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Not the best Korean food I've had since I live in SoCal where you could get a ton of amazing Korean food. However, Step was solid and the employees are nice. Sweet and Spicy Korean Fried Chicken - Flavor and taste was definitely there but I wish the chicken was more crunchy. Also the chicken was a bit lukewarm instead of piping hot. Spicy pork bibimbap - Solid bibimbap bowl. I think the sauce could have been a bit better with some more flavor and spice, but I liked all the veggies and the hot stone bowl which made the rice very crispy. Overall a solid korean meal if you're looking for a quick bite to eat.
First visit to Step Korean, it's been in the list but so much new food in Reno and such little time! The place was an absolute ghost town on a Thursday at 5, we were flying solo. That being said the service was great, staff is really friendly and the place is very clean. The decorations are really nice, super cute and cozy inside all the way down to the bathrooms. The drinks, when I ordered the Cucumber Lemon Chiller, I was told "this is like a martini, is that ok?" Of course! Well, I wish we would have said more like a dirty martini. Honestly this thing I absolutely hated, but I am not big on dirty martinis either. Heavy on the lemon and I'm guessing also some blended cucumber. But that's alright, my wife's Mango Sunset was quite amazing, wish I could swapped out. I'm sure the cosmopolitan is good as well. Just maybe skip this Cucumber Lemon. The food! Everything looked great on the plate, was flavorful, piping hot, and definitely unique. I already love Korean food, this not being my first Korean by any stretch of the imagination. I would start by saying everything is very sweet. All the chicken flavors were sweet, the japchae was quite sweet on its own, and the corn tots were heavy on the sweet side. Not everything had to be THAT sweet, especially the japchae. The big miss for both my wife and I came in with the corn tots. CANNED corn. I know it doesn't bother some, but boy did it really bother us to immediately smell then taste canned corn, even if it is cream of corn. That's a total miss, especially with how strong this specific on it. Even going frozen corn and creaming it up in the kitchen would make these 10x better, canned corn is not something I eat in my life, ever. Really canned veggies in general. This may pass somewhere with a different price structure, but at prices competing with Arario Midtown, canned corn is a miss. The final one was the chicken itself, the flavor options were tasty, but all 3 didn't really taste that much different from each other. The big one here was how stringy the chicken was, they could not be ripped in half to share, and they were not even easy to bite in half. This one doesn't necessarily point to any fault of the kitchen, but is most likely the vendor the chicken is coming from. That part is just a hunch, as tough stringy chicken usually points to very cheap chicken that was raised too quickly. But that part was a bummer either way.
We came here on Saturday night around 7:30pm and it wasn't busy at all, parking was easy and we were able to get a table right away. The staff were friendly, the place was quiet with a relaxed feel. However, I was disappointed with the drinks and food. I had a cucumber lemon drink, the waitress asked me if I liked strong cucumber flavor when I asked for it. She was not lying about the strong cucumber taste. I didn't hate it, but It didn't taste very fresh. The other drink we ordered was the mango sunset and it was soooo sweet! Might as well be dessert. We ordered fried wings for appetizers and all three flavors were extremely sugary. One of the flavors felt like it literally had sugar on it. But if that's your thing, you may enjoy them. If you're starving, stay away from the hot pot, it's scorching hot! I had to wait and blow on my food every bite I took. It comes with a side of miso soup, which was okay, maybe a tiny bit on the saltier end of the spectrum. The hot pot itself was very bland and the only ingredient that provided any flavor was the side of sauce. The other dish we ordered was the seafood soup that was actually not very spicy and the dominant flavor was gochujang.
Service was great! Super friendly and they offered some recommendations for my first time. It was really modern and clean in the restaurant. I ended up ordering Jjampbong, calamari and mixed wings. The Jjampbong had good flavor, but the noodles were... different. I'm used to the original jjambong recipe from growing up so a different spin on them was interesting. The noodles were thick and kind of overpowered the meal. Unfortunately, the calamari and wings were not crispy at all. They were a bit soggy by the time I got home (less than 5 minutes away). I would definitely like to come back and try a different dish to redeem our take out experience for sure. I'll post a follow up review when I go back! :)
This was our second visit to this place, and it was just as amazing as the first! We kicked things off with the calamari rings, which were crispy, flavorful, and perfectly satisfying. They came with a generous serving of cabbage and a delicious dipping oil that we couldn't get enough of. On top of that, we got some complimentary pickled vegetables and kimchi, which were so good we asked for a second helping. For the main courses, we had the braised Korean-style chicken, and it was fantastic. The chicken was tender, coated in a savory gravy, and loaded with vegetables and tteokbokki. It also came with a side of rice that paired perfectly with the dish. The second dish we tried was the pork kimchi stew, which had just the right amount of spice and a nice tangy sourness. We even added extra hot sauce and hot oil to bring the heat to another level. This also came with a serving of rice. We also had refillable Diet Cokes.Our server, Kai, was super friendly and made the experience even better. If you're looking for great Korean food in town, I highly recommend this place! Good food, good ambiance and great service.
