Brian Nagele
Dallas, Texas is a northern metropolis known as a cultural hub for food, art, and history. While Dallas is known for many things, including the President John F. Kennedy assassination commemorate site at Dealey Plaza, and the Crow Collection of Asian Art at the Dallas Museum of Art, it is also a growing tourist site for foodies.
One of the cuisines growing in popularity is Korean BBQ in Dallas. This is particularly exciting for me, because I am a huge fan of the unique taste and experience this grilling style offers.
Throughout this article you can expect to see some of my top recommendations for Korean BBQ in Dallas.
Best Korean BBQ in Dallas
- Seoul Garden
- Korea House
- Sura Korean BBQ Buffet Dallas
- Burnin92
- Lee DaeGam KBBQ & Shabu
- bbbop Seoul Kitchen (Ghost Kitchen)
- Hot Stone & Korean Kitchen 뚝배기
- Soju 101 Karaoke, Bar & Korean Kitchen
- San Jang Korean Restaurant
- Koryo Korean BBQ
- DanSungSa
Whether delivered to your table by a server, or grilled yourself on a restaurant hot plate, there’s nothing quite like it. Check out my list of the best Korean BBQ in Dallas below!
Seoul Garden
2502 Royal Ln Suite #103, Dallas, TX 75229
Phone: 972-484-6090
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Seoul Garden is located next to the 711 on Royal Lane. The area is commercialized, with plenty of gas, groceries, takeout and shopping around the restaurant. It’s a great place to stop for a bite if you’re out running errands for the afternoon.
My favorite thing about this place is that you can grill right at your table. When you order two or more items from the BBQ menu, the staff will bring you a charcoal grill.
I recommend trying the Deungsim Jumulluk (marinated rib eye), with the Woo Samgyubsal (un-marinated pork belly).
Typically, Korean BBQ in Dallas is served with rice and lettuce. After grilling your meat, you can eat it with rice or wrap it in a lettuce leaf.
Korea House
2598 Royal Ln, Dallas, TX 75229
Phone: 972-243-0434
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Also on Royal Lane, next to Hanmi Bank, is Korea House. This is an excellent venue for private dinners, group functions, and business gatherings because the restaurant offers private executive rooms and a banquet hall that seats 80.
Korea House offers a more moderate to upscale feel than the small diner vibes of Seoul Garden.
Korea House’s menu is straightforward and concise. It offers a small selection of refined Korean BBQ in Dallas, including my favorite, their Yooksu Bulgogi.
This is a Bulgogi beef BBQ with mushrooms, glass noodles, and rice cake served with a spectacular beef broth. Not much for the beef?
Korea House has a fantastic chicken BBQ dish in their Dak Gui. It’s marinated in a sweet and spicy sauce, which pairs perfectly with their cold soju.
Sura Korean BBQ Buffet Dallas
2240 Royal Ln #106, Dallas, TX 75229
Phone: 972-243-5656
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Four blocks up the road from the famous Gas Monkey Garage, nestled in Asiana Plaza, is Sura Korean BBQ Buffet Dallas.
If you want an all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ in Dallas, this is the place to visit. One of the reasons I love Sura Korean BBQ is the cultural offerings.
If you want to learn about Korean food and how to eat it, the staff is happy to share their knowledge. Also, the banchan (side dishes) is top-notch!
Heading to Sura Korean BBQ for a bite? I recommend getting the fried dumplings and Chadolbagi (thinly sliced brisket).
Pair these with the Soybean paste stew, garlic, and mushrooms, and wrap it up in a lettuce leaf for a satisfying crunch. Feeling adventurous? Try the Jjukkumi, it’s baby octopus grilled to perfection, and it’s great on rice.
Burnin92
11445 Emerald St #120, Dallas, TX 75229
Phone: 972-629-9507
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Burnin92 is a sassy little Korean BBQ spot on Emerald Street near Promise One Bank. Tucked into a small strip mall, the restaurant is unassuming from the outside but cozy on the inside.
It’s casual with a splash of hipster chic, and I’m a personal fan of the small tables and moody lighting.
One of the unique things about Burnin92 is their selection of BBQ items, including Wagyu, pork jowl, and beef tongue.
Want to keep it a little more casual? I’d go for the beef bulgogi and pork ribs. Paired with a kimchi pancake and army soup, you will not be hungry when you leave.
Lee DaeGam KBBQ & Shabu
11425 Goodnight Ln, Dallas, TX 75229
Phone: 214-258-5442
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Located on Goodnight Lane, Lee DaeGam is simple, satisfying, and, more importantly, hyper-focused on hygiene.
This is a great place to eat if you’re nervous about germs in a buffet-style eatery. The restaurant even offers individual plastic gloves for patrons to wear as you serve yourself.
While this is typically known for Korean BBQ in Dallas, they also have Shabu Shabu, a delicious hot pot-style soup.
Okay, forget the cleanliness for a minute, and let’s talk about food. I love Lee DaeGam for two main reasons: Hawaiian steak and spicy webfoot octopus. I know these aren’t typical fare, but I can’t help myself. I love them.
