Great lunch spot near DVC! Korean Soul Chicken is located in a small strip mall adjacent to the Chevron at the corner of Contra Costa Blvd and Golf Club Road. It occupies the space next to El Tapatio. My friend and fellow Elite David A. and I tried this spot out for lunch on 01/30/2024. It was quiet when we walked in at around 12:30pm. There was a couple just finishing up their meal. The interior was clean but somewhat dark. We were promptly greeted by the owner. She was a bit hard to understand due to a language barrier, but nonetheless friendly. The menu was easy to navigate, and ordering was done at the counter. We each got a lunch plate (BBQ chicken $10.95 and spicy pork bulgogi $11.95) and an order of vegetable kimbap ($6.95) to share. The total, with T/T, was about $38. In today's crazy economy, it's not bad at all. Our food was ready in about 10 minutes and the owner brought it out to us. The vegetable kimbap was very good. It was tasty and just the right amount of sesame oil was used. The lunch plates were served with rice and salad. The BBQ chicken and spicy pork bulgogi were both moist and flavorful. Portions were quite generous. We were full and satisfied at the end of the meal. To sum it up, this is a great place for a quick and delicious lunch that won't break your bank. If you are looking for a lunch spot in Pleasant Hill, keep this place in mind. 5 stars. BONUS MATERIAL: - Ample parking on site. - Major credit cards accepted. - Dinner plates range from $14 to 17.50. - They serve Korean fried chicken and alcohol. read more

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One of my new fave lunch spots near the house! Great value and the food is tasty! We typically get the chicken, beef bulgogi or spicy pork along with a veggie kimpob (my top choice is the pork). Service is friendly and the food is ready when they promise it (typically call in for take out). Need to try the fried chicken on the next visit. read more

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this location is closed per their notice on door. I reported it to Yelp but they haven't updated yet. Try calling business phone number, we waisted are time looking for restaurant finally eating super unhealthy food at a nearby breakfast place that we will never visit again. We should have eaten next door Mexican food read more

Korean Soul Chicken - Chicken Wings Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

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Korean Soul Chicken has opened, taking over a sushi place, that used to be a poke and sushi place before, and a poke place before then, at least for its restaurant history. Located near DVC, in the same parking lot as Mountain Mike's, Giant Chef, and Teapot, it's a decent area that can usually get some foot traffic from students and alike. It's not a large place, as they also blocked off part of the front of the store on the right side for storage compared to the previous openings, but it's kind of nice. Makes it feel a bit more cozy, albeit, doesn't really have much seating as a result, but enough. It has mainly looked the same inside as the first owner that opened up, but again, it's a small spot, so not much is necessary. The staff here are nice. I had dropped by in the past before, but the person at the front wasn't terribly helpful or seemed friendly, so I didn't really stay to try anything. I had looked at their initial menu, and there weren't that menu good lunch options before, but that was awhile ago. Nice to see now that they have more of those options available, especially considering the clientele in the area. The prices for the lunch are actually quite decent. A good value for lunch, particularly for students on a budget. The dinner menu of course is going to be a bit more, but the wings are actually a good amount, as it's based on weight rather than number of wings, so you will always get a good deal at least. Hence, why the number of wings varies per order for those who are curious. Ordered a few things to try out on my first visit. Let's go with the small stuff first. Sweet potato fries were good. They're as advertised, sweet potato fries. No complaints. The mandu here are pretty good. For those unaware, it's basically gyoza. I do like theirs though as the filling is good, and a good amount of filling in them. Not too expensive either. And coming to Korean Soul Chicken, you got to try their wings I suppose. Got a full order of the Galbi wings. So I'm going to say just about everything about these wings were very delicious. The galbi sauce isn't quite a galbi sauce, as it's not really sweet enough, but it's still tasty regardless. The meat on the wings were really good. Just perfectly cooked, and the wings and drumsticks are generously sized, so you will get your fill of it. The amount of wings in the box too for the price are very comparable, particularly in comparison to other Korean chicken places like Pollo Pollo or Hello Chicken and Sushi just nearby. The only thing that I don't really like about this place though is that the way they batter their chicken, or the batter they use, just isn't very good, which kind of takes away from the whole fried chicken experience a tad. Some people might like this version, because they don't like batter as much, and just want the chicken, but for people like me who wants more crunch with their fried chicken, this wasn't really doing it for me. There's too thin of a layer of batter on these, it also felt very soggy, which to me makes it seem like it was cooked partially first, and then finished off in the fryer after, but due to it not having enough batter on it, it just won't crunch up enough after all the sauces have been put onto the wings. Again, perhaps the not as sauced versions might be better, but if you can only get that kind of crunch from it without heavy sauces, then it defeats the purpose on some levels. What's the verdict? I'm a fan. As far as bang for your buck, you get a ton of chicken for the price. The wings are also well portioned, and not tiny wings, so you get a lot of meat on each wing. The sauces here are pretty good, I liked the galbi, and will want to try the other stuff next time. The mandu was good, and surprisingly, their Tteokbokki was quite good as well, very chewy but in a good way. Only thing that was a let down a bit was the crunchiness of the wing, which I didn't really get any of from today's order. Who knows, maybe they're not usually like this, but it just didn't do it for me today. Maybe next time it'll be different, fingers crossed. Will be back! read more

