Everything we ordered was outstanding. The Army Stew hot pot was packed with flavor and easily fed three people, even though it's listed for two. We also enjoyed the kalbi, BBQ ribs, and mandu, and every bite was delicious. The banchan was excellent too--the kimchi, fish cakes, kimbap, and even the onions and jalapeños were fresh and full of flavor. What really made the experience special was the owner. She came over to chat with us, made us feel incredibly welcome, and even gave us a complimentary noodle packet to enjoy with our leftovers. The food was amazing, the portions were generous, and the hospitality was top-notch. I also enjoyed the aesthetics, We'll definitely be back! read more

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There are better restaurants in Bakersfield serving Korean food. We wanted to give this new restaurant a chance but when your food gets burnt, the waitress and chef (most likely owners) come out to tell you, "the food is not burnt, it's supposed to be cooked this way", something just doesn't sit right with me about that. I know what burnt food tastes and smells like, I've had Korean meat before and it was not burnt nor cooked "that way". I appreciate the touch of local and encourage supporting the community and small businesses but if the food isn't good, it's just not good. read more

I was craving for some soup and Kimchee Korean came up as a search result with may soup options to pick from. I decided to come here. They are located on the outskirts of the same plaza Trader Joes is in, off Coffee and Stockdale. There was plenty of parking to choose from. The interior looked clean and modern. Staff gave me 2 options of the small tables to pick from. I picked the one away from this loud kid. But then the staff was like ohh it's cold here. I'm like it's fine. But after sitting there for a while... it wasn't the cold that bothered me, it was the AC unit spitting water at me that was annoying. I wouldn't want it to leak down into my food. So I moved... he was probably thinking oh she got cold... Actually he probably wasn't thinking about me at all cause no one came to get my order for the longest time. I had to go to the front to look for them. Like... ughh was I suppose to order at the register?? Nope. Just forgotten. Anyways when they finally took my order I got the Samgyetang ($25). This is a soup dish where a whole young chicken is stuffed with sticky rice, ginseng, jujube, and garlic. The chicken is chilling in a nurturing broth. The meal also came with 4 side dishes and a purple grain rice. The side dishes were about average. The purple grain rice is normally something I enjoy but not to much when theres already sticky rice inside the chicken. That's too much rice for me. It was hard to enjoy the meal when one of the lady staff who I didn't have any interactions with seemed more focused on feeding her kid. Then the kid was loudly reacting to a loud tablet. I don't care about your parenting style putting your kids on tablets but I care that the volume is so loud that I can hear it even after putting on my headphone pretty loud in effort to drown out the noise. Can you get some headphones? Same lady was like hollering at her kid from another part of the restaurant. I'm fine with people bringing their kids to work, but they put zero effort into the customer's experience. Honestly if this dish was something like a rice dish I would have taken it togo, but this dish was best eaten in restaurant. When it arrived my first few bites were really salty since they garnished it with a lot of salt and pepper on top. It didn't need that much salt and pepper on top. I flipped the chicken around to mellow out the seasoning and it was less bad but still on the salty side. The experience as a whole was just so stressful. If it was just the food being a tad salty, I could come back and tell them less salt... but... the lacking service is the bigger issue here. As I conclude this review and debate on what to rate it... I can't give them anything more than a 3... and that's really kind of me because a 3 is saying it's okay/average. This was definitely below average. read more

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This place was hidden in a little shopping center but a must try when you're in town. It's simplified Korean food but has so much flavor in their food. A unique dish they have was a whole chicken in chicken soup, but the chicken is stuffed with sticky rice. If there is someone who likes healthy or just enjoy a simple broth, this dish is for you. Their vegetables pancake was delicious with very little oil seeping out which is a plus. Most Korean places with drench these pancakes with oil. The chicken cutlet wasn't bad, it was a bit dry for my taste. The service was decent, and there was only 2 other customers in the restaurant. The service was slow, but the server was friendly. The restaurant was well kept and super clean. Very modern and I enjoyed the black and white aesthetics. I would definitely be coming back here to dry all their other dishes. read more

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Kimchee Korean is a solid place that likes to do Korean food the way it should be done. Clearly from home cooked Korean food, you can get typical western favorites and some traditional items. This is the first restaurant I have seen in Bakersfield to serve Samgyetang! Done properly, cornish hen, glutinous rice, healthy and hearty. Delicious and enough to take home. My family particularly enjoyed the tteokbokki here compared to other places. Great texture. Our server, wish I got her name, was holding the fort down by herself on the Sunday. Seemed very educated on Korean culture and cuisine without being Korean herself. Clearly knew more besides what she needed to know to work there. read more

