This North Austin spot serves up all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ with tasty marinated meats, refreshing cold noodles, and fresh banchan in a lively setting.
"One of the original spots in Austin for AYCE Korean barbecue, you’ll find Charm in a busy strip mall right off I-35 in North Austin, in a fairly dark dining room with lots of tightly packed, semi-private booths. Here you can choose between ordering a la carte and going for the bottomless option, and there’s also a menu full of non-barbecue Korean classics like budae jjigae and bibimbap. AYCE options come in three different tiers, starting from a more affordable plan around $30, to a reservation-only plan with premium meats that cost $80/person—though you should expect a pretty small selection of banchan. The meat quality is decent in the basic plan, but it’s tough to beat on value. " - nicolai mccrary
"One of the original spots in Austin for AYCE Korean barbecue, you’ll find Charm in a busy strip mall right off I-35 in North Austin, in a fairly dark dining room with lots of tightly packed, semi-private booths. Unlike many spots in town, here you have an option between ordering a la carte and going for the bottomless option, and there’s also a menu full of non-barbecue Korean classics like budae jjigae and bibimbap. AYCE options come in three different tiers, starting from a more affordable plan around $30, to a reservation-only plan with premium meats that will set you back $80/person—though no matter which plan you go with, you should expect a pretty small selection of banchan. The meat quality is decent in the basic plan, but considering that it’s one of the most affordable AYCE options in town, it’s a tough spot to beat on value." - Nicolai McCrary
"The big peg of Korean barbecue restaurant Charm Korean BBQ is its all-you-can-eat options, which work out to be better deals than just ordering off the a la carte menu especially if you’re in a group. Different level come with endless platters of meats from thin slices of beef to spicy marinated pork to spicy whole baby octopus, all of which are good choices. It also comes along with dishes that aren’t meant to be grilled, like the slightly chilly cold noodles served in ice and an array of banchan. Pro-tip: request specific desired meats, otherwise the staff will just send out whatever first. Pair everything with some bottles of soju. (1200 West Howard Lane, near Parmer Center) —Nadia Chaudhury" - Erin Russell, Nadia Chaudhury
"One of the city’s best Korean barbecue options can be found at the far north Austin restaurant. It’s the only city restaurant to offer all-you-can-eat packages with meat options like tender brisket, marinated beef short ribs, spicy baby octopus, and even lamb. The rest of the menu, especially the noodles, aren’t to be missed either." - Nadia Chaudhury
"The Korean barbecue restaurant up in far north Austin is very group-friendly, especially with its all-you-can-eat options per individual." - Erin Russell
