Best Korean Restaurants in Austin: 14 Picks for 2026

The best Korean restaurants in Austin, sorted by rating and curated by TastyPals editors.

14 restaurantsAvg rating 9.0$ – $$$$Updated July 2026

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Top Korean picks in Austin

Fast answers for diners comparing korean restaurants in Austin. These first picks are sorted from live restaurant data and editorial fit.

#1 pick

ZZIM Korean Grill - Austin

Korean | Downtown | $$$$

Strong pick for hidden gem.

#2 pick

Kochu Korean Eatery

Korean | Austin | $$$$

Known for Bulgogi Plate.

#3 pick

Bulgogi Korean BBQ Bowl

Korean | Austin | $$

Known for Signature Bulgogi Beef Bowl (thinly sliced marinated flank steak, fire grilled).

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Korean•Downtown•$$$$

ZZIM Korean Grill - Austin

First things first: despite the "Downtown" tag, ZZIM lives up on North Lamar, tucked into the same shopping center as MT Supermarket.

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Kochu Korean Eatery

Kochu Korean Eatery, a family-owned spot tucked into a strip on Burnet Road, operates from a clear and confident premise: Korean comfort food served with the kind of hospitality that isn't performed for Yelp reviews.

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Bulgogi Korean BBQ Bowl

Bulgogi Korean BBQ Bowl arrived on Parmer Lane in August 2024 with a genuinely specific purpose: to be Austin's first fast-casual Korean BBQ concept, translating the marinated-and-grilled logic of bulgogi into a bowl format that fits a l…

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an nyeong k tofu & bbq

An Nyeong K Tofu & BBQ arrived in Austin with a name that literally means *hello* — and the room has apparently taken that greeting seriously from day one, reportedly packed since its hard opening at the former Citizen Eatery space.

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BANJOO 반주 Korean Cuisine & Karaoke

Banjoo lands on Burnet Rd with a concept that Austin's late-night scene has been quietly waiting for: a Korean fusion kitchen and karaoke bar that stays open until 2 AM six nights a week, built by the same team behind SOHA.

late nightcocktailhidden gem

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Pocha is Back

Pocha is Back isn't trying to compete with Austin's sit-down Korean BBQ scene — it's doing something more specific and, frankly, more interesting.

cocktailhidden gemdate night

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Ghama Zone

Ghama Zone suits a night out when you want korean that feels grown-up without getting stiff.

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Lee Gimbap Austin

Lee Gimbap Austin is a korean restaurant in Austin that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

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Korea House Restaurant

Korea House Restaurant is an easy korean option in Austin to suggest without needing a long explanation.

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8.8

Based on 1213 reviews

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Korean•Austin•$$

SOHA 소하

SOHA 소하 is a korean restaurant in Austin that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

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K-Bop

K-Bop is a korean restaurant in West Campus in Austin that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

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Narrow Street 512

Narrow Street 512 is a korean restaurant in Austin that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

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Korean•East Austin•$$

Oseyo

Oseyo is a korean restaurant in East Austin in Austin that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

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Manna Korean Restaurant

Manna Korean Restaurant is an easy korean option in Downtown in Austin to suggest without needing a long explanation.

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8.4

Based on 746 reviews

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Common questions about Korean in Austin

What are the best Korean restaurants in Austin?

The top Korean restaurants in Austin include ZZIM Korean Grill - Austin, Kochu Korean Eatery, Bulgogi Korean BBQ Bowl. TastyPals curates these picks based on Google ratings, review volume, and editorial judgment.

What is the highest-rated Korean restaurant in Austin?

ZZIM Korean Grill - Austin is among the highest-rated Korean restaurants in Austin, with a 9.6 Google rating across 68 reviews.

How much does Korean food cost in Austin?

Korean restaurants in Austin range from $ to $$$$. Most mid-range options fall in the $$$$ range.

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