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    Bulgogi House Monterey

    4.3 (78 reviews)
    ModerateBarbeque, Korean
    Open 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Beef bbq
    Shawn B.

    Delicious Korean bbq short ribs. Service was wonderful. The young lady who took my order was very knowledgeable on what food I should get at a first timer. The place was Very clean and comfortable to enjoy. My order was to go but I will definitely be back.

    Spicy Pork Bulgogi
    Isaac H.

    Super friendly staff, the menu is super straight forward and they have a lot of options to pick from. As with everything in Downtown Monterey, it's all street parking. Got the spicy pork bulgogi and it was pretty good! From the time I placed my order to when I received it, it was probably around 5-10 minutes, and that's on a Saturday evening. Wasn't totally impressed with the banchan just based off of the variety and the portion sizes.

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    Sherry F.

    Came in right at opening during the weekend of the Monterey Bay Half Marathon. Restaurant staff are super friendly and personable. Food was good and we were offered extra starters to try. Restaurant itself had a homey vibe and the staff love to have conversations with you. Food was also really good, well balanced with some complimentary banchan.

    Tiana W.

    Hidden Gem with Heart and Flavor! I stumbled upon this cozy little Korean BBQ spot and was instantly charmed. The staff were incredibly kind--even though they were short-staffed, they welcomed us in without hesitation. You could really feel the hospitality. As a Korean, I can honestly say the food reminded me of home. The bulgogi was rich, flavorful, and just like something my mom would make. A standout surprise? They let us try some dishes we didn't even order--fried oysters included, which were perfectly crispy and packed with flavor. The space is small but lovely, with a warm, family-style atmosphere that makes you feel cared for. Bonus: there's an ice cream shop just down the road, so you can finish the night with something sweet. Authentic, heartfelt, and delicious--I'll definitely be back!

    Pork katsu appetizer
    Melissa K.

    In town for (another) baseball tournament. We had a 5pm game and it was freezing! My son and I really wanted hot comforting food to warm our cold bodies and decided to try Bulgogi House. Pros- Emilio our server was awesome! He was super welcoming and provided really top notch service (note to owners- you're lucky to have him!) I was really impressed in how he interacted with the tables. The restaurant is super small, but it's still a lot of work for one person to manage the 4-5 tables they have plus the countertop area. The beef bowl had good flavor and our appetizer of pork katsu was also good. Not quite Korean, but comforting just the same. Cons- the ramyeon was basically instant ramen for $11 bucks. It did serve its purpose and it warmed us up on a cold night, but I can get a lot of instant ramen, even the more trendy and upscale (for lack of a better description) brands aren't that pricey for one serving! We did add an egg as well as the dumplings, so that made it nicer than just cooking the instant pack! Of course... it also increased the price too! My son did say that the dish is always instant ramen, but I still found it the most disappointing part of our dinner.

    Chicken bulgogi

    Delicious food and such friendly service. Everything we ordered was so yummy. Just an overall warm and cozy vibe.

    Spicy pork
    Gina S.

    We had a wonderful experience here! The food and service was top notch. Katie was our server and she was delightful, attentive, and just overall amazing. We met the owner, Kevin, and he made the experience so fun and so personal for us. I can't wait to come here again!

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    Jen D.

    Somewhat limited menu to keep It simple but it is definitely worth a visit because they taste great! Our favorites are the beef bulgogi and the kalbi ribs. Service is excellent! Our server was very pleasant and attentive. We had the chance to meet the owner and he, too, was friendly and chatty. We love supporting small businesses. The place is cozy and located along Alvarado.

    Michelle R.

    For dinner we decided to try this place out. This place is small and had about 4 tables for dine-in. My boyfriend ordered the chicken bowl and I ordered the beef w/egg yolk bowl. Both dishes were really tasty and they both came with 3 side dishes of banchan: kimchee, Korean broccoli and fish cakes. Overall, food was delicious but it was on the pricy side. Service was attentive and friendly.

    Spicy Chicken Bowl
    Jason S.

    We certainly got our monies worth at this location. The food was very good and so was the service. I really enjoyed the Ramen and Mandu. My wife's food, the chicken bulgogi plate had very nice flavor to it. I enjoyed my spicy chicken bowl but the spice level was too spicy for me. I love spicy food but this chicken got the best of me. I still loved the food regardless.

    Ban Chan, Spicy chicken Bulgogi, Beef Bulgogi, Mandu, Kalbi
    Dyana B.

