NolaKorea Korean Restaurant

Korean restaurant · Metairie

NolaKorea Korean Restaurant

Korean restaurant · Metairie

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3120 Cleary Ave Suite A, Metairie, LA 70002

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Authentic Korean dishes like bibimbap, bulgogi, and kfc  

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3120 Cleary Ave Suite A, Metairie, LA 70002 Get directions

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3120 Cleary Ave Suite A, Metairie, LA 70002 Get directions

+1 504 702 8811
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Where to Find the Best Korean Restaurants in and Around New Orleans - Eater New Orleans

"A no-frills strip mall restaurant offering traditional dishes like dolsot bibimbap, jajang myeon, and banchan dishes. Known for great prices." - Beth D'Addono

https://nola.eater.com/2023/4/12/23674396/best-korean-restaurants-new-orleans
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Nathan Kirkland

Google
Delicious Korean food with a filling lunch special. The chef sides were delicious and surprisingly sweet, offering a good variety to complement the entrees. Very busy over lunch to the point where people where turned away since it closes at 2pm before reopening for dinner.

Charlotte Lyu

Google
I LOVE this restaurant! You have to try their Korean Fried Chicken, so juicy and tender! The owner/service is always serving solo and is so gentle and makes you feel like you are the guest at his home. I will always come back when I miss the good old times at Seoul.

Sarah Trimble

Google
So good! We got the pork belly, katsu, and seafood pancake. All delicious! And we ordered too much for just two people 😂♥️ but I'm never mad about leftovers. The many side dishes were delicious too. Can't do wit to go back and try more things!

Katrina Punzo

Google
As someone who has been on the search for authentic Korean food since I moved to New Orleans - I will say this is the absolute best Korean food in town. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming and the food is cooked to perfection. You miss out on the BBQ yourself experience, but I promise you won’t miss it once you taste anything you choose on the menu. Don’t waste your time anywhere else. You will be disappointed most other places locally. For what’s it worth - I was stationed in Korea while serving in the Army. So yes I know what I’m looking for when it comes to what I’m looking for. 😊

Natalie Delahoussaye

Google
SO delicious! We had their gimbap and I had the grilled pork belly. I’d come here again tomorrow if I could. It’s a small place so there is limited seating but it tasted AMAZING and they were so nice. 10 stars

Logan

Google
This is my favorite Korean restaurant. I had the Beef-galbi and kimchi jjigae. The Beef-galbi has a perfect balance of sweet sauce and tender meat, which is outstanding. The kimchi jjigae is just the right amount of spicy, with plenty of meat, making it very satisfying. The service at NOLAKOREA is very friendly and attentive. Although the restaurant is small and sometimes there is only one server, they always provide kind and thoughtful service.

Chloe Young

Google
Small local Korean owned restaurant, hubby working in the front as server/ cashier and wifey in the back kitchen as chef , home style food korean food ♡ nado saranghae♡

Ryan Nguyen

Google
The Korean food here is so delicious! I tried their Dolsot Bibimbap ($14.49), which is basically a Korean dish mixed with rice, beef, spinach, carrots, cucumbers, bean sprouts, radish, lettuce, and a fried egg on the top that’s all served in a hot stove pot with the option of a chili house sauce. You’d have to mix every ingredient in the pot with a metal spoon before eating it (which is not hard), and once I mixed it, my mouth was introduced with a diverse pack of fresh and hot flavors. The hot stove pot made this dish really sizzle. In other words, it tasted really good! This dish also came with mini appetizers beforehand, such as fried tofu, sweet & sour potatoes, spicy cucumbers, and kimchi. They were good too, but the main dish really caught my full attention! For drinks, I just got water. I didn’t have to ask to order water they just offered it to me. With sales tax ($1.33) the total came out to be $15.82. For the Quality of the food the price isn’t bad at all. The service was also good. They weren’t very talkative and cheerful once I came in, but they were still nice and patient overall. The restaurant was clean as well. Something I would critique, however, is the decor and spacing of the restaurant itself: The decor looked a bit dull. I wish that it was more colorful on both the outside and inside because I initially missed the restaurant since it looked like an empty building instead of an actual establishment. As for the spacing inside, the seats are a bit limited, but I can’t blame that all on the owners and should it more on the builders of the building instead. I hope that they can make the decor more nice in the future to attract more customers. Aside from that, I was still satisfied with my time at NOLA Korea. I would definitely come back for their delicious food!
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Usalinh P.

