Make reservations. The restaurant gets busy quick. The service is great, but the food takes a while time to come out. I recommend ordering an appetizer like the seafood pancake if you come hungry. I lived in LA and Atlanta where there are tons of good Korean restaurants and this place has amazing Korean food and worth the wait. read more

Riverside Korean Restaurant - Korean Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

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Received delivery via UberEats for lunch yesterday and boy was I glad I did! I ordered Yang Nyum Du Bu, Jab Chae and a house salad. They were generous with the bulgogi in the Jab Chae although the dish was quite oily. However, the flavor was still there. The Yang Hyum was pretty tasteless for tofu but that's pretty standard. They made up for it with the flavorful sauce that accompanied it. The house salad was a pretty large size and the sesame dressing was delicious but yet again, a tad oily hence the one star removal. The included banchan during lunch was a pleasant surprise. I would rate them 5 stars but due to the oil deducting a star. Overall, excellent lunch meal and I hope to eventually dine-in one day. read more

Riverside Korean Restaurant - Korean Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

I picked up take-out here, and loved the comfortable setting and the convenient location -- perfect for window-shopping the small shops while walking from parking to the restaurant. The inside seems narrow, until you take a right and see the ajoining dining room, which is well-decorated and cozy. The hostess was friendly and open to answering questions. The food was pretty good. I got the ya chae pa jun (vegetable pancake), and it was packed with veggies! The kim chee was okay, though I expected more heat to it. The sauce on the dak bul go gi (chicken barbecue) was excellent -- very complex and flavorful, but the chicken itself seemed dry and a little overdone. All in all, some good solid Korean food in a clean and pleasant setting. read more

This is a great place for authentic Korean food. The ambiance is mild to loud noise level. The place is nicely decorated with Korean design. The staff can vary from time to time. The last time we visited the service was absolutely terrible. The one individual acted like it was a chore to wait on us. For the most part the service is pretty good. The food is always delicious and consistent to the amount being charged. We ordered the seafood pancake which is absolutely always full of fillings and flavors. We also ordered the steak strip jab chae which is super delightful and full of vegetables. We also ordered the bulgogi dish. This dish is super good and full of flavor and seasoned very well. They also include a variety a pickled vegetables and radishes. The picketed dishes are very nicely marinated and seasoned extremely well. I highly recommend this location for genuine fresh Korean food. It is always good to make reservations in advance. read more

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One of my favorite Korean restaurants in the area. Great set up with traditional style seating on one side and modern decor on the other side of the restaurant. I always order the bulgogi and seafood pancake. The servers are always friendly. read more

We visited this place a few years ago and said we'd be back -- and we did! And it's just as good as I remember. Getting anything in a hot stone will keep your meal piping hot from the time you get it to the time you finish! The Bulgogi was absolutely delish and the kimbab was perfect. The ban Chan (sides) were stellar as well. Everyone in our party was so happy with the meal and the service! read more

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Excellent. Very good food! Great vegetarian selection. All around spectacular. Fun food that is authentic is great. Super service. read more

The worst service that I've ever had. My husband and I visited for lunch with a group in for a convention. I was excited to try the food because it is touted as the best Korean in the city. Our server, was rude from the beginning. When my husband asked for a little extra time so I could look at the menu ( i was speaking at the conference and running a few minutes behind the group), he was told no, nobody should have to wait on you. True to his word, the server left the table without even asking my order, although I was ready by the time he finished with the rest of the group. I gave him a few minutes to return, then I got up and found him myself to place my order. He didn't understand my question about the menu, so I had to get up and find him again to clarify. I never got a glass of water like the rest of our table. The last straw was when our server began bringing out food for the table, he turned to my husband to say we're out of your order. It had been over 20 minutes, everyone else's food was ready, and just now you're letting us know? My husband complained to the manager who did nothing and said the service was due to the lunch rush. I've been in many a busy restaurant. Never has a rush prompted ignoring two people at a table while serving the other 8. And the food was fine. It may be better for other dishes, but my bi bim bap wasn't any better than others I've had at Korea House or even Drunken Bento. It certainly didn't hold up the reputation of the restaurant or do anything to make up for the service. read more

