Hot Stone Korean Grill
3743 N Rock Rd, Wichita, KS, 67226
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Address :
3743 N Rock Rd
Wichita, KS, 67226 - Phone (316) 425-7082
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 9:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : No
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Quiet
Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : Yes
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Vivian K.
Mandu was hot and delicious. Bolgogi was a little to sweet. Waitress forgot to bring my soup and kimchi. Asked for it twice after I had already received my entree. When she brought me the check I was done eatting my entree and I reminded her I still never got it. The waitress was very apologetic, however the manager would not adjust my price for me receiving half my meal. Waitress was training and waiting on a 12 top so I still left a healthy tip, but I was very disappointed in their management for not caring about compensating their customers.
(3)Aliza M.
Kalibi is overly priced! Menu price skyrocketed. Like their bi bim bop, hate that it does not come with kim chi or soup during dinnee. Sucks that they don't have a lunch special for their bi bim bop that comes with fried tempura, bean sprouts, and salad.
(2)Miranda H.
Tried this restaurant on a whim - just picked a restaurant from Yelp and found it was the closest. I was kind of scared because it was dark out and didn't seem like anyone was in there. Every server I have had was very kind and made sure we had everything we needed. Their English is a tad broken, but I think it kind of "added" to the whole experience. There is light music playing in the background and you can hear the chefs making your meal. The ambiance is very nice and I think it's a cozy, modern looking restaurant. I think portion size of the food is perfect - sometimes I can't finish everything I have. The tempura sampler is a great thing to get if you can't decide what appetizer to get -- it comes with egg rolls, shrimp, dumplings, and vegetable tempura. All were very good and it's served with a dipping sauce (more like liquid) that I love. I've ordered the bibimbap which had rice, veggies, beef, and an egg served with optional red sauce - not sure what it is, but it's very good. I was very full after eating it and I thought it was fantastic. The veggies were crisp, the beef was tender, and it had a lot of good flavor to it. The miso soup is simple but tasty. The salad I'm not too impressed with because it's simply just lettuce with the dipping liquid over the top - but it isn't gross or anything, it's just nothing special. Everything that I've tried here was good, but if it's your first time, I would recommend the bibimbap or perhaps the japchae which are sweet potato noodles (don't taste like it though.) One thing is for certain - try the mochi ice cream. They have green tea, strawberry, and mango - all of them are fantastic and it's an unusual thing to try - but very good nonetheless. Also before you leave, make sure you grab a Dum Dum sucker - which I think is so much better than a mint. The only bad thing I have to say about this restaurant is that I think a lot of people order their food to go, so it's not really busy, and kind of quite, so it's a little awkward when you talk because your voice carries. Prices ranged from $6 to about $12 A side note: the bathrooms were clean and very well kept.
(4)Kelona H.
Hot Stone is my favorite Asian restaurant in Wichita! I am usually a pretty tough reviewer, but my meals have been 4.5 - 5 stars on every occasion. The tempura is buttery and delish, teriyaki is tender and tasty. The bibimbap is so flavorful, the Korean BBQ is to DIE FOR... so tender, sweet and perfectly spiced. Her rice is always just the right amount of sticky, the mochi always delights. I prefer eat-in over take-out because you get the flavorful miso soup and salad with its very yummy asian dressing. The portions could stand to be larger, but theyre not "small" at all. Just moderately sized. I think Americans, we get used to ridiculously HUGE portions, esp with Asian food, so her more moderate, sensible portions may bother some people. Though the bibimbap was a pretty big portion, come to think of it. The only thing I wish is that they had a larger drink selection (just fountain drinks), but it is free refills. The place is always gorgeously clean and orderly. Such a nice clean, intimate ambiance. She seems to go through waitresses like crazy, different one every time weve been... so Ive always gotten the sense that she is very hard on her employees... maybe a very strong sense of perfectionism? So Ive always felt a bit sorry for them, but I really like the owner, she's very professional and pleasant... and while her perfectionism may be hard on the employees, it really pays off in the meal and experience. Side note: bathroom is immaculate. #winning
(5)Tara M.
