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Super cute and cozy Korean spot. The food was delicious, my veggie gyoza tray was great. I only wish they had way more vegetarian options. It literally feels like a Korean supermarket, you can buy ice cream, kimchi, literally anything Korean food or snack- they probably have it here. Next time, I'm going to try the silken tofu stew.
While I stay in the city, i found myself out by Berkeley with time to kill and a belly rumblin (key plot point), my day had been great and I was not trying to end it with a mediocre meal, so as I walked up, that stomach feeling got a little worse However upon entering and passing by the little corridor to the back, all my worries dissipated. The interior is calm with great use of wood colours, the outdoor patio is brilliantly shaded by trees, providing a little secret treehouse vibe like in Pokemon ruby. Outside was pretty popping though so I sat inside and ordered the bulgogi comfort stew. This thing was stuffed to the brim. From the description it's easy to feel like it's going to be a pretty boring dish, but it was far from. The broth was definitely comforting, I didn't care about anything after the first taste. There were different varieties of mushrooms inside providing adequate texture variation and the beef portion was generous! Usually I find myself hoarding meat in these stews to make sure I get good bites but the dish deceptively had a great amount such that I could eat a solo meat bite and still have enough! The banchan was also very flavourful. I ended up stuffed in this little hideaway, surrounded by the supermarket portion of this establishment and the calming hiphop lofi, if I was heading straight back home I would have grabbed a few things. It was hard to fault this place. Throw back to my stomach rumbling, before I left I used the restroom in the front and unfortunately the cosy hideaway, clean aesthetic seems to end at the little corridor. The bathroom was not dirty but it was not as clean as expected. Service was great and the food tasted amazing, I'd definitely come back to try other dishes
I recently stopped by Korean Superette and really enjoyed my meal. I ordered the Yangnyeom Chicken Plate, and it was excellent--crispy chicken coated in a savory, flavorful sauce with just the right amount of heat. Not overly spicy, just well-balanced and delicious. The plate came with rice, broccoli, and a selection of traditional banchan, which rounded out the meal nicely. I also ordered a glass of Chardonnay and was pleasantly surprised by the generous pour. Bonus points for that! I chose to sit on the back patio, which is absolutely delightful and made for a relaxed, enjoyable dining experience. Between the tasty food, pleasant atmosphere, and friendly service, this is definitely a place I'll be returning to. Highly recommended.
Food is amazing! Absolutely delicious, full of flavor, and the bonchon is the perfect pairing! The yuzu tea was super refreshing. Service was slow, but we didn't mind waiting. The care they put into the food was apparent and greatly appreciated! The dining areas (inside and outside) are both cute. Patio is well maintained with lots of greenery. Inside also doubles as a small market with Korean snacks, packaged noodles, kimchi and other refrigerated foods, and some homewares.
Pretty decent korean food! We ate at their outdoor patio area. Food was good and the outdoor seating are was very cute. Their menu isn't very extensive since they're a market too, but their bossam was very good and they have solid classics. Very good lunch spot!
Adorable Korean restaurant in Berkeley's Northside! Korean Suprette is a restaurant that also serves as a mini supermarket - selling Asian snacks. It's on Solano Avenue so it's in an area with a lot of other food spots. They have great friendly service that made us feel welcomed when we entered the store. We got their Spicy Pork Belly Rice Bowl, Beef Tofu Soup, Rose Tteokbokki, and Spicy Cold Noodles. I personally liked the rice bowl and the tofu soup the best! They both had a nice comforting vibe to each dish that I really liked. Their cold noodles and rose tteokbokki were not bad either, but I personally didn't find them to be too memorable. They have a cute patio in the back that we didn't get to sit at, but I heard is very cute. I'd love to come back to try their lunch sets as well! Overall, solid Korean restaurant - definitely worth checking out if you're looking for a Korean spot in Berkeley!
Honestly this place took me by surprise! Upon first entering, it was an interesting concept where there were shelves stocked up with a bunch of korean snacks & banchan available for sale. Additionally, there were tables indoor and outdoor. It was very casual & honestly, didn't seem like there were many asian patrons, so I was a bit skeptical on how good the food could be. Between a party of 3, we shared the bossam, rose tteokbokki, and mul naengmyun, which was actually the perfect amount of food. All three dishes were absolutely delicious and exceeded expectations! Even all of the banchan dishes tasted like a lot of love and care was put into them. I liked that the garlic that came with the bossam was pickled and not raw... and the fact that the bossam came soaked in pork broth/juice, because that helped the meat stay warm and juicy throughout the meal. Overall, this was a great spot and I will DEFINITELY be coming back!
