A nice casual Korean food spot in Berkeley. Ordering is convenient on Snackpass and service is always fast. The kimbap was delicious and quite filling. My friend who had the fried rice said that it was really good.

Kimchi garden is a reliable, quick Berkeley staple. A large store so there's always somewhere to sit, and lots of food and drink options to choose from. You can order ahead on Snackpass too. Service can get really slow if it's busy so I would definitely recommend ordering ahead during peak dinner hours. I love the kimchi pancake and kimbap from here!

Yum. Came for lunch with a work friend. We ordered at the kiosk and the food came out fairly quickly considering it was busy. We both had bibimbap with beef. Loved how sizzling and crispy the rice were and good tasted good. Came with a side of japchae. I also ordered a lychee lemonade which was delish. I had some of the red sauce it's more for taste than spice. It could've used a little kick. It was a very filling lunch. I'll be back!

First impressions: like others have said, ordering is through kiosks or Snackpass at the front, and you seat yourself until your food is ready for pickup. I've been here twice, and both times did not disappoint. First time I got the tteokbokki with more vegetables, dumplings, and glass noodles. I haven't had tteokbokki very many times before, but something about the sauce was rich and umami, a nice balance of spice and sweetness for me, though I think some might find it too sweet. Portions are decently sized with a good amount of rice cakes. With the additions, my order came out to $20.96, but with the portion size, it lasted me another meal. The second time I ordered the kimchi stew with extra pork and egg. This came out to $16.43. Personally, I enjoyed the tteokbokki a lot more, but the kimchi stew was also very comforting! I've had better, but I wouldn't say anything is missing in this one. They automatically add rice cakes, glass noodles, vegetables, tofu, and kimchi. Nothing mind blowing, but it works! Overall, a decent and reliable spot for Korean food. Good for meeting with friends or enjoying your peace while dining alone as well. Would definitely want to try the sweets in the future!!!

The food here is generally pretty good, though I do feel that the quality could be improved, but it is expected for the price. It is a good late night staple, and does not require any social interaction as you order at a kiosk or on snackpass, serve your own water, get your food from a window, get your own utensils, and seat yourself. I have tried the tofu stew which is not bad. I have also tried the tteokbokki, but I feel that the flavor could be better and more complex. There is plenty of seating inside.

My go to spot for bingsu sooo worth the price!! We shared the strawberry bingsu with 3 people and it was so so worth it.

Kimchi Garden is a hidden gem near Telegraph Ave. I'm down to go back! Food - 5/5 - Ordered the Beef Kimbap, Spicy Pork Bibimbap, & Duk Bok Gi Great amount for 2 (surprised by the amount of Kimbap rolls)! Vibe - 5/5 - Went here on a Friday (lunchtime) and it was not crowded! Ordered via Snackpass kiosks at the entryway (easy to use)! - The restaurant was larger than I expected - very spacious and plenty of seats! - Loved that they played BTS, Blackpink, and other great K-pop artists, too! Customer Service - 3/5 - Easy pick-up at window. When I asked for a to-go bag, the employee persisted in checking the receipt before providing a bag (even though I sat and ate for 1+ hour). - Did not understand the holdup, but other than that, I enjoyed this place