Unexpected delight for Korean food cravingsLooking for Korean food but stumbled upon this hidden gem instead? They have ample parking and other great restaurants nearby!Must-try dishes:* Bibimbap (delicious!)* Korean Fried Wings (super good)* Tonkatsu Ramen (very tasty)* Udon Noodle Soup (great option)* Taiwanese Garlic Noodles (absolute MVP!)The food was fantastic, and the menu offered a good variety. I'll definitely be back to explore more!
Mirriam Pantig
Service is 5/5
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
A Smith
My visit to Krave Asian Fusion Restaurant for lunch was very good. The restaurant was nice and open with plenty seating both indoors and outdoors. The open layout, coupled with three large TVs, created a relaxed atmosphere suitable for enjoying a meal or catching up on some much-needed sports highlights. LOL While parking in the center was a bit tricky, the short walk from the parking area was manageable, just nothing open directly in front of the restaurant.The customer service at Krave Asian Fusion Restaurant was great, despite the bustling lunchtime crowd. I was promptly attended to, and while the order took slightly longer to come out, I appreciated that it was freshly cooked to order. The order was entered correct even with the changes I made to the menu items.Now the food. I ordered the lunch meal of 4 strips (substituted for wings), 2 drumsticks, and sweet potato fries. While the chicken in the strips was slightly overcooked, it remained enjoyable, with the drumsticks and strips boasting a satisfying crunch. I chose the Soy garlic and Chinese chili sauces, which, while decent, didn't quite stand out as exceptional. I felt that additional sauce might have enhanced the flavors further. The sweet potato fries were very good with a combination of sweetness and crunch, especially when paired with ranch dressing.In terms of value, the price of the lunch was reasonable considering the portion size and flavor of the meal. At $15 for 6 pieces of chicken and fries, it represented good value for money.Overall, my lunch experience at Krave Asian Fusion Restaurant was enjoyable, with the quality and quantity of the food. I will be back to try more menu items.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wings and Fries
jon v.
Super good food greetings
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joseph Graf
Nice cozy little place, with outdoor dining as well. Unfortunately the cuisine isn’t even close to being good Asian Fusion.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
Shelton Faircloth
The food was really good. I was amazed by the speedy service. The service was amazing as they were really nice and kept checking on us. The outdoor atmosphere was great, however, there was only one restroom and it was always occupied. Other than that, I will return to this location. Great job.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spicy Korean Fried Chicken Wings
Asialynn V.
I was craving for Korean fried chicken and my bf found this place on Yelp! We came and it's located at the corner of the plaza. It looks like there was both inside and outdoor seating but we came on a rainy day and everything outside was packed up, other than the nice fire pit that was on. The inside is pretty small but luckily we came when they weren't busy. We got to pick where we sat and our server, Cindy, gave us menus and waters pretty quickly. We definitely had to get the Korean fried chicken; with the medium serving we were able to choose up to 3 flavors and we got the lemon pepper, soy garlic and spicy. We also ordered the Loaded Kogi fries. We also received garlic edamame. Everything was SOOOOO good. The #1 thing was the fried chicken. It was so crispy, so flavorful, it definitely satisfied my craving! Cindy gave amazing service too. While we waited for our food, she gave us a variety of sauces and condiments, soy sauce, chili oil, sriracha, ranch, spicy ranch and ketchup. She constantly checked on us for everything, I think the only thing that I was disappointed is that they ran out of pickled radish Cindy said that she was pretty sure they were out and asked me if I would like the kimchi cole slaw instead if they were. The experience overall was very filling, satisfying and will definitely have to come back again! Hopefully on a sunnier day
Jill L.
Was passing through Carlsbad while on vacation and had a major craving for ramen. Discovered this restaurant via Yelp. The reviews were so good! We decided to give it a shot. Although they were a little bit behind in service because they were so crowded, we were super patient and waited. Definitely worth the wait. The owner came by a couple of times to make sure we were happy, and gave us complimentary edamame for us waiting with patience. Their ramen, burger, wings were just perfect. As perfect as the ramen and the burger were, the wings might have been my favorite. They render the fat from the skin and the outside was so crispy!! Can't wait to try other flavors. I also found out there's another location in Irvine which is actually closer to where I live. I can't wait to go there!!! Thank you Krave!!!
Kimberly S.
Decided to try this place due to the location. It was not very good. I had the salmon and rice. No flavor. Wouldn't recommend and won't be back.
Robert S.
Great food! Great service! Highly recommend the habanero mango wings. Just the right amount of heat and Great flavor!
The bibimbap was tasty. A little overpriced in my opinion though. Also, we were there on a recent cloudy day with temperatures in the high 50's. They had both garage door-like windows completely open and it was very chilly inside. I asked the waitress if they could close the doors but she said she can only close one. Huh? She said she would turn on the heat but it did not feel like that was done. I froze throughout the meal and could not really enjoy it. It's ridiculous to have the doors completely wide open in February with temps in the 50's and not accommodate customers' requests. I don't think I'll be back.
Sharon S.
Food was great! We would definitely eat there again when visiting the area. We loved all the vegetarian options
Lily C.
I had wanted to try this place and we finally did on a cold day. Unfortunately it's just cold inside because the big garage door windows stay open. I imagine it's nice during warmer weather. The food pictures all looked great on the website. We ordered the cutlet, chicken wings, loco moco, garlic noodles and salmon avocado salad. Everything tasted good, I just didn't find anything amazing. The major let down was the rice. It wasn't even warm and seemed like day old rice or undercooked. Asian restaurants gotta get the rice right.
Karen McKinnon
One waitress, one cook. Lonnnnnng wait!
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Julie Mallett
Delicious food at thsi smaller restaurant. Hidden gem in Bresso Ranch corporate area. Happy hour was also yummy and a great value. Will definitely go back.
