24 Best Korean Restaurants near San Ramon

“So so delicious!! The best Korean roll spot around hands-down. They fill their rolls full of veggies, protein and all the good stuff - with just enough rice to complement it- perfect! We will be coming back very often:) it's the perfect lunch or take-out spot.“

“I would pass by World Wrapps many times whenever I went to City Center, wondering what food they had.It's a good thing I tried, because it's now my go-to place for great and healthy cuisine.They have a wide selection and even vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options. The cost is reasonable, and the serving size is adequate.The only restaurant I could visit several times a week!“

“We love this place for a quick sweet treat! Located in Pleasanton, it's surrounded by an array of restaurants, bakeries, and a Ranch 99. The ice cream here is SO smooth and delicate! Our favorite by far is the Ube with custard filling.“

“Sodam good!!! Honestly did enjoy picking up some food from here. Tried most of the basics- stir fried fish cakes, couple kimbaps, chicken wings, tteokbokki, kimchi... their gochujang based sauces have a nice kick to them and I was loving the flavor. One thing that would be nice is if their items had a bit more included i.e., fish cakes is just that- stir fried with green/ onion would be great too! The shop is very cozy with a tiny dining area as well as takeout. And overall the place functions as a small restaurant/ mini-market for Korean goodies. Loved the friendly and prompt service and design of this place.“

“Loved the burrito!!! Came here on a Saturday morning and I ended up loving the egg and hashbrown burrito I ordered. The service was great as well and fast. By the time I ordered and got my food, the place was getting really busy but it was still great“

“From the moment we stepped into this authentic Korean restaurant in Danville, California, it was clear we were in for a treat. We chose this spot to celebrate my friend’s birthday, and it exceeded all our expectations.The employees were the heart and soul of our delightful experience. Their warmth and attentiveness made us feel right at home. A special shout-out to one gentleman who went above and beyond, playing songs from my friend’s favorite K-pop group. His thoughtful gesture added a personalized touch to our celebration and truly made my friend’s day.Now, let’s talk about the star of the show - the food. Every dish was a burst of authentic Korean flavors, cooked to perfection and presented beautifully. The quality and taste were incredible, providing us with a culinary journey that we’re eager to embark on again.This restaurant not only served us delicious food but also created a memorable birthday celebration for my friend, thanks to its wonderful employees and their exceptional service. We left with full stomachs and happy hearts, already planning our next visit. If you’re in Danville and craving authentic Korean cuisine, do yourself a favor and visit this place. You won’t be disappointed!“

“I had no idea what this place was, so I decided to stop by and check it out. I was greeted by a very sweet and helpful lady. The food was bomb. The wings were cooked perfectly with ample amount of sauce and flavor. You can tell they really care about their food.“

“These were better than expected. Like really really good. I highly recommend getting any of them with half mozz/half sausage.My top two flavors are the potato dog and the two hands dog. There's a sweet sauce that comes on the potato dog that is super tasty. If you're a sauce person, I suggest asking for more on the side. We will be back!“

“The little spot was full of surprises. I came here to meet up a friend and everything here was great! The staff were so friendly and made sure we were ok and even helped up with our food. I orders the pork bulgogi and also the sausage stew. FYI pork bulgogi is a little spicy so if you get it expect a little heat. It was very good though. As for the sausage stew. You might want to share this one with a friend because it is a lot. Perfect for those cold days or if you have a pretty bad hang over. This place definitely reminds me of my grandmas cooking when I was little. I'm so glad I came in to try it. I'll be back when I'm in the area.“

“Came here for takeout for the super bowl and we were lucky enough to get squeezed in since they were so busy. Shared the medium fried chicken for 2 people which came with rice and salad. Got the soy garlic and spicy medium flavor. Both flavors kinda tasted similar. The spicy one tasted like the soy garlic but it was the perfect level of spice. The chicken was plump and moist, and perfectly crispy, even eating it after taking it home. It's expensive but I do appreciate the sides they give to make it a real meal. The salad was also light and delicious. A perfect compliment to the heavy wings!“

“So I went here for the first time last summer, and it was amazing! Now almost a year later, and the food remains delicious and consistent! I got the half order of their fried chicken, with a side of French fries and mozzarella sticks. A killer combination! The environment was chill, the volume was good, with some really good K-pop playing offer the speakers, which is important to me being a K-pop stan. Service was great and very attentive! I love this place, and I which I lived near here to come by mire often for a delicious meal. Overall 20/10!“

