Korean cuisine: the best places to taste it in Memphis
5 restaurant menus in United States, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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"Bi bim bop was good; burned my finger several times on the hot bowl. Went in to get the bi bim bop burger that I had heard all about, but they were..."
Steve
"Kwik Chek, a former convenience store turned...Greek-Korean grill? It's one of those things that could only happen in America. And is clearly a..."
Donald
"Kwik Chek looks like a complete hole-in-the wall but has, hands down, one of the best burgers I've ever had. The Bi Bim Bop Burger is absolute..."
Megan Banet
"Hell yeah. Korean American heavy metal Fusion. What more could you want. Don't be a snob. Be adventurous! I like the Bi Bim Bop..."
Keith Lewis
"The Turk. Absolutely..."
M. Corry
"OMG!!! This is wonderful. I'm found the holy grail. Actual home made Yaki Mondu not the typical gyoza that you always find. Thank goodness for Kwik..."
Hamilton Moore
"I love This place !!! I came here all throughout college and whenever I have company in town I always bring them here. I've had many things on the..."
Katherine GR
"Inapparently delicious. I've always enjoyed the discrepancy between Kwik Chek's scrappy facility and their delicious sandwiches and dishes. Their..."
Bill
"Wow! This was good! Don't be fooled by the look of it. It looks like a quick stop when you walk in. We got the bi bim bop, pajeon, and the falafel..."
Annie Strohm
"I've been here a number of times over the years. It's always been good. A few weeks ago I met a friend here for lunch and he recommended the..."
Jamie Zelazny
"I love Kwik Check!. There is nothing better. Try the M.e.m.p.h.i.s and the fireball of freedom! The ninja is amazing, too, and if you want to go..."
Melissa
"Just go there. Get anything. You'll love..."
Brian Pitre
"What a gem!. I have passed by this convenience store 100x. Who knew they have some of the best food in town! After reading reviews here I tried the..."
Texiep
"HOW IS THIS POSSIBLE. For three years I have lived BLOCKS from this place. HOW IS IT POSSIBLE THAT I NEVER KNEW IT EXISTED?Its really..."
Rob Schueller
"Definitely a hidden gem. I went to kwik chek for the first time yesterday and when i walked in i was skeptical, but let me tell ya....do not be..."
Mmn
"I will return. This was a nice find! The place isn't a looker but what do you expect out of a convenience store/deli?What really matters is the..."
"Korean noodle soup!. Eat this food! Noodle soup is the best! Try everything on the menu then do it again! I love this..."
Lucy Bounces
"Hidden Gem. On the outside, there is nothing about this place that suggests it has a Korean and Mediterranean menu. Situated across the street from..."
Jack
"Great Sandwiches. I love Kwik Chek's falafels and their veggie sandwiches. Quality, fresh ingredients. Never had a bad experience here, and the..."
Alex
"SImply The Best. My favorite sandwiches in Memphis, period. The menu is great top to bottom and the sandwiches come out rather quickly. Grab a bag of..."
Bryan
"Soo good. Have not had one bad thing. A must..."
K T
"Delicious wraps and sandwiches made easy. My favorite (spicy) muffaleta in town--as a rule whenever we're here I get the big one and save over half..."
Ifjuly
"Try the Gyros. My favorite place in Memphis to "grab a quick bite." The Gyro is my favorite sandwich - overflowing with tender meat, fresh sauteed..."
Eat.Work.Blog.
"Best memphis dining secret. I never was a big fan of going out for sandwiches. My opinion of it was, why go pay $5-6 for a sandwich when it can be..."
Ah-lie-us
"The Ninja is the best sandwich in..."
Memphish
"Gyros was very..."
BLK
"From the outside it looks like a sketchy convenience store but looks can be deceiving... The turkey muffelletta was fantastic!!!! So much better than..."
Bonnie Crawford
"Best Kept Sat/Sun Hungover Lunch Secret Ever. Gyros are awesome. It's in a little supermarket/gas station looking thing across from Molly's and Blue..."
Nathan Gray
"Amazing!!! I can't believe there are no more votes here! Midtowns best kept secret! Incredible sandwiches I love the veggie delight pita and the..."
Cheeto Bandito
"Kwik Chek has a big reputation in Memphis. I have never heard anyone say anything negative about this place. From what I can tell, it is everyone's..."
Shannon Little
"I had to come over to try the Ninja sub I have heard everyone raving about....small grocery store like setting with a few tables...fairly varied menu..."
