All of the staff were very friendly And Seollong Tang was Rich & flavorful. Kalbijjim also perfect read more

My first Kalbijjim experience! The fam and I came here for lunch on a weekend, and we were able to get seated right away. It was spacious and clean inside. The staff were friendly as well. We looked at the menu and ordered, and then we got some of banchan / veggie side dishes for our meal. We ordered the following - Japchae - noodles appetizer. Was a very decent size for an appetizer as well. The kids really enjoyed this. Tofu Stew - i usually get this spicy, but since my daughter didn't want spice, we got it not spicy at all. Tofu was soft and the beef was alright. This dish was on the more saltier side in our opinions, but wonder if the spice they would have added would have balanced out the saltiness. The side of rice helped cut the saltiness as well. Bimbimbap - love these stone bowl rice dishes! Was pretty standard and we added a fried egg on top as well. My son was a fan of this dish. I expected a bit more. Kalbijjim - the must dish to get here! We ordered the MINI one since we were sharing everything, and we didn't add on any toppings. The dish came and it was really big and amazing. However, either the person didn't hear me or ignored me, it turned out it was the regular size as we were charged $80+ for it instead of the $30 mini size one. It was really tasty - both the short ribs on the bones and not on the bone. There were radish, potato, and rice cakes mixed in there as well. If we knew we were getting a regular one, I would have liked some toppings such as corn or something... not too sure what happened there, but it was still really tasty. We had a bit leftover and were given a box with no lid. They would seal the box with the plastic wrap thingy. Would come back again. read more

The popular Daeho Kalbijjim & Beef Soup landed in the Park N Shop in fall 2024. It is located in a space on the east end of the shopping center, next to Kevin's Noodle House. I met my friends Sarah and David for dinner here on 11/04/2025. We walked in at 5:30pm and were immediately greeted by the lone female server, who seated us at a table towards to back of the restaurant. The interior was very clean, and lighting was soft and warm. The giant restaurant logos on the walls were prominently displayed. Their menu featured a wide array of appetizers, soups, bibimbaps, cold and hot noodles, meat dishes, etc. We opted against their signature kalbijjim and instead got three entrée combos (L.A. galbi, spicy pork, and bulgogi). Each entrée came with our choice of tofu soup. Half a dozen banchans were brought to us before the arrival of the entrées. The buchu (chives) and baechu (Napa cabbage) kimchi were excellent. Our food took about 15 minutes to arrive. Portion wise, the tofu soups were of decent size, but the meat entrées were kind of stingy (they were served in small round skillets). I had the seafood tofu soup and it was very good. It was loaded clams, shrimp, and squid. We shared the entrées, and they all tasted great. The only gripe I had was a couple pieces of the galbi had very little meat on them. Service we received was great. Our server was friendly, helpful, and efficient. The total was somewhere around $130 (with a bottle of soju, a tangerine slushy, and a soda). Overall, we all thought the food was good. Return trip very likely. 4 stars. BONUS MATERIAL: - Ample parking on site. - Yelp waitlist deployed at this restaurant. read more

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I've been coming to this location for a while now when I come to work, but this visit was super disappointing. Coming up from SoCal where Korean food sets a high bar, the flavors here were surprisingly bland and lacked the depth/seasoning Daeho is usually known for. Hope it was just an off night, but definitely not up to standard this time. When I walked in we were seated and they took our orders in. We waited for entire 30 minutes for soup to come out. No one came out to check for refills on banchan. I wouldn't come here again. read more

Daeho is one of my favorite new-ish restaurant additions in the East Bay. I first heard of Daeho and their signature Kalbijjim when my partner would frequent it in San Francisco. I think since they, much to his dismay, the SF location closed down but they established this new location, much to my delight, in Concord. The first time I came here was for my friend Maria's birthday. She treated the table of 9 for her birthday. We ordered three Kalbijjims with torched cheese and extra egg with varying levels of spice. Additionally we ordered a dolsot bibimbap with fried tofu for my vegetarian bestie, japchae, and countless bottles of flavored and unflavored soju for the table. It was a feast and a magnificent and delicious one at that. Since that dinner, I had been meaning to come back. Within the year, I ended up coming here a total of four times, each time ordering their signature Daeho Kalbijjim. It had continued to hit the spot each time, and the service has been great. This Concord location also does a good job at keeping everything clean and immaculate. Huge kudos. read more

