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4.0 of 5 stars.
Koriente is the antithesis to everything that is 6th street: It is clean, healthy and...on 7th street! I very much enjoyed the casual, peaceful atmosphere of this little restaurant and the owner and...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My noodle dish was great and best part is they are open late. Not sure when the kitchen closes, though.
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was looking for something quick, easy & healthy for dinner before getting in line for a concert at The Parish. Impossible in the downtown Red River/6th Street area, you say? The only options are...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Koriente is a great, healthy escape from the greasy bar food, tacos and other artery-choking choices in this area. I've gotten something different here each time and it is always delicious and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Koriente is all the things I love about a restaurant. !) It's adorable. People have written all over the walls and chairs and it looks cute. There are cute little quirky signs and mugs and things...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
My friend came to town and we had originally planned to go 219 West for happy hour. Unfortunately, the wait at 219 West was too long - we were both incredibly hungry after a long day of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A few weeks ago, my dear pals invited me to lunch at Koriente, previously known as that-cute-and-seemingly-perfect-for-a-casual-date-place-that-I-always-see-when-I'm-at-the-municipal-court (don't...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Of all the countless drunken nights spent on East 7th just shy of I 35, I never once noticed this decently sized Korean Restaurant right at Sabine, for many reasons that I don't need to reiterate. So,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Quick side notes:-You order at the counter and pay up front.-Having to find and pay for parking makes this restaurant less than ideal for lunch.Like many people have commented, the staff is nice and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
During a week-long trip to Austin I stopped into Koriente 4 times. Everything about this place is amazing! I introduced my co-worker to "bubble tea" here and she's totally hooked! They even let us...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ate here last night after the Yelp Elite event at Stubb's. YUM! We got the spicy chicken and the curry B. Both were really spicy and delicious. My mouth was burning- in a good way. I especially...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
First of all, I'm korean. So I know my korean food. Korean food has that special kind of acquired taste that makes it so memorable. With that said, it would be foolish for me to say that this place...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I usually try to avoid reviewing restaurants until I've eaten there more than once, but I can't resist saying a few nice things right away about Koriente. I was a bit wary about trying a restaurant...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
YUM! I have been super lucky lately to have stumbled upon all these amazing eateries as of late! Then again, a shout out to fellow Yelpers who now dictate my dining decisions! Anyone heading to Beauty...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I ordered the Japchei with chicken ($9) and it came with a green tea ice cream dessert. The Japchei noodles were the best part of the dish and the chicken pieces were tender and flavorful, and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not bad, but didn't make my feel the need to go rushing back. I had beef bulgogi and it was very fresh. The vegetables were perfect, but I wasn't super excited about the bulgogi flavoring...it was a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
SO GOOD. I was incredibly happy that I checked this place out last night. I brought a couple of peeps with me to test it out. Based on the reviews that I read, I was really looking forward to it....
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
wonderful homey vibe and friendly staff. i love the hummus rolls. thanks koriente.
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is so cute! First off, the little lady behind the counter totally reminded me of my Grandma, which gave me a warm fuzzy right off the batt, but I won't let that bias my review. :) It's a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
closed on sunday? great food, but you make it hard to go local.
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really want to give this place 5 stars, but I just can't. What is spectacular: The staff; *uber-friendly*. Enough said. The atmosphere; exceptionally attractive with their interior design and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place just feels good, and the food follows suit. I love it. Most friendly and attentive staff in Austin. Fresh, tasty and healthy is the sum of it all.
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Koriente...sounds like 'caliente'... and both denote severe hotness.Healthy bibimbap with more veggies than rice? I can hear the uproar all the way from Korea now and I say let 'em scream! This was...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
based on silk tofu(a) and miso soup.wonderfully fresh food with a refreshingly hospitable staff. overall cost for my dish was $7.50 tax and gratuity. i just arrived in austin last week, and this is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can honestly say I have never been let down by Koriente. If they run out of Friday Special salmon portions I am still not disappointed because I would enjoy every and any thing on their menu. I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I would not have found this place without Yelp. It was in easy walking distance from our hotel, but being on the edge of the 6th street zone most people probably miss it. Perhaps it's a blessing...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great Food, Good Prices, and the staff is very friendly and helpful.
