33 Best Korean Restaurants near Pleasanton

“came here once a few weeks ago (i only have the time to write a review rn) but i really enjoyed the food. because of special eating needs there was only a few items on the menu I could have but the dishes I ordered and ate which fit this criteria were really nice. In addition, I really liked the decorations as well as the staff.“

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

“Ttobongee is the KFC champ of the East Bay! 🏆🍗

If you’re hunting for the ultimate Korean Fried Chicken, this is the spot. The chicken is bomb—so crispy and tasty! Even the radish is spot-on (though the kimchi is just average). The shop itself is small but has a great outdoor patio. I love this place, but I do wish they would dress up the interior with some cool Korean chicken-pub style decor to match the amazing food. Definitely a must-try!“

“We had an amazing meal here tonight for dinner. It's not easy to create good jjajangmyun and jjangbong so we were so pleasantly surprised with these entrees. Also, the noodles were perfectly chewy and not overcooked. We enjoyed the homemade fried dumplings which had great flavor and wonderful crunchy texture. I'm only sad that we found this place so late during our visit to the East Bay, but we look forward to trying out more dishes when we return to the East Bay.“

“Great food, great service“

“K-Bob is such a cute little shop! We walked in and Peter was so accommodating and friendly with menu recommendations and suggestions. We got our food pretty quickly and enjoyed the K-pop music that was playing at just the right volume. My husband enjoyed his beef rolls. I was a little surprised to receive my ramen in a microwave cup, but it was pretty tasty, if a bit spicier than I typically choose. There were lots of customers coming in and out but it wasn't too crowded or cramped. I was a little disappointed to see that they don't recycle their soda cans. Overall a very pleasant impromptu meal.“

“Food: one word, AMAZING. From banchan to tofu soup, everything tasted like I had in Korea. The flavors are spot on and portion is good. Their bibimpap is highly recommended!

Service: one of the warmest I’ve had in Bay Area for sure. The guy was very welcoming, attentive and helpful! Makes the overall dining experience better.

Ambiance: I love how the name of the restaurant and “delicious” in Korean is corresponded. Overall it’s casual but I hope the kitchen vacuum is better so we don’t get too stuffed by the smell.“

“Got some takeout, and they were so generous with the portions! Everything tasted amazing. The Tonkatsu was a massive hit with the kids, and the Jjolmyeon was the perfect hidden gem of the meal. We kept saying, 'If the takeout is this phenomenal, imagine how crazy good it would be at the actual restaurant.' Our minds are officially blown“

“One the healthiest spots in City Center Bishop Ranch along with the best customer service I’ve received in a long time. Shout outs to Cesar and Maria for being the most laid back people I’ve come across! Would recommend to everyone who lives a healthy lifestyle to check them out!“

“I only write reviews when it’s super good or super bad. My only regret is that I didn’t come to this place sooner! Super fresh, tasty, handmade food at peak of authenticity. What a hidden gem in Fremont. With this place around, I don’t need to go to Korea for such good food!

Just note it opens 7am-3pm.“

“Had a fantastic dining experience at 'The House' in downtown Livermore! Our group of six ordered the pork bulgogi, spicy stir-fried squid, budae-jjigae, and grilled mackerel. I was impressed by how every dish tasted amazing, especially since they have such a wide variety on the menu. The side dishes were pretty good and the service was incredibly friendly. It’s only been open for two years, but it’s already super popular and crowded for a reason. Highly recommend!“

“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“

“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.“

“While hanging out around the Dublin area we decided to stop into this spot since our group was craving some Asian food. Odagada was really good and the staff was very friendly. My favorite was the fried chicken which I had with beer! Super juicy crispy chicken packed full of flavor paired perfectly with beer. Will definitely be back here to Odagada and try more items from the menu.“

“a true Korean food. the best bibimbop“

“Decent breakfast/brunch spot with some Asian flavors. Mostly self-service - even a robot rolls out and sits there until the orders are picked up.

Original Egg Toast ($8.25) - Strongly recommended to add meat! It gives it an extra layer of flavor and much needed saltiness. They cut a THICk toast about 3/4 through and stuff it with fluffy, cheesy eggs.