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I called to see if they accept Apple Pay as I forgot my wallet and they do! I ordered the spicy pork lunch special and upgraded to kimchi fried rice. The meal was really good but I think they could've added more rice. It took about 10 minutes but next time I'll call and place my order so it's ready for pick up. It's definitely a quick dine in spot but I will be back to try their other foods! 5/5 for lunch so far! read more

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Food was excellent. I kimchi fried rice, vegetarian noodle and the chicken with the sauce on the side yummy yummy. read more

Korean Soul Chicken - Kimchi fried rice, fried Korean chicken with sauce on the side and japchae noodle it's very - Chicken Wings Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

As much as I want to gatekeep this restaurant for my own gluttony, I have to pay my respects and share this find. I frequent nearly all the Korean fried chicken restaurants within Concord/Pleasant Hill and I don't plan on doing that anymore since finding Korean soul chicken. The chicken is something special. I'm not sure if it's how it's prepared or the quality of the ingredient. Besides being exceptionally juicy and tender, the flavor is reminiscent of Jidori chicken rather than its typical mass produced counterpart. The sauces enhance by being complex, rich, and contrasting rather than just overly sweet. The gimbab and sides have a very home made feel which I feel is very complimentary to the chicken. Did I mention that they're considerably cheaper than near by Korean fried chicken restaurants? The staff give a very mom/pop shop feel. Little words were exchanged, but the silent hospitality spoke volumes. This is not a fancy sit down restaurant, but I kinda like that. At one point, we were given a complimentary cup of tasty hot tea that's not on the menu. It was exactly what we needed after a large hearty meal. The area is losing a lot of special restaurants like Korean Soul Chicken. Give them a chance and you won't be disappointed. read more

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We came to check this place since I always crave for chicken wings. Place was pretty empty when we came in so service was pretty fast. Our Server/Cashier was very polite so I really liked him. The only thing is the song they are playing was not it. The vibe was not it there. They need to hype it up with some K-Pop or any other songs that can invite more people and let people talk about. Food was okay I honestly didn't like how Kimchi Fried Rice it was whopping $6.00 bucks lol buttt buttttt I guess if you weren't that hungry it could feed two people. barely butt butt it was really good. Fried Chicken were great don't get me wrong but something was missing I am not quite sure what it is. I love how they put two rice cake in there. Of course I finished it. For all those we Spent $70.00 worth it enough that I stopped eating since I was full. Overall I shall try other flavors. Until next time. read more

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Solid Korean fried chicken place in the north bay. Their galbi and cheerinkle (cheese powder) flavors are pretty good and the seasoning on the chicken is generous. The galbi is sweet and savory and the cheese is heavily powdered on - not like other places where it's a light dusting. I'm not a huge fan of their rice cakes but their chicken is obviously the star. Food is usually fresh and made to order and service is quick and friendly. Great place for takeout! read more