Yelp
After moving back home to the South from living in Los Angeles for several year it was hard finding a good Korean restaurant. It's the mom and pop's hole in the wall places that you find the best food at. Maybe 10 or so tables and a small specialized korean menu. The service was exceptionally quick and great! When the owner was bringing out food my wife said "고맙습니다!" which is thank you in korean. To his surprise he asked her to say it again. We had a chuckle and he asked where she learned how to say thank you in korean and my wife told him from Korean drama shows lol... Back to the food which was what we have been looking for. We got the Japchae, Banchan, Beef-Bulgogi, Braised Short Ribs and Tofu Jjigae soup. Everything was so delicious! We are planning a trip back to try the chicken wings and the Braised pork ribs. 안녕히 가세요
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julia d.

Yelp
My #1 spot for great Korean food!!! I always get my usual order of Tteokbokki, Pork belly and LA Galbi and are all great every time. Will be back soon!
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Savannah T.

Yelp
Me and mom drove an hour to try this place and it didn't disappoint ! The food was amazing and the workers were so so sweet.
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Kevin R.

Yelp
Come here often and literally everything is delicious. Reminds me of delicious food we had in S Korea multiple times. The grilled pork belly is awesome. Very clean restaurant and bathrooms! That's always a good sign. Kind & great staff & service. Definitely recommend this restaurant.
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Huyen N.

Yelp
Small restaurant with one server, so be patient. I've visited this restaurant multiple times already and ordered something different every time. I haven't had a dish that stood out to me the most but let's talk about my recent visit. One appetizer, a soup, and a meat dish. The seafood pancake had mostly scallions and was undercooked. I wish there were more seafood in it. Same thing for the soup. There were very few proteins compared to veggies. Felt as though I was paying for a seafood price point for a vegetable dish. The galbi, though, were tender. It tasted heavily of what I thought tasted like cinnamon but my guest said it was something else. Whatever marinade it was, it was definitely overpowering. In my opinion, it's not the best Korean food but it's decent.
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Chris Y.

Yelp
I would more accurately rate this restaurant as a 3.7/5. Their food is decent and I enjoyed their pork rib and potato soup, but I have had better. It may be more likely due to the area not having a big Korean population. Besides that, they did provide a variety of side dishes which is the traditional expectation when dining at a Korean restaurant. Their kimbap was also pretty good. Considering this is in New Orleans, I was pleasantly surprised to find a decent Korean restaurant. The restaurant itself is small, and the place seemed quite popular so it fills up quick! The owner was very kind as well.
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Leslie S.

Yelp
This was my first time eating in a Korean restaurant as I've only had an occasional dish from another restaurant. They brought out a bunch of mini appetizer dishes including kimchi, sweet potatoes, spicy cucumbers, fried tofu and mushrooms. They were all delicious and full of flavor and the perfect amount for 3 people. Since it's 100 degrees outside I decided to get the bibim naeng-myeon which is a cold buckwheat noodle dish with a tiny amount of beef, cucumber, pickled radish, spicy sauce, boiled egg and sesame seeds. The dish actually had ice in it! It was fairly spicy and I enjoyed it but next time I'll get a dish that has more protein in it. Can't wait to go back and taste some other dishes
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Steve I.

Yelp
The best Korean restaurant in the city! I go here practically every week and absolutely love the food. My usual is the kimchi stew. Lots of meat in that little stone bowl that keeps your soup hot the entire time. So many delicious items on the menu: the japchae, yuk gae jang soup, the bulgogi, galbi, and gimbap are all stellar here.
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Jacob C.

Yelp
Love this small restaurant! Every time my wife and I crave Korean food, which is a lot, this is the first on our list! I've never been dissatisfied eating here. It's truly a gem in Metairie that's earned its spot among the elite.
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Nicole E.

