50 Best Korean Restaurants near Bothell

“Awesome food. Great people. Will be back often!!!!“

“best meal while in Seattle area.“

“So delicious! I have tried the fried chicken, the spicy chicken sandwich, and the bulgogi bowl. All were made to order, flavorful, with great texture! Their chicken sandwich is particularly addictive, with a spicy sauce, light and crispy chicken, and tasty slaw. Writing this is making me hungry!“

“Tasty food, fast, friendly service, comfy, nicely decorated space. Glad to see tables AND booths. Made it feel more like a "real" restaurant. New to Korean food but really enjoyed the seafood pancakes and got a taste of my husband's beef bulgigi, which was also good.“

“Consistently a very delicious restaurant. The food usually takes about 15-20 minutes to be done, so we always call beforehand to take home and eat. The portion sizes are very big! The quantity and quality of their food makes this place a favorite for us. They are also closed on Sundays.“

“We love eating at Teriyaki, etc! after church on Sunday! ~Renew Church“

“I ordered the beef teriyaki with extra meat, came out to about $36 which, before I GOT the food, felt like a lot. But when you see what you get it feels good. The food is excellent! The box couldn't stay closed on its own, they had to tape it shut. It fed me for two days. AWESOME. Gonna go back and get more tonight!“

“This was our first visit to this place. We went around 12:30ish on a sunday and found a table immediately (for 3). Hot tea was served after we sat down. We also got radish kimchi and cabbage kimchi. Both were really good.
Our order included - Brisket sullungtang, dumplings soup, mixed sullungtang.
Unfortunately the seafood pancake is served only after 4 PM.
The soup was a little bland for our taste, but they had sea salt and pepper. After adding some salt, it was very good. They also serve a red chilli paste (it was nice to eat the rice with that paste).
The soup was served steaming hot and until we finished, it was hot. No regret with any of our orders. Service was good too!
Will definitely visit this place to try the others - pancake and tongue sullungtang for sure which we couldn't try earlier.

Vegetarian options: No options“

“this place is so 🤌🤌🔥🔥🔥 should have a line out the door. hugeeee portions and wow. so good! bravo🫵🫵“

“I tried this place for the first time tonight and it was absolutely incredible!! Chicken was just amazing and the pickled radish is an awesome accent! will def be back soon!“

“We accidently found this restaurant and so glad we did. The food was exceptional and very inexpensive for the quality and service. The beef bulgogi pot stickers and tempura prawns were the best we have found in WA yet. Even though I am not a fan of spicy food - the Rose Combo (sorry I forgot the name) was the best flavor I have ever had. Thank you! We highly recommend this restaurant.“

“December 31, 24 I really enjoyed it.
rice. side dish. Jjige... (I haven't tried it, but other menu items as well) are great for competing with steamed Korean food. Seattle Korean food is the best here!! Can you see that it’s completely empty haha?“

“I’ve been craving a good gukbap for many months and finally got a chance to go for my birthday, which happened to be a gloomy day. I got the Grandpa’s Pig Bone Soup, which is basically just a bowl of goodness. It comes with meat and veggies in a thick broth. I asked for extra spice on the side, which is perfect if you love a kick. Also, add some more salt to taste if needed. My family also ordered meat for kbbq, which is good as well. We went on a weekday in the afternoon after lunch and before dinner time, so there was no one else in the restaurant and we were fully able to enjoy ourselves ? For me, I would most definitely go back for the gukbap and to try their other dishes on the menu!!“

“Excellent food. NOTE that it's a market, not dining, and is essentially a TO GO kitchen, much is refrigerated, offering specialty food. Korean side dishes.

I'm not an expert on this cuisine and so I received kind help from the staff.

I bought fresh vegetable side dishes: spicy pickled radish/kimchi dish, sweet slightly hot potato--awesome, a crunchy mung bean dish, and a spinach with garlic dish.

Perfect flavors. No funky dirty vegetables, all carefully prepared and gently seasoned. Will go again.

Served with hot rice --brown rice this time-- at home.