Wonderful meal!! The three of us shared the standard Kalbijjim with cheese, spicy cold noodle, and seafood pancake. Everything was delicious! Especially loved the seafood pancake -- so crispy and flavorful! Kalbijjim portion was large for 3 (we had leftovers) but the meat was so tender. Loved the cheese and corn in it as well. Banchan was tasty. The ambiance was nice and service was excellent. Would definitely return for an occasion meal! read more

Daeho Kalbijjim & Beef Soup - H2. Bibim Naeng Myun (Spicy Cold Noodle) - Korean Near Me - Concord, California

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The kalbijim is always a favorite, super tender meat in a really richa and sweet sauce. The carrots are always really good too. The side dishes are really good as well. Ambience is nice inside, spacious and can get busy on weekends. The service is good and wait staff is attentive. This is a good dinner spot to family style. read more

Daeho Kalbijjim & Beef Soup - Korean Near Me - Concord, California

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This time we went with four of us so we could order a few things. We had the spicy cold noodles, the dolsot bibimbap, and the mini kalbi jjim. The mini was the key. The regular order is huge! The cold noodles were good, but the dolsot bibimbap was excellent - crispy rice was great. read more

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Food is good. Service sucks, slow and unorganized. Appetizers came out last, got a dished placed on our table and then they took it back and then brought it back again. Lack in checking back up on tables. Would be more than 3 stars but service isn't the best. Foods good tho read more

Daeho Kalbijjim & Beef Soup - Korean Near Me - Concord, California

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I stopped by for a solo lunch to finally try the famous Kalbijjim everyone's been raving about. During weekday lunch hours, they offer a special mini Kalbijjim, which turned out to be a generous portion. It could be enough for two people! On this random weekday visit, the restaurant wasn't too busy, and the servers were attentive, frequently checking on people. When the banchan arrived, the server let me know what banchan they had for the day which was nice. Their chive kimchi was my favorite! They also offered both tea and water, and the server happily provided both when I asked. I ordered the mini Kalbijjim with cheese, which they blow-torched right at my table. The dish was flavorful, and the beef and other ingredients absorbed the sauce well. That said, I was hoping the beef would be more consistently tender; some pieces were perfect, while others were a bit tough. Overall, the service was excellent. They even packed my leftovers for me. The food was very good, though a bit more tenderness would have made it perfect. read more

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I came here one day completely out of the blue, not knowing what to expect, mostly because my son recommended it. I'll be honest, I didn't think I was a big fan of Korean food, or at least I thought I wasn't. That completely changed after this visit. I was hooked from the very first bite. I ordered the short rib galbijjim, and the flavors absolutely exploded in my mouth. It was so savory and flavorful that I couldn't get enough. I loved it so much that I ordered it again the very next day. I even got my colleagues hooked, and we've gone back several times for lunch. The dish is served family style, which is perfect for sharing. You can easily adjust the spice level to your liking, and it comes with rice, about three orders of rice per dish. Everything is just really, really good. The restaurant itself is spacious, the service is fast and friendly, and there's plenty of parking outside. Overall, this place is a solid 10 out of 10. Amazing food and an experience I keep coming back for. read more

Daeho Kalbijjim & Beef Soup - B4. Kko GalJ jim (Short Rib w/Ox Tail) - Korean Near Me - Concord, California

If you're looking for tofu soup, this place ain't for you. Instead, they're focus on extravagant sizzling platters and over the top stew. The place does get packed on weekends but lot of happy people enjoying dinner. Located inside the Willow Pass shopping center, parking may be challenging in the front during peak hours, but usually plenty in the back. For apps, start with the beef carpaccio. Unique taste because it was pears with Korean pears (or some type of sweet pear). If you have a few people, try their sizzling platter (Galbijjim). The Galbijjim will cost $75+ depending if you want extra cheese, rice cakes or other stuff added to it. the platter is enough for two to three to share as they also include rice. Very flavorful and the beef was tender. For the stew, the most popular is their traditional bone broth. On a cold winter day, this is pure comfort food. Soup had a light mild taste that just goes well with the meat and vegetables in the pot. The had six side dishes were decent but I'm use to seeing more small dishes and wish they had fish cake and pickled cucumber. The wait staff here are friendly and attentive making sure our teapot was filled. read more

