Beer/Wine
Asian
Korean
Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. Korean restaurant and tea house that offers some vegetarian food and vegan dishes, including miso soup, tofu bowls, salads, and bubble tea. Will adapt for vegans. Open Mon-Fri 11:00am-9:30pm, Sat 1:00pm-9:30pm. Closed Sun.
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37 Reviews
First Review by frodotbaggins
Badbeavergames
Points +80
Loved the shiitake tofu and iced tea! - Edit
Really loved the shiitake tofu with gochujung sauce and the ice jasmine tea. Service is great and people are super friendly. Nice lunch spot 💌
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SharaE
Points +86
Limits salt and oil but still great! - Edit
The staff was knowledgeable and helpful and there were a lot of options!
Read morePros: Lower salt and oil , Lots of choices, Quality food
Cons: The space was a little small , Plastic utensils , More tea options
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oleiah
Points +587
Best meal of the trip - Edit
After eating vegan food in downtown for 5 days, we decided our dishes at Koriente won best meal of the trip.
Read moreI looked online in advance but ended up ordering in person at the restaurant, which was way easier because the guy was friendly and knew what vegan meant and the paper menu was easier to decipher.
Delicious flavors. I love that you can get half rice half noodles in your dish. I got the Shiitake Tofu and I don’t love mushrooms but this dish could change my mind.
They hooked everyone in line up with free vegan miso soup, which was tasty and much appreciated in the 30 F degree weather.
I wish I would have gone back again!
Pros: Shiitake tofu dish was delicious, Quick service, Efficient and friendly
Cons: No dine-in at all, Menu could be more detailed and clear
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SoyKal-El
Points +4445
Healthy with Vegan Options - Edit
Solid food here that will leave you feeling satisfied.
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East_ATX_vegan
Points +1220
I stopped going here - Edit
The problem is not the food... The problem is the shrinking portion sizes.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-04-28
Pros: Fast turnaround time , Ease of ordering
Cons: Shrinking portions
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tfish
Points +2754
Tons of delicious & healthy vegan options - Edit
Fantastic food and good portion sizes. They specifically cook healthily, and are well aware of vegan needs (including specifically labeling many menu items). Lots of options. Would eat here all the time if I lived here. Can be tough to find vegan Korean foo, too. Strongly recommend this place!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-04-24
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ponchoswindow
Points +730
Shiitake tofu bowl-home run - Edit
Fantastic service here, great boba tea, the miso soup tastes like garlic bread, and the food itself is superb. Love this place.
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dianeall
Points +32
Shitaki Tofu Bowl is worth the trip. - Edit
As a visitor to Austin, I'm surprised by the limited vegan options in town. This place was a find. Inexpensive and yummy. Don't get discouraged by the lines. It moves quickly.
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actualspacesloth
Points +88
Great service and home-cooked vibes - Edit
I was very impressed by the service! All the staff were efficient and kind. I had the summer roll which was packed with fresh veggies. Free miso soup and free tea refills!
Read morePros: Inexpensive , Great service
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GingerCline
Points +936
Great staff, healthy delicious food - Edit
Refreshing summer rolls, crisp pino Grigio, delicious rice cakes and sweet potato noodles. Highly recommend!
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niner
Points +315
Love koriente. Delicious food, great service! - Edit
The summer rolls are the best! I also love the garden handroll, japchei, mixmix, shiitake tofu, and hummus rolls.
Read morePros: Tons of vegan options, Best tasting food, Great customer service
Cons: Parking, Long lines , Seating
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nicolemonster
Points +88
Healthy and quick - Edit
I have lived in Austin for 8 years now and have been to Koriente countless times....shame on me for taking so long to boast about one of my absolute favorite places to enjoy a vegan meal in Austin! I love the fresh and healthy ingredients they throw together to make simple and yet super crave-worthy dishes. They have something for everyone-vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, gluten free, omnivore.
Read moreI have *never* had a bad meal here; this is my go-to place when I feel a cold coming on and want nutritious wholesome fuel for my body. If you're feeling adventurous, try the Cinnamon tea (has caffeine), it is a delight--tastes sweet but has no sugar
Pros: very fresh ingredients, the tofu is amazing, Free miso soup, outside seating (dog friendly)
Cons: line can be long to order but food comes out quick
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TaraLouise
Points +26
Amazing vegan options+ - Edit
Super friendly and knowledgeable staff. Host/server was able to guide us through what was vegan. Almost 80% is vegan and the remainered can we be modified to be vegan.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , Free vegan miso soup, Customer service
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AniaCampos
Points +15
Worst experience - Edit
I drove all the way from Dallas with my elderly mother with disability, kids and my sister to try this food. When we came in my mother, my two year old and 7 year old sat down at the table as we went to go and order the food with my sister. Five minutes later the lady "in charge" came out and asked if the kids were with us. We assumed she will help us to get a high chair or maybe ask if we needed anything. Boy, i was wrong! Two minutes later my mother was barely walking with my infant and 7 year old outside because "the one in charge" asked THEM TO LEAVE! Since they did not order the food yet...when i saw that i asked her for a manager she had shown me THE owner! Who guess what? Asked us to leave as we were HOLDING HIS LINE! In all my years I have never ever experienced service like that. I am deeply embarrassed to bring my whole family to his shithole.