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.
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!
Cute place with dining tables surrounded by Korean market items and cozy outdoor patio. Nice spice for most dishes. The rose tteokbokki and bulgogi comfort bowl were standouts.
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!
My son and I entered Korean Superette with excitement and left with bellies full of joy. The ambiance is amazing (sit outdoors if you can!) and the food was authentically delicious!
Ordered a variety of dishes from Korean Superette to try, and unfortunately none of them impressed us. We ordered the bossam, black bean stew, shrimp pasta, cold noodles, and bulgogi mixed rice--none of the dishes stood out, and the ingredients felt more fusion-inspired than Korean comfort food, especially considering the higher price point. We also tried a few premade dishes from the market side, including the eggplant side dish and japchae, and both were poorly seasoned. I'd also skip the iced matcha latte, it was overly sweet, artificial matcha flavored (not real tea), and the staff told us it was not ceremonial-grade matcha. Service was disappointing as well. Our large table was charged a mandatory 20% gratuity, which would have been easier to accept if the service matched it. While one server was kind and attentive, the apparent lead staff member was impatient and gave noticeable attitude. Overall: fast-casual Korean food at premium prices, with underwhelming food quality and mediocre service.
The Korean food was really yummy! My favorites were the spicy pork bowl and the cold noodles. Both had a lot of flavors and no complaints. The rice cakes were also really good. The cheese was melted the perfect amount with the sauce. I didn't really like the chicken katsu though because the amount of chicken to rice proportion was a bit off. I don't think it was worth the price because there wasn't that much chicken or vegetables. The service was average. We ran out of water and never had the water jug refilled unless we asked. The restaurant aesthetic and vibes are really cute though! Really good spot for a date, with friends, and with family. I love that there's a bunch of Asian snacks and food on the side similar to a grocery store setting. read more
Love this cute shop that serves both food and groceries! The service was amazing, the ladies who worked there were hilarious and sweet. It was a really nice day so we opted to sit outside on the patio was was really cute, it felt like a little garden and had plenty of shade. I ordered an iced coffee and Naengmyeon for a hot summer day. It can be tough to find the cold noodles but whenever I see it, especially on a day like this, I make sure to order it. I have to say, I've never seen Naengmyeon look this beautiful before! There was a some froth at the top of it, which if you know me, I like anything with froth to it! The colors were beautiful and the flavor was amazing. They give you vinegar and mustard on the side if you want to add more. The iced coffee was good but my one and only complaint for this restaurant is the iced coffee was too much ice. I also tried some of the Pork Belly Bowl and the portions are very generous! I thought the flavoring was pretty good for that too. We also received some banchan and it was refreshing and delicious as well. After the meal, I did some grocery shopping and bought some barley tea. There were plenty of other things I was eyeing but maybe next tim! Overall, food was amazing and I can't wait to come back! read more
3 years ago
Came here for a late lunch on a Saturday and was able to get a table with no wait. I'd heard of this place before, but didn't know what to expect as a restaurant and market in one. For one, the vibe inside is great. The dining area has a very homely feel with warm lighting. Great for casual dining and a nice night out at the same time in my opinion. You're surrounded by a wall of Korean snacks and ready to go ingredients. I ordered the Dupp-Bop with Spicy Pork Belly. The pork was tender and covered in sauce that offered a nice kick. You get a decent portion of meat surrounded by fried vegetables on top of rice. While the dish tasted really good altogether, I found myself eating just rice a little sooner than I'd hoped. Maybe it's because I went for the pork a little fast, but I try to pace myself. At the end, the rice was a little too wet as well. Overall, I recommend checking out Korean Superette. The food and vibe are both good with a well sized menu. I'll definitely try to make my way back to try more of their dishes. read more
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3 years ago
I've been to the Korean Superette a few times, and early dinner is a great time to go when you can pick outdoor or indoor seating. Their outdoor patio is one of the nicest in Albany. Beautiful, lush, and peaceful. Today I had the fried chicken cutlet with curry sauce and it's my favorite dish I've had here. The curry is mild but has a subtle sweetness. The cutlet was crispy and stuck to the chicken well. The ban chans are delicious, surprisingly no kimchi today. Also don't hesitate to ask for more of them! Fantastic service. It feels very healthy without compromising flavor. read more
