From music to fashion, from movies to television shows, and now even in food and beverages, Korean brands and shops are dominating the market. Here in Fresno, you will find an amazing selection of Korean restaurants that will cater to your craving for food that is authentically oriental. So, are you ready? Here’s our list of the five best Korean restaurants in Fresno.
From the famous kimchi to the exotic gopchang, you will find in these five best Korean restaurants in Fresno an explosion of different tastes and flavors that will keep you asking for more.
Top Korean restaurant in Fresno listed bellow:
- Asiana Food Market
- Rock and Noodles
- Shila Korean BBQ
- Mochinut
- Bulldoc Korean Fusion
- Malis Restaurant
Asiana Food Market
In 90 E Magil Avenue, on Blackstone and Herndon across the street from the famous Imperial Garden, you will find one of Fresno’s best Korean inspired restaurants – the Asiana Food Market.
Asiana offers a short list of traditional Korean dishes like bibimbap, banchan, mandu, jajangmyun, kimchi, bulgogi and japchae among others. It has been described by patrons as a hidden gem for serving flavorful and hot homecooked meals.
Aside from the usual Korean dishes sold to dine in and take out customers, the restaurant also operates a grocery – like shop that sells Korean ingredients and products.
Asiana’s patrons say that the restaurant’s ddukbokki or spicy rice cake and their banchan side dishes are the best. They also mention that their bibimbap or “mixed rice with meat and assorted vegetable” is outstanding. Their mandu or dumplings and home – made kimchi are also worth mentioning.
So, if you love Korean food and if you are searching for a place to try authentic Korean cuisine, this is your spot. Asiana opens from Monday to Saturday between 10:00 AM and 9:00 PM. On Sundays, they are open from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
Highlights:
- Affordable
- Excellent service
- Korean – style menu
- Has Korean ingredients shop
| KNOWN FOR | Asiana Food & Market |
| Website | N/A |
| ADDRESS | 90 E Magil Ave Fresno, CA 93710 |
| CONTACT DETAILS | (559) 432-2614 |
| OPERATING HOURS | 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
Rock and Noodles
Rock and Noodles is a Korean restaurant that specializes in serving the best noodles and soups in town. It is located in 2225 W Shaw Avenue Ste 104.
The most popular dishes in R and N are their beef bulgogi, jjamppong and beef ramen. The service is very good, and the food is flavorful and delicious.
If you want your food extra spicy, try their famous fire chicken bowl. You will feel your mouth on fire. Their chow mein or fried noodles are delicious as well, you might want to give it a try.
At Rock and Noodles, prices are reasonable, portions are huge, and the service is not only friendly but also efficient. They open everyday between 11:00 AM and 8:00 PM.
Highlights:
- Affordable
- Excellent service
- Korean – style menu
- Specializes in Korean noodles and soups
| KNOWN FOR | Rock & Noodles |
| Website | N/A |
| ADDRESS | 2225 W Shaw Ave Ste 104 Fresno, CA 93711 |
| CONTACT DETAILS | (559) 222-4266 |
| OPERATING HOURS | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
Shila Korean BBQ
Shila Korean BBQ is a barbecue shop with a very inviting atmosphere in 1205 Herndon Avenue Ste 104 Clovis. It offers as its specialty what patrons describe as the best tasting barbecue in the area.
Shila’s banchan side dishes which they serve as appetizers were very good. Their beef brisket is excellent. Their kimchi is superb. The meat they serve – tasty.
That sums up what patrons say about Shila’s. So, if Korean barebecue is your delight, don’t let Shila Korean BBQ out of your sight!
Shila opens everyday from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM and from 5:00 PM to 9:30 PM.
Highlights:
- Affordable
- Excellent service
- Korean – style menu
- Specializes in Korean BBQ
| KNOWN FOR | Shila Korean BBQ |
| Website | N/A |
| ADDRESS | 1205 Herndon Ave Ste 104 Clovis, CA 93612 |
| CONTACT DETAILS | (559) 298-0666 |
| OPERATING HOURS | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM |
Mochinut
Mochinut is perfectly embodying its popular tagline “more than just a normal donut.” Mochi donuts originated in Hawaii and are a combination of American doughnuts and Japanese mochi.
