Korean cuisine: the best places to taste it in Durham

9 restaurant menus in Durham, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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Kokyu
Kokyu
93/100 (1392 ratings)
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Korean
Beer restaurants
Barbecue
Asian
International
Late Night
Drinks
Dinner
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Tapas
Tacos
Asian
Barbecue
International
Beer restaurants
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Dog Friendly
Delivery
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Wheelchair Accessible
Wine and Beer
Late Night
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Kokyu Na'mean
Kokyu Na'mean
90/100 (453 ratings)
Quick Bites
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Thai
Asian
Street Food
Vietnamese
Vegan Options
Thai
Vietnamese
Korean
Street Food
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Pork
Sandwiches
Sit down
Street Food
Vietnamese
Asian
Thai
Accepts Discover
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Dinner
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"So good! Not easy to stumble upon, but worth seeking out. The food is fresh, inventive, and full of flavor! I had a bowl of chilled ramen with a..."
Mary Turner
"Hands down best sandwiches I've had in NC. I've tried several at this point and each one has been amazing. I usually end up spending the rest of the..."
Robby Oehler
"Traveling to RDU for business and saw this restaurant while looking around on Google Maps. So glad I did. Stopped in for lunch and had the Baht Mi..."
Scott Grandstaff
"Just ate here for the first time. This place is on point, and the Baht Mi was freaking dynamite!! This will be a go-to spot! Can’t wait to try..."
Brian Eller
"Got their best sellers belly bahn and baht mi. Wonderfully made, well seasoned meats, flavorful sides. Highly recommend this hidden gem off..."
Kix Belza
"First time here! Loved the pork belly sandwich! And the flavors and bread are really fresh! The sweet potato salad and cucumber sides are on point!..."
Serena Kearney
"Dropped by Ko Kyu a couple of weeks ago while visiting Durham and not only was the staff amazing, but the food was incredible. I couldn't stop raving..."
Robert Martin
"I visit this place everytime i am in Durham. The Baht Mi is the most amazing sandwich i have ever had. The bread is amazingly crisp and tasty. Just..."
Bret Updegraff
"if you go, go hungry! Sandwiches were super tasty and everything was fresh and made to order. Staff were friendly and upbeat service was great...."
Tom Pullaro
"First time here the folks who work here are super nice and the food is amazing. Had the Bat mi sandwich and the flavor is magnificent. Also tried..."
Jeanette Vargas Martinez
"Love this place! Food is always amazing as well as the..."
Chris Crigler
"My favorite sandwiches in town! Never had one that’s less than..."
Charles Brower
"Went today for the first time, only wish it hadn't taken so long to find this place! I had the Baht Mi and my wife had the Pyongyang Hot Chicken. ..."
Jeff Colvin
"I love every sandwich more than the one before it! Had the fried chicken belly and had to stop myself from getting..."
Erin Hite
"First time ever. I went with friends and the food was great! I look forward to..."
Chrystal King
Itaewon Grill
Itaewon Grill
89/100 (570 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Korean
Fast food
Asian
Korean
Dinner
Lunch
Fast food
Asian
Korean
Seating
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Best Korean bbq I’ve ever had! Such an interesting style of serving Korean food. The employees were very helpful with guiding me through the menu..."
Amanda Thompson
"This place is a homerun! The restaurant is clean, bright and has a great staff. The food is also wonderful. The bulgogi beef Is subtly spicy and..."
Jim McNulty
"Great concept and top-notch execution. Galbi jjim was very good. Excellent..."
Richard Chung
"Went in on Thursday 4/5/18 and came back Fri and Sat! Best Korean BarBQ ive ever had! The short ribs and the kim chi fried rice is the dish of choice..."
Leonard Manares
"My first time having Korean bbq and I was blown away ! The food is sooo good and the noddles are super addicting . Being new to all this they did a..."
Caryn Moore
"First time today. Words cannot describe how great this place is! Will definitely be back! Food was out of this world..."
Charlie Ray
"Absolutely delicious food. Fast and accurate. And the staff was really nice and helpful. Great first impression. I will definitely be coming..."
James Brock Kirby Jr
"LOVE this place!!!! Take the coaching staff here many..."