    Doesn't look like much when you pass it because it's a small little restaurant in the middle of downtown. If you take two extra steps, you'll miss it! Even if you take those 2 extra steps, you'll still smell the delicious smell of Bulgogi. The menu is small. There aren't very many options but different types of Bulgogi. The prices were a little high but hey, it was about the experience. I would suggest to get some extra rice with any dish you get. The tea was delicious as well as the appetizers.

    Harvilchuck P.

    The kimchi jjigae here is comfort in a bowl. The broth is rich and tangy, with just the right amount of spice. The tofu and pork belly were tender and flavorful, and the portion was filling. It's the perfect dish for a chilly day.

    Spicy bulgogi

    Great place, I stopped by and they were short staffed but the owner/chef did a great job anyway. He was super friendly and the food was fantastic.

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    The service was nice and the food was delicious. I'd recommend going there if you like Korean food.

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    4.5(306 reviews)
    1.6 mi
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    This place was definitely a hidden gem!!…read more The service was excellent and super friendly. We only had 4 people--so when our server brought out the food and noticed we ordered a lot for 2 adults and 2 kids, she was kind enough to add another table so we'd be comfortable. The Food Lineup: * Chicken Fried rice for my daughter and it was so adorable because they made it into a shape of a heart. Love the attention to detail! * Sodduk Sodduk - 10/10! I'm a sucker for tteok so to have it in skewer form with mini sausages was a treat. The outside was kinda crunchy and the inside was nice and chewy. Loved it! * Dduk Bok Gi - not spicy so I absolutely loved it. The sauce I was slathering on top of my rice and dipping some of my K-Honey chicken in it. Yum! * K-Honey Chicken was so good! The chicken had a super crunchy outside and the inside was so juicy. I kept scraping up the sauce from the tray to get every bit. Definitely a 10/10! I loved this place and would definitely come back. Also thought the bathroom art work was hilarious. IYKYK.

    Just kinda found ourselves at Ttobongee's out of our need to get something in our guts…read more There good, we over ordered being on the hungry side. So we got a lot of tasty food all at once. Service was great but a bit lacks. We had one dish that was turned into the kitchen wrong. The waiter hadn't written anything down. Placed by memory. He didn't add it to our tab... nice. Korean fried chicken that's what they do. And it was tasty. We had one dish that was so hot not spicy hot, 700 degree Fahrenheit hot in a stone dish. Be warned...bruh. Last words... I I'll be back.

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    Ttobongee - K honey chicken

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    3.9(67 reviews)
    2.7 mi
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    We had such a great experience for lunch yesterday at Bada Kitchen!…read more The Korean fried chicken was hands down the best we've had in Monterey--seriously 10/10. We tried the Yangyum flavor (sweet and spicy), and while it leaned more sweet than spicy, it was still absolutely delicious. Next time we'll definitely ask for a higher spice level. The Honey Garlic was also amazing--super flavorful, and the chicken itself was perfectly fried, crispy on the outside and still moist and juicy inside. It could've used just a little more sauce, but honestly still so good. We also ordered the pork and veg gyoza, which were tasty, and edamame, which was good but pretty standard. I had the Spicy Tuna Roll and really enjoyed it, and my husband got the Shrimp Tempura Roll, which he said was great too. The portions are huge--we definitely had leftovers! I also got a side of white rice to go with the chicken, and it was just chef's kiss. A couple small notes: the restaurant is a little tricky to find since it's tucked into a shopping area, and the music was a bit loud for my taste. But the service was great, and when we went (around 12:30-1:00 on a Friday), it wasn't too busy, which was nice. We'll definitely be back a few more times!

    Calm and peace ambiance, my family had a great experience here, food are delicious and taste like…read morehomemade meal, honestly to say, even their side dishes that come with the tofu soup and rice are good too. I didn't ask the waistress name but she is really nice and helpful. Definitely coming back if we visit Monterey again.

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    Bada Kitchen - I think this place used to be a different and seafood based restaurant, but reusing decor lol

    I think this place used to be a different and seafood based restaurant, but reusing decor lol

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    Spicy rice cake with ramen. Bulgogi. Korean fried Chicken.

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    Toribashi - Tonkotsu Ramen

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    4.0(466 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    Healthy dining
    Established in 2018

    We had a craving for ramen while on vacation in Monterey, and Toribashi came thru for us!…read more This restaurant was located in a downtown area, so there wasn't a dedicated parking lot, but it was fairly easy to find street parking. I ordered the Shoyu Ramen which was flavorful with a rich broth. I also know my kids thoroughly enjoyed themselves because there was nothing left in their bowls :) Thank you, Toribashi!

