Which towns do the Koreans live in Dallas?

Posted by seekdelicious@reddit | Dallas | View on Reddit | 20 comments

Hello all,

My wife and I would like to move to Dallas in the future, no rush. In a couple months we will visit Dallas to check out the Korean neighborhoods. Our goal for the week is to go to some open houses, check out the vibe of each town, shopping centers, etc.

I've researched the web and Reddit and determined that most Koreans live near the following. Please add to the list if you have any recommendations.

Frisco, Plano, Carrollton (New Korea Town), and Northwest Dallas (Korea Town)

I'll be visiting these towns but my questions are:

Within each city, which towns do the Koreans live (most concentration)?

We will be hitting up as many towns as possible so your recommendations are welcomed!

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MissyxAlli@reddit

Carrollton has the most Koreans. Lot of Korean restaurants, and kind of a fun city. Has Korean bars/karaoke.

Plano has a lot of Koreans too, but not as much as Carrollton. It’s just suburbs for the most part, so just a bunch of houses. If you’re looking for nightlife, it’s not in Plano. I like that it has H-Mart and also Mitsuwa (Jap grocery store).. plenty of Korean/Jap businesses in the area too.

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VAST_PEPE_CONSPIRACY@reddit

When I run through Dallas for business, Carrollton “Korea Town” is where it’s at. The Korean reach outward from there is pretty extensive but mostly Eastward. Southern businesses down to Harry Hines and North Eastward into Plano. Great Multigenerational community with a lot of respect.

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core412@reddit

Carrollton is going to be the most concentrated area if considering housing + Hmart, local restaurants, Korean businesses, etc.

Frisco and Plano have pockets but are diverse rather than primarily Korean when talking about Asian demographic across those suburbs (you'll find Korean churches & restaurants, etc. but mixed in among Indian restaurants, other non-Korean establishments etc).

Old Korea Town is in an area that is more industrial these days compared to the North suburbs mentioned.

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Seoulja_2000@reddit

As a fellow Korean definitely Carrollton will be your best option.

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migs_003@reddit

Oak cliff and south dallas near fair park.

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ICU-MURSE@reddit

This is solid advice. Another tip, if you want authentic Korean BBQ while in town you cant beat Dickies BBQ.

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LandlordTiberius@reddit

Angus, is that you?

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palliated@reddit

Bruh

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marvintran76@reddit

Definitely west Dallas too

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4AM_StepOneTwo@reddit

😂

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Plenty_Software_2006@reddit

😂

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cupcakewrangler@reddit

Mostly Carrollton/Plano

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lovelylotuseater@reddit

The “KoreaTowns” are not actual towns, but are clusters of businesses within the cities.

The one in Dallas is the oldest, and the one in Carrolton is more contemporary. Dallas’s is very spread out and good if you like to conveniently drive to a single destination, Carrolton’s is very dense and good if you want to find parking and walk around. Dallas has a lot of established businesses, and Carrolton has a lot of trendy businesses.

Visit both, see how you feel. Visit churches or the Korean Community Center if those are important to you. Ultimately both Koreatowns are about 15-20 minutes apart on I-35 so you can pretty easily have access to both.

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AJablonski@reddit

Lots in Carrolton established for decades. Younger generations are getting homes in Prosper/Celina.

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wasabipeas1996@reddit

Carrollton is my favorite simply because of the food and H mart, and actual koreatown. But there is also an H Mart and mini Korean area with good restaurants in Plano so also a good option! IMO All the places you listed are good suburban neighborhoods and places to raise a family if you have plans to and relatively close to each other.

There’s also a Korean part off royal and 35 (NW Dallas) but wouldn’t recommend living in that area as the vibes can vary quickly tbh.

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