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Kimbap Paradise

4.4 (406 reviews)
ModerateKorean, Seafood, Noodles
Open 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Updated over 3 months ago

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Moderate noise
Good for groups
Good for kids

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Beef kimbap with extra radish
Darlene D.

Lately, I've been very into kimbap. However, I can be pretty picky about it in terms of what's inside. There's sooooo many options for what kind of kimbap you want. For me, I'm really into the beef kimbap. Kimbap Paradise has the best beef kimbap, in my opinion. The restaurant is located in Torrance, super close to my home. It's in a busy shopping center so there's plenty of parking. I easily just call in my order and pick it up. It's usually ready within 10/15 mins depending on how busy they are. I never dined in, but there's lost of seating inside to do so. If you're not a kimbap fan, they have many other Korean dishes to choose from.

Clara C.

Stopped by for a light dinner and loved it! The tteokbokki + fried squid combo was on point Gimbap was tasty, jjolmyeon was solid. Clean space, decent service. Worth a visit if you're in the mood for Korean comfort food!

Kelli L.

This review is just for the kimbpab: The kimbpap for some reason was so salty. Every ingredient inside the roll was salty. The rice was salty and even the veggies were salty. It would have tasted so much better if they used less salt. I tried a few of their kimbaps. I tried the cheese kimbpap, beef kimbpap, egg Kimbap, and fishcake kimbpap. The Cheese Kimbpap was my least favorite. I thought it would have been more of melted cheese like mozzarella cheese or something else but I think it was American cheese and it wasn't melted. The best one I liked out of the four was their egg kimbpap. The eggs were seasoned and cooked well but only thing that would have made it better is less salt. But maybe it was just the day that I went since I don't think I remember it being like that before I have had their bimbpab a few years ago a few times I know my friends and I have ordered that a couple of times before Next time I come back I'd want to try some of their other dishes Note: They have plenty of parking spaces available They are located a few doors down from a karaoke place

Bigolgi spicy with rice bowl
Jonnita W.

Very small establishment but with a very welcoming staff. Very colorful ambiance. Their wall menu display is very large and visible making it easier to know what you are ordering. They also provide table menus for a more personal viewing. For the most part we were the main customers during the visit as other would come in to get their orders to go or the order would be an uber eats or Grubhub order. We were. Checked throughout our visit. The food was tasty and warming. Once were were ready to pay the cook came out and she packed our food for us, we didn't have to lift a hand. Portions were of good size so we had leftovers. I want to say o I saw their hours posted that they are open for a few hours on site days now as well. They also used more of a sterile utensils appeal with their cups and chopsticks. Check them out when your in the mood for Lorean food

Pork Cutlet (Donkatsu ) /
Tami W.

I decided to give this place another try after I read so many positive reviews. This time I got the Beef Bulgogi lunch box and I loved it! Very generous portion, tasty without being too sweet. 10/10, highly recommend. I'm not familiar with Kimbap, so I really had to look closely at the menu. Worth it. One complaint, the box wasn't microwave safe, it was just plastic. I ate it less than hot, but it was still yummy.

Spam Kimbap
Liz L.

Placed a pick up order at Kimbap Paradise at 6:30pm and I was told the order would be available for pickup in 15 minutes. The order consisted of beef kimbap without the imitation crab and spam kimbap. Both kimbaps were made to order and fresh. Parking was easy to find right in front of Kimbap paradise. As I walked in, the lady asked me what I ordered and handed me my order right away. The service was fast with no hello or a greeting. The place has a couple of tables to grab a quick meal. I took my order to go. One order of kimbap is enough to share between two people. We ordered two kinds to try them both. Both kinds of Kimbap were delicious. This place also has all the typical Korean snack foods too. Will be back here again for the kimbap!

Bonnie S.

@torrancekimbapparadise a local favorite spot for Koreans and Non Koreans who want something quick, satisfying and just simply good Korean NOW food. Their selection on Kimbap seems endless but just know with everything you order, the flavors are vibrant and tasty. - Kimbap Combo w/ Udon & Katsu Kimbap - Cold Soy Bean Noodles - Spicy Pork Bap - Jjajang Rice & Egg - Tuna Kimbap - Beef Kimbap Lots of free parking, quick service and you get what you pay for, yummy Korean food basics for an great price and . Recreate your favorite K-Drama picnic scene or imagine yourself eating Kimbap with your favorite K-Pop star or Group. Have fun! Visual review, check out my IG https://www.instagram.com/reel/C8pcoFiv72w/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

$1 miso soup
Anais K.

