43 Best Korean Restaurants near Monrovia

“This place was amazing. We came it with a group of 10, and we got set up with a table right away. They got our orders quickly, and then appetizers and food came out just as quick. However, the food was probably the best Korean fried chicken I have had in a long time. The sauce flavors were delicious, chicken was crunchy. Definitely have to try Korean BBQ , Lemon Pepper (dry), and the Sweet Chili Wings. Even the Bulgogi Pizza was great. Great little hole in the wall spot. Will have to come backWheelchair accessibility: It's a dive in location off the strip of the downtown location. Entrance is level with sidewalk, so wheelchair can roll right it, and there are a couple tables that can be set up with wheelchair seating. I can not vouch for the restroom as I did not check.“

“Hidden gem in Monrovia. If you're looking for some good Korean food in the 626, look no further! KBop is located in a small shopping plaza on Huntington Drive. I recently saw a food blogger on IG post about KBop and I had bookmarked them as a place to try.I've been tricked by IG reviews before, so I decided to do some homework on Yelp before trying it and the reviews were good.So, I placed my order via their website for pick up. I got food for me and my parents. The food was ready when I got there and the staff was friendly. Condiments and utensils were in the bag and ready to go. I ordered 3 KBop bowls with different proteins/rice for each person, an order of the KBop fries with the spicy pork and an a la carte order of the boneless wings (Soy Garlic).The bowls are huge and can pass for multiple meals. The chicken/beef was nicely flavored and very tender. The egg on KBop bowls didn't travel well - the yolk cooked all the way thru by the time I got back home.The fries also didn't travel well. The spicy pork had a nice kick to it, not too spicy, but just enough.A couple days later, my mom asked "Can you go get that Korean Chicken for dinner again?" She must've REALLY liked it to ask for it again. Can't say no to mom right? So this time around, I the 3 KBop bowls and 2 orders of the a la carte wings (Soy Garlic & the Sweet Chile).Both flavors are very good. Will be making this spot a regular on the rotation -“

“Omma’s is solid for a quick bite. They’re always on point and will throw in the potato salad if you ask. This is a once a week visit for me and my family. If we don’t go in person at Ari Rang Tofu House, this is the place to go when we do takeout.“

“I got the Breathtaking Beef Galbi box - the meat is flavorful, the rice is cooked well & the perfect portion, and it also comes with a little salad which was also great. I also ordered a side of roasted kimchi (because kimchi is a must for me lol) which tastes amazing with some meat and rice. Gotta get the perfect bite :) Overall, I had a nice experience here - the food was great & the employees were very friendly!“

“Finally got the chance to try this dessert place after always passing by. I got the pure milk soft serve and 3 pieces of taiyaki in custard and red bean. The soft serve is a nice texture and it's very soft. The milk is a bit too sweet, in my opinion. And you can self serve on several toppings for the soft serve. The taiyaki is very good, just wish that it is a bit more crispy. They give a generous amount of filling inside the taiyaki. Inside is a small place. They only have a bench and a couple of stools. Overall, a great dessert place!“

“After success with the jajiang noodles, I had to try the stall right next door. Inside the fantastic Hmart market, is Kazu Mori. I’d say Katsu is there specialty with pork and chicken. I had the pork tonkatsu with curry. Huge portions and so good. I actually thought I was a bit pricey bit after I saw the quality and portions, I reconsider. Also, not a Bricks and mortar saves a bit.I think the key is to get a bunch of people and order two or three items from each stall. The choice are fantastic.“

“My opinion, one of the best late night take out food in the area. Ordered the combo Rosé Theokbokki and Mayak Kimbap and it was very yummy. If you grew up loving yupduk Theokbokki but couldn't handle the spice and want to try something more creamy and sweet, this is the place yo. Also, price is not bad so COME ON!“

“I have never had a food spot that I would say is "my favorite" but THIS place I can for sure say is currently my (first) favorite food spot all thanks to this bossam When my friend first took me here back in December 2023, I told her the food was just "okay" but tell me why I couldn't stop thinking about this bossam after that. I took a different friend group here in March 2024 and the bossam satisfied my cravings after months of thinking about it I can't wait for the next time I get to come back here. If this dish wasn't so expensive for a single person, I would be coming back here more frequently until they remember me.“

