The food here was authentic, generous in portion and the concept is brilliant. The taste was incredible and if you are looking for Korean food that tastes like your Korean mom made it you must come! read more

Chilban - Korean Near Me - Fullerton, California

The staff at Chilban were very kind and welcoming! The food was fresh and delicious, and I was impressed with how much they filled my box. They have a mission on the wall that says they reject the idea that convenient food has to be unhealthy or small, and that was evident in the meal I had. I'll be back soon! read more

I was surprised by how much I liked the food from Chilban. The ordering process is just like Chipotle. At $15.99, you get a bento box with a variety of items to choose from. I really liked the braised tofu as one of the proteins that I got. I highly recommend that! Everything else tasted really good and some items were not as seasoned as others, but they have a variety of dipping sauces you can dip those less seasoned items in :). I was surprised there was so much food in the box! I also tried the Original Kimbap ($6) and really liked it! There wasn't too much rice and I loved the texture of Burdock root. Service was friendly and the place was clean! read more

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Just opened a few weeks ago, Chilban is brand new spot where you can curate your own Korean Food Bento Boxes for only $15.99. Protein Choices (Select 1-2) - Bulgogi Beef - Teriyaki Chicken - Spicy Pork - Grilled Salmon - Soy Garlic Chicken - Sweet Spicy Chicken - Braised Tofu Choice of a Base of Steamed Rice or Purple Rice or Salad Mix. Seaweed Soup and Dried Seaweed Snack is included along with 12 different Korean Side Dishes that change out weekly such as vegetable pancake, kimchi, cucumber kimchi, japchae noodles, spicy fishcakes, Spam salad, Rolled Egg Omelette, white radish, seasoned bean sprouts and so much more. If you need more flavor or simply love sauce, there is a wasabi mayo, spicy mayo, gochujang sauce, teriyaki or spicy soy sauce. This Korean Feast in a Box aka Korean Bento is great if you want to grab something really quick, delicious and love variety! I can't wait to come again and for $15.99, it's a great value. read more

I finally had the chance to try this place since I was in the area, and I'm so glad I did! The staff was incredibly friendly, and the whole process was quick & super smooth. There are so many delicious options to choose from, and I love that the banchan changes regularly so there's always some variety. It honestly feels like such a great value for what you get. Everything I tried was so good! The only thing that wasn't my favorite was the egg. I just felt like it could've used a little more flavor. Other than that, I really enjoyed everything. I ordered it to go, and I have to say I loved the packaging too. Everything stayed neatly separated in its own compartment, which made it travel really well. I'll definitely be coming back. Such a great experience! read more

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When you talk about fresh home cooking, Chilban definitely takes it home. The portions and variety was great to have. The service was fast and everything was clean. I call this place a win. read more

Chilban - Korean Near Me - Fullerton, California

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Long story short: I will definitely be back. Chilban offers a home styled fast food option with rotating banchans each week! Upon arriving, we were quickly welcomed and helped with- I chose the spicy squid and pork as my protein, which were super generous in serving size. I love how you opt for purple rice (much superior) and they give you their soup of the day! Normally at other restaurants, there is maybe one banchan that doesnt quite hit, but at Chilban- all the banchans we tried were so good! Its almost as if they are taste testing each batch for perfection! We also got the kimbap to try, which does take a little longer to come out- but it is also packed well and flavorful. Im excited to live by this place as their packaging seems great for a togo meal! read more

Chilban - Korean Near Me - Fullerton, California

The hype is real, popular spot in a cute plaza. It's great to have your choice in side dishes and protein. Staff if friendly and service is quick, everything is premade! Plenty of parking and could probably accommodate a large group (6+) if it's not packed. read more

Chilban - Korean Near Me - Fullerton, California

Fast food, you said....nah, more like quality korean food made convenient and affordable. Bento box style where you get to choose your choice of base, protein, and a wide selection of banchans. Their spicy pork and kimchi are super tasty, and of course you can never go wrong with japchae and seasoned fish cakes. The bento comes with a mini soup and they even offer free dry seaweed with your meal; they pack the box with generous servings so I was quite full after the meal. Definitely worth coming back! Restaurant is small but you always have option of takeous, staffs are super friendly, and parking lot is spacious. Food: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Price: 5/5 Parking: 5/5 read more