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Visited Daeho in Concord for lunch with friends. My second time here and it did not disappoint. Went on a Tuesday and were seated right away for a fairly large group. The food we ordered was full of flavor. The beef tartare paired with the apple pear, so good! Don't knock it till you try it lol. The corn cheese with steamed eggs, I can eat that all day. The star players of lunch were the kko galj jim combination and the modeum suyuk. Every bite was packed with flavor in a melt in your mouth kind of way. The meat was so tender that you could pull it apart with just a fork. I'm definitely going to be a repeat customer and will be trying everything on the menu. Plenty of parking and places to shop to burn off that full stomach haha. Highly recommend Daeho! Service was great! read more

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Kalbijim, japchae, banchon, pork bimimbap was all great! Service was good! Ambiance was clean and spacious. We'll def be back to try more! read more

Daeho Kalbijjim & Beef Soup - A2. Kalbi Jap Chae - Korean Near Me - Concord, California

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Holy moly, maybe I was just really hungry on this day, or maybe it was really cold, but I wanted something hot and soupy. I stumbled upon this place while walking around. Walked in during lunch hour on a Tuesday. No many people inside, but it was nicely decorated. Wish there were some booths and more partitions. They had a lunch special of sundubu with all the banchan. Ordered up the mushroom version and waited about 10 minutes. Came out hot and so inviting. They told me they had cracked an egg in it, but I wish they do it table side so I can watch in fascination as it gets cooked in the boil. Had a taste and whoa! Probably some of the best tofu soup I've had outside of LA. Wowsers. So flavorful, tons of ingredients, and it was the perfect amount to fill me up and prepare myself for an afternoon of pivot tables and line charts. At $20 with tax and tip, this was a great sit down deal. A++ would recommend. read more

Daeho Kalbijjim & Beef Soup - Korean Near Me - Concord, California

First time trying this location! So glad they have it in Concord! Located in a shopping mall, close to other restaurants, lots of parking. Can be busy since it is near Ranch Market 99, but we didn't have a wait. The food was amazing, and we had to get the Daeho Kalbijjim with the added cheese topping that they use a torch at your table to melt the cheese! We ordered the Japchae and the Seafood Pancake, it comes with a sauce, so delicious! The Banchan (sides) were also delicious, loved that each tasted different, sometimes you can't tell each side dish flavor but here you do. We went to a location in the South Bay, so we were so excited that there was a Concord location! If you want good comfort Korean food, eat here!! We will be back! read more

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The lines here get crazy, so if you can, try to add yourself to the waitlist ASAP! I'm so glad this location so open so we could avoid the more distant locations In the bay. We've been to this location a few times already but I'm convinced the best time to go is during lunch on a weekday (duh)! I love that now they have lunch specials in addition to the regular menu. We tried the king tonkatsu, which is super huge! The pork is juicy, crunchy and flavorful. The sauce is more savory than sweet but they don't offer any curry-like sauces. I'm a sucker for the kalbijjim either cheese torched on top and the galbi tang. The galbi tang just feels like a hug in a bowl. The soup is very rich and just so good with a side of purple rice. The place is super busy but never have I felt like I wasn't attended to. There's plenty of seating and bathrooms are well maintained! Definitely a must for Korean food craving! read more

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It was my first time here. The interior looked very modern and stylish. We ordered Yuk Hwe, Kalbi Tteokbokki, Daeho Kalbijjim with oxtails, glass noodles, extra rice cakes, mozzarella cheese, boiled egg, and corn. We also order a bottle of Green Grape Soju, an orange slushy, and some soda. The food was amazing. I really enjoyed the Yuk Hwe and getting friends to try it for the first time. The Kalbi Tteokbokki was a nice little appetizer with the soft and chewy rice cakes. The Daeho Kalbijjim was huge. It had a mountain of mozzarella covering all the yummy goodness underneath it. I loved the fact that our server melted the cheese at our table with a torch. Everything about that dish made my tastebuds happy. The staff were really attentive and polite. We were all stuffed and satisfied with our meal. I definitely want to go back and try some more dishes. read more

