Tried Banju for the first time next week and was pleasantly surprised. The chicken thighs are huge! And the two flavors we got were delicious-- garlic soy and honey parm. Tteokboki was good. And I really liked the egg soufflé. I love the side radish and salad they give you. Simple menu, but they do the fried chicken well. read more

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A couple of friends and I came for a late dinner on a Friday night as my friend's wanted k-drama food. Lol. We got the jjajangmyun, the sweet & sour pork, and the bulgogi kimbop. The jjajangmyun was ok, not spectacular. The sweet and sour pork was very good - perfectly light and crunchy, and the dipping sauce was spot on. The kimbop tasted good but was giant. Never had such wide kimbop, so much so that the larger end pieces were almost impossible to eat in one bite. I didn't it, but it wasn't pretty. I would rather have regular sized kimbop but more pieces (same resulting amount of food). Service was good and fast. They have a variety of soju - we had the apple flavored. If you are craving the food in k-dramas, this is the place. read more

Banju - The sweet & sour pork - yummy - Chicken Wings Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

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Used to be good when it was Pollo pollo. Now everything feels like a rip off. Not coming back ‍ it'sfood truck prices no

I came here two weeks ago with a friend and returned again this week with my boyfriend because I loved it so much! The main lady inside was both the hostess and server. She gave suggestions on the beer that helped us decide what to get to drink. For the food, I collectively ate some fried chicken, Bulgogi kimbap, the kimchi pancake, potatoes, and the seaweed appetizer. I think my favorite thing that I ate was the kimchi pancake! It was only slightly acidic, with a tasty dipping sauce - it reminded me of a Japanese bbq sauce with onions. I ordered almost all of the same things during both visits. The fried chicken was also extra crispy and you can opt to have it tossed in one of their sauces for an additional fee. I think my favorite was the tasty spicy sauce. They do drench the drumsticks in sauce so if you don't want something, super saucy, you can always ask for sauce side. read more

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Walked in at 11PM on a Friday, 15 minute wait for a table for 6. Pretty close quarters and chill environment if your group is rowdy just keep in mind. Service was perfectly timed, not too annoying or absent. Food was a 10/10 and in my brother's words, representative of "a five star establishment". Thighs are the same price as the wings and in my opinion better bang for buck, but not the same eating experience as the wings. We will be back! read more

Banju - Chicken Wings (6pcs) - Chicken Wings Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

One day I really wanted to try sweet and sour pork and this restaurant showed up in my search, so it was worth a try. This is located in a little shopping plaza, not too far away from the mall and target. Since it's in a plaza, there is plenty of parking. The restaurant itself is has a nice modern feel to it. There are several tables, as well as a communal table in the center with several seats. The menu is pretty extensive with korean dishes, of which I definitely want to try more in the future, but I was here for the sweet and sour pork. It didn't take too long for my food to arrive, but I was one of the first ones to arrive after work on a weekday. I believe it was priced at around $15, but there was a lot of food. It's most likely meant to be shared, but I would say there was maybe 2 or more porkchops worth of fried pork given. They do give the sauce on the side, so pour or dip as you prefer. They also give radish and onions for side dishes. I'm not too sure if there was rice to order, but I just got the pork, but rice would have been a good addition. For a first time trying, it was good, but it ended up giving me the meat sweats. I should have probably brought half of it home. Soda was by the can, so no free refills to note. The staff was very nice and accommodating. I personally like raw onion, so I asked if I can get some chopped onions to eat with my food, and they gladly did so, and gave almost a whole onion. The food and service was good. Eating that much sweet and sour pork may have back fired on me, but now I can say that I tried it. I definitely want to return and try more of the menu. The price is a little high, but nowadays, that's pretty normal for a restaurant with a menu like this. read more

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Easy go-to late night spot for chicken and beer in the east bay, casual pocha vibe. The boneless chicken, country-chicken, and the kimchi pancake are the move. read more

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Came here for a visit recently since the place has changed from Pollo Pollo to now Banju. Arrived right before opening around 5PM, and was seated immediately. I noticed that the design of the place was a lot different than how it used to be -- there's a more dark and club-like look to the venue. It's a lot more intimate than how I last remembered. My cousin and I were interested in seeing how good the food turned out here, so we ordered the following: - Spicy/tangy wings: pretty good in terms of flavor, not as spicy as I anticipated, and it could've been a little crispier. Really liked the sauce! - Corn cheese: Yummy. Made well and there was a good cheese pull. - Kimchi fried rice: Solid flavor and abundant amount. Definitely more than enough to share between two people. Well balanced in terms of flavor too! Service here was decent. The staff seemed very hands off, but I have no complaints. Definitely want to come back to try other chicken flavors as well as their soju cocktails! read more

