After numerous days in the hospital, my husband wanted some comfort food and this hit the spot. It met his expectations and met mine as well. The pork belly and beef short ribs were amazing! We did ask for more sesame oil than average, but they did deliver. Prior to finding this little gem, we went to two other KBBQ places and all were packed with long wait times. We were seen immediately. Although small, this place was perfect. I thoroughly enjoyed my meal and we will definitely be coming back again. read more

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I really don't enjoy leaving negative reviews, especially for family-owned restaurants, but I also feel it's important to share an honest experience so others can make informed decisions. I came here craving soup after being sick and ordered the pork soon tofu, while my wife ordered the bulgogi. The meat in both dishes was noticeably tough and difficult to chew compared to other Korean tofu restaurants we've visited. Because I wasn't feeling well, I couldn't fully taste the food, but my wife and daughter both immediately noticed that the bulgogi tasted sour. When we brought it to the staff's attention, they kindly offered to replace the meat, so we requested teriyaki chicken instead. Unfortunately, another serving of bulgogi was brought out instead. By that point, my wife and daughter had already finished eating and gone to the car, so I simply asked for it to be boxed up. After getting home, we decided to throw it away because we didn't feel comfortable taking a chance on meat that tasted off. The side dishes also didn't seem fresh, which matched what I had seen mentioned in other reviews. While I can't say for certain what caused the sour taste, it left us without confidence in the meal. Another thing worth mentioning is that there was no air conditioning on a very hot summer day, which made it uncomfortable to enjoy a steaming bowl of soup. Also, the dishes were served on hot plates, but nothing arrived sizzling or boiling the way you would normally expect at a Korean tofu restaurant. I genuinely want local family-owned restaurants to succeed, which is why writing this review isn't easy. Every restaurant can have an off day, and hopefully that's what happened here. Unfortunately, this visit didn't meet our expectations, and based on our experience, I'd encourage others to use their own judgment when deciding to dine here. read more

Really authentic food. I enjoyed the kimchi and short ribs the most. Service was professional and attentive. The booths are spacious and clean. The only improvement I'd make is new menus. It's a black & white paper that's hard to understand if you're not Korean or familiar with the cuisine. read more

Sura Korean Restaurant - The Spread - Korean Near Me - Temecula, California

Great eats here. Honestly, if the kimchi is good, the rest of the food usually follows, and Sura didn't disappoint. Everything we had was delicious, and I'll definitely be coming back. read more

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This is the most authentic korean food in temecula! Being from the SGV/LA area, I am SO glad i found this hidden gem. I usually get their soup and galbi combo and it's delicious! For warmer days, I get their cold noodles. They also offer banchan like any another korean restaurant and i love the variety! Everyone work is exceptionally friendly. Temecula really needed a place like this! read more

Sura Korean Restaurant - Korean Near Me - Temecula, California

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Food was good for a Korean restaurant. We ordered chap chai, however the vermicelli was a little on the overcooked and chewy side . Taste was nice . Also ordered Spicy pork with rice. It's was good . Service was medium. No checking on us if we needed anything else or how is everything. Restaurant was clean . Bathroom needed a little work , toilet does not flush well. I would recommend this place if you are craving Korean food in Temecula. Especially after having fun at Pachanga. read more

I was really disappointed with my experience. When we arrived for Korean food, there was a strange, unpleasant smell coming from the table or chairs, as if they hadn't been cleaned properly. It made the dining experience very uncomfortable. It was also nearly 100°F outside, yet the restaurant didn't have the air conditioning on. Instead, there were only a couple of fans on the floor, which did very little to cool the place down. The food also didn't match the photos very well. While it was the same dish, the actual food had noticeably fewer ingredients than what was shown in the pictures. Considering the relatively high prices, the portions and presentation were disappointing and did not meet our expectations. Overall, the food was overpriced for what we received, and the unpleasant dining environment made the experience even more disappointing. Unfortunately, we left feeling very dissatisfied. read more

