21 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!“

“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“

“We came here around 1:30pm on a Monday. The place is indeed very small inside but we were seated almost right away. The menu was VERY simple, which made it easy to decide what to order. We got beef bulgogi and kimchi fried rice with chicken. The food came out fast and it was tasty. Nothing fancy and no banchan typically served at a Korean restaurant. But it's good to have a simple but well cooked meal sometimes.“

“All Von's Chicken are franchises so therefore not all Von's Chicken are the same. Von's Chicken on Saratoga in the Strawberry Center stands above many of the Bay Area locations with their cleanliness and high food standards. Beer and Alcohol pricing here is so good, it is like Happy Hour every hour they are open. The best part of this restaurant will have to be the owner/chef/cashier/doordash window pickup/bathroom cleaner/kind hearted person, Dominique (cool name for a Korean guy). I'll be back to order more chicken and rip more packs. Thank you for the food and hospitality.“

“I had a wonderful dinner at Enjoy Seoul! The food was absolutely delicious — authentic, flavorful, and fresh. On top of that, the service was excellent; especially Suah she’s amazing, the staff was very welcoming and attentive.
What surprised me the most was the price — it’s very affordable for such high-quality food and great service. If you're looking for a fantastic dining experience without breaking the bank, I highly recommend this place. I’ll definitely be coming back“

“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 ?????“

“Super authentic korean food. The place has an older crowd and a bit of a dated interior; but honestly, that’s usually a sign of authentic and delicious food.

The banchan (side dishes) were amazing. We liked them so much that we ended up refilling a few of them three times. The auntie seemed just a tiny bit reluctant by the third round 😅, but she still kindly brought more.

Highly recommend their new menu item, Kalbi Jim ($69). It’s a much better value compared to Kunjip. The portion is similar, maybe slightly smaller but enough for 2 people.

Service overall was friendly, and the experience felt very homey. Fair price with soondubu tofu soup at $18.99. The only small downside is that takeout boxes cost extra (around $0.50–$1), which is a bit unusual so removing a star.

Would definitely come back for the food!“

“The moment I had a bite of the kimchi I knew that the quality of the rest of the food would be delicious. When we walked in for an early weekday dinner, we were warmly welcomed by Chris & Ashley.

We ordered the small pork backbone soup and the steamed egg cake. The meat was very delicious and came off the bone easily. However, the soup only came with one piece of potato, we wish there was at least one more.

Other than, the service from Chris was superb as he was really attentive and helped us to refill the bonchon.

Highly recommend!“

“Was staying at Townplace across the street. For background I am from Texas and we don’t have much Korean food down there :(

The onion rings were a great flavor! Mandu ramen was great but would get it spicier next time. Kimchi was spot on!!“

“Good food. Family run with friendly service“

“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 😊“

“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 .“

“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!“

“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.“

“I’ve tried quite a few places around here, and Moonbowls is easily the healthiest bowl option I’ve found. I’ve become a regular customer because the food is fresh, flavorful, and well-balanced.

My personal favorite is the tofu bowl — it’s satisfying, and doesn’t feel heavy at all.

Highly recommend this place if you’re looking for something clean, healthy, and delicious!“

“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.“

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

“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.“

“This place is cozy, comfy, and has pretty good food. The sides are plentiful and flavors are fresh. If you want a refill on something, dont be hesitate to ask the aunties who are the sweetest. The food is great and the amount is perfect. My go to is the ramen tofu soup where you have a perfect balance of ramen AND tofu. Medium is perfect where its not too spicy but you get a kick. Love this place.“