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Hungry late at night and was happy this was one of the only places open, as it was an awesome Korean Fried Chicken experience! All alcoholic drinks were half off, staff was super friendly, and they had a nice playlist on. We had a group of 10 and were able to seat us right away at the middle table, while having no problem splitting checks. Although I am more of a wing type of guy, I ended up ordering 6 piece thigh (same price as wings). They serve banchan which was fresh - pickled radish and a mild onion/jalapeño in a thing brown sauce. Even the salad and radish they serve with chicken was fresh and tasted perfect. They truly do KFC right! Honey Parmesan - 5/5 - Sweet, savory taste with a perfect crunch! Chicken thighs were juicy. Spicy Tangy - 4.5/5 - Super saucy with a tangy/sweet and mild kick. Very flavorful and almost candy-esque with how much crunch the chicken had. This flavor did become addicting. Loaded Fries - 4/5 - big waffle fries generously covered in cheese and a light drizzle of tangy sauce. Crispy & savory, the perfect appetizer. Cheese sticks - 5/5 - top tier cheese stick. Tasted like beer battered breading with juicy cheese that created a cheese pull every bite. Kim Chee fried rice - 4.5/5 - super flavorful with the kimchee taste spot on! Rice on the softer side. Cheese corn - 3/5 - great taste, big portion. Was a tad bit more on the creamier side that I am used to. read more

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Love the atmosphere there. Very causal setting. We ordered the chicken wings with soy garlic sauce and Korean sweet sauce, corn cheese and kimchi fried rice. All the food are delicious. I like their corn cheese with kimchi fried rice! I preferred the soy garlic sauce over than the Korean one. Chicken wings are crispy but I little bit lack of flavor on the meat. Service is a bit slow but friendly. And they offered 50% off on alcoholic drinks! read more

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I have only been once so far about a week ago, but when I did go I got 5 different dishes, and all were amazing. Soo good, I definitely will be going back. Service was amazing , there was no wait , and food comes out hot & fresh read more

Banju - Chicken Wings Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

The food was okay...we ordered the ddeokbokki but it was mostly fishcake and onions :/ Chicken was super greasy and lots of batter. Not the Korean fried chicken I'm used to. The place was definitely warm and it would've been nice to have cold beer (it was lukewarm...mostly warm). It was our first time going so maybe will try again. Mediocre experience read more

Ordered to go around 9pm, the spicy rice cake cake was ready for me about 15 min or so. The service is always great and friendly environment. As for the spicy rice cake, for me was a little too overcooked, sauce was too salty & too sweet and it tasted like it has been sitting on the stove for too long. But I still enjoyed the food though. Usually I order during lunch time and definitely taste better than what I ordered last night . I hope next time I visit, the rice cake will taste more delicious and fresh . read more

Banju - Spicy rice cake , pickled radish ,pickled onions & jalapeno - Chicken Wings Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

After a long day at Six Flags, my family of 7 just wanted to stuff our faces with some comforting Korean food. We had ordered a few items: bulgogi, honey parmesan fried chicken, soy garlic fried chicken, kimchi fried rice, seafood noodles, black bean soy noodles, and boneless chicken. Overall the food was good. My personal favorite would be their boneless chicken. It's very reminiscent of the Fried Chicken at Side Street Inn in Honolulu. Although, when we first ordered it the chicken was undercooked. I had told the waiter and they kindly remade our order and comped our Jinro and Boneless Chicken. Thank God I had said something because the second batch was crispier and cooked. I also enjoyed their kimchi fried rice and honey parmesan fried chicken. Next time I would pass on the black bean soy noodles. The Seafood noodles were better in my opinion. read more

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I first discovered this gem back in 2023, when it was known under a different name and primarily celebrated for its Korean fried chicken. Since then, it has blossomed into a true haven for Korean comfort food enthusiasts, now offering everything from chewy, spicy rice cakes (tteokbokki) to steaming bowls of udon and ramen each dish more tempting than the last. Yet, despite this enticing expansion, I find myself returning time and again for the star of the show: their Korean fried chicken. The quality and flavor remain unwaveringly consistent. It's the perfect destination to share with friends, especially considering the generous 12-piece chicken platter that promises to leave everyone happily stuffed. My personal favorite? The sweet chili fried chicken which is a balance of heat and sweetness that dances on the palate. Meanwhile, my boyfriend always braves the hottest option on the menu, a fiery delight guaranteed to bring tears (and plenty of napkins). Service here is warm and attentive, and while the food does take a little time to arrive, it only heightens the anticipation and assures you that each piece is freshly prepared. The ambience is minimalist and clean, with quirky decor touches that might feel a bit out of place culturally, but in no way diminish the authenticity and brilliance of the food itself. In short: a resounding 10/10. If you're on the hunt for the ultimate spot for Korean fried chicken whether to savor alone or share among good company. read more

