50 Best Korean Restaurants near Kirkland

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

“Teriyaki has a nice char on it without being dry. Sauce is the best of any place in town and leaves you scraping the plate for more!

Fried chicken is also amazing without being super greasy but having a perfect crunch.

Churros and ice cream were not something I ever expected to see on a korean fried chicken menu but somehow even the churros are quite good.

I haven't had a bad experience here in 20+ visits now. Staff are friendly and the food is wonderful.“

“Genuinely some of the best chicken I have ever had. Please, if you even *kinda* like chicken, you have to check this place out. I got the buldak, and my wife got the soy gangjung, both boneless. The portion sizes are very generous, and the fries are priced better than McDonald's and ten times tastier. If you are reading this review, you are doing yourself a disservice not ordering from this place right now.

The service was excellent, too. The staff gave us extra toppings for the fries for us to try. I originally paid for a bottled water as my combo drink and when I went to purchase another the staff offered me water cups for free instead. You just don't really see that kind of honesty in the workplace anymore. I will be returning, rapidly, and repeatedly.“

“want to recommend Kami Teriyaki in totem lake Kirkland because, for me, it is one of the best teriyaki places I have ever had in Washington, and honestly in my life.

I am a regular customer, and when I am not eating at the restaurant, I also order delivery. It is my favorite place for teriyaki.

I highly recommend it because it offers fresh and delicious food, very generous portions, fair prices, and very good service. The owners are very kind, and I only have positive things to say about this place.

It is my favorite teriyaki restaurant. Thank you, Kami Teriyaki.“

“This place do not need an introduction. Seoul Meat absolutely meat expectations and then sliced right past them. The rib eye was phenomenal. Beautifully cut, tender, flavorful and clearly the star of the show.

Finally tried this place following a recommendation. The service was warm and attentive, the staff was fantastic and the ambiance had that perfect vibe and come hungry, leave obsessed energy. Everything felt polished without being pretentious.

Seoul Meat? More like Seoul Good , 5 stars, no crumbs left behind.“

“Amazing food and staff was great!“

“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!“

“Large portions of the most buttery steaks and pork we have ever had. Real Japanese A5 wagyu grilled for you on the table.“

“Tried this place for the first time and was really impressed! The Hae Dop Bap was the highlight of my meal—it was fresh, flavorful, and prepared with high-quality fish. The spice level was just right, adding great flavor without overpowering the dish. Everything came together perfectly, making it a meal I’d happily order again. This is definitely a spot I’m glad I discovered, and I’m already looking forward to trying more from the menu.“

“Fantastic experience from start to finish! The restaurant was clean, welcoming, and had a great atmosphere. What really stood out was the service—the staff was incredibly friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout the meal.
The best part was that they cooked the BBQ for us, which made the experience much more enjoyable and stress-free. The food was delicious, perfectly prepared, and served at just the right pace. You can tell the team takes pride in both the quality of the food and the customer experience.“

“Bothell’s Ta Joia isn’t your sleepy strip-mall filler—it’s a technicolor veggie parade disguised as dinner. I ordered bibimbop, spring rolls, and the feijoada bowl, which felt like a samba in a rice bowl. It’s the rare spot where “eating your vegetables” is less a chore and more a sly dare. Flavor bombs everywhere, and suddenly I’m craving greens I never cared about. That’s Bothell magic.“

“We stopped at UmmaDak during our weekend trip in Seattle, and loved the skewers! We got one of each (excluding plain) plus some rice cake skewers. Honestly loved them all, but the favorites were the honeydak and ummadak flavors. Chicken was crispy and juicy. Would come back again!“

“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.“

“Went to visit the Burke Museum and then get food. We wanted Asian, and this was the first out of six places we checked that had a better than 'okay' on the health rating! Food was very good, and it came out quickly. The banchan is always nice to see, some Korean places don't. All in all, worth the stop, would be likely to go again if we're in the area.“

“Teriyaki is obviously delicious at this spot, but what sets it apart is the service: I ordered one lunch special but they saw that I was with a friend and they automatically gave me a free extra plate of rice so I could share my huge portion of teriyaki! Truly amazing place that I highly recommend. It’s also close to the light rail so that’s another plus“

“This place is a hidden gem! Got the pork trotters & pork belly combo to share between three and were really impressed by the quality of the meat! It was not oily at all and was perfectly supple and tender. The waitress was very nice and would offer to refill our appetizers without us asking.“