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mallgoth_mallgrab
Points +68
A favorite! Would give it 5 stars - Edit
A lot of vegan options. Very customizable menu. Appreciate being able to get a pretty fast and inexpensive meal with fresh vegetables in it. A fan of the boba and appreciate the (vegan and often free) miso soup.
Read morePros: Vegan friendly , Vegan miso
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ellawells
Points +157
Incredible - Edit
Koriente is amazing. They have so many options and their staff is so helpful if you’re unsure of what you want. They hardly ever charge me for my drink order and the prices can’t be beat! Everything is fresh and made with love.
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vsvihla
Points +542
Good vegan options - Edit
Love the unlimited miso with tofu. We also got the rice medallion sauté with tofu added. Other items can be prepared vegan. Friendly service. Order at counter and food is delivered to table.
Read morePros: Tasty vegan options , Protein , Food ready quick
Cons: Long wait to order, Noisy
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VeganCheezhead
Points +126
Great food, great value, great staff. - Edit
Vegans will definitely want to hit this place — with or without omnivore friends. I had the shiitake tofu with brown rice, extra broccoli, and toasted garlic with a side of pickled veggies. The food was divine!
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , Friendly, knowledgeable staff, Great value
Cons: None
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noh8noah
Points +237
Good option for eating with non-veg friends - Edit
The value was great. Free unlimited vegan miso soup with tofu in it. I had the Shiitake Tofu bowl and added avocado and broccoli. It was delicious! Broccoli didn’t add much but good if you want more freshness. Avocado is a must! 5/5. Also had the Summer Roll. It was a good refreshing roll but nothing amazing 3.25/5. Overall loved the place. And the staff were great!
Read morePros: Delicious vegan options, Great value for price, Great staff
Cons: Limited vegan options, Serves meat and animal products
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MeowChow999
Points +263
Good - Edit
I love the miso soup. Vegan and GF options available. The shiitake tofu is delicious.
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CaitlinJulia
Points +279
good prices, but not that nice of a place - Edit
This isn’t fancy. Food is pretty good but a little salty. I wish they more clearly labeled their vegan options.
Read morePros: fast, cheap
Cons: ambiance, salty
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curlsz
Points +188
Very fresh and great vegan choices - Edit
Most dishes are veggies, rice and or noodles and you add a protein. This is great for vegans. I love how you get free salad and pickled veggies. Absolutely delicious.
Read morePros: Fresh veggies , Lots of vegan options , Free salad and pickled veggies
Cons: Parking , Line at lunch , Small space
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veganinjapan
Points +43
Fantastic Vegan Options - Edit
The food was fresh, warm and delicious. Unlimited pickled vegetables and miso soup. Many vegan options. Helpful staff, laid back atmosphere.
Read morePros: strong flavors, fresh food, helpful staff
Cons: long line, but it moved quickly
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sfio
Points +3037
Plenty of vegan choices - Edit
Wasn't sure what to expect from the outside. This is not a fancy place, but the food is fresh and inexpensive too. Service was friendly and food is served fast.
Read moreFree vegan Miso soup available (help yourself style). I had the Obake bowl with tofu but they added some Papaya salad to the bowl as I was toying between the two dishes. Loved the rice 'gnocchis'.
Pros: Fresh, healthy food, Inexpensive, Plenty of vegan choices
Cons: Not fully veggie or vegan
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plantsforpeace
Points +36
Amazing food and great staff - Edit
They have a few different options, but my favorite is the mushroom tofu bowl and spring rolls. If you go at lunch they have salad and soup included (both are vegan). The staff is very helpful and knowledgeable.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2017-10-19
Pros: Great Food, Staff, Free soup and salad
Cons: Parking can be a challenge, Seating- small restaurant
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HappyCowKeown
Points +166
Gem of Austin (would give it 5 stars) - Edit
Stumbled across Koriente on a trip to Austin. LOVED the food. Fresh Asian bowls, noodles & salads with a wide variety of veggies (substitutions encouraged), brown rice option, rice 'gnocchi', yummy tofu, vegan miso soup free and jasmine green tea. Fresh, flavorful mushrooms were like vegan steak. Inexpensive for high quality ingredients, even the teenager left full & happy! Excellent umami - we will be back!
Read morePros: Substitutions encouraged , Umami, rice 'gnocchi'
Cons: small space
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betyflor
Points +92
love it - Edit
Good vegan food at good price
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