Lots of options, all the things I’ve tried across multiple visits have been delicious! The sides are amazing, free refills. The staff are very friendly and attentive. My go to is the foot bibimbap. Love the tofu soup as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mr. Knox
bowl'd wings are a must order IMO
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
David Borel
Great food and drinks.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
AK P
This used to be one of my favorite Korean restaurants to go a few years back, I'm unsure what changed.
I went in alone and ordered a SPICY soft tofu soup. They *did* give me banchan- but I had to ask for them to bring some out. (I think because the people who dine alone aren't expected to want it?)
Once the soup came out - it was not visibly boiling but they still cracked the egg on top. Which is great table service EXCEPT the egg was never actually cooked, I had to eat around it.
On top of that, the soup itself had small chunks of tofu instead of the large soft block that is standard.
Also it was BLAND, not just unspicy but lacking flavor. I asked for gojujang, and kept adding it - until I tasted the sauce they gave me and realized it was just sweet and not spicy. Bleh.
I left disappointed and annoyed I had to get my soup to go to *finish cooking the egg in it at home*.
Bland undercooked food? For prices that keep going up, where its 25+ dollars per entree? I don't mind high prices for good food, this place just lost it's touch.
Also the music was too loud, and I think a table near me asked them to turn it off because it was gone during the second part of my meal; for the first part of my meal it was distracting and hard to tune out
Just a bad dining experience overall
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 4
Sohum Thakkar
Some of the best ramen I’ve ever had!
SH Kim
The service and the food quality are consistently excellent. I appreciate the many vegan options too. I just wish they had my favorite dish - mul naengmyeon.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tenzin Kunsang
It’s bit pricey but loved the son dofu jigae. Will deff go back.
A good Korean restaurant in Albany, close to Berkeley in a safe neighborhood. What more could you ask for?
The banchan is plentiful and fresh (especially the kimchi). The food is on the sweeter side and not as spicy as similar Korean restaurants and that’s okay. It is what makes it special and unique. I would recommend going one level up of spice level to what you’re normally accustomed to.
Portions are big, so I’d recommend sharing family style and expect to take leftovers home.
A G
The food at this place is soooo much better than up the street at Korean Superette. If you’re looking for good food this is the one you want. The other places has a much cuter outdoor seating area but honestly the food is much worse that it’s almost not worth it.
Vegetarian options: Vegetarian ramen broth and plenty of tofu
Dietary restrictions: Vegetarian friendly!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Liu Kathy
Love their bibimbap! Also the tofu soups are great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bibimbop, Soft Tofu Stew
Lance Friis
Great service and the meal was wonderful.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spicy Pork Belly Bibimbap
Mark Kaplan
Excellent vegan choices. I had the Japchae while my wife had the Kimchi noodles served in a hot stone bowl. I had the Bebimbop in the past. Side dishes served included pickled radish, spicy tofu, seaweed, kale, and kimchi. Service was quick and our carafe of water was keep full by request. This is not a vegetarian restaurant but they have good choices for their vegetarian and vegan customers.
Fantastic and affordable Korean food in the heart of Solano Ave. Their lunch specials and banchan are excellent!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Kimchi Fried Rice, Seafood Pancake, Spicy Ramen, Soft Tofu Stew
Lots of options, all the things I’ve tried across multiple visits have been delicious! The sides are amazing, free refills. The staff are very friendly and attentive. My go to is the foot bibimbap. Love the tofu soup as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
bowl'd wings are a must order IMO
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food and drinks.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
This used to be one of my favorite Korean restaurants to go a few years back, I'm unsure what changed.
I went in alone and ordered a SPICY soft tofu soup. They *did* give me banchan- but I had to ask for them to bring some out. (I think because the people who dine alone aren't expected to want it?)
Once the soup came out - it was not visibly boiling but they still cracked the egg on top. Which is great table service EXCEPT the egg was never actually cooked, I had to eat around it.
On top of that, the soup itself had small chunks of tofu instead of the large soft block that is standard.
Also it was BLAND, not just unspicy but lacking flavor. I asked for gojujang, and kept adding it - until I tasted the sauce they gave me and realized it was just sweet and not spicy. Bleh.
I left disappointed and annoyed I had to get my soup to go to *finish cooking the egg in it at home*.
Bland undercooked food?
For prices that keep going up, where its 25+ dollars per entree?
I don't mind high prices for good food, this place just lost it's touch.
Also the music was too loud, and I think a table near me asked them to turn it off because it was gone during the second part of my meal; for the first part of my meal it was distracting and hard to tune out
Just a bad dining experience overall
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 4
Some of the best ramen I’ve ever had!
The service and the food quality are consistently excellent. I appreciate the many vegan options too. I just wish they had my favorite dish - mul naengmyeon.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It’s bit pricey but loved the son dofu jigae.
Will deff go back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I loved their BBQ Beef. Best in town must try
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best place to eat! Choi the best server!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bibimbop, Chicken Wings
Restaurantji Recommends
A good Korean restaurant in Albany, close to Berkeley in a safe neighborhood. What more could you ask for?
The banchan is plentiful and fresh (especially the kimchi). The food is on the sweeter side and not as spicy as similar Korean restaurants and that’s okay. It is what makes it special and unique. I would recommend going one level up of spice level to what you’re normally accustomed to.
Portions are big, so I’d recommend sharing family style and expect to take leftovers home.
The food at this place is soooo much better than up the street at Korean Superette. If you’re looking for good food this is the one you want. The other places has a much cuter outdoor seating area but honestly the food is much worse that it’s almost not worth it.
Vegetarian options: Vegetarian ramen broth and plenty of tofu
Dietary restrictions: Vegetarian friendly!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Love their bibimbap! Also the tofu soups are great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bibimbop, Soft Tofu Stew
Great service and the meal was wonderful.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spicy Pork Belly Bibimbap
Excellent vegan choices. I had the Japchae while my wife had the Kimchi noodles served in a hot stone bowl. I had the Bebimbop in the past. Side dishes served included pickled radish, spicy tofu, seaweed, kale, and kimchi. Service was quick and our carafe of water was keep full by request. This is not a vegetarian restaurant but they have good choices for their vegetarian and vegan customers.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bibimbop, Japchae
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