Chilban - Lots of food for just $16. Drink is Yuzu lemonade, very refreshing - Korean Near Me - Fullerton, California

Korean fast food with a healthy twist -- think Chipotle meets Korean banchan! You get to build your own meal by choosing your protein and a variety of delicious side dishes. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and customizable to your liking. The staff was extremely friendly and welcoming, and the restaurant was spotless. I also loved the clean, minimalist décor, which created a modern and comfortable atmosphere. If you're looking for a quick meal that doesn't sacrifice flavor or quality, this spot is definitely worth checking out! read more

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Asian version of chipotle? Count me in! Heard lots of good stuff about this place and I see why! Staff were super friendly and helpful on my indecisiveness! I believe their selection varies per day depending on what ingredients they have so every time might be different You pick your base: rice or salad or half and half You then pick 2 proteins: I got their bulgogi and spicy pork I think Then 5 banchans! So many to pick from and they were all so delicious Comes with sauce on th side we got their kimchi mayo and sweet chili gochojang sauce Everything is so flavorful! Honestly don't need the sauce but good to have. It also comes with a packet of seaweed! Perfect to wrap your rice and protein. It was a lot of food! Brought the rest home to eat for lunch the next day! Pretty worth it for $16 for basically 2 meals! Definitely will come back if I'm in the area again read more

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So happy to find a home-cooked Korean place serving yummy food, fast! Staff is very friendly, and the menu options are simple. For each Chilban, you pick 1 or 2 bases (white rice, purple rice, salad), 1 or 2 proteins and 5 Banchan side dishes. You can upgrade your Chilban to grilled salmon for an additional $2.50. There's a lot of food packed into each $15.99 meal box! Even though the little squares seem small, they don't skimp on portion. The only thing I didn't finish was the soup, it was slightly bland. Definitely a good place to grab a meal box to go and they even have seats for dine-in options. read more

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I saw so many social media videos of this new Korean spot in Fullerton. This Korean style Bento box experience. We got 3 build your plate ($15.99). It comes with seaweed soup. Seasoned seaweed package comes with each plate. First, we chose a base: white rice , purple rice or salad. You can get 2 as a half portion. Second, choose a protein or 2 half of the proteins. Salmon was extra and comes with the sweet sauce. Third, choose any 5 Banchan. Fourth, we get a free sauce. We ordered extra: spicy Tteobokki (Rice Cake) and Tuna Kimbap. We did not order any drinks. Overall, it was a great experience and we enjoyed our delicious meals. Service was great. Ambiance is nice. read more

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The service is slow but friendly and helpful. The food definitely is filling even if it doesn't look like a lot. The banchan is fresh, but I think it can taste like it's been sitting out all morning. The chive jeon i got with my plate was cold, and I wish it wasn't. I know it's because of the chiller to keep all the other sides fresh! The odeng/fishcake tastes a little fishier than I prefer, but I enjoyed it. Their kimchi is really fresh, and has great flavor, including their cucumber kimchi. I like their bulgogi more than the spicy pork. All plates come with a soup and a side of seaweed. The tteokbokki is a little spicy and sweet, but tastes amazing. I didn't order the kimbap because it looks a little old, maybe made early in the morning, or it looks dry. The space has limited seating, but there's a clean restroom, self serve water, and light music in the background. I would come here again if I was in the area! read more

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Finally tried it !!! Attempted first time on a Sunday, but they are closed on Sundays. Came back again on a Tuesday night; no line and quick service. Think Chipotle of Korean food. Generous portions, lots of selections and great customer service. read more

Chilban - Half bulgolgi half spicy pork - Korean Near Me - Fullerton, California

Such a cute Korean bento store! There is such a good variety to choose from and they are all so delicious! I liked the spicy pork the most out of all the meat options; very flavorful & tender! The amount of food you get for the price is really good as well. The staff is so kind too! Highly recommend! read more

Chilban - Korean Near Me - Fullerton, California

Love the concept! Beautiful packaging and lots of Ban Chan! I really wanted to love this place cuz then I'd go all the time for the convenience and great food. Unfortunately, the food itself was meh! The rolled egg and soybeans were good but the soy glazed chicken and spicy chicken balls were hard. Heating them up the next day, they became unflavorable. I also didn't like the Japchae and I felt the kimchi was old. Maybe it was just not my day to try it, so I'll go and try it again. Otherwise, if they can just tweak the food a bit, they'll do great! read more