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Koriente is the kind of restaurant that you want to be busy. You want everyone in Austin to come and sit next to you. Not because you are lonely and not because the seating is extraordinarily...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really wanted to love it here, but it has a few short comings.Food: 3 stars, tofu cooked perfectly, veggies a little aldente, but there was just no flavor- maybe it was my own fault for not getting...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I heaaaaaaaaaaaaart this place...i always want to go here if i'm headed to a show down town...as a health-foody vegetarian, i love how fresh and tasty the ingredients are...i usually get the silk tofu...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very nice and quaint little Korean restaurant. We ate here for lunch and the staff was very friendly and the food was tasty. The boba here was okay but I didn't come here for the boba. Free lunch...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love, love, love Koriente! The food, drinks, atmosphere, and especially the staff are superb. I appreciate that there are so many fresh, delicious, healthy choices, especially vegetarian options. My...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, I really wanted to like this place because Yelp gave it some amazing ratings. The wait staff / owners were really nice, explained all the dishes and answered any questions, and were very...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was only in Austin for two days but I liked Koriente enough to squeeze in two visits :) Both staff members I interacted with were friendly and so helpful. The atmosphere was cute and casual and the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The food here was bland...very, very, bland. ...and watery. And it was so dark ("romantic") in there I was concerned that they were trying to hide something. Cute atmosphere and friendly...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite healthy lunch in the downtown area! I can't believe I didn't know about this place till today!!Cute eclectic interior and super friendly ladies working the front... free miso soup, garden...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
the food is definitely reasonably priced. friendly staff. bulgogi was pretty tasty, as was the spring roll. purple rice was unusual but pretty cool. chicken teryiaki and miso soup were ehhhh. like a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Location: A moderate "plus." Walkable from downtown. However, I work on the west side of downtown so going all the way to I-35 is too time-consuming for lunch. Unfortunately, their free salad (which...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am so so so so sorry. Sorry that I did not try this place sooner.Classy, yet casual. Comfortable and eclectic interior, dotted with trinkets from all over the world and sharpie scrawlings on the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I just went here after hearing about the tasty, healthy, and affordable food. Since it was my first time, the hostess helped me out a lot with the menu, and all of the wonderful dishes they offer...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Koriente has a gluten-free menu - http://www.koriente.com/gluten.html ! Yay!
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorite places in Austin, I take friends and family there for good, inexpensive Korean food.The food is excellent. It comes out super quick, at least at lunch, and the fresh salad...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
All I can say is fresh, fresh, fresh. The food screams homemade. It is the perfect antidote to an indulgent weekend of eating rich foods. The perfect light meal, with the exception of the bulgogi...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When you first walk into Koriente things are a bit confusing. I wasn't exactly sure where to order, where menus were or even what ordering protocol was. After getting past this, the food was awesome....
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Teriyaki chicken dish is fantastic; loaded with flavor. I've ordered it at least 5 times and it's the same everytime. That's consistency. If you go between 6pm and 9pm they throw in free Green Tea Ice...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here a lot during SXSW as an easy way to get a filling and healthy meal downtown in between shows. The menu they had during SXSW was apparently a smaller version of the one they normally had,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A cute little place a walk from the convention center. Highly recommended by locals and great food. Closed on Sunday.
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm sorry for anyone who finds Koriente to be tops. I've had some of the best Korean and it sure isn't this place. Perhaps it was the SXSW crowd that demanded too much...we had no trouble finding the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Eh. I wasn't impressed. Maybe I need to return and try something other than their version of chicken bulgogi but the veggies looked and tasted as if they were frozen (their website says they cut fresh...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love love love love love this place. The spicy chicken bulgogi leaves my mouth on fire. The rice is so yummy. It's the exact portion that you need, so you don't overeat but you don't feel hungry. I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Bubble tea addict here and once I've got it on my mind there's no stopping me. Made a quick stop back at Koriente before headed to the airport for some bubble tea. But once I checked out the menu I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I enjoyed Koriente- went on the recommendation of a friend who'd been the day before and wanted to make a return visit.I had the hummus roll, and some almond soy bubble tea. I really liked both- very...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2009
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I fell upon this online looking for a Korean Restaurant and immediately became interested. I looked up the website and liked the way they represented themselves and went one night for dinner. By the way, this...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
the perfect downtown lunch spot...delicious freshness abound. prepare to be awed by the beauty of their avocados. the veggies, raw and cooked, are always remarkably picture perfect. think about how...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is seriously the best Asian food I have had in Austin. I am originally from Seattle where there is an abundance of healthy delicious Asian food and this is what I have been looking for here in...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great place for healthy and flavorful food. Lunch is great - you get soup and salad with your entree. My favorite is the Koriente Curry! I could go every day, and you almost could. The prices are...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My silk tofu (A) was OK. Way too sweet for a dinner dish and with very little in the way of other flavors. I still love the purple rice, and the older woman I assume is the owner was perfectly sweet...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
FRIEND: Dude, you've got to try Koriente! It's AMAZING!ME: Of course I will! (*does the "yay for trying a new place" jig*)[Fast forward to my Koriente visit.]Me(thinks): What do I want to eat? Um, I'm...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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I'm all for local businesses to sprout up in bad neighborhoods - like across from the homeless shelter like this one is - but I have no patience for poor tasting food. If I am paying money, I want to be able...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So . . . . The rice here is purple. Weird. Still tasty though.I didn't know quite what to expect on my first trip in here. Standing in line in front of me was an old high school friend and he quickly...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Looking for a healthy, vegetarian-friendly place? You'll love Koriente. The owners are adorable, so cute, and incredibly nice. They let us sample whatever we wanted on the menu before ordering....
