Kimchi Garden

Mariel Camargo

Kimchi Garden was so good! The portions were very filling and the price in comparison to other places was affordable (less than $20). The order station was also very convenient & they had the food ready in a timely manner. Definitely going again when I go to Berkeley again!

Levi A

Super delicious Korean food. Strongly recommend their kimchi cheese fried rice(add the cheese! it’s so worth it) and their kimchi tofu soup The soup on the spicier side so keep it in mind! Be ready for a food coma

Kate P

The kimchi stew is so good but also pretty spicy. Love that everything can be ordered through kiosk and when your order is ready they will announce it on the speaker. Free WiFi as well. The only downside is there’s no bathroom.

I ordered a beef soondubu with rice and it was absolutely delicious! The flavors of the soup complimented the meat and veggies super well. It also came with a side dish of fried tofu skin. Everything is self-serve, you order on a tablet, pick up your own food, and bus your own dishes which is every introverts dream! It was also pretty quiet when I went on a weekday lunch. Very reasonable prices as well. Would recommend again if I’m back in the area.

very tasty hot dogs that cost $4-5, you can also sprinkle hot dogs with sugar, a lot of different sauces. convenient menu on the tablet, you choose the place where you want to sit. When your order is ready, your number will be announced over the microphone. the sea food pancake was a bit undercooked I think because they are very busy and the rot try to cook everything quickly. also the kimchi was not heavily fermented.

Good Korean food. The japchae was a bit overcooked. I was surprised to see pao-de-queijo on the menu (perhaps they have a Brazilian in the kitchen?).

Beef stew with dumplings is very very good. Order on the iPad and they’ll call your number when the food is ready. The soup came out very hot and she gave me a salt shaker to salt as I wanted. Nice place to enjoy Korean cooking.

Easy ordering through kiosk. Food was good for the price. Forgot to ask them to make the pork belly crispy. Tofu stew is good for 2-3 people.

Suspicious smell but great desserts.

Reasonably priced. Not even close to the best bibimbap I’ve had but they are pretty generous with the meat and vegetables and don’t have a bowl that is 3/4 rice unlike many bibimbaps. There was not the rice crust on the bottom which was disappointing but overall not bad for the price.

Autumn Cao

I ordered a beef soondubu with rice and it was absolutely delicious! The flavors of the soup complimented the meat and veggies super well. It also came with a side dish of fried tofu skin. Everything is self-serve, you order on a tablet, pick up your own food, and bus your own dishes which is every introverts dream! It was also pretty quiet when I went on a weekday lunch. Very reasonable prices as well. Would recommend again if I’m back in the area.

Alisa Lannister

very tasty hot dogs that cost $4-5, you can also sprinkle hot dogs with sugar, a lot of different sauces. convenient menu on the tablet, you choose the place where you want to sit. When your order is ready, your number will be announced over the microphone. the sea food pancake was a bit undercooked I think because they are very busy and the rot try to cook everything quickly. also the kimchi was not heavily fermented.

Alex Zepka

Good Korean food. The japchae was a bit overcooked. I was surprised to see pao-de-queijo on the menu (perhaps they have a Brazilian in the kitchen?).

Michael H

Beef stew with dumplings is very very good. Order on the iPad and they’ll call your number when the food is ready. The soup came out very hot and she gave me a salt shaker to salt as I wanted. Nice place to enjoy Korean cooking.

Justin Casama

Easy ordering through kiosk. Food was good for the price. Forgot to ask them to make the pork belly crispy. Tofu stew is good for 2-3 people.

A A

Suspicious smell but great desserts.

Emily Liu

Reasonably priced. Not even close to the best bibimbap I’ve had but they are pretty generous with the meat and vegetables and don’t have a bowl that is 3/4 rice unlike many bibimbaps. There was not the rice crust on the bottom which was disappointing but overall not bad for the price.