Unexpected delight for Korean food cravingsLooking for Korean food but stumbled upon this hidden gem instead? They have ample parking and other great restaurants nearby!Must-try dishes:* Bibimbap (delicious!)* Korean Fried Wings (super good)* Tonkatsu Ramen (very tasty)* Udon Noodle Soup (great option)* Taiwanese Garlic Noodles (absolute MVP!)The food was fantastic, and the menu offered a good variety. I'll definitely be back to explore more!
Service is 5/5
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
My visit to Krave Asian Fusion Restaurant for lunch was very good. The restaurant was nice and open with plenty seating both indoors and outdoors. The open layout, coupled with three large TVs, created a relaxed atmosphere suitable for enjoying a meal or catching up on some much-needed sports highlights. LOL While parking in the center was a bit tricky, the short walk from the parking area was manageable, just nothing open directly in front of the restaurant.The customer service at Krave Asian Fusion Restaurant was great, despite the bustling lunchtime crowd. I was promptly attended to, and while the order took slightly longer to come out, I appreciated that it was freshly cooked to order. The order was entered correct even with the changes I made to the menu items.Now the food. I ordered the lunch meal of 4 strips (substituted for wings), 2 drumsticks, and sweet potato fries. While the chicken in the strips was slightly overcooked, it remained enjoyable, with the drumsticks and strips boasting a satisfying crunch. I chose the Soy garlic and Chinese chili sauces, which, while decent, didn't quite stand out as exceptional. I felt that additional sauce might have enhanced the flavors further. The sweet potato fries were very good with a combination of sweetness and crunch, especially when paired with ranch dressing.In terms of value, the price of the lunch was reasonable considering the portion size and flavor of the meal. At $15 for 6 pieces of chicken and fries, it represented good value for money.Overall, my lunch experience at Krave Asian Fusion Restaurant was enjoyable, with the quality and quantity of the food. I will be back to try more menu items.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wings and Fries
Super good food greetings
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nice cozy little place, with outdoor dining as well. Unfortunately the cuisine isn’t even close to being good Asian Fusion.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
The food was really good. I was amazed by the speedy service. The service was amazing as they were really nice and kept checking on us. The outdoor atmosphere was great, however, there was only one restroom and it was always occupied. Other than that, I will return to this location. Great job.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spicy Korean Fried Chicken Wings
I was craving for Korean fried chicken and my bf found this place on Yelp! We came and it's located at the corner of the plaza. It looks like there was both inside and outdoor seating but we came on a rainy day and everything outside was packed up, other than the nice fire pit that was on. The inside is pretty small but luckily we came when they weren't busy. We got to pick where we sat and our server, Cindy, gave us menus and waters pretty quickly. We definitely had to get the Korean fried chicken; with the medium serving we were able to choose up to 3 flavors and we got the lemon pepper, soy garlic and spicy. We also ordered the Loaded Kogi fries. We also received garlic edamame. Everything was SOOOOO good. The #1 thing was the fried chicken. It was so crispy, so flavorful, it definitely satisfied my craving! Cindy gave amazing service too. While we waited for our food, she gave us a variety of sauces and condiments, soy sauce, chili oil, sriracha, ranch, spicy ranch and ketchup. She constantly checked on us for everything, I think the only thing that I was disappointed is that they ran out of pickled radish Cindy said that she was pretty sure they were out and asked me if I would like the kimchi cole slaw instead if they were. The experience overall was very filling, satisfying and will definitely have to come back again! Hopefully on a sunnier day
Was passing through Carlsbad while on vacation and had a major craving for ramen. Discovered this restaurant via Yelp. The reviews were so good! We decided to give it a shot. Although they were a little bit behind in service because they were so crowded, we were super patient and waited. Definitely worth the wait. The owner came by a couple of times to make sure we were happy, and gave us complimentary edamame for us waiting with patience. Their ramen, burger, wings were just perfect. As perfect as the ramen and the burger were, the wings might have been my favorite. They render the fat from the skin and the outside was so crispy!! Can't wait to try other flavors. I also found out there's another location in Irvine which is actually closer to where I live. I can't wait to go there!!! Thank you Krave!!!
Decided to try this place due to the location. It was not very good. I had the salmon and rice. No flavor. Wouldn't recommend and won't be back.
Great food! Great service! Highly recommend the habanero mango wings. Just the right amount of heat and Great flavor!
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The bibimbap was tasty. A little overpriced in my opinion though. Also, we were there on a recent cloudy day with temperatures in the high 50's. They had both garage door-like windows completely open and it was very chilly inside. I asked the waitress if they could close the doors but she said she can only close one. Huh? She said she would turn on the heat but it did not feel like that was done. I froze throughout the meal and could not really enjoy it. It's ridiculous to have the doors completely wide open in February with temps in the 50's and not accommodate customers' requests. I don't think I'll be back.
Food was great! We would definitely eat there again when visiting the area. We loved all the vegetarian options
I had wanted to try this place and we finally did on a cold day. Unfortunately it's just cold inside because the big garage door windows stay open. I imagine it's nice during warmer weather. The food pictures all looked great on the website. We ordered the cutlet, chicken wings, loco moco, garlic noodles and salmon avocado salad. Everything tasted good, I just didn't find anything amazing. The major let down was the rice. It wasn't even warm and seemed like day old rice or undercooked. Asian restaurants gotta get the rice right.
One waitress, one cook. Lonnnnnng wait!
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Delicious food at thsi smaller restaurant. Hidden gem in Bresso Ranch corporate area. Happy hour was also yummy and a great value. Will definitely go back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bibimbap, Potstickers, Spicy Korean Fried Chicken Wings, Salmon Teriyaki Bowl