Food was good and it's always fun to eat Korean food because it's unique and delicious. It doesn't look like much in the inside and needs a cleaner look. Food was delicious. Bulgogi was a little dry and have had better. Seafood pancake was great, served on a hot cast iron skillet like the bulgogi and short ribs. The short ribs had a nice grill char. read more

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I've been going to this place for years and they recently renovated their restaurant and it is so cute! This is definitely a mom and pop type place but I love their Kimchi Jiggae and Kimchi jeon. Authentic and tastes just like what I had when I lived in S. Korea. read more

The food here was delicious and the service was great! We will definitely be coming back for more

Ordered Bibim bop and Kimchi fried rice... it was delicious!!!!!!! Good size portions! Will come back!!

This was pretty authentic as far as Korean food in Tucson goes. The place is nondescript, comfortable and homey. I had the bibimbap, which came in a stone pot. I didn't know to stir it up, so the waitress insisted and started stirring it for me, which was a good thing, because I didn't realize it would burn on the bottom due to the hot pot. The flavors were so good, there were fresh carrots, zucchini, rice, beef and a raw egg on top. The bowl kept it almost too hot. The kimchi appetizers that you get at the beginning were perfectly refreshing and not filling - I especially love the spicy pineapple! If I'm ever in the mood for Korean, this is where I'll be headed! read more

Kimchi Time - Korean Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Food was delicious! Corn cheese was really good!!! Highly recommend, will return soon!!!

Food is so good, amazing servers and service, and the place is decorated super cute. I recommend 100% read more

Kimchi Time - Korean Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

I initially ordered the Osam Bulgogi (pork & squid) but the waitress came back and told me that they were out of squid. So she suggested a different pork dish that began with "J" and I decided to give it a try. Was it Jae Yook Bokeum or simply Pork Bulgogi? ($13.95). It was very good with a nice heat that left a tingle on my lips and tongue. The side pickled dishes all were fresh and flavorful. I enjoyed eating here and I shall return to try other menu items. Some Korean restaurants tend to overcharge, but the prices here seemed reasonable and customary. read more

Kimchi Time - Jae Yook Bokeum? NICE HEAT! - Korean Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Delicious! Had the spicy squid. Tasty kimchis. Fast friendly service. The area is undergoing road construction. Helping this restaurant stay busy while Broadway is torn up is worthwhile. read more

This is a pretty good Korean place for Tucson. I got my food to go and everything was packaged really nicely. I was so hungry I took a bite of the pancake and forgot to take a picture. To start off the pancake is super crispy on the outside and soft in the inside. The sauce that comes with the pancake is SO good. The pancake had squid, octopus, mussels, imitation crab etc. The pork bulgogi is super good, not too sweet and it's the perfect amount of spice. The purple rice and side dishes comes with the pork bulgogi for free. The side dishes were okay nothing crazy different or cool but the rice is super chewy and nicely cooked. The price is decent, all of this was about $27-28 so not cheap but not crazy either. Customer service is amazing there and the manager lady is always so interactive and likes to joke around with my friends and I when I come. Overall I would come again! read more

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Despite their name, they're very stingy with the kimchi. Food is good, but you get almost no kimchi even when you a so for a side of it.

This place is absolutely amazing! Little but definitely worth the visit Loved the kimchi pancake, Yuk Gae Jang, and kimbop. I have never been a fan of kimchi but I literally ate all of the ones brought to the table and then asked for more! read more

The food wasn't that good and the service was terrible. I ordered the Koran Fried Chicken and it was basically chicken wings with sauce on it, probably could've just made it at home. The server never checked in on us to see how the food was or if we needed a refill so I just sat there waiting for a refill and trying to get his attention since he also forgot my rice. He also never decided to check if we wanted to pay our bill read more

Really great food the budae chigae that comes in the big pot and was very delicious and the male waiter was very good with the service and made our Saturday night better. read more

Family went there today for my birthday. Food was delicious. Get the kimchi balls for sure. Every one had different items and shared. All were great. The server was very nice and I believe it was a cook that came out and offered a free desert for my birthday but I was so full I had to turn it down. read more

