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    Kimbap Paradise

    4.4 (409 reviews)
    ModerateKorean, Seafood, Noodles
    Open 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Beef kimbap with extra radish
    Darlene D.

    Lately, I've been very into kimbap. However, I can be pretty picky about it in terms of what's inside. There's sooooo many options for what kind of kimbap you want. For me, I'm really into the beef kimbap. Kimbap Paradise has the best beef kimbap, in my opinion. The restaurant is located in Torrance, super close to my home. It's in a busy shopping center so there's plenty of parking. I easily just call in my order and pick it up. It's usually ready within 10/15 mins depending on how busy they are. I never dined in, but there's lost of seating inside to do so. If you're not a kimbap fan, they have many other Korean dishes to choose from.

    Clara C.

    Stopped by for a light dinner and loved it! The tteokbokki + fried squid combo was on point Gimbap was tasty, jjolmyeon was solid. Clean space, decent service. Worth a visit if you're in the mood for Korean comfort food!

    Kelli L.

    This review is just for the kimbpab: The kimbpap for some reason was so salty. Every ingredient inside the roll was salty. The rice was salty and even the veggies were salty. It would have tasted so much better if they used less salt. I tried a few of their kimbaps. I tried the cheese kimbpap, beef kimbpap, egg Kimbap, and fishcake kimbpap. The Cheese Kimbpap was my least favorite. I thought it would have been more of melted cheese like mozzarella cheese or something else but I think it was American cheese and it wasn't melted. The best one I liked out of the four was their egg kimbpap. The eggs were seasoned and cooked well but only thing that would have made it better is less salt. But maybe it was just the day that I went since I don't think I remember it being like that before I have had their bimbpab a few years ago a few times I know my friends and I have ordered that a couple of times before Next time I come back I'd want to try some of their other dishes Note: They have plenty of parking spaces available They are located a few doors down from a karaoke place

    Shrimp Tempura Kimbap
    Andrew N.

    I've been looking for an upgrade to the kimbap that I usually get at the local korean supermarket. I've been to a few places in the area, but nothing really hit the spot compared to the quality I got when I was in Seoul last year. I got a double roll of the tempura shrimp kimbap. It was about a 10 minute wait since the rolls were made to order. After a 20 minute drive home, I ripped into it. This was amazing. The shrimp was still crunchy. Everything was fresh. I just found my go to spot for kimbap in the South Bay.

    Bigolgi spicy with rice bowl
    Jonnita W.

    Very small establishment but with a very welcoming staff. Very colorful ambiance. Their wall menu display is very large and visible making it easier to know what you are ordering. They also provide table menus for a more personal viewing. For the most part we were the main customers during the visit as other would come in to get their orders to go or the order would be an uber eats or Grubhub order. We were. Checked throughout our visit. The food was tasty and warming. Once were were ready to pay the cook came out and she packed our food for us, we didn't have to lift a hand. Portions were of good size so we had leftovers. I want to say o I saw their hours posted that they are open for a few hours on site days now as well. They also used more of a sterile utensils appeal with their cups and chopsticks. Check them out when your in the mood for Lorean food

    Pork Cutlet (Donkatsu ) /
    Tami W.

    I decided to give this place another try after I read so many positive reviews. This time I got the Beef Bulgogi lunch box and I loved it! Very generous portion, tasty without being too sweet. 10/10, highly recommend. I'm not familiar with Kimbap, so I really had to look closely at the menu. Worth it. One complaint, the box wasn't microwave safe, it was just plastic. I ate it less than hot, but it was still yummy.

    Spam Kimbap
    Liz L.

    Placed a pick up order at Kimbap Paradise at 6:30pm and I was told the order would be available for pickup in 15 minutes. The order consisted of beef kimbap without the imitation crab and spam kimbap. Both kimbaps were made to order and fresh. Parking was easy to find right in front of Kimbap paradise. As I walked in, the lady asked me what I ordered and handed me my order right away. The service was fast with no hello or a greeting. The place has a couple of tables to grab a quick meal. I took my order to go. One order of kimbap is enough to share between two people. We ordered two kinds to try them both. Both kinds of Kimbap were delicious. This place also has all the typical Korean snack foods too. Will be back here again for the kimbap!

    Bonnie S.

    @torrancekimbapparadise a local favorite spot for Koreans and Non Koreans who want something quick, satisfying and just simply good Korean NOW food. Their selection on Kimbap seems endless but just know with everything you order, the flavors are vibrant and tasty. - Kimbap Combo w/ Udon & Katsu Kimbap - Cold Soy Bean Noodles - Spicy Pork Bap - Jjajang Rice & Egg - Tuna Kimbap - Beef Kimbap Lots of free parking, quick service and you get what you pay for, yummy Korean food basics for an great price and . Recreate your favorite K-Drama picnic scene or imagine yourself eating Kimbap with your favorite K-Pop star or Group. Have fun! Visual review, check out my IG https://www.instagram.com/reel/C8pcoFiv72w/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

    $1 miso soup
    Anais K.

