Ghama Zone is one of the few Korean restaurants in Austin that is truly memorable for me. They have…read morean expansive menu ranging from Korean food including stews, meats, and rice cakes all the way to sushi. We got our food fast and service was good. It is a quaint little place, not too big of a space so luckily they did not have a wait when we went. I give it a five star review because of the sushi. The food for me was good, not the best like not great, but it does satisfy the Korean food craving. Presentation of dishes was so nice and fun, the sushi was on fire literally. They start you off with banchan-kimchi, macaroni, onions, and fish cake. It's standard, nothing outstanding, but they do give free refills! 1. Taimatsu Roll - My favorite dish we ordered. It's saucy and has a nice play on textures because of the crispy fried bits on top. It is stuffed with a sizeable piece of tuna and has a sweet mayo sauce. It is definitely more fusion leaning rather than traditional. 2. Dak-Galbi - A spicy chicken dish with sweet potato matchstick slices and rice cakes. There could be more rice cakes and flavor. It was not spicy at all, more of that sweet savory taste you get from gochujang based dishes. The chicken was super tender and there was a good amount! 3. Beef Rib Stew - This was a warming stew with glass noodles, it is a basic soup that is salty and peppery (some may think it's bland). It comes with a bone in beef rib that is fall off the bone tender! Overall, while the food wasn't the most outstanding, I would definitely come back to try other items (namely the sushi). I would also love to try the inari tofu pockets I see online (not sure if they still have that though since I don't think I saw that on the menu). Also, their other fusion leaning dishes like the carbonara tteokbokki sounds interesting.

Overall okay-good!…read more The service was friendly but could've been more attentive with picking up trash on our table (e.g., chopsticks paper), refilling water, and seeing when we wanted to receive the check. It also would've been nice to be told in advance of what was unavailable on the menu before going through 4+ items and finally choosing dishes to eat. Short rib steak was extremely tender but leaned on the sweeter side. The truffle potato pancake was well-liked! Perfect for someone craving a fried food and cheese. We enjoyed the bibim mukguksu because it was balanced and refreshing. Would come back to try the original dishes we wanted next time.

This location has been reopened now for 2 weeks and I believe there is new ownership/management…read more This is a cute small location in a strip area near the Asian market. We arrived for lunch on Sunday around noon and We were greeted right away! Everyone on staff was super attentive and very friendly. There were only a couple of people there. We ordered the kimchi jeon pancakes to start. It was delicious. Banchan came out first. The only thing missing was either macaroni or potato salad. I was hoping they had japchae on the menu but they did not. I had the bibimbap off of the lunch menu. It had great flavor and it was a large serving. My man had the GalbiTang And it was also delicious! Overall I recommend giving this new location a visit and trying many things off of the menu. We will be back to try more.

Got the Kimchi pancake and the Ssambap! It was the perfect order for two people and we had plenty…read moreof leftovers. The kimchi pancake is huge and a great starter. The ssambap is such a fun experience to try all the different meats. The grandma came by often to check up on us. They were willing to refill our lettuce and rice, and I also asked for gochuchang sauce. The banchan dishes are quite small, but you can ask for refills. Plenty of parking in the strip mall, and there are lots of tables here!

Visiting Austin, and decided on this spot as it was nearby…read more order the seafood tofu soap, medium spice level. i was suprised by the banchan that included some fish and also the OG style rice. have not had this rice in a while. most korean spots i frequent just go with rice cooker these days well, i still remember the whole tea and rice deal to get the crunchy rice off and drink after dinner as sort of dessert. not really, its pretty much just rice water in some korean tea.. not something i crave... i do like the crunchy rice bimbibop style... i like the banchan, the one that stood out was the white veggie noodle like one that was in kewpie dressing. i think it was cabbage. taste like coleslaw, so i think it is cabbage. total was 20 cash. there was 4% discount for cash. either way, i was doing 20 as dish was $16. end up with $3.40 tip 21% all good. and the soup was as expected. 5 star all day when u can get good tofu soup for 20 buck all inclusive...

First time visit for bibimbap and had a great experience. Service was fast and friendly and food…read morewas delicious. Will definitely come back.

Okay... stop look and listen........ I am very picky. I only eat food that I know and will…read moreconsistently order them. The chicken katsu and galbi and the best... I tell you..... I don't really eat sushi but my husband consistently order their sushi... I miss seolleongtang, :( I also miss that dish where you have to turn on a mini stove thing.... Isokaaay..... I still love coming here....

