Bakersfield Eats | A Hidden Gem of a Korean Restaurant 🍜

A while back, I drove from Las Vegas back to the Bay Area, and on my way through Bakersfield, I stopped at a Korean restaurant called Crazy BBQ. The name sounds a little quirky at first, but the food was way better than I expected—so good that even two months later, I still feel the need to post about it and recommend it to everyone! 🤤 Let me break down the must-try dishes—you won’t regret ordering these: 👉 Beef Rib Tofu Soup 🥘 This dish alone is worth the detour! It comes with two whole beef ribs, and as soon as it’s served, the staff will kindly help you strip the meat off the bones and cut it into bite-sized pieces ). The beef is so tender it practically melts in your mouth—no tough, chewy bits at all—and the soup is rich, savory, and packed with flavor. The soft tofu soaks up all the broth’s goodness, and every spoonful feels warm and comforting. If you love hearty, flavorful soups, this is a non-negotiable order! 👉 Kimchi Fried Rice 🍚 I’m a total kimchi fried rice fan, and this one hit all the right notes! The texture is perfectly fluffy (no clumpy rice here!), and the seasoning is spot-on—not too salty, with just the right balance of tang from the kimchi. Best of all, they don’t skimp on the kimchi at all—there’s a generous amount mixed into every bite, and we even had extra kimchi left at the end of the meal. It makes me confused why some Korean restaurants in the Bay Area only add a tiny pinch of kimchi to their fried rice (like, this little 🤏)—kimchi is the star here, after all! This version is how kimchi fried rice should taste. 👉 Fried Chicken 🍗 You can never go wrong with Korean fried chicken, and this spot nails it! The outer crust is super crispy—crunchy with every bite—but not greasy at all. Inside, the chicken is juicy and tender, with that perfect “juice burst” when you bite into it. We tried both the Spicy and Garlic sauces, and both were delicious: the spicy one has a nice kick without being overpowering, while the garlic one is creamy and fragrant. It’s the kind of fried chicken you’ll keep reaching for even when you’re full! If you’re ever passing through Bakersfield—whether on a road trip or just exploring the area—do yourself a favor and stop at Crazy BBQ. It’s a small, no-frills spot, but the food is made with care, and it’s way more satisfying than many fancy Korean restaurants I’ve tried. 📍 Address: 2651 Oswell St STE E, Bakersfield, CA 93306 #bakersfield #lasvegas#BakersfieldFood #KoreanBBQ #RoadTripEats #LasVegasToBayArea #KoreanFriedChicken