Holy crap soooooo good! We definitely ordered too much food but so worth it. Wonderful staff and authentic Korean. We did a large Beef Hot Pot and my goodness. Cute spot with different types of dining areas - formal and a more casual space. Great to choose depending on the vibe and mood of the group. For more casual there was plenty of natural sunlight and the decor just made you feel incredibly comfortable. read more

A great choice if you want Korean but are stuck in the Cincinnati area! Was excited to see yukgaejang on the menu and grabbed some for take out. Loved that they included banchan in the takeout order - some classic danmuji, cucumber muchim, fish cake, and braised black beans. Will definitely be ordering from again! read more

Riverside Korean Restaurant - Yuk Gae Jang - Korean Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

Came to Kentucky on a volleyball trip with my daughter. We had lots of great bbq but by the end of the trip we were craving some asian food. We ordered the ddukboki, oxtail soup, and soondoobu. All of the food was delicious, service was excellent, ambience was cute and fun as well. read more

I got the japchae with beef lunch special to go, which was ready quickly, and everything tasted fresh and delicious. Just was a little disappointed that there was no kimchi or potatoes with the banchan. read more

Riverside Korean Restaurant - Lunch special japchae (jab chae) with beef, rice, and banchan (radish, cucumber, soy beans, and fish cakes) - Korean Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

We drove an hour and a half from Louisville to try this restaurant and it did not disappoint! We arrived around 5:30 on a Saturday and got seated right away. when you enter, it's deceivingly small but don't fret there is an entire other building with seating! The staff were so friendly, they share duties so everyone helps check on tables. We ordered the crab Rangoon and the seafood pancake appetizers, both were pretty tasty. The small plates were delicious as snacks as we waited for our meal. I also enjoyed adding the pickled radish to my meal. For main courses we got the beef bi bim bap and a spicy seafood soup. Both of which we devoured! We can't wait to come back again, even if it's out of the way! read more

Just a wonderful place for lunch. Had the crab rangoon for an appetizer and then my daughter had the Bulgogi and I had the Crispy beef rice bowl. Both had wonderful flavors and were fresh and hot. I loved pickled yellow radishes. Service was outstanding. I'm just so excited to find this gem. Well worth the trip across the bridge for such a great lunch experience! read more

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I recently visited Riverside Korean with a few friends and the food was absolutely amazing. My friends are a bit of picky eaters but they all enjoyed the food. We opted for the more traditional seating on the floor for the immersive experience. All the dishes were flavorful, hot, inexpensive and good portion sizes. Our server was very pleasant, engaging and helped us to choose meals (which did not disappoint). read more

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Great lunch or dinner spot! The serving size was really good. I had leftovers for dinner and they heated up well. The service was good and I liked the vibe of the restaurant. read more

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In what was once a former mini casino run by the syndicate this restaurant is authentic Korean. The menu is not overly complicated. The choices are simple and the accompanying items like kim chi, cucumber salad, slaw, pickled daikon, are good accompaniments. We chose the bul gogi hot pot. Plenty for two. Service was friendly and just adequate. The rooms are good with and option of traditional floor table, booth and free standing table. A small bar is in the adjoining space. read more

Riverside Korean Restaurant - Bul gogi hot pot. - Korean Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

My gorgeous gf and I love coming here! Their menu is very easy to navigate (vegan options clearly defined). Staff was also so friendly. They had the perfect balance of coming to the table to make sure everything was ok and also letting us enjoy the meal. And everything was so perfectly seasoned. As a note, it is possible to eat at the bar if you aren't able (or forget) to make a reservation. read more

Riverside Korean Restaurant - Ja Jang Myun - Korean Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

I think this restaurant is warm and inviting, it is small and cozy? I like that they have a dining area for sitting on the floor with pillows and seating in chairs. There's not a lot of seating but a decent amount on both sides of the restaurant. There's street parking available and sometimes limited. I love the soups and stir fry, especially on cold days. I recommend trying something in every category because their food is high quality. I felt that everything was made well, seasoned well, and delicious. I don't think you can go wrong with any choice. The banchan (side dishes) are also delicious and pairs well with everything. I recommend trying everything at least once or twice. Staff is very nice and very kind here. They're very accommodating and they really take care of their customers. We had a great experience and everything was delicious and well made. I would recommend if you want to try authentic Korean food and a cozy and warm experience. I would recommend for small groups and a casual date or hangout! If you have a bigger party, I would recommend calling ahead for a reservation. read more