Kimchi Time is one of my favorite Korean restaurants in Tucson! It is very small and there's nothing flashy going on in the interior, but the food is EXCELLENT! There's a wide variety of traditional Korean dishes on their menu, and the price point varies pretty widely depending on what you get, which is nice because people on a budget can still find something delicious to eat even if they can't afford some of the pricier items. The portions for the entrees are generous, and will definitely leave you feeling satisfied. I have had their Tteokbokki (spicy rice cake) and Beef Bulgogi before and they are both very flavorful and filling! On my most recent visit with friends, I decided to try something new, a rice cake soup called Duk Mandu Guk. I was pleasantly surprised at how large and delicious this meal was, and it's definitely one I recommend (especially since it's one of the less expensive menu items)! However, it did not come with rice and it cost extra to get some, so keep in mind that not all entrees come with rice! I also really love all of their side dishes, which is the best part of Korean cuisine in my opinion. They also are always playing Korean music videos in the restaurant, which I love since I am a Kpop fan! Overall I always have a great time here - it's a small but reliable Korean place with great food and solid prices! read more

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I love the food here. Gone many times and never been disappointed. I got excited once and tried the soju.... not my thing-- but my boyfriend was into it. My favorite dish is the tri tip dish. The meat is seasoned perfectly. The dude got a spicy soup and he loved it. Look at that smile. I love all the sides that Koreans serve with their food. It's like whaaaaa... comes with all this!? My favorite little side is the bean sprouts. So good. The place is small-- they play Korean channels on the tv but also have the major sporting games on if it's relevant to Tucson or a "big" game. Service is always friendly and quick. I recommend this place if you like Korean food-- or if you're interested in trying it for the first time. read more

Kimchi Time - Tri tip bal gai. Steamed egg. - Korean Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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Native Korean here. Ok food, awful service. We arrived an hour before others and they received their food (exactly what we ordered) first. One person arrived late to their party and they still managed to get their food first. Waiting an hour and they dropped our food and had to remake it apparently...then they take the food to someone else? That arrived an hour after? Then they ask everyone but us how they're doing as we're just waiting an hour for our food. They serve others water and walk right past us. I got up to get my own water because it had been 30+ minutes since she saw us specifically (but everyone else had been seen 3-4 times). Before this, we were sitting and talking just like everyone else. We've been there before, tidied the table for the waitress, and even left over 20% tips. Their banchan is not good. Only 4 pieces of cucumber in their oi muchim dish. Really dry kimchi too that tasted like it was sitting out because it didn't have any juice. The others had scraps like they took it from old plates. I've been here countless times and this has to be our last. read more

Boyfriend took me here for his birthday! He got bulgogi and I got the ramen! The waitress there is a hard working young girl. Pop off sis!!!! read more

Kimchi time is by far the best Korean food in all of Tucson. Great dish selection and even better customer service! We ordered the Japchae, Kimchi Fried Rice and my personal favorite the Kimchi Chigae! Nothing beats a nice hot bowl of kimchi chigae and a cold bottle of soju. My 4 year old loved dancing to the Kpop boy band BTS in the background and enjoyed her melon ice cream pop (her favorite). I am so happy we live close to kimchi time and can't wait to dine in more often. read more

My friend and I were desperately looking for a place to eat ramen on memorial day but everything was closed until we found out about Kimchi Time. I tried the Korean Ramen and I'm usually very picky about trying out ramen at restaurants, however I was pleasantly surprised. The waitress and management were very nice and the food was also very delicious! The environment was also very chill and relaxed. I would definitely visit again. read more

I love it here ! The first time I ate here I had no idea what to get and everything that was ordered was amazing !

Delicious food, very flavorful, I have been here a couple times now and it seems quite authentic (as far as I can tell). It's kind of a hole in the wall, low key atmosphere, and it's on Broadway where all the construction currently is. But it's very much worth it, I'm planning to come back again read more

I can't stress how amazing this place is. We feel like family now. Suki will cut up my food when she thinks I need it lol. She will hold my granddaughter while we eat. Best of all, when I can in with friends and one was a little (lot) drunk, she gave him so much crap. It was hysterical. I absolutely love this restaurant read more

Kimchi Time - As if I needed any more reasons to love this place - Korean Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Beef Bulgogi is all I order here because they just do it so good. I've been eating Korean food for a long time and while I may not be the best judge in authenticity I can say the food is delicious. Definitely worth a visit, but be prepared to spend a little $$$ read more

Omg this place is amazing! Nice lil place with unbelievable stuff. I wish I took pics but next time for sure. Dolsat yum, rice cakes yum I mean amazing read more