I found a hair in my rice and politely informed the server. Accidents happen, so I wasn't angry,…read morebut what disappointed me most was the server's attitude throughout the situation. The server responded in a defensive tone and said she would bring another bowl, but did not offer any apology. After waiting several minutes, my husband had to go to the sushi bar himself to show them the rice and the hair. Again, no one apologized. When the server finally brought a replacement, it was only about one-third full. She said they had run out of rice and would bring more later, which was surprising for a busy Saturday night at a Korean/Japanese sushi restaurant. The rice also looked very similar to the original bowl, so I politely asked whether it had been freshly prepared. Instead of reassuring me, she responded in an irritated tone, saying, "Of course it's new rice!" She then added, "I'm trying to accommodate you, so why are you giving me a hard time?" That comment left me speechless. I was confused by it, as I had simply informed her that there was a hair in the rice. I wasn't asking for anything unreasonable but only wanted a replacement. The rice they said they would bring later never arrived, and we were still charged for it. We paid the full amount without arguing. When we asked to speak with a manager, we were told that the manager was away on a long-term business trip and unavailable. I understand that it was not the server's fault that there was a hair in the rice. Accidents happen. What disappointed me most was not the issue itself, but the lack of basic customer service. We remained calm and respectful throughout the entire interaction, yet the server's attitude made it feel as though we were being treated as the problem for raising a legitimate concern. A simple apology and a more professional response would have made all the difference. Instead, she became defensive from the beginning, as though we were attacking her personally. Management may want to provide additional customer service training to ensure that concerns like this are handled more professionally in the future. We were not looking for compensation or special treatment. we simply expected basic courtesy and professionalism. Unfortunately, this experience fell far below that standard.

11/10 experience. We had an amazing waiter named Andrew Pham. Very funny would highly recommend. He…read morehad good recommendations and took care of us very well.

I have been here a handful of times to enjoy their KBBQ. Overall it's a solid place to eat Korean…read moreBBQ, but if you're familiar with OG Korean BBQ it's not the same. It's a modernized American version where you can grill taco meat and other items. We came in recently on Easter to celebrate a birthday. The place wasn't packed, but there were large parties coming in after us. We stuck with the regular AYCE and were fine with the galbi and other meats. The soondubu (spicy tofu) soup was lacking flavor. It had the spicy flavor. All I tasted was the chili pepper. All the meats were good. The only downside this visit was the service. Our server kept forgetting a few of the items we asked for. It wasn't terrible, but it did slow things down for us. To be fair, he might have been juggling a lot of tables. I would still come again to eat the AYCE BBQ as it's convenient.

I recently moved to Austin in 2023. I found a gem tucked away in the back of the HMart food…read morecourt next to the hair salon. Narrow Street 512 serves up Authentic Korean food with a personal touch. It feels like you're eating a home cooked meal at your Aunt's home in Korea. I experienced Narrow Street as a solo diner. My go-to dish I order 90 percent of the time I go there is the Chadol Plate (A3). It is beef brisket. You normally need to go to a KBBQ spot and get covered in a layer of smoke. Skip smelling like a campfire and get A4 at Narrow Street. The beef brisket comes with rice served in a metal bowl. You get 3 or four small plastic containers of banchan the rotates seasonally. There is a variety of different kimchi, fish cake, corn slaw, potato salad and more. Once in a while I like to switch it up and I order the Cold Noodles (F1) or squid and pork stir fry (A4). The cold noodles are refreshing with crisp cucumber, white radish kimchi, and korean pear. The noodles are bouncy with a nice chew. Great in Summer and Winter. The Squid and pork stir fry comes with a bowl of rice and it is quite spicy. It is spicier than average but still less spicy than Thai chili. The chewy squid and pork are nicely complemented with the crunchy stir fried cabbage. Once you taste it you can't stop eating it. The price at Narrow Street very reasonable for what you get in my opinion. It is sit down restaurant quality food in a fast casual setting. You can dine solo or go in a big group as there is plenty of seating at the Hmart Food court. You place your order at the counter and they give you a buzzer to alert you to go pick up your trays of food. The Korean ladies who work there are super friendly and will help you make your menu selection if you have any questions. I've been a dedicated regular since 2023. Narrow Street is my go-to for my Korean food fix!