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The stone bowl is 10/10 and the ambiance of this place is amazing. Decorated so chic and cool. It feels very authentic inside with the floor seating, if that's your thing. Definitely recommend! read more

They ran out Galbi but everything else is good. We surprised in small town of Newport had a tasty Korean restaurant.

Covington does not have many decent restaurants that feature asian cuisine. I am surprised that they have a hole-in-the-wall like Riverside. A fairly small and cozy restaurant with two rooms for seating: Booths and floor seating with pillows, as well as seats by the bar and tables. Spotlight: Kimchi Stew or Kimchi Jigae (Traditional item) -Stew with kimchi, diced tofu, scallions, and pork bits in a spicy soup -Made with high-quality ingredients that reminded me of home Cold Side Dishes or Banchan (6-item variety) -Seaweed, Bean sprouts, Spicy radish, Kimchi, Fish cake, Potato -Allowed one refill Friendly staff who do their very best to suggest and accommodate each of their customers. read more

Overall, the dishes were still good with the mix of seafood, tofu, and rice; however the Soondubu jigae and jjampong broths tasted mild and lacked depth of flavor. I appreciated the traditional Korean seating option and service is very friendly read more

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Will say this place is the ideal spot for a date night. You can get a very well sized meal for an affordable price, and I've never tried anything I haven't liked. The staff is very polite and knowledgeable of the menu, and doesn't mind if you mess up pronouncing some meals (we sure did). Will definitely be making a return to Riverside, honestly can't get enough. read more

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I have been going to Riverside for well on 10 years now and they have never disappointed me even one time. The service is always great and the ambiance is amazing. This restaurant literally changed the way I eat. I am now obsessed with Korean food and in my humble opinion Korea has the best cuisine in the entire world. You pretty much can't go wrong no matter what you order but my own personal favorites are the Dolot Sot Bi Bim Bab and Ya Chae Pa Jun. I honestly cannot stress enough how great this restaurant is and how badly you need to try it if you're reading this review. I tried the kimchi stew for lunch today for the first time and was not disappointed. It's mild enough that most people will like it yet has enough zing for people who like spicy stuff. This was also my first time having takeout and I was pleasantly surprised that the BanChan was included. I am definitely a lifelong customer. read more

Riverside Korean Restaurant - Take out Kimchi stew - Korean Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

This is my first experience with authentic Korean food and it was amazing! Tried several different dishes and was pleasantly surprised by all of them! We got lettuce wraps to put our Bul Go Gi with and it was great! The service was very helpful when we were trying to decide and recommend several things. They have traditional seating in the front dining room and more of a bar open setting in the back. Very cool design - will definitely be back when in town again! read more

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I was excited to try a bul go gi, but unfortunately they were too busy to wait on my party. After we sat down no one checked on us after 20 min when we had enough. The bartender who handled our side of the restaurant even passed me several times to wait on a table next to us. read more

Amazing Service by our Server Mia. The food was outstanding. Everything we tried was excellent. The Restaurant itself is very well kept and had great ambiance! I would definitely recommend. read more

Food is amazing. Atmosphere and people are very friendly. Had the Bim Bim Bop. I highly recommend this place for lunch or dinner

Thoroughly enjoyed this place! Tried to go last year but the wait was too long. We went on a weekday evening and we were seated right away. Service was very friendly! We shared one of the hot pots together and for the money we paid we got a lot of food. We could not take it all home but they did offer to let us. It just tasted very fresh and we really had a good time. Ambiance is really cute! They have a place where you can sit on the floor and your table is at floor level. Very authentic. It's easy to park nearby on the street or there is a garage literally half a block away that is also very cheap. Definitely will return! read more