On the way to Palm Springs, we found this hidden gem of a Korean restaurant in Temecula. Honestly one of the best Korean restaurants I've been to in a while and it's as good and authentic as the food you get in Korea! The restaurant is small but clean. Service was friendly and professional. The menu has every main Korean entree you can think of from cooked meats to soups to noodles. The side dishes were fresh and tasty. Our food was delicious. We ate everything, not one piece of rice leftover haha! We left full and happy. I wish they had an authentic Korean restaurant like this in San Diego. Temecula is lucky to have them! If we ever drive by again, I would definitely return for another meal. read more

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Craving for Korean soup so we decided to go here for dinner. The place is small but ok because we don't have to wait in line They have the standard Korean tofu soup. Though the serving size is smaller than other places we ate before. The gambit bbq beef meat is a bit chewy and sweet. Overall I will give this experience with 4.0 read more

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I decided on Sura for lunch since i was in town and wanted something Korean and fabulous.Mission accomplished.... sort of. First off, the service was A+++, great hospitality!!! Now let's talk about the food. The bulgogi was fire!!!! OH. MY. KOGI!!!! I've had a lot of bulgogi in my 35+ years love affair w Korean BBQ, but this one? Easily top-tier!!! Melt in your mouth ribeye marinated in what I can only describe as Korean meat gold!! Sweet, savory, and sooooooo tender!!! I paired it w the Beef Soondubu, which came in hot (literally and figuratively). I asked for medium spice, but apparently Sura doesn't 't do mild here. It was more like "your mouth is now a volcano," but honestly, I loved every fiery spoonful of it!! Spicy food just hits different, like flavor in 4D!! Banchan was solid!!! Loved the bean sprouts the most. Crunchy, seasoned right, and made me feel like I was getting my veggies in between bites of molten broth and bulgogi bliss!!! BUT...............and this is a BIIIIIG BUT.... this is NOT the place to show up starving. I'm an AYCE KBBQ kinda person. I like to roll out of a Korean BBQ joint like I just lost a battle w the meat sweats. Sura, on the other hand, serves quality over quantity. Pricey, yessss!!!!! Delicious, absolutely!!! Full? ...eh, not quite. My wallet felt lighter, and so did my stomach. read more

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Came in for Valentine's Day dinner and as usual this place NEVER DISAPPOINTS!! Love the service, love everything on the menu I just wished they had steamed egg or the Korean rolled egg then I will be in Heaven. read more

Great food authentic Korean Variety of Korean dishes and Korean beer , great service and atmosphere read more

Sura Korean Restaurant - Korean beer - Korean Near Me - Temecula, California

Came on a Friday night, wanting to try food here, and while the ambience and the servers were familiar and kind, and how I was expect at a Korean restaurant, the taste of the food were off. The tofu stew had a major black pepper taste to it, and no gojugaru flavor at all. The squid pancake was also way too salty. Price of the food was too expensive for the portion they gave. Unfortunately I don't recommend this place for true Korean food lovers. I will not come back... read more

Lunch after church on a beautiful Sunday and this resto never disappoints. This is THE BEST KBBQ in the valley. There galbi is to die for and I can say is high quality meat and the flavor is better than some KBBQ spots in Koreatown. I always order their galbi and Tofu combo and it's more than enough even for 2 to share!! If you haven't been here, I highly recommend this mom and pop place and let's support local business. I know you won't be disappointed!! read more

Sura Korean Restaurant - Galbi - Korean Near Me - Temecula, California

Located on the west of the 15 fwy in Temecula. We ordered the yuk gae jang (spicy beef soup), seollungtang (korean pho), and fried mandu. Loved everything. There is a lot of banchan! I hardly finish the whole soup, but here I did. They open until 9pm on Sunday, which is amazing. Plenty of parking, price is right, service is great...and they have soju! read more

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A favorite Korean family spot. When craving for Korean dishes other than Korean BBQ,this is our to go place. Love so many dishes here....gamjatang,soon tofu,grilled ata mackarel,bibimbap,gimbap to name a few. Owned by a super nice couple...attentive and generous with servings. Always a happy tummy in every visit. Highly recommended! read more

