Such a hidden gem in the Berkeley Hills--Korean Superette totally exceeded expectations. The setting alone makes it feel special, and the food delivers. I got the naengmyeon and it was incredibly refreshing--perfectly chewy noodles with a clean, flavorful broth that hit just right. Also tried the lunch special bapsang, and it was such a good deal with a variety of dishes that all felt thoughtfully prepared and super satisfying. Everything tasted fresh and balanced, and the whole experience felt cozy and relaxed. Definitely a spot I'll be coming back to again and again read more

An Absolute Korean Food Dream! Me and my wife ate here several times already, but where do I even begin?! From the moment we sat down, we knew this was going to be a special meal. We kicked things off with Jinro Strawberry Soju -- two bottles, obviously, because you don't come to a place like this and hold back. Light, refreshing, and the perfect way to set the mood. The bento box was a showstopper -- crispy katsu resting on a bed of cabbage slaw, fluffy steamed rice topped with black sesame, golden gyoza, perfectly steamed broccoli, and a rich dipping sauce. And the banchan spread that came alongside? An embarrassment of riches: pickled cucumbers, pickled radish, seasoned bean sprouts, braised greens, spicy kimchi -- every single one house-made and bursting with flavor. But the real scene-stealer? The Rose Tteokbokki in a cast iron skillet -- a fiery, deeply savory broth blanketed in melted cheese, topped with a perfectly halved soft-boiled egg, scallions, and black sesame. It's the kind of dish that makes you go quiet mid-bite because words simply aren't enough. The portions were generous, the service was warm, and the vibe -- somewhere between a cozy Korean market and a neighborhood gem -- made the whole experience feel like a hidden treasure. 10/10, would absolutely come back and bring everyone I know. 먹자! ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ read more

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Interesting experience.. this place doubles up as a restaurant and mini market. It was kinda weird dining in the center of the room where you're surrounded by fridges, snacks, etc. Feels too awkward to really walk around and browse because you'd be in somebody's personal space while they eat. Definitely too awkward to take pics of the snacks too. Outside of that.. the food here was really good. I ordered their bulgogi comfort stew and it got me sweating. The presentation was good and it was spicier than expected. The constant steam from the bowl made my eyes water all night. So yeah.. I suffered through it but still enjoyed the food. Overall I'd say this place is pretty worth it. read more

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I've been wanting to check out this place for a bit. Was a bit confused walking in but their dining area was on the inside down the hall and then there's also a cute outside area, but the weather was too cold for me to sit outside. We ordered the Rose Rice Cakes and the Bossam. Rose Rice Cakes (7/10): the rice cakes weren't as soft as I'd like and were a bit stiff, the sauce was great through and they were very generous with the amount of rice cakes and fish cakes. Bossam (8/10): Super soft and tender pork sliced with very good flavor. They gave us refills of lettuce, samjang, and kimchi too when we ran out. One thing that stood out was how delicious their side dishes were. I would be willing to buy their side dishes alone, especially the mushroom and cucumber ones. Overall, food was good and service was very attentive, would recommend! read more

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Friendly staff, sweet ambiance, and DELICIOUS food! We stopped on our way home from our weekend trip to SF and we will definitely be back next trip! read more

Korean Superette - Tofu Pancake Bento Box and fried Yangnyeom Chicken Plate - Korean Near Me - Berkeley, California

estaurant and Korean mini-mart that has a wide variety of Korean fusion foods. Recommend their Jang Pasta, but they also have an amazing lunch special. Portions are rather large, so one dish could possibly be good for two people. They have both an outdoor and indoor space and the restaurant gets quite crowded around 6 PM, so watch out for that! Service is fast and they do a good job refilling the banchan! read more

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I'm no expert on Korean food but I love this cute little restaurant. There's a nice ambience about it and the food and environment feels authentic to me. My partner who is Asian loves it here too. The location is in a cellphone dead spot for me though. I wish they'd add a guest WiFi for a person like that some that pops in for lunch by myself. read more

Had lunch with a few colleagues at the Suprette a few weeks ago. First of all, the weather was exceptional, and we were seated out back in the very Zen garden. I had been eating rather heavy fare the last few days, so I got mixed vegs with kimchee and tofu pancake. The bean sauce looked heavy, but to my very pleasant surprise was light and delicious. The tofu is homemade and fantastic. The panchan were not as typical as other Korean places, and that was selcome to me. One of my colleagues was in town from The Netherlands, and he ordered beef bulgogi with tofu soup. It is notable that he commented on the outsize portions served by US restaurants, but he cleaned hid bowl and plate. Service was appropriately discreet, which alliwed for the conversation we needed to have. Very underrated spot in Albany. read more

