Reviews of Korea Restaurant. (Restaurant) in Minneapolis (Minnesota).

Korea Restaurant

523 Reviews

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Korean restaurant

211 SE Oak St 1st Floor, Minneapolis, MN 55414, United States

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Information of Korea Restaurant, Restaurant in Minneapolis (Minnesota)

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This place has a very good rate, they treat their customers well and you’ll feel welcome, super recommended

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Reviews of Korea Restaurant

Nick Preuss

Been coming here for years and it is always consistently good. Great family owned authentic Korean restaurant. Food here is as authentic as it gets and the prices are very fair, even with inflation. Post COVID they changed it from a more cafeteria style restaurant into more of a true sit-down place. Owners are very nice and there is a wide selection of food available. I would highly recommend you check it out. It is also highly approved and loved my my 17 month old!

James Keller

Korea Restaurant is a great hidden gem right in the middle of the U of MN campus. The food is very authentic and delicious. The service is very fast and the staff are extremely welcoming and courteous! I had the Bibimbap and Mandu (fried dumplings) and it was perfect. Came out quickly so I was able to make it to puck drop at Mariucci with plenty of time. My mother is Korean so I have have a lifetime's worth of experience with traditional Korean meals. Having visited many of the Korean restaurants in the Twin Cites area, Korea Restaurant ranks up there at the top of the list. Looking forward to my next visit!

Ceecee Vang

Giving 3 stars First, food was good but after take the next 3-4 bites it started to taste super salty. Secondly, it was 100 degrees today.. where is the AC? Thirdly, Parking is very small!! Like very small. Recommend the bibimpap. and vegetarian dumplings. Customer service was also great. also love the little buzzer on the tables for a smoother customer service experience but Because of the first 3 bullets, I probably won’t be returning. Thanks.

Chloe L

This was my go to place at the U of M, TC but after the change in owner, I must admit that I'm not too big of a fan anymore. Before we parked, we were yelled at and even instructed on where to park. When we ordered our food, everything came out quickly and smoothly but personally I was a bit shocked by the portion of sides especially since both my sister and I ordered dishes that comes with sides and from the picture, it is definitely not portioned for 2. Everything we ordered did taste good though. The only dish that could be better is the kimbop. Overall, food is good but service was just super particular in how they run things that it was uncomfortable here and there. Food we ordered: Pork bulgogi, beef bulgogi, kimbop, and kimchi stew Total is $61.94

Tim Christiano

Don't let this place fool you. It's small but big on flavor. Great service, and the food came out very quickly. Generous portions. I had the spicy pork bulgogi, and it was great!

Sebastian Kevin

The spices were very authentic!! Really delicious and tasted like back in Korea. Try the soups. They were very rich and hearthy

Lana Belle

Hands down the BEST Korean spot in the Twin Cities. Service is amazing, fast, and the food is even better. Entrees come with refillable side dishes, my favorite are the rice, kimchi and bean sprouts.

Steve Dickes

Wow, we loved our lunch at this wonderful place. Three of us arrived, parked, ordered (with some server advice), and had our food served to us in 15 minutes. It was hot, fresh, plentiful and very tasty. We had a Korean roll (kim bap), spicy rice cakes, beef bulgogi, seafood bibmbap. Included were a collection of sides. This place is my new favorite Korean restaurant in the Twin Cities and we will be back!

Ollie Zoop

Very good food, excellent bibimbap, but most of all, extraordinarily great service. We were greeted by an employee holding the door open for us, and they also very kindly helped my mom properly prep her food when it came out. Highly recommended! Will definitely be returning!

Eli Rayas

This was an amazing restaurant, easily one of the best Korean places I've ever been. The service is super responsive and quick, and the food is neat, clean, and delicious. I really recommend everyone get the seafood pancake as it's soft in the middle and crispy on the outside.

Lily Kuria

My husband and I came here on impulse and were so so happy with everything! We both had the beef bulgogi and loved the portion size and the flavor! The side plates of kimchi, potato, and sprouts were all delicious; but especially the kimchi! I loved that you can always ask for more of the little side dishes as no extra cost. The service was efficient and friendly. It was a nice quiet stop for lunch that left me feeling refreshed. Definitely plan to return soon

Emily Chun

This is our favorite place to get Korean food in Minneapolis! The staff is kind and the food is excellent. We have only gotten take out, but the food is always delicious. Our favorite dish to get here is the jjajangmyeon (black bean noodles)! The food always reminds me of home :) @stirthepotblog

Rob Schaub

Delicious, authentic Korean food for a great price. Don't over order like we did. Portions are larger than the pictures...rice and side are included with most dishes..didn't realize until it was too late.

jen jankowski

My sister and I got the jabchae and pork bibimbab (both were $7.49 lunch specials) and they were amazing! They give generous portions for the cost. For poor college students, you can afford the price and feel stuffed when you leave. I included pictures of the menu with prices. The overall temperature of the restaurant is a little warmer than I would prefer, but I think it adds to the hole-in-the-wall ambiance. You do have to get your own water and the orders come out by a number system. Fast service by native South Koreans. Really authentic and delicious food!

Divah Yap

Order the Bi-Bim-Bap stone pot. It’s delicious and affordable!

Jennifer Flynn

My favorite Korean restaurant in the twin cities! I always get the seafood pancake and spicy pork stir fry. You don't come here for ambiance and cloth napkins... It's no frills delicious Korean soul food.

November Eclipse

The food here was really amazing and so was the costumer service. Really recommend if you want to start getting into Korean food.

Woodbury0074

Without a doubt this is the best Korean food I’ve had at a restaurant! The people who work there were super nice. I plan to go back soon!

