35 Best Korean Restaurants near Pleasanton

“Thank you so much to the staff. The food was comforting and delicious. The banchan was tasty and flavorful, the beef brisket soup is great, the ddukbokgi has a good flavor, the bibimbap has high-quality ingredients, etc. The staff are working hard and more people should come here. My family and I have been here multiple times. The staff were nice enough to take us in 20 minutes before they closed.“

“Amazing! I will definitely be going back again soon“

“Although it's a bit of a trip from home, my family truly loves this chicken. The flavor is simply fantastic! I totally recommend giving it a try. Plus, the staff is wonderfully kind and attentive. You're definitely going to enjoy this place!“

“Food: Never thought we’d be able to find such authentic Korean food here! Everything we ordered is good and definitely well seasoned as it should be like in Korea.
We’re a bit confused when we’re ordering the spicy pork. They have 2 options on the menu, one with rice and one without. There wasn’t further confirmation so we ended up getting one with rice but still works for us.

Service: they are so warm and welcoming!

Ambiance: it’s a small restaurant but very clean and nice.“

“I am a big fan of spicy fried chicken sandwiches and Korean food is properly spicy. I think their secret is that everything is breaded and fried to order. So yes, your order of fried wings will take 20 minutes. But, boy is it worth it! The other flavors aren't quite as good but the meat is moist and texture is crispy. They do have a bunch of other Korean dishes like jap chae and ttaeoboki that are reasonably well done but those aren't the reason to come here.“

“I’ve been a regular here since opening day, and it’s easily my favorite lunch spot in San Ramon! Their kimbap is always incredibly fresh—I especially love the variety with the mini rolls and triangle kimbap. Their new kimchi triangle is a total game-changer and a must-try for any fan of spicy, fresh flavors. Beyond the food, the staff is always super friendly and welcoming. Highly recommend for a quick, delicious lunch! 😋“

“Soft Opening on the 12th 2023“

“Great service and absolutely delicious food! They have slightly higher prices than I’m used to, but not complaining, just giving heads up to anyone else new. You’ve gotta know your worth!
Probably the best tofu soup I’ve ever had from a restaurant. I hope to keep coming back.“

“Had dinner here on a Sunday night with a friend and overall had a good experience! The restaurant itself was super clean and well-kept, which I really appreciated right off the bat.

We ordered the Korean seafood pancake, which was great — large portion, fluffy inside yet crispy on the outside. The dipping sauce was pretty standard, but the pancake itself was definitely worth ordering.

We also tried the galbi (Korean short ribs). The flavor was good, but it came out not sizzling, which was a little odd — first time I’ve had galbi served without that extra-hot, steaming presentation. It wasn’t cold, just would’ve been nicer if it arrived piping hot.

The banchan were good overall, though the macaroni salad was the one miss — dry and a bit bland. Service was friendly and attentive throughout.

All in all, solid spot for Korean food — clean, good portions, and I’d definitely come back to try a few other dishes“

“Rice Junky is such a pleasant surprise! The food is flavorful, fresh, and served in generous portions. Everything tastes well-balanced and satisfying. The staff are friendly and the service is quick, making it perfect for a casual meal or takeout. Definitely a spot I’ll be coming back to!“

“We love the kimchi, bulgogi, and wings here. We haven't had something we didn't like :)

Service has always been friendly and helpful.

The room is a typical small restaurant set up -- a handful of tables that seat 2 and a couple that seat 4; clean and welcoming!

Parking: Parking is available in a typical strip mall parking lot. Spots may be difficult to find right in front of the store if it's a popular time / on weekends.“

“Delicious food and outstanding service ! Our waiter did an absolutely fantastic job, very attentive and friendly. My partner and i enjoyed everything about this place! Food is 🔥 20/10 😋😋 would recommend this place 1000%
That new Rose Ricecake dish is so creamy and ricecakes soft and delectable 👌“

“a true Korean food. the best bibimbop“

“Came here for the first time, and got the LA galbi, seafood pancake, and spicy soy marinated crab. The staff were really friendly, and the food was delicious. Everything was tasty and well balanced. Only thing was the pancake could have been cooked longer/crispier. I will come back again when craving Korean food!!“

“Vons is a staple in Guam and was glad to try it here.

All the orders are setup to go it seems (maybe you can ask for reusable plates)

I got a combo with kimbop but added rice as rice is life.

Quick service. Yummy food“

“Fusion done right! I unfortunately couldn't eat our meal until I get home but that did not matter, the flavor, texture its all there. I was also hesitant to get the Ube horchata cause I didn't think it would work together and I do not like horchata, but it's darn good. Worth the 25 min drive from Walnut Creek.“

“Wow....., it was quite better than my expectations.... I hoped I had found this place sooner when I lived in the area!!!! Away due to work, I came back for a quick visit to see my brother at the Holy Spirit Catholic Church(father Binh). We went out for lunch and since he liked Korean food I picked this one due to the close proximity to his church, and it was surprisingly good, I mean, not like Americanized; they kept great Korean flavors and taste, and Korean service attitude!!!!! A gem in an unexpected neighborhood ✨️ Will definitely come back whenever I come to the area!!!!“

“I only got 8 ban chan, that's still ok. Just the side dishes alone made coming here worth it. The Yuk gae Jang spicy beef soup was very delicious, I use it as a barometer to determine the level of the chef kind of like you can use plain fried rice to determine the level of a Chinese chef.

