50 Best Korean Restaurants near Los Altos

“We really enjoyed our dinner at Mikado. The dinner was very good, and the outdoor seating made us feel safe. The tempura was excellent - lightly fried and not greasy at all. There wasn't anything wrong at all. I gave it 4 stars because I didn't walk away with the urge of coming back again soon. But I do recommend Mikado.Parking: Lots of free street parking not far away. There is also a large free parking lot on the other side of the building. No problem at all.“

“Reasonably priced, extensive menu, talented sushi chef, great service. This is my new favorite sushi spot.Wheelchair accessibility: The entrance has a pull door. So, a person in a wheelchair did have difficulty opening the door independently, but there are windows that the staff could notice someone wanting to come inside. There is enough room for a person to get around the restaurant once inside.“

“Su-Dam Korean Cuisine offers delicious and comforting Korean fare, perfect for a relaxed and satisfying lunch. Their specialty is undoubtedly the Korean stews (jjigae) served simmering in traditional bubbling pots.My personal favorite is the beef short rib soup. The melt-in-your-mouth tender beef and flavorful broth are a true delight. Paired with the variety of complimentary banchan (side dishes), it creates a complete and delightful lunch experience.“

“Definitely a repeat visit. Great food, and ambience. Staff is friendly and super helpful.What I ordered: 1/2 purple rice1/2 brown rice , veggies spicy pork, Cajun shrimp, garlic butter sauce, cucumber, spicy chili , tempura flakes, spicy sauce, spicy mayo.Drink: pear slushee ( not too sweet :))“

“Great atmosphere for a date night! We ordered the salmon tartare, rose tteokbokki, and kfc cauliflower for appetizers. All of them were great but I was most impressed by the tteokbokki!We followed with the short ribs and the basque cheesecake dessert. They were good but the appetizers were more impressive. I was also disappointed that they no longer did the sweet potato chiffon cake :(“

“Tasty food, courteous service, and the best Korean BBQ in town!“

“I was in the area so I came here for a late lunch and I was so impressed by the interior remodeling!! I think the last time I came was more than a year ago, so I was definitely surprised. I got my favorite, Galbi Tang, and it was well seasoned, with small pieces of meat (which I preferred over the huge chunks) and definitely filling. I enjoyed it so much I forgot to take pics of the food!! Definitely the place to go for traditional Korean soups.“

“First time having Paik's!The two of us ordered:-jajangmyeon large $13.35-tangsuyuk #8 $15.45 crispy porkThe noodles were good and it was my first time having Korean jajangmyeon. Definitely great to try! Flavors were good. Noodles were a bit on the softer/stickier side.The crispy pork was super crispy. A bit heavy to eat on your own. I would recommend sharing it with 2-3 people.The radish wasn't crunch which was a bit surprising.Service is quick and there is a lot of seating inside.Parking is limited and can definitely be a pain.I'll definitely be back to try out other items on the menu.“

“I love this place. The food is crazy delicious! I recommend to order wings and Ttokbokki. The employees are always nice and friendly. However, I have to wait at least 30-40 mins to get the food. Besides that, I highly recommend this place. Also it’s easy to park“

“Very Good quality of meat barbecue. But service is bad.“

“Love love this place. My first time. I have had lots of Korean food before. But the seafood pancake and seafood dolsot bimbimbap are unmatched. The pancake was crispy inside out. The stone pot, the video showed it all - the crispy rice bottom can be easily scraped off and tasted more like Rice chips (yum!) Worth noting and very surprising is how tasty the Shrimp in that stone pot. Almost like they have been marinated (and may be they were :)) Outstanding and authentic Korean food. This place is super busy with so many people and also lots of takeout orders. Good sign for the food quality. Will definitely visit again to try other dishes!“

“Very delicious food. Atmosphere was great, the place felt nice, almost formal, and the service was attentive. They serve you green tea in addition to any drink you want, which was a nice touch. Be aware that the meals seem to be eaten family style, as there is a lot of food for what you pay for. The orange beef and prawn chow mein plus meat dumplings was enough for a small family. It was very delicious, I will definitely be returning!“