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Good: :: super healthy food :: reasonably priced. to get the most bang for your buck, dine in to take advantage of the all-you-can-eat miso and salad :: summer rolls are really healthy and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Proof positive that it's better to pay attention to the places that you pass everyday, blink and you'll miss Koriente: it's a teeny, almost petite approach to the Asian restaurant concept, and come to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
"Never never ever fight ugly people, they have nothing to lose".Despite all the positive Yelp reviews I was skeptical of a healthy Korean-fusion food restaurant. But walking into the place and seeing...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm impressed. This is the first time an Asian restaurant here has exceeded my expectations. I'd walked past this place dozens of times, and finally decided to try it out yesterday. I can say for sure...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not sure if this place serves authentic Korean food, but the food is very healthy and there is a pretty decent set of options for vegetarians. We went there for dinner recently. Although they...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food seems pretty healthy and the staff is always very nice (gave us free ice cream once, yay!). I usually order the bulgogi and it comes with lots of veggies--love that. Can't say much for their...
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing food! Amazing service! A large selection of teas, fresh slow cooked healthy food...and its really good too! The staff is mostly owners and family, so they really care. My only complaint is how...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Thank you Austin Yelpers! I stopped by Koriente while in Austin for business and have been searching for a reason to return since.With a bit of trepidation I walked over to my cozy destination. I've...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food is tasty and portions are reasonable. I wouldn't call it authentic Korean, but it's reasonably healthy-looking, there are lots of veggie-only options, and it's more Korean than anything...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fresh. Fresh. Fresh. Fresh. This place is my idea of the perfect lunch spot -- fresh vegetables, abundant avocado, great tea, cozy dining room, friendly staff. What in the world more could you ask...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great! The food is excellent and unassuming. Everything is fresh. The decor is kitschy-modern and a lot of fun. The family that owns Koriente is so nice and pleasant. They smile at you...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Friendly staff (it seems like its just a family that runs it). Really good bubble tea. Tasty food.Prices are good too.
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very cute little restaurant, food is great and healthy and moreover it's cheap.
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am such a huge fan of this place. Not only is the decor fun and Austin-y, the food is always fresh and tasty. If you've never been before, try the three bears porridge, mix mix bibimap and the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm kicking myself because this place is walking distance to my apartment of almost 9 months, and last week was my first visit. After our meal, my out-of-town friend said she couldn't believe I didn't...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the perfect place to catch up with a friend for hours over good food. Koriente is small but has a cute patio out back and fun decor throughout. The guy behind the register was practically...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
As a Korean American growing up to mama's home cooking; this is def. not it. This is def. a fusion to westernize some Korean dishes. I'm not knocking it by any means; but i wouldn't call it...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Koriente, the vibe is perfection, the chairs are 100x more comfy than they look and a few have really fun quotes on them. It's quaint and cute and always Delicious. It's something I crave...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best kept secrets in Austin. Not only is their food DELICIOUS, but it also comes with free miso soup and side salad, available to the left of the register. The atmosphere is cozy and they...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A rose by any other name may smell as sweet, but veggies by any other restaurant will not look as fresh.I always order the mix mix bibimbap with chicken and avocado, with the red pepper paste.All the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Beef bulgogi. No idea how to properly pronounce this, but a dish I ate regularly when I worked nearby. A little pricey at about $8 incl tax for lunch, but hey, that's a downtown lunch for you....
