Korean BBQ in Austin

Austin’s longtime standard-bearer for tabletop grilling, with galbi, brisket, and ssam fixings served alongside generous banchan. Frequently cited by Eater Austin and beloved by locals for consistent, old-school hospitality and a community feel.

South Austin’s big, lively AYCE KBBQ with built-in grills, strong ventilation, and a full bar. Highlighted by Eater Austin for expansive meat selections and classic banchan; a favorite for groups seeking an energetic, grill-it-yourself night.

Family-run stalwart near Han Yang Market offering in-table barbecue and comforting stews. Noted by Axios Austin for its grill-it-yourself meats; fans come for unfussy service, hefty banchan spreads, and a neighborhood vibe.

A Chinatown Center favorite for galbi, ssambap, and plentiful banchan. Praised by the Austin Chronicle and regulars for homey flavors and value; expect straightforward service and a loyal local following.

New Korean Restaurant An Nyeong K Tofu Opens in Austin | Eater Austin

I checked out a new Korean restaurant that opened this month in the former vegan restaurant space in the Bentwood neighborhood at 5011 Burnet Road called An Nyeong K Tofu and BBQ. The main star of the menu is sundubu-jjigae (tofu soups), offered with customizable spice levels from “not spicy” to “super hot” and bases including the original with mushrooms and meats, seafood, kimchi, a vegetarian version packed with vegetables, and a ham-and-cheese option, with the ability to add ramen or udon noodles. Beyond the soups there are Korean barbecue staples—beef short ribs, beef, spicy pork, and chicken—as well as a raw marinated crab special, appetizers like tteok-bokki (rice cakes) and seafood pancakes, and several rice dishes; the restaurant says it will serve cold noodles later on its website, and the write-up suggests pairing cold noodles with a beer or soju. Indoor dine-in is available, the name “an nyeong” means “hello” in Korean, hours are Monday through Saturday 11 a.m.–2 p.m. and 5–9 p.m., and the space previously housed Citizen Eatery (Oct 2016–Dec 2023). - Nadia Chaudhury

A late-night pocha-style hangout for grilled meats, galbi, and shareable anju. Included in Eater Austin’s festivities coverage; locals love the soju-friendly menu and lively soundtrack when you want barbecue without table grills.

A humble counter in the beloved Hana World Market serving bulgogi, pork belly barbecue, and galbi alongside soups and noodles. Budget-friendly, fast, and deeply local; a quiet favorite for simple barbecue plates.

Inside H Mart’s buzzing food hall, this stall draws praise from the Austin Chronicle for bold soups and specials; look for marinated ribs and barbecue plates with quick counter service and plenty of shared seating.