KORI

We just had the most delicious meal, served by some of the kindest and most hospitable people. The family who runs the restaurant is so delightful and kind. We so enjoyed our meal! Highly recommend the spicy pork crispy rice bowl.

My family went on a Sunday night. The restaurant is clean and the service is incredibly friendly. We ordered beef soup and seafood hot pot. Udon noodles are provided for the hot pot. Side dishes are abundant and nutritious. Their Korean spinach pudding was a highlight.

Absolutely love it! We actually went to another Korean restaurant first—it was completely full, so we googled and found KORI. It seems that KORI used to be a diner, so it is quite spacious, a lot bigger than many other Korean restaurants. It’s very well decorated with nice traditional Korean background music. I had tofu soup with beef—my favorite Korean soup. It tastes very authentic. My husband had their pork katsu and enjoyed it too. Prices are really reasonable—as a value seeker, I find our dinner of good value. Service is attentive and friendly. Overall, we are very happy that we discovered KORI and plan to come back soon.

Our first time here, and we loved it! The restaurant is very nice and the owner is sweet and funny. She is very personable and welcoming. The food was delicious! We had the spicy chicken appetizer, and it was so good. We also got the shrimp and beef rib bento box. I preferred the chicken over the beef, but both had good flavor. I definitely recommend this place. We live an hour away, but we will definitely be back. Thank you so much for a great dining experience.

Food was tasty and a good value. Staff were very nice. Looks can be deceiving when looking at the restaurant from the outside. It looks like the building used to be an old American dinner that’s a little beat up but once you enter you will be greeted by a clean restaurant with clothed tables and chairs. However you can still see some of the old diner inside so it conflicts with the Korean accents. Obviously not a deal breaker but I hope they invest for a modern remodel.

Food is very delicious! Has a very authentic Korean taste as everything is homemade and the owner, mark, and his daughter Michelle are so warm and friendly. Would go again whenever I crave Korean food!!

Have been wanting to try this place for a while and finally made it in last week. The service was great and friendly, though I did notice we were not given the complimentary tea that other tables got upon arrival. The appetizers were great - we had edamame and the Korean fried chicken. For dinner we split the Bulgogi Korean BBQ. It looked nice but was really fatty and stringy. We did get the cinnamon dessert tea at the end which was tasty. Bathrooms are kind of odd as well - seems like the plumbing must be an issue as they ask you not to flush any toilet paper which is not a great experience especially at a restaurant. Would be willing to try one more time for takeout and a different entree

What a wonderful find. There is no place with good Korean food like this in our area of Bucks county. Everything delicious. The tteobokki sauce and special cucumber panchan were the best. Kimi makes homemade and she feels like family welcoming you.

Stopped here while going up the 476. It's about a five minute drive from the highway, but we thought it was definitely worth it. We were quickly seated, and there was only one other party there. Our server was very patient with us and checked on us a few times since we were split on what to get. We decided to start with the fried Mandu and the LA Galbi to split since our server said it was a portion for one person. It was definitely enough for the two of us! Food came out super fast, everything was juicy, fresh, and delicious. The Galbi portion was generous and worth the 30$ price tag. Side dishes were also delicious, and we got complimentary watermelon at the end of our meal (also delicious). We are jealous of the nearby residents because they live so close to this place. Stop by if you're ever nearby because this place is the real deal!

Service and staff friendly and quick. Love the bell ring at table for service. Dumplings were excellent. Vegetable dumplings were the best. Sushi was average. Seafood noodle soup and lamb stew below average. Too many flavors. Noodles zero flavor. Broth not very good. Prices fair but will not return. Quality of dish's just not there.

Amazing food! Each dish we tried was perfect! The service was wonderful! We will definitely be back!

The people who left 3 stars like Joel S. 7 months ago made me leave you guys a 5 star review. Your food is amazing, it's to the point and delicious your staff is hard working and the ambience is really cool. Don't let these mf'ing monkey loving no good crackas upset yall ratings.

A rare 5 stars from me Outstanding Korean with a little Japanese flare There's something for everyone here Donkatsu, sushi, bulgogi, bibimbap, and some more interesting fare like Ox Blood and Tripe Hangover Soup I cannot wait to go back with my whole family Dream BIG!