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i have been meaning to write a review here for months and months, but mostly, everything i would say has been said by others - the summer roll is the absolute perfect mid-day snack and i love their...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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OK the food at this place is to die for. This was the first time that I had been there and now I'm sold. The prices are GREAT and unbeatable for the quality of food that they serve there. A great selection of...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When someone invited me, I thought they said Corriente (not Koriente) and was expecting Mexican food. It's not a cheap meal, but as soon as I saw the plate coming to the table it became an instant...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing food, great atmosphere, and did I mention the food?We enjoyed this Korean spot on a Friday night. It was full, but not too full... we were able to snag a table. We learned about the ordering...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was really surprised by how good this restaurant was. My general experiences with Asian food in Austin have not been to great. but Koriente was something else. The food was top notch. The prices...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is going to seem hypocritical, seeing as I give the place 5 stars, but I have to get my one little gripe out of the way: they took the small serving of the jabchei noodles off the menu.. It was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
an oasis of yum! my friends and i happened into koriente one monday afternoon for lunch on the vague recommendation of a friend and were completely blown away. after a hot day of beating the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fantastic- inexpensive start to a good Friday night downtown. We went here for the first time recently- the folks there were incredibly considerate and friendly. We loved the curry (better over rice...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. Love it, love it, love it. Their bulgogi isn't oily or fatty, just yummy beef goodness . Bubble teas bibimbop = awesome. And healthy! It's like the Korean Zen!And you know what...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sampled both the spicy chicken bulgogi and the beef bulgogi; both were excellent. Vegetables and rice were extremely fresh and delicious. The dinner came with a choice of free soup or dessert, and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I really and truly wanted to love this place. But I'm sorry, a Korean restaurant that has crappy kimchi is not worthy of love. Strong affection perhaps, but not love. The hummus roll...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty good! Clean, simple dishes, very cool little spot to sit and eat too. After living in NY for 13 years, I tend to look for the more authentic flavors- Koriente is doing good, although they might...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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I'm going to tell you like it is. The decor is awesome, I am overwhelmed by their creativity, and dedication to that garden out front! The owners plant it and maintain it themselves! This is a family run...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been meaning to try out Koriente for several months now, but never wanted to drive through downtown and fight the crowds and traffic. Today, at 1:15, I took the plunge.I drove past it the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The only reason it's only 4 stars is that I order the same thing every time!Otherwise, I'd be giving this place all five!This is the place for inexpensive, downtown, veggie-friendly, Korean food. What...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sometimes you like it when you walk into an establishment and they recognize you, like on Cheers when you walk in and the guy pours your drink and has it waiting for you by the time you sit down.And...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I adore this place. I have never had a bad meal here. Everything is always so fresh, healthy, and flavorful. I love it! My favorites are the mixmixbimbap (sp?) with red pepper paste, the garden...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You know what? I'm upgrading Koriente from 4 stars to 5. Yes, it's a wee bit spendy, but the quality is SO consistent, that it deserves 5 out of 5.***Yum. The food is fresh and flavorful, and there's...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you like oddball music, designer furniture, low lighting and sushi, this is place is for you.* The inside is a bit cramped; the place is L shaped and the inside of the L is narrow and hard to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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This place is awesome! The food is terrific! Healthy, hearty and with great tea and beer choices too! When we walked in we were greeted the sweet girl behind the counter. She explained that you order at the...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place has answered some of my food prayers. I have found an alternative to the tex-mex I love so well. The food was fresh and flavorful and momentarily flashed me back to a visit to Japan. I had...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite part of today's lunch was the sweet man working the counter. He was so gracious and thankful that we were enjoying our fresh, hearty, delicious meal. And the most comfortable chairs in...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy Yummy Yummy!I love Koriente!! The atmosphere is laid back and welcoming, they always have super cool music playing. The woman who owns it is SO nice. I love her so much. The food is great! They...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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I love this place for dinner....I just wish I could make it to lunch there more often.....Great food and good for you..nice portions(not too much or too little)..great selection of teas too. I LOVE the Jab chi...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's all true. All of it.Finally, a downtown destination for food that is healthy, delicious and inexpensive with parking and super friendly, fast service.I've started coming here about once a week...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
good place to go for some quick healthy asian eats. i've definitely had better korean food but it was a nice change from all the tex mex restaurants around town. i came here after reading jessica s.'s...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I used to work down the street from here and would get the girls I worked with to pick me up Pearl tea from here sometimes but I had never actually been to the actual restaurant. Today we stopped in...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i haven't been inside koriente yet. i am lazy and being the boss has it advantages. i just get the girls to go on their lunch break and bring me back stuff. the food has been great and filling for...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was downtown for a conference and actually got to eat downtown for lunch. My friend and I walked here from the convention center. It's a small little place, but there were several tables open. We...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Order: Miso shiru soup, spicy chicken bulgogi, and jasmine green pearl tea.Love the feel of this place, but wasn't too excited about my order. Miso was very weak and didn't have much flavor to it....