Yelp
I am glad there's some Korean food options to visit down here. We aren't a big fan of the southern cuisine, haven't really craved it during our visit so far. Kimbap sounded good for both us for dinner tonight. They no longer have Kimbap, not good news for us, since this is why we came here so far from the garden district. I didn't realize I should have called ahead. I am thoroughly disappointed, since that's all I was craving and wanting to eat here. No more Kimbap here. I settled for ordering kimchi fried rice, even though that doesn't sound as good to me as Kimbap. My husband ordered the kimchi jjigae. There is no egg in their version of kimchi stew here, it's ab extra cost of $1-$2. $38.72. The banchans: broccoli, fried tofu, potatoes, kimchi and cucumber. The potatoes are good, not a fan of rest of the banchans. The kimchi tastes decent, but it's more mature than I like. The kimchi fried rice isn't bad, the egg is fried well done, just as I asked. The kimchi stew is okay, not super spicy, savory or robust in flavor.
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Hoa K.

Yelp
you know what i love about this place? the generosity of amount of food they provide... local mom and pop shop providing fresh korean food for dine in and to go. located next to a laundromat...you can clean your clothes and have your laundry done next door. prices at equivalent to area surrounding! it's just a no fluff kinda place. it old school dining style...you order your individual soups with rice cooked in clay pot. you choose your protein or do noddles. we can share that! i also suggest the korean pancake! yummy-o! service is quick bc it's a small place with about 4-6 tables.
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Whitney R.

Yelp
This place is bomb. Gotta get there early, limited seating and if they're full they will send you on your way--mostly because they don't want to force anyone to rush through their meal. The owner is the only server and may have just one-two additional staff assisting, yet you never feel ignored! And bless it, that kim chi soup (jiggae) has magical restorative powers! Haven't had anything there I didn't enjoy. Love the Korean soaps playing on the tv. Place is very tidy and the owner seems to really care about the quality of everything. He's super nice and welcoming, and I always look forward to going in when I'm running around out near Vets or just need some spicy, fresh and delicious Korean to get me through.
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Kim N.

Yelp
I just love Nola Korea!!!!! I've been a regular since it opened! Food is sooo yummy and the service is wonderful!!!! I love watching the K Dramas on the tv as I eat! Highly recommend

Annie N.

Yelp
Walked in for lunch with 4 adults and 2 kids, the sign said max party of 6 per table. The guy at the front said we can't take you, 4 people max. We said it's ok we can split up and sit separately. Then he rudely and sarcastically said no I already told you no, leave. The couple that came in before us got seated immediately but saw what happened and they got up and left too. First time and last.
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Josh B.

Yelp
Korean food that is very delicious in New Orleans!! Side dishes were already very filling and flavorful from cucumber spicy to braised potatoes. The Gimbap was tasty. Not like ones left out in store. The grilled pork with lettuce made me feel like I was eating at home.
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Kassia B.

Yelp
Best authentic Korean in South Louisiana. We drive an hour in just for this one and it's worth it every time.
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Bo R.

Yelp
The food and service were fantastic and I highly recommend this place when you are in town.

Abby H.

Yelp
Wow! This is some of the best Asian food I've had outside of Asia. Great service and absolutely delicious Korean food in a family-run establishment! Generous with their kimchi and pickled tasting plates. Chicken Galbi was so flavorful yet not overly spicy. The Kimchi-Jijae soup with pork was also outstanding. Gimbap rolls were YUM. We will definitely be back.

Sophie E.

Yelp
Amazing and authentic Korean food. Cute and simple aesthetic in a quiet part of Metairie. It feels like Seoul! The owner is very kind and all the staff polite. It's also super clean. Every dish is a hit!
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Ariane S.

Yelp
This was really good. I got beef and spicy wing ( they weren't spicy to me) the customer service was really nice. The place is pretty small and parking isn't there great. I was definitely recommend picking the food up, not dining in.
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Nicole P.

