So we went to Kimchi Time for a late lunch/early diner. Place was not busy when we got there and we were seated immediately. Waitress asked if we wanted water and brought us two glasses a couple of minutes later. We ordered Korean Street Tacos as an app but we were told they were out of those. So we ordered the Korean Chicken Wings. About five minutes later we went to order our entrees. My wife Kimchi Jigae and she was told they were out so she ordered the spicy beef and vegetable soup and some jeon; I ordered the sweet and spicy ribs. Our chicken wings came out and we're delicious. About 15 minutes after our entree order was taken another member of the staff came over and explained that they were actually out of ribs. So I asked for the menu and ended up ordering Dookbaegi. The food was great. Now here is the problem: we have been going to Kimchi Time since they were much smaller with white walls. The place was always hopping every time we went in, the staff was very friendly and attentive and the food was always fantastic and never out. Now it has expanded and it looks like the college hangout vibe is being pushed. The staff are courteous but I would not call them friendly and they certainly are not attentive. To be out of parts of the menu so early when you are not busy means there is a problem. At a minimum you should put a list up of what is unavailable instead of happy hour specials. It will be awhile before we go back, instead we will go to our other favorite place on Speedway for our Korean food itch. read more

You know it's a legitimate Korean restaurant when they provide all the Korean side dishes. They even refilled the side dishes because the main courses were taking a bit longer to come out. Side dishes all had great flavors and were all very different. We ordered the Pork Bulgogi (Spicy Pork) and had people sitting next to us asking what we got because it looked so good. Taste was great, the only criticism i have was that the pork was a little minced and didn't have nice big pieces of pork. We also got the Jap Che, which had some deliciously chewy sweet potato noodles with beef. The wait for food was a bit long but they made sure to keep checking in on how we were doing. Overall, solid Korean food spot! read more

Kimchi Time - Pork Bulgogi (Spicy Pork) - Korean Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

The food here is so delicious! I enjoyed the bibimbap in the hot stone bowl. I also had some appetizers like the short ribs and wings. My group used the karaoke room- which was a lot of fun. I definitely recommend it. The only bad part was how hot the karaoke room was. The room never quite cooled down but it was an extra hot day and there were tons of people in the room. Something to keep in mind. read more

Kimchi Time - Bibim Bap - Korean Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Definitely miss the old set up although there's more room now. Food was ok but doesn't taste like it used to. The service was friendly but not attentive. read more

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Great food and service. Kimchi was so tasty and just like my kimchi in S. Korea. Will return.

The food was very tasty and authentic The staff and chef greeted us as my wife is Korean as well. A great surprise while visiting Tucsin read more

They were short staffed, smaller inside than I thought. The staff is very friendly and the food was good. Not the best Korean food I've had but really good still. read more

Really skimpy portions of the side dishes. The beef bulgogi was flavorless and full of gristle. The exterior makes it look like the place is closed or a bar. The interior did not look clean. read more

TL;DR - Fantastic service and the food was on point! Come in and get your Korean food on. We ordered: Haemul Jeon (seafood pancake), Dookbaegi (hotpot beef bulgogi) and Soon du bu (spicy tofu soup). For banchan (side dishes that come with your meal), they had pickled radish, cucumber, kimchi, fish tofu, and lotus root. The seafood pancake came out on a stone plate and was nice and crispy. Both the dookbaegi and soon du bu were served in hot pots and came with purple rice. The servers were really attentive, both in refilling our water and in replenishing the banchan. Chill and good vibes overall! read more

Yes, yes yes this is like the best place you could ever go everything that they do is fire literally. The food is fantastic always with amazing and prompt service. That's. They have K-pop and a good K drama going around in the background and a private karaoke room. That's. The atmosphere is lively and energetic, making it a perfect spot for a fun night out with friends. Plus, the staff is friendly and attentive, adding to the overall great experience. read more

Kimchi Time - Korean Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Excellent food, excellent service. Low key atmosphere that feels like a mom and pop place in Seoul or Itaewon. We go whenever we visit Tucson. A family favorite, and nostalgic for my Veteran hubby! read more

Love this place, best Korean food in Tucson hands down, friendly service, clean and comfortable atmosphere My go to's are beef bulgogi, kimchi fried rice, japchae and now there fried chicken read more

Kimchi Time - Korean Fried Chicken - Korean Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

There aren't a lot of Korean restaurants in Tucson, AZ, so I am grateful for the presence of this restaurant! My friend and I got takeout from this restaurant, and it was very fast. I think the price is very reasonable for the portion size. I ordered kimchi chigae, and it came with rice and a small portion of the Korean side dishes (banchan). I thought the soup was spicy and flavorful. There were few pieces of pork, and although the kimchi flavor was strong, I didn't get a good sense of savory balance. I am open to returning to this restaurant in the future for karaoke and to try more dishes! read more