Spicy Pork & Egg Burrito ($12.35) - Pork is sweet and reminds me of bulgogi. They have little packets of Tabasco which made it much better.“

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

“This is our go to place for korean food in Fremont for years. The food has been consistently good. We always order beef bulgogi & tofu soup combo for our family. We love the beef bulgogi. It has sweet savory sauce with tender beef. The tofu soup can be hit or miss. We got seafood white soup (not spicy) for our kiddo - it was good but I personally prefer medium spice for more depth of flavor.

The only downside was the parking. The parking was limited and got crowded during lunch or dinner time. So, most of the time we parked on the street nearby or we just do take out.“

“Best jajang around“

“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.“

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

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

“Had an excellent experience at Hungry Cow! From the moment we walked in, everything was top-notch. The food was fresh, flavorful, and served quickly. The staff was friendly, attentive, and made us feel welcome throughout our visit.

The restaurant was clean, comfortable, and had a great atmosphere. Every dish we tried was delicious, and the portions were generous. It's hard to find anything to complain about because everything was done so well.

Overall, an outstanding dining experience. No complaints at all—just great food, great service, and great value. We will definitely be coming back and highly recommend Hungry Cow to anyone looking for a fantastic meal!“

“I haven’t had Von’s Chicken for a very long time and I wanted to come back again because I was told that the chicken is super good there.

Honestly, I never step foot into their restaurant but had mines since my parents ordered a take out and come back home to eat their chicken. It’s my first time stepping in as of today. The interior looks alright. It’s just mediocre but at least they have pictures hanging on the wall. It’s not really a best place to really dine in unless you’re into quiet places.

I ordered lunch combo with Soy & Garlic boneless chickens with rice. I had no idea what that fruit was but it was colored light purple. They put the rice and chicken into one small container and the rice was sticky. The good news is that the chicken tastes really good. They really did put much effort into adding flavors to the chicken. I also like the fruit too. It came with a very small container and went with that first since I wanted to finish vegetables and fruits first.

The food is good but I don’t think it’s worth dining in especially if you’re into atmospheres. Yeah, I’ll try and order like a shareable versions of those chickens if I come back.“

“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.“

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

“First visit to Stardust on a Saturday around 11 AM. There is a good amount of indoor seating. We tried the the purple moon (ube, taro, coffee), nutty by nature (black sesame, coffee), and strawberry collagen latte (strawberry puree, coffee, collagen foam). We all loved our drinks. The coffee is good and all of the flavor additions were tasty. The purple moon (ube taro) was the weakest of the bunch - it kind of tastes like an ube taro flavor you might get in milk tea so not very strong and generic. However, the nutty by nature was well balanced between the coffee and black sesame flavor. I could taste the black sesame, which was important to me. The strawberry latte was surprisingly good - I don't often think of coffee and strawberry being a combo. Overall, would definitely recommend coming here for coffee. There are food options as well but we didn't try any.“

“We visited again over the Memorial Day long weekend! This is one of our go-to Korean BBQ spots because the food quality is always excellent, the prices are reasonable, the service is fast and friendly, and the atmosphere is great. The only minor issue is that the floor can be a bit oily and slippery. While I understand it's tough to avoid with table grills, a little extra attention there would be great to prevent any accidental slips. Highly recommend overall!“

“Loved everything about our visit. Great spot for authentic Korean fried chicken and more (we ordered bibimbop and ttoboki as well). We enjoyed them all. The service was quick and friendly too. We'll definitely be coming back next time we're in town.“

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

“So....ended up at this place after going to a concert at Levi Stadium, heading home to the North Bay and needing some extra late night dinner. If you like Korean food the place won't disappoint. Had the army stew, which my 17 year old son had been wanting to try for a while now, plus some kimchi rice, short rib stew and a bowl of spicy edamame that the server brought us as a free treat. Service was amazing, especially for an after midnight visit. Next time we have to try Andy's fries because I saw someone at the table next to us order them and I'll he honest, they looked like late night foodie heaven.“

“the best and services they all kind“