Excellent food! We did the Korean buffet and the banchan and steak and Korean style beef ribs were awesome! Friendly staff and loved the fact they gave us bottled water at no charge instead of glass from the tap. Very tasty fish cake and kimchi. Definitely want to come here again. Don’t be fooled by the exterior and the neighborhood, it is truly a gem.
I’ve been here a half dozen times , or more, and the experience has always been excellent! The location is unassuming and even a little scary looking as it’s an area that has suffered decline for many years and the restaurant building is an old style convenience store. In fact, it still functions as a convenience store! The neighborhood is experiencing a renaissance and many of the homes and businesses are being renovated but it’s still early in the process. Nearby, there’s a few beer gardens which look interesting but I haven’t tried them, yet.
There is a mix of tables, booths, picnic style tables and tables with built in gas grills. Usually, you seat yourself and choose which type you prefer. I suggest leaving the grill tables for the adventurers who want to grill their own food in the traditional Korean BBQ style. A server will be along shortly but be patient. Trust me, they will recognize your presence and attend to you soon. There’s also a cafeteria style counter but I’ve never used it so I’m not sure how it works. I think you can order and pick there if you’re getting takeout.
The menu can be overwhelming with so many options and many seem alike. I always choose the Spicy Pork Bulgogi and it never disappoints. My ladies usually get the Beef Bulgogi which is equally well prepared but, in my opinion, not as flavorful. I’ve had a couple of guests who tried the Bibimbap and it looked amazing too although I personally haven’t tried it. In the picture, it’s the one in the bowl with the fried egg on top.
After making your food choice, you help yourself to a bottled or canned drink from the glass refrigerator case of the convenience store. One bottled water is included with your meal but it’s certain brands so check with your server if they didn’t mention it. They have a very limited selection of sugar free drinks but there’s a huge selection of domestic and international beverages and recently added a small selection of beer and wine.
The plates that I get are currently about $19 and well worth it. The Bulgogi is served on a sizzling platter with a side bowl of rice. Your table will be filled with several other small side dishes of traditional Korean accompaniments like Kimchi, Seaweed and Cucumbers. These are to be shared by the whole table and will be refilled if you ask.
Checking out can be confusing if you’re a new customer. Your server will eventually bring a bill but if you’re in a hurry, go to the checkout counter and tell them what you had and pay for it.
The owner usually comes to my table and greets us sometime during the meal. He seems like an old familiar friend although I’m not sure if he recognizes me or not.
If you’re looking for a relaxed delicious meal and aren’t too afraid to be adventurous, this is THE place. You won’t find better Korean food anywhere in San Antonio!
Bi bim bop, spicy pork bulgogi and korean short ribs were all delicious. The owner paid us out and he was just super sweet. Not a huge variety but what they have is really really tasty!
Excuse the mess, but big portion size great food and staff. The atmosphere is nice a different vibe then expected, like going up to choose your own drink from the fridge( it's like a restaurant/ marketplace) . They do have a small menu then what I've seen but they have all the main dishes.
Amazing food. We had All You Can Eat. The Short Rib were so good
Best Korean food I’ve ever had. Service was 5 star!!! Don’t let the outside of the building fool you. It looks like an old corner store market, but when you walk in the food is the real hero. Upon entering, yes it looks like a mom and pop grocery store (which it kind of is) but right behind the first aisle, is the amazing restaurant. Very casual dining and simple menu. We were greeted by the enthusiastic staff and advised of some of the more popular dishes. We went with the spicy chicken bulgogi (amaaaaazing!), the Korean bbq ribs (to die for), pork belly (tasty), and a bimbibop. We were served all the traditional sides with Korean food along with a small portion (yet adequate) of rice. Get any drink you want from the refrigerators and bring it to your table. They do have an electric Korean bbq if you want to cook your own food. However, we opted for the chef to cook. Food is to die for! Will definitely be coming back. San Antonio’s Korean food hidden gem!
The food is so amazing !!! My family came from Dallas just to try because u sent them pictures from my visit to this restaurant. They loved it!!! Clara (I think that was her name) is an amazing waitress and helped us even tho we got there a lil late . She was patient and professional .