Pass this place a few times a week. Rarely multiple cars in this 2 shop store front. Husband loves bulgogi so after positives on Yelp we set out to try. Not disappointed. Modern exposed celings allowing the smell to dance its way to your nose. Great menu. Sprouts and kimchi were perfect. The fried pork wrapped in a thin nondoughy dumping was so light. I asked for spicy beef, double the spice. Very tender, perfectly spiced, so much so that i was too full to partake of the tempura mixed veggi patty (husband did not let go to waste). Only negative was having to ask for chop stix. We have found our Korean food place, will visit often.
(4)Derek S.
Cool Korean restaurant. Good ambience, and you can see the chef cooking delicious food. Standard Korean food like Bibambap and Japche and Kimchi. There are some non-korean dishes like Tofu Teriyaki, which is amazing. Its crispy deep fried tofu with sweet teriyaki sauce. The kalbi is great but prepared to get your hands dirty.
(4)Art H.
I can't believe I missed writing this review back in June, as we were riding cross country. In the middle of the country lies this little gem of a Korean restaurant. Totally nondescript store front that opens into a nice little space with super friendly staff and really great food. It seems like it's a little out of the way from neighborhoods, so if you are a local to the Wichita area, it's worth the drive.
(4)Bilal H.
This place is incredible and delicious. I recommend this place to everyone.
(5)Dionysus G.
Nice place. Not a lot of variety of Korean food on the menu. It is basically tailored to people unfamiliar to Korean cuisine. They do not give you the side dishes other places typically do. Food was really good though.
(4)Brad S.
Bibimbap is not only fun to say, it's fun to eat, too, and because it's one of the few Korean dishes with which I'm on a first-name basis, I ordered it at Hot Stone, with delicious memories of my first experience with the dish at Manna Wok still in my mind. I didn't like Hot Stone's version of the dish nearly as much. To begin, it's not served in a stone bowl, which is far from a dealbreaker for me, but it's cool to see. No, for me, I felt the veg selection was more like a deconstructed salad than it was anything else - shredded carrots, shredded lettuce, cucumbers, sprouts - it was kind of a letdown. I would have preferred the egg to be cooked a little less, too, so the runny yolk would mix into everything at create a nice creamy texture, but alas, it was not to be. Wikipedia tells me that bibimbap literally means "mixed meal" and you can put pretty much whatever you want into it. Also, I've had the dish only once prior, and I'm not Korean, so I don't really have a lot of expertise with which I can complain. Besides, it all tasted good once you mixed it together with that chili sauce. I think when you get right down to it, the best meals in life are just big bowls of miscellany that all get mixed together and shoved down your gullet.
(4)Chuck S.
My first time here, it was a very pleasant experience. I had the squid bulgogi and fried rice & miso soup. Very tasty, the squid and rice and veggies were awesome, I ate that miso soup so fast the waitress was laughing lol. She was a great server, wish I remembered her name. My girlfriend had the spicy chicken and she loved her dish. We will definitely be back here again this place was great
(5)Tad S.
Great Korean food. Highly recommend the bulgolgi! The hot stone stews are amazing. They do a great take out business, and the appetizers are great as well. Perfect on a cold winter night.
(5)Nick S.
My buddy had spent a tour in Korea, and was craving some food from the territory. He called me up and asked if I was in the mood to try some Korean. I of course said yes. We showed up to Hot Stone, a simple looking building on the outside, but on the inside it is painted warm and pleasant. Our waitress was pleasant and attentive, and we got our food soon. I ordered the Bamnibop or something like that, which was really a combination of beef and veggitables in rice. My buddy ordered an appitizer which was some sort of egg roll like item, but much tastier. I was excited to try the flavors, and it was a delicious and interesting experience. I will be eating there again.
(4)James J.
Okay, not great! I expect to see a lot of side dishes when eating Korean food, but only received a small side of Kimchi with my order. Was very disappointed but the food was good.
(3)J B.