Delicious lunch at Korean Soul Chicken! I ordered the pork bulgogi lunch plate. Super flavorful and a little spicy! My husband got the half order of Yang Nyum chicken which was a great portion and super flavorful! read more

Korean Soul Chicken - Pork bulgogi - Chicken Wings Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

Very tasty Korean food. Not fancy but good.. We wanted to try a second chicken dish but due to a misunderstanding ended up with two beef bulgoki and a kalbi 1/2 chicken instead. Empty containers at the end anyways! I'll try the second chicken dish my next time through -- and there will definitely be a next time. We just added a new place to our rotation. Yum! Thanks Korean Soul Chicken. read more

Korean Soul Chicken - Kalbi Chicken - Chicken Wings Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

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This is a solid 4.2 stars. I came in because I had a Korean fried chicken craving, and I found this place. I just Googled KFC places in the area, and this place came up. I asked the employee if they do half-and-half orders, and she said yes. Since I wanted to taste a variety of flavors, I ordered two half-and-half orders: the galbi sauce, yangnyom, original, and garlic jalapeño. You can really judge a KFC place by the way they make yangnyom and original, and these were really good. I liked the parsley garnish on the original, and the yangnyom had a nice tingle of spice to it. Other places make yangnyom too sweet sometimes, but I really liked the tingle. It wasn't so overpowering for people who don't like spice, but it wasn't so sweet that it would taste like candy. The galbi was a nice sweet and savory combo, and the garlic jalapeño was just amazing. I can't give them five stars because the wings are a little small, and I wish they gave more than two pieces of rice cake in the chicken. The ambiance is kinda noisy, but I guess it's a plus because they want to advertise that they're a Korean restaurant and what better way to entice people than using k pop, especially in a place like Pleasant Hill? This was such a solid restaurant. read more

The Galbi Fried Chicken Wings are EXCELLENT! The food here is so yummy and satisfying. I have been thinking about the wings since I had them and I can't wait to go back. They are crispy and saucy perfection. You can't beat wings and beer but the beef plate was a close second. With kimchi fried rice that combo is heaven. The lunch plate seems like a really good deal so I'll be back during the week for lunch! read more

Korean Soul Chicken - Galbi Chicken Wings - Chicken Wings Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

Today was the first time we visited Korean Soul Chicken, and would never have known it existed if we hadn't stumbled upon it! We can already tell we've found one of our new regular spots. The service is incredibly kind, the food is great (traditional Korean combined with soul food), the servings are generous (great value), and the music they play is fun bop after bop (Charlie Puth, etc.). The cooler of cold drinks & to-go boxes were also great touches. This place deserves all the business it can get! We'll be back. :-) read more

Korean Soul Chicken - B1 - BBQ Chicken ($14) - Chicken Wings Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

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The place is clean and the food is good. My review would be a four if the chicken was crispy. I have no other complaints. read more

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Been here twice, food and portions are great for the price! Really can't beat it. The is really kind, always a plus read more

Ordered Galbi wings and rice cakes to-go. Service was quick and friendly. Sauce and flavor of both were top tier, super tasty without being salty. My one preference would have been for the chicken to be a bit more crispy. Nonetheless, will come back to try more from their menu. read more

Korean Soul Chicken - Galbi chicken wings and rice cakes - Chicken Wings Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

If I could give half a star I would give it due to the hosts unemotional reception she only verified my name and turned away. I had to use the rest room and she signaled where to go and when I came out of the bathroom the place was deserted so I picked up my order and left. Food was very good but there was no welcoming or anything coming from her. I just won't be visiting this unwelcoming place ever again. read more

The quantity of kimbap is large and the taste varies, making the taste in your mouth stand out. It's so delicious and clean, I like it. read more

Korean Soul Chicken - Tuna kimbap, cheese kimbap, bulgogi kimbap, ttaengcho kimbap - Chicken Wings Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