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I love anything that's a build-your-own concept (Chipotle, Cava, etc.) so I was really excited to find this place. You build your own Korean bento and the amount of banchan they have for you to choose from is amazing. You start off by picking either white rice, purple rice, or greens (or a mix of two), then your choice of protein (one or two), and then five banchans. The banchan changes every week so there's always something new. The bento also comes with a seaweed soup, your choice of sauce, and pack of seaweed on the side. Everything was so flavorful and felt homemade. I would definitely come back! read more

Chilban - Korean Near Me - Fullerton, California

Instagram brought me here and I wasn't disappointed. You get a lot of things that you choose from and they put it together. Think like Tofu house, but to-go and like Chipotle. It comes in a big box and you have a bunch of mini snacks to munch on. Not Udon. Definitely a different and healthier alternative to chain restaurants and affordable! read more

I came for the soft opening here as I was happy to hear that there was a Korean dosirak (Korean bento) place that feels close to home cooking. You build your own dosirak box, which will come with rice, soup, several side dishes and 1-2 protein options - total of 7 options to eat with rice (meaning behind their name) There are tables available for customers to dine in, otherwise, food is served in packed in to-go dosirak box. For the price, you are getting a lot of food. I did come here near closing time so some of the options were sold out for the day. I love that they plan on having different side dishes each week. That will definitely get customers to want to come back to try different combos of dosirak. Food overall was nice, felt closer to home cooking like I've mentioned, however there are some notes to take here to improve for the grand opening: *Their fried dishes were dry and hard. I am keeping in mind that I am eating food that probably has been sitting for a while and they weren't going to be frying fresh food at the end of the day. The flavor is nice but as someone who has TMJ, I could not finish the bacon rice cake and the spicy fried chicken - it was too hard for me to chew. I would avoid eating fried items when coming in close to closing hour. *Having the sauce option was nice, but it felt unnecessary to use it for the most part since almost all of my dishes were seasoned. The sauce is nice to have if you get grilled salmon and/or tofu steak, but you don't really need it for the rest. Everything else was solid, I would like to still come back for another try, perhaps for lunch next time to see if the quality would be a lot better during prime hours. I'd rather come here if I want dosirak though because I'm tired of the same dosiraks from Korean markets that are also mediocre in taste. It's still a great option to have to get the full package here that you'd have from a Korean household. read more

Chilban - Korean Near Me - Fullerton, California

I've recently been seeing this on my TikTok and it looked so delicious I bookmarked it to try one day. They just had their grand opening and my boyfriend has been wanting to try purple rice so I thought this would be the perfect option. I absolutely love their packaging and the concept of building your own box to your liking. It's such a perfect box to bring on a picnic! All the banchans were delicious. They have a variety of options to choose from so I can't wait to go back and try their other options for the box and all the other items on their menu. read more

Chilban - Korean Near Me - Fullerton, California

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Food: food here is so delicious and fresh. Tastes like homemade cooking, very comforting Service: quick, fast, friendly, and efficient Ambiance: some seating available, defintely family friendly! read more

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Reminds me of Chipotle build your own bowl style but for Korean food & tastes so much better! You can choose 5 banchan sides (changes weekly), which was hard because all the options were tempting. Each one was well made and flavorful. I tried the mung bean jelly for the first time and was pleasantly surprised (must get it with the sauce). I also tried their sikhye slush - it was a touch too sweet for my personal preference but a cool concept!! The restaurant is on the smaller side but cozy, probably not the best for super large parties if you're eating there. The customer service is also really friendly! :) read more

Chilban - Spicy pork & bulgogi, fish cake, mung bean belly, egg roll, haha & spicy cucumber + a soup and purple rice / salad. - Korean Near Me - Fullerton, California

Absolutely love this concept & place. When I go to kbbq, the 2nd best thing besides all the meats is the sides! The more sides, the better and so I love that you get to pick 5 sides here! The box as a whole is actually quite filling. It felt like being at a friend's house and having their mom cook you food. Everything I had was delicious and I cannot wait to go back. The yuzu drink was also delicious! Service was great, everyone was so nice and helpful! read more