“Taste 5/5 (love the red bean), Health 2/5, Location 5/5 (downtown Palo Alto retail), Interior 4/5 (fine, but no place to sit), Cleanliness 5/5, Overall Value 4/5 (actually prices are quite reasonable for the unique product and good location for a stroll). Please ? this review if helpful, or accurate. ?Thx!“

“Small cute, hood service. I had the sashimi special. It was very good. Fresh buttery selection by the chef . Ordered the veggie tempura. Didn't like the breading or the dipping sauce: veggie selection was good. Miso soup was ok but 3 very small squares of tofu. I prefer a more robust recipe. Ordered a very nice orange roll to go. Again salmon was yummy. Price seemed ok for lunch. Since I enjoyed the roll/ sashimi I will visit again.“

“The food was very good. They were very generous on the side dishes.I also love their barley tea. We ordered the seafood pancake, spicy pork ribs, and the fried fish. It come with rice too. Everything was almost half gone and that's how good it was. I recommend coming here.“

“This late-night Korean eatery in the Bay Area offers a solid dining experience, although service can be slow due to limited staffing late at night. The interior exudes a cozy atmosphere, although it can get warm inside until the door is left open for ventilation. While the banchan lacked some flavor, it wasn't a significant issue.The Kimchi Beef Tofu Soup, rated 4.3 out of 5, provides a satisfying kick at medium spice level with ample portions of mushrooms, beef, and tofu. While it may not be the most flavorful tofu soup, it remains a dependable choice for any craving.The Half Order BBQ Short Ribs, rated 4.7 out of 5, offer a delightful Korean BBQ experience. The option for half portions is appreciated, and the dish is well-prepared overall. However, there's room for improvement in ensuring the onions on the plate sizzle and cook more thoroughly.“

“Second trip here so I thought I'd review it. I got a small box of taiyaki (little fish waffles) before and they were piping hot and fresh - yum! This time we got the ah boong, which is a larger fish waffle with soft serve ice cream - either the waffle is used as a cone, or else it's served "upside down", meaning in a cup on top of the ice cream. The waffle is good, but not as fresh, since they are not made to order like the taiyaki. Also we ordered ours with custard, but there was hardly any in it. Soft serve ube ice cream was good, though not strongly flavored or super rich, but still good. Minimal seating inside - there's plenty outside if the weather is not but we went right after it rained so the chairs outside were wet, so keep that in mind if the weather is extremely hot or wet for outside seating. 5 stars except for one deducted for the missing custard and also I wish they'd put more info on the menu for newbies who may not know what taiyaki, ah boong, or "upside down" means!“

“Our group of 8 went there last night for dinner. Since it was Saturday night at 8pm, there were lots of people waiting. But after half an hour wait, we got a table. Both hot pot and barbecue included is only $37 per person. It is the same price as any other AYCE out there but it was real fast service and perfect food I've ever had.The food got to the table not even a minute late after we ordered! It is super duper fast service in the world!! You can also get free egg and korean kimchi at the sauce counter. You don't need to order them seperately. It is totally amazing. There are so many meat, vegetables, sea food and even dumplings, all included in AYCE. You can also order as many as ice creams when you finish. I really appreciate its employees' hard work. Everyone in the Bay Area must try this!!!Real hidden gem in San Jose!“

“Second time trying this place and this time it was better. Still sad not about the banchan but I'm just spoiled being from Koreatown LA. The food was really good, super clean place, portions are still big and shareable. Service was fast and friendly, bathroom was very clean and place was still insta cute. Definitely coming back when getting a craving for some Korean food.“

“So ecstatic to have a Seolleongtang place not too far away. This is great for any occasion but especially perfect for cold or rainy days, the soup will just warm you up.The menu is pretty straight forward, mostly soups but you can also get a few other types of dishes like galbijim here. You can't really go wrong with any of the soups here, but there is a distinct difference with Seolleongtang and the galbitang. The main difference between them is whether ox bone has been used. Galbitang is a clear beef soup made by boiling galbi--while seolleongtang is beef bone soup made by boiling the shank, the head and other scraps of bone until the broth turns milky white. The seolleongtang will also come unseasoned and you can add salt/pepper to your taste while the galbitang will come seasoned.Their side dishes are also delicious, I particularly love their kimchi, pairs perfectly with the seolleongtang.There are plenty of tables and the service is great, highly recommend if you're looking for a nice warm soup!“

