Korea House Restaurant, East Lansing, MI

Rating:

 4.4

Cost:

$10 – $20

Simple, wood-paneled establishment with a sushi bar & menu of familiar Korean & Japanese entrees.

Korea House Restaurant

Discover Korea House Restaurant in East Lansing, MI

Korea House Restaurant in East Lansing, MI, is a welcoming spot for authentic Korean cuisine, blending traditional flavors with Japanese influences like fresh sushi options. This cozy establishment features a simple, wood-paneled interior that sets a relaxed atmosphere, perfect for enjoying cooked-at-the-table dishes and a variety of hearty entrees. With accessibility options including wheelchair-friendly parking and entrances, it caters to a wide range of diners seeking flavorful meals in a comfortable setting. The menu highlights generous portions of Korean staples alongside sushi selections, making it an ideal choice for those exploring top-rated Asian dining experiences nearby. Whether you're in the mood for classic fare or something lighter, this restaurant delivers a satisfying blend of tastes that reflect its cultural roots.

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What Customers Are Saying

Visitors to Korea House Restaurant often rave about the delicious variety of dishes, with many highlighting the generous portions and flavorful Korean favorites like spicy rice cakes and bibimbap that leave them with leftovers to enjoy later. While most feedback praises the friendly service and authentic tastes that make it a standout spot for casual meals, a few mentions note occasional inconsistencies in preparation or service speed during busy times. Overall, the consensus leans positive, with diners appreciating the value and comforting broths in soups, encouraging others to try the diverse menu including sushi options for a satisfying experience. It's clear that this place shines for groups looking for hearty, well-prepared food, though some suggest planning visits during less crowded hours to ensure the best vibe. If you're searching for reliable sushi restaurants near you, this spot frequently gets nods for its approachable flavors and welcoming feel.

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Address & Phone

978 Trowbridge Rd
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 332-0608

Wheelchair Accessiblility

Parking:Entrance:Restroom:Seating:

Parking Options

Free parking lot:Free street parking:Valet parking:

Payment Options

Accepts credit cards:Accepts debit cards:Accepts nfc:

Reviews

  • Ivy Q  5

    A day to try out new restaurant and I chose this one today. The food was great, and the service was 100/10. He was friendly, helping us grill the meat and checking on us often. The portion of food is worth the price. It was my first time trying Jajangmyeon, and it tastes awesome. My fiance loves it a lot. I haven’t tried the sushi yet, but I will definitely come back next time for it.

  • R Day  5

    Loved the food here! We ordered a wide variety for our group of four and we each had a leftover meal to take home. We ordered una-kyo roll which is eel and cucumber, this was my least favorite as the eel was too fishy, but we are in lansing so I get it. Everything else was delicious, tteokbaki which was spicy, delicious and soft rice cakes. The kimchijeon was huge and awesome as an appetizer. A very thick, crispy and flavorful pancake with a delicious dipping sauce. We also got the bulgogi beef soup which was one of my favorite dishes, it had warm japchae noodles and a very flavorful and comforting broth and plenty of veggies, the beef was tender and delicious. We also ordered a bibimbap dish which was awesome. And a chicken stir fry which was sweet but good and had some delicious dumplings! Next time I’m coming for their hot pot or Korean bbq which looks awesome!! Favorite restaurant in all of Lansing so far!