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This was my second visit to Riverside and it was just as good as my first visit - maybe better! The corn tea was interesting and tasty, and the Duk Bokki was amazing! read more

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Fantastic atmosphere and phenomenal food. Everything I have tried on the menu has been great, but it has been hard not to get the bibimbap every time I go because it is so good. read more

Riverside Korean Restaurant - Bibimbap - Korean Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

I got the Dae Ji Bul Go Gi Lunchbox. I loved the flavor of the sauce on the pork. The dumplings were tasty. And the kim chi and cucumber salad were tasty. The service was quick and the staff were lovely. My friend accidentally left her phone, and had to drive a long way. We managed to get a hold of one of the employees (after going next door), and she came back and got us the phone even though they were closed at the time. Would definitely recommend! read more

Riverside Korean Restaurant - Dae Ji Bul Go Gi Lunch Box with kim chi and cucumber salad - Korean Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

Love this place! Food is great! They do Dolsot Bibimbap well and we love their Korean BBQ (although not the kind where you cook yourself). Love it when we sit at the little floor traditional floor tables but as I get older it's a little tougher, lol. Definitely recommend for authentic Korean fare! read more

Had a lovely dinner at Riverside Korean Restaurant once recent Friday evening. Every main course comes with six side dishes called Ban Chan. Ours included black beans with sesame seeds, potatoes, daikon radish, tofu, broccoli and kimchi, all of which were a nice intro to our appetizers, both of which were delicious: sweet and spicy wings and beef and veggie stuffed fried dumplings. We shared two main courses -- a chicken dish from the grill and a pork dish topped with a fried egg from the noodle section of the menu. Both were really good but if I had to choose a favorite, it would be the pork and noodle dish. We had a bit leftover to take home, always a bonus. The courteous staff rotated looking after us and were very timely about clearing plates, bringing the next dish, etc. We sat in the bright and airy portion of the restaurant, which has lots of green plants growing from a ceiling stand and best tiger face wallpaper I have ever seen. Drinks including beer, wine and cocktails are available to accompany your meal. It pays to make reservations -- Riverside filled up quick during our visit! read more

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Wonderful Korean food. I would highly recommend the beef bulgogi or any of the bibimbap variations. The service has always been attentive and friendly and the ambiance is authentic and we'll decorated. read more

I decided to try Riverside Korean before moving out of town, given all the local buzz around this place. Unfortunately, my experience left me wondering what all the hype was about. I ordered the bulgogi, which caught my eye on the menu - though I had to chuckle at the "$4 extra for lettuce and garlic" upcharge listed alongside it. Unfortunately, I forgot to ask for this 20% addon when I put in my order. When my dish arrived, the bulgogi itself was underwhelming. The portion was also relatively small but that wasn't even the real problem here. The flavors were missing a few notes, including garlic of course, and honestly it didn't taste like authentic Korean food at all. For a restaurant that's supposedly popular in the area, I expected much better execution of such a fundamental Korean dish. My food tasted like a generic, foreign interpretation that missed the mark entirely. Maybe they should just cook and serve real Korean food that contains garlic and whatever other necessary ingredients are required in Korean cuisine rather than gouge their customers with $4 add-ons to an already-overpriced dish. I regret going to Riverside Korean on the eve of my departure from the area and I'll be sure to tell everyone I know in the area to avoid this place. What a joke. read more

Alexi was such a great server she was so so sweet and attentive! Thank you guys so much my 22nd birthday was amazing here highly recommend!!! read more

Riverside Korean Restaurant - Bulgogi grill item - Korean Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

We got the veggie pancake and beef hot pot and it was delicious and flavorful. It was big enough for two to have several meals of leftovers, which is perfect for us because it was so incredible. It was packed with veggies and juicy beef as well as a couple handmade dumplings. We will definitely be back! read more

Riverside Korean Restaurant - Hot pot - Korean Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

