When you’re looking for a fun, interactive dining experience fit for a small and hungry crew, there’s no better option than Korean BBQ. And while plenty of spots will happily bring you out a platter of grilled meats, there’s something about the DIY nature of tabletop grilling that brings about a greater sense of accomplishment. The only difficult part is deciding between meats, and maybe how to strategically configure all the side plates of banchan on your table like a giant game of Tetris.
Walking into Korea House feels like a welcome escape from Austin. It’s tucked away in a courtyard off West Anderson Lane that we’re guessing hasn’t changed much in the 30+ years it’s been around. And there’s a small, lily-covered pond out front that makes the whole experience feel a little like dining just outside of a zen garden. As far as Korean barbecue goes, meats are a la carte here, with quality that rivals the best. Thick, well-marbled cuts of galbi crisp up and sizzle on the grill, while you pick at the largest selection of banchan options we’ve come across in town.
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Going out for Korean barbecue usually means choosing between quality meats and a bottomless AYCE experience, but at Gangnam you get the bottomless experience without compromising on taste, all in a massive industrial space that feels a lot less sterile than it sounds. Classics like bulgogi, marinated pork belly, and kalbi are some of the best versions we’ve had in town—particularly compared to other bottomless spots—but it’s the premium meats you’ll want to load up on. Especially because there’s only one price point. Order the ribeye and watch as full-sized steaks arrive for as long as you keep asking (and finishing your plate), then throw on some beef rib fingers and teriyaki chicken between bites of salad, cheese corn, and an extensive selection of banchan.
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Maybe you’re at Chosun Galbi for dduk bae ki bulgogi soups and large-format stews when it’s cold out. Or maybe you’re here with a group of friends, ready to take down a mountain of Korean barbecue. Platters are priced by the meat (generally from $25-40) with each designed to feed about one hungry person. But there’s also a three-person platter that comes with a little bit of everything. The banchan options here are some of the best in town, including braised potatoes, pickled radish, and cucumber kimchi. The whole experience is set in a cozy dining room that feels more like dining in an old house than in a parking lot next to a movie theater.
Right next to H-Mart in Cedar Park, Honey Pig is part of a small chain of Korean barbecue restaurants, with an a la carte menu of meats, soups, and noodles. The dining room here is open and industrial, with circular metal tables surrounded by little barrel bar stools that make the whole place feel a bit like a Korean pub. Expect to find a wide range of meats, the highlights being the thinner, marinated cuts. If you’re afraid of cooking your own food, but still enjoy the show, Honey Pig is the spot for you—servers will come by to place and prep all the meats, so all you have to do is sit back, relax, and snack on a small selection of banchan while you wait.
One of the original spots in Austin for AYCE Korean barbecue, you’ll find Charm in a busy strip mall right off I-35 in North Austin, in a fairly dark dining room with lots of tightly packed, semi-private booths. Here you can choose between ordering a la carte and going for the bottomless option, and there’s also a menu full of non-barbecue Korean classics like budae jjigae and bibimbap. AYCE options come in three different tiers, starting from a more affordable plan around $30, to a reservation-only plan with premium meats that cost $80/person—though you should expect a pretty small selection of banchan. The meat quality is decent in the basic plan, but it’s tough to beat on value.
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Located in The Crescent shopping center at Airport and Lamar, the all-you-can-eat Korean barbecue spot K BBQ has a few menu tiers, with prices starting just under $40 for the basic option, and going up from there in $10 increments for two additional levels with more premium meats and sides. And while the pricier plans do get you things like wagyu ribeye and freshwater eel, K BBQ’s strengths lie in the simpler, marinated meats—on the cheaper plan—like garlic samgyupsal and beef bulgogi. Banchan options are pretty sparse, and meats may occasionally arrive as fully frozen bricks, but if you want a lot of food in a no-frills, semi-industrial atmosphere, complete with robot delivery carts, K BBQ is a solid bet. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019.
Nadia Chaudhury is the editor of Eater covering food and pop culture, as well as a photographer, writer, and frequent panel moderator and podcast guest.
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In , barbecue isn't all brisket and ribs. Korean barbecue makes for an arguably even more perfect group outing: everyone gets various cuts of plain or marinated meats, like bulgogi, short ribs, and vegetables, and usually cooks them up right on the tabletop grill using tongs or chopsticks. All of that is served alongside a wide array of banchan, traditional side dishes and palate cleansers such as kimchi and pickled daikon, as well as lettuce for handy wraps. The massive meal is enhanced with the air of beer and/or soju, too.
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While ’s Korean barbecue options aren’t overly abundant, Eater researched, polled friends, and tasted the offerings from four of the city's most talked-about spots to arrive at the two that are most worthy of your attention.
