I think I have a new favorite Korean spot in the Bay! It's a cozy restaurant tucked away in…read moreTemescal. Service was quick and the waiters were helpful. I came here on a really rainy day and this was the perfect place for warm, hearty soup. My boyfriend and I ordered the beef short rib soup and the garlic pork wraps. The portions were massive! We were basically able to make this 2.5 meals and we're both pretty big eaters. The soup was so flavorful despite being light, and the short ribs had a good chew without being too stringy. The garlic pork wraps were also delicious. I ended up ordering the soup again a few days later when I had a stomachache! I'll definitely be back here sometime in the near future.

If you read my previous review of this restaurant, you'll take note that I had never set foot in…read morehere. That's because it was such a convenient food delivery spot for me during the pandemic that I never bothered. This was my first in-person dining experience here. Instead of pouring contents out of takeout containers, Jamie and I were engaged in a very hands-on preparation of our hotpot order. We went with the $47.99 Medium Pork Bone Casserole which served two hearty appetites (Photo 7). It consisted of a mammoth, meaty pork rib mixed with cabbage, potato, and sesame leaf in a flavorful soybean pork broth. For even more calories, we also requested the $3.99 Ramen Noodles (Photo 5). Add the generous servings of Banchan (Photo 4), and we were assured our gluttony remained intact. FOOD - 4 stars...high volume of Korean goodness AMBIANCE - 4 stars...enough space to allow for excess splattering SERVICE - 4 stars...industrious crew here TOTAL - 4 stars...ever dependable for delish Korean hot pots RELATED - Exploring Temescal? Here's my collection of places l've patronized and reviewed: https://yelp.to/F2bQQYNsSK

We come here regularly, and every visit has been consistently great. Everything--from the meats to…read morethe sauces and banchan--tastes fresh and delicious. The quality really stands out. Service is always very fast and efficient. We went on a Sunday night and were pleasantly surprised to be seated right away without any wait. The servers are attentive, friendly, and quick to help with anything we need. A special thank you to Nora, who went above and beyond by helping us cook our meat and cutting it for us--it made the experience even more enjoyable. We sincerely appreciate everyone here for the excellent food and service. Looking forward to coming back again!

Amazing service and good. Been to a lot of KBBQ places and nothing has been more authentic than…read morethis place. I am a regular customer and will continue to be for a long time

Amazing food， especially the pancake！cozy and tidy place，nice service，just wanna visit again！read more

Great dishes and generous on the protein. Seafood pancake…read moreand huge pieces of squid Beef dol sot bibimbap was huge portion with lots of beef. Of their banchan, the kimchee is top notch!!

Came here with a friend Monday night after 10pm. Love that it's open late night (until midnight)…read moreand love the vibe of this space... you walk in and it's pretty decent sized - there are booths surrounding this restaurant; it's nice to have a private space to yourselves. Movie posters are splattered on the walls decorated with vinyl records and the like. Overall, such a cute hole in the wall late night spot. For the record, I eat mostly pescatarian/vegetarian diet. So their menu isn't really catered to that so much minus a couple things here and there, but I managed to order the tofu bibimbap (and a couple bottles of soju). My friend ordered french fries and spicy korean fried chicken. The server that took our order was so kind, thank you for being attentive :) Wasn't able to catch their name, but we really appreciated the service. Overall, food was delicious and we left feeling full. Also the place is super vibey!

What was once a late-night staple has unfortunately become a fading memory. The issue with Porno…read morebar is its inconsistency. Every time I visited over the years, there seems to be an entirely new rotation of staff, yet they all share the same customer service issues. The workers look like they don't want to be there (I get it, it's work), and that disinterest shows a bit more than it should, draining the energy from the room. The food mirrors this inconsistency. We frequently stick to what we consider safe items like the porno fries, spicy fried chicken, and spicy rice cake. However, during our last visit, we decided to try the seafood pancake, the Bulgogi burger, and our usual corn cheese. Somehow, all three dishes were a disappointment. The seafood pancake was dense and doughy, while the Bulgogi burger was a bit of a soggy mess. Even the corn cheese, the coveted item that used to keep us coming back, missed the mark. It was pooling oil that left a greasy mouthfeel. While the ambiance remains nice, the kitchen simply underperforms on too many of its dishes now. With all of the new Korean restaurants and pochas popping up in the area, there are far better options available. Sadly, nostalgia isn't enough to justify coming back when the food and service continue to slip.

