I love The Taste in Denton! You really can't find much Korean food around here, so this place is such a gem. I always get the bibimbop and it's amazing--super flavorful and always hits the spot. The side dishes are always fresh and delicious, and the whole place gives off a cozy, friendly, family-run vibe. Every time I come in, the staff is kind and welcoming, which makes the experience even better. As a TWU student, it's so convenient to have a spot like this nearby. The food is incredible, and I really need to try more of the menu, but it's hard not to stick with my favorite. Highly recommend if you're in Denton and craving Korean comfort food! read more

The Taste - M-8. Bibimbap - Korean Near Me - Denton, Texas

The tteokbokki is pretty good. I loved the generous amount of cheese on top and the dumplings were a great touch. The rice cakes were perfectly chewy and the sauce had a nice kick. Friendly staff and quick service. I will definitely be back to try more items on the menu! read more

The Taste - A-6. Spicy Stir-Fried Rice Cake - Korean Near Me - Denton, Texas

It's been years since I tried food from The Taste and it's as delicious as I remember it. Prices have gone up a bit but that's not surprising since things have gone up in general, but worth the price. I ordered the Pork Cutlet Eagle Box (as seen in pic) to go and loved it! Placed a call to order and was made fresh. Great service! Definitely recommend! Haven't had the opportunity to eat in but when I've gone the atmosphere has been relaxing. read more

The Taste - Pork cutlet Eagle Box - Korean Near Me - Denton, Texas

The epitome of a hidden gem. I stopped in with a coworker for a late lunch and I was not disappointed. I had the beef bulgogi plate and he had the udon. I could drink bulgogi sauce and be happy, and the meat was tender and delicious. The egg rolls were also yummy. Definitely give the kimchi a try if you've never had it. It's a little hole in the wall walk-up to order place where the food is the star of the show. The service is also friendly and quick. read more

The Taste - E-2. Bulgogi Beef - Korean Near Me - Denton, Texas

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I work at UNT and this place is directly across from campus. They have decent food at a decent price point for lunch. You can tell they take pride in their food and the service was great when I went. It's not the type of place you would usually sit down and eat at but you do have that option. Overall it's good enough for me to try again but I wouldn't tell the world this is the place to eat. read more

So I was killing time in my Denton hotel room and wondering where to go for something a little out of the ordinary, and The Taste popped up in my search. I wheeled over, and I'm SO glad I did! Good things are worth waiting for, and my Korean BBQ dish was absolutely delicious. The service was friendly and I enjoyed the youthful energy of the place, and I'd happily go back again. This local gem deserves to be visited! read more

Great friendly service along with a great meal with little cost! Has a nice open vibe which makes you feel at home. Great for lunches out especially when you feel like helping out the community. read more

Best mapo tofu ever. The staff is always friendly and they stayed open during this past snow storm. We were so grateful they did.

This was my favorite place to grab lunch between classes when I was attending UNT. The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, the food is delicious traditional Korean dishes, and the staff is very helpful. This is a great spot if you are craving Korean food or wanting something from a great hole-in-the-wall spot. read more

The Taste - E-2. Bulgogi Beef - Korean Near Me - Denton, Texas

This visit was even better than the last! The bento box is an excellent way to try multiple things without committing to too much food. This portion was more than enough for me. I got bulgolgi chicken last time and this visit, and this serving was WAY better. You can even see it in the picture. The taste was fantastic- I can't quite explain what bulgolgi tastes like as I don't have it often, but it's very delicious. I wasn't a huge fan of the kimchi. I've had better. The dumplings and tempura fried shrimp had excellent breading. Everything tasted fresh. I got many compliments on good the food smelled at work. Great price for so much food. And the man serving me was very nice! Good came out quick. Need to come here more often. read more