Great if you’re feeling introverted. Decent food. But they don’t provide takeout bags without cash, which is a frustrating experience when you spend 35$ and leave a tip. I would come again, just wouldn’t tip next time (you do all your own ordering & bussing anyways)

Looking for a go-to late-night munchies spot in Berkeley? Kimchi Garden is the perfect place! Open late into the night, it's a popular hangout for students craving Korean comfort food and sweet treats. Our group ordered the Bibimbap and shared a refreshing Mango Bing Su for dessert—perfect for family-style dining! Even during peak hours (7–9 PM), the food came out pretty quickly, and everything hit the spot. Whether you're pulling an all-nighter or just need a post-dinner snack, Kimchi Garden is a solid choice!

Ordered tofu protein soup that came along with side white rice. It was comforting to eat hot soup as I was sick and couldn't cook myself.

Sonia Lopchan

Ordered tofu protein soup that came along with side white rice. It was comforting to eat hot soup as I was sick and couldn't cook myself.

Solana Liu

Great if you’re feeling introverted. Decent food. But they don’t provide takeout bags without cash, which is a frustrating experience when you spend 35$ and leave a tip. I would come again, just wouldn’t tip next time (you do all your own ordering & bussing anyways)

Ryan Huie

Looking for a go-to late-night munchies spot in Berkeley? Kimchi Garden is the perfect place! Open late into the night, it's a popular hangout for students craving Korean comfort food and sweet treats. Our group ordered the Bibimbap and shared a refreshing Mango Bing Su for dessert—perfect for family-style dining! Even during peak hours (7–9 PM), the food came out pretty quickly, and everything hit the spot. Whether you're pulling an all-nighter or just need a post-dinner snack, Kimchi Garden is a solid choice!

Jerico Osnas-Paguio

This seamingly hole in the wall is more like a cave of wonders! Kimchi Garden is literally tucked away like a hidden gem on Durant Avenue and Telegraph in Berkeley. But once you find it, it's actually a very spacious sit down restaurant with an expansive menu of Korean favorites. They have an easy set up with kiosks right by the door. No waiting, just order and have a seat. Then the orders come out quick, hot, and delicious! Next time you're in Telegraph, Berkeley - keep an eye out for the sign and discover a whole new world of delicious Korean favorites at Kimchi Garden.

The worst three stars I ever gave. The best 3 stars I ever gave. The blandest meal I ever had. Not sure how I feel righr now. I might have preferred homemade rice and butter with salt, and a glass of ice water. I mighr have cooked an egg and put kimchi on top. And, I would have been happier. So, I think this was the least amount of effort Ive ever seen in a meal. But it was fine? Sorry cant give you a 4 or 5. Im so perplexed.

Berkss Casp

The worst three stars I ever gave. The best 3 stars I ever gave. The blandest meal I ever had. Not sure how I feel righr now. I might have preferred homemade rice and butter with salt, and a glass of ice water. I mighr have cooked an egg and put kimchi on top. And, I would have been happier. So, I think this was the least amount of effort Ive ever seen in a meal. But it was fine? Sorry cant give you a 4 or 5. Im so perplexed.

I haven’t been here in quite a while since I studied at Berkeley, but the quality and taste is considerably worse. I think there was a change in ownership,and the food is not authentic at all anymore. Wings are bland and not crispy. Scallion pancake is soggy and tasteless. The only thing that was decent was the Gimbap. Sad to see what was once a bustling Korean restaurant back during my college days become soulless. We spent almost $60…terrible deal.

The first time I ordered from here the tteokbokki it tasted really good…disappointed my second time around. Overcooked ramen, few rice cakes scattered around with too much ramen and a hard boiled egg that came with it…the sauce was just spicy with no flavor at all.

John L.

I haven’t been here in quite a while since I studied at Berkeley, but the quality and taste is considerably worse. I think there was a change in ownership,and the food is not authentic at all anymore. Wings are bland and not crispy. Scallion pancake is soggy and tasteless. The only thing that was decent was the Gimbap. Sad to see what was once a bustling Korean restaurant back during my college days become soulless. We spent almost $60…terrible deal.

Kaavya Murali

The first time I ordered from here the tteokbokki it tasted really good…disappointed my second time around. Overcooked ramen, few rice cakes scattered around with too much ramen and a hard boiled egg that came with it…the sauce was just spicy with no flavor at all.