OMG! My dad and I came here for a traditional Korean dinner and this was absolutely delicious. The staff was super friendly. The restaurant feels like you're in a Korean kitchen / living room being hosted by a family proud of their authentic food. We ordered the black bean noodle dish and a hot stone fried rice dish that has soooo many delicious vegetables and a fried egg on it. It was SO good. The rice was crispy and it all mixed up so well. Also, the waitress brought us complimentary dessert and lots of little side dishes. I can't wait to go back!

Food was really good and very friendly service. But the ambiance needs a makeover. I felt like I was in old cheap diner from the 90's. But the people who own the restaurant were very nice.

Oh they're just the best! I've visited Kori multiple times and I always get the same thing. Black bean noodles & a BIG jar of Kimchi. Their noodles are absolutely incredible and I crave them so often. They do not skimp out on the portion! I've tried Kimchi from so many other restaurants and grocery stores, but Kori does it the best. Their Kimchi is delicious and I wish I lived closer because I run out of it so quickly! Once it's in my fridge, it's all I can think about. The restaurant is spacious and super clean! The staff is just so sweet and warm--they make you feel super welcomed. One time, I ordered take-out and rather than having me step outside, they sat me down and gave me a cup of tea as I waited. Such a sweet gesture!! I will always go back to Kori and I hope more people try it out because it's a 10/10.

Third time here within a week--that's how much I love this place. Everything is perfect, from food, to atmosphere, and to service. It's officially my favorite Korean place.

The staff is super nice and hospitable. Michelle, daughter of owners is the best! I liked the extra tripe and cartridge knuckles in the salleungtang. The kalbi tang did not disappoint. The sashimi was super fresh. There is a karaoke banquet room. We need a Korean restaurant like this in DelCo!

Service was good but food was average. Korean fried chicken appetizer was not great and tastes more like teriyaki sauce on chicken nuggets.

It's said looks can be deceiving. I have passed by Kori many dozens of times, never stopping until tonight. It is located in a plain old-style American diner building that has seen several other restaurants come and go over the years. The inside is neat, home-spun, not fancy yet comfortable. My server was friendly and helpful, taking time to ask what I liked and then making recommendations that hit the mark. My appetizer, Seafood and Green Onion Pancake, could be a meal to some. Served like a sliced round pizza with a crispy crust, topped with vegetables and a plethora of seafood, and a red sesame sauce, it was delicious. My entree, Seasoned BBQ Eel with Rice, was served in a stone pot so piping hot the rice had formed a crispy crust similar to the socarrat crust under a Paella. On top, strips of tender cooked eel surrounded by an assortment of cooked vegetables, topped with Bibimbap sauce. Oh, and of course as is the Korean custom I was served assorted complimentary pickled and marinated side dishes. I will not pass by Kori again. I will be back, hopefully with neighbors who should discover the place they have probably passed by, too. I hear the beef short ribs are special.

Delicious food, great service. Their small appetizer was really good. Usually I'm not a big fan of kimchi but they're kimchi was really good! Sashimi was nice and fresh. Dumplings were very juicy and meaty. Green onion pancake could be a little bit more crispier overall still tasty! The short rib was very delicious and juicy!

"I was craving donkatsu because of the Korean drama I watched. This place is perfect for a traditional ambiance."

I'm Korean, so I definitely know Korean food... and this place does it well! The owners are super friendly and the food is delicious! I appreciate that even though we ordered takeout, our meal still came with side dishes (banchan), including miso soup and kimchi. I like Kori because they not only have Korean food, but also Japanese (sushi) and Chinese (well, Korean/Chinese fusion dishes like tangsuyuk and fried rice). We ordered fried dumplings (mandu), tangsuyuk (crispy fried sweet & sour pork), galbi, bulgogi, shrimp fried rice, and sushi (unagi/eel, hamachi yellowtail, salmon, and spicy tuna dragon roll). I really enjoyed the sushi, but the Korean food is where this place shines. It's important to note that the restaurant is BYOB and they have a surcharge for credit card use, so bring alcohol and cash! I highly recommend Kori! To note: they also serve breakfast!

I was in the area for a conference, and this was a nice find. Though I grew up in the Philly suburbs, I live in LA, which has hands-down the best Korean food in the country. This is probably not quite pitching consistently at the level of the best of LA, but it's still very legit and very good. I opted for bibimbap (with beef), which came out sizzling hot with a trio of banchan (and they also provided me with tea and a cup of clear soup with tofu and other goodies in it). The bibimbap needed quite a bit of gochujang to hit the right flavor point for me, but once it did, while it wasn't the best iteration of the dish I've ever had, it was still a good one. Further, the banchan were all on point, and the soup was delicious. At the end of the meal, the delightful owner offered me a cup of a cold, rice-based drink with a lovely air of cinnamon about it--this was a fabulous and refreshing surprise. Atmosphere is pleasant and comfortable, service was very kind and prices are fair. I'd give it four out of five on food, with a bump to five for the welcoming environment.

