I find this Korean restaurant on Yelp app. The restaurant is very nice and the foods are very fresh! Korean food! Yummy read more

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The food was so good! We loved the crispy spicy tofu, beef bulgogi and kimchi pancake! Staff was great!

I have passed by this place for months and never considered going because the parking lot looks dated. My wife wanted to try it, and after seeing solid reviews, we gave it a shot. It is a small restaurant in a building that was a Taco Bell many years ago. I was not expecting much, but the lively Korean music and videos really charmed up the place. The menu makes it easy to pick your items, and they offered a special. We tried the sweet and spicy chicken wings and the bulgogi. My wife ordered the spicy beef tofu soup. The service was on point. All the food was excellent, and we truly enjoyed the meal. I would give it a 4.5, and my wife was very satisfied so the 5 stars it is. We will be back as she loved the fresh banchan. read more

Olchi - Sapporo - Korean Near Me - El Sobrante, California

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Today was our second time trying Olchi. The first time we tried the army stew, which I absolutely loved. Army stew is probably one of my top 3 favorite dishes. It's a big meal, so definitely recommend sharing with others. We also ordered the kimchi pancake. It was really crispy, which is something I look for in pancake. The flavor was really good too! The kimchi flavor was the perfect balance. This time, I ordered the donkatsu, which came with rice, kimchi, a cabbage salad, and tonkatsu sauce. It was perfectly krispy and has a nice flavor of curry. My partner ordered the combo soondubu and he really enjoyed it! He said it was delicious and the seafood was tasty. Not only is the food delicious, but the owner is also really friendly and makes the experience that much more worth it. He made the effort to engage with us and discuss our recent trip to Korea. There was also a family there and he was very friendly towards them. You can really tell he loves what he does and is proud of the food. Rightly recommend eating here! read more

Everything was a little pricey but good. Tuna kimbap was appetizing. Bulgogi had good flavors. Meat was not overly tender. The seafood sdb had good flavor, but not particularly plentiful(?). I've had some other sdb at a slightly higher price and it was less.. watery(?) and packed with more ingredients. This particular sdb was more soupy and the others I've had were more stewy--if this makes sense. Overall was good. Restoom pretty clean. Next time would like to get the budae jiggae. read more

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First time at Olchi. Small clean restaurant with about 9 tables. I went for lunch today around 1:30 pm. Small menu. I wish they had other stew options like kimchi jigae and dweongjang jigae with more banchan. Only 3 banchan, kimchi, broccoli and japchae noodles. They have 3 options for soft tofu soup (beef, seafood and combo). I asked for a veggie option which was possible. The broth was salty. The service was nice from I believe the owner. Parking lot. read more

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I went here recently with friends and we had a delightful experience! The restaurant was small, cute, and charming. We were served relatively quickly after ordering and were tended to during our experience there. Everything was yummy! We would come back if we're ever in the area again. read more

Olchi - Beef Bulgogi, Budae Jjigae, Beef Soondubu, Sweet & Spicy Boneless Chicken Bites, Galbi - Korean Near Me - El Sobrante, California

Had to come back today! I found a new love. Soondubu is her name. We ordered the gyoza, combo Soondubu and sweet spicy chicken bites. Everything was piping hot at the table! The Soondubu bubbled for a long time! I cracked my egg into my Soondubu and let it marinate while I enjoyed the gyoza and pieces of the delicious chicken. You have to come and try it! read more

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Good service, thoughtful and speedy from one person (presumably an owner) and friendly kitchen staff that were all smiles from the visible line I enjoyed the food, however I will say the ribs were a little rubbery But the side dishes here and the kimchi were in fact incredible Good dining experience overall, not GREAT but good read more

Olchi - Short Rub Special - Korean Near Me - El Sobrante, California

On New Year's Eve, while running errands in the East Bay, we found ourselves craving Korean food and stumbled upon Olchi, which appears to be a newer restaurant. The interior is clean and bright, with a cozy, café like atmosphere and a cute, relaxing vibe. We ordered the Army Stew for two, and it absolutely hit the spot on a cold evening. It was served on a portable stove to keep it hot throughout the meal. While I'm not an expert on how it's traditionally supposed to taste, it was delicious, well balanced with plenty of vegetables and meat. We added ramen, which made it even better. The service was extremely friendly and attentive, with frequent check-ins that never felt disruptive. Overall, this is a great spot to visit if you're craving a hearty, comforting meal. read more

