50 Best Korean Restaurants near Mountain View

“Wow! This place is amazing. The food was supreme. Our server Oswaldo was kind, prompt, courteous and went above and beyond. This was a peak dining experience for sure. My ONLY complaint is the environment is really dusty?? The bathroom was surprisingly dusty and so was the gender seating area. However, the dust doesn’t change my rating and I will definitely come back. This was one of the best experiences yet! Try the wagyu, bulgogi, brisket, prime rib, and sesame balls!“

“Really nice and cozy All You Can Eat Korean BBQ + Hotpot play! Good price and the food is delicious! Although with only a few choices of meat, they are quality and well marinated. The hotpot is rich in flavor and extremely warming and satisfying. 10/10 would recommend going with friends!!“

“10/24/2024

Hanabi Sushi
1040 N Rengstorff Ave Ste A1
Mountain View, CA 94043

We went there for lunch after shopping at Costco in the same plaza. The dining area is split between a cozy interior table and chair setup and a larger patio area. We were seated promptly with fast and attentive service.

We both chose the lunch combo bentos. Wifey had the beef teriyaki and avocado roll and I had the Saba Shioyaki and Combo Tempura. The miso soup had good flavor and a few small cubes of tofu with kombu. My dainty mackerel filet was moist, tasty and boneless. My one shrimp tempura was hot and juicy with a crispy panko breading. The veggies were yam, carrot, zucchini and cauliflower. The dipping sauce was a little sweet. The beef was medium rare and lean of high quality with good teriyaki flavor.

A good place for lunch and conveniently located. May repeat.

Parking: It's in the Costco plaza.“

“Love this place. They are so kind! We've been here multiple times because I'm obsessed with the chicken and when my friend got a transfer I took her here for dinner with my son and despite the toddler being the messy toddler he is, we felt so welcome and they were so gracious. Absolutely going to keep going back!“

“The chicken strips were unsalted when I asked for plain yay! Thank you, so hard to find “fast food” that isn’t pre salted, then salted AGAIN before serving. The smallest serving is 8 pieces, so I’ll be eating these for a couple of days. Plenty of options for leftover makeover!

Kid-friendliness: Had a screen with a Nickelodeon monster movie playing. Subtitles, volume down. Having to read the subtitles out loud actually was a nice moment to talk about what was going on on screen.“

“We took a group of senior residents to this restaurant, and we were greeted at the door with the smiles and a warm welcome, excellent service, and it was my first time ever having Korean barbecue food. The food is amazing. I would definitely come back again for more.

Parking: Plenty of parking

Wheelchair accessibility: Plenty of space to move around.“

“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.“

“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!!!!“

“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“

“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!“

“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“

“🎉🎊🍻🍹🍗🥘🥗💪 Congrats!!!“

“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!“

“Went here with some friends, got the hot assorted tofu stew and it was delicious. The side dishes were good and the servers were very attentive, even when we sat outside. They moved the heater closer to make sure we weren’t too cold. 10/10 would go again“

“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!“

“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!“

“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!“

“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.“

“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.“

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

“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!!“

“a true Korean food. the best bibimbop“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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!!!“

“The Chicken Bowl was amazzzzing!!“

“Nice midrange upscale Korean BBQ place. Great for an intimate celebration. They have a mixture of private rooms and tables. Meat is cooked for you at your table. Their selection of meats is refined and comforting. Highly recommend getting a platter set to try a little bit of everything.

Parking: Very small and limited number of parking spaces.“

“They serve excellent kimchi cabbage here. It tastes like it was made with squid or fish sauce and is rich in umami flavors. Delicious and addictive! The kimchi radish while flavorful was a bit too soft for my liking. There were only these two banchan available, so more variety would be nice. I also ordered the seolleongtang, which had thin slices of beef with a delicate texture. After moving from LA I was worried about how good Korean food would be in the Bay Area. Places like Kunjip puts my mind at ease and I know I can get all the classic dishes done right. Looking forward to trying the galbi jim next!“

“Total Score: 7.33

Bathroom: N/A
Didn’t use bathroom

Customer Service: 3.5/5
Checked up on us and refilled waters

Ambiance: 3.5/5
Classic Korean restaurant vibes

Food: 4.25/5
Food was yum!! Meet falls off of bone. Sides were great. Seafood pancake was also yum. Was hard to incorporate the cheese with the meet though it was just put on the side and so was the tteokbokki.

Wow: 0.25/1
Torch show

Total Score = (CS + 2*AM + 5*FOOD + WOW)/0.9“

“I used to come often before I moved out of the area and stopped in recently on a visit to the area. Still consistent and delicious food with welcoming, casual dining atmosphere and friendly staff.

My party was greeted right away and we had banchan on the table within minutes and our order was prompt and delivered within 10-15 minutes. I've had many of the dishes here but my favorites are the ramen and bulgogi. Service staff was very attentive and checked on us many times during our meal to ensure our satisfaction.

I'll be back for sure.“

“It’s inside Hmart supermarket! Has plenty of parking spot during weekdays, it’s right off 85 freeway off DeAnza Blvd. perfect spot to stop by for road trip. Easy in and out, restroom break, and bought some snacks too. I recommend Soon Tofu soup, and Hotstone Bibimbap. Spicy Rice cake appetizer was good, if you like spicy stuff.“

“I haven't tried the place, yet, but I am going to. There have been a few occasions where I had picked up something at the store next door. I look over at the restaurant, and there have been at least 40 to 60 people standing outside. ( I'm assuming, waiting for a table, or take-out) They were mostly Asian,( I'll make another fairly safe assumption), most likely Korean. So, I would guess that the food served there is pretty darn good, as well as authentic. I think I'll give it a try next week and see if it is as good as it seems to be. I'll be sure to let you know.“

“I became a fan of Woomihome after the second visit! Friends recommended Woomihome and I finally got to try it. I saw that they have meal kits, pre-made hearty soups, and side dishes. So far we have had spicy and sweet chewy noodles, steamed shishi peppers, yeolmu kimchi and braised beef in soy sauce. Everything we tried was tasty and did not disappoint. Woomihome has excellent customer service and it looks like it has a great system in place. The side dishes might be a tad bit pricier compared to Korean markets, but I can see that their quality and freshness speak volumes!“

“One of my new favorite places to go for korean food. They have unlimited side dishes (maybe we happened to be lucky on that day).

The owner is very nice and friendly to the customers, and food is delicious too. Too sad they do not serve kimbap. Loved this place! Coming back for sure ?“

“One of my favorite Korean BBQ restaurants! Authentic Korean dishes. Great quality meats and sides. We ordered the Bar B Que pork belly and beef. The staff cooked it right at our table and it tasted so good. The Seafood Tofu soup and Seafood Pancake were delicious as well. All the Ban Chan sides were perfect. Soju and hot tea to drink.“

“It's an amazing and conducive place.. i like all the foods � very delicious and affordable price.. so, to all people out there try it!!“

“The place was very busy, but our server was upbeat, helpful and altogether wonderful. The meats were great (huge prime rib was a good value) and the side condiments and soups were great. I highly recommend.

Dietary restrictions: If gluten free, get the un-sauced meats in BBQ and avoid soups. But there will be plenty other food/meat to enjoy.“