Nico B.
Yelp
K-Town Korean BBQ in Portland, Oregon is an absolute must-visit for anyone looking for a fun and collaborative dining experience. I'm a huge fan of Korean BBQ, but not all restaurants are created equal. K-Town has a youthful and vibrant energy with giant tv screens playing sports and K-Pop. With cement floors and lots of stainless steel, the space is filled with loud music and a cacophony of voices and kitchen sounds. If you are looking for a relaxing dinner filled with great conversation, this might not be the place.
The real star of the show is the food... simply delicious food. The menu offers a wide variety of meat and vegetables to grill at your table. Do yourself a favor and be a little adventurous when ordering. The staff are friendly and communicative, and always have lots of recommendations. Feel free to ask for a sample portion of any of the ingredients, just to try it out. You can always order more. My favorites include: Bulgogi, thinly sliced beef brisket, Teriyaki Chicken, Daepae Samgyupsal, and the miso pork belly.
Be warned, this place can be very busy on the weekends. On several occasions I've had to wait 2 hours to be seated, and the lobby can be brutal when hungry folks are crowded and hot. There are a few bar tables in front of the restaurant for those who want to wait outside, but it's quite noisy due to the high traffic intersection nearby.
Come early with friends and an empty belly and you'll be sure to have an amazing time.