Koryo Korean BBQ
Korean barbecue restaurant · Gribble ·
Charcoal-grilled meats, dry-aged cuts, and excellent banchan
Charcoal-grilled meats, dry-aged cuts, and excellent 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
"After closing during the pandemic, I found Koryo Kalbi has quietly reopened last week at 2560 Royal Lane, Suite 105 under new ownership. The longtime Koreatown Korean barbecue institution — closed since at least summer 2020 — is bringing back the same menu of charcoal-grilled meats, soups, and classic Korean dishes that made it popular; the new owners told an Eater reporter, “Our menu is pretty much the same as before, the same chefs and aunties making the same recipes.” They renovated the interior and say they've raised the bar on beef quality thanks to access to their own warehouse that distributes meat. While staples like kalbi remain, the team is also planning new items such as live eel grilled over charcoal, soy‑marinated blue crabs (ganjang gejang), Prime meats that will be dry-aged on-site, and eventually top-quality Japanese beef. Koryo Kalbi is currently in a soft-opening with limited seating and is operating 10 a.m.–10 p.m. Sunday–Thursday and 10 a.m.–midnight Friday and Saturday." - Amy McCarthy
"Regarded as Koreatown’s biggest institution, Koryo Kalbi was praised for an enormous menu in which everything was considered 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