They wanted Korean for the birthday dinner... which, to me, always feels a little like Mexicans going out to a Mexican restaurant when their mother is the best chef in town. I'm half Korean and was raised on authentic Korean food, so I'm pretty picky when it comes to Korean restaurants. I also live in LA, so I have K-Town at my fingertips and have had plenty of really good Korean food. But here we were... at a place I hadn't tried before. The reviews looked good, so I figured we'd give it a shot. Honestly, when I first walked in, I didn't have particularly high expectations. The waitress was incredibly sweet and welcoming, though, and then the banchan came out... I can't even explain the nostalgia that ran through my veins after the first bite. It genuinely tasted like my halmeoni (grandma) was back there in the kitchen cooking for us. We started with two sushi rolls--the Girlfriend and Popcorn Lobster--and both were delicious. For dinner, we went family-style and ordered two bowls of the bone broth with beef soup. It needed NOTHING added to it. No extra salt, no seasoning, nothing. The broth was already perfectly seasoned and so flavorful. We also had the galbi, beef bulgogi, spicy pork bulgogi, braised beef, and vegetable japchae. Everything was delicious--including all of the banchan. And perhaps the biggest endorsement of the night: even my ultra-picky mother thought the food was really good. I'm also very sensitive to certain foods and ingredients, and given how little reaction I had after eating such a large variety of dishes, that was another positive sign for me personally. The food tasted fresh, well prepared, and high quality. It's not often that Korean food outside of home gives me that nostalgic feeling, but this place did. Highly recommend this little gem. We will absolutely be back! read more

This restaurant truly felt like home. Talk about home cooking! From the moment we arrived, the service was warm, welcoming, and genuinely nurturing. I felt like a Korean child being lovingly taken care of by my Amma. The staff was AMAZING, and the daughter was absolutely wonderful. She went above and beyond by bringing her mother out to introduce her to us, and we even had the opportunity to hug her. That moment made the experience feel incredibly personal and special. And because it was my birthday, they turned the whole evening into a rave--it was a party, to say the least! The food was absolutely amazing, but the hospitality and genuine kindness of the staff made the experience unforgettable. Thank you for making my birthday so special. The food was incredible, the service was exceptional, and the atmosphere felt like family. We will definitely be back! 5 plus and way above times infinity STARS!!!!! Thank you Korea House, Tam Tam and Amma!!!!! P.S. go see Adam Forte at SUBURU and Tina Forte at Farmer's Insurance read more

Came with my sister on a random Monday morning. This is a korean place with an intimate vibe but is very spacious, clean and organized. Their staff is amazing and welcoming who makes sure we are doing good and we have everything. They start off with amazing banchan and then whatever you want to order from their menu with a variety of options. We got the following: - Boneless Fried Chicken: so crunchy on the outside and juicy on the inside. It is flavorful and comes with a yummy dip - Seafood Pancake: this was good but wished it was more crunchy. We were given a soggy, oily seafood pancake (hence the minus point) - Kimchi Fried Rice: this was really good! If you are looking or craving for korean food, I highly recommend this place! read more

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Food was good. My favorite is the orange chicken and noodles. Service was good too. Restaurant was nice as well and clean inside.

Omg! I was craving beef bulgogi and had heard this cute little Korean spot opened right by Bakersfield College, so obviously I had to go check it out! From the second we walked in, I noticed how super clean and tidy everything was (love that for us). The host Temma was sooo kind and walked us through all the ins and outs of the menu, which made it feel extra welcoming. I went straight for the beef bulgogi because my tastebuds wanted a flavorful party. it was honestly sooo delicious; perfectly savory, tender, and just chef's kiss! My coworker ordered the fried rice combo with shrimp, chicken, and beef, and omg the portion was generous and looked sooo good too.They also have the cutest Korean sodas, I tried the strawberry soda and it was such a fun experience! It's definitely a must try! read more

