It was my first time going to this restaurant and I loved it. They first bring out warm tea and side dishes (Banchan). The banchan was complimentary and it was all refreshingly good. We order the seafood scallion pancake as our appetizer and I really liked it. Drizzled in soy sauce it was a perfect balance of sweetness of the seafood and salty from soysauce. My meal was the Galbi Dolset Bibimbap. It came in a scorching hot stone pot, smoke and aroma filled the surrounding table. The Bibimbap was such a good blend of sensation: smokiness, crunch, sweetness, savory, and spicy. The rice became hard and gave an amazing crunch with every bite, the vegetable balance a lot of the flavors and meat of the short rib galbi was so tender. Unfortunately it was a little oily but other wise 4/5. read more

Korea Garden - Galbi Dolsot Bibimbap - Korean Near Me - Blue Bell, Pennsylvania

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Standard Korean restaurant. We tried the yookgae jang and jae yook bokkeum. Both were good. The sauce in the bokkeum was super tasty. read more

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I just stepped out for lunch at Korea Garden. Prior to this is was a short lived Korean restaurant which has since closed and has reverted back to the original Korea Garden, at least in name only which was in business at this location for many years prior. I am not sure about the ownership though. They pulled out all the uncomfortable furniture and reverted to what was there previously. Except they couldn't revert to the stained wood walls since the last folks had painted black. I ordered the galbi dolsot bibim bap and it was great. Perfect for a cold day. The restaurant also provided the customary apps like Kimchi etc. Service was efficient as well. read more

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Since they have changed ownership, their service and food has been excellent. The samgyupsal, kalbi, and boo dae geegae are on point. The restaurant is clean and chill. read more

Absolutely love this place! This is one of my family's favorite spot. The food is great and the service is excellent! The pork belly is delicious- it's a must try! read more

Terrific Korean barbecue spot with grills/hoods over each table! Though the mall itself was relatively quiet because of the Fourth of July holiday, the restaurant was boppin' along with a diverse clientele. With our green tea, we indulged in the delicious banchan side dishes (my favorites were the pickled cucumbers, the pickled onions and (we think) apples, and the kim chi) before diving into delicious fried Mul Mandu dumplings, Tteok Bokki (stir fried rice cakes served in a hot sauce), Japchae (stir fried glass noodles, beef, and vegetables), FishKatsu (breaded fish cutlet), and three types of meat to barbecue: Galbi Gui (marinated beef short ribs), Bulgo Ki (marinated sliced rib eyes), and Spicy Marinated Pork (). Would definitely return for a tasty meal complete with lovely service! read more

Korea Garden - Preparing to grill! - Korean Near Me - Blue Bell, Pennsylvania

Came for lunch, and have mixed feelings. My soft tofu stew doesn't taste like any other soft tofu stew I had in other Korean restaurant (including restaurants in Korea). The tofu isn't soft at all; instead it's almost firm with a rubbery texture. My husband's beef bulgogi stew isn't bad, but nothing special. This place doesn't have lunch menu, so we had a mediocre expensive lunch. read more

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Tasty Korean food with great portions and nice variety of appetizer dishes (banchan). We ordered with a group of friends to go, and everything was delicious. My wife is gluten-free, so before ordering, a friend called in to get more details on the allergens in their different dishes. Amy was great on the phone for helping understand which dishes may have wheat in them. She wasn't sure about everything but was very willing to look at the ingredients to make sure certain dishes were safe. Also, she told our friend that she could help in that same way for any other dish of interest, which was a great added thought. All the food was nicely packaged in beer boxes and easy to transport, and all of it tasted great. I ordered the duk mandu soup, and I enjoyed it along with some rice and tastes of different banchan dishes, such as fish cakes. Overall a good spot for dinner takeout; I'd be down to order from there again! read more