The setup: The large Korean restaurant has been serving North since 2008. Score one of the roomier booths (especially for groups), where the sunken grill with coals sits in the middle of the table. The server places initial pieces onto the grill using functional tongs and scissors to turn and cut the roasting meats. After that, customers are mostly left to their own devices, with occasional help if needed. Booths are even outfitted with nifty service buttons to ask for help or the bill.
The meat: If you go the a la carte route, there’s a minimum of two orders for barbecue, ranging from $16.95 for shrimp to $28.95 for beef short ribs. Note that each of these orders provides enough meat for about two people, depending on appetite. Our advice? Make things easier by getting the massive assorted barbecue option, which might seem like a lot at $80.95 for the table, but makes the most sense if you're in a group of three to six people and will split the check. There's a mess of meats from piles of beef to exactly three giant shrimps. Use the outer edges of the grill for quicker cooking. End the meal with one of the cold noodle soups ($10.95) to cool off.
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The setup: This newcomer to the Korean scene opened just last month. Barbecue is the only thing available on the limited menu, making your choice that much easier. Even better: it’s all-you-can-eat. The catch: seatings are only up to two hours, so no lingering grazing.
Compared to Chosun’s arrangement, the grill is slightly smaller and domed, which means meats can easily stick to the surface. There might be some splatter. But the extremely friendly servers help the process with utensils and scissors, plus they replace dirty grills with clean ones often.
The meat: The best bet is to pick one of the three meal plans. The basic offering ($24.99/person) comes with the usual meats and other dishes like noodles and kimchi stew. Level it up with fancier additions like prime rib (under premium for $34.99/person) and short loin (special at $49.99/person). The final extra splurges is worth it here. Make sure you don't miss the marinated beef short rib, the best meat in the house.
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Note that discounted prices are offered for children between five and 11 years old. Leftovers that weigh over two and a half pounds will cost you the price of an extra seat, and no, you can’t take anything home, so don't over order.
Test your grilling skills some more over at Manna Korean (6808 North Lamar Boulevard) where tables with built-in grills are available in the back of the house. Or venture over to Korea House (2700 West Anderson Lane) if you're craving more plated Korean dishes than straight-up DIY barbecue. Want to spare your clothing from a smoke bomb and let someone else do the cooking? Head to Together (9200 North Lamar Blvd) for a pleasingly authentic experience, complete with marinated short rib served on a sizzling platter.We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show
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While ’s Korean barbecue options aren’t overly abundant, Eater researched, polled friends, and tasted the offerings from four of the city's most talked-about spots to arrive at the two that are most worthy of your attention.
The setup: The large Korean restaurant has been serving North since 2008. Score one of the roomier booths (especially for groups), where the sunken grill with coals sits in the middle of the table. The server places initial pieces onto the grill using functional tongs and scissors to turn and cut the roasting meats. After that, customers are mostly left to their own devices, with occasional help if needed. Booths are even outfitted with nifty service buttons to ask for help or the bill.
The meat: If you go the a la carte route, there’s a minimum of two orders for barbecue, ranging from $16.95 for shrimp to $28.95 for beef short ribs. Note that each of these orders provides enough meat for about two people, depending on appetite. Our advice? Make things easier by getting the massive assorted barbecue option, which might seem like a lot at $80.95 for the table, but makes the most sense if you're in a group of three to six people and will split the check. There's a mess of meats from piles of beef to exactly three giant shrimps. Use the outer edges of the grill for quicker cooking. End the meal with one of the cold noodle soups ($10.95) to cool off.
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The setup: This newcomer to the Korean scene opened just last month. Barbecue is the only thing available on the limited menu, making your choice that much easier. Even better: it’s all-you-can-eat. The catch: seatings are only up to two hours, so no lingering grazing.
Compared to Chosun’s arrangement, the grill is slightly smaller and domed, which means meats can easily stick to the surface. There might be some splatter. But the extremely friendly servers help the process with utensils and scissors, plus they replace dirty grills with clean ones often.
The meat: The best bet is to pick one of the three meal plans. The basic offering ($24.99/person) comes with the usual meats and other dishes like noodles and kimchi stew. Level it up with fancier additions like prime rib (under premium for $34.99/person) and short loin (special at $49.99/person). The final extra splurges is worth it here. Make sure you don't miss the marinated beef short rib, the best meat in the house.
Top 10 Best Korean Barbeque All You Can Eat In Austin, Tx
Note that discounted prices are offered for children between five and 11 years old. Leftovers that weigh over two and a half pounds will cost you the price of an extra seat, and no, you can’t take anything home, so don't over order.
Test your grilling skills some more over at Manna Korean (6808 North Lamar Boulevard) where tables with built-in grills are available in the back of the house. Or venture over to Korea House (2700 West Anderson Lane) if you're craving more plated Korean dishes than straight-up DIY barbecue. Want to spare your clothing from a smoke bomb and let someone else do the cooking? Head to Together (9200 North Lamar Blvd) for a pleasingly authentic experience, complete with marinated short rib served on a sizzling platter.We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show
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