Korean Restaurant reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 349 Reddit reviews across 64 subreddits and 75 posts to rank the best Korean Restaurant brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/FoodNYC, r/astoria, r/kelowna, r/Santiago, r/OttawaFood. Top-rated brands include Seoul Garden (4.6/5), Korea House (4.6/5), Jua (4.3/5).
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Reviews349
Subreddits64
Posts75
Brands100
Products0
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#1
Seoul Garden
4.6
(20)
"Seoul Garden (authentic, owners are Koreans)"
"Seoul garden in Lacey across from WinCo is by far the best one I have had."
"Seoul garden in Lacey across from WinCo is by far the best one I have had, it's a little mom and pop place too."
"Seoul Garden! Get the squid and pork belly."
"I can't recommend Seoul Garden enough."
"Seoul Garden is now my go to."
"Seoul garden is worth the 20 minute drive from the CMA."
"Is one of my favorite restaurants of all time."
"Seoul Garden"
"Seoul Garden, Koryo, and No 1 chicken are the real trifecta."
#2
Korea House
4.6
(12)
"For genuine Korean it’s Korea House."
"Korea House is one of my favorite restaurants. Not even in any specific category, just overall. Highly Recommend."
"Korea House is terrific. I bring out-of-town visitors there with me and everyone’s always been happy with their meals."
"Korea House, Kimchi Time, Takamatsu, and CupBop are all of our favorites."
"Korea House is the best."
"Korea house is the best."
"Their bulgogi is the only one in the area that tastes right to me."
"Korea House is good no frills home-style cooking."
"Korea House in Orlando/Winter Park area is worth the drive."
"Korea House: better."
#3
Jua
4.3
(12)
"Jua. it’s fantastic"
"Jua is amazing."
"Also recommend Jua!"
"Jua is great."
"Jua. Easy. Don’t really get the Oiji Mi hype. It was good not great relative to other spots"
"Been to a lot of them, the standout to me was Kochi followed by Jua."
"Bom, Joomak, Jua, Meju"
"Joo Ok, Jua, Meju."
"Jua, Joo Ok and Bom!"
"I liked both Jua and Jungsik."
#4
Arirang
4.0
(10)
"I can’t wait to go there again."
"순두부찌개."
"Arirang has good soon dubu jjigae."
"Depends on what you're looking for, we go to Arirang for tofu bowls."
"I suggest you better go to arirang on Exhibition road."
"I like Kum’s Cafe & Arirang the best."
"They have really great food."
"Arirang."
"Arirang! Great food."
"Arirang it's kind of a whole in a wall it's dumpy and has a dirty bathroom but the food is like my Korean mom's cooking."
#5
Kimbap
4.6
(7)
"Kimbap forsure. Pork bone soup is a must. A lovely family runs it."
"Kimbap Sushi is the best!!"
"Kimbap and Bon Ga. End of discussion."
"Kimbap is so yummy..I love their tteokk."
"Kimbop is great!"
"Kimbap sushi and Bon Ga are my favourites."
"Kimbap is good but I also like J's Cafe for something really different."
#6
Mokja
5.0
(6)
"Mokja."
"I love Mokja on Broadway."
"Mokja has always been consistently good."
"I think Kal and Mokja are both great, but I love Mokja's stews."
"Mokja on Broadway is very tastey."
"It’s a bit farther, but I do love Mokja on Broadway!"
#7
Jungsik
5.0
(6)
"Jungsik is fabulous."
"Jungsik is the only real answer here."
"Personally preferred Jungsik over Atomix."
"Jungsik is unforgettable."
"Jungsik is right up there when it comes to upscale experiences."
#8
Koreana
4.7
(6)
"I really liked Koreana! Loved the Korean BBQ and side dishes."
"Koreana and Spring Restaurant"
"Koreana is bomb."
"Favourite AYCE is Koreana in Chinatown."
"I really like Koreana on Somerset."