Kimchee Korean - Korean Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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Small family owned Korean restaurant in Bakersfield. The food is authentic and delicious and cooked with love by a real Korean mother. The restaurant is nice and clean. Staff are friendly and welcoming and feel like family. We are new to the area but this will in all likelihood become a go to spot for us. If you're in the area this place is a must try! Atmosphere: 3/5 Service: 4/5 Food: 4/5 Value: 4/5 Total: 3.75/5 Price: $ Rating Criteria: Based on comparisons to other establishments in the area 1/5: Terrible, would not recommend 2/5: Might be worth it depending on price and other factors. 3/5: Solid option. Average in this category for the area. 4/5: Above average and excels in this area. 5/5: Excellent, needs no improvement Pricing Criteria: Based on what we spent $: $0 - $50 per person $$: $50 - $100 per person $$$: $100 - $200 per person $$$$: $200 - $500 per person $$$$$: $500+ per person Please be mindful that reviews are based on personal experience which may differ from person to person based upon a multitude of factors (individual/specific workers, time of day, personal preferences, etc). Pricing may also differ and is reflected here based on what we paid for our meal. We typically enjoy multiple courses with our meals including appetizers, salads, entrees, desserts, and sometimes drinks or tasting menus when available. Please do your own research if concerned about potential pricing. read more

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I've become a little bit of an obsessed regular of Kimchee Korean, but when the food is this delicious, how could I not be?? I've had my eye on their whole fried chicken since seeing a picture of it on Yelp and a video of the audible crunch. The chicken was heavenly. Light yet full of flavor. The skin has such a beautiful crunch and texture to it. Shoutout to Kiersten and the whole team at Kimchee Korean! They're always so friendly and take so much pride in their restaurant. I love recommending Kimchee Korean to folks! read more

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Finally gave this place a try. First off, this place is located in a plaza with plenty of parking and are next or close to other amazing spots like Trader Joe's. The place itself is pretty clean, spacious and organized. The servers were super friendly and accommodating. Got their army stew and boneless korean fried chicken. The army stew was a little too hot for me but it was good. The broth, noodles, sausage, rice cakes, and kimchi complemented well with each other. Their boneless chicken was so crispy on the outside and juicy on the outside. The sauce that it came with looked like a condensed milk but it was really good. It was our first time but definitely not the last time. Highly recommend this place! read more

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The food was absolutely incredible! Everyone was nice and provided great service. I felt like I was back in Korea.

Recently opened spot by a Korean family. The mom cooks everything fresh daily and came out to say hi to us. Food was definitely made with love including the bonchan. We enjoy all of it and it wasn't too expensive. Kalbi was very tender Soft tofu stew mild with seafood was tasty Ramen beef was slightly salty with more chewy beef but my daughter loved the ramen noodles Bulgogi bibimbap really good. Also got an extra purple rice for free. Peach soju also delicious. Overall excellent service and a good meal read more

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The place has a nice atmosphere. I thought the menu was a little short, not a lot of options. I ordered the spicy chicken ramen with added tofu and garlic.. It wasn't too spicy. The broth was alright. I had to add some soy sauce and kimchi to give it an extra boost. The kimchi is VERY good. I'm picky with my kimchi. I hate when you can tell the kimchi hasn't been fermenting long and the flavor isn't fully saturated into the cabbage. This place... chef kiss to kimchi! I got the yangnyeum mand u (spicy pork dumplings). I wasn't expecting it to be sweet. I was hoping for more salty and spicy. But they were still good. The added sides were all seasoned very well. read more

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Today was my 3rd time visiting Kimchee. I have never been disappointed! The staff are welcoming and the food is great! Definitely worth giving a try! read more

