50 Best Korean Restaurants near Montebello

“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“

“The two protein plate was very generous for the price.
The lady was very nice and patient with us as we decided. The assistant, Erika, was also very nice, she checked on us a couple of times.
The food is put out in small quantities on the chaging dishes (to make the combos) so it isn't sitting there long. It seems like the Ramen and other items are made to order.

The kimchi was not my favorite, I like it more spicy and with more garlic, more fermented. But maybe this was a new batch.

It was somewhat quiet on a weekday at noon, but lots of peiple.picking up orders.

Parking: Strip mall, large parking lot shared with other businesses.

Wheelchair accessibility: Street level entrance. Chairs can be moved to accommodate a wheelchair“

“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“

“Best teriyaki chicken“

“I have been coming here since the lovely family that ran this place retired. Though I was sad to see them go, I am glad to see the new owners running the place flawlessly like before. The quality of the food for the prices listed is unmatched. Great to see their menu expanded, and if you have not tried it , get the shrimp fried rice! So good!“

“Shawn, the actual business operator is very professional, with a positive personality.
Every time I come to visit his establishment, he makes the chicken tender to its perfection, and his chicken is amazing...
He's got a home-style Cole Slaw that you'll love...
His menu has a large variety, and I guarantee you that the seasonings and the quality will be to your expectation!!!

Thank you Shawn...“

“Good food big portions. Fast service.“

“The amazing short rib dinner, the drinks, dessert, the impeccable service from reservations, table side service, and management, all made the most perfect Valentines Day dinner. Thank You!! 🙏🏼💖🔥“

“Amazing food. Plate licking sauces, organic,locally sourced food. Korean fusion. Did I mention organic pickled everything. Enzyme rich food. Beyond healthy. Humble little hope in the wall run by a husband and wife team. Dude went to Korea to study with the most famous vegan nun chef in Korea. A must go to for anyone who loves food and especially loves fusion with organic and very well priced. He should charge Much more but they don’t.“

“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’“

“On my birthday this past weekend, my husband and I dined at the K-Food Express while in Cerritos and we were beyond impressed! The service was exceptional nice. The food was absolutely delicious- the dishes were packed with flavor, and we could tell that everything was freshly prepared. Each bite was a delight! The portions were very generous, leaving us both satisfied and full.
We truly enjoyed every dish we tried, and it's safe to say we will definitely be returning for more. If you are looking for authentic, mouthwatering Korean food, excellent service with the reasonable price, this place is a must visit.“

“Great Adian style and atmosphere place. All the food looks absolutely delicious and tasty. Hard choices but settled on a hot dog that was covered and smothered with goodness, breaded fried, bacon wrapped cheese filled sauce laced foods that made me think I was back in Korea! Crazy good!!“

“good food and staff friendly with always attentive to us customers. very quick always ready to replenish your plates“

“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“

“My husband comes here on his lunch breaks and I finally got to try it the other day! Omgoodness ♥️ first off the ladies running this are so nice and have Ah-mazing cooking skills! We ordered 2 teriyaki chicken bowls ( for a decent price ❤️) and the chicken was SO tender and delicious! The teriyaki sauce is bomb 💣 and rice was delicious!!! It was so good I craved more fir days after!!! We came bk a few days later and ordered the same 2 bowls and my son got the spicy chicken plate! 🔥🔥🔥 Once again they didn't disappoint, it all was VERY tasty and delicious! I got a banana smoothie for the ride home, but it didn't last long, it was yum yum yummmy!!! ❤️ Thank you 52M for keeping it real with delicious and authentic food for a decent price! It's a new family favorite and worth the drive for us!!! See you again soon ladies, God Bless!!! ❤️❤️❤️“

“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.“

“I love the owners and the staff!!! They make the best Kimbop I have ever tasted!!! The bibimbop and kimchi fried rice are incredible!!! I eat there once a week. I bring their kimbop as a gift for all my Korean friends who are always impressed with how beautiful it looks and the flavor!!! Thank you for the delicious food!!!“

“Tasty food, great atmosphere!“

“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.“

“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.“

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

“I travel far ... just to have my pre birthday lunch.. thank you so much for such courteous attention and most delicious food 😋“

“We decided to try it. The menu looked good then in small print the combo was our choice as you get the stone pot rice and a tofu soup!
The prices are reasonable. There is a lunch price which is cheaper and the amount and quality of food is very good.
I’m not sure of the regular and I presume you get more food for the price but it is worth it.
Very tasty and you could spice up your soup to as hot as you like. You can even get a plain soup with no spice in it.
Definitely a place to have tasty Korean food.

Parking: Validation provided from store in the galleria
Believe it’s 2 hours of validation

Wheelchair accessibility: Lots of room to maneuver. Use the elevator to get to the third floor“

“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.“

“Although the food menu is not extensive, the restaurant is famous for its delicious food. Korean hangover soup is probably the best in the OC area. It may be a very simple food, but it has a rich taste and a good feel. In Korea, having soup and a glass of soju with friends is a small culture.“

“I had lunch here twice while staying at the Westin Bonaventure on a business trip.
We both had meat set meals, and they were delicious. Set meals come with two side dishes such as kimchi and salad for free.
This is especially recommended when you want to have a quick and cheap lunch.“

“The food is alright. The one I had in LA was much better!“

“Good quality meat with reasonable price. Highly recomended!“

“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.“

“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!“

“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.“

“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.“

“I love the family-feel atmosphere. The ladies waiting tables are very efficient. Love the affordable prices and the food!“

“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.“

“I just visit this place for breakfast and I really like it. As soon as we got there they gave us this private room for my group of friends and me. It's pretty cool!! Then the waiter came in; he was very pleasant and funny. There the coffee is very good, the food is delicious and they have these big, huge pancakes I've never seen anything like it and they taste great.“

“This establishment came highly recommended by our Korean friend who had lived nearby awhile back. Excellent food and large portions!!“

“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.“

“A must visit to this hidden gem. My first bite took me right across the Pacific Ocean to South Korea. Don’t be fooled by the old exterior and interior of the restaurant as each dish brings you truly authentic Korean flavours. The beef bulgogi is the best I have tried.

