The Magpie 1602 East Houston Street, San Antonio, TX 78202

"This place is a gem. The chef is brilliant. Fantastic Korean flavors, and they use the best ingredients. I ordered so much food and it was all amazing, but I highly recommend the pork belly. I still dream about that pork belly today. I can't wait to come back here."

"Don’t wait, visit today. The food was delicious with complex flavors. Our favorite was the mushroom dish, but all the dishes we had were great. The pesto was so fresh and aromatic. The service was fantastic! We really enjoyed it and will be back soon."

"I really enjoyed this spot for a low key date night. Reservations are highly recommended, they have only a couple tables inside. They have outdoor dining tables which will be nice when it’s warmer out. Parking spots are lacking though, so plan to arrive early. Melissa was our server and she was great. She gave us some good suggestions and was very attentive. We started with the smoked duck and oyster mushrooms for appetizers. I LOVED the mushrooms. Crispy and hot when served and just cooked perfectly. The smoked duck was good, but nothing spectacular. My husband was the harsher critic. He felt the food was lacking overall flavor compared to how visually appealing it looked. But his review and opinion isn’t my own. The pork belly was cooked perfectly and balanced nicely with the chili paste. The dak galbi (chicken) was just okay. I probably should’ve ordered something different from what I can make at home. Although I did enjoy the robust flavoring under the chicken paired with the cabbage and Korean rice cake more than the chicken itself. If they are serving butter cake for dessert, order 2 for yourself. It was my favorite dessert to end our meal. Overall, I loved the ambiance, service and food."

"Wow wow wow. The food here is incredible! From the outside, the restaurant looks very unassuming. The interior is no frills, but very clean and well maintained. The server we had was great and recommended his favorite dishes. We’re so glad we listened! We sat at the bar and everything we ordered came out beautifully presented- aromatic, vibrant, and indulgent. By far, the best meal we’ve had in San Antonio since moving here almost 5 years ago. I’m from Chicago where the culinary scene is amazing and I’m so so happy to have stumbled on this gem! Don’t miss out!"

"Was an amazing experience! We went for my boyfriend's birthday and we're definitely going to go back! The ribeye was fantastic and the chicken and pork belly were to die for. We also loved the milk bread and the butter cake. Our waiter was great; you could tell he took pride in his job. If you're on the fence about making a reservation, I recommend you book a table. You won't regret it!"