Jason Tilley
"I recommend Kwik Check if you are hungry for some casual food. The place was small but very welcoming and humble. It also seems to be a local..."
Valentina
"My favorite muffaletta in this city. This place has been a staple in this city for decades now. Always a solid choice.
*Korean noodle soup and half..."
Hunter Demster
"I have tried muffulettas at a few places around town and my absolute favorite is from here!! The spicy muffuletta is something I crave almost..."
Alyssa H
"Consistently the best food in the city. You can’t go wrong with the eclectic menu. For years my favorite item was the Hey Zeus although a couple..."
Chris H.
"Hidden gem in Memphis! I know I will never be disappointed with Kwik Check! Their food is always clean and delicious. Their bibimbap bowl is my go-to..."
Holly S
"This place was so good! We were skeptical at first. Korean and sandwiches? However we were pleased with our take out. The sandwiches and kimchi fried..."
C Matthews
"This place is a hybrid of a stop and go shop and a small restaurant. You order your food at the counter. You can buy the chips and drinks separate...."
C T
"I had a wonderful experience here today that changed the entire vibe of my day! Was waiting on an Uber eats order that was gonna take too long and..."
Patsy Detroit
"It's hard not to grab lunch at Kwik Chek. The kimchi burrito, the mandu, or the sandwiches like the Ninja or Falafel are all great. I find myself..."
Gary Kao
"The bi bim bap is so freaking good. First time here and it was great. They older lady at the check out even came over and showed me how to mix it..."
Brittany A
"I have eaten there many times over the years and have always enjoyed my food. Today 2/24/23 I tried the mufaletta for the first time. Overall it was..."
Clarence Dailey
"I ordered a steak sandwich today. I think they forgot me since after about 20 min I was the only person standing around without my order. People who..."
James Day
"We needed life 💪 in us after our first time downtown during Africa in April. Heck of a weekend 💐. We had the gyros 🥙 she got some bim bop bi..."
"We went here for lunch and it was a little busy. Our service was a little slow but they have a really tasty and reasonable $7 lunch..."
Ava Steward
"Very fast. Called it in and it was ready in minutes. Only thing is, is that it seems that no one there speaks English - makes it a little difficult..."
Diana
"Ate here a couple of times. Evening meal was a spicy hot squid dish. Quite tasty. Lunch was bugogi special. Also..."
Daniel Twedt
"For Memphis, this place is pretty good. It's as authentic as you're going to get. If you're Korean, this place may not rank up there. But if you are..."
Art
"What a fun dining option! Knowing we were a bit out of our element we let our waitress select the items. We ended up with several marinated meat..."
The Charles
"Korean for Real. Very enjoyable experience at this ethnic restaurant. The food was freshly prepared and good. We had the shrimp fried rice and the..."
Phartina
"Asiana Garden has been open for about twenty years. I remember going with my dad and again with my friend's parents when I was in college. I have no..."
Stacey Greenberg
"I have missed bulgogi since moving to Memphis. Tried it at several other places and it just wasn't exactly what I'm used to. This place is it!!! I..."
Miranda Cullum
"Its Korean Friday! My co-workers and I eat here every..."
Thomas Fuquay
"The food here is amazing!!! If you want an authentic Korean restaurant, look no further. For service, please remember that the lovely lady who runs..."
Kathy G
"Looks kinda dumpy from the outside but service was good, food came out fast hot and was good..."
Doyil Chung
"First time coming to this Korean restaurant and very impressed with the food. This is a type of restaurant that you can't judge it by the cover of..."
Erik Harris
"I was worried after I read some bad reviews. But the owner was soo nice
And also food is authentic Korean food:) so tasty
Price is cool as well
It is..."
flencz po
"This is our favorite Korean restaurant in Memphis at all time. The wait is a bit tiring but it is worth it for the quality of their foods. Never..."
R Ng
"This place is always a winner with me. It is small and dated but good food. I have tried almost everything on the menu and it is always..."
Michael Tillery (Mike)
"Really good food and good price. I highly recommend the chicken..."
Miguel Lopez
"Really nice place and sweet staff. Good environment. Thank you for my tteokbokki and soju! Will be going..."
S Shaw
"Great food, only decent Korean place in town! I've enjoyed everything I've tried..."
J “Fastcircuit” Bambi
"Great place to eat. Fair prices and amazing service! Highly..."
Gabriel Tamias
"The food is Great, loved the service as well , the front desk lady was polite and ,, regarding ambience, could be..."
