Seoul Shikdang is a hidden gem in Northwest Bakersfield. Tucked behind the McDonald's on Coffee & Hageman, when you step inside, it feels like you've been transported to a little South Korean town. They have such beautiful and comfortable seating. Their booths look like you're sitting underneath little huts. The vibrant lit signs add to the whole vibe. I had made reservations before coming so when I arrived the table was completely set for us. We piled into the booth and they immediately brought us water for the table. It took us a while to decide on what to get because everything sounded so good! When our meals came out, they not only looked amazing, but tasted incredible! I ordered the Brisket Tteokbokki and the sauce had such delicious flavor. It was my birthday so they brought out a moon pie with a candle and sang. Very sweet! I really enjoyed coming here. And after this visit, it has now officially become a family favorite. Everyone loved it and would love to come again! read more

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For a Korean restaurant so far away from the counties of Los Angeles and Orange County. The food here is outstanding. Even living out in Aurora Colorado, despite there being a fairly big Korean diaspora there and several Korean restaurants out there, Seoul Shikdang just blows all fo them away. You're getting BCD, Sun Nong Dan, Baekjeong, quality control here at much lower prices. So for being to pull this off in Bakersfield, mad props to the owner and the team. If this was a 8.5/10, Hodori in K Town gets 5/10 for quality of food. Very Korean vibe once you step inside here. This is definitely on my recommend list for the entire Bakersfield extended region. Very glad I drove my tractor and bobtailed into this plaza. read more

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Wow coming from Northern California this place really caught me by surprise. Galbijjim was perfect and there was way more short ribs in it compared to most Korean places. Seafood pancake had a flakier texture compared to other pancakes I've had. I'm excited to eat everything else here next time I visit Bakersfield read more

This place is pretty good. I got the spicy pork. Not sure what the difference between this and the stone one... other than the rice comes on top? It was good. I did chomp down on two bone shards... Also got the spicy chicken tofu. Super good! One of the best tofu soups I've had. Lots of chicken. Neither of the dishes were really spicy. So if you like it hot maybe ask for extra spicy. Server was really nice and helpful. The inside is nicely decorated with info on the food on the walls. I'll be back! read more

Seoul Shikdang - Spicy pork and spicy chicken tofu soup - Korean Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Stumbled upon this place for lunch. I was wanting to try something new, so I stopped in here. I started off with a beer. I ordered the potstickers, even though they're not handmade here they weren't bad. Next I ordered the spicy pork hot plate with cheese on top. This was so good! The melted the cheese with a torch. The lighting and decor is nice They brought me dessert and I was ready for a nap. I would recommend this place. I'll be back soon. read more

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Had family dinner here, and we loved it! We ordered the most popular dishes, and were satisfied! Delicious! Staff was extremely friendly and sweet, ensuring customer satisfaction. Trying the soup next, definitely going back! read more

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For my first review of 2026, I wanted to start on a positive note. My family finally brought me for dinner for my birthday and I was so happy we finally got to visit. We had originally planned to come for my oldest son's birthday in January last year, but there literally was no where to park, so we couldn't come til it slowed down a bit. Food was delicious and they don't have a huge variety of items, so it's not hard to decide what to order. The staff were super nice and on top of it. It seems like a family owned business. Restaurant was nice and clean. It's not a huge space, but they do take care of their guests quickly. Parking is probably the only issue if you're trying to come out on a Friday night for dinner or the weekend because there's not too much parking and there's several establishments nearby, but I highly recommend you try this place out! read more

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Absolutely AMAZING food!! I can't even begin to describe how delicious everything we had was. I like spicy food, but can't handle too much and I thought the jalapeño cheese curry katsu had the perfect amount of spice. The spicy pork hot stone was very cheesy and yummy as well, but it was a bit bland and needed salt/pepper to make it better. Can't wait to go back and try some of the other items on their menu. The service was great. Staff were friendly and attentive. The restaurant space is quite small, so it definitely had more of a cozy and intimate feel. read more

