GARLIC BULGOGI

One of the best Korean places I've found in SA. The food is delicious and authentic. At the end of the meal, we got a probiotic drink for digestion. That was a plus for me💕

Finally a Korean restaurant near me that's open until 10pm. A plus for us Night Shift peeps 👍 Started with a complimentary bowl of miso soup - pretty good; then jalapeno poppers which are split in half with dipping sauce. LA Galbi is perfectly seasoned with a bowl of rice and banchan. Complimentary yogurt drink at the end of the meal. I can eat here twice a week & be happy. Highly recommend, come by and try it for yourself.

First time going here last weekend to celebrate a friends birthday. She had been before and said it was really good. It was REALLY good. The atmosphere is nice, staff (and owner) were wonderful from start to finish and the food was delicious. I love that this is a family owned business and they do the cooking. The galbi was so flavorful and tasted like a little slice of heaven. The spicy beef bulgogi was melt in your mouth good. The tteokbokki texture and spice was spot on. All of the sides were fresh and went perfectly with our meal. My husband and I have both been craving the galbi since our visit and are ready to go back for more. I highly recommend this spot if you are looking for delicious, authentic and fresh Korean food. This place is a gem!

Food was delicious and service was excellent. The miso alone is worth coming back for. However, we were surprised by an unannounced surcharge for large parties. We were a party of 11 so we expected the standard gratuity. However, it wasn’t the standard automatic gratuity we expected; it appeared on the receipt simply as a “surcharge” of about $40 for our table of 7 entrées plus 3 appetizers. The restaurant wasn’t busy — it was midday, not during a dinner rush. The waiter didn't seem to know how to respond to our inquiry about the fee. Usually, gratuity is clearly labeled so you can add more if you wish, but this was different. We still tipped because the food and service were great, but the lack of transparency was disappointing. Worth trying with a smaller group for the food, especially the miso, but the surcharge policy is troubling. Just a heads‑up: if you have a group, call ahead to confirm what they consider “large.”

I started coming to Garlic Bulgogi a few months after they opened, and I can confidently say that I’ll always continue to go when I can. The food is always so tasty, the servers always make sure to check up on you, and if they forget (we are all human) then you can click the button on the bottom of the table to call for a server. And the atmosphere is always so clean. The side dishes are sooo tasty too, and they always will change the side dishes every once in a while to keep things new. Highly recommend you try this place at least once!!! Also, the bulgogi stew is a MUST try!

I've been disappointed by restaurants in town that have stated that they serve traditional Korean cuisine and fall short of their claim. This place is actually really good!!! Their galbi looked very good and tasted even better!!! The server was extremely attentive. The atmosphere was very relaxed. So, I'll be coming back in the future.

We had dinner here tonight and it was fabulous!!! The food is delicious, the service is outstanding and we like the atmosphere. Even though it was super busy, they really seem to care about each customer! I am definitely going back!!!

We've been here 3x now, and they aim to please. The service is excellent. The food is fresh & hot. The meals come out quickly. There's never been a wait. It truly blows my mind that this little gem of a place isn't popping off as much as it deserves... (maybe cuz' it's tucked away, slightly out of sight from passersby on Bandera Road by the Baskin & Robbins blocking its view)? Regardless, the owner is hands down, the kindest, delightfully accommodating person to have ever served me a meal in any establishment I've ever been to; with full transparency and appreciation, the best part of this dining experience is the owner's willingness & eagerness to explain the history of the food, the accurate (traditional) way to drink specific beverages, and her ability to make sure the patron feels "cared for" after their meals by giving complimentary "good gut health" mini drinks. We will continue to come here as often as possible as we love supporting locally owned small businesses, yet this place is honestly our #1 currently because of its fair prices, consistently excellent customer service and delicious, authentic generously portioned dishes. Last night, we thoroughly enjoyed our gyoza, miso soup, beef japchae, pork tonkatsu, and soju. Thank you, yet again, for your exceptional service!! We'll be back!! 100% recommended!!

Food was good, really nice people, great service, beautiful decor. We ordered spicy beef bulgogi and everything came out hot and was made fresh to order.

The food was delicious and the service was amazing. The atmosphere is very welcoming. Would highly recommend this place.

The food is so amazing and the staff makes you feel so welcome. Can't even emphasize enough how great the atmosphere is.

