50 Best Korean Restaurants near Renton

“My two friends and I came here on a whim and we were not disappointed! The food was fresh and made in-house, and the flavors were very appealing for the dosirak. Very reasonable prices and very filling. I would highly recommend you check this place 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“

“We found this gem in a strip mall. Excellent food!!! We arrived for lunch and Grace was kind enough to explain the menu and show us sizes of the pho. We had the shrimp pho, Grace showed me where to get the accompanying garnishes for the soup, everything was so fresh! Food was brought to us and Grace bussed the table. We thoroughly enjoyed the meal and would recommend.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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!“

“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“

“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.“

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

“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.“

“Great ambience, casual with a trendy fine dining touch, music was playing and service was good. Meat quality was to my liking, broth was tasty, experience was great! I came for the lunch special. Came out feeling like I had a full course dinner meal! Would def recommend.“

“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. 😅“

“Delicious food! Great price, generous portion, love that you get banchan! Presentation is incredible & atmosphere is great. Everything comes out sizzling hot. I also love when places that have spicy food have AC 😂 My first time trying tofu soup & it did not disappoint. Bulgogi taste is delicious too.

Can't wait to come back & try more!!“

“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.“

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

“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.“

“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“

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

“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.“

“This place is a favorite of mine, they are always so warm and welcoming, plus the food feels fresh and quality without breaking the bank. It’s family owned, and occasionally the owners will hand the food right to you, which feels very personal and beautiful. 10/10 recommend for anyone looking for a perfect mix of quality and affordability. Will be coming back here time and time again.“

“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.“

“Amazing homestyle Korean food with awesome value, I was super happy and the lady at the front was very very nice 🥰
Get the tofu stew and bulgogi combo it’s awesome! I’ve had the jajangmeon and that hit the spot 😎“

“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!“

“Food is great. Ordered the combination suyuk with beef briskets, ox tail and tendon and the galbi kalguksu. They were tasty.

The server seemed to be new so the service was a bit slow.

If you have 5 or more people, it will automatically add 20% gratuity to the bill. What surprised us was that our to go order at the end also needed to have 20% gratuity on the bill since we ordered the to go from the table.“

“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!!“

“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.“

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

“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!“

“I definitely like it 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻“

“I got the Spicy Pork Torta and… Oh. My. God. One of the best sandwiches I’ve ever had, hands down! The perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and savory! Plus the bread seemed fresh and there was still some crunch to the veggies. It was a little messy because of the sauces, but honestly, I do *not* care. It’s worth it! I also got a small side of the Mac salad. That was really good as well but it’s not anything special like that torta was. Hoping to revisit in the future! Idk about their other locations but this one is on point!“

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

“Tried the bento box here and it came with a great variety of food like deep-fried appetizers, miso soup, salad, bulgogi, rice, and a few sushi options. Everything tasted good, and there was definitely plenty of food for the price. A great option if you want to try a little bit of everything in one meal!“

“So good so good so good so good“

“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.“

“Great locale. Very unassuming but it’s what makes this place special. It could be a little overwhelming seeing so many options. This review is specific to what I’ve ordered.

Their chicken teriyaki is solid. Portions were ok. Surprisingly got more chicken than rice, but overall well worth $15. Chicken had perfect amount of char and was well cooked (not too dry). I do think they should’ve added more teriyaki sauce to the food though. May have been bc my order was takeout. KEY DETAIL: the sauce on the tables boosts the flavor.

Miso soup was delicious. Very deep and rich flavor; tofu used was a little too soft for the soup (in my opinion), but the soup was well balanced.“