Tamella H

Food is very delicious and they prep it extremely fast. Prices are reasonable considering size and taste of it. The only problem is the smell you carry for the rest of the day! :D also because it is a tiny place expect to wait because it is packed during a lunch time. We ordered number 11 and 51

Megan Korea

I love this place. This is my favorite Korean food place in Minnesota. It is the most authentic place. The food is on-par with the food that you would eat at a restaurant in South Korea. The self-service water and trays are exactly what you would expect from a mom-and-pop owned place in Korea.

Jennifer Flynn

This place is doooooope. The environment isn't great but the food makes up for it. Best Korean joint in the Twin Cities, in my opinion. I always get the spicy pork and seafood pancake! 👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽 …

Sopiko Pasoevi

Tasty food, reasonable prices and very nice staff. Because I couldn't handle spicy dish so well, they even offered a bowl of rice.

Cheng Lee

Friend & family recommended and brought us there, group of about just under 10 of us. We ordered good amount of food. According to the friend we can order ANYTHING and it would turn out amazing. She was not wrong. I won't list the foods we ate but I live in Apple Valley and I would drive out here just to eat here again.

Isaac (Deliverance)

Stopped in for dolsot bibimbap and was not impressed. It was all right but only had about six little pieces of meat, I expected more. I've stopped in here before so I know the other food is really good but this is one of my favorites and I wouldn't order it from here again. I'll be back to try more dishes with the family and update my review because they probably deserve at least four stars.

Insu Park

Very 👍 Korean restaurant near U of Minnesota 😉

Nick Senn

I know the name sounds generic, but the food and service are fantastic. I would HIGHLY recommend ordering the kimchi pancakes and the stone bowl. The kimchi pancakes were tender and flakey, the stonebowl was cooked to perfection. I loved the Korea roll as well. Definitely will be back.

Jonah Edelman

For the prices they charged, the food was not that good. Even the vegetable fried rice was $12. I had #21 (some sort of kimchi soup with scallops and I think also pork), it was too hot and too spicy.

Sage Tones Family Photography

My first time ever trying Korean food and it was a feast! I was amazed by the vegetarian options they had and the number of side dishes! IMO You have to like kimchi to enjoy the food but everything was delicious. Although the tofu kimchi soup was a little too spicy for me but that’s on me for testing my limits hehe. The owner was friendly and he helped us park in the tight space, and the service was smooth and fast as well.

David HUDGENS

Awesome little restaurant. Parking is limited so be warned. You might have to walk, but that's fine. Lunch was huge. So good! I had the spicy seafood noodle soup.

Kevin V

Great Korean food - one of the best in the cities. Lovely little hole in the wall. Self-service.

Alexis Cooke

REALLY AMAZING FOOD! I’d say this is definitely a sharing plates type of place. There seafood pancake is one of the best I’ve ever eaten! Not overly greasy and really good texture ~!

Max Tran

Sizeable parking lot, cozy setup, nice staff, pricy menu compared to peers. We were served about 3 side dishes; which was a letdown based on our experience with other Korean restaurant. We had tendon beef soup and fried mackerel. The broth was ok. It tasted very much like a congee; which is not a good combination with beef. Generous amount of tendon. If you love tendon, this could be it! Fried fish definitely saved the day in term of saltines and crunchiness. Compared with fried fish from other Asian countries, that was a bit under seasoned but I think it went well with the rice

Tanushree Roy

They substituted rice for low-carb option egg. So don't hesitate to ask them for it. Food was superb, had number 11 -- spicy squid stir fry! Also had pork bulgogi the other day, which was phenomenal too!

Uyen Nguyen

After look up several reviews from different restaurants, I decided to try this place. It is a self serve place. Food is wonderful and cashier is friendly. If I come back to town, this restaurant is a place to go.

Thuy K.

Heard great reviews about this restaurant but was disappointed. Called in a take out order and thought I could just park in the lot to pick it up. However, the lot was barricaded even though there were spaces available and it was around 6pm on a Saturday (during business hours). There must be a better way to keep trespassers out while not creating a burden for actual customers. Parking inconvenience aside, the soondubu jjigae had a nice variety of seafood like mussels, octopus, squid, clams, and baby shrimp. It also had what I think was bits of zucchini. Unfortunately, the kimchi was bland and the bean sprouts were very salty. I wasn't asked about my desired spice level but the default was what I'd call mild. There were a few clumps of rice that had a slightly hard gummy texture, which was disappointing. Takeout was packaged well- no spills. Overall, it wasn't to my taste but it wasn't awful.

Alex Pagels

So many changes, this place used to have an order counter and they would call out your number when your food was ready. Now they seat you and hand you a menu. They even have the call buttons on the table I haven't seen since I was in Korea! It has a nice atmosphere and the service is great. The food was served still weakly boiling, so you can't beat the freshness!

Anna Stepanova

Crowded around lunchtime, but there is usually parking. Food is delicious, and service is pretty quick!

Pavel Tokarev

The service was prompt and great. Food tasted amazing, a little bit on the pricey side.

Carlos Figari

Big menu. Great winter menu. Lots of soups and stews. Prices are above average for metro area but average for the area. They also went from cafeteria style to casual dining about two years ago but the kitchen is still fast. They have limited parking.

K

SO GOOD. 10 stars out of 5. Totally awesome prices for what you get. Huge portions. Excellent flavors and seasoning. Just so good

Dean Jane

Friends and I went here for a girls night out. As women of color, we are particular with how we are being treated compared to others. I must say, it was wonderful.

Shea Husband

Really good, reasonably-priced Korean food. Some of the best I've had outside of Korea!!