Excellent food, I've never had Korean food before but this was excellent, great flavor. The service was excellent, we were greeted as soon as we stepped foot in the door and were waited on very attentively. The interior is simple and comfortable, perfect place for a date with the wife.

Tried it for the first time this evening. Service was excellent. They were on top of everything. Tried the Miso soup first. Lots of flavor in the broth. Great start to the meal. Next was the Goyza. Excellent dipped in some soy sauce. Concluded the meal with Spicy Chicken Bulgogi. Definitely needed an extra glass of water but it did have a great flavor. Will definitely come back and try some more.

My son and I were hungry the other day, but not really planning to go out to eat. I mentioned how I wanted to try Garlic Bulgogi, but they never were open for lunch when I drove by. He said they were open for lunch, so I looked online to check. I was right. They don't open until 2:00 PM. Since I had it on my screen, I looked over the menu. I am a big fan of Korean dramas and had always wanted to try tteokbokki. They seem to eat it at least once sooner or later in every series I ever watched. It really looked awesome, so I bought some instant packages at the Asian market. It was chewy and tasteless. I knew it had to be better in Korea. When I saw it listed on Garlic Bulgogi's menu, I reached for my car keys and told my son to head for the truck. What a "WOW" meal we had. We both got the tteokbokki. I got beef bulgogi flavored and he got chicken. We were served a delicious bowl of miso soup, a small salad, and sides of pickled radish and cucumber kimchi. Then, the server set those beautiful plates of tteokbokki in front of us. The smell was intoxicating. I used my chopsticks to grab one of the rice cakes and popped it whole into my mouth. It tasted fantastic, but the texture was out of this world. They were a tiny bit chewy, but very soft. Not like the instant ones that I had to chew until my jaws ached. My second bite was pure bulgogi. They meat was good, but that sauce! I could have eaten a bowl of it with a spoon. It was almost too good. I really like everything about the place except the music. They had country music playing. Please, if you are reading this Mr. Manager or Owner, consider playing K-Pop or some other Korean music. The decor is very nice, and everything seemed super clean. All it needs is a music change. My son and I will be back. There are other flavors of tteokbokki to try. Plus, I want to try some of the other dishes on the menu. It is very affordable and really fits into my current Hallyu Fan Phase.

It was a decent place. korean food is authentic. portion size is good for the money...maybe a bit pricier than it should be considering there was a limit on BanChan. literally the portion size for ban chan was super small not even enough for one person. my daughter loved the Japche. Service was good. friendly establishment with country music playing in the background!

The service here was great! Everyone was very attentive and made sure I had everything I needed. The area was clean and the decor was fitting. I ordered the chicken bulgogi dish, but the smaller portion. The flavor of the chicken was lacking and the kimchi looked and tasted old. The menu has a nice variety so it's possible their specialty is one of the other dishes, but I did not particularly enjoy mine. Three stars for service and price point!

This place had amazing service amazing food. Everything was seasoned really well. I accidentally stumbled upon this place and now I recommend it to everyone that I come across very fairly priced for the portions that you receive.

In the area for business and found this place. Located in strip center behind Arby's off Bandera. Small, clean restaurant and good service. Food had great flavor. Ordered the spicy beef bulgogi dinner, which came with white rice and several sides. Nephew ordered the spicy chicken bulgogi regular plate (smaller portion from dinner). Meal started with a miso soup. All drinks are in bottles, only refillable drink is water. Will definitely be back to try other dishes like the ramen items.

We visited on a Saturday evening around 6:45. As we walked in, a family of four was leaving, and we noticed we were the only ones in the restaurant--a bit surprising for a Saturday since we've been here twice before and it was busier. We were warmly greeted and seated near the front. Our host and server, Mia, was friendly and attentive from the start. After settling in, Mia took our drink orders. They offer Coke products and a variety of unique Asian drinks like ramune in several flavors. We started with an appetizer of veggie spring rolls and decided to wait a bit before ordering our entrées. The spring rolls came out quickly, within 5-6 minutes, along with complimentary miso soup that accompanies any entrée. For our mains, I chose the beef kalbi, and my wife ordered the beef japchae. The food arrived promptly, within 10 minutes, which was expected since we were the only diners. Each entrée came with white rice, salads, and a fantastic selection of about eight banchan. They even provided scissors for cutting the kalbi, which was a thoughtful touch. The kalbi was perfectly seasoned and grilled, with a tender, slightly charred texture--absolutely delicious. The japchae was just as impressive: fresh, hot, and packed with veggies and beef. The noodles had a great chew and weren't overly oily. The banchan variety was outstanding, and we appreciated that refills were available. Overall, the meal was excellent, as always. We've never had a bad experience here, and we're excited to return to try some of their Korean soups. Highly recommend!