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Finally got a chance to try the new spot on the Eastside!!! Formally known as Shoyu Sushi the new place is now focused on Korean food dishes. Still owned and operated by Sunny and her daughter. The inside has had a make over and is a lot brighter. I went with my best friends/family so we were able to order a few dishes to share. The service was spot on. Super friendly and really great knowledge of whats on the menu and how everything is prepared. The dishes were super flavorful and cooked to perfection. My favorites on this trip were the spicy eel and beef bulgogi. Actually they were all my favorites lol. I'm looking forward to going back to try more of their creations!!! read more

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This place is across from the BC football stadium. A nicely remodeled restaurant, making some exciting authentic Korean food. The waitress is super sweet, her mom is the chef, who also dropped by to say hi. The waitress told us her mom literally made the kimchi this morning! We started with the cod appetizer, it was soft, juicy, with a savory dipping sauce. The main attraction was the eel and crab. The buttery side eel came on a sizzling hot plate. It was out of the world good. The marinated blue crab comes in a gentle sweet hot sauce, it is fresh, and loaded with flavor. The short ribs were also very well done. The clear noodle dish with vegetables also impressed my buddy. So, great food, great service. You have to try this place! read more

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Ca.e at noon on a Sunday and we had the place to ourselves. Highlights - service amazing, food delicious, Banchan fresh, we will be back. Unfortunately this will be a special occasion place because the prices are high. Katsu, Tteokbokki, eel, soup and 3 scoops of rice (no alcohol) was over $110. They did give us a free appetizer becuase we bought 2 entrées. While there was plenty of food I wasn't sure if I wanted to pay that again. I love eel and it was delicious. We will come back but it would make more sense to have a smaller portion and a smaller price for lunch especially if you are alone. read more

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Bakersfield this place is amazing. .. an soo delicious man oh man .. let start with the service was great very attentive and helpful with the menu options . . An also very welcoming friendly atmosphere.. man the flavor on these plates is so good fresh cut veggies an the marinades on meat is by far one of the best flavors here in town you can taste the traditional homade flavors in every plate each in their own unique way .. the banana pudding dessert was so good I took a 2nd to go .. thank you for a great night we will see you again ! read more

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Huge portions. Impeccable table service. Staff is endearing and informative and wanting to share knowledge about cuisine and culture. Prices feel reasonable. Clean and cute ambiance. I was not a fan of the fried shrimp. The cod appetizer pieces were nice. I was disappointed in my vegetable japchae--greasy. The banchan was well-presented and ok. The vegetable egg rolls were crispy. My friends said their dishes were decent. read more

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Good food, quiet spot midafternoon, nice service. The place is clean and welcoming, and the food's actually up there with others I've tried.

Food AMAZING!!!! The service was great! The prices are fair given the amount of food you get!!! I will absolutely be back! read more

Korea House - Korean Near Me - Bakersfield, California

We were greeted before we even walked into the restaurant. Very friendly servers. The place is very clean, modern, and nicely lit. We ordered bulgogi, rose tteokbokki, raw marinated crab, and the spicy grilled eel. The only thing I'd ever had before was the bulgogi, everything else was a new experience. The server came over and showed us how to eat the marinated crab. The sauce on the crab is to die for, I could eat anything covered in that sauce. It was super flavorful and just enough spice. The eel was definitely interesting. It was super tender almost jelly like and it went perfect with the lettuce wraps and banchan. There were so many more dishes I wanted to try. The servings were big. We'll definitely be back to try more of the dishes. read more

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The best Korean food in Bakersfield! I ordered the jjamppong and can confidently say it's one of the top five I've ever had. The broth was rich and flavorful without being overly spicy. I was also pleasantly surprised that it came with two large shrimp. My wife ordered the chicken katsu and loved the crispy crunch of the chicken. The katsu sauce was good, although she prefers it served on the side as a dipping sauce rather than poured over the chicken. The service was easily 5 stars. My wife and I also loved the banchan, especially the pickled onions, radish, and jalapeños. They even gave us extra to take home! Highly recommend this restaurant. read more