“Great food priced right! One of our favorites places to eat at’“

“Their soy garlic is real good here. We ordered the group meal, which came with wings and drumsticks, and 2 sides. Only the wings come with sauce but you can dip the crispy drumsticks in the extra sauce for more soy garlic goodness.Service is great. Seating is limited inside and outside. There’s free parking in their lot and on the streets.“

“I can't believe that I didn't write a review for A Ri Rang Tofu House because I've been there many times. It's still my go-to for Korean tofu soup. It's located in a busy strip mall so parking is an issue. Luckily we got a space downstairs at busy dinner time. It was windy and chilly that night so the restaurant was full when we got there. We waited about 10 minutes and we got our table. Their prices are not cheap and they increased a lot in recent years. We ordered the combo C8 (rice with assorted vegetables and beef in the hot stone pot plus a seafood tofu soup ($28.99), S4 Grilled teriyaki chicken ($26.99), and S8 Rabokki (rice cake, fish cake, ramen noodles, vegetables with spicy sauce) for ($18.99). The restaurant also offers side dishes (banchan) for free and you can ask for refills. The banchan was very addictive and we all liked the potato dish, broccoli, seaweed, and kimchi, etc. Service was okay that night maybe they were too busy. The Grilled teriyaki chicken was tender but the portion was smaller than before and the chicken meat was cut into small pieces. I still like my bibimbap hot stone rice but I wish the seaweed was more crispy and the beef was not cut into those tiny pieces though. My daughters like their rice cake dish but they could not finish it. Overall it was delicious and it was satisfying to have hot Korean food on a chilly night.“

“They have so many yummy dishes here! Way more than expected at a cafe.Highlights of the menu:1. Mini hot pot: Mongolia lamb and Satay beef2. Pork belly skewers3. Lamb skewers4. Beef aorta skewers5. Spicy wonton6. Eel bibimbap7. Short rib with quail egg and tofu8. Stirred beef with quail egg and rice9. Beef bulgogiDrinks:10. Mango pomelo sago11. Oreo brulee matcha12. Mango coconut smoothie“

“For the record, this place is not all you can eat. Price is definitely on the higher side of Korean BBQ. However, the food and the service you get are definitely worth the trip. The food is cooked by your server, and they will ask you how you want your meat cooked. The side dishes are delicious. My favorite is the sauce they give you for the BBQ. The only thing that may deter you from going to this restaurant is the long line during peak hours.“

“This place definitely should have over 5 stars! Absolutely delicious and the service by Michelle was way over the top. She was very delightful and very helpful. And my girlfriend and I both had our meals that were way better than any average Korean restaurant. We really enjoyed our experience here and we highly recommend anyone to come try a very tasty Korean food with awesome service. Thank you!“

“Volcano Bowl is the business! Friendly service in a small restaurant.“

“We were recommended to try their wings.. We love wings and always looking for some juicy savory wings. WELL THIS IS IT!! The wings are deep fried and that crispy fried OMG! Last week was our first time trying and I tried the Hot wings!!! Omg y'all they were amazing!! The sweat and sour sauce!!! Ohhhhh yes! Well anywho.. you must try them... you will not be disappointed! I see why they kept insisting or us to come. I needed more wings in my life and decided to go today. I had spicy galbi wings! Great flavors and again fresh and crispy!! The Lichee Black Tea is my favorite as well. The service is great, very helpful and very nice service. All is clean and neat. Love it and will continue to visit to keep trying all flavors!! Give them a try they will not disappoint!“

“No frills teriyaki spot. The entrance was confusing. It looks like a glass storefront but it's an automatic sliding door that isn't very sensitive or quick. So you need to stand there and then it will open after a short delay. Service was quick, food was decent. Price is fair for Pasadena.“

“My favorite place to get jjajangmyeon!! I got separate orders of the jjajangmyeon and tangsuyuk and the tangsuyuk plate was huge!! I'll stick to the combo next time but it can definitely feed two hungry people and great amount for the price.“

“As a non-Vegan(I eat everything), I absolutely love this place! The work staff is so kind and they always make me want to come back! Everything is always cooked and seasoned to perfection! 10 out of 10 stars! I had a death in the family and they went out their way to write me a heartfelt note and slipped it my bag along with my order! That was so sweet and I will never forget it!“