We got so excited when we heard they've opened!! They used to be Bowl and Box at another location along Bandera before, and we would go there almost every week. The people are there are just awesome and they always ALWAYS make our toddler feel comfortable. The menu is about the same as Bowl and Box, but in BIGGER portions. The food is excellent, as usual! Their regular bulgogi was one of my favorite dishes during my second pregnancy. My husband loves their Katsu.. The sides are just amazing, and I could probably get full just by the sides alone! I love that the space is bigger, so they can accommodate more people. We plan to bring more people there. I can't recommend this place enough!!

First timer, and everything was great. The food was tasty with flavor, fast service, I tried Soju for the first time, no complaints at all really. I wanna come back to try the other meals on the menu! *Side Note: the Strawberry soju was super sweet

A fantastic experience, from the first interaction with the young man who took our order all the way to the last moments with the young lady who handled our check. They were fast, friendly, and knowledgeable. Also, they were patient when my wife and couldn't make up our minds because so many plates attracted our attention. The food was super tasty, and the little plates reminded me of the bulgogi I had when I was stationed in Korea. Though the bulgogi wasn't served so we could cook it at our table, as was the case in Korea, the flavor was exquisite. The kimchi was fresh and crunchy, the salad was fresh and lightly seasoned, The beer was tasty and cold. I'm an oddball who prefers a quiet place to eat, and these guys were almost perfect. The sound system was audible, but not overwhelming. I am not a fan of the TV station they tuned into, but thankfully the sound was muted. We're going back!

We had the spicy beef bulgogi and spicy pork. The food was delicious! The lady was very sweet and welcoming. We will definitely go back.

Ordered the short ribs and they were phenomenal. Wasn't too interested in all the side dishes except for the kimchi. Service was great, I'll most likely go back and try other dishes.

Came at 2pm on Tuesday...first, the lady that worked there was super nice and attentive. I ordered the spicy beef Bulgoki and my fiancé ordered the spicy pork Bulgoki. Both were great and the portions were quite large for the price. Definitely going back.

I have driven by this place so many times so we decided it was high time we checked it out. To start our meal, they brought out complimentary bowls of yummy miso soup then we ordered the gyoza appetizer which we all really liked. For our entrees, we got the bulgogi, spicy bulgogi, and chicken teriyaki. Everything (including the banchan) was so good but the spicy bulgogi was my favorite. It's so delicious and the spice level isn't too much (for me). My daughter enjoyed the mango mochi for dessert. At the end of the meal, they gave us these little probiotic yogurt drinks that were so good (sorta tasted like orange sherbet). The staff was so nice and attentive. We had questions about some of the banchan and they were so happy to teach us.

Food was great, service was pretty good and the restaurant was quiet overall. I don't want to hold the pricing and portion size against the restaurant too much because some of those things are out of their control if they wanna make a profit but I felt a little cheated on the amount I paid for the amount of bulgogi I received. If the portions had been better I'd give them a 5 star no doubt

Excellent!!!! Food, service & ambience. Perfectly done in every way! We'll definitely be back soon!

Part of 11.. That's right walked with a party of 11 on Saturday at 6 pm. Was this a problem? Nope. Service was excellent from start to finish. I'm patient with people who do their best at trying to speak or whom try to understand. So the waitress wanted to be sure she had our orders right and I can appreciate her due diligence. The atmosphere was chill, with subtle music in the background. I like that this place offers a big dinner portion or smaller meal portion. Most of us opted for the smaller meal size which averaged about $13.00 dollars per plate. It still comes with rice and the smaller meal size plates with kimchi etc. This was a great relaxing place to enjoy a budget friendly Korean meal. I'll be back!

Wonderful restaurant! This new restaurant is beautifully remodeled from the previous tenant. We were quickly escorted to our seats and asked for our drink order. We ordered the egg rolls as an appetizer. They were nicely fried and had a good flavor. For our main courses, we ordered the tonkatsu and the spicy beef bulgogi. Both were delicious. Flavorful sauces and large portions. This was a great addition to the Leon Valley area and is very recommended.