Found this place by driving by looking for a place to eat and I'm glad I did. It's a restaurant and market cute little place has outdoor seating and indoor seating a small market inside the indoor seating restaurant... I was greeted when I walked in. The outdoor seating was full so I sat indoor which was fine. Since it was my first time I had to try a few things out the menu the food was good and The service was great. The place was clean. I will definitely be back to try more things on the menu. read more

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The type of place that's so good you wanna gate keep but this business deserves all the love in the world. Eat in the garden :) read more

Korean Superette - Korean Near Me - Berkeley, California

What a super cool spot. We've been wanting to try this restaurant for quite some time now and finally had the opportunity over the weekend. Such a fun experience essentially having a meal within a market itself (see pictures). We started off with a fresh Dokkaebier on draft ~ I haven't seen these before and was pleasantly surprised to have a fresh and crisp one with our meal. Love to continue and support them! Food-wise we ordered the shrimp potstickers, the jang pasta with pork belly, and the udon noodles in a yellow curry broth with veggies and pork/cheese cutlet. Take me back in time because this meal was heavenly. Each dish had such unique and beautiful flavor. The jang pasta was rich and decadent, the curry creamy and honestly just a perfect pairing with the pork/cheese cutlet. The banchan served to split between two was nicely executed. Great service for us newbies helping to roll through the menu and market items of interest. There is also an outdoor area I can imagine is sweet at dusk too, so cute. Would love to explore more from the menu like the rice bowls and ramen, as well as other Korean snack items for the family. Metered parking can be found on Solano, great spot to meet others or dine solo with a good read. read more

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Service is amazing and the food is always delicious. This is my daughter's favorite Korean restaurant! It is such a cute spot and we love to shop after we eat. The vibe is so chill read more

Korean Superette has the BEST outdoor patio. I loved the ambiance and the pretty plants and decorations. We came for a weekday lunch and I had fun browsing the Korean snacks and to-go banchan for sale in the restaurant. We ordered the following and everything was delicious: Rose rice cakes with boiled egg: SO creamy and flavorful and spicy. It comes with cheese that cuts the spice level a bit. Huge portion size and the rice cakes were the perfect chewiness. You can also add ramen to it and I am definitely trying that next time because there was plenty of extra sauce. Seafood noodles: My sister loved the creamy sauce so much that after we took home the leftovers, she cooked extra noodles and added it to the leftover sauce. Korean fried chicken: SO GOOD. They deep fried and basted the chicken in sticky sweet sauce. I appreciate how they change up the menu with different daily specials every day and it just makes me want to come back again and again to try all the new items! read more

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I feel like lately (thanks to the advice of Yelp! and friends) I've been hitting winner after winner. This place is no different. Went here with my friend Naomi and thought this place was a gem! Great food and I love that you can shop at the same time! Want to bring home something for dinner? You can buy it premade, frozen, or purchase the ingredients and make it yourself. But sit down instead and let them make it fresh for you. So good. FOOD: I had the lunch special which came with choice of meat (I had the spicy pork and it was delicious), soup (tofu stew for me), and rice which was delicious. Good banchan (small often pickled veggies), too. Naomi got a cold noodle soup which was a special and that looked amazing (and interactive). All of it was delicious. SERVICE: Really top notch. So helpful but not overbearing and everything was plated beautifully. Your eyes eat first and they got full. COST: Very reasonable for what you get. HIghly recommended and totally satisfied my Korean food craving. read more

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One of our go to spots when we want to eat dinner out. The ambiance is super cozy and the food is great every time. Definitely more of a casual vibe. Everyone is very polite and the service is pretty fast :) It's also fun to look around at all the snacks afterwards. read more

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The service here is amazing. They are super accommodating-- I called ahead about my gluten allergy and they explained exactly what I could eat off the menu. Very cute place as well. read more

Korean Superette - Korean Near Me - Berkeley, California

Ate here with a group of 5 + toddler on Saturday around 2:30pm and it was good! They have a solid naengmyeon but I was a little sad it didn't come with any meat, only cucumber, radish, and pear slices. Service was good, parking easy. read more

This Korean spot is such a hidden gem in Albany. I've been on this street many time before and never noticed this place until today when my friend invited me to dinner. I got the spicy rice cakes and she got the curry udon. Both 10/10 and they had an amazing banchan selection. We also ordered the salt and pepper pork belly which I loved. It was surprisingly light which I appreciated and paired well with the rice cakes. We also got the aloe mint iced tea and would highly recommend you try!! So refreshing and fresh. I would recommend you sit outside as it's very nicely set up and they have heater lamps! I can't stress enough how wonderful this place is. FYI It also doubles as a market :) read more