I get it we live in the U.S but at a kimbap takeout spot serving mostly Korean customers, you'd think there'd be just a little generosity. We ordered $300 worth of food and kindly asked for some soup, you know, so we don't choke on the kimbap. But nope $1 per soup. Fine. But if you're going to charge, at least make it worth it! Instead, we got half a takeout cup of broth with two lonely green onion slices floating around like they lost their way. No tofu, no seaweed--just vibes. And that "Kimchi" fried rice? More like "Where's-the-Kimchi" fried rice. Every time we order, it's the same no actual kimchi just rice dressed up in red to trick us. Look, we understand that prices are going up but maybe cut costs somewhere else instead of skimping on basic ingredients. We all know kimbap can be a bit dry and yet only kimchi fried rice and jjolmyeon get soup included? So, if we have to pay for soup, maybe make it worth the price? Or at least pretend to have a conscience.

Kimchi Fried Rice
Lauren T.

My friends & I decided to come here during the week for dinner! Being a picky eater, I was kinda worried about whether I'd find something on the menu I'd like. I ended up going with the kimchi fried rice. I'm usually not a fan of fried rice either, but it was pretty good! I loved the spice & the egg added a lot of flavor. I also asked for my cheese on the side to sprinkle on. The portions are HUGE! My friends got the kimbap & they also give a lot with one order. I think we arrived an hour before closing & we definitely seemed rushed by the workers. Just keep that in mind if you are deciding to come here!

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I'm vegetarian and I am obsessed with their avocado rolls. They're sooo good and very filling. Would recommend any day!

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Love love love this place! The rice cake soup was soooo good and the kimbap. This is my favorite go-to place when I'm in the area

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I ordered the beef fried rice to go and I got only rice. There was no beef whatsoever. I was disappointed and will not be coming back.

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Eat here all the time - best shrimp boil ever. Their add-ins (corn, red potatoes) and appetizers…read moreare great, too. The thing I've discovered more recently is that ordering take away is really good, too. The broth is so rich that I can eat some and save it in the broth overnight and it reheats REALLY well - just had yesterday's lunch leftovers for lunch today and it was a dream!

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I've been coming to Quality Seafood for the past couple of years, usually on Fridays for fish…read moretacos, and I've ordered the same fish taco and shrimp taco combination 40 to 50 times. It has generally been a place I've enjoyed and recommended, which is why this stood out. There's always been some normal inconsistency in portion. Some days the fish is bigger, some days smaller. Same with the shrimp, sometimes a little more, sometimes a little less. That never bothered me. It's part of a busy seafood counter, and I've never felt the need to say anything. What I got today was different. The fish taco was on the small side and dry, but the shrimp taco was the issue. It was served fried, very dark, and overcooked to the point the shrimp was tough. When I opened it after a few bites, I realized I was mostly eating tortilla and toppings. There were only about three shrimp total, which is noticeably less than what I've consistently received here before. In prior visits, I've also been asked whether I want my tacos grilled or fried, including the shrimp, and I've consistently chosen the lighter, non-fried option. What I received today was not that. I approached the counter politely and simply said the taco wasn't good, pointing out the quality and portion issue. I wasn't trying to make a scene and I'm not someone who returns food, especially over something this small. I was more pointing it out so it didn't keep happening. I was told nothing could be refunded because I had taken a few bites, so I asked to speak with a manager. That's where this went sideways. Instead of listening, the manager immediately dismissed it. She repeatedly told me that what I described was "not possible," insisted they have never prepared shrimp any differently in her 27 years there, and said they only ever serve three shrimp. As someone who has ordered this exact item many times, I was essentially being told that my own experience did not happen. The conversation ended with me being asked to leave. I've worked in and managed restaurants. Mistakes and inconsistencies happen. This was a simple situation that could have been handled in seconds, either by replacing the taco or offering a refund. Instead, it was denied outright and escalated. This wasn't about a $5 taco. It was about how it was handled. Being told that your repeated experience is "not possible" and then being asked to leave is not an acceptable way to handle a reasonable concern.

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