This place was recommended to me by another Korean friend in town. I was driving through I had time for dinner and was excited to skip rush-hour traffic for a good meal. They have outdoor seating in a sidewalk patio area with lights and picnic table style seating which is relaxed and comfortable. You walk in and order from the counter, and the young woman who assisted me was great. She turns out to be the daughter of the owners so it's a Korean mom and Pop place where mom and daughter are front of house and the father is Chef in the kitchen. So the food is cooked by a Korean AJJusshi! I asked for best recommendations and I was told that the kimchi fried rice was good as was the spicy chicken and the spicy pork. And then I asked because I saw a takeout order in the back, and was told that was the jjampong that her mom was taking home for dinner. I saw the traditional Korean comfort food jjajiangmyun on the menu so I decided I would order that no matter what. Because she told me that her father makes the sauce. And that's very important to know. I ordered the kimchi fried rice and an order of the dumplings which I could've had boiled or fried. I wanted to see how good the fried dumplings were and have to tell you that crisp on them was outstanding. Just outstanding. And the dipping soy sauce with vinegar and chopped green onions was perfection. I love that the food came out in the wide metal bowls -- which is quite common for a kind of Korean restaurants that I love eating at. The kimchi is made in house and that's when I decided I needed to try with the Mom was trying to. The jumping broth was thick and flavorful with so many of the best ingredients for spicy seafood soup: that a couple of large mussels and shrimp and the zucchini was cut thickly which I always appreciate, they had oyster mushrooms as well as tender pork chunks and bok choy and the right kind of noodles. Some restaurants try to use udon noodles as a shortcut but that's not the right noodles for jjampong and jjajiangmyun. The portions were really generous so I decided to have the jjajiangmyun packed up to go instead. The prices have to be mentioned because they were very reasonable relative to other Korean restaurants. Next time I will try the seafood pajun because the owner and I discussed how they made it and I'm excited because their approach is similar to my mom's: too thick, keep it crispy, and lots of seafood. They also had a beer on tap, which was served cold and was refreshing on a warm evening, and that I saw they had a cooler full of Korean Soju (the brand Jinro which is has a BTS member as it's Brand ambassador) and some good makkoli! I enjoyed the leisure of reading a book on the patio while eating. One of my favorite ways to do dinner. But the food is so good I am looking forward to coming back with friends. read more

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Visiting from the San Francisco Bay and we just got into Portland for a few days and thought we'd start out with some Korean food. We started with the mandu, which were nice and crispy and had a good sauce. We ordered a couple beef bulgogi plates, a couple veggie bibimbap, and an order of kimchi rice. The bulgogi was good, the bibimbap was really good and the kimchi rice was the star of the show, really amazing flavor on that one. My wife and kids were raving about the pork belly slices on top of the kimchi rice, which I unfortunately didn't get to try (my son ate mine). Also, the banchan was fresh and flavorful. The service was very attentive and fast. We didn't wait too long for our food. The area that Kimchee & Rice is very nice and new, and the restaurant itself is very nice looking as well. A good amount of seating, and it started filling up around lunchtime, when we were there. Kimchee & Rice is definitely worth checking out (and putting on your list of Korean restaurants if you live in the Portland area). read more

I visited on a Wednesday evening and the place had plenty of space to sit and eat! It's a order at the front and seat yourself type of restaurant and the two servers there were very nice and accomodating! As for the food, the bulgogi was great and had a lot of flavor to it! The side dishes were also solid though the kimchi itself felt like it was missing something. As for the chicken, I had to get the honey garlic flavor as they didn't have the soy garlic, it was decent though I think I would have enjoyed the soy garlic more. Overall I would definitely come again to try some more dishes! read more

Kimchee & Rice - Korean Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Portion too small. Should be more veggies, since there's no meat option. It tastes like Korean food made by non-Koreans. Pretty much flavorless. Not enough sesame oil. I can make it better using Maangi's online recipe. This is why restaurants are closing left and right. Such a shame. I wanted to like it. Won't be back. Won't recommend. Dang, I need a good Korean spot, and this is not it. read more

Kimchee & Rice - Small box is not filled even halfway: $12 without a protein. - Korean Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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VERY GOOD FOOD! After a stressful Monday at work, I felt deserving of a treat. Korean food was calling me and I wanted to try someplace new. Im glad I decided to try Kimchee & Rice! Their food is delicious! I placed my order thru GrubHub and everything arrived on time, well packaged and correct. I ordered Pa Jeon, Veggie Bibimbop, Japchae, Veggie Kimbop and their Korean Miso Soup. Every item was fresh and very tasty. I was impressed with the quality of the food. Im vegetarian so I was glad to see so many meat free items on their menu. Whether or not you're familiar with Korean food, give Kimchee & Rice a try. There is something on the menu sure to please everyone. The food is SO GOOD HERE. Highly recommend. read more

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An absolute gem! I haven't had Korean food this great since I was in Seoul, I am so incredibly happy that we have this in the neighborhood. Plus, the service is so incredible and the owner is so sweet. Definitely going to be coming back :) read more