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Really great service the entire store was so cute! They have instant ramen, tea set, plushies, bonchons all lined up against the walls, which was cute to shop around for. The food was superb, I got the Korean fried chicken and it was moderately crispy, and the tteokbokki was great as well, a medium to slight high level of spice. read more
korean superette is an unassuming korean mini mart/restaurant located in albany (california, not new york lol) but oh my goodness this little place just might be my favorite korean restaurant in the berkeley area. located just a 7 minute car ride away from uc berkeley for the few students lucky (and brave) enough to bring their cars on campus or a 20 minute bus ride (take the 18 bus and it's basically a direct route), i would certainly say this spot rewards the adventurous foodies who are hardworking enough to plan meals just a tiny bit ahead of time, rather than simply settling for kimchi garden or t-toust in southside. (or just order it from uber eats i guess.) ok ramble over! food review time! s-tier: rosé tteokbokki: so i might be a bit biased because i absolutely love rosé tteokbokki in general, but TRUST ME theirs is good! the creaminess perfectly contrasts that bit of spice from the gochuchang and there's an added bit of savoriness from the mozzarella on top. and of course, their rice cakes (or tteok) is cooked just right (not too hard, not too mushy) and is supplemented with fish cakes and an egg, just as it should be. crap... writing that review made me crave it again. naengmyeon (korean cold noodles): i feel like not many places serve naengmyeon, and the ones that do are just mediocre and meant as a side for k-bbq. enter: korean superette's naengmyeon. splendidly savory, tangy, with a touch of sweetness from korean pear and just a tiny kick from a bit of mustard, this dish proves that there's more to korean cuisine than just grilled meat. i love this dish on a hot summer day. a-tier: spicy pork bento: i'd put the spicy pork bento at s-tier, but it's just a hair too pricey for my liking. to be fair, i'm also a broke college student, so take that as you will. the real star of the show in this dish is the spicy pork, which is marinaded and grilled to perfection and tops most of your run-of-the-mill korean restaurants in berkeley. it's also supplemented with dumplings, vegetables, picked daikon, soup, and rice to make for a balanced meal! curry ramen: to be fair, i only had a single bite of this one from my friend's bowl, but i thought it was really solid! the broth was really flavorful, and i didn't find the curry flavor to be overwhelming at all. this dish was also well-balanced, as it had a bit of meat and vegetables instead of just being plain ramen noodles in broth. so that's all for my review of korean superette. please please go and check it out -- it's one of the most severely underrated spots in berkeley (probably due to its location), but it has a great atmosphere, friendly staff, a pretty good array of korean ingredients/snacks and banchan (side dishes) in addition to amazing food and deserves to get more reviews! p.s. portions are huge, so you bet you can split one order into two meals! (although it tastes so good you might end up eating the whole thing lol...) read more
Spacious, air conditioned spot with a cute little outdoor seating area. My spicy ramen with pork was full of flavor and had great heat level. Mom had the soft/silky tofu with pork and we asked for it to be mild. Portion size was very filling and mom's to go container lasted her 3 days, but she did not let it go to waste. There are many restaurants to choose from in the area and I'm glad to knock this one off the list. When you are looking for a ramen spot, you will not be disappointed if you choose Korean Superette. read more
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Well, I have been sleeping on this gem! I live close by and now I'll be coming back all the time. Totally reasonable prices, good food, great choices of Korean groceries! It reminds me of some places I've been in LA, but much nicer in the interior. There's also a very cute back patio that's quite magical. read more
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They did a great job decorating this place. The ambience of this place is off the chart, whoever design this place is smart, eating in the garden with grocery store feel. Perfect for date, family or just hanging out with friends. The foods here are really good. Little bit pricier for Korean foods. read more
2 years ago
Such a cute shop restaurant. We stopped by for lunch and sat in the outdoor patio. We got the lunch combo, came with a bunch of ban chans spicy soup and mackerel. It was sizable, and could feed 2 people. Next time will have to try the cold noodles. We took home some prepared banchans in the fridge. Great selection here for snacks and instant noodles. read more
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3 years ago
Excellent food and service. Big servings for the rice bowl. Ambiance was great too. The space was just enough for family and friends, and there are food products available too. Great for those craving for rice like me! read more
2 years ago
Korean Superette is such a gem. Their menu is thoughtfully curated, they pay attention to the quality of their ingredients, and the ambiance is modern and warm. I have come here on my own, with friends and also with my family. Their staff is also always very pleasant and kind. I think Korean Superette's business model is also brilliant -- most of us who are into Korean food crave Korean noodles and snacks all the time. Having customers being able to buy groceries in the same space makes a lot of sense. This is definitely our favorite Korean Restaurant. read more