This place is a very mom and pop shop which we love supporting small businesses. Don't let the outside appearance fool you it's an amazing restaurant. RUN INSIDE !! We got attended quickly and had superb service. If you order the pork bulgogi just know it does come with rice. The sides were tremendous and sooo flavorful. But the MVP was the bulgogi it was so flavorful and well marinated... yummmmm!!!! We also got the beef yakisoba noodles. They were very flavorful almost a star anise 5 spice flavor. If you don't like any of those spices i don't recommend getting the noodles Highly recommend! We will be going back! read more

great food and vibes. Korean Fried chicken was great and I loved the Kimchi Fried Rice. I visited Seoul recently and liked the Fried Chicken here better. read more

I am a native Korean & just wanted to share my thoughts about this restaurant. First off, we have not tried this place for a few years after the disastrous experience with them during the pandemic. I used to LOVE this restaurant when I first tried it about 5 years ago . We were new to town and didn't expect anything decent Korean food in this desert city, Tucson . But once we tasted the foods , we were pleasantly surprised. The foods were amazing. The service was awesome. The ambiance was great. Very authentic Southern Korean cuisine in this Sonoran desert. Wow. As a Korean- American-New Yorker, this was a pleasant surprise & we enjoyed visiting there with friends and family frequently over the years. Fast forward, after returning my family visit in Korea about a month ago , I was craving for some spicy Korean foods that I decided to visit the restaurant again encouraged by the new glowing Yelp reviews. A nice young wait staff greeted us upon arriving at the restaurant and we were promptly seated. We noticed the new decorations on the wall that reminded me of a restaurant in the middle of the boondocks in Korea somewhere back in the mid nineties , regardless, it was different & refreshing. The nice young server brought us the side dishes upon seating & we ordered a few to eat - kimchi pancakes, chicken fried rice , tofu/kimchi spicy pork, & OB Korean beers. While waiting for the food, we tried the side dishes and we knew it right off the food would be mediocre . The side dishes were so bad . The fish cakes were dry , the cucumber kimchi was " sweet!!!" & the Napa cabbage kimchi tasted like a mock-kimchi with some salt & vinegar! How awful, we murmured. Most Korean recipes require the basic ingredients-soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, red pepper flakes, ginger, scallions, & salt. With this, one could make all kinds of savory, spicy Korean dishes in all forms- side dishes, main dishes, BBQ, stews, etc. Once the side dishes are made in this awful manner , there is no way to make other dishes taste better, as the same ingredients are used for the main dishes. Simple is that. The Korean culture is hot these days- the pop music , movies, fashion, history , foods, and beyond. There is no way this restaurant will be able to contribute to the trends with this below average quality of food. What a shame. I would not bring my friends and family to this restaurant AND their newly opened Karaoke bar , as I have nothing to show to my friends. Fortunately, there are a few other decent Korean restaurants in Tucson , where I could introduce a taste of the Korean cuisine. I hope the new owner(s) of the restaurant takes my review seriously and that they will improve the quality of the food. If not, they will not be successful in this competitive environment. I feel bad for the young wait staff , who was excellent; personable, friendly, polite, and respectful. read more

First time trying Kimchi and it was the best I've ever had. Food was really good and seems authentic. My server was really attentive and the place is funnily decorated. 5 star. read more

The only thing good on the menu was the Kimchee balls. They tried to gluten my friend and the staff seem to have no knowledge of the menu.

This place is a hidden gem! From the moment we walked in, the staff were warm and welcoming. The food was absolutely amazing and exactly what we needed when we craved korean food. Overall highly recommend and 10/10 experience. The staff were so friendly and it was great service. You have to go to this place! read more

Kimchi Time is definitely one of the better korean restaurants in town and it is filled with a lot of classic Korean dishes! I went tonight with friends and the service was very good, attentive, and quick! You seat yourself, and the servers are very quick to help you. During the meal, the server was also very attentive if we needed refills on our drinks and water! I ordered the Kimbap and Tteokbokki! Both were really good and classic! The Tteokbokki has a welcomed ~twist~ to it and has ramen noodles as well so it was very filling while adding an extra layer of flavor! In general, my food was (and is always) very good but not outstanding. However the prices are very good as you get nice sized portions for not that expensive of a cost! Ive come here several times over the years and I will continue to go! read more

Kimchi Time - Tteokbokki - Korean Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

The best food I've ever had , the service is super friendly and it's a small homey place.

Delicious food! The taff were very attentive and friendly. Our family love it! We all ordered different items. The kimchi balls were YUM!

The bulgogi meat and flavor was authentic I did not expect it to be soooo delicious I love their pre meal appetizers example the kimchi . It was not that spicy at all. read more

Not a lot of Korean options in Tuscon, which is probably the reason why it felt pricey considering the flavor, portions, and atmosphere. I'm giving them 4 stars as I know it's hard to compare against SoCal. read more

First time here. Food was delicious and the family that owns the place is super nice! Had great service and I will definitely be going back!