Riverside Korean Restaurant - Dol Sot Bi Bim Bab - Korean Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

The food was awesome! I love the interior as well. I'm Korean, and I can say these food taste very authentic. For Galbi-tang (the soup in the picture) was good. But they didn't have the sauce that Galbi-tang usually comes with. Either way, the food was still good. I would recommend this place! One downside: parking is street parking and the neighborhood is not the best. read more

Riverside Korean Restaurant - Korean Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

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The best meal in Covington period. Do not miss the pancakes. We were served by a very good guide despite one item being sold out. My sister steered us to her favorite dish which was great. The place is nicely decorated and apparently here for a long time. read more

Delicious pan fried dumplings and a very good hot pot. I came here because so many people recommended it. The hot pot was huge and it can definitely feed 3-4 people. We chose the bulgogi beef which I wasn't a huge fan of as it was a bit too sweet for my taste but my boyfriend loved it. It came with white rice, and it was certainly filling even without it. The one thing I was confused about were the cold side dishes as the hot pot was very rich and I couldn't see how this fits into the meal. We also ordered the oksusu-cha (corn tea) which was very new for us and it tasted like popcorn kernels! read more

Riverside Korean Restaurant - Goon Man Du - Korean Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

I made reservation for 6:15 for dinner for 3. We were there on time, it's a small place, we were seated at the booth, the right side is the seating on the floor and require u to sit with your knee crossed. I felt lucky that i was not arranged to sit there, as i have knee problem. That will be really hard. The restaurant use a on line menu, you scan and get the menu from your phone. We ordered the deep fried and pan fried dumplings, both are very good. I ordered Korean seafood pancake, it's so good, and i forgot to take a picture. We also ordered main course, sea food noodle soup, black bean stir fry noodle and i got the sea food stew. All are very good. We ate it all. Next time, if i ever came back, i will try their hotpot. Must be good! read more

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My friend who traveled through Korea wanted to try this restaurant and I'm glad I tagged along! The decor was suitable for either if you wanted to sit on pillows or have a booth, and I loved the traditional seating options as well as the ability to remove your shoes before the platform. I was able to try the meals of the women I was with, and got to try lots of different Korean flavors, I ordered the Ja Jang Myun and the table ordered the seafood pancake, the latter being my favorite. The sauce was incredible! I loved the opportunity to try new flavors, and my friend who traveled around Korea said that the food brought back so many good memories! read more

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Great food and great service! Disappointing that hot pots aren't available during the summer but will be back again once they are back. Ordered a chicken stone bowl and it did not disappoint! read more

We loved our lunch yesterday. I had a Bento box which had dumplings, kimchi, Korean sweet potatoes, rice, and an amazing spicy chicken dish. My friend had the bimbop with tofu. It was delicious as well. Our server was very knowledgeable. The place has two sections ...one that has a traditional Korean vibe and the other with a SoCal vibe. We also had some roasted corn tea which was unusual and very tasty. Both dishes were served with traditional vegetables including kimchi. It was a truly enjoyable meal. We will definitely return. read more

Dropped in with some friends for a few appetizers - veg mandu and vegetable pan ju (pancake) - with some tasty rice wine. The ambiance was nice and chill; the restaurant is beautifully decorated, like I was stepping into Korea for a bit. The veg mandu was good but was a bit shocked that $9 only got you 5 pieces, not great value. Vegetable pancake was chockful of veggies but a bit bland, was hoping for more. I've heard good things about this place, so I'll probably come back to try their main dishes. Just a smidge disappointed by the appetizers. read more

