WOW. This might genuinely be one of the best Korean restaurants in Bloomington, and I have no idea how I didn't discover it sooner! Everything about this place hits the mark: authentic flavours, friendly service, and great value. I ordered the beef bulgogi, and it was absolutely fantastic. Super juicy, tender, and full of flavour. That level of tenderness is not easy to achieve, and they nailed it perfectly. The seasoning and balance of sweetness and savouriness were spot on, and the portion size was generous too. I had also ordered their seafood pancake appetizer which was just as great too. It's huge, so ideally, you'd want to share it with someone! The service is excellent -- friendly, attentive, and quick without feeling rushed. You can tell they genuinely care about their food and their customers. The interior is a bit on the smaller side, so keep that in mind if you're planning to dine in, especially during dinner hours -- it can fill up fast. That said, it adds to the cozy, casual charm of the place. Whether you're new to Korean food or a longtime fan, K-BAP is a must-visit spot in Bloomington. Delicious, authentic, and made with care, which means this place easily earns 5 stars. read more

K-BAP - A Korean pancake (pajeon) with vegetables, including carrots and green onions, is placed on a white square plate on a dark wooden table. The pancake appears crispy and golden-brown, with visible vegetable pieces. In the background, there is a red Coca-Cola glass, a white condiment bottle, and a white napkin. The setting suggests a casual dining environment, likely at a Korean restaurant. - Korean Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

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This is standard and solid Korean home cooking, basically--it's comparable to any Korean family-run restaurant that you'd find in any town with a large Korean population, doing the usual standards well but perhaps unexceptionally. Seafood pancake and squid bokkeum were both tasty and exactly as they usually are. The banchan were fine but maybe not the freshest. Service was as friendly as everyone says. read more

I love K-BAP. It's my go-to spot for Korean food. The dishes are consistently great, but the service can be hit or miss. It's especially noticeable during busy times or when dining with a larger group. We keep coming back because the food is good. read more

Everything. Everything was amazing! Every bite was absolutely delicious! Our server was very kind and patient and made us feel very welcomed. The Korean wings and side dishes! My 1st time trying Plum soda, absolutely delicious as well! Planning to visit again very soon! read more

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Fantastic! We purposely went to try the Dolsot Bibimbap and couldn't be happier! My husband got Beef and I got Pork. The array of toppings we got were Fish Cake, Zucchini, eggplant, Pickled radish and Potatoes. I also recommend the Gokugan condiment!! My advice to you is, drop what you're doing and go get this food. Also, we got the egg roll and will be craving it forever. Our service was so friendly and helpful. The price was quite reasonable for what we experienced! If you are wanting a formal atmosphere, this is not for you. Feels authentic and is definitely delicious!! read more

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My friend and I stopped in because she had never tried Korean cuisine before. We are from out of town and have very few places near us. From the moment we stepped in we were greeted swiftly and it was very clean. The food tasted amazing and the service was very fast and neat. I definitely recommend coming here if you are looking for a nice, small restaurant for date night or a quick lunch. read more

K-BAP - Tteokbokki, Chicken Kimbap, & Regular Kimbap. - Korean Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

Small space but big heart. The food was quick, tasted incredible and the service was quick considering each table was full and there was only one server. So yummy and I'm already craving more of the shrimp dimsum. read more

K-BAP - Shrimp Dimsum & Kimchi Kimbap - Korean Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

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Pretty good Korean restaurant. We came for lunch and it was not crowded. We ordered seafood pancake, a combination of tofu soup and galbi, and japchae. It serves unlimited refillnof banchan Overall, the food is good. The Galbi is a bit chewy. Seafood pancake is good, but they only served soy sauce as the dipping until we asked for proper seafood pancake dipping d Sauce. Tofu soup is good. Japchae is ok. I prefer to have it at room temperature. read more

K-BAP - Menu - Korean Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

I was in Bloomington the other day, and before I hit the road to go back to Indy, I decided to do a to-go order for my dinner. I am always hungry for Korean food and K-Bap was located conveniently not too far from IU. I called and placed an order for Japjae and it was ready in about 20 minutes. This restaurant is not that big and not fancy looking but oh the food was DELICIOUS! I think it helped that they put it on aluminum foil and closed it, because after one hour drive to Indy the food was still hot. It was so tasty and I wish they were closer to me! read more

