The food here is AMAZING! Get the Korean fried chicken and the salad. Be sure to end the night with pancakes and share it with a friend because I doubt you can handle how great the taste will be. Bonus if you get ice cream and mix it with the pancakes.
Shout-out to Felipe! Made my night and I may have cried over how good the food was that night.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nat T.
Delicious food that is a perfect Korean/American/Italian fusion. Great selection of alcoholic & non alcoholic option; to well blend of food such as Rose Rigatoni, Busan lobster roll…even the Kimchi Jigae tasted different than traditional tofu soup though still delicious. Food came out fast despite busy brunch time and our server was the friendliest. Great experience and would come back to try more things especially dessert!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Busan Lobster Roll
Jonathan Andrade
Lobster roll is amazing!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Cyndi Chen
My five star rating is strictly for the food. Our party ordered several Korean classics to see how the team we've come to love at Golden Diner would interpret them, as well as the rigatoni, because the Internet hive mind recommended it.
The banchan, japchae, and doenjang jiggae were executed beautifully. The textures were all perfect - japchae was extremely bouncy and toothsome in particular. The potato salad in the banchan set was well balanced between creamy, mushy, savory, and lightly sweet. The rigatoni also lived up to the hype.
My friend said that if the Golden team released a cook book, she'd buy it.
That said, the serving team seemed a little overwhelmed at all times. They did not refill our water at all during the meal, and they forgot to bring out bowls with our jiggae.
Hopefully the service becomes a little more orderly as they get into a rhythm, because the food is definitely worth returning for!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Japchae, Cucumber Salad with Sesame Dressing
Stinson Parks III
Came by Golden Hof after seeing it on a new restaurants to check out list and was looking forward to the casual Korean fried chicken menu.
After being greeted by the friendly hosts at the front, I was escorted upstart by elevator. The Korean flair of the boozy cocktail I had was a perfect fall drink with its cinnamon spice and balanced sweetness. The dumplings are spicy, cheesy and delicious. I personally love spicy food it and the cheesiness was a nice touch and almost makes you forget you’re having dumplings and not something else like ravioli.
They have an option to cook at the table with a grill in the middle. Next time if I come back with a big group, I may have to try it..
My server Chris was great with the recommendations and check-ins and the rest of the wait staff made sure my water glass was never empty. Glad I got to check it out.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Ainishah Hemraj
Pretty good food but the pancake is definitely overrated. The kbbq was very good and my fav thing on the menu. Drinks were also delicious.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Kristine Swartz
4.5 rounded up. I went for lunch, which they have specials during the week for. I ended up ordering the burger. Happy it was on the smaller side because I prefer a smash burger but overall it was just okay. I did end up loving the rose rigatoni and of course the pancakes were to die for.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Jennifer Gonzalez
Waited 15 minutes to be greeted by server, the appetizer chicken wings were super salty (I’ve been THIRSTY, chugging water like crazy since dinner), my daughter’s rigatoni had a strange after taste, the fish file fried rice was the absolute most disgusting thing I have ever ate. The “fish” seemed like dehydrated pieces of old, stale, fish. The rice was bland. The pancake dessert (what we came for) was the least worst thing but it wasn’t really for us. I have the sweetest tooth ever but I’m not a fan of butterscotch flavored things. If you do, then you will love it. I feel lied to by the waitress, she said the fish fried rice was delicious and I am offended by that.
Catherine Liu
Went with some friends and was very disappointed by the food. Menu was very limited and every dish tasted somewhat “off.” Portions were small and we left still feeling hungry even though prices were not cheap. Basement seating also did not have any signal.
Dessert was a spin on Golden Diner pancakes and what a lovely small surprise!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Eric R.
Save your time and money — there are much better Korean spots out there.
We (a party of two) arrived for our 5:00 pm reservation and still waited about 10 minutes before being seated in the basement, where we were the only guests.
Our first server (wearing small white ghost earrings) seemed visibly unhappy and uninterested — she didn’t explain the menu, mention any specials, or make any effort to engage. Things improved once the server changed, but the overall tone was already set.
The food didn’t redeem the experience either: the chicken wings were overly salty (and not the flavor we ordered), and the burger was soggy and unappetizing.
Even during happy hour, this place just isn’t worth it (or happy).
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
Piangporn Thongprong
We spent around $300 at Golden Hof and left feeling completely disappointed! both by the food and the service.
The food didn’t even taste like real Korean BBQ completely Americanized, bland, and overpriced.
Stay away from this place if you’re looking for a real Korean BBQ experience. Koreatown is so close, and you can find restaurants from $30 to $500 per person that will never disappoint you like this one did.
Such a waste of money and a truly frustrating experience.
We came with our two toddlers who were hungry, and when our meat set for two arrived and sat there for about 10 minutes, we started cooking it ourselves to make things faster for the kids. Then a white lady who looked like a manager walked over with an attitude and said, “Oh, you want to cook it yourself?” I politely explained that our kids were hungry. She then whispered something to our waitress, who came to us again asking if we wanted to cook it ourselves or if she should do it even though we were already halfway done cooking.
Then the waitress said, “I’m not responsible if you overcook or undercook the meat.” That comment and their tone were condescending and disrespectful. It made us feel uncomfortable and ruined the whole experience.
The food wasn’t even close to authentic, tasteless, overly Americanized, and absolutely not worth the price. We left feeling upset and regretful that we spent so much money for such a disappointing meal and poor service.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Nari Yang
The food was ok. The shishito peppers and the fried chicken were my favorite. But the kimchi chigae was not a kimchi chigae… it was good but not what I wanted. The pancake is good to but not mind blowing. Maybe it’s not for me because my friend liked it very much
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Allison Chambers
10/10! The fried chicken, kimchi, cocktails, pancakes, steak, vibes. All of it. No notes!
