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This strip-center Korean barbecue joint in Asiatown got a refresh when it opened under new management last year. Bring friends and load up on classics like beef bulgogi, galbi-jjim (braised short ribs), and haemul paejon (seafood and scallion pancakes). Barbecue dishes, which can be ordered individually or for the table, are served with rotating banchan that always include—but of course—house-made kimchi. Read more...
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This family restaurant offers great barbecue options, tangy and crisp banchan, and an impressive wall mural depicting scenes from ancient Korea. The extensive menu features everything from army stew, to dolsot bibimbap (hot stone mixed rice), to one of the best versions of haemul pajeon—seafood and scallion pancakes—in town. The owners used to run the now-defunct Long Point favorite Soju Bang. Read more...
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The collaboration between James Beard Award-winner Michael Mina and lifestyle expert Ayesha Curry bridges diverse cultural flavors with grilling and smoking. Dishes include ribs three ways, a Punjabi fish fry, and a classic burger with aged cheddar and pork belly. Read more...
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Korean street food staples like bibimbap, plus hot soups and bulgogi dishes, await you at this Super H-Mart food court destination. Read more...
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A large menu of snacks, noodles and favorites like Korean fried chicken and barbecue dishes fill stomachs to prepare them for a variety of sojus and cocktails. The Army Soup, a kimchi broth filled with sausages and spam, beans and ramen noodles, is a favorite. Read more...
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In the former Seoul House space of Saigon Houston Plaza, Korea’s first fried chicken franchise is serving America its signature twice-fried birds. Get it on-the-bone or as tenders, with spicy or mild sauces—either way, your chicken will come with pickled daikon and crispy, salty fries. Read more...
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This modest Korean-style Chinese restaurant serves extra-large dumplings that are neither specifically Korean mandoo nor Chinese jiaozi. Fist-sized and stuffed with either pork and cabbage or a blend of veggies, mushrooms and glass noodles, they can be steamed or pan-fried; we found them less breakable when fried. There are hand-cut Korean noodles on offer, too, so bring home some jajangmyeon, Read more...
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Guests at Flower Piggy can choose whether to cook over charcoal or gas grills, but either way, they’ll sample their way through some delicious marinated meat. Barbecue combos come with a staggering array of banchan, but also a bubbling steamed egg, corn cheese and a choice of soup. There are plenty of stews and rice dishes for those not seeking Read more...
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This Korean barbecue restaurant is popular among Houston chefs for a very good reason—it’s open until 2 a.m. every night of the week. It’s also one of only two KBBQ spots in town that uses charcoal grills instead of gas. Combos are on the large side, so if you want to try a variety of dishes, be sure to bring Read more...