50 Best Korean Restaurants near Monterey Park

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

“Food is very well prepared. Tasty and definitely quality tofu soup. Service is friendly and very attentive.

Atmosphere is normal restaurant nothing special but nothing abnormal.

Their portions are average. For me, ive had tofu from some of their other competition that was more memorable and heftier in portions.

Overall 3.9/5
Quality 4/5
Taste 4.5/5
Cleanliness 3.9/5
Service 4/5“

“I saw this spot had great reviews and I was craving wings. A chicken wing or boneless wing restaurant.

I had their bim bim bap and it was delicious. I opted for the boneless soy garlic and lemon pepper. They were both cooked perfectly and the flavor was on point. So good I didn’t need much sauce. Overall a solid lunch.

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

“We brought friends for our second visit and everyone was over the moon. The menu has evolved, which is nice, the service was excellent, and the overall experience exceeded even our first visit--which is saying something. Can't wait to go back.“

“Manduyo is a Korean premium rice boxes and dumpling. They are located within the Blossom Market Hall. They have 11 rice boxes and 5 side appetizers. I came to grab a late, late lunch/early dinner meal. It was my first time at this Korean food stand.

I had their Soy Glazed Chicken is composes of White meat (Chicken breast) House soy sauce, cage free fried egg, mango mayo sauce, white rice, green bell pepper Onion, Green onion, pickle radish, soy, sesame seed, wheat, dairy, gluten. It was delicious and fresh with an interesting flavor; white chicken breast was soft, tender and juicy.

Staff were competent and professional. Prices (rice boxes) average was $15-16 bucks with tax. Service was bloody on point. Portions do match the price. Overall, it was a nice rice box meal.“

“Good food big portions. Fast service.“

“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.“

“This is a Korean restaurant with a formal feel.
The side dishes were very neat.
I ordered stone pot bibimbap and soybean paste stew.
Both were so delicious.
However, it was a bit disappointing that there was only one actual server, but they were really friendly and made me feel good.
It's a bit pricey, but it's the best.“

“It's in the mall food court. Service was awesome. I got the original katsu pork sandwich. Was so hungry I started eating one before I took a picture. I enjoyed it, but I think there could have been a better bread choice. The bread occasionally took the flavor away from the katsu. The pickled Chilies were good on the sandwich. It was not spicy at all. I think this would hit the spot in a crunch if craving katsu.

Vegetarian options: No vegetarian options“

“I was impressed with this place! A great find indeed. Outstanding meal here. The staff does an amazing job of describing anything on the menu and the ambiance is very cool. Can't wait to come back!“

“I had the Spicy Stir-Fried Squid with Rice and it was absolutely delicious! The squid was tender and packed with flavor, perfectly complemented by the rice and side dishes (banchan). The portion was generous, and the spice level was just right for me—enough heat to keep it exciting but not overwhelming. The service was friendly and fast, making for an overall fantastic dining experience. Highly recommend this place for anyone craving authentic Korean flavors!“

“Great experience, for their soft-open! Very friendly and kind staff, clean dining area and restroom, & affordable menu. Staff is very friendly, enthusiastic, and helpful

Vegetarian options: Tofu, fried rice, shiitake mushroom, egg, fries

Dietary restrictions: Vegan and vegetarian friendly“

“I brought my new puppy to the groomers upstairs, and was headed to the taco place in the parking lot and saw this on my way out.

I really really like the flavor of the batter. It reminds me of pizza, but gourmet pizza that you can’t get everywhere. But also like sweet
Potato?

I order the Spice (#3), half and half. I tried all of the sauces on both ends. The sweet onion is my favorite by far, you can’t go wrong with ketchup of course. I think I’d like my sausage and cheese together rather than half and half, if you will. But they both tasted good separately. Would try again when I bring my pup back.“

“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.“

“SOONHEENE is a very famous place in South Korea.I was so excited that I ordered most of the menu and everything was delicious! In particular, the mung bean pancake, rose tteokbokki, and donkatsu are fantastic. All the staff were friendly and provided good service as well ?“

“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!!!“

“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“

“Tasty food, great atmosphere!“

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

“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.“

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

“two days ago was the first time we came to that magnificent restaurant. But It is obviously not the last. We had a good time with the courteous service, with the high quality meal and fine drinks and with the decent charge. We will absolutely return there soon.“

“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 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.“

“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“

“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 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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“Loved it here. Came on a Tuesday a lil before noon. It was chill. Not super packed. They were playing great music and the meats were seasoned/marinated well. I've gone to some places where you can't taste the flavor. The meat had flavor after cooking and is a good price. Definitely will come back with more people“

“My favorite Korean restaurant that I recently discovered. Recommend the No. 1 spicy pork neck bone soup combo, the pork neck bone is stewed very soft. If you have never eaten soondae, you can try the No.41 sampler combo. This is my first time trying it, the taste is very special.“

