18 Best Korean Restaurants in San Jose

“### Omogari — 5-Star Review

Had a fantastic experience at Omogari! The food was flavorful, satisfying, and beautifully prepared, with a great variety of authentic Korean flavors. The atmosphere was welcoming and comfortable, and the service was friendly and attentive. Everything made for an enjoyable meal, and I’d definitely come back again. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a delicious Korean dining experience in San Jose!“

“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!“

“If you are craving Korean bbq fast, order the LA Short Ribs with seaweed soup 🍲 it hits the spot. I would order the seaweed soup too. - A Korean Dad and his daughter loved this place. Price points is very fair in comparison to Santa Clara. It’s also cooked and made by a Korean couple.“

“Solid place that gives you everything you want. Remind me of the Korean places I ate at growing up. They aren’t trying to be anything other than a solid , family friendly place that offers amazing food at a good price. They don’t make many like this anymore.“

“Oh my goodness. This is a literal hidden gem. Probably the best Korean food I’ve ever had💯I am even willing to say that this was some of the best Ramen I have had in the Bay Area🍜 I ordered the lunch special (which was really good), but the Ramen my family got was so good that I packed half my lunch special to go and ordered a whole other Ramen for myself😭

Vincent is the one who took care of us and he was so kind and gracious and made the experience even better. Anytime I am passing through this side of the Bay Area I will for sure be stopping, and you should too🫡“

“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....“

“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.“

“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 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.“

“i feel like they should be 5 stars but for the price it could be a better food, and atmosphere.

1. food is great
2. price is fine, not cheap but where it is usually at for the type of food.
3. service is good to excellent. they had a full reservation and was wondering how to take us party of 5. they put us in a corner attack a square table. we ate and left after 60 minutes. the other table still remained empty. so i think they deserved. star for keeping their reserved table.

but 45-60 minutes empty table seems bad for revenue.“

“Tofu House is one of the more reliable East Asian spots in our area. The quality has remained pretty consistent over the years, making it a solid go-to comfort food place.
The Food: The seafood tofu soup is always bubbling hot, silky, and flavorful. The stir-fried udon noodles have great texture, and the dolsot bibimbap comes with a perfectly crispy rice crust at the bottom.
The Banchan: They offer a decent selection of complimentary side dishes. Most days they are good, though occasionally the kimchi doesn't taste completely fresh.
Service & Wait: Before the pandemic, this place used to be packed with long wait times. Now, you can pretty much walk right in and get seated immediately. Service is just average—not overly attentive, but definitely not terrible either.
Overall: The prices are quite reasonable for the portion sizes. It’s a dependable spot when you want a hassle-free, satisfying Korean meal.“

“Good food. Family run with friendly service“

“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👌“

“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.“