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Very cute, family-style restaurant. The place is clean and bright, and the service is top-notch. Our server (possibly the owner) was extremely kind and attentive, frequently checking on us and making sure our tea was refilled and that we didn't need anything. The menu is kept minimal, but they offer budae jjigae, which is not easy to find these days. We ordered the budae jjigae with noodles, and it was delicious--full of flavor, perfectly spicy, and packed with vegetables, sausage, Spam, tofu, ground beef, and more. The side dishes portions were also very generous. We had hot tea, plum soda, and yuzu soda, all of which were great. Overall, the experience was wonderful. I'm very impressed, highly recommend this place, and we will definitely be coming back! read more

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Surprised a Korean restaurant is in El Sobrante! Really good and love the combo plates. We got the beef bulgogi and the boneless chicken bites. For about $21-$23 you get the meat, rice, fish cakes, kimchi and japchae. Very good portion for the price. Dumplings are fried and comes with sauce. Very good solid spot for Korean food read more

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I am so happy such a good Korean restaurant opened up near me As a Korean from Korea, I can vouch that this place is legit and authentic. We tried their army stew, beef bulgogi, pork bulgogi, and seafood pancake and everything was bomb. The owners were super sweet and attentive too! They apparently owned restaurants in Korea too so they know what they are doing. They have their own parking lot so no need to worry about parking either. Very highly recommend!!! read more

Olchi - Korean Near Me - El Sobrante, California

Great presentation and service. I'm 100% sure this restaurant is a great addition to the area. I'm not 100% sold on it though. They offer a variety of Korean food so there's a lot to try. Prices are a bit high but everything is just crazy these days. I wish they do better for their chicken option. The boneless sweet and spicy chicken wasn't crispy enough.. barely crispy at all actually. I would love to see some Korean fried chicken options here someday. read more

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Ordered the pork bulgogi. Very well priced with good proportions. Kimchi was excellent and nice staff in a very clean atmosphere! Cheers and enjoy! read more

Olchi - Pork bulgogi - Korean Near Me - El Sobrante, California

Olchi has kalbi!! I was hoping they would add it to the menu and, thank the heavens, they did! And OMG...it is mouthwateringly delicious!! And so much meat!! This time, wife and I ordered seafood pancake appetizer to start. Crispy and flavorful with a tasty dipping sauce. But the star of the show for me were those juicy grilled short ribs!! I'm am so happy and FULL!! read more

Olchi - Kalbi!! Grilled beef short ribs - Korean Near Me - El Sobrante, California

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The service was excellent from start to finish. Everyone was friendly, attentive, and made us feel very welcome. The food was absolutely delicious. We had a wonderful experience overall and are already looking forward to coming back again soon! read more

I am afraid of too many people finding this place but their deliciousness must be shared. The menu is scaled back but everything has been a hit and consistent too! I'd rather a less is more menu with thought and care put into it than an inconsistent one. Their service is friendly and attentive, and I don't feel rushed either. This is a little thing but I like that they give non-metal chopsticks because I struggle with those :P and IU cutout is there what more must I say about the ambiance? B) I get their beef soondubu and love that it's flavorful and never watered down! I've also loved the banchan they provide, every one is good here where it might be you only like half at another place. The north-east bay needs more spots like this! read more

Olchi - Sweet & Spicy Boneless Chicken Bites, Yubu Kimbap - Korean Near Me - El Sobrante, California

I was passing by, so I decided to stop in. It's a clean place where you can casually enjoy Korean food. Delicious! It came with rice, which was nice. There was only one staff member, but the atmosphere was good. read more

Olchi - Korean Near Me - El Sobrante, California

New place. It was very delicious tofu pot..it was pipping hot and was a perfect meal during the cold nights. My child who is a foodie like myself kept raving about it and looking forward to returning. Service were excellent and I can't wait to return. I am excited to try more items! read more

Hands down one of the best dining experiences I've had. The service is professional, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. Every dish is packed with its own unique, delicious flavor -- every single bite was amazing. The ambiance is relaxing and makes the whole experience even better. Highly recommend. If you're looking for amazing food, great service, and a place you'll want to come back to, this is it. read more

Olchi - So good! - Korean Near Me - El Sobrante, California

Inside was nice and clean. The meat of beef bulgogi might be the toughest I'd had. It was also a little on the dry side.

