28 Best Korean Restaurants in San Jose

“This small Korean establishment is in the heart of Japan Town in SJ. We ordered the Flaming Fondue Chicken, Bibimbap, and the Ramen Tofu Soup. Like every Korean spot, it's always a good choice to go family-style and share everything. This trinity combination of rice, chicken, and soup was excellent. The Bibimbap with gochujang was flavorful and included the 'burnt rice' so you're given an extra crunch per bite. The Ramen Tofu soup (medium spice) was a great compliment to the bibimbap. It wasn't too spicy and just right. It also came with a raw egg you break into the soup so it slowly cooks. The Flaming Fondue Chicken was not really spicy (although it says it is), but I guess it spice levels varies from person to person. The cheese on it was a neat addition to the chicken. The server also made sure to check up on us often which our visit more welcoming. Would definitely come back!“

“My friend was hyping this place up so I decided to see if he spoke some truth to his statements. It didn't disappoint, but it didn't hit it out of the park either. Interior is very presentable. Clean and new. There are a lot of choices to pick from, but you get a limited quantity per category. You have their base, two base toppings, two scoops of protein, five toppings, two sauces (unfortunate), and then two sprinkles. The taste of the fish by itself is okay. Sauce is really good though. I was surprised at how much it was (about $3 more than what I'm used to paying) but their portions are very generous. I could not finish my bowl in one sitting when I always do. Hopefully the next time I come back, I'd find my go-to recipe!“

“Delicious Korean food at a competitive price compared to other Korean restaurants in the South Bay. I like that they offer a non-spicy version of tteokbokki, as I prefer the savory quality to it and most Korean restaurants only sell the spicy version. Their soft dumplings are on the smaller side, but tasty and come with 12 for $11. Really good offering of side dishes, especially if you opt to eat in instead of take out.“

“I really liked my hot plate beef bolgogi. It was flavorful and adding their hot sauce tied it all together. Unlimited bonchon so don't be afraid to ask for more. Limited seating so I recommend going right when they open so you get in right away. My friend got the hot stone bibimbop and said it was a bit plain for her. I would come back to try the tofu soup it seems like a popular option.“

“Getting to the important part is the flavor. Soy garlic and medium spicy wings were ?. I would say the soy garlic was the best of the two and that the medium spicy tastes like semi spruced up gochujang sauce type of heat. Not spicy at all.Price to portion wise, they are pricey for wings. ~$18.99 for 8 pieces feels a little high but I think the value is there. Flavor ✅ , crunch ✅, worth it ✅. Tried the magic fries, I’ve seen from an earlier post that it’s sugar , onion powder, and garlic powder on top of the fries. It’s nice but it was ok. Texture of the fries were a little soft instead of being crispy. My only beef is $2.00 for ranch.The spot is pretty much a Togo place since all the tables and chairs are all bunched to the side.Worth a shot to try out!“

“Absolutely delicious soon dobu!! I ordered the combination soondobu which comes with beef and seafood. The soup broth was incredibly flavourful and delicious and they give tons of tofu in the soup! I especially love how they let you select your spice level. Along with the soup you get a bowl of purple rice and of course side dishes! The dishes were amazing especially the kelp noodles and they're unlimited. The staff is super sweet constantly refilling the side dishes and making sure those with dietary restrictions know what they can/cannot eat. I recommend coming here a bit earlier than the regular lunch rush because it gets VERY VERY busy and parking is limited“

“If you’re craving Korean Fried Chicken then head over to Kokodek, it is phenomenal! Chicken breading is extra crisp, not too thick, and the sauce flavors are great and well complimented by garnishes. Don’t sleep on the spam musubi, it’s bursting with flavor. Staff are incredibly welcoming ?“

“Very delicious Korean comfort food with reasonable price, highly recommend!The service is quick and good. Side dishes has different varieties and they will refill for you. We tried bibimbap with beef, beef BBQ, beef short rib soup and seafood panpake, all are very tadty.“

