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!“

“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.“

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

“It's a small, intimate setting with super friendly service. Every dish we had was just delicious and done well. From the Seafood pancake (which was actually crispy and made fresh so well) to the spicy chicken to the grilled pork belly, you are assaulted with deliciousness constantly. I've been there 4 times and I couldn't recommend more.“

“I picked up some kimbap from ONMI to go, and it was absolutely delicious! The fillings were incredibly fresh and flavorful, and you could really taste the quality in every bite. The to-go orders were also packed carefully and thoughtfully. You can tell that a lot of care goes into both the food and the presentation. Highly recommend!“

“Best poke in Washington! We’ve tried a lot of poke spots, and Red Bowls is still the one we keep coming back to.

The fish is always fresh, the portions are generous, the ingredients taste high quality, and the bowls are packed with flavor. They don’t skimp on the good stuff either, so you actually feel like you’re getting your money’s worth.

The staff is always friendly (sweet Korean elderly couple), service is quick, and the quality has been consistently excellent every time we’ve gone.

If you love poke, Red Bowls is a must-try. Easy 5 stars and our favorite poke spot in Washington.“

“Really liked the food. Got chicken and a cabbage salad although the salad was just shredded cabbage I think without any dressing so that was kind of disappointing but loved the chicken and will be back with the chicken. The bowls are generous portions - enough for leftovers for a few days for me!“

“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.“

“I decided to give this restaurant a try after someone on Threads recommended it as the best Korean restaurant in Seattle. It was even more delicious than I expected!

For our main dishes, we ordered the pork bulgogi and spicy pork bulgogi. Both were incredibly flavorful, and the portions were good enough for 3 of us. The side dishes were plentiful and varied, and every single one was so good.

We visited with our kid, and the staff were so welcoming. The owner provided crayons and coloring sheets for our kid to enjoy. The owner was so warm and friendly.

Our family loved all the food and our kid even said he wanted to come back again. I honestly wish we had discovered this restaurant sooner. We’ll definitely be coming back, and I’m already looking forward to our next visit!“

“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.“

“This was my first time back since the new owners took over, and everything was so delicious! She was also incredibly friendly and welcoming. I’m so happy to finally have a great gukbap spot in the neighborhood. I’ll definitely be back!“

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

“Delicious food and wonderful service. I got the k-bbq beef bulgolgi burger and it was fantastic! The lady working there was so friendly, attentive and made sure we had everything we needed. I would highly recommend the food. Also it's very clean inside and kept up well. The music was pleasant and not distracting from our conversation.“

“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“

“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!“

“Great portion size and friendly staff.“

“Paik's Noodle House in Bellevue delivers an exceptional dining experience from start to finish. The food is consistently fantastic—flavorful, authentic, and satisfyingly portioned. Service is prompt and attentive, making you feel well-cared for throughout your meal. Combined with a warm, welcoming staff and a vibrant, amazing atmosphere, it is an absolute must-visit spot that keeps you coming back for more.“

“I am so glad we have Rainier Teriyaki as our go-to takeout spot! I’m a vegetarian and this is the best tofu teriyaki I’ve had! It’s nicely fried and stays crispy and reheats really well in air fryer. Their sauce is delicious and my partner loves their chicken. Our order has always been correct and neatly packaged and they confirm when you pick it up! I really admire their consistency. Very friendly staff, once I called just before closing and they kindly took my order which was for a friend who had just been visiting a family member in the hospital. It was such a comfort meal for her and I was so grateful! Really great spot with qualify food!“

“Draw Simulated Selfhost“

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

“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.“

“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. 😅“

“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 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“

“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!!“

“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!“

“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.“

“We drove up early after returning from a trip to the peninsula and shopping at Ranch 99 just a block away. I was enthusiastic about finding somewhere open earlier than most and serving Korean breakfast. The name of the restaurant is obvious. That’s what I recommend to order and the handmade dumplings. Korean food is my absolute go-to comfort. Everything was spot-on, homestyle, HOT, and a hometown cafe, relaxed vibe. Exactly the sort of place I can go to when I need to start the day right. I would go any time of the day, really, but have not tried anything else on the menu. It was clean and we were served quickly. We were also the first ones there. I could imagine this place filling up though if their other dishes are as consistent as the two we got. We only got a picture of the soup and when the dumplings soon arrived, too busy eating! Next time.“

“Delicious Korean food at U District. Big portions for today’s pricing. Super nice n friendly lady there who took care of us at our table. Clean. We didn’t wait too long for the food to come out. Tteokbokki w/ cheese was so gooey with plenty of cheese that you see nowadays at other places. The sauce was just right for my teenager, not too spicy. The adults love the steaming hot, spicy chicken broth w/ glass noodles. Just like the Korean beef soup but only healthier w/ chicken! The steaming hot, dumplings w/ mini rice balls was something we don’t see often in the north Seattle area. The original toast was crispy n tasty. We were already full before the kimbap came out. Fed family of 4. Lots of left overs still. We’ll be back to try other plates.“

“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.“

“Great spot for some good Korean food, especially the tofu soup and #22 octopus bimimbap

The Kalbi was a bit too sweet and salty for me but I like less sodium these days

Service is great. They proactively ask if you want more of your individual side dishes. That’s such good service“

“Loved the fried popcorn chicken at Gangnam Seattle! The chicken was super crispy and delicious. We tried it with the garlic sauce and yangnyum sauce—the garlic sauce had a nice sweetness to it, and the yangnyum was really flavorful too. Both sauces went so well with the crispy chicken. Definitely a great spot for Korean fried chicken in Chinatown!“

“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♥︎“

“great food, very authentic“

“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 BoB is my special meal that I look forward to on Sundays after church. Using the tablet to order, you can customize your meal (add fried egg, spice level, kimchi). The platter is fun which has a little bit of everything and the soup is very plentiful in portion size that will definitely fill you up. The Hostess is very sweet & packs my to go order perfectly for the bus ride home. Try the Military Soup!“

“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.“

“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.“

“HUGE PORTION, AFFORDABLE PRICE. I usually get combo B, black bean noodles with sweet n sour pork. Noodles is so good with the sauce!! Pork is crispy but the sauce a bit too sweet. Only 1 lady work in the front but she is very friendly. Hard to find a cheap place like this“

“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!“