The Taste - Bulgogi Chicken - Korean Near Me - Denton, Texas

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Well, where do I start! Kinda a fast food restaurant which can be Hit or Miss! Today it was a total MISS! Appetizers were Shrimp Tempura and Fried Dumplings! The Shrimp was good, from there it went down hill! The Dumplings were cold and tough to chew. We ordered two Eagle Boxes; Korean BBQ Rib-lets with White Rice, Shrimp Tempura, Fried Calamari, Fried Dumpling and a mini Yogurt Drink! The other was; Spicy Pork Bulgogi, with White Rice, Shrimp Tempura, Fried Calamari, Fried Dumpling and a mini Yogurt Drink! The Rib-let's were ok, nice amount of meat on the ribs. White Rice is White Rice! The Spicy Pork Bulgogi had a foul smell to it! Also tasted bad! I ate one bite of my dish! I had to cover the plate with my napkin due to the bad smell. I have a photo of my Eagle box of not eaten food! I hope no one has an experience as bad as mine! I wish the the best but I will not be back. So sad! I was really looking forward to eating there. We wanted to order the Kimbap but they were out of it. read more

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The food at this restaurant is very good. My wife eats their every week inside or takeout.

We were in the area and wanted something delicious, so we tried out The Taste. To put it short, it's a hole in the wall--the food was delicious and very authentic. We had to drive about an hour home, and the food was still hot and fresh. I absolutely loved their little side dishes and wished that we had more, but it was totally enough for the two of us! The service was not too quick, but that's how we like it. We came in when they were near closing, but they took great care of our order. The staff was nice, and they carefully packed our soups. By the time we came home, nothing spilled! There wasn't much of an ambiance there. It's a tiny place with seating, and we did takeout; however, although it doesn't look like much, we highly recommend you to try out the food here. It was cheap and delicious, and that's all that matters really. read more

I got a bento box and love the variety! It was really yummy and pretty affordable. Service was quick and polite. I dined-in and had a nice time sitting by the window. Glad I stopped here! read more

The Taste - E-3. Bulgogi Pork - Korean Near Me - Denton, Texas

We needed to find a place to eat close to the basketball game we were going to so we ended up here at The Taste. It's a tiny place and the seating area could use some upgrades for sure, the lady at the front counter was very nice and helpful. The menu is limited and a bit confusing with this "Eagle Box" option which isn't explained very well so I had to ask the lady what this was and she just said it's a little bit of everything lol, still don't know what it is. Anyway I decided to order the Beef Bulgogi and it was actually pretty good, I wasn't sure what to expect as this was my first experience with Beef Bulgogi . I think of your in the neighborhood looking for some quick and tasty Korean food then this place is a good option. read more

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Small but kozy. The seating options is something I really appreciate. You can come solo, small or large groups and you don't need to rearrange anything to be able to grab a seat. I love when dining in the thoughtfulness of the plating and service plates / bowls. The portion options and quick way to order is wonderful imo too. The one thing I will say is: genuinely the food is delicious and filling, but flavor and quality is inconsistent. It's never bad food - and I've personally never had undercooked food or had to go ask for additional assistance on my order. I LOVE not going to Carrollton for some Japchae. It's one of my favorite comfort foods and the portion is priced fairly/ priced very well. In Carrollton japchae is ... not as good and definitely overpriced. The Korean BBQ is always a hit in my home and one of our favorites but every time we come we order something new. The bulgogi is wonderful the bibimbop is SO good. The dumplings never falter and I love again- not going to Carrollton for those Korean ice cream options. I saw some other reviews about pricing not being worth it? Considering the cost of food and overall inflation, as well as further away competition- the pricing vs portion you are getting is VERY well thought out. The location is definitely convenient for college students and those who rely on Denton bus or train. I don't mind driving over here. The parking is limited, but there is always somewhere to park. Leaving makes me nervous but I've never seen an accident here. If you're on the fence, this place is a total gem and you should at least go try them out! read more

Service was a bit slow despite only two other people eating here but food was great, had their bibimbab and would get it again but probably order it to go. read more