3 years ago
This place used to be Rivoli, a California Mediterranean restaurant known for its romantic atmosphere now turned Korean restaurant and small shop. I've been here a few times and glad they kept the back patio area which has a really nice ambiance and Berkeley feel to it. I've done grab and go mostly when I come here but most recently dined here on a weekend. We ordered the rose rice cakes, deep fried tofu and bento box with a side of soju. Rose rice cake was really good, had a nice kick to it. I was also craving kimbap and asked if I can order and staff said sure thing! When they came back with the fish cake kimbap, it looked like a sushi roll, not sure what that was about. Will for sure return here to cure my Korean food cravings. read more
2 years ago
I loved the atmosphere and ambiance of this place. I sat on the outdoor patio and it was really cute. The service was great and I liked my dish. It was too much for me to finish tho. I got the rose fish cake and the aloe tea was also really yummy. read more
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Korean Suprette is half market, half restaurant. The outdoor seating area has a lovely garden setting, while the indoor area is surrounded by shelves of Korean grocery items. But the real reasons to come here were for the gorgeous presentation and flavor of the dishes! To start, the banchans included marinaded cucumbers, spicy cucumbers, spicy bean sprouts, marinated bok choy, and kimchi, and all of these were fresh and delicious. For our mains, the Udon with Curry Vegetable Sauce (with zucchini, bell peppers, mushrooms, carrots, onion) looked a lot like a Japanese curry, but was much subtler in flavor. The Nangmyeon was a bowl of thin buckwheat noodles in an ice cold beef consommé topped with cucumbers, pickled radish, a boiled egg, and chunks of ice. The relatively flavorless broth was served with a hot horseradish mustard and vinegar on the side, which enhanced the flavors. But my favorite dish by far was the Rose Rice Cakes, which came with chewy rice cake cylinders and fish cake slices in a deliciously creamy, spicy sauce, all topped with a boiled egg, melted mozzarella cheese, and scallions. Overall, though the service here was slow and inattentive, the presentation of the food was a step above, and everything came at a good value too! read more
4 years ago
Korean Superette took over the location of Rivoli after the famed restaurant closed during the pandemic. It is a super cute Korean deli/market and restaurant. They have indoor tables in the middle of the market where you will sit surrounded by shelves of Korean imported dry goods, snacks, and gift items. One wall is lined with coolers containing all sorts of pre-made banchans and other foods you can take home to eat or cook yourself. Fortunately the lovely outdoor patio overlooking the garden from the former restaurant was kept, so diners in the indoor dining space have a nice view to the back garden. There are also a few tables on the outdoor patio so you can enjoy dining outside on a nice day. We ordered the spicy pork belly bento, palace rice cakes (with beef and vegetables), the seafood tofu soup and the Korean style miso ramen. All the foods were very fresh and delicious, the meats were marinated well, and the portions were generous. We also tried their citrus creamy iced tea and match latte. The drinks came in a tall glass and they were refreshing. We were glad to wait a few months after their grand opening to visit. I remembered initially there would be lines out the door. On the day of our visit on a Sunday noon we had no problem getting a table right away, and the service was attentive and friendly. I believe their menu changes seasonally so we plan to be back for further exploration. read more
4 years ago
Bulgogi was very good but nothing special I can't get at another Korean restaurant! Tofu soup was a bit too sweet and tasted too much like tomato soup for my liking. Loved the concept but I don't think I tried the right things. They were extremely understaffed and not properly trained so there was a bit of a wait and a lot of things were forgotten when staff was just waiting around! I'm sure they're learning how to fix this now that it's been some time since I went. read more
This place is the definition of a neighborhood gem. It's intimate and cozy, but also a great place to just stop to browse some snacks, drinks, instant ramen, and banchan. I've been in a few times to pick up from fresh kimchi, but finally got to sit down and eat. FOOD: I tried their cold noodles (nangmyeon) on a particularly hot day and it hit the spot. They provide hot mustard and vinegar for you to flavor the soup according to your taste. I love that they include asian pear slices, it really goes so well with the noodles. I also tried the spicy pork rice bowl with vegetables (dupp bop). The pork was delicious, I just wish it came with a little more meat. All the banchan they serve is delicious. i absolutely love the sautéed mushroom banchan and kimchi bean sprout banchan. SETTING: It's so cute inside. They have a small outdoor patio that I would absolutely recommend, though they only have 4-5 tables available on the patio. They encourage you to shop around before you pay the bill, so that you can pay for everything all at once. Absolutely need to come back to try everything on the menu. Even if you don't eat here (but you should) it's worth checking out the market offerings. read more