Located inside HMART food court Right next to the restrooms…read moreat the far back Service was easy and quick It's rustling and bustling so it's quite loud and busy. But very convenient. We ordered the ox knee bone soup. The soup was great and had lots of meat in it! I was surprised by how many different side dishes it came with because usually food court meals come with bare minimum. I would highly recommend this place - the location is kind of hidden in comparison to the other stalls with bright signs so I can see why people end up eating the other places tha this spot.

My husband and I have tried most of the Korean places in Austin. And after more than 10 years, I…read morewas shocked that I missed this hidden gem. To start, I took my very small and loud children to this restaurant and was cautiously hoping for the best. Needless to say my kids were not the model of politeness. But the owner was undeterred. She showed extreme patience and was overly accommodating. Fortunately the restaurant is big enough to accommodate folks that do not want to be next to the louder patrons. Also, there is a baby changing station in the restroom. Great for familys. On to the food. Rice was perfectly cooked. The banchan blew my mind away. You could taste that everything was made with care.

The food was fine. The portions were underwhelming for traditional Korean fare. I don't feel we…read moregot the value we paid for even if the food was good. The service was fine. The ambiance was plain - so much potential for such a wooded location nestled in the hills. But the sparse decor and cold finishes and the the freezing AC just made me want to get out. If you can find one open when you're hungry, there are better options.

Returned to try fried chicken and it was likely the best Korean fried chicken in Austin…read more The staff was super friendly and welcoming, we had such a good time! It was not very busy on Friday evening, surprisingly, so we got to have a table for two right the way!

Come here to witness the giant jinro frog. I would like to call dibs on it.... If they decide to…read morelet it go.... We came back to try the fried chicken and it came out really good. Nice amount of spice. Service was really good. Late spot over some fast food.

Not going to write a long review, it is pointless. This place is an absolute "yes" recommendation…read moreeither for a casual lunch or a fancy dinner. We did not know anything about it, stumbled upon it while were in the area. What a delight. An amassing service. Very fast and very friendly. Good interior design, great menu to satisfy any cravings. Nice selection of appetizers waiting for you on the table. Short ribs BBQ is a must. And it goes on and on. Everything we tried was up to par. I see some reviews share a concern regarding pricing. Lunch for three hungry people including tips was $85, For amount of food and the selection you get this is not even moderately expensive, this is a very reasonable price. This is definitely a recommendation.

Some of my Korean friends really recommended this place for a dinner and it took a bit to make it…read morethere since it's all the way in Cedar Park. It took about 20-ish min to get a table on a little busy of a Saturday evening. The staff were nice, fast, and attentive. My only complaint is that we were asked if we were ready to order as soon as we sat down. It was the first time for all 4 of us so we needed time to look around. I have to note that the meat quality overall is pretty good. We got a premium beef combo for a group of 4 and added some pork belly. It was a great amount of food and we were stuffed. The beer prices are pretty good, especially for large bottles. Banchan is fresh and tasted good, the staff made effort to refill it mid-dinner. Prices for individual plates of meats are rather on a high end for about $24 for 3 slices of pork belly. Adding lettuce is a must to make ssams. If you're not a forgetful kind (hi to fellow ADHD baddies) take advantage of hiding space under your seat to keep your outer layer of clothes and a bag away from the smoke and bbq smell. A note to the management: PLEASE, make your sound system play the music from the music videos that are playing on TVs. If I get to see BTS on TV, I want to hear them too. :,) We will return some time to try more options and for a round of somaek :D

My daughter and I had lunch at Miyo on a recent weekday. The restaurant is located with a small…read moregroup of stores in front of an apartment complex along Parmer Lane. Parking for the stores is a quick right turn after driving into the complex. Seating is available both indoors and outside on a shady deck. This is not a large restaurant, but the menu is extensive. Many items are a la carte, but there are also full meals with several included sides. A 2-page lunch menu is at the back of the main menu. We opted for edamame to start, a few skewers of yakitori, and 2 lunch special bento boxes. We were amazed by the amount of food in the lunch bento boxes. On top of that, everything tasted fresh and was obviously freshly prepared. My salmon was way overcooked but the tasty teriyaki sauce made up for it. My daughter's pork looked fabulous and she was very pleased with her choice. I thought that pricing was very reasonable given the quality and portion size. We ended up taking food home. We thoroughly enjoyed our extended lunch and would not hesitate to return.

This was $10+ dollars. $5 dollar per stick and this is what you get. 3 pieces of Burnt dried,…read moreunseasoned chicken.