Hernando Planells
"First time I tried Korean BBQ and loved it. Staff is friendly and place was..."
LooLoo Bonnett
"You prepare the most AMAZING Korean food! Everything is so fresh and delicious! I can't wait to visit..."
Joanne Sotiroff
"First time here. I arrived as they opened. Staff is awesome, patient and explained how to assemble your meal. They have a great selection of rice,..."
James Kempski Your Triangle REALTOR 919-308-7597
"This food is SO good. The food is hot and fresh, service is quick, and lots of indoor and outdoor seating. It's incredibly tasty and the meat is..."
Larissa Kim
"Well worth a visit. I chose to dine-in, and was pleased. Order your base, then your vegetable choices, then sauce, and lastly protein. Also their..."
Darrin Thompson
"This place has me coming back for more every time. Their beef bulgogi is amazing, especially paired with their Itaewon sauce. It Is to die for. The..."
Eli Teague
"My picture of my bowl does not do it justice in any way. The bowls here were treats for my mouth. Spicy and flavorful with some authentic flavors...."
Thaddeus Woodard
Namu Restaurant & Coffee Bar
Namu Restaurant & Coffee Bar
82/100 (330 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Korean
Asian
Korean
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Spicy Pork Mandoo
Beef Bulgogi
Espresso
Beef Dumplings
Juice
Beef
Galbi
Bulgogi Bibimbap
Bulgogi Gimbap
Dumplings
Joe's Special
Kimchi Bul-Fries
Fall Spice Latte
Burrito
Shrimp Gimbap
Kimchi Fried Rice Bowl
Bibimbap
Spicy Pork Spicy Chicken and kbbq Tacos
Burrito Bowl
Bibimbap with Tofu and Egg
Crab Gimbap
matcha latte
Pork
Shrimp Tempura Gimbap
Kimbap
sushi
Asian
Korean
Seating
Serves Alcohol
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
92 Korean Chicken
92 Korean Chicken
82/100 (531 ratings)
Restaurants
Korean
Asian
Vegan Options
Korean
Asian
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Asian
Korean
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Chosunok Bbq Korean Restaurant
Chosunok Bbq Korean Restaurant
78/100 (658 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Korean
Asian
Korean
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Asian
Korean
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Li Ming's Global Mart
Li Ming's Global Mart
77/100 (168 ratings)
Specialty Food Market
Korean
Asian
Korean
Fast food
Asian
Chinese
Chinese
Breakfast
Lunch
Fast food
Chinese
Asian
Korean
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Breakfast
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Love. Love. Bringing culture to the NC! Exotic spices and..."
Tam Le
"Craziest things you've ever wanted to find in the..."
Leslie My-Urr
"Great variety of products! Looking forward to exploring..."
Andy Freeman
"I was in wow shopping here. They had so much stuff to choose from. There was plenty of staff, well stocked shelves, and hot authentic Chinese food..."
ladi da
"Good selection of what appears to my mostly unaccustomed eye to be Chinese products. A fair amount of Korean products as well, but not as many as I..."
Chad Peterson
"The "Go To" place for Asian food. They carry almost everything there with a larger portion of Chinese style ingredients. I found a knife sharpening..."
Allen Pai
"I always enjoy going to this place for your non traditional food. It’s mostly the Asian/Korean sort of genre food and grocery store but they have..."
Team 7 Channel
"Great supermarket for Asian groceries. Most Southeast Asian products are from the Philippines, Vietnam, and Thailand. Malaysian and Indonesian..."
Raymond Vagell
"Absolutely love this store! They offer a great variety of snacks and sweets. They had everything I needed for the hotpot / grill I got for Christmas...."
Kirby Hemingway
"I love the huge variety of noodles that can be found here...much more than in an American grocery store. This store is pretty good sized with lots of..."
Tiffany Whiting
"One of our family’s favorite grocery stores—beautiful fresh fish and vegetables. Amazing prices. Very kind staff. I have to say: even the way..."
Han VanderHart
M Kokko
M Kokko
73/100 (972 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Asian
Korean
Korean
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Sandwiches
Noodle
Wings
Chicken Sandwich
Ramen
Pork
Asian
Korean
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range