37 Best Korean Restaurants near Monrovia

“I was craving Korean bbq but bowl style and this spot was nearby.

I ordered their marinated short rib bowl and I added extra proteins of spam, an egg and chicken with no rice, all salad. It was a phenomenal lunch overall. The flavor was definitely there. It was definitely pricey after I added all the extras, but still worth it.

I’d definitely come back here again to try their other menu items.“

“Excellent,food. Also, the customer service was on point! Thank you“

“GREAT food!!!! They're fairly new, so I hope they don't compromise on flavor later down the line. First, I had their small chicken katsu box. The second time, I had their new sweet chili shrimp katsu, and that was even better!!!!! Employees are always so friendly and for the quality of the food the price and turnaround time is worth it. Highly recommend“

“Located in the Blossom Food Hall, this was the former Workaholic that made Korean fusion dumplings.

I'd recommend their Manduyu Special since their Rice 2 Meet You is pretty good, but consists of mostly meat and a lot of rice (great portions!) Their Mandu is definitely the best that they would have.

Food is prepared quickly“

“Great food priced right! One of our favorites places to eat at’“

“This is inside a food court with 3 Chinese food places, 1 Japanese, and 1 Korean place. Theres also a dried food place, a jeweler, and Coway and a slew of other strip mall stores. There’s plenty of seating to dine in. Theres also plenty free parking. The food is very good, healthy, tasty, fresh, and made to order for spicy levels. You get a raw egg to break into the bubbly hot soup and it cooks. And they add a lot of clams to the tofu soup if you ordered the clam one. This tofu clam soup is the best I’ve had because of the number of clam pieces (even when I ate most of the soup, there were still 10 clam pieces) and the soup base. For $15 for most of the hot tofu soup bowls w side dishes it’s a great meal and deal. I could eat here everyday! I appreciate food that tastes clean and fresh and Oma’s is it. They also give free cold and hot water (barley tea).

Vegetarian options: I love the vegetarian and seafood options and the side dishes are all vegetarian.

Dietary restrictions: They will make it not spicy or less or more to taste

Parking: Free open parking“

“The taste of the food in this place is really delicious, I have returned too many times and I never tire of trying the tofu soups that offer without a doubt the best place for you to choose to go to eat alone or with your family, the service is super nice I give it 10/10“

“This place has good Korean food. It's a good place to bring your family or friends. Your mother or grandmother will not complain about the food. They give large portions and the side dishes are really good. Services quick and very friendly. Not many people seem to know about this place which is kind of nice because you don't have to wait in line to get a table. There's plenty of parking in the back. Definitely I will come here again especially with my mom.“

“Really, really good food. The pork ribs were amazing.“

“Didn't know they had more than one restaurant in the L.A. area. This is the second one we tried and it didn't disappoint, it was just as good as the first time and second times we visited the Koreatown location. The service, the food, everything is great.“

“Soonheheene has amazing food! Every dish I’ve tried has been delicious, and the flavors are always on point. The restaurant has a cozy, welcoming atmosphere that makes it a great spot for a meal. However, I was a bit disappointed to find out they no longer make taiyaki. It was one of my favorites, and I always looked forward to it! I still love the food here, but I hope they bring back the taiyaki sometime soon.“

“A pretty good fast food restaurant. I got the double chicken plate with rice, noodles and Asian slaw. The portions were decent and tasted good. It came with two sides of extra teriyaki sauce which was very unnecessary in my opinion, didn’t add any more since the chicken already had a lot. They have some seating but mainly for takeout.“

“Good Korean food but a little pricier than other Korean restaurants. We shared three plates. We started with the mushroom tofu mild, this dish was my favorite. My daughter loved the second dish- the bibimbap, it was also really good. The third dish was the spicy pork. I thought all three dishes were delicious.
The service was ok, the staff could have been a little more attentive.
I would come for the convenience in location and the delicious food.“

“Moobongri SGV – A Solid Spot for Korean Comfort Food! 🥘🐷

If you’re craving hearty Korean soups and traditional flavors but don’t feel like making the trek to K-Town, Moobongri SGV is a great alternative! Located in San Gabriel, this spot serves up authentic, no-frills Korean comfort food that’s perfect for a chilly night or rainy day. 🌧️🔥

I tried the Pork Belly Soup + Soondae & Pork Meat Sampler Combo ($27.99), and it was definitely the star of the meal. The soondae (Korean blood sausage) was super chewy and paired so well with their soondae salt & shrimp 젓갈 (fermented sauce). The Spicy Soondae Soup ($19.99) had a rich, bold broth that warmed me up instantly, and the Mini Korean Boiled Pork ($14.99) was tender and flavorful—a solid side dish to balance out the meal. HOWEVER, the cabbage comes with it was little bit salty for me so please keep that in mind when eating!

