Highly recommend Baro Gimbap (: I had this for lunch and dinner as well. I liked combination for this time read more

Baro Gimbap - Menu and various Gimbap selection - Korean Near Me - Fullerton, California

Baro Gimbap is a grab-n-go Korean spot located on the a plaza on Orangethorpe in Fullerton. They offer a bunch of ready-to-eat appetizers, such as potato salads, kimchi, etc. as well as ready-to-eat gimbap. They also offer a few combo deals where you can grab a gimbap and one of their hot food items, such as the fish cake skewers! Inside, it's a bit cramped but there are a few tables to sit down and eat if you aren't into the whole grab-n-go thing. Service is quick and checkout is really easy. For my visit, I had both their odeng and their spicy odeng gimbap, as well as combining one for the deal where we could get fish cake skewers. Everything was delicious! My personal favorite part was the spicy odeng gimbap, which had the exact kick I was looking for along with the satisfying crunch from the veggies. The portion is fairly large for how much it costs ($7 for spicy odeng, $6 for odeng). Another thing I have to highlight is the fish cake skewers in the soup. These were so soft and light, and tasted great! Sipping the soup as you're eating the skewers really makes for an amazing experience. Overall, I loved my visit to Baro Gimbap. I recommend everyone give it a try, even if you aren't a big fan of gimbap! I want to come back and try their cutlet!! 9/10! read more

Extremely rude service. The lady at the counter made it clear from the moment we walked in that she didn't want us there. The space is too tight for a comfortable meal, especially with kids. If your child makes even a little noise, expect glares and an attitude. When my toddler had a hard time, the attitude we received was the final straw. Definitely not a welcoming or family-friendly environment. The food was average--nothing stood out and it certainly didn't make up for the poor service read more

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. read more

Baro Gimbap - Menu - Korean Near Me - Fullerton, California

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. read more

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Really big portions and great flavor. The service is great and the selection pretty decent. We did come a bit later, and they were limited in their selection of kimbap, but we found the egg kimbap that we got to be flavorful and well wrapped. The store itself is located in a small strip mall off Orangethorpe but is super cute inside and out. We'll be back for sure! read more

Baro Gimbap - Pork Cutlet - Korean Near Me - Fullerton, California

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. read more

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Since there's a great variety of premade food, service was very fast and friendly. We also ordered hot dishes which were delicious - everything was fresh. Clean shop with limited seating, would not recommend for large parties (5+). Parking is limited due to the plaza. Portions are a bit small for the price point but would definitely visit again! read more

Baro Gimbap - Steamed dumplings - Korean Near Me - Fullerton, California

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Yelp hooked me up! I was hungry for breakfast but (for once) I didn't feel like a traditional one. So Yelp sent me here. The parking lot is sketchy like dangerous people around. And in between a laundromat and a Mexican bakery is Baro. They have a beautiful door and you can see inside that it's warm and inviting, and clean. I was going to eat while driving but the place is very inviting. The huge menu is on the wall. My mouth was already primed for kimbap so that's what I ordered. One gabo and one egg. They were still warm. Delicious? Yes and stuffed with filling. Beautiful perfect rolls. No soy sauce necessary and not dry like rolls made hours ago. I ate half of each tray and took the rest home. What a find! read more

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Just an overall bad experience. Read the other negative reviews and you'll see a pattern. I will never go back, and if you are reading this, I suggest you stay as far away as possible. The older lady who seems to run the place was extremely rude for no reason. From the moment we stepped foot inside, we felt unwelcome. Food wasn't even that great. There are PLENTY of other places with better food and better service who deserves your business. read more

Delicious kimbap and kalguksu (knife cut noodles)! They have premade kimbap if you want to take your order to go and there's dine-in options as well. My favorite is their tuna kimbap and egg. My husband tried their kalguksu (knife cut noodles) and the broth and noodles were very good. The kimbap prices are a bit on the higher end, but I can tell that they use delicious and quality ingredients. Credit cards are accepted. Parking is a bit limited because it's in a small lot read more

Baro Gimbap - Korean Near Me - Fullerton, California

Food: 6/10 Service: 7/10 Ambiance: 8/10 ok i usually don't like reviewing bad reviews, but this place is mid. im korean and i love kimbap, but I went to this place 2-3 times and was disappointed each time. I wanted yo really like the place so that it could be my go-to (and maybe for some side dishes too) but .. yeah i was only disappointed. SO IF UR GOING FOR KIMBAP.. just know what ur going for. BUT i didn't try the other stuff on their menu so just take my word for the kimbaps read more