Hadi

Slightly on the pricier, but portion is huge. I find the food to be okay, not bad, but not amazing either

Albert Wang

Very tasty spicy Korean dishes. The space is small.

D H

I have eaten here a number of times. I have some very good friends that took me to this place the first time. They are Korean and they say this is the best tasting food around. Suwan is my Korean friend and obviously there were no communication problems and the for was out if this world great. I have had Kimbap, Beef Bulgogi, Beef bone Soup, and more. All great and very nice people working there. Can't wait to get back there.

Ian Allen

Total hole in the wall but the food is excellent. Can get busy around lunchtime and the place is quite small, so gets a little claustrophobic.

Avelona Lark

DELICIOUS FOOD!!! You always get big portions, and it's SO GOOD!! My favorite dishes are the stone bowls, and the spicy fried squid. The glass noodles are also pretty delicious. I prefer to get takeout and eat in my apartment, but when I dine in, I've started bringing my own Tupperware because I can never finish the food, and unfortunately they very rarely have takeout containers available. This food reheats pretty well, too! Apart from how some dishes have fresh vegetables on top (which wouldn't last through a night in the fridge, and then being re-heated the next day). I usually eat all the lettuce/cucumbers when I first get it anyway, and then I slice up some fresh ones when I eat the leftovers later.

D K

Good rice-cake soup!

Ben “Hakuna” Takata

The food is great! The rather limited selection covers most Korean staples. The newly updated interior is more modern, but a bit more cramped, especially during rush hours. Pricing is reasonable at ~10-15$ per dish, but the removal of lunch specials is disappointing.

Patrick Horvath (akrspicy)

If I could give 10 stars I would. The food is out if this world with affordable prices and the service is even better. My car broke down and I was stranded there for a few hours and the staff literally charged my phone, brought me water, held the flashlight when I fixed my car, and washed my car for me when I was done. Not even joking. I bought so much food from them and tipped 80% on top because the service was so nice. I will frequent this restaurant from now on. Go there and bring everyone you know.

Peter Neururer

After the upgrades, it’s a very nice sit down restaurant. The soups are the shiny glory, military stew, rice cake dumpling stew, kimchi jjigae all hit home here. Watch out during school time at lunch or dinner time this place can get packed, a testament to their food

Ben Ernst

Solid small hole in the wall Korean Restaurant that is hard to find. 100% authentic Korean cuisine.

Shakila Piatt

Great place to go and get something different! Soup I had was amazing and came freshly cooked, literally boiling hot in a neat bowl, and my husband's chicken was great too. Prices are good and we both had leftovers. Flavors are very different than other cuisines so great little place to go to. Will be returning again.

Jackie Yip

Spicy beef bulgogi was delicious and had enough garnish on top of it!

India Park

The food was amazing! It's a small quaint place with self serve water, you order at the counter and pick up your food when they call your number. I loved it! My sister and I shared the beef bulgogi and veggie dumplings, they were both fantastic.

Tim Athey

Fair price for the quality of the food. I had the #6 (beef and a friend had a #7 (spicy pork). These are the correct name but it was delicious. About 12-16 dollars per entree. They are open mostly on weekends and sometimes are closed when the U of M is not in session. Edit: Two years later and the food is still fire! Recently tried the Bibimbap and it was wonderful. Don't pass up a chance at some of the best, if not the best, bulgogi in MN. Maybe the midwest. Parking can be rough, but it's in dinkytown. Parking always sucks.

M

BEST KOREAN FOOD. I've been to many different Korean restaurants, and nothing tops this one. The prices are fair and the food is the bomb! I love the kimbap here and the pork bulgogi. I come here a lot because it's right on campus and I've never been let down by the quality of the meal. Everything is self-served, so you can't really judge the customer service. Yet, the staff are really nice in getting your order. The only thing I don't like is the small parking lot and lack of tables. So, we never come during busy hours and would recommend you to do the same. I would love to see this restaurant expand someday, because the price is great and the food is even better!!!!!!!

Ben “Yung Hinoki” Wu

Pretty good food, you can get a stone bowl option for a bibimbap. Not a whole lot of options for white friends trying to dip their toes in Korean food, but no big deal. All the food taste very very fresh and delicious.

Trevor Williams

This is the best Korean food I've found in the cities. Granted, I only know of five Korean places, but this one is hands-down tops. If you're not familiar with Korean food, there is a wall of numbered photos with brief descriptions serving as the menu. You should be able to find something that looks and sounds tasty to you. There is also limited off-street parking.

Jonathan S

Closest authentic Korean food you can get (unless your Mom's Korean). Sadly, they sold the business to a new owner recently (2019). Which means new cooks = different quality of food. Hoping this change of ownership does not destroy their excellent reputation.

Avis Thomas

Very authentic and tasty, at student prices. The extensive menu covers a large wall and has pictures; you can order by number if you don't speak Korean. Crowded st lunch time when school is in session.

Andrew Mosenden

They have renovated the inside, which did a great effect. The food is very good. Closest to off the beaten path style Korean food you will find in the cities. I had spicy pork stir fry.

Jessica Lee

This is a great place to eat! They by far have the best bulgolgi in the twin cities. Plus the restaurant is very clean and the staff is very nice and welcoming.

Haley De

Great soondubu jjigae and ox tail soup!

christina conroy

So delicious that I'm still giving 5 stars even though there was a hair in my kimchee

Anna Sing

One of my favorite authentic Korean restaurants in the twin cities! I have been going here for a few years now, and I recommend it to anyone the chance I get! My favorite dishes are the spicy pork bulgogi, black bean noodles, and spicy rice cakes (Tteokbokki).