We dropped in for a quick early dinner to Step Korean Bistro and are very glad we did. The dining room is open with a modern oriental bistro motif. Very clean and airy. We were promptly seated by the hostess and greeted by our waitress for drinks. Having never had Korean food previously, to be honest (we went more by the pictures than the description, as well as a bit of extra questions than usual of our waitress. She was very engaging and so nice. We both selected the Beef Japchai ( spelling?) entree. As we awaited our entree the brought small aperitif serving of Kimchi, pickled daikon radish, pickle kale . It was really yummy and not over powering with the pickle flavor; nicely subtle. We finished the meal with the Lemon Cheesecake; exquisite! Definitely plan on going back to try some different entrees.
Wow this place is such a fun unexpected gem in Sparks! We came for lunch and were blown away by the flavor and beauty of the dishes. We ordered the sweet n spicy Korean fried chicken to start. It came with some beautifully plated sides of black beans, pickled beets, kimchi and macaroni salad. For entrees we got the spicy pork and the beef hot pot. Both were tasty but the spicy pork has our hearts! Ambiance was very chill with beautiful decor and friendly service. Can't wait to visit again!
The service is great I was treated well came here with some friends and it's always a good vibe! Food was great we all had a great experience personally my favorite is the bulgogi.
The food to start off is amazing. The quality of the Korean fried chicken is top notch. Cooked well and breaded nicely and the honey cheese flavoring is borderline addictive. The service was wonderful and friendly. No issues with performance either. The interior ambiance is very classy and vibrant with many plant decorations. Although the beef bulgogis flavor is great though much left to be desired. It's very light in flavor and not very inspiring. The Korean braised beef though is quite nice but in a similar state as the bulgogi. Another thing is the pricing is quite high for the food received. This is a nice place to go to occasionally but I'm driven off by the prices
Wow, I'm very impressed by the food at Step Korean Bistro! The flavor profile of every dish is unique and delicious. I'll be coming back as the menu is extensive. Unfortunately, our servers were not really attentive to my table and talked loudly; a bit distracting when eating. I hope to come back and this was a one time issue.
Another great trip to Step Korean Bistro! Great place to go with family in town for the holidays. Everyone was super friendly, the service was perfect and the place looks even better than my last visit. I tried the calamari and the soju, but forgot to snap pictures, both were good and the calamari had a wonderful crunch. This time around I decided to try the Korean Braised Chicken (Spicy) with a rice cup. The chicken was tender and the flavor was excellent with just enough spice for it to sit with you for a moment. You can also opt to ask for some additional spicy sauce on the side as well if you prefer more spice. After our meal we were even played a little game where we attempt to speak a couple Korean words and we're rewarded with a sweet Korean snack. The one I selected was a wafer with chocolate inside and those were tasty as well. Thank you so much to everyone there! We had a wonderful time and enjoyed everything we ordered, it's great to see another local business thriving and sharing their culture.
Soju on the menu, excellent start. Settled for a root beer, driving and all. Didn't settle on dinner. Got everything we could have wanted. First the sweet pickled cucumber, tangy greens and kimchi as a free pre-meal tasting. Spring rolls and edamame as apps. Spring rolls were not the best I've ever had but with the dipping sauce they improved. A little mushy inside. She enjoyed the edamame to the last bite. Her tofu soup was wonderful. Fragrant, red tinged broth was very tasty. The beef japchae was a new taste for me and I loved it. Glass noodles, tender beef in a semi sweet sauce topped with thinly shredded purple cabbage with a large bowl of rice on the side. This is a dish I will revisit on our next trip to STEP. Our server knew about each dish and helped us make the best choices. She checked back just often enough. At the end of the meal she brought a card with Hello and Thank You in Korean spelled out. We spoke the Korean version and were rewarded with a Korean treat from the large basket. What a fun way to celebrate finding such a great new place.
