50 Best Korean Restaurants near Renton

“A true hidden gem, almost makes me want to gatekeep it.

You can tell the food is made fresh every day. I loved the lunch box, especially all the delicious side dishes that came with it. The kimbap is also unique because it’s made based on whatever fresh ingredients they have that day, which makes every visit a little different.

If you’re looking for fresh, homemade-style Korean food, this place is definitely worth checking out.“

“Amazing place! Food is great and staff is absolutely Top notch great customer service!“

“Love the place at first , don’t go now. Small portions and prices increase Good bye“

“My favorite pho spot so far. I love that there are vegetables in the soup base in addition to the veggies you can add on your own. Staff is friendly. I would try the steak pho either Korean noodles or glass noodles, both are good. I love extra bean sprouts, jalapeños,and spicy chilli sauce! Expect to pay $15-20 per person“

“We ordered the Bulgogi, Kalbi and chicken wings, everything was delicious. Even the banchan was so yummy! Service was excellent! Just a perfect little jewel in Kent!“

“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.“

“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!“

“Underrated Teriyaki and Korean food restaurant with easy take out. Best teriyaki on Rainier and perhaps in town. The only fault that it is closed on Sundays. Quite delicious food options. This is the place you want to go for a delicious meal.“

“I stopped here because I wanted to grab something to eat with my family before the Janet Jackson concert. I had never heard of this restaurant so I was excited and extremely surprised with how intricate their menu experience was. The food was exceptional and the presentation was memorable. The flavor combinations were very creative and they definitely leave a lasting impression. I highly recommend the fried rice with kimchi, bacon, squidding, and the quail egg. also the oxtail dish and the salad dish were extremely unique and highly creative, and absolutely delicious.“

“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!!“

“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 :-)“

“Everything was good but its expensive. I recently lived in Asia for work, so I'm definitely shocked at the pricing here given its not all you can eat. This is WA though so maybe these prices are normal for kbbq. I'd go again but I hope to find a kbbq that's more affordable with the same good quality.“

“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!“

“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!“

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

“Good Korean tofu soup spot with friendly staff and quick service. The soup was flavorful, hot, and satisfying, and the portions were a good size. Prices were reasonable for the quality of the food. Overall, a great place to grab a comforting meal. I’d come back again.“

“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“

“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. 😅“

“Great Burgers! Shakes, Onion rings, Teriyaki. Good people ! We been going there for a few decades.“

“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.“

“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“

“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.“

“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.“

“great food, very authentic“

“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.“

“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!“

“A new up coming restaurant in burien just five minutes from the seatac airport and 15 minutes outside of seattle. Its my second time in here now and I got to say each time ive came in here I was met with a warm welcome as if I were greeted by a old friend, the restaurant is very clean with tables and chairs that can fit possibly 20-25 people dining in. The restaurant plays current radio hits which is nice when youre unwinding and waiting for your meal. I ordered the yangyeom chicken and the cheese & herb shake fries as a meal and comes with a drink. The shake fries were 10/10 the fries were crisp and soft to the bite and they did not skip on the portions I had a whole bag of fries I finished in one sitting. Now the chicken was absolutely delicious crisp, crunchy, and tender I could eat it without any sauces but the sauce did add a whole level of flavor truly delicious. Ill be definitely stopping by often for more.“

“Ordered a spicy teriyaki chicken with salad and gyoza as sides. Food in general was good and portion size was big too! However the rice was on the hard side (either dry out or overcooked?) in some spots so I couldn't finish everything.“

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

“I Highlight recommend this place. I tried their Beef Bibimbap and it was really authentic and delicious. Don't underestimate the simple look of the small restaurant. They are giving a very good quality/price ratio.“

“A real gem near the heart of Georgetown! In addition to the American-Chinese classics like Teriyaki, they have REALLY GREAT Korean food, including a grilled mackerel which was so nice. Prices are great for a high quality meal with big portions. Service can be kind of slow (20-25 minutes from order to getting food) so if you only have a small lunch break, not a great idea, so I had to take off a star.“

“Very polite customer service! I ordered a veggie rice bowl with a fried egg, and it was ready within 8 minutes. Food was enjoyable, my only complaint is the sauce I got was tiny, and you have to pay for a refill on a fountain drink. but, my portions were big for the price, considering it's bellevue, and I got full so quickly from my portion!“

“So good so good so good so good“

“These mochi donuts were so soft and tasty! I loved the flavors—I got a purple berry donut with fruity pebble sprinkles.“

“Tonight was my family’s first time at the restaurant. This was the best Korean restaurant experience I’ve had, and that includes some LA Korean bbq. My family had the kalbijjim with cheese on top (melted with a blowtorch table side). We also had the japchae, and the bulgogi.

Colin was an excellent host. Got us in pretty quickly on a very busy Father’s Day. This definitely made my day special. I will totally come back here again.“

“The owners are truly kind, grateful people. The food is fresh- I had a Poke bowl with Salmon and avocado, and it was FULL of good flavor. My kids were crazy about the BBQ Chicken- awesome portions and fantastic sweet/smoky flavor! My wife tried the Yakisoba, and loved all the vegetables. Very solid value for the buck- this is a great place to check out. Glad we made the drive from Woodinville!“

“We went here for an anniversary dinner and we really enjoyed ourselves. I would’ve liked a little bit more communication or even education from the staff when we told them it was our first time Meda Korean barbecue I would’ve loved just a little bit of a walk-through the process but overall, we figured it out and things went very well. All the food was delicious. If I go back again, I don’t think it’s necessary to choose the premium tier. The middle tier would’ve provided plenty of options, but either one is a win.

One thing that I did find a little bit annoying is, although the premium tier includes soft drinks. They do not include iced tea as a soft drink and they charge four dollars per iced tea that generally gets included with soda and other soft drinks.

My only other minor critique is that most of the premade dishes are pretty spicy. Even the Ramen base was rather spicy and not marked that way one person in our party really does not do space well and we ended up making sure to eat the leftover Ramen because we were afraid of the $25 wasted free but in hindsight, I think that fee is really only assessed for extreme situations.

Also, when you check in, they tell you about a two hour time limit with a 30 minute warning, but the tablet that you order the food from was set for a less than 90 minute time limit so we only actually had about an hour to order once we looked at the menu it was fine and we were still out of there in well under two hours, but I think that that timer needs to match up with the 90 minutes.“

“Great service, delicious, and fun for the whole family! Was super exciting to have Korean Bbq in Kent! Will definitely be going back and highly recommend!“

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

“I definitely like it 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻“

“Hot, fresh, fast. LGBT friendly! Eat it there or eat it nearby, I feel the dishes might get steamy if you take to go. Aloha tots had tender pork and good flavor, but I wish it had a little more heat, and some fresh veggies would be good to add crunch back into the dish.“

“One of my favorite places for Japanese in Bellevue. Having lived in Japan for a few years, the Katsu Curry here takes me back to the wonderful dishes I had in Japan. Whenever I want that nostalgic feeling of eating in Japan, I head to Kobe, it takes me back to my home away from home.“

“This is my absolute go-to spot for lunch or dinner whenever I’m craving solid Korean food. You really can’t go wrong with their Fried Chicken, Seafood Pancake, and Soondubu—it is the perfect combo! The food is consistently good and comes out fairly quickly. If you want a reliable meal that hits the spot every time, this is the place to be. Highly recommend!!“

“Love this place- great teriyaki, fruit, veggie tempura, california rolls, and other options. Friendly owners and great prices, especially for being in Columbia Tower. Hot tip- go between 2:10pm and when they close at 2:50pm for a 20% discount.“

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