K-BAP - Japjae - Korean Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

Local authentic family owned Korean place? Yes please! The food was amazing. The tofu ban Chan, broccoli and cucumber was pretty flavorful. The service was great. It seemed really authentic and we will be back. read more

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food: great Korean food, forgot to take photos but everything is pretty authentic service: super sweet lady owns the place ambiance: my go to place for a big group dinner read more

Wanted to try something different when visiting Bloomington recently. Found this little place with the cutest little asian couple serving us. They were so nice and sweet. We came in during a weekday lunch and it wasn't too busy. We didn't have to wait at all. Food was served quickly and bill paid quickly. I didn't enjoy what I ordered (chicken bibimbop), because it was too dry. But my friends food was delicious (lunch special). I was glad to see that we also got all the sides during the lunch menu too. read more

Completely exceeded my expectations. The store front & inside didn't look like much but the food & service was fantastic. I liked the banchan & my tofu stew was delicious! Would definitely go back there again next time I'm in the area. read more

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Some of the best egg rolls I've ever had. Good bulgogi, good bibimbap. You can prob pass on the kimchi pancake IMO.

Truly wonderful. Have been here twice. The lunch special is a wonderful deal, Monday-Friday. There is a language barrier at times but the staff will get you what you need once you're through the doors. The inside looks like a traditional Korean restaurant. We noticed some heart balloons on the ceiling and questioned the length of their existence. read more

aiyo~~ the food was really good! I got tteokmanduguk, very flavorful and good portions. very...comforting. also they refilled our banchan which was very nice hehe :D ambiance was not bad, maybe a little small but overall a nice space and everyone was very nice! I liked it~~~ read more

K-BAP - What I got - Korean Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

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Smaller portions than originally ordered. Also quality has suffered. This is delivery that I am referring to. Really enjoyed it the first couple of times but have noticed that the portions have diminished quite a bit recently. Also the quality of certain dishes, such as the Japchae was pretty bad. It had no flavor and was quite oily. I am of Korean descent and understand from several people I know in the community that they really like this place but I'm not willing to give them another chance at this point as I think there are better options out there. read more

Cute korean cafe. Numerous booths for seating. Table service. Clean. Service attentive and sweet. The food was mouth watering. Unlimited side dishes. Egg rolls were made in house which is rare in Korean restaurants. Sauces were good but would have preferred them on side. Galbi served on sizzling cast iron skillet. Good portions for price. Not a selve cooking korean BBQ restaurant but not needed with the freshness and portions. Will be back to expand to other menu items. Kimchi jiggae looked fantastic at neighboring table. read more

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What a find! Very tasty Korean food - it was made with love and tasted like homemade. Not greasy. Just the right amount of spices. Every item we tried was fantastic. And the assortment of little starters was thoughtful and huge ... and included with the dinner at no cost. There are a lot of vegan and vegetarian options. Parked right in front of the restaurant entrance. Lots of available spots. Pay with the app or at the meter. The owner gave our kids free authentic Korean treats. They were amazing! Our kids loved the Udon and noodle dishes. read more

Fantastic! The banchan was nice, and everything else was GREAT! We got Gunmandu, which are like Korean gyoza or potstickers. Delicious. The beef Japchae was light and not greasy at all. The beef was tender and very tasty. The pork Tangsuyuk was SO amazing. The pork smelled as good as it tasted and the sweet/sour sauce was delicious. The flavorings were so balanced; not too salty, not too hot. The food tasted like thoughtful home cooking, clean and healthy. I'm looking forward to next time. There are a bunch of other things I want to try! Kamsahamnida, K-BAP! read more

Yummy food and good prices! I got a lumbar combo with a spicy pasta, and my partner got chicken bulgogi. Very fast service. Will come again!

Feels like a real Asian restaurant in Asia. Nice people, great food, large portions, good prices.

This is my first ever review... being a huge foodie, that should say something! I want to take the time to give extreme cahoots to this establishment! The food, the service, and the ambience in this quaint little Korean Café is a notch above. I highly recommend the spicy beef/veg. stew, and the kimchi stew. not to mention the freshest starter plates ever served in a Korean restaurant. read more

I left the restaurant a Yelp message asking questions about a possible order. The person who responded was very kind. I wasn't able to wait so I ended up ordering from another restaurant that was able to take care of the issue I had where I wasn't going to pick up an order in time and didn't have to go with K-Bap. It's a bit of a bummer my original choice was able to take care of my order because I really wanted to try this place. I have it bookmarked in my 'Yummie Places" bookmarks so I can be sure to visit when I'm back in Indiana again. I'm planning a road trip next year and heading down to TN and KY so this place will be on my way. Can't wait! read more