I love this place so much. We ordered the Tteokbokki and Seafood Tofu Soup. The tteokbokki was the right amount of chewiness and bounce. The seafood tofu soup was delicious and had a great kick! My friend (first timer at Step) agreed they preferred this place over the other Korean restaurants in town! The service is always attentive and kind. Five stars is not enough for this place.
We have been driving by waiting for STEP to open because I have been waiting for more Korean restaurants to come to Reno/Sparks. So I was very excited to see that they were open! We came around 3pm on a Monday and they had 2 other tables. We were quickly seated and given menus. Our waiter was very kind, but seems new because we did not get drink orders in until we ordered all the food. For the food, we got the following: Korean Fried Chicken (Soy Garlic) - Very crispy! No bones!! The chicken inside was not overcooked. Raw purple cabbage on top that made the plate very aesthetically appealing, but it was not seasoned. Definitely recommend ordering this here! 5/5 Jjambbong Udon - It came in an unexpectedly large bowl, broth is thick and very flavorful with seafood flavors including actual octopus, mussels, shrimp, scallops. It's on the spicy side even as someone that enjoys spicy food. The udon was soft but not too soft (one of the best cooked udon that I have had). This also had raw purple cabbage on top to balance the colors of the gochuchang redness, but this a perfect combination to the broth since it is not seasoned. 5/5 Spicy Pork- The pork was good, but not crispy enough on the outside. Stir fried with onions, carrots, and green onions. Also on the spicier side. Comes with a bowl of white rice. 4.5/5 Complimentary Side dishes - Kimchi, Radish, and Kale. Kimchi is okay, but more sour than I like and not very spicy. Not usually a fan of radish, but this was delicious! It was nice and crunchy with a hint of sweetness. The kale was basically a salad and mixed in a sweet and spicy dressing. The kale looked and taste very fresh too! Kimchi 3/5, Radish 5/5, Kale 5/5 Since they opened just recently on the 16th of February, they did not have a few things on the menu because I wanted to get the Soft Tofu Soup, but not available at this time. I love the feel of the restaurant as well! I love how open it feels along with the modern and aesthetic look they are going for. There is a wall of shelves of Soju, 2 TVs, and greenery throughout the space. The server checked on us throughout and the wait for the food to come out was about 10-15 minutes. I could not finish the udon so I had to take it to-go and our server quickly got a container and bag. The bill was reasonable for everything we ordered and I would definitely come back and bring friends with us next time! I am so glad to see more Asian restaurants in Sparks! read more
Happened to be in this area and spontaneously decided to try this new restaurant for dinner! As soon as we walked in, the ambience is super modern, aesthetically pleasing with the greenery and wood pieces. The staff was ready to seat us, party of 3, with a toddler:) We took a look at the menu and there are pictures on the menu which is super helpful especially if you're not familiar with Korean cuisine, plus we shop with our eyes first. We ordered the edamame and Korean fried chicken for appetizers ( also toddlers meal) unfortunately there was no kids menu, so if you have kiddos who are picky eaters, might not be the spot for you or something to keep in mind, take a look at the menu beforehand to see if the kids will eat from it. Thankfully, as long as there is edamame, my kiddo is good! As for the fried chicken, it was good, I would've liked a rub version of it, because it was quite saucy, it wasn't as crispy but the flavor and juiciness of the chicken was delicious! As for the entree, we split the braised Korean chicken and it was very delicious! Has a nice mix of veggies and chicken and was served with rice and a few other complimentary sides. The price is of every was a bit pricy, so keep that in mind if considering. All in all I would come back:) read more
First time visit at the place. Historically we hit Arario Midtown whenever we fancy some Korean. While Arario will always have a special place in my food loving heart for the Reno area, this place is a respectable alternative. We ordered Bibimbap with pork, Korean Braised Pork Ribs, Beef Japchae and Bulgogi Beef Fried Rice. We liked all of our dishes. The weakest of the four was the bulgogi beef fried rice which unfortunately which didnt have enough flavors to be memorable. The service was friendly and prompt. I also gotta give the restaurant a browny point for tasteful interior deco. Give the place a go, it won't disappoint you. read more
3 years ago