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Review #001 - 2026 First review of 2026! My sweet niece and her daughters decided to meet up with me for my belated birthday lunch, and this was where I suggested that we meet up. Our group of 5 showed up at around 4 PM on Sunday, January 11th. Food was actually better than I expected considering how slow the service was. It took about 15 minutes before someone finally took our orders. There was only one other table there when we showed up; but as we waited for our food, more people showed up. The banchans were good and they were generous enough to refill them for us when they had the chance to come by our table. I ordered the Modeum Seolongtang, even though I actually wanted to try their Yang Gomtang (Spicy Small Intestine & Tripe Soup). Unfortunately, it's only offered during lunch Monday-Friday. The seolongtang was actually pretty good, considering we aren't in LA. My nieces said their food was good as well, so that's a plus. I might return on a weekday just to try out their weekday lunch specials. The restaurant is big and clean so that's always a plus! read more

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I have been to other Daeho locations in the Bay Area and was delighted to know there was one on this side of the East Bay. I got a takeout of the mini kalbijjim and japchae. Unfortunately, they forgot the extra rice that I ordered and when the order was ready for pick up, I did not receive a call or text even though they asked for my phone number, nor was I given an estimated time for pick up. I later realized my order had been ready for a while but I had not been notified. The place did not have a seating / waiting area so the lack of communication was rather confusing. The kalbijjim was delicious with flavorful and tender cuts of meat. The japchae was unique in that it used wider glass noodles. I hope I'll have a better experience next time with takeout or dine-in. read more

Ok so the first time I went here with my best friend we were starving so no pics. After the meal I regretted not taking pics because OMG the Kalbijjim was insanely delicious. So fast forward months later I took my cousin from Ohio here to eat korean food for the first time and the Kalbijjim was just as perfect as the first time. So that consistency of incredible flavor definitely deserves 5 stars. Now as for the place itself it is clean with enough space between tables and the lighting is perfect. Not dimly lit but not supermarket bright. Our waitress was really nice and did frequently come back to check on us. Overall this place is worth everyone visiting at least once. Now I will admit I have only tried the incredible Kalbijjim with short rib and oxtail but this dish alone is worth every dollar. Please add the cheese so they can roast it in front of you and you get the whole ambiance of the moment. I promise you won't be dissapointed. read more

Daeho Kalbijjim & Beef Soup - All the side dishes that comes with eating here. - Korean Near Me - Concord, California

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Good food and service! My group had fun here The place is nice and clean and pretty big read more

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All the dishes were very tasty and met my expectations. But the star of the show was definitely their Kalbijjim! You must order their namesake when you eat here. read more

One of my favorite places for kalbijjim. Whether it be the location in SF or Milpitas, this restaurant never disappoints. Safe to say the friends I brought here were also happily content with the food. Between the 3 of us we still couldn't finish. And we had a little snack left over to bring home. We came in late on a Tuesday evening and they still gladly served us and didn't rush us even though we were there well past business hours. The staff was friendly and welcoming and service was prompt. They regularly checked in on us to see if we needed anything else and to refill our waters. Definitely recommend this place. read more

Daeho Kalbijjim & Beef Soup - Sides - Korean Near Me - Concord, California

Avoid this place! Nothing like getting $82 in SPITE FEES for bringing that extra friend with you to dinner. I don't get it, wouldn't they *want* you to bring your friends and family? I am never, ever, ever supporting restaurant that does this! Service was also extremely bad, only to realize as we left that the 1 server we had was the ONLY server on duty for an entirely packed restaurant. read more

Daeho Kalbijjim & Beef Soup - Fees - Korean Near Me - Concord, California

I have heard about Daeho for a while now and finally had the opportunity to check it out. They opened up a new location in Concord and I decided to go for lunch. I came on a Saturday around noon and luckily was able to beat the rush. We got sat down immediately. We reviewed the menu beforehand and knew what to order. For the appetizers, we got the kalbi japchae which is stir fried glass noodle with short rib and vegetables. Also, we ordered the 3 piece Kalbi Gooyi which is grilled beef ribs. This has to be the best japchae I have ever had in my life. It was amazing and so fresh. The kalbi gooyi was tender and so flavorful. Without question, I would order both of these appetizers again. For the entree, we got the B4 - Kko Gal Jjim which is braised short rib with ox tails. It contains rice cake, corn, boiled egg and adding cheese is extra but is highly recommended. We did mild and they give you a side of rice as well. It was so good and lived up to the hype. The oxtail was delicious and this entree can feed a whole family. The employees were so nice and helpful throughout our entire stay. The interior of the restaurant is clean and a little small so come early and get a table before it gets busy. I cannot wait until I come back. Thank you Daeho Kalbijjim & Beef Soup! read more