The old Korean cashier woman is too rude and so ruined every customer's mood today around 4pm. I went here with mom. Other old Korean women in the line also said why she was so rude? Did we do something wrong? I am curious what's wrong with her today? I am not asking kindness at all for togo kimbaps but her stare is very creepy and not even answering or responding at all. I had to ask several times for ordering certain kimbap and paying at the cashier. Won't recommend this place and will let others in Korean community know this bad experience. There are many kimbap places way better than this with worst experience!! If you don't want to ruin your day, DO NOT visit this horrible place until she got fired. If she is the owner, that's more problematic. read more

Small, simple, and cozy spot. I stopped by during my lunch break and loved how many gimbap options and sides they had to choose from. I ended up getting the bulgogi gimbap and the potato salad--both were really good. I've dined in before and had the cold noodles, which were also delicious. It's a great place to grab lunch to-go or sit down and enjoy your meal. The staff is nice and answer any questions you may have. read more

First time here, service was fast and friendly! Food was great, my favorite was the anchovy gimbap, and there are so many other options to try. They also have set party boxes and packed banchan to go as well. Small storefront with a about 8 tables for seating, and parking can be a little tight. Hope to come back again soon! read more

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Ordered alot today. Food doesn't taste as good as when the night crew is here. Spent close to $60. I think they raised their combo price. Was $15 now $18.50. Got two fishcake and udon. Alao got two mini anchovyn kimbaps. It tasted old. Not good. But i drove away so too far to return. I am only going to try eating there after 5pm to see if the taste returns to being delicious. read more

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The kimbap here is 5/5! The price for the quality is also very reasonable. I've tried the tuna, the bulgogi, the gobo, the odaeng, and the mini little kimbaps. They are all super good and nothing can beat a $6 gobo kimbap. My toddler absolutely loves loves loves the mini little kimbaps. I've also gotten their spicy marinated crab twice now and think it's priced really well for a good hefty portion. Although the food is good, I had to take off a star for their service. Similar to other reviews, I've been here several times now and unfortunately each time the same employee there has been very, very unpleasant. It was as if me being there and ordering was a bother/burden for her. However, the food and pricing is good enough to look past that and I will likely continue to come again in the future. The party boxes of assorted kimbaps look so beautiful. I have this on the shortlist of what to get for when we have a small gathering or event at home in the future. read more

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This small little Korean restaurant (I actually want to call it more a Cafe since it has cafe vibe with small but clean tables with good music). Their selection of Kimbaps huge from basic to fusion like spicy anchovy or Korean BBQ. Prices are reasonable and offer some other Korean boonsik menu like udon, tempura and stuff. They even have the Kimball platter that are humongous that is good for company potluck lunch or gift, just need to order in advance. Plus they got some house made Banchan and products from Korea as well. Try this place and you will find at least one thing you would like to buy or eat!! read more

Baro Gimbap - Menus - Korean Near Me - Fullerton, California

We were in the mood for some kimbap, and were in the Fullerton area, so we came here and tried it. My wife ordered the pork cutlet, 8/10. I got the combo with udon and fish cake kimbap, 9/10, which was very good. The combo had everything fresh from the kimbap to the udon. We will be back, and we 100% recommend it if you're in the Orange County area. read more

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placed my order two days in advance, and I'm so glad I chose Baro Gimbap. The party tray costs $77, but the portion is very generous with a wide variety of kimbap. Best of all, it tastes just as delicious as it looks! read more

Baro Gimbap - Party Tray - Korean Near Me - Fullerton, California

Reasonably priced Korean dishes. The flavors are slightly less spicy than in Korea, but still spicy enough for locals to enjoy. The restaurant was clean overall, including the dining area and dishes, and I was satisfied with the experience. read more

Baro Gimbap - Really good taste! - Korean Near Me - Fullerton, California

Baro kimbap has premade kimbap to grab and that's on the go. Prices are pretty high compared to the small portion size. However, the taste of their food is solid. You can alway eat in as well as they have other things on their menu like noodles and pork cutlet. They have a few booths to sit at and sell side dishes as well. If you like kimbap, this place is great. read more

Baro Gimbap - Kimchi fried rice - Korean Near Me - Fullerton, California

Such a nostalgic and cute little shop. It's clean, well organized, and service was prompt and efficient. We really enjoyed the variety of kimbap fillings and Baro Gimbap's makes this place great bang for buck! For 3 people, we ordered a mini kimbap, regular sized kimbap, rose tteokbokki, and spicy cold chewy noodle to share, and it was such a delicious and plentiful feast! If it wasn't for the fact that we were going to be out and about the rest of the day, I would have picked up additional boxes on the way out to enjoy later. So many different fillings, and not enough stomach space to enjoy all my favorites. I'll definitely come back again when I'm craving Korean food! read more

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Food - kimbap is fresh and good. We ordered bulgogi, odeng, gobo kimbap and a side of odeng skewers and soup. Bulgogi was our favorite. Ambiance - restaurant is very clean and has a cozy vibe with their light wood tables and benches. Space is a little tight but it's ok because kimbap is usually a quick bite type of meal. I saw a lot of people picking up a pre-ordered party tray of kimbap. The presentation and price is appealing so will be ordering that next time for a picnic/party! read more

