39 Best Korean Restaurants in Portland

“From our nine year old: Amazing service and great mocktails! We went during the make your own Gimbap and it was absolutely amazing!!“

“My kids took me to Jeju for a memorable delicious surprise birthday dinner last night. It was a wonderful high quality healthy food experience with every dish well-balanced, full of umami. Their desserts were out-of-this-world so Scrumptious. Amazing service-thoughtful and attentive, warm inviting ambience...“

“Great brunch. Loved the burger bao.“

“I had the bulgogi beef, cheese corn, and ban-chan. This was a very quiet, relaxing and delicious experience! Eating here felt like being cared for at someone's home, everything was presented with such care. It really made me realize how many of the Korean restaurants I go to are focused on Korean bar food.Parking: This is in the heart of St John's commercial area, so all parking is street parking.“

“Obsessed. The chicken’s incredibly crunchy every time and all three coatings are delicious. The soy garlic tones down the sweetness that you’d typically get from that sauce (in a good way) and I have to disagree with reviewers complaining about the gochujang sauce not being spicy enough. I have a high tolerance but IMO, heat needs to be harmoniously balanced with the other elements of the dish and Frybaby’s is balanced well. The heat is reasonable and detectable without dominating the other flavors. The snow cheese… what can I say? It’s interesting and addicting. I love it. All of the side dishes are also bangers, but I do think the kimchi mac might be the weakest one. Personally I think it needs a touch more salt but I really love salt ?The only real negative thing I have to say about Frybaby is that they almost always sell out of wings by the time it’s dinner. Not a big deal because the drumsticks are also delicious (and gigantic) but I wish they’d stock more wings!“

“Laura, the assistant manager is wonderful, kind and very smart. She is very friendly and as soon as you walk through the door she greet you with a smile and always ask how you were doing. She remembers my order all the time. I do not even have to say a word. I’ve been going there since they have open for the very first day.“

“Just had the Bulgogi with pot stickers and a side of kimchi. Amazingly delicious! I would highly recommend Korean twist. I will be back.“

“Shockingly good. Like, I am so glad I happened to wander in! It's a Chipotle- or Mongolian BBQ-type setup where you select your ingredients and they are prepared for you into japchae stir fry or stew. But it is executed really well with amazing flavors and truly interesting items to select from. I got lotus root in my stir fry, there are a couple different mushrooms to select from there are proteins like shrimp and lamb and others, several types of greens and even the cabbage is available in full leaf or shredded format. You can really make this dish your own. I will say that even the number one is a fair amount of heat. But I'm telling you, the even with my nose running I was looking forward to every fork full.I really don't care about atmosphere so I just default gave it four stars. But the food and the service really deserve five stars.“

“I love everything about this place 100/10 some of the best Hawaii food spot in Portland. The vibe the food the staff all of it was spot on and a great experience! Check it out bring some friends! Recommend the Kalibi short ribs and the Mac salad! Super yummy! And this gotta be some of the chicken katsu in town“

“From the moment I walked in, I was pleasantly surprised at how busy it was but such a warm comfortable atmosphere. I came for my Birthday dinner and ended the night with a complimentary dessert! Our waitress was very informative of the menu, recommendations, and how the service was going to go in order. I appreciated the Experience. I will be returning.“

“your restaurant have 5 start from me..the food is delicious. fresh and healthy.“

“This place is so cute nestled in this great food truck food court it’s attached to this fantastic indoor eating and bar experience with multiple levels to it the food from Ko sisters was amazing great flavor large portions even people inside asked “wow what is that?” I will be back to try most of her menu laid back relaxing environment great staff!“

“So mad at myself I did not stop in here sooner! I've driven by so many times and have never really noticed this place. But I need to come back and eat more of their wings! Their wings were just too dang good! Love the tiger wings, and the Szechuan pepper wings were good and not as spicy as I expected them to be! Yummmm!“

“I recently visited Fomo Chicken, and I'm happy to say that the food has really improved over the years. The soy garlic fried chicken I had was delicious, and I appreciated the amount food I got for my money. While the customer service was okay, it was the food that stole the show. The flavor of the fried chicken was spot on, and it's clear that they've made strides in providing a better dining experience. If you're a fan of soy garlic fried chicken, this place is definitely worth a visit. Overall, a tasty and satisfying meal!“

“All you can eat Korean barbecue.“

“soooo good!! My favorites are the brisket and beef bulgogi. The steamed egg is also amazing. Like a tiny souffle! various condiments... i think next time I'll do a la carte of the meat portions. mostly because after two rounds of AYCE I'm overstuffed and no taking leftovers... can't wait to go back!“

“This place is delicious. They have lots to choose from. I got the sushi burrito. It's basically a sushi roll not cut up. It was yummy. My son ordered the Oregon roll. It's spicy but has great flavor. My daughter ordered the poke salad. She said it was scrumptious. We can't wait to go back. They have Korean bbq tables. I can't wait to try.“

“Great fun food choices for an easy brunch before an event nearby. Name on table was a nice touch with our reservations. Easy casual space with upgraded food choices and nice touches. Would visit again. Our group had the benedict, teri burger, combo plate (ribs were great!), masubi and bibimbap bowl. All delicious.“

“What a hidden gem! My best friend and I live close to 23rd and we walked it quite frequently last summer. We found this little hole in the wall restaurant one day and decided to pop in and my taste buds were so very happy. the food here is, in my opinion, some of the best food on 23rd. Nothing too fancy, but I do believe that it's done well and it's done affordably. They also have vegan options. The only caveat is, I would say the hours are really inconsistent. Sometimes they're open, sometimes they're not, and you just have to get lucky. Ha ha. But I think it's worth it, I'll definitely continue to go.“

