The Most Flavorful Korean in Riverside

Mama's Kitchen

★★★★☆ 4.4 (268) • $$

"We came in at a weird time between lunch and dinner so the place was quiet but it was a very pleasant atmosphere. The staff was super friendly and checked on us to make sure everything was good. Boy was it good! I have not had bulgogi beef like that in a while. It was delicious and just melts in your mouth. The hot stone pot with veggies was so good with a variety of veg that all tasted fresh. The kimchi and fish cakes (banchan) so good!!! Will definitely be coming back when we are in the area!"

Soonheene Chino Hills

★★★★★ 4.6 (158) • $$

"Tucked away in a strip mall in Chino Hills, this family owned and operated (or at least if feels that way) serves up some some comforting Korean classics. The people here were very friendly - felt like I was visiting family friends and having dinner here. It was my first time here, so definitely wanted to order some of the staples like tteokbokki and the mung bean pancake. I also ordered the naengmyeon or cold buckwheat noodles because I've only had that like one or two other times so really wanted to get more familiar with that dish since I overwhelmingly always go for hot (soup) noodles when I have the choice. It was also a seasonal item since it was still pretty hot around the time I visited. They cut up the noodles a little bit for me when they brought it to the table. I also added some mustard to the soup base. I think this was a really great representation of this. I'm probably not the best person to gauge it, but either way, I just really enjoyed my meal with this being the centerpiece. I got some Korean rice wine or makgeolli to wash it all down. It was refreshing and felt like it neutralized a little of the spice. Really good. For the uninitiated (people such as myself), it's got similar abv to beer / wine so I didn't really feel a buzz, but glad I ordered it. Parking was really easy because the lot is pretty sizable and it wasn't crazy busy at the time of my visit."

Seoul Galbi

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (731) • $$$

"This was the place I lost my kbbq virg!n!ty. It is also the only place you can find the owner's mother's potato recipe. The short ribs here are the must try dish. The short ribs do not have the rib bone on them and it makes them so easy to cook and eat. Sweet salty deliciousness. The service is top notch, super attentive and very communicative. Thank you Seoul Galbi, you have always been good to me teaching me how to cook the food and discussing the ingredients. Always super accommodating to my tastes.The restaurant can get busy so make sure to get there early. You cook the food in front of you and you can smell the smoky goodness as you walk in. Comfortable seating and nice granite table tops. This place makes you feel at home. You have to try Seoul Galbi. It's my go to place when I want all you can eat (AYCE) Korean bbq in Temecula."

Koreana Grill

★★★★☆ 4.3 • $$

"Koreans Grill is my favorite Korean AYCE in Riverside County! I live in Temecula. There are about 3 AYCE KBBQs in the area, but I'd rather drive all the way to Riverside for lunch at KG. The quality and value are incredible! I also love the self-serve buffet set up, so you don't have to wait for your order to arrive. There's a huge variety of condiments, salad, kimchi, and marinated meats to choose from. Parking lot is not that big, so space is limited."

Pelicana chicken

★★★★☆ 3.9 (198) • $$

"Once my husband got a taste of Korean fried chicken, he could never do regular wings again! This is one of our go to places. We always get the cheese and signature sauce crispy wings. Love going in person cause then they'll refill the cabbage salad for free. But we still order them when we get take out. One day I need to order the dukbokki, but it's so hard to stray from our favorites!! The waitstaff is usually awesome. I've enjoyed their micheladas too. It's nice and clean inside, though we tend to do takeout more than eat in. Anyway, in a nutshell: 10/10"

Cafe Gossip

★★★★☆ 3.7 (142) • $

"Amazing ribs and rice and the service was very quick. The servers were polite. Would return in the future."

Myung Dong Tofu & BBQ

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (445) • $$

"Ambiance: keep perspective; interior is datedService: staff is friendly and helpful Food: my wife and I dined in and ordered - beef bulgogi, kimchi and pork, and seafood pancake. All met/exceeded our expectations and loved the flavors, portion size, and sizzling hot when arrived at our table.Conclusion: great neighborhood K-food restaurant if you're looking for something local and authentic. They ain't fancy, but oh hail ya, they fulfilled our K-food craving and we didn't have to drive far and deal with traffic. They are our new local K-food restaurant!"

