Bulgogi, banchan and more: Where to get Korean barbecue in Charlotte
Charred ribs. Bulgogi. Banchan sides. Korean barbecue is where it’s at, and there’s plenty of great spots to find it in Charlotte.
And bonus: There’s a new place to enjoy the cuisine on the way. Seoul Food Meat Co. is working with Cluck Design Collaborative on a new NoDa location. (Check back for more details in the future.)
For now, here are some of the best restaurants in Charlotte to chow down on Korean barbecue:
704 Korean BBQ
Location: 8320 Pineville-Matthews Rd #607, Charlotte, NC 28226
Neighborhood: South Charlotte/Pineville area
What to try: This is an all-you-can-eat spot, so you’ll want to taste a variety of things, like thinly sliced pork belly and beef bulgogi. Adults are $35, and kids 4-10 are $15.
What to know: Order in person, and reservations are available.
Bulgogi Box
Location: 1750 Camden Rd Ste G, Charlotte, NC 28203
Neighborhood: South End
What to order: The spicy pork bulgogi box, served with white rice and Asian coleslaw, $17.50.
What to know: Order in person, or you can order online for pickup or delivery.
Iron Dish Korean BBQ
Location: 9605 N Tryon St., Suite H, Charlotte, NC 28262
Neighborhood: University City North
What to try: This all-you-can-eat spot offers all the options you’re craving, including beef, chicken and pork bulgogi, and banchan sides such as kimchi, miso soup, spicy rice cakes and more. Adults are $30, and children are $12.
What to know: Dine in person.
Korean Restaurant
Location: 7323 E Independence Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28227
Neighborhood: Idlewild South
What to try: CharlotteFive reader Cynthia Solaka recommends the bibimbap, as well as the bean sprouts, cabbage kimchi and cucumber kimchi.
What to know: The restaurant is tucked inside the Super G Mart international grocery store. Call (704) 536-5848.
Let’s Meat
Location: 1400 S Church St B, Charlotte, NC 28203
Neighborhood: South End
What to try: This all-you-can-eat KBBQ restaurant is buffet-style dining, so you’ll want to sample a few things such as curry pork belly and chili shrimp. Adults are $38.47, and kids are $12.47.
What to know: Hours are limited, so check before you go. Call (980) 299-4389.
MOA Korean BBQ
Location: 128 S Tryon St. Charlotte, NC 28202
Neighborhood: Third Ward/Uptown
What to try: The Braised Short Rib which comes with four banchan sides and white rice for $32.
What to know: Order in person, order online or call 704-503-9412. Open Tuesday to Sunday.
Pepero Korean Reastaurant
Location: 10920 Monroe Rd, Matthews, NC 28105
Neighborhood: Matthews
What to try: The Gai Bi, a Korean BBQ-style beef rib ($23.99).
What to know: Order in person at this restaurant, tucked inside a Korean supermarket, call 704-845-2107 or order online.
Seoul Food Meat Company
Location: 421 E 26th St., Charlotte, NC 28205 (coming soon)
Neighborhood: NoDa
Location: 1400 S Church St., STE A, Charlotte NC 28203
Neighborhood South End
What to try: In addition to soy pork spare ribs ($14/$27) and smoked beef brisket ($16/$29), you’ll want to try the kimchi fries. They come in chicken or beef for $8.
What to know: Order in person, order online or call 980-299-5143. You can also reserve a room for karaoke and make a night of it.
This story was originally published January 26, 2022 at 10:18 AM.
