Kimbap Paradise (Torrance)

My family and I had lunch there. Each of us ordered a different lunch box. The lunch boxes offered great value; the food was delicious and reasonably priced.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Very friendly staff! Food god and fresh

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

The food was extremely good, service was amazing as well. When I stepped foot into the place, I was greeted right away. The workers were extremely sweet as well, I 100% recommend this place.

The best korean food anywhere!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Lately, I’ve been very into kimbap. However, I can be pretty picky about it in terms of what’s inside. There’s sooooo many options for what kind of kimbap you want. For me, I’m really into the beef kimbap. Kimbap Paradise has the best beef kimbap, in my opinion.

The restaurant is located in Torrance, super close to my home. It’s in a busy shopping center so there’s plenty of parking. I easily just call in my order and pick it up. It’s usually ready within 10/15 mins depending on how busy they are. I never dined in, but there’s lost of seating inside to do so. If you’re not a kimbap fan, they have many other Korean dishes to choose from.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

I’ve had kimbap before, but I bought the prepackaged ones from grocery stores. I thought they were okay. Then I watched Kpop Demon Hunters and saw Rumi sniffing and swallowing a whole roll, and was like, “Am I missing something?” So my search for freshly made kimbap landed me here.

I was hesitant to go to the Ktown location, and made the 90 minute drive to the Torrance location. At first glance the kimbap looked like any other kimbap. Just with a slightly nicer presentation. But the smell radiating from my to-go bag was permeating my car. The scent of roasted sesame oil. I had to try one before making my long drive back home. It was, in short, very delicious. I can see why Rumi was shoving it down her throat.

I bought the beef and tuna kimbap. The beef had a nice savoriness. While the tuna had a creaminess to it. Both were delicious, but I liked the beef more.

I also just finished my order of tteokbokki, as I’m writing this review. It was spicy, umami, chewy, and paired well with the adobo rice I made. Yes, we are expert big backs over here.

Overall, I really liked their kimbap. Next time I’ll go to their Vermont location since it’s closer 🤤

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Incredible food and relaxed atmosphere. The aunties running the place were wonderful, the food came out promptly and without a single flaw in sight.

We'll definitely be coming back, and recommending it to all our friends.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ordered foods about $300 and asked for 7 miso soups for service. Even It is just small amount they charged $1 each. They said cannot give service because it's owner's instruction.
Usually, other restaurants give us 1 free service menu for that amount order.

[Response to Manager's response]
$300 (20 items) for a street Food menu (분식) is not a small price to pay. it's not common that amount order for 분식 .
Thank you very much for 3 soup service. you will be praised by business owner as a great employee. LOL
3 free soups worth whopping $3. When you consider how much the soup was in each container, probably not even worth $3. You can probably get a lot more customers in return when you provide good thoughtful services. 진짜 융통성이 전무 하군요… Once again, very disappointed how you responded on my feedback.
Sorry, you lost a customer and more!!

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

We ordered $300 worth of food and just asked for a little complimentary soup but nope, apparently miso soup isn’t included with kimbap. Fine. But charging $1 per soup and then serving half a cup of broth with two sad green onion slices? No tofu, no seaweed—just vibes.

And that “Kimchi” fried rice? It was just rice pretending to be kimchi no real kimchi, no spam, just red colored disappointment.

I get that prices are going up but cutting portions, skipping ingredients, and overcharging? Not cool. At least be honest and call it “Diet Friendly Fried Rice” and “Miso Soup Lite. 💀

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

1st time trying this place. Very nice staff. & FOOD IS AMAZINGLY DELICIOUS! I was having doubts about trying the place but I am very glad I did. Definitely will return 4 more !!

Food: 5

Service: 5

First time here and we had a great experience 👋🏽 we'll be back again.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Quick K-food comfort style place specializing in kimbap. Big portions and tasty.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Gimbap

Awesome place! The workers are nice and the food is awesome. I highly recommend this place.

Chris & Liam

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great Korean food, highly recommend

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Their food made the entire group violently ill. Never again.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1