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Small place, but so lovely. I've never had gimbap with raw fish before. The best of both worlds. The marinated salmon is incredibly flavorful with a great texture, and the spicy tuna with it is awesome. The Korner Special Roll has great flavors, but it's a bit too big in my opinion since it's hard to take a proper bite. Next time, I'd definitely go for the salmon gimbap or the salmon bowl instead. Friendly people and a great vibe. Can't wait to come back and try more! Soup was a bit salty but refreshing!
Amazing, fresh, Korean food!! The lunch special is an amazing deal with just enough of each item PLUS an udon soup on the side. The gimbaps are absolutely beautiful and filled with each ingredient. The bolgogi gimbap is slightly sweet and tastes really good with the spicy mayo. We also tried the hotteok for dessert and it's chewy, crispy, and filled with sugar and nuts/seeds - not too sweet and best when it's hot. The lady at the counter was super sweet. Can't wait to come back!
All time favorite home cooked Korean Food with warm service. We tried the wings for the first time, we loved the crunch and flavor.
Little spot that offers big Korean flavors. I had the spicy pork lunch special. For less than 20 bucks, I got a delicious bowl of udon noodle soup. The noodles had the perfect, chewy texture and the broth was light yet rich. The lunch plate also came with a pile of sweet, savory spicy pork; kimbap; gyoza; and a refreshing salad. I thought it was delicious and a good value. Dine-in or take-out. Highly recommend.
My partner and I love finding places that offer a lunch special with a little bit of everything. A lot of spots only do lunch menus on weekdays, so we were happy to find this place offers their lunch special seven days a week. We came on a Saturday around 2 PM and it was pretty quiet, just one other family there. Service was great. The staff was friendly and checked in often without being overbearing. I ordered the fried chicken lunch set which came with fried chicken thighs, classic kimbap, salad, gyoza, and udon soup. It was only $16 which is a really good deal for how much food you get. Everything was tasty. I especially liked the salad dressing. It was light and refreshing, similar to the carrot-based ones you get at Japanese restaurants. I had read a review saying the udon soup wasn't good, but I disagree. It tasted just like what you'd expect from a solid Japanese spot. The only downside was that the chicken thigh was a little dry. I asked for the sauce on the side since it looked really sweet in the photos, and I'm glad I did. It had a flavor kind of like honey walnut shrimp, which isn't my favorite but not bad either. Overall I really enjoyed my meal and would definitely come back. Next time I'll probably try the spicy pork since that looked really good.
On last Saturday evening, came here for dinner. I got the kimchi fried rice with the add-on of spam. It comes with complimentary soup. (I think it's some sort of tofu soup). Everything was splendid. It felt very hearty. The spam I think made it much more filling but I also liked that the flavor of the kimchi stood out. The service was great, I got the food quite fast. And I liked the decorations for the place.
I've ordered for pick up a couple of times and dined in with my family once. The food is always delicious and service excellent. The jap chae is my favorite! I hope they stick around for a while!
This is a nice small restaurant with tasty food. The owner is a very sweet lady who was running all the tables. We enjoyed the katsu curry, masubi, and sushi roll we ordered. The katsu had such nice presentation! Although we didn't love the flavor of the udon noodles, we're willing to try a different soup next time. The prices are good, too! It's definitely worth a visit.
I'm so bad at taking pics before I eat I only snapped a pic of the Classic kimbap roll :( I'm Korean so my expectation for Korean food when I eat out is usually pretty high bc nothing compares to my mom's home cooking. Me and my boyfriend only got the kimbap rolls here for a quick snack bc we were in the area and driving back down to SoCal. We got the classic, bulgogi, and spicy pork kimbap roll. The pieces are huge btw. The classic one was delicious and had familiar flavor notes to what I'm used to. I like how the ingredients inside were all thinly sliced. The bulgogi one was good too but tasted a little bland for my liking. The spicy pork I did not like at all. I don't think they should make a kimbap with that meat. It's too sweet and doesn't match the other ingredients that go in the kimbap. We still ate it all though. Pretty cute little Korean spot if you're in Livermore looking for a snack. It's also pretty effin expensive. My total was like 44-45$ for 3 rolls
My gf and I decided to drive down after finding this spot on yelp while we were at the gym. Korner's roll and bowl is conveniently located in a pretty empty plaza. So upon arrival, there was a lot of parking available as it seemed to be the only restaurant around. Upon arrival, we were quickly seated and were given menus. They offer a variety of rice bowls with different proteins (spicy pork, soy salmon, beef, etc), kimbaps, sushi rolls, and Korean appetizers like japchae or dumplings. We ordered the spicy pork rice bowl, soy salmon bowl, and the japchae. The japchae was cooked in a sweet soy sauce and was very fragrant. The rice bowls were really generous in portions that came with a small salad, soup, and some fruit. The food was so delightful, we ended up ordering some kimbaps to go to enjoy as a midnight snack. The service was great too! Being such a small location, you definitely get the attention for a pretty detailed service. Overall, korner's is a great place to get a small bite and quick fix for Korean food. For their quaint, home cooked style meal, and prices that's fair; I'd definitely recommend korner's.