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Great service and great food, if you haven't given this place a try you really should. Love their banchan as well as their tofu soup and galbi ribs. Filled with flavor. Restaurant is pretty small but very clean and if you did have a big group they could fit that in one section of their restaurant. read more

When I can't get to ktown for comfort food, I come to Sura. It's owned by a family and totally feels like comfort food. It is not a very big restaurant but I've never had to wait for a table. Service is efficient and the food is served piping hot. They have a huge air purifier to help kept the air fresh so you don't sell like food when you leave. Tables are mostly booths which are comfy. The menu has a good section of items to satisfy almost what everyone is craving. I usually opt for the soft tofu soup combined with bulgogi. The portion is huge so I usually have lunch for the next day. read more

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Every now and again I want some good kalbi. There's something about the way it's cut and marinated that makes this my go-to Korean craving. At Sura, they sure had some damn delicious kalbi. I especially like the particular marinade they had this time. That being said, the bulgogi was a little lackluster and lacked much flavor, especially in comparison to its short rib big brother. It was fine, but I remarked at dinner that maybe we should've just gotten two kalbi orders. I also thought the wait for service was kind of surprising. From the time it took to seat us, to getting our order taken, to asking for refills, and to finally asking for the bill--getting someone to come to the table was just slow. It was as slow as any restaurant ever be. As someone who asks for refills on something at least two or three times a meal, this is unacceptable. If it's a matter of coverage, hire one or two more people. If it's a matter of bad attitude, that needs to be addressed in training. I hate when the food is pretty good, but the service turns out to be pretty bad. The place is nice-looking and the food is good, but I don't know if I'd ever want to come back if every ask is a struggle to get someone to fulfill it. read more

Sura Korean Restaurant - Will it be yes or will it be sorry? Bulgogi and Kalbi from #SuraKoreanRestaurant - Korean Near Me - Temecula, California

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What a cute mom and pop korean restaurant. Very cozy spot with table service. Fresh Banchan delivered with entree. Friendly staff. Gimbap only served during lunch. Many meat and veggie options, combos available if you're undecided. Order fried sole and soon dubu soup combo, bibimbap and japchae. Rice served with every entree order. read more

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The food is okay, but the service was very rude and disappointing. Unfortunately, the poor customer service ruined the experience for me. I won't be coming back. read more

Great food & great service, what more can you ask for? We were craving some soup & wanted Asian food & stumbled across this business. I want to acknowledge how accommodating this small mom & pop restaurant was for our big party that came in (20+ people post wedding weekend). They were champs at handling our big party & making sure all our orders were taken, our banchans were refilled, etc. I ordered the kimchi tofu soup, spicy level. To be honest, it is not that spicy, not as spicy as BCD would make it to give you an idea. Regardless, the soup was flavorful & decent amount of meat was given. The tofu soup comes with a bowl of rice. My partner ordered a beef tofu soup medium spice & also enjoyed his meal. I am impressed with how big the menu is. Everyone ordered different meals, from bibimbap to seollongtang & it all looked / smelled good! read more

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Had dinner here at Sura Saturday night after seeing the restaurant a while ago. Wasn't too busy, got seated right away. Inside is nice and roomy, clean. Located in a shopping plaza across a newer hotel. Lots of parking. Menu is paper with photos, very easy to find what you wanna order. They offer a great selection of alcohol, I tried the Soju and it was really tasty. Owners very nice and attentive to everyone. Food didn't take too long to come out, I like how you get a little bit at a time. The banchan is so good, esp the potatoes. They offered to refill and bring us more, which we accepted, of course! We tried several dishes that were all good, portion sizes were good. Kids liked the food too. Everything fresh, delicious and hot when it came out. The tofu soup is a standout dish, the seafood combo flavors and the broth were so comforting and really hit the spot. read more

