Good day Yelpies!! There are days when even the most seasoned palate hesitates, caught between cravings without direction. On such afternoons, I often find myself wandering--letting instinct guide me rather than intention. It was during one of these aimless drives that a simple word, "Gelato," caught my attention. Curious, I stepped inside. The experience unfolded with quiet efficiency. After noting our names on a modest waiting list, we were seated within minutes. Seeking guidance, I asked about the house favorites--always a telling measure of a kitchen's confidence. Soon after, a freshly prepared, steaming dish arrived at our table. It was immediate, honest, and deeply satisfying--proof that even unplanned moments can yield unexpectedly refined pleasures. read more

Koriander - Asian Fusion Near Me - Corvallis, Oregon

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Koriander has been a staple in my college diet for years. Came back to try it again and the quality was just as I remembered it. Chicken katsu was beautifully breaded and cooked well with ample amounts of Curry that was tasty. Paired with Japchae and rice that hit the spot. Amazing place to grab a bite to eat with portions that will fill you up. Will always recommend coming here for the lunch menu because it will feed you for lunch and dinner. Love the place and will always come back. read more

Koriander - Chicken Curry katsu. Coleslaw with Japchae and rice - Asian Fusion Near Me - Corvallis, Oregon

The service was prompt and friendly. Food was brought out quickly. I had the salmon katsu bowl and my mom had the chicken pad Thai. We both had plenty of food leftover. The ambiance is laid back and neutral. All in all we had a pleasant dining experience. read more

Koriander - Salmon katsu bowl. Yummy. - Asian Fusion Near Me - Corvallis, Oregon

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Interesting selection of pickles. Some are pretty good. Helps open up the appetite Unfortunately the other things are kinda disappointing. Curry pork katsu has very mild flavor. Need some salt. And too much flour, not enough meat in the middle. Beef stew on cast iron is very large portion. Pretty tender and serves hot. Just wish the seasoning is more strong. Very nice staff and service read more

Koriander - Beef stew - Asian Fusion Near Me - Corvallis, Oregon

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A friend recommended this place while we were in town visiting OSU. This place is located in downtown Corvallis among lots of cute shops and eateries. The service was fast and friendly. We ordered the chicken katsu and teriyaki salmon. Banchan was served while we were waiting for our order. Everything was so good! The katsu was made with chicken breast and was fried perfectly. It was served with sushi rice, glass noodles, and cole slaw. The teriyaki salmon came sizzling on a hot plate and was served with rice. It was perfectly seasoned and yummy! The portions are big and the prices are reasonable. They also serve gelato for dessert. read more

Koriander - Teriyaki salmon - Asian Fusion Near Me - Corvallis, Oregon

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My YELP hunting always pays off yet this find was another level of excellence! The name alone is super creative but the menu is perfection. I had tremendous difficulty making a choice because I wanted to try everything. I'll admit I skipped the seafood pancake appetizer because it was $21 bucks and my guess is it was too much food for an appetizer. I wanted to try more than one thing. There's no hostess station so when I walked in and saw a counter I was a bit confused until another customer waiting to for take out hinted for me to wait by the door to be seated. The young waiter showed me to a table and was very professional. There was a waitress as well and they handled the busy front house efficiently. The decore is open, bright, and simple. It's not elegant but it can have an upscale feel. The wings appetizer was unbelievable! Crispy huge wings that are obviously brined. They are meaty moist and huge and the most crispy wings you could imagine. Doused in this certainly house made sauce yet the crispiness preservereste. The Spicy Pork Udon is remarkable. The sizzling dish is stunning when it comes to the table. The mix and abundance of vegetables in those dishes is impressive. I guess by now reading this you get that I was blown away by Koriander. Don't think twice just get there and see for yourself. This place is a MEGA GEM!!! A must visit restaurant in Corvallis. BRAVO!!!!! read more

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Awesome little Korean fusion place I found while visiting family. Quaint dining area can accommodate large or small groups. The menu has a great selection of Asian fusion, so you'll more than likely be able to find something you like to eat. I ordered Gimbap, seafood pancake, and japche And my aunt ordered soup. The food came out fast, it was hot and fairly delicious. I would have liked to have gotten a little more seasoning on the seafood pancake, but other than that, this place was a good lunch choice. I truly enjoyed the japche and the gimbap, two things I used to get all the time in South Korea. If you're looking for a decent Asian fusion place, swing by and give it a try. read more

