Koreana Authentic Cuisine
About
- 4.9 ( 50 reviews)
- $$, $$$
Day of the Week | Opening Hours |
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Monday | 17:00 - 21:30 |
Tuesday | 11:30 - 15:00 |
Wednesday | 11:30 - 15:00 |
Thursday | 11:30 - 15:00 |
Friday | 11:30 - 15:00 |
Saturday | 11:30 - 22:00 |
Sunday | Closed |
Cuisines
- 🍜 Asian
- 🇰🇷 Korean
Dining Options
- 💺 Seating
- 🥡 Takeout
- 🍽️ Table service
- 📅 Reservations
- 🍱 Lunch
- 🍽️ Dinner
Recommended Reviews
4.9
Lenny Stoltz
Koreana Authentic is an excellent restaurant! They offer an excellent mix of different Kimchi's. I've never been disapointed. They have limited hours but well worth the effort to eat in. This is the place Korean-American's go for authinic Korean food.
Foolish Donut
Best Korean food I have ever eaten and I eat a lot of Korean food
John Lowe
Koreana is still open! Carryout for lunchCarryout AND DELIVERY for dinner!!
onegeonin pa
Real Korean Jajangmyeon and Champong, exactly the same as in Korea!
Brian Bosemer
I really enjoy the authentic Korean dishes. I take note of Korean folks eating there and enjoying themselves and their food. The service is always great.
Emily DeVries
Awesome service, and pretty good food!
Zizah Tremor
This place is amazing
Jace Newton
An awesome little hole-in-the-wall restaurant.
Dustin Barnes
Small and the AC is never on. But we still love it. The food is great and made to order.
Al Malchow
Dolsot bibimbap is amazing! Be sure to stir it to incorporate in the crispy rice. (pic was taken after I broke the egg and stirred)
Ambur Cakes
THE BEST OF THE BEST!! They have the BEST kimchi’s!Also the best food on the menu ever!! 🖤I love the owners! I would go everyday if it wasn’t so far from where I live!
Elmer Gilbert
Always excellent food for the price.
ASMRamen
Very casual and authentic. I love being able to hear the cooks talk and laugh in the kitchen. The food is so good. God bless Korea.
Matthew Richardson
My family and I visited Koreana a couple weeks ago while vising relatives in the area. We are big fans of Korean food and were interested in seeing what Lexington had to offer. Koreana did not disappoint. I got a big bowl of spicy noodle soup, my stepdaughter got noodles with black bean sauce, and my wife got a Korean pancake. All were delicious, but we agreed that my stepdaughter's choice was best. The staff were very friendly, and we would definitely visit again.
Bianca Rodrigues
Really authentic Korean in an unassuming strip mall in the woodhill shopping center. I always get the kimchi jigae and it's never disappointed.
David Yunker
5 star flavor at Denny's prices. The marinated beef dinner was superb.
丹治花å
Delicious!
Polish_Sniper_ F1
Really really good authentic Korean food.... Will be back
Genevieve Ford
One of my favorite restaurants! The staff is very kind and the food is delicious! Best Korean restaurant I’ve been to.
Paula Pelt
The Best Korean in the state. I drive from London ky to eat there. I have NEVER gotten bad food or service. I love the food here. It's well worth the drive.
Amy Adams
I love this place it is my comfort food for Korean food and they are always friendly
Felicia Profitt
Love this place! Amazing pork and/or beef bulgogi!
Roberto Rivera
One of the best deals in town for Korean food! It is a bit expensive, but the portions make up for it. You'll almost always end up taking some home unless you're very hungry. Comparing it to authentic Korean food, it's a bit americanized, but not nearly as much as other places. There are a wide variety of dishes available, from Bibimbap (비빔밥) to Jajangmyeon (짜장면)! Be sure to try everything and find your favorite dish. I've seen some negative comments regarding the owner, and here's my take: she's super friendly, outgoing, and loves to gossip. But I love it! You may feel she's in your face, but that's her personality. She'll definitely want to start a conversation with you!
