50 Best Korean Restaurants near Mountain View

“We went here with our 1 year old and it was a great experience! Staff was very friendly and the ambience was good too :)
We tried the heart attack sushi and the mango crunch sushi and both of them were very tasty.
Would definately recommend this place!“

“This is one of the higher-end Korean restaurants in the San Francisco Bay Area. The decor is modern and clean, and the staff were friendly and attentive.

One thing to know is that the side dishes can be refilled as often as you want, which is nice, but you only have 75 minutes for the meal. We ordered the Wagyu Galbi, Mixed Tofu Soup, and Kunjip Tofu. Everything was good, but honestly, I’m not sure the food was good enough to make the 2.5-hour round trip worthwhile for us.

The restaurant has a decent-sized parking lot, but it can fill up pretty quickly. I’d recommend putting your name on the Yelp waitlist about 15–30 minutes before you arrive and avoiding the busiest hours if possible.

Overall, it’s a good upscale Korean restaurant with good food and a nice atmosphere, especially if you happen to be in the area.“

“5 stars! This place always hits the spot and never misses the mark! Ever since Ive discovered this place I have been here once a week. So delicious. They get you in and out so fast. Food delivery to table is like boom boom boom. And to finish everything off an ice cream. Dinner night couldnt get better than this place“

“We ordered a takeout meal, so can't really attest to the eat in experience. Ordered soy garlic and kbbq wings and drumstick. Enough chicken for 3 people, if not four. Plus if you make rice or veggies at home it could for sure turn into a great full meal. Chicken had a good crunch to it, though I wish the flavors were stronger.“

“Made a 5:00 reservation and our party was seated right away. EVERYONE was EXTREMELY friendly and attentive. Food was delicious and presentation was beautiful. We were impressed from start to finish. This place is a total vibe and the decor is so beautiful. How did I not know about this place sooner? The appetizers calamari and corn were remarkable, and souffle pancake was so tasty. Chefs kiss for the Prime Rib it was so tender and juicy. We recommend the grape Suja. Looking forward to coming back for brunch soon! Thank you Giwa for such wonderful service.“

“An amazing karaoke experience!

I came here with a group of friends, and we had an absolute blast. The private rooms were super clean, comfortable, and had great soundproofing — we could sing our hearts out without feeling self-conscious. The song selection was huge, with both English and Korean options (plus plenty of recent hits). The sound system was crisp, and the mics actually worked perfectly the whole night — which isn’t always the case at karaoke spots!

Highly recommend. I will be coming back often.“

“Solid place that gives you everything you want. Remind me of the Korean places I ate at growing up. They aren’t trying to be anything other than a solid , family friendly place that offers amazing food at a good price. They don’t make many like this anymore.“

“My girlfriend and I have always looked at this place and took a chance and stopped by. It was really good. I had the wrap. Bathrooms are clean. They even have toothbrushes in the bathrooms so you can brush your teeth after your meal. They even have DJ lights. Super friendly personnel. Next time I got to try the beers.“

“Creatively ambitious and high level cuisine, using Korean flavors and spices to add interest and individuality to California ingredients. Example: wagyu tartare with uni aioli, among other things, that was rich and fresh and unexpected, all at the same time. Clever attention to textures and variety of textures within each course. A reasonably priced tasting menu or, at four courses, you could call it a prix fixe. Limited but good wine selection, seemingly carefully curated. Very cool ambiance inside and friendly, graceful service.“

“Excellent food and exceptional service! Hwan (Hope I got his name right) provided attentive, customer-oriented service and made our dining experience even more enjoyable.

The King's Menu is a must-try—an incredible culinary experience from start to finish!“

“One of the few authentic Korean restaurants in the Bay Area that doesn't skimp on the food! The Seolleongtang is delicious, but the Dogani Seolleongtang is incomparably rich and savory. The Doenjang Bibimbap truly deserves to be called a signature dish. I would also like to thank the staff for always treating customers with bright smiles and sincerity.“

“We booked this for an important family dinner that I really needed to get right, and the venue absolutely came through for me. From the moment we walked in, the staff made the whole evening feel a bit special without ever overdoing it. They'd given us a beautifully set table tucked away enough to feel a bit private, our server was warm and engaged throughout, and the food was honestly some of the best we've had in months. Every course came out perfectly cooked, generously portioned, and beautifully presented. We worked through a starter each, mains, and a shared dessert at the end, with the staff quietly bringing out a little candle for the birthday in the middle of our group without us having to ask. That gesture absolutely made the evening for the person it was for. The pacing of the meal was textbook — never rushed, never forgotten — and we had plenty of time between courses to actually talk to each other. The bill at the end was very fair for the quality of the whole experience. The family has already agreed it's our new go-to for any kind of special occasion. Lovely place.“

