50 Best Korean Restaurants near Milpitas

“This is my FAVORITE chicken wings place! Their soy garlic is AMAZING and simply the best. I haven’t had anything as good. Yesterday I was so excited to take a friend from out of town here and upon arrival it was closed and shut down. I’m soooo very saddened by this. I’d really love to know where the chef went. I would go to their next place in a heartbeat. If someone knows, please comment! May their chef chicken wing recipe be shared with more bellies. ??“

“I was craving some Korean food and came here and it was GOOD! After we ordered through the QR code on the table, we got some banchan, which was okay. We then got some sort of soup and it was amazing. We ordered the seafood pancake (great), deluxe tteokbokki (amazing and super heavy), and bulgogi bibimbap (great). Would definitely return.“

“Went there with my friends, it was pretty good at serving especially the chicken glutinous rice soup was pretty tasty. The only reason that I leave one star blank is because they are very popular so that the waitresses are asking us to leave before our chat ends and we have to go to milk tea place to finish our conversation.“

“The best Korean food I’ve ever had in my life! Their beef stew exceeded my expectation so much, it was super flavourful and tender. The best thing about it was it was full of big chunks of meat, so it was definitely enough for 3 very hungry adults, no need to be shy about taking the meat from the pot into your bowl! We added the cheese for extra flavour and performance lol! Also, their kimchi had the right spice level and of course you can refill them! The staff were nice too. There was a queue but it was so worth it! 10/10 recommended. Next time we’ll come back and try something new.“

“I came in when the restaurant opened at 5 pm a few days ago, and the staff was friendly, and we received our food pretty quickly. First time trying this place out and it definitely hit the spot before I had to return to work. I ordered the #2 combination from the menu.“

“I love this Korean Restaurant, Because I love this place!“

“Very yummy Kung Pao Chicken. Like their lunch specials“

“Clean interior with polite employees, no problems whatsoever. I love getting the original fried chicken (the saucy ones are too saucy). The original is fried to a light crisp with subtle spiciness. Best part is the way their cut their bone-in chicken. It makes it super easy to eat.

Update: this time I tried the Soy Garlic wings... it was a 10/10 having the right amount of sauce, crisp, and lots of garlic flavor like I prefer. Great with beer.“

“The food here is so good. What's great about this place is that they have an open all you can eat sides with your meal. They have authentic Korean dishes and fresh made to order sushi. Anything you order is very tasty! My family usually get the Godzilla roll, soft shell spider roll, spicy tuna roll, mackerel, beef bulgogi, and pork belly. We get a lot more, I just can't remember all of the orders. Then after the meal they have a soft served Ice cream area which is so good. The ice cream is smooth and creamy not icy. The staff are great and the owner is so nice. I'd give them 10 stars if I could. Highly recommend this spot for anyone.“

“Went last night and this place is awesome. We came when it was busy and they got us in within 10 minutes. The place layout is kind of crowded with a bit smaller tables but it all worked out and the server helped organize our table. The food was very good, hit or miss with the Kimchi soup and with the rice bowl. They were nice enough to tell us that if we got rice we would get full faster which allowed us to eat more. LOVED the garlic sweet wings and the beef cheese dish. I thought it was sweet corn but maybe I didn’t order it but nevertheless it was hot and juicy. The food is a bit pricy but you get a lot of food for what you pay for. For a table of two you can expect it to be $60-100. Parking is limited, be careful about parking on the street because it’s a freight loading zone.“

“absolutely loved this place, if i were south korea i would build the korean embassy right next door. you get all these sides with your order, and they’re the perfect additions for concocting the perfect bite. also, we were the only non-koreans there so i feel like that alone says something about the authenticity!“

“It seems like more people have watched Netflix's Black and White Chef since it aired. I went at 6pm on a Saturday and waited for 40 minutes.
Jjamppong is delicious and the vegetables are cooked well. The sweet and sour pork was thick and evenly cooked. There is also a laundromat nearby, so it looks like a great place to do your laundry on the weekend, grab a quick meal, and then come back. All employees are Korean.“

“Very clean and nice Korean restaurant with tons of delicious vegetarian choices from pancakes, salads, tofu soups and side dishes!!!!

