Korean Restaurant

You have no idea how thrilled I am to see a comeback of my beloved (now closed) Jinhan Korean Restaurant from Corona open up in southeastern Riverside (Mission Grove area) under their new name: Korean Restaurant. I was so thrilled to see a newly opened Korean restaurant pop up on Yelp. And, to my surprise, a photo of a familiar-looking menu layout caught my eye! "Wait - no way! This menu looks like (now-closed) Jinhan’s menu in Corona! Are they the same owners?" I immediately called to check if this location was real and the lady I spoke with confirmed that they had just opened the day before (opened on 12/08/25). I asked her some questions and she confirmed they were the same owners just under the new name "Korean Restaurant". "OMG! Okay, I will be right there," I told the lady. I hurriedly made my way to Mission Grove and - lo and behold - I spotted the restaurant as I drove in. A little background for you: I was a fan of their former restaurant Jinhan in Corona so I (along with family and friends) were sad when they closed their restaurant this past Spring. LOCATION & PARKING Korean Restaurant is located in Mission Grove in Riverside just a couple miles west of the 215 freeway, and is nestled next to Cookie Co in the Stater Bros shopping center. There’s plenty of parking but be careful as it is near the entrance to the plaza and the round-about. AMBIANCE Upon entry, I spotted some familiar employees. I was happy to see them, as they were quite busy. The restaurant was half full but busy with to go orders. The layout is more narrow than the previous location but it does have a more brighter ambiance. It’s brightly lit and airy. I enjoyed the music that was playing lightly in the background. FOOD & DRINKS They provide complimentary chilled water and roasted barley tea. It’s delicious and refreshing. * GALBI - These beef short ribs are my favorite. Of all the Korean restaurants I’ve been to, they have the best marinade for Galbi. It’s savory, slightly sweet, and a bit sticky. It’s delicious! * STEAMED EGG - New to their menu and I love how fluffy this is! * SOON DUBU (Beef Tofu Soup) - Ordered the "spicy" and it was a tolerable heat. It came with an egg to add to the soup. The tofu soup was perfect and smooth. * BEEF BULGOGI - This leans toward the sweeter side compared to Galbi but it is delicious. They use thin slices of beef so it’s not as tough as Galbi but equally delicious. * BANCHAN - There were 8 sides at our table, which was plenty. All were various flavors and textures. My favorite are the kimchi, cucumbers, and the braised potatoes (Gamja Jorim). SERVICE Being that it was Day 2 of their Soft Opening, service was a bit slow for folks eating inside. It’s probably because there were so many take-out orders. Nonetheless, two of the employees remembered me from eating at Jinhan. They were really kind and friendly. SEATING & ACCESSIBILITY For those with wheelchairs, walkers, or strollers, it might be a bit difficult getting around inside because the layout is narrow. However, they do have outdoor patio seating if you’re looking for space. There is a small private room in the back that appears to seat about 8 guests. Otherwise, most of the tables seat up to 6 guests. RESTROOMS Restrooms are all the way to the back (before the private room) and the women’s restroom was very clean. It had a very nice scent, which reminded me of Creed men’s cologne (so nice)! Overall, if you’re looking to try something new in the area or are wanting to eat some Korean dishes, I would highly recommend giving Korean Restaurant a try. The flavors are delicious. I can’t wait to come back and try some of my other favorite dishes like their Dolsot Bibimbap!

Dined in tonight. Order the tofu soup, short rib soup and beef bulgogi. Banchan was fresh and delicious. Would definitely come back again. There was a bit of a wait time and just a heads up probably be waiting 10-15 min before youre seated. Food was worth the wait

We’ve been needing a Korean spot like this to open in our area!! We ordered the galbitang (Korean short rib soup), tteokbokki(spicy rice cake), and grilled belt fish with kimchi jigae. Everything was amazing and their banchan is fresh and delicious (I especially loved the spicy cucumbers and tofu). We will be frequent visitors! 😋

Service can be a little slow, but it's what you'd expect of a small owned restaurant. The food is delicious- I could drink the broth from the soondubu (tofu soup) everyday, they have an amazing selection of banchan, the gam-ja-tang is also very flavorful. The tteokbokki was a little darker in flavor than I've had before, but was still delicious, and not too spicy. I look forward tol trying more menu items, though I fear for my wallet since this place is so close to me.

Restaurant is beautiful, it’s clean with a great atmosphere, the food is amazing!! Everything was delicious! I’m so happy we have a restaurant like this in the area ❤️

My dentist at Orangecrest Family Dental recommended this place, and honestly, I can’t stop coming back. The food is absolutely top-notch, 100% authentic, full of flavor, and genuinely amazing every time. The staff is just as impressive; their hospitality is warm, welcoming, and makes you feel right at home. On top of that, the restaurant has a beautiful Korean aesthetic that elevates the entire experience. If you’re looking for the hottest new food spot around, Korean restaurant is a must-try.

So delicious! Been twice already since they opened. My favorite is the Bulgogi and the Sweet & Spicy Chicken Wings.