There is truly nothing that I love more than a dolsot bibimbop. I have never had one that isn't good, anywhere. Unfortunately big rona 2020 has us unable to enjoy our food in steaming hot chunks of stone that make our food sizzle and crackle and stick the edges with delicious crispiness. So what do you do for Korean takeout? You go to the best Korean food in the area. I called up Riverside and placed a to-go lunch order for two bowls, after asking what they'd do without me getting to utilize that awesome dolsot. The gentleman answering the phone informed me they still use the same process, still throw the food in there and let it sit and crisp up, then mix it up, let it sit some more, and package it. Because of these extra steps they gave me an eta of about 25 minutes, which is still perfectly fine on a Wednesday afternoon. Came in, they had hand sanitizer readily available, and two separate buckets of pens (clean and used), as well as wipes for the credit card and scanner they used for my payment. My order was there, ready to go, and it wasn't long before I got to Goebbels park to dig in. Total treat! Tons of veggies in here, a LOT of different accompanying pickled things (you know how Korean food is, other than Kimchi I don't know the name for any of it, sorry), and probably the best hot sauce I've ever had. Seriously. This stuff was STRONG, but it didn't just add heat, it wasn't just making you sweat and thirsty, it made you want more hot sauce... It's like the instant masochist's condiment, and it was liberally applied to my bowl. Eager to go back and sit down in their cool space when I can eat my food out of a bowl like it properly deserves. In the meantime, great carryout spot! read more

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Great food, very authentic. Service wasn't rushed but always attentive. Great atmosphere and friendly vibe.

Tried this place out a few weeks ago. My bf and I both got the Bul Go Gi. It was delish and flavored really well. We opted to try the style of eating on the floor which was a cool experience but if you have long legs beware because its a tight squeeze. Other than that had a great time and great service. read more

Riverside Korean Restaurant - Bul Go Gi - Korean Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

Really liked it here! Was in Cincy for a week due to work. Didn't expect to find Korean food prepared authentically but was pleasantly surprised. Enjoyed all the banchans, appetizers, and main dishes. The dohlsoht bibimbap is legit. Mouth is watering as I type this. If you're used to eating good korean food, this place is one of them. Looking forward to coming out to Cincy for work... and some good korean food! Nice staff, quick service and obviously priced well (I'm from Los Angeles) dmo out read more

Expensive for a descent food. Automatic tips added for six people, including kids . Server stop by twice.

YUM! Have been waiting to try this place for a while, and I loved it. Super simple, easy, not too expensive, great service, fun ambiance and the food was tasty. It was very rich-- to be expected! You should definitely come try it out. read more

Riverside Korean Restaurant - Ja Jang Myun - Korean Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

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Went on a mini tour of Kentucky and decide to check out this Korean restaurant as I've been craving for sundubu They've got regular sitting and yangban seating. So I guess I had to go for the yangban seating since you don't see it everywhere!! We ordered their special soju (falling for yuja) which is a yuzu mixed soju, Kim bap( what's Korean without Kim bap), jham bong and sundubu! The food was amazing at a decent price. Was gonna take photos but I only realized it after I've devoured everything It was a nice experience and definitely give yangban a try! read more

Always on the hunt for Koreans stews and found myself here per recommendation by a coworker. I love Korean food and make it all the time at home but often impossible for me make a good bone broth at home and that's what I'm often craving on chilly days. Came here with a few friends one evening specifically for Soondobu jjigae -- traditional spicy korean stew with seafood and soft tofu. And in all honesty - it was okay. Wasn't super flavorful and lacked the kick soondobu jjigae often has. It didn't come out bubbling hot as it usually does. The broth itself was very watery. But I appreciate that they didn't skimp on the seafood. Probably wouldn't come back here again for soondobu - buy the BCD Tofu House soondobu pack at CAM international for about $3-4 and make it at home, came out more delicious than what I had here. Maybe soondobu isn't their strong suit so if I were to come back I'd definitely want to try Seolleongtang (bone broth soup) and see maybe if that'll be better. read more

