25 Best Korean Restaurants in San Jose

“Omogari is popping here in the Japantown neighborhood and I was excited to dine here with some friends in their outdoor patio.

With a long line for Korean food and indoor/outdoor seating, be sure to use the Yelp waitlist if you can to get ahead of the wait.

They have classic Korean dishes with fairly generous portions from what I could tell. Limited veggie options (and you'll have to ask to make sure something can be fully plant-based/vegan), but I was happy to see they could make their Mushroom Sundubu with veggie stock. I ordered that spicy and it luckily also came with rice.

The sundubu was fantastic and hit every note I could want from a tofu stew. Loved the veggies, the broth was not too salty, and the accompanied banchan was great with the meal.

Service was also pretty fast considering how busy they were and they checked in on us for just the right amount of time. Thanks Omogari for a great dinner experience.“

“I actually love this place so much it's unreal.

The soup is hot and yummy, the sides are great and as far as I know are free refills, it comes with a free drink, and the workers are nice. Truly a hidden treasure, highly recommend you come here.“

“Very clean and nice Korean restaurant with tons of delicious vegetarian choices from pancakes, salads, tofu soups and side dishes!!!!

Not oily, no food coma after the meal! No more “Give me whole bottle of water! My body is filled with MSG!!!”

Highly recommended ?????“

“We got the dinner combo menu with beef ribs, spicy pork, veggie soondubu, and dumplings. It was so good and a great value. The service was really fast, and the waitresses were so sweet and kind. They always asked if we extra sides and made sure we were okay! Definitely would come back and recommend.“

“At poke places, it is so important for the food to be fresh. You don't have to worry about this here. The staff is willing to help you arrange your bowl if you want any suggestions about pairings. Highly recommend!“

“Small cute place in a shopping area with nice people, seemed like a family run restaurant. They do mark vegetarian items on the menu with a small leaf sign. Please, be careful as their Soft tofu soup is made with beef bone broth, and if you’re ordering mushroom like I did make sure to inform them that you’re a vegetarian/vegan.

Slightly disappointing was that vegetarian soup is made with water and in the beginning tasted like peppery water with soft tofu but after throwing banchan (side salads) to the soup it became very delicious and flavorful! My husband had stone bowl rice dish Bibimbap with tofu which was priced the same as the ones with meat etc and was a little small for him.

They refilled our banchan for free and it was delicious: cucumber one had sweetness to it, and radish one was amazing and differently marinated — not the standard spicy cubed radish kimchi but something with plum extract maybe (not sure but it had deep and I want to say a little smoky maybe fruity flavor).

They gave us complimentary small cookies at the end, service was great!“

“Instant acknowledgment and seating for me and my mom. They gave us time to browse the menu while answering questions we had = Good service. Food was quickly brought to the table despite busy orders constantly coming in. (Popular. Food was flavorful, hefty portions. I would return with newcomers, confidently.“

“The service and ordering process were very smooth and hassle-free, which made the experience even better. I really enjoy Korean chicken, and this place does an excellent job of capturing the authentic flavor that reminds me of home. My son absolutely loved the fried chicken — it was crispy, flavorful, and he couldn’t stop eating it. This is truly a family-friendly spot where both adults and kids can enjoy a great meal together. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for the best Korean“

“Overall, the food is good here but I don't think I would need to come back.

Seafood pancake was thick, crunchy and can be shared with a group of 4 or more. For how much you got, there wasn't enough sauce to dip it in.

Grilled mackerel was my favorite. It wasn't too salty, crispy on the outside, and had good flavor. I was just disappointed that our plate was taken away, which still had a small piece left and wasn't asked if we were done with it.

We got the army stew and it was on the saltier side, which then got saltier once the broth dried up from the stove. It was spicy and had a nice kick. Flavor was good but it was just really salty. The small size was enough for a group of 4.