I've eaten here a number of times, both with my husband and with our family. I tend to like the Bi Bim Bap and my husband tends to go for more of the teriyaki items. It's been a little while, so I need to go back to refresh my mind. One person thought it was in a bad location, and maybe it is for where their family is located. I would say it's in a great location because there are many Koreans in the neighborhood, what with students attending at Wichita State University only 3-4 miles away, and many Korean employees at local companies right there in the 37th & Rock Road/37th & Woodlawn "light industrial" neighborhood. In addition, for example, where my husband works nearby, there might be overseas clients flying in to Jabara airport and taken to lunch or dinner at Hot Stone. Many times when we've been there, I'll feel like should be looking for my passport, because the owners will be happily chatting with so many of the Korean or other Asian people and we'll be the only Caucasians in the house! Also, someone mentioned that Manna Wok was just now doing Korean. I'm not familiar with the Harry & Oliver location (that's a "long ways" from my 'hood!)...and so it might be "new". I'm more familiar with the Manna Wok on the west side for most of 20 or 25 years, maybe even 30 years. I used to go there occasionally when I lived on the west side and they've always been Chinese and Korean foods. In addition, another great place for Korean is Hana Cafe & Sushi Bar located right in the heart of the Old Town district near downtown. It is primarily Japanese, obviously, with the Sushi Bar indicated in the name, but they also make delicious Korean foods including the BimBimBob etc. I liked William's use of the word "Quaint" - because, compared to the awful restaurant that lived in the space before Hot Stone moved in, Hot Stone is truely a soothing and calming and "quaint" space. Maybe someday they can expand into the vacant space next door.
(4)Chris M.
Had the dolsot bibimbap and was disappointed. They had regular mushroom slices and picked cucumbers in it which I thought was strange. The kimchi side was fairly good though and I could have ate just that, unfortunately they didn't offer any more.
(2)Victoria N.
Quality was okay. I've eaten a lot of Korean food before this and I would say that i am not impressed with their food. It's not as good as the california Korean places or not as good as tofu house. The only side dish they had was bean sprouts and kimchi , which was poor quality. The kalbi was okay. The bulgogi was subpar. The teriyaki tofu was overpriced and not worth it. Then again this is the only korean place in Wichita so if you are craving Korean BBQ then this is what you got .
(3)David M.
I've been here a number of times. I haven't sampled from their entire menu, simply because I love the few things I normally order there so much. For me, it's either Kimchee fried rice or sweet potato noodles. They've become almost like comfort food to me. It's also a clean, nicely laid-out place to dine with an attentive staff.
(4)Jay H.
This is the best Korean food in Wichita. Period. I livedin Korea and from the Kimchi to the Bulgogi to the Kalbi, the dishes are great. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who wants to have delicious Korean food.
(5)Candice T.
I was excited to try Hot Stone based on the reviews but I have to say my dining experience was not anything like the other reviews on here. The food didn't seem fresh and the portion sizes were teeny tiny for what we paid for the food. I ordered the combination bulgogi. The beef was tender and flavorful and aside from my Coke it was the best part of my meal. Everything else left me really wishing I had gone a different direction. My chicken and shrimp in the bulgogi were both overcooked. The chicken was leathery and some pieces were actually HARD. The shrimp was spongy and dried out. The sauce, steamed rice and noodles were pretty good, but those are kind of difficult to mess up. My dining partner-in-crime ordered a spicy combination of some sort. The sauce had some definite kick to it, but his chicken and shrimp suffered the same maladies as mine. Overall, he wished he had played it safe and ordered the chicken fried rice. Our kimchi and bean sprouts were bitter and soggy, not crisp at all, and they seemed old. I was left wishing I had ordered the salad instead, which is sad since I was there to eat Korean cuisine. Our neighbors ate some teriyaki salmon and it looked well-prepared. I kind of wished I had ordered that. The appetizers other tables had looked tasty too. The ambiance is pretty casual, but it's nice for a casual place. It's calm and dim and kind of relaxing, and the decor isn't overdone. Our service was great. Our drinks were always full but we weren't pestered. Overall, this dining experience wasn't AWFUL, but it was so full of regret that we won't be back to find out if we simply ordered the wrong thing or if the food is really that subpar. There are much better Asian dining options in Wichita for your money.
(2)Sarah H.
Went here on a random night with family in town. Our meal came with a small cup of miso soup with tofu and then a small salad which was just a little taste tester salad but was honestly a good size to lead into your meal. I was clearly clueless to the spicy level of Korean food compared to Thai so I ordered my shrimp spicy whereas my husband was more intelligent and just tried the medium. Both were spicy but mine tasted like it was covered in sirachi sauce! Still delicious and I could still taste the food so it was not over powering. Plus a side note I typically only order medium spicy at Thai places. My father in law just ordered the pork bibimbap (sp) and it wasn't spicy and enjoyed it as well. We finished all our plates and were very happy with the price and quality. Definitely will be back to try this place again!
