Best Korean food! You can't go wrong with anything on the menu. The kimchi and all the bonchon is excellent as well. I live out of town and hit this place every time I visit Toledo. Excellent! read more

We love it here! The bibibop with beef is very very good. They have a spicy sauce on the side that is very good. The environment is great! Joey and Daniel are great servers and we always enjoy our time with them. The owner plays the saxophone for some background music and it is very fun and special. Koreana is a must view restaurant in Toledo! read more

This is probably the closest to good Korean food in the toledo area. We ordered the bulgogi kimbap- all of the ingredients tasted fresh and every bite of it leaves me with wanting more-, chicken bibimbap & ddouk mandu guk! Servers are friendly and accommodating! read more

Koreana - Bulgogi kimbap! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Toledo, Ohio

After 20 years since I spent a year in Korea I've been waiting to try bulgolgi again and this place is amazing. I highly recommend this place and I'm definitely coming back soon. The sushi is great, nothing bad to say about anything other than that the bibimbop could have used a little extra seasoning. But not worth taking away a star. read more

Really Good food, love the sushi rolls!. Nice atmosphere with a cool vibe. Go with a group of friends or a nice quiet date. You don't feel rushed out. read more

My wife and I cannot get past the sushi rolls and for an appetizer you have to try the beef monu by far the best in the area! Friends also recommend the orange chicken. read more

The food is so good! We love their soups and been bulgogi bibimbap. Their sushi is also very good, but there is regularly something left out of your roll (even if it's straight off of the menu, on their specials board, or you specifically added something to a roll). Try their royal court ttekbokki and their plum wine or ginger tea! There are plenty of beautifully carved wood tables, music that isn't overwhelming, and the servers are wonderful and helpful. read more

Giving this review three stars feels generous. We waited nearly an hour for our meal to be served and when the appetizers finally came the plates were chipped, one of them on all sides. Given the prices on the food coupled with the long wait time, we will not likely be back if we are in the area again. The food itself was tasty and hot, but the child in our group was almost asleep before the food arrived. Not their best show for a half filled restaurant on a Saturday evening. Our waitress was fantastic, and the atmosphere is nice. read more

Koreana - Sushi Bars Near Me - Toledo, Ohio

Every time we order, the food is always delicious and the staff are nice and quick. The kimchi and royal court dukbokki are some of our favorites but you really can't go wrong with anything on their menu. read more

Easily one of the best restaurants I have discovered in recent times. I was completely blown away by the quality of the food, the service hospitality and professionalism, the peaceful and serene atmosphere, and above all, the variety of meals to choose from. I literally took a solid 15 minutes just reading through all the various Japanese and Korean meal options they had to offer. Sadly, there is no more Shabu Shabu, but there are myriads of alternatives. Upon recommendation for the great waiter (Daniel, I believe), we were introduced to Bolgogi, which is essentially Korean beef. It is very tender, very tasty, and very sweet! I for one, ordered the Shuralang Tang (might be misspelling it completely?), which was a Korean style stew with noodles, very thin sliced beef, vegetables, and a most tasteful hearty broth. The sushi is varied as one would expect of a quality restaurant. But may I highly recommend trying the Kimbop, Korean style sushi. As an aficionado of sushi, this was my first time, and dare I say I enjoyed the Kimbop more than the Japanese style chef's choice we also ordered here. The biggest difference is that the neat is cooked, and the vegetables are marinated. Extremely good! I ordered the bolgogi option. I can easily see myself returning to explore more of the varied menu, and I eagerly anticipate it. The service was terrific, ranging in conversations from James Cameron, Terminator, The NBA finals, dialect, linguistics, LA traffics, etc. Not that one must dress up to go to Koreana, but I would not say it's a place to come in board shirts and sandals.or a tank top and short shorts, etc. It's a very serene environment, with soothing trickling water in the background, a dimly lit setting, close quarters tables, and a peaceful instrumental soundtrack. You may be taken aback as you enter, because there is little to no noise, so conversations may seem like they need to be whispered haha. I wholeheartedly recommend giving Koreana a welcome visit. Explore your taste buds, order something that intrigues you. If you are not the bold type, don't fret, they still have more traditional Japanese options such as, Chicken teriyaki, chicken katsu, Shrimp Tempura, etc. As for price range, I'd say they're a little higher, but nothing absurd or drastic. I'd say it could easily be $15-20 per person, varying on appetizers, drinks, and sushi. *There is no WiFi. read more