"Koreana."
#9
Kimbaek
4.8
(5)
"Kimbaek and Korean Garden for me."
"Recos: gamjatang, samgyupsal, LA galbi / boneless beef short rib, pajeon, bulgogi hotpot, gukbap"
"Kimbaek is far and away the best Korean food in Winnipeg."
"Kimbaek hands down in my Opinion."
"Recommend other shops like Kimbaek."
#10
Gaon
4.8
(5)
"Gaon and Hansoban are my favourite ones."
"BBQ with wagyu: Gaon"
"Gaon is really good. Whenever I go there there seem to be plenty asian people inside"
"Any opinions on Gaon and Mr. Han? my boss is Korean and always recommend those"
"The one that fits the bill the best nearest to wellington is Gaon in Palmerston North."
#11
Alirang
4.6
(5)
"Alirang on Nelson is so much better than anything else in town."
"Alirang! Especially the one downtown."
"Alirang and Maht are my two favourites."
"I'm a big fan of both, but my preference is for Alirang."
"Alirang"
#12
BUGA
4.4
(5)
"Buga! Nothing compares to their kimchi."
"BUGA in Harmon Industrial."
"Best places I've tried: Buga, Jang Su, Mi Dahm."
"Buga has really good meats but parking is shit."
#13
K-Bap
4.4
(5)
"K-bap has the only good galbitang in town."
"I can highly recommend K-Bap in the Pontstraße!"
"I also love K-Bap and Korea Restaurant."
"K-bap for sure, food was delicious and affordable to boot."
"I like K-Bap in Kensington Park for Korean food."
#14
Table Sodam
4.4
(5)
"Table Sodam. Get either the gamjatang or KFC."
"Table SODAM slaps."
"Table sodam"
"For fried chicken, my absolute favorite is Table Sodam on Bank Street."
"For less traditional but still extremely good try Table Sodam."
#15
Kal
5.0
(4)
"For Astoria, Kal. Lim's Kitchen as #2. Mokja #3."
"Agreed with everyone else that KAL is really good."
"Like everyone said - KAL is pretty good."
"KAL on 30th Ave is very good"
#16
Hallyu
5.0
(4)
"They still rave about it being the best kbbq brisket they’ve had"
"Hallyu is my favorite AYCE spot"
"Second Hallyu for AYCE"
"The good spots are in Broward. Hallyu, Gabose, Master Ba, etc."
#17
Den Den
4.8
(4)
"Den Den > Sun & Moon."
"Den Den is amazing!"
"I love Den Den in providence."
"Den Den on Benefit St has good soondubu jigae"
#18
San Soo Gab San
4.8
(4)
"I’d say San Soo Gab San but it’s super north."
"San So Gab San is still my fav Korean BBQ restaurant."
"I recently tried San Soo Gab San in Naperville, and it was fantastic!"
"San soo gab San in Morton grove has those rooms along the side."
#19
Soban
4.8
(4)
"Soban for sure."
"Soban."
"Soban is excellent."
"I actually had take out from Soban last night and really enjoyed the food."
#20
Seoul
4.8
(4)
"Stews: Seoul."
"Seoul is the best for me. It's in Patronato neighborhood"
"Definitely Seoul!"
"Seoul all the way. Their beef strips are the best."
#21
Teolbo
4.8
(4)
"Another vote for Teolbo."
"Teolbo Korean Restaurant on Beach Rd, if you like sundae guk."
"Teolbo on beach road is great if you dont mind offal."
"But for old school vibe Teolbo downtown has great Sundaeguk."
#22
Sura
4.8
(4)
"Sura has 5-7 banchan (and it’s refillable!): $23 for kimchi jiggae. My favourite I’ve found in town so far"
"I love Sura in Johnston, you make the food yourself but their marinated thin beef is quite literally food from the gods."
"Sura, right across from Mokban, is the best Korean restaurant."
"I also like Sura. Especially the Bibimbap."