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I've had this place bookmarked for a really long time and even forgot about it. Just happened to be in the East Bay and my folks suggested grabbing lunch on Solano Ave. I looked at my bookmarks and was reminded of this place. We planned to go there for lunch. Table for 4. We sat inside the suprette. Such a casual and chill ambiance. The outdoor patio was full but we got one of the last indoor tables. It was busy for Sunday lunch service but not so busy that we needed to wait for a table. The server was kind and checked on us periodically. The lady who seemed to be the owner served and helped out too. The food was portioned well. Very good value for Korean food. The style of cooking was more like homestyle Korean, which we loved. Very flavorful, but felt light and healthy. We ordered a bento box with bulgolgi. The bulgolgi was nice and tender. There was a generous side of broccoli along with rice and seaweed soup. We also got a rice bowl with miso chicken. Lots of chicken. Very tasty and loaded with veggies. The tofu soup was a large portion which we all shared. My son ordered the children's udon soup which he thoroughly enjoyed. He also liked bulgolgi a lot. Banchan dishes were very tasty and my mom even asked for seconds of the chili seaweed. We had a lot of food left over. For 3 adults and a child, the tab was $75 pretax. Definitely worth it. Free parking is available on Solano Ave. or on the neighborhood side streets. Highly recommend. Would return next time if I was in the Berkeley! read more

Korean Superette - Korean Near Me - Berkeley, California

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I have come here several times I enjoy the food a lot. I really do like the cold noodles, Naengmyeon, they have the perfect texture. I prefer the original over the spicy version. I love that they leave the vinegar and mustard there while you eat. The portion size is great. I have eaten both indoor and outdoor. Both are really nice and outdoors is super cute! Only issue is in the warmer months, there seemed to be a bit more flies joining the party. I also love going to grab snacks on the way out and try the current top selling items in Korea. Hope you enjoy it as much as I do! read more

Lovely restaurant! They have both indoor and outdoor seating. We opted for outdoors since it was such a cute set up. The back patio is enclosed by greenery and fences, and has lights strung up. Staff was friendly and answered questions and gave recommendations. The two of us ordered popcorn chicken to share, which was crispy on the outside and tender inside. It wasn't greasy or oily, and was good with and without the sauces. Ordered the Doshi Roc (bento box) with bulgogi beef ($21.99 + $2 extra for the bulgogi). Everything in the bento was fantastic (and I usually hate broccoli). However, the bulgogi was the star. A perfect flavor balance of sweet and savory. Very tender and was fortunate enough to have leftovers so I could enjoy it again! Will definitely be back and highly recommend. Also, plenty of parking in surrounding areas. It's nice to stroll up or down Solano! read more

Korean Superette - Doshi-Roc (bento box) with Bulgogi Beef - Korean Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Korean Superette is such a gem! The space is clean, modern, and minimalist -- part mini convenience store stocked with all kinds of Korean bites and snacks, and part restaurant with both indoor and outdoor seating. The vibe is casual and welcoming, and the staff are super friendly. The menu had so many tasty options, but we kept it simple and ordered the cold noodles, tofu soup, and Korean salad. Every dish was fresh, flavorful, and felt like high-quality home cooking -- comforting but elevated at the same time. You can really taste the care that goes into the food. I'll definitely be coming back to try more of the menu (and maybe stock up on some snacks from the shop). A perfect spot for a casual meal that still feels special. read more

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Clean, cozy, and charming eatery and mini-market tucked away on Solano Ave. The restaurant is back behind the kitchen and includes a cute patio (with heaters!) that features a gorgeous magnolia tree. The steaming spicy Korean soups were the perfect meals to enjoy during a chilly January evening. I had the doenjangjjigae (spicy soy bean beef stew) and the spicy fried tofu -- both came out steaming and maintained their flavor even as things cooled off. Everything was high quality. The service was quick and attentive and we had no problem splitting the check across two cards. They were very friendly without being over attentive, giving us the space we needed for a good dinner catch up between friends. This place is a longtime favorite of my Berkeley friend and I'm so glad I finally got a chance to try it with her. I'll be back again soon -- and might grab some Korean groceries (like kimchi and marinated bulgogi) on my way out! read more

