BORI - Spring Branch

BORI - Spring Branch reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Kevin

   Houston1 review

   3.0

   Dined on April 12, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 4

   The restaurant itself was quite nice—the decor is impressive, and the Bori gallery adds a unique touch to the atmosphere. Unfortunately, the food and service didn’t quite live up to the ambiance. During our visit, we ordered the seafood pancake, bulgogi beef, ABC platter, and shrimp fried rice. None of the dishes really stood out—they were fairly average. We did enjoy the marinated NY strip, but the pork belly and ribeye lacked flavor, and the bulgogi beef wasn’t as tender as we expected. On a more positive note, the steamed egg was nicely prepared, and the soy soup had a strong presence. Out of all the Korean barbecue spots we've tried, this one was the most underwhelming. It wasn’t terrible, but there’s definitely room for improvement. I'd give it a 3.8 out of 5. If you do decide to visit, I recommend trying one of the platters from the marinated (Column B) section for a better experience.
   

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   Zoraya

   Houston1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 12, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I haven’t visited a restaurant with this amazing food, all the dishes were delicious and the service was the best
   

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   Sean

   Houston1 review

   2.0

   Dined on April 9, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Because of the nature of my business, I often take clients to Bori—many, many times, in fact. Most of the time, I’m very satisfied with both the service and the food quality. However, this time the food was exceptionally disappointing. The Sul Lung Tang didn’t taste good at all. The bowl was too big and wide, so the soup got cold very quickly. On top of that, it only had maybe two small pieces of meat. I’ll definitely go back for the atmosphere and overall experience, but I won’t be ordering that dish again.
   

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   Chris VIP

   Houston93 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 5, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Dropped by lunch since we were around the area. Good food and service
   

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   Mary VIP

   Houston19 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 5, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Bori is one of my favorite restaurants. It’s reliably wonderful and the service is outstanding. The gallery and peace garden remove any tension, so just relax and enjoy delicious food!
   

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   Nicole

   Austin1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 29, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Very good service! I liked that they cooked for you so you just enjoy the good food and the experience! I love that they have marinated crab! I like their drink menu as well! The art gallery is a plus. Everyone is so nice and accommodating. Lots of space and not noisy. A tranquil place in a busy area. We will come back.
   

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   Grace VIP

   Houston47 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 29, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   Quan was our server and he took great care in making our visit a wonderful experience. We would return and ask for Quan again. The ribeye/short rib combo and seafood pancake were outstanding.
   

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   Stephanie

   Houston22 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 18, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Celebrated my son’s 15th birthday here last night and it was lovely. Attentive service, delicious food and I love the variety of side dishes provided with the meat platters. Definitely a much nicer experience than the standard hibachi grill. They even brought out a birthday dessert for him. All of the kids love celebrating special occasions here. It’s a nice way to bring family together.
   

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   Jessica VIP

   Houston26 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 9, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   The food was excellent! And we commented many times that there were choices for everybody, - whether you’re vegetarian or gluten-free or just a picky eater. And Ryan was amazing. We will be back!
   

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    Martha VIP

    Houston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Everything was delicious! The server/cook was amazing and really helped us to make excellent choices. Thanks
    

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