Hands down, this is the best kimbap I’ve had so far. And that’s saying a lot—I’ve tried kimbap all over the city, including many places in Koreatown that everyone raves about. Unfortunately, those spots left me disappointed. The kimbap lacked flavor, depth, and authenticity, and honestly didn’t live up to the hype at all.
This place, Yeomiji, is completely different. The flavors are balanced, fresh, and truly authentic. Every bite actually tastes like something—no bland rice, no shortcuts.
The only other place in the city that has come close for me is Lululala, but I keep finding myself coming back here. That alone says everything.
I’m definitely planning to try more items on the menu soon and will be back to review those as well. If you’re serious about good kimbap, this spot is not to be missed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Richard
Lovely spot with delicious food. Especially love the veggie pancake but everything there has been fantastic.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amanda H
Always delicious. Had ramen and bibimbap. I dream of this food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rebecca Wang
Always good to go for Korean barbecue, especially the Beef over $35, always the best choice.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Steve Bozak
Taste good
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
John
I've been coming to this place for years. In the recent years, the atmosphere of this place has completely changed. It used to be like most Korean BBQ places where as if you choose to you can sit at a table with a grill, order raw meats and grill your food with your company. It's a cool experience, there's entertainment because you're cooking your own food etc. Now, if you choose to sit at one of these tables the owner of the establishment insists on cooking your food for you. Firstly, this means you have a waiter standing at your table 60% of the time you're trying to enjoy a meal with your company. Also, this waiter / owner decides that he is going to cook all of your food AT ONCE and then turn the grill off so everything he just prepared is getting cold while you try to hurry up and eat the food. He also undercooks everything. We didn't eat the pork that we ordered because it looked pink still. Why would you do this? If I wanted somebody to cook my meal for me I wouldn't choose the table with the grill. I would just order it from your normal menu and have you prepare it in the back. It completely defeats the purpose of a Korean barbecue, but it also ruins the atmosphere to have this stranger rushing you through your dinner. This absolutely has to change. It wasn't like this before, and it's seriously going to prevent me from choosing this establishment in the future.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 2
Chinelo Nnebe
I really wanted to like this place. I ordered for delivery over $100 of: - fried dumplings (beef) - beef burger - beef kimbap - kimchi tofu stew (pork) - fried rice (shrimp)
And the only thing I could swallow was the kimchi tofu stew which was good with the white rice but only the stew— the tofu was meh and the beef tasted sour in a not-good way. I am just so disappointed, I keep wanting to try Korean food but besides a few BBQ spots, they leave me time and time again disappointed. I might have to stick to buying from HMart and cooking it myself.
Food: 2
Jiyeon Portnoy
They have delicious authentic Korean food! I ordered spicy pork bento (Jeyuk) and it was so delicious. I love the lovely atmosphere they have! 😄
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Paul Cohen
Fantastic dinner. First time trying Yeomiji and it was absolutely delicious. Felt very authentic type of Korean dishes. Two of our dishes came out in sizzling hot cast iron pans. The food was so nice and hot and remained that way throughout the entire meal. Delicious flavors in both my dishes. Korean style vegetable and seafood pancake was outstanding. May not be the healthiest of choices but so good for those times you would like to indulge. Will definitely return.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A H
Great food and great service. We have eaten here or had takeout more than a dozen times. All the food is high quality, well prepared and flavorful. Never had a problem with gluten cross contamination so clearly they are careful. Bingsoo desert is fire as well.
Excellent food and service! Great lichee martini - only wish it were served before 5 !!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jesa Allen
I've ordered from this restaurant a few times via Postmates and it's ALWAYS GOOD! The Spicy Garlic Soy Wings are probably the best I've ever had, with a nice kick of spice but a bit overpriced for 6-7 small wings.
I usually get the chicken or beef Bibimbap; soooo filling and packed with earthy umami flavors. Just tried their Japchae for the first time and I ate it all in one sitting. Sweet, savory, and perfect. I actually felt sad that I ate it so quickly, I kept staring at my empty container.
The additional kimchi is made with love and has levels of wanted heat to it.
If you want delicious and authentic Korean food; order here!
Food: 5
Nicholas \u0026 Charlene Sookraj
Unfortunately, we had a pretty frustrating experience here. When we arrived, we asked our waiter for a high chair, and instead of responding, he just walked away without saying a word. We asked another employee, and eventually the same waiter brought one over—but in a noticeably aggressive manner. It really set the tone for the rest of the visit.
We ordered chicken wings, which actually had a good flavor, but they were undercooked. We also ordered salmon, and it came out completely raw in the center—ice cold inside, just seared on the outside. We had intended it for our 2-year-old, so we were obviously concerned. When we mentioned it, the response was simply, “Oh, you want it well done?” and they took it back to cook more. We would’ve appreciated a little more care or clarity around that.
We also tried to order Korean BBQ, but were told we had to order a minimum of two BBQ items to use the grill. That policy wasn’t stated anywhere on the menu, which was frustrating and caught us off guard.
Overall, the experience felt rushed and inattentive, and the service left a lot to be desired. It’s disappointing because the flavors had potential, but the lack of communication and care really ruined it for us. We won’t be returning.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
Zachary Stein
Ordered the grilled teriyaki salmon. It came out and was certainly deep fried. Told this to the waiter and the woman who appears to be the manager and he said it was pan fried--total bs. I never eat fried food and would never have ordered this if I new it was fried. They took the food back and I wasn't charge--will never go back there. I then ordered vegetable steamed dumplings and was served dumplings with meat. Terrible experience and will never go back.