Many times the beef is too sweet and the flavor is overpowering. Got all meat no fatty pieces. I didn't leave a trace. The place gets packed and busy, both dining in and takeout orders! It is ran by just a few people and they do their best to get everything out but like I said, it gets busy!!!! It's worth the wait though. read more

K-BAP - I ordered the beef Bulgogi - Korean Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

My daughter and I love to eat here when we want delicious Korean dishes. The owners are very nice and very welcoming. We love everything we have ordered and especially love the different banchan they provide for us. Highly recommend! read more

Wonderful food and lovely service from owners. Low key atmosphere with wonderful Korean food.

The food is great. I absolutely love the beef soup dish I order. And they have an excellent seafood pancake. The downside is the servers are hit/miss and the side dishes are not the best in town. read more

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Some of the best Korean food I've had. Seasonings were on point prices were fair portions big. The appetizers were great.

So amazing. The food came out about max 10-15. The service was impeccable. They are so kind and always making sure we're doing ok! They are so amazing, especially the chief. She personally comes out with a big smile and asks about the food! The food here is so delicious and amazing. They are a local business and I'm trying to support them as much as I can! If you're in the area, go they're amazing read more

This restaurant just opened up 5 days ago, the owner of this restaurant use to be the original owner of Korean restaurant on 4th st according to the waiter. Food was delicious and side were great although I came in during closing hours so they didn't have all the side dishes for me. They made up for that with a free soda and I think rice although that could have come with my dish for all I know. I ordered the glass noodles which is the best I've had in btown. Service was great and ambiance I can't say because I came in close to closing hours so maybe they turned off the Music. Overall I had a great time. Don't know why it's called k-bop when they put Korean kitchen on their building though. read more

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Eat here right now. This place has delicious food! Excellent service, great people, great food. Pretty easy parking, we will back every time we're in town! read more

K-BAP - Royal tteobokki, kimbap, bibimbap, etc. - Korean Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

Great service and generous portions of delicious food! Our entrees were preceded by an unexpected variety of small dishes. A the wonderful surprise. read more

The food was good. We got seated right away. We ordered spicy rice cake for appetizer. Which also had fish cake in it. That was delicious. We got the combo that came with mackerel and soft tofu soup. The mackerel was good and the soup was a bit to Smokey tasting in my opinion. Also for the potato pork neck stew. That was my favorite. It was very tasty. I also ordered the kalbi as well. Although I ordered it extra well done it did not come out that way. The flavor was good. I wish I could have nuked it in the microwave for 2 more minutes then it would have be perfect! The food came with 6 banchans. The restaurant was pretty busy but we got seated right away. The place was clean and bright with friendly staff. read more

Love this place. The portions are large and it's truly authentic. I loved the coke in a can with ice. Definitely a mom/pop type of vibe in the heart of downtown Bloomington read more

I was the only person eating at this brand new restaurant when I went there. Hopefully that will change soon. Delicious food and very friendly staff and owners. The banchan were plentiful and extra delicious, my kimchi pancake was excellent, and so were the spicy chicken wings. Glad we have a delicious new Korean place in town! read more

This is the most legit Korean restaurant in town. It's like a little neighborhood joint in Seoul, where you'd go for lunch a few days a week. The kimchi jigae is my favorite. Pairs really well with the kalbi. The banchan is simple but fresh. I also recommend the kimbap for a quick cheap (and tasty) lunch. The owner is really nice, too. read more

First time in Bloomington; from San Francisco where we have lots of great Korean restaurants. K-BAP is up there with any Korean restaurant that I've ever been to. The food quality and flavors were outstanding! Looking forward to coming back again! read more

The food was completely delicious - we both had japchae, glass noodles in a savory sauce and took half the generous servings home. The server was friendly and eager to please but she was the only one waiting tables and had to serve take-out orders as well. We were going on to a movie so this gave us a few nervous moments, but it worked out. I intend to go there again with another friend tomorrow. This is a great new place. read more

Best and most authentic Korean food in town! Cannot go wrong with the bokkeumbap, galbitang, gamjatang, kimbap, or bulgogi. Very caring staff that truly knows the ins and outs of Korean cuisine--they will treat you like family! Very convenient location for anybody who lives in downtown Bloomington with a cozy and easygoing atmosphere. read more