Koriander - Seafood pancake - Asian Fusion Near Me - Corvallis, Oregon

The food is very good but the service can be spotty (on our last visit it was quite bad) and some of the tables are too close together or are in unpleasant, high traffic spaces. Prices are fairly standard for the area. read more

Love this place! We always make it a point to eat here when in Corvallis. Plenty of seating, staff is nice and friendly, good food too. read more

Koriander - Jjajangmyeon - Asian Fusion Near Me - Corvallis, Oregon

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Good downtown lunch spot (they have adult beverages so maybe dinner as well). - Billed as fusion cuisine and I suppose they offer that but I am more interested in straight-up Korean food. That's on the menu too. - Spicy beef soup (yukgaejang) is very good, although not terribly spicy (I believe you can order that if you wish). You get a large bowl, as is typical, with four banchan (also good) and some rice. - Service is efficient but wooden. Not many friendly greetings or smiles to be had here but you'll get your food in a reasonable time. And the check too. - Ambiance and seating are neutral, comfortable. All low-top tables and banquets so the mobility-challenged will be fine here. - It's quiet. You're not assaulted by dreadful music. - Very convenient to all the downtown shops and doings. read more

Koriander - Asian Fusion Near Me - Corvallis, Oregon

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**This account only reviews restrooms** While visiting Koriander, a nice little spot in Corvallis, you may feel the call to excuse yourself from the table. There are two restrooms, both single occupancy, one male, one female. Immediately upon entry you are greeted by the throne itself. No frills, straight to business. The decor is interesting. While sitting upon the porcelain delight you can look to your right and dream of the ocean. But... if you need some inspiration on what to do while in the restroom, take a gander of the photo left of the door and you'll see a nice photo of some chocolate gelato. A great reminder of the business you find yourself engaged in. The sink is a little dirty and the door looks like is was gripped by a mechanic that didn't wash his hands over a full day's work, but the restroom has all the tools you need to pull off the job you came there for. read more

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Okay this is awesome!!! You can have some asian fusion and gelato at the same time!! Or you can just come in for a GELATOOO. Totally recommend this place! The waiter and waitress are also super great and funny!! Yummy food too!! read more

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The food here is SO GOOD!!! I had a great experience at Koriander, and I would definitely go back!

We found this place while passing through Corvallis. The food was so good that we wished we lived closer so we could try other things on the menu. I had the bulgogi beef lunch combo and my husband had the tofu yakisoba. The portions were quite generous and we ended up taking out lots of leftovers. We had planned to try their gelato for lunch but we were too full. If I could give it more stars, I would. read more

Neat place in downtown Corvallis. Quality food, but nothing earth shattering. Enjoyed gelato for dessert.

We were greeted by waitress telling us to take any seat. There were numerous locals eating there which to me is always a good sign One person was talking way too loud-- we knew all about the town and the problems that exist and how it should be ran (please spare me) The waitress was excellent, checked on us constantly, filled coffee and water. Breakfast meals were exactly how we requested and hot. Prices were very reasonable. We definitely will return when in the area. read more

Koriander was a staple during my OSU days, and it's always one of my favorite places to stop by when I'm in town. Although it's easy to compare them to all the Korean restaurants in Portland, I feel like this review is only fair if it's an assessment based off of what is available in Corvallis - which is, to be honest, not a lot. Anyways, back to the food. They do give less banchan than most places, but if you ask for more, they are more than willing to add on some additional dishes. I really like their Octopus Bokkeum-Bap, and it is one of my go to orders here. The rice is crispy and comes out steaming, and adding a little of Gochujang gives it just the right level of spice! The portion is also quite large and I am always quite full after eating here! They're not open on Sundays, but have pretty consistent hours throughout the week. A great option for lunch or dinner! read more

First time visiting and we agreed this will be our go-to spot for all things Korean and a nice sit-down formal dinner. Everything we ordered was fantastic - tempura, the short rib stew, bibimbap, yukgaejang, and kimbap. Service was excellent. Area is nice with older, retrofitted buildings. Easy walk. read more