“This is a nice little sushi place. I've been wanting to try them for a long time. We ordered the Tako Karaage (fried octopus) and 2 sushi rolls. The sushi rolls were pretty good, the fish tasted fresh, and the portions were huge. The fried octopus was a bit tough but tasted good nonetheless. The staff was friendly and attentive.“

“Authentic Korean soondubu (soft tofu soup) and haemul pajeon (seafood pancake)I love ordering their Seafood Soft tofu soup in medium and their seafood pancake. Their dishes have the right flavor and is not overly salty like at different soft tofu shops. The seafood pancake is also perfectly made with the right crunch on the outside and is not soggy. Their appetizer side dishes are also tasty, filling and can be refilled. Love the fish cake!They accommodate dietary restrictions and I usually order the vegetarian / seafood broth as the broth usually is made with meat.This location out of their Palo Alto, Milpitas, and South San Jose locations is the original and the best.“

“Quality of meat is superb. Our group got beef belly, brisket & a small amount of pork belly. Sides are just ok. The hospitality is one of the best experiences I've ever had. It was like being at a friend or family members home and being waited on, treated like our experience mattered. The lady was laughing and joking with us & catering to our every need. The price was spectacular under $200 for 8 people !!! That's $25 per person! We tipped we because the staff deserved it. Most definitely coming back :)“

“I really like this place. They have remodeled the interior recently. I recommend the Seafood Soft Tofu. Note that the spice level is higher than stated, so order one level lower than you normally would to see if that works for you. Along with the side dishes, this is really enough food for dinner.“

“Did not get the chance to photograph my delicious meal but tried their jjolmyun, oh my lord, it was so-so good!!! The texture, flavor, the coldness of the noodle all in one bowl was absolutely delicious!!! You must try that dish when visiting here. I devoured that bowl of food. You are able to adjust the spicy level. I personally loved it without much spicy too it so it doesn’t over kill the flavor already in the bowl of ingredients. Perfect meal for warmer weathers but I enjoy cold stuff in cold weathers. Their kimchi fried rice was delicious too! Very cheesy and has an egg with it.Will need to comeback here again to try their other goods!!!“

“Food is delicious! taste like home made, very flavorful and authentic. Jini gives you a very welcome service and dedication. Definitely looking forward to coming back. Her Kimbap is phenomenal and Tteokbokki with cheese and mandu is sooo good.“

“This is the best authentic Korean style bbq i have ever had! Sun hee is the best chef around town for all bbq and Korean style food Me and my family had the Egg wrapping with fried rice and it was the best!!“

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“The food was exceptional. It would be a go-to for something to ease your hunger as soon as possible, as most of the orders are efficiently delivered.No doubt, as foodies, me and my family enjoyed the food overall, but what was significant was the number of vegetarian options.In Korean cuisine, there aren’t so many of them… However, at BibimBowl, we found around as many no-meat options as meaty options in each category. For people who prefer to get something with no gluten, they provide a wide range of gluten-free dishes as well.Everything, from service to food to ambience, was great.It felt welcoming, like something that would stay with you forever. Must visit!“

“Service is not always the best here, but the food is so comforting. Our go to order is always the roll and ramen. We loveee the fried shrimp roll. Ordered the seafood pancake this time, and we weren't a big fan of it; the batter was too thick for our liking.“

“Seafood Tofu is pretty good. I always get spicy for my soup and they make it spicy enough for the kick and not overpowering. The broth had the right taste of the cooked seafood of shrimp and clams. They add on egg that pretty much cook though so breaking the yolk wasn't possible. Maybe I'll ask them to stir it next time or leave it out. It comes with purple rice and add an order of spicy cucumber cause I didn't see Kim Chi on machine to order. I'd definitely be coming back.“

