4 Best Korean Restaurants near Charleston

“Just a small place, a hidden gem, but a nice surprise with the food! Fresh and delicious! My grandson who attends The Citadel took us there. He had been before and she treats him to a free drink because he is in uniform. "Mama" Kim taking good care of our young people and feeding them well at a reasonable price! Thank you Mama Kim, we'll definitely come back next visit to Charleston!“

“We were a little hesitant due to the gas station location, but don't let it deter you from giving this place a try. It was busy with takeouts, and the interior is small and simple, but we got great service and the food was delicious! If I lived nearby I'd definitely be ordering takeout on a regular basis. Large menu and plenty to choose from. I enjoyed the Bulgogi and my daughter enjoyed the Pad Thai.“

“This is a "cozy" little restaurant. I love Korean food, so I was very pleasantly surprised to find Korean food on the menu and not just Japanese food (which I also love). However, one must order and pay online by using a QR code on one's phone, and then select items without being able to ask the server about them. The Bulgogi was very delicious, as was the tempura shrimp (perfectly cooked and large pieces), and one side order of kimchee (not really enough) which does NOT come with the meal! And, they no longer serve the Korean "side dishes" which make Korean dining so nice. And, many menu items listed are not available - so why list them at all? It was very loud as well. Still, I cannot wait to return to try their other Korean dishes! I highly recommend Kanpai.“

“This place is definitely an experience. You can tell the building wasn't originally designed for a KBBQ restaurant. When you first walk inside, it looks more like a nightclub than a sit-down restaurant.Good:843 has the highest quality and best flavored meats I've experienced at an AYCE KBBQ and I've been to several. Getting the premium AYCE menu is soooo worth it! Scallops are a rare option at AYCE and that alone makes it worth the price compared to just a seafood restaurant. All of the food and appetizers were amazing though. A lot of different options and even a large menu of a la carte items if you want more variety.Bad:Charging extra for rice at an AYCE is insane! They wanted $5 for a bowl of plain white rice which is unheard of for me. Any Korean restaurant I've been to will pretty much give you rice for free with your meal. Lettuce wraps were extra as well but other KBBQs charge for that too sometimes so that's not as egregious.Service was also slow but they did appear to be short staffed. It took about 15 minutes just to be seated and the restaurant was nearly empty. This didn't negatively contribute to my score though as the staff was pleasant the entire time so I could overlook that.Overall, I had a great time and would definitely consider 843 next time I'm in the area!“