50 Best Korean Restaurants near Poway

“This place is a popular spot in Poway. It's a Korean Japanese fusion restaurant. I like the atmosphere and service here. But the foods here are so so. They didn't meet my expectations. Takoyaki is too oily. Bulgogi is so sweet. I don’t really recommend these two dishes. Tofu salad is fine, it’s giant with a lot of greens.“

“This place is sooo good! They have great ice cream flavors and topping to go inside of your fish shaped waffle cone!! So delicious!! My go to is Cookies and Cream soft serve with Oreo dust!Very Instagramable!Kid-friendliness: Kids will love it here! They will love the taste and look!Wheelchair accessibility: There is a ramp available!“

“Best korean in New Hampshire! authentic korean. this is not korean bbq, though they do have kalbi. my favorite is soondubu soup, stone pot bibimbap, and japchae. I get it without egg and no meat. i enjoy dining in for the stone pot that crisps the rice, but also enjoy take out. everything is wrapped up good and safe. my family manages a severe nut allergy and eat here safely weekly.“

“Prices are reasonable, and you can find most Asian foods. Japanese food is often cheaper than at nearby Japanese supermarkets, so it might be a good idea to shop here first, and if there's something they don't have, go to another store.“

“I walked in around 12:30pm on Sunday. I was seated in about 5 minutes. There's a bell that you can ring to get the server's attention. They responded very quickly. I ordered gukbap and it was very flavorful and rich. Surprisingly, banchan was also very good. Often times Korean restaurants make their banchan too sweet or too bland. But here all the food was very satisfying. I am very picky about Korean food, but I highly recommend this place. Staff were nice and food came out relatively fast.“

“Only one server for the whole restaurant with one other server to help deliver the dishes. We arrived just after 3 and left 2 hours later. So in between rush hours, I guess. Still received good services. Different dish in Korea that is being served, and it was delicious. Other side dishes are not worthy of paying extra. Parking is major problem for the establishment for the building with many other businesses.“

“I SEE THEIR WONDERFUL SMILE AND GREAT PERSONALITIES I LOVE THE CUSTOMER SERVICE. THE ZION MARKET HAS EVERYTHING IAM PROUD FILIPINO I LOVE HOW WE SHARE OUR FOOD PRODUCTS ITEMS INTERNATIONALLY. IT JUST NEEDS MORE RESTORATIONS IMPROVEMENTS OF THE STORE.“

“I was just recovering for a cold but didn't even think about that when I came here!Husband had been here with friends before and he wanted me to try this place.Got the Aahbong with the soft serveRed bean fillingUbe and Thai Tea flavors soft serveMacaron and crushed Oreo on topNot going to lie. I genuinely love this. I was not expecting it to be this good because I'm not as much into Asian flavors as most people. But yeah this thing was amazing!Very smooth and delicious soft serve that was not extra sweet or anything. Honestly there was not so much of that red being filling inside and I guess it didn't add as much to the flavor. But that whole fish shape Aahbong itself was just Perfect with the soft serve. Honestly, I almost made the mistake of finishing up that Aahbong too soon and there would be too much soft serve left. But it was a good thing my husband paced me down be ahead of time.Definitely would recommend to anyone!“

“I love manna. It's my preferred kbbq spot. I love all the sides and salads and additional options. I love their table set up and how efficient the service is. It's seriously always a good time. I went last night for the 100th time and it was just as great. Jason was our server and he seriously crushed it. He was always around to get us another side, napkin, water - whatever we needed. Not to mention the music they play in there is a serious vibe for girlies who do the little dance when you start eating. It's a real vibe and as always - I'll definitely be back.“

“Do you like to eat intestines? This is the go to place for some of the best mouthwatering tasty intestines you will ever find! They specialize in intestines and offer 4 different types: small, large, abomasum and tripe.They do have other cuts of meats as well and they are all very tasteful. But if you love intestines this is the usual go to. Besides bbq they do offer other selection of food: tofu soups, rice dishes, jjajjamyun, and appetizersThey are not AYCE. They have different order option and the quality and quantity is very great so!Plz do keep in mind the meat quality is that greater than any AYCE which is why price is a little on the higher end but very well worth it.Every bbq order comes with corn cheese, kimchi stew, side dishes and salad. They do offer a great selection of dipping sauces for your meat don't be afraid to ask. I recommend vinegar on the side for your intestines.Service is always great and fast. They come around and moved around and cook the meat for you which is nice.“

