Lost History

‘Starry Field’ Tackles Family Secrets and Identity in Houston

Margaret Juhae Lee's new memoir provides a glimpse of what it was like to grow up Korean American in ’70s and ’80s Houston.

04/08/2024 By Melissa Hung

AAPI Month

Essay: Why Asian New Year Celebrations Are Important for Houston

Lunar and Solar New Year celebrations are a means of connecting with home and hope.

05/11/2022 By Phoebe Suy Gibson

Meat, Rice, and Everything Nice

Our 10 Favorite Korean Spots in Houston

From barbecue to noodles to extra-crispy fried chicken, here are our recommendations across the city.

08/25/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Ride the wave

K-Pop Group NCT 127 Comes to Rodeo Houston

Just what exactly is K-Pop?

03/02/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Buzzworthy

For Its Next Trick, Dak & Bop Is Reinventing Pasta

A blending of Korean and Italian makes the new Timbergrove location stand out.

02/19/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Meat Up

Recipe: You Don't Need a Grill to Make Korean Galbi Jjim at Home

A slow cooker can do many things, including transform a KBBQ classic.

08/15/2017 By Eubin Kim

Conflict Cuisine

Recipe: Time to Chill With Korean Dongchimi

You'll need soju, Sprite and patience to make this uncommon kimchi.

07/11/2017 By Eubin Kim

Soju Season

First Bite: Ohn Korean Eatery

Restaurateur Mike Tran keeps the hits coming in Chinatown.

06/14/2017 By Beth Levine

Joys of the Flesh

Our Latest Obsession: Spicy Pork Ribs at Daddy & Daughter

Jjamppong and jajangmyeon are all well and good, but order this instead.

03/23/2017 By Alice Levitt

Extra Crispy

Korean Fried Chicken Pioneer Lims Chicken Opens in Chinatown

They're serving the bird on Bellaire Boulevard, with more to come soon.

12/28/2016 By Alice Levitt

Bulgogi Barons

Remember Chi'Lantro? It's Returning in Brick and Mortar Form

The Korean food trucks left Houston in 2014, but a win on Shark Tank ensures they'll be back soon.

11/14/2016 By Alice Levitt

Head-To-Head

Food Fight: Where Can You Find Houston's Best Charcoal Korean Barbecue?

Who wins in a battle of BBQ Garden vs. Flower Piggy? Everyone.

10/21/2016 By Alice Levitt

100 Best Restaurants 2016

4 Can't-Miss Korean Classics

Whether in Koreatown or the Museum District, these four spots offer everything from mandu to soju.

09/19/2016 By Alice Levitt and Katharine Shilcutt

The Fearless Femme

I Tried It: The 10-Step Korean Skincare Routine

Yes, it's time consuming, but it's the best thing I've ever done for my skin.

04/20/2016 By Hala Daher

Spicy and Sweet

A Taste of Korea in Katy

Hoodadak and Cocohodo bring Korean-style fried chicken and sweets, respectively, to a single building in the 'burbs.

03/29/2016 By Alice Levitt

Cutting Remarks

Our Latest Obsession: Hand-Cut Noodles at Korean Noodle House

Chase the blues away with Korean comfort food.

02/22/2016 By Alice Levitt

The 10 Heights Restaurants You Should Be Eating at Right Now

Houston’s hottest dining neighborhood is only getting hotter.

02/10/2016 By Alice Levitt

The Other KFC

Bonchon Chicken Is Coming!

International Korean fried chicken chain to open five locations in Houstonia.

02/01/2016 By Alice Levitt

The Other K-Cup

First Bite: Caffé Bene

Next-level café indulgences travel from Asia to downtown Houston.

01/27/2016 By Mohammed Zain

Panda Expense

Korean Beauty Products: A Primer

South Koreans have salves, serums and sheet masks to suit just about every cosmetic need—and you can find them all over town.

09/01/2015 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Houstonia Magazine

Korean Culture