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If looking for really good Korean BBQ, here it is! It's so great to find a really good Korean food restaurant right here in Temecula! My craving for Kim Chee and Soon tofu soup has been satisfied. Absolutely delicious. Me throughout the meal: yum, mmm so good, slurp, yum, etc. First time here I was able to talk husband into going here to eat, after sort of begging. We shared a combo of BBQ chicken and soon tofu soup, which came with the usual sides of Kim Chee, other pickled veggies, fish cake and potatoes. No left overs and we were both so full. It was all delicious! Second time here, I told husband no sharing, I want my own meal (lol). I got bulgogi beef combo which comes with Soon Tofu soup (my preference is with mushrooms). Husband ordered bibimbap. Okay, it was way too much food for me. That's okay, now I have left overs for lunch. Pairing the crunchiness of the pickled veggies with the marinated BBQ proteins and rice is a perfect match! And the Soon tofu soup was filled with delicious flavor and brings back memories of eating at a favorite place in Irvine. They cook the meat in the kitchen so no smoky fumes to deal with in dining area. Food comes out hot and perfectly prepared. Love this place! read more

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We enjoyed our visit to Sura. The chicken sounded good. It was advertised as very spicy hot. We asked if it could be toned down. They were not sure so they offered teriyaki chicken instead. We went with that. Food was good. Loved all the little plates of veggies. My diet is pretty strick so we really didn't get to taste the best part of the Korean menu. Nice and friendly staff. Very clean and good lighting. read more

Sura Korean Restaurant - Korean Near Me - Temecula, California

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A bit disappointed. We ordered the Galbi and Cold Noodle combo, and while the noodles were good, the Galbi was incredibly skimpy, only 4 pieces. The Pork Bulogogi was alright. What made it worse was the service. The server only checked on us once the entire meal, at the very END. When I finally got their attention to ask for a refill all th banchan, she was shocked and judging the request. I settled for a 2 item refill. Definitely won't be returning. read more

In December 2024, we stopped by to check out Sura Korean Restaurant. We love this family-owned place. Although it may not be too fancy, it gives a cozy and humble atmosphere for dining in. The servers were helpful and welcoming. We ordered Bulgogi and Bibimbap to go. The dishes were delicious, especially when the special sauce was added. Do not forget to ask for the fish cakes and spicy kimchi to complete the meal. I highly recommend Sura for those who crave Korean cuisine. read more

Sura Korean Restaurant - Sura Korean: 27451 Jefferson Ave, Temecula, CA 92590, 20241208 - Korean Near Me - Temecula, California

A cute Korean restaurant in an area that you are not ganna find many spots in, Sura definitely stood out as a place to check out for when I am craving Asian food. I actually tried to come one time before, but wanted to mention that the kitchen closes around 40 minutes prior to their official close time, so if you go anytime after that, they will kindly decline your patronage. On our second attempt, we were able to show up around an hour before closing and was able to be seated and gotten our orders from in around ~15 minutes. Our orders came out together after another 15 minutes so was not as bad service as many other people mentioned, but we were the last two parties in the restaurant so that maybe played a part. I personally ordered their beef soondobu and bibimbap in a stonepot set. My favorite had to be the soondobu. I got the mild which was just a small enough kick to enjoy without feeling too spicy, and felt the soup broth had a nice deep flavor to it without feeling too watered down. A very clear highlight of the meal. The bibimbap was a bit on the less saltier side for my liking (had to add a good chunk of gochujang) as well as not as crispy as I would like being in a stonepot, but otherwise the ingredients were nice and fresh and was pretty filling. Overall, a nice place to check out in Temecula if you are craving Korean food :) read more

Sura Korean Restaurant - Korean Near Me - Temecula, California

I had the A1, C5 in the Hot Stone (I love the crispy rice) and S5... terrific! This is going to be my go-to place for traditional Korean food! read more

First time here. Wasn't too busy when we arrived for an early dinner. The variety of the menu was pretty good. Pricing is on the costly side, but I understand the current state with inflation and all. Service was pretty decent. Not too friendly but nothing to deterring. The restaurant was quiet. No music... I think music will add to the ambiance. Restaurant was clean. Food items were good- not too spicy or salty. Bossam was good, except they don't give you too much napa cabbage with the dish. Overall, pretty good Korean restaurant for the area. read more