“I recommend lemon jin if you don't like the taste of alc but still want to drink alc. I personally thought it just tasted like soda, so I didn't like it much. Ddeokbokki is good, nothing special. I ordered crispy soy half and signature sauce half. The portions are bigger than I thought. The food was very good. It's a good drinking place : )“

“Today we were in Escondido looking for ramen. Went to Yelp and saw the reviews for ramen! I already know how good their chicken sandwich is but didn't know they served excellent ramen!!! Had the Tonkatsu and Wow! Broth was amazingly flavorful! All BJ needs to do is serve it in a real ramen bowl and I'll never drive to Convoy again!“

“Oh my baGawk!Their chicken is soo ridiculously good. And that's coming from a vegetarian that had their crispy plant tenders. Pair it with their house salad and a beer and you'll be set! I look forward to eating here whenever we're around one of their 3 locations because they never disappoint! It's the only place where my very carnivorous bf and I can comfortably eat a full crispy chicken meal with our toddler , who is now also a huge fan.Vegetarian options: Plant based tenders in multiple sauce/flavor options , sides , saladsKid-friendliness: Outdoor shaded, enclosed patioWheelchair accessibility: Out door patio“

“My husband and I wanted to try a Korean BBQ place for his birthday and we were NOT disappointed! This place definitely give you quite a bang for your buck. The staff was SUPER attentive and kind and the food was absolutely DELICIOUS! Will definitely be coming again❤“

“Food was EXCELLENT!!! We were a group of 3, we each ordered appetizers and entrees. IT WAS ALOT OF FOOD!!! Some items we ordered wished we could have had an explanation of how to eat it. Our server was friendly and the drinks were great as well! We were lucky enough to get there early and was able to get a karaoke room. There are only two, so you could be on a wait list. The room was $40 with a min of 1 hour, and I believe they start charging after every 10 minutes! Overall a fun time!!!“

“The young man who was our waiter was very nice and checked on us often. We came for lunch on a Thursday and we were the only ones in the restaurant. It looks like they do a lot of take outs though.I got the lunch combo which came with two drum sticks, and four wings. I chose half and half: soy garlic and spicy.The spicy had a kick and was definitely spicy. So good! The soy garlic was a little sweet but still tasty. The pickle radish side was just a small condiment cup of cubes. The seasoned fries was a better choice.“

“11/4/23 - I did a phone order for a pick up. Ordered almost $90 of food to sample all the chickens and a few sides. I was told to drop by in 25 min. I was down the street and paid and waited just 10 minutes. Lots of food to bring back. We had a taste off in everything. Negative- onion rings were very breaded and not much actual onion inside. Positive- onion rings were very crunchy and not soggy or grease. Everyone liked all the chicken and every person had their own favorites. No duplicates which was odd. Chicken was hot and good. I didn't know the small check bites came with fries. The dumplings were good and the sauce which it came with was adequate. Overall 5 stars. Lovely cash register person again and the same as the other day. Everything was well packed. Lots of leftovers. Check out these photos.“

“I’ve been to Shabumi two times now, once to try the KBBQ option and the other time to try the hotpot option. Both times I went during lunch time so there wasn’t a wait, though it might be a different story if I went during the busy dinner hours. Because it was lunch time, the price was pretty reasonable, not sure how I’d feel paying for the dinner prices though.I really like that each person can choose between one or the other, that the table doesn’t have to choose just one. I also really liked that it’s individual grill/pot so you can individually choose ingredients/spice level.For KBBQ, I ordered the chuck eye steak, beef belly, beef bulgogi, and galbi. My favorite from these are the belly and bulgogi. You can order three meats at a time and they’re pretty quick with bringing out orders.For hot pot, I ordered black Angus chuck tender, prime chuck eye, beefy belly, and brisket point. The meat was pretty good quality and looked/tasted fresh. My friends and I chose the chicken soup base since it was the recommended one with the most flavor. I wish they offered a spicy soup base, but you’re able to make your own sauce at the bar.The salad bar was packed with lots of choices for noodles, seafood, vegetables, and other sides to add to your pot. I really liked the Japchae for their side dish too.Service was quick and the servers were attentive both times.Overall, I’d come back here again for lunch time.Parking: The restaurant shares a parking lot with Target and other restaurants. There’s plenty of parking, depending on what time of the day you go“