We've been here multiple times! The menu is not as large as other Korean places but they have the favorites. We enjoy the scallion pancake, it has a lot of seafood besides the scallion and it's nice and crispy. They don't have true bbq grills like others. They bring out a hot plate and grill pan. I don't really like cooking at the table, so I don't mind if they cook the bbq in the kitchen. Especially since we have our toddler with us at the table. They give us each our own banchan dish (in the picture it is the 3 little dishes in the vertical plate. We recently ordered the galbi and pork belly. Galbi is very tender and flavorful. They also serve breakfast! The menu is very limited compared to diners but they have the standard fare. The French toast is very good! The people who are there Sunday mornings always greet us and make me daughter her own pancake/French toast for free. They are very nice. Note, the woman who takes our order also cooks the food, so the food does take a little longer to come out but you know it's cooked to order. I kinda didn't want to tell people about the breakfast because I want this place all to myself!

Authentic very good Korean. Service excellent, management warm. helpful and communicative. Glad to have found Kori.

After interning at Merck for a couple of weeks, I kept driving past this Korean restaurant that looked really good!! I was asking around if anyone wanted to go, and finally got someone to try it out with me! We went in and the interior decor was super nice, and the staff was super friendly! The menu is expansive, so there is definitely something for everyone when you're there! I ended up going with the Spicy Stir-Fried Squid over rice, and my friend went with the Katsu Don. What we didn't expect, was the additional ban Chan and miso soup that came with both of the entrees (and apparently you can ask for refills on the ban Chan!). Everything tasted super authentic and came out very quickly! We also ordered a spicy salmon roll that isn't pictured, but it was also pretty good! I can't wait to come back here after work in the future to try more of their amazing menu options!

Had such a lovely lunch here! All the servers are so sweet and kind 10/10. I loved my kimchi stew and black bean noodles!

It's a good authentic Korean restaurant in the area. I came here with my boyfriend. The service was friendly, attentive and fast. The restaurant is very spacious and clean. I like that it has a parking lot. The food came out in a timely manner and everything was delicious. The restaurant offered a variety of Korean food as well as BBQ and sushi. I like that they have barly tea. I highly recommend coming here. P.S. I always like that there is a call button at Korean restaurants.

Food and service outstanding. If you are in the mood for authentic Korean, this is the place. Don't be fooled by appearances. Ambiance is always important but not if it's at the expense of the food. Kori is appropriately appointed with decor and their food is DELICIOUS!!

I've traveled all over the US and have NEVER had Korean food this good. At this place it's more than the food though, the owner is super friendly and helpful with how the dishes are traditionally eaten. If you wonder how much I love this place, I had supper here Tuesday for supper, Wednesday for lunch and supper again tonight. Whenever I am in the area I will be eating here again.

Really good traditional Korean dishes very fairly priced and the kimchi is excellent and the people that run the restaurant are very nice

The Spicy Blackwheat Noodles was delicious. Just what I needed. The hosts was very hospitable. Will definitely come back soon.

Best Korean food in the area. Service is fantastic! A must try spot for a variety of Korean dishes!

Came in for lunch with gf's on Black Friday. Lucked out with ordering from the lunch special and it was a good amount of food. I had the beef hot stone rice bowl. Added an egg. Pretty tasty. I only ate the kimchi side as the other sides weren't that appetizing to me. I think two of the sides had zucchini. I've had better Korean sides with my meals elsewhere.

Oh no... what happened? When this place first opened up, I was really glad to have another Korean restaurant to choose from in the area. This place is right up the street from me so it was a great place to quickly pick up food whenever I didn't feel like cooking or after a long trip and not being able to have solid Korean food. I've never minded the 4% fee for not paying cash because the food was solid, but this last trip really made me regret my decision of ordering. Ordered spicy pork and shrimp teriyaki (only because their noodle soup kalguksu was no longer available) and I can honestly say this was not what I expected. The spicy pork felt like it was cooked by someone who never had Korean food before and was quickly told what it should be. Felt like I was eating a poor version of Szechuan double cooked pork. While I love a good double cooked pork, that's not what I ordered. The shrimp teriyaki was a watery mess. Both dishes had a very odd vinegary undertone you wouldn't normally find in these dishes. From what I can tell, there may have been a different chef from my past experiences and I was genuinely let down and disappointed as this was such a great place to get some great Korean food. May have to rethink that move going forward. I hate writing bad reviews, but this was quite jarring.