Food was delish, we had sashimi rice bowl, bulgogi gimbap, fish cake soup, and budaejjigae. We'll be back to try the cold noodles and other menu items, so glad we found this place! Service was good, very prompt and no issues. Ambiance was cozy and extremely clean! read more

Great spot for gimbap. The rolls were fresh, neatly made, and packed with flavorful ingredients in every bite. The rice was well-seasoned without being too heavy, and the fillings had a nice balance of texture and taste. Everything was prepared quickly and tasted very clean and satisfying. The portions were generous, and the side dishes complemented the meal well. The staff were friendly and the restaurant had a simple, welcoming atmosphere. A solid place for a quick, tasty Korean meal. read more

On a Friday around lunchtime, there was a great selection of kimbaps made and available grab & go. They were out of the bulgogi at the time, but had a wide array of side dishes to choose from as well. Luckily, by the time we went to checkout, there was some fresh bulgogi kimbap being brought out! That being said, the bulgogi kimbap was good, but not as great as some hyped it up to be. The meat itself wasn't as sweet or aromatic as I was expecting. It actually reminded me of hamburger meat, as some other reviews mentioned it's "smoky" taste. Though the other fillings were great and well balanced. The spicy odeng was my favorite, as the fish cake (odeng) stood out among its other ingredients. The only thing - it is truly spicy, not like the "spicy fish cake" you may buy at Hmart. The spicy creeps up and lingers a bit, but you can always balance it out with one of their sides or other kimbaps. The seasoned dried squid provided some spice relief and was definitely seasoned well. This roll included another type of herb/green that I couldn't identify that gave it a slight bitterness. If I lived closer, I would come back to try other kimbaps and possibly their kitchen order dishes as well. read more

Baro Gimbap - Korean Near Me - Fullerton, California

I found this place through instagram and we called to pick up a party box to share with friends. The store is so cute and the ladies working there are so nice! They have a wonderful selection of sides, and the party box was a huuuuge hit! It was beautiful and delicious and easily shared between 6 adults with leftovers. I recommend the seasoned quail eggs and garlic shoot sides and party box C! Tip- call the day before for a pick up order for the party boxes because it's so busy. read more

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LOVE this place. I first learned about this place when someone else brought it to another party I went to. It was so pretty the party box! Mom and pop, small little place but super cute and modern. Super tasty gimbap, they have side dishes that you can grab and go. This time, I ordered the party tray. They didn't have any English translation of what the party tray entails so I called hoping to get some help but, nobody was able to help me. lol. Old grandmas and aunties back there hustling and putting things together so you know it's legit! I ended up having a friend translate so I ended up ordering the party tray #2. My friend said it included roasted anchovy, a marinated brown root, smoked bulgogi, tuna, and Korean sausage. Party #1 and #2 are similar. #3 party tray has Yubu pockets with sweet vinegar rice. #4 has pork bulgogi instead of beef bulgogi like 1-3. Their party trays are great for parties and they are so beautiful! Everyone enjoyed it, there was something for everyone and everyone loved it and complimented on it! I also I got a container of marinated quail eggs. Delicious as well! read more

Baro Gimbap - Party Tray #2 - Korean Near Me - Fullerton, California

I was really impressed with their gimbap. The set in the photo is Gimbap Part box 2, the $70 option with the two egg gimbap. It may sound pricey for gimbap but the quality, portion, and presentation made it feel worth it. The gimbap tasted fresh and premium, and it is honestly one of the best kimbap sets I have had. I would definitely go back for it. I also tried a couple of banchan on the side, including the salted squid and chili pepper, and both were very good. One important tip is that the gimbap set menus should be ordered ahead of time. The lady there was kind enough to accommodate us with about 30 minutes notice, but they usually prefer a few hours or even a day of advance notice. This place feels more like a casual Korean snack and takeout spot than a full sit down restaurant. Parking can be tricky because of the coin laundry next door. Overall, excellent quality gimbap and a place I would return to. read more

Baro Gimbap - Party box 2 - Korean Near Me - Fullerton, California

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I found a new korean kimbop specialty, K snack restaurant in Fullerton. It was around 9:30 Sat morning, so many customers took out the foods early morning. It was only my husband and I ate at the table 2 different kimbops, anchovy, fish cake, and pork cutlet. Ambiance is bright, casual, decent but tiny. The wooden tables and chairs are main concept of interior of this restaurant. They have a huge menu on the wall, noodles, entrees, snacks, and Party size of assortments of kimbop, etc. Once you entered, you will see the korean side dishes such as seasoned pickles, traditional popular side dishes, and some dry powder typed meal replacement packages. I told the staff at the cashier, we will eat here, she said pick any your kimbops and order other foods. She looked unfriendly, overwhelmed. I felt uncomfortable. The anchovy kimbop was good, fresh made this morning, pork cutlet was crunchy, perfect balance w dipping sauce, accompanied with fresh cooked rice. My husband liked the foods. Two things I didn't like were the parking and service. It was tough to park in the small strip busy mall where the liquor store, laundry store, and some deli bakery were together. The service was not good. No smiles!!! They don't care about the customer service....so many customers are in and out from early morning???? Pros Business hour: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Variety of kimbops: 4 stars Cons Parking: hard....tough Service: not welcoming attitude read more

