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Korean Restaurant

4.6 (163 reviews)
ModerateKorean, Soup
Closed • 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Jessilyn C.

Found this place via Yelp. App it's new because my sis in law never knew it was around and she live a mile away. We were looking for a quick lunch before she dropped us off at the airport. Perfect timing, we ordered, got our food, ate, and finished just in time to drive to ONT to catch our flight even in traffic. Service was great. I loved the barley tea they gave us instead of water. So refreshing on a hot day. My sis in law and her hubby shared a bulgogi plate, hubby and I shared bim bim bap, plus they gave us all the different banchan(side dishes). Perfect for lunch. We can't eat as much now as we get older. And we all left full. It is a small place located in a plaza full of shops. You can enter from the back or front. We didn't realize we parked in back. My sis in law said she for sure will come back with her daughter, and grande toddler.

Tracey P.

I've been to a number of Korean establishments before and would say this place was ok in ranking. Clean place, food loooks great, but flavor profile was a tinyyy bit lacking. Not baddd at all by all means but also not amazing for a revisit. Service was definitely very slow and negligent at least for our table. Almost felt singled out for some reason... repeated the same singular requests that ended up being ignored entirely

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Tracy S.

Family business. Clean and nice and fresh. Pick your own adventure with every bite. Food is delicious and staff is lovely. Mild music. I will be trying the Togo boxes next time. The soup was rich!

Clary A.

Delicious Korean food. Service is great. Ample amount of parking and place is clean. Will definitely be coming back. Come check out Korean Restaurant in the City of Riverside.

Meghan W.

This is my second time here but my first dining in. Dining in is great because then I can really enjoy the banchan dishes. Service was sufficient. There may be a bit of a language barrier. They aren't over attentive. It was not very busy in a Saturday during lunchtime. My friend and I shared the galbi. It was perfect for 2 people . It came out hot and sizzling. The meat was tender. We also got the dumplings which were ok. The sides were all very good. We were able to refill them which is important to me. Overall, I am glad they opened right next to my work!

Bulgogi
Teri G.

Visiting family and they've always rave about this place, and NOW I know why. Chefs are amazingly fast with fresh beautiful, delicious, hot food served in a flash. Service was A+! These ladies are happy to be there and on the spot if you need anything, but I don't think that we as a party of 6 lacked anything. I tasted every dish and and all accouterments and i was in hog heaven! Even though they're fast, we never felt rushed to leave. I hope they take me there again!.

japchae
Rob B.

Was in the area and while I came for Gra Pow and the gym, I wanted to try any other interesting spots. My go-to with any Korean spot is the japchae. No different here. This was a great portion of it, just not my favorite. Also, if you don't eat meat, beware-there was a good amount of meat in here that I wasn't expecting and had to take out.

We had the kimchi fried rice, spicy pork, and not pictured was a Bulgogi dish and two soups that were part of our combo.

wow, it was just absolutely delicious. We were in town for the weekend so we decided to look up a good place to eat. We only have one really good Korean restaurant where we're from that we know about so we wanted to gain some perspective and try other Korean restaurants. This restaurant did not disappoint. The staff was very friendly, efficient, and their food was absolutely divine. We will definitely be back when we are in town. Highly recommend!!

Mindy T.

I visited the previous location in Corona two years ago and am happy to report that the food is just how I remembered! We came for weekend lunch and the service was great. They did get busy once noon hit, so plan accordingly. The food is excellent. They have some of the best banchans. The galbi could've been more tender, but that was because we were trying to clean off the bones. I also tried the kimchi pancake, which I'd recommend, as well as the spicy rice cakes (I'd skip).

Delicious, good service, reasonable prices for the portion size. Tried for the 1st time last week and came back this week with some friends!

Bossam
Grace J.

Amazing hidden gem in the IE! We stopped in looking for some tofu soup, and their side dishes are pretty tasty. I love that they offer combos for you to try different meat entrees, so we tried the bossam combo. Everything tasted phenomenal, and service was especially nice.

Bulgogi, potstickers and fish cakes
Mary R.

Okay but why is a place literally called Korean Restaurant one of the best spots I've had in Riverside lol This place is such a hidden gem. We got the bulgogi, potstickers, and fish cake, and honestly, everything was SO good. The bulgogi came out sizzling, super flavorful, and tender. The potstickers were perfectly cooked, and the fish cake had that slightly sweet, savory flavor that just hits. What really stood out though was all the little side dishes, they just kept coming and every single one was good. You can tell they don't cut corners here. Also... the portions?? You really get a bang for your buck. We left full and happy without feeling like we overspent. If you're in Riverside and want legit, no frills Korean food that delivers, this is the spot. Don't let the simple name fool you. Will be back when I am in town again.

SoonTubu combination with Bossam was incredible. The side dishes were all amazing as well.
Sung N.

Had no idea such an authentic Korean spot existed in Riverside until I randomly searched Yelp while in the area, and I'm glad I did. The menu is extensive, but I went with the spicy soontubu (kimchi & beef) and bossam combo. Both were excellent. The pork belly was tender, the cabbage perfectly steamed, and everything else on the plate came together really well. You can always judge a Korean restaurant by the banchan, and this place delivered. They had over 10 side dishes, and every single one was flavorful and on point. That's when you know the main dishes will be good, and they didn't disappoint. The name being simply "Korean Restaurant" gave me a laugh, but it fits. Simple, authentic, and done right. As someone who's Korean, I can say this place is legit. Even the staff being fully Korean you know adds to that authenticity. Definitely a gem--I'll be back to try more.

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Reviews are largely positive. Diners praise the fresh, flavorful food, authentic Korean dishes, friendly and attentive service, and clean, modern decor.

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Traditional food. The staff are so nice. Bibimbap is the best. You get the fermented tea. Purple rice, I love it

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Beautiful simple restaurant. Food was amazing. We don't smell like food leaving the restaurant.

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The Korean food was served to perfection very fresh and tasty. Thank you.for the wonderful experience.!!!

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Great service, friendly. Everything we tried was delicious and they have good portion sizes.

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Amazing food and friendly staff. Clean restaurant. We ordered 6 different items and each one was amazing.

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Great soon dubu (Korean tofu soup). Hearty, flavorful, and satisfying! Friendly and attentive service staff. Highly recommended!!!

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Great food and atmosphere, service is also great. Best Korean food you can get in Riverside.

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The food ambiance and atmosphere was superb. This is the best Korean food I have had in a while.

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