✨ What I Loved:
✔ Authentic flavors without having to go to K-Town
✔ Big portions—great for sharing!
✔ Perfect comfort food, especially on a rainy day

⭐ Overall Rating: 8/10
🍲 Must-Try: The Pork Belly Soup & Soondae Sampler Combo
🚗 Easy Parking: Free plaza parking—huge plus!“

“Smaller restaurant but good attentive staff. Love the Bossam here, very fresh and goes well with all the ban chan. I also recently tried their cold noodles, so refreshing and hit just the right spot during the hot summer months. Plz get here early as parking can be a hassle, not the fault of the resturant tho.“

“Our family loves to eat Korean foods. This place is a good one because you have many choices to choose from. The portion is pretty big so you can share it. Good service, very clean and most of all the foods are delicious. I highly recommend it.“

“We went on a Friday night. Sat on the patio since it was a nice evening. We did not understand why there was only one waiter for the 7 seated tables. Then a large party (over 20 people) were seated outside near us. Our poor waiter was doing his best, with a smile on his face, but that was so unfair to him

One waiter would come outside "to help" but only talked to the 3 tables closest to the door. Two other ladies brought food out once to some tables. Unfortunately for us, we had the one who had her fingers in our plates. So gross.

We all liked the food & banchan. But since our poor waiter was by himself and this is seemingly the in kbbq place in existence that does not have grill runners, we spent a large amount of time with burnt grill pans before we could cook more meat.“

“Great experience and reasonable price“

“Looking for tasty Korean BBQ that won't empty your wallet? TK 92 in San Gabriel hits the spot! This roomy restaurant offers quality meat and friendly service at fair prices.

What's Good Here
The meat is fresh and cooks up great on your table grill. They have rice paper wraps (not just lettuce!) which makes eating more fun. The servers are helpful and keep things moving.

Good to Know
There's plenty of underground parking—no street hunting needed! The restaurant is big with a comfortable waiting area, but expect about an hour wait during busy times. You can walk around nearby shops while you wait for a text.

Bottom Line
TK 92 is solid KBBQ that's worth visiting when you're hungry for grilled meat. It's good enough to return to when you're in the area, but maybe not worth a special trip across town. Go when you're nearby and the wait isn't too long!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​“

“My plant friends shared a birthday lunch here at Young Dong Tofu. The food was delicious. The staff was friendly and helpful. The location was great lots of parking. We will come back again. We highly recommend this place.“

“This place is located in the plaza where Tokyo Central Market is located. The lunch special menu was very extensive. I tried the pig hock rice dish and it was decent, but the lean portion of the pork was bit tough to chew. Each dish came with a salad, but no dressing?!? There were also a good variety of hot pots for $15, which nowadays is reasonable. The service was friendly and efficient. Overall, it was a good lunch and we will return to try other items.

Parking: Inside of the Tokyo Central Market plaza.

Wheelchair accessibility: Plenty of room to maneuver a wheelchair here.“

“My husband and I absolutely love this place . The service is amazing they are very attentive. The atmosphere is also awesome, really great lighting and amazing music. And the food is all amazing as well, especially the cucumbers from the salad bad! They are so tasty and pair perfectly with the meats and rice!“

“Great food & service💕💕good location“

“I just want to say that not only the food is good here, but also their customer service. There was only one gentleman working today. He was the cashier and the cook. He had so many customers, yet as busy as he was, he was efficient, friendly, and acknowledged each person as they walked in. This guy needs a raise for all his hard work. Thank you“

“I discovered Namu Kitchen on accident and I’m SO glad I did. This was my first time having Korean breakfast and it’s now one of my all time favorites. For my first visit, I had their breakfast plate, a delightful and balanced meal, featuring fluffy scrambled eggs with savory mushrooms, a fresh mixed greens salad, crispy kale, sweet strawberries and blueberries, and a satisfying sausage. The whole grain toast with tangy orange jam ties it all together. Paired with the cozy atmosphere and friendly service, this thoughtfully prepared plate makes for a wholesome and enjoyable breakfast experience. Highly recommended! And shout out to Juan for the great service! Thank you!!!“

“Came here for the first time today and got a jumbo beef hot dog. I told the cashier to just give me whatever was most popular. She said the potato topping was the most popular, so I went with that. A few minutes later when my order was up she recommended dipping it in sugar. For sauces I just stuck with basic ketchup and mustard.

