22 Best Korean Restaurants in Oakland

“Great meal. The acorn noodle bowl was a big hit. Complex, well balanced pesto, pickled mushrooms, soft and chewy acorn noodles. Never had anything quite like it.
I'll definitely be swinging by their spot at Berkeley farmers market regularly.
As for price and portions, I think it's a steal for how much work clearly goes into it.“

“Visited San Francisco with my family and we ate one of the kbbq combos and we were stuffed! The meat was well marinated and delicious. The price is reasonable as well. The service was absolutely top tier and they were very friendly. They checked in often and cooked the meat for us.“

“Food was delicious. Might be my favorite Korean spot in the Bay Area. The kimchi fried rice was mixed with cheese and the flavor was not overpowering. The fried chicken was perfectly crispy. The real winners were the tteokbokki and kimchi jigae. I want to go back.“

“I would give them 3.5 stars for food. But boosted it as they have outdoor seating (which means you can bring your dog). I was super excited for their rose tteokbokki, but it was way too sweet. I've had much better. Their beef tofu stew is not a normal soon tofu and the taste caught us off guard. My husband liked it at first, but felt it got bland at the end. I got the pork rib soup, and it was basically a gamjatang. The soup was soup-erb, but unfortunately the meat was kinda dry and did not fall off the bone like I'm used to.“

“This is THE place for bone soup. None of that weak af diluted stuff you can get from wholefoods. I’m talking about full bodied collagen rich soup paired with a spoonful of perfectly cooked rice beading individually with fragrance for every bite. Try any menu item with Gomtang for the bone soup. Do ask for the hot barley tea“

“Love this spot, we’ve been going for years. All the renovations they have done really cleaned the place up.

Our favorite dishes jajangmyeon and the fried pork. Their noodles are so good!!! Big portions also. There’s no other place like it in the bay, would highly recommend.

Staff is also very attentive and always so welcoming and nice.“

“I love this place. Food is great, well-priced, banchan is super fresh, and the people who work here are so nice. I came in and ordered soft-tofu soup to go while I had a cold and the woman who brought my order said she gave me extra broth and hot rice for free because she wanted me to recover more quickly. Wonderful restaurant with a community orientation. Also, order the chicken wings. Just do it. They're amazing.“

“Called in for takeout late on a Saturday night. It was 11:30 PM. Surprisingly, the restaurant was completely empty. I thought there would be more people hanging out here! Not too familiar with Oakland, but maybe it was a location issue? Anyways, we called and had an estimate of 25 minutes, but our food was ready in 15 minutes. Going inside, paying and checking out was easy.

We specifically wanted bossam. We also got the tteokbokki.

Service was quick and friendly.

At home, when we started to eat, we wish the bossam had more cabbage than the portion of steamed napa cabbage they gave us. The sauce flavors were good though and they gave us some banchan. The tteokbokki was tasty.

We were also able to takeout some makgeolli since the H-Marts and other Asian grocers were closed at this time.

All in all it got our bossam fix taken care of.“

“The food is good, the portions are generous, and the prices are a bargain. The restaurant seems to cater towards the student lunch crowd, so the lines can get long.
I have tried the kimchi fried rice, the popcorn chicken, and the beef Bulgari, and I can recommend them all“

“Delicious! Amazing tofu kimchi stew, kimchi pancakes and bibimbap. Highly recommend for authentic Korean food beyond Korean bbq.“

“Hot pot is the name of the game. Great AYCE and AYCD (Sapporo and hot house sake) specials. You can upgrade to premium options and order a la carte, as well. They have a self-service bar where you can pick your own vegetables, ssam, sauces, etc. Staff are attentive, but if you wish for faster service, press the button on your table whenever you're ready to order.“

“Finally tried Jong Ga House for their AYCE Korean BBQ, and it was a delight! The variety of meats was impressive and perfectly seasoned. The sides complemented the BBQ well, especially the kimchi and pickled veggies. The staff were friendly and attentive, making sure our grills were always sizzling. The only downside was a slight wait time, but it was worth it! Highly recommend joining their waitlist while you’re heading to the restaurant.“

“Came here for a pre-concert meal with my date. We waited around 5 minutes for a table and the entire place had lots of groups of friends in a busy Friday night. It can be a bit loud so we opted to sit next to each other instead of across.

We got the gizzard and spicy chicken wings. I'm a big fan of Korean gizzard! This came stir-fried with jalapeños and garlic. The portion is like tapas; it's not a whole meal. It paired nicely with our green grape soju shots.

A few wings per person satisfied us as the size of the wings were larger than your average American wing. The spice had a kick but nothing too crazy. We finished the whole plate between two people.

I liked the amount of banchan they gave us too!

The service was exceptional.

I'd come back!“

“First timer, great experience and great food! Loved it! Will be going back.“

“Very customer friendly with speedy service. Staying on top when it is time to change the grill plate. Food is amazing. Service staying on top of checking with customer on the next round of all you can eat. Thumbs up!“

“I am glad that they are located in Montclair. They have a clean store with good selection of items. Great customer service!“

“traveling and yelped this .. just go..“

“With the limited staff available for an influx of customer.. I think they did pretty well, just took quite a bit of time to prep the food.. food was bombasf.. the Spicy PorkBelly & Kimchi Fried Rice is amazingg!! Definitely recommended x“

“Great food and vegan friendly by default (no egg and dairy, yes peanut sauce though if you're allergic) for both soup and stir fry sauce.

Tons of tofu options (fried tofu, tofu sheets, tofu curds, soft porous tofu for soup bases)

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“In all my travels, I look for what I call "happy food." Happy food for me is healthy, nutritious, tasty, nicely prepared, and served by smiling people in a clean environment. Oori exceeded all my happy food requirements and then took me for a ride through food blissfulness worth each bite. I had chicken teriyaki, grilled salmon, and spicy tuna triangles. On the side, I complimented it with miso soup and ginger. Each flavor was distinct and made my taste buds ooh, ahh, and wow for more. I'll be back here for more without question. I felt like I was dining at a 5-star restaurant and found the food reasonably priced.“

“I really love this little place. The waitress (I believe also the owner and chef) is super kind and friendly. The food is really tasty and the portions are quite substantial. Now.. is this the BEST bento in the Bay Area? No. It’s not. But it’s not trying to be. It’s tasty and quick and a great option for midday meals.I love the beef and chicken bulgogi equally and I always order with a beer. Not sure how but she’s got the coldest ever in Old Oakland.Also, beautiful orchids!!“