“I had the bulgogi rice bowl and WOW it was delicious! reasonably priced and nice staff. will definitely go again and highly recommend this place to others!“

“Delicious food ever love the honey spice sauce“

“Delicious Korean fried chicken, fries, sandwiches, & bi bim bap!The portions are filling, food is flavorful and has a great texture (fried chicken is always crispy & crunchy, bi bim bap had the crispy & gooey sunnyside up egg, soft rice, fresh greens, etc).My personal favorite is the chicken bi bim bap (tofu option is good too) and they can make it gluten free which is hard to find!The employees (I think owners) are so nice and helpful. Jin Dak is one of my favorite food trucks in Portland.Dietary restrictions: They can make the bi bim bap gluten free, and tofu option for pescatarians.Kid-friendliness: Fried chicken is a fave of our kids“

“Awesome family, friendly restaurant. There's a spacious feel to the restaurant and it is laid out so uniquely. There's fish tanks and a kid's play corner (so children can play while they wait for the food or after they are done eating). The service was friendly and the food was DELICIOUS! We got the orange chicken and the shrimp ramen and everything tasted amazing! Our little kid was super happy toddling around & we all had a great time! Definitely will be back!“

“I'm always on the lookout for a good noodle place and this place exceeded my expectations. I had stopped in here for dinner before heading over to the movies. My go-to is usually a spicy ramen, but decided to give my iron stomach a rest for the night. I did add the chili oil to it, but it wasn't overbearing. I'd absolutely come back here when I'm back in Portland.“

“it is in the heart of downtown a couple blocks from Powell Books in the beginning of the park block the most important it is clean and it's a good diversity of food cart they even have a double decker bus that serve coffee in the morning and beer and wine in the evening plenty of seating outside looking at the park block.“

“Consistently very good. Crunchy on the outside, moist and juicy on the inside. Atmosphere not as warm as the Beaverton Town Center location, But I'm really looking forward to their outdoor seating when the weather cooperates. Extra hot can run very hot, perfect for me. Not hot enough? Request additional sauce. Too hot? Order a soy garlic wing and rub them together. :) Or, cool them down with some of the wasabi mayo. Prices for the boneless are much better than some other places. And, the boneless wings reheat very well in the microwave.“

“when I tell you I screamed while I was eating this!! It has to be by far the best korean fusion. I have had!! 10 out of 10 !! Recommend!!!“

“My daughter and I tried their corn dogs, she got the original and I got the crispy, I have to say I really enjoyed it. Good beef sausage and mozzarella cheese stacked inside of a hand dipped planko honey batter. Yumm. My daughter said she wasn’t hungry but she sure ate the entire thing. Try it for yourself and you be the judge.“

“Always fresh and yum!“

“First time in Portland and the Hyatt House was an excellent choice of hotel for me.The location by the River was relaxing, as well as, the well maintained pool. Very friendly and helpful staff, this hotel has it all, a nice hot breakfast, a Bar, a pool and is in a great location. Would stay again!“

“Love this place! Never been there but I use DoorDash. LOVE the egg drop soup. Has some veggies in it along with plenty of egg, nice texture. Also love the fried rice, and the spring rolls are fabulous. Food travels well. It always makes me happy. Gotta go, it just arrived....“

“Just finished eating a bowl of bibimbap- then tried to eat some from of my son’s bowl! It was delicious! Large portions, fresh and great flavor.We also had the katsu- this was a winner too, the melted cheese was a great touch. I’ll be back- highly recommended( sorry no photo- we ate it too fast)“

“Got a kimchi quesadilla with tofu and honestly didn’t know what to expect. It was a unique flavor combo that worked surprisingly well. The acid and funk from the kimchi works really well in the quesadillas and the tofu was dry enough that it didn’t make the whole dish soggy which was a concern I had. Overall a very tasty hearty meal with a yummy and unique flavor combination.“

“Wonderful food great service“

“It's now our second time here because the food is so good here. Their seafood pancake is amazing, crispy and loaded with seafood. Their full size galbi comes with a lot of protein. My husband loves the rice cake and mando soup here, the broth is so comforting. Their banchan also changes so this time we got some hotdog. The potato banchan is soo good too. Can't wait to come back.“

“I absolutely recommend this place the food is amazing & I love that the owner has made it a policy if a homeless person is hungry to knock at the backdoor they will feed you because he believes no one should ever have to starve God bless you & I wish more places were like thisParking: There is a very small parking lot with minimal parking sometimes you may have to park a couple blocks away & walkWheelchair accessibility: Yes“

“The hand pulled noodles are the star here, no need to order anything else. The noodles with beef were very good, overall it was a filling meal. I do wish there was more of the veggie bits mixed in, meaning more spinach and cabbage and carrots. I like a good balance of veggies and meat and noodles. I recommend take out, eating in, the restaurant was very cold.“

“The owners are so incredibly sweet and go above and beyond. My second time here and the food is fantastic. Great quality for the price. Very fresh ingredients and they make their kimchi themselves. It’s excellent! Lots of vegetarian options as well. Feels wonderful to support a small family run business.“

“I have been getting takeout here for special occasions, parties and holidays for a couple of years (most recently today for the Super Bowl). The online ordering system works great, they’ve got everything you would want to eat, and the folks at the restaurant are nice as can be. Great and consistent.“