Spoon House Korean Cuisine and Cocktails

Not going to lie , at first I saw the wings arrive at my table and I second guessed my decision. But … whoa these may have been some of the best wings I’ve ever tried. The Galbi was ridiculously good! Monica’s service was great. She is a sweetheart! Do yourself a favor and try this place out!

We tried this place for dinner, cute little contemporary diner vibe. It does have a diner self seating. The menu is short and simple with ramen, and bulgogi options. We tried the chicken fried rice too. The food was delicious! I enjoyed the fried rice the most! You order at the counter and food will be brought to your table. We didn't wait long for our food. There is street parking with meters free after 6pm. Nice place for a quick delicious meal!

I frequently walk through downtown Chula Vista and decided to give Spoon House Korean Kitchen a try. From the street, their A-frame sign advertising an enticing happy hour—$8 margaritas—caught my eye. In the mood for some comforting Korean dishes, I went in with hopeful expectations. I ordered a margarita and the Korean fried wings. Unfortunately, my experience was disappointing. The margarita arrived glowing bright green, clearly made with a cheap pre-made mix rather than fresh ingredients. The server informed me the wings would take a bit longer since they’re twice-fried, which I appreciated—I’m always happy to wait for extra crispy wings glazed in a proper sweet and spicy Korean sauce. However, what I received fell far short. While the wings had a crispy texture, the sauce was lackluster and lazily poured over the top instead of being properly tossed and coated. This business has potential due to its prime location in the heart of downtown Chula Vista, especially since there are no other comparable Asian cuisine spots nearby. However, there were too many red flags to overlook. The restaurant was noticeably empty, and after my experience, I understood why. They advertise free billiards—an odd attraction for a Korean restaurant—and have a side party room available to rent for $100. The food and drink program both need serious improvement, and even the name, "Spoon House," feels more fitting for a soup spot or an American diner than a Korean establishment. Ultimately, I have no plans to return and would recommend exploring other dining options instead.

I would like to say thank you for making my game of pool present along with the service that was provided during my time here. So if your looking to have a bite to eat this is one spot I could recommend also if your looking to play a partner a game of pool great pool table along with the sticks

Best boba and a hot, satisfying bowl of bulgogi sundobu in the middle of the day at this welcoming family restaurant. It’s also a great place to gather with friends for a game of pool and play your brand of music on a high tech digital juke box after hours. Check out the menu online.

Wow. Never would have I thought I’d find great Korean food in Chula Vista. We were warmly greeted and welcomed by Nick, who was so friendly. He told us we could sit wherever we wanted. The inside of the restaurant is spacious and clean. There’s a pool table and tv playing music. My dad would’ve appreciated the 80’s hits being played. There’s also a full bar. We ordered our food through a QR code. Our selections were; bulgogi fries (my favorite), Ramen with bulgogi and an egg, and chicken bibimbap bowl for my husband. The bulgogi on the French fries were marinated soooo good. I loved the flavor. The sauce topped on it was fire too. The fries were cooked to crisp perfection. At first, I thought the ramen was ok. It came out piping how and was steaming until the end of our dinner. But I took it home for leftovers and it was a great decision. The bulgogi was tender and the flavors aren’t too salty. The bibimbap bowl was a great choice for my husband. He cleaned that bowl up. Whenever we’re craving Korean food again, we’ll come to Spoon House 🙂

After driving by so frequently, I decided to stop in. The food was so rich and delicious. I really enjoyed and would recommend the rice cake/fish cake appetizer and the ramen. (I got it not spicy, but you can order spicy) The broth of the ramen was really savory! Also, a full bar is a bonus. We had the margarita and the Paloma. Hopefully, they can, in the future, further expand a possible cocktail menu?? Just a thought😋