“This place has just become number 1 in my list. We go to so many different places in a regular week and the meat at this place is so delicious, they deserve like 10 stars. Plus the charcoal BBQ is another game. Best dinner of the month so far. People working were also super nice and attentive. The local was clean and the atmosphere and music is good. I'm definitely looking forward to come back soon. Good job team!Edit to add:I was here yesterday again. Only two days after the first time and again I can o ly say that it is going to be incredibly difficult to find another Korean bbq that can top this one. I shouldn't say this much because the wait might get even longer but to be honest it is realllyyyy good and I can't get enough. I'll be back in another 2 days.“

“I work at the jiffy lube across the way and this is the best dang lunch I've had all year. Really really good comfort food, at a good price, five stars for sure! It wasn't too crowded, even faster than a drive thru when I went. I'm not some teriyaki connoisseur but I know delicious when I taste it!“

“As an old Korean restaurant, Jeonju House's steamed monkfish and steamed seafood are really delicious and simple, and it's a place I visit often.Jeonju Jip, a restaurant with lots of delicious food that’s perfect for a glass of soju or a beer!! really good“

“Korean barbecues are interesting used to go to one over in the Island of Oahu with my wife it was fun they had some type of a chicken that was amazing have been for a long time this place is a good check out I try it if I was you God bless you and have a great “

“I like the taste of the crispy wings here, especially the spicy ones. They will be perfect for me if the batter is a little lighter. I also like the bulgogi bibimbap. It has the good balanced amount of rice, vegetables and meat. I do not care for the sweet sauce that comes with it but as long as the sriracha sauce is available I am happy.“

“The restaurant space is quite cramped but the staff's ability to regulate customers is quite good, you don't have to wait too long if you don't book a table in advance. The food is very delicious, perhaps this is the reason many Koreans come to eat here.Parking: There is free parking right in front of the restaurant, but because the parking lot is inside the building, there is constant competition for parking spaces.“

“This is my go to Korean BBQ. I like the freedom to choose what I want to eat without restrictions or waiting for the server just to eat. No alcohol but that doesn't bother me.Vegetarian options: There are vegetarian options but it's too pricey to go there for that.“

“Black bean noodle and deep-fried pork came out pretty fast. Both are delicious! The noodle is bouncy and chewy, the black bean sauce is sweet and not bitter at all. The tangsuyuk is crunchy and the sour sauce compliments it so well. This is a big serving for 2 people and it’s only $27. You can’t go wrong with this combo. 10/10“

“Went to lunch here after seeing a movie at the nearby Edwards. Only had to wait a few minutes and the Galbi, Short Ribs, and spicy pork was great. I also liked the corn cheese plus rice paper as side dishes. Overall a pretty good place for kbbq in Mira Mesa.“

“We were doing some shopping at H Mart and got hungry so afterwards we stopped by ZZanG Hot Dog. So many choices! But we ultimately ended up going with 3 options: the Squid Ink (mozzarella cheese and sausage inside), Mozza Sausage (half mozzarella cheese and half sausage inside) and lastly the Cheddar Mozza Sausage (mozzarella cheese and sausage with cheddar cheese). Everything was really good, I didn’t like the Squid Ink as much but my partner really liked it.“

“Long wait, but open until midnight so it all worked out. Cute little two seater tables. Meat came out sooo quick once ordered. Not sure if this was on purpose or not, but meat portions seemed to be smaller for just us two. Which was nice because we were able to try a variety instead of being hindered with a few huge amounts of the same meat. Highly recommend the bulgogi.Service was great, dishes got cleared quickly to make space, wait staff was attentive and friendly. Seems to attract a younger crowd. (Parking was awful, but did eventually find street parking)“

