
Zaya 1943 Korean Steakhouse
300 Cherokee Blvd. Suite 125, Chattanooga, TN 37405
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
Ace
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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!
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