The 6 Best Korean Restaurants Near San Mateo
Updated: August 7, 2022
Ever wondered where to find the best kimchi or soju in San Mateo? The answer is at these Korean spots. We analyzed top review sites and incorporated user and critic reviews for this list of top Korean eats in San Mateo. So if you’re still hankering for Korean pork belly or stir-fried noodles pay one of these San Mateo spots a visit.
Find the perfect Korean restaurant
Koja Kitchen
Asian, $, San MateoAsian, $San Mateo, Central Business District
Bonchon San Mateo
Korean, $$, San MateoKorean, $$San Mateo, Central Business DistrictIf you travel further
Spicy Factory
Korean, $$, BurlingameKorean, $$BurlingameMom's Tofu House
Asian, $$, MillbraeAsian, $$MillbraeSoon's Tofu and Korean BBQ
Korean, $$, Foster CityKorean, $$Foster City, BoatsKaya BBQ & Tofu
Korean, $$, San CarlosKorean, $$San CarlosHow does it work?
Finding the best Korean restaurant for you shouldn’t feel like a second job. We analyzed 28808 San Mateo restaurants on Yelp and Google, 3104661 San Mateo restaurant reviews, and 1901 lists and articles – looking closely at what had to say – and applied our boam magic. These top contenders have appeared in . If it’s on the list, we’ve checked and verified that the restaurant is still open and will showcase any updated hours and services you need to be aware of. Our site gets no money for featuring restaurants in this list – everyone’s earned their place. We don’t recommend restaurants lightly, these 10 are really something special.
Recurring questions
Drink pairing tips
A next-level pairing for Vouvray
When ordering japchae, experts suggest pairing it with a glass of Vouvray, a popular white wine.
Interesting facts
A classic meal
Often regarded as one of the most traditional dishes in Korea, kimchi has long been prepared with fermented vegetables.
Parking information
Finding parking in San Mateo can be tricky, especially if you are going out for food. To make the hunt for parking easier, we’ve partnered with a cutting-edge digital parking reservation system, Spothero, that enables you to book a spot in advance before you visit your chosen Korean spot.
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