Yelp
Korean food is really scarce in the New Orleans area so I always like either trying all the ones that are here. I've heard about Nolakorea a while back, but from what I remember they were closed for a while with unsure plans of return. Thankfully they did and I was able to try it twice, getting different menu items each time around. The interior is pretty small and gets packed when the tables fill up quickly. Don't let that deter you, the visits I've had have gone by pretty quickly meaning my food comes out fast and hot. I believe reading other reviews that it's owned by a couple and the husband takes care of to go/dine in customers and the wife cooks? I could be wrong, but either way I just know my food comes out quick and the service provided is friendly so no complaints there. Now on to the good stuff, the food! I've tried so far the yangnyeom chicken (spicy fried chicken), kimchi jigae(kimchi stew) bibim naeng-myeon (spicy Korean cold noodles), and dolsot bibimbap. Like any Korean restaurants, you get banchan before your meal which are little side dishes and I think they compliment the meal well. They each have their own unique taste and texture and they're just fun to try and explore new little dishes almost like mini appetizers. The spicy fried chicken to me was not spicy. It sort of had a ketchup-y feel and I wish it were crispier. Not my favorite but it could be suited to different tastes. I felt it was a bit too tangy and sweet. Kimchi jigae was not as sour as I'd like, didn't taste much sour flavor at all, but there was a good amount of tofu and actual kimchi. It wasn't too spicy which my mom liked and the pork inside of it didn't taste weird (I'm weird about the flavor of pork sometimes). The spicy Korean cold noodles were something I've never had before! I've only tried the instant kind in the blue and white packaging and this was really good on a hot day. It was spicy though! That's for sure, the spice was there. The noodles had a chewy texture and you get a pair of scissors to help cut them to make it easier to eat. It had a lot of noodles though and I wasn't able to finish. Hot stone bibimbap with beef is typical and never disappoints to be honest because it's hard to mess up! like the nice crunch of all the veggies and the hot rice paired with a fried egg on top and beef. Squeeze the red bottle of bibimbap sauce they give you and it's a flavor explosion! Spicy, hot deliciousness. It even reheats really well as leftovers. Prices are reasonable, food is a good amount. My fave side dishes was probably the potatoes and the tofu. Their kimchi/cucumbers aren't sour and that's just what I'm used to. Like I said, different places all cook different and everyone has different tastes. I think the food here isn't as spicy, sour and more like sweet. It's not a bad thing. I hear that food in korea actually favors a sweet profile. Otherwise I like the food I've tried, I like the service so I will be back to try the kimchi pancake, gimbap, and some other dishes I've been eyeing!
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Ashley D.

Yelp
Decided to stop by after stumbling across this place on google! Went around 11:30am and only one other party was there so we were seated right away. It's a small place, and as lunch went on more and more people began to filter in though they never got full. Again it's a pretty small place and no frills, perfect for a casual lunch or quick bite. We were pretty promptly served, ordered appetizers and mains and everything came out very quickly and in succession. Service was alright, after our food was served we were pretty much left alone and I had to ask for more water and the check. No big deal at all as there was only one person waiting on the entire place, and I wasn't exactly expecting to be waited on hand and foot. The food was great. I had the Ja Jang Myeon and my brother got the spicy pork, and we had the spicy chicken wings and japchae for our appetizers. Portions were decent, large for me as I had enough jajang myeon for two meals. My noodles were super flavorful and warm and delicious. I didn't see the cold noodles on the menu but I saw another table order them, so next time for sure I want to try that. The ban chan was also very delicious, my favorite was the crispy tofu they had. Not sure of the name but it was my first time having anything like that! My brother's pork dish was very flavorful and paired well with the rice. Overall a great place for no frills Korean food. I'll be back.
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Selena C.

Yelp
Great experience to Real Korean food. Loved the service, very nice people. I recommend even for a first time!
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Ryan N.

Yelp
The Korean food here is so delicious! I tried their Dolsot Bibimbap ($14.49), which is basically a Korean dish mixed with rice, beef, spinach, carrots, cucumbers, bean sprouts, radish, lettuce, and a fried egg on the top that's all served in a hot stove pot with the option of a chili house sauce. You'd have to mix every ingredient in the pot with a metal spoon before eating it (which is not hard), and once I mixed it, my mouth was introduced with a diverse pack of fresh and hot flavors. The hot stove pot made this dish really sizzle. In other words, it tasted really good! This dish also came with mini appetizers beforehand, such as fried tofu, sweet & sour potatoes, spicy cucumbers, and kimchi. They were good too, but the main dish really caught my full attention! For drinks, I just got water. I didn't have to ask to order water they just offered it to me. With sales tax ($1.33) the total came out to be $15.82. For the Quality of the food the price isn't bad at all. The service was also good. They weren't very talkative and cheerful once I came in, but they were still nice and patient overall. The restaurant was clean as well. Something I would critique, however, is the decor and spacing of the restaurant itself: The decor looked a bit dull. I wish that it was more colorful on both the outside and inside because I initially missed the restaurant since it looked like an empty building instead of an actual establishment. As for the spacing inside, the seats are a bit limited, but I can't blame that all on the owners and should it more on the builders of the building instead. I hope that they can make the decor more nice in the future to attract more customers. Aside from that, I was still satisfied with my time at NOLA Korea. I would definitely come back for their delicious food!
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Janay M.