“Love love this place. My first time. I have had lots of Korean food before. But the seafood pancake and seafood dolsot bimbimbap are unmatched. The pancake was crispy inside out. The stone pot, the video showed it all - the crispy rice bottom can be easily scraped off and tasted more like Rice chips (yum!) Worth noting and very surprising is how tasty the Shrimp in that stone pot. Almost like they have been marinated (and may be they were :)) Outstanding and authentic Korean food. This place is super busy with so many people and also lots of takeout orders. Good sign for the food quality. Will definitely visit again to try other dishes!“

“This late-night Korean eatery in the Bay Area offers a solid dining experience, although service can be slow due to limited staffing late at night. The interior exudes a cozy atmosphere, although it can get warm inside until the door is left open for ventilation. While the banchan lacked some flavor, it wasn't a significant issue.The Kimchi Beef Tofu Soup, rated 4.3 out of 5, provides a satisfying kick at medium spice level with ample portions of mushrooms, beef, and tofu. While it may not be the most flavorful tofu soup, it remains a dependable choice for any craving.The Half Order BBQ Short Ribs, rated 4.7 out of 5, offer a delightful Korean BBQ experience. The option for half portions is appreciated, and the dish is well-prepared overall. However, there's room for improvement in ensuring the onions on the plate sizzle and cook more thoroughly.“

“Located in Vietnam Town, Enjoy Seoul is in a corner of the left building when you pull into the lot. It isn't the biggest, but definitely clean. My mom and I were seated immediately for an early dinner. We are regulars here as my mom thinks this is her favorite Korean restaurant, and I have to say the soup and the stone bibimbap is also probably the best too. It was more than enough food for the two of us, and we had about one serving left to bring home. I think the banchan helps make the meal filling! Service is average, but in a good way. Took a star down because the table next to us got their food first but we ordered before them, and they seemed to order the same thing we did. Overall, definitely will come back again, and if you do go, try not to go during lunch or dinner rush because it's not that big and you might wait a while.“

“Food is delicious! taste like home made, very flavorful and authentic. Jini gives you a very welcome service and dedication. Definitely looking forward to coming back. Her Kimbap is phenomenal and Tteokbokki with cheese and mandu is sooo good.“

“Great Korean food! We ordered all the traditional: army stew, seafood pancake, and hot stone pot. They are all delicious.Just one minor “complaint”: we were the last few customers before their lunch break so we paid during not after, when the lady collected our signed check she immediately looked at it and frowned at it as if she was not satisfied with the tip. The food was about $60 plus tax it’s about $67 and we paid $76 in total which is about 15%. I mean it’s not over 20% so may not be considered as very generous but come on, at least wait until you are away from our table…“

“Seafood Tofu is pretty good. I always get spicy for my soup and they make it spicy enough for the kick and not overpowering. The broth had the right taste of the cooked seafood of shrimp and clams. They add on egg that pretty much cook though so breaking the yolk wasn't possible. Maybe I'll ask them to stir it next time or leave it out. It comes with purple rice and add an order of spicy cucumber cause I didn't see Kim Chi on machine to order. I'd definitely be coming back.“

“We should have read the information about the restaurant before sit down. It took us by surprise to found out that basically this is all you can eat place that one can choose hot pot or barbecue or both at fixed prices. Great for someone who loves meats.“

“ordered soy chill/ honey garlic fried chicken with a side of truffle fries and was very delicious. fried chicken was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside with the perfect amount of sauce coating. truffle fries was fried to perfection with a hint of parmesan on top. our server Danny was the best always tending to our needs and made our visit one to remember!“

“Great chicken I like the crunch chicken and the kimchi rice and soduc the shrimp is pretty good it's never crowded when I go and I think it's because they are located in the back and the front of the place hasn't opened for business so people might think it's closed but it does have good food“