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The lady at the counter was extremely kind and welcoming. The food was also of excellent taste and quality, would highly recommend. read more

Korean Soul Chicken - 양념치킨 - Chicken Wings Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

HIDDEN GEM I had the garlic jalapeño wings and they were amazing. You get a large quantity and size for the amount. They even provide a few rice cakes. The owner is also very sweet. I worth a try read more

Korean Soul Chicken - Garlic jalapeño wings - Chicken Wings Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

This place is legit. Their fried chicken is . The person that works there (owner?) is really nice and welcoming. IMO it's not your typical Korean restaurant but more of a "fast food" and "casual" place to eat delicious Korean food. I'm very happy they serve Gimbap. Definitely a MUST try. read more

I heard about this Korean restaurant and wanted to check it out! It's more of a fried chicken restaurant but they had a lot of options!! I also heard their menu is growing with more traditional korean dishes like soonduboo (soft tofu soup) and ddukbbokki (spicy rice cake) which the owner made for us to try, and it was seriously so delicious!! The garlic jalapeño fried chicken was bomb and the kimchi fried rice was De-Li-Cious!! The owner was so sweet and so cheerful, you can tell she loves making food for people!! It's a small restaurant but fun and cozy! We had 10 people in our party and we feasted!! read more

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First time going there and i will be returning for more. It's cheap and the food is very filling. Much better than DVC food. read more

Korean Soul Chicken - bulgogi kimbap and fried seaweed roll - Chicken Wings Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

This place opened recently and we've ordered from them a few times. They are still on doordash but they are under their old name "Rolls and Bowls" which used to be the name of this location before they changed. They have good fried chicken and rice cake. read more

Korean Soul Chicken - Jalapeno garlic fried chicken - Chicken Wings Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

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Went to check out this spot and ordered a half order of Garlic Jalapeño wings and another half order Galbi Wings, Japchae, Kim Chee fried rice, and icky sticky rice. They all tasted wonderful and cooked really well. When you first order, the menu behind on top of the cashier says 8-9 pcs for half order. We got our food only got 7 wings each. I told the nice cashier guy and he came back to tell us his manager said that each order measured one pound. Then I told him it doesn't say pounds on the menu up top it says 8-9 wings. So basically the manager can give you 4 wings and say they weigh 1 pound. 1 star because I'm sick of the false advertisement and places that you have to walk up to order and they ask for tips up front upon paying. read more

Korean Soul Chicken - Menu says you get "8-9 pieces of wings for half order". We only got 7 and manager makes up some BS that it weigh 1lb. - Chicken Wings Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

Solid Korean chicken place that opened up in the plaza near DVC. I ordered the Galbi chicken and some beer. The chicken comes with coleslaw and pickled radish which was a good palate cleanser. Will come again! read more

Korean Soul Chicken - Chicken Wings Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

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We just moved to the area and were craving korean fried chicken and decided to check this place out. We ordered the garlic jalapeno chicken wings, kimchi fried rice, and bulgogi kimbap. Everything was so delicious! The wings were so flavorful and reminded us of our favorite korean chicken spot back home. This is def our new go to for comfort food. The portion sizes were also very generous so Im currently looking forward to eating a second lunch from it! read more

Lunch special with can of soda 14 bucks, Yang Yum wings, rice and salad is excellent, on pair with Vons chicken in my neighborhood but the price is better.. definitely be back for lunch read more

Korean Soul Chicken - Lunch special Yang Yum wings - Chicken Wings Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

My husband and I shared a half order of Galbi wings with sides of rice and it was really good flavor and crisp. The wings were also pretty meaty it got us full. The ladies helping us were very nice and attentive. I didn't notice the self-serve water station and as I was thinking oh we forgot to order waters, she came around and offered to help us get some. They were playing fun edm/dance music that wasn't too loud, and it was nice and calm inside. We will be back again. read more

Korean Soul Chicken - Galbi wings- half order - Chicken Wings Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