Holdaak Fried Chicken

★★★★★ 4.5 (226) • $$

"Since moving to Corona offices been dying to try this place. Lots of offerings and I got the 6 piece lemon pepper bone-in wings with the comeback sauce. Super tasty but I thought the lemon was a bit heavy handed. Will come back with team to try the other flavors. Ate it so fast, no pics..."

Go to Go Chicken

★★★★★ 4.7 (169) • $$

"This place hit the spot! Customer service was excellent and the food was ready in about 15 min. Ordered a 10-piece Korean BBQ mild (which still had a nice kick) and a side of fries. Dipping sauce was a mix between Cane's Sauce and Chick-fil-a sauce (in my opinion) and complimented the fries perfectly. Also included was a side of ranch. The wings were SO good and big and the fries were fresh, crunchy, and well- (but not overly-) seasoned. So glad I tried Go to Go since it's been on my Bookmarks list for a while now. We scarfed down the food in the car (no seating inside) and it was worth all the mess we made. Will definitely return to try the other flavors."

Red Castle

★★★★☆ 4 • $$

"Not Sure What is Better!Between Red Castle and the U Grill in Rancho Cucamonga, I cannot say exactly which place is better. However, in my opinion, it is better than Gen. Overall, I am rather easily pleased with KBBQ in general. The only thing that I think sets most KBBQ restaurants are whether they are 1) All you can eat, 2) What sides are offered, 3) The additional menu choices.For Red Castle, it is an easy choice if you are big on the Beef Brisket and Bulgogi. Not to mention, the steak options here are rather great too! The marinade can be a bit on the salty side, yet - to give a fair comparison - fries from Mc Donald's are far more saltier by default - but who complains about that, right? To curb any salty, yet savory meats served here... enjoy it with a side of salad or white rice. Either of the two go really well with all the flavors offered here at Red Castle. As for the service - no complaints! They be killin the floor with fresh dishes, drinks, and grill changes. Fast and friendly service overall! Last but not least, I have to say that I get the most K-Pop exposure here with their flat-screen TVs playing K-Pop Music Vids. I love it! Not to mention, this would be pretty fun place to go for your annual holiday.Moreover, they seem to often have a deal on drinks if you visit Monday - Thursday. However, these deals change from time to time. Just know that they have all the bottled soju that can be offered. I vouch for the grape flavor as the best one to choose if you are trying it out for the first time.I've been here a small number of times and I plan on coming back soon! Much thanks to Red Castle!"

Chef's Kitchen To-Go

★★★★★ 4.9 (144) • $$

"So glad to see CKTG is back to cooking the amazing Korean dishes that I grew up on! Everything is always consistently fresh."

Seoul Haus

★★★★☆ 4.4 (229) • $$

"My husband and i stopped here on a Friday evening around 2-3 PM and it was surprisingly empty for a Friday. Maybe 2 or 3 more parties. We were quickly seated and offered drinks which i always appreciate at Korean restaurant. I believe they gave us barley tea if I'm not mistaken (finally getting around to clearing my camera roll lol)I am a sucker for cold noodles and meat and my husband got a cabbage stew. Both were really good, definitely hit the spot. I love when places give you the scissors to cut your own noodles show you want rather than doing it for you because i always panic when i eat cold noodles lol The server was very nice and left us on our own to eat, just checked on us to fill our water and that's about it. Food came out quick and flavor was there. Definitely a good spot to go to after you hit the shoppes and you're craving some close korean food ‍"

Seoul Tofu & Grill

★★★★☆ 4.4 (355) • $$

"I was impressed by their extensive menu. Don't think I've seen a Korean restaurant offer spicy rice cakes with ramen, jajangmyeon, and bossam -- most restaurants specialize in specific dishes. This place is ran by lovely ladies who had a lot of patience for our indecisiveness. The jajangmyeon is definitely more Chinese than it is Korean but I really enjoyed it still. Everything else was on point.Theres a 3% credit card charge unfortunately so bring cash if you can!"