    I get it we live in the U.S but at a kimbap takeout spot serving mostly Korean customers, you'd think there'd be just a little generosity. We ordered $300 worth of food and kindly asked for some soup, you know, so we don't choke on the kimbap. But nope $1 per soup. Fine. But if you're going to charge, at least make it worth it! Instead, we got half a takeout cup of broth with two lonely green onion slices floating around like they lost their way. No tofu, no seaweed--just vibes. And that "Kimchi" fried rice? More like "Where's-the-Kimchi" fried rice. Every time we order, it's the same no actual kimchi just rice dressed up in red to trick us. Look, we understand that prices are going up but maybe cut costs somewhere else instead of skimping on basic ingredients. We all know kimbap can be a bit dry and yet only kimchi fried rice and jjolmyeon get soup included? So, if we have to pay for soup, maybe make it worth the price? Or at least pretend to have a conscience.

    Kimchi Fried Rice
    Lauren T.

    My friends & I decided to come here during the week for dinner! Being a picky eater, I was kinda worried about whether I'd find something on the menu I'd like. I ended up going with the kimchi fried rice. I'm usually not a fan of fried rice either, but it was pretty good! I loved the spice & the egg added a lot of flavor. I also asked for my cheese on the side to sprinkle on. The portions are HUGE! My friends got the kimbap & they also give a lot with one order. I think we arrived an hour before closing & we definitely seemed rushed by the workers. Just keep that in mind if you are deciding to come here!

    Tteboki, miso soup, kimchi fried rice

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    11 months ago

    I'm vegetarian and I am obsessed with their avocado rolls. They're sooo good and very filling. Would recommend any day!

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    1 year ago

    Love love love this place! The rice cake soup was soooo good and the kimbap. This is my favorite go-to place when I'm in the area

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    I ordered the beef fried rice to go and I got only rice. There was no beef whatsoever. I was disappointed and will not be coming back.

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    Gaya Korean Tofu & Grill - Hot Pot Beef Bulgogi Soup

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    4.3(399 reviews)
    3.7 mi
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    This place took over an old Torrance classic Chinese restaurant a few years ago. I finally tried it…read moreout of desperation looking for comp to BCD tofu house and cold noodle At Old Time noodle. This place exceeded expectation the kimchee very adequate and note the potato salad delish. Have eaten here three times in two weeks twol lunch one dinner. P4ices are reasonable and they offer weekday lunch combos till three pm. My Go To here spicey cold noodle top three possible best I've ever had unique earthy sweet but not too sweet taste. Must have Korean fusion potato kimchee. All other kimmchee delicious. Get you Korean family style soon tofu and kimchee here

    My wife and I came in on a moderately busy evening and asked to be seated. We were never…read moreacknowledged, no wait time given, no indication anyone had registered we were standing there. We asked more than once. Each time we were passed over while other things took priority. We eventually left without eating. Even tho the food looked great. I'm not writing this because the wait was long. A wait is fine. Being told "it'll be about 20 minutes" is fine. What wasn't fine was being treated as though we weren't there at all, repeatedly, by the owner. It's a small thing to make eye contact and say "we'll be with you shortly," and it's the difference between a customer who waits patiently and one who walks out feeling disrespected. I can't speak to the food, we never got to try it. I can only speak to how we were treated, and it was disappointing enough that we won't be returning. 어느 정도 붐비는 저녁 시간에 아내와 함께 방문해 자리를 안내해 달라고 요청했습니다. 그런데 아무런 응대도 받지 못했습니다. 인사도, 대기 시간 안내도 없었고, 저희가 서 있다는 사실 자체를 인지하고 있다는 어떤 표시도 없었습니다. 한 번이 아니라 여러 번 요청했지만 그때마다 그냥 지나쳐졌습니다. 결국 식사를 하지 못하고 나왔습니다. 기다리는 시간이 길어서 이 글을 쓰는 것이 아닙니다. 기다리는 것은 괜찮습니다. "20분 정도 걸립니다"라는 안내 한마디만 있었어도 괜찮았을 겁니다. 문제는 사장님으로부터 저희가 그 자리에 아예 없는 사람처럼 반복해서 대우받았다는 점입니다. 눈을 마주치고 "곧 안내해 드리겠습니다"라고 말하는 것은 아주 사소한 일이지만, 손님이 편안히 기다리느냐 무시당했다고 느끼며 나가느냐를 가르는 차이입니다. 음식에 대해서는 평가할 수 없습니다. 맛볼 기회조차 없었으니까요. 저희가 받은 응대에 대해서만 말씀드릴 수 있고, 그 응대는 다시 방문하지 않을 만큼 실망스러웠습니다.