A newly opened Korean Bistro in Sparks, Step, makes its way into the neighborhood. Shout-out to the homies Julie S. and Matt R. for the invite! Upon stepping inside you're greeted by a chill ambience in a well lit restaurant with a fresh design, reasonable seating and spacing with a staff cheerfully managing the room and guests. I had in mind what I wanted already as I would get the Beef Bimpbop, a korean-style mixed vegetables (cooked radish, carrot, soybean sprout, kale) over white rice with a fried egg with cooked slices of beef and Fritzie would get the Spicy Pork, thin slices of marinated pork, carrot, onion, and green onion with Korean spicy sauce. Julie would start us off with some Corn Cheese Tots which we're of course corn with mozzarella cheese, and rice chips over tater tots. Addi, our server was kind and humourous during our visit and showed care and hospitality, checking in on us after we placed our order and offering us sides and extras when needed. The Corn Cheese Tots were interesting. Good. A very peculiar combination of things brought together as an appetizer to snack on. The meal has arrived. Good lawd the bowl was huge! So much rice! The rice in this meal appeared to over compensate for the light serving of protein but I get it. Maybe since it's Korean it was to be expected that the rice ratio is a bit more, but I'm not really sure and will have to pay better attention next time I'm visiting and ask for the rice on the side. Adding the Gochujang sauce to the meal was really good, flavorful. It wasn't spicy, a tad bit sweet, and brought another dimension of flavor to the meal. I really enjoyed the Spicy pork though. It had a good balance of protein and vegetables along with a reasonable serving of rice on the side. Comparing the flavor of the beef versus that of the pork, I preferred the pork a bit more. I was a little bummed there were no desserts to try this evening, but all in all, there's nothing wrong with a good meal to then get creative with sweets at home. This was a good first impression for our first visit and a refreshing change from our go to eateries when dining out. Next time you're in Sparks, stop by Step. Tell me what you think. read more
3 years ago
3.5 stars because definitely room for improvement. I wanted to like this place because we could use more Korean options in town. However, service was incredibly slow. It took a solid 10 minutes to even just get water and when we told the waitress that we were ready to order, she said okay and then didn't come back and when someone finally did come back- we did not get our food, not even appetizers until almost an hour later! I understand being busy but communicate that or check in at least. And even for the sides, we had to ask for them. As for food- I loved the corn cheese tater tots. Quite unique. And I had the braised tofu which was flavorful and filling. However, my husband really wanted the tofu soup and they said they wouldn't have it until a later date. So he was a little disappointed. Not to mention, she forgot to take 2 of the people's orders in our party of 6. Ambiance- great lighting and tasteful decor with plenty of seating. Clean too I think they could tell we were a little unhappy, so later on, they kept checkin in with us and did offer a free appetizer to try and make up for it. And the owner did come out to greet us, which is something I do appreciate from businesses. read more
3 years ago
A pretty nice spot for Korean food! I saw that they recently opened and decided to come here with my family. The decor inside was pretty and there was lots of seating available. It would get a bit chilly sometimes when people opened the door though due to the cold air coming in, maybe if they used the other entrance instead? I think they should've called it a soft opening rather than a grand opening since some of the items we ordered were not available. We ordered Soy Garlic Korean Fried Chicken, Korean Braised Seafood, Bulgogi, Kimchi Fried Rice, and Jjajang Udon. The Soy Salmon Sashimi, Kimchi Udon, and desserts were unavailable when we tried to order them. The Korean Fried Chicken was pretty good - liked how it was boneless. I liked my Kimchi Fried Rice, a tad expensive for me though, also I don't think I got any asparagus in it. I didn't notice at the time until I re-read the menu that it had asparagus. The highlight of my meal was actually the side dishes. I quite enjoyed the kimchi and kale side dish and asked for refills of them. My family commented that the food was good but somewhat bland. Their ratings range from 3.5 to 3.9. Service was great and the employees were friendly. I will be back to hopefully try the kimchi udon and their sundubu! read more
I ordered under the appetizer menu and had the option to add ramen. Still great service. They do a fun learn the language and if you say the phrase correctly they give you a treat. I thought that was a nice way to connect with customers. We got there about 6 on a Friday and it was just starting pick up. Still great ambience. read more
2 years ago
