A new boss for Korean food is in town . I went there twice and I love the feel of personal touch by everyone in this restaurant. Family owned who love to serve you with love and care . Every thing here is great and they go extra mile to ensure you come happy and your belly is full read more

Atmosphere was great food was amazing Rose Tteokbokki and Kalbi plate where excellent and the Banchan was an added suprise. Steam mandu where beef were a great appetizer. read more

Kimchee Korean - Short Ribs - Korean Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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Korean craving satisfied! Amazing rose tteokboki! Great mother and daughter tandem running the show. Everybody was so friendly.. will definitely comeback! read more

Visited my long time friend in Bakersfield and found this korean gem of a restaurant. Small family owned business you can tell each dish is sincerely made with love. The attention to detail. Let me tell you I'm from LA and OC where korean food is top tier, but this place is up there in my opinion. Just to start each and every banchan (side dish) is perfectly made. Me and my 3 friends had a long day and we needed some soup to heal us. 2 of my friends ordered sam gae tang, 1 ordered soon tofu and I was so happy to find single serve army stew (budae jjigae). Not a lot of places sell single serve army stew so that was great. All my friends were so happy with their choices and slurped up everything. We also ordered kalbi and their seafood pancake all exceptional. Boss lady auntie (eemo) and her daughter are some of the sweetest people I've ever met. I can tell the freshest of ingredients are used and I was so happy to see how clean it was, the restaurant, the restroom, all the utensils and dishware are water spot free! I had to drive back to LA so couldn't, but I saw they sell soju flights!? Anyway I'm so glad I came to see my friend because I got to discover this restaurant and meet the friendly staff and eat delicious korean food! read more

Kimchee Korean - Korean Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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My son and I grabbed some delicious lunch. Service was great and the food will have us coming back for more. Short ribs to die for!

Food & service was great. Definitely coming back with a bigger stomach. The music was very relaxing.. almost fell asleep while eating. read more

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Such a great place to eat at!!! We had beef ramen, 1 spicy & 1 mild & they were soooooo delicious!! Definitely felt like a home made meal! And when we were done, a very nice lady (maybe the owner?) came over and offered some rice to go with the leftover broth. I would've never thought to ask for rice & add kimchi. SOOOO GREAT! We definitely want to go back. I wish I would've gotten a picture before we ate lol 5 stars!! Definitely recommend!! read more

If you are craving for satisfying home cooked comfort food, then Kimchee Korean hits the spot. Our party, which consisted of locals and visitors, enjoyed their Kimchee Fried Rice, Savory Scallions pancakes & Boneless Fried Chicken which were flavorful, moist & tender). We even tried both options of Spicey & Regular on two consecutive nights. My only regret is that we had not tried their bulgogi plate as we were so obsessed with their boneless chicken. The entire staff were friendly and thoughtful. Would definitely encourage those who enjoy authentic Asian cuisine to try this new addition in Bakersfield read more

Such a sweet family owned spot that opened up in the trader joes shopping center. Amazing service! Amazing food! The owners are the sweetest people ever, they loved our baby girl and made her special soup for her to eat! The kindest people ever! The food was DELICIOUS! So light and not heavy feeling like how some other spots be like. This is my new favorite korean food restaurant in town! Everything was delicious, the owners said they are going to add more food onto the menu, they just opened up a few days ago. We had the kalbi, bulgogi, seafood fried rice, and pork cutlet to share, good portions to share a few dishes, and ofcourse the banchan was delicious and homemade! read more

Food is amazing and authentic. I got the bulgogi Korean pancake and kimchi fried rice. The portions are very large and so so good. I ordered take out, but the inside seating area is a little small so I imagine there would be a wait during busy times. read more

By far my favorite Korean restaurant in Bakersfield. The food is authentic and I know because I grew up eating authentic Korean food. The staff is small but warm and friendly and the atmosphere is chill. Recommend to all my non Korean friends read more

Very friendly service, they were fast at taking our order and bringing out the food , the food was very delicious.

Great hospitality and service. Authentic. Healthy food options. I have an allergy and they easily accommodated. I'll be sure to visit every time we are in the area. read more

Amazing food, great customer service, can't go wrong with the army stew. The owner is alway so helpful and makes sure everything is perfect!