Came here for a mother daughter lunch date yesterday. Keeping my review consistent 4 star since I last reviewed 5 years ago? Was going to give 3 because quality of food did go down a bit and price did go up a bit however to support local business through pandemic I changed mind. After all the Korean food they served were still able to bring joy and to the table and tasted good, so that was enough to earn the star back. They still maintained serving delicious banchan (side dishes) and giving more to you with a heartwarming smile made up for it. Portion size wise we ordered dolsot bibimbap ($15) which is stone pot mixed vegetables with rice cooked topped with a fried egg and some bulgogi. You break the egg up and mix all the veggies in and the side of bibimbap sauce. The hot stone pot kind of serves it purpose of charring or "cooking" the rice a bit more while it's being mixed. It was delicious and side dishes went well with the entree and rice will always fill up hungry stomachs. I did wish there were more veggies and meat. It was a good mother daughter lunch date. read more

Koriander - Dolsot bibimbap - Asian Fusion Near Me - Corvallis, Oregon

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I had the pork curry katsu and bul-duk beagee. The food was amazing! It was ready on time and the portions were nice for the price. Both dishes came with rice and sides. I did find a hair cooked into my katsu which is why I am only giving 3/5. read more

Koriander - Pork curry katsu - Asian Fusion Near Me - Corvallis, Oregon

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Ug still enjoy all. Ug learn to order a few things with friends and eat family style. Ug do enjoy leftover's if any is left. Explore, the "I've never tried that before" as they can become one of your new favorite dishes for awhile. This is one of the few places where quality and quantity are still a cohesive pair. As you can tell I highly recommend it and hope you enjoy there as well. read more

We are new to Corvallis so we are looking for great places to eat. The food is 100% amazing, we love it! I would have given it 5 stars but the service was pretty awful. We have been there 3 times and the same person waited on us all three times (big dude). Consistently bad, never filled our beverages, stopped by, or even tried to sell us dessert. Oh well, can't have everything. Ambiance is fine and the place is clean. Maybe we'll get it to go next time. read more

The kimbap was great! Everything else we tried was pretty good. Great spot for lunch! read more

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We just decided to try this place: a Korean fusion restaurant. We didn't know what to expect but we were pleasantly surprised. We ordered bulgogi fried udon, rice cake and dumpling soup and mung bean vegetable pancake. The bulgogi fried udon was quite different but good! The rice cake and dumpling soup- the broth itself was surprisingly one of the better broth I've ever had! The mung bean pancake - we didn't really care for. The food took awhile but we enjoyed the vibe. The relaxing vibe was wonderful after a long day. At the end of dinner, the restaurant even offered gelato! Of course we had to have some! We ordered mango gelato and it was delicious! read more

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Oh my. The flavor of the food was wonderful. I tasted all 3 meals at our table and they were all exceptional. The menu was a little overwhelming to a newbie but the waiter was able to navigate it for us. We will most definitely eat here again. read more

Excellent food and variety! I love the kimchi stew. I also love the banchan they provide. The purple jasmine rice is also wonderful. Comfortable seating as well. read more

Considering where it's located, Koriander serves decent food. A miss-mash of Asian dishes, with a strong Korean base, it is clearly trying to hit several demographics at once: the student crowd desiring Asian cuisine, the quirky, the small Asian community in Corvallis. In that sense, it tries pretty hard to be all things to all people. The ingredients are fresh and the tastes are pretty authentic. I had the japchae (one of my faves) with bulgogi and my wife had the pad thai. In both cases, the food was competently prepared with extremely fresh ingredients. And again, considering they are not in a huge metropolis, they produce a decent meal. Where they lose points is in service. Despite the place being almost empty, it took a very long time to even order our food. When our meals did arrive, they were not well-coordinated, with one dish coming out considerably later than the second. The waitress, while polite, did not seem terribly interested in serving us. Fair enough, but a restaurant is often about service. If you have a hankering for pretty authentic Korean/Asian food, I'd say this is the place in Corvallis to come. Just don't expect too much more than that. read more