First of all, the food is very good and great price! But the people that run this restaurant are stellar! I normally don't care too much about the service (unless it's REALLY bad), so I usually don't spend too much time in my reviews on them, but i HAVE to make an exception here: We have had the same server the 2 times we went, a young man, he is so good, he remembered us from the first visit some weeks before and what we ordered! I was pretty impressed by that and he gave us tips and was very helpful and overall great! The owner is a very nice lady, she checks on you and if something can't be done she'll come by and explain personally why and will also spend some time to get to know her customers. It's so rare to be in a restaurant where you genuinely feel both the server and owner want to make time for you and make sure you are taken care of, in fact, it might be a first for me that 100% of the staff are calm, not rushing you, not pushing you.. i am very impressed on how you actually feel like you are the only customer because of the attention both owner and waiter pay to you. Food is great, price is great, and the service is even better!

Great service! I literally walked in and ordered a to go meal for my friend but I ended up staying to dine in to enjoy some Mochi ice cream with my daughter. We sat down and was given two waters and a probiotic. I've never had one before but it was good. Ice cream prevention was also very cute. Love the dinning in look and plenty of space for small parties and big. Plenty of space!

Don't let the unassuming outside fool you. It's very nice and quaint inside. They've just opened, so have patience, but it's definitely worth it. The miso soup and yakimandu were complimentary and very good. We ordered beef bulgogi, galbi, and beef japchae. With a few minor tweaks, they'd get 5 stars. The spicy ramen was the star of the dinner. Very delicious!!! The staff was very, very nice. Come give them a try, you won't be disappointed!

Tried for the first time this evening. Was really good- we'll be back Tried the gyoza (dumplings) very good! Beef bulgogi and pork katsu m While I normally prefer grilled bulgogi this was pan fried but very flavorful and good portions The pork katsu was very good. Pork was thick - (some places skimp and give you the thinnest pork ever) this one didn't and the katsu sauce was very good.

First time customer here and I was amazed by the food and service!! I will definitely come back. We were greeted by a friendly host/waiter. He was so friendly and answered all my questions without being annoyed. The chef, maybe owner came out to check on us and trust me, the meals were delicious!! At the end of your meal you are given a probiotic drink. This place fills you up and makes sure you leave home with a happy stomach!! You won't regret it!!

Hidden gem alert! This place is now our go to place for bulgogi and galbi. Their meat portions are generous and the staff is incredibly nice. Highly recommend people check this place out.

Just tried this place! After bowl and box closed we needed to find another spot. This one is amazing and I think it might be the same owners ‍ Service was great Food was out very quickly and tasted great. We did wish they had the pork bulgogi but no complaints :) Plates came with the side dishes as well

Me and my boyfriend went here it was good they sat us right away. My plate was delicious and it came with a lot of little sides. My boyfriend's on the other hand, his noodles were overcooked and slimy I didn't want to swallow when I put it in my mouth. We bought sake afterwords and it was good. The restaurant is very pretty inside. Not many customers.

I came in just to have some chow for the evening and decided on the Spicy Pork Bulgogi. It came with steamed rice and eight or nine small side dishes of banchan (kimchi, gakdoogie, sprouts and variety of others). I was absolutely blown away with the robust flavor, perfect level of spice and the quantity of food that I got for $15. It was so delicious, I got two additional orders to go for the road. If you love Korean chow, you have got to try Garlic Bulgogi. You'll be glad you did!

Best Korean Food I've had since moving here to San Antonio! Customer service was amazing And warming.

Finally made it to this spot and it did not disappoint. Food was delicious and customer service was excellent. Small cozy family restaurant. Will definitely be returning.

The food was ok but not great. I bumped my rating up for the fantastic service. The prices are a good value and I had a hard time discerning if the ramen noodles were fresh or instant... which is generally a good sign but still not sure so don't hold it against me ^.^' My first time trying Soju... it's more like a schnapps with a higher alcohol content and fruity flavors. Unfortunately, I'm not into schnapps but I was there to experiment. My gripes about the food is that it often lacked a hard sear or carmelization. Admittingly, it's generally hard to do with saucier foods but it can be done with a broiler, torch, or salamander. On a stove you really have to get the pan screaming hot before adding the food to get good sears or carmelization on the stove so they'd need lots of pans in the back and heavy rotation so as to not fill the restaurant up with smoke. The flavors were fair / good. I'd come back due to convenience but nothing struck me as craveable. I think a little more technique would get them there though. I'll probably give it a few months then try again.