Banju - Thighs (6pcs) Drumsticks (6pcs) - Chicken Wings Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

for service - both servers were so so nice and attentive. I really enjoyed their warm and welcoming presence. for operating hours - the hours of operation is amazing. I think for late night post drinking food, this might have hit a little differently. for effort - when we ordered our kimbap, the said the time of delivery would be a little longer because they ate individually made which I absolutely love. This place has amazing potential, but I don't find the food to be authentic Korean or even quality mainstream Korean snacks. We went simple and ordered one of each kimbap - tofu, chicken, beef, and shrimp. We also ordered waffle fries. The tofu kimbap was definitely the best but unfortunately the rice was not seasoned in any of the kimbap. It left a lot to be desired and could be a great roll, just simply wasn't. The chicken was advertised as spicy chicken but there was nothing spicy about it. It also tasted incredibly fatty and of low quality meat. The beef w Wes's as advertised as bulgogi which was also not the case. Was low grade shredded beef that was minimally seasoned. When combined with the dipping sauce, it tasted like a hamburger which was really unfortunate. Lastly the fried shrimp was mostly fried and not a lot of shrimp. Again, with the lack of seasoning in the rice really made the roll unpalatable. I wish they would have had variation in their kimbap dipping sauces as the mayo ketchup combo simply ain't it. The waffle fries were fine, but there's no item description on the menu indicating the presence of shredded cheese which was a disappointment when they came out. Unfortunately, the price point also killed the experience. Paying $92 after tip was incredibly brutal because I would have preferred a kimbap from H Mart or even Trader Joe's read more

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We came to Banju because it was one of the few places open late. There's a parking lot so no worries about looking for parking. I LOVE corn cheese and this is possibly one of the best corn cheese I've had. The corn was sweet and the cheese was cheesy. It made a very impressive cheese pull that passed the test. We also had their Spicy Seafood Noodle, Seafood Pancake and the chicken wings with the Soy Garlic flavor and Honey Parmesan. Spicy Seafood Noodle had a really strong seafood flavor. It was nothing spicy. Honestly my least favorite of the meal because it tasted sort of like drinking clam juice with a hint of kimchi spice. The seafood pancake was really good with actually a lot of substance mixed in. Most places has maybe an octopus chopped in and called it a day, but every bite I felt like there was good flavor and texture. Chicken wings were ok. We got the soy garlic flavor because that's classic, and the Honey Parmesan because who doesn't like sweet and savory? The soy garlic unfortunately wasn't good. It was too saucy with none of the crunch from the chicken, honestly like they dipped the fried chicken in the sauce pan and forgot about it for a while. The Honey Parmesan however, was amazing! There was crunch, it was the right amount of sweet, a good amount of Parmesan that didn't overpower any of the sweetness. I highly recommend this flavor. It's worth the extra $2. Overall this place was average. The corn cheese and honey parm wings was the best that I've had. But the rest of the meal was mediocre at best. I don't think I've ever had such a huge contrast in dishes on the same table before like this place. I'll give them another shot and order different things/flavors and have more to review on. read more

Banju - Corn Cheese - Chicken Wings Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

This is a Hole In A Wall Korean place. This is the place I started loving the Black Noodles and their sweet and sour pork. The food is awesome and portion is excellent. Their service is okay. Lately, the variety of food became bountiful. read more

The food was tasty and it was a good portion for one person. The pickled items on the side were a nice touch. I was told it would take 15min for my order to be ready but it took 30. The woman at the front was friendly. It was a small place so don't bring a big party but expect a large bill. All the food was pretty pricey. They should also add white rice with the meal for all the broth. read more

Banju - Spicy-skillet-Chicken 26$ - Chicken Wings Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

Nice little place... food not so good... we had a couple different plates and definitely nothing wow'd us... service was only checked in once and lots of little flies in the restaurant I did let waiter know and it seemed normal because they said we could move table but still lots of little flies in the restaurant... everyone OVER PRICED 130+... sorry won't recommend and won't be going back.. read more

