15 Best Korean Restaurants near Livermore

“Loved it here! Downtown Livermore and was craving that warmth of Korean food.

Really bright, clean inside! Friendly staff!

Food:
Kalbi perfectly cooked good size portion
Kimchi tofu soup level 2 not that spicy but good flavor
Japchae was sooo good the mushrooms inside were very flavorful
Banchan on pt!

Friend got the asian pear soju cocktail, lightly sweet make sure to mix. But said it was what she wanted!“

“We love the kimchi, bulgogi, and wings here. We haven't had something we didn't like :)

Service has always been friendly and helpful.

The room is a typical small restaurant set up -- a handful of tables that seat 2 and a couple that seat 4; clean and welcoming!

Parking: Parking is available in a typical strip mall parking lot. Spots may be difficult to find right in front of the store if it's a popular time / on weekends.“

“Vons is a staple in Guam and was glad to try it here.

All the orders are setup to go it seems (maybe you can ask for reusable plates)

I got a combo with kimbop but added rice as rice is life.

Quick service. Yummy food“

“Came here on a Saturday night and waited around 5 minutes for two of us. Overall we had a great time. All you can eat for roughly $35 a person and you get to cook it yourself at the table. I have had Korean BBQ a few times but the service was outstanding; every single person around was available to answer questions about cooking the meat, changing the grill, menu questions (they have rules for ordering short ribs), etc. Everything is ordered via the QR code including the sides like rice and rice papers, which I actually like because it lets you see what you are ordering, and lays out the quantity you will receive. Some of the meats did come out in smaller portions but it was clearly shown on the ordering menu which we enjoyed as a two person party because then we could try different meats and not get a ton of the same thing. This place is great for first time KBBQ eaters because everyone is friendly and helpful. The owner was especially nice and hands on; he even helped us cook some of the meat we ordered himself. Him and his daughter have great taste in cars as well!“

“Pretty good and almost comparable to katsu we had in Japan. We tried to have lunch last year but mobbed and couldn't get in especially w/someone who is in wheelchair. Small tight space but they mAnage the tables well and able to wheel my spouse in this time around. Will return when we next visit the Tri-valley. Likely crowded on wknds, we visited on a wk day“

“Delicious food and outstanding service ! Our waiter did an absolutely fantastic job, very attentive and friendly. My partner and i enjoyed everything about this place! Food is 🔥 20/10 😋😋 would recommend this place 1000%
That new Rose Ricecake dish is so creamy and ricecakes soft and delectable 👌“

“Thank you so much to the staff. The food was comforting and delicious. The banchan was tasty and flavorful, the beef brisket soup is great, the ddukbokgi has a good flavor, the bibimbap has high-quality ingredients, etc. The staff are working hard and more people should come here. My family and I have been here multiple times. The staff were nice enough to take us in 20 minutes before they closed.“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

This was a DoorDash order, so I can’t rate the atmosphere or in-person service since I didn’t dine in. That said, the food itself was excellent.

I ordered the Bulgogi toast and a dalgona coffee. The Bulgogi toast was delicious. The brioche was soft, sweet, and fluffy on the inside with a perfectly crisp exterior, and the sandwich was made really well.

The dalgona coffee was very strong per my request, which I loved. Bold, rich, and exactly what I was hoping for.“

“Amazing! I will definitely be going back again soon“

“Although it's a bit of a trip from home, my family truly loves this chicken. The flavor is simply fantastic! I totally recommend giving it a try. Plus, the staff is wonderfully kind and attentive. You're definitely going to enjoy this place!“

“Food: Never thought we’d be able to find such authentic Korean food here! Everything we ordered is good and definitely well seasoned as it should be like in Korea.
We’re a bit confused when we’re ordering the spicy pork. They have 2 options on the menu, one with rice and one without. There wasn’t further confirmation so we ended up getting one with rice but still works for us.

Service: they are so warm and welcoming!

Ambiance: it’s a small restaurant but very clean and nice.“

“Fun and delicious! Excellent dogs!

Had the Monster Double Potato, which is about as crazy as the options get. Perfectly cooked. Chewy, crispy, and gooey. Solid hotdog on the inside, which some counter-style places don't seem to care about when they load it with so many toppings. Highly recommend this for hotdog fans!

Atmosphere is very casual and there are only a couple of seats, so a larger group / order will need to find another spot to chow down“

“We came in around lunchtime on a Saturday and it was pretty busy, but the service was still great and we didn’t wait long for the food. My mom loved her chicken sandwich and fries. My dad and I shared the 12 piece boneless and liked the soy garlic/sweet chili sauces, but felt like they could have had more sauce lol. They were kind of dry and I just personally love them being drenched in sauce lol. But other than that it was an awesome experience“

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

“I dont know why the google reviews are low. I’ve been to multiple Kbbq places. There’s a newly opened one in Sacramento and two weeks after we went to this place.
We were a bit hesitant because of the rating but still gave it a try.

The newly opened one in Sacramento had these issues versus Seoul Jung :-

1. Service was slow in Sacramento (I understand they were busy and just newly opened)
For Seoul Jung, we automatically got our water and banchan. We didn’t have to ask for a replacement of the grill and we all got our utensils.
2. Food - Sacramento’s food quality was good, no doubt. Seoul Jung, their quantity is huge, quality is still decent but what do you expect when you pay that much?
3. Price - We got the Tier C at Seoul Jung and the options are still pretty good. The Sacramento one was the same price, good thing they had sashimi. Both restaurants were $40.

I would come back to Seoul Jung versus the one in Sacramento, or Stockton! 😂🫣

Just give it a try and give your own personal feedback.“