22 Best Korean Restaurants near Santa Monica

“Lots of vegan options“

“Was a really fantastic experience. The wait staff was extremely courteous, nice and friendly. The food was delicious- the meat and banchan was extremely fresh- was definitely a fan of their kimchi! Also, they were generous with time. Will definitely be visiting again soon! 감사합니다!“

“Seoulmates is AMAZING!! Literally 10/10

I’ve seen it driving by so many times & I’m so happy I finally stopped by & tried it!!

First of all, Christina at the front was so nice and helpful!

Secondly, the FOOD. If you are a foodie & love Asian fusion, then Seoulmates is your next stop. It immediately took me to flavor town & is so clearly made with love. You can really taste it in every bite.

The ambiance is such a cute vibe & I’m so excited to try what else they have. I saw some dumplings heading to a table outside & I need to try them ASAP 👀

The bowl was perfect as my post workout protein. I really can’t wait to come back 🤩🥰“

“Pardon the pun but you must GO to gogobop. The Korean bowls are delicious, the atmosphere is fun and the location rocks in the center of Westwood.

There's a nice amount of seating, as well as a patio.

Service was awesome and fast by the friendly staff. I enjoyed making my own custom bowl and finishing it off was even better.

Highly recommended.“

“Really excellent soon tofu and bulgogi, and their banchan is delicious. They were extremely busy and there was a wait on the weekend, but they were also clearing tables really fast and going through the wait list really quickly.

The guy taking parties back and acting as host at the front also came up and took our orders very quickly, so we went from putting our name on the list, to waiting, to seated, to having drinks and banchan in front of us within probably 10 minutes, it was pretty impressive. At the same time, he was also very friendly and welcoming, we didn't feel rushed at all.

Would definitely recommend if you like tofu soup!“

“We ate inside at the counter and tried a little bit of a few things off the menu. The sweet & spicy fried chicken and fried chicken dumplings were delicious. 😋🍴 We also tried the bulgogi and spicy chicken bowl and both were so delicious. As a side note, the man that waited on us (not sure if it was the owner or not) was very nice and hospitable. ☺️“

“Portion sizes here are undefeated. You get so much chicken in the small bowl. The grilled chicken is juicy and hot with a unique teriyaki sauce that steals the show. I really like their short grain rice as well. Great post-workout meal.

I used to frequent the Long Beach location and this spot tastes exactly the same thankfully. Area is a little rough but the store itself is clean and inviting.“

“I had the spicy chicken bowl twice this week. It tastes excellent. There's onions, bell pepper, and sesame seeds to go along with the rice and chicken. My only feedback is that there must be a lot of oil in the recipe because my tummy was rumbling less 8hrs later. I'd have it again but definitely ask for light oil.“

“This place is incredible! The service was excellent. The person at the counter was very helpful and polite. The dining area is bright, clean and open. There's a little bit of a wait but worth it. The food is cooked fresh and the quality is amazing. A good menu and selection and the pricing is great. I'll be back to update my review and photos“

“So glad to finally tried this place, I don't have to drive to Ktown when I have the cravings for Korean food. I was skeptical but I had to try this place at least once. I went there with my daughter for lunch, ordered kimchee fried rice, kimche jjigae and port katzu. The portions were good and the taste was pretty authentic. Definitely going back. I'm sure their sushi will be pretty good as well as our lunch was.“

“Sad the old place is gone. Newly renovated, cleaner, not broken tables. Quality of everything took a giant step up. Meat, especially. Prices went up too, but this is a different establishment than was here. Things taste fresher now, and not overly oily or sweet, however much I may have liked it prior, this is definitely a huge improvement. The speed at which things came out are a little slower but I hope they work they service kinks out soon since they just opened. New owners, familiar front of house staff.

Parking: Not much street parking, can become a mess at night“

“Great food, service and atmosphere“

“The drinks are so thoughtfully crafted and their potato chips are done fresh! The worker there was kind enough to offer me a reccomendation and she was incredibly understanding. I'll definitely be going again for that drink and those potato chips!“

“One dish that eeally stood out to me qas their signature Chicken bowl. The grilled chicken tender and juicy, perfectly seasoned with their special marinade. The combination of the savory chicken, steam veggies and fluffy rice created a satisfying and well balanced meal.“

“This place is an anomaly. At one time the foodie fads of LA had people of great stature waiting for an hour on a long line to eat the Kogi truck magic. But now you can do it and have he barely to yourself and great well poured drinks. It's yet more proof that the people of LA might have good taste but zero ability to stay focused for more than a few seconds on literally anything good. Which benefits the rest of us greatly. Enjoy!!!“

“Best Korean bbq in Los Angeles. 강력추천합니다.“

“Having eaten Korean food for the past 20+ years, I am still looking for authentic, home style food cooked by a chef that believes in the divine taste of simple ingredients. Tofu Ya is a great place to dine in. We walked in on a Saturday evening and were greeted by the lady in charge immediately. They have such expansive menu and many options to choose a " combo ", the seafood tofu soup and bimbimbap combo is such an amazing treat, super well-balanced flavor and the rice is perfectly served, the service was so fast! I would definitely come back !“

“Great service. They are always there to take your order, very attentive and efficient service.

This is Korean owned business which means GREAT price and service!

It's always nice to go there to pick up food or place an order.“

“This place was definitely a place I was a little sketched out to stop by, but the reviews convinced me otherwise. I CANNOT BELIEVE HOW GOOD IT WAS! I have lived in Santa Monica for 2 years now and this was my first time - some of the best food I have eaten since living in LA. Very fresh fish and unique flavor profiles. I got the Alaskan spicy roll and it was one of the best sushi rolls I’ve ever had! 10/10 recommend!!! The gyoza was also phenomenal - very flavors and the sauce was awesome! I will definitely be ONLY going here for sushi moving forward!“

“Great owners, long time staff who are really good people. They all care about their food and their service“

“Been familiar with Chef Celsie for some time. What is so imperative to highlight is the fact that when you have a true fusionist of tasteful delicacies; then you know you are just about to experience culinary heaven in your mouth. That is Chef Celsie, her deep knowledge of so many different kinds of culinary cultures makes her as force to be reckoned in La La Land. So in other words, you truly are in for a real treat!! #simplydelicious“

“Deli Deli si lo recomiendo“