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6.28.2024 - Spontaneous dinner with my mains. This used to be Pollo Pollo, but they recently revamped their menu and name. Turned more into a Korean bar kind of vibe. Definitely more selections than before. Pricier. If you're looking for a late night drink/snack, Banju is your go-to. Anywhere from fried foods, spicy noodles, soup base items, rice plates - it has the potential to satisfy any age group. The only negative thing is, my girlfriend ended up getting food poisoning from eating their spicy skillet chicken. Not sure if the chicken was spoiled or not cooked thoroughly, but it seemed to have got her really sick. We knew it was this dish because no one else ate this but her. Other than that... Service is good. Location is good. We had a good time talking, eating and drinking at Banju. read more

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After I learned that this restaurant changed ownership, I was nervous of the changes but they've just raised their prices, added a few new food items, and did slight changes to interior (no TV's anymore). Pollo pollo is now Banju and I have to get used to that lol My boyfriend and I's favorite food items hadn't changed much in flavor. We always get the kimchi fried rice, which we thought still tasted delicious and this time it seemed less oily. The fried chicken is also still delicious but it's more saucy than the previous times we went and the pricing is a bit more. However, they've added salad to the chicken tray, which I thought was a nice touch and the dressing was a little sweet. The waiter and waitress were nice and checked on us a couple of times. They're also very quick in cleaning up and polite when taking our empty plates. read more

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Food is good here! It's always good here. Nice owners, nice ambience. Reasonable prices.

This place is open until 12:30 which is great for late night eats after going to the mall. I wish they had more banchan options like kimchi but it's ok. The rolled omelette was so good. The bulgogi kimbap is so yummy. The fried chicken is fried perfectly and has great flavor. We also got the kill me flavor and it wasn't too spicy. The thigh cost the same as the wings so it's a good bang for your buck. The soju was also half off!! read more

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I went to Banju with a group of my coworkers and the overall experience was really good. They have great options in their menu and the food was very tasty. The servers were kind and I would definitely go back again read more

Fantastic experience overall. My group was well taken care of in terms of seating and water and service, and nobody went hungry because the servings were big enough to share and everyone got a taste of everything. The quality and flavor is so good that in combination with the serving size it justifies the price very well. Also, I loved that they were able to accommodate my large group of ten in a relatively small space without if feeling cramped. Lighting was aesthetically pleasing and the music was pleasant. Will be returning here for more group functions in the future. read more

Honestly a great find! It's a tucked gem of Concord, which honestly is a great place to drop by for some good budget food with loved ones! The inside is pretty small so best for small gatherings. It is well kept inside and it looks super cute inside with mostly small table setups with booths and chairs. The service was great! Our food came out fast and our waiter was super nice. He came in to fill up water and check in multiple times throughout the meal. The food was simplistic but so good for the price! It was definitely more than I expected and we really enjoyed it. Overall would definitely come here again, it was a really nice experience that would be enjoyable to a wide variety of people. Great food, and the area isn't bad either! You will definitely find parking close by, as it is in a small plaza. read more

Banju - Black Soy Bean Noodles - Chicken Wings Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

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I recently went there with my husband. The place is not very big, and the atmosphere is modern and clean. The hostess was friendly, and the service was great. Food came out quick and hot. We like all the food we ordered, especially the kimchi fried rice and combination skewers. Parking is easy and free. Another plus for us is this restaurant opens late. One thing I hope they have is cushioning on the seats. The hard wooden seats are a little uncomfortable after sitting there for a half hour. We will definitely go back there again for sure. read more

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Great food Great service Their lunch sets are affordable and delicious. I love that each one comes with a mini udon. You get a couple of pickled veggies as well. I'd love to come back and try more food read more

Banju - Great food and service I love the affordable lunch combo. The Katsu is huge - Chicken Wings Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

At first impression the music was the highlight of our experience. They played 90s/2000s rnb which immediately made me want to stay longer. I couldn't choose between eating or singing!! Although we came on a Tuesday night around 8pm, the service was 10/10! As others started to trickle in the service was consistent across the board! The food was great! Kimchi fried rice and the soy garlic wings were top tier! We will definitely be back to take advantage of this vibe. Especially since they're open until 1 am Friday & Saturday read more

This is the old pollo pollo restaurant It still has the same great crispy chicken! They did change some menu items but the inside of the restaurant has been renovated and the name has changed. I ordered the bulgogi kimbap, seafood stew, and the Korean spicy chicken and Parmesan honey chicken. Everything was tasty and the chicken was super crispy and flavorful just like I remember pollo pollo being. I do wish the Banchan were better and had more options. The menu is small and has some Japanese fusion dishes in there. Overall oldie but goodie in concord. Huge parking lot. read more

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This place was called 'Pollo Pollo' before they decide to rebrand to Banju. Heard that their fried chicken is a must have. This place is set up pretty clinically. Clean tables and venue. We were sat quickly and attentive. Service is quick! We were hungry! We ordered the seafood pancake (yum), kimchi fried rice, bean sprout pork, drumsticks and thighs. Everything's very good! read more