Cindy Moua

Omg! Loved korean food never really had authentic korean food ever. Gave this place a try and loved it. I was a noob to this place so amazing thing was you get your own water at the water dispenser. Oh and what I also liked was you bring everything back to a return window. That makes everything so much more convenient for the workers and us customers. Lol. Anywho the food was ammmmazzzing. Service was nice.

Ryan Hanson

My food was delicious! I have not had real Korean food ever, so I don't have a good reference, but I have been to BeiJing, Shanghai and Hong Kong. I tried my share of authentic foods on this trip. Even though I am from the U.S., I really enjoy authentic cuisine. This place did not disappoint. The kimchi was not as spicy as I usually like, but my spicy pork bulgogi was out of this world. The lunch price was very reasonable ($8) and the most expensive meal, which is very big, was about $14. Hard to find that price in Minneapolis area. Def recommend and will most certainly be back.

Firdaush Yasmin

The place is very cramped. It was quite uncomfortable sitting right next to a complete stranger with our arms touching the whole time, when it got busy. But food wise, their tofu soup is the best I've had in any korean restaurant in Mpls!

Alex P

Go during lunch time, 11-3 and get a lunch special for $7. Korean food is plain in my opinion, and I cannot think this is far from authentic. Everything tastes fresh, and the meat comes sizzling when its served to you. Its all self-serve, and family owned. Very great place.

Nathaniel Ly

Always a good spot to eat. Parking is tight and it's often crowded. But the food is good and very cheap compared to other similar restaurants. I like the spicy pork bulgogi and galbi the most here.

Koselig

Went to u of m and graduated in 2010.. this was my go to place. The food is great, large portions as well. The old man at the register everytime was extremely polite and cute. Would recommend it to anyone who enjoys asian food. Chicken bokum is amazing!

Kristy Tran

I absolutely love their food!! it tastes authentic and I’ve never had a bad experience here!! It’s all self service and their portions are huge and you get a lot of food, so fair warning! But you won’t regret it because the food is just so good! I love their spicy Korean rice cake, Bibimbap Dolsot (in the cast iron bowl) and their kimchi stew!

Emily Lu

I had some really good dishes at this place couple years ago but the recent visit was a big disappointment.... aside from very tiny portion of the side dishes, the korean sushi roll with lot more rice and very little "stuffing" in the middle. Both stir fried dishes (spicy rice cake and spicy seafood) the sauces are too watery and bland taste, lack of flavor. Sorry to say I much rather go a little far north to either Dong Yang or King's restaurant to get a lot more variety of traditional korean dishes.

Rp

Bulgogi and rice cakes are amazing, and good banchan! Absolutely a must revisit.

Banle Gaar

When I went out to eat with a friend down the road (at Kimchi Tofu House), we past this spot and she said she'd never been in there yet. So I was sent off to judge it for her. Slightly bigger than your average hole in the wall with an attached Karaoke spot of course. A tip I would say is that if you have a car they do have a small parking lot exclusively for themselves, would say these can easily be grabbed since most people come from the campus region and probably just walk. No need to pay for side street parking. Almost went with my staple bibimbap or some spicy pork stir fry, but then I saw something odd, knuckle bone soup. Alright you got me, getting that. Though I wasn't feeling it exactly right when I ordered, because the worker said, "It is quite bland so I'd add some salt." You specifically make something bland? I could careless if that's the authentic way of doing it, give it some flavor. So I waited for my food to be made and looked at the menu some more and then my heart sank, because another item up there I recently made and loved. Military stew. Sigh... another time. Food was announced and I grabbed it and sat back down watching the cauldron bubble with its milk thin liquid. Smelled appetizing so far. While I waited for it to cool down a bit I tried all the dishes set out before me. Only the basic kimchi I thought tasted good, the others were bland. Now that the soup wouldn't burn my tongue I tried a spoonful. Yup, that's bland. Adding two tsp of salt did it finally come up to something decent. I shouldn't have to make that large of a correction. It was interesting to try but I wouldn't order it again. Rather just make it better myself at home.

Genevieve Courteau

Delicious. Cannot wait to visit again!

Lisa Oldakowski

I had my first experience here today, and was very impressed with the side dishes, tofu soup, and beef bulgogi for sure! The $7 lunch special is a great deal. I also sampled the dol sot bi bim bop, and while the meat and veggies were definitely fresh, the sauce wasn't quite as good as I've had at other restaurants. I'd definitely go back when I get a craving for authentic Korean!

Gerard Carton

Having been married to a Korean wife, I am qualified to say that this is authentic Korean cuisine. Excellent food at good prices. The pictures on the menu help quite a lot. Enjoy.

CheShin Chew

The food is still pretty decent after they updated their restaurant with a new store sign and new interior setting. But the young lady working there is the reason why I gave 3 stars only. She rejected our request to refill the side dishes saying that it's past their working hours, but it was only 8:40pm when their working hours is until 9pm. Another elder lady refilled it for us in the end.

Jonathan Mathes

I was looking forward to good Korean food. The restaurant is a little hole in the wall without much seating. It is generally "seat yourself." We went in to seat ourself and were directed to another table because the table we wanted needed to be wiped down. We said we were willing to wait and they then said no they didn't want to clean it again and they were closing in 30 min so why don't we go over there in the crowded corner and sit there where multiple people would need to get up at multiple tables for someone to leave their seat. There food is pretty basic and tasty but the staff is rude and the atmosphere is crowded. Next time I will pick an alternative.