“I grew up in Glendale so I known Mitzee’s for at least 15-20 years!! Your Chef AKA ( your cook ) has been there if not mistaken the same amount of time. Food taste and presentation has been the same since the first time I had it, their hot sauce it’s AMAZING! if you love spicy, if you don’t have high tolerance for spicy stay away or have just a little lol. I know leave in Downtown and when passing by Glendale I make it a stop…“

“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!“

“This place was so yummy! When we went it wasn’t too busy so we got really good service. I especially liked the japchae and egg soufflés. The meat was really good- I would say it was definitely worth the slightly higher price than KBBQs at other places.“

“From the noodles to the broth to the brisket all 10/10, the workers and boss soo beyond nice! I felt so welcomed and taken care of, pho will always be my comfort food, amazing hospice at this restaurant. The thai tea is also great and perfectly sweetened“

“The taste of seolleongtang soup is good. At first drink, it doesn't taste like Miwon or powdered milk, but the soup tastes like seolleongtang, and the radish radish kimchi and kimchi are crunchy and sweet. What's disappointing is that the soup smells like tap water, the meat is broken into small pieces, and the quantity is small.

Compared to Seonnongdan, the amount of meat is much smaller, but the soup and kimchi radish are more delicious than Seonnongdan. The service was good, but even though there were guests eating in the hall, they cleaned it with a vacuum and broom.

To summarize, Seonnongdan is good for its generous portions of meat and modern interior.

I like Yangban Seolleoltang's soup taste and good texture of kimchi.“

“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“

“GREAT!!! A bit expensive, however the food is over-the-top, 5 star food!!! No single complaint! The waiters are also very nice and helpful. It's not your average fake Asian restaurant, so I totally reccomend going when having the chance!!!“

“Great experience and reasonable price“

“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“

“My experience at Kitchen Bann was truly wonderful. The chacha drink exceeded my expectations! The refreshing and clean taste made my mouth feel good, and the scent was also very good.

And the chicken gangjeong bulgogi sandwich... it was truly the best. The combination of crispy chicken gangjeong and sweet and salty bulgogi was perfect. The bread was fresh, and all the ingredients came together really well, making me happy with every bite.

The service was friendly and quick, so overall it was a very satisfying dining experience. I would like to visit again, and I highly recommend Kitchen Bann if you come to LA~!!“

“Wow Cow Korean BBQ is a gem for anyone who loves a good all-you-can-eat (AYCE) experience with a focus on high-quality Korean BBQ and sushi. I got to try a few of their standout dishes, and it was a treat! The wagyu short plate was incredibly tender and flavorful, melting in my mouth with each bite. The hand-cut short rib was another highlight, with its rich flavor and perfect marbling making it a must-try. The beef short plate was also delicious, nicely seasoned and cooked just right.“

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

“If you're in Grand Central Market right now and are looking at Google Reviews to figure out what you should eat, stop reading and order from Shiku. Yes, with all the food stall excellence around you, it's that good.Located across from Lucky Bird and near the line from Eggslut, Shiku is an excellent place to get some Asian food at Grand Central. On our recent visit, my partner and I ordered the pork belly and LA Galbi rice bowls and some spicy fried chicken on the side. We were not disappointed.The galbi was delicate enough to be cut off the bone with a fork and so flavorful that I wondered if it was really worth eating the rice because it would take the taste out of my mouth. My partner described the pork belly as melt-in-your-mouth good, and as she completed her meal, she was sad she didn't have more.The fried chicken was of similar excellence. Before I continue, the chicken would be best described as popcorn chicken. If you want legs, thighs, and wings Lucky Bird is right behind you. In addition, the chicken is breaded and fried in the Asian style as opposed to American. None of this takes away from the joy but you should know what you're buying.We ordered the chicken spicy and ate it almost as fast as our rice bowls. If I had to complain about anything, it may be that the flavor of the sauce was so strong I was happy to have the rice for the bowl to bring it in check. That being said, the spicy was not too spicy. Just enough to know you ordered a spicy meal, but not so hot that it takes over the experience.Now Shiku is inside Grand Central Market, so everything about Grand Central comes with it. If it's lunchtime on the weekend, especially during tourist season, order your food and then go find someplace to sit. It will be crowded, loud, and annoying. Shiku makes it worth it.“

“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.“

“Found this place randomly being that it's far from where I live. Great food (a bit pricey but these days, everything costs more), very friendly and helpful staff (met Heidi the owner and had some good conversation) and comfortable atmosphere. Be aware of their hours. 4 days a week, they're closed from 1500 to 1700 to transition from breakfast to dinner menu. The dinner menu is all Korean. Can't wait to come back again and try the dinner menu. They have both inside and outside seating. Parking is tricky, so find a spot on the street. Overall, I'm very happy with our experience here.“