“Great small Korean restaurant! Their seafood pancake is crispy on the outside and with tons of seafood chunks. Tofu seafood soup was flavorful and not too heavy. Only disappointing dish was the cold noodles as they were a bit bland and lack of flavor. Definitely recommend this for your regular Korean crave.“

“Was so sooooooooo good. Korean places in the city have nothing on this place. We had the kimchi stew, kimchi dumplings and spicy rice cakes. The kimchi stew was so flavorful, even with no meat. The dumplings were amazing. The rice cakes were in a super unique sweet and spicy sauce, and you could add ramen to them. To die for place, all servers were so sweet at the restaurant and it was perfectly clean. A must have hole in the wall.“

“A very nondescript spot with heavy construction in front of the restaurant but oh am I glad I ate here!! The Kalbi was absolutely delicious!!! And I ate every single piece and wanted more! But alas I was too stuffed and can now only reminisce on how good my lunch was today.....“

“Came here with some friends right before their happy hour ended but Gina was so nice and decided to honor it for us anyhow! She also brought us soooo many bonchons (note you do have to order an entree for bonchons) We ordered a lot of food which did take some time to trickle out but we understand as Gina seems to be the only server that night. Korean pancake - 4.5/5 I loved this one cause it was thick and very crispy. My friend did say she prefers the pancake at Sisters House tho because it's thinner there Tofu soup - 3.5/5 it was a lil underwhelming and not salty enough and I feel it was missing a little depth of flavor. My friend and I both prefer the tofu soup at Sisters House BBQ Pork Sizzling Platter - wasn't very well charred. I don't usually get sizzling platters but the ones at Sisters House is better The fried chicken - 4.5/5 very good! I liked the crispiness of the chicken and inside was juicy. You do have to pay extra $2 for flavoring or for it to be crispy so keep that in mind. We did dip this into our tteokbokki/sausage sauce which Gina recommended Tteokbokki/sausage skewers - 3/5 I thought it was just okay for the price of what it was lol. I don't love the sausage but the tteokbokki did have a nice lil crisp to it on the outside but with that familiar chew once you get to the center“

“I love Kochu! I have been coming here for a few years now and I highly recommend the galbi rice box! The galbi at Kochu is very high quality especially when compared to all you can eat Korean bbq places that give cheaper cuts. The service is also so friendly and helpful I highly recommend this place!“

“I was pleasantly surprised by this new Korean hot dog place. New, so the interior is spotless and plain but obviously focuses on takeaway sevice since there were only 2 tiny bistro tables and 4 chairs. The service was quick and friendly, patiently waiting as I decoded the new menu with so many options and combinations! The Mozzarella and sausage had a beautifully crisp lightly breaded exterior. The sausage was tasty, but the mozzarella was perfect - dense, rich and perfectly melted. So delicious, a lovely treat! The Monster Double was even better! The sausage and decadent mozzarella was wrapped with not only the light and crispy crust but topped by nacho cheese and shredded cheddar, then topped with pickled jalepeno peppers! I can't wait to try other options such as the potato cubes and the squid ink batter!“

“This is a tricky one. Getting Jajangmyeon right is so tough to pull off impressing Koreans. This is like trying to get a baguette right in France. Myeongdong is situated in the Pacific Pearl plaza where almost out of no where you have this massive Asian cuisine bonanza going on in Livermore - traditionally considered Asian dessert. It was really weird to see that many legit Korean / Chinee / Taiwanese / and other food and chains all the way out there. I guess they're for outlet shoppers?Either way, Myeongdong's Jajangmyeon was definitely on the legit side. The noodle texture was relatively good and unique. The slight fail is definitely with the sauce. Plenty of veggies and meat but no gravy. This means the Jajangmyeon turns out dry and leaves a lot of noodle without any flavor coverage. I hope the chef puts a bit more effort into the gravy and au jour, especially cause that is the cheaper part of the sauce.Their Tangsooyook - deep fried pork - that always accompanies the Jajangmyeon was also quite good. Decent portions, decently sweet sauce. Nothing mind blowing but also not to be shy of.Jjampong - spicy seafood noodles - the soup didn't have much soul in it. Barely passing the acceptable mark but again, not too shabby considering how far out this joint is compared to the rest of the Korean population.Prices were appropriate. And considering how new the place is, the atmosphere was clean and bright.These types of Korean comfort food places is all about "aging" and maturing. There's a bit of breaking in that must be done and I think as the years fold under, let's see how they either establish themselves into a destination for pilgrimage or simply wither away. As of now, I'm more on the hopeful side.Parking: The plaza parking lot - despite being quite spacious - literally fills up. And 1/3rd of the stores weren't even open. Good luck finding parking.“