“The Honey Butter wings were a hit! We also ordered the Honey Soy wings and the original, but the hubsnsaidnhe really liked the Honey Butter...Yakisoba was delicious as well. This is a good spot for a quick last-minute dinner when in a pinch. Vibe was almost loungy, when we went to pick up around 7 p.m., low lighting and booths made it feel cozy.“

“I ordered the Jjajangmyeon Tangsuyuk combo on Doordash. The price was really good and was a big portion. I asked for uncooked noodles as well and the noodles were super fresh and chewy. I wish the noodles had more meat and the pork was kinda tough. Overall, would order again“

“so good!! the service was great, servers were all really attentive and it was fairly easy to get their attention. everything we ordered hit the spot i absolutely loved their R&D ramen and the spicy marinated BBQ pork. the portions r HUGE, we ate so much and still had leftovers to bring home. all the food was so flavorful and delicious, super hearty and delicious meal. def one of my fav Korean places ive tried in the area, would STRONGLY recommend!!“

“It’s my favorite chicken place! I definitely recommend this place for fried chicken ?, especially the spicy flavor. It’s more of a sweet and spicy combination, so I really enjoy it even though I'm not good at eating spicy food. Also, the fried chicken tastes like old KFC chicken, with various herbs evident in its crispy exterior and moist interior. I highly recommend the original taste as well.“

“Really really tasty and authentic jajangmyeon. When I'm in the area grocery shopping I will make a special trip into Zion just to get noodles here. It's a cute little spot tucked away in a food court but don't be fooled - the quality and taste is superior to restaurant jajangmyeon! There's also a super nice guy at the register who genuinely wants to ensure everyone loves their food. He even checks with customers before they close to see if they need a box or want anything else!! If you want a hidden gem, this is it!“

“와 정말 너무 맛있었어요! 찐한국맛! 추천 합니다Omg? I didnt know such a good authentic korean fried chicken place was up here in Escondido omg. Didnt think itd be good bc its in a mall food court but wow. It is delicious.The Ddeokbokki is spicy and so authentic. Id recommend just the regular ddeokbokki not the special. Special only has one dumpling and one shrimp and cheese added on top.I got the large chicken boneless with garlic sauce on the side, and the fried chicken was soooo crispy. All of this took 10 minutes to come out at 6:30 pm on a saturday!!!This and the special ddeokbokki was perfect portions for me and my parents. Prices were completely reasonable too. Total of $45 for both things.I highly recommend this place.정말정말 너무 맛있었어요!! 추천합니다!!“

“We planned on going somewhere else for getting Korean Food for dinner but the other please. We had in mind clothes really early so we ended up here.Real good find!Husband and I ordered a lot of food and it was good enough for 2 meals! Really big portion size!Japche -Amazing! The glass was so light and had a good amount of vegetables in there and the flavor was amazing as well. Massive portion size too. Did not seem oily at all and just a good item.Bulgogi -Such a flavorful and tender and perfect beef! They really marinated the meat well. Did not seem like a fatty cut of meat at all. Loved it.Game with rice on the side and a lot of other Korean side dishes which were delicious.The mixed greens, cauliflower and miso soup were mine and husband's favorite!Hot Stone Bibimbap - last minute decision to order this and it was a very good decision. Big bowl of food with amount of vegetables on top and rice on the bottom. Then you mix it all in and eat; The flavors went together so so so so well.The crispy rice on the bottom that stuck to the hot store... BEAUTIFUL ? ?Service was also pretty quick and we appreciated that. Food was all hot and steamy but not so hot that it burnt your tongue. Just perfect.“

“Love getting their jjajangmyeon (black bean noodle) and tang su yuk (deep fried pork with sweet & sour sauce)! It's a classic duo to get. If you happen to get it as a take-out and you have the fire noodle hot sauce on hand, add some to your noodles and it will take it to a whole other level!“

