food: honestly my favorite fried tofu ever. i've been…read morevegetarian for years and i've tried so many places, and nothing really compares to how they make it here. it's always hot, crispy, and just hits every time. i also love the japchae noodles, super flavorful and comforting. they have good vegetarian options in general which i really appreciate, and the prices aren't bad at all for the portions. environment: it's one of those small, family-owned spots that feels very real and authentic. not super modern or aesthetic, and you can tell the place is a little older, but it kind of adds to the experience at the same time. i don't know how to explain it... it's cozy but simple. it could use a little makeover to make it feel more inviting, but it still has charm. it's a bit small, so probably not the best for big groups, but really nice for a casual date or just grabbing food with friends. service: the servers are always attentive and nice, never had a rude experience. food comes out pretty fast and always fresh and hot. overall it's a great spot to take someone who hasn't tried korean food before, feels low pressure and the food speaks for itself.

Not a great place for vegan options! The soup was water based and had very little flavor, and their…read morekimchi tasted weird to me. The japchae was on the sweeter side if you like that. The bibimbap rice also had very little flavor and did not get very crispy on the hot stone. The star of the show was definitely the veggie pancake - super crispy and flavorful even without egg. We loved the sauce that it came with! The server was super nice and made sure to separate the vegan banchan from the non-vegan banchan. She was also very attentive and double checked with the chef to make sure all our dishes were vegan.

The family and I visited K Pocha for dinner, and the food and service were 5 stars…read more The restaurant felt like a family run business with warm attentive service. The service really stood out and was excellent. We ordered the ribs, fried calamari, tteokbakki and beef and tofu. Every dish was seasoned perfectly with tons of flavor. Food came out quickly from the kitchen too. Would highly recommend for authentic Korean food with excellent service.

Food was great, the waiter i believe is also the owner . Super nice very friendly…read more. Price is right. Portions are great . Had left overs for later. Flavors were perfect. We got potato pancakes, brisket and bean sprouts, fried dumplings, and another beef dish. . Will be going back soon .

As a Korean person from Korea who currently lives in K-town, I believe the place was very solid!…read more It was one of the few places in Bakersfield that was open relatively late. The staffs were friendly, seemed family owned, and the food was great! Will come back if I'm in the area :)

Love this place. The udon and short ribs are my favorite. They are both delicious. Kimchi rice is…read morefire, gyoza are done right by me. The owners are the sweetest people ever. Just a great local place to get great food.

I hate to give this update but there needs to be better management and supervision. We came in…read morearound 430 in the afternoon & more than half the restaurant was vacant but the staff all seemed to be "on break" with numerous tables waiting to be bussed! The food is always 5 star, once you can get it & order... also super slow if you need anything after the initial order. The bathroom ceiling is about to cave in due to leaks, stains on the walls & the view of the kitchen was super messy, dirty floors! Please do better!! Our family loves KBBQ & try to support this establishment but it is difficult in these conditions. There is more business to be had with better staffing and attention to details To be honest there are more workers today than other times I have seen yet they have more empty tables than full ones. It's a bad use of the overhead when they have empty tables but are making people wait 30 minutes or more to be seated. While it seems like there is only 1 server, the 3-4 other people are Moving slowly for whatever their job responsibilities are. Oh another thing, how can a Korean BBQ be out of "rice paper" which has been the case the last few times we are here... the ban chan could use an upgrade as well

The service? Amazing! Yizel was attentive and our water, sides, and rice never ran dry! She truly…read moremade the visit worth it. The food? It was not it... although, I might be to blame because maybe I didn't know how it's supposed to be seasoned with the salt and sides. Also, a little overpriced for not being AYCE. Overall, though, we weren't disappointed - again, because Yizel made it a top tier experience!