Food was oh so fresh and delicious! Getting the bibim bap in the dolsot was great. It continued to cook the rice for an extra crunch and kept everything literally STEAMING hot, bulgogi was good only wish they had put more beef into the bowl. Service was great, and our server kept checking on us throughout our meal. Nice chill restaurant, we went in the evening so it wasn't crowded. Can't wait to come back! Note: if you're going with a large group the don't split the check between more than 3 people read more

Kimchi Time - Dolsot Bibim bap - Korean Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Great family owned local restaurant. The service was very slow. We chatted with the server and found out she's the owners daughter, her brother sometimes helps wait tables and her parents are the cooks/owners. She was working by herself and only had about 5 tables but couldn't keep up. We ordered the bubimbap and kimchi balls. The owner came out and said he was making more kimchi balls so they might come after our meal. We weren't in a rush and said it was fine. The bubimbap was good. It's not seasoned but they serve "sides" which is a bunch of small dishes of fermented veggies, and a squeeze bottle of some kind of sriracha sauce. It came out sizzling in a clay pot that was so hot it never cooled down the whole time we ate. It felt like an hour after we ordered the kimchi balls finally came out. They were so good and worth the wait. I liked them better than the bubimbap, they were the size of softballs! Taking off a star because I realized I was overcharged, the menu says bubimbap is $13.95, I got that and water on my check and was told my total was $16.25. They use a handheld card reader so the breakdown wasn't shown and I didn't think to ask at the time. read more

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Every experience at Kimchi Time is completely satisfying. The food is great but we absolutely love the service and that it's a homemade, family run operation. Highly recommend this place. read more

Legit Korean. Spending a lot of time in Korea, I know good Korean food. We shared a big bottle of Cass. I spotted the Jinro soju in the beverage fridge but stayed clear of it as I didn't want to time warp. We started with the kimbap. Very fresh. We both had the dolsot bibimbap. Awesome. Great place in a Tucson strip mall. Highly recommended! read more

Kimchi Time - Korean Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

I love this place and the food! Called in for pickup service and the male who answered said,"our cooks are done!" And hung up.. 40min before close time. Terrible customer service. I am not one to leave these but it was so rude it left a sour taste in the mouth. Might want to try Atleast an hour before closing if you choose to order pick up from here. read more

This is my favorite restaurant in all of tucson!!! After four years of eating here during my time at the U of A i can definitely say this is the restaurant i will miss the most! The food is outstanding and the service is impeccable. Even on a busy friday night they are quick to get your food out. The whole menu is a must try! read more

Great food just wish it was faster. We wait like 40 minutes for purchase food. But when it got to our table it was amazing. Plus if there on weekend they have a karaoke bar read more

so delicious!!!! sometimes a girl just needs a big bowl of veggies, beef, and rice + kimchi time delivers :) so many other things look so yummy (jealous of my friend's choices!) very excellent service! vibes were so good - loved the videos and music. recommend for when you're catching up with friends for sure! read more

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Excellent food and excellent service! We arrived here at around 2. The restaurant was empty except for another table. We were welcomed as soon as we came in and sat down. My husband ordered the food as he is more familiar with the Korean cuisine. We ordered two main dishes which come with the regular sides of kimchi and other little dishes that go very well with the food. The mains also came with 2 bowls of rice. We didn't order any drinks, just water. The food came out pretty quickly. It was served on sizzling plates. The beef was so tender and juicy, it had so much flavor. The price was pretty reasonable for the delicious food and great service. The place is pretty clean. It is worth mentioning that I found it by checking out he visit Tucson website. I thought it must be a great place to make it to their list and it didn't fall short of that. Will definitely go back the next time I'm in Tucson! read more

Kimchi Time - Sides with a BBQ order - Korean Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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5 stars for the food, 6 stars for the service and the overall experience! We decided to eat outside on a chilly Saturday night in late November. Our waitress was so sweet, she brought us out a little tabletop fire pit and warm water, fearing we might be cold. The food was absolutely incredible. The gal bi was our favorite, but everything was phenomenal. We also got kimbop and bibimbap. It was so fun to eat by the little fireside and we finished everything. Highly, HIGHLY recommend this spot! read more

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I dined here last evening w/one of my Meetup groups & we all enjoyed the dinner. "Russel", the owner's son, was our terrific server. Very polite and quite helpful. I had a flavorful Korean beer, which gave me a good appetite while I enjoyed the banchan, a sampling of several cold appetizers. My main course was a pork belly, squid combo w/veggies and purple rice served on the side. I highly recommend this family-owned restaurant! read more

Took my daughter for her 24th B-Quiet little place. Service was fast. Not a bad price.

I can't believe I live near this place and just found it after being here 3 years ago. the Bibimbap and accompaniments were excellent. Friendly staff/owners. Super enjoyable. This place will now be on the regular rotation for sure. read more

What fun! Super friendly and loving staff! A busy little place. Nothing fancy just a clean place. There is a wide variety to select from! We ordered the short ribs and pork belly with vegetables. All this accompanied with assorted selections of cucumber, sprouts, spicy cabbage, potato salad etc. The flavors were wonderful. You have options on spice level! The short ribs were so nicely done and loaded with flavor. The pork belly and vegetables was very nice. A beautiful red sauce helped develop the flavors. The wait staff was a lot of fun! Enjoyed the visit and the food! Very laid back! One of the TV's had Korean programming and some customers were glued to the screen! read more

my new favorite Korean place. the food is amazing. i love it here. the service is fantastic. very homey and friendly. read more

Kimchi Time - Korean Near Me - Tucson, Arizona