Food poisoning from eating their sushi. Too much sugar and msg. Side dishes were not that great. They only had one server on a busy Saturday

Delicious authentic Korean food! I am Korean American and can say their restaurant caters to both Koreans and Americans taste. If you've never tried Korean before, you can find something here that you'll love. Excellent service and great flavor. Very clean and nice inside. Out of all the Asian restaurants in our area, I would say this is one of the best. Would definitely come back!

Very authentic Korean restaurant with great service and food. No matter what you order, they aim to accommodate and provide attentive service without too many interruptions. Kim, the owner is a lovely lady who genuinely cares about the customer experience and prepares your meals with great care. There is plenty of room for all party sizes - even a banquet room for events! The ambiance is typical Korean - when the clientele is predominantly Koreans. Encourage everyone to try it and support your local small business! Will be returning frequently.

Fantastic find! Rarely do you unexpectedly find such a place as this with delicious cuisine and such charismatic staff. Two high school buddies and I needed a spot that was centrally located, and Kori fit the bill geographically. We couldn't have imagined that as we caught up over the next three hours the staff and owner of Kori would become a fond part of our reunion. Delicious food, clean environment, fast service, friendly staff- all that stuff that rarely exist in one eatery. It's definitely a drive for me, but there's no doubt I'll be back soon!

Food is fantastic! Some of the best sushi I've had.. fresh ingredients + fun presentation.

Saw the reviews and decided to take the family to try it. So glad we did. The seasoned chicken appetizer was delicious and just spicy enough. The stir fried egg with rice in a stone pot was amazing (like a warm bibimpap). The service was warm and attentive. The chef/ owner came over to meet us and was full of smiles. It may not look fancy, but the food and the service is top notch.

This was an excellent Korean restaurant. Very authentic and there were only Koreans for dinner the night I went, except for my son who is half Korean. The inside looks like the type of traditional Korean restaurants I used to eat at in NJ in the 1990's. I saw sullontang on the menu and had to have it after watching Nation of Broth on Netflix. It was good but I do think the gochujang helped. The owner told me the milky broth takes 3 days to make. She also recommended tendon stew so I will have to try that if I ever get a chance to go back.( I don't live in PA.) Since I also watched Extraordinary Attorney Woo on Netflix, I ordered the kim bap. It was very good, as far as kim bap goes. It's not sophisticated food. My mother used to make this all the time and it reminded me of my childhood. My son had the kimchi jigae and he said it was very good. It's quite a lot of food when you add the rice but he ate it all. The banchan, side dishes, were a bit limited compared to other restaurants and most were too spicy for me, but they were tasty. The complimentary pineapple for dessert was a nice finish to the meal. I highly recommend this place if you want authentic Korean food.

Delicious and encompasses the word umami as accurately and enjoyably as possible.

Wow. So glad we stumbled upon this place the other day, we made a mental note to add it to the list of places to try. Well tonight was that night. It was late on a Sunday night and even with that being the case we were warmly greeted. They have dividers up between the tables which makes your dining experience feel more private. Great menu, many many options. My wife order sushi as an appetizer and she said it was really really fresh. I tried "mom's" dumplings, our server Michelle said her mom was in the kitchen. I was able to order a Bento box with Beef Bulgogi and it was really good. After dinner we got to meet "mom", she was very nice and you could see the family resemblance. It was towards the end of the night and she stayed for a few minutes to talk with us and ask how everything was. Side note - they serve American breakfast Tuesday-Sunday 7AM-11AM. We place to try breakfast next Sunday. Great food, great people.

My 81-year-old Korean mom is visiting me from California for 3rd time. She has visited my brother in Hawaii many times and had Korean food from many restaurants. Yesterday was first time she enjoyed the food. She was amazed at how her soup was "authentic":) The owners, the staff was so friendly, and helpful! My mom has difficult time chewing at times, and they made her food extra soft just for her!! Not only food was delicious, but restaurant was so clean!! I would definitely go back, and I recommend everyone to try this restaurant. My mom even took a business card to share with her friends in California to tell them to come to this restaurant if they are visiting PA. :)

Friendly family owned restaurant for Korean food. Very fresh ingredients. Only the second time visiting since I moved to the area, but will definitely return many more times.