“The owner was incredibly friendly, and the hospitality was wonderful! As a Korean, I’m always looking for authentic Korean restaurants, and this was definitely one of them. The tteokbokki was rich and flavorful, tasted just like the kind I had back home, such a nostalgic treat! We also asked last minute if we could add noodles to our tteokbokki, and she kindly accommodated our request. The galbi and banchan was amazing too. Everything was delicious, and we had such a great experience. Definitely recommend!“

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

“🎉🎊🍻🍹🍗🥘🥗💪 Congrats!!!“

“Solid music and solid service! Haesoo and hayoung were so very sweet and very kind! They gave us great service and great food (fries!). Reach out to them for the best service! They gave us a good farewell🤩. We’d definitely come back here again!“

“Pro: Food was actually very good! my mother in law, husband, kids, father in law all love it!
if you can eat spicy, I recommend the spicy seafood jiang jiang noodle.
Con: Music was very very loud, not suitable for kids or babies.“

“I was visiting the area for work and decided to try the Korean fried chicken. The Soy Garlic chicken was excellent and tasted just like the chicken I used to have in Korea. I ordered the sauce on the side so it would stay crispy, and it was definitely the right choice. Friendly staff, a clean restaurant, and a great overall experience. I’ll definitely be back if I’m in the area again.“

“a true Korean food. the best bibimbop“

“This is one of my fave places in this Korean plaza!

I always find service to be so friendly and kind. They are a small team but do their best to chat with you and make recommendations.

We typically get a 1-meat combo which is more than enough for our 2-3 person family. The portions are huge and the banchan is refilled so unless you're craving tons of different meats, no need to order a ton more.

I also love their tofu soup, it's not too oily and also keeps well if you have leftovers.

The interior is clean and well kept so you'll be comfy with a group anywhere from 2-6 people. Larger groups might be harder to accomodate but I've never had to reserve for under 6.“

“The staff is friendly and quickly steps in to help grill the meat, making the whole experience smooth and easy. The meat is good quality — well-marinated and tender. They also serve generous portions of large intestine, which is a nice touch many places skip.
Overall, it’s one of the stronger Korean BBQ options in San Jose. The only improvement would be offering more variety in banchan sides.
I’ll definitely return next time I’m craving Korean BBQ“

“I can always trust the side dishes (banchan) here. The seasoning is always spot on—they taste exactly as I expect, or even better! These side dishes have been a total lifesaver for my daily meals. Thank you so much for the delicious food!“

“At poke places, it is so important for the food to be fresh. You don't have to worry about this here. The staff is willing to help you arrange your bowl if you want any suggestions about pairings. Highly recommend!“

“The aunties here are so sweet and are so very attentive/kind! Food-wise, they make a lot of their banchan from scratch and you can tell the food here has so much heart put into it. Maybe it's a good thing after all that we had an issue with our reservation tonight at that... other restaurant that starts with B and rhymes with pong... Found our new fave mom-and-pop kbbq spot! We will most certainly be back.“

“Tasty and plentiful Korean food. We had a great meal this evening again, having come here many years ago when or kids lived in Palo Alto.
The side dishes are delicious, and we were attended to very well by several servers asking us if everything was okay. They replenished the pickled cucumbers we really enjoyed and offered to bring more other sides.
We ordered edamame to start, followed by chicken bibimbop for my spouse and udon tofu bowl for me, medium spicy. Both of us were very satisfied with our orders.
I'd recommend this place to anyone who likes Korean food or who wants to try it.“

“I have been going to this wonderful Korean restaurant for 18 years, and I have never been disappointed. The food is excellent, staff are friendly, and it is our go to place for comfort food. Totally love it 🤗🤗🤗“

“Takeout only place.

The regular jokbal was lukewarm even though this isn't cold style jokbal. But the spicy jokbal was right out of the wok/pan so that was nice.

Both the regular style and the spicy style had great flavors, especially the spicy jokbal. The extra cost is definitely worth it. Get either half and half, or just the spicy.“

“food is so good! happy tummy! service staff are awesome.“

“Got the foods here with. Both items we ordered tastes very delicious. Prices are right on. Portions are pretty generous. Seatings are okay. Parking is good. I do recommend this place for good foods and casual eating that worth the price you pay. Linh recommend 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻“

“The rose ddeok-bokki is pure decadence, an absolute dream if you love creamy dishes. If you add cheese on top, the cheese gets that blowtorched, charred flavor. I love the chew of the rice cakes. The cabbage adds pops of sweetness to the dish and although it is cooked, it has a satisfying crisp to it. The fish cakes rounds out the dish with its savoriness. I do feel like it could be better with fresh green onion on top though. Nevertheless, it keeps me coming back.“

“i love this place! the flavor options are great and authentic. i had ube ahboong and it was delish. the taiyaki was also really good! it comes with a free macaron cookie and more toppings, pretty good deal for $7 imo! also service was very quick. hopefully i’ll be back!“

“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!!“

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

“Such a cute little spot! I got the stone pot vegetarian bibimbap, and I was happily surprised to see that it comes with miso soup. I brought myself here for a satisfying solo meal after a tough day at work, and the food definitely delivered. And it was the perfect portion amount - no leftovers.

