Last Updated On – 25th October, 2025

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Houston’s Korean BBQ scene is built for cravings—smoky grills, clinking soju glasses, and tables loaded with banchan. Whether you’re like me and hunting for all-you-can-eat value, a charcoal-only classic, or a splurge-worthy steakhouse, this guide to Korean BBQ Houston maps 10 stellar spots with what to order, price notes, and tips to snag the best tables.

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Affordable Korean BBQ Houston

JeJu

Jeju is a popular Korean BBQ restaurant in Houston, offering a lively and authentic grilling experience right at your table. Regulars especially enjoy the marinated galbi (short ribs), which pairs well with a refreshing bottle of soju.

Where: 919 Milam St, Suite T-800A, Houston, TX 77002
Operating Hours: Saturday – Sunday CLOSED | Monday – Friday 10:30 am – 3:00 pm

Chimac

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Chimac is a popular Houston Korean-American fusion spot known for its fast-casual take on KBBQ, offering the smoky flavors of Korean barbecue in convenient rice and noodle bowls. Try their signature KBBQ Chicken Bowl, which is one of my favorites, paired with their irresistibly crispy Korean Fried Chicken Wings.

Where: 10860 Cypress Creek Pkwy, Houston, TX 77070
Operating Hours: Monday – Wednesday 11:00 am – 8:45 pm | Thursday – Saturday 11:00 am – 9:45 pm | Sunday 12:00 pm – 8:45 pm

BK Bunsik

BK Bunsik in Houston is a Korean street food-focused spot, specializing in inexpensive and flavorful Korean snacks and casual meals rather than traditional Korean barbecue. Their menu offers a variety of items like kimbap, rice cakes (tteokbokki), and corn dogs, with the Cheetos Dog being a popular and unique snack recommendation.

Where: 10011 Long Point Rd # B, Houston, TX 77055
Operating Hours: Monday – Saturday 11:00 am – 8:00 pm | Sunday 11:00 am – 7:00 pm

Kim Shabu

Kim Shabu is an AYCE Korean BBQ Houston restaurant hot pot restaurant where diners can cook premium cuts of meat, like beef, chicken, and pork, along with fresh seafood and vegetables in flavorful broths at their own table. A popular choice is the combination broth, which blends different flavors seamlessly, and you must try to save room for the handmade noodles at the end to soak up the delicious soup base.

Where: 10016 Long Point Rd, Houston, TX 77055
Operating Hours: Monday CLOSED | Tuesday – Thursday 11:00 am – 10:00 pm | Friday – Saturday 11:00 am – 11:00 pm | Sunday 11:00 am – 10:00 pm

All-You-Can-Eat Korean BBQ in Houston

Handam BBQ

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Handam BBQ offers wnat I think is an authentic Korean BBQ experience in Houston, featuring high-quality meats grilled on a smokeless charcoal system that imparts a unique, smoky flavor. For a refreshing complement to the rich meats, regulars recommend the sweet and fruity watermelon soju.

Where: 6609 W Sam Houston Pkwy S #96, Houston, TX 77072
Operating Hours: Friday – Saturday 11:30 am – 11:00 pm | Sunday – Thursday 11:30 am – 10:00 pm

Bon KBBQ

Bon KBBQ in Houston is an all-you-can-eat Korean barbecue destination known for its extensive buffet of high-quality meats and traditional banchan. A popular item to try is the Galbi, which are the world-famous marinated beef short ribs, cooked on the tabletop grill for a rich, smoky flavor.

Where: 8338 W Sam Houston Pkwy S, Suite 168, Houston, TX 77072
Operating Hours: Sunday – Thursday 11:00 am – 10:00 pm | Friday – Saturday 11:00 am – 10:30 pm

Gen Korean BBQ House

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Gen Korean BBQ House in Houston is an all-you-can-eat Korean barbecue spot known for its lively, modern atmosphere and tableside grilling experience. With an extensive menu of marinated meats, including customer-favorite honey soy beef belly, it offers a fun and interactive dining experience for groups.

Where: 3201 Louisiana St #101, Houston, TX 77006
Operating Hours: Sunday – Thursday 11:00 am – 11:00 pm | Friday – Saturday 11:00 am – 12:00 am

Charcoal & Old-School Korean BBQ Houston

BBQ Garden

BBQ Garden is an authentic Korean BBQ Houston restaurant that uses traditional hot charcoal tabletop grilling to impart a smoky flavor to its meats. Be sure to try their highly recommended Galbi, which is marinated Angus beef short rib, for a classic Korean BBQ experience

Where: 1949 Gessner Rd, Houston, TX 77080
Operating Hours: Monday CLOSED | Tuesday – Thursday 11:00 am – 10:00 pm | Friday – Saturday 11:00 am – 12:00 am | Sunday 11:00 am – 10:00 pm

Seoul Garden

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Seoul Garden offers a traditional, full-service Korean dining experience in Houston, specializing in tabletop BBQ grilling and a wide range of authentic dishes. I recommend trying the marinated beef bulgogi, which comes with a full assortment of traditional side dishes, or banchan.

Where: 9446 Long Point Rd, Houston, TX 77055
Operating Hours: Daily 10:30 am – 10:00 pm

Korea Garden

Korea Garden is a long-standing Houston establishment known for serving authentic Korean cuisine, specializing in grill-it-yourself tabletop barbecue like their highly-praised Bulgogi. Beyond KBBQ, the menu features a wide variety of traditional dishes, and a great recommendation is the comforting, savory Haemul Pahjeon, a popular seafood and scallion pancake.

Where: 9501 Long Point Rd, Houston, TX 77055
Operating Hours: Saturday – Sunday 11:00 am – 10:00 pm | Monday – Friday 11:00 am – 3:00 pm & 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm

After your Korean BBQ feast, explore more Houston events, festivals, and activities happening around the city with our amazing guide!

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