Korner's Roll & Bowl opened where Manpuku was. Inside dining only. Though Japanese food is listed, the Korean version is served. Ordered when served. Food came in 10ish minutes. Decor slight. Offerings (Korean): appetizers & sides, desserts, mains (katsu, teriyaki, bibimbap), kimbap, lunch specials, rice bowls, drinks, noodle bowls, drinks. Bites: lunch specials-beef bulgogi (18) -2 piece gyoza: small, crunchy dumplings with tender fillings. Tastes freshly made -1/2 classic kimbap with fresh fillings of burdock, carrots, ham, imitation crab, cucumber, egg, pickled radish. Different flavas layered & distinct. Deliz.. -tasty mixed green salad with "orange zest?" dressing, orange sections -beef bulgogi tender juicy slices with sesame oil & other flavas. Generous portion. -small udon noodle soup in soy broth garnished with green onions & fish cake pieces. Yummy! 4.5 stars lunch specials worthy. Good choice to experience many aspects of Korean cuisine. Fresh!
Decided to try a fairly new Korean spot today. I got the spicy pork lunch special and it came with all that's in the pic! Everything was delish, great service and fast. I'll be back to try the other items.
3 months ago
Had this in my bookmarks for a while until I was craving kimbap and this was the day. This place has a big parking lot, went on a weekday for dinner and it wasn't busy. Ordered a couple items and took them to go, while we waited we noticed a couple customers had the same idea, no one was really eating inside. They did have a good amount of tables inside if you do decide to eat there. We got kimbap, tteokbokki, and fried chicken. I really liked everything. I want to come back and try more things in the menu. Per usual, prices are very Livermore. Nuffsaid. lol read more
Like most places, the price has gone up and the portion size has gotten smaller, but still a nice alternative to fast food. The food is made to order with fresh ingredients. You don't get a huge portion, but it's plenty for lunch. Their spicy pork isn't spicy is the only complaint and this time around I forgot to ask for hot sauce or to make it spicy. Still a reasonable price for $20 out the door. read more
Small place, but so lovely. I've never had gimbap with raw fish before. The best of both worlds. The marinated salmon is incredibly flavorful with a great texture, and the spicy tuna with it is awesome. The Korner Special Roll has great flavors, but it's a bit too big in my opinion since it's hard to take a proper bite. Next time, I'd definitely go for the salmon gimbap or the salmon bowl instead. Friendly people and a great vibe. Can't wait to come back and try more! Soup was a bit salty but refreshing! read more
13 days ago
Amazing, fresh, Korean food!! The lunch special is an amazing deal with just enough of each item PLUS an udon soup on the side. The gimbaps are absolutely beautiful and filled with each ingredient. The bolgogi gimbap is slightly sweet and tastes really good with the spicy mayo. We also tried the hotteok for dessert and it's chewy, crispy, and filled with sugar and nuts/seeds - not too sweet and best when it's hot. The lady at the counter was super sweet. Can't wait to come back! read more
2 months ago
Forgot to take a photo before we dug in, but the kimbaps were delicious! Food was seasoned well, ingredients were fresh, and portion was generous. We will certainly be back to try more dishes and cater them for the future! read more
6 days ago
2 months ago
All time favorite home cooked Korean Food with warm service. We tried the wings for the first time, we loved the crunch and flavor. read more
Little spot that offers big Korean flavors. I had the spicy pork lunch special. For less than 20 bucks, I got a delicious bowl of udon noodle soup. The noodles had the perfect, chewy texture and the broth was light yet rich. The lunch plate also came with a pile of sweet, savory spicy pork; kimbap; gyoza; and a refreshing salad. I thought it was delicious and a good value. Dine-in or take-out. Highly recommend. read more
