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"I learned that an upscale new Korean barbecue restaurant in Spring Branch has opened at 1453 Witte Road with a serious emphasis on quality steak. General manager Joon Cho told me it debuted this week, offering individual portions of meats that diners can grill at the table after feasting on plenty of appetizers and banchan. You can start with dumplings or a kimchi pancake before moving on to top-quality beef such as ribeye that’s dry-aged for at least 41 days, boneless short rib, and outside skirt; there are also pork options like marinated pork rib and pork jowl, plus pork-and-beef combos that serve two or four. On the side I’d order Korean corn cheese, steamed rice, kimchi stew, or the spicy naengmyun. Bori is now open 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m. Monday–Thursday, 11:30 a.m.–11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 11:30 a.m.–9 p.m. on Sunday." - Amy McCarthy