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First off thank you for hosting my mom aunt and fiancée for a cute and quick Mother's Day lunch! Very comfy vibes in there and the service was very quick and efficient! Our food also came out quick and the portions are HUGE! The star of the show was for sure the ghalbi but everything else was also so delicious. If you're ever in Bakersfield please go check them out for quality food for a great price especially with how the portions are your dollar will go a long way! read more

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Korean food is a must- this place is a vibe and an experience all in one. Authentic, tasty, delicious, and filling Korean dishes, that makes you feel like you're actually in Korea. Service is good , fast and friendly. The meat is tender and good. Was so full; felt like it was Thanksgiving and we all needed sweatpants on. Good portions! The only con is that it is expensive; average dishes are between $20-$30; a lot of extra costs for add on compliments such as egg and curry sauce. read more

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I have enjoyed the food. I'm Korean American and I'd say it was authentic and delicious. It's in a convenient location for me. They do have parking . It's next to zen spa near McDonald's on coffee. The service was good a the place was clean. read more

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The food was delicious, but the service was lacking. We were in the area and decided to stop by for dinner based on the high reviews. We came on a Friday night around 7:30pm and had to wait 10-15 min. They take your phone number and will call you when your table is ready. The decor is cool. The interior makes it look like you're dining next to traditional Korean houses. It did take a while for the food to come. It looked like we were part of their second round of dinner and they didn't seem to be able to handle all the tables that had ordered at once. We got the LA Galbi and Steamed Dumplings. The portion size of galbi was good for the price and the flavor was on the sweeter side, but tasty. The dumplings were a solid choice. read more

Seoul Shikdang - Korean Near Me - Bakersfield, California

My husband and I absolutely love coming to Seoul Shikdang for our date nights! The portions are a great size, the food is delicious, and it's always a nice place for us to relax and enjoy some soju together. It has become one of our favorite spots for a cozy date night. Definitely recommend giving it a try! read more

Like being in Alhambra...The food and services was spot on. Definitely the place to go! Even the kiddos loved it.

This Korean restaurant doesn't offer many complimentary side dishes, and the service was just okay. Bibimbap (Hot Stone) - 3/5 Wouldn't recommend. The dish was pretty bland and they didn't give any extra sauce, so I ended up pouring some kimchi juice from the side dishes to add flavor. Also, there was no crispy rice at the bottom of the stone bowl, which was really disappointing--that's usually the best part! Beef Short Rib Soup - 5/5 Surprisingly delicious! The broth was rich and flavorful, and the beef short ribs were super tender and packed with flavor. read more

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The food was incredible!! I had the Mushroom Japchae, the flavor was so incredible! I also tried the Hotteok, this is the dessert you have been looking for! It was hot, sweet, and really finished the meal well! The service was incredible, waiter was friendly, efficient, and our food came out exceptionally quick! The ambiance of the restaurant is so fun, the booths are themed so well, the music is upbeat, but not so loud that you can talk. I will be coming back here every time I am in town!! read more

Seoul Shikdang - Restaurant Theming is incredible! - Korean Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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The food is always fresh and delicious. Have tried multiple things and love them all. Service is kind and really cares. I love the booth seating and neon signs. read more

I have ascended ...to a higher power That is how AMAZING the food tasted!!! I can still feel myself floating. The inside interior was so immersive and makes you feel like you're walking around a nightly urban alleyway while looking for a great culinary experience. Which was exactly what I got and more. The server was so accommodating and refilled our banchan every time she noticed it was almost empty. The chicken and short rib were some of the most tender dishes I've ever tasted. I can't wait to take my loved ones here so they can feel the same way I did! read more