The octopus is chewy and flavorful, and the Hawaiian steak is perfectly cooked with just that perfect amount of crispy caramelization.
bbbop Seoul Kitchen (Ghost Kitchen)
5323 Greenville Ave Ste 5, Dallas, TX 75206
Phone: 214-812-9342
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If you’re out for a stroll near Grenville Ave, I highly recommend bbbop Seoul Kitchen to pick up a bite.
Also known as Ghost Kitchen, this isn’t an eat-in but rather a takeout Korean restaurant. You can pick up or order delivery from the Greenville location.
Bbbop Seoul Kitchen is famous for their “Not Your Mama’s Fried Chicken” and “Signature Bibimbap Rice Bowls,” but they also have some of the yummiest Korean BBQ in Dallas.
For a Korean BBQ meal, I personally love the “Get in my Belly Pork Belly.” Looking for a comforting side? I recommend ordering the kimchi fries.
Hot Stone & Korean Kitchen 뚝배기
2330 Royal Ln #300, Dallas, TX 75229
Phone: 469-620-2390
Another Royal Lane Korean favorite of mine is Hot Stone & Korean Kitchen. The restaurant is snuggled into the Royal Lane strip mall, and although they don’t have an official menu, you can call for takeout.
I’m a big fan of the grilled beef short ribs and spicy pork backbone stew here. I also recommend ordering the bean paste stew and cabbage leaves if you’re looking to wrap your Korean BBQ in something tasty.
Not a fan of BBQ but want something with those deep savory Korean flavors? I love the spicy Korean ramen served here; it’s like a bite of everything in a deeply satisfying spiced broth.
Soju 101 Karaoke, Bar & Korean Kitchen
11445 Emerald St #101, Dallas, TX 75229
Phone: 469-802-9101
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Heading back to Emerald Street, the Soju 101 Karaoke, Bar & Korean Kitchen has a little bit of something for everyone.
This is a fantastic spot to hang out with friends or colleagues, especially on the weekends. Not only is the food great, but you can rent yourself a private karaoke room and sing your heart out after the meal.
Soju 101 is not far from Burnin92, just across the strip mall actually, but it couldn’t be more different. This is the place to be for cocktails and soju, and what goes better with drinks than Korean BBQ in Dallas.
I love coming here for BulDak (super spicy chicken) and Jaeyuk Bokum (sweet and spicy pork and veg). If you want to switch things up with some Latin and Korean fusion, try the bulgogi quesadillas and bulgogi tortilla pizza.
San Jang Korean Restaurant
11276 Harry Hines Blvd #102, Dallas, TX 75229
Phone: 972-241-9006
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San Jang Korean Restaurant on Harry Hines Boulevard has an atmosphere with a capital A. The wooden tables and wide selection of traditional Korean side dishes make this one of the best places for comfort food with a bit of added spice.
If you’re heading to San Jang, I recommend the pork belly and short ribs all the way, and don’t skimp on the kimchi.
The kimchi here is pickled to perfection, with just the right amount of heat to spice up your beef bulgogi without overpowering it.
Not a fan of hot food? No problem! Let your waiter know. I brought a friend to this restaurant once who couldn’t handle the heat at all. She ordered the pork belly and chicken teriyaki and had only good things to say.
Koryo Korean BBQ
2560 Royal Ln #105, Dallas, TX 75229
Phone: 214-272-7486
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For Korean BBQ in Dallas with a fine dining experience, there’s no place I’d go but Koryo Korean BBQ.
Another addition to Royal Lane, Koryo gives various options for Korean BBQ lovers, including appetizers, combos, a la carte ordering, and catering.
The bulgogi here is to die for, but I’m going to recommend something a little out of the ordinary.
I had the grilled mackerel here a little while back, and I have not been able to stop thinking about it. The meat was falling off the bone, tender, and seasoned perfectly.
It wasn’t too overpoweringly fishy but had that grilled seafood flavor I sometimes crave. Not a fish fan? LA galbi short ribs are sticky, sweet, and unforgettable.
DanSungSa
11407 Emerald St Suite 121, Dallas, TX 75229
Phone: 469-522-7399
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Just next to Narungji Chicken on Emerald Street is DanSungSa. This place is excellent if you’re out with friends and some people want spice while others want their food plain.
The menu tells you exactly how much heat to expect, and there’s a vast range of side dishes and appetizers to tide over the non-BBQ lovers.
This is the place to go if you love pork. I can’t stress this enough! The grilled pork belly, sweet and spicy pork, and pork bulgogi are among my absolute favorites.
Want to try something really different? Order the Jokbal. These are braised pig trotters marinated in a garlic soy blend made in-house, and while they sound a bit off-brand for typical Korean BBQ in Dallas, they will knock your socks off!
Final Thoughts
These are my favorite spots for Korean BBQ in Dallas. You won’t be disappointed with this selection of amazing Korean BBQ spots around town when you follow this guide.
If you’re not in the mood for Korean barbecue, check out some of the other amazing places to eat in Dallas.
Did we leave a restaurant out of this list? Make sure you leave us a comment, and we’ll check it out!
