39 Best Korean Restaurants in Portland

“From our nine year old: Amazing service and great mocktails! We went during the make your own Gimbap and it was absolutely amazing!!“

“One of the best Korean restaurants in town! We drive 40 minutes just to eat here, even though there are plenty of Korean restaurants near us. Nothing compares to Bibim.

Not only is the food consistently delicious, but it's also a family-owned business, which makes the experience even more special. Their daughter is one of the kindest people you'll meet, she always goes above and beyond to make everyone feel welcome.

Every dish is full of flavor, fresh, and made with so much care. If you haven't tried Bibim yet, you're seriously missing out on some of the best Korean food around.

I'm genuinely rooting for this business because they truly deserve to thrive. Supporting local family-owned restaurants like this is always worth it, and I'll happily keep making the 40-minute drive for their incredible food. ❤“

“Yes. This place is good. I got the “spicy chicken strips.” They were beautifully fried and crisp. I like my heat and they were not spicy. Still an enjoyable texture, however.

Their side tenders came with pickled radish which was refreshing and not too sweet.

Their side of kimchi mac was a star. Slightly spicy and tasty.

I think when I come again, I want to try their curry mash as that’s suppose to be unique as well.

The pricing was reasonable.“

“We stopped in at lunch on a springtime Saturday after a hike in Forest Park. When we left we were satisifed with the scrumptious Korean cuisine plus we felt lucky to have found this restaurant. We will definitely return the next time we are in the area! The staff is very friendly and the tables, bathroom are clean. Afterwards we walked around the cute neighborhood, including the Saturday Market. What an enjoyable day in St. Johns!“

“Love the concept. Wood fired meats. Korean BBQ fusion. All in a beautiful space.

We sat at the counter with the heat from the fire warming our faces and watched the cooks crank out dish after dish.

I know there's some debate about value, but I gotta say we ended up with at least two meals because we couldn't finish everything we ordered and took home enough for another quality meal at home.“

“A fried chicken sando… that instantly lets you know what you have been missing in life!

It’s not for a picky eater! This sando is for people who love food, and are okay with things as it comes!

The guy was SUPER SUPER NICE! Huge smile and friendly.

Thank you for the amazing food and service!“

“Food is amazing! I got 3 tacos - spicy pork, bulgogi beef, and teriyaki chicken. All were delicious, but the spicy pork and bulgogi beef were my favorites. Would definitely recommend and stop here again when visiting Portland!“

“Doyaji at the CORE food carts was unreal!! Crispy chicken and cucumber salad were 10/10! Huge serving and delicious! CORE had lots of great options too! My wife loved the gumbo from Nolia and we also got the poke from Sensei! Go here now!“

“Delicious food ever love the honey spice sauce“

“family friendly and a beautiful environment ❤️ Just love this place“

“This Food cart has the best wings around. Sweet and savory, crunchy and Flavorful. The Burgers are definitely different than anywhere I've had And amazing with cool city street choices! This is definitely a must go to spot! 10/10“

“This was my first time going here and I needed to write a review as soon as I finished my meal. I know a lot of people say they found the best spot when it comes to wings but they are all wrong. I don’t mean to glaze but it’s deserved. These wings were the best wings I’ve had in a while. The service was great. The girl at the cash register was extremely kind and I am happy she added those side sauces because they were delicious with the wings and fries. Also the place was nice and relaxing. 10/10 and taking my little sister and friends :)“

“Best Korean wings ever!! I’m obsessed with the sauce, especially the mandoo sauce 😍 The shrimp noodles are sooo good too..the shrimp tastes super fresh (not fishy at all), and the noodles are made from starch. And OMG you have to try the ribs 🤤 sooo goooood!!“

“soooo good!! My favorites are the brisket and beef bulgogi. The steamed egg is also amazing. Like a tiny souffle! various condiments... i think next time I'll do a la carte of the meat portions. mostly because after two rounds of AYCE I'm overstuffed and no taking leftovers... can't wait to go back!“

“Love this fusion Korean food!“

“Best lollipop chicken and garlic noodles in town!! Great friendly owners :)“

“I have only been here once, but I can't wait to go back. The bulgogi bibimbap was so flavorful, and such a generous portion. And kimchi was the tastiest I have ever had. The service was very friendly and kind, and fast. I can't wait to try more menu items.“

“I've been going to this Korean restaurant for more than a decade. Food is very good, sometimes so busy that servers can't reach you right away, but usually they are very good and friendly. They do Korean BBQ and numerous traditional Korean dishes, soups All are very good, I recommend.“