Dezi Johnson

The soup was served in a vessel that kept it so hot It takes awhile to eat. If that is common I was not aware but it was nice portions and it did cool off eventually so that I could consume it. I like the little side dishes that come with the meal.

Jesus Balderrama

This is such a cool and awesome place. I will for sure come back. Maybe a date night with the wife. I had the spicy Seafood noodles, it was pretty spicy. But they have all sorts of different dishes.

Vaughn and Amycar

Eversince we found this place, we have not gone back to any other Korean restaurant around town. My husband who hates traffic & parking issues around the U would rather drive there (20-30 minutes) & get to-go/pick-up order than go somewhere close to us! Why? If you’ve ever visited Seoul, South Korea & tried their food, THIS place is as authentic as it can get + the price is cheaper than most frou-frou korean resto in town! We can easily order 2 entree, 2-3 apps + side dishes for less than $30! Sometimes less than $25 (depending on the entree you choose). Downside: 1) parking is limited & parking space is tight. Sometimes you’ll get stuck waiting for another car to get out of their parking space because, honestly, they don’t know how to maneuver their car 2) inside space could use some updating, tables are limited, space is tight (sometimes you’ll bump elbows with someone), can get loud with the students that eat - but who cares?!?! THIS is how it is in Korea! It’s the taste & price of the food that matters! WE LOVE 💕 Korea Restaurant!

Jaehoon Kim

This is the food and atmosphere you will get when you walk into a common restaurant in Seoul. There are several slight odd twists to the food like adding slices of bell peppers to the Kimchi stew but they are negligible. Don't expect to be served as a dear customer like your typical restaurant as 1. it's pick up 2. there will be lots of people the during lunch.

Mubassher Kamal

Delicious food. CONSISTENTLY. Honestly, I've never had a less-than amazing experience at this restaurant. The kind ajjushi there makes sure that your beef bulgogi is prepared in the tastiest way possible.

Kory Iverson

Soon tofu soup and either the beef or pork bulgogi will feed two people and leave you feeling full and satisfied. Their lunch special is good for the price and portion size. Small place, but do not feel overwhelmed, you can sit with strangers if you need a spot. We take our kids there during the lunch rush and we always find a spot to sit.

Jay Meraki

For Minnesota, they do a FANTASTIC job. The bulgogi was darn tasty and authentic. Bibimbap was alright, but I've had better in the state. Japchae was a bit over-peppered, but bold with great flavors and veggies. Sides were WONDERFUL, though limited. Very fair prices. I've been back here half a dozen times so far and have never been disappointed. I'd give it 5 stars, but I've had my dad's Korean home cooking and have been to other restaurants in the country that would blow your mind. THIS IS THE PLACE TO GO.

E V

This is the best Korean restaurant in the twin cities. Don't wonder it's The Best. Get some bulgogi and you won't be disappointed.

Judy

Small hole in the wall but probably the best Korean food I've had since I've moved to MN. Their portions are appropriate for the prices. Self service for water and cleaning but overall, I would definitely come back.

Yeuly Chin

We ordered takeout for lunch. The food was good, BUT they forgot the most expensive item! The Kalbi was $14.99 +tax. We were on our lunch break from work, mind you it took us about 12 mins to get there & then waited in line to order & waited for our food to come out. We left without checking the bags. By the time we got back to work, it had already been 1 full hour. I’m trying to find a phone number to call them. NO number on the receipt!! I tried the number on google. No body picked up! & when they did, it was silent! Again, the food was good. Just check your bags if your doing take out. **UPDATE** They picked up their phone after a few hours of calling & I got my refund. I’m happy, so they get the total 5 stars. 🙂

Nirju Joshi

This is my second visit after more than 2 years and I love this place. Its like a hole in the wall but the food over here is like a dynamite. The place doesn't look pleasing but do not get fooled by that because food is delicious. If you are looking for authentic Korean food, then this is the place to go if you are in Minneapolis.

Ka Tichi

My favorite Korean restauarant. The food so is delicious and flavorful! It’s always a full house here but worth the wait!! You can always take the food to go too.

Warren Volden

Great food and very affordable prices! A no frills restaurant, but if you are in the area, it is definitely worth visiting! Service was good and our order was prepared very quickly.

Sid Moorhead

Great Korean food at student-friendly prices. There is a lot of variety on the menu and their prices are great. Try to miss their busy hours, there isn't much for seating inside.

Angie Hansen

good food; never had a bad meal and pretty authentic Korean food; wait time can be a bit long so not optimal for quick lunches; language barrier can make ordering food a little tough at times so be patient;

Peter DeMaio

Solid Korean food. My only gripe is they skimp on the banchan (just because I'm a white dude doesn't mean I don't want a ton of kimchi!) and don't tell you about the lunch specials when you order it. Unless you specifically say it, they'll charge you for the full amount, which is a bit dishonest.

Navid Mohammad Imran

Nice, cozy little restaurant. One if the best place in Minneapolis for getting authentic Korean food. Food are also reasonablly priced and they offer free parking. Only issue is to get table during busy hours.

Lunay LeZarde

Took my wife here for her birthday and sat down to mandu and dwaeji bulgogi. Great flavor, generous servings, and while the kimchi tastes like it's missing something, the rest of the sides are well-made and would fit any of the menu choices. We especially liked how the bulgogi is served on the same cast iron griddle it was cooked on. This is one place where we will definitely be repeat customers. I highly recommend it.

Grace

My friends we were just there and the food was awesome! Love the price! Totally worth to check it out! Gotta say this is the best Korean restaurant I ever been to!

Jelena Klaric

Amazing food. The spicy rice cakes were delicious. We'll come back whenever we're in town again 100%.

Mindy C.

