50 Best Korean Restaurants near Elkins Park

“My friends and I love eating here. Always good food. Always good service.“

“Go Hyang San Chun is hands down one of the best spots for authentic Korean food! The dishes are packed with traditional flavors, and the banchan (side dishes) are out of this world—there's such a great variety, and each one is so fresh and delicious. The service is also top-notch; the staff is warm and welcoming. The owner is absolutely wonderful—she always makes you feel like part of the family and truly cares about every customer’s experience. If you're looking for a genuine and heartwarming Korean dining experience, this is the place to be. Highly recommend!“

“The H Mart in Elkins Park PA is unique in that there are numerous other small businesses in the building. One of them is Ga Yeon Rice Cake! There are many many varieties of rice cake treats. The square has easy parking; though can get a bit busy on the weekend. I would say coming before noon is often a more pleasant experience.

The shop takes credit card, the food the beautifully packaged and the price clearly labeled.

I wouldn't say the customer service is super friendly but honestly I'm there for fresh products, not small talk. 🤷🏻‍♀️ So it doesn't bother me.“

“What an awesome place an food👍“

“This is a true banchan spot, and the kimchi is outstanding.

You can immediately taste the difference—well-balanced seasoning, deep fermentation, and that perfect blend of freshness and richness. It’s not overly salty or sour, just clean, bold, and addictive. The kind of kimchi that makes you want extra rice.

All the side dishes are made with care, but the kimchi alone is worth the visit. It tastes homemade, traditional, and consistently good.

If you appreciate good Korean side dishes, especially excellent kimchi, this place is a must.

Highly recommended.“

“Probably the best fried chicken I’ve ever had. And I’m a chef who’s been around. Hot and spicy half chicken pictured.“

“Intimidating menu because Im not korean. But what we had was yum! Had the short ribs and brisket bbq. Waiter was super cool. Decided to try after watching some dramas on tv. So glad i did because freaking delicious....dont know what i ate...but so many different interesting flavors.“

“A very good restaurant. I enjoyed the food.“

“I went to Nom Chon and ordered the tteokbokki with cheese. The tteokbokki with cheese was delicious. They bring an appetizer with the tteokbokki, which was mediocre.

The atmosphere is nice and quiet. Not fancy, but comfortable. You pay after you eat, which can cause confusion, like in my case. Not a big deal, but a little embarrassing when the person working the register yelled out loud that I had not paid for my food.

Overall experience: 4 out of 5.“

“I think this is hands down the cleanest of the three H Marts in the city. Everything feels organized, bright, and well stocked. I will say, if you do not have a car, the walk over can feel a little sketchy. But once you’re inside, it is absolutely worth it.

We came to grab groceries but also happened to catch the Lunar New Year land blessing ceremony. We had no idea where it was being held, so we asked a few staff members. They were SUPER kind and walked us toward the front, even though it seemed like they had not been fully briefed on the event. They still did their best to help and were so patient about it.

I love ready made food sections and this one does not disappoint. I grabbed blood sausage and some prepared fish and both were amazing. The blood sausage was rich and savory, great texture, not overly gamey. The fish was fresh, well seasoned, and flaky without being dry. Truly solid.

My friend exclusively buys her meat here because she says it is well priced and trustworthy, which says a lot. The produce looks great, the aisles are clean, and there is even an attached cafeteria if you want to eat before or after shopping.

Overall just a great experience. Clean, friendly, good food. I will absolutely be back.“

“The soft tofu stew here is AMAZING.
Honestly feels like a soft tofu specialty spot. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
It comes with stone pot rice, and you even get crispy rice at the end.
I had oyster soft tofu stew AND The seasoning isn’t too heavy, super clean and comforting flavors.✨
Plz If you like sundubu, this place is a must-try“

“Absolutely delicious. Everything was so good.“

“Bulgogi Dolsot was delicious!“

“Asia Mix is one of our favorite places! We always enjoy the elegant interior, spotless cleanliness, attentive service, and absolutely delicious food. Special thanks to the owner and manager Otabek for his warm attention – this is definitely a restaurant we love coming back to!“