#23
Da Rae Jung
4.8
(4)
"Da Rae Jung, hands down."
"Da Rae Jung is the absolute best in my opinion."
"Da Rae Jung is the absolute best in my opinion."
"Da rae Jung for sure, as others have said."
#24
Mr. Kimchi
4.8
(4)
"Mr. Kimchi in Randhurst Village is THE BEST Korean bbq around. Clean, good service, and amazing food quality"
"Mr. Kimchi in Mt Prospect and its not even close. Go crazy."
"Mr kims is dope."
"For cheap and cheerful try Mr kimchi."
#25
Hae Kum Gang
4.5
(4)
"Hae Kum Gang on castle street. By far the best Korean restaurant in Bangalore."
"Hae kum gang brigade Road is my go to for Korean food."
"I equally enjoy Hae Kum Gang, Soo Ra Sang, and Hi Seoul."
"I would rate Hae Kum Gang a bit higher taste-wise."
#26
Baek Ri Hyang
4.5
(4)
"I'd recommend Baek Ri Hyang at the Chinatown supermarket."
"Hands down best Korean in the area."
"I also like Baek Ri Hyang."
"Are my go tos."
#27
Hot Stone
4.5
(4)
"The soup at Hotstone is very good."
"Hot Stone downtown is the best imo, especially for tofu soup."
"Downtown."
"Depends on what you’re looking for but I like Hot Stone."
#28
Eden Alley
4.5
(4)
"Ill 2nd and 3rd Eden alley as my fave."
"I love eden alley on riccarton road!"
"I swear by Eden Alley on Ricc Road. Lovely people, reasonable pricing and free refillable side dishes!"
"Eden, Won, and the Seoul at Box Quarter"
#29
Oiji Mi
4.5
(4)
"High end: Oiji mi, Jungsik, Kochi."
"1. Oiji Mi."
"Oiji Mi or Böm are my backups for you."
"Atoboy is more casual than the vibe you're looking for."
#30
Cote
4.5
(4)
"COTE (with a Michelin star!)"
"Cote is amazing."
"COTE is great but plenty of spots to try for lil cheaper lol"
"Cote is good upscale KBBQ"
#31
Taste of Seoul
4.3
(4)
"Second for Taste of Seoul!"
"Taste of Seoul makes very good bibimbap."
"Taste of Seoul for regular good Korean food."
"I really like Taste of Seoul in Kitchener."
#32
Sim's Lunchbox
4.3
(4)
"For Korean one of the only places is Sims Lunchbox, they have excellent bibimbab, they have other side dishes that are really good too, and their salad dressing is bomb"
"It's pretty decent though."
"Great combos and quick service. A real hole in the wall joint and they’ve got a great lunch following"
"I've heard good things about Sim's lunchbox (Korean food)"
#33
Korean House
4.3
(4)
"Korean House in Asiatown and Seoul Garden in Parma."
"Fiyah Korean bbq (new place) Seoul garden Bonchon."
"Korean House"
"For general, I really enjoy Korean House restaurant on Somerset."
#34
Bonchon
3.8
(4)
"Their bonchon game is solid too"
"Bonchon in palace avenue and seoul in adliya."
"For Korean fried chicken, Bonchon. (Soy garlic would be my recommend)."
"I've eaten at Bonchon (chicken wings/strips w Korean dipping sauce) but that's a stretch."
#35
Kochi
3.8
(4)
"Been to a lot of them, the standout to me was Kochi followed by Jua."
"Kochi gets a lot of hate but I had a good experience!"
"It was Kochi 3 years ago, but I don't know about now"
#36
Chung’s
5.0
(3)
"Chung’s kimchi!! the jajangmyeon is the best."
"Sa Chung’s!!!! lami kaayo ilang Corn Dog atbang sa Rafski."
"Either Chung’s yung sa likod/gilid ng NCCC Victoria Plaza (super recommended and very famous sa tiktok) or Sitio Babak."