Overall it was good and the outside was nice and crunchy. After the first 2-3 bites the potato definitely felt a little much. The sugar didn't really add anything for me. Next time I would try it without the potato and sugar, and maybe try the sweet chili and parm sauces.

Parking: free mall parking“

“First time here we celebrated my daughter's 18th birthday. The food was delicious. They have big portions to share. Our server was so sweet we had little ones with us so she asked if we wanted the food to be cooked in the kitchen. My son (7) and granddaughter (3) picky eaters really liked the food. Thank you so much“

“All you can eat for $40👏🏽👏🏽“

“I love eating fresh taiyaki that's hot off the pan! It does take a few minutes for them to make the taiyaki, but it's totally worth it. We ordered custard, Nutella, and red bean. They neatly labeled the flavors on the box so that you know which one is which.

There's some bar seating inside and a small table outside that can seat 4.

Thanks for a great afternoon snack!

Parking: There's a parking lot for the strip mall. It was fairly full when we went on a Sunday afternoon, but we were able to find a spot immediately.“

“Overall good experience with good quality meat that is cooked by the servers. The sauces were tasty and balanced and the meal left me feeling not heavy which is good. The service was top notch and it seems like the owner and workers are open to feedback and improving. Recommend and will be coming back!“

“Tasty food. I ordered the angus beef bowl. Not fatty or chewy. Goin back soon“

“Came here pretty much when they opened for the day, there was already some people inside for a Saturday. When we finished eating, the restaurant was barely half full?

Food wise, the bbq meats are pretty decent cuts for what you pay for and the big shrimp we ordered is actually pretty good. They didn't have a real fishy smell, which is a plus, knowing some places just serve what they have sitting out.

There is a sauce bar with appetizers near the front of the restaurant, the bar itself is already baked into the price, there isn't any extra fee. There is also a self serve sherbet freezer with three flavors: vanilla, chocolate, and rainbow, as of writing this.

For the non grill foods, the soup and cold noodles are decently portion, definitely should split it up with others so you don't overfill. The popcorn chicken can be ordered as a half order, and to my surprise, it actually is pretty decent in terms of texture and juiciness, only downside is I wish they used some spice in the coating to give it a bit more oomph.

Overall, if I am ever in the area here, I might consider coming back when I'm looking for AYCE.“

“Flame broiler elmonte still the best restaurant in all of elmonte healthy yes tofu beef and chicken best out there plus we serve zucchini thank you to all the customers that eat here clean environment customer service great Ethan Paul Arron cooks top notch Charles anobile please continue to eat here we appreciate your business we love to serve customers best sauces on the market best flame broiler elmonte #1“

“This has been my go-to place now when i want to eat somewhere that is affordable, has a good value and in a setting where i can grab other things for my shopping on my way in or out. I find myself sitting for hours here enjoying a lot of food at good prices and just the ambience of being in a foodcourt setting.

Ther offer a curry dish and a katsu dish with everything they have. The curry dishes just has the item with rice and curry, however, if you add a dollar more, you get a katsu dish when includes a soup and salad. Theyre not stingy with their portions either, so expect all their servings to be huge. Its actually enough for me to take home and feed me for at least two more meals. Of all the options they have, i recommend the fish katsu - every time ive had it, i can barely close the lid, the texture is the most crunchy and the inside is cooked just right... and i just like fish.“

“The best Chinese vegan restaurant around here!“

“This place is great has really crispy juicy chicken, new staffs tend to forget sides but nothing they don’t fix they go beyond to fix their mistake and always a welcoming environment.

Parking: Parking can be found in the front of the store both coming in on both opposite side but when unlucky you can always take that turn before or after the store and behind there is a big lot for self
Parking to Just dine in or pick up.

Kid-friendliness: There been 2 occasions the kids where with me while having lunch a bit nervous but the restaurant staff accommodated us all with seating and kid safe plating and utensils, they made us all feel welcome.“