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Food is amazing! Leaves were fresh and they served a lot to eat with our meat, and the service was great. They accommodated us and I love when the ambiance complements the food, if we're ever in the area will go back again read more

authentic korean food and amazing sushi. love this family owned spot. we were warmly welcomed by the staff, and our server, gracey, was wonderful... attentive, kind, and full of excellent recommendations. everything was delicious, and the hospitality made the experience even better. we'll definitely be back soon. thank you for the yummy food and such a warm welcome! read more

Food was very delicious. Everything was great highly recommended the fried mandu (they actually gave us the marinated ones according to our waitress) the staff was great and gave us so much food read more

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Nice restaurant Clean and they have a lot of seating Great friendly service Great menu Nice food selection A little pricey Definitely recommend Food was very good read more

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Our first time to the Korea House was fantastic, it will not be our last. We ordered several appetizers, tempura shrimp, a dragon roll, beef dumplings and seafood ramen. The seafood ramen had shrimp, muscles, scallops and was delicious. Our server was the cooks daughter. She was such a sweet waitress. She told us about the different foods. Some had a Chinese influence. The ambiance was very nice. It was a welcome respite after being outside in the hot Bakersfield sun. read more

Korea House - Beef dumplings and Dragon roll. - Korean Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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The food is OK if you think this food is really good. This probably has to be your first time trying Korean food because it's mid at best. It's all hype , We had the bulgogi plate and the sushi roll along with an appetizer read more

Came here for my birthday and the dishes were absolutely delicious! Everyone loved their meal and the service was great. read more

Korea House - Korean Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Amazing owners and employees! Nowhere else can you speak so casually as friends and be served top notch Korean food! Portions are generous and quality A+++++++! We look forward to coming here again and again! Dinner plans are easy when it comes to this place. Soju and dinner makes the perfect evening! read more

Korea House - That's how good it was! Haha - Korean Near Me - Bakersfield, California

The food was amazing. The beef bulgogi hotpot is to die for, I haven't been out to hotpot since i lived in Oakland and frequented Jong Ga House. East Bakersfield has a gem. The service was excellent as well, very knowledgeable staff, and the vibe was sweet and very group oriented. read more

Korea House - Korean Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Let it be known that the food is good However, the prices alone are really high. To be clear my opinion stands on all the restaurants in town charging these prices for this. The Korean place on stockdale next to CSUB closed for the same exact reason. It was replaced by another Korean place and that one has even more expensive prices LOL read more

Over hyped and too pricey for what it is won't be coming again. The menu was very limited

This place is a gem nestled in a nondescript strip mall. We were warmly welcomed by our server and the owner came to greet us also. My husband had a tasty udon shrimp dish and I had the beef bibimbap. Both were very good. What really impressed me was the house made soy sauce! Deep flavor and not salty. I've never experienced that before. I asked if they sell it and she said no, and sent me out with a generous sample to take home. Oh and the little dishes (Bon chon?) were delicious, especially the seaweed seasoned with toasted sesame oil. I would definitely go back. read more

OMG! our new favorite Korean spot! It's so good! We ordered army stew - we ordered the large and it was more than enough to feed both of us we had a lot leftover! Korean fried boneless chicken - must get! so crunchy and bomb!!! Kimchi fried rice - amazing & flavorful! Everything was 10/10 and they had the best kimchi! Service was immaculate! Definitely stop by and give them a try read more

Korea House is amazing!! The service was excellent and the food was flavorful! We will definitely be back! read more

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Just WOW! Thats it! ... ok wait.... YES PLEASE GIMME MORE!!!! I can't wait to try EVERYTHING! They have a number of items that no one else in Bako is doing ! The service is beyond great! They take the time to guide you through the menu . Everything we ate was delicious . Decent selection of adult beverages! We had a the unfiltered Nigori sake . (Always a great choice) . Beer chilled perfectly cold a$$ mug to boot! The place is clean and the lighting is perfect. Kimchi fried rice and shrimp udon were killer . Nice variety of banchan ! All delicious . Might have to come back manana!!! read more

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Food is awesome. Sunny is the best. My favorite spot to eat. I recommend for dinner. The best Korean food in town !