These mouth-watering donuts will catch your attention because of their unique shape which is made of a connected circle of 8 dough balls.
Mochinut’s menu offers mochi donuts, Korean corn dogs, bubble tea drinks, and soft-serve items. What makes Mochi Donuts special is they are made with rice flour. The rice flour makes Mochi Donuts stretchy and chewy, leaving you impressed with each bite.
So, if you have a sweet tooth and you love to try Korean-style menus, consider visiting this popular chain. Mochinut opens from Monday to Thursday between 11:00 AM and 7:00 PM. On Friday to Saturday, they are open from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM. On Sundays, they are open from 11 AM to 5 PM.
Highlights:
- Affordable
- Excellent service
- Korean – style menu
- Specializes in Mochi donuts
| KNOWN FOR | Mochinut |
| Website | https://www.mochinut.com/ |
| ADDRESS | 3112 E Campus Pointe Dr Fresno, CA 93710 |
| CONTACT DETAILS | 559-797-4656 |
| OPERATING HOURS | 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
Bulldoc Korean Fusion
They say that an amazing dish makes for unforgettable experience. That and more can be expected from this next Korean restaurant on our list.
Bulldoc Korean Fusion is a restaurant with a modern feel located at 3039 E Campus Pointe Drive. They are open for take – out and delivery via UberEats and DoorDash.
Their name, from the Korean words “bull” for fire and “doc” for chicken, literally means “chicken on fire.” It is fitting because aside from the usual Korean dishes that are also available on their menu, their specialty and the dish that they are most known for is their chicken on fire or Bulldoc.
Bulldoc is diced chicken thigh meat stir-fried with rice cakes. It is served with the restaurant’s signature spicy sauce topped with thinly sliced scallions and sautéed onions and mozzarella cheese. It is best eaten with jasmine rice on the side.
At Bulldoc, every dish is carefully prepared with the freshest ingredients available. As a result, their dishes are healthy and bursting with flavor.
So take your Korean food cravings to Bulldoc Korean Fusion. They open everyday from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
Highlights:
- Affordable
- Excellent service
- Korean – style menu
- Wide menu offers
- Available for take – out in UberEats and DoorDash
| KNOWN FOR | Bulldoc Korean Fusion |
| Website | http://bulldockoreanfusion.com/ |
| ADDRESS | 3039 E Campus Pointe Dr Fresno, CA 93710 |
| CONTACT DETAILS | (559) 207-3717 |
| OPERATING HOURS | 11:00 AM – 8:30 PM |
Malis Restaurant
Malis is a Korean inspired restaurant in 133 N Maple Avenue. Their specialties are roasted duck and roasted pig.
Whether for holiday meals like Christmas and Thanksgiving or just for everyday lunch or dinner, this amazing Korean restaurant offers the best price and the best taste in roast duck, roast pig/pork belly, and stir-fried pig innards that will satisfy your meat cravings oriental style. Just remember to balance your fatty orders with some tea and salads on the side.
Malis Restaurant is open from Monday to Friday between 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
Highlights:
- Affordable
- Excellent service
- Korean – style menu
- Specializes in roasted duck, pig and pig innards
| KNOWN FOR | Malis Restaurant |
| Website | N/A |
| ADDRESS | 133 N Maple Ave Fresno, CA 93702 |
| CONTACT DETAILS | (559) 478-4802 |
| OPERATING HOURS | 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
So, there you have it – our list of the five best Korean restaurants in Fresno. Don’t miss your chance to experience authentic Korean cuisine. Visit the restaurants on our list and enjoy.
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Alexa was a stay-at-home mother who now manages our reviews for several parts of the city. Her extensive network of connections often benefits us, as she frequently approaches us with insights about new businesses to evaluate or services to explore. She enjoys hiking with her family in the trails surrounding Fresno.