Craving Korean food?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable Korean restaurants around Albuquerque, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture next time you're on the hunt.
1. Asian Pear
Topping the list is Asian Pear. Located at 8101 San Pedro Drive NE, the Japanese and Korean spot, which offers barbecue and more, is the highest-rated budget-friendly Korean restaurant in Albuquerque, boasting 4.5 stars out of 241 reviews on Yelp.
The compact eatery and its bento boxes have garnered lots of accolades, including a review in the Albuquerque Journal that ran with this headline: "Small wonder: Tiny, affordable Asian Pear offers flavorful Korean fare."
2. A-1 Oriental Market
Next up is Boyds-Leslie Park's A-1 Oriental Market, at 6207 Montgomery Blvd. NE. With 4.5 stars out of 17 reviews on Yelp, the international grocery store and Korean spot has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for an affordable option.
The grocery store has been in business for nearly 30 years, according to its website, with the Korean Cafe being a recent addition. Entrees at the cafe include one-pot vegetables and beef, grilled fish and barbecued spicy pork.
3. Soobak Korean Seoul Food
Downtown Albuquerque's Soobak Korean Seoul Food, at 114 Carlisle Blvd. SE, is another top choice. Yelpers give the inexpensive food truck and Korean spot four stars out of 25 reviews.
The menu at this popular mobile eatery includes choices of bibimbap, Korean tacos, banchan and kimchi. Small-plate offerings include veggie fritters, egg rolls and kimchi fire balls.
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