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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I've been going to Koriente's for about 8 months now and wow, I've NEVER been to a restaurant where the food was not only ethnic sound Korean, healthy and more importantly HEALTHY! The owners take pride in...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is FREAKIN' AWESOME! It's fast, healthy, DELICIOUS and so fresh, you'd had have to slap them! My friends and I saw it after going to PLUSH and were a bit hesitant to go but found ourselves...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Koriente is a cool little place. Everything is fresh and tasty, and alarmingly healthy. I used to eat there probably three times a week when I worked on 6th Street. They have this awesome Japchae -...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a dieter's dream. You can eat out and get a healthy low calorie meal with all the flavor minus the food comma of a heavy meal.Everything I have tried here has been delicious. The Hummus...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'd give the sweet owner 5.5 stars (6 if she were taller). She was SO nice and sweet... gave me good suggestions and brought some samples to me at my table. This is the kind of business I love... a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When I moved from Chicago, I knew I was going to miss the adorable fast food Korean place in my neighborhood. After doing a little research about Austin (thanks to Yelp), I checked out Koriente, and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I tried this place out on Thursday and it was really great. I went for dinner and it was fairly empty but I think it may have more of a lunch vibe. After asking the person manning the register what...
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Koriente is usually the place I go when I crave for something healthy and fresh. Their menu has a good variety, including bulgolgi, japchei, bibimbap and curry. Entrees usually cost around $6-8 bucks,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OK, but does NOT deserve the top billing for Korean restaurants on Yelp, or its current #16 ranking in all Austin restaurants.This place is pretty acceptable for lunch in the downtown area -- it is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2007
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This is SUCH good food. It's all very healthy and there are great options. The ambiance is so cute too! The old man that works there is very sweet. Great little restaurant!!
citysearch.com - user review - 09/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Probably my favorite restaurant in Austin because it is perfect for what it is. I really like how healthy and hearty it is with really great flavors. My husband and I go there or get take out whenever...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you are on Weight Watchers, Koriente is a great place to get full for just a few points. The food is beautiful, fresh, and very reasonably priced. Today, I had a summer roll (absolutely wonderful,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My co-workers have an Asian food fetish. If soy sauce or Sriracha is served, they'll be there hooking up the rubber nipples to the bottles of Kikkoman. Being of Asian descent, I get blamed of course...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very tiny place in downtown. It's more like a Korean fast food restaurant. They opened to very late and pretty cheap compared to restaurants nearby. After you got drunk, you can come here for a cheap...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2007
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I cannot come up with anything negative to say about this place, and that's pretty impressive considering some of the other reviews I have posted. The owners are very very friendly, they always get the food...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a little torn about how to review this place. For 99% of the experience, I would ante up four stars, so I guess that's what I'll do. Tasty, healthy, fresh food (my bi bim bop was delicious, and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There are many reasons to love this place: Brown rice, perfectly cooked veggies, delicious bubble tea, cute little patio, the list goes on and on. One of the biggest reasons I keep going back is that...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I thought that coco's had the best pearl tea in town, until I tried Koriente. The food is incredible as well, but like everyone else has said it's super fresh, and great for you. The flavors are clean...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OK, if you're in the mood for greasy oily asian food...go somewhere else. Koriente is where you come to get your fresh on. I had the good fortune of enjoying a Friday lunch here with a friend, and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2007
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This place is amazing! I've been a couple of times, and I have never once been dissapointed. Staff is super friendly, food is super fresh, prices are reasonable. The only con is location. Sure, it's downtown,...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went there for dinner one night, that might have been a mistake. The portions aren't too great for a hungry person's dinner, but I can totally see this being a nice lunch place. Nice, cozy, with a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Koriente is a little gem just west of I-35 downtown. There is a small dining area and a small patio out back. They server beer, wine, and korean fare. I've had the bulgoki and smoke salmon hand rolls....
