Really enjoyed the service and the porkbelly:daechang here. The banchan and the naengmyeon was great too. read more

Don Blanc - Gogi - Korean Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

Came back for the third time and was really excited to bring my cousin in from LA--she's used to some of the best KBBQ out there, so we've always felt confident recommending this spot alongside 10 Butchers. This visit just felt a little off compared to our previous ones. Service wasn't as good, and the meat didn't quite hit the same as before. At this price point, it didn't feel as worth it this time around. We've recommended this place to so many friends and clients, so we're hoping it was just an off night. Not sure We'll be back anytime soon! read more

Don Blanc - Marinated Kalbi - Korean Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

Don Blanc Sunnyvale is the second location opened in the Bay Area, with their original location being in Oakland. I've heard great things about the meat quality and service at this restaurant, so I had to take my family to try it out. Although a Saturday night, the restaurant wasn't too crowded and we were seated right away. Our server was extremely knowledgeable in helping us choose which meat combo to order, and recommended Beef Combo B over Beef Combo A for our group of 4. We also ordered a seafood pancake for the table, and our server brought out banchan dishes and starter salad for us. This is a premium Korean bbq restaurant, so everything is cooked in front of you by the servers, and you don't have to touch the grill. You can see the wall of meat fridges in the back where they prepare all of the cuts, so you know they take their meat quality seriously! Seating area was decently spacious and each table had their own grill. Our server checked up on us frequently. Beef Combo B: Comes with 3 cuts of beef: brisket, boneless galbi, and marinated boneless "monster" short rib. Also comes with a choice of kimchi or soybean soup. All of the meats were melt-in-your-mouth quality, our favorite being the "monster" short rib that our server highly recommended and only comes with Combo B. Seafood pancake: Decent portion but wish it was crispier. Star of the show is definitely the beef. read more

Don Blanc - Beef Combo B - Korean Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

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First time visiting the Sunnyvale location and noticed the menu is a bit different from the Oakland spot. We ordered the medium intestine combo with both large and small intestine. Portions here actually felt bigger than what we've had in Oakland, and our server was kind enough to accommodate us with a double portion of large intestine even though she mentioned it normally isn't allowed -- really appreciated that gesture. We also ordered the kalbi jjim. Flavor-wise it was delicious and well prepared, but the portion felt quite small for the $75 price point. We came in for a late dinner and did feel a bit rushed toward the end of our meal. Although closing time was 11pm, there was noticeable pressure to wrap up about 15 minutes beforehand, which made the experience slightly uncomfortable. Parking: Plenty of space in the shared lot. read more

Don Blanc - Intestine Combo (small and large intestine) - Korean Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

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Absolutely delicious food. What I like about this place is the fact that I don't need to cook the food and they cook it for you. Unlike other Korean restaurants that serve K BBQ. Delicious bon chon. Service was good. Ambience is good, but the restroom kind of has a foul smell. Otherwise it would have been a 5 star review read more

Don Blanc - Love this place. Delicious bon chon and great K-bbq - Korean Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

A new Korean BBQ place, I had the pleasure of being invited as a guest from a friend, so I just got to go with the flow and ate whatever they ordered for the table. I believe they got the beef combo platter. I believe it was four different cuts of beef. All I remember was that all the beef we got was tender, fatty, and buttery (in the good beefiness way). The interior kind of reminds me of old school vibe of place, like kind of grit and grind where after a hard days of where, you come here and just enjoy the grilling of meat and drinks with your peers and friends. Our waitress did a good job of getting to us as I believe we did ask for more salads and other side dishes pretty frequently. Come check this place out of y'all have the time. read more

Don Blanc - Unmaronafed Galbi beef - Korean Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