“OMG! Soooo Gooodddd! Don't go anywhere else, this place is legit, and it's tasteful. 100 percent quality teriyaki done right, not over cooked, or undercooked. No scrappy meat, or odd ball rice and noodles. Very good tasting and very delicious from beginning to end.I am definitely saving this spot and will be coming back for many more! Parking is a challenge, so order ahead or plan it right to get your food. Other than that, the lady this morning was extremely helpful and courteous for a 1st time visit that superseded my expectations!Thank you!!“

“Really, really good food. The pork ribs were amazing.“

“Very good food! After eating millions of Korean barbecue family decided to try something different and it’s totally worth it. Only complaint is the chopsticks, which is very flat and heavy, makes it very hard to use. And I’ve been using chopsticks since I was born ?“

“Parking: easy (parking lot) Wait time: No wait (once during 2PM, another time for 8:30PM dinner) Food ordered: 1. Beef and seafood tofu soup 2. BBQ short ribs, tofu soup combo Best tofu soup in SGV comparing to A Ri Rang and Young Dong. Everything was perfectly seasoned especially their side dishes. Although I've had better kimchi (yukdaejang's), I enjoyed their seaweed salad most. Like many Korean restaurants, they refilled all side dishes. I very much wanted to try new dishes here, but what I've ordered previously were so good I couldn't help but order the same thing my second time. Lunch combo did not come with a salted croaker like dinner combo. 10/10 would recommend and come back. My Recommendation to the restaurant: 1. Offer rice cakes in tofu soup (add-ons?) 2. Make a bibimbab+tofu soup combo“

“Solid Korean fried chicken and kimchi fried rice. Order at the counter and they bring the food to the table. Chicken pieces were large and exterior was crispy, soy garlic sauce was good. Shared parking lot with a lot of other interesting restaurants.“

“Imma get straight to the point if u go here and u ain't in the soup mood this is what you get -- the expensive ass shareable sizzling boiling pot of all sorts of different types of meat that will melt in your mouth layered with seasoned soft potatoes and carrots and onions and most importantly tteotboki and probably more stuff. Cheese is an add on and costs more but worth it! They said it feeds 2-3 ppl but nah there was 5 of us and we still didn't finish it!!! Split amongst 5 people it was like 25 bucks per person worth it! Restaurant is small but cozy and kinda transports you to a village I like it! Service was fast and so friendly totally worth it. Also not to be weird the dude with the tatted arm was hot.“

“The food, the ambiance, service, EVERYTHING is amazing! Hands down best pho, noodles in town! My go to is #85 Ughhhhhh soo good! My husband and I also share the fried rice and it's so yummy it's a perfect pare with the noodles! The service is fast even on rainy days when everyone is craving soup, so don't let long lines stop u from trying this place.“

“I got the Mozz & Potato Corndog. Personally i never like corn dog breading but I love panko bread crumbs which they used and the fried potatoes were delicious and mozzarella and such a big cheese pull. The person that took our order wasn't that nice I think she was just trying to get her work done. The stand looked really cool and colorful.“

“Very good and fast service“

“Hello Chris Korean BBQ, I was there today with my cousin and their service was immaculate! All the staff there definitely works together as a team, reason being is because everyone was doing there part in partaking each tables like a team player. Not my first time but was my cousins first time eating there and he enjoyed being there for his first time. Thank you Belle for being our sever and Laura, Luis, Andrew, and Edgar for making this Saturday rainy day a great experience.“

“This place has great service, the parking isn't crowded, the atmosphere is pleasant and enjoyable to have dinner.The portions are huge as well. I was very surprised. A small would feed 2 people easy, cost is $59. Comes with pork rib soup, steamed egg, and dessert.“

“Plenty of parking in the plaza. We got the pink lemonade fish bowl and personally I would've liked more alcohol in it because most of my friends and I were completely fine and didn't taste like it had alcohol . We didn't order any food but will definitely come back again to try some. Overall our server was nice and the vibes were great. They had some games to play while drinking and tvs all around playing kpop music videos.“

“I get Mixābowl whenever I’m in town - I get the Ramen N’ Rice and my partner gets the customizable bowl. Everything tastes so goodI wish there was one near me ? the lady who runs the shop here at the mall is so sweet. Def recommend checking it out, it’s affordable too!“