I have been waiting to try this place and I finally got to try it... a couple times. It's great to see Korean restaurants in and out of Cincinnati, whether it be across the river in Newport or all the way in Mason. I'm glad they're here! My go to is their shareable hot pot option. The kimchi stew, or buddaejiggae -- also know as military soup is heart warming and hits the spot, specially on a cold day. Unfortunately they don't serve hotpot during summer, which I guess makes sense. Their seafood pancake (haemul ppajeon) is also very tasty. Don't worry it's not your typical American pancake. Nothing sweet -- just savory. You pair it up with some soy sauce and vinegar based sauce and you're golden. If you're still scrolling through Yelp trying to find a place to dine, you can stop now because this is the spot to go to. read more

Riverside Korean Restaurant - Korean Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

We always have a good time when we go to this restaurant. The people are nice. They really take care and making sure that the food is fresh and the variety of small appetizers that come out with the Korean food. I can't remember the name of that are really interesting and good. read more

Always a treat to eat here. Great service. Yummy food. Perfect ambiance. Floor seating is a must for the full experience

Had a very good lunch at Riverside Korean in Covington, KY last week. Service was outstanding. They have a main room that is traditional in decor and a back room near a bar that is more modern. I will be back for more and suggest you try Riverside Korean also. read more

The service and food here were solid. There are booths on the left side of the restaurant, but traditional soban tables on the right side -- you must remove your shoes and sit on pillows for the experience. The Bengal tango "cocktail" (came in a tall water glass) we ordered had soju and almond syrup with a citrus taste. The seafood pancake tasted crispy and fresh, and came with a soy scallion dipping sauce. We also loved the Gal Bi Tang which is a soup with clear sweet potato noodles, egg, vegetables, and Korean style short rib. The meat is okay but the broth and all the ingredients together make for a warm comforting meal. The prices are a bit high but the menu is quite authentic, and a unique place to take someone for a date! read more

Riverside Korean Restaurant - Gal Bi Tang - Korean Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

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Trendy Korean spot with great appetizers and moderate entrees. Pros: Appetizers, interior. Cons: Portions of meals. Went for a birthday event recently. The inside is very nice with a front half that has a more traditional floor seating style and wood based decor and a back side with modern white aesthetic, tables and chairs, and a bar. We ordered the seafood which is my favorite (and only) thing I had here before. Its always nice and fluffy and a good portion (bigger than the entree). Entree for me was a Seafood and Pork spicy bulgogi. The sauce flavor was great but I felt like it lacked almost any pork. My GF felt the same with her pork kimchi soup bowl. Add to that the small rice bowls that cost 2$ for additional rice and I feel the portions are small for $18 an entree. Other than that servers were nice and everything else went well. Cost per person $27. Rating 7/10 read more

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Are you looking for authentic, delicious, Korean food? Look no further. This place has everything. I recommend the hot Sake to start sipping on with an order of the vegetable pancake appetizer. The veggie pancake reminded me of a perfectly cooked crispy hash brown, but healthier, more flavorful, and full of veggies. So yummy. Huge portion as well. The main dishes came with multiple side dishes that were interesting and delicious. We got Bim Bab and it came out sizzling hot. Remained hot the entire time due to it being in a hot pot so that was great. You could graze on the appetizers and sides and come back to the main course with it still being a great temp. However, the Dae Ji Bul Go Gi was My favorite! I got it at medium spice and it was delicious. Full of flavor. Definitely make a rezzy here. They have regular seating but can also sit on a raised floor with pillows! Very neat place. read more

Very nicely flavoured and tender chicken. Rice cooked perfectly. I do wish I would've ordered a bowl for a bigger mix of foods and more complicated flavours, but what I got was good and filling! The environment is clean and very nice! There's a more traditional side of the restaurant and more trendy side, where the bar is. The outdoor seating is beautiful. The service was great and they were very accommodating. They did an excellent job serving groups and the whole experience was about 40 minutes- super impressive. They had multiple groups on site at the time. read more

Riverside Korean Restaurant - Lunch box - Korean Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

I will leave 5 star review over and over again. This place never fails! My husband & I drive all the from Louisville at least once a month to come eat here, it's the most authentic Korean food we can find. The owner is so sweet & has a true passion for this place. read more