Sarang — Restaurant in Louisville

Ordered takeout: called the order in, and walked down to pickup only 10 minutes after ordering. Everything was packaged by the time we arrived. Paid by credit card. Service was fast and friendly. Carry out packaging is a combination of cardboard containers and styrofoam/plastic (not sure why).

The food is great and the portions are substantial. We had Dak-kangjung and chicken fried rice. The dark-kungjung was the soy sauce version, with some sesame seeds; it was very good, but next time I’m getting the spicy version. The chicken fried rice was outstanding. It was very moist, and tons of chicken - it could easily stand alone.

I walked, so I really don’t know about parking. Once we are through the Covid-19 crisis I imagine that grabbing a bite to eat outside on the patio overlooking Eastern Parkway and Bardstown Road would be a...

There’s a quiet kind of magic in places like Sarang. No neon flash, no gimmicks, just the hum of a kitchen that knows exactly what it’s doing. You walk in off Eastern Parkway, and the world slows down. The scent of sesame oil and gochujang hits you like a memory you didn’t know you had.

This is Korean comfort food, stripped of pretense and served with soul. The bibimbap arrives in a hot stone bowl that hisses like a whisper from Seoul. The dak-kangjung is crisp, sticky, and addictive. And the banchan? A symphony of small, perfect things.

The staff moves with quiet grace, like they’ve been doing this forever. And maybe they have. Because Sarang doesn’t feel like a restaurant, it feels like a home that decided to open its doors to the hungry and the curious.

You don’t just eat here. You...

This is my favorite place in town for Korean food. Everything I've tried has been flavorful and fresh. They make their own kim chee in house and it's a delicious addition to just about everything they offer. I'm a devotee of the Bibimbap, but there are often seasonal specialties available that should not be missed.

Special mention goes to the soondubu jigae (sorry for the spelling), which is a delicious spicy soup with soft tofu. If you like spicy food and see it on the menu board, have some. You'll be glad you did.

The only caveat about the place is that it is tiny inside, with just two or three tables. In the summer there is outside seating, but in fall and winter most of their trade...