Anjal Karki
"I have loved Asiana for about 6 years, and they have remained consistent with their good food and great lunch specials. Try them out, you' ll be glad..."
Artistiqly Xpressive
"If you're looking for tasty meat you cook yourself, this is the spot.
Best Bulgulgi in..."
Bryce Robbins
"Thank to my boss introducing me to korean food i Love its good food a and i Love this place its..."
Herlinda Sonka
"From the the waitress giving personal one on one interactions with the serving of my kids' soup in each of their bowls, to making sure our request..."
"Korean BBQ. Good service and selection, but a little pricey and the side dishes aren't very good. I'm just happy to have korean BBQ in Memphis so I..."
Grizzfan
"It's the best Korean restaurant around but not one of the better one's I had. If you’re itching for Korean cuisine, DWJ is the one to go to, out of..."
FLFE
"I went and had Korean BBQ for the first time. I was kind of hesitant to try it. It was definitely difficult looking at the menu since it was in..."
Allen Dunson
"My family and I ordered Japchae, Dolsot Bibimbap, and Bulgogi. The Bulgogi was far more flavorful than the previous Korean restaurant I’ve gone..."
Shiloh Elkins
"My son and I tried Korean Bbq as a nice change of pace. We had never had it before. The food and the entire experience was magnificent. Enjoyed..."
J. Darrell Allgood
"DWJ is our go-to for Korean barbecue in the Memphis area. They only have the one server and she does a great job! Keep in mind, they have signage..."
J Shay
"I'm pretty sure they used to give you seven little dishes with the purchase of an entree, but now they give you four and you have to share them with..."
Tamara Mills
"This place is delicious. I enjoyed every bite. Very authentic. I will go again and bring my family back. I had a hot pot. There are a lot of options...."
Elaina Jackson
"their pork donkatsu’s are amazing! the side dishes are great too. service was a bit slow..."
Katie
"The food is really delicious! The ambiance was perfect. They played songs from BTS to EXO to Everglow and ATEEZ. I enjoyed it very much. The food..."
Lucy DLC
"This place is okay for lunch, but do not take my word for it. I had the yukaejjang and it was ok. Not extremely rich, a lot of onions for broth and..."
Crystal Jackson
"I discovered Korean food from seeing mukbang on YouTube. The food looked delicious and I had to try. DWJ on Hackscross is not far from me and I'm so..."
Carolyn Keelin
"The portion sizes are a bit small, but the food tastes pretty good. I wish the side dishes were bigger since they are shared at the table. The prices..."
Donieka Nicholson
"The food was amazing, fresh, and cooked perfectly.
The service isn’t bad, they just have one server. You must be patient if you want to eat..."
"I've been to this wonderful place three times. The food is absolutely awesome. Ive been to countless Asian places, but this is the real deal. You..."
Nettie Parr
"If I could rate this place 6 stars, I would have done it. The Yukgaejang there is my favorite thing to eat ever. Literally, it's my favorite dish...."
Jordan Bolin
"Absolutely amazing food, great atmosphere, and wonderful staff. I saw where some people gave a shitty review for the wait well people yes you will..."
Patrice Savage Chamness
"Son deliciosos, tienen diferentes tipos o sabores, unos con picante o otros sin picante, parecen maruchan pero mas abundantes y mas..."
Eloisa N Peña O
"Cool staff and great food. My introduction to Korean food did not..."
Jake Linton
"Loved it! Excellent food! Will be back! Great people and food! Can't wait to come back and try more on the..."
Jamie Rooker
"Absolutely love it there. Love every dish I have..."
Jon Ashley Lunsford
"Great authentic ramen. It's made with love, so I didn't mind the wait. If you want the real thing come..."
Rolanda Peterson
"I love the food and the service is always great...."
Kellie Shirley
"By far my favorite restaurant in Memphis. Tofu salad and spicy ramen is the..."
Becca Henson
"I loved the food. Even though we waited half an hour for our food, it was worth it!! I would love to come back again. And then the rest room's are..."
Galilea Ibarra236
"This place is in Midtown, Memphis. Nice place to visit with friends and family. I liked the ambience. Food is tasty. Noodles is delicious. Liked the..."
Shavita Tutoo
"The food here is excellent, decent portions, and spicy while not overpowering the flavor of the food. It comes out quickly, too, even when I was..."
Steve
"The staff was friendly, the food (ramen) was to die for, and the atmosphere was great! I am having The Crazy Noodle for lunch again today :) I..."