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This was our first time at Koreana. The atmosphere surprised me because I would never have guess it according to the restaurant's location ... in a strip. Friends of ours made the recommendation and I am no glad the did. The server was knowledgeable and quite passionate about the food. I ordered the chicken Bibimbap because of the traditional korean popularity. I would definitely order it again. I had enough left over to eat for lunch the next day. read more

Koreana - Chicken Bibimbap - Sushi Bars Near Me - Toledo, Ohio

The new location is definitely nicer than the previous one. The ambience is nice. We went on a Sat night and they had a pianist playing live music. They also have a private room that seats about 25 people for a private event. The restaurant not only serves Korean food but also sushi. Overall, the food & environment was good but for the price we paid, I'd rather eat at a different restaurant. The Korean food wasn't bad. The banchan (side dishes) tasted ok. The kimchi jigae was good but a little watered down. The tofu with kimchi was a pretty tasty appetizer. And the kimbap was good but had a little bit too much sesame oil for my taste. The hwe dup bap was ok but my friend didn't seem too impressed with it. They give you the sauce in the dish rather than on the side so you can't tailor it to your taste. The rice came on the side in a very shallow rice bowl that seemed like it was half the size of other Korean restaurants. My friend asked for more rice & we later found put that they charged us $2.95 for another bowl! It seems like a rip off considering you get about the same amount of rice in these 2 shallow bowls as you would in 1 bowl at a different place. As far as the sushi rolls, the selection isn't that big. I was looking for something that had shrimp in it besides shrimp tempura but there wasn't anything. The prices for the rolls are decent. I tried the fantastic roll, spicy tuna and spider roll. They were tasty but not enough to make my taste buds cry out for more. The bathrooms are a bit small & FYI, there's nowhere to change a baby's diaper. Also, the floors in the ladies bathroom was sticky. You also smell like food after you leave the restaurant. The move has made Koreana into a nicer looking restaurant. I have to give Koreana props for being the nicest Korean restaurant in town. So if you're looking for a Korean restaurant with a pleasant atmosphere, this is the place to go. But it is overpriced so if you just want some really good inexpensive Korean food, go to Lee's market. read more

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My family has been fans of Korea Na ever since they were in their old location on Reynolds. Their menu has since expanded, the ambiance is less casual and more classy, and Mr. Kim doesn't wait tables himself or "work the room" like he used to. However, all of the waitstaff are clearly chosen and molded to be just as friendly and approachable as the owner himself, and Mrs. Kim's food is as delicious as it ever was. The expanded menu has moved away from using Korean terminology and more toward English descriptions -- so, if you want to order the ojinga bokeum, you'll need to look for the stir-fry calamari on the menu. They have also started offering other sauces and options in addition to the standards, such as different bibimbaps apart from beef with gochujang (spicy) sauce. If it's your first time trying Korean, don't let the massive menu freak you out. Just ask your server for recommendations; I'm sure Mr. Kim has them trained to give ideas as sound as his own. I've never eaten any of Mrs. Kim's food that I didn't like, though, so if you're not picky, you could just close your eyes and point... read more

Our Sushi go to! We love their variety of food options my favorites are Bi Bim Bop and Mochi Ice Cream! Before we moved here we always made a point to visit here while in town! read more

the atmosphere is fantastic - I heard they recently moved. it's intimate and eclectic. fireplace is a nice touch. service excellent. menu tantalizing and good. we had back-to-back lunches because I went Japanese day 1. day 2 I went Korean. the Kimchi is perfectly hot and sour. portions are generous. gads. what can I say - I'm going again tomorrow! read more

Koreana - well it's half munched but it's all I have - Sushi Bars Near Me - Toledo, Ohio

Daniel was our server and truly sold me on the experience. He was very kind and personable. Made great recommendations and was altogether a pleasure to talk to. The veggie bimbimbop wasnt my favorite but the next time I came I got the tofu teriyaki. I will be getting that next time I come. read more

This was our first time trying Korean food. Our waitress was very helpful explaining dishes. The food was amazing! We will definitely be back! read more

I am happy to find this place in Ohio. Love their Galbi Tang, seafood pancake, bimbimbah. So far anything Korean is good. Not sure about the sushi side... Btw, the owner made most of the furniture in the restaurant. However, the chairs he made are too lumpy and not very comfortable..... I am just saying... read more

Great sushi, very delicious bento box lunch deal. Everything was excellent and the decor was very tasteful. Our waitress was wonderful, very attentive and friendly. Only problem we had was the "spicy California roll" which was just a normal California roll with some spicy mayo squirted on top, and the chef wouldn't let us change it for something else, would have been an easy 5 stars. Would have been an easy fix that was handled poorly. read more

