We drove over an hour to visit this place. It was so delicious. The outside is a bit dated but has so much potential. We waited for a table outside because it was a bit cramped inside but it's such a cozy little place. The food was all delicious. You could tell the food was made with heart. The star was definitely our server! She was an older lady and was just a kind lady. I loved her. She was very attentive and her personality just shines! I hope when we get to visit again she will be there. I was really hopeful to try an egg Sando but they didn't have any in the little fridge so I hope I can get one next time. My biggest recommendation is the apple honey tea! It was delicious! Especially on a cold day I got it hot and it was just so comforting. We can't wait to visit again and I hope all the workers know they are doing amazing! read more

Hot Kimchi - Egg Omelette Rice (Ume Rice) I believe it was called. - Korean Near Me - Crestview, Florida

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Everything 5***** from the amazing service to the atmosphere, the delicious food, clean restrooms. We came for the Korean corn dogs. Had the bang bang shrimp so good!! Pork katsu, beef bulgogi on point!! Highly recommend read more

Don't judge a book by its cover! Outside is a little rundown but warm and welcoming inside. We had some yummy hot tea to warm us up and amazing food! My mother in law is Korean so I wasn't sure if it would be what I'm use to but pleasantly surprised! My teen has already asked to go back! read more

Hot Kimchi - Korean Near Me - Crestview, Florida

Clean, food is always fresh! Delicious!! Korean Cofee is amazing!! All pastries are homemade. A must try if you like Korean. Outside ambiance is dated. Inside cute! read more

Highly recommend! Fresh and authentic. I recommend trying an iced blueberry green tea, super refreshing on a warm day. read more

Hot Kimchi - Absolutely my new favorite place to grab lunch! Authentic and fresh. Highly recommend you try a blueberry green tea (iced) on a warm day. - Korean Near Me - Crestview, Florida

First time was a hit. Food and service were great. Definitely will come back for more. read more

Hot Kimchi - Galbi was tasty and tender. - Korean Near Me - Crestview, Florida

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The Korean-Army Stew is so delicious! The ambience in the restaurant is so cozy and the servers are very friendly! Must Visit here in Crestview, Florida! read more

Hot Kimchi - Kimchi Kimbap - Korean Near Me - Crestview, Florida

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If you haven't been here in a while it is worth going back. I would say a few years back their food was lacking but they have improved significantly. I have eaten here three times in the last few months and it has been great every time. read more

Came in for a drink and ordered a Dragon Fruit Tea and it wasn't want I expected. It tasted nice not great because, it was made with syrup. I was hoping for real dragon fruit pieces. The server was really nice and the restaurant is cute on the inside but, the outside really needs refurbishing. The wood was rotten and nails sticking out of it. With that aside I would like to come back and try their food. read more

Delicious! The service was great and the food was made with love. We left with full tummies and happy hearts.

[Hot Kimchi] Small local family-owned Korean restaurant in Crestview, FL. This is really sort of a hidden gem we kinda stumbled upon and close to authentic. We came across this place and went in, asked for a table of 8 but they said No table. We walked out but then I went back in and ask if we could combine 2 tables together. Luckily, we were able to eat here because it was so worth it. Maybe the wife / owner didn't understand but it worked out. This place also is single family owned: husband, wife, and a baby daughter. Small family owned restaurants have a special place in my heart Spicy rice cakes were amazing. Super soft with the right amount of chew plus that sweet, spicy sauce. The Korean fried chicken was one of the best fried chickens I've ever had. Super crispy (but not to the point of dry hard crispy) but that perfect crispy and it was so so juicy. Perfect combo: KFC + that spicy rice cake sauce. I don't remember the rest of the entrees we got but everything was good. I got the beef Sundubu I believe. It was good and the rice was the quality of rice that I like. Overall: 10/10 496 N Ferdon Blvd Crestview, FL 32536 read more

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Food is always authentically Korean and Lesley and her husband Scott are very professional and nice.