Nice little mom and pop Korean restaurant across from the North Texas College campus. Food was made fresh, great prices, and the amount of food you received was good for the price. If I was in town I'd come here again. read more

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It was ok, probably more tailored to college kids who got tired of the cafeteria food. Paid $6 for what tasted exactly like a bag of Korean Shin ramen with an egg added to it. The pot that the ramen came out with also showed its age. The food in the eagle box was barely enough for an adult, so I would suggest getting the meal instead. Many of the tables are uneven, so don't move them because you'll have to put napkins under the table legs again. The parking could be a pain, I think they only have like 2 or 3 dedicated parking spots. Honestly, if you really want decent Korean food, drive to Carrollton instead. read more

The Taste - Bulgogi Chicken Eagle Box - Korean Near Me - Denton, Texas

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I really wanted to like this place. Food tasted okay but considering the price and the location, can't expect too much. I went back for their pork katsu to go and the food was not cooked completely. They were a bit busier than usual but still that's not acceptable. Won't be returning. read more

5/10 giving 3 stars to round up... Location: Not great - in a sketchy little area near UNT. The interior is very small with few parking spaces outside. Staff: The lady at the register was friendly. Food: We ordered a spicy beef bento box, seafood tofu soup, and spicy rice cakes. Tteokbokki wasn't bad! Pretty spicy. A good portion as well. The tofu soup was mediocre. The seafood taste was a bit overpowering, and I can't say I loved the soup base. Beef was a bit tough and dry. Couldn't taste whether it was spicy. The kimchi tasted a bit strange. Like it wasn't quite ready yet. The funniest thing was the added fruit cup. Where in the world did that come from? Overall, mediocre but it could've been worse, considering it was Denton. TLDR - Just go to Carrollton for Korean food. read more

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I got a plate of tofu with rice, rice was hard and tasted nasty, tofu had no flavor. I told them I didn't like it and would like a refund they said no, I then asked if I could switch it out for something and they said no. Horrible customer service. read more

The food here was terrible, the broth for the udon was overly salted and had no variety of any sort of vegetables, literally just noodles and overly priced meat that had to be paid for as an extra. The service was just as bad, where they had you not throw away your leftovers, but place it on a shelf, which only led me to think that they are reusing other peoples leftovers for future meals. I won't be eating here again! read more

No ambience, asked the owner for his recommendation, and forgot to make it all and had to apologize and go back to finish it. Taste was only adequate. Won't go back. read more

Yummy. Nice little spot. Friendly staff. Udon noodles with beef is so good. Also bulgogi beef.

We've been here several times when we're in the area. Definitely has the college town vibe as the interior is rather simple. You order your food from the counter, and you pick up your food when its ready. The food is good...the side dishes (banchan) are relatively light, but they do offer some banchan (so that's a plus). The menu offers a wide selection of choices. Fast and quick but very satisfying. read more

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This is one of those spots you look at and think "No way this place is good," but you walk in anyway and feel a little more comfortable from the friendly staff. You place your order and wait and all you can smell is them cooking your food fresh and even hear the sizzling meat. You get your food and take one bite and immediately you know you're coming back again. Yeah this is definitely a hidden gem with amazing food. read more

The Taste - Korean Near Me - Denton, Texas

Always pleasant when I come here! Great service and delicious foods! Try to stop by when I'm near campus! Thumb up! read more

The Taste - Bibim bop - Korean Near Me - Denton, Texas

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Awful. Just absolutely horrible. Three of my friends had a meal here and couldn't even finish. We lost our appetite. This place can be a place for someone who never or tasted Korean food before. Never again trying this place. read more

I'm studying hard for midterms and wanted food that wasn't microwaved. I got the soft tofu stew and grilled mackerel combo, it was delicious! I just ordered it for pickup, but when I went inside the atmosphere was really nice, I'd love to go there with friends! It's such a short walk from my dorm, it was still piping hot when I got back. I will definitely be back soon :) read more