    Welp.. We finally had the chance to return to Monterey.. As we were squeezed for time, we chose to…read morecome to Toribashi tonight. Parking was only mildly challenging, as a space opened up after only a single lap around the block. Inside here, you'll find a busy place with a few tables and individual bar-style (partitioned!) paired seating along the walls adjacent to the kitchen in the middle part of the restaurant. Order up at the self-serve order kiosks, tap in your table/counter number, and they bring out your order in a couple of minutes. We had six of us in our party, and most of us kept it simple by ordering the default Tonkatsu Ramen with different customizable options. Most all of the ingredients in this order were on point - The Chasu Pork Belly was tender, thick and delicious, ramen noodles nothing special, but generally stil on point, as were the bamboo shoots. However, the co-star/centerpiece of the Tonkatsu Ramen other than the Chasu Pork slab should be the broth, but sadly the broth was far far TOO salty which overpowered the other flavors in the broth. Chasu Pork 4.8/5, Tonkatsu Ramen 3.1/5. Service was good as everyone was hustling hard in the kitchen, along with attentive bussers/waitstaff to quickly turn tables. They take good care in wiping down the tables here. If I return, I'll just get the Paitan Ramen like I did in years past, as that seemed less salty. Then again the Paitan soup base begins with the same chicken+pork soup base as the Tonkatsu Ramen. I hope Toribashi will step back up to their former glory.

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    Beef Rice Bowl

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    Kuma - Apollo, Spicy Paula, California Roll

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    4.3(431 reviews)
    0.0 mi
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    I have been wanting to give this place a try and finally got the opportunity. Unfortunately I was…read morein the moment so I did not take any photos. Everything was really fresh and prepared well. The restaurant has beautiful vaulted ceilings and great vibes. Only note was the music was all over the place but not a big deal at all. We ordered a lot since we were both very hungry and left satisfied. Starters: Spicy garlic edamame - great flavor and not overly done (5/5) Shrimp & Veggie tempura- perfect amount of batter (5/5) Gyoza (5/5) Mains: Chicken Teriyaki served with miso soup, salad, and steamed rice. (4/5) only because the salad while good had a little too much dressing, not a deal breaker. Sake sashimi 5/5 Tiger roll 5/5 Would definitely recommend as a great sushi spot and will be back!

    Really good sushi in Monterey. This is located in downtown Monterey and we stopped in because our…read moreoriginal destination had a huge wait. Kuma had a few minute wait. This place is really family friendly, and there were a lot of people with loud kids on a Saturday night around 6. It was also really packed, so the servers were running around getting everyone everything pretty quickly. I thought they were very pleasant and energetic. They have an interesting variety of sushi rolls, including some vegetarian and vegan selections. I felt like the serving size was pretty large, and I ended up taking some home. All the fish was fresh and high quality. A very enjoyable dinner!

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    Bar View

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    4.2(3.4k reviews)
    1.1 mi
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    Food: Fantastic. Flavorful. They are happy to work with you…read moreon substitutions and spice options. Generous portions. Kid approved. Veg approved and overall all good. Drinks were also great. We liked it! Burpppp! :) Service: Quick food. Our host, Meg was superb. She knew the portions that would work for kids and accommodated dishes that works for them nice. She was patient with us all as we were a big crowd with several kids. Cheerful and always checking in with us, we loved her service. Thank you Meg! Ambience: Hawaiian ambience. Chatty friendly vibes. Nice music. Restrooms: Clean, well maintained. Parking: Street parking. Challenging but if you have some patience you will find it a few blocks away and walk it up to the restaurant.

    Located in the heart of downtown Cannery Row in Monterey, Hula's offers Hawaiian fusion cuisine…read morewith indoor and outdoor seating. There's 60 and 90 min street parking around the restaurant. We got a table for 8 and sat in the outdoor patio, which was covered and had heat lamps for the cooler temp- perfect and spacious enough with our 4 kids in tow. Menu has a good variety, even a separate vegan menu. I got the fish sandwich with Caesar salad (ok- but bread overpowered the fish), mac and cheese (really creamy and cheesy) for my toddler and my hubs got the vegan cashew kale salad with vegan chik'in. We got calamari, which was abalone style and kinda bland. Rest of the table got burgers and fries which overall had good reviews. Service was a bit slow but it was Memorial Day weekend and it was pretty busy.

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    Poke!! Amazingly melted in your mouth, and the plating was awesome!

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