“Delicious family-owned restaurant. So special, unique in the neighborhood. Small-batch cocktails - they make their own limoncello. Each plate is prepared fresh, in an open kitchen, with care and attention. These are people who care about their product and not just a profit. Enjoy the K-Pop!!“

“Really fun place at the gas station! Very nice people!“

“We tried this place after reading the good reviews and am so happy we did. My partner got the K-BBQ Bulgogi burrito and I got the chicken katsu burger, both were good but the burrito was great. We will definitely be back for that. Big portion sizes.“

“I bought about 10 different things from here, 3 kinds of kimchi and 7 other side dishes and they're all really really good! The veggies are very fresh and perfectly seasoned. I'm not Korean but I've had my fair share of Korean food and I've made my own kimchi for years and a lot of side dishes and entrees as well. But these are so much better than the hundreds of recipes I've tried. She gave me a bonus japchae that also tastes fabulous. I'm so happy I found this place!“

“I’ve come in sporadically over the past few weeks and I’m always blown away. Food is delicious, atmosphere is amazing, and service is outstanding. There is one waitress in particular that we absolutely adore - the taller mixed race girl (Kylee I think). She’s there every Sunday. She always greats us warmly and is honestly one of the best waiter's I’ve ever had. She brings the kids plates/utensils without being asked; she talks to our kids kindly, without any of that baby dumbed down talk. Even when it’s a full house and it’s hard to catch a waiters attention it’s like she knows what we need before we do. She remembers our orders and makes sure to talk to us as much as possible. And it seems she’s like that with every table (RARE TO FIND). I don’t ever write reviews. I just wanted to express our gratitude for the wonderful food and her outstanding and sweet service because we are moving out of state soon. You guys have a good one and better hold on to her TIGHTLY! 🥰
- with much love the Mendison family 😘“

“Great portion size and friendly staff.“

“Got combo of stir fried port belly and kimchi with seafood tofu soup; and beef bibimbap with pork tofu soup. Throughly enjoyed the dinner. The tofu in the tofu soup is sooooo soft and tasty!!! We liked the pork tofu soup more than the seafood one. Bibimbap was really balanced and tasty. Kimchi pork belly was not what I imagined give it’s not really stir fried together but we actually liked them separate haha. This kimchi was a lot better than the side dish kimchi. I like the potato in the side dish the most. Will come back“

“We go there for Jajangmyeon and Jjampong just about weekly. Always great stuff. I've tried Jjampong in several King County restaurants, so far this is my favorite! Their noodles are always top notch, I assume from taste and texture that they make them in-house.

Service is always excellent.

Atmostphere is fast food, but very good for what it is. And two TVs for watching the World Cup :-)“

“Draw Simulated Selfhost“

“Quaint little eclectic shop serving donuts and Korean food. The yeast donuts are really fluffy and the donuts and donut holes are priced well! The filled donuts are near bursting with filling! They do not skimp! My husband really enjoyed the kolache pig in a blanket and said the pastry part was fluffy like the donut rather than flaky like a croissant.

You know it's a good donut shop when you're only there for a few minutes and the other customers who came, ordered their usual, and then left during that time were both police officers 🤣 I kid you not, it legit happened, and they didn't even come in together-it was separate instances!

Anyway, it was a great donut shop. The donut holes came out fresh while we were there, and they were spectacular! Just as an aside, there's a picture on Google maps of japchae which had me really excited, but they do not serve japchae (I asked). I'm guessing someone uploaded a picture from the wrong place when leaving a review. Just mentioning it, so you don't get your hopes up like I did. 😅“

“A tiny Asian spot off the Burke‑Gilman that I always assumed was a coffee shop. We walked in and got pleasantly blindsided. The Brussels sprouts were the star! Crispy, saucy, with bacon! Our one dish came out huge, and everything on the nearby tables looked just as tempting. They’re still setting up their new bar area, so no taps yet, but the place already feels like a low‑key gem hiding in plain sight. The waitress was a sweet delight too! I’m going to go back when I’m not riding my bike and I can be full right out the door.“

“I have eaten here for almost a year, and recently I left a bad review before about receiving spoiled food a couple of times and being brushed over it, but they reached out and made it right.

The food is generally really good, it's fast, and the people working are great. Thanks Late Night Kitchen“

“Nice small space with great Korean hybrid food. 5 stars here for the salad medley and fermented pickles.“

“If you're looking for a solid AYCE KBBQ spot, this is it. For an all-you-can-eat place, the meat quality exceeded my expectations. Service was incredibly fast—as soon as we turned in our order sheet, the next round of meat arrived. The servers were super friendly and kept the drinks and side dishes coming. It does get busy, but the wait is 100% worth it. Highly recommend!“

“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!“

“first time trying one and did the rib eye bowl with the yum yum sauce and tried the Kimchi cucumber. I can't stop thinking about it, it was so good, I want to more!!“

“Good tofu soup, especially the seafood one.

