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Best Korean Restaurants in Iowa

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Honouring the top spots in Iowa.

A table worth seeking out. Meet the restaurants leading the current rankings in Iowa, and discover what puts each one at the top.

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82.7
#1

Fort Dodge Iowa

GAGA & HOO korean restaurant & Café

For a relaxed meal, GAGA & HOO korean restaurant & Café is a local option.

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80.0
#2

Waukee Iowa

Chikin Lickin

For your next night out, Chikin Lickin is a local option.

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73.4
#3

Iowa City Iowa

Le Gourmet Korean Restaurant

For dinner with friends, Le Gourmet Korean Restaurant is a casual choice.

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Cities in Iowa
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Top Places in Iowa

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#1

GAGA & HOO korean restaurant & Café

Fort Dodge, Iowa

13
82.7
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#2

Chikin Lickin

Waukee, Iowa

9
80.0
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#3

Le Gourmet Korean Restaurant

Iowa City, Iowa

2
73.4
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#4

Bonchon Des Moines

West Des Moines, Iowa

1
66.1
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#5

What Dak Korean Fried Chicken

West Des Moines, Iowa

2
65.5
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#6

MMMBap

Des Moines, Iowa

1
62.5
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#7

K-BAP

Iowa City, Iowa

1
59.5
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#8

Oja

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

1
56.2
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#9

Seoul Grill 서울그릴

Iowa City, Iowa

1
13.1
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#10

The Red Bowl: Korean BBQ Tacos

Iowa City, Iowa

1
12.9
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#11

Dumpling Darling @ NewBo City Market

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

1
12.0
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#12

Jenny Lee’s Korean American Kitchen

West Des Moines, Iowa

1
11.6
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#1

Chikin Lickin

Waukee, Iowa

80.0
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#2

Bonchon Des Moines

West Des Moines, Iowa

66.1
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#3

GAGA & HOO korean restaurant & Café

Fort Dodge, Iowa

82.7
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