Korean BBQ in Houston (2025)
An upscale, art-forward Korean steakhouse where staff help grill premium cuts, from dry‑aged ribeye to marinated galbi. Frequently highlighted by Eater Houston for quality meats and serene touches like the Peace Garden, it’s a polished yet personal experience.
Beloved for smokeless charcoal grills and two‑tier AYCE menus that include LA galbi and ribeye bulgogi. Covered by the Houston Chronicle for its Heights expansion, it’s a lively, locally run hub for soju, cheese corn, and marathon grill sessions.
A Spring Branch classic for more than three decades, with lantern-lit booths, indoor garden features, and tabletop grills. Eater Houston recommends it for sizzling combos, bo ssam, and an extensive menu that feels rooted in the neighborhood’s Korean community.
Family-run since the 1990s with private rooms and classic set menus built around bulgogi, galbi, and samgyeopsal. Frequently recommended by Thrillist and praised by local diners for plentiful banchan and reliable tabletop grilling.
Outside of the retro peacock-feather-looking wallpaper, BBQ Garden in Spring Branch doesn’t have all that much in terms of decoration. But what they do have is a bunch of private dining rooms with sliding doors that close about 80% of the way, so you can have your very own exclusive BBQ party. Still, the main focus here is the food. Order one of the combinations, but be sure to at least include the beef brisket and spicy bulgogi. The staff leaves you to cook on the tabletop charcoal grills, but they’re only a quick button press away if you need a kimchi refill or two.
An independently owned AYCE destination with in‑table grills, picture menus, and multiple pricing tiers. Featured by Thrillist, it’s a straightforward, crowd‑pleasing way to sample brisket, pork belly, and more without losing the neighborhood feel.
Tree Garden in Spring Branch has two of our favorite KBBQ essentials: a menu long enough to count as a chapter in a book and enough soju in-house to satisfy even the largest of birthday gangs. The servers leave you to your own devices, circling back once in a while to make sure you’re still OK, but that gives you plenty of time to dive into caramelized meats. While this might not be the most life-changing place, it’s pleasantly low-key, and you can admire the little things, like the many adorable house plants that sit atop the dividers.
Not a typical grill‑at‑the‑table spot, but a must for pork lovers: luscious bossam and jokbal, plus hearty soups and a few grilled plates. Listed by Houstonia Magazine and active in the Asiatown community, it’s an essential off‑the‑path add‑on to any K‑BBQ crawl.