Kimbap & Galbi are my must-have items here! Great tasting food for a reasonable price. The restaurant is truly a rough diamond that you do not want to overlook! For individuals who want to try Korean BBQ, I highly recommend the Galbi (korean short-ribs) with some steamed rice. You're welcome.

Sonia

Delicious authentic Korean food!! I love their pork bulgogi 😋. Fast service and great price! We will definitely eat here again😁! …

S Y

My favorite Korean place to eat at when I'm in town. Everything here is delicious :) my favorite dish would be the seafood bimbibop. It's small but it's amazing.

Yangmee Vang

Authentic Korean food. Delicious. Great service too. I really like the side dishes you get with your food. My favorite is the Ja Jang Meon (Black bean noodles).

Luis Beltran

Tiny, hole in the wall place that has some of the best Korean food I've ever had. Went here on a whim and was very pleased. Will definitely go back!

Mic Thomas

Delicious. Love it. Traditional food

Blaine Mitchell

Very good food! I have eaten here a few times and the food is always good and the sides are fantastic. Side note: The place can be cold during the winter so get something hot or dress for the weather.

Jonathan O'Hare

Small, spartan, with quick no-nonsense service of delicious Korean food. The pork bulgogi was delicious, but I should have anticipated the white guy spiciness level assumption and asked for much more heat.

Miao Beck

Authentic tasty Korean food at reasonable price. The food is also served very fast. It’s my go to place if I need some comfort food!

Dale Nugent

Always delicious lunch, nicely sized and priced. Simply good Korean food. I like their bulgogies and the Kimchee soup...a nice winter warm up.

Khadro Jama

I've always wanted to eat authentic Korean food and I had my first date there. I felt like I was in South Korea ( never been , I will visit in the future!)

David Truong

I love Korean food and this place was a little crowded, but the food was delicious. The prices aren't too bad at all. I enjoyed my time there.

Karen Wang

Ordered the galbi (#5) and liked the marinade, but the meat was a bit tough. Still good though. Comes with a bowl of rice and five sides (bean sprouts, tofu strips, marinated potato, pickled seaweed, kimchee), all of which I enjoyed, except the kimchee which I didn't try because I can't handle spice. XD When you walk in, you have to go to the back of the store to order (the menu is on the wall behind you when you face the cash register). Then you snag a table while you wait for them to make your food. When your food is ready you hear a chime, and your number is displayed on the wall. When you're finished, you bring your tray back to the front and put it on a shelf.

Sam M

This place is awesome. It seems very authentic and the food is so awesome and delicious. I recommend this to anyone looking for great authentic korean food.

Matthew Coleman

I have never been to such a delicious restaurant! Service was so polite and fast. This is definitely a restaurant you have to stop by at.

Nichole McIntosh

This tiny hole in the wall serves amazing dishes from about $10-$15 a person. Order something that someone else is eating because it's probably delicious!

Nym M

A great place for Korean food but if you're looking for a roomy place to sit that's hard to find at this redteraunt. It's a small establishment but the food and the friendly service almost make up for that.

Mark Spitzmueller

Outstanding!! Family owned, fantastic food. If you have never tried Korean come here to learn why it's the best Asian food.

Creeper LordGamer

Their food is quite good but the service is so bad. They don't even have a cashier who can't speak and understand English. I have a hard time try to explain that they gave me the wrong dish. My order list is 23 but they keep calling no 33. It make me really annoyed.

Bahja Abdishakoor

i haven’t ate here or anything i just have a question for the restaurant owner/cooks do you guys serve halal food ? i’m muslim and i always wanted to go eat somewhere new but bc i i’m muslim theirs not much places that serve halal foods that are from a different culture so i was just wondering what are your halal items on your menu?

Paxia Her

Could be a long wait at times due to the limited seating and peak hours. Great authentic Korean food. Bibimbap and pork bulgogi are a must here!

Cari Rivan

Good Soondubu (Korean Soup) for decent price ($10). Classic little Korean place - small, warm, no frills, but really tasty!

Alejandro Caudillo

Excellent Service and wonderful best Korean Foods I ever eaten 😌😌 …

John Sharp

Food was AWESOME! My first time here. It was spicy but a good spicy. Would be a good food to really warm you up in the winter. 😊 …

Natica

Korea is my favorite place to eat when I'm in the area. I've been going here for years. I think everyone should go and try them out ❤️

Shouayee Vue

The environment is very homely and relaxed.the food gets done fast and the portions are great for the price. Customer service is nice! Great place to eat!

Tora Husar

The food is great. The kimchi pancake in particular is delicious!

You Tu

One of the best Korean places I've eaten at. It is always delicious and cheap. You can't ask for more.

Andrew Swenson

What a great place!! The atmosphere and food are top notch, a real diamond of the dinky town area, the only reason I come to this part of town. A very authentic experience, thank you

Cindy Thao

Good food and good service. I recommend this place. 😁 …

Momo Zhang

Food is not as good as the other two Korean restaurants around. One of the server is kind of rude. Very crowded during lunch time.

Saidkamol Javadov

Nice place and all but, for the price you pay , kind of wish to have nice environment. And space , like I keep hitting person next to me if I just movie little bit. For date wrong place to come.Just to eat good idea.

Keelia Silvis

This place is right by my work, and it's everyone's favorite. We go out to lunch here almost every week. Delicious food, great price, sweet staff.

Hyemin Yi

Eat there about once a week. Best Korean place for what I like.

Trang Nguyễn Ngọc

Nice place, small and warm!! Enjoying the spicy Korean food during winter is awesome experience!!

Daniel Froehling

Authentic and tasty! This is real Korean food. I highly advise going here for quality meals and good service.