Not oily, no food coma after the meal! No more “Give me whole bottle of water! My body is filled with MSG!!!”

Highly recommended ?????“

“Food here is so yum. Place is small and clean w/ friendly staff. It's a self-seeking restaurant so you order at a kiosk and they'll bring out the food on a counter and you get your own disposable utensils/cups/trays. The price is really good, especially since I feel like good quality Korean restaurants tend to be $17+ a dish but here everything is pretty much either $13 or $14 which is really good. The portions don't LOOK huge but my two friends and I were full w/ some leftovers afterwards. We got the vegetarian jajangmyeon, rose tteokbokki, and soy sauce Korean fried chicken. All were very yummy and I recommend. Definitely want to come back here and eat more!“

“Food was absolutely good. Even better than some of restaurants in Korea! Server was very nice. We will for sure coming back. It was overall really great decision to go try seollungtang there.
Also I see lots of folks mentioning banchan is too simple but honestly you don’t need banchan except good radish kimch(깍두기) for seollungtang. If you need banchan for your soup then the restaurant is doing something wrong lol
Maybe they are keeping things too authentic for some folks! But yeah I’ll definitely coming back here!!!!“

“Tobang is a nice and tasty Korean BBQ place with a relaxed vibe. They offer set menus from $50 (with one meat choice) to $110 (with four meat choices). You get unlimited sides, and the kimchi is really crunchy and flavorful. The meat portions are big, and the service is friendly and welcoming. It’s good value for the money!“

“Food was sooo good! The staff is super friendly. I ordered the dol sot bi bim bab, and could t believe how good it was! The side dishes is also amazing!

I will definitely be coming back! My new warm and cozy food!

Parking: Easy parking“

“Very Good quality of meat barbecue. But service is bad.“

“Been to rice junkie multiple times for lunch as well as for dinner. The service is always quick and fast however I do not like the new digital menu that they have especially if you’re on the tables close to the wall.
Their selection of sauces is always very interesting and I’m yet to try them all.
The ambience is somewhere in between a fancy restaurant and a fast casual.
Definitely get their corn and cheese combination either with the chicken or with the pork. Lunch for two with a drink and appetizer was $30 per person.

Parking: Massive parking lot with plenty of spots“

“We went on a Sunday night, it was around 7:45pm when people had already dined and were leaving. We were immediately seated and greeted by their friendly staff! They have those little side dishes called bon chan and my favorite was the marinated potato. The bus boy was so good, kept checking in on us and super kind! I would totally go back. Service was excellent, food was pretty good and restaurant atmosphere is good for casual dining.“

“🎉🎊🍻🍹🍗🥘🥗💪 Congrats!!!“

“Korean fusion street food where nothing on the item is over $10?? In this economy?? Sign us up!! 🥪🍚✨

@ricejunky.usa in Fremont is a take-out only spot that you can definitely get a bang for your buck! A great place for a quick grab and go, but still enjoying a high-quality meal. Everything is delicious we seriously recommend trying it all.

- — 𝕎𝕙𝕒𝕥 𝕎𝕖 𝕆𝕣𝕕𝕖𝕣𝕖𝕕 — -
∿ Combination Isaac Toast $8.50
∿ Triangle Gimbap (3 for $10)
∿ Korean Street Gimbap (beef bulgogi $7.99, Jala&Spam $6.99)
∿ Sandwich (Salmon $6.99, Tuna $6.99)
∿ Iced Americano $3.50
∿ Strawberry Lemonade $3.50“

“JangTu Korean Restaurant is a hidden gem! It’s a small, cozy spot with a homey feel that makes you feel welcomed as soon as you walk in. The staff is super friendly and attentive, creating a warm atmosphere that adds to the experience.

Their blood intestine dish is a standout—perfectly prepared and packed with flavor! If you're a fan of authentic Korean food, you’ll love it here.

