35 Best Korean Restaurants near Union City

“Oh my god, this place is a hidden gem! I love Korean cuisine and this place is by far one of the best!
We stumbled upon it by accident after getting a flat tire and were looking for food near the repair shop. The service was fantastic, and the food was amazing! I would easily travel a long distance just to come back here.“

“If there was ever a Union City spot that deserved more attention it’d be this one. I’ve tried many things on the menu on various visits and have been satisfied every time; pretty much everything on the menu is solid, and the portions are great. The workers are very good about checking in on tables and can give recs for first timers.“

“Ordered the Soy Garlic and Sea Salt & Pepper wings. Since it was my first time, the employee gave me 4 of their signature wings on the house for free! Massive W. And all the wing flavors were delicious. Will come back again for sure! 💯“

“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.“

“Lunch - 7/30
Ordered the Spicy Chicken BBQ, which was pretty yummy. It could have had a little more flavor, and some of the chicken got a little too charred on the sizzling plate, but it was still decent.

The bon chon was good. I liked the tofu bon chon and the Jap Chae.

Also ordered the tteokbokki (medium spicy), which was good too. I don't think I like it personal-preference-wise, but I can recognize it was well made.

Also, entrees like the Spicy Chicken BBQ had reduced prices for weekday lunch, so I recommend coming for lunch.

Overall, a decent spot. might come back again!“

“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.“

“One of the few authentic Korean restaurants in the Bay Area that doesn't skimp on the food! The Seolleongtang is delicious, but the Dogani Seolleongtang is incomparably rich and savory. The Doenjang Bibimbap truly deserves to be called a signature dish. I would also like to thank the staff for always treating customers with bright smiles and sincerity.“

“SO. MANY. SIDE DISHES!!! It’s hard to find good authentic Korean food but this place has my seal of approval. The owners/servers speak Korean and I believe they are sisters, hence the name. They do their Soondubu (spicy tofu soup) and meat dishes right. Atmosphere and service is just okay, but really it’s about the food. Happy to eat here for a third time. They play golden age 80s-90s kpop which I loved.“

“Truly authentic Korean food!

It tastes exactly like the food I had back in Korea — comforting and full of real Korean flavor. I ordered kimbap and Korean fried chicken, and both were delicious. The kimbap was fresh, and the chicken was perfectly crispy and satisfying.

I got it to-go for my hotel, and even after it cooled down, it was still very tasty. Perfect for takeout and enjoying at a nearby park on a nice day. 🌿“

“Bob Sang Restaurant is a hidden gem near the Tesla plant in Fremont. So far, I've tried the Galbitang, Kimchi Jigae, Bulgogi, Spicy Pork, and the latest is Seoul Style Bulgogi – really great with very tender marinated beef – tasty!
Very friendly service with the small side dishes happily refilled. This restaurant has found its way into my list of regulars.“

“a true Korean food. the best bibimbop“

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

“Got the foods here with. Both items we ordered tastes very delicious. Prices are right on. Portions are pretty generous. Seatings are okay. Parking is good. I do recommend this place for good foods and casual eating that worth the price you pay. Linh recommend 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻“

“Our new go-to for Korean food! Love the authentic feel in this restaurant along with offering a mix of popular and not so well known traditional Korean dishes.

What we’ve tried:
* bossam (grilled pork belly wraps) - DIY, yummy
* cod fish soup - first time to try ever, love it
* galak casserole - another first time to try, very hearty and delicious

Definitely going back here again :)“

“Best jajang around“

“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.“

“One of our favorite lunch spots when we visit the area. Staff are always so helpful and friendly ready to help you. Food is good, nice portions and able to eat dinner for the family. Always a stop for us at least once on our weekend trips to the area.“

“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.“

“This place is amazing! The spare ribs are bbq'ed right in front of you along with all of the other meats. The owners are kind and very personable. :) I went here two days in a row. Delish!“

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

“Stopped by Mom’s Tofu House and had a really good experience. The food was fresh, comforting, and full of flavor, with the tofu dishes especially standing out.

The place has a cozy, casual atmosphere and the staff were friendly and attentive throughout the meal. Great spot for a warm and satisfying Korean meal“

“Got a gyudon bowl from the donut shop, seems like it was a little heavy on the mirin but it was ok. Donuts were fine too. Also got some salt and pepper chicken this one unfortunately wasn't very good(not spicy at all, not really even much salt on it. Kinda bland). Also tried a strawberry macha latte from the coffee shop and that was good. Service is a little weird, you just order from kiosks off to the side and then it's like a weird 3 card monte where you pick up your food from since it's obvious all 3 places share the same kitchen with the same guy popping out from behind all 3 curtains periodically. Also the rice bowls from the donut shop seems a bit pricey for the quantity.“

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

“So many creative and yummy options! We were lucky and able to get a same day reservation at 5:15 pm on a Friday.

Service is impeccable and it looked like there was more staff than tables when we arrived but over the course of dinner, as the rest filled up, it made more sense.

We loved the custard appetizer. So smooth with great textures and flavors from the potato, fish roe and everything else in the bowl.

The lasagna was very unexpected yet delicious with layers and ground meat.

The pawns had great flavor and we liked the sausages and tomatoes it came with. I also love that the bodies were de-shelled as already.

The cold noodle was very interesting with the foam. It's a very mild flavor so this dish is more about the presentation and textures.

The scallops were fresh but not that interesting. I love Hokkaido scallops but I prefer them raw. This cook was good, just not that interesting.

The spicy hot tofu soup was fine. It didn't feel different or elevated from what I've had at other places and a touch too salty for our tastes.

There's plenty to try on the menu and would have loved to try the kalbi but our bill was quite pricey already.

I highly recommend giving this restaurant a try, it's a great treat and dining experience.“

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

“So good and so dangerous being right down the street… The honey butter dusted fried chicken is like if Crispy Crunchy and farmer’s market kettle corn had a beautiful baby. Do yourself a favor and get some spicy kimchi rice with your chicken for that hot sauce style heat on the side. Bomb!“

“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.“

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

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“I went here last weekend with a friend late at night and the vibes is what you expect from a late night spot with a lil bit of a party atmosphere. My friend and I ordered their spicy beef soup, chicken wings, and kbbq pork belly and fried gyozas stuffed with vermicelli noodles. When we accidentally got the wrong order of wings and we ate them, the restaurant kindly let us keep them with our original order of wings in which we were very grateful for. The rest of the food was great as well and hits the spot for late night cravings. Would definitely come here again with friends after a night out or just go eat at to chat.“

“Great Customer Service Great food Friendly atmosphere“