My partner and I love finding places that offer a lunch special with a little bit of everything. A lot of spots only do lunch menus on weekdays, so we were happy to find this place offers their lunch special seven days a week. We came on a Saturday around 2 PM and it was pretty quiet, just one other family there. Service was great. The staff was friendly and checked in often without being overbearing. I ordered the fried chicken lunch set which came with fried chicken thighs, classic kimbap, salad, gyoza, and udon soup. It was only $16 which is a really good deal for how much food you get. Everything was tasty. I especially liked the salad dressing. It was light and refreshing, similar to the carrot-based ones you get at Japanese restaurants. I had read a review saying the udon soup wasn't good, but I disagree. It tasted just like what you'd expect from a solid Japanese spot. The only downside was that the chicken thigh was a little dry. I asked for the sauce on the side since it looked really sweet in the photos, and I'm glad I did. It had a flavor kind of like honey walnut shrimp, which isn't my favorite but not bad either. Overall I really enjoyed my meal and would definitely come back. Next time I'll probably try the spicy pork since that looked really good. read more
On last Saturday evening, came here for dinner. I got the kimchi fried rice with the add-on of spam. It comes with complimentary soup. (I think it's some sort of tofu soup). Everything was splendid. It felt very hearty. The spam I think made it much more filling but I also liked that the flavor of the kimchi stood out. The service was great, I got the food quite fast. And I liked the decorations for the place. read more
1 year ago
I've ordered for pick up a couple of times and dined in with my family once. The food is always delicious and service excellent. The jap chae is my favorite! I hope they stick around for a while! read more
This is a nice small restaurant with tasty food. The owner is a very sweet lady who was running all the tables. We enjoyed the katsu curry, masubi, and sushi roll we ordered. The katsu had such nice presentation! Although we didn't love the flavor of the udon noodles, we're willing to try a different soup next time. The prices are good, too! It's definitely worth a visit. read more
I'm so bad at taking pics before I eat I only snapped a pic of the Classic kimbap roll :( I'm Korean so my expectation for Korean food when I eat out is usually pretty high bc nothing compares to my mom's home cooking. Me and my boyfriend only got the kimbap rolls here for a quick snack bc we were in the area and driving back down to SoCal. We got the classic, bulgogi, and spicy pork kimbap roll. The pieces are huge btw. The classic one was delicious and had familiar flavor notes to what I'm used to. I like how the ingredients inside were all thinly sliced. The bulgogi one was good too but tasted a little bland for my liking. The spicy pork I did not like at all. I don't think they should make a kimbap with that meat. It's too sweet and doesn't match the other ingredients that go in the kimbap. We still ate it all though. Pretty cute little Korean spot if you're in Livermore looking for a snack. It's also pretty effin expensive. My total was like 44-45$ for 3 rolls read more
My gf and I decided to drive down after finding this spot on yelp while we were at the gym. Korner's roll and bowl is conveniently located in a pretty empty plaza. So upon arrival, there was a lot of parking available as it seemed to be the only restaurant around. Upon arrival, we were quickly seated and were given menus. They offer a variety of rice bowls with different proteins (spicy pork, soy salmon, beef, etc), kimbaps, sushi rolls, and Korean appetizers like japchae or dumplings. We ordered the spicy pork rice bowl, soy salmon bowl, and the japchae. The japchae was cooked in a sweet soy sauce and was very fragrant. The rice bowls were really generous in portions that came with a small salad, soup, and some fruit. The food was so delightful, we ended up ordering some kimbaps to go to enjoy as a midnight snack. The service was great too! Being such a small location, you definitely get the attention for a pretty detailed service. Overall, korner's is a great place to get a small bite and quick fix for Korean food. For their quaint, home cooked style meal, and prices that's fair; I'd definitely recommend korner's. read more
Korner's Roll & Bowl opened where Manpuku was. Inside dining only. Though Japanese food is listed, the Korean version is served. Ordered when served. Food came in 10ish minutes. Decor slight. Offerings (Korean): appetizers & sides, desserts, mains (katsu, teriyaki, bibimbap), kimbap, lunch specials, rice bowls, drinks, noodle bowls, drinks. Bites: lunch specials-beef bulgogi (18) -2 piece gyoza: small, crunchy dumplings with tender fillings. Tastes freshly made -1/2 classic kimbap with fresh fillings of burdock, carrots, ham, imitation crab, cucumber, egg, pickled radish. Different flavas layered & distinct. Deliz.. -tasty mixed green salad with "orange zest?" dressing, orange sections -beef bulgogi tender juicy slices with sesame oil & other flavas. Generous portion. -small udon noodle soup in soy broth garnished with green onions & fish cake pieces. Yummy! 4.5 stars lunch specials worthy. Good choice to experience many aspects of Korean cuisine. Fresh! read more