Eh. That's about what I can say about Garlic Bulgogi. The flavors are ok, not great for Korean food. For context, I did live in the Asia Pacific region for a time, and have eaten plenty of Korean and Japanese food. Portion sizes are large, and definitely "American sized". They're priced that way, too -- so overall, not awesome, because it's probably more food than you can or should eat in a single sitting. Beyond that, the cookery is absolutely off on the Bulgogi. The beef should cook rapidly - 30-60 seconds, maybe. The flavor comes from brining the meat and the veggies. Veggies go in first into a very hot pan, with their brine, and cook. Next comes the meat, and nearly as soon as you've stirred it a couple of times, it should come off. Keyword: should. That's where Garlic Bulgogi goes wrong on their cookery; either they cook it all together, or they cook the meat at least twice as long as they should, maybe 5x. It's rubbery, the fat is not rendered properly, and the meat is not thin enough. However, the flavor is ok. Not great, not umami, just ok. Service also gets a grade of "eh" from me. Not bad, not great. It was remarkably slow - we had to ask for a check. After I got the check, we waited another 10 minutes to get my card back. I was walking up to the cash register to get it back when the waitress came up to me. The place looks nice on the inside, and that's a plus. Not fancy, but a bit classy. Could be great - I wanted it to be, but they made too many mistakes for me to give this place another shake any time soon.

My wife and I loved this place. Nicole, our server, was the BEST!!! So nice and friendly. Helped us with all of our questions, because it was our first time there. She paid attention to what our toddler enjoyed and brought out some snacks. Truly a great experience! The restaurant was very clean and a home feel like ambiance. The food was great! We loved the shrimp tempura as an appetizer (we ate it too quick to take a picture!) The spicy Bulgogi was a great hit (if you like spicy) very tender and went well with the toppings and rice it came with and the Beef Japchae was so delicious if you don't like spicy. We will definitely be coming again for another great experience. Nicole and the owner Becky truly made our nights. Thank you guys!!

Food was awesome. Sides were great. Service was spot on. The ambiance was nice. Cool place. Plenty of parking. My nephews first time trying Korean food. He loved it. Will be back.

The food was all so good! And the service was great. Everyone was sweet and really attentive. I definitely recommend

I love getting late mid-week dinners here. Their menu is small for a Korean place but they make what they do serve very well. My go to is the spicy beef bulgogi, which is served with lettuce and ssamjang upon request. They have a great assortment of banchan and the ladies that work there are always kind.

Food is great! Have returned several times. Owners are super sweet. It's been hit or miss on the service but overall okay.

My wife and I spent a year in South Korea, and ate out many of nights in town. This has to be close as authentic Korean food yet. Highly recommend the spicy pork bulgoki, gyoza, shrimp tempura, and spicy ramen.

Great price..good food..I got everything I needed..friendly staff..the restaurant is very clean..a lot of choices..looking forward to be back again..

Food was great, meat was tender and spicy beef had a good flavor and not too spicy. Will definitely be coming back. Good portion sizes.

Love the spicy bulgogi, wish they would bring back the chicken teriyaki. The owner is very nice and attentive.

La Galbi was deep with flavor and juicy ‍. The banchans were also prepped and seasoned well. The kimchi was not very pickled as I prefer but still good. ( I prefer 3-5 days to be fermented) The rice and chapchae were perfect!! I love the minimalist decor and booth seating. The service is immediate and consistent. I would definitely be glad to try more of their menu. The rice drink at the end is a nice touch as well.

Great service and great food.The place is nice and clean . Owner is so friendly and hospitable.

Very good Very efficient Come again Good hot food served in a timely manner Will be bringing family soon

This place has good food. They served a miso soup for starters and had Korean side dishes during the meal. My only con is the price. This plate was $17.99. Yes you get the sides and soup as extras but still felt a little pricey for what it was. This was also one of the cheaper meals. The cheapest meal is $15.99 and it's katsu. The atmosphere was cute and they have buttons at the tables so you can call a waiter if you need to.

We always order the LA Galbi and Bulgogi, it's always so good. I just wish they would give us more of the side dishes portions are smaller than I would like but other than that my family and I loves this place. Service is always excellent and restaurant is clean too.