“Food is amazing! I got 3 tacos - spicy pork, bulgogi beef, and teriyaki chicken. All were delicious, but the spicy pork and bulgogi beef were my favorites. Would definitely recommend and stop here again when visiting Portland!“

“All you can eat Korean barbecue.“

“Had the yakisoba, the dumplings and the Kana moo Krob. Everything was full of flavor, well balanced, and filling. Plates were cleared and the staff was awesome. Honestly such a great place, would recommend for a low key date with good, quality food.“

“your restaurant have 5 start from me..the food is delicious. fresh and healthy.“

“Solid teriyaki, consistent, flavorful, good portions, and a great place that has lasted and endured. I like the salad, the vibe, a great lunch spot. Call it in and just know it’s popular and busy, it’s worth it. It’s busy for a reason and they usually have it on point during the rush. Great community, and like I said, solid. You know if you go, and if you go, you know.“

“Such a unique and elevated dining experience at such a reasonable price! The broths are amazing and the portion sizes are generous and hearty! Our only one and small complaint is the chairs indoors are a little uncomfortable but this place is an experience truly worth your time and money!“

“This is my FAVORITE malatang spot in Portland ˙ᵕ˙ᰔ

The flavor is always sooo good—literally #1!

The staff here are the sweetest 🥰 They were super kind and even helped us figure out parking tonight, which we really appreciated!

Good food and kind people (❁´◡`❁)“

“Wow, very tasty food! Don't miss the hand-pulled noodles, they are incredible. Got our food to-go, and it was ready quickly. 3 dishes was too much food for 2 people, but it was all so tasty, so no regrets! The workers were great, friendly and helpful!“

“What a great time! Love this place. Makes me feel so at home.“

“The jackfruit plate is fire!!“

“By far and away, my most favorite eatery in Portland. Fried rice spam bowl is my favorite!! But their Kahlua pig and Shoyu chicken are top notch too. Friendly staff, and safe space. Mahalo Plenty.“

“I recently visited Fomo Chicken, and I'm happy to say that the food has really improved over the years. The soy garlic fried chicken I had was delicious, and I appreciated the amount food I got for my money. While the customer service was okay, it was the food that stole the show. The flavor of the fried chicken was spot on, and it's clear that they've made strides in providing a better dining experience. If you're a fan of soy garlic fried chicken, this place is definitely worth a visit. Overall, a tasty and satisfying meal!“

“Wanted a Korean food experience and wasn't disappointed. Place was beautiful, customer service was top notch, and food was delicious. Staff were very patient with all of our questions. Price was very reasonable especially with all the food we were served“

“This is our favorite go to authentic Chinese restaurant in Portland. The food is fresh, hot, and so delicious. The owner is very nice and knows us by name. It's nice to find a place in Portland where my family can order in their native tongue (Cantonese) and have a full conversation.
Our favorite dishes that we pretty much always get is the salt and pepper fish, sweet and sour pork, and the Happy Family. We've tried many other dishes as well and they were all very good.“

“Always fresh and yum!“

“Good food and good drinks.“

“I had the bulgogi rice bowl and WOW it was delicious! reasonably priced and nice staff. will definitely go again and highly recommend this place to others!“

“I’m 33 and I have been coming here since I was in high school (St. Mary’s alums will understand), and the owner always recognizes me and still remembers my order to this day even though I have gone months and even years in between visits sometimes. She is so sweet and prepares the food with care; I usually get the veggie yakisoba and I’ve never been disappointed. Their peanut sauce is my favorite. Their food is still reasonably priced, so definitely tip if you’re able!

It’s a smallish spot with not a ton of indoor seating, but I always get my food to go anyway. Parking can sometimes be a little tricky during peak traffic, but if you’re willing to walk a block or two you should be fine.“

“This is by far the best Chinese food in Portland. My girlfriend's family (who are Chinese) adores this place. We come here at least twice a month and are known by name.
Our favorite dishes are the Sweet and Sour Pork, Salt & Pepper Fish, and Happy Family, but you can't go wrong with most things on the menu.“

“Decent price for all you can eat Korean BBQ; prices range per package with the main difference being seafood and offal. You get frozen or marinated meats you cook on a hot grill. There are also entrees you can order, but that’s not what you come here for unless you are pressed for time.“

“The service is always good and the food is worth the money . Enjoy the food very much. Very good portion size of food . My kids likes it and so do us. The wait is pretty good..“