I'd been to Korea Garden once or twice prior to COVID and had a good sit down dining experience. I recently ordered to-go from them and again had a pleasant experience. I've seen enough of a positive trend to finally get my review together. Korea Garden offers a selection of authentic Korean food and Korean BBQ. The BBQ seems a bit pricy, but the quality is decent. They also offer hot bowls and bibim bop meals which are my personal favorites. Regardless of what you order, you get a selection of various sides. If you are dining in, these sides are 'all-you-can-eat', so make sure you let them know if you'd like more of any particular dish. I was very excited to see these sides also came with my to-go order! I won't comment on the look and feel of the place as I have not been back for sit-down since COVID, however, I had no complains prior. Service is friendly and if you aren't familiar with Korean food or the options they take the time to make sure you know what you're ordering. Enjoy! read more

Korea Garden - Side dishes to go - Korean Near Me - Blue Bell, Pennsylvania

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Korean Garden is a great local Korean spot. It was my first try at Korean food in the area and it went very well. I ordered takeout and called to place the order. Was very easy and was done quickly. The portions for the price are great! You essentially get two meals worth, so keep that in mind when looking at the prices. Overall I had a great experience and would recommend. read more

I came here on two separate days - once pre-Covid and once post-Covid. The first time I came with family members and tried their bqq. Overall, the service was good and the galbi & samgyupsal (pork belly) were tasty. The one thing that upset us is that they cut our meat before they grilled it which is a big no no, especially for the galbi. It also wasn't busy at all when we went so they were definitely more attentive to us and may be why the service was better. I went here for a second time yesterday and didn't get bqq. Instead, I got the octopus hot stone bowl bibimbap. I asked for it to be extra spicy and it was definitely just as spicy as I wanted it to be (after adding a decent amount of the gochujang sauce as well). It was decent, not sure if I would come here to order it again though. The service definitely was not as good as the first time because there were bigger parties there that all ordered bqq so they were a lot more attentive to them. *Warning: the hot stone bowl makes the food HOT and it will stay hot for a while. If you're impatient like me, just keep spooning it onto the little side plate they give you and cool it as you eat. read more

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Had a really nice outdoor lunch here. Was not planning to come, but was in the area and was disappointed to find that the place I was headed to was closed. This was nearby, and was very glad to have wandered in. I had the bibim bop, and everything was fresh and tasty. I'm not a connoisseur of Korean food, but having had a few trips past a food truck or two, I didn't come in totally ignorant. The layout was gorgeous, with a full bowl and six accompanying bowls holding rice and five side dishes including kimchi, beans, and sprouts as examples. It was all good. With a soda, the total was about $15 with tax before tip. The service was very good, accommodating, and friendly. The clientele fit the demographic of the food pretty well, so that tells me something about its authentic appeal. I'd definitely recommend and return. read more

Korea Garden - Bibim bop - Korean Near Me - Blue Bell, Pennsylvania

Korea Garden has changed ownership but the new place is great. The menu is smaller than the previous menu, but all the main things you normally get are still there. The galbi is served as one long piece, cooked and then cut over the grill. Sweeter than previously but I prefer it that way. Served with onion and mushrooms is a preferred addition. Prices stayed the same and serving portions are generous. Friendly service and great food make this place a mainstay for me read more

First time here. Quality and flavor of the meat is great, but not AYCE. So for what you get, portion wise, overpriced. Service is friendly and good. Side dishes just ok. read more

Korea Garden - Korean Near Me - Blue Bell, Pennsylvania

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Amazing food at decent price. Good family like restaurant. Kalbi is the bomb! It's super good! You get what you paid for and unlimited side dishes! New ownership definitely made some changes and it's better! Never disappointed always leaving with full stomach and smiles on the face! Try their Kalbi and many many different variety of stone bowl dishes. Highly recommended and the servers are super friendly. Mrs. Lee (owner) is like a mother to all and she will greet you with a smile at any given day. Highly highly recommended and will return every week! read more

New owner and it really changed the whole system. You don't get what you paid for, small portion, salty, and staffs are very rude. I miss old ownership. People do your search and find better korean restaurant. read more

We ordered kalbi and cold noodles tonight as the warm weather was perfect for this combo. The cold noodles were from the freezer bc it barely pulled apart and was too soggy. I know this bc I've prepared the $1.99 frozen cold noodles before. Also the broth was just plain nasty. Drained in chicken stock from the cube barely dissolved with tons of MSG. The kalbi was cooked from the kitchen as it was a single serving. It was served luke warm and very dry. When I addressed the clumps of cold noodles found in the bowl to the server and that I can not eat it anymore, she stirred the chopsticks around the bowl a few times and said, "Okay, I won't charge you any tax on the total." I paid for the meal and left in disgust. When I got home, I drank tons of water as the MSG left a bad taste in my mouth and stomach. $52 dollars of grief is what I ended up with. read more

