This was my first visit to this restaurant. I decided to go here today for dinner. Parking was slightly difficult to find, being that it's a shared parking lot. In having to wait a few minutes, I did manage to find an available parking spot. For dinner I decided to have a nice and warm bowl of beef ramen. That beef ramen was great on this cool and cloudy day. I love the ambiance within this restaurant, because the service was very good and they were so welcoming today. I'm definitely returning here to try out their Banchan and Kimchi pancake. I saw that today, and it really good. read more

Kim's Korean BBQ Restaurant - R-1. Bulgogi Dubu Ramyun - Korean Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Kim's Korean BBQ offers some very delicious food, with a couple of highlights and minor quirks that make it stand out. We ordered the squid stir fry and pork ribs, and the flavors were great, but there were some differences in the dishes. Squid stir fry: This dish was incredible--definitely the best in Jacksonville. The squid was tender and perfectly cooked, not chewy at all. The stir fry had an amazing balance of spices, and there were no fillers like rice cakes or too many vegetables drowning out the squid's flavor. The dish was packed with flavor, and each bite was a combination of savory, spicy, and a slight sweetness that complemented the seafood perfectly. It was the standout dish of the meal and one I'll definitely be coming back for. Pork ribs: While the ribs were tender, they were too sweet for my liking, and the flavor felt a bit one-dimensional. The sauce was heavy on the sweetness, which made the ribs feel a little cloying after a while. They could benefit from a bit more balance with some acidity or spice. In terms of portions, Kim's Korean BBQ is generous. The rice comes in a half bowl, so you'll need to order more if you're craving extra, and the Bonchon (fried chicken) is only available with a full meal or as an additional charge, which is something to keep in mind. The prices are on the pricier side, especially when compared to other Korean places in town, but the taste and authenticity make it worth it. The owners are Korean and will speak to you in Korean if you're comfortable with the language. The staffing was a little overwhelmed, as the lady owner seemed to be doing most of the work, and at one point, you could hear her directing her husband at the register to assist with various tasks. This led to a bit of a longer wait for the food, but it was understandable given that they were a bit understaffed. One thing I really appreciated was the cleanliness of the place. Kim's is one of the cleaner Korean restaurants in the area, which is always a plus. Despite the staffing hiccups and the slightly sweet pork ribs, the overall experience was great. I'll definitely be coming back for that squid stir fry and to try more of their authentic dishes! read more

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This was our first visit and we had a great time. The staff was delightful and pleasant and helpful I can't say that I'm an expert but I do know I'll go back and try more things. 10/10 read more

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As someone who has grew up with Korean food and eaten in some of the better restaurants in K-Town, LA, I didn't expect to find quality + delicious + fresh Korean food in Jacksonville but I found it today. I highly recommend the Japchae (they do this really well), Mandu Duk Guk (Dumpling rice cake soup), and the ban chan (side dishes) are great! The restaurant has a homey and clean feel to it and the owners are very sweet. If you're looking to try Korean food, this is one of 2 places I've been to that I would recommend in Jacksonville. read more

Kim's Korean BBQ Restaurant - Banchan is top notch - Korean Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Visited here for dinner on a Saturday. Ordered the Spicy squid with veggies and it was made very well. Not too chewy, with perfect about of Korean spice. The spicy pork ribs were a bit too sweet for me but the meat was very tender and came off the bone very easily. They provided a various amount of banchan (side dishes) and provided us with more kimchi when requested. Decent service but they seemed a little short staffed. The restaurant is fairly large and can accommodate a lot of people. I would come again to try other dishes! Good quality food here. read more

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Tried this place for the first time. We ordered soondubu and Dak Gangjeon and Mandu. For 3 items we paid 65$ which is pretty steep compared to other kbbq options in Jacksonville. Aside from the price, which would not be an issue if the food is great, the food lacked authenticity and quality. I've been to a few great Korean restaurants in Jacksonville that are great high quality places which is why it's hard to compare. I would consider trying something else from the menu but unfortunately soondubu is my favorite and this did not exceed the expectations set from other restaurants. read more