(4)Jon K.
I've been to this place a few times and I have to say it's pretty good, wish I was closer to it since I live on the southwest part of town
(4)T C.
Took the fam here for lunch and we did a good job of covering their lunch specials which were all priced at around $7. We ordered beef teriyaki for the kids which they split no problem. My wife ordered the orange chicken, which she really enjoyed. I had the chicken teriyaki, which I loved. All the lunches came in a bento box with steamed rice, pickled bean sprouts, vegetable tempura, and a salad with a delicious dressing on it. Very clean and service was great too. I will definitely be back for more.
(4)Matt K.
A two years ago the Wichita Eagle's Go section had an article on a new Korean restaurant called Hot Stone Korean Gril, located at 3743 N Rock Rd (a few block north of 96 & Rock Road on the west side of the street). So since it was awhile since the family and I had a chance to go to a Korean restaurant off we went to experience this restaurant. Hot Stone Korean Grill is an excellent restaurant with very courteous staff. Their Yaki Man Doo is the perfect appetizer to bring back some of that Korean experience you might be missing. This along with the meso soup that is served prior to your main course will get you revved up for so delicious and authentic Korean food. When the main course comes, whether you decide on Kal Bi, Bi Bim Bap or Bulgogi...you will love it! In addition to your main course you'll see the essential side dish of Kimchi and bean sprouts. One thing to not, when they opened the owner planned to install the traditional grills at each table (hence the name) that you'll see at traditional Korean restaurants but I think that plan has changed. While that would have been a very nice addition, I think it hasn't hurt this restaurant one bit. Pricing per dish is approximately $8-12. The only problem we have found with this Korean restaurant is that there is now another Korean restaurant (Manna Wok Oriental Restaurant located at 4865 E Harry St, east of Oliver on the south side of the street ) in town that's competing for our attention. It's a toss up on which to go to most of the time as both are excellent. Between the two, this ones Yaki Man doo wins hands down! This one is also a cleaner, less cluttered and more spacious (not that Manna Wok isn't clean, just a little smaller). This one would be my choice for a first date. Additonal update: While their Bi Bim Bap is good, after spending 5 yrs in Korea I'm used to getting it in the "Dol Sot" (Hot Stone) bowl...so for this dish I tend to choose Manna Wok over here.
(4)William A.
I was in the neighborhood at the local fabric store (a very manly place to hang out) and I was in the mood for some asian - as I am almost 100% of the time. Hot Stone was the closest and from the outside it looked like a fast food order at the counter kind of place. Imagine my surprise when I walked in to find a quaint little asian eatery (I get excited when I get to use the word quaint - combined with the fabric store - you can imagine that this was a good day for my manhood). The lighting was soft and the waitress was very nice. She asked me if I had ever been here before and usually I get annoyed with the question (becasue how dare you not remember that I have been here before, but this time was my first time, so I let it slide). I asked her what was good and she gave me a few options. I started to order and she steered me yet again saying that the spicy combo was particularly good...... Oh, how she was right! It had a good kick and the trio of meat seemed fresh, either that or they are somewhat masterful and making it taste fresh. I paid about $11 for the meal, which is slightly on the middle higher end for the expectations I had walking into the place, but the food was worth the price. If I were them I'd change their location, but if they found a location that matched their quality then their prices would inevitably rise. I'll definitley find another reason to eat there, even if I'm not making another trip to the local fabric store.
(4)Tara M.
Pass this place a few times a week. Rarely multiple cars in this 2 shop store front. Husband loves bulgogi so after positives on Yelp we set out to try. Not disappointed. Modern exposed celings allowing the smell to dance its way to your nose. Great menu. Sprouts and kimchi were perfect. The fried pork wrapped in a thin nondoughy dumping was so light. I asked for spicy beef, double the spice. Very tender, perfectly spiced, so much so that i was too full to partake of the tempura mixed veggi patty (husband did not let go to waste). Only negative was having to ask for chop stix. We have found our Korean food place, will visit often.
(4)Derek S.
Cool Korean restaurant. Good ambience, and you can see the chef cooking delicious food. Standard Korean food like Bibambap and Japche and Kimchi. There are some non-korean dishes like Tofu Teriyaki, which is amazing. Its crispy deep fried tofu with sweet teriyaki sauce. The kalbi is great but prepared to get your hands dirty.