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I was excited to eat here because of the good reviews. Just thought the sushi was average. It looked great, but tasted just okay. read more

Koreana - Sushi Bars Near Me - Toledo, Ohio

Awesome Korean/sushi fusion. I decided to mix it up and get some kimbap and sushi. I started off with some hot ginger tea after a hard day at the office and it was soothing. The beef bulgogi kimbap came out first and was tender and flavorful. Fantastic! I also ordered a spicy tuna roll and a Python roll and was not disappointed. The sushi was fresh and delicious. On the side, I also got an avocado salad. The avocado was perfectly ripe, the greens fresh, and the ginger dressing was perfect. All in all, this place is one of the finest restaurants I have dined at in Toledo. I will be coming back! read more

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The food was so delicious and beautiful presentation. Owner played the saxophone - Saturday night. Cant wait to go back and bring friends with us. read more

First foray into Korean food. Started with 3 pieces of tuna sashimi. The quality was good but the pieces were tiny. For dinner I had a large pot of seafood stew in spicey broth: Shrimp, crab, cod, mussels, clams and squid and a lot of it with some veggies. Seafood in every bite. Served with a side of rice and small plates of broccoli, fish cakes, potatoes, bean sprouts and Kim chee for the table. There were soo Manu things on the menu I wanted to try. Definitely will go back if I'm in Toledo again. read more

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Clean. Fair price. Great quality. Quantity of fish in rolls or sashimi could be bigger but for this area I won't complain. Great decor. Nice atmosphere. Say hello to Hunter, the sushi chef, and he will make something special for you. Tip the people! These are hard working independent restaurant owners/workers. If you don't they will disappear and you can go back to long John silvers. read more

I just moved here from Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri and I was homesick for some quality Korean food. I was so impressed with this establishment! Everything we ordered tasted like home! The restaurant was clean with a nice ambiance, the service was exceptional and the food was magnificent! We'll definitely be going back regularly! read more

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This place is a hidden gem! I love Asian food and wanted to try specifically Korean cuisine. When you first pull up into the parking lot the area looks super SKETCHY lmao! But once you get inside it's very nice. We were seated right away. The waiter gave us an option whether or not we sit at a high top or just a regular dining table. We stuck with the high top table. They place 2 menus in front of you, one with their entrees and the other with sushi & sushi specials. I started off with their spicy tuna roll! (A must order, I've never had a spicy tuna roll this tasty) I also ordered their spicy pork bulgogi which comes with a side of rice and banchan (Korean side dishes) My boyfriend ordered their duk-shin (ramen). Both dishes were really good! I thought my pork dish was better though. We then finished with a small dessert (Mochi) I love them! But you definitely have to get past the pillowy texture before you can get to the ice cream! read more

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Moving to a new statw, I knew I definitely had to find a korean restaurant in case I missed mom's home cooking. Came across koreana with my boyfriend. We ordered take out and was given an expected wait time. Went to pick up the order and was greeted by one of the workers. Food wise, I think the flavors are there.. got the kimchi pajeon, tteokbokki and tangsuyook. Kimchi pajeon i wish was a bit thinner and crispier, rather than doughy but that is personal preference. Tteokbokki was your typical tteokbokki. Would've been cool to see variations for the tteokbokki. Tangsuyook was crispy and the sauce was good. read more

Right off the bat, this place is a bit pricey. That's for sure. However, I do have to admit that this is probably one of the best Korean restaurant in Toledo area. What impressed me was the Galbi tang! I'm a born-and-raised Korean myself, and galbi tang is one of my favorite dish. Galbi tang I had at this place is far greater than my expectation! Truly authentic and exceptional soup base. Also, Jenny (I believe it's her name) offered an excellent service, so I didn't mind paying what they charged me. For either occasional visits or everyday lunch/dinner, Koreana is an outstanding place to go to. Highly recommended! read more

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Amazing sushi!!! Shocked this place is in Toledo. Korean dumplings are wonderful too! Would come back for sure :)

The atmosphere is romantic and upscale. As a vegetarian, I appreciated the variety of options. However, the noodles I ordered were somewhat bland and they brought us fish cakes on the side and put fish flakes on parts of our food which we therefore could not eat. The waitress never refilled our drinks either, despite there only being 4 other parties in the restaurant. read more

Koreana - Fireplace in the center of the restaurant. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Toledo, Ohio