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2007
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This place is great for lunch. It has fresh, healthy ingredients. Your entree always inlcudes miso soup and a garden salad with a housemade vinaigrette. Small restaurant, but nicely decorated. Not...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/13/2007
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This place is great for lunch. It has fresh, healthy ingredients. Your entree always inlcudes miso...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love this little joint! The description painted on the wall by the back door, "My mother started this restaurant because she hates to cook" can barely be believed. Their food is delicious, the place...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2007
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Stumbled on this place and what a find! The spicy chicken bulgogi (kind of a stew) was amazing, as was the Friday-only Lemon marinated salmon. Very reasonable, to boot!
citysearch.com - user review - 03/06/2007
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I love this place, the food is healthy and fresh. The restaurant is clean and easy to access. I will definitely recommend it for lunch or diner.
citysearch.com - user review - 02/20/2007
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I love Koriente! The lunch value is amazing with free salad and Miso soup. The dishes are delicious and fresh. The owners are very nice and you should go check out the beautiful garden they are cultivating...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/15/2007
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Great environment, great food, and great service! That pretty much sums up Koriente. I would recommend it to anyone looking for an inexpensive lunch consisting of good eats in a chill environment.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We had a light dinner there just as a warm up so we decided to go with the small plates and we had :- Miso Soup which was too sour in my opinion. My husband said it was OK and finished it.- Spicy...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Service is top-notch; I think it's family owned and the family is definitely helpful and friendly. The atmosphere is very cool with photography and writings all over the walls. Teas are fun, food...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've found a new lunchtime hideout. From the exterior, it looked like a sophisticated, fancy, and expensive sushi bar, but when I checked out the menu on the website, I discovered my tab would likely...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Some friends and I swung by at lunch time to check out Koriente, a restaurant that I have heard praises sung of many times, yet never visited, so I drove down at lunch time to give it a whirl.Koriente...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2006
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I went to Koriente and had a bad cough...the lady who owns the restaurant made me some hot tea with honey and sent over some samples of vegetarian plates. The food was delicious and the owners (husband and...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/13/2006
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I LOVE this place and have been there many times since my boyfriend and I discovered it a few months ago. The food is wonderful and not loaded down with lots of oil and soy. The seasoning is nice and delicate...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/09/2006
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I had dinner with a couple of my friends there last week. The environment is very nice and the owner is also friendly. However, the food does not taste that good. Compared with Korean Garden, it think this...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/03/2006
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I discovered Koriente about two months ago and I am hooked. The food is impeccable: tasty, healthy, and innovative. The service is fast and the owners (a couple), very friendly. Great ambiance! Stylish. Clean....
citysearch.com - user review - 09/07/2006
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This little tea house was awsome. I loved it, everything about it was great. the prices were cheap, the food was fresh and filling. Great portions, clean and neat place to enjoy yourself.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/22/2006
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Healthy and yummie food, original decoration, good prices, very nice staff. Be sure to try the salmon salad, but order it with seaweed. As I was told, it's an experiment. I hope they make it permanent. You use...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/22/2006
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The decoration in Koriente is the very original. A giant Barbie-like doll greets visitors at the door with a sign that says "Tea tea?", drawing attention to their large selection of teas. The side wall is...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/21/2006
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Koriente makes delicious dishes, with teh flavor consistent across several visits. They provide samples for people who are nusure what to eat. The Kalbi Potroast is to die for. Very high quality hot teas....
citysearch.com - user review - 11/15/2005
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I can't name another restaurant that offers tasty, healthy, on-the-go meals for a reasonable price. Besides the fact that there's free parking, Koriente offers a variety foods to satisfy all of your different...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/02/2005
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I can't rave enough about the delicious food, amazing service, and overall experience at Koriente. I was getting take-out and couldn't decide what to get so they brought me 3 good-sized samples. I ended up...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/07/2005
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I ordered the Ka-re last week for dinner and it was phenomenal. Im not vegan, but I would be if I could eat this at every meal. Im excited to go back and try their other items. The service was also outstanding...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/12/2005
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the restaurant is very nicely situated on 7th street next to a lovely garden that is maintained by the restaurant's owners. The food was excellent. Some nice surprises in their combination of flavors and...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/21/2005
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The Apple Braised Pork is amazing. The apples give the entire dish an incredible flavor. My roomate that ate with me had the Tomato, Mushroom, Chicken and loved it. She like the whole tomatos that they used,...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/17/2005
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I've been watching the flowerbeds that started springing up early spring and was amazed at the ongoing changes in the area. Went to try their food last week and I've gotta say I fell in love. You can see a lot...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/17/2005
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