929 Kitchen & Bar brings a fresh, refined take on Korean cuisine to Columbia, SC, blending bold tradition with a contemporary restaurant and nightlife experience. Located at 929 Gervais St, this sophisticated pub-style destination is known for turning classic Korean flavors into memorable dishes with creative twists, from comforting bibimbap to crowd-pleasing kimchi nachos.
Whether you are stopping in for brunch, lunch, dinner, or dessert, the kitchen offers a menu designed to satisfy a wide range of tastes, with options that include comfort food, healthy selections, happy-hour bites, cocktails, coffee, beer, and alcohol service.
It is the kind of place that feels equally suited to a relaxed solo meal, a lively evening out, or a special gathering with friends and family.
What makes 929 Kitchen & Bar especially appealing is the full experience it delivers beyond the plate.
Guests appreciate the fast service, strong beer selection, great cocktails, and the chance to enjoy a local specialty in a setting that is casual yet polished, cozy yet trendy, and stylish enough to feel upmarket without losing its welcoming atmosphere.
With dine-in, takeaway, delivery, and kerbside pickup available, it is easy to enjoy their food in whatever way fits your day. Table service, catering, a bar on site, and a thoughtful setup for lunch and dinner make it a flexible choice for both everyday dining and larger occasions.
Reservations are accepted, and dinner reservations are recommended, helping guests plan ahead for a smooth and enjoyable visit.
Accessibility and convenience are also part of the experience, with wheelchair-accessible seating and a wheelchair-accessible toilet helping make the restaurant more comfortable and inclusive for all guests. Payment is simple and modern, with credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments accepted.
Backed by an outstanding 4.70-star rating from 1,510 reviews, 929 Kitchen & Bar has earned a strong reputation for quality, consistency, and atmosphere.
For anyone looking for a Korean restaurant that pairs inventive food with excellent service, a vibrant setting, and genuine hospitality, this Columbia favorite stands out as a compelling place to gather, unwind, and enjoy something special.
Popular Items
Frequently ordered and highly recommended items at 929 Kitchen & Bar
Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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A glimpse of our restaurant experience
Food & Drinks
App - Mandoo (5pc) 5 pieces of deep-fried vegetable dumplings
App - Pop Mandoo
App - K App Tower
KFC - Chicken Wings (6pcs)
KFC - Chicken Wings (10 pcs) w/ a choice of Fries or White Rice
KFC - Chicken Kangjeong (Boneless Wings)
Dessert - Hotteok with Ice Cream Chewy deep-fried Korean pancake filled with cinnamon, brown sugar and peanut filling. Topped with vanilla ice cream with a drizzle of chocolate syrup and matcha powder **CONTAINS PEANUT**
Dessert - Fish Shaped Pastry
Main - Spicy Rice Cake (Tteokbokki)
App - Side Dish Trio (Banchan) 1 Kimchi and 2 sides of chef's choice
Main - Japchae Wok-fried, clear sweet potato starch noodles with red & green bell peppers, onions, scallions, carrots and choice of protein **mild, medium or spicy**
Maiin - Spicy Squid and Pork Belly (OSAM) Wok stir-fried squid and pork belly with onions, scallions, red & green peppers, and carrots. Cooked with chef's special spicy sauce
Main - Seafood Bibimbap
Main - Jjambong Chicken-based broth noodle soup with mixed seafood (squid, baby octopus, shrimp, mussels and baby scallop) and napa cabbage, onions, scallions and carrots. Cooked on a wok for full flavor. **Mild, Medium, or Spicy**
Dessert - Sweet Rice Punch (Sikhye) with Honey Cookies (Yakgwa) Sikhye is a Korean traditional tea / drink often consumed during the Korean festive holidays
Dessert - Cinnamon Punch (SuJeongGwa) with honey cookies (Yakgwa) SuJeongGwa is a Korean traditional cinnamon punch. Made from cinnamon, sugar, water and ginger
Main - Bibimbap
Main - Stir-fry
Extra crispy french fries with shredded cheddar cheese & pan-fried Kimchi on top
App - Kimchi Bulgogi Nachos Ultimate nacho with a Korean style marinated beef (bulgogi) and pan fried Kimchi. Topped with our house pico de gallo and nacho cheese
Main - Cream Curry Udon Cream-base sauce with a hint of curry spice and parmesan cheese wok-fried with broccoli, onions, scallions, carrots, and choice of protein. **Medium spicy only**
Main - Wok-fried Yaki Udon Wok-fried udon noodle with broccoli, onions, scallions, carrots and choice of protein
Dessert - Triple Chocolate Cheesecake
Main - Spicy Garlic & Sour Shrimp
Main - Creamy Shrimp
App - Rice Cake & Sausage Skewers - W/ Sweet Chili Sauce (Sotteok-Sotteok)
Main - Spicy Chicken and Vegetables (Cheese Buldak) Wok-fried spicy chicken and veggies on a bed of crispy rice and cheese
Main - Seafood Nurungji Tang Scorched rice and seafood soup with crabs, mussels, shrimp, squid and vegetables served in a boiling metal pot on your table
Miso Soup
Scallions, onions, carrots, mung bean sprout, zucchini, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, & broccoli
12oz can to-go only
Hear from our valued guests
Amazing stone bowl. The egg was overcooked in my opinion and was not runny at all. Kimchi fries were yummy. Bob Ross on the TV. Nice service and no wait on a Wednesday night.