After i left previous review, management did excellent follow up customer care and offered dinner on the house, I appreciate the follow up but had to turn it down, since i live in PA and Drove over an hour to get here since the location in PA was closed due to PA restaurant shut down (covid restrictions) But if i lived closer, i would definitely give them another chance.

Ms. Kimi and Ms. Carol were great hostesses. I ordered a spicy tuna roll and the beef bulgogi. Everything came out in a timely manner and tasted great. I will definitely come back.

I had my hesitations about this place, the outside looks unassuming, but that's what I get for judging by appearance of the place. The food was some of the most authentic Korean food I've tasted in the area. The portions are very generous and the service was good. Would certainly recommend for those in the area hankering for some good Korean food or just food in general.

Best Korean food in the area. Everything made on premises and authentic. They brought us free hot tea and water immediately. We ordered the crunchy chicken appetizer, and it was huge! The meat was all white meat, and the honey, soy sauce with sesame was so delicious. We ordered for our entrées, kimchi soup came with side of rice, beef bulgoli bento box, and a hot beef bibimbab bowl. The bento and bowl both came with miso soup, and all of us got Bonchon/sides and japhche. The service and staff was excellent! And the owner Kim came to our table several times. She offered us more sides as well as gave us ice cream for dessert, She was so friendly, and even took the time to ask all of our names and had a nice conversation before we left. If you'd love, authentic Korean food, I highly recommend! You will not regret it.

I've been eating this restaurant at least 8 times now and the service is excellent. Like others said, Kimey , the owner and cook, is very friendly; always greets us and give extra side dishes for us when she's around. Food selection is awesome and BBQ amazing like others here have experienced. Currently, the exterior is under renovation so don't let outside image take away from food and service. Give it a try, again food and service is excellent.

KORI is ABSOLUTELY delicious! I have officially gotten food from here on 2 occasions and have been blown away each time. The first was surprisingly for some of the BEST breakfast sandwiches I have ever had. I ordered a sausage, bacon egg and cheese on a Kaiser bun and was blown away. We ordered the food to go due to COVID and it was still very fresh when we got home. The second visit was for dinner and may I say that the beef bibimbap was AMAZING! My boyfriend ordered the LA Short Rib bento box and I couldn't stop taking bites. Other notable dishes were the miso soup, and sides! Everyone loved their choices. Kori is worth the visit, and is a permanent member of my rotation.

We found Kori in Lansdale today for a late lunch/ early dinner and are so happy with this family owned Korean restaurant. The food and service was out standing. Reminded me the many home cooked meals my friends family had shared with me. Reasonable prices and excellent quality. Our server Michele was a delight. Enjoyed everything from the hot tea and special kimchi, pickled daikon, seaweed salad, cellophane noodle other pickled vegetables and fruits. We ordered the dumplings and the fried chicken with a a sweet and spicy sauce. We also ordered the Spicy Beef Soup and the Cod stew which were served with optional rice. Michelle also brought us a ginger rice slushy drink at the end as an added sweet end to an excellent meal. So delicious, we will return soon to support this locally owned family business. We will spread the word on this gem.

This restaurant is amazing the staff is the sweetest and the most accommodating group of people. I've been here multiple times now and food still blows me away every time. If you have any questions about the food the chef / owner is very helpful and she is by far the sweetest person i've ever met.

This was my first taste of Korean BBQ & it was incredible. Kimey (she makes the kimchi!) & the entire Kori staff was incredibly inviting & accommodating. The food was delicious & perfectly cooked. We started with the the shrimp tempura roll which was worlds better than other sushi places in the Lansdale area (we'll be back for more sushi for sure). We also had what I believe was the "Fried Mandu (dumplings)" which were delicious (who doesn't like dumplings!?). They patiently waited for us to finish our "appetizers" before bringing out the BBQ on sizzling pans. I can't sing the praises of this place enough but I insist you try on your own. We'll certainly be back!

The food is PHENOMENAL. The Chef is experienced and is show casing her family recipes. Capital "D" for DELICIOUS in my book. Can't wait to go to "KORI" again