Cute Korean spot in crestview Recommend the beef bulgogi stew; but a bit too sweet to my liking A parking spot in front. Friendly service. Yummy banchon read more

Hot Kimchi - Silken Tofu Stew - Korean Near Me - Crestview, Florida

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Good as usual. Kimchi bimbibop picture upload. Go eat some Korean! Hot stew or soup in the winter is good. read more

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This place gives a 'homie' feel. The service is good, the food does not lack flavor and there's a variety of dishes to suit your Korean cravings. read more

Hot Kimchi - This past Thursdays special was inspired by the movie 'Parasite'. Spicy beef noodles with an udon flavor. - Korean Near Me - Crestview, Florida

I cannot rave about this place enough. we have nothing but positive experiences here, we love the changing deserts. perfect atmosphere and fantastic service 1000/10 read more

Everything was so tasty and wonderful! The service was a tad slow but it was a busy Friday night so that's expected anywhere. Service overall was kind and attentive! It was such a cute place as well 10/10 would come to again! read more

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amazing service, great food, everything looks cool like real korea, and everyone is sooooooo nice! read more

Hot Kimchi - JUST AMAZING - Korean Near Me - Crestview, Florida

So so so good! Definitely try the kimchi pancake. Wish I lived closer so I could try the menu. Was driving back to georgia from Pensacola and really glad we stopped in. We even order separate dishes to go for later. My Katsu chicken was so good and a very decent portion. My friends got Bimbap and the Veggie Ramen which they also both enjoyed! read more

Hot Kimchi - Katsu chicken Bibimbop Korean Spicy Ramen Soup - Korean Near Me - Crestview, Florida

Very cute restaurant in crestview! My boyfriend and I were visiting the area and decided to try this spot. Upon entering, we were greeted with a very sweet lady! We ordered takoyaki and the stone bowl bimbibap. Both were very delicious and flavorful! The side dishes are very good as well, especially the cucumber kimchi (my personal favorite). Definitely recommend!! read more

Hot Kimchi - Bibimbop - Korean Near Me - Crestview, Florida

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This was my first time eating here but will not be my last. Food was fantastic as was the service. The bakery goods available were also very taste. Would defiantly recommend this place to anybody who likes Korean food. read more

We drive there at 5:22 pm: No lights, no cars there, just one truck...didn't look like opened for busines! if Yelp displays it opens at 4:45 pm: they should make it looked like business is open! ( We ended up went to Absolute Thai and Noodles (foods were okay; the young guy there welcomes everyone walking in the door, very good service!) read more

So happy we finally tried this place. Got the Kimchi Jaeyuk Bokkeum and it was delicious! Just what I was hoping for. Nice and spicy but not spicy for no reason where there is only pain with no flavor. Shared the Baobun appetizer but could have happily eaten them both by myself. Husband got the spicy chicken ramen and loved it, even the miso soup was good! We are very excited to go back and try more of the menu. We also loved the Korean milk and desserts that were available to take home. Very grateful this place exists in Crestview. read more

Loved it. Been to Korea several times and it's on par. They have less spicy options for those that might not be into the heat. read more

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I love a great Korean place and this place is a hidden gem. Korean pancake was excellent and the Kimchi Stew was top notch. Everyone should experience this place at least once! Check it for yourself. Place was clean, relaxing and cute! (See below) read more

Hot Kimchi - Hot Kimchi Korean Cafe - Korean Near Me - Crestview, Florida

Our favorite restaurant in Crestview! We've tried almost everything on her menu and have loved it all. We have our favorites, the beef bulgogi or the tukagi bulgogi soup... even the bibmbap bowl are among our favorites. My husband really loves the tacos (without the sauce because he hates sauce) and the owner always knows who we are because of our special order. Hot Kim chi's owner treats her customers like family... she wants to make sure everyone loves her food & experience, so she goes above and beyond to make not only her sit down experience authentic but even her take home experience. We generally order to-go a lot because our little ones don't love Korean yet (but they will one day) and she always times it perfectly to get us the hottest freshest meal to go, we're never disappointed. We can't say enough great things about this place, it's a 5star gem hidden in Crestview for real! Give it a try! You won't be sad you did. Also- the teas are DEVINE!!! Be sure to try one with your meal. read more

I ordered two main entrees, a stew and rice bowl, as well as a rice cake appetizer. All of this came to $50, which I thought was overpriced given the portion sizes. I was forced to do a takeout order, because I arrived 40 minutes before they were going to close at 3:00pm (and reopen at 4:45pm). I returned to retrieve my order 30 minutes later as directed and staff practically shoved me out of the door and locked it. The food came in plastic to-go containers the size of your hand. It tasted okay, lacking in depth. Definitely was not worth the money or hassle coming here. read more