This restaurant replaces Manpuku, an old favorite of our family from the time we lived nearby a decade ago. I visited with our daughters a few weeks ago while their mom was on a work trip, and they were both quite upset that their favorite "cheep cheep noodle" restaurant was no more (the owners, who treated us like family, retired and moved). We decided to stay and give the new place a chance. We ordered udon bowls, kimbop and a couple of appetizers. The food was good and I enjoyed it, especially the fish cake that was served with my kimchi udon bowl. But the girls were not in a good mood and picked at their plates. We didn't linger long. Bill was about $70. Service was efficient but business-like. Likely won't be back with family. read more
1 year ago
FIRST OF ALL!!!! This review is based on from my honest experience there and seeing how it ran on a busy early afternoon with customers and the restaurant. The food is great!! I'm Korean and go there very often. For the people that aren't familiar with this type of food (like some reviewers below ) This is street food we eat for a quick bite or after hours. So if you're not familiar with our KOR-JAP street food then please google it or whatever before you talk about food you have no clue with. Not your normal Korean place that serves side dishes (Panchan Kimchee etc and soups) Service was great too, you know when it's a family business and know the difference between a nice and mean family. Im guessing it's the mother, father, and the daughter? Very nice family and I can feel that "VIBE" of trying to make thier customers happy. I get that its a bit tough for a small business to be faster when it's busy all the time and its overwhelming especially in the food business (all of you food owners know the feeling). Out of respect please just wait they're trying hard and for me it was worth not only cause the food was great but just to know the family didn't have to feel bad and stress from all the pressure. I tipped them very well for just trying thier best with a smile on thier face while under pressure. We ordered mult things and they are very very delicious!! this is for sure korean street food. Katsu, bulgogi fries, some rolls, chicken karage (large chicken bites) and also they gave me a order of potstickers (aka gyoza aka fried wontons, we Koreans call it yaki mandoo) and a drink for my daughter for free cause we waited only 20 min for a huge order. They didn't have to do that but it shows when a business cares. *************note************* I recommend ordering by phone ahead of time since theyre so busy. As a business owner i know how hectic it gets when a small family business with a family staff is busy. So respectfully for the family please be patient with kindness.. I've seen some DoorDash ppl etc act rude. That's the problem with todays world, nobody's perfect and we're all here to make a living. Please wait cause the food is made with care. After a loooong day of work afterwards my kids I want to eat here sometimes picking up some rolls and appetizers. PLEASE you must try the rolls!!!! all choices are good. mine is the tuna!! Sooo flavorful! I think they have wings but not available yet since the business is still pretty much new. Oh BTW.. some of these reviews on here are ridiculous lol. I never like bashing small business period unless the owners are jerks. They have families to feed just like you. If you don't understand what our Korean TRADITIONAL FOOD versus STREET FOOD is then please don't leave reviews, horrible people out there, everybody has different taste so that's why every single one of you should just go try it out for yourself whether you like it or not. It's crazy to see some people here say ridiculous things when they're not even from our country. Go to Panda Express I'm sure their AUTHENTIC Chinese food is great lol. Spread love and not hate. read more
5 months ago
10 months ago
Great food , awesome lunch specials. Super friendly family that runs the place. Come out and support them. Try the beef bulgogi. You won't leave hungry or disappointed read more
1 year ago
Such a hidden gem! I stopped by Koners Roll and Bowl today and everything we tried was so good. We ordered the Ddukbboki, Udon, Chicken Teriyaki, and Koners Kimbap--and let me just say, the kimbap was unbelievably fresh and flavorful. I'm officially hooked! The udon was simple but full of comforting flavor, and the ddukbboki had that perfect chewy texture I always look for. The chicken teriyaki was tasty and satisfying--portions were big, so we had leftovers (not complaining!). It's a small, cozy spot with a few tables for dine-in. Super chill vibe. I heard their tonkatsu is popular, so I'll definitely be back to try that next time. Highly recommend if you're in the mood for fresh, feel-good Korean comfort food. read more