Mrs Kim is a hoot! She is friendly, inviting and very interesting to talk to. Her husband is friendly and welcoming as well. The yakimandeu appetizer is delicious. I had my favorite, Dol Sot Bibimbop, it was piping hot and the bibimbop sauce was spot on. Spouse got the pork bulgogi, he said it was delicious. There were so many banchans and all were fresh and delicious. We will definitely visit again the next time we are in Jacksonville. The restaurant is clean and spacious, the tables are not too close so one doesn't feel crowded. We had so much fun talking to Mrs Kim that I forgot to take a photo of our entrees. read more

Kim's Korean BBQ Restaurant - Front of take out menu - Korean Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

This was my first time at Kim's Korean BBQ. My husband chose it as his birthday dinner spot so we called in to make sure they didn't require any reservations (they did not require it). We were seated quickly but service was a bit chaotic. It appeared that only 2 people were working on a Friday so things were delayed a bit. Appetizers and drinks were put in first but then we got our banchan before we even ordered our entrees. Owner took notice finally and asked if we ordered entrees, we said no and finally got to put our order in. Entrees came out hot and very tasty so the food made up for the wait. However, prices felt steep for the size of the entree. The owners are nice and funny. Mama Kim let us store and serve our own birthday cake, no extra cost which was very nice of her. The restaurant is clean and feels authentic. They play Korean music and it looks like they do karaoke some nights so seems like a cool place! read more

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Amazing Food!! The most authentic Korean food you will find in Jacksonville! Mrs. Kim herself makes sure to visit each of her guests and truly cares! It is hard to find a place like this these days! The restaurant is very clean and has a nice private dining space if you have a large group! Very accommodating and a family who cares about good food and the guests experience! Couldn't speak higher of this place! read more

Like many of you, I'm sure, I've gone down the Instagram rabbit hole many times watching various and odd video clips. But it's not just cats crashing Christmas trees and guys burping and hitting their heads in garage doors. Not too long ago I started watching videos of people eating various wonderful looking foods in Korea. And I wanted to try that food! To sate my Korean food craving, my wife, her dad and I ventured over to Kim's Korean BBQ restaurant in Mandarin. Although a bit of a hike from the beach, it was well worth it and I would highly recommend this restaurant! The restaurant itself is pretty big and very clean! Posters adorn the walls and what looked like K-pop was playing on the tv. Everyone was super friendly and Kim (well I assume it was Kim) told funny stories to the entire room of diners! We ordered a lot, but everything looked so good and I wanted to try it all!! For appetizers we got a small order of Japchae - small glass noodles with beef and vegetables, and Haemool Pa Jeon - a pancake filled with seafood and green onions. Both were awesome. The Japchae noodles were sweet and the meat was very tender. The seafood pancake was fluffy and the various seafood, including squid, added a nice texture. In addition all tables get some banchan - little bowls of pickled vegetables, kimchi, green bean, broccoli and lots of other dishes. All were excellent and included a variety of flavors like sweet, vinegar and sour. For main courses we ordered the Dol Sot Bibimbap - rice with meat, vegetables and an egg served in a super hot pot, Galbisal - marinated short rib beef with onions, and Dak Gangjeong - basically a mild Korean fried chicken with onions and peppers. All were excellent. I think we enjoyed the Korean fried chicken the most. Super crunchy with a great sauce that worked well with the breading on the chicken. My wife loves bibimbap, especially when the rice gets really crunchy on the bottom. The surprise was the Galbisal. The meat was super tender and I thought the marinade on it was excellent. We took a lot home, but felt that our dishes gave us a great variety of different Korean food to try. Of course they have a selection of soups and stews that also look awesome that I will definitely need to come back and try. But first, while I still digest from my great meal at Kim's, I'm gonna watch a few hours of mindless videos! read more

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Food was 3.5 to 4 stars. Service 0 stars. I wasn't sure what the problem was with the woman serving us. Extremely rude and condescending. A simple request to have the spice level on the fried squid be spicy as there were different spice levels listed on the menu was met with an argumentative declaration that it was already spicy. (It wasn't). When we requested a spoon for the bibimbap, the response was a gruff, "I already gave you a fork!" She slammed the drinks down when serving and seemed to intentionally ignore the table--avoided eye contact when walking by to other tables. I thought everyone can have a bad day. Maybe the permanent scowl on her face was the result of menopause kicking in or the fact she was the sole server and waiting on seven tables. However, reading other Yelp reviews after the fact indicates customer service is an ongoing problem and the woman's negative attitude is often cited. Perhaps that is why there were no other staff during our visit. Many past comments say to check your bill closely for invalid charges. Wish I would have read those comments before going there. I just handed my credit card to pay the bill. When she returned, the credit card slips did not have the bill attached. The total seemed a bit higher than it should have been, but we had other places to go and just wanted to leave the unfriendly atmosphere. If you want an extra helping of condescension free of charge this is the place to go. read more

