The Best Korean Restaurants in Houston


A spread of raw meats and banchan.
Must-try Korean cuisine in Houston. | Gen Korean BBQ House

Where to find crispy Korean fried chicken, the sauciest jjajangmyeon, puff rice-coated corn dogs, and more

Houston’s Spring Branch neighborhood has long been known as a hotbed for Korean cuisine due to its large expat community. The city’s Korean food scene has expanded even further in recent years, causing an uptick in high-quality restaurants across town. Today, Houston offers everything from traditional noodle and soup houses to buzzy Korean barbecue restaurants serving bulgogi and kalbi, casual fried chicken joints, and fusion spots that blend Korean flavors with the city’s diverse cultural influences.

Whether in search of a comforting, slow-cooked Korean stew or an interactive all-you-can-eat barbecue experience, here is a roundup of some of the most enticing Korean restaurants Houston has to offer.