Everything else is so so, but the soup is amazing! I don’t recommend the beef or the pancakes

The service was amazing, they always come to pour water and ask you if you want more side dishes“

“In one word, Delicious! The photos do not do the food justice. The food is fresh, beautiful, quick and scrumptious! The portions are generous. The entire family enjoyed their meal. Highly recommend for bento, poke and the rest of the menu, as Donburi House is a new favourite.“

“Fantastic experience. This place has been a Korean barbecue for quite some time but recently changed over to this name. The food was delicious. The service was fantastic. I love the water was ice cold filled with other Koreans and Asian people so you know it’s good.“

“Comforting bone broth and generously filled dumplings. From my experience, Korean speciality restaurants only serve banchan that directly compliments the speciality...and their kimchi never disappoints. I love ordering from here whenever I feel under the weather or I'm homesick.“

“I just came to Seattle for vacation and was suddenly in mood for good chicken teriyaki. I searched and found this store and drove 15 miles. Oh my god. It’s a gem. Really this is probably one of the top most teriyaki I ever had. I own restaurant and I a am foodie. I guarantee this quality of just a simple teriyaki is not easy to get in top class sushi joints also. Humble setup and awesome food. Even the tempura and roll was good too. The boba tea wasn’t that great but who cares.“

“The friendly staff made the meal very enjoyable. We had baby back ribs, wagyu beef, cuddly kale, beef tartare and a bottle of soju. The beef tartare was flavored with sesame oil and tasted very Korean influenced. The duck fried rice was also great! Overall lovely and delicious! The only downside is that you need to walk through the hotel lobby and upstairs to get to the restrooms.“

“My favorite Korean restaurant in the Seattle area! Their broth is always incredibly rich and flavorful. I’ve tried most of the menu, and it has never disappointed. The warm Korean ladies there are so welcoming and kind. They remind me of my mom back in Korea 🥺 If you’re looking for authentic Korean cuisine, I highly recommend this place.

너무 맛있게 잘 먹었습니다ㅎㅎ 레드몬드에서 제일 맛있어요♥︎“

“I had such a fantastic meal here. Everything was served hot and tasted incredibly fresh.

The grilled short ribs were a standout, perfectly charred and topped with plenty of green onions. We also really enjoyed the crispy fried wings and the beautifully plated fried rice topped with a fried egg and fresh basil. It was the perfect spot for a delicious lunch.“

“Way exceeded expectations. I used to own a Korean restaurant, pretty picky. AYCE is the move. Kimchi is not great but doesn’t matter. Everything else is 👏👏👏. Be patient with servers. Every restaurant is understaffed and these kids are hustling their butts off. Tip big.“

“great food, very authentic“

“The best value in Shoreline — lots of banchan, fried chicken and dumplings on the tteokbokki on the buffet. The most unique item they have for the $35 dinner ayce is this marinated squid which comes out slightly sweet but smoky on the grill.

No pictures because I was too busy enjoying myself and the food!“

“best meal while in Seattle area.“

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

“Amazing! In this economy you couldn't ask for a better restaurant! The food is DELICIOUS and the prices are incredible. The portion sizes are very generous so bring a friend and your appetite. I've been coming here for over 10+ years and I still enjoy the food like it's the first time. My favorites are seafood jajangmyeon, chicken wings and tangsuyuk (sweet and sour pork). I LOVE that the sweet and sour pork (or chicken) doesn't have red dye in it. The seafood jajangmyeon is packed full of flavor. Definitely give this restaurant a try next time you want don't want to takeout or a sit-down meal.“

“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.“

“I got the chicken bulgogi, a pretty common Korean dish. Honestly, it would be hard to differentiate it from teriyaki chicken you'd find anywhere across the city. The meat is tender and the sauce is a little sweet and smoky. Tastes like bottled sauce.“

“I've passed this restaurant on the way to work every day for MONTHS, telling myself I'm going to stop by one day. That day was today and I could not be more pleased. Definitely recommend the chicken of course, the mandu (fried dumplings), and the spring rolls. For drinks definitely try the Honey Citron Tea; AH-mazing! I was so upset for not coming in sooner but I will definitely be back. Customer service was top tier!“