You have to try this new hidden gem! If you're from the area this has to be your new local spot for great Korean food. The menu options were great and so delicious! We ordered the beef tofu stew, pork bulgogi, kimchi friedrice, kimchi pancake, sweet and spicy boneless chicken bites and beef dumplings! 10/10! My favorite was the tofu stew! Great flavor- nice sour taste with a bit of spice! When you walk into the restaurant it looks so elevated, cozy and very inviting! The guy working the counter I'm guessing is the owner was so friendly! Came over to make sure we were refilled and had enough sides! It was so cold out so serving hot tea was the perfect drink. The tea was well made and not bitter or overwhelming. Must come back and try the hot pot! read more

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El Sobrante finally has its first Korean restaurant, and it's delicious ! The owner is really kind and attentive, creating a welcoming atmosphere from the moment you walk in. We ordered the special Korean barbecue, short ribs and pot stickers and beef bulgogi. Each dish was prepared with care, well‑seasoned, and truly delicious. The quality and consistency stood out. The restaurant is clean, comfortable, and already feels like a great addition to the neighborhood. I look forward to returning, especially once their liquor license is finalized next month. read more

Olchi - Korean short ribs - Korean Near Me - El Sobrante, California

None of the restaurants that have occupied this spot since we moved to El Sob 3 years ago have been very good nor have they survived, so the b.f. and I had low expectations for Olchi. Well, we were blown away by how good the food is, the ambiance, and the friendly service. We ordered the haemul pajeon (seafood pancake), the Korean fried chicken, and the beef soondubu (tofu stew). Five stars for the fried chicken which was crispy and super flavorful, with just the right amount of gochujang sauce. Five stars for the tofu stew with just the right amount of heat (temperature and spice) for a cold winter night and plenty of beef. Only 4 stars for the seafood pancake because it was slightly undercooked in the middle, but otherwise very tasty. We didn't expect twice the banchan with our meals and a yuzu drink on the house! Such excellent and friendly service from the owners! We're huge fans of Korean food, so we've been to some of the best in the Bay Area. We're ecstatic that there's finally good Korean food only 7 minutes from us! We'll definitely be back and want Olchi to be around for a good long time. read more

Olchi - Look at all this food for two people! It was so good we forgot to take a photo until we were halfway through! - Korean Near Me - El Sobrante, California

OhMG, I was mourning the closing of the Pho place on the cornerman Appian and San Pablo Dam Rd in El Sobrante and noticed that there is a Korean restaurant there. Hurried in to try it and was so pleased to find Korean food that is on the border of fine cuisine. Here's why. Yes they offer the usual bulgogi and the deep fried dishes but this is what floored me. I ordered the tofu soup as I am supposed to be doing lower carb and high protein with hopefully not too much salt. I picked exactly the right dish. An iron bowl came on a tray bubbling (still boiling). There was a raw egg on a little dish and I put the egg in and let it poach into the most savory and delicious broth. There was a huge prawn in th soup. I found clams, squid, mussels too. The broth was perfect. Subtle flavor that is hard to find in most Korean restaurants. This broth will make you believe you are in the owner's grandmother's home eating her best soup. The side dishes (banchan) were also done in the same understated way that allows the ingredient's taste to shine. Best of all - the food was NOT greasy!!!! This is huge. Most places use a lot of oil to achieve that over the top Korean flavor that leaves a person so thirsty. This place does not. It is as if the owner brought her grandma with her. I almost peeked in back to see. The server is her cousin. The owner is the nicest and sweetest Korean lady. Please everyone eat here!!!! I want them to stay. El Sobrante will become a foodie's playground some day!!! read more

I'm so happy there is a new Korean restaurant in the area!!! We checked this place out last week and it was just what we wanted. Delicious food and great service. Also, the playlist was fire. Definitely will be coming back here. Can't wait to try the Budae Jigae next time! read more

Olchi - Spicy pork bulgogi rice plate. - Korean Near Me - El Sobrante, California

