Jinhan Korean Soup and Rice

They always ask you to wait at the door for 5 minutes even there is 15 tables empty, and only 3 tables are occupied, so it make them looks popular. Everything is 15% over priced while all the portion are 40% reduced. Smaller portion made you finish everything, and think it is yummy, but they are just okay. We ordered “OX Bone Soup with Brisket, ice cold noodle, Tofu soup and Army pot. Only 8 slice of meat and half spoon noodle in J2 “OX Bone Soup with Brisket” Army pot just instead noodles with two Sausage. Tofu soup said it has Seafood, but I don’t see it at all. Ice Cold noodle is the only bowl tastes okay. We finished the side dish fried egg, but the waitress said no refill. 4 of us included two children still hungry after finished everything. Service Dine in Meal type Dinner Price per person $30–50 Food: 2 Service: 2 Atmosphere: 3

Update: Saturday, May 18, 2024 my family and I gave this place a second chance. Glad we gave them another chance. Food was good. We order dumplings, korean fried chicken wings, rice cake with sausage, bulgogi chicken, and spicy beef soup with vegetables and noodles (flavorful but not too spicy). In all it was a good experience and definitely will try again. I provided pictures of menu and food. Gave 4 stars because of first experience. My family and I were really excited to try a not an all you can eat Korean restaurant. We arrived at 3pm on a Thursday. Walked into the restaurant and was approached by a worker who shooed us away because they are closing and will reopen at 4pm. We looked around and there were customers sitting and eating. As we walked out, the worker posted a sign stating they were closed. Nowhere online does it state they are closed from 3pm to 4pm. My family felt it was very rude and unfriendly on how they shooed us out. Sad, our first experience was a negative one. I'm not sure if we will give them a try because of it. Service Dine in Meal type Lunch Price per person $20–30 Food: 4 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 4

A hidden gem for exceptional Korean dishes! Wow! I had such a great first experience at Jinhan Korean Soup and Rice that I had to come back again - and again and again! What I love most about Jinhan is how the ladies make you feel at home. The dishes are comforting and just simply delicious. Here are a list of items I’ve tried here: * Galbi (J6) - This is my #1 favorite here! They have the recipe down to what my tastebuds like. The delicious cuts of beef short ribs are savory, sweet, sticky, and highly addicting! I love how hot it comes out on the sizzling plate too! * Spicy Marinated Pork Bulgogi - If you like heat, this one’s for you! The pork is so flavorful and the dish itself comes out to a medium spice. The pork is tender and pairs well with rice or on top of some greens, ssamjang, and kimchi. *Chef’s kiss* * Beef Bulgogi (J5) - Tender, thinly sliced beef in a savory and sweet marinade with crunchy carrots, onions and green onions. * Japchae - A classic Korean dish. Banchan is just not enough so we get the dinner portion to share. * Spicy Fried Chicken Wings - It’s amazing how crunchy these wings come out even with all that sticky glaze on it. The glaze is sweet and savory with a a punch of heat! I was surprised how good it was! * Galbi Tang - This short rib soup is made with radish and green onions for a unique flavor. It almost reminds me of Filipino Nilagang Baka or Mexican Caldo de Res. It’s comforting! The entrees come with a side of white or mixed rice. The mixed rice is made with sweet potatoes in it with purple rice. It is delicious! Also, kids get a pack of seasoned seaweed snacks. Oh, and once you sit down, they bring out some ice cold barley tea instead of water, which most restaurants have. I absolutely love the nutty yet refreshing flavor of this tea! What I love about Jinhan is the variety of banchan. They have their staples, like kimchi, pickled radish, pickled cucumbers, etc. but I also enjoyed some other sides like Gamja Jorim, Kongnamul Muchim, Hobak Bokkeum (Stir-fried Zucchini), stir fried eggplant, etc. Jinhan is located in Corona off McKinley and, if you’re familiar with the area, you know how busy this area gets being so close to the 91 freeway exit. It’s next door to Lee’s Sandwiches. Parking is a hit or miss. It will be difficult to find parking during peak hours since the lot is shared by other businesses. The restaurant is mid- to large- sized and is spacious inside. If you’re coming with a wheelchair, walker, or stroller, there’s enough room to comfortably navigate between tables. Restrooms here are clean but walking down its hall seems like an endless maze (LOL). Overall, I’ve taken many family and friends here already and they’ve all enjoyed it. It’s a nice break from the standard KBBQ spots we’re used to and it’s great to just sit down and enjoy a meal without having to cook it yourself. The price is fair considering the quality. And I like the ambiance here. They have tasteful music playing and, as I mentioned earlier, something about Jinhan is comforting. Maybe it’s the wonderful service from the lovely ladies here. It’s definitely one of my favorite places to dine in the Inland Empire and I highly recommend giving it a try. Jinhan Korean Soup and Rice in Corona has won my heart and I hope it wins yours too! Service Dine in Meal type Lunch Price per person $20–30 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes extra banchan 반찬 추가, Galbi-Tang Prime Beef Short Rib Soup, 돼지불고기 & 순두부 spicy pork bulgogi & tofu soup Parking space Somewhat difficult to find parking Parking options Free parking lot Parking Free parking in a shared lot but can be difficult to find a spot during peak hours Kid-friendliness Kids get a free pack of seasoned seaweed snacks Wheelchair accessibility Wheelchair, walker and stroller friendly

This is the second time I've been here and it was an affirmation that the food is really good. I Soon Du Bu Tofu Soup with Beef made spicy. You get 10 banchan dishes and they are all tasty! They will ask if you want anything refilled too! My favorites are the Japchae noodles, cucumbers, and the Tofu skin. The woman server was very nice and attentive. I don't recall having the beef last time and I liked how the broth soaks into the very tender beef morsels! Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 4

What a lovely authentic taste that was so comforting, it’s worth the wait. The tofu soup isn’t as impressive but the cold noodles are top notch the most delicious in the area! The spicy pork had more flavor than spicy. And the Bimbimbap was deliciously wonderful and easy to add more red chili paste to your desires! Seriously, an amazing spot with delicious food!

one of my go tos in/near riverside! i like their galbi jjim more than sun nong dan’s, it’s more meaty and is spicy/flavorful! huge selection of banchan. will definitely return. Service Dine in Meal type Dinner Price per person $50–100 Food: 5 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes extra banchan 반찬 추가, 돼지불고기 & 순두부 spicy pork bulgogi & tofu soup

The side dishes are very delicious, food is very authentic, but service needs to be improved...They are definitely short staffed now. Only 2 servers in a huge restaurant, so don't be surprised if you need to wait long. Female waitress is great but male waiter is not very friendly even though we would like to order right away, he's also busy with takeout. If they have more people are helping, the outcome will be much better. Service Dine in Meal type Dinner Price per person $50–100

First of all: Holy mother of banchan. Ten plates! I ordered a spicy beef tofu soup, and it was SPICY! I really enjoyed it. It was so hot my mouth kept watering so I had to keep eating. The rice was great. The banchan assortment was delicious and yes, they are refillable. I loved the kimchi pancake, the eggplant, fish cake, and potato dishes the most. Unfortunately this place does not serve Korean sweet rice punch, but you can purchase that at the 99 ranch across the street. Service Dine in Meal type Dinner Price per person $20–30 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 4