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We have been there twice in a month. Yummy! This location is kinda new compared to their other location so it's very easy to make reservation! Service is good and staff are friendly. There are plenty of parking space in the same plaza as Ranch 99. We love the Kalbijjim. The short ribs are so tender. We also add on cheese and corn. The dish definitely fill up 3 people. We were not able to try anything else since the portion for Kalbijjim is so big! Definitely a must try place even thought it is on the pricy side. read more

Daeho Kalbijjim & Beef Soup - Korean Near Me - Concord, California

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Finally got to try this place with some family friends and it didn't disappoint. We had a group of 7 (3 of them kids) and luckily it wasn't too busy because we went in the late afternoon on a Sunday. We ended up having the Kalbijjim and Kalbi Tang, with some other miscellaneous apps for the kids and it ended up being plenty of food for us. Great cuts of meat that were super tender. Kalbijjim was super flavorful. They flame torch the cheese at your table which the kids enjoyed. Overall, great food but it can get a little pricey. Good for big family/large group but if it were just me and the wife, probably have to consider eating somewhere else. read more

Given that I can't eat soy, I don't typically enjoy Korean places, but this place offers so many soy-free options; even says they will help with allergies on the menu. So for the first time, I was able to enjoy a bowl of Korean-style noodles with tofu, and that made me really happy. The beef tataki (with slices of pear) is hands down the best. The food tastes clean and not overly flavorful or greasy, which is a huge plus. read more

Daeho Kalbijjim & Beef Soup - Korean Near Me - Concord, California

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What a way to celebrate my mom's birthday. Shoutout to the owner of Daeho here in Concord who made my mom's birthday so special. It was my first time here though my family has been here before and they truly love it here. We ordered quite a bit of food to celebrate her special day. We were given Japchae on the house from the owner as a gift for long life. We ordered the steamed egg (corn cheese) as an appetizer and for our main courses, the Galbi Jim as well as the Dolpan Bulgogi. Oh my goodness. Everything was absolutely delicious! So flavorful. You can tell it was made with so much passion for cooking. It was nice and spacious in the restaurant. Lots of seating and a great place to bring friends and family. We felt so welcomed! Best Korean restaurant in the East Bay. read more

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Outstanding service. Our server gave us recommendations for an outstanding dinner. We came with a large group so we were able to try different dishes on the menu. Very flavorful dishes. read more

Daeho Kalbijjim & Beef Soup - C8. Dolpan Bulgogi (Bulgogi Hotpot) - Korean Near Me - Concord, California

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Another delicious lunnnnnnch! I got the clam soft tofu soup level 2, it was perfection! I ran into the same person from last time and he was just as sweet! ^_^ i definitely want to dine it next time, the restaurant is always nice and clean and I saw some of the other guests food and it looked great! I just love the way they pack their to go items, ban chan is always smacking and soup is nice and warm. Check em oooooout ^_^ read more

Daeho Kalbijjim & Beef Soup - Clam Soup lunch special with assorted banchan and purple rice, delicious! - Korean Near Me - Concord, California

I'll lead off with the fact that I will likely come back and try other things and this review is for something that was possibly just not my taste. The good: the service. The servers were lovely and helpful and fairly quick (we came at a slightly off time). We got the half pork / half kimchee dumplings, and these were great! The meh: the banchan was four small dishes, and I'm used to an actual banchan spread, so this was kind of sad. We got the braised short rib with mozzarella cheese, and boy, was that an overwhelming experience. And not in a good way. It's definitely impressive looking and while it says it's for 2 people, I'd say it's huge and enough for at least four people. But I will also say that I'd rather just have short rib, as opposed to this hodge podge that felt overwhelming. Very possible that this just isn't for my tastes. read more