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    4.4(89 reviews)
    3.2 mi
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    The good: My 106 year old grandma wanted some Korean food so…read moreI ordered from here. I got kim chi fried rice, beef bulgogi, and chicken katsu all for delivery. The panko crumbs on the chicken was nice and light. It was perfectly fried and not too hard/over crispy. The meat was also juicy. My toddler ate 3 large pieces of it and kept complimenting how tasty it was. The kim chi fried rice had a great fried egg in it and had great flavor. Even the side of rice was delicious! It was moist and sticky without being overcooked. The bad: I didn't get to experience the food court dining in the grocery store. The interesting: The dishes came with a side salad with orange dressing, pickled yellow radish, and some citrus wedges. The dishes came with 3 pickled side dishes (including kim chi). and a soup.

    I have eaten here a few times. The food court has been reconfigured a few times, getting smaller…read moreand smaller. There are fewer and fewer food stall offerings. This place has lasted. Probably because it's Korean, in a Korean supermarket, where the competitors that folded shop were not always. Other stands also had a freshness issue - not much turnover as most visitors want Korean. Each time I shop at HMart, I see big soup bowls from Hansol. And I think, as a giant soup lover, I need to get me some. It always looks so good. Unfortunately, it does not taste as good as it looks. For example, the 2 rib special looks fantastic but the meat is tough to eat. The noodles are flat, need some flare. The rice bowls lack flavor. I see all these glowing reviews and know I'm swimming against the tide. Probably sacrilege for me to say that the Hmart prepared food tastes better than this restaurant... but I find this to be the case. The prices - not great. You pay for the convenience of being in a market. Counterintuitive as the ambience is what what you'd expect to pay for.

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    Wooga Sullungtang - Mul Mil-Myeon - chewy noodles in cold beef broth

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    4.5(421 reviews)
    5.0 mi
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    Quick dinner before headed back to our hotel, this restaurant was bustling when we came in around…read more7p on a Friday night. We were seated immediately which was super nice and able to order fairly quickly. The restaurant is decently sized and run by the nicest people ever. They were very patient and courteous our whole dining experience in the restaurant. The menu is extensive but with the humid weather my friend and I were very excited for a bowl of cold noodles. The cold noodles were perfect, and the portions were huge for the price you pay! Everything was delicious, and the banchan was probably some of the best I've ever had at any Korean restaurant in the US. Highly recommend coming here if you're in the area!

    Came here as our post-church lunch spot. A Korean place open on Sunday is already rare. Came…read morelooking for Naeng-Myeon on this hot, summer day, and this fit the bill. It was a busy day for Mul Naeng-Myeon but they conveniently had a couple tables for us. They can get busy, and there was a line forming as we were eating, so it is understandable if the service can seem a little pushy at times, and this comes out in very subtle ways (i.e. There's no AC, only a small fan. If they want you to leave, they'll position the fan away from you). Cold water is also only available upon request, as well as extra napkins. Otherwise, you'll be wiping your mouth with a one-ply napkin the whole time. The banchan was great. I especially loved the onions and perilla leaves. The kimchi tasted fresh and tangy, but the radishes were a bit too sweet and cut very clunky. The Naeng-Myeon was good; it tasted very heavily of sesame, and not much else. The meat was also pretty tough to chew. Very filling, but expensive for the amount of meat you get. Definitely made use of the vinegar and mustard, which they eventually took away to give to another table. I'm thinking I just ordered the wrong thing and came on the wrong day. I saw what other people ordered, and it looked delicious, always served with enthusiasm. Next time, I'll have what they're having.

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    4.5(375 reviews)
    0.9 mi
    $$
    Large group friendly
    Kid friendly

    If you're craving authentic Korean BBQ in the South Bay -- this is the place to go…read more One thing that really stands out to me is how clean and well-prepared the gopchang is. Korean-style gopchang is known for its thorough cleaning and careful preparation, and I truly felt a sense of safety and quality here. That attention to detail makes a big difference. All of the side dishes were excellent as well -- everything was fresh, flavorful, and well-balanced. I'd definitely love to come back here often with friends!

    Once you enter, it already has the KBBQ vibe. The servers are so friendly and super accommodating…read more They suggest, recommend, and chat you up. Super cozy. As for the food, you have to try the signature dish: gobchang (intestines). For a medium, you get to choose three of four types: abomasum (stomach), tripe, large intestines, and small intestines. Additionally, you get side dishes, a choice of a stew (kimchi or fermented soybean), corn cheese, steamed egg, and salad. They cook the intestines for you before bringing it out to your table, so that it says warm as you eat. They stir fry the intestines with potatoes, onions, garlic and mushrooms. Absolutely delicious. We also ordered the beef tartare, since they had posters of it around the restaurant. The beef tartare is definitely in the top 3 of the ones I've tried around OC and SD. The cuts are thicker than normal and the seasoning is just right. They don't include a lot of ingredients like other places do, but it just hits better. It's within a plaza, so there is plenty of parking around the restaurant. I definitely want to come back for the intestines and the service. A++!

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