Stumbled in at this unassuming location and was pleasantly surprised at how amazing the food is. I had a veggie kimbap and chap chae and was so excited about how delicious it was. I've had my eyes open for kimbap in the area, and I'm happy to have found one here close to home. The owner is super nice, and I love the vibe of the place. I love supporting small businesses, and this place deserves ALL the stars! I will be back again. Thanks for the yummy food! read more

I popped in here for a quick bite on a lunch break when I was in the area. The lunch special pork bulgogi is great! Nice amount of spice. Pork is cooked nicely. Crisp side salad. They even gave a a free sample of vegetable kimbop sushi made fresh. Very nice people here, great, fresh food served quickly! read more

The Korean food at this restaurant is outstanding! Some of the best chicken wings, kimbap, and Korean street food that I have ever had in the Bay Area. Price is great too for quality of the food. I will be a regular here. read more

Disappointed. I wanted to try something new in the area and was craving some Korean fried chicken. I saw they had some Galbi Wings and got intrigued, so I ordered a half order of boneless galbi wings as well as a half order of the cheese wings. The galbi wings were flavorful but that's about the only positive thing I can say. The wings(boneless) themselves are very rubbery and chewy, very stark contrast to the usual Korean fried chicken experience. I saw some reviews regarding the amount of wings they give you, but I had no issue with my order, they gave me quite a lot for each half order so that was a plus. In conclusion, I can't really recommend this place given that the food is just fun to eat. It honestly felt like a jaw workout. read more

I decided to give this place a try for lunch. Right away, I sensed a slight attitude problem with the persons asking my order. On the menus on yelp, there was only two versions of kimbap, vegetable and a beef one. There was a handwritten note about the other types of kimbap they had. I originally ordered two beef ones, but wanted a tuna one to replace one of the beef ones. The cashier kissed their teeth at me out of annoyance. My bad for making you push two more buttons, one to delete and one to add. After I finished ordering, she told me that it would take 10 minutes. 10 minutes goes by, nothing. 20 minutes go by, nothing. Two other people ordered AFTER me, yet got their food within 5-10 minutes. My lunch is 30 minutes. I spent 30 minutes waiting for an order that should've taken 10-15 minutes max. I finally got up to ask and THATS when they start making the kimbap. Why did it take me to ask about my order for you to start making it? I would've been a little bit more understanding if there was a lunch rush or a lot of to go orders to do but it was just me and a small group of people in the store who were already eating. Please change your customer service standards and the way you pack your foods. The tteokbokki I ordered spilled all over my car since it was just a typical to-go folded container with a single piece of aluminum foil. I won't be coming back. read more

The mandoo (fried dumplings) is to die for.Our chicken was a little tough this time, but it's usually nice and tender, and it was very tasty. read more

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Galbi chicken wings were gross. They were soggy, over-sweet, and the chicken was low quality (tons of fat, the meat was unnaturally plump, and flavorless). I'm game for a vessel for sauce but the sauce was no good. Potstickers tasted frozen. The meat inside tasted like water. Spicy rice cake was decent but still way too sweet. I love Korean food but this was bad. read more

We ordered fried chicken and Yang Nyum fried chicken from Uber eats. Maybe the delivery time was too long, the fried chicken is not crunchy and crispy. For the Yang Nyum one, it is too much sauce and the sauce was too soaked in. In terms of the meat, I am not sure why some of the chicken wings' bones were broken, and the chicken doesn't have much meat flavor. Maybe due to inappropriate defrost?? read more

The food was absolutely delicious! Service- she was so friendly and welcoming. Usually when you order at the counter, that's the only interaction you have with them. She came and checked on us and it was genuine. Rarely see customer service like that anymore. read more

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I just found out that this restaurant started selling kimbap! It has been about 2 years since I had one of those and it really was great. It had some carrot, egg and some other veggies and bulgogi inside, and it had a strong flavor of sesame oil. There were also some other types of kimbap like fish cake or spicy pork kimbap, and I'm definitely coming back for them. read more

Korean Soul Chicken - Kimbap(bbq beef) - Chicken Wings Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California