Best. Kalbi. Ever. Love that dish here. We also love the Mandu (like gyoza) and kimchi Jeon appetizers. Some of our family members swear by their Bulgogi Tang but I can't get over the Kalbi (sometimes called Galbi). Their Kalbi is called LA Kalbi. And just like Matt H. said, Daniel is an awesome server! Once in a while the place gets really busy and things do slow down. I see a few negative reviews regarding service. However, I've never witnessed any server who was rude. It was really slow in 2018, but in 2019, things seem to be moving more quickly. For us that is good because there is a 3-year old very active little guy who gets bored quickly. He would not have been happy in 2018 so only selected members of our group would go! Don't drive into the driveway of the little plaza too quickly--the driveway apron is extremely bumpy. It would be a nice speed bump but it isn't labeled. read more

Stopped by on a road trip from New York to Chicago and loved our meal here. Lots of choices on the menu, dishes prepared with care and beautifully presented. Vegetable dumpling soup was delicious. The dumplings were plump and flavorful. Soup came with rice and banchan. Friendly service and customers, most tables filled with couples, friends, and families but atmosphere was very cozy and relaxing--not loud--and service was timely. Interesting wood decor was a plus. A perfect experience after a long day of driving. read more

Absolutely amazing food. Best Korean food outside of South Korea. Wonderful little gem. I have had Korean food all over the US and lived in South Korea for a year. This place is absolutely fantastic. The sushi is amazing, the calamari is some of the best I have ever had, and I know many don't like kimchi but the kimchi here is the best ever. It's an in-house "secret" recipe and available for purchase to-go in pints or quarts. Simply amazing. read more

Koreana - Dining room and sushi bar to the right. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Toledo, Ohio

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We're always on the lookout for good eats when traveling the Ohio Turnpike, and we found them in this wonderful Korean restaurant. I've had Korean food from Los Angeles to New York and just about everywhere in between...it's my go-to cuisine when I'm traveling, as it's healthier than many options out there. This place stands with the best...delicious, carefully prepared food that's obviously being made by someone with some mad kitchen skills. We arrived for lunch and were greeted by a friendly woman who was doing double duty as a hostess and the sole server. We were offered two menus, one with the sushi and lunch specials and one that serves as their dinner menu. While the lunch specials looked fun and were a great deal, I really like ban-chan, and you can only get that when ordering from the larger dinner menu, so that's what we did. I will say that I'm not sure why this place isn't packed for lunch, as for around ten bucks you can order a lunch box, which comes with an entree of choice plus miso soup, veggie tempura, rice, salad and a dumpling. We saw some go out to other tables and were impressed with the amount of the food for the price. But, as I mentioned, I'm a fool for ban-chan, so hubby cheerfully let me get my way and we ordered pork bulgogi and kim chee chi gae to share. Usually ban-chan arrives before the main entree, but they serve them together here. I do like to nosh on the veggies and kim chee both before and during my meal, but it's a small thing. Next time I'll let them know. The bulgogi was excellent...perfectly cooked, with a spicy sauce that wasn't over the top hot. Lovely. The soup was also wonderful; they include those wonderful little rice cakes in it, which you don't find everywhere, and which I really like. The ban-chan was a thoughtful mix of pickled veggies, potato salad, kim chee, fish cakes and a delightful fried zucchini fritter that was so good we asked for more. Our server, Ellie, was both friendly and professional. As service is my background, I'm often watching, and she treated every table with equal kindness and assistance, often going beyond with helpful tips to her customers about menu items. She said she's only been working there for 2 weeks, but you wouldn't know it. My one and only complaint is about something that I don't usually care much about, and that's the decor. Part of the restaurant is decorated in an appropriate Asian style, but much of this space is unnecessarily cluttered with too many tchotchkes. This was obviously a different restaurant before it was Koreana, and they may have just left too much of the old decor in here...either that, or the owners think all of this extraneous stuff looks good. Some of it is nautically themed, and some of it looks like cheap Victoriana. It's incongruous and confusing to the customer. The decor that has an Asian feel is lovely...sleek and modern. The rest of it just makes the place look like they're holding a flea market. I found it surprising, as the signage and logo have an edgy, very modern feel. Maybe there's more than one person decorating? I hope they get this together, as it gives the restaurant a weird vibe. Plus, it's just bad feng shui. If they clean up the dining room and get rid of the clutter, it could be a very beautiful restaurant. read more

My fiancé and I really enjoy sushi. We've been to places all over the Midwest and East Coast. While this place isn't the best sushi I've ever had, it's certainly one of the best I've had in Northwest Ohio! We've been on a quest to find a really good sushi place ever since we moved to Defiance. And while there are a few other places we wanted to try, we will come back here. The soup and salad isn't free, but they were both quite good. My fiancé loves ginger dressing and she said this place easily had one of the best dressings. The miso was pretty good too. The sushi was great as well. We always get a spicy tuna or something to try a basic roll...sort of our common denominator for other sushi joints. All very good, no complaints whatsoever. The rice was excellent and there wasn't too much of it! Oh, and we also had a great waitress. :) If it's any indication, I never write reviews on Yelp, and I wanted to write one on this place so A) you all and the restaurant could hopefully benefit from another review and B) so I can remember what it's called! read more