Riverside Korean Restaurant - Soon Du Bu Zhi Gae - Korean Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

Yang Nyum Du Bu was delicious! We Enjoyed the soy based sauce! The Dol Sot Bi Bim Bab is superb! I loved the crispy rice effect that absorbs all of the flavors. I requested spicy Korean chili flakes to elevate the heat and it was spot on! The ambiance was perfect for a date. The service was stellar and our glasses were constantly filled! Next time we're in Cincinnati we will be stopping in again! read more

Riverside Korean Restaurant - Standard Korean pickled sides - Korean Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

Always amazing!! Osam is my absolute favorite thing there. great food and amazing atmosphere. I love that you can sit on the floor and eat it so authentic. read more

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Always a treat to find a good stone pot bibimbap! Not only does this spot deliver on the bowl but it place offers all the proper fixins to accompany said bowl. There's also some cool traditional floor seating which given the right circumstances could be fun, but I kept it simple. Lunch service was friendly and I was back to my biz with a happy belly before too long. Definitely recommend! read more

Riverside Korean Restaurant - Bi Bim Bab - Korean Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

Riverside Korean Restaurant is always predictably delicious. The owners and staff are very conscientious and honorable. We discovered a pricing discrepancy when picking up our carryout order. The OWNER graciously took the time to explain they very recently had updated their menus, both eat-in and online. However Google had not made the change.The mistake was totally mine. She was delighted to see me/us again. She also graciously accepted my apology for my mistake, and assured she was always happy to see us. We will definitely be going back. read more

Great find on a day I was traveling thru the area. To be honest I didn't have high hopes on finding a decent Asian restaurant in this area but I was definitely pleasantly surprised here. Nice quant vibe here with decent decor. The restaurant is set up long way and I want to stay a little over a dozen tables. Not huge but accommodating for smaller groups. Food was good and tasted very authentic. I had the bulgogi and the tofu as appetizers. Both were very good and came out quickly. The side dishes were good as well. Every Korean place has their own version of sides but they were good here. Kim Chi, radish, spicy cucumbers and a few more. I will definitely be back when I am in the area again. read more

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Food: 4 stars. Service: 2 stars. Overall: 3 stars. Banchan was delicious. I then ordered the fried shrimp which was pretty standard. For my entre I ordered the dol sot bi bim bap with beef which was very satisfying but needed salt (none on table, possibly due to COVID?). The service was quite poor. I showed up before the dinner rush at 5:15pm and was the only one seated in the first dining room. I always had to flag someone down for attention (order sake, order food, request the check and carry out box). Every waitress who helped me was someone different; I'm not sure who my actual waitress was. They seemed to be prioritizing take out/UberEats/DoorDash orders over the needs of their dine-in customers. Maybe they were understaffed due to COVID, but that shouldn't be an excuse to neglect customers. Would I go back? Not if I can find equally good Korean food elsewhere. read more

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food was decent , wish it would taste more korean but it's the best we can get around here. staff needs some work kinda rude besides the guy at the bar . it's a big space so good for families read more

cute little place with very friendly staff. our table had a food that was too spicy and they were not hesitant to change it out with no charge to us. would def go back! read more

Riverside Korean Restaurant - bulgogi beef - Korean Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

I wish I've known this place when I was in town for a 40-day project. It was close on my first attempt and completely never considered going back the rest of my project. My return to town was only for three days and I visited twice. Everything I ordered tastes so authentic. I couldn't get enough that I even ordered other dishes to go! This is my go-to when I return in the area. The service was outstanding and the place feels cozy and the vibe was like you step into a restaurant in Korea. I love everything about it. read more