I really love the concept here! The ordering is chipotle style where you choose what protein, sides, and base you want for your bento box. Portions are very generous (had half of my box saved for dinner)!! Food itself was good - it was giving comfort/home cooked. You get to choose 5 banchan sides. I got the tofu and grilled chicken. The grilled chicken had great texture and not dry at all. I also liked the mung bean jelly (I never had it before and thought it was unique). Interior is nice, casual, and clean. It's on the smaller side but good amount of seating available. Service was good too. I came on a Thursday around 1pm and it was quite busy! There was a small line and almost all tables full :) read more

Chilban - Korean Near Me - Fullerton, California

Delicious and such a good value! The bento like box starts at $15.99 and you get to pick 1-2 protein and 5 banchan. Everything was delicious and flavorful and I was so full. So healthy too and the staff were very sweet. read more

Chilban - Korean Near Me - Fullerton, California

Wow! This place was way better than expected! I just love the concept. I can see it could take a while when it gets because they carefully and thoughtfully place the items in each of its cute compartments on the plates. I just love the options, I love the service, I love the cleanliness of the place, and I love the flavors. I'm seriously coming back because I was so happy with my meal! And the price is a great deal! read more

This would've been a 5 star but everything was cold. I know the sides are probably supposed to be served but cold but my rice and meat were cold. The only warm dish was the soup ‍. We also got the rice lunch slush. It was good but too sweet for me so I added water. read more

Chilban - Korean Near Me - Fullerton, California

fam.. i got a treat for you. don't waste your money on anything else and get yourself a box at Chilban ASAP! everything here is made in house with farm to table ingredients and is chipotle styled where you choose your rice, proteins, and banchan (side dishes). the banchan are extremely fresh and seasoned PERFECTLY. they are on a weekly rotation, minus a few staples which are always available: -fish cake -rolled egg omlette -glass noodles -kimchi -seaweed a box here is only $15.99 and its a WELL balanced meal. lemme tell yall, i was SO FULL but unlike other restaurants i didnt feel sluggish or tired and that is a LUXURY in life, iykyk. although Chilban is really quick and affordable if you want something even quicker and more affordable, they have kimbap that ranges between $6-8 and a DELECTABLE shikhye (rice) slush, perfect for the upcoming summer months. to make things even better, every time i saw customers come into the restaurant, mama and papa Chilban welcomed them with warm smiles and a cheerful greeting. service here seriously nourishes the soul. p.s. dont sleep on their tteokbokki. its really the BEST ive had since korea. pro tip: dip your kimbap in the tteokbokki and get LOST IN A SAUCE enjoy the NOM! read more

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If you check their Instagram they post each week what the sides and soup would be. Loved my meal. You can choose your rice, sides and protein. Definitely recommend if you want a home cooked meal or want to try different side dishes. read more

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I found this place on instagram. Everything in my Korean bento box was delicious. The prices were more than fair for the amount of food they give you. My only problem is they have a limited amount of healthy options at protein. I wish they had a grilled chicken or chicken bulgogi. The only healthy protein options were squid and salmon. read more

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This Korean spot has a casual fast-food style setup, but the food comes out surprisingly fresh and well-prepared. I liked how you can fully customize your meal by choosing your own main dish and side dishes, and they also offer separately ordered hot side dishes that are cooked fresh instead of just the usual cold vegetable banchan. It makes the meal feel a little more personal and fun compared to typical fast casual places. Service was friendly and efficient, and the food arrived quickly. The overall taste felt clean and healthier than many Korean restaurants since you can skip the rice and load up on greens instead. It's a good option if you want Korean food without feeling overly heavy afterward. The rice cake dish was probably my least favorite though. It was oddly both too spicy and too sweet at the same time, so the balance felt a little overwhelming. Other than that, it's a convenient and satisfying place for a quick Korean meal. read more

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Tried Chilban today for the first time. The food was pretty tasty, and the flavors were solid across everything we ordered. Since we went about an hour before closing, some of the food could have been a bit fresher, but it was still enjoyable overall. The pricing was great for everything you get -- $15.99 for a choice of rice and/or salad, two types of protein, five types of banchan, soup, and seaweed. Definitely felt worth it for the amount and variety of food. Since we were there close to 8 o'clock, they even offered us a refill on the side dishes, which was really nice of them. We also tried the rice slushy drink, and that ended up being really good too. Would definitely come back again! read more