Amazing experience at Korean House! The service was outstanding, Temm and Gracie were incredibly attentive to our large group and made us feel like family. The food was delicious. I ordered the beef bulgogi and my husband had the BBQ pork, and both dishes were flavorful and perfectly cooked. The portions were generous, I even had leftovers for lunch the next day and it still tasted great. I also loved how the meal starts with fermented kimchi, radish, and onion. Such a great way to begin the meal! Very family-friendly atmosphere. I'm definitely bringing my kids next time because I know they'll love it. Highly recommend! read more

First time trying Korea House, and it'll definitely not be my last! We got a variety of dishes to try: The Boneless Fried Chicken, Kimchi Pancake, Kimchi Stew and the Bone Broth Soup w/ Brisket. All of these dishes were full of flavor and the sides complemented the meal well! The service was excellent and the resturant felt so nice and cozy, while eating all this yummy food Can't wait to be back soon! read more

Korea House - Korean Near Me - Bakersfield, California

We were greeted immediately upon entering. We sat and looked over the menu. Everything looked good, so we went and ordered one of the most expensive item on the menu. The place itself is very clean, the music and mood was very nice. We got our food and it did not disappoint. The braised short ribs were very tender, the broth was full of flavor. My ramen was one of the best I've had. Reminds me of Sushi Hanashi. There are foods that are just spicy and there foods where you taste the spice. This is the latter. Spicy good. Even the complimentary items were very good. Definitely coming back. If you want good Korean food, this is the place to go. read more

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Had our first dining experience here on Friday 5/15/26. All of us thoroughly enjoyed our food! Service was great, ambiance very nice as well. I recommend Korea House! read more

Food is decent, good flavor. I say it's pretty authentic. Owner is friendly, I will recommend this place

What a great place to find for some yummy authentic Korean food ! We were actually greeted with the cooks aka the owners and oh my goodness such a lovely family ! Great huge portions nice family feel! read more

Some might fine food here, especially if you like it spicy! Hot Pot, soups, fried chicken,........ Yes, we'll be back. Korean food is ALL about flavor, and the flavors here do not disappoint. read more

Localy owned, exceptional customer service provided by Temm and Grace. Very delicious food (Galbi and Bulgogi are well marinared) all the other dishes we ordered were excellent .... possibly the best Korean Restaurant in town. Must also get the banana pudding dessert. Btw thanks for letting us use the Karaoeke room.. read more

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Absolutely awesome meal. I love eating interesting foods that I don't cook myself. Yelp reviews and pics really helped use in what to order--ie. portions are very large, raw crab looked too messy for us, etc. Luckily we convinced a buddy to come with us to make it easier to share the large plates. Our pleasant waitress was also a great help in deciding which beef dish to order. Unfortunately the menu calls three different types of meat dishes "short ribs". With the help of our waitress, the beef we got is actually called Kalbi (marinated beef sliced with a small bone in the middle). It was delicious and easily enough for 3 as an entree. We also got the Japchae w/ veggies (glass noodles)-tasty and enough for 4+ to share. We also tried the spicy eel--we wrapped it in lettuce accompanied by some of the sides (Banchan)-very good. The sides were a nice touch-a variety of Kimchi and other tastefully marinated vegetables. We were pleasantly surprised that nothing was overly hot (spicy). At other Korean restaurants, we have found items (like Kimchi) so spicy we couldn't eat them. Prices seemed a bit high but not so if you take into account how large the servings are as well as all the sides that come with it--the final bill reflected a very good value. We can't wait to go back and try other items that sound and look great! read more

What an amazing experience on Mother's Day! The food here is plentiful and absolutely delicious! What makes the experience even better is the service! We had 4 wonderful people providing genuine, exceptional service, including the owner! They are patient with our questions and they share some of the Korean traditions and culture when they serve the orders. The owner brought out a few complimentary dishes for our family to experience, and they also brought my wife and her mother a special Mother's Day sweet treat near the end. We will absolutely be back with our large family! We absolutely recommend! Date night, family dinners, larger parties, etc. you won't regret it and you will be craving more! read more

Korea House - Korean Near Me - Bakersfield, California