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    Baro Gimbap

    4.1 (291 reviews)
    ModerateKorean, Noodles
    Closed • 8:00 am - 7:45 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Diane K.

    On Saturday, August 1th, when we had our group gathering in Fullerton, I stopped by Baro Gimbap in Fullerton with two of my group members who came with me. I had already bought some prime beef at the market the day before and brought it with me, but I thought it would be nice to bring some kimbap as well, so we stopped by Baro Gimbap. When I got there, I realized that this is actually the same Baro Gimbap as the one in Koreatown LA. I've always liked the kimbap here because it's consistently delicious, and the Fullerton location was just as good. I especially love their egg kimbap--it's one of my favorites--and it was delicious that day too. We got three different kinds of kimbap: egg gimbap, anchovy gimbap, and bulgogi gimbap. All three were delicious. Originally, I was planning to order their $60 kimbap catering tray, but they said it had to be ordered at least one day in advance, so instead, we just got three different kinds of kimbap so we could have a variety of flavors. While we were waiting for our order, I saw what other customers were eating, and the pork cutlet and tteokbokki looked really good too. One thing that was a little inconvenient was the restroom. You couldn't simply walk straight through the restaurant to get to it. You had to go outside, enter the coin laundry right next to Baro Gimbap, then go back outside from there and enter Baro Gimbap through a back door. When you went through the back door, there was a Hispanic employee who was grinding whole carrots in a machine. He asked, "Restroom?" and when I said yes, he opened a door for me, and I had to go through that door to get to the restroom. It was a little inconvenient and honestly kind of awkward. My girlfriend who came with me went to the restroom first and then told me that this was the way to get there, so I followed the same route. It was definitely not the most convenient restroom access.

    Alvin L.

    One of the best Gimbap around! Better and cheaper than any Hmart or quick eats place. Definitely coming back! The service was great The store front and interior design is fantastic; loved the work that was put into the details to transport customer to a place in Korea (for here or to-go)

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    Jason S.

    My friend recommended Baro Gimbap for lunch during the weekday. The space is small and kept really clean. I ordered the tteokbokki gimbap combo and a 2 piece fish cake skewer. The food came out pretty quickly. The tteobokki was cooked perfectly and really chewy. The gimbap was solid and the fish skewers were really good. The staff was helpful when I had questions about the menu. My main complaint was that the space was too cold. The AC unit is definitely oversized for the small space.

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    Jenny K.

    This is probably one of the best kimbap places I've had in LA. They offer so many variety of kimbap along with other Korean food. The restaurant is on a smaller side, but they do offer indoor seatings. I've enjoyed their kimbap and tteokbokki, even the to go was done well.

    Kelly S.

    I came here with my parents on a Friday! The lady working the front is the sweetest. I also love that you're able to grab prepackaged things while you wait in line to order. It's a pretty small restaurant but about 5-6 small parties of 2-4 people will be able to find seating. Everything came out fresh and hot! We got the kimchi fried rice and the teokbokki. It was so flavorful. The rice cakes were so soft and chewy. The sauce was a perfect balance too. I would definitely recommend if you're in the area and craving Korean food!

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    Jennifer K.

    Hidden gem! This adorable mom and pop Korean spot is perfect for a quick grab-and-go meal or a casual dine-in. The menu is packed with great options--kimbap, noodles, tteokbokki, and more. We ended up getting the bulgogi kimbap and sweet potatoes for the little ones, and everything hit the spot. The kimbap was fresh, flavorful, and incredibly satisfying. Definitely a place we'll be coming back to!

    Jaclyn D.

    Cute little spot with plenty of gimbaps and banchans to make your bellies full. The shop itself is small so seatiings are tight so mainly people do take outs but you can dine in if there are seats available. Their gimbaps selection was good, giving you options to do singles or combos with noodles or tteokbokkis. We decided to grab a few of their banchans (which are pre-packaged for takeouts), original tteokbooki and spicy pork gimbap - they were all yummy! Would definitely return to try their other selections. Service: 5/5 Parking: 4/5 (can be tight since the area is small) Price: 4/5 (banchan is a bit pricy but the quality makes up for the pricing) Food: 5/5

    Korean Rice Rolls AKA Gimbap or Kimbap (김밥) - Fullerton, California
    Justin L.