Excellent secret find! Went to another place after a comedy show ended. It was extremely busy in the area because of the BIG GAME. The wait time was an hour. Drive about 3 miles down and found this gem - 929. We were immediately seated for two. Beautiful ambience, cozy vibes and the food and drinks were delicious. Servers were nice and professional. I can’t remember the name of our main server (Maybe David?) I know he was young, and a senior in college. He was the best! My husband and I enjoyed our visit
Top notch flavors and experience, hands down best in the area. They had incredible flavors and made to order dishes. An inspired cocktail menu and even something fun for kids to drink. Modern decor and staff were friendly and accommodating. Highly recommend!
Amazing food, had the Japchae and stir fry with chicken.
This is one of my favorite restaurants not only in Columbia, but of all time. Service is always fantastic, the Korean fare is consistent and delicious. I couldn’t recommend the Bibimbap with the stone bowl enough. I went here throughout my whole time in college and it never let me down. Pro tip: get a to go drink, it comes in a bag (one of my favorite quirks). Long story short, go, you won’t regret it!
Atmosphere, food, and service was amazing. For starters we had the Pop Mandoo, and for my main meal I had the bibimbap. The sweet soy sauce was delicious and the bimbimbap was sizzling upon arrival. I didn’t necessarily love how the rice was getting hard over time (because the bowl was so hot), but I understand that’s normal. Overall great first experience and the water was extra cold :).
They have items that can be vegan. I enjoyed my meal. It was tasty and heat hot throughout my entire eating time. I had the Japchae with Tofu. It's like glass noodles but made with. Sweet potato. Delicious! Service was friendly and kind a little delayed but overall good. I would recommend for families that have different dietary needs amount them.
I had an amazing experience at this little Korean spot with my flying partner. From the drinks to the food, everything was perfect. The waiter was fantastic please choose Jason, and the owner even came over to greet us, which was such a sweet touch. The food was full of bold flavors and spices each plate was delicious. The drinks were also tasty. As someone from New York, I’m pretty picky, but they truly nailed it. I highly recommend this place! Five stars all the way!
This was my first time (and my friend’s first time) dining here, and it turned out to be such a great surprise. We originally came because our go-to spot was closed, but I’m so glad we ended up here instead!
What a great place to eat and enjoy your company you are with. Great atmosphere, such a cozy place. I’ve eaten at 929 twice now, and absolutely enjoyed each visit. Food is amazing and service is great.
Common questions about 929 Kitchen & Bar
929 Kitchen & Bar is located at 929 Gervais St, Columbia, SC 29201, United States, Columbia, SC, United States.
You can reach 929 Kitchen & Bar by calling +1 803-764-3825.
929 Kitchen & Bar has a rating of 4.7 out of 5 based on 1510 customer reviews.
929 Kitchen & Bar features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
929 Kitchen & Bar features the following from the business: Identifies as Asian-owned.
929 Kitchen & Bar features the following service options: Kerbside pickup, Delivery, Takeaway, Dine-in.
929 Kitchen & Bar features the following highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Serves local specialty.
929 Kitchen & Bar features the following popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
929 Kitchen & Bar features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Coffee, Comfort food, Happy-hour drinks, Happy-hour food, Healthy options, Late-night food, Quick bite, Small plates, Spirits, Vegan options, Vegetarian options, Wine.
929 Kitchen & Bar features the following dining options: Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Catering, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
929 Kitchen & Bar features the following amenities: Bar on site, Restroom.
929 Kitchen & Bar features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Trending, Trendy, Upmarket.
929 Kitchen & Bar features the following crowd: Family friendly, Groups, Tourists, University students.
929 Kitchen & Bar features the following planning: Dinner reservations recommended, Accepts reservations.
929 Kitchen & Bar features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
929 Kitchen & Bar features the following children: Good for kids, High chairs.
929 Kitchen & Bar features the following parking: Free street parking, Paid parking lot, Paid street parking, Somewhat difficult to find a space.
Business Features
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