#37
Imone
5.0
(3)
"Imone, scj and Haru are great."
"Try Imone."
"Imone is my favorite."
#38
Kimchi Time
5.0
(3)
"Kimchi time hands down."
"Kimchi time is my favourite so far, its authentic and their tofu kimchi is delicious."
"Its all family owned with their own recipes and the food is fantastic."
#39
Wonder Pig
5.0
(3)
"If you're wanting AYCE (all you can eat) - Wonder Pig."
"You can try Wonder Pig in Sunnyside."
"If you want KBBQ nearby, Wonder Pig in Sunnyside is really good."
#40
Kelim Dakdoritang
4.7
(3)
"Recommend both kelim dakdoritang and sbcd which have been recommended by others."
"Recently tried Kelim Dakdoritang at Serangoon Gardens and the spicy chicken stew is worth the price!"
"Looks promising."
#41
The Bop
4.7
(3)
"The Bop in James Bay has several vegan / vegetarian options. Dubu Gaji (tofu-eggplant) jip bop is so tender and delicious"
"I would have The Bop's bibimbap every day of my life if I could. It's the closest I've ever come to finding a place that makes it like my grandma."
"The Bop in James Bay is also worth checking out."
#42
Momo
4.7
(3)
"I highly suggest momo in pembina!"
"Momo on Pembina is amazing."
"Momo, Kimbaek and Little Korea"
#43
Joomak
4.7
(3)
"Definitely recommend Jumak - Delicious food and the staff are really nice!"
"Jumak is my favourite, but Korea House and TJ are as authentic."
"Bom, Joomak, Jua, Meju"
#44
Korean Garden
4.3
(3)
"Try the rose tteokkbeokki. The meat dishes were honestly really good too."
"You might be better off with just Korean Garden in Harvard Ave."
"Korean Garden at North Gate"
#45
Bom
4.3
(3)
"BOM !!!!!"
"Bom, Joomak, Jua, Meju"
"Jua, Joo Ok and Bom!"
#46
Daldongnae
4.3
(3)
"Daldongnae for KBBQ"
"Daldongnae gives you the side dishes for free (including cheesy corn)."
"There is a new one called "Daldongnae" and "Gyubee" for all you can eat."
#47
Joo Ok
4.3
(3)
"Joo Ok was amazing!"
"Joo Ok, Jua, Meju."
"Jua, Joo Ok and Bom!"
#48
Sa Rit Gol
4.3
(3)
"Sa Rit Gol in fort lee was the best Korean food."
"Sa rit gol, no frills Korean"
"Sa Rit Gol in Fort Lee"
#49
Woorinara
4.3
(3)
"One of my favourite. Even Koreans go there so can see that it taste authentic."
"My favourite is Woorinara - probably because it was where I started eating Korean food."
"Woorinara in Langley I was impressed with."
#50
Maroo
4.3
(3)
"Maroo has *the best* kimchi fried rice."
"My vote's for Maroo."
"Maroo on Kent hasn't been mentioned yet!"
#51
Gabose
4.0
(3)
"Gabose KBBQ —it's got charcoal grills."
"Gabose for charcoal grill"
"The good spots are in Broward. Hallyu, Gabose, Master Ba, etc."
#52
Takamatsu
4.0
(3)
"Takamatsu: pretty good."
"Takamatsu: pretty good"
"Takamatsu has gopchang & daegu jorim for what it’s worth."
#53
Bon Ga
4.0
(3)
"Bon ga is pretty good!"
"Bon Ga is really good - I can vouch for the bibimbap and the bulgogi."
"Bon Ga for authentic korean."
#54
Joong-Boo
4.0
(3)
"JoongBoo Café"
"Joong Boo on Milwaukee Ave. has a cafeteria on the second floor with pretty good Korean food."
"Try Joong-Boo market, they’ve got a food court upstairs and there’s a bakery in the same plaza."