This is a really good restaurant. It is expensive but more affordable during lunch, the bento box is great. Everything I have tried has been delicious. I will take pictures next time I go. I have tried their Bul Go Gi, which is spicy grilled beef with rice and veggies, as well as their Dae Ji Bul Go Gii, which is spicy grilled pork with rice and vegetables. I have also tried their Bi Bim Bab which is a bowl of rice, lots of different kinds of veggies, your choice of meat, and an egg on top. And finally, I've tried their Dol Sot Bi Bim Bab, which is the Bi Bim Bap served in a hot stone bowl. The hot stone bowl keeps it hot and makes the rice get nice and crunchy on the outside. Everything I have eaten here has been fantastic. My favorite thing is the Dae Ji Bul Go Gi, followed by the Dol Sot Bi Bim Bab. Apart from the meals I mentioned, all of their sides are delicious as well. On top of the food, the atmosphere is nice. The floor seats are super neat as well. My only complaint about this place is that they are more expensive than other similar restaurants that are equally as good. I'm also sad that the lunch price went up. read more

What a gem! Wow! Great food, great lil authentic set up, and the staff was very helpful in deciding since trying Korean food for the first time! I was in a rush so I grabbed the most basic, easiest quickest lunch box they offer.. I also got a side of the Kim chi just to try ( it's cooked cabbage with a spiced red sauce very good!!) the cucumber side were very delicious as well, it had I'm guessing the same red seasoning/sauce, pickled just right for a crisp and tang taste. I will be returning to try explore deeper in the menu hopefully my gal groups pick for our monthly night out! I ate all this soo fast it was just deliciousness!! I'll update more after my next visit! read more

Riverside Korean Restaurant - Chicken Kas w/ side of Kim chi - Korean Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

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My most recent visit to Riverside was definitely a 5-star dinner! We ordered a few different dishes and shared everything, and everyone truly enjoyed all of the food. The Gal Bi (beef, so well done and amazing flavor) and Jab Chae (sweet potato noodles, loves the noodles, vegetables and flavor) were my favorites. My mother was a big fan of the seafood pancake, and all of the dishes came out in a timely manner. We were lucky to snag a table for the 6 of us on a Sunday evening around 5:30, because it was already so busy. I suggest calling in to make a reservation. I have only visited one time before and got the bibimbap, which was good and full of meat and veggies. Service was solid and quick. Hope to visit again soon! read more

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5/5 - fun atmosphere 5/5 - friendly service 4.3/5 - delicious food If you have a craving for something hot (sizzling) with a variety of veggies look no further. This was my first time having Korean food and I will be back!! read more

Riverside Korean Restaurant - Goon Man Du - Korean Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

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The service was good! They were really nice to us and checked up often to see if we needed anything else! I got the Jajangmyun and my friend got the Bibimbap and they were okay- keep in mind we went during lunch. It was a bit too sweet for our taste, but other times I've gone they've been better for dinner. We sat in the larger dining area, and the dining area was nice and pretty! read more

Riverside Korean Restaurant - Ja Jang Myun Bi Bim Bab - Korean Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

Delicious Korean food for my birthday in Covington Kentucky. Prices were reasonable with large portions. The Service was very efficient but he could have been friendlier. I believe he was very busy. Everything came out on time and hot. No suggestions or education was given on the dishes, just fast efficient service. We were in the back tiger room, I didn't know it existed but enjoyed the space. We will definitely be back with our Asian family members from California, they will love it! read more

We started with the "Falling for Yuja" drink, which was absolute slammable. We also got a free shot of grapefruit soju, courtesy of the owner. We started with the seafood pancake, and to our surprise, we were met with a crispy exterior and a soft pillowy interior chock full of shrimp, clam, squid, and vegetables-- cooked perfectly. It was the perfect appetizer to share and... Next came the side dishes. We ate them all before our entrées even came out so naturally, we asked for more. Our entrées came out in large bronze bowls and although the menu may seem pricey, the portions are ginormous!!! The jham bong was excellent and full of perfectly cooked seafood, simmered in a spicy broth, and not too spicy. My friend says it was delectable. read more

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