Hands down, this is the best kimbap I’ve had so far. And that’s saying a lot—I’ve tried kimbap all over the city, including many places in Koreatown that everyone raves about. Unfortunately, those spots left me disappointed. The kimbap lacked flavor, depth, and authenticity, and honestly didn’t live up to the hype at all.
This place, Yeomiji, is completely different. The flavors are balanced, fresh, and truly authentic. Every bite actually tastes like something—no bland rice, no shortcuts.
The only other place in the city that has come close for me is Lululala, but I keep finding myself coming back here. That alone says everything.
I’m definitely planning to try more items on the menu soon and will be back to review those as well. If you’re serious about good kimbap, this spot is not to be missed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lovely spot with delicious food. Especially love the veggie pancake but everything there has been fantastic.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Always delicious. Had ramen and bibimbap. I dream of this food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Always good to go for Korean barbecue, especially the Beef over $35, always the best choice.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Taste good
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I've been coming to this place for years. In the recent years, the atmosphere of this place has completely changed. It used to be like most Korean BBQ places where as if you choose to you can sit at a table with a grill, order raw meats and grill your food with your company. It's a cool experience, there's entertainment because you're cooking your own food etc. Now, if you choose to sit at one of these tables the owner of the establishment insists on cooking your food for you. Firstly, this means you have a waiter standing at your table 60% of the time you're trying to enjoy a meal with your company. Also, this waiter / owner decides that he is going to cook all of your food AT ONCE and then turn the grill off so everything he just prepared is getting cold while you try to hurry up and eat the food. He also undercooks everything. We didn't eat the pork that we ordered because it looked pink still. Why would you do this? If I wanted somebody to cook my meal for me I wouldn't choose the table with the grill. I would just order it from your normal menu and have you prepare it in the back. It completely defeats the purpose of a Korean barbecue, but it also ruins the atmosphere to have this stranger rushing you through your dinner. This absolutely has to change. It wasn't like this before, and it's seriously going to prevent me from choosing this establishment in the future.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 2
I really wanted to like this place. I ordered for delivery over $100 of:
- fried dumplings (beef)
- beef burger
- beef kimbap
- kimchi tofu stew (pork)
- fried rice (shrimp)
And the only thing I could swallow was the kimchi tofu stew which was good with the white rice but only the stew— the tofu was meh and the beef tasted sour in a not-good way. I am just so disappointed, I keep wanting to try Korean food but besides a few BBQ spots, they leave me time and time again disappointed. I might have to stick to buying from HMart and cooking it myself.
Food: 2
They have delicious authentic Korean food! I ordered spicy pork bento (Jeyuk) and it was so delicious. I love the lovely atmosphere they have! 😄
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fantastic dinner. First time trying Yeomiji and it was absolutely delicious. Felt very authentic type of Korean dishes. Two of our dishes came out in sizzling hot cast iron pans. The food was so nice and hot and remained that way throughout the entire meal. Delicious flavors in both my dishes. Korean style vegetable and seafood pancake was outstanding. May not be the healthiest of choices but so good for those times you would like to indulge. Will definitely return.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food and great service. We have eaten here or had takeout more than a dozen times. All the food is high quality, well prepared and flavorful. Never had a problem with gluten cross contamination so clearly they are careful. Bingsoo desert is fire as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Don’t waste your time
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Excellent food and service! Great lichee martini - only wish it were served before 5 !!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I've ordered from this restaurant a few times via Postmates and it's ALWAYS GOOD! The Spicy Garlic Soy Wings are probably the best I've ever had, with a nice kick of spice but a bit overpriced for 6-7 small wings.
I usually get the chicken or beef Bibimbap; soooo filling and packed with earthy umami flavors. Just tried their Japchae for the first time and I ate it all in one sitting. Sweet, savory, and perfect. I actually felt sad that I ate it so quickly, I kept staring at my empty container.
The additional kimchi is made with love and has levels of wanted heat to it.
If you want delicious and authentic Korean food; order here!
Food: 5
Unfortunately, we had a pretty frustrating experience here. When we arrived, we asked our waiter for a high chair, and instead of responding, he just walked away without saying a word. We asked another employee, and eventually the same waiter brought one over—but in a noticeably aggressive manner. It really set the tone for the rest of the visit.
We ordered chicken wings, which actually had a good flavor, but they were undercooked. We also ordered salmon, and it came out completely raw in the center—ice cold inside, just seared on the outside. We had intended it for our 2-year-old, so we were obviously concerned. When we mentioned it, the response was simply, “Oh, you want it well done?” and they took it back to cook more. We would’ve appreciated a little more care or clarity around that.
We also tried to order Korean BBQ, but were told we had to order a minimum of two BBQ items to use the grill. That policy wasn’t stated anywhere on the menu, which was frustrating and caught us off guard.
Overall, the experience felt rushed and inattentive, and the service left a lot to be desired. It’s disappointing because the flavors had potential, but the lack of communication and care really ruined it for us. We won’t be returning.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
Ordered the grilled teriyaki salmon. It came out and was certainly deep fried. Told this to the waiter and the woman who appears to be the manager and he said it was pan fried--total bs. I never eat fried food and would never have ordered this if I new it was fried. They took the food back and I wasn't charge--will never go back there. I then ordered vegetable steamed dumplings and was served dumplings with meat. Terrible experience and will never go back.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
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