We just had our late lunch today and I can't help but write a review to express my appreciation for this newly opened restaurant. I can say that the food is excellent. We had Kimbap, Japchae and the Spicy Tofu Soup. The ambiance is homey. We will definitely be back as we want to try the other food from their menu. Please bear in mind that they just opened last Oct 1, 2025. The staff is just the mom, dad and daughter. There are going to have more staff tomorrow they said. We had to wait for a table because they are full packed. The food is all worth the wait. The owner is a very nice family. Do not hesitate to try them out. You will not regret it. read more

Kimchee Korean - Japchae, Tofu soap and Kimbap - Korean Near Me - Bakersfield, California

So good. We got the army stew. I cant wait to go back and try more of the items in their menu.

Let me tell you about this place, it is so delicious!! We will definitely go back and take friends!! My daughter ordered the kimbap shrimp however, the young lady stated that they sold out. My daughter ended up crying and the server went above and beyond and was like "don't worry we got you we will make it!" After about 10-15 minutes, they brought out the kimbap. My daughter was so happy and finished it happily!! I will definitely will be going back for sure!!! read more

A must-try! Every dish I ordered was absolutely delicious and incredibly fresh. It feels like homemade cooking brought straight to the restaurant. Family-owned, and you can really see the hard work and care that went into bringing this place to life. The environment is spotless, and the service is exceptional. I'll definitely be coming back again and again! read more

Kimchee Korean - Korean Near Me - Bakersfield, California

This place used to be a chicken place but switched management. I have always liked mom and pop-owned businesses. I had came here with relatives and the owner suggested a few dishes for our group, which allowed us to taste a variety of dishes - all of which were extremely tasty. I hope it continues to thrive and build upon its dishes read more

I love Kimchee Korean. Mother and daughter run. Both are extremely nice and make you feel at home. Food is excellent. Since the restaurant opened, we come a few times a week. Banchan is so good. All the food is fresh and tastes home made. read more

Excellent food the service. Obviously a family business and it shows! We will be back.

We looked it up and saw all the reviews the place is small so limited dinning. We opened the door and some lady behind the counter said for how many and we said 2 then she yelled I have no tables. Why even ask how many if there were no tables. She didn't give us an option to wait for the table we just stood by the door and were forced to leave. There could have been a sign in sheet and we would have waited if she said like a 30 min wait. The food might be good but their server or hosts doesn't look like they have enough experience to handle this type of restaurant. I was just one a several people that were turned away at the door. read more

Kimchee Korean - restaurant is small - Korean Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Delicious authentic Korean food. We got the bulgogi, kimchi rice, and potstickers. Lots of fresh yummy flavors. Great service too! read more

Food was incredible! Service was attentive! And even the chefs came out to see all the happy customers being fed! Great family vibe producing fantastic korean food. read more

Amazing service! Loved the food. The tofu soup is the best in Bakersfield. I really enjoyed the purple rice and how they cooked it. Would definitely come back! read more

Food quality and service is . Very cozy inside. Bathroom is super clean. My kids are super picky with their food, but boy they cleaned their plates with this one. The owners will come to your table and make sure that you are enjoying your meal. We will definitely go back. read more

Kimchee Korean - Korean Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Didn't even take pictures of the main events it was just too good! We had the bulgogi kimbap, rose tteokbokki, and the army stew, everything was absolutely mind blowing amazing. Korean BBQ has absolutely NOTHING on this amazing family owned restaurant! The beautiful server was very nice and patient with us, the man helping was extremely kinda and made sure to refill anything we wanted! The gorgeous chef also came out and checked in on us which made the experience even more genuine! It's a very homey cozy vibe! We DEFINITELY will be coming back and I'm so much looking forward to it! Thank you guys!!! read more

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Customer service was amazing! The food was delicious and the portions were generous. Everything tasted amazing and will definitely be coming back. I ordered the kimchi stew and it had a lot more than what I expected! My favorite part was that the soup was HOT! read more

Hands down, the best Korean food I've had in a long time. Every banchan was a hit--fresh and vibrant. The radish and original kimchi had that perfect fermented tang, the cucumbers were crisp and refreshing, the fish cakes were savory and comforting, and the black rice added a nutty depth that warmed my soul. I went for the spicy pork plate, and wow--what a flavor bomb. Tender slices of pork coated in a fiery, slightly sweet sauce that made my mouth water with every bite. Just the right amount of heat to clear the sinuses without overwhelming the palate. Pure satisfaction from start to finish. The owners were incredibly sweet and helpful, making the whole experience feel welcoming and personal. Service was quick and efficient, which made everything even better. I also loved the setup of the shop--cozy and thoughtfully arranged, perfect for couples looking for a quiet meal or solo diners wanting to enjoy some peaceful time alone. read more