Myung Ga Tofu & Korean BBQ

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (480) • $$

"I was craving kimchi stew the other day and found Myung Ga Tofu & Korean BBQ in San Bernardino. It was late toward closing, so I ended up ordering take-out. Upon arrival, the restaurant looked very big and open inside and I would have loved to dine in, but it felt like a "grab a bite and watch movies at home," kind of night. The kimchi stew was satisfying, but I found the kimchi to be on the sweeter side which I'm not really crazy about. There was a good amount of tofu inside, but the pork was thinly sliced. I would have preferred thicker cuts of pork belly. Also I appreciate that they gave me sides, but it's kind of a waste of a container by not filling the sides up more. There was like a creamy pasta salad that was really good, but I only got two bites out of it."

Da Rae Korean Restaurant - Corona

★★★★★ 4.5 (170) • $$

"Was hankering for a quick bite somewhere before work. Food was priced on the more pricier side, but they do have a specials which me and my SO opted for. They did not disappoint on the sides... delicious, fresh, and well seasoned. I got the tofu stew and my guy went with the beef bone broth for this rainy weather. Service was nice and attentive. Will definitely be coming back :)"

Combo House

★★★★☆ 3.8 (133) • $

"The food is amazing !!!! Freshly made and so taste. Chajiang noodle is my favorite. The service by the two older couple was good too"

K-Towne Pho

★★★★★ 4.6 (52)

"Ambiance:Coming here around opening at 10 am on a Saturday, it's very obvious how spacious this location is. Upon entry, we were greeted right away and were told to find a seat. We took up a booth which can hold around 6 people. There are about 6 to 8 booths, not including the corner booth which can also seat 6 people. There are three long tables in the middle that can seat 18 people and two high tables that can seat 4 people. Other than that, the environment has lively music and the staff are generally nice. Food Choice:Special Combo PhoA very delicious broth, fairly good by itself with everything if you don't consider putting anything additional in, such as the hoisin sauce. Even though it has the same generic taste as majority of pho places, it still marks an important factor that we all like in pho, and that is, "that it hits the spot". I also wouldn't doubt that this would be a great location after a wild night out. Bulgogi Fries First bite and ending bit, these fries are just bursting with flavor. I don't have anything else to compare it to from other places, so I'd have to say that these fries were the highlight of the experience. Drink Choice: Iced CoffeeTheir coffee hits really in the middle of sweet and a slight bitterness of the espresso. I really enjoyed this to the point, where I might consider getting this during work hours."

Zip Sushi And KBBQ

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (561) • $$

"OK, we had the best freaking time here! My honey and I wanted to get a quick bite and drink before the movies, so we walked into Zip! They have a full bar. And the food was delicious! We met the owner of Kim, she was the sweetest lady! She makes all the sauces from scratch. Definitely gonna be a regular here! Thank you guys see ya soon!"

Hi BBQ Chicken

★★★★☆ 4.3 (216) • $$

"The Crunch Chicken (Mild) paired with the pickled radish and hot steamed rice is my go to order! This is the closest Korean fried chicken option within 5 miles of home. It definitely has potential in comparison to the restaurants in the South Bay (Torrance/Gardena area) where we moved from. I've ordered from here about 3 times already and I have yet to be disappointed. I'm a fan and will return again to try other menu items (:P)There's ample amount of seating with a dive bar vibe. I came at closing time so I'm not too sure how busy it gets. I really appreciate the efficient customer service (even when he was just about to close up shop)!"

Young Dong Tofu

★★★★☆ 4.1 (926) • $$

"I've been going here for over 12 years and it's simply delicious. Food always hits the spot and is SO craveable. I always get the tofu soup with dumplings--I just love it. The mushroom, seafood...ALL of them are legit. The short ribs are tasty...good marinade. We prefer it over the BBQ beef which is more sweet. The seafood pancake is large and can easy share. The pork cutlet comes out hot, crispy, and super tender. The bibimbap is yummy! The banchan is DELICIOUS. ALL of it...just wish they had the potato ones too. The combos are decent sized and priced well. The service is quick and easy...the ladies are so sweet. The atmosphere is simple...cafeteria like since the tables are all so close to each other. It's a tight squeeze but WORTH IT. Love this place. HIGHLY recommend for good Korean food!"