1/2026- The potato ban chan is my personal favorite, followed up by the bean sprouts and kim chee.

Bright atmosphere, hardly any of the customers here were speaking English. Strongly recommend this place.“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

This was a DoorDash order, so I can’t rate the atmosphere or in-person service since I didn’t dine in. That said, the food itself was excellent.

I ordered the Bulgogi toast and a dalgona coffee. The Bulgogi toast was delicious. The brioche was soft, sweet, and fluffy on the inside with a perfectly crisp exterior, and the sandwich was made really well.

The dalgona coffee was very strong per my request, which I loved. Bold, rich, and exactly what I was hoping for.“

“Inside of the food hall, there are three stalls. Capture for coffee, YaDaebak! for appetizer, breakfast, or entree, and Smochi for mochi donut. The black sesame latte was so good! We got the Egg & Bulgogi breakfast rice bowl from YaDaebak and for $9, portions were generous and delicious. For a person that has always been meh about mochi don't, got a new perspective and experience through their chocolate with white chocolate swirl. The staffs are really nice and if you don't know what to get, just ask. Love the cleanliness of the space, too.“

“The sweet rice drink♡ bingsoo♡ kimbap♡♡ can't wait to go back and try more!!“

“Fresh ingredients, we love the option to grill, you can’t go wrong. Wait staff is awesome and accommodating.“

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

“Best jajang around“

“Great meal tonight with the wife. I had the Tofu Bibibop in a stone bowl. My wife had Tofu Soup. Both were fresh and delicious. The side dishes looked and tasted great. Service was friendly too. We would like to come back someday to try more items from their menu. Thanks for the nice evening.“

“The food was great, ambiance was very nice as well as the service . James K was a phenomenal server and even cooked our food for us when he didn’t have to, he explained the menu clearly especially since it was our first time there and gave a brief description of the meats we were eating. 10/10 highly recommend and will be back again!“

“Lovely little restaurant with the most attentive staff and delicious food. I got some crispy Yang-nyum chicken and it was heavenly. Best Korean fried chicken place I’ve ever been to. The owners are so friendly and make the entire experience so much “

“Fun and delicious! Excellent dogs!

Had the Monster Double Potato, which is about as crazy as the options get. Perfectly cooked. Chewy, crispy, and gooey. Solid hotdog on the inside, which some counter-style places don't seem to care about when they load it with so many toppings. Highly recommend this for hotdog fans!

Atmosphere is very casual and there are only a couple of seats, so a larger group / order will need to find another spot to chow down“

“Every chicken flavor is absolutely delicious!! My daughters and wife love this place!! We have to eat here at least once a week!!“

“Came here on a Saturday night and waited around 5 minutes for two of us. Overall we had a great time. All you can eat for roughly $35 a person and you get to cook it yourself at the table. I have had Korean BBQ a few times but the service was outstanding; every single person around was available to answer questions about cooking the meat, changing the grill, menu questions (they have rules for ordering short ribs), etc. Everything is ordered via the QR code including the sides like rice and rice papers, which I actually like because it lets you see what you are ordering, and lays out the quantity you will receive. Some of the meats did come out in smaller portions but it was clearly shown on the ordering menu which we enjoyed as a two person party because then we could try different meats and not get a ton of the same thing. This place is great for first time KBBQ eaters because everyone is friendly and helpful. The owner was especially nice and hands on; he even helped us cook some of the meat we ordered himself. Him and his daughter have great taste in cars as well!“

“Food was really good and portions were very large. Highly recommend the Korean fried chicken (soy garlic and hot&sweet). One downside is that they have metal chairs with no padding so they were really cold to sit on. We both ended up sitting side by side in the booth seats but could be beneficial for someone who runs hot.“

“A good place to taste Korean and Japanese cuisine with a twist.“

“I would love to give this place a 10 star ⭐⭐⭐ I'm telling you this is the best place who has the best house fried rice I have ever tasted 😋 the food is so damn good it'll make you spend damn near your whole paycheck 😜 If you haven't tried it you definitely not eating right‼️🔥“

“I dont know why the google reviews are low. I’ve been to multiple Kbbq places. There’s a newly opened one in Sacramento and two weeks after we went to this place.
We were a bit hesitant because of the rating but still gave it a try.

The newly opened one in Sacramento had these issues versus Seoul Jung :-

1. Service was slow in Sacramento (I understand they were busy and just newly opened)
For Seoul Jung, we automatically got our water and banchan. We didn’t have to ask for a replacement of the grill and we all got our utensils.
2. Food - Sacramento’s food quality was good, no doubt. Seoul Jung, their quantity is huge, quality is still decent but what do you expect when you pay that much?
3. Price - We got the Tier C at Seoul Jung and the options are still pretty good. The Sacramento one was the same price, good thing they had sashimi. Both restaurants were $40.

I would come back to Seoul Jung versus the one in Sacramento, or Stockton! 😂🫣

Just give it a try and give your own personal feedback.“