Amanda Saliba
"Good food; I always get the lunchbox. All of the soups are good. Nice patio, big mural, and lots of action figures for decorations...."
Taylor
"First time and I was not disappointed. I ordered the spicy Korean ramen and love it. My husband did enjoy his Korean noodle dish. We will surely be..."
Mimi
"First time trying this place out. The chicken Noodle soup was Awesome! We already fell in love with Quick Check,which Is next door, and this place..."
Darian Murray
"You will come back. The food was a party in my mouth. The chefs and the servers are so nice. The presentation immediately makes me wanna know what's..."
LaLa
"Best noodles ever!. This place is a gem in Memphis. everything that we've had has been great. there are several great vegan and vegetarian options...."
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"Terrific food. Wonderful flavor. Family oriented. And our hostess, Ji had a beautiful spirit as well. We'll definitely be..."
Mustafa Shakur
"I live this place! The seafo.... I love this place! The seafood noodle soup and the tangerine beer from Lost Coast brewery are absolutely to die for...."
Leslie White Castellon
"This is Authentic Korea Fare. Having lived in Korea for 5 years, I am always on the look out for good, authentic Korean food. And the various soups..."
Spooner
"Hit's the spot on a cold night!. Recently visited The Crazy Noodle on a chilly night in this city. The Noodle soups were absolutely delicious. We..."
PJ Barker
"A must try!! food was so good and great service. Went here on a whim after passing it so many times. Hot and cold noodles delicious savory sauces and..."
AlishaD
"Crazy Good. We finally checked out The Crazy Noodle last night and it was excellent. My friend ordered the veggie noodle soup and I got the jam-bong...."
Kmart
"GO EAT THERE!. This place is great. Yes, it is small and it takes a while to get your food but oh, was it worth it. Think i will go eat there again..."
Little Eagle
"Very good. I had the beef noodle soup and thought it was wonderful. Some have complained about the service; maybe service takes a touch longer than..."
Chad Cunningham
"Awesome service / food. Went here last night w/ the wife. She had been once before so I knew what I was in for. Our server was so nice and helpful...."
Ewade32
"I got the mandou guk to go tonight and it was amazing! So much flavor and I could not get enough of the dumplings! I can't wait to go back and try..."
Virginia27
"Definitely a plus. Well prepared. It takes awhile but it is not prepared ahead of time. The dishes are flavorful, healthy, and you will take..."
Rob Schueller
"Kinda Crazy if you don't like this place.. Some negative reviews are posted for slow service, our service was a bit sluggish but food makes up for..."
Rich
"3.5 stars. Food: 3.5Ambiance: 3Service:..."
TheRestaurateur
"Wow! Loved the jam-bong, but no..."
Gokcen Yamandag
"Crazy Good!. The depth of flavor cannot be described in a blog! Sat. night I was introduced to true soup! When people around Memphis talk about..."
Lucy Bounces
"Can't wait to go back! ;D. I'm so glad I found this place on UrbanSpoon. I went there today for the first time with my mom, after stopping by Kwik..."
Lola
"Jam-Bong is the best soup in Memphis. Ask for extra..."
Brian
"Korean food at a Midtown Memphis bar? Really? That's kinda..."
Justin
"This place is absolutely amazing. The food is awesome,service is great and the owners are the nicest people you will meet on the strip of Madison..."
Goody Leg
"Went here to try Korean cuisine. All of our dishes were served hot, looked appealing, and great portions for the price. My girls had a ball and..."
Y. T.
"This place has solid tasting food! Some of their ingredients is questionable but also we’re in Memphis so I can’t be too picky on authenticity...."
Cindy Dang
"I love it more every time I come here. The mandu ramen or manduguk soups are my favorite. I come here semi often with my husband whenever we can get..."
Erica McIntyre
"I had jjajangmyeon here. It was really good! Flavor, fragrance and texture are on point. Strongly recommended..."
Tony Huynh
"This is a casual, busy joint for Korean food at Overton square. Overton square already has a tons of hip, and cool diners, and bars. This is another..."
Debisree Ray
"I eat here probably way more often than I’d like to admit. These folks are always so kind and food is always fresh. Although I’ve noticed only..."
Madison Erwin
"The service is slow, never come back to check on us but including service charge on our check. The wait is long. BUT the food makes it..."
R Ng
"Ive came here 2 times, the first time it was just 1 waitress and the service was fast surprisingly, the second time i came it was 2 waiters, and the..."