This late night Korean food in Oakland was much needed after our time at Lake Merrit…read more We especially loved their galbi and spicy pork with cheese. We even took an order to go of the pork! It's a good place to hang out for late night eats and vibes.

This definitely was giving pocha vibes, with a few bright lights and neons signs for an outfit pic…read more The servers were attentive and very speedy, we came on a slower night Unfortunately I cannot give the accolades to the food as other reviewers have done. Even though it is a pocha, the food all felt very akin to Chinese food, with strong but singular flavours for each dish The fried chicken with sweet and sour sauce tasted like orange chicken. It came with slightly crisp tteok which was nice to break up the overwhelming flavour with that texture difference The squid dish offered a similar experience, with the texture of the crispy noodles distracting from the squid sauce for a limited time The crab and egg soup was a bit disappointing, the crab was the shredded fake crab stick kind, the soup was thick but mix of flavours (heavy on the green and red bell peppers) left a lot to be desired. There's a lot of good Korean food in Oakland, so you won't be stuck for choice around the area

Delicious Korean store food, fresh flavors, great value, quick service! very tasty!!!read more

Amazing food. Allowed us to sit outside because of our party size. Very kind waitress.read more

I really enjoyed the Korean-style shabu shabu here! As…read moresomeone who loves hot pot, this was a lighter and cleaner version with so much flavor. The broth was rich but not too heavy -- super comforting. The meat was fresh and sliced thin, so it cooked quickly and tasted really tender. There were lots of veggies to choose from, which made it fun and healthy. I especially loved finishing with noodles in the spicy broth. It was filling but not greasy at all, so I didn't feel heavy after eating. Definitely coming back with my family next time!

The vegetables and quail eggs are so fresh and abundant. Must try the lobster balls…read more The prices are reasonable. Kids are half price for the buffet. The portions are large and food is delicious. Serviré is prompt and friendly. This is a real hot pot and food spot. Loved the appetizers bulgogi and brisket. The wings areas delicious too.

brought my korean mom here. she thought it was ok. she loved the spinach denjang gige. i thought…read moreit ok, but not as good as my moms cooking. i would come again.

A hidden mom and pop shop with plenty of seating. Their soups and stews are so comforting and…read moreflavorful - perfect for a cold night. The waiters here are so sweet! They offered generous refills on the banchans when we specifically told our waiter we loved the kimchi and cucumbers! I would recommend their hot barley tea with your meal as well. Also the seafood pancake here is so crispy and not too oily. Definitely a go to spot.

Good service, food is great. I would get fried chicken here again…read more Soy garlic was the best one. Soondubu and bossam was all around good. Their kimchi is sour, just the way I like it.

A fairly new Korean restaurant in the Korea Town area of Telegraph Avenue in Oakland. Street…read moreparking only and definitely don't leave valuables visible or in your car. A sign on the restaurant also reminds diners of this risk. Saw two nearly naked men sunning and lieing on the pavement while driving around looking for parking. Try to park on busy and visible Telegraph vs a side street. PCTH has a modern vibe with very solid wood tables and benches. The restaurant gets noisy even when half full near the end of a Friday lunch hour. We ordered two of the lunch specials and an Appetizer of Soy and Garlic Fried Chicken (1/2 order of 10 pieces composed of wings and drums). The chicken was very good with a nice crispy exterior and coating of S&G. The two lunch specials - Mushroom Beef Soon Tofu Soup and Spicy Pork Box Lunch were not spicy as what we're used to, a medium on the soup - get spicy if you want more flavor, while Spicy Pork was more sweet than spicy. But still good for their version of spicy pork. The soup also comes with a whole pot of crisped rice for soup dipping / soaking. A nice addition. As for Banchan, nothing spectacular that wowed us. Pyeong Chang is another nice addition to the competitive Korean restaurant area in Oakland's Temescal region, just not the safest of area when it comes to parking your car. A friend saw the restaurant on YT so be weary of media hype and make your own judgment. There are many good Korean restaurants in the area and this just happens to be one of the newer hipper ones.

first yelp review ever; 100% the best katsu in the bay. run by a very kind and welcoming family…read more always serving consistent, high-quality food. the pork is always cooked just right, and the breadcrumbs are light and perfectly crispy. will never stop coming here.

I barely give reviews, but i will give this place a 5 stars …read more Food was good the breading was so good. Deep fried food that is not oily at all . Nice and clean restaurant and the service was awesome