“Awesome staff, awesome food and very nice ambiance“

“Awesome experience! Davey, our server was great, friendly and attentive! He was always nearby and whatever we needed, he was there to help with a smile. I have gluten, dairy n egg allergies, super hard to eat out especially at Asian restaurants. Davey patiently listened to me and asked the kitchen what i could eat! I am so grateful for his attentiveness! The food was great but i will go back just for the service!“

“So I stopped in here based upon a review from a fellow elite and they were pretty spot on in their review of the flavor. I wanted to order the 16 piece wings and split it between two flavors. But noooo you have to buy two 8 wing servings and spend an extra 3 bucks to do that. So that's why I am NOT giving five stars and struggling with 4 due to the HIGH PRICES! I spent about $46 for 16 wings, some fries, and a lemonade. I almost fell over when he told me how much. Once I received my order, the spicy original was a bit too spicy. I should've opted for plain original just to get the taste. But it was good and crunchy and flavorful. And my fellow reviewer was right. The chicken was not greasy at all. The fries were really good too. Well seasoned with a light batter and crispy on the outside while still being soft and not dried out within. The strawberry lemonade was good and not too tart. But it was a small cup filled with ice for almost $4. But OMG! The Gangham style was delicious!! It "almost" made me forgive the pricing. I will definitely return and try other flavors when I feel like breaking the bank again. Oh...they also get a plus for their packaging. Really nice sturdy packaging with vents so that the chicken won't steam on the way home. Sorry for the pictures. I was eating in my car and it's small in there.“

“It's ok. It was my first time trying hot pot, so I didn't have anything to compare it to. Food was good. We had a table of four, so I wish they had brought out meat more often or in larger portions for multiple people. Service was ok, just kind of slow.“

“Great dining experience during the lunch special which allows us to enjoy all kinds of appetizers, meats, vegetables and ice-cream. They have modern decoration and are equipped with powerful fans for ejecting the smokes. The different kinds of beef belly with different marinated ways, the beef chunk, the pork belly and the pork jowl. Ones can choose from the shrimp, the marinated chicken wings and the octopus.Our favorite one is the beef tongue. Some other food like fried rice, cold noodles, steamed eggs, corn cheese and the grilled pineapple are all awesome. The veggie options include king mushroom, white mushroom, oyster mushrooms, zucchini and the lettuce. They are all worth a try. The staff is busy but works very hard and serves a good and welcoming attitude. Appreciate it.“

“A pretty solid ayce Korean bbq place with quality meat and side dishes. Everything was flavorful and delicious! I have not seen an ayce place that does the scallion pancake as a side dish, so seeing this here for the first time is definitely different. Service was pretty quick and the inside is also nice!“

“I absolutely love there boneless chicken wings. I got the half & half with Korean bbq & yangyeom sauce. I feel like it’s almost necessary to get extra sauce which is an additional charge added to the chicken but well worth it.Their draft beer is a good price with some great options. I look forward to ordering this again, it was delicious“

“This place is so under rated! I drive all the way from Whittier, CA to eat at this place! It is AMAZING!!!!!! I highly recommend this place. There food is DYNAMIC so many options and very filling. I will be a life long customer of this place.“

“This is one of the best authentic Korean places you can get. Better than most places in LA County or OC. For some credibility, I am Korean. The taste is flavorful but clean. Everything is good but my favorites are the grilled pork, cold radish noodles, beef rib soup and soon tofu. My kids inhale all the side dishes everytime we come. All the waitresses are so friendly and always happy to see us. Parking is plentiful in the back.“

“Inside Spacious. Clean. Inviting. Good vibe. In the front section are booths, seating up to 4 people. In the next section, are more seating that can accommodate larger parties. Food Fresh. Delicious. Tasty. We ordered: *Topokii ($13.95) *Fried dumplings (8) ($8.99) *Seafood pancake ($15.99) *Kimchi fried rice ($13.99) Portion size leaned towards the generous. All the dishes were very tasty & my party & I would order all of them again. Delicious! Service Quick. Attentive. Kind & courteous. Very friendly. Overall Would definitely recommend this place, but bring your friends with you to order more dishes to share with each other. That's the fun part!!!“

“Tasty food. I ordered the angus beef bowl. Not fatty or chewy. Goin back soon“