Korea House
Open since 1979, the original Korea House planted the seeds for Dallas' initially tiny Korean community. Korea House serves a variety of rice dishes, broiled fish, soups, hot pot, porridge and Korean barbecue. A small but well-stocked sushi bar sits in the middle of the dining room. Lunch specials include the soup of the day and rice. Try the kal bi, a meat dish marinated and grilled over an open flame, or the man du guk, a dumpling stew in beef broth. Order a side of kimchi, spicy fermented cabbage that is a Korean staple, and wash down your meal with a selection of Asian beers, sake or Korean liquor. Korea House is open daily for lunch and dinner.
Private dining rooms are available for family gatherings or small business meetings, or a banquet hall can be reserved to seat up to 80 guests.
Korea House
2598 Royal Lane
Dallas, TX 75229
(972) 243-7348
koreahousedallas.com
Chosun Kalbi Restaurant
Chosun Kalbi Restaurant specializes in Korean barbecue. Cozy booth seating offers a sense of privacy for diners who may enjoy a variety of meats cooked at the table with the assistance of helpful staff. Meals are accompanied by six to eight complimentary side dishes, including fermented cabbage, tofu, egg, seaweed and vegetables. If you would like to dine family style by sharing dishes, order a combo meal that serves from two to six. Try the beef short ribs marinated in a special house sauce. A selection of traditional meat entrees, soups and rice dishes are also on hand.
Book a private room if your group exceeds 10 people. Chosun Kalbi Restaurant serves large portions, so bring your appetite. It's open daily for dinner and Monday through Saturday for lunch.
Chosun Kalbi Restaurant
2560 Royal Lane #105
Dallas, TX 75229
(972) 406-0087
chosunbbq.com
Seoul Garden
Considered "among the best ethnic restaurants in Dallas" by the Dallas Observer, Seoul Garden has been popular with Dallas residents since the early '90s. Unassumingly located next to a gas station in Koreatown, this small restaurant serves fresh sushi, the ubiquitous kimchi, Korean barbecue and other traditional favorites. Try the bulgogi or monk-fish soup, served in a clay pot to keep the soup hot throughout the meal. Enjoy barbecued meats cooked at your table while Korean dramas subtitled in English play on flat-screen TVs. Finish your meal with a complimentary slice of watermelon.
Semi-private tables are available for large parties. Seoul Garden is open for lunch Monday through Saturday and serves dinner.
Seoul Garden
2502 Royal Lane
Dallas, TX 75229
(972) 484-6090
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Jessica Alzarana has a Bachelor of Music in music composition from the University of North Texas, and is currently pursuing a graduate degree in music therapy from Texas Woman's University. Alzarana's essays have been published by UNICEF State of the World Children's Report, BootsNAll, Alarana Atelier, eHow, and Travels.