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SO delicious!!!! The servers were very nice and the space was new and clean. Our favorites were the tuna mayo kimbap, sweet and spicy tofu, and sweet and spicy chicken. This will be our new go-to spot for Korean food! read more

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This is a great experience! Tasty, friendly service, and good music. I will be back! read more

Olchi - Korean Near Me - El Sobrante, California

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Great service, staff was so friendly and nice. We loved the atmosphere of the place. Food was very delicious and you get good portions! read more

Olchi - Pork Bulgogi - Korean Near Me - El Sobrante, California

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Hiked in Wildcat Canyon and saw this gem listed here on our way home. Has their own parking lot but only a few tables, so get there early. Menu has so many amazing options but chalkboard has the specials & meal boxes: Main with 3 sides - which is what we chose. We chose Beef Bulgogi and Sweet & Spicy Chicken - rice plus sides are japchae noodles, kimchi, potatoes. Food had great variety of flavors. Tea was amazing - we had two pots! People next to us had the hotpot spicy soup cooked right on your table. Service was pleasant, prompt and kept checking on us. Nice upbeat music in the background. Bathroom was clean with nice smelling soap. Will definitely come back! read more

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Service is friendly, welcoming, and kind! This place is just a short drive from my home, it is a lovely addition to our neighborhood for sure. The food is well made and delicious. Their bulgogi is one of my favorites! read more

Olchi - Tuna Mayo Kimbap - Korean Near Me - El Sobrante, California

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Homey and delicious new place! We tried the combo soon doobu (with giant whole prawn!), beef bulgogi, seafood pancake (crispy and excellent) and surprisingly good tuna mayo kimbap. Good variety of tasty banchan. We'll be back! read more

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Food was delicious, authentic Kfood. Highly recommended. Will come back & bring our friends & family for sure. Great customer service, very clean place, friendly & reasonably priced. read more

I'm gonna miss out on the free drink, but it's fine: the food was delicious, I got an order of Sundubu, the appetizers that came with it were great and freshly prepared. Will definitely go back and try their bulgogi. Really nice owners and are definitely attentive whenever you need something. read more

Olchi - Korean Near Me - El Sobrante, California

My family and I had the soondubu, crispy tofu, beef bulgogi, haemul pajeon, and yuzu soda. Everything was delicious! It tasted like a cozy home-cooked meal but better! Customer service was excellent. We will definitely be regulars. read more

Olchi - Seafood tofu soup - Korean Near Me - El Sobrante, California

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Delicious Korean cuisine on San Pablo Dam Rd, across from Oliver's in El Sobrante. We tried sweet and spicy tofu & seafood pancake. Tasty plentiful food and modern atmosphere. Well thought out design details have transformed this place. We're going to try pork bulgogi and the boneless chicken next! read more

Olchi - Sweet & Spicy Crispy Tofu (Vegetarian) with soft tofu - Korean Near Me - El Sobrante, California

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Been here about 3 times and every time the food taste better and better. I love spicy pork so I would recommend the Pork Bulgogi. And their BEEF soup is really good! Feels home made and the vibe is just like a family owned restaurant. read more

I had to come back and try some more of there food. This time I came alone and got the pork bulgogi set. It was piping hot when he brought it out. The sizzle had me excited! The pork was sweet and spicy and the onions were delicious. They paired well with the kimchi and rice. I would definitely get it again. read more

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To be honest, my friend showed me a reel about this soft opening Korean restaurant, everything seems great, but after one visit, I wasn't impressed. Foods were alright but not traditional as expected even tho the owners are Korean. We ordered a tofu soup which wasn't good bcoz of the oily layer on the top, but the only shrimp was big and fresh; The lunch box was ok, I just feel the meat was way too sweet and burned, but I like the green onion and onions as a balance of taste. The corn/barley tea taste was too light too. Idk, may be it's a new restaurant, they may not know the standard to adjust customers' tastes and needs, yet; I wouldn't say the service was bad but not good either from the attitude I received, or may be I didn't tip 20% or more bcoz it wasn't in my traditional Korean food standard, or I kinda compared them to other nearby Korean restaurants. Not sure if I will give another try but I hope after they officially open, they will gain more experiences and do better to maintain this family-owned restaurant in such a location. read more

Olchi - Korean Near Me - El Sobrante, California