Been meaning to review this place for a while... Having lived in the San Francisco Bay Area and traveled to Asia multiple times, I have a love for Korean food - good Korean food. When Kimchi Time first opened in Tucson, I was skeptical (as I am with all Asian restaurants in this town). However my skepticism was quickly alleviated upon my first try of their Bibim Bap, and Gal Bi short ribs, both of which were true to form compared to other Korean restaurants I've been to, and theirs is done incredibly well. The Bibim Bap is a hot stone bowl filled with rice, meat, egg, veg - it cooks while it's served, so you have to mix it up or it'll start to burn ;) and don't forget the red hot n sweet sauce to mix in! And the Gal Bi is a wonderful beef short rib marinated to perfection in a sweet n tangy sauce with grilled onions. Served with rice, and 6 plates of traditional small accompaniments, including Kimchi of course. The Kimchi is fantastic (as it should be if they're going to name the place after it) and spiced just right. As for the ambiance and service, this restaurant is family owned and I've always felt that warm family feel every time I've come. They are extremely accommodating and quick to answer any questions and provide suggestions for those not well versed in Korean cuisine. Service is fast, even on a busy Friday night. I'm so happy to have a LEGIT, AUTHENTIC Korean restaurant in Tucson, finally - esp one owned and operated by such a sweet family that has taken their own tried and true traditions to share with the city :) Go support these guys, and savor the wonderful world of Korean dining! read more

Kimchi Time - Bibim Bap stone bowl, Gal Bi short ribs, and all the accompaniments. - Korean Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Authentic Korean food hole-in-the-wall joint? That's what I'm talkin' about. Right HERE. All the wait staff are Korean, so you know it's legit. Tasty appetizers: 1) Seafood pancake gets engulfed among friends within minutes. 2) Steamed egg is also tasty especially if you're coming down with a cold! FYI:this place is generous with complimentary Korean appetizer side dishes (ranging from kimchi, to fishcakes (my favorite), cucumbers, sprouts, potato salad etc.). We usually order 2 or 3 rounds (greedy I know!)... My personal favorite dinner items; 1) Spicy tofu soup with whatever meat of your choosing. It looks spicier than it actually is. In actuality, it has a lot of flavor and broth which I love! I've tried it both with seafood and beef - both are delicious options! 2) Japchae - Sweet noodles made from sweet potatoes (somehow I convince myself this is healthier than other typical noodles) which are probably my favorite form of noodles now! The veggies and meat are really just icing on the cake for the noodles. :) 3) Can't go wrong with Galbi (Korean beef short ribs) at this place. Sweet and very tender to taste, leaves you wanting to order more to take home for later! I have to intentionally stop myself from finishing my whole plate as they give you very generous portions of food enough for 2-3 meals in my opinion. :) Eat it up! read more

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I've been going here for years! Never disappointed. 1) Real Korean food. They greet in Korean, speak Korean and have real Korean food (with your typical slight American twists, like potato side dish etc). Now, expect Korean service. They are nice but the culture is slightly different. In most Asian countries, you ask your server for help instead of waiting for them to ask you. Keep that in mind on a busy night. Ya still gotta tip though. 2) Delicious food! I've tried a lot here and only felt underwhelmed by the kimchi rice and I'm pretty sure that's just because I wanted more kimchi in it... HA. Beef bulgogi is a must. Dolsot bibimbop is another must. If you want spicy, get dok bok gi. Personally, I always get kimchi chigae because I am a hot/spicy soup kinda gal. 3) If you never have had Korean food, don't worry, it's delicious. Don't get yakisoba. That's not even close. If you like beef, try beef bulgogi first. Sweet seared beef with rice, WINNER. You cannot go wrong with this dish. If you want to outreach a little more, go with the dolsot bibimbop- it's a stone bowl with cooked rice, bulgogi beef and veggies. You add sauce as needed and it's another winner, regardless of your food background. I could live here if I wanted to. Seriously. If only I had unlimited money. read more

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The banchan (side dishes) didn't come out until after a very, very long wait. Our food probably took nearly an hour to get to us as well. I think this restaurant could use more waitresses/waiters and more cooks since it was probably only 1 or 2 people running the entire restaurant. That being said, I absolutely enjoyed the spicy chicken bulgogi and the steamed egg. The chicken was extremely plentiful, tender and flavorful, while the steamed egg was luxuriously silky - like a custard. It was pretty magical. My roommates, however, rated their dishes very low. They reported that the galbi tang was seasoned improperly (way too salty) and the short ribs were too fatty, chewy, & scant. However, since the food I tried was phenomenal, I'm a bit biased and will definitely be back. read more