“Kangnam KBBQ is simply great. They have almost all of the items you would expect from a KBBQ spot and more. The entire restaurant is very well maintained, the waiting area is small but nice, they also have a bar that you can visit while you wait if you want.There is a ton of seating to accommodate small and large parties alike. It's a great place to bring your family for a fun dinner adventure. The menu naming convention is a little confusing since both options seem like they are the best version. Not a problem, just look at the menus and pick the one that has what you want to eat.The quality of the meats is excellent. Even the simple things like brisket are top-notch quality. The portion of rice that you get every order is smaller than you would expect. The salad is a little bland and not really for using as a lettuce wrap with the BBQ, but still very enjoyable. They offer a bunch of veggies to grill as well.Lastly, the service is the quickest out of any restaurant visited in a long time. The whole operation is well staffed, timely, and polite. It's small but noticeable. There is plenty of parking nearby as well as wheel chair accessible parking. There are curb ramps right up to the sidewalk as well.Vegetarian options: If you had to, there are plenty of tasty things you can have here. You will be surrounded by animal products.Dietary restrictions: You can find something for almost every diet.Parking: Lots of parking. Large parking lot.Kid-friendliness: Great place to bring the family if they enjoy the atmosphereWheelchair accessibility: Yes. It is.“

“Our server was very friendly and helpful as this was our first visit. The meat was well flavored and our favorite sides were the cheesy corn and steamed eggs. It's all you can eat, and we did not pick our serving size, but were charged extra at checkout for not eating all of the meat they brought us. It was our first round of ordering, so it wasn't like we unnecessarily ordered seconds to go to waste. Seems like a silly way to get an extra charge out of customers; just charge a higher base rate if that's necessary.Overall, we were happy with the service and our meal, but I think we'll avoid coming back and find an establishment that isn't all you can eat next time around.“

“My husband and I usually get off late from work and it's tough to find places that would normally still be open, luckily this place was open late and it seems like it's a place to be for night owls. The place was very popping lots of people coming and going, we didn't wait that long for a table probably maybe about 10 mins and we got seated right away, the inside was pretty cool took me to like a hut in a village, what's even more cool and that they have private rooms for KARAOKE! And I'm a sucker for karaoke, will definitely come back here with a group of people on the weekend to try it out. Food was amazing! The fries was very crispy with mouth watering flavor, the corn cheese was soo sweet and cheesy, short rib was delicious and tender, we also ordered this seafood stone bow which was even more tasty on top of that everything was pretty big, probably enough to feed about 2-4 people but since it was just me and my husband we had left over to take home. Price was pretty reasonable for the amount and the service was great! Our servers were friendly and nice and very attentive and helpful with the menu. My husband and I will definitely come back again!“

“Great! Food is delicious and definitely worth! The servers are so amazing and answers to service immediately. Fresh food is always so good! Famliys and groups should def go! ;) Desgins are super good and super fun to look at :D ! Reccomended to go atleast 3 times and yearr?Kid-friendliness: Servers are so nice to kids and mine!“

“For Korean food, this is an authentic option. Located inside the food court of an H-mart grocery store, you give up ambiance for the sake of authenticity. The prices are average considering you give up a dedicated dining area for a shared dining area which is constantly calling out numbers for pick up. The menu offers a blend of creative and traditional dishes with Bulgogi Burritos and Bulgogi Nachos to Soon Tofu Stew and Kimchi Fried Rice with Fried Egg. The portion sizes seem appropriate, except for the banchan (and this cost them a half star). In my opinion, one of the highlights of Korean food is the neverending little sides known as banchan which typically include kimchi or some other pickled delight. Only some of the dishes come with banchan and those that do come in 4's... disclaimer: I am not Korean, but I am well versed in eastern culture and thought they usually come in odd numbers for yang (luck). So, if you are one of those who believe that No Korean meal is complete without an assortment of banchan, be mindful of your order so that you are sure to start the meal off like you are expecting. Since it is a food court, you will be your own waiter where you will be eating on plastic bowls with plastic cutlery (the other half star deduction). That being said, I still think it is a worthwhile place to eat when you are in the market for some fast casual K-food.“