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Delicious. The anchovy gimbap was a surprise winner in my mind. Really tasty, fresh & flavorful.. We tried 6 kinds. Next time I will order a party tray. I couldn't get one because they needed at least 1-2 day notice. They were swamped with orders she said. read more

i love the egg kimbap, it's very fulfilling, the bulgogi kimbap is a little dry but my friend loves it!! our fav is tokbokki , it's not too spicy but still have enough heat to it, very worth it for the price u pay. the lady was really nice to us when checking us out as well! the shop is a small space, cozy and suitable for a quick lunch or just to-go (which we did) read more

Baro Gimbap - egg kimbap, bulgogi kimbap, original tokbokki - Korean Near Me - Fullerton, California

So good! The noodles were good and so was the gimbap! This restaurant is new and takes up a small space in a small strip mall. There's a limited amount of seating which is the downside of this place but the flavor makes up for it. They have combo meals and a variety of kimbab along with other foods available as well. I recommend this place fully. read more

Baro Gimbap - Banquet Noodle 잔치국수 - Korean Near Me - Fullerton, California

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I saw the party boxes on Instagram and was really interested to try their gimbap. I ordered 5 gimbap togo, and the service was very friendly! They were missing my kimchi order, but swiftly made it for me. Overall, I found each gimbap to be great in flavor and freshly made with care! I am definitely going to come back and I'm interested in trying the rest of their menu. Oden - 5/5, one of my favorites!! I noticed many reviews said good things about the fish cake gimbap so I wanted to try it. It is SO GOOD, the flavor was really nice! Spam - 5/5, I love spam! This was really tasty, I expect that it's popular with children. Gobo (burdock root) - 5/5, I wasn't expecting to like this so much but the root is marinated really well and very tender! A great vegetarian option. Kimchi - 4/5, good flavor, more on the fermented sour side! I just liked the other gimbaps more. Bulgogi - 3/5, good but I personally I didn't like the smoky flavor as much as the other. It was a favorite with the dinner guests. read more

Baro Gimbap - Korean Near Me - Fullerton, California

Baro kimbap has premade kimbaps for grab and go. Very efficient. You can pick out your kimbaps and also order entrees or noodles if you wish. We only tried the kimbaps for breakfast. $6 each for Odeng and gobo kimbap. In this economy, this is such a good deal. Biggest thing for kimbap is the rice to vegetable ratio and baro does it very well. I'd definitely come back here for the kimbaps! Located in a shopping plaza with plenty of parking. read more

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My wife found this spot last week thru Instagram and we decided to find out the foods early today. First, tough to park the car, some parking spots only for 30 mins for pick up only, most of spots were taken. It was early morning 9:30 Saturday for brunch, I noticed many customers picked up the foods, looked so busy. We picked 2 kimbops, anchovy and fish cakes. I ordered pork cutlet. I liked all the foods but my pick was cutlet. Crunchy!! The sauce was well balanced w cutlets, even kimbops. My wife is always concerened about the service. She didn't like their service. Unfriendly, unwelcoming!! Well, we discovered a new Korean kimbop, snack restaurant near our home. I expect more friendly service at the cashier next time. The parking is not easy there. Too busy, tiny....many 30 mins only spots. How can you park to dine in??? The business opens at 8, close at 8. This is a great point for the customers who need to eat early morning. Overall the quality of foods are good. Variety of kimbops, tempura, ddeokbokki, and noodles....some side dishes you can buy. Hopefully the service is friendly and more customers are happy to eat there. read more

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Tried out a small kimbap spot with my sister and it was such a cute little place. Not many tables, but the owner was super sweet. She had ready-to-go sides and a good variety of kimbap to choose from. The balance of rice, veggies, and meat was honestly perfect--everything tasted really fresh and flavorful. She also offers party boxes, which are a little pricey, but honestly... that's expected nowadays. read more

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We just keep on coming back to try their different party box options. Started with #1, then #2 and now #3. Been happy every time! read more

Baro Gimbap - Party box #3 - Korean Near Me - Fullerton, California

Great place to stay and have a meal! Clean place and cozy. Service was great and fast would definitely come back again! read more

Baro Gimbap - Pork Cutlet - Korean Near Me - Fullerton, California

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