Kimchi Garden

Name: Kimchi Garden
Address: 2517 Durant Ave Ste b, Berkeley, California, 94704, US
Telephone: (510) 288-5253
Price range: $
Rating: 3.8

$ • Korean, Asian Fusion, Beer Bar

Hours:
2517 Durant Ave Ste b, Berkeley
(510) 288-5253

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About Kimchi Garden

Kimchi Garden is a casual restaurant popular with college students, offering a variety of Korean-inspired snacks and vegetarian options. The menu includes dishes like kimchi fried rice, beef bulgogi, pork belly, beef kimbap, and hotdogs such as Korean cheese dogs. Many customers enjoy the tasty soups and tteokbokki, which are affordable and flavorful. The kimchi fried rice is frequently praised, and the kimchi stew is seen as fair value for the price. Some dishes, like japchae, are considered oily and soggy, while others like the ton katsu rice bowl are highly recommended. The restaurant also offers unique items such as mochinut and drinks like ube and horchata, which receive positive reviews.

However, the service experience is often criticized. There are reports of poor hygiene practices, such as food handlers not changing gloves or washing hands, and a lack of attentive service, with no plates or bowls provided, and customers responsible for sorting waste. The ordering system is automated via kiosks, and the atmosphere is minimalistic, with no decoration. Some find the food tasteless with low-quality products, especially when eating in, while others find the dishes decent for takeout. The restaurant's late hours make it a convenient choice for groups, but the overall quality and service may not meet everyone's expectations.