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.“

“I had a great experience at Kokio Chicken Bistro! The chicken was absolutely delicious crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and full of flavor. The sauces were amazing and really brought the Korean-style fried chicken to another level.

The staff was friendly and welcoming, and the service was quick. The atmosphere is cozy and perfect for enjoying a meal with friends or family. Everything tasted fresh and well-prepared.

Definitely one of my favorite spots for Korean fried chicken in Kirkland. I highly recommend trying it you won’t be disappointed!“

“Do yourself a favor and try Chicko Chicken in Kirkland! The chicken is unbelievably crispy, juicy, and packed with flavor. The sauces are amazing, the portions are generous, and everything tastes fresh and made to order.
It's become one of my favorite spots, and I find myself craving it all the time. If you're a fan of Korean fried chicken, this place is an absolute must-try! 🍗🔥“

“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.“

“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 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!“

“Everything was fantastic! We got the Bibimbap, half and half chicken, and the Bajirak Sujebi. The kimchi was also DELICIOUS. Im regretting not getting a jar to take home. We will be back! I wish I took better photos but, we were too excited to dig in.“

“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.“

“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.“

“Amazing food and staff was great!“

“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.“

“I finally visited after hearing so many good things, and it exceeded my expectations. Everything was delicious, and it’s easy to understand why this place is so popular among the Korean community. The eggplant side dish was exceptional, and the kimbap and spicy squid salad were equally tasty. Great quality food at very reasonable prices. The owner was also warm and helpful, making the whole experience even better.
가지반찬 꼭 드셔보세요!!! 진짜 최고네요. 재방문 의사 10000%입니다.“

“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 :-)“

“Great portion size and friendly staff.“

“Draw Simulated Selfhost“

“I travel a lot for work so I get to eat around and I will say this was the best late night meal I've ever had. As a disclaimer, I finished a long shift and did not eat the whole day, but this hit the spot better than any other meal I had. I don't write reviews often but I had to write a review for this place. If you are craving late night food, this place will not disappoint. I will be coming back for 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!“

“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!!“

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

“I visit this restaurant regularly and each time, the staff treats us to an excellent meal. The atmosphere is relaxing, with seating spread out such that family gatherings and solo/duo diners are accomodated well. Each time we are treated to beautifully plated banchan which explore new flavors. Not knowing whats in store for us is a delight and is a pull which keeps me and my family coming back to see what is new. This is a Bothell gem, with owners who clearly care about sharing their culinary creations with guests like they are part of the family.“

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

“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.“

“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“

“great food, very authentic“

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

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

“I’ve been going here for years and the Korean food is pretty authentic! I loveeee the scallion pancake side dish you get (different from the entree), and I wish they would sell it. The side dish one they give you is thinner, and more flavorful. The galbitang here is my go to!“

“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 the ttuk bulgogi soup, and I can not stress enough just how absolutely delicious this soup was. Also, the lady that runs the restaurant was just a delight. Highly recommend, it's a intimate atmosphere, and very friendly. Highly Highly recommend.“

“Bah had a fantastic demeanor when we walked in during lunch rush, I am so glad they were working the first time I ate here. The meat lover bento and extra Poke (had to try a little of every fish) were a fantastic lunch treat! Great prices for the amount of meat you get. I think I have found my new lunch spot“

“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.“

“This is my go-to spot for a working lunch. Absolutely love their food! The banchans are top notch, packed with flavor and always feel like a treat. I easily get two meals out of one bowl. Every dish hits the spot - customizable, consistently delicious and satisfying. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a flavorful, reliable Korean meal. The service is fast and the staff is courteous.“

“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.“

“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 love to order my lunch here ahead of time and then pick it up. Their sushi is so good and today I decided to try the chicken breast bento box with Korean potato salad. I have a new favorite food! That potato salad is sweet, but it pairs sooo well with their teriyaki sauce!! I will be ordering this again very soon! Thank you Joy Bento! You guys are AMAZING!!!“

“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.“

“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.“

“First time here at the all you can eat Lunch that was delicious!! This was my first time doing true Korean BBQ and I am a picky eater. I will definitely be back. Thank you David for being so awesome! I appreciate your amazing service and your patience with my lack of knowledge. And also our loud group with the very yummy so ju. We enjoyed the food, the atmosphere and your over the top service!! Thank you“

“First time trying after many years. We arrived around 855pm and seemed like they were closing soon.

3 of us quickly ordered 6 entrées. Food was great but only big negative was that one us feeling under the weather and requested own set of side dishes..very relunctly given as waitress said they normally don't do that. Mind you were order 6 entrées for 3 of us whereas the final bill exceeded $165....little perplexed. Also...No side dishes refills...hmmmm which was very odd. What if we all sat separately!? We should surely get our own side dishes. When asked for refill side dishes...kitchen closed so a flat no. Why can't the waitress ask us prior to shutting down especially we stated we wanted to order kalbi takeout and we were also denied. Hmmmmmm.

Hopefully next visit will be better.“

“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.“

“I went in for the first time today for lunch after a pretty far walk from work. They are super nice, friendly and chatted with me a bit and explained their different menu options. They suggested the samurai which I got and it is very good to say the least. It’s super vibrant looking and very flavorful. I definitely highly recommend and will be coming back again“

“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.“

“Really enjoyed this place. The food was fresh, rich in flavor, and beautifully presented — especially when they finished the dish right at the table with the flame, such a cool touch. Portions were generous, everything was hot and delicious. The atmosphere felt cozy and welcoming. Definitely coming back again. 🔥🍽️“

“The salmon salad plate was amazing. Clean cozy environment. Felt like I was in Europe again.“

“Perfectly okay Korean restaurant. Amongst all the dishes I ordered what stands out most is Grilled mackerels. They serve 3 pieces instead of usual two and looks like there were pan fried which is hard to replicate at home. They serve tons of banchans but in my opinion it is a waste and they should just focus on a few good banchans.“

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