Such a cute spot! The staff was so nice and welcoming and the food was delicious. The bulgogi kimbap was amazing and we also loved the bulgogi cupbap! Everything came out super fast, and the outdoor patio was so cute with all the string lights. Definitely recommend and will for sure be coming back! read more

Kimchee & Rice - Bulgogi Cup Bap - Korean Near Me - Portland, Oregon

It was amazing. The staff was so nice and the food was to die for. I loved the kimchi flight

A fabulous Korean with excellent and varied kimchi. Their zucchini banchan was heavenly as were their kimbaps (we tried signature and bulgogi). Definitely recommended if you want some fabulous Korean food. read more

Kimchee & Rice - Signature kimbap on left and bulgogi kimbap on right. Both are delicious. - Korean Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I ordered here first online and got the spicy pork and veggie bibimbap. Those were enough to get me to have an in person visit! I came after the lunch rush and had a chance to talk to the owner who made me feel right at home. It felt comfortable and relaxed. I ordered the bulgogi, homemade kimchi, and the Korean fried chicken. Of course, my favorite soju was available and if you get the Terra you may get a fun surprise! Food was 10/10! The bulgogi (made from ribeye) was some of the best I've had. Kimchi flavors were phenomenal. Banchan was paired perfectly. Fried chicken was fantastic - I got the spicy! Overall, I can't recommend this place enough and will be back by myself and with friends and family! read more

Kimchee & Rice - Bulgogi. Korean Fried Chicken. Homemade Kimchee Flight. Soju. Terra. - Korean Near Me - Portland, Oregon

My partner is Korean, and we've been together for 15 years, so I've eaten a ton of excellent Korean food both at home and at restaurants in New York City, Los Angeles, and Seoul. This is some of the best Korean food I've ever had, and I don't say that lightly. (I also hardly ever write Yelp reviews.) The portions here are huge, I don't think they can make a dish that isn't stellar, and the service is fantastic. Please do yourself a favor and check this place out! read more

We stopped by here recently. It's newly opened and has a nice selection of Korean dishes, including jjajangmyeon and jjamppong. We ordered the dolsot bibimbap and the soon dubu special. Both came out piping hot. The spice is tailored for a milder palette, but if you like spicy you can ask for it to be adjusted. Service was quick and friendly. Banchan was great. Will be back to try some other dishes. read more

Kimchee & Rice - Soon Dubu - Korean Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Kimchee & Rice is so good! The kimchee is fresh and flavorful and pairs well with any of the meat dishes! The kimchi fried rice had really great pork belly on top. Katie (the waitress/ server) is so kind and she makes an effort with each customer!! read more

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Super friendly service. I believe the woman who helped me was the owner, and she was delightful. Nice menu with a lot of fresh and spicy options. They have both indoor and outdoor seating. Had lunch and it was flavorful and affordable. Definitely going back. read more

Kind and fast service, fantastic food, and a well cultivated ambiance! I got a bulgogi dolsot bimbimbap, so lovely! If you go with someone else and you both like kimchi, get two of the kimchi flights. read more

Kimchee & Rice - Bulgogi Bibimbop Kimchee Flight Kimchee Fried Rice - Korean Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Everything was spectacular! Service was great and friendly. Our group couldn't decide what our favorite was because it was all so delicious - the ramen was awesome. Bulgolgi was on point, so was the fried chicken but the galbi was probably my favorite as it had the perfect char. I'll definitely be going back especially in a group. Definitely give this place a try! read more

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Best homemade kimchi in town. True Korean dishes served by the sweetest married couple. Their little side dishes vary each day and it's all made in house. It's always such an exciting visit trying new things and getting a bit of everything with friends. They have 2 beers on draft, different Asian beers in bottles, and soju!! My favorite dish is the soon tofu soup when it's on special. The atmosphere makes me feel like I'm eating dinner in someone's home, it's cozy and inviting, and Katie is seriously the best host. You have to order their kimchi, share their seafood pancake, and try their bulgogi!!​​ read more

Kimchee & Rice - Korean Near Me - Portland, Oregon

This place is FIRE! Finally tried Kimchee&Rice and I'm so glad I did. The Korean fried chicken was crispy perfection, and those BBQ ribs? Absolutely next level - tender, smoky, and glazed to perfection. But what really made the night was the service. The staff treated us like family and made sure every detail was perfect. Pro tip: They sell their house-made kimchi in jars to take home! We grabbed one and it's been the perfect addition to every meal since. Amazing food, incredible vibes, and service that goes above and beyond. Portland, you NEED to try this spot! Already planning my next visit! read more

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I absolutely love this place! The staff were so welcoming and friendly. The place was clean and roomy, a great place to take friends. The food was delicious! It's hard to find places that serve authentic banchan so this was such a great find and the bbq was super tasty. Also had rice wine which was so good. 10/10! read more

