18 Best Korean Restaurants in San Jose

“This place is so yummy!! Everything we ordered was delicious . The leftovers tasted even better the next day. The service was great. He attentive but not bugging us every few minutes.
It's a bit loud but that's because it's always packed with people.
The one bummer about this place is the bathrooms. They are always gross. They are wet and dark. But I'm still going to keep going there.“

“How have I not reviewed Shin’s yet? We are regulars here since they opened and it’s one of my kids’ first picks when we want to eat out. Their tofu stew is done so well, with plenty of tofu and meat. They also make the best fish cake side! All the workers are really nice and professional. This is a neighborhood gem!“

“I dont even know where to begin... the moment i walked in, was met with the most incredibly bubbly and friendly host(Austin) who immediately let gave me the confidence i picked the right spot to try out. We almost talked for 20 minutes before i remembered i came for food so asked his rec. I promised on my return trip to try the bulgogi which he said was the most popular but i was intrigued by the kimchi infused fried rice so got that and i was not dissapointed! Starter was a salad that had a dressing i thought was a hint of peanut butter but he let me know the secret sauce 😅 but i cant ruin there secret recipe but its weird to say...its a salad you HAVE TO TRY. Literally every dish was fresh ingredients and exploding with flavor. I cannot so enough good things to convince you all to try this spot even if just one time!“

“The Kimchi Jjigae with glass noodles is unbeatable! I honestly prefer the kimchi jjigae here than a lot of restaurants in Korea… The servers are so sweet and attentive. I also recommend the fried dumplings; the sauce is so good! Prices are on the lower side so if you’re looking for a good bang for your buck, this is your spot!!“

“This place so good. Very tastie good flavors I had beef lunch special with bean sprouts, it came with some noodles rice and some veggies.

Came with some warm tea

Jenny is the owner she is very nice.

Highly recommend feels like real food
Check it out“

“When I first walked in, I wasn't sure what to expect, because it looks a little dated, but not bad, but then I received my delicious meal, very well prepared, everything was delicious, and the service just as good, will definitely be returning....“

“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!“

“I was visiting the area for work and decided to try the Korean fried chicken. The Soy Garlic chicken was excellent and tasted just like the chicken I used to have in Korea. I ordered the sauce on the side so it would stay crispy, and it was definitely the right choice. Friendly staff, a clean restaurant, and a great overall experience. I’ll definitely be back if I’m in the area again.“

“I have been coming here for about 10 years, and after being away for a couple of years, I was so happy to see it is still owned by the same people. The food is just as amazing as I remembered and never disappoints.

The sushi might seem a little pricey at first, but it comes with miso soup and a salad, so it is actually a great value. I have literally tried just about everything on the menu, and I have loved every single dish.

The service is always outstanding too. It is usually the same woman taking care of every all by herself, and she never misses a thing. I have watched her handle a full house while constantly running around, yet she still manages to check on every table. She somehow always notices when I need more water, and I drink a lot of it. I am always impressed by how attentive, efficient, and friendly she is. She truly makes every visit even better.“

“I have been going to this wonderful Korean restaurant for 18 years, and I have never been disappointed. The food is excellent, staff are friendly, and it is our go to place for comfort food. Totally love it 🤗🤗🤗“

“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 .“

“Chicken wings were pretty good. We ordered 10 pieces with two types of sauce. I liked spicy sauce. Two side dishes were included - radish pickle and coleslaw. The rice cake skewers were really tasty! I would come again for the rice cake skewers🤣🤣🤣! I believed that non-paper plate would make the food even better taste😉. The staff were very nice and friendly as well as offered good suggestions of food. It was pity that they don’t have crispy chicken skin on the menu anymore…. The restaurant was a very casual and relax one for handing out with friends.“

“Good food. Family run with friendly service“

“My wife and I ordered the tofu combo that comes with Kalbi on a sizzling plate. About 30$+. It was very delicious as my wife compared it to my mother’s. The bon chon was great as they had at least 6 sides. However, they forgot to put in the seafood tofu my wife ordered. When we asked about it they actually gave us a refill on the sides and gave us complimentary gyoza, at least 12 pieces. They definitely made up for their mistake. I would definitely recommend and will be back.“

“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.“

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

“Honestly, this place is a total gem. We went in with high expectations and they still managed to blow me away.

Everything we ordered was a 10/10. The Galbi was super tender and had that perfect smoky, charred flavor from the grill. Even the Banchan (the little side dishes) were fresh and flavorful—I think I asked for three refills of the kimchi because it was that good. You can tell they aren't cutting any corners in the kitchen. You also have to order the seafood pancake and japchae 😊“

“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.“