Yelp
I frequent NoLaKorea and every time I experience it, it's nothing short of amazing. My go to dish is the galbi (Korean Ribs) with rice kimchi and a few other small sides they give you. The service is great, I am always in and out when I sit down to eat!

Chenyang W.

Yelp
Have been a loyal customer before covid but due to recent negligence from the owner it's not longer a restaurant I would be attending. I have recently brought friends to the restaurant and we were ignored due to our party size of 5. Due to it being busy we try to understand it gets frustrating as there is only one person up front but he denied to serve us and seat us down when there is an open table and instead gave the table to a smaller party that came after us. The attitude and service from the front was the worst I have ever seen.
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Jackylene S.

Yelp
As others have mentioned, the appearance of this restaurant can be a bit deceiving. There are just a few tables and large parties cannot be accommodated. Although it is a sit down restaurant, the vibe is definitely more fast-casual. There was only one server working the entire restaurant when we were there for lunch and every table was occupied; poor guy was slammed. However, the taste of the food is fantastic. My friend had a mouthgasm with the spicy tofu soup. The dumplings, fried chicken, and bulgogi were also great (though maybe not equally so). Everything was fairly priced as well. My only gripe is that they do not offer refills on side dishes (as is customary at other Korean restaurants). I would definitely come back again.
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A. Z.

Yelp
An unassuming location with the best Korean food in Louisiana. Friendly, efficient service, Korean shows playing on the TV, and a few cozy tables. Prices are very reasonable and everything, and I mean everything I've ordered has been incredible. The Beef Bulgogi, the Gimbap and the Kimchi Jjigae are unstoppable. I mean, just so good. I try to go once a week and I've never been disappointed.
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Lilly V.

Yelp
The only Korean spot in New Orleans that has mul naengmyeon!!! It's delicious and my favorite item on the menu to order to cool me down during the hot summer heat.
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Amy D.

Yelp
The service is good and the food is amazing! My favorite thing to order is the Sundubu-jjigae
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Tuhin C.

Yelp
Such a wonderful family run restaurant that by far has some of the most authentic Korean food that you can find in NOLA. The prices are incredibly reasonable for the quantity of food that you can get. I've had the Japchae [Korean glass noodles], Yangneom Chicken [Korean spicy friend Chicken], Seafood Pajeon [Pancake], Chicken Kalbi, Dolsot Bibimbap, and Ojinguh-Bokkeum. All of the food was super authentic similar to what I have eaten in Korea. One thing that I highly recommend that you try here though is the Patbingsu [Korean shaved ice]. They are so generous with the size of the Bingsu and we were able to split one order of it amongst three people for such a reasonable price. Since this is a family run restaurant, I recommend to not go when they are close to closing. Rather, going for dinner at 6-6:30 and at the latest 7pm is the most appropriate time. This is by far the best Korean food that I have found in NOLA so far!
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M V.

Yelp
Highly recommend! We did large togo order during lunch. They're very organized, professional & helpful. Time completed was told to be 20 mins. They finished before then & the gentleman called to say order was ready. When I came in to pay, I was greeted with a huge smile. I was also assisted with carrying large order to car, while I find super helpful. Everyone enjoyed their meals. I will definitely return. I ordered the black bean noodles. Not only does it look appealing from pictures, it's so tasty.. not too sweet, every bite is absolutely yum! I also ordered the Cinnamon punch & it can definitely be addictive. I hope everyone enjoys as much as I did!
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Connor B.