The Kimchee here is delicious I ordered a Side to take home and ate it for a few days, it just kept getting better. This place is a Must Try! read more

This is purely based on our experience. Went to kimchee Korean on a Wednesday night. Seated quick and and good came out very fast. The first issue was them not having the kimchee cucumber, I asked if they have any since it's one of our favorites and they told us they didn't. Almost every other Korean place will have this. Next the bulgogi was not the best quality, meat was tougher and not as high quality as the other two options in town and the portion was considerably smaller. The army stew had very little spam despite costing as much as it did, it's not very inexpensive get there was maybe 4-5 pieces of small spam. Was mostly broth. The steamed postickers were above average, good but nothing special. I will give them the rice is nice with the color and texture. Overall the experience was lackluster coming from the high reviews. The service was nice and the atmosphere was also not bad, however the price for the food being as it was with the smaller portions and lower quality compared to some other places puts this just above average for us.if you are close by I can see this being a nice place, but there are better options at this price point but north and south of Bakersfield. Well give it another shot eventually but this was not the best first impression. read more

Wow! This is the best!!! I had the short ribs, kimchi and cheese balls. I can't decide what was my favorite! Everything is great! Perfectly prepared and perfect flavor. Also great service from an awesome mother-daughter duo. Check it out. You won't regret it. read more

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We just tried out the newly opened Kinchee Korean Restaurant. Don't let the small casual vibe fool you -- the food here is legit Korean goodness! They just took over the location that was formerly K-Wings on Stockdale Hwy next to Bagels and Blenders. My friend had seen the new sign and said we should check it out, and I am so glad that she did. Everything we tried was amazing, and the service was, too! The spicy soft tofu soup with beef was pure comfort in a bowl -- the tofu was creamy, the broth was bubbly & spicy. The seafood pancake was the best I've ever had -- loaded with tons of seafood & green onions, with just enough crispy batter to hold it together. The crispy chicken cutlet plate was such a generous portion. The chicken was perfectly golden & crispy on the outside, super moist inside, and served with their delicious purple rice (seriously, so good!). And the banchan... every single one was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned -- I could've made a meal just out of those. They were not serving japchae on the day we went, but they surprised us by making and bringing out a bowl just for us when the cook heard I was asking about it and was disappointed that they weren't serving it. Such a sweet and thoughtful gesture that certainly wasn't necessary, but oh was it soooo good. Everything was delicious! Give them a try. I promise you won't be disappointed. read more

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This was our second trip. Somehow they they got better. At everything. The food was already delicious, it got better, more flavorful and dynamic. It even came out faster despite the restaurant being packed. I was treated like family the first visit so you can imagine how it was when I walked in and everyone remembered all of us. I would give a 6th star if possible. read more

Very friendly staff, and the food was delicious. The staff took their time to explain what was in each item to help us order.

My family and I stopped by today for the first time and WOW!! We were so pleasantly surprised, we've been looking for a good Korean spot since our usual just hasn't been as good as it used to be. To start it was VERY refreshing to have such nice and welcoming staff. That alone is enough to come back, the waitress(who I think is the owner) is super friendly and takes her time with everyone. She makes you feel welcome and it seems very genuine. She told us the specials and gave us some recommendations. She suggested we try the cheese balls as an appetizer and OMG delicious!! A new item that I can't wait to be back for. Everything was delicious honestly. We were eating with our 7 month old and she brought over some bone broth soup with white rice for the baby without us even asking, which as new parents who are still learning to eat out with our little was soooo so sweet!! We have tried a few different "new" restaurants and haven't really been impressed but this place is awesome! We can't wait to be back! read more

Delicious food and great service...Love that it's family owned. Feels like home! I highly recommend the bulgogi. The purple rice was a great compliment to all the sides. read more

Great food you will not be disappointed. Great portions and appetizers. Also try the Sang if you want to try the alcohol Must try!

Had a wonderful meal here tonight, enjoyed the Rosé Tteokbokki and my waiter (I believe her name is Kyrston) was kind enough to bring me some extra sides as well. Place was full on a Thursday night, seemed super tightknit and family owned. I will definitely be coming back here again soon to try their other offerings and hope this place sticks around for a long while. read more

Food was amazing, and the service was even better... Food was so flavorful so soulful!