I just found out this place is now closed??…read more Loved this spot. They have so many delicious options, clean and organized space as well as amazing customer service. My review that I didn't get a chance to post: If you are craving for some korean fried chicken, this is the perfect spot for it. The place is clean and well-organized. Bonus points: they have a lot of board games for you to enjoy while waiting for your order. Their staff is always friendly and welcoming. Loved coming here when I need my korean food fix. Highly recommend this!

Such a bang for your buck! I love coming here and grabbing the 8 piece wings with the sweet & spicy…read moresauce. It comes with a side of pickled radish & coleslaw (that's actually pretty good!) The wings are so big, the coating is nice and crunchy & the wait is only 15-20 minutes! The sauce itself isn't too spicy or anything, so I would recommend it to people who have baby spice levels lol I don't normally dine in, but the interior lowkey reminds me of fried chicken restaurants that I've seen in Korea, so I love the ambiance! They has plenty of seats & it looks like they have games that you can play while you wait for your meal. Definitely will continue to eat here!!

Food was amazing we got there last minute and they still let us sit and order so we appreciated…read morethat , service was great ambiance is nice and clean

I get why it got its mid-ratings. It's practically self serve everything besides the type of meats…read morecoming in. Your platters, sauces, and rice are all at the station with the Kim chi and side dishes. The only missing were the big lettuce wraps and zucchini that I would usually get with the meal. It was good but not great. The vents are basically there for decor as they don't work properly. I was catching all the smoke into my face and clothes but you can smell it through out the restaurant. There's no service besides the occasionally change out of grills when it gets too smokey and if you dare to refill your meats to avoid a up-charge of $20 for having too much leftovers. They do get busy so I see that there are people who actually like the self serve buffet option.

Madre mia! Or should I say, " うわ！ (Uwa!)." Loved it. So far, the best sushi place in…read moreBakersfield. Starting to get really close to our favorite place in Sherman Oaks. Loving it. Ex-girlfriend, Best friends and Calamari tempura roll were all very good (in that order, best to good.). And don't forget a nice, cold bottle of Nigori . Kanpai!!

Best Chow mein ever!…read more I stopped by for a quick lunch while waiting for an appointment downtown. I don't usually go for sushi places since I don't eat seafood, but they had lots of veggie rolls available. I got the pickled horseradish roll; it was good! Simple, light, with a little tang. Now, the chow mein is what will get me back here. It was loaded with veggies, not greasy at all, and just overall awesome flavors. Wish I would've tried more, but I will definitely be back.

This truck is definitely what Bakersfield needs! If you haven't checked them out yet, then you're…read moredefinitely missing out! They are usually on the corner of Allen & Rosedale parked by the RiteAid, but you can also find them sometimes at the downtown market or in the southwest summer market also ran by the downtown market. I do know they are at CSUB also sometimes, but I don't know what their schedule is. I'm definitely a fan. They don't have a huge menu, but their food is delicious. I saw on IG they had kimbap, but I don't see it on their menu. My youngest loves kimbap so if anyone knows if they have kimbap, please post your pictures :-) or let us know if it's a secret item. If you haven't tried their food yet then you're definitely missing out! If you love Korean food then this is the truck. I need to try other items, but for everything I have tried it's a 5 star truck for sure!

I got the spicy pork with high hopes that the pork would be marinated and juicy but after the first…read morebite was disappointed to find out the pork was overcooked and lacked any flavor. The kimchi they give on the side had a spicy smell but after adding it to the pork it was stale and tasted old. Overall the food fell short on taste and freshness.

Food was amazing. Service was okay but straight to the point. Really clean looking. The food tasted…read morerefreshing and savory.

Thai tea was amazing Also got the grilled pork spring rolls…read moreand they were a 10/10 One of my favorite places for lunch

Best ramen I've ever had in Cali!! I've tried SF, San Diego and LA. Really good service, never…read moredisappoint with great prices.

Best Ramen place in Bakersfield, honestly better than most places in California. Food and service…read moreare amazing, with a modern lo-fi ambiance.