“This place is amazing! The spare ribs are bbq'ed right in front of you along with all of the other meats. The owners are kind and very personable. :) I went here two days in a row. Delish!“

“I think they need to improve about their facility, for example, one of the men's toilets was out of order, so many of male customers had to wait very long time in a line.Food was good in general. But especially, our sever "David", he has been wonderful for the rapid and faithful service all over during our visit. We'll definitely find David again when we visit Chung-Dam again in the future!“

“Had food catered for my wife's birthday gathering. They were very accommodating and everyone loved the food! Thanks Ki and the K-Star Doshirak team for making her birthday an enjoyable one!“

“We had their spicy topokki, clam soup, seafood pancake, grilled squid and fried whole chicken. Every dish was done well, impressed with their seafood pancake, crispy outside and moist inside. Perfectly seasoned. They don't provide banchan at the table. Slight disappointment.“

“Bibimbap hot pot with spicey pork, yum. lots of great vegetables and and the pork with egg over rice.“

“a true Korean food. the best bibimbop“

“I ordered a Wagyu Bimimbab in the Hot Stone, and it was pretty good. The veggies were good, and the wagyu was cooked well. But, there was little rice, and the stone bowl burnt all the good patches.Service was good, almost forgot to give our credit card back, but she was very nice about it and apologized. All the waiters and waitresses were kind-hearted.The tables and everything was clean, and it feels pretty cozy in the restaurant.“

“4.5 STARS Unpopular opinion: Ketchup on eggs is BOMB! The way the sweet acidity cuts through the richness of the eggs got me feeling some type of way. I grew up eating it this way and never thought it got so much hate until several months ago. Just look on Reddit. What can I say, I eat like a 5 year old! Gilgeori toast aka Korean street toast takes it a step further...not only is there ketchup on eggs, there's mayo AND sugar. It may not be for everyone but if you love salty-sweet foods, it may hit for you. Sunny's To Go is an unassuming, hidden gem in Santa Clara's K-Town area. They're a mom and pop shop that's been open since 2016 (less than 40 reviews?!). I only noticed them when I was passing through and saw outdoor seating (same plaza as Dae Bak). They were formerly called "BBQ Lovers" and kept the old signage. There's a net screen in front of the door (keeps bugs out) so I thought they were closed but they're not. They're open for takeout and delivery. Everything is packed as takeout but there's some seating if you would like to dine-in. M E N U Korean fare and grab 'n go banchan. Catering available. F O O D * Gilgeori: K Toast w/ over easy egg, cheese, special jam ($6.75): --Add spam ($3.50) Korean street toast has been trending in the last several years yet it's so hard to find. There's different variations but it's usually griddled/toasted bread with an omelet, cheese, cabbage slaw, mayo, sugar, and ketchup. Sunny's homestyle take is an over easy egg with mozzarella cheese stuffed into a slice of fluffy soft white bread with a generous smear of sweet mayo (cut w/ condensed milk?) that's folded over. A pack of ketchup is provided on the side. Gotta add spam just cuz. The result? Hella delicious salty-sweet combo with an oozy, drippy yolk. Again, it may not be for everyone but we loved this! * CK Pop: Fried Chicken Bites w/ special Korean-style sauce (Small - $9): Hot and crunchy popcorn chicken bites coated in a yangnyeom style sauce - savory and spicy with a kiss of sweetness. Heavy on the batter but the flavor and heat were on-point. * Sunny's Bento w/ galbi steak, spam, kimchi, japchae, sesame broccoli, radish kimchi ($19.85): The galbi steak is boneless short ribs but on the leaner side cooked medium rare and tender. Served with a bed of rice crowned with pan-fried spam and banchan. All the banchan are made in-house and solid. S E R V I C E Humble, mom and pop shop with a sweet and accommodating owner(s). They said, covid has been hard on them and especially so because their storefront is easily missed. Visited for a late lunch so prompt food service. A M B I A N C E Hole-in-the-wall with two tables inside and three tables outside. P A R K I N G Limited parking in the microplaza but they have two dedicated parking spots in front. Overall, if you love salty-sweet foods or ketchup on eggs, don't sleep on the K Toast at Sunny's. Support this small local business if you're in the area.“