Very polite service and delicious food! Very authentic and reasonably priced. Between the 4 of us that go we typically get kimbab, yaki, soup, pajean, spicy ramen, beef and pork bulgogi and we just love it. We will definitely be back! read more

My new favorite restaurant in Crestview. The food was excellent. We ordered Yakimandu for appetizer, delicious! I had the TTukbaegi Bulgogi, I highly recommend! Served in a stone bowl, it was boiling and so delicious. It's served with rice and it was enough to bring some home we also ordered beef bulgogi, delicious as well and brought some home. They had several baked goods available, we tried the Red Velvet cake, it was good! The outside front steps and porch area is super cute. They have seating available out front. The inside was super cute too. We will definitely be back. read more

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Wow! Not only was I blown away by the taste of the dishes that I got , but the presentation was just as flawless ! It was our first visit and all though they were out of beef (heart broken) we ended up doing chicken bulgogi which was a pretty darn good back up! We also ordered the potato croquette, mando, shrimp shumai, as our starters! All three had such good flavors. Main course I ended up getting Chicken katsu with rice and salad, my wife n daughter got the chicken bulgogi and both were very pleased. Now onto those amazing teas served hot or cold . I got the LYCHEE OOLONG TEA n it was 10/10!!! She got the butterfly pea tea which was sensational as well .being from Chicago n us being foodie heads this place gets the two thumbs was up! Thank god we got a hidden gem amongst all the trash in this town read more

The service, food, and ambiance is amazing. Because of this place, I'm now addicted to White Rose Tea! Love it!

Hidden gem! I have lived in Crestview for over 2 years before finally stopping in and was not disappointed. My husband and I tried out a few things on the menu to share because everything looked delicious. The iced teas were very refreshing and the food came out hot and fresh! My favorites were the Fried Chicken and Fried Dumplings, and I highly recommend the Butterfly Pea Tea as well! read more

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10/10. The whole experience. From walking in to walking out. Our server was staggering. The food was chefs kiss, five stars. I have nothing bad to say. Portions are good as well. I got a slice of cake to go too, I already know it'll be good. read more

Hot Kimchi - She called it an ugly pineapple cake. I'm headed home to try it now and honestly? I'm excited. - Korean Near Me - Crestview, Florida

Definitely worth 5 stars. The ambiance of this nice little restaurant was so welcoming, service was great and the food was phenomenal. I was stationed in Kusan South Korea and during that time I fell in love with Korean food. Hot Kimchi hit it perfect with their Spicy beef bulgogi . Highly recommended read more

Favorite fresh, homemade kimche! Actually didn't find it to be very hot. A little pricey, but the food was very good. Beef bulgogi so tender! read more

Update! New Owners! We loved the last owners, but Hot Kimchi continues to offer Crestview a delicious Korean option. Everything tasted great, authentic, and came out hot! Timing was great! In and out for dinner in under an hour...... even after taking longer than usual to select a meal. read more

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Absolutely incredible! At first we were very skeptical as we heard mixed reviews and from the street view (just being honest) but we decided to give them a try! From the first step into the door the atmosphere was lovely. Very homey, authentic, and welcoming atmosphere . Our waitress/owners wife (I think) was very sweet and helpful to us! We decided to order the KFC (Korean fried chicken), takoyaki, Korean rice cake and dumpling soup, mochi, and strawberry iced latte. All were absolutely incredible dishes! I was also soo impressed with how authentic and homemade the dishes were! We will definitely be going back! Just a small family business with great food and good service! read more

I have experienced horrible customer service at this restaurant and the food is sub par. I would not recommend going here especially if you have children as they are not welcome. read more

So surprised to find authentic Korean in Crestview. The owners are from Atlanta and wanted to escape the hustle and bustle. Absolutely delicious menu. The Kalbi are to die for and reasonably priced! Much more reasonable than other places in Fort Walton Beach. Worth the drive to Crestview if you love Korean. read more

I don't know why everyone isn't busting at the seams trying to get into this place. The food is absolutely amazing! It's a tiny family owned and operated place and my family and I absolutely loved it. We got our food to go and we ate every bit of it. Our 9 year old got the sweet garlic Korean fried chicken, I got the spice chicken bulgogi and my husband got the beef bulgogi. All of it was absolutely delicious. If you want fantastic, authentic Korean food this place is a must! read more

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