Kimchi Time - Korean Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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Best Korean food in town. I am so glad that it's close from my house! I would highly recommend the sizzling hot bibimbap served in the stone bowl. Then I would highly recommend that you wait a couple of minutes to eat it because it will be super hot! It's worth the $12. read more

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Let me start with the positives: service was excellent, as was the kimchi pancake appetizer (kimchi jeon). The soohn dhoo bhoo chigae was good. Now, here are my criticisms of this restaurant: a) The bahn chan was woefully inadequate. Five dishes consisting of miniscule servings of unripened khak doogi and kimchi, two variations of bean sprouts, and an unidentifiable cucumber and cilantro pickle are not enough for a proper Korean restaurant. b) The kimchi jeon should have been served with a soy sauce and vinegar dip. The other appetizer, jaeyuk bokkeum, was skimpy on pork and had little flavor. Jaeyuk bokkeum is supposed to be a spicy, hot, stir fried, piece of heaven made from pork and kimchi. This dish was none of those things. c) The galbi was sweet, small, and not properly grilled. Galbi should be savory, and a bit charred from grilling. This dish looked like they casually placed under-marinated meat into a warm frying pan and left it there until it looked cooked. Then they charged $19 for an undersized serving. d) The cardinal sin: my dwen jahng chigae was bland. Dwen jahng chigae is the national dish of Korea, it is what makes Koreans Korean. It should be ultra savory with the fermented bean paste (dwen jahng) redolent in the soup, amidst strips of beef and a little bean curd (dhoo bhoo) and zucchini. I had to add soy sauce (argh!!!) to my chigae in order to eat it. If there are no other, better Korean restaurants in Tucson, I may return to Kimchi Time, but only if I'm feeling too lazy to cook Korean meals at home. read more

Kimchi Time - The classic combination: Oriental Breweries (OB) Pilsner and Chamisul Classic soju - Korean Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

OMG!!! This place is the bomb, loved it!! Not really digging the location, there is something about that strip center I don't like. The fermented veggies were spot on, and so was the mackerel. It is a true authentic Asian feel from the service to the tacky neon beer signs. Either you're all in or your all out. Me? I'm all in! read more

Thoroughly enjoyed an evening with about 20 fellow Yelpers at an Unofficial Yelp Event (UYE) organized by Joseph L.! Great food! Great company! I brought along my wife and daughter. We left with palates happy happy and hearts lifted. Our long table dominated the space of the somewhat small restaurant.Also dominating were the number of Asians eating here. As a matter of fact, in the two plus hours we were there, there were only a handful of Caucasians eating there (Isn't it funny how "Asians" is part of that word?), our large party included. My blue-eyed beauty companion noticed this and we made note that it must be a great place if this is where those "in the know" come to eat. And being famished and waiting for our orders to be taken while smelling the cooking of the other customers was torture! We had the BBQ beef wrap, bibim bap, mandu soup, beef bulgogi, and strawberry manju ice cream. All were WOW. The beef wrap was tasty fresh, laden with veggies, laced with beef, and wrapped in the "stretchy" opaque wrap (so you'll know what I'm talking about), and not a fried crispy kind served with a mild hot sauce. Great appetizer. The bibim bap came in a stone pot which was hot and served to crisp up the rice. This dish had rice topped with thinly sliced marinated beef, shredded carrots, thin slices of cucumbers, and a raw egg. Using your spoon, you mix everything up, turning the rice upside down so it doesn't burn. This also cooks the egg throughout the dish. It is good, but it was the least palate-exciting dish of the three. I think it could use a little more beef. The mandu soup was excellent. The broth was very tasty. There were lots of slices of rice cake in it. Note: the beef mandu was just as good as my Mom makes! I repeat: the mandu was just as good as my Mom makes! I can't believe it. Really yum. Mandu is the Korean dumpling. Think gyoza (pot stickers) in a soup. The meat/veggie filling was tender and seasoned just right. I'm going back for more. The beef bulgogi was WHOA. Marinated thinly sliced beef, grilled with onion slices. So tender. Clearly the hit of my wife and daughter. We could have polished off a couple orders of this alone. This is a must have. Others in our party ordered the chicken and also the squid and pork bulgogi. Check out their menu, they have quite a good variety of dishes. They meal also came with sides: a mashed potato salad, marinated cucumbers and tomatoes, regular cabbage kimchi, pickled cucumber kimchi (marinated first), radish kimchi, and marinated bean sprouts. I like all of them but I buy better cabbage kimchi than theirs. The service was great. The owner is great. We really like him. He's open and friendly. Feels like your dad. He apologized for the slow service, something about someone not showing up for work, I think. But he and the only other server (his son?) really hustled and for having a party of 20 plus all his other tables full, there was nothing to apologize for. After eating there, I'm a happy Asian. You will be, too. read more