Korea Garden - Cold noodle disgust! - Korean Near Me - Blue Bell, Pennsylvania

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Korea Garden offers Korean-style BBQ. They're in a shopping center near Montgomery Country Community College. Their interior is simple, not spartan. There's a main dining area, some rear seating, and a sushi bar. What's Korean BBQ? It involves cooking at your seat; think Japanese hibachi on a smaller scale, but you cook (the inexperienced can request the kitchen cook instead). An electric grill is at each table. Choose from a selection of meats, including beef and pork ribs. The meat is marinated with a soy-based sauce, sesame oil, ginger, and peppers. The flavors of the barbeque tend to be more sweet than spicy. Banchan - small side plates - accompany entrees. They can be eaten solo or with the entree. They vary depending the day of the week - you might end up with tofu cubes, potato salad, or anchovies! A plate including garlic, red peppers, lettuce, and a bean sauce will also arrive. Fire them on the grill (using tongs or chopsticks) in tandem with the meat. It's said to be healthier - either way, it certainly tastes better eating them cooked instead of raw! Meat plates usually have a lot of meat. Unless you're hungry, share with a friend instead of working solo. Cook meat as long as you want on the grill. Wrap the meat with the lettuce and a little bean sauce. Lackluster service (ate here last summer) is sometimes an issue here. No show-stoppers, but it is an area that the restaurant can improve in. Speed of service was an issue on several occasions. Service doesn't matter so much since you cook for yourself but a carafe of water would be nice. If you've never experienced a Korean BBQ, go! The cooking meat may make you smell like barbeque but it's worth it. Korea Garden's quality of cuisine shines and it is easily one of the best barbecues in the area. Recommended as long as you can tolerate okay service. Reservations not necessary. UPDATE: Recently came back for dinner and had some Chum-Churum sake, that's smooth stuff! Our server (Jude) was cool too. My Jae Yook Bokum ($17; stir-fried pork and vegetables in a spicy sauce) wasn't very spicy, but it was delicious. Can't wait to return! read more

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Something is very wrong here. This place used to be decent and then Covid happened and I believe owners changed. Since then the food quality and service just sucks big time. For Korean food, I goto todamgol only. read more

I admittedly have little experience with Korean restaurants, but I really enjoyed Korea Garden! I grabbed dinner with a friend here last week. The restaurant wasn't crowded at all, but there was a group of pretty drunk men seated right next to us, so it did get noisy. I can imagine it is much worse when it is busier. They started us off with a big selection of banchan - their kimchi was especially good and very spicy. We ordered the spicy original dukbokki, dolsot bibimbap, and soondoobu chigae (a spicy stew with tofu and seafood). Overall, I really enjoyed the food and the portions were plenty big, especially the dukbokki. The stew had just the right amount of spice and was very hearty. The bibimbap had really nice crispy rice on the bottom and plenty of vegetables, although I do think they skimped on the beef and it also lacked flavor. The servers were extremely kind too. Will definitely be back! read more

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Food is okay. Portion is small compared to cost of it. We ordered 3 dishes and the bill come out the next $100

Pretty good Korean food and an expansive lunch menu, Korea Garden & Restaurant should be on your lunch radar. Inexplicably, there's a ton of good Korean food in and around Blue Bell, and Korea Garden & Restaurant contributes in a good way to the scene. Occupying a shopping center next to the edible arrangements, it wasn't busy for lunch and we were seated immediately. We were given the typical spread of appetizers in small dishes to share, running the gamut of tofu, green beans, and kimchi (these apps are always one of the best parts of the meal). I ordered the Squid Dolsot Bibim Bap ($11.95) - assorted vegetables and stir fried squid over brown rice in hot stone bowl. I'm on a quest for the best Bibim Bap, which if you've never had before, you can either stir the dish to prevent the sides from burning or let it crisp a bit for crunchy delicious rice. The dish was solid overall, but the amount of squid was a little lacking in quantity. This is a partially made up with the overall generous serving size, so you won't leave hungry. All in all, Korea Garden & Restaurant did not disappoint. It's definitely one of the better Korean spots around Blue Bell, and the robust lunch menu is worth it. read more