I came here the other day and did NOT have the best experience. From jump the lady gave very poor customer service. She asked me a question and before I even had time to answer she says "hello? hello?!" just plain rude. It's many restaurants in that area that have much better customer service. I figured I'd try something new but I guess that was my mistake. The owner was very pushy and when i announced i was ordering to go, she had no patience. Also wouldn't honor refund, but that policy is stated no where in the business. Wouldn't recommend. read more

First time coming here this lady is rude! San won garden has WAY more hospitality! Mostly likely my last visit.

This was my first time at Kim's Korean BBQ and it was so Korean deliciousness! There were 24 of us who got together before our final Korean class and Kim's was the recommendation of our teacher. Our order was placed and came out quickly, it started with appetizers, banchan(several Korean veggies),the kimchi cucumber was the bomb! As an appetizer we tried the Mandu (Korean style beef & veggie dumplings) and Kimchi Jeon (kimchi pancake w/kimchi, onions and green onions)...talk about flavor! The kimchi Jeon was popping with flavor and could've been our meal but it was shared among everyone; you definitely need to try it when you go! For our meal, my mom and I, we ordered the bulgogi deobbap (marinated grilled beef) and ojingeo bokkeum (spicy stir fried squid). We both loved our entrees and definitely needed a to go box. Those in our party said their meal was flavorful and those who had the spicy dishes said it wasn't that spicy, it just enhances the flavor. If you're looking for original Korean flavor Kim's needs to be added to your list. It also has the Korean BBQ style where you can cook at your table. read more

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Kim's Korean is exceptional! We've been coming here for years and the food and service are always impeccable and consistent. Our go-to is the pork bulgogi and if this is your thing you must come here and try it. Owners are so hospitable and make the experience even more special. The BEST Korean in Jax! read more

Prices on the menu are subject to change and they don't mention it. Lettuce was $2.99 on the menu and they charged $3.99. They said they would take one of our rice orders off of the bill to balance it which is okay, but they after they charged our card we discovered that they did not do so. They also claim to accept Mastercard but they do not. I wouldn't recommend this place solely because of the bait and switch practices. Also when we mentioned that the price was different the server rudely said "really?" As if it wasn't a big deal. She originally did not want to honor the menu price, and ultimately never did. Not good business practice! read more

Hands down the best Korean food in town. Friendly service and very authentic Korean food that taste like your in Korea.

I went with three other ladies from work, for dinner. None of us were familiar with the menu and our waitress was super helpful. We all got different things, and we're delighted with every dish. read more

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Went here Sunday for lunch with my friends. It is located in San Jose with the shopping center and they are at the end of it. Plenty of space for parking. Food was good but not great, I have been to many Korean bbq place and what they offer was just not what I was expecting. I got the bulgogi and for me it was a little disappointing especially with the price of it of $24.99, the bulgogi came with the steamed rice and that was about it, for me it just wasn't as bbq'd as I was hoping for , so with that price for lunch it was a bit overpriced for me especially for the lunch menu. I also ordered the japchae which was really good! to be honest I will be happy if I just ordered the japchae. Also when you order it comes with the Korean food sides which was pretty cool! I enjoyed trying different sides. Customer service was good! there 's 2 Korean ladies working and they are both very friendly. read more

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When we came in we were seated quickly and we were able to place our order fast as well. I got the marinated pork ribs which had a nice flavor and was a good portion size. The sauce was really good but the meat was a little overcooked. The pork belly was also overcooked and lacking flavor. Our servers were really nice though and I'd definitely comeback just for the ribs. read more

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We have been going to Kim's for many years!!! Mr. & Mr. Kim treat us like family and we have brought several of our friends and family there!!! Their banchan appetizers are the best in Florida and we get generous portions!!! Our favorite entrees are the beef and chicken bulgogi!!! The food has always been outstanding in taste!!! Service is always outstanding!!!...Stan & Joyce Yamane read more

the food is delicious and the service is excellent. Highly recommend we had a big group and everyone loved it.. read more