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There are no small portions at Korean Superette, only small appetites. This clever Solano Avenue take away and casual restaurant uses Korean snacks and refrigerated Korean food products to create an aesthetic modern interior, while also functioning as legitimate take away. The main dining room and outside patio are great spots to eat in. Enormous offerings. Truly sizable dishes and a little bit of everything. The choose your own bento box and spicy rice cake dish are highlights here. read more

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The entrance is anxiety inducing. It's a small holding place for dine in guests. Both dine in and shoppers walk through a narrow hallway, passing the kitchen to get to the main room where everything is. If you're only shopping and not dining in, I would not recommend coming around dinner. It was packed with dine-in guests! And it was a bit awkward walking around them. They had a good selection of goods! A whole ramen wall. We couldn't browse since our booties would be in people's faces while they were eating. And another wall with condiments. Again, same scenario. But there is more space to browse the freezers/fridges. We got a good amount of food to cook at home. So mukbang photos coming soon. I do want to come back to sit and eat! They have soju and a patio. But, even though it was a packed house, it wasn't a sweat box. read more

How have I not reviewed this place yet?! I've been here several times now, twice in one week once because that's how good it is. The cold nangmyeon is yummy, but cold means cold people so keep that in mind. I've also had the pork belly bowl, jjajang noodles (black noodles), rose rice cakes, mackerel, and doejang jigae. All very yummy and I love how there is the option to request many of these (not the pork, obviously) things vegetarian for those with dietary restrictions. I'm not a vegetarian but was sharing some of my meals with someone who is, and the vegetarian dishes were just as good. The one tiny little minus is I find the banchan they serve with the food kind of mid, but my mom's Korean so maybe I'm just used to what she puts out at the table. Regardless, because it's also a store there are items to buy, including banchan, and prepared items like kimbap. I plan to keep coming back, my kids enjoy it too, especially the cold nangmyeon on a warm day! read more

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Oh em gee. What a delightful experience. We ordered the October Special, Gochujang-Braised Baby Pork Ribs, and Bossam. Both were out of this world. Lowkey, the Bossam was more enjoyable to eat solely due to the weather. I was sweating in 90 degree weather eating the hot pork ribs. Now, don't get me wrong, I loved the pork ribs. They were so tender and flavorful. And don't get me started on the soup. I need to learn how to make that soup base. Overall, great portions of veggies, meat, udon, and soup. The Bossam was also amazing. Really large portion of meat and veggie with amazing flavor and tenderness. Loved the large portions for fair pricing. The Gochujang Braised Baby Pork Ribs lasted me three additional meals. And it's just such a cute restaurant. There's a little mini Korean super market inside and an aesthetic, decorated outdoor seating area. I know for a fact that I will be back. There are so many other dishes on the menu that I want to try. I can't wait for my next meal! read more

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I have been here a few times before and today I came in for lunch on a Monday. I sat in the back patio since I brought my dog with me. The patio has a nice and quiet ambiance. I tried their spicy rice cakes - flavor is good, not too sweet like some other places make it. Good amount of fish cakes inside. Only thing I wish is if it had some other veggies such as carrots or cabbage (carrots add sweetness and cabbage soaks up all the sauce). Other than that pretty solid dukbukki. I also tried the crispy spicy tofu for the first time. The texture of the fried tofu is a very satisfying texture.. not sure how to describe but soft inside and fried crispy exterior.. the sauce is delicious too! It would be good with rice. The included ban chan tasted delicious and fresh as well. I've had their soft tofu stew in the past as well, and I feel like their food tastes more 'clean' and healthy in a good way. Other than that, I would definitely come back here. Solid Korean food. Friendly and prompt service. read more

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Busy on a Friday night and waiting for tables to be cleared extended wait times but service was quick and friendly! The provided banchan was delicious as expected and a small meal on its own (must haves: spicy seaweed and the bean sprouts). Had to buy some to take home! A bottle of soju went well with our meal: spicy kimchi udon with pork spicy pork belly bento read more

Korean Superette - spicy porkbelly bento - Korean Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Nice ambiance, very casual. I liked the market vibe and the chance to shop/take prepared foods home.