This restaurant takes a special place in my heart because the owner/chef, JJ, is someone who I worked with closely before. Former owner/chef of Bab Cafe JJ creates a happy medium of traditional Korean cuisine with small American touches. My partner and I decided to do a small, spontaneous date night on a Monday and were thrilled to see the restaurant almost full. Two ladies ran the floor so we did wait about 10 mins before being seating but luckily was greeted by JJ on his way back into the kitchen. The menu offers an array of options from Korean Sashimi, Garlic Edamame, Korean Fried Chicken boneless (3 flavor profiles) and so much more. They also offer specials from braised beef to tofu and more Korean traditional dishes such as Bibimbap, Kimchee Fried Rice, Soft Tofu Soup and Japchae. We honestly had a difficult time choosing our dishes since they all sounded amazing. We went with Korean Fried Chicken (sweet and spicy) and Cheesy Tots to begin with and were blown away with flavor. The take on Korean Fried Chicken was a twist with being served boneless but the flavor did not miss. Crunchy bite and juicy chicken made each bite yearning for more. The Cheesy Tots were interesting but combined with the sweet corn and salty mozzarella, everything balanced each other out. My partner ordered the Jjambbong Udon and I ordered the bulgogi fried rice. The Jjambbong is compared to cioppino as a seafood stew but as a Korean dish with a depth, spicy profile. A generous amount for one person with an abundant serving of seafood and udon. The bulgogi fried rice with the fried egg all came together with each bite and the entrees were also served with the daily banchan options: pickled radish, kale and kimchee. Service was great with how attentive the front of house staff were considering it was quite busy for a Monday and they did their rounds as often as possible. We did only ask for a water refill once but that was because the Jjambbong had a delightful spice. The menu specified the spice level on this dish to be at a level 2, if you like spice this was a good level to go with. JJ came to visit and check on us to see how dinner went along, a personal touch I always appreciate from local restaurants. I'm very happy a Korean restaurant made their way to Sparks. My partner and I will be adding Step to our date rotation. read more
Lydia was a very attentive waitress with excellent suggestions in menu items. The restaurant itself is beautiful! It's bright, clean, and has a very nice look to it! The best part? The food. If I wasn't so full from all of the appetizers we ordered, I would've licked the bowl clean! I appreciated seeing photos with menu items. Every item we received was fresh, tastyyyyy and filling. After a meal, we were offered a Korean type snack to choose from- shortbread style cookie wafers or rice cake snack. SO GOOD!! We live in Carson but will be coming up more often just to eat here. Wish we could date them 10/10 stars, but 5/5!!!! Don't miss out. read more
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The quality and taste of the food exceeded my expectations. No complaints on any dish, very flavorful, nothing was dry or overcooked. My personal favorite is the Jjampong/Seafood soup. The soup was one of the best I ever had, and the spice was very tolerable. They also had immaculate service! The staff were very nice, and they even gave complimentary dishes, which was a nice gesture. That made me happy. Note: any dish photo severely underestimates the amount of food. The restaurant is very generous with their portions. Two appetizers and three entrees were more than enough for 4 people. Also, the price is very fair. Each person in my party spent ~$25 for too much food, great quality and service, and a good experience. 10/10, will come again many more times read more
I can't even tell you how happy I am this place is finally open!! Finally - an authentic Korean restaurant in Sparks that serves all the greatest hits - see photos! They did an amazing job with the decor the whole place looks modern and fresh, and the menu is simple yet covers all the bases - I was so stuffed and happy I can't wait to go back I ordered an extra dish just so I could have it for lunch the next day read more
Another new 5 star restaurant in Reno. My kids and I have been anxiously waiting their opening and were thrilled today when we drove past and saw the lights were on. Cheesy corn tots app was sweeter than I expected but it all balanced well and portion perfectly matched the price. Beef japchae was also a hit although I did not see any spinach in the dish which was a bit disappointing but not the end of the world. The sides (kimchi, radishes, and kale) were a perfect pairing. Both my kids were super pleased and said we will be back. I hope this place succeeds. read more
1 year ago
I'm back! love this place. Tried the Hot beef bimbimbap. It was yummy. Made the rice nice and crispy. As always their server is always awesome. Shout out to Lydia, thank you for your hospitality! Vibe is nice here. read more