I was so excited they opened this location in Concord since we love their Japantown SF restaurant. The SF location is so busy that they take your order prior to sitting down, so when you sit down, food is ready to go and they can turnover tables quickly. This Concord location is much less busy, so you sit down, order, and then don't feel the pressure of 20 people waiting for a table. Got our normal Galbijjim (saucy braised beef ribs) and Suyuk (sliced beef and chive soup). Got the Galbijjim mild and added a little salt to my bowl of Suyuk. It's a nice, warm hearty meal on Overall, definitely worth coming to if you're in the area. The veggies in the Galbijjim were a little underdone and they give slightly less rice cakes, but otherwise, the food is very similar to other locations. read more

Daeho Kalbijjim & Beef Soup - Galbijjim - Korean Near Me - Concord, California

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I wanted to introduce my friend to try Kalbijjim for the first time, and what other place than Daeho! We wanted to try their newest location in Concord, and I am so glad we did. We joined the waitlist through Yelp when we were ten miles away, and only had to wait ten more minutes until a table was ready for us! The place is super homey, with lots of wooden decor. Though it is a little small for how popular the restaurant is, they still serve a decent amount of people at a time. We got the beef tartare (A1) and beef ribs kalbijjim (B1)! The beef tartare was so light and refreshing with the asian pear. I love the seasoning they added to the beef, it was not too oily or sweet at all. And the kalbijjim was so filling and flavorful. We got medium spicy with cheese, and it was the most tender, juicy bite. I love how the dish stays hot for the entire meal, and I was stuffed afterwards. The servers checked in on us often, and they were so kind!! I would definitely come back to this location! read more

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Absolutely delicious but the kalbijjim definitely gives you a run for your money. Costs over 100$ when you get the cheese and extra rice cake add ons which are necessary. I find the additional 6$ for the cheese to be a bit outrageous. Sauce is so rich and flavorful you need the rice to cut the richness. Potatoes and meat are tender fall off the bone. Wish they gave you more meat. Seems like the bones take up a lot of space on the skillet. I've found that the tteokbokki appetizer tastes very very similar to the kalbijjim (sauce wise) at a fraction of the price. I mostly pick out the rice cake & cheese in the kalbijjim - so it's perfect for me. I also tried the Yuk Kal Myun which was pretty tasty as well. Nothing crazy tho. I didn't try the bibimbap but saw that the egg add on was +$2 and the cheese add on is another +$6. In my experience most restaurants serve the bibimbap with the egg at no extra cost. I will absolutely be coming back. I wish their menu had other meat options. Overall very clean interior and good service. read more

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Staff and service were awesome! We arrived on a busy Sunday afternoon around 12:30 and were seated immediately. The menus were accessed by a QR code on the table, but one of the servers brought us a full menu after she saw us sharing a phone menu. The restaurant was clean and not too loud. Hot tea and water were offered immediately after being seated. There was no charge for the pot of hot tea. That was nice. They torched the cheese on our Kalbi Tteokbokki. I've never had this before. The smokiness of the cheese added a great flavor to the dish. The crispy rice on the bibimbap perfect. Everything we ordered was yummy and served fairly quickly. My nephew didn't enjoy the Kalbi tang. I thought the noodles had a nice chew. They even offered us samples of their frozen slushies. Great service! read more

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I love Galbijjim and Suyuk from the Daeho in Japantown SF, and so was super excited when they opened one in Concord! Food is just as good as I remembered. I love that they give us unlimited refills on the Suyuk. I probably had 3 bowls of soup! Restaurant is clean. I like that they're good for big groups as well as small groups. If you come here for a date, be prepared to have a lot of leftovers. We ordered two only the Galbijjim and Suyuk for our family of 6 and it was too much food such that we had leftovers. read more

Daeho Kalbijjim & Beef Soup - C1. Daeho Suyuk (Brisket) - Korean Near Me - Concord, California

Best Kalbijjim I've ever had. Better than Los Angeles. Prime super tender and flavorful meet. Always fun to have tableside melted cheese.

Daeho finally opened a location in the east bay! I've been only waiting for a year to open lol. Daeho originated in SF and has expanded to several locations. Friendly staff Atmosphere trendy Food amazing What did we order? The most popular item the short rib kalbijim with cheese and noodles. Soft, juicy, and tender braised short ribs served with carrots, potatoes, onions, rice cakes, glass noodles, and gooey melted cheese. Amazing it was I felt the positions can feed up to 4 people. We didn't make a dent but grateful for lunch all week. read more

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