(4)Art H.
I can't believe I missed writing this review back in June, as we were riding cross country. In the middle of the country lies this little gem of a Korean restaurant. Totally nondescript store front that opens into a nice little space with super friendly staff and really great food. It seems like it's a little out of the way from neighborhoods, so if you are a local to the Wichita area, it's worth the drive.
(4)Bilal H.
This place is incredible and delicious. I recommend this place to everyone.
(5)Miranda H.
Tried this restaurant on a whim - just picked a restaurant from Yelp and found it was the closest. I was kind of scared because it was dark out and didn't seem like anyone was in there. Every server I have had was very kind and made sure we had everything we needed. Their English is a tad broken, but I think it kind of "added" to the whole experience. There is light music playing in the background and you can hear the chefs making your meal. The ambiance is very nice and I think it's a cozy, modern looking restaurant. I think portion size of the food is perfect - sometimes I can't finish everything I have. The tempura sampler is a great thing to get if you can't decide what appetizer to get -- it comes with egg rolls, shrimp, dumplings, and vegetable tempura. All were very good and it's served with a dipping sauce (more like liquid) that I love. I've ordered the bibimbap which had rice, veggies, beef, and an egg served with optional red sauce - not sure what it is, but it's very good. I was very full after eating it and I thought it was fantastic. The veggies were crisp, the beef was tender, and it had a lot of good flavor to it. The miso soup is simple but tasty. The salad I'm not too impressed with because it's simply just lettuce with the dipping liquid over the top - but it isn't gross or anything, it's just nothing special. Everything that I've tried here was good, but if it's your first time, I would recommend the bibimbap or perhaps the japchae which are sweet potato noodles (don't taste like it though.) One thing is for certain - try the mochi ice cream. They have green tea, strawberry, and mango - all of them are fantastic and it's an unusual thing to try - but very good nonetheless. Also before you leave, make sure you grab a Dum Dum sucker - which I think is so much better than a mint. The only bad thing I have to say about this restaurant is that I think a lot of people order their food to go, so it's not really busy, and kind of quite, so it's a little awkward when you talk because your voice carries. Prices ranged from $6 to about $12 A side note: the bathrooms were clean and very well kept.
(4)Kelona H.
Hot Stone is my favorite Asian restaurant in Wichita! I am usually a pretty tough reviewer, but my meals have been 4.5 - 5 stars on every occasion. The tempura is buttery and delish, teriyaki is tender and tasty. The bibimbap is so flavorful, the Korean BBQ is to DIE FOR... so tender, sweet and perfectly spiced. Her rice is always just the right amount of sticky, the mochi always delights. I prefer eat-in over take-out because you get the flavorful miso soup and salad with its very yummy asian dressing. The portions could stand to be larger, but theyre not "small" at all. Just moderately sized. I think Americans, we get used to ridiculously HUGE portions, esp with Asian food, so her more moderate, sensible portions may bother some people. Though the bibimbap was a pretty big portion, come to think of it. The only thing I wish is that they had a larger drink selection (just fountain drinks), but it is free refills. The place is always gorgeously clean and orderly. Such a nice clean, intimate ambiance. She seems to go through waitresses like crazy, different one every time weve been... so Ive always gotten the sense that she is very hard on her employees... maybe a very strong sense of perfectionism? So Ive always felt a bit sorry for them, but I really like the owner, she's very professional and pleasant... and while her perfectionism may be hard on the employees, it really pays off in the meal and experience. Side note: bathroom is immaculate. #winning
(5)Dionysus G.
Nice place. Not a lot of variety of Korean food on the menu. It is basically tailored to people unfamiliar to Korean cuisine. They do not give you the side dishes other places typically do. Food was really good though.
(4)Vivian K.
Mandu was hot and delicious. Bolgogi was a little to sweet. Waitress forgot to bring my soup and kimchi. Asked for it twice after I had already received my entree. When she brought me the check I was done eatting my entree and I reminded her I still never got it. The waitress was very apologetic, however the manager would not adjust my price for me receiving half my meal. Waitress was training and waiting on a 12 top so I still left a healthy tip, but I was very disappointed in their management for not caring about compensating their customers.
(3)Aliza M.
Kalibi is overly priced! Menu price skyrocketed. Like their bi bim bop, hate that it does not come with kim chi or soup during dinnee. Sucks that they don't have a lunch special for their bi bim bop that comes with fried tempura, bean sprouts, and salad.