#55
Mannaland
4.0
(3)
"Mannaland"
"Mannaland for Korean"
"Sticky rice (thai, jvc) and mannaland (korean, al mina)"
#56
Ziggle kitchen
4.0
(3)
"Ziggle kitchen at beauty world. Great food, lively place."
"Ziggle kitchen at beauty world! Nice place m food."
"Ziggle kitchen near beauty world."
#57
Gogiyo
4.0
(3)
"Gogiyo, fun vibes, workers are friendly and good attitudes."
"If you just want BBQ Gogiyo in Tumon is good might be a bit pricey tho."
"Gogiyo"
#58
Daebak
4.0
(3)
"Daebak (Santa Clara)- late night munchies with awesome soju drinks."
"Daebak on Wilkie Road! Reasonable price too."
"Daebak is good at hosting large parties."
#59
Korean Kitchen
3.7
(3)
"Korean kitchen is good."
"Korean Kitchen in Wake Forest is great too."
"Korean Kitchen is closest to me but they don't offer BBQ if that's what you're looking for."
#60
Newkor
3.7
(3)
"Newkor is pretty good for big groups or for two, delicious and the owner is so friendly."
"Newkor"
"Newkor or Mrs Kim's are probably the closest for more traditional food."
#61
Kimchi House
3.7
(3)
"Korean restaurant or kimchi house is my vote."
"If you want same area as Kimchi House - there's Ozen Korea as well."
"Kimchi House"
#62
Böm
5.0
(2)
"+1 to the Bom recommendations."
"Böm was amazing, one-star place behind Oiji Mi."
#63
Maru
5.0
(2)
"Try Maru in fshain, it’s good in my opinion."
"The food was excellent and the people working there lovely."
#64
New Korea Garden
5.0
(2)
"New Korea Garden in downtown Westmont has fantastic goat stew in a black sesame base."
"New Korea Garden in Westmont. Fantastic food!"
#65
Bapsong
5.0
(2)
"Bapsong and Mokban are amazing!"
"Bapsong in North kingstown is excellant."
#66
Dokebi
5.0
(2)
"Dokebi is so good, I love it."
"Corndogs and skewer: dokebi."
#67
Windsor Seoul
5.0
(2)
"Echoing the Windsor Seoul comment -- definitely the best I've had."
"Windsor Seoul is my favourite! Love their Jja Jang Myun."
#68
Lim's Kitchen
5.0
(2)
"Like everyone is saying go to Kal, but also Lims Kitchen."
"I love lim's kitchen!!! 45-13 Broadway, Queens, NY 11103."
#69
Doma Seolleongtang
5.0
(2)
"One I haven’t seen called out in Doma Seolleongtang."
"Doma seollungtang is incredible."
#70
Ohgane
5.0
(2)
"Ohgane is fantastic!"
"Ohgane and Yaedam are my picks for Korean bbq."
#71
Chicko Chicken
5.0
(2)
"Chicko chicken is great if you're looking for Korean fried chicken."
"For Korean style chicken 🍗 Chicko Chicken on Ellis is phenomenal!!"
#72
Kimbap and Sushi
5.0
(2)
"Kimbap & Sushi on Springfield across from the mall."
"The best place I've been to is Kimbap and Sushi on Springfield."
#73
Brother's Korean
5.0
(2)
"Brother's Korean in SF on Geary has been my go-to for 20 years now."
"Brother's Korean in SF on Geary has been my go-to for 20 years now."
#74
Kunjip
5.0
(2)
"Kunjip has my favorite Korean dish in mulnaengmyun, a cold beef soup."
"Kunjip is a good place to start for soups."
#75
Madang Garden
5.0
(2)
"Madang Garden is old school legit Korean."
"My personal favorite is Madang Garden."
#76
Ham Ji Bak
4.5
(2)
"Ham ji bach (not mapo kalbi) in murry hill Flushing. Ban chan made by older Korean ladies. Delicious food that tastes like your grandma made it."