Korea Garden - Korean Near Me - Blue Bell, Pennsylvania

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Delicious food, flavorful, multiple levels of spicy, and big portions. We got the hotpot to share which is stated for 2 people but was plenty for 4 to share. We also got the bol-sam and seafood pancake which were both hits! The side dishes such as the kimchi and potato salad was a nice addition. The service was excellent! Our server was attentive and friendly, very accommodating. read more

Korea Garden - Bol-Sam - Korean Near Me - Blue Bell, Pennsylvania

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Came here with some friends since they always dine here for the atmosphere and food. The restaurant was very busy and the staff was quick and attentive. We ordered: Korean bbq- they bring you the meat and sides and you cook it yourself on the grill! Scallion pancakes- good flavor enough to share as an app. Bulgo Ki- Marinated sliced rib eye flavor was good Galbi Kui- Marinated prime ribs flavor was good Pork Kui- Sliced pork in spicy sauce flavor was great not too spicy Jummuluk Kui- Special marinated beef flavor was great Hot and spicy seafood soup- Different seafood including crab legs, tofu flavor was ok (spicy) I was expecting more flavors so a little disappointed and it had too many fish bones so be careful. They gave us a free sampler of fried chicken- It was so good crispy and flavorful we all loved it. They said they are thinking of putting it on the menu so go ahead do all the favor its awesome. They served us side dishes to accompany the meal. All in all the experience was good the food was good and the service was great, would recommend Korea Garden to all enjoy it. read more

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Authentic Korean food. Korean bbq is pretty good. The rice cakes and the kimchi Chigae are a little too salty. read more

Korea Garden - Korean bbq - Korean Near Me - Blue Bell, Pennsylvania

Very good, authentic Korean food - the spicy pork belly is the best. Nice amount of side dishes that come along with your meal and a good variety of meals both for Korean BBQ meat lovers or vegan/vegetarian friendly options that are all delicious! read more

We've ordered takeout from the restaurant several times. They are very pricey but they are one of our favorites so we eat here as a special treat. I believe the portions for takeout are generous. My spouse and kids love the donkatsu. It's always perfectly crispy. I've sampled a variety of the Korean dishes and while I'm not a Korean food expert I have found them all enjoyable. read more

We were in town visiting our daughters and wanted something delicious after our long ride here. We came to Korea Garden and it didn't disappoint. We do love Korean BBQ but it's always just decent, this place was absolutely delicious. Everything we ordered was outstanding. Steamed egg, dumplings, Bulgogi Beef all the sides, salad, don't get me started on the kimchi... wow! I do have to tell you that all the ladies that served us were unbelievable friendly, funny and as social as social distancing will allow. If you haven't been here, you need to go now! We ate too fast to share pictures. read more

After doing some Christmas shopping on a cold Saturday afternoon I was in the mood for some soup to warm me up. I was happy to see two Korean places pop up in the Yelp results. We picked this place because we weren't in the mood for a banquet looking setting (the other place). We arrived before the dinner rush, so the place was virtually empty. I'm used to the authentic Korean BBQ places in California, and this place was on par with them. There are grills built into the table, they cut your meat and grill it for you, and they serve plenty of banchan (free side dishes) with your order. I especially like the flavored sliced hard boiled egg. If you order cold water, they leave a pitcher at your table. I love that because it means you don't have to keep calling over the waiter for refills. The staff was very friendly to us throughout the entire meal. We had Kimchi Chigae (jjigea) (spicy tofu and kimchi soup) served boiling in a stone pot and Yook Gea Jang (spicy beef stew). They're perfect cold weather dishes. I could tell the spice level was on point because I had to keep wiping my nose throughout the meal. Both were in the $12-$15 dollar range which seemed a bit steep until we realized we could barely finish the amount we were served. At the end, they gave us a these mini cold yogurt drink desserts (at least that's what I think they are) for free. They also hooked us up with a free 2017 calendar. I only had two issues with the experience. First, the kimchi is a little vinegary for what I'm used to. I could even taste it in my wife's soup. Second, while most of the menu has English translation, some items don't have great descriptions, and there are some specials on the wall that are only written in Korean. I guess I'll just have to Google them next time. read more