Manna Grill

★★★★☆ 4.2 (317) • $$

"Don't overlook this small eatery at the very end of business in the back of University village. Initially we came to the village to eat something else BUT due to that business opening up at 11:30 and this one opening up at 11 we ended up here- no regrets. Now I'm a newbie to Asian cuisine but luckily I was with two friends that are quite the professionals. I ordered the bulgogi fries (safe option for me) while they ordered the Kayak curry and the Sundubu.Bulgogi fries - 5 outta 5! The meat is thin stripped and sweet. No grisel or burnt pieces. The fries are crisp and the long skinny kind so they get a ton of toppings covering them. The melted cheese did not taste like nacho cheese , it was subtly and complemented the meat. 100% kids and adults will love this.Katsu curry - large portion of rice and cabbage to compliment the curry. The chicken was on the smaller side but crispy on the outside and moist on inside. There was no potatoes, peas, or carrots in the dish we got - maybe that was an option in the touch screen ordering device they had? It shows in other people's pictures.....anyways ours did not have it and that made for some sad curry. Flavor was good though and we used some fries to dip in it.Shundubu - We ordered this spicy and oooohhgg man it sure was. The dumplings were delicious and the tofu can in clumps that reminded me of scrambled eggs rather than traditionally square tofu - but it worked because it tasted like it really soaked in the broth/flavor. There were some chopped white onions inside the broth and green onions on the top.Not much interaction with employees, not even a hello when you walk in. They have a computer screen you order from, and then after the food is made the employee will call your number for pick up. The computer asks if you want to tip....I guess that is up to you the consumer for that level of interaction."

K-Towne 88

★★★★☆ 3.9 • $$

"Kimchi anyone? There's a bountiful supply to your hearts desire. Some good Bulgogi fries and orange chicken. Satisfying.. but the Kimchi definitely is the highlight. The menu options had a wide range it's sometimes hard to decide and you end up choosing familiarity when you're pressed for time. Great service! Our server was attentive to our table and kept refilling our Kimchi cravings. Chill atmosphere for a casual lunch."

Ma’s Banchan

★★★★★ 4.5 (123)

"From potato salad to raw marinated crabs, this market-style Korean shop sells a large varied of pre-packaged Korean side dishes for take-away. They even sell bento boxes for a convenient meal while on the run. I ordered the Japchae, Keto gimbap, Sugar glazed sweet potato, and Spicy fish cake! Everything was so good! The spicy fish cakes were my favorite.Will definitely go back to buy some freezer items to try!"

Double O Restaurant

★★★★★ 4.5 (59) • $$

"The food, service, and ambiance is everything you would want from a restaurant. Came in with my family and ordered the spicy chewy noodles, knife cut noodle soup, hand pulled dough soup, seafood pancake and bulgogi rice. We were disappointed we couldn't try the pork cutlet with rice because they sold out. All the food were so delicious. The chewy noodle was So chewy and spicy and refreshing especially during the California heat wave. Both the knife cut and hand pulled dough soup were light yet full of flavor and the owner gave us this spicy sauce to add that was to die for. AND OMG the seafood pancake was huge and thick and crispy. This place is a must try."

Yaki Pocha

★★★★☆ 4.2 (10) • $$

"BEST POCHA IN TOWN! Get the corn cheese. Albert the waiter was amazing. This place is spacious and has great vibes. Super sanitary as well. Service was so friendly and kind."

U-Grill Korean BBQ

★★★★☆ 4.1 • $$

"So last time it was my birthday, me and my husband and my friend we came here for celebration. I love the bbq stuff, but what impressed me a lot is their pickled green chilli! It was really spicy but really tasty somehow, so I just keep eating and I have asked more of their pickles, they offered me more with smiley face, really appreciate. Nice music playlist, people just singing together after they are full. It gave me wonderful memories , and me keep expecting to come here again!"