The food here is AMAZING! Get the Korean fried chicken and the salad. Be sure to end the night with pancakes and share it with a friend because I doubt you can handle how great the taste will be. Bonus if you get ice cream and mix it with the pancakes.
Shout-out to Felipe! Made my night and I may have cried over how good the food was that night.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delicious food that is a perfect Korean/American/Italian fusion. Great selection of alcoholic & non alcoholic option; to well blend of food such as Rose Rigatoni, Busan lobster roll…even the Kimchi Jigae tasted different than traditional tofu soup though still delicious. Food came out fast despite busy brunch time and our server was the friendliest. Great experience and would come back to try more things especially dessert!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Busan Lobster Roll
Lobster roll is amazing!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
My five star rating is strictly for the food. Our party ordered several Korean classics to see how the team we've come to love at Golden Diner would interpret them, as well as the rigatoni, because the Internet hive mind recommended it.
The banchan, japchae, and doenjang jiggae were executed beautifully. The textures were all perfect - japchae was extremely bouncy and toothsome in particular. The potato salad in the banchan set was well balanced between creamy, mushy, savory, and lightly sweet. The rigatoni also lived up to the hype.
My friend said that if the Golden team released a cook book, she'd buy it.
That said, the serving team seemed a little overwhelmed at all times. They did not refill our water at all during the meal, and they forgot to bring out bowls with our jiggae.
Hopefully the service becomes a little more orderly as they get into a rhythm, because the food is definitely worth returning for!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Japchae, Cucumber Salad with Sesame Dressing
Came by Golden Hof after seeing it on a new restaurants to check out list and was looking forward to the casual Korean fried chicken menu.
After being greeted by the friendly hosts at the front, I was escorted upstart by elevator. The Korean flair of the boozy cocktail I had was a perfect fall drink with its cinnamon spice and balanced sweetness. The dumplings are spicy, cheesy and delicious. I personally love spicy food it and the cheesiness was a nice touch and almost makes you forget you’re having dumplings and not something else like ravioli.
They have an option to cook at the table with a grill in the middle. Next time if I come back with a big group, I may have to try it..
My server Chris was great with the recommendations and check-ins and the rest of the wait staff made sure my water glass was never empty. Glad I got to check it out.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Pretty good food but the pancake is definitely overrated. The kbbq was very good and my fav thing on the menu. Drinks were also delicious.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
4.5 rounded up. I went for lunch, which they have specials during the week for. I ended up ordering the burger. Happy it was on the smaller side because I prefer a smash burger but overall it was just okay. I did end up loving the rose rigatoni and of course the pancakes were to die for.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Waited 15 minutes to be greeted by server, the appetizer chicken wings were super salty (I’ve been THIRSTY, chugging water like crazy since dinner), my daughter’s rigatoni had a strange after taste, the fish file fried rice was the absolute most disgusting thing I have ever ate. The “fish” seemed like dehydrated pieces of old, stale, fish. The rice was bland. The pancake dessert (what we came for) was the least worst thing but it wasn’t really for us. I have the sweetest tooth ever but I’m not a fan of butterscotch flavored things. If you do, then you will love it. I feel lied to by the waitress, she said the fish fried rice was delicious and I am offended by that.
Went with some friends and was very disappointed by the food. Menu was very limited and every dish tasted somewhat “off.” Portions were small and we left still feeling hungry even though prices were not cheap. Basement seating also did not have any signal.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Good ambience but overpriced and small portions
Restaurantji Recommends
Dessert was a spin on Golden Diner pancakes and what a lovely small surprise!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Save your time and money — there are much better Korean spots out there.
We (a party of two) arrived for our 5:00 pm reservation and still waited about 10 minutes before being seated in the basement, where we were the only guests.
Our first server (wearing small white ghost earrings) seemed visibly unhappy and uninterested — she didn’t explain the menu, mention any specials, or make any effort to engage. Things improved once the server changed, but the overall tone was already set.
The food didn’t redeem the experience either: the chicken wings were overly salty (and not the flavor we ordered), and the burger was soggy and unappetizing.
Even during happy hour, this place just isn’t worth it (or happy).
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
We spent around $300 at Golden Hof and left feeling completely disappointed! both by the food and the service.
The food didn’t even taste like real Korean BBQ completely Americanized, bland, and overpriced.
Stay away from this place if you’re looking for a real Korean BBQ experience. Koreatown is so close, and you can find restaurants from $30 to $500 per person that will never disappoint you like this one did.
Such a waste of money and a truly frustrating experience.
We came with our two toddlers who were hungry, and when our meat set for two arrived and sat there for about 10 minutes, we started cooking it ourselves to make things faster for the kids. Then a white lady who looked like a manager walked over with an attitude and said, “Oh, you want to cook it yourself?” I politely explained that our kids were hungry. She then whispered something to our waitress, who came to us again asking if we wanted to cook it ourselves or if she should do it even though we were already halfway done cooking.
Then the waitress said, “I’m not responsible if you overcook or undercook the meat.” That comment and their tone were condescending and disrespectful. It made us feel uncomfortable and ruined the whole experience.
The food wasn’t even close to authentic, tasteless, overly Americanized, and absolutely not worth the price. We left feeling upset and regretful that we spent so much money for such a disappointing meal and poor service.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
The food was ok. The shishito peppers and the fried chicken were my favorite. But the kimchi chigae was not a kimchi chigae… it was good but not what I wanted. The pancake is good to but not mind blowing. Maybe it’s not for me because my friend liked it very much
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
10/10! The fried chicken, kimchi, cocktails, pancakes, steak, vibes. All of it. No notes!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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