1 year ago
It was a lunch that reminded me of the spicy noodles and kimbap that my mom made for me during summer vacation. Thank you KORNER'S ROLL N BOWL read more
1 year ago
Honestly, amazing food! The menu is a mix of both Korean and Japanese and all the food was so on point. We ordered, the Korner's Special Kimbap, the chicken karaage, kimchi fried rice w/ egg and spam, and the pork katsu plate. All the dishes were so so delicious and the soup that comes with the pork katsu was also very flavorful. I was blown away by how good the karaage and the pork katsu was. It quite literally tasted like the food I've had in Japan. The service was very nice and attentive and the place was well kept and clean! Overall, a definite stop if you're hungry for this genre of food and I'm definitely stopping by next time I'm in Livermore again. 10/10 read more
I was looking for a lunch spot with my toddler and was surprised to see a new restaurant had replaced Manpuku. The menu looked interesting so we visited on a weekday during lunch. Our server was very sweet and friendly with us. She was very accommodating and helpful as she saw me by myself with my toddler. I ordered the fried chicken lunch special and the beef bulgogi lunch special. Our server was kind enough to cut up the bulgogi some more for my toddler. The lunch specials were a great way to sample the menu. Everything tasted delicious. There were a couple of other customers when we entered but the place was completely full by the time we left. I believe there were 7-8 tables inside. Some people came by for to go orders as well. This new restaurant is a great addition to Livermore and seems like it'll be a popular lunch spot. Looking forward to trying more of the menu next time. read more
2 years ago
Stopped by for lunch on a weekday and was seated immediately. Ordered the fried chicken lunch special and friend got the spicy pork special. Food came out quickly and everything was very tasty, not sure if I'd classify the chicken as korean fried chicken but it was well seasoned and juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside with a tasty sauce, would get again. Glad a spot like this popped up and can't wait to try the other things on the menu. Kind of wish there was a dipping sauce for the kimbap and dumplings but they were tasty without it. Kind of small on the inside, all the tables were filled while we were there. read more
1 year ago
The soy salmon roll here is amazing - it's almost unbelievable. Korner's Roll & Bowl is an absolute must-stop if you're traveling between the Bay Area and LA. We had soy salmon roll and spicy pork kimbaps and both were great. Their kimbap tastes authentically Korean, with fresh ingredients and perfectly balanced flavors. Clean bathroom - a small family owned place. Super welcoming. Highly recommend making this part of your road trip tradition! read more
1 year ago
Stopped here for dinner during a road trip. The food was so flavorful and fresh! We got the spicy pork kimbap, the rice cakes with cheese, and veggie bimbap. The Kimbap is a must have! The other items were also great. Definitely worth a visit or three read more
2 years ago
Been keeping an eye out on this restaurant since I've seen the family late nights setting the restaurant up themselves this year. Happy to say the dedication to open their restaurant translates to their food. Ordered their fried chicken with rice meal. And it was perfect. Can't wait to try the other dishes. read more
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1 year ago
I door dashed for lunch & I have gotten lunch like 3 times at least! The food is so GOOD, I cannot rave enough. It's like a home cooked meal & light on the stomach. Thank you for the free soup:) I really love their rice cake lunch & pancakes were so good too. Definitely getting more meals from here :) read more
1 year ago
I discovered a hidden gem of a restaurant on yelp with great reviews so I stopped in yesterday. They have a great variety of delicious Korean and Japanese options. read more
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Best place ever!!! So tasty, delicious full of options. My favorite plate but spicy tuna roll is delicious too read more
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