21 Best Korean Restaurants near Palo Alto

“I'm not the biggest fan of Korean cuisine, but I had a good experience at SGD I ordered the Seafood Soft Tofu Soup, which was warming & filling. My friends enjoyed their orders too, including the Bulgogi Pork and Beef Dolsot.

The vibes are cozy but maybe a bit too tight. The service seems a little frenetic - the food doesn't take long to arrive, but it's tricky to get a hold of a waiter.

If you're a fan of or interested in Korean food, I'd check SGD out at least once.“

“I love this place! It’s great to get Asian-flavored ice cream. Also their takoyakis are very good too! I like their custard takoyakis and their Oreo one. My boyfriend likes their Nutella one.

The ice cream’s also really great here too. They have a good milk ice cream. I also like their cookies and cream ice cream. They also change up the pairing of their swirls ice cream, so it’s nice to drop by and see which flavors they’ve paired up for swirls this time. I also like how they make the ice cream fancy. You can get a waffle fish on top of your ice cream. Also you can add toppings like sprinkles or Oreo crumbs. And like adding a cherry on top, you can add mini macaron or a strawberry.

The inside is new and clean. There’s not a lot of seating area on the inside, but it’s still pretty popular in the evenings and people just stand around on the inside or outside of the store.

The service is good. I like how you order at the kiosk ordering station. They can take some time to make the takoyakis, but you can watch them make the takoyakis from behind the glass at the counter. Also since this place is so popular you sometimes have to wait for them to make your ice cream too, but I don’t mind the wait because their ice cream concoctions are worth it.

Parking: There are many parking garages in Palo Alto so it’s not too hard for us to find parking

Parking: Parking: There are many parking garages in Palo Alto so it’s not too hard for us to find parking“

“Overall, the side dishes were clean and the food was delicious, including budae jjigae, kimchi stew, seafood and green onion pancakes, and stir-fried pork.

The store was clean and the dining table was nice.
Group dining is possible for families, and the service is friendly and good.“

“Not too bad, surprised me with diet accommodation i asked for. I saw good and bad reviews, but since it was next to chachacha, i tried it. I can see myself coming again. There was just 2 workers on an afternoon and a few dine in guest. The 2 workers looked quite busy. I just hope they are not too worn out, and can keep up with sanitation/hygiene. The reason for other 1 star reviews

On a good note, the rice was mixed with black rice which is nice. Accommodated my diet request, greatly appreciate that. Veggies are pretty good and tasty.
Im pretty happy with purchase and food. I just hope boss can keep up with sanitation because i read reviews that the neighboring restaurants saw pest (bugs). The boss can probably handle hiring more workers, because the business seems pretty good here. If needed.“

“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!“

“🎉🎊🍻🍹🍗🥘🥗💪 Congrats!!!“

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

“Everything we had was tasty. The mussels dish was our favorite. Garlic noodle was also really good. The salmon mousse, we couldn’t really taste the salmon in it but it tasted fine. We also ordered catch of the day dish (not shown in picture), the fish was light and crispy but the kimchi fried rice it came with was lacking; it tasted more like lightly seasoned fried rice—couldn’t taste the kimchi. Overall, the presentation was great and taste was enjoyable.“

“To date, we have ordered 4 times - all to go - so I can’t speak to the service or atmosphere.

However, the 4 time occurred in a 10 day span. That should speak to how good the chicken is.

My daughter, who is a very picky eater, absolutely loves the Golden Original.

We have also tried the Cheesling and the Honey Garlic.

Our challenge is that we enjoy the Cheesling and Honey Garlic too much to try something else.

It is not the cheapest, but what is when you are right next to Apple Park in Cupertino.“

“Combination of hot pot and Korean BBQ at this all-you-eat restaurant in downtown Mountain View. There are also some dim sum items, but I would not recommend them. Meats were of decent quality, but some or the marinated beef was too sweet. Plenty of sauces and other herbs and spices to make your own dipping sauce. Service is super fast, but each portion is relatively small. Plenty of street parking and also several nearby parking lots.“

“Delicious food and great service. We love many dishes from this restaurant“

“So good !!!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥“

“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.“

“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“

“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. 👍🏻“

“Really family friendly place with high quality Korean noodles. Reminds me of Korea and oddly Southern California, where Korean food presence is strong. SO glad to be seeing more high quality foods in the Bay area, and in the Peninsula where there is an absolute paucity of selection. Service was only ok, but it was clear that they were understaffed during their opening months. Will be back!“

“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 tasted the quality in the ingredients. The texture of my chicken sandwich was perfect and the sweet potato fries were crispy. The kids mac and cheese was freshly made and perfect portion. The service was above and beyond. This is my family’s new spot!“

“The food was great! In my bowl I got white rice and japchae mix, protein: bulgogi, carrots, cucumbers, and kimchi for my banchans. I also got a fried egg for a little extra. Everything was bomb, I would definitely go again. I'd like to try the other meats, i will say the meat was a little cold and wish it was a bit warmer.

For sauces I tried the Seoul Spicy Sauce and the Mayo Siracha and like both with my food. The service was friendly and chill.“

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

“Nice clean airy place. I went probably 15 years ago or more and liked it. Tried it again and it's still good. I would have like a refill on the banchan which some places do automatically, but didn't happen here...but we didn't ask. Service was good and food came out fast. Beef dish prices are high same as everywhere, but you can find dishes from $21 and up.

Vegetarian options: Vegetarian section on menu as well as random dishes in the menu

Parking: Parking can fill up fast. Not a small lot but for sure not a big lot. Lots of restaurants so plan ahead if you go on weekends“