17 Best Korean Restaurants near Pleasanton

“This was my first time trying Korean food, and I must say, I was thoroughly impressed. The kimchi had a delightful spice to it with a well-balanced flavor that wasn’t overwhelming—perfect for first-timers. Personally, I enjoy a bit of a kick in my kimchi, and this one delivered just enough heat while remaining savory.

I ordered the beef short ribs, and my wife opted for the beef fried rice. From the moment the food arrived, the aroma was incredible. The short ribs were flavorful and aromatic, but I felt the texture could have been improved. They were slightly chewy, and for short ribs, I prefer them to be more tender and easier to eat. For that reason, I’d give them a 3.5 out of 5. While the tenderness could have been better, the taste and presentation were still on point.

My wife’s beef fried rice, on the other hand, was outstanding. I have to admit—it was the highlight of our meal. If you visit this spot, I highly recommend trying the fried rice. It was hands down the best I’ve had, and the fried egg on top was a nice touch. I’d rate it a solid 4.5 out of 5. My only suggestion would be to make the egg yolk slightly runnier, which could add an extra layer of umami. Even so, it was absolutely delicious.

As you can see in the photos (taken a bit late into the meal), the food looked fantastic even after we started digging in. The portions are generous—enough to share, though not quite family-style. For our meal, we spent about $30-$40 per person, which felt slightly on the pricier side. Fortunately, our son just snacked on our plates, so we didn’t need to order a separate dish for him.

Overall, this was a wonderful spot for lunch. The food was flavorful, the portions were satisfying, and the experience was enjoyable. I’ll definitely be coming back again!“

“Sinfully good soft serve & taiyaki! We got:
* milk & sweet corn soft serve swirl with a custard-filled taiyaki
* ube soft serve with a matcha-filled taiyaki

We just wish the ube soft serve had a stronger ube taste to it but otherwise, definitely passing by here every time we're in the area!“

“The original whole fried chicken was delicious! It was juicy, crispy, and flavorful, and truly didn’t need any extra sauce or flavoring. Plus the price was quite good, and the fact that it’s a fairly small chicken means it’s not overly fatty like some larger-sized ones can be and perfect for a small family. Our favorite thing we got though was the sotteok sotteok sausage and rice cake skewers. They were so addicting I almost wish we had gotten more than 2 orders of them!“

“The food here is good, but not the best. It is kind of pricy… The waiter and the waitress are nice and serving the food pretty fast even it was crowded.
The seafood pancake is pretty good that it is not super crunchy compare to other places.
The seafood over rice is just so so. Not sure if it was Sunday that it gets really busy, it tasted like not seasoned properly.
I am not a fan of the ja jang noodle, but my girl said it tastes really good and the portion is big.

Parking: There are a lot of parking spaces in a huge parking lot that shared with other restaurants and stores there.“

“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.“

“Forgot to take photos but this place is ahmazing. The kimbab was perfectly rolled. All the ingredients were fresh and in right proportions.
I got the spicy beef and it was very tasty. My partner got the LOR and he loved it also. Also, it’s a lot of food. We had to take half to go.
The lady was super nice and got us an extra treat at the end. Definitely coming back.“

“Food here is so yum. Place is small and clean w/ friendly staff. It's a self-seeking restaurant so you order at a kiosk and they'll bring out the food on a counter and you get your own disposable utensils/cups/trays. The price is really good, especially since I feel like good quality Korean restaurants tend to be $17+ a dish but here everything is pretty much either $13 or $14 which is really good. The portions don't LOOK huge but my two friends and I were full w/ some leftovers afterwards. We got the vegetarian jajangmyeon, rose tteokbokki, and soy sauce Korean fried chicken. All were very yummy and I recommend. Definitely want to come back here and eat more!“

“The place was like stepping into a K-pop dream, with the tunes blasting and the vibe buzzing. The décor had a quirky charm that made it feel like the perfect hangout spot for you and your friends. Sure, it was a bit on the noisy side, but that only added to the fun! The food? Oh, the food. We dug into a glorious kimchi fried rice and a pork kimchi stew that was absolutely mind-blowing—flavors so bold, they practically danced on our taste buds. The portions were generous, leaving us with happy bellies. We also couldn't resist the popcorn chicken, which came with a side of honey mustard so perfect it should be a national treasure. The service? Fast, friendly, and as attentive as a well-trained puppy. All in all, a delightful experience that made us want to come back for more!“

“We went on a Sunday night, it was around 7:45pm when people had already dined and were leaving. We were immediately seated and greeted by their friendly staff! They have those little side dishes called bon chan and my favorite was the marinated potato. The bus boy was so good, kept checking in on us and super kind! I would totally go back. Service was excellent, food was pretty good and restaurant atmosphere is good for casual dining.“

“Korean fusion street food where nothing on the item is over $10?? In this economy?? Sign us up!! 🥪🍚✨

@ricejunky.usa in Fremont is a take-out only spot that you can definitely get a bang for your buck! A great place for a quick grab and go, but still enjoying a high-quality meal. Everything is delicious we seriously recommend trying it all.

- — 𝕎𝕙𝕒𝕥 𝕎𝕖 𝕆𝕣𝕕𝕖𝕣𝕖𝕕 — -
∿ Combination Isaac Toast $8.50
∿ Triangle Gimbap (3 for $10)
∿ Korean Street Gimbap (beef bulgogi $7.99, Jala&Spam $6.99)
∿ Sandwich (Salmon $6.99, Tuna $6.99)
∿ Iced Americano $3.50
∿ Strawberry Lemonade $3.50“

“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.“

“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!

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∿Tteokbokki Bulgogi
∿Cheese Corn
∿Kimchi Pancake
∿Beef Bibimbap
∿Spam and Sausage Tofu Soup“

“🎉🎊🍻🍹🍗🥘🥗💪 Congrats!!!“

“Great food, the restaurant definitely needs more attention in my opinion. The food was great, was full but not too full to the point I feel sick. The sides were also delicious. If you’re in the area, would highly recommend going here. Definitely worth the drive to try it.“

“a true Korean food. the best bibimbop“

“I consider myself to be a breakfast burrito afficianado and the non-traditional Korean BBQ pork breakfast burrito with avocado I had at this place was among the best breakfast burritos I have ever eaten. I am just sad this place is so far from my house or I would get breakfast here as often as I could… the eggs were divine and the combination of flavors perfect. I would really like to try their other sandwiches and breakfast burritos as well… makes me look forward to the next time I bring in our Toyota for scheduled maintenance!“

“Best Chicken in Town! Our go to place when we crave chicken wings. Delicious and crispy! They also have a lot of flavors to choose from. Chicken wings are not oily.My favorite is the Honey/Cheddar flavored wings. I only order Half Wings (10 pieces). They have decent size, so I can't finish it. I order full order of wings.We order rice with it, and it comes with a side of fermented jicama. They are crunchy and delicious. If you are not used to fermented food, the smell may be too much for you. Something you may need to get used to.“