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On a long road-trip from the east coast, wife who is Korean-American needed a Korean food fix so we gave this spot a shot. Plenty of parking in the area (located in a plaza), we loved the outside signage with cute characters and menu items. Friendly greeting by Hostess/Waitress and we were seated quickly in a comfortable booth. There are booths & long tables for bigger parties. Cozy with nice simple decor, which did remind us of the spots we dined in when we lived in Korea. We liked the framed posters with ingredients of favorite Korean dishes. My wife tried the tofu seafood stew, tofu is not her favorite, but she said this one was very good, and she liked to tofu. We shared a seafood Korean pancake, super thick with plenty of delicious seafood. Nicely done so not too crispy, but not under cooked. Best one that I have had outside my mother-in-law's, worth the price. Our hostess/waitress was amazing, despite wearing several hats (seemed to be on her own) for dealing with customers. She checked on us throughout our dining experience. If we were local it would be one of our spots for sure. read more

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100 percent delicious and authentic. The room has a cozy vibe. Very clean. We will be back in the near future. Holy moses how long does the review go? I like them okay? Overkill yelp boi. ,..........................................................,..............,..........................................................,..............,..........................................................,.............. read more

Seoul Shikdang - Korean Near Me - Bakersfield, California

This place was absolutely delicious! I'll definitely be coming back. From the moment we walked in, I was impressed by the charming decor it's so cute and inviting. The staff was incredibly friendly, making the experience even better. Now, let's talk about the food. Everything was amazing! I had the brisket hot stone, which was packed with flavor and cooked to perfection. My husband and I also tried the marinated dumplings a bit chewy in the best way possible, I love texture in my food.. The sweet and spicy gangjung was another standout, perfectly crispy and flavorful. I'm already thinking about what to try next time because the menu has so many tempting options. If you're looking for a great meal with a cozy atmosphere and excellent service, this place is a must visit! read more

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Ok food is great! That alone is getting my 3 stars. The service though is horrible. Under staffed for the amount of people coming in. Love eating here when it's just me and my husband but a bit more people turns into a disaster. Had a nice dinner last night but they forgot 1 plate and when we finished our dinner and saw it did not come out we asked to have it canceled and they said will do but plate still come out 15 min later. Had to tell them again that we requested for the cancellation and was still charged. Let them know we cancelled the plate and the waitress then took it off our bill. Will come Again because the food is absolutely great. Esthetic is very very nice as well. read more

Seoul Shikdang - Beautiful place smells delicious - Korean Near Me - Bakersfield, California

The food was amazing! If you're familiar with AYCE kbbq, you'll find something here that you'll like. read more

Seoul Shikdang - LA short rib - Korean Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Everything is great here. Atmosphere, wine, people and the service! You can't go wrong coming here. It's literally the "Cheers" of Bakersfield. read more

The food itself was good, but the service left a lot to be desired. It seemed like our waiter completely forgot about us. We had to ask more than once just to get our drinks, and even then, it took quite a while. When our food was finally brought out, no utensils were provided, which meant our food sat getting cold for about five minutes while we waited to flag someone down. Unfortunately, that wasn't the only issue. We needed water refills during the meal, but the wait staff never checked in on us or even made eye contact despite passing by our table several times. It really felt like we were being ignored. A little more attentiveness and basic customer service training would go a long way here. It's disappointing because the food has potential, but the experience overall just wasn't enjoyable. read more

Quick Summary Solid Korean soul food spot. They put a lot of effort into the interior design and it makes you feel transported to a Korean or K-town experience. Braised beef short rib pretty similar to LA / K-town quality. Easy lot parking if you avoid the main entrance Food- 5 stars Pretty solid braised beef short rib. The flavors were good without being too salty or greasy. The side dishes were pretty solid as well. Service- 5 stars Pretty fast service overall. Had to wait about 15 minutes while they were cleaning tables, but overall the food and service was pretty good. The owner also came around checking tables as well Interior- 5 stars The interior decor makes you feel transported to a Korean restaurant experience. Enjoyed seeing the traditional windows around the restaurant Bottom Line Solid Korean restaurant in Bakersfield. I really love how many successful Asian food spots are entering the Bakersfield market! read more

Seoul Shikdang - Braised short rib - Korean Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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Bulgogi was decent and the kimchi was tasty--pretty close to my own homemade version. Solid Korean comfort food.