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Came on a weekday night and got a table immediately. As a party of 2, we decided to order the beef set B but really wanted the tartare (yukhoe) so we got that as well. The tartare was delicious. Although it wasn't served with slices of Korean pear, it held the sweetness of the pears from the marinade and was perfect when paired with a little wasabi. The beef set B came with beef brisket, LA galbi, and the monster beef rib. All 3 cuts were good but the monster beef rib was definitely the star. So tender and fatty while still tasting beefy and meaty. I think the set B menu would've been enough for 2 people with a medium appetite but with 3 or more, would probably need to be supplemented with some ala carte meats. With our extra order of tartare, the 2 of us were stuffed and very satisfied. Staff was very attentive and friendly. They cook for you but also come by to check in even when the meats are done cooking. Good selection of regular and flavored soju, as well as beer and makgeolli too! I'll definitely be back! read more

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Expensive spot but always a good time with quality food and amazing table side service! Three friends and I shared the Beef Set A which comes with prime brisket, LA galbi, marinated boneless galbi, choice of kimchi or soybean stew, and a bunch of sides. The meat is cooked right in front of you and they also serve the soup for you. I'd definitely recommend this set for 3 people rather than 4. We were satisfied but had to get an extra order of kimchi fried rice in the side to reach that point. Everything always tastes super fresh and yummy though! A large space indeed! Super clean and well decorated for the holidays. Always welcoming too. Would recommend for a splurge! read more

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We came back again on Thanksgiving, great service and food! This time we ordered LA Galbi again, galbitang, tofu soup and fried chicken. It reminds me of the delicious Kbbq in Oakland when I was growing up. Everything was so satisfying, this is our new favorite Kbbq spot :) read more

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Another new KBBQ spot in South Bay, so of course I'll be giving them a try to report back! Don Blanc is the second location of the Don Blanc is Oakland and they serve beef, pork, and intestines. There are no places in the Bay that serve intestines so I was really excited to see if this place would become my go-to. I was able to make a reservation easily over the phone and we were seated promptly. Our reservation was at 6pm and the restaurant started filling up by 7pm, so I recommend making a reservation during the weekends to ensure you get a table. My party of 6 ordered the pork combo for 3 and the intestine combo for 3. My favorite cut was the pork jowl because it was cut thinner so the edges really crisped up. One of the sauces for the intestines was also really good - I think it was fish sauce based? The kimchi jigae was flavorful and was the perfect accompaniment to the greasy pork. The server also grills the meat for us, which is a nice bonus. Being Korean (and impatient), we were flipping and cutting the meat half the time. Service was friendly and attentive as well. Don Blanc is a nice addition to the ever-growing list of KBBQ spots in the Bay, but I'm not complaining! Love that they have intestines. read more

Don Blanc - Korean Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

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Came on a Thursday for a late night dinner. There was only one other group there and I think people are sleeping on this place. Quick service was provided, your server cooks for you, and meat quality was one of the best I've had in the Bay Area. I've been to Korea a few times and I felt the Korean restaurant vibe/atmosphere here. Not many places offer makgeolli either so that was a bonus! We ordered Beef Type A menu (Prime Brisket, Angus Short Rib, "LA Galbi", and your choice kimchi soup (has pork)/ or soybean soup (with beef). Marinated Boneless Galbi Enough to serve 3 people comfortably without feeling overly stuffed. Rice sold separately. Would highly recommend this spot and will definitely be returning! read more

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Solid choice for Korean barbecue. They have some nice combo meals that makes it easy to order in a large group. Food came out pretty quickly. Waitress was generous to give us lots of garlic since my friend and I loved it. My only complaint is that the marinated crab tasted still kind of frozen. We asked to have the Tteokbokki really spicy, but it was still like medium spice, or is that just our spice tolerance? It's also great that there's plenty of parking in this lot unlike some other plazas on this street. I'd come back again with a large party. Service - 5 / Ambiance - 5 / Food - 4 / Price - 3.5 read more