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A feast for the palate and for the eyes. Everything was delicious and we four left with full bellies and a little something to go. We ate family style with everyone trying a little bit of everything. It was a first time for our friends, who were not sure what to order. They were hooked after the first bite and raved about how much they enjoyed it. Yes our bellies were full but we did not feel stuffed. The service was amazing with our food being delivered promptly. We will be back :) read more

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We had the bossam and it was absolutely delicious. Ive had a lot of bossam at different restaurants but my husband I agreed that this was the best one yet. It was so flavorful and full of umami. Easily feeds 2-3 people. It comes with a side of rice as well. Service was great, our server was super attentive and really sweet. Truly an authentic Korean restaurant. Definitely will be coming back again! read more

Sura Korean Restaurant - Bossam - Korean Near Me - Temecula, California

My boyfriend and I had dinner for the first time here, and the food was awesome. I ordered the Tofu Seafood Soup with medium spiciness level, and it was packed with so much flavor. One thing I love about soups is their broth, and this soup had an amazing broth. The our waiter was kind, attentive, and our food came out rather quickly. The interior is cozy and very welcoming. I definitely recommend coming here and I would love to come back. read more

Sura Korean Restaurant - Seafood Tofu Soup with Rice - Korean Near Me - Temecula, California

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This place was super good! I really liked it. I ordered E2 entree sliced beef rib eye. It came with sides and rice and it was super delicious. We sat down pretty quickly but got packed right after. Service was good and it wasn't super noisy, so it was easy to have conversations with each other. I would come back again if I was in the area. read more

Sura Korean Restaurant - Here is their menu. - Korean Near Me - Temecula, California

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An earnest and family-owned Korean restaurant serving classic dishes. I got their combo of Bulgolgi and Tofu Soup. Plenty of food and great paired up with the banhchan side dishes. All around good flavor and cooked well! The soup may be a bit spicy but very flavorful. My friend got some Bimbimbap and Dumplings which were delicious as well. Definitely try it out! Service was super friendly and helpful and ambiance was nice and clean! read more

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Delicious, authentic and the best Korean food I've had in the Temecula/Murrieta valley. The owners are very sweet and very service oriented. My only issue is the pricing. It's a bit expensive but considering I don't have to travel to Garden Grove for food Korean, I'll gladly pay. read more

Excellent food and service! Food came out swiftly after ordering. My family and I will be back to try their other dishes. read more

Sura Korean Restaurant - Hot Stone Bibimbap & banchan - Korean Near Me - Temecula, California

i went a while back and forgot to write a review. perfect soondooboo with the seafood combo. i wanted to try their kalbi next time cause it goes so well. they do have a lunch break during the weekdays so we had to rush since we didn't know. would be nice if it was on the yelp or google maps. fam business vibes. side dishes were amazing. read more

"The bossam was terrible." I used to visit Sura often, so I stopped by and ordered bossam again after a while. Even though I was very hungry, I couldn't even finish a quarter of it. The pork felt like it had been made at least a week ago--dry and tough--and the radish side dish also seemed old and dried out. This was very disappointing. I won't be coming back. Please do not serve unsold, old bossam in the future. . read more

There aren't many spots in Temecula to get authentic Korean food, so this restaurant is definitely one of my go-to's when I'm craving some soondubu jigae. However, it is on the pricier side when I compare to the prices in Koreatown, LA. The older couple that runs the restaurant is always really sweet to me though, so it doesn't bother me too much. Mostly everything I've ordered here has been great. I usually order either the bibimbap or the soondubu and the portion size is good. The last time I went, it was a very hot day so I ordered the naengmyun instead. It was delicious, only complaint was for $18 I would have appreciated if it included more meat. It only had one small sliver of beef on top, and I was still somewhat hungry afterwards. Other than that, it was very delicious and the noodles were perfectly cooked. Would recommend this spot if you are craving authentic Korean food and don't mind paying a little more. read more

Sura Korean Restaurant - Mul naengmyun - Korean Near Me - Temecula, California