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.
Opened April 5 in South Austin’s Sweetbriar neighborhood at 1100 Little Texas Lane, I note that this new Korean barbecue offers all-you-can-eat grill-it-yourself service with marinated and plain meats such as beef and pork bulgogi, brisket, pork belly, squid, prawns, pork jowls, octopus, galbi, beef tongue, intestines and more, all paired with assorted banchan like kimchi and sauces. There are also a la carte dishes and sides including tteokbokki, Korean corn cheese, pajeon, japchae, Korean fried chicken, tofu soups and salads, plus unlimited appetizers, soups, noodles, ramen and a salad bar available to each guest. The space is huge and industrial-feeling with many tables and booths, electric grills in the center with exhaust hoods above, and walls lined with lots of television screens; currently it is operating with limited seating and reservations are bookable on OpenTable. A full bar serves cocktails, Korean beers and traditional drinks like bokbunja, makgeolli and bekseju, and specialty a la carte meats are available at additional pricing — signature and premium options include rib-eye, lamb, eel, pork jowl and a well-marbled prime special flower beef short rib. Reported pricing lists the all-you-can-eat dinner at $50 with weekday lunch at $30 (another mention lists AYCE starting at $30 for lunch and $40 for dinner), lunch hours run 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Monday–Friday, and regular hours are 11 a.m.–10 p.m. Sunday–Thursday and 11 a.m.–11 p.m. Friday–Saturday, with kid pricing available.
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.
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).
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.