“Pretty great option for chicken around here. I have always enjoyed Korean style chicken so when I saw options such as the honey butter or yangyum chicken here I definitely had to try it. Firstly, both the wings and drumsticks are huge and satisfying to eat. At its core it is great fried chicken with just the right amount of crunch without losing its juiciness. Flavor-wise I think both of these options are really good. The yangyum chicken, kind of wish had a bit more gochujang/garu smokiness to its flavor, tasted closer to tteokbokki type of sweet sauce and that added savory bite would have really hit my taste buds right. The honey butter chicken is equally great with a sweet and flavorful bite, though they only add just enough powder to get the flavor... would prefer it coated.Service is friendly and the front is simply a walk up counter, no dining in, etc. the pickled radish that comes with the chicken is better than alternatives I have been to but is still missing that refreshing bite that I have had in Korea.“

“korean fried chicken (kfc) in dublin...strip mall location next to luv 2 play...actually located inside bangkok jeong korean bbq restaurant...does have a signage outside, but inside is mainly a kbbq restaurant setup...vons chicken is like a ghost kitchen within...walking in during weekend lunch hours before super bowl....placing an order of the full crunch fried chicken $36.99 (+$1 for wings) and full honey butter crispy fried chicken $36.99 (+$1 for wings)...paying about $85 for 2 full order of kfc wings...roughly 30 minutes...told to wait at the bench by the door and not in the restaurant...restaurant was mostly empty, but constant flow of delivery drivers walking in and out to pick up delivery orders...long wait, but finally ready...plastic bag and boxes partially open to keep it vented to retain the crunch...traveled well and ready for the super bowl...vons kfc was quite popular...the unique sweet and salty flavors of the honey butter is excellent and the most popular choice...the crunch fried is good also...“

“I had no idea this place has been a resident of Dublin for the last 2 years. Small hole in the wall located at Lamps Plus Plaza. Unlike the location in Santa Clara, there was no waiting line. We ordered half an order of Gunmandu and Jajangmyeon. The fried dumplings did indeed have a crispy skin. 4 pieces were just enough - wanted to have room for our noodle dish. When our Jajangmyeon came out, I was a bit surprised to see it topped off with 5 pieces of green peas. The dish was tasty and the noodles hit the spot; thick and chewy. Black bean sauce wasn't overly sweet or salty. I took one star off because I wasn't sure if this menu was the same as Paik's Noodle in Santa Clara. I recall Paik's Noodle offers 2 bowl sizes (regular and large). Additionally, Jajangmyeon is served with sliced cucumbers which I find refreshing rather than the peas. Lastly, their Danmuji, the yellow pickled radish, was slightly dry - as if it had been sitting out for quite some time. Overall, good comfort food. We'll be back.“

“My friends and I have ordered from this place many times on Doordash but never have we been to the restaurant. We usually get one of the combos that consists of Korean fried chicken, kimbap, and fries. The fried chicken was delicious and packed with flavor and crunch! Kimbap was decent and fries are fries. From ordering dishes at Aria, I can say that everything has exceeded expectations!“

“Really enjoyed their tofu soup (not too oily or dark red in color). However, there were only 3 small pieces of beef in it.I really liked their banchans. Most places only give you 3-4 but they give you 9 here including all my favorites: pickled radish, seaweed, marinated cucumber, fish cake, bean sprouts and glazed potatoes. I also liked that they give the yellow Croaker with the soup as more places do not.“

“Mama Cho's is a GREAT Castro Valley bistro that serves Korean American fare. Due to it's location, it's a hidden gem that deserves a visit whenever you're in the area. It does not disappoint! I tried the Kalbi Burger and KBBQ Plate - both are delicious. The store carries a lot of Korean food products on their shelves. If you're looking for a one stop shop for lunch and kimchi - this place is worth checking out!“