We have tried several Korean spots in Jacksonville area, and hands down, the food was absolutely the best overall at Kim's. All the banchan (side dishes) were fresh and delicious, not to mention the clean presentation. We ordered yukgaejang, dol sot bibimbop, and per the owner's recommendation, galbi. All 3 dishes were above and beyond bursting with flavor. The meat quality is the best we've had at a Korean restaurant melting in our mouths. The owner was friendly like family with a great sense of humor and made us laugh throughout our dining experience. We will definitely be back. Thank you, Kim's! read more

Tastes like back in Houston. Loved the owner too. Next time we want the spice level up. Jax folks must not be good with spice. Surprised we knew all the food and surprised I wanted soju! Of course I do I bring a designated driver. She seemed surprised how Korean we wanted to eat. We don't cook on the table but next time. read more

Kim's Korean BBQ Restaurant - Dining room - Korean Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Annyeonghaseyo! () Hello in Korean Gotta know how to say the most known greeting at least after watching a variety of K-Drama, K-Horror and other K shows on Netflix during the Pandemic, but nope I'm good with the K-POP lol Checked in and had lunch at Kim's Korean BBQ last Saturday at 9825 San Jose Blvd. Suite #1 and there are lots of international good eats next to each other on this plaza. Choose carefully friends. We did not have to wait to be seated. The ambience looks pretty good, the staff was very welcoming and yes, there was plenty of parking. Usually I order a Hite or any Korean beer, but I was outta luck and had to settle for a Terra- an Australian Beer, which was ok as I never tried it before anyway. For the appetizer we ordered Dbeobokki ($11.99) Spicy rice cakes and boiled egg with fish cakes in a Spicy red sauce, it was very tasty and filling, the hotness level was I would say at an easy 8. Galbisal was our main entree ($30.99) Marinated BBQ beef boneless short ribs with onions and can be optionally grilled at the table. It was so delicious and we can really taste the quality meat as how it was marinated over time, although we thought that it was a little short on the serving, or maybe I was just too hungry (good thing those fish sticks were a bit heavy on the tummy) We were served Kimchi Rice Mmm..mmm plus the usual small square dishes (Banchan) of Green Bean, Dry Squid,Yellow/Red Radish, all eaten up yup, didn't skip the Brocolli. Check out the awesome stuff they have at the front too, like the Wi-Fi toothpick dispenser, as I have never seen one before and other items of interest in popular culture, Squid Game apparel and more! We will definitely be back and try other authentic Korean dishes from Kim's Korean BBQ, and Gamsa Haeyo (Thank you) - that's way easier and shorter than saying their Hello! read more

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I'm so full I can't even write an extensive review! Food is always great and filling, love the staff. I have to take a nap now! On the table: Haemool Pa Jeon (seafood pancake), Bulgogi (marinated grilled shredded beef and onions), Go deungeo gui (grilled mackerel), assortment of Banchan, Sapporo Beer. Ordered Ojingeo Dol Sot Bibimbap (spicy squid/veggies with rice in a hot stone pot) to go for my daughter. read more

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Wonderful service and great food. I definitely recommend if you are interested in Korean BBQ.

This place has the best fried tofu on earth! If someone says they don't like tofu, make them try this stuff, it will change their minds! read more

This place is by far our favorite korean resturant now! We are very new here in jacksonville for buying our own house, coming from miami with tons of restaurant choices, we are thrilled to try different restaurant around here, we are gald we found this place. Ddeobokki is the best!!! We also ordered bibimbap, Sam gyeob Sal, budae Jjigae, all were amazing! Legit Korean place. read more

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Recently visited while on a business trip. I ordered one of the rice bowl dishes and it was delicious. My buddy ordered the fish which he said he almost ate the bone too because it was so good. Because of this place, I will definitely add Korean food to my list of must go restaurants. This place was very clean and the service was outstanding. I highly recommend you visit here read more

Kim's Korean BBQ Restaurant - Condiments - Korean Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Had a horrible experience today with my twins and then when I called back to tell them about it the guy actually laughed at me I will never be going back and it was my favorite spot to go to. There is not one car in the parking lot when I pulled up except for theirs do you think that they would take care of their regulars but they didn't read more