(2)Brad S.
Bibimbap is not only fun to say, it's fun to eat, too, and because it's one of the few Korean dishes with which I'm on a first-name basis, I ordered it at Hot Stone, with delicious memories of my first experience with the dish at Manna Wok still in my mind. I didn't like Hot Stone's version of the dish nearly as much. To begin, it's not served in a stone bowl, which is far from a dealbreaker for me, but it's cool to see. No, for me, I felt the veg selection was more like a deconstructed salad than it was anything else - shredded carrots, shredded lettuce, cucumbers, sprouts - it was kind of a letdown. I would have preferred the egg to be cooked a little less, too, so the runny yolk would mix into everything at create a nice creamy texture, but alas, it was not to be. Wikipedia tells me that bibimbap literally means "mixed meal" and you can put pretty much whatever you want into it. Also, I've had the dish only once prior, and I'm not Korean, so I don't really have a lot of expertise with which I can complain. Besides, it all tasted good once you mixed it together with that chili sauce. I think when you get right down to it, the best meals in life are just big bowls of miscellany that all get mixed together and shoved down your gullet.
(4)Chuck S.
My first time here, it was a very pleasant experience. I had the squid bulgogi and fried rice & miso soup. Very tasty, the squid and rice and veggies were awesome, I ate that miso soup so fast the waitress was laughing lol. She was a great server, wish I remembered her name. My girlfriend had the spicy chicken and she loved her dish. We will definitely be back here again this place was great
(5)Tad S.
Great Korean food. Highly recommend the bulgolgi! The hot stone stews are amazing. They do a great take out business, and the appetizers are great as well. Perfect on a cold winter night.
(5)Nick S.
My buddy had spent a tour in Korea, and was craving some food from the territory. He called me up and asked if I was in the mood to try some Korean. I of course said yes. We showed up to Hot Stone, a simple looking building on the outside, but on the inside it is painted warm and pleasant. Our waitress was pleasant and attentive, and we got our food soon. I ordered the Bamnibop or something like that, which was really a combination of beef and veggitables in rice. My buddy ordered an appitizer which was some sort of egg roll like item, but much tastier. I was excited to try the flavors, and it was a delicious and interesting experience. I will be eating there again.
(4)James J.
Okay, not great! I expect to see a lot of side dishes when eating Korean food, but only received a small side of Kimchi with my order. Was very disappointed but the food was good.
(3)J B.
I've eaten here a number of times, both with my husband and with our family. I tend to like the Bi Bim Bap and my husband tends to go for more of the teriyaki items. It's been a little while, so I need to go back to refresh my mind. One person thought it was in a bad location, and maybe it is for where their family is located. I would say it's in a great location because there are many Koreans in the neighborhood, what with students attending at Wichita State University only 3-4 miles away, and many Korean employees at local companies right there in the 37th & Rock Road/37th & Woodlawn "light industrial" neighborhood. In addition, for example, where my husband works nearby, there might be overseas clients flying in to Jabara airport and taken to lunch or dinner at Hot Stone. Many times when we've been there, I'll feel like should be looking for my passport, because the owners will be happily chatting with so many of the Korean or other Asian people and we'll be the only Caucasians in the house! Also, someone mentioned that Manna Wok was just now doing Korean. I'm not familiar with the Harry & Oliver location (that's a "long ways" from my 'hood!)...and so it might be "new". I'm more familiar with the Manna Wok on the west side for most of 20 or 25 years, maybe even 30 years. I used to go there occasionally when I lived on the west side and they've always been Chinese and Korean foods. In addition, another great place for Korean is Hana Cafe & Sushi Bar located right in the heart of the Old Town district near downtown. It is primarily Japanese, obviously, with the Sushi Bar indicated in the name, but they also make delicious Korean foods including the BimBimBob etc. I liked William's use of the word "Quaint" - because, compared to the awful restaurant that lived in the space before Hot Stone moved in, Hot Stone is truely a soothing and calming and "quaint" space. Maybe someday they can expand into the vacant space next door.
(4)Chris M.
Had the dolsot bibimbap and was disappointed. They had regular mushroom slices and picked cucumbers in it which I thought was strange. The kimchi side was fairly good though and I could have ate just that, unfortunately they didn't offer any more.
