Dooriban
St. Petersburg
Dooriban is a family-owned, home-style Korean restaurant uniquely located in a converted Taco Bell on 66th Street in St. Petersburg. The menu is celebrated for authentic staples, including spicy chicken bulgogi, galbi, japchae, Korean chicken wings, and lunchtime bento boxes. Guests also highlight generous portions, fried cutlets, traditional side dishes, and potato corn dogs.
Commenters widely praise Dooriban as authentic and among the best Korean food in the area, drawing comparisons to NYC dining and applauding the welcoming staff and delicious side dishes. However, some diners report that the restaurant has become crowded and slightly pricey for the portion sizes, with occasional critiques mentioning overcooked corn dogs.
- Order popular specialties like the spicy chicken bulgogi, galbi, japchae, and Korean wings
- Stop in during midday for their popular lunch bento boxes
- Expect a cozy, quirky setting inside a repurposed Taco Bell building on 66th Street
- Arrive early or expect a wait, as the dining room frequently gets crowded
- Be cautious with the corn dogs, which some diners noted can be overcooked
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