This doesn't feel like an authentic Korean restaurant. They don't see any alcohol like soju. Parking in this plaza can get crazy. With that said, I wouldn't make the extra effort in coming here.“

“We went on a Friday night. This was our second time at MoDak. I was surprised there was nobody dining in when we got there, but I was happy to see they had some togo orders.
I love the decor.
The food is excellent.
The only thing I would suggest is not adding sesame oil to their kimbaps. I have eaten kimbaps in many different places. This was the first time they had sesame oil on them.“

“Good food. Family run with friendly service“

“Seafood pancakes serve as an appetizer/ side dish... Baebimpop is a winner for me DELICIOUS FOODS👌“

“This is the best kept secret in South San Jose. The food is to die for here! The kalbi is a premium cut and you can taste it in every bite. They have the best raw marinated crabs I’ve ever had. They also have meat Jun which I rarely find in restaurants here in the bay.

And of course, the soups are on point with silky, melt in your mouth tofu and fresh seafood. I love this place and will take the family back again and again!“

“I love going to this place for lunch whenever I visit this area for work. The service is quick and food is fresh , healthy and delicious. I love their rice bowls with tofu and the tofu stew which is served with rice, jhapchae ( glass noodles) ,kimchi and pickled cucumbers. Do recommend their hot stone bowls .“

“I have been a big fan of Yummy Tofu for years, and looks like it’s now under new management.

Food is slightly different than before, the side dishes used to be more traditional which is personal preference.

As shown in this photo, the food was very fresh and the service was excellent. The staffs were very polite and handled food with care. Greatly appreciated it.“

“My favorite Korean spot in San Jose! I feel grateful that I don't have to go to Santa Clara or Sunnyvale to get my dolsot bimbimbap or yukaejang!

The service is also super awesome, kind and generous. This has been my go-to spot for years. So happy they are open and serving awesome Korean food. This coming from a Korean girl who grew up eating her mom's and grandma's home cooking!“

“One of my new favorite places to go for korean food. They have unlimited side dishes (maybe we happened to be lucky on that day).

The owner is very nice and friendly to the customers, and food is delicious too. Too sad they do not serve kimbap. Loved this place! Coming back for sure ?“

“It’s inside Hmart supermarket! Has plenty of parking spot during weekdays, it’s right off 85 freeway off DeAnza Blvd. perfect spot to stop by for road trip. Easy in and out, restroom break, and bought some snacks too. I recommend Soon Tofu soup, and Hotstone Bibimbap. Spicy Rice cake appetizer was good, if you like spicy stuff.“

“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.“

“Good food and very friendly customer service.“

“We love coming here because of the friendly service and the amazing food! The spicy pork and the kimchi beef stew are some favorites, not too spicy but spicy enough that you get a nice kick out of it. The ribs are our favorites hands down. They're sweet and nicely grilled. Great food. Great service. Highly recommend.Went to eat 9/13/2023 and noticed that it is under new management "Big Spoon". Sad day.“

“Monday evening. Not too busy. Easy parking. They have a few tables inside. You order and they bring the food to your table. Prices are good for the tofu stew and the ramen. Tofu stew comes with Kim chee but my daughter doesn’t eat it. Poke bowl was fine. The crab meat is a little dry.“

“I have only ordered food online. The food was absolutely delicious!, Their salad bowls are bursting with flavor. They are very healthy and tasty at the same time. I am a vegetarian so I've only tried their veg entrees and they are really really tasty. The staff are very polite and kind - having interacted with them over chat for questions. Highly recommend Moon Bowls.“

“buena atención, muy buena comida, ambiente agradable“

“Visiting San Jose from Chicago. Ordered the bibimbop for myself for lunch. Loved it so much I brought my wife back for dinner and we got the spicy pork tacos and the pikachick fried chicken. Everything was packed with flavor and so satisfying. Details like the homemade tortillas took the dishes from a 9 to a 10. The prices reflect the quality of the food.It’s very upsetting that most of the negative reviews on here for Master Shin are actually for a Colombian restaurant. This is someone’s livelihood. Please take the time to make sure you’re reviewing the correct establishment. Mistakes like this might mean nothing to customers, but it can mean everything for a business owner.“