(2)David M.
I've been here a number of times. I haven't sampled from their entire menu, simply because I love the few things I normally order there so much. For me, it's either Kimchee fried rice or sweet potato noodles. They've become almost like comfort food to me. It's also a clean, nicely laid-out place to dine with an attentive staff.
(4)Jay H.
This is the best Korean food in Wichita. Period. I livedin Korea and from the Kimchi to the Bulgogi to the Kalbi, the dishes are great. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who wants to have delicious Korean food.
(5)A W.
If you were going to stay one night in Wichita, probably the last thing on your mind would be to step into a Korean restaurant. Korean in Kansas? Yeah, right. But despite my fears and hesitations, we decided to give it a try. Walking in, I immediately noticed that the place was run by a Korean couple from Korea (so recently relocated, in fact, that the wife who was in charge of serving and tables had only a very limited grasp of English, and her husband did all the cooking), and my fears were immediately put at east. We were seated by a young server who was clearly new not only at her job but at serving food in general, but that was easy to forgive her since the place was nearly deserted and she did a good job. After looking over the menu, we got mandu as an appetizer. I also opted for the kalbi, which I was assured by the owner was an excellent choice. And guess what -- she was right! The kalbi was tender and flavorful, and did not disappoint in the least. It was served with chop chae, bean sprouts and kim chee, which were all quite authentic in taste. A great meal at a great price, and in Wichita of all places! So the next time your travels take you to this city and you wonder why there is a Korean restaurant located in the middle of the Midwest, rest assured that a great meal awaits!
(4)T C.
Took the fam here for lunch and we did a good job of covering their lunch specials which were all priced at around $7. We ordered beef teriyaki for the kids which they split no problem. My wife ordered the orange chicken, which she really enjoyed. I had the chicken teriyaki, which I loved. All the lunches came in a bento box with steamed rice, pickled bean sprouts, vegetable tempura, and a salad with a delicious dressing on it. Very clean and service was great too. I will definitely be back for more.
(4)Candice T.
I was excited to try Hot Stone based on the reviews but I have to say my dining experience was not anything like the other reviews on here. The food didn't seem fresh and the portion sizes were teeny tiny for what we paid for the food. I ordered the combination bulgogi. The beef was tender and flavorful and aside from my Coke it was the best part of my meal. Everything else left me really wishing I had gone a different direction. My chicken and shrimp in the bulgogi were both overcooked. The chicken was leathery and some pieces were actually HARD. The shrimp was spongy and dried out. The sauce, steamed rice and noodles were pretty good, but those are kind of difficult to mess up. My dining partner-in-crime ordered a spicy combination of some sort. The sauce had some definite kick to it, but his chicken and shrimp suffered the same maladies as mine. Overall, he wished he had played it safe and ordered the chicken fried rice. Our kimchi and bean sprouts were bitter and soggy, not crisp at all, and they seemed old. I was left wishing I had ordered the salad instead, which is sad since I was there to eat Korean cuisine. Our neighbors ate some teriyaki salmon and it looked well-prepared. I kind of wished I had ordered that. The appetizers other tables had looked tasty too. The ambiance is pretty casual, but it's nice for a casual place. It's calm and dim and kind of relaxing, and the decor isn't overdone. Our service was great. Our drinks were always full but we weren't pestered. Overall, this dining experience wasn't AWFUL, but it was so full of regret that we won't be back to find out if we simply ordered the wrong thing or if the food is really that subpar. There are much better Asian dining options in Wichita for your money.
(2)Sarah H.
Went here on a random night with family in town. Our meal came with a small cup of miso soup with tofu and then a small salad which was just a little taste tester salad but was honestly a good size to lead into your meal. I was clearly clueless to the spicy level of Korean food compared to Thai so I ordered my shrimp spicy whereas my husband was more intelligent and just tried the medium. Both were spicy but mine tasted like it was covered in sirachi sauce! Still delicious and I could still taste the food so it was not over powering. Plus a side note I typically only order medium spicy at Thai places. My father in law just ordered the pork bibimbap (sp) and it wasn't spicy and enjoyed it as well. We finished all our plates and were very happy with the price and quality. Definitely will be back to try this place again!
(4)Jon K.
I've been to this place a few times and I have to say it's pretty good, wish I was closer to it since I live on the southwest part of town
(4)Victoria N.