Wheelchair accessibility: No stairs, all first floor“

“Amazing Staff! So Friendly and the food! Off the Charts!!“

“So happy a dedicated jokbal/bossam restaurant opened. The jokbal I ordered was delicious, with the proper fragrance and seasoningThe single serving was huge, more than enough for two people. Three people would satisfied with extra lettuce, garlic, shrimp sauce, and samjang. They didn’t try to deceive with a lot of bones. Service is fast, packaging was somewhat eco friendly with paper instead of plastic.“

“Picked up dumplings and a bowl from the truck today in Redmond. Delicious!! I can’t wait to try more.“

“Super friendly staff, cosy atmosphere and amazing food. 11/10, I would bring all my friends here :))“

“I had ojingeo-bokkeum on the mind and pulled into the closest Korean restaurant Google maps found: 9292. On the smaller side of many Korean BBQ joints I've eaten at. Came with a friend who had been wanting to try Tteok-bokki for a long while. Service was quick and steady; our food arrived 15 minutes after placing our order. This is my first time having tteok-bokki in my spicy squid stir fry. Not bad at all, just wasn't expecting it. The flavors were typical of ojingeo and I appreciate the amount of squid that was in the dish. Some places like to put a bunch of veggies and you end up with like 4-5 pieces of squid. The cheesy Tteok-bokki was good. My buddy really loved the hell out of it. It was fun watching her eat and gripe about why she hadn't eaten it sooner. Even had some makgeolli. Can't forget the makgeolli!

Overall, not a bad spot.“

“First time here and will surely come back, staff are very friendly, food is great and the place is very clean.“

“Food is delicious but the employees that was working that day were a little unorganized and got our order wrong. The restaurant is small so when it is busy there is really no place to wait. But the food we did get was good. We didn't have time to go back and get the right order, so maybe next time.“

“Great portion size and friendly staff.“

“Eat in (small)or dine out. Excellent food. High quality and we'll prepared. Lots of vegetarian or meat options. Not expensive. Try this place.“

“The spot is definitely on the price your side for Korean barbecue but the meat quality was really good and we actually got the meat combo for two and it was perfect amount for three people. We got a bunch of different sides. The banchan was the only disappointing part really not a lot of flavor. Their potato salad was extremely dry.“

“We ALWAYS get take out from here of chicken katsu - not only is it delicious, it's a great value for the amount of food! We tried going somewhere else on a day they were closed and it was disappointing all around. Will not go anywhere else for chicken katsu!“

“Honestly wasn’t sure what to expect, but the food and staff here rocks. I’ll definitely be adding this spot to the rotation!“

“It's been a little over 15 days since I came to the US, and I've been to about 6 Korean restaurants.

It has the best taste out of all the places I've been to so far.
The taste of the food and side dishes were all good.

Personally, I think it would have been better if the bulgogi or ribs were a little less salty.

The service quality is also good.“

“It's the best hot fried chicken in the area, hands down. Crunchy, crispy, and just the right amount of batter. If you're in the mood for a Nashville chicken sandwich or some hot tenders, nothing is going to hit the spot like this.

The hot is very hot, and the medium is excellently flavored as well. Picture only has one tender left because I couldn't stop myself from eating the other two first.“

“great food, very authentic“

“Great atmosphere and service! Atmosphere is good given it's clean and new. Food was tasty and the small dishes (banchan) was refillable. Hit all the right notes. This was the BBQ short rib (kalbi) and Nakdol. Enough good food for two. Service felt prompt with the brown rice tea and refill of the banchan. Not pictured is the small fried fish it came with. Good value in this area and would recommend! Our service was a tall white lady, very polite! Will return on cold dark Seattle winters.“

“Amazing food and staff was great!“

“If you want an unapologetic Korean restaurant with specialties not found anywhere else like sundae, and bosaam go here. Tables are authentic to Korea complete with napkins and chopsticks under the table. Only downside is the bulgugi is one of the worst. Dry and tough, although it seems only to exist for people too intimidated by the authetic menu.“

“Love it, love when I mix everything together in my soft tofu soup, that’s heaven feels like food dancing on your taste buds. I had bulgogi and soft tofu soup, their side dishes are savory as well, can’t wait to try again for their marinated chicken!“

“Quick update: I heard that now the owner has changed. I am updating my review wishing the best for the new owner :)

Previous review:
The server is very RUDE. She will call you up after checkout and comment about the amount of tip you pay. And our order was mixed up too. Highly recommend not to go there.“

“I’ve been coming to Kochi Po-Cha for almost 2 years now and keep returning because the food quality and flavors are consistently amazing. The pork belly and chicken katsu are a must-have each time I go. And the late night hours and fun music make this a great spot for weekends.

The restaurant also went through a revamp within the past few months, with new tables and chairs, new menu items, and new complimentary side dishes, all of which were great decisions to improve the dining experience.