Kimchee & Rice - Korean Bbq Ribs RICE - Korean Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I lived in Korea for years. There was one place in Nashville that really scratched the itch for authentic Korean food, but even with tons of places here in Portland none of them tasted authentic. Kimchee and Rice is THE BEST Korean food I've had in the United States. I got the spicy pork and pajeon and my partner got the bulgogi bibimbap. I almost cried it was so good. The service was top notch and the people were so kind. We will absolutely be back as many times as we can. I hope they're around for a long time, their food really scratched an itch that I haven't been able to scratch for years. read more

Amazing atmosphere, service and food! Hands down the BEST kimchi I've ever had! From now on, every time I come to Portland, this will be the first stop... and probably the last stop before heading to the airport. read more

I was too engrossed in the book that I was reading and completely overshot my stop on the 4. When I got off on Mississippi Ave I looked across the street and saw this Korean restaurant open in between Pistils nursery and Broder. I walked across the street and stepped inside. The place was clean and inviting. I walked up to the register and was greeted by a friendly elder woman. I asked her if the place had just opened and she said it was the 3rd day of their soft opening. I ordered the kimchee fried rice with pork belly. The fried rice has a nice spice at the end and was pretty tasty. The service was quick and I would definitely come back and try more of the menu! I am so happy there is finally a Korean restaurant on Mississippi! read more

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Ordered on uber eats and forgot my banchan $3. Won't refund. Very disappointed as I was looking forward to this. What I received was a small takeout sauce container of radish. Whether that's considered the "banchan" or the daikon my jajangmyeon was supposed to come with, I'm missing an item. The description is extremely misleading and scam like. I called the restaurant and said that's what it was. Wouldn't refund and rude over the phone. Stay away from this place. read more

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I tried the chicken yakisoba. Very yummy and large portion. The atmosphere felt very nice while dining. I was happy to get to put my chopstick lessons to use. read more

Delicious meal and wonderful service. We came here one evening for a date night, then returned the next day for a second round with more family members. The service was fantastic, multiple visits from the staff to make sure the food and drinks were meeting our needs (despite ordering at the front for our meal). Very friendly and personable. We tried the protein skillets, Kimbap and bibimbap and all were great. read more

Everything was wonderful! The service was excellent - the owner is so friendly - and all the food we ordered was great. Couldn't recommend this place more. Our table ordered the kimbap, bibimbap, tteokboki, pajeon, pork and kimchi mandu, and fried chicken cupbap. The owner may have thought we were crazy because we ordered so much food, but we wanted to try everything. You can't go wrong with any of these dishes. We'll definitely be back to try more! The place is really cute too. read more

So good!!! Amazing customer service. Great food. After leaving Bar Bar and our terrible service there. This was right up the street. The food was flavorful and the staff were so polite. We were able to watch the World Cup. Great experience overall read more

Very nice place, good food, good service. Food was really fresh. Clean and simple decor.

Kimchee and Rice is the best Korean food I've ever had. Everything was delicious. The owners are so friendly and were extremely generous in sharing stories about the food. Just the sweetest place ever! read more

Kimchee & Rice - Veggie kimbop, Bulgogi, Seafood Jeon, Jjajangmyeon, Fried CK Bowl - Korean Near Me - Portland, Oregon

It was so delicious!!! I hadn't ever tried Korean food before, but this place is just amazing. I couldn't decide between two dishes, so the server snuck me a mini portion of the other dish to try!! 100/10 will come again. read more

Kimchee & Rice was an amazing eating experience, good price for the bulgogi bibimbap which is better than any other bibimbap I've had. The owner is also very kind. If you are looking for great Korean food, Kimchee & Rice will take good care of you. 10/10 will be coming here solely for my bulgogi cravings. read more

Kimchee & Rice - Bulgogi Bibimbop (w/ Hot Stone) - Korean Near Me - Portland, Oregon

The service and food were amazing. A literal feed the soul experience in the cutest setting!

Kimchee & Rice rocks. The owners are so friendly and accommodating, the food is outstanding and true Korean food, and the vibe is authentic and cozy. I eat here pretty much weekly. Can't recommend this place enough if you're craving Bulgogi or Japchae. read more

The food was amazing! Highly recommend! Staff was friendly, you won't regret trying this restaurant.

Good food and very friendly owners. Food was served quickly after we ordered. Our questions about Korean food were answered. We ate outside in the shade on a sunny day. read more

This place was great! Awesome service, great ambiance and the food was actually so good. Don't usually leave reviews but this place is new and more people should try it! read more

The soft tofu soup was excellent as well as bulgogi cup bowl and teriyaki chicken skillet. Obviously a small family owned AND FAMILY RAN restaurant, which makes it great! The lady serving us was so nice and welcoming, we had a great experience and highly recommend! read more

The honey garlic Korean fried chicken is excellent! I keep coming back to it. I've been slowly trying the new menu and it's so tasty. They also renovated the inside and it's a huge upgrade in the aesthetic. Surprised this place isn't more on the radar. read more

Loved Jjampong!!! Especially the soup was truly top of the class. Also, I has Hot Pot Bibimbap and it was perfect.

I absolutely love this restaurant. The food is amazing and the owner is incredibly nice. Everything I've had has been high quality and still accessible. I love Korean food but I CRAVE the food from Kimchi & Rice! read more