Koryo Korean BBQ
Korean barbecue restaurant · Gribble
2560 Royal Ln #105, Dallas, TX 75229
Highlights
Charcoal-grilled meats, dry-aged cuts, and generous banchan.
Charcoal-grilled meats, dry-aged cuts, and generous banchan.
"Koryo has been a staple of Korean barbecue in Dallas for more than two decades, but thanks to a post-pandemic makeover, it’s better than ever—new owners, new look, same old permit to use real charcoal grills indoors. Those hot coals make their mark on the must-get marinated beef short ribs, Berkshire pork collar, and the ribeye pulled from the restaurant’s dry-aging cabinet. Koryo is generous with its rotating parade of banchan, which are some of the best in Dallas, including the sharp but not overly spicy kimchi, pickled daikon, and sesame oil–slicked bean sprouts. Order a round of sake for the table and you’ll leave so happy that the next door karaoke bar is looking like it needs more singers." - rosin saez, nick rallo, kevin gray, kevin gray, kevin gray, rosin saez, nick rallo, nick rallo, rosin saez, rosin saez, nick rallo, rosin saez, nick rallo, nick rallo, rosin saez, nick rallo, rosin saez, rosin saez, nick rallo, rosin saez, rosin saez, nick rallo, nick rallo, rosin saez, nick rallo, rosin saez, nick rallo
"Koryo has been a staple of Korean barbecue in Dallas for more than two decades, but thanks to a post-pandemic makeover, it’s better than ever—new owners, new look, same old permit to use real charcoal grills indoors. Those hot coals make their mark on the must-get marinated beef short ribs, Berkshire pork collar, and the ribeye pulled from the restaurant’s dry-aging cabinet. Koryo is generous with its rotating parade of banchan, which are some of the best in Dallas, including the sharp but not overly spicy kimchi, pickled daikon, and sesame oil–slicked bean sprouts. Order a round of sake for the table and you’ll leave so happy that the next door karaoke bar is looking like it needs more singers." - Rosin Saez
"Koryo Kalbi, the longtime Korean barbecue restaurant that closed its doors at some point during the pandemic, is making a comeback. The restaurant quietly kicked open the doors at 2560 Royal Lane, Suite 105, last week. The restaurant had been closed since at least the summer of 2020. Now, though, the restaurant is operating under new ownership and bringing back the same menu of charcoal-grilled meats, soups, and other classic Korean dishes that made Koryo Kalbi a Koreatown institution. “Our menu is pretty much the same as before, the same chefs and aunties making the same recipes,” Koryo’s new owners told an Eater reporter. “[We] renovated the interior and raised the bar on beef quality because we have access to our own warehouse that distributes meat.” In addition to Korean barbecue favorites like kalbi, more exciting new eats are in the works. Diners will soon be able to feast on live eel grilled over charcoal, soy-marinated blue crabs (ganjang gejang) and Prime meats that will be dry-aged at the restaurant. Top-quality Japanese beef will also, eventually, be on the menu. Right now, Koryo Kalbi is in a “soft-opening” phase, and is currently offering limited seating. The restaurant is currently operating from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 10 a.m. to midnight on Friday and Saturday." - Amy McCarthy
"Koryo Kalbi. Koreatown’s biggest institution. They had an enormous menu and all of it was good." - Amy McCarthy
"16 different types of meat, ranging from thinly-sliced duck to marinated short rib, are on offer at this a la carte Korean barbecue spot. Consider one of the pre-set barbecue combos for two, which serves up a massive array of meats for only $50. Note: a minimum order of at least two dishes is required for tabletop cooking." - Amy McCarthy