Quality was okay. I've eaten a lot of Korean food before this and I would say that i am not impressed with their food. It's not as good as the california Korean places or not as good as tofu house. The only side dish they had was bean sprouts and kimchi , which was poor quality. The kalbi was okay. The bulgogi was subpar. The teriyaki tofu was overpriced and not worth it. Then again this is the only korean place in Wichita so if you are craving Korean BBQ then this is what you got .
(3)Matt K.
A two years ago the Wichita Eagle's Go section had an article on a new Korean restaurant called Hot Stone Korean Gril, located at 3743 N Rock Rd (a few block north of 96 & Rock Road on the west side of the street). So since it was awhile since the family and I had a chance to go to a Korean restaurant off we went to experience this restaurant. Hot Stone Korean Grill is an excellent restaurant with very courteous staff. Their Yaki Man Doo is the perfect appetizer to bring back some of that Korean experience you might be missing. This along with the meso soup that is served prior to your main course will get you revved up for so delicious and authentic Korean food. When the main course comes, whether you decide on Kal Bi, Bi Bim Bap or Bulgogi...you will love it! In addition to your main course you'll see the essential side dish of Kimchi and bean sprouts. One thing to not, when they opened the owner planned to install the traditional grills at each table (hence the name) that you'll see at traditional Korean restaurants but I think that plan has changed. While that would have been a very nice addition, I think it hasn't hurt this restaurant one bit. Pricing per dish is approximately $8-12. The only problem we have found with this Korean restaurant is that there is now another Korean restaurant (Manna Wok Oriental Restaurant located at 4865 E Harry St, east of Oliver on the south side of the street ) in town that's competing for our attention. It's a toss up on which to go to most of the time as both are excellent. Between the two, this ones Yaki Man doo wins hands down! This one is also a cleaner, less cluttered and more spacious (not that Manna Wok isn't clean, just a little smaller). This one would be my choice for a first date. Additonal update: While their Bi Bim Bap is good, after spending 5 yrs in Korea I'm used to getting it in the "Dol Sot" (Hot Stone) bowl...so for this dish I tend to choose Manna Wok over here.
(4)William A.
I was in the neighborhood at the local fabric store (a very manly place to hang out) and I was in the mood for some asian - as I am almost 100% of the time. Hot Stone was the closest and from the outside it looked like a fast food order at the counter kind of place. Imagine my surprise when I walked in to find a quaint little asian eatery (I get excited when I get to use the word quaint - combined with the fabric store - you can imagine that this was a good day for my manhood). The lighting was soft and the waitress was very nice. She asked me if I had ever been here before and usually I get annoyed with the question (becasue how dare you not remember that I have been here before, but this time was my first time, so I let it slide). I asked her what was good and she gave me a few options. I started to order and she steered me yet again saying that the spicy combo was particularly good...... Oh, how she was right! It had a good kick and the trio of meat seemed fresh, either that or they are somewhat masterful and making it taste fresh. I paid about $11 for the meal, which is slightly on the middle higher end for the expectations I had walking into the place, but the food was worth the price. If I were them I'd change their location, but if they found a location that matched their quality then their prices would inevitably rise. I'll definitley find another reason to eat there, even if I'm not making another trip to the local fabric store.
(4)A W.
If you were going to stay one night in Wichita, probably the last thing on your mind would be to step into a Korean restaurant. Korean in Kansas? Yeah, right. But despite my fears and hesitations, we decided to give it a try. Walking in, I immediately noticed that the place was run by a Korean couple from Korea (so recently relocated, in fact, that the wife who was in charge of serving and tables had only a very limited grasp of English, and her husband did all the cooking), and my fears were immediately put at east. We were seated by a young server who was clearly new not only at her job but at serving food in general, but that was easy to forgive her since the place was nearly deserted and she did a good job. After looking over the menu, we got mandu as an appetizer. I also opted for the kalbi, which I was assured by the owner was an excellent choice. And guess what -- she was right! The kalbi was tender and flavorful, and did not disappoint in the least. It was served with chop chae, bean sprouts and kim chee, which were all quite authentic in taste. A great meal at a great price, and in Wichita of all places! So the next time your travels take you to this city and you wonder why there is a Korean restaurant located in the middle of the Midwest, rest assured that a great meal awaits!
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