What types of Korean dishes do you serve?

We serve a variety of traditional Korean dishes, including bibimbap, bulgogi, and kimchi stew.

Do you offer vegetarian or vegan options?

Yes, we have a separate vegetarian and vegan menu, which changes seasonally.

Where are you located?

We are located at 2400 San Pablo Ave.

Do you offer takeout or delivery?

Yes, we offer takeout and delivery through our partner services, Uber Eats and DoorDash.

Can I make a reservation for a large group?

Yes, please call us at least 24 hours in advance to make a reservation for a group of 8 or more.

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Kimchi House, the premier Korean restaurant in Pinole, CA, invites you to experience the bold flavors and spices of Korea. Located at 2400 San Pablo Ave, Kimchi House is a must-visit destination for foodies and fans of Korean cuisine. Our menu features a wide variety of traditional dishes, including kimchi, bibimbap, and bulgogi, all made with fresh ingredients and cooked to perfection. Whether you're in the mood for a spicy kick or a comforting bowl of noodles, our chefs have crafted a menu that will delight your senses. At Kimchi House, we're dedicated to providing exceptional service and a welcoming atmosphere that will make you feel like you're dining in Seoul. Join us for lunch or dinner and discover why we're the top-rated Korean restaurant in the area.

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Kimchi House serves authentic Korean cuisine with bold flavors and generous portions. Their kimchi is made in-house and pairs perfectly with their variety of meats and seafood. The service is friendly and attentive, making for a delightful dining experience.

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Yelp: 4.5/5

Google Reviews: 4.4/5

TripAdvisor: 4.5/5

Zomato: 4.3/5

OpenTable: 4.6/5

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Liann Amagan -Google user

3 months ago

Ordered Korean food for pick up while visiting a friend nearby, super homey good quality Korean food! We ordered food for 4 adults and 2 kids. We got a kimchi tofu and seafood tofu soup, chive pancake, mackerel, galbi, spicy pork, spicy chicken wings and...Read More

Take outDinner$20–30Atmosphere: 5JapchaeWould not recommendPlenty of parkingFree parking lot, Free street parking

Eva Cho -Google user

a year ago

The price here is reasonable compared to the amount, and the food is delicious. Especially, I enjoyed seafood pajeon with my husband. Japchae was also delicious. The beef bulgogi was a little dry, so I'll try pork next time instead. But it's a restaurant that...Read More

Dine inDinnerAtmosphere: 3

Meuy Saephanh -Google user

6 years ago

Delicious! Bento Box #2 and #3 and Sushi Roll #6 Hot King

Anna Leontine Ortiz -Google user

5 years ago

Came to try this place out after seeing it on yelp and being praised by one of our friends. My son ordered a chicken katsu bento box, I ordered a chicken teriyaki bento box, and hot stone bibimbap for my husband and other friend. We...Read More

Angela Lopez-Salazar -Google user

6 months ago

A great meal after a brisk walk through the Point Pinole Park, we walked into the comfy restaurant and ate what felt more like a home cooked meal made and served by a lovely couple. This homey resturant overlooks a park; a great plus if...Read More

Dine inDinner$10–20Atmosphere: 5Bulgogi BentoSomewhat recommendVegetarian menu or sectionPlenty of parkingFree parking lotThere is a giant window overlooking the park so if your little ones want to play you can feel safe watching them while you eat

Sebastian Perez -Google user

a year ago

The food was very flavorful and the beef bulgogi very tender. Everything was very good.

Dine inLunch$20–30Atmosphere: 5Bulgogi Bento, Bibimbap, Kimchi Pancake

Madeline Argueta -Google user

5 months ago

Best Korean food in the bay !

Dine inLunch$10–20Atmosphere: 5

DJ Narvaez -Google user

4 years ago

They have outdoor dining and we were even able to bring our little doggo to sit next to us! Bulgogi bento was good and filling -

E O -Google user

Edited 3 years ago

Amazing spot in historic downtown Pinole. Food is delicious 😋 highly recommended!

Take outLunch$10–20

Vanessa Nguyen -Google user

6 months ago

The best Korean food, full of flavors, authentic, priced reasonably, portions generous. I’ve been to many Korean restaurants all over , this beats them all, even the ones in Oakland. Their seafood stew was sooo delicious, the broth had a rich complexity, the...Read More

Atmosphere: 4

G C -Google user

10 months ago

If you have been looking for a solid Korean restaurant, this is the one. The food is delicious, the banchan is tasty and, and I would argue that they have the best Tofu soup in the East Bay. I have tried the following and recommend...Read More

Atmosphere: 5

LaDonna Adam -Google user

a year ago

This place is AWESOME! The food was so tasty! It's very clean and the staff is fantastic attentive and kind. The Kimchi is so very good also! I would have added photos, but I ate it all!

Dine inLunch$10–20Atmosphere: 5BibimbapHighly recommendLarge vegetarian selection

Olga Gomezsanchez -Google user

a year ago

Best customer service I have experienced. The owner is generous, thoughtful, caring, attentive and a very nice person. On top of this the food is delicious, I recommend trying her homemade kimchi. It's made with love and zero sugar!. Definitely try the bento boxes, worth...Read More

Atmosphere: 5

Paris _ -Google user

a year ago

Listen, food really has to hit a certain type of way for me to stop and do a live action review! 👀 The spicy chicken wings are so good! I’m two chicken wings in and I’m sold. I haven’t even tried my beef Ramen yet...Read More

Take outLunch$20–30Atmosphere: 5

Kellee Kimbro -Google user

3 years ago

This place is so delicious that I come at least once a week. It’s one of the few independent restaurants in this area that is not a chain. The staff are very sweet and accommodating. I highly recommend the spicy pork bento box, and in...Read More

Take outLunch$10–20

Veronica C Cummings -Google user

3 years ago

Nu Gu Na is a very special restaurant. The food is amongst the best Korean food that I've had in my life and it evokes fond memories of eating my grandmother's (halmoni) cooking during the few times I met her when I was a child....Read More

Gary Hum -Google user

5 years ago

Tasty food at very reasonable prices. Large portions in bento box meals. Will definitely revisit soon to try other dishes. Once we ordered, food came out quickly. Nice friendly service.

Justin Barker -Google user

5 years ago

So good. One of relatively few options in the area that are delicious and not a chain. A small. Space but nice views of the park next door. Great service is attentive and the selection of tofu soup, bento, ramen, and stone rice bowls is...Read More

Malika Rubin-Davis -Google user

10 months ago

So delicious!! Kind, down to earth staff. Delicious food. Might make this a weekly tradition.

Dine inDinner$20–30Atmosphere: 5

Leata Alataua -Google user

3 years ago

Food is so good always get the #1 Bento Box, with Chives Spicy Pancake it's the bomb!!! Customer service is great, ambiance is so romantic at night and in the day time music is fun and upbeat or chill.

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