I came here a few days ago for a meeting dinner. The outside of the restaurant didn't look like anything special, but the inside decor was impressive and huge. We were here with a group of 30 people, and they have a private room in the back that can accommodate a huge number of guests. I didn't pay for any of the food so my review could be a little biased. I didn't get to order the food because everything was already determined by the meeting coordinator, so I can only comment on what we had. Appetizer: edamame and shrimp + vegetable tampura Sushi: volcano roll and koreana roll Dinner: bulgogi, kalbi, mae woon tofu bokeum The chef/owner? was really friendly and I was impressed they were able to make all the food in a timely manner. The sushi rolls were pretty "Americanized" but still tasty. I suspect the coordinator ordered those because some of the people in my party probably wouldn't eat sushi...oh well. The highlight of the dinner was definitely the bulgogi and kalbi. Kalbi was marinated well but there was too much fat in some of the short ribs. The tofu dish was a little too sweet, and I wish they made it super spicy. They also have an extensive drink and cocktail menu which the whole party enjoyed. Overall I was pretty impressed with this place. It definitely exceeds the Toledo standard and I had a great dinner here. read more

Koreana is an absolute standout. If you could only keep five restaurants in Toledo, this would have to be one of the five. Personally, it's my co-favorite (along with Registry Bistro). The food is authentic, fresh, and flavorful, and the menu quite broad, with a full range of Korean choices plus a full sushi menu, including a big selection of well-conceived and beautifully assembled rolls. We prefer to sit upstairs near the bar as it has an intimate, casual feel, but the main dining room is nice as well, with a fireplace and sushi bar in close proximity. There is also a room for special events. (We've been to one special event and it was staffed very well; lots of great food, brought at a good pace, with good attention to drink service, etc.) Appetizers are uniformly good; the age dashi tofu is probably the best I've ever had anywhere (including SF/NYC/Chicago/Toronto). The classic entrees like bibimbob and bulgogi are very well-executed, so are the other menu items. My favorite is the "seafood sauté" which is a nice mix of shrimp, mussels, and scallops with some crisp vegetables in a zesty, spicy sauce, served with steamed rice. The banchan come with entrees, and typically include green beans or broccoli, potatoes, fish cake, sprouts, and of course, kimchee. The sushi is generously portioned and very fresh. There is a full, well-appointed bar. For a light, sweet treat to cool your palate, consider the lychee-flavored sake. Although some of the wait staff is a little green, being newly hired since the re-open (the restaurant closed for nearly a year due to an electrical fire which caused extensive smoke damage), the service is polite and attentive. The owner's family is quite warm and friendly. Mrs. Kim works in the kitchen while her husband and son, Sam, are often caring for patrons in the dining room. My wife and I literally go here once every 2 or 3 weeks for date night, and look forward to it every time. read more

We went in for lunch and everything was great. We got a ton of food and everything was delicious. The staff was very nice and the restaurant is very lovely. I hope to go back sometime soon. read more

Koreana - Pork Bulgogi Lunch - Sushi Bars Near Me - Toledo, Ohio

I do like this restaurant and it is one of the few Korean restaurants in town. Their prices have gone up since they moved from their old location next to the strip club, but it isn't horribly overpriced. The service has always been mediocre- the wait staff generally forgets something here and there and takes a bit of time before they come back and check on you. I only gave them 3 stars because they have gone really (I mean really) cheap on their carry-out. For instance, it is normal to get side dishes with your korean meal regardless of whether it is dine in or take out. These side dishes could consist of fried egg, beansprouts, cucumbers, kimchee, radishes - etc. For anyone who has dined a meal or two at a k-restaurant knows this. As of late, Koreana has gone totally cheap on their side dishes - especially for carryout. They started giving you 2 items as opposed to five for instance. Then the next time you order from them - you get nothing (0). However you won't have a clue until you get home and open the bag. Beware of this - ask for the banchan "sides" - it does come with the meal and you paid for it. read more

Really! my kimchi pajun was burt... Tastes wise hmmmm? I don't know because I didn't try it. But according to my husband wasn't good. Not sure if I'm coming back.... read more

Koreana - Burn kimchi pajun - Sushi Bars Near Me - Toledo, Ohio