“I can't believe they added a Bibimbowl at this location. I used to go to the Sunnyvale location a few years ago but it was a drive and they're only open certain days/time so it was difficult to go sometimes when they are open.Finally was able to eat at Bibimbowl during lunch and it was just as good. During lunch, it might be difficult to sit and eat instead of grabbing to go but i highly recommend getting the Hot Stone when dining in. It keeps my food hot and I love burnt/crispy rice!! Hot Stone - I selected white rice, beef, teriyaki. Comes with veggies and a fried egg. Tofu Soup (Soon Tofu) - always a must order when coming here. Favorite two. I know it's pretty much only for lunch but sometimes I crave it around dinner time.“

“Had this place to myself at 3:30pm (late lunch). Asked for a recommendation and they suggested the spicy pork lunch special. Boom! Perfect choice. I never eat all of the rice; however, this was so scrumptious that I couldn't stop grabbing flavor! I'll be back for certain!“

“Rachel and her team are AMAZING, the food is so delicious. I hired the truck for a work event and everyone enjoyed the choices, some folks came back for seconds and thirds! Rachel is reliable and super friendly, from booking the truck to the end of the event everything was seamless.“

“Great restaurant for private parties. We ate here for a private event in the back room they have for private parties. The staff was very attentive and helpful to serve our entrees. The beef ribs were so tender and flavorful paired with the kimchi and sides. It was a really great meal we all enjoyed very much.“

“This was my first time trying this place. I know this place has many different location but this was the closest to us. We came in a Sunday afternoon and we were seated right away. It wasn't busy and the indoor had a lot of seating. They interior has a cozy vibe to it. I know the Milpitas location has a modern look but this location has been around for years. We ordered the Combination Tofu Soup, spicy pork and BBQ Beef Bibimbap. The service was quick and attentive. They were also very friendly too. I liked that our waiter noticed we were sharing the tofu soup so she gave us extra bowls and spoons for it. Overall, the food was good and delicious. This place is kinda pricey but definitely worth coming back. Very good comfort food.“

“Update after 3 visits: I was gonna change my rating to 5 stars until I noticed that they serve chicken karaage in a tiny bowl during happy hour instead of on a plate like on regular hours…so we get less just because it’s happy hour and we pay slightly less?————————-——————————-Salmon Lover is king!! I repeat, Salmon Lover is king!Mango roll is delicious and cheap, will definitely order again next time.Speciaty rolls and nigiri sashimi are reasonably priced.Service is good too.“

“First time trying hot pot and it was actually pretty good. Everyone gets their own pot for hot pot. In the tablet you get what you want in terms of soup base, noodles, vegetables, meat, drinks. Then at the self serve they have sauces and some other things to add like jalapeno or cilantro. Pretty tasty. And the staff is attentive picking up dishes and filling water. Really nice service today. And even when we asked about vegan and dairy free options they seemed to be very knowledgeable right away.Dietary restrictions: Vegan broth upon asking. Knew dairy free options off the top of his head.“

“I really enjoyed the army stew. Our waitress was so courteous and she did offer more kimchi when the dish was empty. Great food, great service, and a beautiful and clean restaurant. I would absolutely come back and highly recommend the budae jjigae.“

“Pros: Quality, Healthy, Flavorful, Fresh Portion size is good for a meal (times are tough, "American-sized" meals are LONG gone people). I ordered an Impossible Beef Salad and Crispy Cauliflower Bowl. Both were VERY good. Some of my family are trying "plant-based" diets and recommended Moonbowls. I live less than 3 miles from this shared kitchen location. For the price, flavor and portion you deserve 5 stars! Opportunities (the minus star): Pick up process - "Sam" sent me a text saying they are preparing my food, with instructions to talk to the staff on arriving. Usually this shared kitchen as automated lockers. I had to wait for someone to help me, so integrating your app to the automated system would be awesome“

“Great different types of sushi, got me and my family full right away. I like how the tables are a good amount of distance away from the other tables. The service was great, friendly staff, always attentive. And super easy ordering process. I like how we just simply ordered on our phones whatever we liked and then shortly after they brought it to our table. I would definitely be coming back :)“