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Food was ard. They did scam me by serving me korean fried chicken that was actually general tso's chicken from the corner store. Other than that, it was ard. LOL read more

Food here is always so delicious and the atmosphere is very calm and inviting. The banchan is unique and fresh. I am always delighted to come back to see what banchan they will serve. Also the service is very good. My favorite Korean restaurant in the area! read more

My family and I were in the mood for Korean food and wanted try this place. We ordered the Korean BBQ (Bulgogi and Galbi Gui) and it was pretty mediocre (bland, chewy). $38 for each and was definitely not worth it. Our server was inattentive and we had an unenjoyable experience. Would suggest going to Volcano Hot Pot (in North Wales) instead because you get a lot more quality food for a cheaper price. read more

When we came in, they all greeting us with full smile. I can tell even they all ware mask. Food was fantastic and service was even better. Their korean barbecue was the best that I have been. My husband and his family are korean so I've tried many korean restaurant for barbecue, korea garden is THE BEST. read more

I was craving Korean food and did a search. I didn't feel like driving far. So I tried Korean Garden. Seriously, you have to try this place. It was really good. I've been to many Korean restaurants in LA and New York. This place completely surprised me. We had their soondubu and Galbi tang. There side dishes we so good as well. This maybe my new weekly takeout place!! read more

this place is pretty good compared to many of the other Korean restaurants in the area. my initial encounter with the waiter was a not a very good one. he seemed disinterested; kind of gave the vibe that my friend and I were "not good enough" but it did get better as the night went on (his tone changed once I spoke Korean). the waitress lady was very friendly; enough to joke around and she broke the ice immediately. the banchan was solid. they mentioned that they made fresh seasoned anchovies (yes... it sounds bad but, if I could have written this review in Korean, it would sound fine) and boy, it was delicious. all the side dishes were great. we started off with the oyster Korean pancake and it tasted great. my friend and I each got own entrees; I got the ox bone soup and I forget what my friend got... but, mine was pretty good. since I could control my own seasoning, I got it just the way I liked it. my friend mentioned that his was a little bland. overall, service was good, food was decent. read more

Do you like Korean food? Of course you do, you're reading this review. Now please stop reading the review and go to Korea Garden. Everything we ordered was great- the ddukbokki (probably spelled that wrong), the chigae, BBQ beef dishes, and the never ending parade of banchan... I advise that you round up some people that you like, some drinks (it's BYOB), and order everything that sounds tasty. read more

Came here after work on a Thursday night. Our server was helpful, but wasn't sure about a lot of the items on the menu. Serves decent korean cuisine. read more

I kept returning hoping for the better since it's down the street from me. but I give up now. just horrible. I really miss the previous owners! since they changed ownership, it's really gone downhill. I'm sick of their old brown salty overpriced galbi. I'm disgusted by their attitudes. Thank goodness SALT down the street finally opened! Good bye Korea Garden! thank you for the past 10 years! read more

Rock ice, cold noodle soup - VEGETARIAN (made vegan w/o the hard-boiled egg.) G'head & dump more vinegar & hot mustard in there. Comes automatically w/ 5 veggie side dishes (kim chi, bean jelly, eggplant, soy beans). *Law Office of Josh Chung gives it 3.5 thumbs up!! read more

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I had the salmon teriyaki bento box for lunch and loved it! The fish was a little overcooked but still very tasty. Comes with three pieces of California roll, white rice, a selection of tempura vegetables (as well as tempura tofu), a citrusy daikon salad, a creamy cabbage salad and an orange. Each component was very good. The tempura was some of the best I've had. I gave four stars instead of five because I also had an order of edamame shumai and while they were pretty good, they weren't my favorite. I'd go back if I was ever in the area. read more

Korea Garden - Salmon teriyaki bento box - Korean Near Me - Blue Bell, Pennsylvania