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I'll be honest, if my parents didn't tell me about this place, I would have kept overlooking it. But I'm so glad I know about this place now because it is a great find. This place is open from 11:30am - 3pm and 5pm - 10pm (11pm on Fridays and Saturdays). Be mindful of that time gap when they're closed because I made that mistake once which was completely my fault. My family and I came right when they opened up for the second half of the day. The interior is nice and cozy with soft ambient lighting, which I am a huge fan of. There is a variety of seating options, with table and booth seating on the either side of the building and a bar-like seating with high chairs in the middle of the building. We got a variety of dishes because we wanted to try a little bit of everything. Overall, everything tasted great! Teriyaki Chicken Bowl - A nice classic dish with a good ratio of chicken and rice, served with vegetables and pineapple on the side. I love this twist to teriyaki chicken because it balances sweet and savory well, plus the texture of the rice is nice. Spicy Noodle Soup - A hearty soup served with noodles, an assortment of seafood, and an assortment of vegetables. The noodles are cooked al dente, and they seem freshly made based on the texture. It's a very good soup, however my spice tolerance isn't great so I struggled to eat it and had to dilute the leftover soup when I got home. However, if your spice tolerance is good, by all means go for this dish! Shrimp Fried Rice Bowl - This dish was HEAVENLY--my favorite one out of the selection of dishes we ordered. It comes out in a pan, served with an egg and two hash browns on top. The fried rice has a slightly sweet taste that pairs well with the umami of the shrimp. I am absolutely OBSESSED with the crispiness of the hash browns that I could go on about it. A dish I'd definitely recommend getting. Kimchi Fried Rice (not pictured because we got it to go) - A great mix of savory, tangy, and spicy. The rice is cooked just right, and seaweed is sprinkled on top as garnish. It also comes with a side of pickled yellow radish and pickled onions and jalapeños which complements the fried rice well. Not only were the dishes great, but service was great as well. Our server was swift whenever we needed extra utensils, more water, etc. Overall I'm very satisfied with my experience here! Totally coming back for that shrimp fried rice and other menu items. read more

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Ordered Bulgogi to-go on Saturday Jan 24. I'm very disappointed in the dish itself. Beef bulgogi was very tough and not sweet at all. The cut is very thick from what I am used to. The biggest let down of all: no kimchi. What kind of Korean establishment doesn't give KIMCHI with their food? Worst "Korean" food I had in 12 years. read more

Stumbled upon this place when looking for a place to eat at 9pm on a Tuesday. Food was tasty and portions were great. We had plenty of left overs. Good service. Will definitely come back. read more

They have the best spicy seafood noodle soup here. Seafood pancake is excellent too. Fried chicken was average this time. It wasn't as crispy as before. We asked the waiter if the chef was changed and we told him what the issue was. He offered to make new ones for us. 6 pieces for only $17, good price. We ordered seafood pancake, 2 spicy noodle soups, 6 pieces of friend chicken, 4 of us each paid $22 which is excellent for that amount of food consumed. read more

Banju - Chicken Wings Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

Was looking for a late night place that serves good food @ the area and this place came up on Yelp....so glad it did because it hit all the right places... -big parking lot with lots of space -online ordering -open late!! -good food -punctual orders Ordered: the bulgogi beef 9/10 Bulgogi kimbop 9/10 Honey parm chicken wings 9/10 Order also came with a few complimentary banchan Food was good and I'm happy to know there's a late night option now. Will be back sooner than later read more

Went on a Tuesday night and walking in, it was spacious and pretty chill. We ordered kimchi fried rice, the 12 piece wings honey Parmesan and garlic soy. Started with the corn cheese and when I tell you that was the best corn cheese I've ever had in my life, I would drive 50 min for that corn cheese. That honestly set the mood for us because everything after that was amazing!!! The fried chicken was 10/10 especially the honey Parmesan. The bulgogi roll was also great. I would definitely recommend this place if you're in the area. Everything was so yummy and the server was helpful and sweet. read more

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The food is tasty . Was served pretty quickly . Customer service was good . Great experience all round will be back soon

I've gone to Banju a few times (back then it was called Pollo Pollo) and the food quality has always been amazing! If you're interested in trying delicious Korean food then I implore you to come here at least once. The service was top notch and it didn't take long at all for our food to arrive. The fried chicken is worth the wait (they let you know on the menu it takes about 20 mins.) Overall, I enjoyed the whole experience and I will be coming back again. read more

Banju - crispy fried chicken - Chicken Wings Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

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