Dubu Tofu House

★★★★☆ 3.9 (87) • $$

"If you are hungry- eat here!!!Don't let the name TOFU House through you off.. they have meat!I am so sad I didn't take a photo as the food was HUGE.We got the pork cutlet. It comes on this huge plate, easily can feed 3 people. Comes with rice and veggies and their special light curry sauce.I am not a curry fan but i really enjoyed the sauce!This is located in the food court by 99 Ranch Market. Lots of parking and the food does come out pretty fast."

The Sushi Sushi

★★★★☆ 4.4 (204) • $$

"Great service and delicious sushi! Clean inside and so many menu options. Sometimes can be a wait, looks like they may be short staffed at times, but worth the wait. The Mexican Roll is the BEST!"

U-Grill Korean BBQ

★★★★☆ 4.1 (260) • $$$

"Hi I went last night, Saturday, around 5:45pm. There was wait of 30-35 min. I gave this place a 3 star because A COUPLE girl servers were a little catty with me, and our host didn't come enough to check on us also forgot a condiment I use to dip my meat in. Like we are making our own food we need you to work with urgency here lol. Our host was nice just needed to be efficient. Food was decent. They played music like Bruno mars etc. if customer service and efficiency was provided would've received 5 stars, the wait of 35 min is out of our hands so this didn't effect my review. But it is the wait of 35 minutes to cook your own food for the host to not bring it fast enough and you're just waiting around or having to get up and go to a preparer to ask for your own condiments."

Ten Hut - Temecula

★★★★★ 4.9 (22)

"Best wings in Temecula , if you know about Korean wings, you know you're in for a treat. Perfect drinking food."

K-ToGo

★★★★★ 5 (1)

"Food was delicious. I got the spicy pork bowl and it was perfect. The spice level was on point and the serving size was very good for the price. The staff working there are also very friendly. Definitely recommend!"

Furai Chicken

★★★★☆ 4.3 (153) • $$

"I stopped by looking for lunch on Thursday. This location is inside the World Market Korean supermarket on the right hand side. The location is really great for because it's close to the freeway.I ordered the 10 piece soy garlic wings. The total came out to about $20. Price is a little steep for wings. Surprisingly, the order came with about 5 potato swirls (imagine well done steak fries). The food overall was pretty good. Wings are made to order. The wait was about 15 to 20 minutes in the afternoon. I requested the sauce be tossed with the wings. This made the sauce slide off the wings and all over the bottom of the foil, so I recommend asking for it on the side. Overall, it was pretty good! Just a little steep in price. We would get again!"

Gochoo

★★★★★ 4.6 (41) • $$

"The Spicy Chicken Ramen was the best ramen I've ever had. Broth was impenetrable. Such incredible flavor that I could not STOP! Every other ramen I have after this has a new bar set and it's soooooooooo high. I am shooketh still as I type this. Didn't know my life was going to change after this meal but it freaking did. Wow. Thank you, Gochoo."

Mindeulle Korean Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.3 (44)

"As a girly that used to live in the heart of ktown, unfortunately this was super mid. We were too spoiled with kfood and honestly, all Korean spots outside of ktown can't compare!I gave it a 4 because we were seated quickly and the food arrived in a timely manner. The ban Chan was basic but one did stand out to me, the sweet marinated potatoes, yum!The pancakes were a disappointment, I'm used to real seafood and this one was heavily lacking it. As for the bossam, the pork and radish was good, and the garlic was sliced too thick."

Spicy Fish

★★★★★ 4.5 (176) • $

"Yesterday, I had the pleasure to try a fish spot that has been under my radar for a few months. My partner raves about this place so I thought it was finally time to give it a try. Initial impressions are as follows:- small yet ample parking- interesting purple building- beautiful indoor area, seating and overall atmosphere.The main lady that runs the space was very kind, welcoming and patient as we flipped through their cute photo album menu.I ordered the kimchi fried rice without pork, a spicy tuna roll and an oyster shooter.The oyster shooter was first. The smell was fresh like the salty Pacific.The Roll was fascinatingly spicy.The kimchi fried rice... it was spicy, tangy, ferment-y-- all the yummy goodness to be expected.Safe to say, this is my new Japanese seafood cuisine spot.SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESS!!"