I truly wish I could give 10 stars for tonight! I don't know what was better the customer service, our waiter (I truly wish I got his name so I could give him the recognition he truly deserves) or the owner who spent time at our table with us today. I'll start with customer service since that's always the most important to me, I cannot command the staff enough for how attentive they are. Our waiter was phenomenal very kind and attentive and made some excellent recommendation! Moreover the owner came over and spent quite a bit of time with us, what a riot this woman is! Based upon my interaction with her I can tell why our waiter was so excellent because she truly cares about her team about the quality of her food and about the restaurant and more over the experience for the customer. Now let's talk about the food, where do I begin? It was fantastic! I could've gone back for more. Rich with flavor and spices but not overly hot spices. It was the kind of flavor that you really could just savor and made you want more. You got large portions a great variety and you could tell only the freshest ingredients are used! This will definitely be a top spot for me. read more

Kim's Korean BBQ Restaurant - Korean Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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Very quiet restaurant, very nice setup. Ordered the pan seared dumplings for an app, they were good. For the entrees I had the bulgogi ramen... it was so good and medium spicy. Hubby had the short ribs which came with white rice. It was very flavorful. Everything was so good. Definitely going back! read more

Kim's Korean BBQ Restaurant - Bulgogi ramen - Korean Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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We haven't had Korean BBQ since we moved here and we have found a gem. The food was delicious. Easily one of my all time favorites since moving here. I had the Bulgogi and my wife and daughter shared the Kalbi. Both were absolutely amazing, full of flavor, and the icing on the cake was the Kalbi was boneless. The service was efficient and hospitable. If you have kids, and they like to color, they will LOVE this place. They have a whole cabinet full of popular characters to choose from. They also had a wall of fame for their aspirating artists. Looking forward to our next visit! read more

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The food was good but the portions were small for the price. The bonchons were also very small portions and everything seems to be ala carte. I wish they offered combo dinner where you can have Sundubu jigae and a main dish. I was surprised they didn't offer it here. Very pricey for the portion . For 2 people no drinks and just two galbiI steak and one order soup $100 not including tip! The service was good and the owners are nice but unfortunately not worth the price. read more

I spent 3 years in South Korea while stationed there and Kim's Korean food takes me back there. It is authentic and amazingly delicious. Mrs Kim and the staff is very friendly. Highly recommend if you want authentic Korean Food (and they have the best Kimchi) read more

I believe I may have reviewed Kim's Korean BBQ before, after seeing Erica's eyes light up with delight after eating there. I went to dinner with a few friends who apparently are regulars as Mrs. Kim chatted them up for a bit. We walked in and to my whole delight, before we could enter the dining room our temperatures were taken and we were given several squirts of hand sanitizer. This is the ONLY establishment of any kind that has done that. Kim's is taking patron safety very seriously, they have partitions between each table or booth. I did all this rambling about safety, I didn't get to the food! OMG -- I forgot how much I really like Korean food. Everything was absolutely delicious. Mrs. Kim came around and checked to make sure everything was to our liking and even had a shot with us! I can see why Erica's eye glaze over every time she says she going to see Mrs. Kim. I can't wait to go back! read more

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We have dined here multiple times and I am finally posting a review.. because I love this place. Yummy fresh food, always great quality. Kim and the other staff was very friendly and helpful. Wish more people knew about this gem! read more

Kim's Korean BBQ Restaurant - Bimbibap - Korean Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

I love everything there is a wide food range. The service is amazing as well. I love Miss Kim. The feeling at the restaurant is very authentic read more

I usually don't write bad reviews but the owner crossed the line when it comes to customer service. Let me start out by saying that eating out is not cheap and for the money we pay we should get an enjoyable eating experience. I took my family out to experience something new the owner turned it into one of the worst meals I have had. I ordered one entree and 4 appetizers for 4 people. The owner copped a serious attitude because we only ordered one entree. She immediately informed me that we would only get 6 small vegetable plates instead of the 12 they usually serve. Now mind you when I say small I mean small plates. After our food comes to the table I asked for some more Kimchee at which time our waitress (who was very nice) informed me the owner said we could not have any refills on the small vegetable plates. I got very aggravated but I kept my cool and immediately asked for the check so I can leave at which time the female owner came over and I confronted her about her attitude. She walked away without a word. The check comes and the total with tip was $100.00. 100.00 for food that was at best average....... So for the cost of a small plate of Kimchee which is nothing but cabbage she lost a customer and but gained a negative review for her attitude.......... read more