    Bap n' banchan. This restaurant prepares Korean street food and side dishes for to-go lunches, catered events, and everything in between. Their kimbap selection is extensive, with various fillings like tuna, sausage, kimchi, Spam, fishcake, beef, egg, anchovy, and more. The bulgogi roll came with white rice, cooked eggs, carrots, spinach, lettuce, and pickled radish. Meat was a bit dry, but the rest of the ingredients tasted fairly fresh. You can also order select entrees and noodle soups. The udon I got was comforting. Limited parking in the plaza. Seating inside is minimal as well. If you're in L.A., there's another Baro Gimbap inside the grocery store at Koreatown Galleria.

    Christopher T.

    Very chic look and great place for some Gimbap. The place in a small plaza so parking can be a hit or miss. Clean and spacious and well organized shop. Self service on to go upon entrance to for available. There is a menu or highly call in for order so you will be guaranteed to have what you want. When we went, it almost noon so not much left but still good for quick snacks for the road. They do have dine in area and you can ordered and paid ahead of time. The place is pleasantly quite nice. Service is nice and quick. The foods are quite tasty and very goods, love it. The bottle of juice(s) are very refreshing and just deliahtful. Prices can be on the high end side but so worth it.

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    Tina K.

    There are quite a few places selling kimbap and banchan in the area, but I keep going back to Baro Gimbap for a few items. My favorite is a newer menu item here, yuksu bulgogi. I also really enjoy the mini egg kimbap, spicy tuna kimbap, perilla oil noodles, and sashimi rice bowl. Note that before 9 am they only have kimbap and whatever banchan they have in the fridge area; you have to come after 9 am to order noodles. Expect a 10-15 min wait for most hot food orders. The interior is small but clean. I usually just get my food to go, but there are a few tables inside for those who would like to dine in.

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    Yerim S.

    I came here to kill time when I was doing laundry next door for a light snack... but ended up getting a whole meal. I got some spicy tuna kimbab and it was so good, and while I was eating I saw that they also have hot food items on top of grab and go items. I got the kkongguksu or cold soybean noodles and it was the best I've had in a long time. Was so refreshing and brought me back to the time I had it in Korea during the summer; it really hit the spot. The Korean ajumma was very sweet and recommended drink options for me. She was very sweet to kids that came in. The staff out back were taking a lunch and saw me bringing my tray over and quickly got up to help me. They didn't need to during their lunch but I appreciated the gesture. The restaurant is very cozy and clean; I enjoyed resting here as a pitstop in between chores. Definitely coming back here every time I wash my blankets.

    Rosellyn Joyce M.

    I wouldn't have known this place if it were not for a friend of mine. They recommended the fish cake soup and their kimbap. I've had my share of both items and still have yet to find a place to beat the local restaurant by my area. First off this place is clean and freezing inside! You walk in and all the variety of kimbaps are along the left wall with various shelved items (perilla leave oil, sesame oil, dried anchovies, etc..) To your right are the tables and an area where you put your trays back. Why am I tipping again if I put my trays back? Nope, were not in Covid days anymore, sorry but no. I've worked in the Food & Beverage business and I get it, but if I didn't serve you or clean up after you and come around to ask I d you ned anything I don't think I will get a tip. That's just my opinion. Now if you're really friendly and you still didn't serve me or wait on me then maybe. But not this time homey. Back to the food...The fishcake as good, the broth I could careless about. But it's very important for the broth to be tasty you may say. Why yes it is! That's true, but sometime the fishcake is enough. In this case it was enough for me to say okay, I like it. Would I come here for fishcake? Answer is no. The soup is light and you can still taste the raddish but it's not to the point where you can get juggy just with the soup. Sorry, but the fishcake inside H-mart has more flavor. IYKYK!! Kimbap, I ordered the egg one. Boy was that the most plainest kimbap I've ever tasted. I knew I should have tried the bulgolgi one. I also tried the combo one and it was the same. There was no flavor. I had to dip it in the soy sauce. The kimbaps needed sesame flavor in them!! To each their own I guess. Come give it a try and lemme know what you think. I'm curious if it's just a one off day here.

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    Shanel B.

    This place is more than a kimpbap place. They have tteokbokki (떡볶이), fishcake skewers, udon, dumplings, noodles, etc... Very friendly lady at the register. Cute little place to meet friends. Not to seat around for long time since the bench style chairs do not have cushion. Need to make mental note to bring my own cushion next time.

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    Good authentic korean gimbab! Would definitely comeback!!!! I would recommend the spam musubi and tuna!

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    Great value for food portions. Tastes food and they have a decent amount of variety. Ingredients for each roll are clearly listed out.

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    Great food and friendly service! Everything was delicious, and we had a great experience. Definitely coming back!

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    Thank you so much for the kind words! We hope to see you again.

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