Yelp
If you're looking for quality, authentic Korean food, look no further. Curbside appeal might have you turning the other way, but the food & service make up for it. The service is spectacular, and the food is wonderful. I'm a fan of their tteokbokki (add cheese) regarding their appetizers. The kimchi jjigae soup is the perfect remedy for a cold, gloomy day (or hot if that's your vibe). Now onto their entrees I ALWAYS get the L2 & L3 (or so I think- it's on the back of the menu; one is spicy and both are pictured). They even have Kdramas playing on the TV (*^‿^*)

Bad B.

Yelp
Beef bulgogi was sweet and delicious. The tteok bokki is one of my favorites. I always get the Korean cinnamon tea. It cuts the spiciness. Great food. Small on the inside, I'm ok with that. Makes it feel more authentic. They do play the TV and music at the same time, so if you get overwhelmed easily, bring headphones
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Gabi V.

Yelp
Always delicious!!!! In a town with so little Korean options, NoLaKorea always satisfies my craving. The owner is so kind and the food is always fresh. The banchan are my favorite, you can tell everything here is made with love.

Tracy N.

Yelp
This evening my family and I (total of 6 people) came to NolaKorea for dinner. Upon walking in, there was only one other group (4 people) in the restaurant. It was not busy. When I told the owner that I had a party of 6, he let out a big rude sigh. As if he didn't want to serve such a big group or the fact that he had to move our tables together. I actually even mentioned to him that we could sit separately but he ignored me. As he walked away, he mumbled something under his breath in his native language. We did not feel welcomed but more-so disrespected. When we usually come here, we always feel welcomed and happy to be there. This evening was very disappointing and I can say that I will not be a returning customer.
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Lea M. C.

Yelp
My sister and I ate lunch here and both of us enjoyed our meals immensely. I had the lunch Bulgogi and she had the Bibimbap in an extra hot stone bowl to have crispy rice. The 4 small dishes that came with our meals were kimchi- which I adored! The silky potatoes were divine and the mushrooms were not too spicy and the cucumbers were deliciously spicy! We both drink water with our meals, but I also ordered the cinnamon punch. My sister tried it and ordered some for herself- it's that good. Clean restaurant that the tables filled for lunch at 11 and there were people waiting the entire time we quickly ate before an appointment! Highly recommend.

Destiny R.

Yelp
NolaKorea was absolutely amazing!!! The kind man (I feel so bad for not getting his name) behind the counter instructs you to chose where you'd like to sit inside their very clean and quaint restaurant and comes for drinks and to answer any questions you might have, after we placed our order the food wasn't long behind it, about 15 minutes all of our food comes out and it was tasting delicious, the flavor is there, the quantity is there, the prices weren't bad at all. 10/10
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Jack S.

Yelp
Do not come here! I repeat do not come here!!! We had bad vibes when we first came in and the server who also seems to be the owner was very rude. Was yelling at us because we had 6 people. What type of service is that. Was angry and speaking under his tongue the whole time behind us. Food was actually good but just the bad vibes ruined it for us. Didn't give us an itemized receipt so we actually tipped twice being gratuity was already added when we did the math afterwards
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Kristen N.

Yelp
Great find for Korean food in New Orleans! Perfect if you want Korean food but don't want to go into a food coma after all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ. Everything on the menu looks great. The gimbap, bimimbap, beef bulgogi, sides and Korean coffee were all 5-stars. The employees are super friendly and attentive. Service is quick. Looking forward to going back and trying more on their menu. This hidden gem is definitely worth checking out, even if it's out of your way!
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Shahmeer H.

Yelp
I have explored hundreds of restaurants in New Orleans, ranging from cuisine in the heart of the French Quarter to the outskirts of Harvey. Every time I get a semblance of what establishments I consider my favorites, I end up being surprised over and over again. I visited NoLaKorea because of the positive buzz I had heard surrounding it - but my expectation came nowhere close to reality. NoLaKorea effortlessly holds its own amongst some of the best fare in the city, and that's not an exaggeration. I had two big takeaways from this Metairie establishment. For one, it's interior deceives quite a bit. It really isn't the best looking place, from the white walls with limited decorations to the hard chairs that seemed like they came straight from the corner of a bodega. Usually, that would be a staunch negative for me that would dock it down a point or two. But the food. Jesus, the food was spectacular. I don't think I have ever been to a restaurant where literally everything I tried tasted great. From the main entrees of bulgogi beef and chicken to the sides of tofu and kimchi, truly everything I had left me satisfied. NoLaKorea ultimately testifies to what New Orleans is. It represents a city full of diverse people and cultures and its a city where people can feel comfortable sharing their ethnic heritage. You can't escape it, whether you are driving down St. Charles next to centuries old history or if you turn a random corner on Veteran's. This restaurant helped me to remember why I absolutely fell in love with New Orleans and it very well could take the place as my favorite in all of the Big Easy.
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Margie V.