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Was anxious to try Step out, I'm always pleased when a new Asian restaurant opens in the Sparks area. Its interior is well done with hanging planters with nice artificial plants, open beam ceiling, cut out design panels covering the windows. Menu is simple with vegetarian options, Bulgogi, braised meat dishes, rice dishes and a favorite of mine Bibimbop. A bowl with vegetables including cooked radish, carrot, soybean sprouts and kale over steamed rice. Usually topped with a fried egg on top, which is what I ordered. My friend who joined me ordered the Beef Japchae .. It's a glass noodle dish, with thin slices of marinated beef, onion, carrot , green onion and spinach. We began with Spring roll which were super crunchy and delicious. They were served with a soy vinaigrette. We each had a favorite glass of Salmon Creek wine " very scant " on the pour. With the meal they also bring out a trio of sides that included pickled radish, steamed kale and kimchi. Not loving the kimchi and the kale was odd as an accompaniment. But my only big complaint were the prices.. $80.00 for lunch for two. The waitress was very nice food and wine, all good. But, $$$. The place was empty, which tells me they need to lower prices. We did enjoy the experience though and will recommend. read more
1 year ago
Love this place! The stew I got here is amazing definitely my favorite Korean spot in Reno and good customer service too read more
2 years ago
The food here surprised me. Usually I'll see these very aesthetic restaurants but the food is not always great. But I ordered beef fried rice and it was a 10/10! Good on the portion of meat and rice. The corn cheese tots was a good appetizer as well with the hint of sweetness. I also got the Jjambbong and it was a good combo of seafood soup. I wanted to get the Korean wings but they were boneless! Can't wait to try the other items on the menu next time. read more
The ambiance of the restaurant is really cute and instagram picture worthy. It would be a great place to get together with a group of girlfriends. The service was fast and friendly and they weren't very busy in a Friday night. The menu has all your standard Korean fare and it doesn't diverge very far from that in the creativity aspect. But they do have a whole menu of soju cocktails which I found unique. The menu is on the higher end price wise but comparable to other Korean restaurants in town. We ordered the Korean fried chicken as an appetizer and you choose two flavors: we got sweet and spicy and honey cheese, which both had good flavors and were super crunchy. Maybe a bit overcooked though cause the chicken was a bit dry. We also got the beef bibimbap in the hot pot and jjangmeyon with pork. The egg on top of the bibimbao was pretty hard cooked but it still had great flavor and was a very generous portion. The jjangmeyon was really delicious and filled with veggies but there could have been more pork for sure. The banchan that they brought was fairly standard, but they did have a kimchi kale that I found interesting. Overall a good restaurant, but a splurge for sure. read more
1 year ago
Oh. My. Goodness! Step Korean Bistro will blow your taste buds out of the water. We went here as an early Mother's Day gift to myself as I love trying new spots in the area. Myself, my fiancé and my toddler walked right in and got a table. The server was so friendly and answered all the questions that we had. We started off with an unique appetizer- the corn cheese tots. I've never tasted such a combination of flavors and it was delicious! We also got an order of Kimchi Fried Rice and 2 Bulgogi to spilt between the three of us. Overall the food was incredible, service was amazing and we will definitely be back! What a great new location to have in Sparks! read more
2 years ago
We loved the soju flight and our food was amazing! Such a nice experience! The owner and crew were beyond helpful with the menu! read more
Step Korean Bistro has easily won over my heart. The quality, ambiance, and service are why I keep coming back for more! The food is beautifully served and tastes as delicious as it looks. The flavors are wonderfully executed and the banchan pairs so well with any of their food options. I personally love the spicy pork hot pot bibimbap and creme brulee dessert. They have a soju wall displaying all the flavors and bottles they have available. They offer beer as well as typical soda drinks. The inside space is tastefully decorated, the rose artwork was actually made by the owners! read more
The Boss and I have been waiting a little while before trying out one of the latest entries to the Sparks food scene, but maybe we waited a little too long. Step Korean Bistro is located in the old Black Rock Pizza location and you can still see some of the former occupant's influences. The walls are bright white with lots of windows and exposed beams which give the place an open, modern feel. This is warned up with hand-painted art and origami -- modern, yet welcoming. We arrived for our 6:15 reservations and were the only people there. Fortunately, that lasted only a few more minutes and other guests started to arrive. We were shown to our table by a very nice server who pointed out several delicious sounding options then quickly got us some water. We decided to go family style and ordered Korean Fried Chicken and Beef Tartare for