“The honey soy garlic Korean fried Chicken was some of the best I have ever had, if not the best. The Banchan was very good. The Pickled Chayote and Radish (Mu) were the stars for me. The Kimchi was good, but a little too spicy for me (I should've put in on the grill and cooked it a bit). The corn-cheese sausage as amazing. The Brisket was amazing. Pork belly was very good too, but I wish they had some Shiso or Red Leaf, so I could make a ssam. The ssamjang was very doenjang forward. Not sure if they have more than one type, but I prefer mine with more gochujang. Overall, Pocha Street is a must try.“

“Ordered to try something new and it was the best discovery I’ve made since moving to Philadelphia. Always crave it because of how well seasoned and delicious the food is. The quality is on another level.“

“I had a great experience at Ddukbaegi. The owner and staff was very friendly, welcoming, and attentive throughout the visit, which immediately made the atmosphere feel comfortable.

The food was excellent and tasted very authentic. Everything came out fresh and full of flavor, and you can tell there’s real care put into the preparation. Between the quality of the dishes and the kindness of the staff, the whole experience felt genuine and enjoyable.

I would definitely recommend stopping by if you’re looking for authentic Korean food and a place with great service.“

“this is my friend and I favorite Korean BBQ every. the food so delicious and the staff are amazing and so kind.“

“After bbq updated there menu I kept getting the rice around a year ago in 2025 its became my favorite food all the way to 2026 now and it’s still is it may be a little expensive but for the protein you get it’s all but worth it with the egg on top when my brother eat the rice for the frist time he said we have to figure out how they make the egg I’ve been eating from this place since it came out and the rice since it’s been added to the menu as well delivers fast cooked fast And the chicken in the rice is so good it’s good enough that it could be it’s on dish as well as the egg that’s why I love this dish so much because there so much variation in this dish it’s like 5 dishes combined 10 out of 10 recommend“

“Our first time here and it was amazing and different from the usual eating out! We will be coming back!“

“Best Korean restaurant in SE Pennsylvania.“

“top meat (beef and pork) just like S Korea and amazing stews just like Korea. A place that's unforgettable with decor matching unforgettable food like Korea! 여기 최고요! 너무 맛있었어요.“

“David and Mark was awesome and made our Korean dining expérience fun and mémorable!“

“This is my go-to place each time I'm in the food court. The tteobboki with ramen is my absolute favorite. The gimbap is also delicious. I usually prefer to go on a weekday when it's a bit quieter. The owner and her son are both so kind and professional. I enjoy seeing them each time.

Don't overthink it! Go here for the best meal at the food court.“

“Definitely recommend. Meat was high quality. Bonchon was top notch!

Service was excellent. Friendly and attentive staff.

It was about $145 (before tip) for two people (three meats). Well worth it. Best K BBQ in town!“

“yesssssssss! such a good place“

“Best food on the Ocean City boardwalk hands down, coffee was also amazing, incredibly friendly service, cant wait to eat there again! run there dont walk!“

“The overall food and service is great. The person who attended was very kind and helpful. The food was great, we loved the soup and the chicken dish. By asking they can make it spicy and it definitely makes it great for some cold weather.
The best part of these meals are it’s a combo of veggies and meat so it just tastes great.
I would recommend this place and give it 5 star.“

“Great traditional Korean food. Walk theough the entrance to H-Mart and head up the escaltors and theres a food court to the left. Fast and great quality and fresh. My go to lunch spot and whenever I'm craving some Korean food. The picture is of the spicy pork bulgogi. Kimchi Fried rice is also a great choice for those who want to pick something familiar.“

“had the spicy chicken 🐔, very good“

“My kids took me to dinner there, I'm visiting from Texas. The food was so good. I'm recommending to anyone who will be visiting Pennsylvania.“

“Amazing food! Can’t wait to go back!“

“Incredible service & amazing food. Andy was an outstanding waiter and we had the best time. We'll probably be back next week. GO HERE!!!“

“This is my first time living in the US since I was born haha.
As a black bean paste fan, I ordered jjamppong at Yonghwaru, which I visited in Philadelphia, USA because I was missing the taste of Korea.
I actually ate everything except the soup.
Was Jjamppong this delicious? I didn't find it particularly attractive in Korea. Maybe it's because it's in America?
Anyway, friendly and delicious!
It’s worth coming here on purpose~~~
I really enjoyed the meal.“

