Comfortable eatery serving a menu of classic Korean fare like kimchi fried rice & seafood pancakes.
farah agoune
Delicious and satisfying! I had the noodles, which were flavorful with just the right balance of spice and texture. The side dishes were fresh especially Kimchi. The service was friendly and attentive. Cozy atmosphere and good value. The prices were reasonable for the quality. Whether you’re a longtime fan of Korean cuisine or trying it for the first time, this place is absolutely worth a visit.
… moreAriel Nava
I was charging my EV and realized that I was quite hungry. I opened Google maps and looked for a place to eat near me. Discovered spoon Korean bistro. I decided to walk over and try it. I am glad that I did. I ordered the lunch box special with spicy pork. Everything was flavorful. The pork was tender and juicy. They have a small shaded outdoor area to dine. And they do have some limited seating inside. Everything was clean and they even offered me cold water while I waited. I have seen this restaurant on doordash but I have never tried it. But now I will order with confidence. I recommend this place for anybody who likes Korean food with a little bit of spice. Definitely going to try some of the other dishes that they have.
… moreBrian E.
A+, 5 stars, fire, slaps…..ohhhh man whatever you call it this place is legit.
I was only in the Bay Area briefly and had one meal to give to the cause of good food. So I stopped here.
Bibimbap called me. Ohhh yeah. The side dishes in advance were awesome—kimchi, picked cucumbers, radishes and a few others that really set the stage for the main dish.
I loved the stone bowl Bibimbap w/spicy pork came in. It really gave nice crust to the rice. Although the food was quite hot and sizzly. The dish was perfectly spicy and I enjoyed every bite.
I’ll be back for the house special and the KFC next time…or maybe back to the Bibimpap. 🙂
… moreHanna Kang
I’m from the area, and I’ve been to this place several times, but this time, I noticed they had a significant change in the menu and interior. Perhaps they may have remodeled or are under new management? Anyway, it’s on the pricey side, but the food tasted good, as usual. Their portions were generous enough for us to finish them in two meals.
… moreghilisa woods
Great food and service, I ake the trip to Berkley specifically to eat here.
… moreRoland Lacap
This place is a solid Korean restaurant. They stay true to their flavors and items. However, I was a surprised that their banchan was not in their best quality. The prices were a bit high for their offerings. Nonetheless, I recommend getting the kimbap. It’s filling and pairs well with the tteokbeokki.
The service is great and the owner is friendly and cares about his business. They served somaek, which is beer and soju. We got to try a new beer called Krush and it pairs well with soju, I recommend having it with your food.
The atmosphere was good. They played KPOP music videos, which is great if you’re a fan. We sat in the main dining room with the cashier, but the back of the house had more of a restaurant/bar feel.
Overall, I would come back again, but I will be prepared to spend a pretty penny.
… moreJay Shen
Pretty much every single item was along the lines of what you could find in a typical Korean restaurant, except for I thought the dishes were slightly less flavorful from what I have had elsewhere, but they were still good, so I think overall I could give a 4 out of 5 in terms of rating!
I have tried the seafood pancakes, the kimbop, and the dolsot bibimbap. Like I had mentioned, they were all pretty standard and lacked a bit of flavor. I don’t recall the bibimbop having enough gochujang or maybe even any, and I would’ve loved some. The seafood pancakes tasted like it didn’t have enough seasoning, but the texture was as good as it could be. Overall I still enjoyed everything and would recommend this spot to people.
I am fairly certain that there are more than enough Korean restaurants around the Berkeley area and I have not had any other ones yet, but I definitely liked Spoon enough to return if needed.
… moreDre
Food was wonderful. We stumbled upon this spot and was happy to see every table had lots of food filled to every edge. The food was piping hot and quickly made. Seems like they run pretty bare bones serving inside and out but the staff were as attentive as they could be given how busy of a night it was. Nearly forgot my leftovers and the server came after us to make sure we got it before leaving. Would definitely go back for more.
… morePamela Lee
The garlic soy chicken wings wàs yummy with a nicely crisped outside, succulent meat inside and a delicious garlicky sweet sauce. The Stone Bibimbop was just ok. It wasn’t as flavorful and the rice was not as crispy as I have had at other places. Service was good and there was outside seating under the olive trees if you prefer.
… moreLinda Tam
I used to come here regularly because it was good and convenient. I came recently and noticed a different menu with different prices. Unfortunately, I had the most watery, tasteless tofu stew I’ve ever had in my entire life Tastewise it could have been colored water instead of broth. I asked the waiter about it (I never am that person, but it was so bad). The waiter said they were trying a new recipe! I told him the old recipe was much better. In the meantime, I won’t be back because it’s not cheap and I don’t want to risk it
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