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This was the best KBBQ I've ever had in the Bay! My friends from the area invited me, and I'm really glad I came! First off, this dinner was pricey, but we really got what we paid for. It was split between 3 of us, which lessened the damage, lol. The meats were amazing, and the table service was excellent as well! We ordered the Don Blanc set, and all the meats were delicious! The snowflake boneless galbi was the highlight! So flavorful! All the banchan were great, and the kimchi stew was tasty as well! And throughout the meal, we were chatting with our server, who was a hardcore K-Pop stan, lol! All in all, this really was the best KBBQ I've had in the Bay, and I will be back! read more

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Went here on my anniversary because I kept seeing videos of this place. I'm going to be straight forward, it's come a time we need to be careful with all these influencers posting videos. If you search this up you see tons of videos but I feel it's all hype. I got the combo b beef with pork jowl and the fried chicken. The meat itself was extremely good, tender, and flavorful. Sure they cook it for you which made the service great. We came for the dinner menu and I reserved a table at 5:30. We were the only people there for the first hour which felt a little odd. The kimchi soup was salty and the banchan was average. Again the meat good but for the price we paid it was almost $150 per person including tip. That is a very steep price but since it was a one time thing we learned now to not trust everyone that posts. read more

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I'd like to first thank our cook and host, Minho J., for being such a true professional. He was kind and treated me and my wife like family. Our topics of conversation made our experience dining in, that much better. The menu is similar to most KBBQ restaurants with either individual meat items/dishes or by the meat package such as beef or pork. We went with Beef Set A: prime brisket, angus short rib, and marinated boneless galbi. This was for $125 and there is plenty of meat for two people. There is complimentary white rice so that's a huge plus. Of course, you get a cook to grill and slice your meats. The vent is pretty strong and sucks up the smoke from the bbq so the scent doesn't linger onto your clothes. The meats are tender and pretty high in quality. Everything is marinated just right and tastes delicious. The set comes with soup so we enjoyed our soybean soup. There is no complimentary scrambled egg or cheesy corn so expect to purchase these separately. My wife and I loved it here so much and will definitely come back again for more. I hope this location does get a facelift from the outside to add more appeal. It looks dull and abandoned from the outside. Overall, this is a solid Kbbq spot and worth trying. read more

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Time and time again, I've been let down by KBBQ options in the Bay Area, and Don Blanc was no exception. We decided to give it a try because of their grand opening deal--prime king galbi for $48 (regularly $80). Honestly, I wouldn't have paid full price for it. The meat quality wasn't impressive and tasted like any other marinated galbi. The Snowflake Boneless Galbi was noticeably better, but at $70 for about 16 pieces, it felt steep. Another drawback was the ventilation--none of the fans were working, which made the dining room very stuffy. On the positive side, service was excellent; the staff cooked everything for us, which is what I prefer over cooking it ourselves. Overall, I have had better KBBQ elsewhere so I will pass on this. read more

Don Blanc - Snowflake Premium Boneless Galbi - Korean Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

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Friendly service; food comes out a bit slower than usual. The quality is good; marinated & bbq to be quite tasty. Price is reasonable. The rice roll is surprisingly good. Will come back to try again. read more

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Don blanc took over the space that a lot of restaurants used to have on el Camino - iirc that spot has been pizza several Korean places, and a few other concepts. I had really high hope for Don Blanc as I've been to the Oakland location and it's always tasty. We ordered the pork combo and very much enjoyed it. It was a ton of food and more than enough for 4 of us... so much that it was kind of a bargain. The service was great, they really hustled to cook for us and kept our water and banchan (korean side dishes) topped off. The fried chicken was ok - will stick to places that dedicate to fried chicken for that fix. But I'd definitely come back to try the other combos and bbq meat. read more

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Great food and great service. Some really good quality meats with great marinades. Ambience is friendly and casual

Food: great quality meat, delicious, very fulfilling We got the Half & Half chicken; very flavorful Steam Egg & Corn Cream: great appetizer as a side. Atmosphere: Nice, clean, & wholesome I def would recommend this place, reasonable price in a group setting to share and split the price with. read more