Kimchee Korean - Beef Japchae - Korean Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Came here for the first time a couple days ago, and had to come back to try more things (this time with friends). Orders: Beef tofu soup: The tofu soup is the BEST tofu soup I've had in Bakersfield. The beef was so tender (you have to try it to understand) and the broth was delicious. Had a nice balance of veggies with a perfectly cooked egg. Chicken cutlet: Super light and airy. Crisp all around, not oily at all. Came with a refreshing side of cabbage salad. I will definitely order this again. Army stew: The army stew was a nice mix of spam, cheese, sausage, ttebokki, and ramen. Broth was a bit different than the tofu soup (in a good way). A very hearty meal for one! And the banchan, omg, the banchan was so fresh. AND they serve purple rice (yum!). The service was phenomenal. The establishment was clean. Good vibes all around. Come support this family owned and operated business! read more

My wife and I just went here for the first time and we were blown away both by the hospitality and the food. Everything tasted so fresh and flavorful, and you can tell it's made with care. The side dishes are a 10/10!!! crisp, fresh, and absolutely delicious!! The ambience is also lovely. We also learned the restaurant is family-owned by a mom, dad, and daughter, which makes it even more special. They were all so kind and welcoming, it truly felt like eating at someone's home :) The food quality is excellent! clean, fresh, and authentic. I especially love that they serve purple rice at no extra cost... it's such a nice, healthy touch! The whole experience was perfect and we can't wait to come back and try more of their dishes. Great food. Great people. Great quality. Bakersfield is lucky to have this gem! Can't wait to be back read more

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We just stopped by this place on the way from SF, and loved it! The food was amazing, great customer service, the Korean lady came out to greet us even. We tried tofu soup, kimchi stew and Mandu soup. Everything was so good and clean inside as well. Highly recommend it if you're in need of a traditional Korean food. read more

Kimchee Korean - Korean Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Food was great! The service was efficient and all were helpful and friendly. Cute little place. Very clean and pleasant ambiance.

Heard good things about this place and finally got to try it out. Friendly staff and cute little place with comfy leather chairs and plenty of tables. We ordered the dumplings and the army stew and they were delicious. The dumplings were flavorful and soft, pretty much melts in your mouth. The army stew is made in house and is probably one of the best I've ever had. It comes with cheese, noodles, spam, sausage, rice cake, and rice on the side. Unfortunately they were all sold out of gimbap already by 2pm so we weren't able to try those. Will definitely be back to try other things on the menu and get a nice warm pot of army stew!!! read more

Kimchee Korean - Dumplings - Korean Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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Been craving Korean food and this place hit the spot! The food was beyond delicious and enough to feed us both, and then some.... And the service? Geez! We felt like we were family walking in to mom's kitchen (Happy belated birthday to her, btw). Mom came out and greeted everyone, checked how the food was, and interacted with every single person at every table. I immediately told my friend's and family we were coming here when they come to town. read more

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Delicious tofu soup & crispy Korean pancakes! The complimentary boricha felt like halmeoni's warm, comforting hug in a cup. read more

Kimchee Korean - Korean pork mandu, shrimp fried rice, soft tofu soup, and boricha. - Korean Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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Kimchee Korean is Bakersfield's newest Korean spot located next to Bagels and Blenders. They serve Korean comfort food (my favorite!) and while some of the includes bbq'd items, this is not a grill your own bbq spot. I can tell whether a Korean place is good or not based on their soondubu (spicy tofu soup) and I'm glad to report that there's is killer! Super tasty and flavorful. They have options for seafood, beef or veggie and it comes with purple rice and banchan. The banchans were fresh and flavorful! I can't wait to come back and try the seafood pancake. Beyond whats on the menu, if you stop in, you'll see they have specials on the board. They do offer takeout though and are very quick in preparing items! read more

Service was on point, food was delicious, fresh banchan hit the spot in the 100° Weather. read more

Kimchee Korean - Orion beer - Korean Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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Food was pretty decent. Really wishing they had an array of bangchan. The purple rice smelled delicious and was really good. The flavors were there but not strong like other Korean dishes I've tried. The fried chicken was fatty in the middle. I'm not impressed. Portions are okay. Service is okay. In all honesty, don't think I'd ever come back. read more

Kimchee Korean - Korean Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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So excited to see more Korean restaurants open in town how lucky are we?! The service was phenomenal even when it was a full house! They were super busy and still managed to be super attentive. She let us know that the hot sauce is her mom's recipe and 10/10 no notes it was the best sauce I've ever tasted. The rice was my favorite it was so flavorful. Inside was nicely decorated and cozy feel inside. So happy to see how busy it was and I hope it continues to stay busy! read more