BrieJac

The food here is amazing, I go about every other week. Great value for the money, great service. I try something new every time I go.

Mai Thao (S D J)

The food is delicious! I suggest going during lunch hour to get their cheap meals. My favorite dish is the fish pancake!

Mitchell Sotelo

Small, Hole-in-the-wall place, BEST FOOD EVER. Better Kim-chi-jiggae (#17) than I found in Seoul.

Jacob Jantzer

Service was very fast and friendly, the food and banchan were delicious and came out very fast. Highly recommend!

Ironmaged PvP

Polite staff and great food! While the place was mostly empty, I think the food was started the second they got our order in

Linda Yang

Great food and customer service. The food came out quickly. This was my first time trying this place out and I'd definitely go back again!!!

T.J. Tatlow

The food here is really something special whether you are familiar with Korean food or your a novice this place with deliver. Really is worth a try.

Sean Harrison

Excellent food, fast and friendly service, good portions, unpretentious and cool family vibe.

okjacky okjacky

Kimchi-soup is too sugaric. Sidedishes are too small. Be generous on side dishes. Should be more hygenic in general.

mira Jang

If I had to rate on food alone, it's 5⭐ but hard to find seats. It's a little hole in the wall restaurant but food sure is good.

Hana

Food was okay, a bit pricey than i expect for some other dishes. Building was hotter inside than outside. Menu was on the back wall and cashier hardly speak any english.

sparty snoopy

It was OK - i've had better (and worse). I am from the Chicago-land area and grew up eating Korean food at home. This place is.

Man Pietrs

VERY GREAT food. Price are reasonable, their bibibomp is really good. I love it.

Chuiyee Thao

Good food and good variety but would reccomend dong yang instead as it's as good/better for taste, bigger portions and better pricing.

Seth Robinson

Food is very good, and quantity is plentiful. My only negative is size, it's a small restaurant so space is limited and its tight.

Ramandeep Singh

Best Korean food I had so far. Disclaimer: I just had it at two other places in twin cities.

Russell Chapman

Excellent Korean food and probably one of the best Korean restaurants in Minneapolis! Highly recommend.

William Otto

This place brought me right back to little restaurants I've visited in Korea. I had the kimchi jjigae and it was delicious!

Sara Huynh

The food was delisious.

Mengying Wang

They changed their menu, I preferred the previous one but the dishes are still tasty.

Andrew Morrow

Love Korea Restaurant!! and my office is across the street, so I do get over here quite often. YUM!

Chee Yi Ong

Amazing and authentic Korean food, look no further! The owner and the staffs are Korean as well.

Mike Tarose

Truly fantastic Korean food. Best kimchi chigae in the twin cities.

Rajib Bahar

I tried Korean food first time and loved it. Getting parking spot in this area is a bonus.

Travis Sobeck

I eat here about once a week. Great food, fast, decent lunch prices, good staff.

Brandon Buchholz

I'd give this place 10 stars if they'd let me. Some of the best Korean food in the metro.

YC S

Food is okay. Side dishes are so so. Good for quick korean food.

Kate Martin

We had #1, 2, and #36. So good! Not air conditioned, and not fancy decor. Also, it's self serve.

ashleybts98

great Korean Bbq and kimchi love how authentic the food was. Really delicious

Molly Thao

VERY FUN PLACE! Stayed there longer than we should have but it was all worth it. Would come back for another session.

mafe dolor

The place might be small but the food was 👍. Affordable price with generous amount of serving. …

Jayden Ham

I'm friends with the owner the food was amazing

Jerry Volden

Very good food for a small price will send all my friends there

filsan Ibrahim

Excellent service and delicious food!! Please go see for yourself, you wouldn't regret it 😊 …

Justin Merritt

We absolutely loved it. Not much to look at, but the food has left me thinking about it for days.

Cole Weede

Got a bowl of something delicious, I'll be going again to try the glass noodle stir fry.

Wai ki ki

Hole in the wall. If you have food restrictions (vegetarian etc).. hard to get them to understand. Also, beware of the wife :)

Jerry Generalao

Delicious, authentic Korean food. Definitely a keeper! We will be back!

Albin Digital

Great selection and prices for authentic Korean dishes.

Alex Yantifovich

Best korean food in town. Place is often packed for lunch.

MAIZA Lee

Best authentic Korean Food I have ever had in MN!

Nancy Schroepfer

Great restaurant with affordable options. The cashier is always nice and polite :)

Jennifer Filkins

Great korean food with generous portions for a reasonable price.

Gabriel Illovsky

Great, janky ambience. Wonderful authentic food at a tremendous value!

kate bruhn

I absolutely adore this place, and I always leave happier!

Dia Thao

Used to be an awesome place. Sadly the new cooks aren’t as good as the old ones.

Phil Smith

Flavors brought me back to Korea.

Taylor Kneubuhler

Food was fresh and really good. Great prices and options.

Karen Wong

Love their spicy rice cakes so so much!

Jennifer Ta

Friendly staff, quick service. It was 10 min waiting for walk in take out.

Jia Sun

Great food!

Christopher Hickman

Fun place to eat with a good selection. Parking is not overly abundant..

OfAll HmooB

Very korean. Food is a must try if u love Korean food

marcos andrade

Amazing Korean food! One of my favorites!

Michelle Cobin

Small restaurant that doesn't stand out by its looks, but food is excellent.

J Mo

Great, authentic Korean food. Reminds me of what I grew up with.

Abbie A Choomchur

Very good taste. Real Korean food!

Scott Roberts

The food the best Korean food I've had in Minnesota

John Blood

Small, fast, and mighty delicious. So many great tastes.

