Place is very small but a good atmosphere for anybody wanting to eat in. The staff is very friendly. Everything we've had has been above board and all of us thoroughly enjoyed our meals and left satisfied. We've had Bibimbop, fried rice, bulgogi, and probably a handful of other things. Bibimbop is excellent. Bulgogi and banchan are excellent. The fried rice was even good. We took a friend that had never been exposed to Korean food before and they liked everything they tried and said they would happily bring their family back when next in the area. Yay - we're influencers now! Seriously though, give this place a try. I'm pretty sure somebody's grandma is tickled pink at the food being served and I know we've always been pleased with our meals here.
It's like having dinner at a family member's house. Super cozy! I was greeted by a kind woman who helped me select the perfect meal. I ordered the Bibimbap in a Hot Stone. It was AMAZING. 10/10. It comes out piping hot and come with an assortment of bonchons (fermented sides). The accompanying sauce is tangy, sweet, and a bit spicy. The portion size was plentiful. I will definitely be returning!
Korea House serves up some great Korean barbecue. This was the first time trying Korean food for most of us in our party of six, so we asked some questions about the menu before making our selections, and our waitress gave us some recommendations of popular items. Our group of friends shared the seafood pancake as our appetizer and it was delicious! For my entree I enjoyed the beef bulgogi. It is served with rice and accompaniments. Unfortunately, for the six of us, we only received two sets of the accompanying sides and I would have loved to have had more than a tablespoon of the cucumbers and bean sprouts (my two favorites). The meal was also served with rice, and we received a portion of rice with each meal. Also, our waitress never returned to offer refills on our drinks. Otherwise, we enjoyed our experience at Korea House and would return to try some other menu items.
As a Korean-American from Los Angeles, I was kind of surprised to see a small ish Asian concentrated community around White Bridge, and was definitely appreciative as my digestion system was over days and days of fried food. I had the soondooboo (tofu stew), and they were kind enough to substitute the included seafood with beef per request. The stew was really good and hit the spot, not the best I've ever had, but I would not be surprised if this is the best in the area. The banchan (side dishes) they provide are also so good. I'm not usually one to work on the side dishes too much, but I pretty much demolished most of the 6 side dishes they provided. They said these are made in house. I also ordered the bulgogi as take out for a friend who told me that it was delicious. Service was also good. There were two Korean ladies going around helping every body. The older lady was friendly, but personally, I did not think her service was particularly friendly. She was happy to get anything I asked for, but everything was pretty much by request. If you have children, she will probably be pretty attentive to your table and your children in a good way, though. The younger lady was more personable and actively asking if I needed anything. Would recommend and would be back.
I love Korean food and this is a lovely authentic hole in the wall. The service is always usually pretty quick and and the staff is so friendly. Sometimes they get packed but it's still not an awful wait time. Probably a $15-30 price point depending on what you get, and so worth it. I get the Galbi usually which is $27 now I believe but it's a hit every time. It's so flavorful and a great portion as well as including the rice and side dishes. Love it here and I want everyone to go!
Bulgogi and Kimchi jiggae! I can definitely say this place hits home! (San Francisco, Ca) I must say the flavors were amazing! I loved the sides! Fish cake is my ultimate favorite and next would be the bean sprouts! Only (-)'s I must add is the simple fact that the bulgogi seemed to be really grounded up rather than chopped into thin slices. Also, the layer of meat was under a thick layer of veggies... especially for the price you pay.. it was hardly enough actual meat to feed 2 individuals..
Korea House is my GO-TO for Korean food. The place is small but I've never had to wait, and they are VERY quick to bring out your order. You also get great Banchan with pretty much any order. Here's what I've tried: -Dolsot Bibimbap: 9/10 - So good!!! Get this with beef rather than tofu because there's more flavor that way. And DEFINITELY go for the Dolsot Bibimbap over the regular one, it's worth it. It comes out in a sizzling hot-pot (careful not to burn yourself) and you have to WAIT so that the rice gets crispy on the bottom. Oh my goodness so good. Then go ahead and mix that perfectly runny egg and all the mixins into the rice, give a generous squeeze of the two sauces they bring out in the red bottles (soy and gochujang), and enjoy!! The dish itself is very fresh, a very good portion, and on the less-flavorful end, but that's why you add your own sauces! The only other thing I will say, though, is that they don't give you a lot of meat for the price. -Kimchi Fried Rice: 9/10 - Super super flavorful. I'm not a big fried rice lover, but when my boyfriend ordered this, I ended up eating half just because it was so delicious. Highly recommend. -Fried Rice: 7/10 - Eh, it's normal fried rice. Not bad, nothing special. I never order it myself, though. -Bulgogi: 9/10 - DELICIOUS!! It is very greasy though, so be prepared for that. But the flavor is rich and it comes out with a generous amount of perfectly-cooked meat. -Goonmandu: 6.5/10 - I like dumplings, but these were pretty average, and to be honest I don't think deep frying them did any favors. They tasted very much of fried food, followed by a sem-flavorful filling. -Soondubu-jjigae: 7/10 - This spicy tofu stew was not too spicy, as someone who can handle medium spice, and the tofu was super soft and had a good texture. It came out bubbling like a cauldron which is super fun, but also means you should be careful not to burn your mouth. The actual seafood and soup part lacked depth of flavor in my opinion, and I mostly tasted heat more than anything else. There are so many other dishes I need to try, and I've seen others order the seafood pancake (it's huge!) and the jampong (also huge and looks super flavorful!) and have been enticed.
This is hands-down the best Korean food in Nashville. While the restaurant is unassuming (located in a strip mall, small space), the food is outstanding. Order the dolsot bibimbap, which is served in a sizzling hot stone bowl. I like to get the tofu version, but you can also get beef. As the rice continues to cook in the bowl, you get these nice crispy bits that are caramelized, crunchy, sweet, and spicy. The service is very efficient, and the food comes out quickly. This is one of my favorite spots in Nashville, and I love any excuse to go to Korea House.
I wish there was a 6 star option! First time eating here and it was an EXPERIENCE. The kind of food where you never want the meal to end. Best Korean food I've had in a looong time. Can't wait to go back!