10 Best Korean Restaurants in Tampa

Hong BBQ & Hot Pot Fowler turns dinner into an interactive meal, letting diners cook a wide range of fresh ingredients at the table through hot pot and Korean barbecue. The format suits families, groups, and dates that want shared cooking rather than a conventional plated meal. Beef, vegetables, noodles, and multiple flavor combinations give the table plenty to explore.

Dosirak serves traditional Korean food for dine-in, takeaway, delivery, lunch, dinner, and quick meals. The menu is described as cooked fresh to order, with examples including jjampong and tuna kimbap alongside other Korean dishes and vegetarian choices. Catering also suits workplace meals, parties, and other group events; one documented order served 15 people.

The restaurant’s small dining area is better suited to a brief casual meal than a large gathering, while takeout and delivery provide convenient alternatives. Dosirak is a practical fit for customers seeking Korean comfort food at home, at work, or on the go.

Hot Pot World combines Korean barbecue and hot pot in a self-cooking dining format. Guests can choose meats, vegetables and vegetarian options, select a soup base, use the sauce bar and cook food at the table. The menu also includes choices such as brisket, lamb kabobs and crab legs.

The setup works well for groups, first-time diners and celebrations because the meal is interactive and varied. Staff can explain the options and cooking process, while a karaoke room provides a separate setting for gatherings. Diners can pair the meal with drinks such as soju.

K-Deli brings Korean food to a casual counter-service setting with dine-in, takeaway, delivery and no-contact delivery. The menu covers lunch, dinner, small plates, comfort food, vegetarian options, desserts and late-night bites, while the shop also offers Korean snacks, drinks and candy.

It suits quick meals, solo dining and visitors exploring Korean staples such as kimbap, tteokbokki and combo boxes. The compact setting keeps the focus on fresh-made food and practical takeaway options.

Soul of Korea serves Korean casseroles, hot pots and barbecue, plus selected Chinese-fusion dishes in a modest strip-mall setting. Menu examples include bulgogi, spicy pork, kimchi pancake, mandu, japchae, pajeon, galbi and banchan, offering choices for individual meals or shared orders.

The restaurant suits diners seeking generous Korean meals and groups building a table from appetizers, sides and set menus. Its compact setting is casual, with a menu centered on Korean cooking and familiar dishes such as barbecue and hot pots.

One Family Korean Restaurant serves traditional Korean fare in a compact Tampa dining room with wooden booths, murals and karaoke. The menu includes kimchi jjigae, japchae, galbi, bulgogi, bossam, seafood pancakes and soft tofu stew, giving diners options across soups, noodles, marinated meats and shareable dishes. The restaurant has served the Tampa community for more than 20 years, and its chef brings more than 40 years of experience making Korean food in Seoul and Tampa. Takeout and delivery ordering are available for meals away from the dining room. It suits diners seeking comforting Korean cooking in an intimate, home-style setting.