Kimchi Garden — Restaurant in Berkeley

This place has mixed and inconsistent food quality at times. I would order their tofu soup, japchae, and hotdogs again. I have been here several times now. The quality of their tofu soup fluctuates, although mostly good.

But their kimchi and seafood pancake is below expectations. The pancake tastes mushy. They either undercooked it, or got the batter ingredients ratio wrong. I will give them credit that they did add more fillings that I expected into the pancake.

If this place to close to you, then it makes sense to come get their staples. I wouldn’t come here just for it nor expect top-notch...

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...

So far, this is my go to for quick homey Korean cooking. Love the fried chicken but it’s a bit expensive sadly so won’t get that too often. The Korean rice cake (TTEOKBOKKI) is also a bit pricey. Bibimbap I think is a great value and is solid quality. This I think should be my go to. Soups are good as well. Omelettes look pretty good.

It’s all self serve. Order at one of the 4 kiosks in the front. Food comes out of a window that you pick up. Pick up silverware, water, and sauces by yourself. At the end of the meal, you return...