27 Best Korean Restaurants near El Sobrante

“This place has an exceptionally high rating, and after my visit, I agree completely. The food is all prepared to top standard. I really enjoyed the lighter seasoning for the food and I can taste the freshness of all the ingredients. Next time I will come try the budae jigae (Korean style hotpot)!“

“Got there in time for both lunch (12-4pm) and happy hour (3-5pm) so enjoyed their lunch meal along with $2 off a beer.

The lunch meal can be enough for two people since we left stuffed and still took some to-go. The food was delicious and served quickly so no complaints there.

Only annoying thing was little knats and flies flying around while we ate but not sure how they'll control that besides closing door.“

“Good Food and Outstanding Service! it satisfied our Korean food craving. Portions were big and it's so delicious. we even ordered Togo to try their fried chicken at home. we'll surely be back when in the area.“

“We loved this place! The food felt really authentic and everything we tried was delicious and high quality. We especially liked the banchan. The kimchi was excellent too.

The service was also very friendly, and overall we had a great experience. We would definitely come back. Just be prepared for a bit of a wait because this place is popular. we went on a Monday evening and it was still quite busy. Parking can be tough too. Definitely worth the wait!“

“I come here almost every week, it's my go-to for filling and fulfilling Korean food. I usually get bulgogi and japchae, although I've tried most of the menu at one point or another and can say it's all very high quality, especially their fried chicken. The side dishes are also fantastic. The staff here are also really lovely and attentive and will refill the side dishes if you ask. I love coming here and highly recommend this place!“

“Picked up dinner twice this week. Delicious.“

“That we're here once a week, and notice other regulars, says something. This is authentic Korean comfort food made with care. Feels like we're eating at owners Heera and Jacob's dining table. Thanks to them and their hardworking crew.“

“Picked this place at random yesterday for breakfast. . Everything was great. Told some friends about it. One couple was there a few hours after we went and today four friends went based on our recommendation. Positive experience for everyone. We will be back.“

“We came here for an early dinner before a show at The Freight. Service was quick and friendly. We had the pork belly and beef sausage curry rice bowls for only $9.99 each. Both were very tasty. The server offered extra sauce and rice if we needed it, but the basic serving was filling enough for us. We'll be back to try some of their other dishes.“

“I finally decided to give Saucey Asian a try, and it definitely lived up to the hype!

The food came out fresh, hot, and packed with flavor. Every dish we ordered was well-seasoned, the portions were generous, and you can tell they don’t skimp on quality. It’s one of those places where everything on the table makes you want “just one more bite.”

The atmosphere was casual, fun, and perfect for grabbing dinner with friends or family. The staff was friendly, welcoming, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout our meal.

If you’re in the Emeryville area and craving flavorful Asian comfort food, I definitely recommend checking this spot out. Great food, generous portions, and a great overall experience. I’ll definitely be back!“

“A good place to taste Korean and Japanese cuisine with a twist.“

“The Korean Fried Chicken is amazing here! The skin was a crispy, crackling goodness, that shattered like glass at first crunch. The meat was hot and juicy. The house Seoul sauce was tasty (and mild spice). And you can get it included in a bento box so that you can get your servings of veggies (banchan), rice, gyoza, and japchae noodles too. Service was super friendly.“

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“Smoky, delicious, yummy goodness!“

“Food Very tasty 🤤 authentic Korean food delicious friendly staff decor trendy modern nice clean.“

“So glad to find out they reopened after being closed a while during the pandemic. Currently you have to pre-order a day in advance for pickup so it takes a little planning but so worth it.Their fried chicken is so crispy. I ordered it with waffle fries and they say they only fire up the fries just before your pickup time so that they're fresh. When I went to pick up my order, they let me know it would just be a few minutes because the fries were finishing and when he came out with my order, he said he accidentally made the salad but included both the fries and salad and threw in a vanilla pudding. Everything was so delicious. Even the bonus pudding had flecks of vanilla bean and tasted so much better than the instant stuff. The chicken and fries were enough for 2 meals.“

“My family decided to give the Honey Garlic chicken a try and it was a really good. It was still crispy with the sauce. I was actually a little skeptical since I had the Korean fried chicken at Von’s before and it was just soggy and nasty so I kind of expected the same but to my surprised, it was crispy and tasty! We also ordered the rose dtebokki with cheese that was really good as well. Loved the sauce and the spice wasn’t overwhelming. The only downside was the price. It’s pretty expensive but some chicken so it will definitely will be a once in a while type of treat!“

“traveling and yelped this .. just go..“

“This is the gem of the city of Hercules. The food is always solidly good. The bi bim bop is my favorite, but it is hard to find anything I don't like. The service is efficient and friendly. I really enjoy this neighborhood restaurant!“

“Easy ordering, fast prep, tons of food. The place is cost effective and will satisfy even the bigger eaters.

There are several large indoor tables that can accommodate large groups. The same is true outdoors in front of the restaurant.

The pace caters to students and dies a good job. The food is abundant and simple. Solid choice but don't expect a sophisticated food experience.“

“Very good food and great atmosphere“

“Delicious! Amazing tofu kimchi stew, kimchi pancakes and bibimbap. Highly recommend for authentic Korean food beyond Korean bbq.“

“Quick and affordable made to order onigiri with vegan/plant based options. I like the spicy tofu triangle, the teriyaki tofu and the kimchi tofu triangles are good as well. They usually throw in complimentary edamame if you get a few, and they have other options as well. More of a grab and go atmosphere but they are fast and friendly to me, and the condiment section is loaded with good stuff like free sesame seeds, teriyaki sauce, Japanese spice, Sriracha, shoyu etc. I like this for a nice light meal for some protein and energy after a work out or so.“

“Great food and quick service! A must try place if you’re in the area!“

“ton katsu rice bowl: amazing!!!
spam rice bowl: not good.
kimchi fried rice: pretty good
beef kimbap: good
japchae: not good, too oily and soggy
beef bulgogi: good
pork belly: good
dumplings/potstickers: good!
corndogs: decent

croffles: not really that good
mochinuts: very yummy
drinks: all very yummy, my favorites are ube and horchata“

“Flavorful food & good customer service“

“The food was pretty good, though from what I've seen the prices are pretty high. GBO gave us an item included, but otherwise, even though the food tastes good and has great portions, it's very expensive.

Also, for any GBOers who see this, the spicy rice cakes (Tteokbokki) is not portioned for a full meal!

Otherwise the dine out area is quite nice!

Vegetarian options: There is the miso tofu ramen and maybe one other option, so vegetarians won't be left out!“