Gaming MKX
"This place is really good. The atmosphere is comfortable, and the location is convenient. The portion sizes were very generous! The fried mondu was a..."
Sacha Wilson
"Attached to a convenience store so look very closely and sits at the corner. The is Very delicious. Very quick service. Only one bathroom but is..."
Ming Lee
"We have been searching for a good Korean restaurant and found this place and we are so glad we did! Immediately walking in we were greeted and..."
Matthew Kelley
"OMG, this was soo good! 😊First time and not my last. Needed somewhere to go for my birthday lunch and found this place. Nice, little cozy..."
Chaz J
"Look! Best damn ramen ever tasted. Better than robata for sure! Yes they are usually slow and short staffed, but the food is well worth the wait
Not..."
raven parson
"You have to try the cheesy ramen it is delicious and the staff are unbelievably nice. 10/10 i am recommending this place to strangers on the street...."
Coby Sills
"I came only for one thing, Jjajangmyeon, and it was incredible. I couldn’t care about the look of the place, the wait was reasonable, but when a..."
"I was there today with my family and immediately loved the place. The host/server was very friendly and nice. The food was very delicious as well as..."
Erica Lindsey
"The food is absolutely delicious and incredibly filling! There's no much flavor, but it isn't too much! I can't wait to come..."
Emily Blackwell
"Great service, food is equally amazing!! Would/will recommend to..."
Jean-Pierre Oso Grenet
"Delicious! We had the bibimbop, ramen, and bulgogi and were very happy. Can't wait to come back. Excellent..."
Emma Marion Harkins Tutor
"eating here right now! this place is awesome. definitely will be..."
Cameron Miller
"Best Korean BBQ in Memphis!!! I adore this place we eat here at least 5 times a..."
Chelsey Barringer
"Best Korean food in Memphis! My husband and I checked it out last weekend and we were so impressed. We'll be..."
Emily Austin
"Great food, great service! We loved it! 5 out of 5..."
Elliott Machin Cooper
"Our first time at the new location. After moving to mid-town we didn't make it out to the original very often.The food is wonderful as always, and it..."
Anna Bess Sorin
"Fantastic! I'm so happy you're inside the loop! See you again..."
Cristy Beech
"Visited this Korean eatery after visiting another one in Memphis a few weeks prior. Instead of getting a meal cooked in the kitchen, we decided to..."
Jackie Dotson
"Waitress was sweet and attentive. I got the food that I grill yourself and it was a fun experience and I absolutely devoured the food. It's great to..."
Inamé Kohaki こはき いなめ
"Arrived on a quiet weekend night, not too busy. Bibimbap was pretty good. Pajeon was slightly undercooked but still ok to eat. Waitress was friendly..."
C Mck
"The owner took care of us personally and the food was amazing. A million times better than anything I’ve had across the street at Mulan. Highly..."
Thomas Leech
"I thought it was good. A fun little place to stop. Our service was good. I’m not sure what we ate but we cooked it at the..."
Wes Southerly
"Loved this place. The food was incredible and definitely will be back to try again. Korean BBQ was great, I ordered the bulgogi and got it spicy...."
Jeff Thompson
"Having been a regular at the OG location on Hacks Cross, I was completely satisfied with my first time visit at the Midtown location. I would..."
Tora Mulligan
"Been here twice now. First time ordered out of the kitchen, second time grilled our own and brought in a bottle of wine. Both times were..."
John S
"Great Korean place. I have been here twice. Once I had a noodle dish and the other time a soup. Both were delicious. Also the kimchi is one of the..."
Mauritzio Levin
"Delicious meal! We started with the seafood pancake which was perfectly crisp and flavorful, a must get (pictured below). Then shared the octopus..."
Marlena Nip
"What a Wonderfully prepared korean meal! We ordered the Korean bbq with 3 different meats, as well as a few appetizers. Each bite was so delicious,..."
TRAVELIN' YELLOW CHUCKS
"I really like DWJ atmosphere. The face that you can cook your own food there is great. It will be a great place for Karaoke..."
Ariel W
"First off let me say that I am visiting My mother in law and her family and wanted them to experience Korean food because I am Korean. This place is..."
Ted Lee
"Incredible.
Great food. Great service. Will definitely return.
My wife is Korean so this was a special treat for her. I read several reviews the day..."
Jason Stark
"Stopped by for some hot stone bibimbap and it was delicious! Each restaurant does it just a bit different, and I enjoyed theirs! Had the tofu with..."
Candice Donisi
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