Regarding the poor customer service comments from other patrons, I can imagine this is due to the level of English that the owner and staff speaks. In fact, all I heard while dining is just Korean (including all other patrons). We managed to somehow communicate with each other but I can only imagine the language barrier is a sign of the authenticity of the dish itself.“

“Taste goodThis is one of the delicious Korean food restaurants. My favorite dish in this restaurant is the young radish kimchi. The young radish kimchi and soybean paste stew that are served as side dishes and complimentary throughout the year bring me here.Personally, I find various items on their menu tasty, including kalguksu (knife-cut noodles), grilled hairtail fish, and braised hairtail fish. Today, I enjoyed the pork bossam, and I would rate it three stars. It was rich and satisfying.One thing that disappointed me was that the jjanchi guksu (banquet noodles) I ordered for takeout two weeks ago, which I thought was on the menu, turned out to be a different dish. It was more like somyeon (thin wheat noodles) in kalguksu broth, not what I expected. It started with my misunderstanding, and I appreciate them trying to accommodate my request, but I was completely disappointed as it was a different dish. In my opinion, it would be better if they informed customers that what they requested isn't on the menu.This has been my favorite kalguksu place for a long time. Despite the name changing several times over 23 years, a five-star rating is more than enough.

Parking: The packing lot is always available.If, full paking lot. Use the back side parking lot.“

“YEDANG is my go-to spot whenever I crave authentic Korean food! The staff here is always attentive. Their side dishes (banchan) were all super fresh and delicious! (Especially loved their japchae & muk) The crab was fresh and the marinade was just right - usually I can't finish a whole crab because it's too salty at other places, but here I could enjoy the whole thing! While it's a bit pricey for the portion size, the quality makes it worth trying. Located in a plaza with parking, though it can get busy at times. The spacious dining area makes it great for family dinners!“

“This Korean restaurant exceeded all my expectations! The service was exceptionally warm and friendly, and the staff made great recommendations based on my preferences. The food was incredibly flavorful, especially the kimchi pancakes and the bibimbap. Each dish had a unique twist, making every bite memorable. The ambiance was perfect for a dinner out; the minimalist design with touches of Korean culture created a relaxing yet vibrant environment. A fantastic place to enjoy a meal with friends or family.“

“We ordered the small mixed combo which was just the perfect amount for our family of 4 because we also ordered the lunch box, steamed egg, and cold noodles. The meats were all high quality, and my favorite part is that they cook it for you at the table. It never tastes as good when we do it ourselves.“

“The rose Tea with no boba that I order here does not taste like a tea. It taste more like a strawberry ice cream in liquid form. They should of called it strawberry ice cream rose Tea. ?. Because that is how my taste buds perceived it. It taste ok. It is not bad. I enjoyed it. But I was expecting a Tea type of taste. I appreciate the service here. Thank you.“

“Come on Now! I hurt my mouth so the only thing I can eat was porridge. But where can I find porridge? I found it here after googling porridge… And it was fantastic. Not “the best” in terms of the fancy restaurant style of rice porridge (juk) but definitely more homey vibes version. Like how your mom or granny would make it.

The banchan (side dishes) were really fresh and a lot of variety. I’m going to try more menu items once my mouth heals.

This place has great comfort foods and classic korean foods most other places don’t have! More authentic. Not your basic trendy Korean spot.

Also, the lady who runs the register and serves is so kind. She is like the best Korean auntie. Just a kind soul.

I will bring my wife and our families (Lord willing)!

9/10“

“The food is plentiful, comes out quickly, and the taste is average.
But I think it’s only open in the afternoon.

The free popcorn was so soggy that I couldn't eat it, the tofu kimchi was too salty and sour, and the seasoned whelk seemed to have been under-mixed to the point where the sugar was chewy.
Still, it was plentiful because there were a lot of sea bream and dried dried pollack.
Altang is okay.“

“This restaurant offers a rich variety of delicious dishes, including Korean-style Chinese cuisine, Korean dishes, and tteokbokki.
The noodle dishes are particularly well-prepared, and I highly recommend the jjampong.
The owner is very friendly and shows great dedication to the food.
The restaurant is clean and has a modern atmosphere.
I highly recommend this place.

Parking: There is ample parking available, but if the main lot is full, there are additional spaces next to the restaurant for your convenience.“

“Had a great first experience dining at Lucky Pig. Food was amazing! We tried a variety of dishes from Hire Katsu, Ball Katsu, Omurice, and Katsu Sando. All items were outstanding! Service was great, and the restaurant was clean and well kept. We will be back! Highly recommend giving them a try!“

“Great experience and reasonable price“

“The meat quality is good, the place is clean and modern. The only downside is that they don’t have steam egg option but not a deal breaker.“