The only thing to keep in mind is that it can get crowded, especially during peak times, but it's totally worth it for the food and the vibe. I’ll definitely be back!“

“Loved the vibe of the restaurant.
It's open till midnight.
Only one thing which I disliked is very less vegetarian options. Would like to.see them put some good veg options. :)
Looking forward to visit again.
Overall atmosphere is awesome.“

“I went the other night with my wife and two friends. We ordered:

1 Charcuterie
1 Opera Cake
2 Lychee de Leche
1 Tito's Martini (espresso)
1 Far East Fashioned
1 BTG Sauvignon Blanc

The waiter was very good. He really knew the menu and was able to give very good descriptions.

Drinks were good and the atmosphere is nice.

Only downside is how high the prices are but we knew that going in.“

“We came here recently because we didn't want to go the all you can eat Korean bbq spot. The fam just wanted a nice dinner without the crazy fast pace, and smelling like grilled meat afterwards lol. This place hit the spot, and had Japanese style pork tonkatsu! Everything was delicious, fresh quality, and super affordable compared to other Korean restaurants in the area. Will be coming back soon for round 2!“

“I absolutely loved the time I spent at this place. We did have a little bit of trouble with the tablet at first, but the staff came in and helped. I guess there’s a trick to it. After that it was smooth sailing! We just played all the songs on YouTube karaoke! It was SO MUCH FUN! We ordered food and drinks and everything came super fast! We’re definitely coming back! In my opinion, it was so worth every cent and everyone had a great time!“

“We had their spicy topokki, clam soup, seafood pancake, grilled squid and fried whole chicken. Every dish was done well, impressed with their seafood pancake, crispy outside and moist inside. Perfectly seasoned. They don't provide banchan at the table. Slight disappointment.“

“Delicious crispy fried chicken! We asked for ranch , which I was doubting they had, the server comes back and says they made a sauce with specially for us that could come close to ranch. It was delicious and very thoughtful. The servers were very friendly and the food was damn good!“

“If you're looking for an old-school but traditional karaoke-room type of place, definitely check this place out! The lady/bar tender was super lovely and showed us to our room right away. She made things so simple for us to do and even offered us an extra 20min after we were all finished singing our hearts out!“

“Ended up going here by chance and very happy we did! All the ingredients were prepared to perfection, good quality and fresh. We ended up sharing one box between the two of us for lunch as it is a fairly sized portion for one box. The staff was patient, well spoken and helpful. Definitely going here again and I hope they open more branches in south bay!“

“This place is great when you want food that’s healthy. I get their tofu soup often, and I’m grateful it’s not as salty as other korean restaurants while still having that amazing umami.

Not saying it’s plain and meant to be “health” food, but it’s just rare to find a restaurant to me that serves food I feel like I could eat on a regular basis. Usually when I get tofu soup I add water to it but with this restaurant I don’t have to do that. I also like how they add a large amount of tofu.“

“Great fried chicken spot. They also have a lovely vegetarian burger with impossible meat and avocado. Highly recommend to try both at least once. Twice are best.

Upd: forgot to mention a milk shakes, my favs strawberry with a real peaces of strawberry and vanilla - just a solid classic with a real ice cream.

Vegetarian options: Impossible burger with Avocado is a must have!“

“It was amazing overall experience I had. The floor staffs are very courteous and attentive. Their dishes are mouthwatering and fresh. I came in with my guests, and they were happy with high quality of dishes with outstanding service. We will let our circles know that they should definitely come out to Ondam and to check out.“

“Recently visited this place for dinner Its a spacious restaurant with plenty of seating, making it ideal for large groups or a casual meal out. However, the interiors feel somewhat lackluster and could use a bit more charm.
For vegetarians, there are only a few veggie options available, and the selection of vegetarian sides is quite limited. This might leave vegetarian diners wanting more variety. On the upside, the service is impressively fast, ensuring you won’t have to wait long for your food.
While the restaurant's ambiance and vegetarian offerings could be improved, if you're looking for a quick and homely Korean meal, this place might just hit the spot.“

“Very nice ambiance and great service. All staffs look professional and prompt.“

“Great food, the restaurant definitely needs more attention in my opinion. The food was great, was full but not too full to the point I feel sick. The sides were also delicious. If you’re in the area, would highly recommend going here. Definitely worth the drive to try it.“

“Overall, the food is good here but I don't think I would need to come back.