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Today's find in Bakersfield brought me to this spot. It's a nice little sit down place. I was given water and asked if I wanted something else to drink. I ordered a diet Dr. Pepper but was brought a regular one, no problem as I drink both. I wanted Chicken Ramen but the waitress informed me they had no chicken, so I ordered the mild spicy beef ramen. The service was ok, but for one person it was busy, as others looked annoyed. The place was nicely decorated and I would come again to try something new. read more

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I had been reading rave reviews about this cozy and clean family-run restaurant and my own experience did not disappoint. My husband and son each ordered the chicken stew, even though one dish was sufficient for two. But they each made sizeable dents in their own dishes before packing the leftovers. I ordered the spicy tofu and seafood soup. It was good, just needed a pinch of salt. As did the purple rice. The banchan assortment was delicious, very fresh! Kudos to the daughter for putting up with my husband's jokes all night; she was so polite and professional. The menu is small but splendid. I do wish there were dessert options. read more

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My friend and I have been here every week now for 3 weeks. We order the same thing every time. It is so good. The owner is so nice and i love the environment and how comfortable and cozy it is. I always get the army stew hotpot and i just feel so good and happy when eating it. My friend ordered the spicy soft tofu soup with beef. Although both times we've gone, they didnt have chicken so we'll have to do a re-review for when it's in stock again. We also ordered and shared the rose tteokbokki and that was .. so so SO delicious. Highly recommend! read more

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All of their dishes are incredibly delicious--fresh, homemade, and packed with flavor. The service is exceptional; the owners go out of their way to make sure you're enjoying everything, checking in thoughtfully throughout your visit. It's a charming Korean mom-and-pop spot that naturally draws you back again and again. This hidden gem brings back memories of growing up in my own family's restaurant. It has that perfect, comforting sense of home paired with a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. read more

Being from Hawaii we know good Korean food... but let me tell you, this place blew our minds!!! The food was so authentic and everything was on point with flavor! We drove 5 hours round trip from LA to try this after seeing amazing reviews! My whole family couldn't stop talking about how amazing the food was the whole car ride back to LA! Once we got back home, they were "fighting" over the leftovers LOL. The service was amazing! All the staff from the cook to the most attentive server we had, to the gentleman that filled our waters... it was such a welcoming and awesome experience! And let me tell you about the atmosphere... can we take a moment for the most comfortable chairs and booth seats ever!!! I'm one who has to sit cross legged when I eat and the chair was soooo comfy! It just elevated the experience all that much more! I cannot wait to go again! Just looking at my photos is making me contemplate another trip to Bakersfield!! read more

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The food was amazing the hospitality was incredible! And it didnt even feel like a restaurant it felt like a home away from home

Great spot for Korean food. Loved the Banchan, tteokbokki was soft, and the service spor on. Prices reasonable. I will be back for other menu items. I wish the spice level was higher i didn't ask if they had chili. Always happy to see more Korean options. read more

Kimchee Korean - Inside - Korean Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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We ordered three dishes: the tteokbokki, kalbi, and army stew, and overall had a great experience. The banchan really hit and everything tasted fresh and flavorful. The dishes were all spot on with flavor. I especially enjoyed the Hawaiian-style potato salad, which was a nice but i think it was missing corn. The purple rice is a lovely touch! The flavors across all the dishes were extremely authentic. The tteokbokki was a favorite for me, the sauce was incredible, and I absolutely loved it. The kalbi was tasty, and while I wish there had been a bit more meat, the portion size overall felt fair. the army stew had a stronger kimchee flavor than anticipated but still it was great and very enjoyable. We were able to share the one person wih two people. The service was fast and welcoming. This is a family-run business, and you can really feel the care they put into everything. There's one main server, who is the owner's daughter, and she does a killer job being attentive, efficient, and such a sweetheart. The mother is behind the scenes cooking and does an amazing job. You can tell they are an incredibly hardworking family. The ambiance is cute and cozy, with small Korean-themed decorations throughout. The restaurant is clean, comfortable, and paired with the quick service, it makes for a great dining experience. We're already excited to come back to try the fried chicken and some of the other soup dishes. Definitely a spot worth revisiting if you're craving authentic Korean food. read more

Kimchee Korean - Kalbie, tteokbokki, korean army stew - Korean Near Me - Bakersfield, California