Took a minute to get seated but once we got a table at Korean Superette the experience was cool. The food was amazing -- a tower of vegetable tempura to share, tiny plates of kimchi/cucumber/radish, and spicy pork rice bowl. Seating is pretty tight -- expect the table next to you to ear hussle on your convo -- but for good reason bc the inside is filled with Korean market products. Each wall has products full of snacks, goodies, and refreshments. There's outdoor seating as well with nice lush greenery and outdoor heaters. Our check wasn't too bad either! I would definitely return for more! What's not to love? read more

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I have seen many reviews on this place and they got my curiosity. Today attending an event nearby presented an opportunity. Forgoing lunch, this cafe mini mart offered a sit down dining experience. Reviewing their diverse menu, the last dish listed caught my eye just before placing my order. Originally, I was going with either a bento box or chicken cutlet with curry sauce on the side. The wild card that caught my eye was the chicken plate. Lately, I have been craving Korean fried chicken so with that in mind I was hopeful this dish would satisfy my craving. The meal came with seaweed tofu soup, an assortment of banchan and the chicken plate with steam rice and broccoli. It was presented very nicely. The soup was a nice start and I didn't want to fill up before the main attraction. My first bite of chicken was expected, a bit sweet and slightly spicy. I wish the flavoring had more staying power as with each bite, the chicken wasn't more sweet or spicy, despite grabbing a chopstick full of kimchee or spicy bean sprout didn't increase flavor intensity to my disappointment. The meal portion is quite generous. Service was friendly and attentive. Indoor dining surrounded by mini mart of ramen, snack and other Korean items. It made an interesting, unique and fun environment. There's an outdoor patio garden dining area. It's a fun place to eat and check out. read more

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Ordered to my office via doordash. It was only warm when I got it, but not restaurant fault. Food was outstanding, price was not bad for the portion and Korean to boot. The beef stew was my favorite though. Definitely would order this again. Needless to say I was stuffed afterwards. If your not a big eater, maybe could split this with someone. read more

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The kids meal was so good my daughter is a picky eater she and loved it! I will definitely be back!

Loved this place. Korean Superette has such a cute outdoor patio. My husband and I called ahead of time to make sure that they allow dogs which they do! It was a little weird, because we had to walk through the whole place with our puppy to get to the outdoor area. It was such a great surprise to see how cute the outdoor patio was. You can tell they make sure to take care of the area, so it is clean to eat and it is also not just an afterthought. While the Korean Superette is small, the place was packed inside and out. We were lucky and got the last available table when we arrived. The menu isn't huge which can be a good thing. I ended up with the salt and pepper pork belly rice box. My husband got the soybean stew. Both were delicious. With the amount of food given, the prices were great. While waiting for our food, I made my way inside to take a look at the market and see all the snacks they have. It was great. read more

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Had the set lunch here and it was perfect. The soup was a bit salty but the mackerel was amazing. The service was great and the interior is such a fun concept- merging a restaurant and a grocery store for korean goods. Definitely recommend. read more

Korean Superette - Korean Near Me - Berkeley, California

Wonderful place--food was delicious, everything high quality, beautifully presented, and delightful. Garden was peaceful and so pleasant--we ducked in during the Solano Stroll and it was a wonderful shady refuge that seemed miles away from any crowd, a magical getaway. Staff were fantastic--friendly, helpful, 110% professional, attentive and efficient but did not rush us at all. Best dining experience I've encountered anywhere! read more

Korean Superette - Garden dining - Korean Near Me - Berkeley, California

This place was so cozy and amazing! Coming from K-Town LA, I wasn't sure if the bay would have Korean food that could compare, but this place was pretty good! The concept of the restaurant/store is very unique, and I found the walls with refrigerated banchans and ramen packets to be pretty quaint decor. However, I would recommend sitting outside on the back patio if possible, the lighting and atmosphere is amazing! The service was quick, they often came around to check on our dishes + refill our waters. As for the dishes that were ordered, the cold noodles were refreshing. I wished that it came with some sort of protein or more egg though. I really enjoyed the tea offerings as well, it was my first time trying Korean multi-grain tea and it had a super unique and nutty taste. Will be coming back once I move to the bay in the fall! read more

Korean Superette - Korean Near Me - Berkeley, California

A mini store and a restaurant combined into one amazing place? Don't mind if I do! There aren't a lot of places in the bay that have vegetarian black bean sauce so I was excited to try. They even give you an extra bowl of sauce which I was surprised about. It was definitely on the saltier side but the portion was huge?! I have a huge appetite and I couldn't even finish it. With the extra sauce that you can take home, I got another meal out of it. I loved their homemade side dishes. Especially the bok choy! The meat dish was a special that my friends got and added a special crispy rice roll thing? Wouldn't recommend getting that but they enjoyed the dish overall. I LOVE browsing in supermarkets so I really liked being able to walk around the little mini mart section after eating and being stuffed. Also, their patio is SUPER CUTE. So if you want a cute little dinner date, definitely recommend being seated outside. read more

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Fire. Like always fire. Very comfortable setting. Love that they sell sides and snacks. Big potions. The sorry mackerel in the lunch prob is awesome. Sides are fresh and tasty. High quality read more