Don Blanc - Korean Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

We were so excited an intestine spot opened up here but this place was a huge let down. We got two orders of the large intestine because the pictures from the Oakland location looked small. For the intestine combo, you aren't able to get two of one item, you must choose 3 different items. We were only craving large intestines which is why we decided to get two orders of large intestines. It came out kinda slow and there was a lack of communication of if it was ready for us to eat yet. The intestines were flavorless and soooo oily. By the end of the meal, everything was drowned in a pool of oil. It was also too chewy that our jaws hurt the next day. We also ordered the marinated boneless angus short rib. This came out first and it smelled/looked so good! We were so so excited but it was the driest meat I ever ate. Definitely not worth the high $45 price. The sides were also just ok. The ventilation in here was terrible. We got there early where there were only a couple of people inside so it was fine at first. By the end of our meal, it was sooo smoky inside. tldr: small portions, high price, dry meat, oily intestines, low quality read more

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Heard good things about the oakland location but never got to try, so had to take the opportunity while they just opened in sunnyvale! It seems to still be in soft opening maybe because it was 8pm and pretty empty. I think the meat was decent! Not much to complain about and I wouldn't mind coming back read more

Don Blanc - Korean Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

**SOFT OPENING REVIEW** FOOD Good quality meat and flavorful marinades and sauces. Their beef tartare is one of the better beef tartares I've had at a Korean BBQ restaurant. However, there are a lot of other Korean BBQ restaurants around and I do have a couple of favorites already, so I'm not sure what makes Don Blanc stand above them right now, especially when the price is a bit higher than my favorite KBBQ place. But I guess having another good Korean BBQ place around doesn't hurt. SERVICE I understand they're in soft opening and are probably still working kinks out, but I still will share my thoughts in hopes that things will improve eventually. Service was all over the place. It seemed like nobody was assigned to any tables, and servers just helped whoever waved them down instead of regularly checking up on tables. Everyone was running around and they looked busy just doing everything and anything, but service definitely was not attentive to the tables and it was difficult to wave servers down. I think we had 3 or 4 staff members interact with our table all night, which was really confusing for us and for them. I also was unsure if the servers were supposed to help us grill our food or not. Most of the time we grilled ourselves, but very rarely, a server would come by and grill for us. CONCLUSION Overall, we thought the food was good, but service left much to be desired, especially when it was a later dinner and the restaurant was not full. It seemed like they did not have a service system down yet, seeing as how we saw servers constantly running around but not regularly checking up on tables. I hope this improves in the future, as I wouldn't mind coming back later on. read more

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Had Joo Mul Luk BBQ, meat quality was good so as service. It is a must visit place, very surprising!

I recently discovered that Don Blanc (originally from Oakland) opened another location and decided to give it a try with my boyfriend. We showed up on a Friday evening without realizing they're still in soft‑opening mode and only open for dinner (5PM-midnight), since their hours weren't posted anywhere. Inside, the place was surprisingly quiet probably since they are in soft opening mode and people don't yet know they are open to midnight, but the workers were warm, friendly, and very accommodating. We opted for la cart and ordered the LAKalbi and pork jowl. Both were cooked perfectly but just average in flavor. The one dish that really wowed us was the steamed egg. It was fluffy, rich, and addictive. If you visit, we definitely recommend you to save room for it! Our total came to just over $100 for two, which felt a bit pricey given the overall quality. read more

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Lemme start by saying I had a pretty bad day and this made me feel better, so that is my bias. The food was really solid compared to other places especially AYCE RESTAURANTS THAT RHYMES WITH KEN. The presentation was so nice, the brisket looked tasty and the pork jowl was solid too. The portions might be a little small but thats ok because the prices weren't bad. The cold noodles hit especially when u pair the ice cold noodles with the fatty meats (pork is always preferred). The sides tasted really fresh too but overall this place was pretty tasty. ALSO they cook for you too so no need to worry if u can't cook. BUT u should learn read more