Ariana Klein

I love the atmosphere and the food =]. I recommend this place.

Budiman Handjaja

Simple place and basic down to earth cooking with very reasonable pricing.

Lori Erickson

Very good and friendly.

Tyler Poechit

Is the restaurant open? Current date is Jan 15th, 2021. Thanks!

Needs a shower Shonem

So much authentic Korean food it seemed the tables wouldn't hold it.

Mina Her

This restaurant has really good cheap authentic food. Is it still open?

Lien Phung

Very little vegetarian options. Food's good otherwise.

Stephy

Variety of choices. Really like the spicy seafood tofu pot.

jose mendez

Delicious as always. Will take pictures next time

Stou

Good food but sometimes hard to get a table.

Adrian Hawkins

#38- Hot Pot. Delicious. Trust me (if you eat meat.)

Charity Ganbaatar

Awesome food. Hole in the wall but awesome food.

Kenji vang

Great food and it is well worth the wait! ❤

Tavar Sumrall

Great food great prices great portions

Lay Lay Zan

Saw a mouse, it was cute. Also food was good.

Raymond Poon

Very authentic Korean food... Reminds me of Korea Town in LA

sarah baube

A little hole in the wall, and so delicious! Will be going back.

Zachary Ferrara

Great authentic Korean at fair price.

Selena Rodriguez

Very good service and loved the food

Li Ren

Do not miss their hot pot. It was so good.

Chad Patel

Delicious! A true gem at the U of M

Pea Pod

The price is right, the food is delicious.

Tony Park

It is real korean foods. So delicious.

Holly Petersen

Amazing food - great price.

Emily Fisher

I LOVE this place!! So delicious.

Matt Proud

One of the best places 'round the U. to grab lunch.

Jessie

Tasty authentic Korean food

Gary

One of my favorite Korean placed in the cities.

Derek Plautz

They have good food.

Rob Palmer

Delicious food and very low price

Michael Rustebakke

Unless you have a Korean Grandma, this is the best place in town.

Minh Duong

Amazing food, with self service.

Makaiya Xiong

Great food. Quick service.

Some Idiot Named Llash

appreciate covid safety procedures.

Leah Honsey

Great for quick fast meal

Joseph Heili

The stone bowl is so so good

Damien Mathew

Good, very simple restaurant.

Jennifer Drake

Super busy at lunch! Arrive early!

Puncher48

The place had good food and service

Adeniyi Togun

Best local canteen in campus area

Thomas Nguyen

Cheap food, good eating! Can't beat that.

Quang Trường Trần

One of the best Korea Restaurants

Quyen Hang

Amazing food, Good organization.

Jan Jackson

Nice renovation. Trash parking situation.

Hai Le

Fast service vs good foood

salman farah

What a warm welcome🥰 …

Amber Sheehan

Food is authentic and AMAZING!

Dennis Tran

Yummy food!!!

Pat Brough

Best food in Minneapolis

Lee Vang

Service was super fast and super good

naice_juuc

nice food

budiman budiman

Budget lunch on Korean food.

May Thwe

Tasty food

Dom V

Grear rolls at a grear price!

Zachary Smith

Good lunch deals

Houa Vang

Great family restaurant

Chance Crawford

Never been but going today

Hercules

Lit.

Teng Zhang

Good lunch meau

Paul Vallez

To

Andrew Heaberlin

Good

Jack Koo

A1 Korean food

Jeff Woltjen

Authentic

Jdjdhhf HD HD Gdhdjd

Love Korean ✖

Markas Welke

Mmmmmmm good

SHUAI REN

My go-to place

Jeff Williams

Tasty food

Miles Pascual

Yum yum yum....

Mock Berry

Cheap foods

Patrakul T.

Besides grumpy owner lady. The food is amazing!!! Very flavorful authentic and reasonable price!! I'll be back!!

Isabel Ybarra

Super fast service, good food, and nice service. Parking lot is small so drive safe.

Patricia Durán (Pattydoom)

(Translation) Delicious food. I tried the beef stir fry and cooked rice. You can indicate how spicy you want your food. Courtesy water. (Original) Deliciosa comida. Probé la carne salteada y arroz cocido. Puedes indicar cuán picante deseas tu comida. Agua de cortesía.

Jeongho Kim

(Translation) It's a restaurant. There are many menus like Gimbap Heaven. It's okay when you miss rice. I came on a business trip and stayed at a nearby commons hotel. I came to have dinner because it was nearby. I don't drink alcohol. (Original) 식당입니다 김밥천국처럼 메뉴 많구요 밥이 그리울 때 괜찮네요 출장와서 근처 commons hotel 에 숙박하였구요 가까이 있어서 저녁밥 먹으러 왔어요 ㅎ 술은 없슴다 ㅎㅎ

역사

(Translation) It is generally similar to Korean food. Recommended for those who miss those flavors. (Original) 한국음식이랑 대체적으로 비슷합니다. 그 맛들이 그리운 분들께 추천.

Shawn

(Translation) This shop is very good, not too expensive (Original) 这家店非常不错，好吃不贵

Jingzhen Li

(Translation) The Cp value is high and the sushi is delicious! (Original) Cp值高、壽司很好吃！

나뽈레옹

(Translation) The meat tastes bad haha (Original) 제육 불맛 나요ㅋㅋㅋ

Nathaniel Chew

George Thielen

Sehr lecker und authentisch! (Translation) Very tasty and authentic!

Ed Lundborg

Allen Lee

B M

高平驥（馬糞）

(Translation) tasty (Original) 好吃

Chxer Xiong

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