"Ham ji Bak in Murray Hill Queens"
#77
TJ
4.5
(2)
"TJ's It's family owned and awesome"
"Second tjs. Good portions and the owners are really nice"
#78
Urijip
4.5
(2)
"Urijip!"
"Urijip! A little pricey but lots of food!"
#79
Ali Rang
4.5
(2)
"Ali Rang was the clear winner."
"Ali Rang is excellent yet very expensive."
#80
Seoul Jib
4.5
(2)
"Try out Seoul Jib. It’s in Tathawade. Most authentic Korean restaurant here."
"Seoul Jib - Tathawade"
#81
Dowon
4.5
(2)
"Dowon on Pembina is my frist go-to."
"Dowon on Pembina for Korean Chinese food."
#82
Always Spring
4.5
(2)
"Always Spring in the GMart in Beaverton."
"Always Spring in Beaverton!!"
#83
bb.q Chicken
4.5
(2)
"Bb.q Chicken on Monroe Ave for Korean fried chicken. Highly recommend!"
"You can also try out Korean Fried Chicken from “bb.q Chicken” which is a few blocks down."
#84
Buk Chang Dong Soon Tofu
4.5
(2)
"Buk Chang Dong Soon Tofu Korean Restaurant on Hurontario and Hillcrest Ave."
"I keep going back to buk chang dong soon tofu."
#85
Jangeo Jip
4.0
(2)
"I second jangeojip. Their banchan is actually really good!"
"Hanam BBQ , and Jangeo jip In Palisades Park!! :)"
#86
Wooga
4.0
(2)
"KBBQ - Wooga in fort lee."
"I liked Wooga for kbbq."
#87
Oiso
4.0
(2)
"I'm partial to Oiso, there's usually many korean people in attendance"
"Oiso in Cary!"
#88
MinGa
4.0
(2)
"MinGa in Chapel Hill is great if you dont mind a bit of a drive!"
"MinGa in Chapel Hill is great."
#89
MDG
4.0
(2)
"MDG and Damso are both great."
"MDG / Ma Dang Goul."
#90
Dae Jang Kum
4.0
(2)
"Dae jang kum in bombero ñuñez for me. Been going there for a deacde or so"
"Dae Jang Kum in Bombero Garrido Nuñez Street. Not the cheapest, but really good."
#91
Busan Baby
4.0
(2)
"My favourite Korean places are Busan baby, plus 82 pocha, and Ban Ban."
"* Busan Baby, Morphett St CBD (Korean)"
#92
Kim Jong Grillin
4.0
(2)
"I really like Kim Jong Grillin. Rice Cafe is pretty solid too."
"I really like Kim Jong Grillin."
#93
Bunsik
4.0
(2)
"Bunsik!! tasty, cheap and good amount"
"Streetfood in general: bunsik."
#94
Kang's Kitchen
4.0
(2)
"Korean - Kangs kitchen"
"Korean restaurants - Kang's kitchen."
#95
Hansoban
4.0
(2)
"Gaon and Hansoban are my favourite ones."
"I was surprised with a gift after we paid our bill at Hansoban"
#96
Meju
4.0
(2)
"Bom, Joomak, Jua, Meju"
"Joo Ok, Jua, Meju."
#97
Anju
4.0
(2)
"ANJU."
"Is good, but it’s more of Korean fusion."
#98
Pocha
3.5
(2)
"Pocha for traditional Korean dishes."
"Pocha is tasty but agree with the service comment."
#99
Pollo Pollo
3.5
(2)
"I alternate between there and Vons Chicken for my Korean fried chicken."
"I haven’t tried it but Pollo Pollo in Pleasant Hill has JJM and jjampong"
#100
Damasita
3.5
(2)
"Damasita off Royal Ln."
"Honestly it's not the best. But because eomma always gets my order the perfect way."
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