24 Best Korean Restaurants near Palo Alto

“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“

“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.“

“AMAZING. SO SO GOOD. Not only was the food absolutely delicious, with generous portions and very well priced, but the owner was so incredibly kind, funny, and sweet. They were able to seat us, a party of 8, so last minute and made us laugh the entire time! We had such an amazing time here, and will be come back!!!“

“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!!!“

“We love finding hidden gems 💎, and @gangnamtofuhouse is definitely one in the city of Fremont!

They have the best banchan selections and everything is made from scratch so you know you’ll be getting a homey meal. We’ve never had bulgogi in our tteokbokki before and now we can’t think of having it any other way! It’s a small cosy restaurant

All the dishes were super comforting and the service is quick and friendly. You’ll be full, but leave wanting more because we definitely can’t wait to come back to try the other items!

They are also sister restaurant to @chachacha_fremont which is right next door so you can grab boba and dessert after. The best pairing and place to go so you don’t have to think of what to do next!

- — 𝕎𝕙𝕒𝕥 𝕎𝕖 𝕆𝕣𝕕𝕖𝕣𝕖𝕕 — -
∿Tteokbokki Bulgogi
∿Cheese Corn
∿Kimchi Pancake
∿Beef Bibimbap
∿Spam and Sausage Tofu Soup“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“So good !!!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥“

“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“

“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.“

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

“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. 👍🏻“

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

“I've been to this place so many times, I've lost count. The food option provided here has a unique position in my heart. It's one of those Asian rice and protein bowl places where you can order each component up front and ready to eat right away. I just love this format! Not to mention, the food here is delicious! Bulgogi beef and grilled chicken are my favorites, 3 side vegetables with a large variety of options. Everything is healthy and portion is reasonably large.“

“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!“

“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“

“Order here all the time and the food is consistently good (have had some issues here and there). Going in person to eat there is a little confusing because it appears to be 2 restaurants in the same space and there was nobody there to direct us. Worked out in the end, was just confusing.“