I really enjoyed my first visit to Kimchee Korean. It's a very small space with only ten tables and a few counter seats, and the time of our visit they were very understaffed, but that's forgivable for a brand-new restaurant . The food more than made up for the lack of staff, and the friendliness of those working was very warm. We tried the boneless Korean fried chicken as a starter. It is probably the best chicken I've had in recent memory. Great flavor and texture, even without the dipping sauce, which was also good. For entrees we had Spicy pork and Korean pancake with bulgogi. Both were very, very good. The pork was served with purple rice and the pancake came with a yummy sauce with scallions. I'll definitely be back to try more menu items, and get more of that chicken. read more

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This place is a gem! I have been here 4 times since their grand opening. It is a cozy, ma and pa shop with amazing authentic Korean food. The best evidence? This place is crawling with Asian customers. Last time I was here the owner of a high profile Thai restaurant was sitting next to me and loving the food. The chef is a wonderful grandma who comes and talk to the customers whenever she has a moment. The waitress is the daughter who is super friendly and bubbly. And the food is incredible. Today I'm having the kalbi plate, it is aggressively seasoned, on a bed of white onion which soaks up the delicious sauce. All the small side dishes were delicious, tastes like home made. You know I will be a regular here. You have to try this place! read more

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We had a great experience here! The banchan is good. We got several dishes to try: the chicken cutlet, spicy pork, and seafood pancake. The food was all solid. It felt like I was eating a home cooked meal that really hit the soul. The daughter is running around helping all the customers. The mother came out of the kitchen and went by each table to ask how everything was. They are a hardworking and kind family! read more

Kimchee Korean - Korean Near Me - Bakersfield, California

What a gem in the City of Bakersfield. Great food and service. Very pleasure ambiance. We ordered Korean style army soup and bulgogi which were great! Will definitely visit again if we are in the area. read more

Don't know much about Korean food and this was our Korean take out experience. Both the beef ramen and spicy soft tofu soup were absolutely delicious. This place takes it to flavor town for sure, I knew I made a good decision when I walked in and saw everyone enjoying their delicious looking meals. read more

Kimchee Korean - Spicy soft tofu soup (Beef) - Korean Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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Kimchee Korean on coffee deserves their flowers!!! The service, the food, all of it The service- The one that runs the floor is the owner/chefs daughter and she really truly is so sweet, and makes sure all of her guests are taken care of! Her mom, the chef is the same way! She sits with her guests, talks to them, brings things for them to try and makes amazing food. They even talk about their food and where certain food items come from. Now the food!!! I don't even know what to say! It's phenomenal! Fresh! Just I feel like there isn't much I could say except GO! ASAP!!! I've been here three times. First time with my family, second time my husband got me some to go to take to work (night shift nurse) and it reheated amazingly! And today with my daughter! I've told everyone about this place you gotta go!! Good food is our love language, and I could eat hear everyday! Five billion stars from me!!! read more

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I have eaten here numerous times! Excellent food! Excellent service. Mom and Pop locally owned. Bimbap, soft Tofu soup, Yangnyuem Mandu,, Wings. What really makes this place so special is the service. Kyrston and her Parents want you to enjoy the food, and make the experience a little less overwhelming, if you are not familiar with with the dishes! read more

Kimchee Korean - Soft Tofu soup, With seafood! - Korean Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Recently tried this restaurant and loved it. The army soup is sooo delicious even if it's a little spicy for those that can't handle too much heat like me, but it was too good to stop eating it. The sides that came with the meal are also very delicious and honestly I could just get full on the sides. The beef japche was the first dish we tried which is what sold us on going back. It says it serves 2 which it definitely did. We even had enough left over for a third person. My plan is to try everything on the menu but that might take a while. Thankfully when we have gone we have made it during a slow period. It's a family run restaurant and the service is great. read more

This resteraunt is owned and ran by a mom, dad, and daughter. Everything is freshly cooked (item by item) like you are in their home so please be patient. Everything we had was delicious. You can tell it's homemade. The mom cooks and comes out to talk with everyone. The daughter is running the front (hardworker). Its a small place so you may have to wait... be patient. It is worth it. We will definitely be back. We had the korean boneless fried chicken, the marinated dumplings, egg flower soup, bulgogi beef, kimbap, and fried cheese balls. DELICIOUS! Next time we are definitely going to try the army stew hotpot.. looks yummy. My husband, daughter, and I were there Sunday afternoon. read more

Kimchee Korean - Forgot to take pictures before we ate - Korean Near Me - Bakersfield, California