Sesame Korean Grill

435 Front St, Santa Cruz
(831) 454-8355

Recent Reviews

Marie Avendano

Food was mediocre, the ramen, jajangmyeon, and jjampong noodles came from an instant packet they just added bits of meat and veggies to make it look like it was authentically made. The banchans are alright. On the other hand the green onion pancake is drenched with oil.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 2

Lincoln Zaltas

Food was cold, bland, and chewy water came after entrees and appetizers. Ordered bibimbap and it was tasteless.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 2

Recommended dishes: Traditional Bibimbap

Gabriela Davidson

Delicious food and tea!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Abz Lee

I've only eaten here delivered to date, so I can't speak to the service or atmosphere, but its been good so far. Love the crystal noodles! Recommend them if you have a hankering for Korean food!Vegetarian options: Tofu and vegetables as options on several dishes

Food: 5

Recommended dishes: Japchae Crystal Noodle

Briana Wilson

The food was sub-par. The tea tasted like there was coffee or something contaminated in it.The soju tasted cheapThe kimchi was... strangeI will say the shortribs were pretty good, just a bit sweet for my liking.Our food was overpriced, and we were extremely unhappy with the service. Will not be back.Parking: Free lot is cramped and was full.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 2

Steve Leonard

Enjoyed Korean food, especially the seafood pancake appetizer. Sauces went a long way to turn the dishes into something flavorful. Although the atmosphere is a bit lacking, we had an enjoyable time and found the servers friendly and responsive.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Hot Stone Bibimbap, Traditional Bibimbap, Seafood Scallion Pancake

Nancy McKenna

Definitely a good food

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Tiffany Wilhelmsson

This place has absolutely delicious food. I loved the kimchi and our waitress was very attentive and helpful. I'll definitely be coming back to show this place to my friends and

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Korean Seasonal Chicken Spicy

Daniel Gan

Ordered bibimbap and seafood ramen. The ingredients were not fresh, and the Ramen is just instant noodle. We were utterly disappointed.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 4

Woohoo Barz

Really nice atmosphere, the staff was all so friendly and helpful! The food was amazing and they made it very quickly, would visit again, a truly lovely restaurant. All food was made with love!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Korean Ramen

Angel H

Went today after a day after the aquarium and boardwalk even when we came in an hour before close and left 5 minutes before the service was wonderful the food was great and I even got a free green tea mochi for my birthday! 10/10 nice vibes wonderful service and even better food!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Hot Stone Bibimbap

Aja Niemann

My homie Joel told me about this place and I’m so glad he did. Yummy!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Aubrey

Very good Korean food!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Della Martin

Everything was fresh and delicious, and the service was good. I'll go back again and probably often. ?

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

D Lee

Probably the only korean food place in Santa Cruz that serves "true" Korean food that is good enough for my parents taste. Price is modest and the serving protion is just right for per person.They have tofu&spicy pork and rice wine to make it into a perfect match.only downside was small parking but its santa cruz. also they use porcelain pot instead of stone pot.Vegetarian options: bibimbap

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Banchan

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