In search of a new favorite Korean spot?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable Korean restaurants around Austin, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to satisfy your cravings.
1. Chi'Lantro
Topping the list is a location of the Austin-based chain Chi'Lantro. Located at 1509 S. Lamar Blvd. in Zilker, the Asian and Mexican fusion spot, which offers barbecue, tacos and more, is the highest-rated affordable Korean restaurant in Austin, boasting four stars out of 638 reviews on Yelp.
It's the home of the "original kimchi fries" and other menu items include burgers, salads, noodle bowls and Korean-style fried chicken wings. Catering services are also available.
2. Donkey Mo's Korean Fried Chicken
Next up is Donkey Mo's Korean Fried Chicken, situated at 11301 Lakeline Blvd. With 4.5 stars out of 146 reviews on Yelp, the Korean spot, which offers chicken wings and more, has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a low-priced option.
"Established in early 2018, Donkey Mo's Korean Fried Chicken aims to be offer the best Korean fried chicken around," states the history section of the business's Yelp profile. Signature items include Korean-style fried chicken, potstickers and kimchi french fries.
3. K-Bop
K-Bop, a Korean spot that offers bubble tea, juices, smoothies and more, is another budget-friendly go-to, with four stars out of 165 Yelp reviews. Head over to 2002 Guadalupe St., Suite B, to see for yourself.
"We offer light, healthy Korean-style cuisine made fresh with high-quality ingredients," the eatery states in its Yelp profile. On the menu, look for authentic Korean dishes such as kimbops, Korean-style sushi rolls, noodle bowls, soups and ramen lunch boxes.
4. Oma's Kitchen
Last but not least, there's Oma's Kitchen, a West University favorite with four stars out of 75 reviews. Stop by 2025 Guadalupe St. to hit up the Korean spot next time you're looking to satisfy your cravings on a budget.
Yelper Henry L., who reviewed Oma's Kitchen on Jan. 31 wrote, "Nice place for high-quality but low-cost food."
And Lucy H. noted, "Oma's is a great place to stop by for lunch if you're on campus! ... I really like the service here and the food always tastes good."
The menu features a wide variety of classic Korean dishes, such as noodle soups, bulgogi platters, rice cakes, potstickers and kimchi fried rice.
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