Great food, I love it!!! The service by the ladies at this establishment is great and they are friendly. Thank you for my yummy food read more

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I was at a local hospital for work so came by for lunch. I ordered the spicy stir fried rice cakes and kimbap - both of which I enjoyed over all. The rice cake did have a bit of a fishy smell from the fish cakes in the dish but I've never experienced that before. Good place to stop for a quick, filling lunch. read more

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Food super yummy, everything tasted good. Seemed like an authentic mom and pop restaurant. Prices were reasonable. read more

The Taste - Pork Bulgogi and beef tofu stew - Korean Near Me - Denton, Texas

Food was pretty good and provided a lot of portion. The place is near by a gas station. The food was cooked v good and had a lot of side dishes as well! Overall recommend :) read more

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There's minimum parking but there's a lot or street parking. This place is an absolute gem. Service was nice and the food was delicious. I had the Korean BBQ meal and fried dumplings. I also got the bulgogi chicken eagle box to go. I don't feel the need to really make a drive to Carrollton now unless I'm looking for the whole BBQ experience. read more

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Loved this place. Had the bulgogi beef. Amazing. Will come back. Priced well. Ambiance is quite authentic. Staff is attentive and very pleasant. read more

The Taste - Korean Near Me - Denton, Texas

The menu of the Taste is pretty diverse and for a restaurant right by a college campus this is ambitious. And the food is priced very reasonably- I have to commend them for that. I wasn't expecting a stellar ramen, but this Ramen might be the worst I've ever tasted. Maybe I ordered the wrong menu item, however I have to be impartial per my experience here. They got my food out quickly, and it was served with a decent set of Banchans- a few types of kimchi, grated radish, good palette cleansers. The ramen seemed like it was a heated up packet of instant noodles served in a fancy metal bowl. A for presentation but D for taste- this was a packet of Shin Ramyun cooked with an egg and onions boiled into the broth. It tasted like if you had messed up while cooking a packet of ramen at home.. My noodles were over cooked, and there was still powder from the broth packet frothing at the top of the bowl. The broth was ok, slightly diluted- I lost all interest in eating after biting the soggy noodles. Shin Ramyun is good stuff - don't get me wrong, but at least add something to the broth, or use your own noodles or at least know when to take the noodles off the stove. I can't speak for the rest of their menu- all I can say is DONT GET THE RAMEN! read more

The Taste - Ramen - Korean Near Me - Denton, Texas

Hidden gem right here in my own city!!! We LOVE Korean food...so glad we took a chance and went into the strip mall. Best ever and local....win win read more

The Taste - Bento box, bulgogi, kimchi - Korean Near Me - Denton, Texas

This is my first time eating here. The Beef Rib Soup meat is tough like a rubber. Can't even chew the beef.

Simple menu, no frills setting and BYOB. If you occasionally crave Korean food, which I do, it is a nice little find near UNT. They have bento boxes (a good intro to the cuisine), stews, fried mackerel, ma po tofu (minced pork, tofu & a spicy sauce), galbi (thinly sliced short ribs) and other assorted appetizers. The place gets pretty full and you do see some cool Korean students while you're there so you know it is authentic, home style cooking. Our first trip in, we ordered dumplings and a type of sushi roll. I tried the galbi which came out piled atop some grilled onions. It has a sweet sauce and was a little chewy, but that is how the dish is. We got a few banchan (side dishes) that I loved: kimchi, daikon radish and some tofu skin type salad. I asked and received 2nds of the kimchi. The radish was delicious too in a light vinegar. My hubby and friend both ordered the spicy seafood ramen. Very nice and very spicy. For the price, you can't beat it. I cannot wait to go back for the other items I mentioned AND a sizzling stone bowl bimbimbap. Go in, check it out. Get some! read more

The Taste - Korean Near Me - Denton, Texas