“Absolutely loved this Asian market, we went right after our KBBQ meal. It's like a mall area, there's a market and different Asian shops within the store The prices are amazing we usually do HMart for our pantry stables and this store was soooo much more affordable and had a huge variety. So many workers available to answer questions store was clean, vibrant, and amazing. We will def start shopping here from now on.“

“The food was good and it was filling. I feel like for the experience it's worth it. It is kindve expensive, but I would definitely recommend it. The workers were nice and it was clean, the food didn't take too too long either which is always nice.“

“My bestie & I tried this place tonight & we're so happy we did! We've been eyeing this place since they opened and finally had the chance to try on a Friday night. Food was top tier, wait wasn't too long & to be expected esp if you have been to other KFCs; everything is made fresh and on demand, their service was above & beyond! I believe the owner & his son were working tonight & they did an amazing job with the food & hospitality. As we walked in, they were bumping bomb a** music & the playlist did not disappoint. There was a rush right after we ordered at around 8 so the restaurant was pretty busy. Bathroom was also very clean & smelt good too. We're just happy that we don't have to go all the way to Kearny Mesa to get some authentic KFC. I would definitely recommend everything pictured below. 10/10 would recommend this place & will be returning soon!We tried1) Crispy veggie fried rice 2) Rose ddeok bokki3) Wings original 4) Wings jalapeño mayo 5) Wings honey soy“

“Come here for really good quality and yummy chicken battered with rice flour which is a lighter type of batter! The chicken was super juicy and delicious. I would recommend the honey garlic flavor! The original was a bit plain for my taste, so I likely wouldn’t get that again. Radish & coleslaw come with the meal. The service was also very friendly and quick! I would definitely recommend Rice Chicken and come back again!“

“I thought this place was permanently closed for the longest time until I realized it just shared the same space as the soondoobu place "next door." The Tteokbokki tastes pretty good although heavy on the pepper flavor, and the spam mayo bowl is good too (just literally spam, mayo, and seaweed). I like that the tteokbokki here is actually spicy. They need to update the menu posted outside the restaurant because it has old prices. $16 for tteokbokki seems so expensive when considering this is basically no-frills street food. I'd have liked to try some of the fried food on the menu but it's prohibitively expensive. The portion and price point is why I'm docking stars. I give this place a 3.5/5 but rounded up because I want to support these local Korean businesses.“

“Well, sorry Flame Broiler I have to change my review to 4 stars. I ordered today from the app. It gave me a pick up time for about 20 minutes later. I was at another business in the shopping center so it was a short drive. I went in early and was asked how can we help you. I said I was picking up an order for Luana. She had a bit of an attitude and said it's too early. Umm, I knew that, I wasn't demanding my order. No need to be snippy. Got my order, looked in the bag and everything was there. Cool, I went home. Ugh! Two of the bowls were made wrong. I checked my receipt to see if I made a mistake and I didn't. It tasted good but I'm disappointed. Our order wasn't complicated, 2 of the bowls were supposed to be identical but only one was right? Mistakes happen but that's kind of weird.“

“Let's start saying... bring your greatest and biggest appetite to this place. I ate like there was no tomorrow, and they kept bringing more and more food to my table. ? I could not believe my eyes and stomach. The service was outstanding, and customer service was just right, not too much, not too little. The food had good quality. There was plenty of parking. The place is great to bring your family and/or friends. You get to cook your own meat, sea food, and pork. It was delicious. The transaction is pretty straightforward: you come in seat down, select your proteins, they'll bring you rice and other condiments and sides. you can keep eating and cooking and eating and cooking. You get the idea.Parking: Plenty and freeWheelchair accessibility: No obstacles in the way.“

“Order the bulgogi, Spicy Daeji Galbi Jjim, steamed dumplings, and kimchi fried rice, thank me later. If you’re a cheese lover order the Dduboki and tell them to add cheese. They’ll sear it with a torch in front of you, wash it all down with an ice cold cass beer. If you’re in. Big group ask for the watermelon drink. You get a whole watermelon with alcohol in it and you can drink with all your friends“