“Good local home cooked goodness. JJanjangmyun - yum...“

“Wanted to try something different and everything that I saw coming from there had looked good and the smell made your stomach growl. I had the "stir frie noodles" with beef and the spicy 🌶 chicken wings. They were both wonderful! I throughly enjoyed my meal and would definitely go back there again! So glad I tried them!“

“Unique and delicious spot at the Upper Darby H Mart food court. Love to order their jajangmyeon (black bean noodles) takeout. Authentic and chewy with good size portions. Easy to call over the phone. Simple and well priced. Service is excellent.“

“Ordered to try something new and it was the best discovery I’ve made since moving to Philadelphia. Always crave it because of how well seasoned and delicious the food is. The quality is on another level.“

“Food was delicious � and the service was excellent!!!! I would recommend this place, also it BYOB ����awesome sauce ������“

“Second time having it. Food is amazing each time. I ordered in first time and second time doordashed. Presentation is amazing and nice and crispy outside and tender juicy inside. I called to make sure they include pickled radish. Because sometimes other places dont give it unless you request. Owner was nice and kind to offer bigger size radish. And I didnt pick sauce. He included some sauce on the side for me to try. Each time their service is amazing. Offering additional flavor to try. Etc. I cannot wait to try more.
Update. I ate again leftover
Even after several hours, cold one was still so good. Reminded me of authentic Korean chicken I had when I was growing up in korea. Brought me right back to that old memory. Never thought fried chicken would make me sentimental by reminiscing old days......“

“I love Chinese food, and every time I visit a Chinese restaurant, I try to taste something new. This time I went for the chicken and rice. It was quite spicy, and I really liked it! The only downside is that the place is very crowded and the wait time is long, but everything else is great.“

“I had been eyeing on this mari mari restaurant awhile, finally had a time to try them out omg the inari was so good, the tonkotsu ramen was delicious but I maybe I’m alittle confused about small portions protein of the meat but the dishes was good and satisfying might go here with a friends next time ☺️“

“I love this place more than any food truck on campus

This was the 24 with beef - if you love beef then this meal will be right for you. I love the taste, and the portions are great. On top of that you get fried chicken with a veggie dumpling, and kimchi. Only for 11 bucks

TLDR:
Good food
Good price
Good portions“

“I ordered the Korean wings and they were decent. The breading is different from the usual Korean wings that I get and the soy garlic and spicy flavors were great. It's a little pricey, but the wings were pretty large and I just saved some wings for the next morning. I would definitely try them again, but at a small quantity.“

“Tina’s kitchen located in Suburban Station. They have good breakfast. Small place with small amount of tables and chairs. They also make sandwiches and have different Asian dishes. Place is pretty decent all around. Tina and her husband are really nice! Had Turkey BLT on Rye.“

“This was my first time at a Hot Pot. My daughter has been wanting to try it and my friend goes there a lot and she recommended it. The food was delicious and the staff was very nice n patient. It was so much to choose from. The location is peaceful and not far so I will be going often. I recommend to try the soup because you can create anything you want! They just keep bringing things as you ask for it. I will try the other foods I see on this fb page it all looks delicious!“

“This Mari Mari is inside H Mart z it can be overwhelming with a big crowd . This is my first time trying Mari and they did not disappoint. Most of my rolls were cook rolls and only $11 I believe for 18 rolls . I also had an refreshing lemonade drink with was on a sweet side my good . Will be going to the eat in Mari Mari in center city soon“

“The lady who I assume owns this restaurant is such a sweetheart! Food was pretty good, service was great. Other restaurant owners in this food court are cold and reserved, which really deterred me from eating at the food court in general. Very affordable too, spent about $10 per person!“

“Another great little hidden gem so many in philadelphia, we had an awesome cold soba noodle salad and spicy marinated cucumbers on the side.The bowl was very big so we were able to share what a nice place.Great place to come and just relax and enjoy nice summer night. People were very nice“