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I am a big fan of international cuisine. I found this spot while returning some Amazon packages. It's basically a big Togo box in a box form. You can get 1-2 proteins, and 5 sides (changes weekly) with your choice of white or purple rice. I tried the food and honestly it wasn't for me, but that's because I can be a bit picky on my food and haven't been exposed to the sides they have before so I was just overwhelmed. I do recommend this to anyone to try. They deserve a try for sure. The staff is very friendly and attentive! I also recommend you get the yuzu drink, it's like a citrus tart drink. The other is comparable to a mute horchata ( forgot the name of it). Hope y'all have a good time! Let me know what y'all got from here! read more

Chilban - Korean Near Me - Fullerton, California

First time experience on the way home. Loved the theme and quality of everything! From warm welcome by staff upon entry to fresh selection of genuine korean food featured on the serve top (à la Chipotle Korean style?), every bit of experience was positive and gave great experience. Everything stuffed into the Bento Box style tray were tasty including the side of ddukbokki and slushy shikhye drink. Can't wait to go back to try other items to create another tray variety - and the kimbop! read more

In short, imagine a Korean version of a bento box meets Pieology. At first glance, I didn't think I would get full but with the five banchan (aka side dishes) combined with the protein and rice, it's actually very filling. The spicy pork was pretty tender. The diced fried soy chicken had goid flavor. I would order both of these à la cart if they had that option. All the banchan tasted fresh. The soup that comes with it was a little on the salty side. The spicy soy sauce went well with the things I ordered. The frozen yuzu drink was a little on the sweet side. The servers were very friendly and at the end of the day, I would definitely go back. read more

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I came right when they opened, so the service was super quick! The setup is basically a station where you tell the workers what you'd like scooped into your bento box. There were so many options that it was hard to choose, but everything I picked was so soo fresh. I'm usually not a fan of fish cakes, but the ones here were so soft, savory, and flavorful. I also thought everything about this place was so cute, from the shop itself to the food packaging. Everything is so affordable, I would definitely recommend stopping by if you enjoy having a lot of options to choose from. read more

Chilban - bento box - Korean Near Me - Fullerton, California

Chilban is what happens when a Korean grandmother and a fast-casual consultant get together, create and implement a genius business plan. The concept is brilliant: pick your base (rice, purple rice, or salad), choose up to two proteins, then build out your tray with up to five rotating banchan and a sauce that ties it all together. It's Chipotle's assembly line efficiency, CAVA's Mediterranean-bowl energy, and Pokeworks' build-your-own spirit, but filtered through unmistakably Korean flavors. We went with salad and purple rice bases, bulgogi and spicy fried chicken with soy, then loaded up on banchan (the rotating selection means it's never quite the same visit twice) and finished with a swipe of gochujang. Everything arrives in a snug little plastic tray, folded into a carton that's basically a bento box's cooler, more portable cousin. It looks great, travels well, and somehow doesn't turn into a soggy mess by the time you sit down -whether that's at one of their tables or your own couch. The bulgogi is tender and properly caramelized, the fried chicken has that perfect crackle-then-chew situation, and the portions are genuinely filling, not "fast-casual sad desk lunch" filling. The salmon add-on for $2.50 is worth it if you're feeling fancy. Heads up: seating inside is limited, so don't expect to camp out with your laptop. But turnover is fairly quick, so even if every seat is taken when you walk in, you're probably not waiting long - and honestly, this is a tray built for to-go anyway. Five stars, no hesitation. We'll be back - probably more often than is strictly necessary. read more

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Food: Excellent quality food. The plate was delicious and every side dish was unique and well prepared Service: Service was quick and efficient. Menu was easy to understand and the staff were attentive and kind! Ambiance: Great vibes with relaxing music playing. Clean interior and plenty of seating read more

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AMAZING!! I love this small Korean spot as the service is phenomenal. The menu was very easy to follow with all of their food being delicious. There is a lot of seating but can be cramped at times depending on the customers present. However, there are tons of food options, and their boxes are compact and adorable. You get so much food for the price you pay! Highly recommend! read more

Chilban - Purple Rice with bulgogi, Tofu, radish, japchae, fish cakes, and kimchi - Korean Near Me - Fullerton, California