Came here with my wife for an after work dinner. The place is super cute inside. It was designed to look like you're eating in a Korean courtyard. Seemed like it would be a nice casual date spot. The service was also amazing. The servers were super nice and accommodating. Orders: Garlic suyuk: this was a sizzling plate of pork that you ate with rice, garlic, a spicy sauce, and green onion (I think). Huge portion size and probably good for at least 3 people. We had quite a bit left over. It was super tasty. I'd come back just to order this again. Seafood pancake: the seafood pancake was deliciously crispy. Came with a nice dipping sauce. My wife loves this. Spicy tofu soup: a comforting soup filled with lots of soft tofu, some meat, and veggies. Overall, a solid spot for Korean food. Again, the garlic suyuk was SO good. Definitely give it a try. I've also heard that all their curry dishes are fantastic! Can't wait to come back to try more things. read more

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Excellent food, modern comfortable decor. I ordered Spicy Tofu Stew, which was excellent, basically, similar to soon tofu that you might find at other Korean restaurants. The food was so good that on a return trip, we returned, and that time, I ordered a Kimchi Jiggae, somewhat similar to the first one but with kimchi instead of beef. When you go there (or if you want to look at other people's photos of the menu), check out the intriguing Military Soup, also listed as Army Soup on the menu. Definitely recommended, and well worth a stop. read more

Seoul Shikdang - Spicy Tofu Stew (soup) - Korean Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Spice in Bakersfield!! Blown away at the spice level and it has taste. If you like tasty heat in a very cute interior with wonderfully attentive staff come here. The spicy fried chicken (13.95) was perfect. The tteokbokki ($19) is spicy added the cheese ($3) (could have skipped not sure what it brings). The spicy cold noodles (18.99) was less spicy then I expected (you can add more sauce) but got flavor. The Banchan (side dishes) were all spicy would have liked 1 that was sweet or no spice but that is a small thing. Plan to be back for Army Stew, katsu, curry, and one of the specials that feed 2 or more. Great addition to the food scene. There is a lot of food. read more

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For two people came out around $52 I think would go again really good Walking in, it's dimly lit we got a booth, which was nice. The waitress was attentive, and the food came out fast. The portions are big. And we were able to share our food family style read more

Seoul Shikdang - Korean Near Me - Bakersfield, California

My friend and I wanted to check this place out and I am so glad we did. The restaurant is set up beautifully, the staff are friendly and answer any questions we had about the menu and the food was absolutely delicious. We ordered Korean milk soda peach flavored, which was yummy. We also got some barley tea which was also delicious. We wanted to try several menu items so we ordered the bulgogi hot stone, Korean veggie pancake, marinated dumplings, and sweet and spicy gangjung. Everything was perfect, even the little sides that came with the hot stone were delicious. We will be back for sure. read more

Seoul Shikdang - Hot pot, dumplings, hot chicken. Everything was delicious - Korean Near Me - Bakersfield, California

What a cute spot. We came on a weekday during lunch so it was slow. Our server was kind just very soft spoken didn't really communicate much he did advise us on the garlic pork belly. The service was fine everyone seemed to be helpful and the food came out quick. The food was good although i want to comeback and try more options. Everything looked so good and the dessert is a must try! read more

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Inside is cute. It was busy so service was slow and staff was not attentive. Food was delicious though. We started with the fried chicken. Yum. We then had spicy pork, flavorful but not spicy and the bulgogi, which was also tasty. I feel it's a bit overpriced and may not go back bc there are other good Korean spots. read more

