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Zaya 1943 Korean Steakhouse - Steakhouse in Chattanooga, Tennessee

Zaya 1943 Korean Steakhouse

4.8 (1104 reviews)

300 Cherokee Blvd. Suite 125, Chattanooga, TN 37405

Korean restaurant
Korean barbecue restaurant
Steak house

About Zaya 1943 Korean Steakhouse - steak house in Chattanooga, Tennessee

Customer Review Summary

Overall, Zaya 1943 Korean Steakhouse offers an exceptional dining experience. Reviewers consistently praise the excellent service and welcoming atmosphere. The quality of food is highlighted, particularly the various cuts of steak and appetizers. Specific servers, especially McKinley and Sam, receive commendations for their attentiveness and recommendations. While some guests enjoyed the appetizers and main dishes, there were mixed opinions on certain items, such as the shrimp. The restaurant is noted for its unique cooking experience where meals are prepared in front of diners. Most patrons express a desire to return, making it a popular choice for celebrations and casual dining. However, a few comments mention concerns about portion sizes and built-in gratuity.

Key Features

From the business

  • Identifies as Asian-owned

Service options

  • Onsite services
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great cocktails
  • Great wine list

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Happy hour drinks
  • Hard liquor
  • Healthy options
  • Organic dishes
  • Private dining room
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Dessert
  • Seating

Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Cozy
  • Romantic
  • Trendy
  • Upscale

Crowd

  • Family-friendly
  • Groups
  • Tourists

Planning

  • Dinner reservations recommended
  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards

Children

  • Has changing table(s)
  • High chairs

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking

Customer Reviews

Rating Distribution

4.8 out of 5
5
1018
4
35
3
20
2
11
1
20
Based on 1104 reviews

Ace

2 years ago

Let's start out by saying that my dinner here tonight was not just a meal, but an experience. Service was excellent, the atmosphere was amazing, and the food was great. I have to say that I am not familiar with Korean food to the extent of a critic so take off points if you want. Appetizers: DRY-AGED POPPER, BEEF DUMPLINGS. Entre': BUTCHER'S FEAST , Riley, NY Strip, Shrimp, Zaya Steak. Shrimp 🍤 were not very tasty. Everything else was fantastic. Highly Recommend Everything mentioned here other than the Shrimp.

ChrissyMay

1 month ago

We’ve visited Zaya a couple of times. Once with friends about a year ago and just last night for my birthday. Last year with friends we tried their wagyu premium feast. It was amazing, all of our cuts of meat were delicious and every side and appetizer we tried did not disappoint. Our server McKinley (I think) was a doll and a true master on the grill. She made it a special experience for everyone and we still talk about how lovely that evening was. Last night my husband and I went for my birthday. Sam was our server and made several excellent recommendations that we both enjoyed very much. He was attentive and had such a fun personality. It was exactly the evening we were expecting and, again, the food and atmosphere at Zaya was top notch.

Jeff Thompson

4 months ago

My wife and I celebrated our 5 year wedding anniversary at Zaya and had a fantastic time. David Do was our chef and was incredibly friendly, sociable, and helpful during our dining experience. We were thoroughly impressed with every aspect of our visit. Our drinks, appetizers, sides, and meats were all incredible. We were also given a free cheese cake dessert due to our celebration. We look forward to returning.

Tab Banks

1 month ago

The veggies are chilled and not heated. The serving size is small and had to share with 4 other people. So the side dish you see was for 5, the rice was plain. Everyone must agree upon the same 3 proteins when ordering the feast. For me, I don't think it was worth the money. I don't mind giving a tip, but the check had 22% gratuity built in the total.

Malcolm Godwin

6 months ago

What a great experience. Close your eyes and imagine a place where you step into another country, you have the best steaks in town to choose from and you get to pick 4 of them. You are then brought a sample pack of the yummiest sides anyone could think of. After a nice starter your food comes out unprepared and beautifully wrapped then your meal is cooked right there in front of you for you and quickly. The experience was beyond delightful. This place is not typical to places today because it’s obvious they focus on customer service, they even have a crew watching from afar to make sure no one gets low on water. Do yourself a favor and ask for McKinley as your server she was great. I would give this place six stars if I could.

Jathynia Garcia

3 weeks ago

From the moment you walk in, friendly hostess greet you with a smile & seat you quickly. Our waiter Kevin & assistant Emhirst attended our party of 7 and they were phenomenal! The food, ambiance, attentive staff - it was all too notch and worth the experience!

John hale (rhcp011235)

1 month ago

Went here tonight basically on a whim because a friend passed by it and I saw they had my favorite Korean soup called yukgaejang so I had to try it. The place for starters surprised me, it looks very small from the outside but it’s HUGE and I even think it has a second floor. I wanted to basically order everything and especially wanted to get the sojua but I was the only driver and I knew id drink way too much so I didn’t. Next time! But the soup was a 8/10 just wasn’t spicy enough and it didn’t have enough items in it. But the taste was still very authentic . The service was excellent even if I was alone. Which i like. A lot of places see me come alone and figure a small check and a small tip. I’m the kind of guy that leaves $100 dollar tip on a $20 dollar meal if I am treated just that well. I will return again and probably eat till my stomach blows up and I’m forced to call an uber due to the soju but hey it’ll be fun!

Jake Raulston

1 month ago

We had an amazing experience for valentine's day! We couldn't have been more pleased with the quality of food and service. Our favorite was the A5 and the denver cut, followed by the shrimp. We had a lot of fun interacting with our server while they cooked for us and explained each item and what it paired with. The desert pushed it over the edge. Can't wait to go back!

Location

Contact Information

Hours of Operation

Friday 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–10 PM
Monday Closed
Saturday 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–10 PM
Sunday 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–10 PM
Thursday 5–10 PM
Tuesday 5–10 PM
Wednesday 5–10 PM

Price Range

$50–100