Seafood pancake was thick, crunchy and can be shared with a group of 4 or more. For how much you got, there wasn't enough sauce to dip it in.

Grilled mackerel was my favorite. It wasn't too salty, crispy on the outside, and had good flavor. I was just disappointed that our plate was taken away, which still had a small piece left and wasn't asked if we were done with it.

We got the army stew and it was on the saltier side, which then got saltier once the broth dried up from the stove. It was spicy and had a nice kick. Flavor was good but it was just really salty. The small size was enough for a group of 4.

This doesn't feel like an authentic Korean restaurant. They don't see any alcohol like soju. Parking in this plaza can get crazy. With that said, I wouldn't make the extra effort in coming here.“

“a true Korean food. the best bibimbop“

“This is the best authentic Korean style bbq i have ever had! Sun hee is the best chef around town for all bbq and Korean style food Me and my family had the Egg wrapping with fried rice and it was the best!!“

“We did take out—the chicken was still crispy 15 mins out so we can only imagine how good the texture would be if we had dined in. You can’t go wrong with original and soy garlic. We’ll be trying different flavors next time. We ordered a small and a medium for the 3 of us and we were satisfied. If we had gotten 2 mediums, we would have been full amongst the 3 of us.“

“We ordered Yachae Pajean ( veg pancake) and a Korean iced coffee.

The interiors of the restaurant is very cute and overall the service was great.

The portion of the pancake was huge! Overall everything was great here. They also had great Soju flavours here.“

“A gem of a spot. Everything I come here the whole experience is great. All the best banchan in on plate with free refills is amazing and tasty. The tofu soups, bimibop, bulgulgi, galbi, mackerel and just all the korean dishes are prepared wonderfully. I did not eat any of the sushi rolls so can't comment anything about that. The staff is friendly and bring you everything before you even ask for it. It's great. Highly recommend for Koren comfort food.

Parking: It can get busy with the parking here. So many shops around.

Kid-friendliness: My young kids loves it here.

Wheelchair accessibility: All flat.“

“I recently moved to area and walk with kimmy to nearby park. Bibimbowl is on the route. So far try bento type box for lunch and tacos ?. Excellent!!! Service with a smile. Probably too americanized for a purist but perfect for my taste. Patio for kimmy. Highly recommend and kimmy gives 2 paws up.“

“Had dinner with the family here. We unknowingly came in about ~20 minutes before closing, but the staff were still kind, patient, attentive, and provided excellent service. Thank you!

We ordered 2 dolsot bibimbaps (served on sizzling stone plates), a regular bibimbap, and mandu guk (dumpling soup.) Everything was delicious, and we really enjoyed our meal. Highly recommended.“

“This place is great. Staff are awesome, food was authentic, and portions large. I would bring my Korean friends here. Def recommend for a comfy, authentic dinner with friends.

Parking: Pretty small lot with a lot of businesses sharing but street parking isn’t bad.“

“Absolutely the best Korean food in the area: delicious side dishes, fulfilling portions of food, and extremely flavorful. They also have the BEST seafood pancake I’ve ever had. Amazing restaurant overall, highly recommend (from an Asian person)!!!“

“Did not get the chance to photograph my delicious meal but tried their jjolmyun, oh my lord, it was so-so good!!! The texture, flavor, the coldness of the noodle all in one bowl was absolutely delicious!!! You must try that dish when visiting here. I devoured that bowl of food. You are able to adjust the spicy level. I personally loved it without much spicy too it so it doesn’t over kill the flavor already in the bowl of ingredients. Perfect meal for warmer weathers but I enjoy cold stuff in cold weathers. Their kimchi fried rice was delicious too! Very cheesy and has an egg with it.Will need to comeback here again to try their other goods!!!“

“I love going to this place for lunch whenever I visit this area for work. The service is quick and food is fresh , healthy and delicious. I love their rice bowls with tofu and the tofu stew which is served with rice, jhapchae ( glass noodles) ,kimchi and pickled cucumbers. Do recommend their hot stone bowls .“