lacking. read more

PePeRo - Korean Near Me - Matthews, North Carolina

I didn't expect anything. I went here because I was hungry and it was near my area and to my surprise total awesomeness, Definitely coming again next time. read more

This will be my last visit here. I came here and sat for 1.5 hours. 30 minutes to eat and an hour just waiting for my ONE togo order. We never got checked on once. There was a total of like 4 tables there. Only time we saw our server was when she took our order, dropped off our food and dropped off our check. I am a server myself so I understand. I paid my bill and left some extra for tip (obviously not as much as I normally do due to lack of service). As we're walking to the car, she comes running after us saying that we didn't tip her enough and needed to give her more. I have never been to a restaurant that chases you down for MORE tip. Definitely my last time here, food isn't good enough for me to overtip on service that I did not get. read more

My boyfriend and I went to Pepero on New Years because we both were craving Korean food and he hasn't been there so I thought why not? I've been there a few times in the past and the food was alright, nothing amazing nor horrible either. We were seated quickly, there was 3 tables occupied. There were two servers, the guy took the table to our left, the girl took the front table and ours. Maybe 15 minutes later, the table to our left got their food first. 2 big group of people came in during that time and got seated quickly and got their orders in too. About another 30 minutes went by, one of the big group got their food. Another 10 minutes after that, the second big group got theirs. By that time, one hour has past and neither the front table or us have got our food BUT the two big group who came 15 minutes after us got theirs. I understand the 2 big groups may bring in more money but that is not how you treat your customers! I heard the front tables order and they didn't order a lot of food, neither did we. I was patient enough to wait one hour and my food was still not on the way so we left. I will NOT be coming back and will NOT recommend this place to anyone because service is TERRIBLE!!! read more

What can you say about PePeRo that has not already been said, great food in a dive Korean grocery store. We drive 30 minutes for our Korean Food fix and never leave disappointed and always stuffed! Love the rice cakes and the spicy pork with vegetable these are our go to dishes. The soup dishes are great as well you just need to experiment here as the menu is sensory overload. Love the Banchan (side dishes) of pickled veggies that accompany each meal. When you done walk over to the store and load up on essential spices and noodles from the grocery store. read more

PePeRo - Korean Near Me - Matthews, North Carolina

The Korean restaurant at this location is 100% authentic Korean cuisine. All the dishes were prepared and tasted very good. The location is small, but we found it to be very personable and comfortable. Bibimbap, Kimchi soup with tofu, and the seafood pancakes were excellent and did not disappoint. Service was good, we did not wait long to have our order taken or to be served our food. It's not Koreatown in New York City or Los Angeles, but the taste is up there with the restaurant's in those places! read more

Moved to Charlotte at the end of last month, I'm trying to find all my new favorites. Welll I'll give this restaurant 3 stars. Visited this establishment 2 times before writing just in case I missed something/misinterpreted it. Nope! The food is the one reason I'm giving it 2 stars. The grocery store attached is the other reason. First visit the waitress was not nice to me and my guests, we felt rushed. She kept saying lunch is over at 4pm...it was only 230. She later apologized and said that my kids were pretty. Second visit, same waitress. At first she said welcome back, gave us our menu, our drinks, then said to ring the bell when we're ready. We rang the bell for 10 minutes and kept getting ignored. Truly embarrassing. Finally a different waitress came and took our order. Our food came out, was decent. Never was checked on, had to ask for our check. So needless to say, we will not be coming back. I've had better, tastier Korean food. Nonetheless, I would've came back of the service was better. read more

The meals were even worse than the prepackaged meal kits sold at the supermarket. The biggest reason I go to a Korean restaurant is because of the side dishes. We've been here a few times, but our last visit was shocking. We had Korean-style Jjajangmyeon, Jjamppong Sweet and Sour Pork. There was no explanation from the server that various side dishes were not served. We ordered three main dishes from two people, but the only side dishes were kimchi and pickled radish. I asked the server why there were no side dishes, but she said that there were no side dishes for these dishes. There was no apology or any other updates to apologize, just the rules of the store. If I had explained it in advance, I would have ordered a different menu with various side dishes. There was no meat in the jajangmyeon, and it tasted like old chunjang. The sweet and sour pork was unbelievable for the price. The fries were not fried again, and meat and flour were separated. Jjamppong had less seafood and other vegetables. read more

Small Korean grocery store that has a restaurant inside on the right side of the building as you walk into the store. Casual based dining and Korean comfort food to satisfy your craving. I always get the soondubu (soft tofu soup) and comes with your traditional ban chan (sides) including kimchi and a bowl of white glutenous rice. Mandu (korean dumplings) and the pajeon (savory pancake) are good as well. read more

PePeRo - Soondubu (spicy soft tofu soup) - Korean Near Me - Matthews, North Carolina

If I could give this place six stars, I would! I'm very picky about the quality of Korean food in American restaurants and this is honestly some of the best I've ever found. I've tried about half the menu at this point and would especially recommend the sundubu jjigae (spicy tofu soup), kimchi pancake, and fish. The banchan (little side dishes that come out with the food) are always tasty and fresh. I have visited with friends who aren't as familiar with Korean food and they were all able to order something and enjoy it. The service was very good in both the restaurant and store sections. read more

Given that there aren't many other Korean restaurants to choose from in Charlotte, I'm being generous with the 3 stars. Their banchan was horrible. I'm almost always hungry, so I usually start scarfing down banchan as soon as it comes out. At PePeRo, I hardly touched any of it. Most of their banchan tasted like it had been sitting around for a few days. Their galbi tasted ok, but all of the pieces were small and mostly fatty. Their yook gae jang, though not the most appetizing to look at, was decent and also the only reason I might try this place again if I need to satisfy my Korean food craving. read more