Arirang Restaurant

Name: Arirang Restaurant
Address: 1943 Decker Blvd, Columbia, South Carolina, 29206, US
Telephone: (803) 790-5506
Price range: $
Rating: 3.8

$ • Korean, Vegetarian

Hours:
1943 Decker Blvd, Columbia
(803) 790-5506

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About Arirang Restaurant

Arirang Restaurant offers authentic Korean food with well-prepared meals and amazing side dishes. It is a small, casual eatery housed in an old building, which adds to its cozy charm. The restaurant is clean and welcoming, though the tables and chairs are not modern. Despite some issues with service speed and limited staff, the staff, including the greeter who also serves as the only waiter, tries their best to serve everyone. The menu features dishes like soft tofu stew, which is served bubbling in a marble bowl with fish broth, vegetables, tofu, squid, oysters, and shrimp—an outstanding choice. The crispy dumplings and banchan provide great crunch and cool contrast to hot dishes. Customers appreciate the generous side dishes, especially the banchan, which is considered some of the best around. While the beef ribs are just okay, the overall experience makes it worth a visit. It’s a good place to share Korean cuisine with friends and family, especially for those wanting to explore another culture through food.