Had the bulgogi and it tasted funny. I've had a ton of Korean food before but none that tasted this strange. It was as if they marinated their meat with red bean paste so I definitely will not come back here. To the guy (Benjy whatever) who said I don't know authentic Korean food: I'm Asian with Korean besties and I've had a ton of authentic food. So don't go thinking i don't know what's authentic. And, I'm entitled to my opinions just like any other Yelper. I think this guy works for the restaurant because he privately messaged me to harass me about my review so I lowered it to 1 star. read more

The kimchi fried rice was too die for, probably the best I've ever had and I eat a lot of kimchi fried rice! However, I cannot say the same for the service. The cashier and server who seemed to be the owner of the restaurant was very rude. We asked for a refill of the side dishes and she did not seem happy at all to give us seconds. Maybe it's because customers in Tucson don't ask her seconds? But in California, we do! Secondly, when my friend changed her order last minute she mistakenly assumed that my friend wanted to order two entrees. When the two entrees came out we politely told her that we wanted to change the order and not add one on. She walked away behind the counter and rolled her eyes. Service trumps food quality for me so sadly I can only give this place one star. For the owner: try and smile more often, it will do your body good! read more

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Kimchi time is a modest Korean restaurant with a great menu and staff. I have been many times for dinner and have tried several appetizers and entrees. The entire restaurant is a single room with a single restroom stall in the back to service the place. They have a TV's mounted on 2 out of four corners of the room playing sports, so yesterday for dinner there were some very happy people who arranged to have both TV's playing the same game/race. Despite the size of the place they easily can move tables around to accommodate large parties; last year I attended a YELP unofficial event that had 17 people and they took care of our large party. Every time i'm there the owner seats us or is present and is so attentive. I can attest, I've always had attentive service. My favorite dish is a spicy rice cake and noodle dish( which I forgot to get the actual name of); the heat and taste of the dish is my go to dish. They also have a soy bean stew which comes out bubbling and hot which puts a smile on my face and warm feeling in my tummy. Kimchi Time may not have the best Korean food in all of Tucson, but it is my my favorite Korean restaurant because of the price, the service and the feeling I get when I'm dining there. I am most absolutely a big fan. read more

Kimchi Time - Red bean ice cream - Korean Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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Finally tried this place after seeing many friends send pictures of their meals the past year or so. I can confidently say, this is my (only) favorite Korean restaurant in Tucson. It kind of reminds me of some of my favorite K-Town spots in LA. Makes me a little homesick. I'm giving it a five-star rating because, yes, the food is good, but I love how nice and welcoming the staff is. It's great to have a pleasant atmosphere, to the point where I can see myself eating here by myself (and my friends know I have this strange phobia of eating alone). It's almost as if I was at a friend's house eating lunch/dinner... But I get a bill at the end. *sadface* But seriously, yay ! They'll be seeing us more often. Bulgogi entree or hot pot tofu soup. Mmm... read more

Kimchi Time - Galbi. Yum ! - Korean Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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This place was amazing. First the service was spot on. The owner was so attentive and made great conversation. The restaurant was very clean as well! The food was phenomenal I had the soondubu and kimbop. It was like I was back in Korea. I highly recommend this place to anyone who's craving authentic korean food. Also the kpop playlist playing was read more

I like this little place because I get the feel of being back in korea when I was in this establishment. Ahjumma were very nice and she seemed to be very well organized being the only server that day. The food came out quick and steaming hot. I got the osam bulgogi (squid and pork bulgogi) that has a sweet and spicy sauce which is just right for my taste, not too spicy and not too sweet that it would overwhelm your palate and the meat. The squid was cooked to perfection and the pork is very tender. My husband ordered the kalbi which was very delicious, the beef is not too chewy and the marinate is very tasty. Your order comes with banchan (side dishes which is traditional with any korean dishes) which were really a nice pairing to eat with your dish. The purple rice (or black rice) also comes with our order which were sticky and flavorful and a healthy substitute to regular white rice. The place is small, but with a homey feel. The prices are affordable and the service is great. We got out of here full and satisfied and would definitely come back again for more. read more