appetizers. The Boss ordered Spicy Pork and I got Beef Bibimbap. The server asked whether I wanted the Hotpot Bibimbap or the Rice Bibimbap. With visions of that beautiful crunchy bottom, I asked for the Rice Bibimbap. She left to enter our order, but returned quickly to tell me they had sold out of the Beef Tartare. I won't lie. Part of me was disappointed as I love Tartare, BUT the logical part of me knew this meant the Tartare was fresh, made in small batches, and turned over quickly. All of these are excellent signs and told me I needed to go earlier next time. I consoled myself with the Cheese Corn Tots which really intrigued me. The food arrived quickly and all together so dinner really was a family-style event. We dug into everything, but not before we grabbed a few pictures. The food was fantastic. Now, The Boss prefers her food around the temperature of solar plasma, but I thought it was perfect. This didn't slow her down in the slightest, though. The Cheese Corn Tots were my favorite. Tater tots covered in mozz and fresh corn topped with rice chips. I know how it sounds, but it was like the most decadent corn side dish I'd ever eaten. Think sweet lightly creamed corn meets nachos. Weird and totally satisfying. The Bibimbap had lots of fresh veggies and a pile of tender steak slices over a layer of fluffy rice. It was very good, but it was missing something -- the crispy, crunchy bottom! Every bowl of Bibimbap over ever eaten had this and I was confused. I mentioned it to The Boss and she reminded me I had ordered the Rice Bibimbap, not the Hot Pot Bibimbap. Hot Pot is a soup though. Now I was really confused. When the server came back over, she confirmed The Boss's thoughts. Just remember, you want the Hot Pot Bibimbap if you're looking for the crunchy bottom. The Boss fell in love with her pile of perfectly spiced tender pieces of pork. It had a mild kick, but nothing more than you'd find in a cup of hot and sour soup. It was definitely her favorite. To top it all off, we split a piece of the seasonal yuzu cheesecake. Just perfect. To be sure, we ordered a lot of food. While we walked away very satisfied, we were also carrying the leftovers for two more meals. Keep this in mind when you look at the menu. The portions are LARGE. We wish we would have tried Step sooner, but we're certainly happy we didn't wait any longer. This is Korean comfort food at it's best. Traditional? Not really. Fantastic, wonderful, and flavorful? Absolutely. We'll be going back very soon. read more
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My belly is full and happy. Tasty side dishes (banchan) of pickled radish, kimchee, and kale. We ordered the hot pot bees bibimbap and the tofu soup with pork. Both were so delicious. Why you should trust me: I'm originally from Santa Clara, CA ... El Camino Real is our version of K-town. read more
1 year ago
Tiffany was a great waitress and the food is amazing!!! The drinks were smooth and the ambiance is great. read more
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2 years ago
My first stop every time I visit Sparks. I am obsessed with the Seafood Tofu Soup, the seafood is tender and not rubbery like other restaurants I've experienced and the spice level is perfect! The staff is friendly and kind, very attentive and easy to talk to. Exceptional customer service. Location is convenient, the restaurant is beautiful and the menu options are great. I've tried the Korean chicken and pot stickers, which I plan to order again and again. read more
I've been here three times in the last month, need I say more? Haha. Food is great per usual. The last time I was there, there was an old man sitting all alone and the server would sit with him and talk to him -- just made my heart melt! read more
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Jayjay L.
Thank you so much Cyril for your continued support! Please look…
This is a nice Korean Bistro. We went on a Saturday night. It was just starting to get busy. We ordered an appetizer. This was wonderful the Soy Salmon Sushimi. Great attention to detail. Carrots cut like flowers. I had the Beef Japchae. It was a little sweet and tasty. My husband ordered the Jjambbong or Spicey Seafood Soup. He did not enjoy the base of the stew. He asked for lemon squeezes to brighten it up some. The Bistro is bright and cheery. I liked their decor. As we were getting ready to leave. The dinner rush was starting to come in. I will be back for their Japchae. read more
Nice Korean bistro. The vibe in there felt like I was somewhere in LA lol. Really nice interior and nice staff. Food was kind of pricey but yummy. What was not good to me was their water. I went with a whole group and we all thought the water tasted like bad tap water. It didn't taste clean or filtered at all. Almost like they went around the back and got the water from an old hose. But anyway they have a wide selection of food that we didn't try so I'll have to go try it again but will pass on the water. read more
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Jayjay L.