The service also improved significantly with this revamp. I notice the food comes out quicker and the servers, especially Bri, are very attentive in refilling side dishes and utensils/napkins without us asking. She provides great service from the moment we sit down to the moment we pack up and leave. We even celebrated a birthday there recently and she brought us complimentary soft serve with a candle in it, and invited a bunch of kind strangers over to sing for our table. She made our night!

Kochi Po-Cha is a place that consistently delivers delicious food and great service. I’d highly recommend it to others!“

“A very solid place for good traditional Korean soups. I had the spicy beef soup and was very happy. The place is not trendy and looked to attract a very local crowd. Prices were inline with other Korean restaurants. I can't wait to go back and try some of the other soup selections.“

“amazing food, fantastic service! taste explosion of goodness! a MUST visit place!“

“I came for the tteokbokki at the u district food walk. It was very good: spicy, hot, and rich. I didn't love that the default ordering system is from a giant screen instead of a person. There were people at the cash register, and they were quite friendly when I ordered from them instead. The interior is nice. I would come back!“

“The quality of the meat is superb and flavorful. In addition, the conduction heating bbq is innovative and convenient. Customer service is attentive and very responsive. Son of the Butcher is popular for all the right reasons! Can’t wait to come back and try other items on the menu 👍“

“Frankly, this is the best amongst the restaurants, in the eatery place. A lady who seemed to be an owner of "Best Tofu House" is a nice lady. Its price was appropriate to its food I purchased. Check yourselves out at this "Best Tofu House." I'll go back and eat at this, Best Tofu House.“

“Seriously, I've never had a better server. She memorized our 5 orders with drinks and appetizers perfectly. She checked-in just the right amount and brought us stuff before we even knew we needed it. Amazing customer service is still alive and well here. The food was amazing too. The chicken is wonderful the sides were unique and tasty as were the drinks. I brought family from out of town and they were beyond impressed. 5 stars deserves 10 stars.“

“Had takeaway from here, I ordered the katsu nembi deopbab.

I love the organizer. Food was SO HOT even after I got home. Honestly, everything was excellent. Their soup is odengtang, not miso — really refreshing, and it complemented the dish so well.“

“AMAZING! This is some of the best Korean food I have had and maybe some of the best I’ve ever had. I got the Japchae-bap and literally texted all my friends with pictures. It’s so delicious. Don’t pay attention to the negative comments, they are just wrong.“

“The teriyaki here is amazing but somehow the staff was even more amazing. Service was quick, prices are good, portions are great. This place is popular for a reason, despite it looking like any other teriyaki joint.

Parking: Limited numbers of spots“

“Good little place to drop in if you're craving Korean. Side dishes were lovely and refilled often and the food we ordered was authentic and tasty. Luckily it wasnt busy when we went and they seated our large-ish party of 7 immediately. Nice little hidden gem.“

“The prices are a tad expensive here, but it comes with a lot of side dishes (purple rice, Korean pancake, fish tofu, sweet potato, tasty kimchi) and the food is really good. The side dishes can also be requested to be refilled. I also think this spot is more homie and has better food than at Korean Tofu House Express, but it gets crowded quickly. The chopsticks are flat so I found them pretty hard to use.“

“From ordering to receiving order does take 15-20 minutes. This chicken is hot, juicy, and delicious. Worth the wait.

Kid-friendliness: Chicko Meal is breaded, fried chicken pieces, fries and a drink. Works for a quick meal for my 11 yo.

Wheelchair accessibility: Close to ADA Parking. Restaurant is spacious. Tables are appropriately sized for assistive devices. Bathroom isn’t as accessible.“

“I have no idea of what I ordered when I came here but there are no complaints. I am told that a Mother-Son combination runs this restaurant and that they have been doing this for years.

I had a Peach Soju, kimichi stew, and some type of Hot Pot combination. The food was good. The Peach Soju was better. It is only 12% and tastes like soda.“

“All the food here is outstanding and the restaurant itself reminds me of many places I ate at while I was stationed in Korea. The staff are helpful and courteous, and the banchan is diverse and generous (the meal portions are too). If you love Korean food, this place is absolutely a must try.“

“This place is one of the best Korean barbecue places around. They have a lunch special buffet that’s only $25. All you can eat and at night they have an all you can eat buffet that’s 32 38 and $42. They have all the meat you can never ask for and all the side dishes and even if a free ice cream machine if you want some Korean barbecue stop by here.“