Jinyoung Kim
Best Jambong in town!
Amber Holmes
Best Korean place in town! And the couple that owns it are amazing.
Lon Rogers
Excellent food and very friendly service.
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First of all, I've been to this place for handful of times, and found hairs in the food twice, the boss lady never apologize or anything. Won't go back to a nasty place like that
Mimi Lowery
The absolute best place to get Korean food in Lex and the owner is sweet as can be. She's half the reason I keep coming back.
Deborah Bailey
Amazing Food!! For my first of many visits to come.
David Eo
Fantastic place
Rian Penman
Great place. Don't be fooled by the facade and area it's in. The inside is clean and cozy. I go here all the time and even had a birthday here. Instead of cake, they suprised me with dumplings (and she remembered I liked shrimp not pork) and even stuck a little candle in one for me.The place feels like home and the food is p-h-e-n-o-m-i-n-a-l.
Tom Tharos
Good food, generous portions, lots of different kimchi and vegetables dishes. Reminded me of the many, many times I ate in restaurants in Korea.
Dakota Phelps
Amazing food don't let the menu scare you!
dean stephens
Always good food
David Kravetz
The best authentic country style Korean food in Kentucky. A local mom and pop shop that cooks up special goodness like Kim Chee Chige and country-style fried rice. Other great Korean treats to be found here. The owners are friendly. The restaurant even feels like a place in Korea. Nothing fancy about it. Just down home goodness!
Reverend Eric Ha
LOVED all their food. it was a bit pricey but I think it was well worth it
Brandon Bowen
I absolutely love it the people are very nice and the food is oh so good recommend to anyone
David Hollon
Great authentic Korean food. Service is personal and attentive. Overall a wonderful experience and delicious food. Will definitely be back soon!
victor kent 2
Love holes in the wall and this one was great. Good food, nice servers. One sign it had a lot of Koreans eating there. Had Korean food many times. On par with the good ones. Definitely a repeater.
SHELLEY WHITE
The food here is excellent and authentic. I usually get the same thing: Dolsot Bibimbap. It's the best I have ever eaten. Nothing compares. People would call it a Mom and Pop hole-in-the-wall. That's accurate. The food will not disappoint. It's on my top ten for the last meal of my life!
Karen T
Love this restaurant! It's my favorite place to eat in Lexington. Their dolsot bibimbap and the variety of kimchi and other sides that are served with it just keeps me coming back again and again. The owner is very kind and always upbeat and enthusiastic! I highly recommend!
David Roodhouse
Great food, Auntie is awesome
Brian's Bluegrass Automotive
Good food, pleasant staff. No comparison points, but seems authentic. Could use an update to decor.
mikefanfare
Best Korean in town! Great prices and service. Local hidden gem
Adam Stuart
An excellent Korean restaurant and the owner was SOOOO nice and hospitable!! Can't beat the authentic food and love to support a local family!
David Hicks
If the Stomach is the center of the Soul, Food must be its Religion. Chefs, as the givers of the Food, must be the High Priest and Restaurants are the Temples. At least this is the way that Lee's cooking makes me feel. Always temperature perfect and exquisitely seasoned, I have never failed to be pleased here. Large servings almost always allow me to have extras for home except when I am very hungry. I have also never failed to be made to feel at home here and I am confused by some other things I have read. Go out and enjoy a hot, pleasing meal in a relaxed atmosphere at Koreana.
John Davis
A very great place to eat Korean food I enjoyed every time I go
Tom Kim
Closest thing I can get to home cooking when I can't make it home. Best place to get authentic Korean food in all of Lexington and surrounding areas. I've tried them all but this place is the best.
Graeme Lang III
Great food, wonderful service. Jeung is awesome. She has been there a long time. I like it every time I go there.
Parham P Baker
A best kept secret! Amazing Korean food and nice folks! A must go to spot!