Kokiri Korean Bistro - Edinburg (TX)

4 /5 Claudia Perez: My boyfriend and I decided to treat ourselves to some Korean food and decided to give Kokiri a try. The place is on the smaller side (capacity maybe around 40ish people at a time). There are several flat screens playing various K-pop videos and some scenic videos so it’s pretty lively of an atmosphere. The service was top-notch with our server checking in on us throughout the time we were there. The menu is rather small, but it is a bistro after all. All the classics. We ordered the fried dumplings, spicy seafood noodle soup, bibimbap, and Tteokbokki. The dumplings were good but I felt the soy sauce could have used some vinegar to cut some of the salt factor. The bibimbap was well served and came with a side of gochujang sauce. We asked about the banchan and were told only certain dishes come with those as sides but we could order them for no charge so we did. The kimchi was so fresh yet so well flavored I could have eaten a whole plate of that over rice. The spicy seafood noodle soup was HUGE. Very nicely seasoned although I did end up adding the sauces left over from the kimchi banchans to add some acidity and it could have been a bit spicier for my preference, but it was still very satisfying and I brought some home because it was too much to eat in one sitting. The Tteokbokki was nice and spicy although not too spicy for those that can’t handle too much heat. All in all, it was a good meal. Will have to return to taste the kimchi pancake and maybe order a side of rice and the banchan again (still thinking of that kimchi’s freshness) and to write on their graffiti wall. So give this place a try if you’re craving some K-pop and some Korean food.

5 /5 J Estrada: I had the pork fried dumplings and Kokiri loaded fries, which had great flavor. Both dishes were very good. My wife had the black bean noodles and she said it was very good and would order it again. The service was great. It’s a cozy little place worth trying out.

5 /5 Fact Speaker: A fairly new establishment in the area. Despite being new, it does a lot well to provide a great experience. The decor and atmosphere are Korean inspired. On one side of the restaurant there is four tvs mounted on the wall where 2 play Korean Dramas, 1 plays a live video from a part of Seoul, the capital of South Korea and 1 that plays Korean movies. On the entrance of the restaurant above the door they have a projector with a sound system that plays K-pop music videos. I’m not a fan of K-pop or heavily interested into Korean culture but if you are, this place is definitely for you. Service was quick and very friendly, they make sure to ask if you have any questions and are willing to help out on any requests. Food was excellent, appropriate flavor, spice, temperature. I never had the Rose Tteobokki but the taste was so outstanding, I’ll be using this restaurant’s version as a benchmark for comparison if I ever have it again. They also serve imported Korean drinks, definitely try out the milk and milk yogurt options. If you are ever in the area, visit this restaurant.