  • Viv Park  5

    Can't say they are the best Korean restaurant I've been to, but we went here two days in a row, so that's saying a lot. A solid 4 on taste. There was a Korean convention going on at the same time, so this place was popping out the seams at 8pm on a Saturday. There were only 2 servers. So while service was slow and food came out slower, they did what they could and accommodated us very well. Our servers (we had one on Saturday and the other on Sunday) were both nice and quick. The Chinese lady was a little curt at first, but I could see she was just stressed from the unexpected rush of customers. After I thanked her for doing her best, she relaxed and gave me the most beautiful smile. She was very pleasant after that. Chadol-baki, Korean bbq, came precooked (you don't cook on the table) on a hot sizzling dish, pre-seasoned and tasting great. It doesn't come with all the normal Korean bbq fare (lettuce, perilla leaves, garlic, pepper, green onions), but with rice and ssamjang. While the meat was good, I really don't like eating just meat without the veggies, so this one was a disappointment. dolsot bibimbap friend said it was your average bibimbap. You really can't go very wrong with this dish. tangsuyuk They ran out of this dish on Saturday, but we were able to get it on Sunday. It was quite yummy. And even though I didn't ask for the sauce on the side like I usually do, it didn't really get soggy throughout the meal, and stayed good through the last bite. kanpung shrimp They ran out of kanpungki (chicken), so we got shrimp. I actually liked the shrimp better than the chicken. octopus bokkum (little octopus stir fried in hot sauce) This actually tasted quite authentic, despite being on the milder side of the heat spectrum. jjamppong-bap heard from some friends that the rice version is better than the noodle version, so we got the rice. But another friend later told us that the noodles were very good too. So I'm thinking that the noodles got overdone with an influx of customers on Friday, but the kitchen is normally better and fixed it the next day. Either way, the soup was quite good, and generous with ingredients and portion. The consensus is that the jaeyuk-bokkum (pork belly stir fry) is on the sweet side for our Korean tooth, but good for the more American friends. Oh, and the banchan... they were meager portions, especially compared to the generous main dish portions, and no one refilled them unless you asked, and of course, it was difficult to ask when they looked so busy. This is why so many restaurants in Korea make banchan self-service... Overall, a solid Korean restaurant, that won't disappoint.

  • Sus Mahmood  1

    I have always liked Korea House's food, and always recommended the place to others. But today, I had a weirdly bad experience that I want to share. 5 of us went there around 2.30 pm for a late lunch. I knew that they're closed between 3-4 pm, so we asked first if they can serve. They said they could, but we have to order quickly, and we can sit there till 4; but then we'll have to leave. Fine. We ordered within 5 minutes, 5 dishes. That's when the problems started. First, they got my drink wrong (Yuzu tea instead of Maesil tea). I didn't say anything coz I like Yuzu, too. Then they gave us quite small portions of Banchans for 5 (missing some more items too, picture 1). We were understanding as they were in a rush. We were eating quite quickly. But 2 of our dishes were a bit late, and everything was hot. And we knew we had till 4, so we didn't mind. Around 3.05 pm, when we only finished little bit of our food (picture 2), they handed us the check. As you can see, the food wasn't even half eaten. They didn't even ask how the food was or if we needed anything. Weird, we thought. But we still gave them the payment. Even though we ordered separate dishes, I thought only I'd pay it and my friends can zelle me later, as that'd be quicker. So I asked for an itemized bill. They refused to give it. We then thought okay lets just finish it, and we would just not tip. [[Disclaimer: I tip almost always, but not when I get a zero service, and I'm all for livable wages for servers, so please don't be negative.]] When they came to get the sign, they straight up asked, 'No tip today? What's the problem?' - which we thought was quite rude. We tried to be polite, and didn't want any confrontation. But then they started making loud noises behind us. Worst thing is, there were a few other people in the restaurant (at least 2 or 3 tables), but they were being like that with us only. I don't know if it was coz we looked like tired grad students, or 2 of us had hijab on, or what. But it felt extremely uncomfortable. The food was, as always, really good. But I'd think more than twice before ever going back or recommending the place to anyone.

  • A Cherry  1

    Awful! Korean BBQ/galbi (third picture) was thick and tough as rawhide. Shrimp "tempura" was basically small fried shrimp (second picture), not the usual long pieces, and nothing like the photo on their menu (first picture). Even worse, they didn't take the tail shell off and with the thick breading it was nearly impossible to get it off. The waitress said her boyfriend just ends up eating the tail shell rather than trying to get it off! Tempura sauce was off, very tangy, like vinegar. Shrimp meal was $26 and when we complained to the waitress the best she offered was a side of dumplings, but we had enough of their lousy food and didn't want any more. She wouldn't even knock 10 bucks of our nearly $100 meal. We should have known by the restaurant being nearly empty at dinnertime on a Saturday. Take my advice, don't chance it!