They have extra gochujang sauce and sriracha available if you prefer a spicier meal.“

“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!“

“Bibimbap hot pot with spicey pork, yum. lots of great vegetables and and the pork with egg over rice.“

“Crispy seafood pancake not too greasy, great for sharing. The kimchi tofu soup lacked kimchi so I wouldn't get it again, but the dumpling soup looked better. A good place for a quick tofu soup in a rainy day. Nothing fancy. Just basic meal when you want good tofu soup.“

“Chicken wings were pretty good. We ordered 10 pieces with two types of sauce. I liked spicy sauce. Two side dishes were included - radish pickle and coleslaw. The rice cake skewers were really tasty! I would come again for the rice cake skewers🤣🤣🤣! I believed that non-paper plate would make the food even better taste😉. The staff were very nice and friendly as well as offered good suggestions of food. It was pity that they don’t have crispy chicken skin on the menu anymore…. The restaurant was a very casual and relax one for handing out with friends.“

“Came here for their nyang myun.
It was a hot day! Soon the bowl
With floating ice on whole!
And so achieved the goal and yet,
So chewy, buckwheat wet!
Bright vegetables I met:
Cucumber, turnip, set to rule
Within the bowl chilled, cool!
Perilla sprinkles… who’ll go soon?“

“TLDR: Pricey but worth it for delicious Korean food. Service can be hit or miss, ambiance varies, but the dishes are flavorful. Favorites include the Kimchi Bossam and Tteokbokki.

I’ll be honest, this place is on the pricey side, but the food is consistently delicious every time I visit. The only downside is I can’t come as often as I’d like since the cost is higher than most Korean spots. Still, it’s worth it, so just a heads-up if you’re planning to come.

The service can be hit or miss. Sometimes attentive, other times you’ll need to flag someone down. The ambiance is usually laid back, though it depends on the day and crowd size.

Here’s what I’ve tried:
Kimchi Bossam (19 or 21) – Hell yes!
Seasoned Raw Crab in Spicy House Sauce (25) – Messy and complicated, but not the main event.
Tteokbokki – Delicious.“

“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!!“

“Great food! Staff are really nice. They give lots of ban chan.“

“This is a family run restaurant that is reminiscent of tent style eateries in Korea. We loved the banchans. The meat was top notch with top sirloin, ribeye, and the Kurobota pork belly was ace! Squid potato pancake was also yum! I will say the minimum of two meat servings will be enough to serve two adults and two kids. We ordered a third just in case and came back home with some that will turn into a delicious fried rice. The three servers were very warm and hospitable. We have a serious peanut allergy in the family and the server took it very seriously looking at all the ingredients and reporting back to us what may be contaminated vs not. This gave us a peace of mind and we are really well because of it! They work exceptionally hard and looking at the negative comments it seems those to be just an off day as it’s hard for me to believe it being other than fantastic. We came back to this restaurant after 16 years (it was a place my now husband and I loved before we got married and had kids). It felt upgraded but just the same! It was a great place to visit after our trip to Korea. I wish we took pictures, but we were too busy eating everything up!!“

“Indoor and outdoor dining. Great food, friendly service. Kimchee chige, bbq short ribs, ban chan and purple mixed grain rice was delicious. Plus the tofu is non GMO. 👍🏻“

“As soon as I got into the restaurant I can tell if this is a great place and a great atmosphere. It was just right and perfect. The staff members treated us like family. My mom for Mother's Day spun the wheel and we got $30 off our next item, and the owner I believe gave my dad a free spin and we got a free item also as well. My dad said he loved this place so much that he's going to be here for Father's Day. Highly recommend this restaurant to enjoy with your family or maybe just a few co-workers or friends. The funny thing is that when my mom first spin it says a free alcohol drink which nobody drink. But of course she re-spin the wheel again. Food was delicious, also was there non caffeine hot teas.“

“One of my favorite Korean restaurants in the Bay Area. I love the galbi tang and my boyfriend always orders the seolleongtang. Gukbap and cold noodles are so very good. Galbi jim is great to share with a large group. Always coming back here for comforting soup. Highly recommend!“

“Really enjoyed our meal at Wooga Korean BBQ! It is a little loud, but the place is just fun. We had the seafood pancake and beef bulgogi, and both were delicious. The seafood pancake was crispy and packed with flavor, and the beef bulgogi was tender, savory, and cooked perfectly. Everything was flavorful and satisfying. Definitely a spot I’d come back to!“

“Such a great spot for Korean marinated crab! The soy-marinated crab was super fresh, flavorful, and had absolutely no fishy taste. The crab meat was tender and sweet, and the sauce was perfectly savory without being overly salty. So good with rice!

The service was also amazing—everyone was super friendly, welcoming, and attentive, which made the whole experience even better. Great food, great service, and an overall wonderful experience. Definitely coming back when I’m craving ganjang gejang!“