“It's a typical Bonchon experience, with friendly and attentive service. However, the ambiance fell short of expectations. The interior was quite dark, which may have contributed to the lack of cleanliness. Unfortunately, all the tables were sticky, which detracted from the overall dining experience. Despite the good service, the uninviting atmosphere and uncleanliness were notable drawbacks.“

“I've come here with my boyfriend and also have ordered their food from Doordash. Nice mom and pop Korean spot, with some of my favorite Dolsot Bibimbap and fresh sides! We haven't tried the BBQ, but there were quite a few people who were enjoying their BBQ when we were there, so it could be fun to try this in the future.“

“Small little shop next to lots of other eateries and shops. The chicken wings here are huge! So big that it can last many many meals. It tasted pretty good. Fresh and warm. Will return for sure! I thought this was a chain, but it's just one store. I think it's fairly popular though.“

“We were greeted, sat down immediately, and given hot tea as we decided on what to order. I thought the tea they had tasted like there was cinnamon in it. It was refreshing and delicious! I couldn't decide on which flavor I wanted the chicken soup to be so I asked the server for their suggestion. They said that their black garlic is their most popular amongst the four so here we are! Black Garlic Ginseng Chicken Soup(4/5): It comes in boiling hot so be careful when consuming! The flavor is light with the taste of ginseng. They have a mix of salt and pepper that you can add into the soup or have it on the side. I chose to put it on the side because I wanted to dip my chicken in the seasoning, and taste the soup as it is! They give you black garlic on the side so it's up to you how much you want in your soup. I tried the garlic after it's been in the soup and it tasted sweet! The soup comes with a whole chicken and inside it was a nice surprise. There was sticky rice mixed with garlic and what looks like jujubes. The soup felt very comforting and just reminded me of home. A really good dish to have on a cold day! Overall a great experience and I would come here again to enjoy their other dishes!“

“Place your order at the counter, pick up meal when number is called and return tray to dirty dish station when done.Good portions to fill your belly. Prices are fair. There is no "full service" unless you ask for assistance. Dress warm as this food court is located in the grocery store. Temp is always on the chilly side.“

“Conveyor belt style AYCE hot pot which makes it easy for big parties but can be annoying when you have to wait for the specific thing you want that gets taken. The wait list is a nightmare so come early or use the help waitlist ahead of time. Service ranges from okay to good.“

“We had never had Korean shaved ice so this is a review of the product more than a comparison to other places of this type. The 'ice' is like sweet, soft snow made from milk and covered with a wide variety of chocolate and fruit toppings. The prices may look high but each bowl easily serves two and it is AMAZING! This is a must try.“

“Great time with great food !“

“We came on a Monday evening which is a slow night in general so the restaurant was very empty. We ordered the Bulgogi bowl, spicy pork bowl and cheese Bulgogi fries. It was a great value meal because of the amount of food there was in each bowl. The food tasted good but since it was a slow evening for them, I think a lot of their food is made in advance. Elements like the meat and the egg don't come out super hot and fresh tasting. Maybe it would be different if it was a busier night and they were making items to order. The Bulgogi cheese fries were decent but the areas with the cheese got soggy really quickly. Probably wouldn't order that again. I would recommend this place for the great value and comforting food. I just wish some of the key components of the bowls were made to order so it's hot and fresh tasting.“

“Seoul Kitchen salad bowls have a little of everything - healthy, tasty, sweet, refreshing. Toppings upon toppings on top of a base of cabbage and kale. The takeout can be a little wet, but for lunch, sometimes you just want health and nourishing bowl of quick Korean takeout. For this reason, 4-stars. It's like having banchan for lunch!“

“Authentic asf. AYCE Banchan (side dishes) are for lunch time only. We came here a couple of times, and I must say the soup based dishes are really on point, generous servings. Soulongtang and Gamjatang will not go wrong if you're a soup person.“