This place will not disappoint you. The food is fresh and tasty and well prepared. They even have Korean and Japanese ice cream! I can not believe I never knew about this place and I live 2 miles away not to mention it’s been here for 40 years. Not only do they have Korean Japanese, they have tacos, grilled subs and other non-Asian fare but I didn’t pay too much attention. I was there for Kalbi but they simply name it Korean BBQ beef short ribs and I have to say they were fabulous, tender sections garnished with sesame seeds and so tasty; the bones were clean when I finished. The sides were super fresh and nicely prepared. They also have tabletop grill. I will be coming back for sure!!
This place isn't fancy, but who cares when the food is this good! The picnic tables and paper plates are perfect for this setting, and getting up and picking out our drinks directly from the reach-in refrigerators adds to the whole vibe.
Their kalbi (Korean BBQ Beef Short Ribs) is fantastic, definitely the best I've tasted outside of an actual Korean home kitchen.
We've been back multiple times, and we've taken both family and friends with us. You can count on Chas for the food to always be on point and the service to always be friendly.
It feels like home eating here. Everything is delicious here. The ribs are to die for. The Kimchi soup is divine. Highly recommended.
Hiding Gems 💎 in San Antonio, excellent tasty food, fresh and bright colors, friendly service, I will come back here for sure!
I’ve been here so many times. The food is very tasety and authentic. Can be compared to those in Korea. Really recommend :)
This is the type of place one doesn't want to leave a review for because it's so damn good and low-key. The food deserves to be shared.
Amazing, we didn't know what to expect, we had never had food like this before. We dined in and The vibe is immaculate, the service is chill and friendly. The food is😋👌🏽delicioussss, and quite large next time we'll share a serving. definitely coming back to explore the rest of the menu. We had ordered spicy pork lunchbox and spicy beef stew. Highly recommend
The food here was good. My buddies and I would say that the Korean ribs were the best. We came here because I wanted the option to grill my own food & not have it already pre-made. It was weird because the only thing we were able to grill ourselves was the pork belly, and all other dishes were actually already pre-made when it came to us. I was actually really disappointed at the fact that we were supposed to be able to grill our own food. So, we ended up only being able to order 4 things because we didn't know that the food came out already prepared and in a large batch. The pork bulogi needed to be marinated longer & spicier. & they also gave us plain pork belly. It wasn't even marinated. I don't think I'll personally come back to this place again, but the food was decent.
Have eaten here a few times. Always leave stuffed and never make it thru all the courses. Sometimes we rearrange the order, and ask for other items first.
Food is great, everything has amazing flavor. Of the local Korean BBQ's this place is in my top 3.. you can tell the side dishes are made fresh.
Staff is always very attentive, setting is interesting as its like a small corner store inside, ice cream bars are available, and a wide variety of sodas that you just go get from the fridge.
The kitchen also has signs for other items that are available besides Korean food.
Always ready to go back and eat more. Don't let the outsides fool you, this is a great place to get a authentic Korean meal.
This is the best Korean BBQ place ever! They have so many options! Everything is amazing here! Oh and they also have some amazing Mexican food as well! Yes really! This is a must come and experience place! 💯
The best Korean restaurant in the city! Korean BBQ Beef Short Ribs is definitely a must-try!!!! Sincerely love going here on weekends with my military buddies - the place is military-friendly. They provide abundance of high-quality food and absolutely meet and surpass our expectations every time. I would undoubtedly recommend this place to all my military brothers and sisters and all other civilians!
The atmosphere, the food, as well as hospitality is amazing. Kimchi was perfectly fermented, the rice was amazingly fluffy, the fried egg was crispy along the edges yet soft enough in the middle that the yolk was runny an delicious. The young gentleman working this evening was very sweet, kind, helpful, and delightful to speak to. The entire staff greeted me when I walked in and felt welcomed. They have an outstanding selection of Japanese snacks an drinks.
❤️HIGHLY RECOMMEND ❤️
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