4 years ago
This is truly a hidden gem within the neighborhood. The menu item is simple and delicious, I decided to get the spicy pork duppbap and have found my Goto item every time I go now. It comes with some cute side dishes that compliment the entree well and is perfect when wanting a nice lunch or dinner without going overboard. They also have a grocery aspect to this spot that had a lot of traditional Korean side dishes including Kimchi!! To have a Korean mini-grocery this close up on this end of the bay was soooo needed. Thanks Korean Superette!! Can't wait to see what's available next week!!! read more
The quality of the food is four stars but the service is one star. This is my second time here. I ordered the seafood tofu that came with a side of rice. I have limited experience with Korean food. The entree was tasty and a tad spicier than a mild variety but most acceptable. If you come here don't be in a hurry. If you do you'll be disappointed. Just as it happened the first time it took way TOO long for them to take our order. When other people entered the restaurant all I could think of was we better get our order taken before these others! The staff is friendly enough but they need more help. I previously gave a review before. This establishment is a combination restaurant and Korean store. They have plenty of dry ramen for sale and other Korean food items. read more
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Stepped into a sweet little dream last night. Our two servers were attentive and kind, even when they were busy. Banchan (little apps before the meal) were 2 types of pickled cucumbers, mushrooms, and seafood pancake. Silken tofu stew was so so cute and delicious. Flavorful veggie broth and a variety of (what my partner said were) Japanese mushrooms. The tables are nestled in alongside shelves and fridges with take-home foods, and ours looked out into the garden. There was a backdrop of charming lofi beats, and the night was lovely. read more
I was so surprised to find out that this place is a mini Korean market and a restaurant! The mini market has items ranging from different types of ramen packages, frozen food, side dishes (ban Chan), some meats, beverages, cooking oils, sauces, noodles, seasoning, teas/coffees, and some dish ware. The seating area for the restaurant is kinda small but it's nice! The outside area is cute and shaded. Service was good; the waiters are really thoughtful and kind! I ordered the Korean iced latte, spicy rice cakes, and the pork cutlet with cheese plate. The Korean iced latte is delicious! Right amount of sweetness! The only thing I didn't appreciate is the paper straws, it fell apart before I could even get to half of my drink. The pork cutlet and cheese plate was yummy! The pork cutlet had the cheese on the inside so it was kinda cool having that first cheese pull. It came with a small dish of more sauce. The pork cutlet was different from a Japanese pork cutlet. I felt like the sauce was thicker and a little sweeter, which made the pork cutlet taste sooo good! I also appreciated the little bit of salad and broccoli that came with it. Overall this dish had that nice little crunch to it and It was VERY filling The spicy rice cakes were also delicious! I definitely would say this dish can be shared with 2 people. It had the right amount of spice and the ratio of rice cake to fish cake and veggies was good. Definitely had leftovers but that's more likely because I was more focused on the pork cutlet. Overall, I recommend this place! So far this has been the only place that sells Korean pork cutlets, so I definitely recommend going here for that! And if you're looking for small Korean snacks or some simple ingredients for the basics in Korean cooking, I would recommend this place! read more
4 years ago
It's a cute little spot! I love the patio and fresh banchan you can take with you. FOOD - 4 stars - I tried their cold noodles (nangmyeon) and their palace rice cake. It was a hot day so the nangmyeon broth with added mustard and vinegar was absolutely cool and refreshing. The palace rice cake wasn't particularly special but had a pleasant chewy texture and a savory sauce that paired well with the acidic nangmyeon broth. The banchan were a bit better than average for a korean restaurant in East Bay as well. My only minor complaints were that they used regular ice rather than the ice made from broth so it became more and more diluted as the ice melted. AMBIANCE - 5 stars - We sat inside but still had full view of the patio space that was lush with trees and other vegetation, which added greatly to the atmosphere. We were also surrounded by a diverse assortment of instant ramyun, korean kitchenware, and prepared foods, which were fun to check out while we waited for our food. OVERALL - 4 stars read more
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According to the article about them in Eater SF they are open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Saturday, and the kitchen closes at 8 p.m.
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