Hi Mary, thank you so much for coming in! We will look into why the…
2 years ago
2 years ago
The food is very good and flavorful, I had the bibimbap with no added protein. It comes with a really good tasting side sauce, too. They serve the meals with delicious sides, spicy kale, pickled radishes, and kimchi. My husband had the Soft tofu soup and it was loaded with flavor. The inside is very clean and all the decor is really nice. The service is good and we were even given suggestions of dishes to try since it was our 1st visit. The Korean sweet and spicy chicken was really good and plentiful, super moist. We will try other flavors when we return. Yes, we will be back. read more
2 years ago
I was craving udon. I was super excited because I've had it from here before and it was great. I decided to order out. When I got home, I opened up the noodles box that came with my order expecting udon noodles. A specific type of thicker noodle was what I was expecting and craving. Upon opening the box with the noodles, I received what looks like spaghetti noodles! Very disappointed, basically lost my appetite. If they ran out of udon, they should've told me and I would've happily changed my order accordingly. Very disappointed, as I have been raving about this place since they've opened. Also I know they've been working on portion control a while back. But again, to much disappointment, it's never consistent as it used to be. My wife orders the exact same thing every time and it's different EVERY TIME. The first few times upon coming here, the portions were consistent and wonderful. Now it's shorting on rice cakes, or short on the veggies or short on the whole dish in general. From 6-7 rice cakes to 1 or 2, that I would say is a huge difference, especially if the prices are the same. Also to mention, the cooking itself varies. One day the carrots are mush and the next time they're raw. Idk what's going on but this is making us think twice coming here now because we know it can be hit or miss, more so misses as time as time progresses. Trying this spaghetti noodle with this soup is such a let down. Won't ever be ordering this EVER again. read more
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Jayjay L.
Hello Victoria, my name is JJ from Step Korean Bistro. After much…
2 years ago
I only had the 3 dishes below. - Arario does the yuggeh? (Beef tartare) better, I'd give the one here a 3 out of 5. - Sauce for the salmon appetizer was good, a little sweet. Salmon quality was on par for the Reno area. Price is fair for the amount of salmon you get. - KFC has like 3 different flavors and they will accommodate multiple flavors per order, which is cool. I have zero baseline for what "good korean fried chicken" is, as this is the first time I tried it. I personally was not a fan, texturally and flavor-wise, but I'm glad I tried it. Very heavy use of seasoning (kind of like wingstop). The batter had more volume than the meat itself, but the texture was air-ey, not weighty, if that makes sense. Almost like a chicharron instead of a chicken skin. For lovers of this type of batter, I think the 6 or 7 pieces for I think $7 is a great value. The restaurant was clean, bright, with simple yet cute decor. Service was very friendly. The food was not mind blowing, but it was solid and priced fairly. I'd come back again to try some of their main dishes next time. read more
We dined here twice since they opened. Everything is top notch. The staff is excellent. For those who haven't been here before, our favorite dishes are Jjajang Udon and Beef Japchae. I highly recommend these. I personally love their yoghurt soju as well. It may not be for everyone but I find it refreshing. read more
3 years ago
Sunday afternoon my youngest son and I were on the hunt for lunch. On our way to one of our normal places, we noticed this location had finally opened. Parking is ample since it occupies a corner spot in a grocery store mall. We were greeted promptly and immediately seated. During the day, the interior is well lit, with light rock playing in the background. My son went with the Korean braised chicken and I went with the beef japchae. We also split an order of potstickers. The entrees were served with small sides of kale salad, pickled radish, kimchi, and steamed rice. The good...The serving sizes are good even though the price might seem a little high for lunch but normal for dinner. The food was tasty, and the menu features a wide variety. The food also had a nice presentation which is always a bonus. The bad...For reasons unknown an order of potstickers comes with five which is not helpful for dividing evenly. The service needs fine tuning. The main server had someone in training with her, but there were some stumbles. Our appetizer order was taken, but they forgot to take our entree order. When the entrees started coming out, I received mine, but my son's arrived much later. So we had that awkward choice of waiting with my food getting cold or starting without him. Overall, I expect their opening service issues will get worked out. There are numerous items on the menu I'm looking forward to trying. I will be back soon. read more
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2855 N McCarran Blvd
Ste 106
Sparks, NV 89431
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(775) 622-8925
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