Best Korean food in Corvallis! I've been here many times and Koriander never disappoints. Service is great. My favorites are the seafood pancake, Kimbap, Omurice, Stir Fry Udon and the soups. Will be back soon! read more

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The food quality in this place is amazing and it feels like homemade food, so it tastes like comfort. They're busy so keep that in mind, and they also have gelato, which is always a good idea! read more

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Didn't eat here- asked about a "vegan" labeled dish. Tofu is deep fried with meat. I stated that means it isn't actually vegan, they said that is fair. Kind people, it was full so I'm sure the food is tasty, but when it comes to allergies and dietary restrictions the labels might not match the reality. read more

This is my favorite place for teriyaki chicken in Corvallis. It comes with 3-5 mystery side items that are always different (things like kimchi, pickled veggies, etc.). Have always ordered over the phone for take out, and service is always very friendly and prompt. read more

Came on a weekday before students were back and it was good. Service was friendly and helpful. Food was good, would go back.

One of the best restaurants in Corvallis. Great choice of food! All on the menu is beautifully prepared. read more

Today was my first time! I was very happy with everything we got! We also had pan fry Gyoza 10/10 the dipping sauce was delicious vinegar base! Korean fried chicken wings are a whole other level! I've had plenty of fried chicken but this took the top place easily! Service was super friendly and fast! But everything was still pippin hot and fresh at the table! I couldn't stop eating sizzling hot noodle plate! Very excited to come back for pork and chicken Katsu! Anyone "considering" trying Korianders just go! You won't be disappointed! They also have a gelato selection which looked amazing but I ate too much for dessert to make it in. It was very quiet and nicely decorated! The lighting was dim but also very comforting! read more

Koriander - Sweet & spicy chicken wings Spicy pork fry w undon noodles - Asian Fusion Near Me - Corvallis, Oregon

This is a good solid lunch place in downtown Corvallis. I really enjoyed my meal in the service was very attentive. I have a hard time going five stars stars on the food in the teriyaki place because I think it's pretty hard to mess up rice, meat and teriyaki shop salad. That's what I ordered and it was absolutely delightful and the service was outstanding. read more

Delicious salad, very large, the chicken breast was a little dry. The service was great. The restaurant was very clean. read more

Koriander - Chicken Almond Salad - Asian Fusion Near Me - Corvallis, Oregon

Visited Corvallis and wanted to try out a Korean place. Man, this place was legit! We ordered Bulgogi Beef, Veggie bibimbap, and Mung Bean Pancake. They were ALL GREAT. My guest couldn't stop saying, WOW. I would say, they can improve their side dishes (ban-chan) but otherwise, no complaints whatsoever. read more

Really liked it here. Service is great! We started with the fried tofu. It was good- didnt love the sauce but my husband did. My husband had the spicy seafood stew and it was hot! He liked it but kept saying how spicy it was. He didn't break a sweat, but gathered it was bordering on too spicy which for him is surprising. I had the Bulgogi beef. Super tasty but basically a platter of marinated beef and onions. After a few bites, was looking for more variation in flavors or a sauce (I know- how American) but will definitely be back and may try a bowl that has more ingredients. read more

Our very first night in Corvallis we decided to go check out a Korean fusion place. My kids eat pretty much everything and Korean food is up there. We ordered bibimbap, 2 kids meals of beef with purple rice & tempura while I ordered a mild seafood soondobu. They were all delicious. The mild was still spicy to me. My spice tolerance has gone down, unfortunately. The food was delicious, waiters courteous and the place gets packed too! The wait staff still wore masks when we went. read more

Just looking at the description of Korean and Italian mix piques my interest. I went during lunch and found the restaurant relatively lively. They offer a nice lunch combo, but I ended up ordering the Shrimp Udon. The shrimp was crisp, and the udon: thick and wheaty. The soup was nice and included an egg, fried tofu, and green onions. I didn't get a chance to grab any gelato, but it's convenient to have a contrasting dessert post meal. I do want to say the lunch combo is great for the value. It's a decent amount of food so be prepared to take a nap afterwords. read more

Koriander - Shrimp Udon Soup. - Asian Fusion Near Me - Corvallis, Oregon