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I love it here! This is my third time coming and every time i have had a great experience. The staff are quick and friendly, even when the shikdang is packed! Inside is quite cozy, and is decorated to look like you're in seoul- which is a much better place to be than Bakersfield in this summer heat! The portions are quite large/family style size, so bring your appetite or a friend. You will need leftover containers! I will say, if I had to pick one out of the four dishes we ordered, i'd pick the teobeokki. It is delicious!!! The cheese pull was ridiculous. But as the photos reflect, everything tasted amazing! The tab came out to around 115. We will be back! (it would be tomorrow if calories did not exist...LOL) read more

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We came to Seoul Shikdang to celebrate my friend's birthday, and the experience went way above and beyond anything we expected. First off, the staff was incredible. I brought a cake with us, and they were generous enough to store it in the back kitchen. When it was time to sing happy birthday, they surprised us by bringing the cake out with a candle, plates, forks, and even a knife to cut it. On top of that, they joined in singing happy birthday with us. It was such a thoughtful, kind gesture--something they absolutely didn't have to do, but chose to anyway. That alone made the night unforgettable. Now the food * Bulgogi Hot Stone - absolutely delicious, perfectly cooked and full of flavor * Spicy Braised Beef Short Rib (with added cheese) - hands down the best item on the menu * Sweet & Spicy Gangjung Wings - crunchy, saucy, and packed with amazing flavor * Marinated Dumplings - solid and flavorful * Pork Curry Katsu - comforting, crispy, and satisfying Between the incredible food, warm hospitality, and the genuine care they showed during our celebration, Seoul Shikdang truly stood out. Highly recommend for birthdays, special occasions, or honestly just a great Korean meal. We'll definitely be back. read more

The food is great, been here three times already and every dish has been perfect, from the pork katsu, Tteokbokki amd the spicu tofu stew. Staff is very kind and attentive. Just know the food price is elevated and some dishes go up to 30+ dollars. read more

Seoul Shikdang - Ribs, spicy tofu, japche - Korean Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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A great Korean spot to try! The food is really good. Service is good. It is on the pricier side, but the portions are HUGE. My partner and I can just share one dish. The hot stone meals are yummy. This is my go to spot whenever I crave Korean food. read more

Seoul Shikdang - Korean Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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The food here was amaaaazing!! Everything was prepared well, filling, and so so tasty. The banchan was the best I've had out of the Korean spots in town especially the oi muchim (cucumber salad). I got the Chogye-Tang Cold Noodles with broth and omg!! So refreshing for the summer. The service was quick and intentional - they noticed when we needed something and attended but didn't hover around. The owner (I presume) even cut my noodles for me. I was transported to a whole new place with the ambiance they have going on. Kpop plays in the background, there's a few light up displays, and the booths are set up like small food stalls/huts. It's a perfect lil date or hangout spot!! read more

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Oh thank goodness an authentic Korean spot in Bakersfield for even more variety! Bakersfield doesn't offer any staple "tang" (Korean soup) so I'm excited to have this around. Although Japanese, I've also been hoping someone would start serving Japanese curry in town. Ordered the Garlic Suyuk and the Pork Katsu Curry. Garlic Suyuk - 10/10. The broth is heavenly. I spooned it out and put it all over my rice. Make sure you have some of the ssamjang with it. Looks spicy but it isn't. Tons of umami in this dish for seemingly unseasoned pork. Pork Katsu Curry - 9/10. Served piping hot! The pork was a slightly slightly slightly overdone, so a little firm. I would love if this dish had potatoes, onions, and carrots for the price of $23. Other than that very flavorful indeed. Nice touch having furikake on the rice. The ambiance was nice and I felt transported. Must have been a lot of work creating the decor! The service was also nice as they were fairly attentive but you might have to call their attention as it didn't feel like typical American where they need to check on you every 5 mins. To me that's a good thing. Need to go back and order their Galbi Jjim! read more

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