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    Kimchi House

    4.4 (71 reviews)
    ModerateKorean, Barbeque

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    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Salad
    Liann A.

    Ordered Korean food for pick up while visiting a friend nearby, super homey good quality Korean food! We ordered food for 4 adults and 2 kids. We got a kimchi tofu and seafood tofu soup, chive pancake, mackerel, galbi, spicy pork, spicy chicken wings and regular chicken wings, we ordered more kimchi and rice, it also came with a lot of Banchan, and japchae for the kids. The order was easy to place online and we paid online for pick up. I missed the turn into the plaza but found street parking. The server was helpful and there was a small dining room inside. I would totally go back and order from there in the future if I'm feeling Korean food while Im in the area.

    Kimbap. Delicious!
    Miranda G.

    Was in the area and looking for something light and new to try. We found this place and popped in. The parking lot was pretty small but it's right next to a small playground. The place was empty but it was before 6. The owner was very kind and expeditious. She helped us find a few things and all her recommendations were excellent. The pickled veg, kimchi, and japchae were all really good. It's a small operation but despite that the phone was literally ringing off the hook for to go orders. The restaurant itself was super quiet but most people picking up were locals. You can tell the owner takes a lot of pride in their place. We enjoyed our quiet and early dinner satisfied and the place was very clean. There is outdoor seating but it was too chilly the day we went. Would recommend if in the area.

    Banchan
    Anndora L.

    Tonight the food was really good!! It's a quaint mom & pop restaurant that turns out great tasty food! Keep it up!

    Soup
    Abigail M.

    Nice place. Very casual. Right next to the park. Good menu. The little side dishes are nice. I asked for mild. If you don't like spicy food, be sure to ask for mild or not spicy. The kimchi is good. There are non-meat options.

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    Jonny M.

    We'd tried to eat at a different Korean place before making our way over to Kimchi House. It's run by a husband wife combo, in a small plaza that houses Sweet Pipers and Growlers DogHaus. We dropped in on a Monday evening (8:30pm). There was one other group eating when we arrived. Food came out incredibly quick (under 15 minutes). Menu consists of appetizers, rice bowls, bento boxes, soon doo boo, ra-myun and a la carte. We asked for medium spicy. - Banchan - wasn't expecting such a variety of side dishes. Japchae, cucumber salad, soybean sprouts, bean sprouts, sliced fish cakes, pickled radish with jalapeños, broccoli, kimchi and seaweed salad. All decent. - Kimchi pancake ($16.95) - good sized but wished it was crispy. Too doughy. - Duk bok ki ($15.95) - rice cakes had a chewy bite. Standard fare. - Dolsot ($18.95) - rice didn't get crispy but flavours were good. - Dwae ji bulgogi bento ($18.95) - pork was tasty with a slight char. Best of the dishes that we ordered. - Pork tofu soup ($16.95) - broth had no depth or complexity. Pork was overcooked. Don't order. Spoiled for good Korean eats back home. KH was average.

    Dol sot bibimbap
    Selina L.

    My family of four really enjoyed our meal at Kimchi House. We ordered seafood pancake, spicy wings, dol sot bibimbap, and Bulgogi. The banchan selection was great and there was something for everyone. I like that the dol sot bibimbap crisped up nicely after we left it in the hot stone for a few minutes before we mixed it. The texture of the seafood pancake was good, but it was a little weird having so much bell pepper in there instead of the normal green onions that we are used to. Service was good. We asked for seconds on the banchan and the waiter was very friendly. The interior of the restaurant is very casual and family friendly. Probably not good for large groups because seating is limited. We will be back!

    Bulgogi bento and kimchi pancake
    Miranda D.

    This spot is a small mom and pop shop located in Downtown Pinole near Quicklys. We ordered the Dolsot, kimchi pancake, and bulgogi bento and everything was amazing quality for the price. Everyone here is attentive and will greet you right away upon arrival and say goodbye once you leave, offering an inviting and warm atmosphere. I also love the fact that they offer both complementary water and hot tea. Definitely come here for your Korean food fix!

    Spicy Korean chicken
    Jay R.

    This hole in the wall restaurant was surprisingly good! It's in the back of the plaza that it's located in. The parking situation is BAD! You might have to find street parking or another public parking lot. I tried their Korean Spicy Wings and I did not regret it. They do only give you 6 wings, but the spicy sweet flavor is legit! This is not one for the spicy adverse. Service wasn't great. Upon walking in, there should be a greeter to your immediate right and the tables to your left. The greeter at the time I was there was on their phone. When he saw me, he got up and didn't say anything so I asked if this was Kimchi House and he said yes. Then, instead of addressing me first, he decided it was time for him to give checks to the finished tables. Why should I have to wait for them to pay their checks when he wasn't doing anything when I first walked in.

    Extra spicy kimchi ramen
    Amy M.

    Haven't been in this area in a while and they changed the restaurant name and rebranded! The food and the staff are mostly the same. The menu has a few added items, one being yuk gae jang! The inside is pretty simplistic inside, not a really big space so more ideal for small gatherings. They also have outdoor seating facing the playground in Fernandez park so it's likely it will be pretty noisy when eating outside. The service is pretty standard, they always greet you when you come in and leave. They don't check in much throughout the meal but otherwise pretty nice overall. They are also super fast with the food and they will at times ask if you want refills on bonchon. The food here is pretty cheap for Korean food for the most part and also pretty tasty! Their portions are quite generous and their food isn't overly salty. The food can be a little heavy so definitely don't snack too much before eating here. Overall, this is one of the better Korean restaurants in the area. It's decently priced, service is good and it's definitely worth the visit!

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    Great little Korean spot in Pinole. The Kimchi Pancake is tasty! Located next to a little park with plenty of parking outside.

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    The food was really good and the couple that ran the place were very nice and great to deal with. I would highly recommend.

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    Excellent food! Great service. Friendly atmosphere. One of my favorite places to go when I'm in the Bay Area.

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