Yelp
I've been looking for great japchae and grilled pork belly for years. Finally found a wonderful place - NOLA Korean. Can't wait to come back!
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Kenneth S.

Yelp
My nieces have a thing for Korean boy bands and have now decided they like Korean food. On our New Orleans trip they prevailed upon us to go to a Korean place and just any old Asian place wouldn't do. Little did they know my wife had a wonderful Korean lady as her nanny growing up. Pat took care of my wife and her twin sister and became a lifelong family friend. I have to say their ramen was first rate, very good and authentic. The Kimchi was just just a wonderful treat, just enough spice to be good but not enough to make you sweat. Pickled zucchini was also good. The main dish for me was the bulge go, tender strips of beef stir fried with vegetables. It is a really mild flavorful dish with savory but not salty beef. Everything was freshly prepared and absolutely a treat. We ordered a lot of food and the 4 of us sampled off each others plates. Everyone there was very friendly and we were the only anglos in the place. It was spotlessly clean and well lit. This is a safe and friendly family environment outside the city in Metairie, LA. I loved it and you will too.
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Leah V.

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Tried out NoLaKorea for the first time a few days ago and absolutely loved it! Our waiter was very kind and food came out extremely fast! We got the tteokbokki, japchae, bibimbap, and tofu jigae and it was all delicious! I cant wait to come back and try more of the menu.
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Vince P.

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Authentic Asian owned Korean restaurant with really yummy flavors. Great portion sizes w/ perfectly seasoned dishes. The staff can be very nice, but we have had a few instances where they were rude. It could be because of their language barrier so we didn't pay any mind to it as we enjoyed their dishes too much. We got their Beef Galbi, Rice Cakes, & banchan, sooo good. They use some more cinnamon in their dishes compared to other local restaurants and it shows! @phidingthefam
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Dan M.

Yelp
Good food and good service. Very attentive to their customers, which shows they care. Small, cozy dining area, that can get a bit hot during summer months.
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Anthony T.

Yelp
I've been slacking on writing a review for this place, but finally i'm here! I've probably been here a good 6-7 times and have been very pleased on the consistency and friendliness of the restaurant. Great food and service from a little mom and pop shop which will get you coming back for more. This is not your traditional sit down and BBQ your own meats type of restaurant. Everything is made and prepared in the kitchen to order. Every dish has been very good with consistent flavors and portions. I can tell you, any dish you are familiar with and order, you will not be disappointed. This is pretty much my go-to for Korean if I have a craving!
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Kelly C.

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A small and cute Korean spot off Veterans in Metairie! They serve banchan side dishes and have a decent-sized menu with lots of the basic Korean dishes - galbi, bulgogi, bibimbap, etc. I loved the seafood pancake (pajeon)- super crispy and filling! Everything was pretty good and I'm excited we found this place, since there aren't many Korean places in New Orleans aside from the KBBQ places. Will be back to try more soon!
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Mari D.

Yelp
Absolutely THRILLED to have found a Korean place in New Orleans. I recently moved to start school in the summer and have been searching for good Asian restaurants that deliver. I ordered a few dishes to try through delivery. All of the food arrived perfectly packaged and nice and hot still! It hit the spot. The first thing I ordered was the jeyuk bokkeum (spicy pork). The flavor was incredible! It had a good amount of spice and was thinly sliced and tender. It came with rice, kimchi, and cucumber kimchi. I would buy the cucumber kimchi by the pound if I could! I got it with japchae which was alright. The tteokbokki was also really tasty! I liked the sausage it came with. It wasn't too spicy. I will definitely be adding this to my go-to take out list. I highly recommend this place if you're in need of a Korean fix in New Orleans!