37 Best Korean Restaurants near Union City

“Went for the naengmyeon on a hot day. So refreshing!! I love that the soup was like a slushy instead of ice cubes. We also got seafood pancakes and the LA galbi. Both were delicious as well. Gotta come back in the winter to try their hot soups.“

“Went here with my wife and daughter and we got a table right away. It seemed like they had just opened and were still getting everything ready. The servers were young, and they were upfront with us that the food was going to take a little while.

It also seemed like they didn’t have a huge kitchen staff, but somehow they still managed to pull everything together and get the food out. Honestly, it was 100% worth the wait. The food was so good, it felt like Jesus himself came down and cooked for us 😂.

Prices were friendly, the food was tasty, and the overall experience was awesome. You could tell they were working hard, and they still delivered a great meal despite being a little short-staffed.

Definitely a place I’d come back to. And if you don’t like the food… just go home and boil some instant noodles 😂.

Also, I found them while scrolling thru IG shorts.“

“The BEST Korean fried chicken in Hayward. Hands down. It's tucked away in a safe and quiet neighborhood, and truly a gem.

I visited this family owned place today thanks to my daughter seeing their food on Tik Tok. I ordered the Korean fried chicken, the galbi meal and jap chae.

Literally everything was delicious. Great portion sizes for a fair price. A plus is that I met the son of the owner and we chatted for a little bit about their history. Very kind people. For sure I'll be back to support.“

“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.“

“The owner was incredibly friendly, and the hospitality was wonderful! As a Korean, I’m always looking for authentic Korean restaurants, and this was definitely one of them. The tteokbokki was rich and flavorful, tasted just like the kind I had back home, such a nostalgic treat! We also asked last minute if we could add noodles to our tteokbokki, and she kindly accommodated our request. The galbi and banchan was amazing too. Everything was delicious, and we had such a great experience. Definitely recommend!“

“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. 🌿“

“a true Korean food. the best bibimbop“

“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.“

“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 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻“

“We got here just before the dinner crowd on a Friday. Within an hour nearly all the tables were taken.

The service was good and we were checked in in often. No issues there.

The food was good. We been to a few Korean places and this one beats them hands down. All the plates came out hot and was well seasoned.

Overall a good Korean place.“

“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.“

“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.“

“Food was pretty good; I got the fried chicken with fries and three different hot dogs. They recently did a soft opening, so I don’t blame one person in servicing the entire restaurant. The matcha was also pretty good, since I went with my dad and my sister! They do need to hire more people, and I’m hoping that more people would come.“

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

“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.“

“5 stars. Diana and her husband run the best chicken operation in the Bay Area, full stop. The Korean fried wings are shatter crisp outside, juicy inside, glazed in a sweet heat savory sauce that nothing else on the West Coast touches.

Everything here is made from scratch, her husband treats every recipe like a trade secret, and you can taste why. Get the wings and the fries. Save room for dessert, imported from Italy.

If Chicks on Fire ever left the Bay, I’d have to reconsider my zip code.“

“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!“

“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 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“

“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!“

“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 :)“

“It was so much food. All of it tasted so good but you definitely should go with 2+ people they usually do not allow on person to dine alone , I got lucky. Enjoyed the little robot who brought out my plates too. Definitely bring your appetite.“

“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.“

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

“My husband and I absolutely LOVE Stardust Coffee House! It has quickly become one of our favorite coffee spots. My sister-in-law recommended the espresso iced latte with almond milk and banana cold foam, and WOW — it is seriously delicious! 🍌☕ We keep coming back for it.

The customer service is always wonderful. Everyone is so kind, welcoming, and friendly every time we come in.

And you HAVE to try the Peanut Butter Passion Toast! It will not disappoint. The bread is perfectly crisp on the outside while still soft and chewy, and the whole combination is incredibly delicious.

Great drinks, amazing food, and genuinely lovely service. We highly recommend Stardust and will definitely continue coming back! ❤“

“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.“

“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.“

“Great Customer Service Great food Friendly atmosphere“

“My first time. It was great!“