Korean Restaurants in Fresno, CA

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Fresno's temperate climate and proximity to the ocean, mountains and the Sequoia, Kings Canyon and Yosemite national parks make the city an attractive destination for travelers from all walks of life. Outdoor enthusiasts can look forward to rigorous activities such as sailing, canoeing, surfing and skiing.

Visitors can cap off a stimulating day by exploring Fresno's nightlife, which includes a myriad of art, dining and entertainment options. The city has a small but popular cluster of a Korean restaurants that serve up traditional and innovative forms of Korean cultural cuisine.

Samos Kitchen

Samos Kitchen is a popular Korean restaurant that serves common Korean plates such as Korean barbecue, "L.A. Gal Bee" and spicy seafood casserole. The restaurant offers more than 70 dishes and a banquet room that can accommodate up to 60 people and is replete with a karaoke machine. Reservations are not required for this nonsmoking establishment, though they are recommended for large groups.

Samos Kitchen
345 E. Shaw Ave.
Fresno, CA, 93710
(559) 224-4229

Maroo

Maroo is a Korean and Japanese fusion restaurant that serves popular Korean dishes like dolsot bibimbap (hot stone bowl with mixed rice) and seafood gui and Japanese plates like spicy tataki roll and pan-seared tuna sashimi. Maroo offers takeout and lunch specials. Menu items range from small plates to soups and udon noodles, kids' meals and sake.

Maroo
2075 W. Bullard Ave.
Fresno, CA 93711
(559) 449-0166

Korean Royal Garden Restaurant

The Korean Royal Garden restaurant is a hot spot for tour buses on their way to and returning from Yosemite National Park. The restaurant offers a wide variety of kimchee, bibimbap (bowls of white rice topped with vegetables, sliced meat and an egg), bulgogi (marinated barbecued beef) and sundubu jjigae (hot and spicy Korean stew). The Korean Royal Garden is kid-friendly and the dress attire is casual.

Korean Royal Garden Restaurant
4151 N. Blackstone Ave.
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 229-5959

Article Written By ChristinaC

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