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It's been a while since I've had KBBQ, so I had to check out the newest spot after hearing so many rave reviews about this place. Overall, the food was okay. The brisket is popular, but it lacked in flavor. I think it works better in hot pot than on the grill. The LA galbi is always a reliable choice, and the jumuluk had a sweet sauce that was pretty good, but it leans more on fatty side. The soybean soup was also salty. The service, however, was great! I thought the pumpkin and pineapple were a unique touch on the grill. read more

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Came here after seeing an instagram video and hearing about how popular this place is in Oakland! They were still in their soft opening, so there's understandably still some things to work on when it comes to workflow and timely service. Because of that, this review will be *solely* based on their food. Meats: we got the Beef Set A, which comes with your choice of soybean or kimchi stew + prime brisket, marinated bone in LA Galbi, and marinated boneless short rib (jumuluk). Brisket was overall fine; there were some pieces that were really nice and tender, while others were a little chewier. LA Galbi was a standard LA Galbi. My favorite of the trio was the jumuluk, which was very tender and nicely seasoned! Also has a different taste than the LA Galbi--more sesame oil and garlic which I liked. Extras: Soybean stew was standard, and steamed egg was standard though I would have wanted to have more umami flavor to it Sides: the typical banchan you'd find at a Korean restaurant. The total bill + tip came out to about $160ish for the meat set and steamed egg. Overall, when it comes to South Bay KBBQ options, I'd put this in mid-tier for both pricing and quality. It's better and more expensive than AYCE, though also not as mind-blowing (and not as $$$$) as 10 butchers. Seorai and Chungdam are two others that have stood out to me as well though also of course come with a higher price point. For price and food quality, I'd say this is probably at about the same level as Baekjeong at VF, so if that's what you're looking for definitely check this place out! read more

Don Blanc - Prime brisket - Korean Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

Saw this on tiktok and immediately went with our friends for dinner. We came just before 7pm on a Monday and 80% of the tables were full. They are having their soft opening now and I fear it will get way busier as word spreads. For 4 people, we ordered pork jowl, corn cheese, spicy raw marinated crab, Beef Set A which comes with our choice of kimchi or soybean stew. We chose kimchi stew which wasn't the best imo. We barely touched the stew after tasting it. But the meat was good quality and tasted delicious. We also really enjoyed the spicy raw marinated crab but if you don't have a good spice tolerance, this will be very spicy for you! Their sides were yummy and oh my god they probably have the best japchae around. The servers were super sweet but since they were busy, we had to flip the meat on our own at times. As tables left, they came by multiple times to refill our sides and bring anything we needed. One server saw us struggling with the corn cheese sticking to the hot plate and came to help us scoop it and even commented that she should buy a different hot plate. They're very attentive! The only problem here was that the tables weren't big enough to fit all the food we ordered especially for groups like us who like to order a lot. We ended up feeling a little cramped. They have quite a bit of empty space between tables so I hope they're able to optimize it. I also wish their chairs were more comfortable. Hoping they figure out the groove of things during their soft opening. I believe they'll do very well here! read more

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Stumbled across this spot over the weekend and found out that Don Blanc is a kbbq spot in Oakland that just opened their second location here in the South Bay. It took over the spot where Khan's was which was a shabu shabu and kbbq spot for those who know. The menu has: kbbq, fried chicken, and a pretty big selection of non-bbq items too like cold noodles, budaejigae, galbjjjim, and spicy raw crab, They may still be ramping up as their fried items weren't available when I went on day 3 of opening. We had two adults and a toddler and ordered their combo beef set B (meant for 2-3 ppl) plus an order of the steamed egg. The set comes with a soup (kimchi or soybean) and the amount of food ended up being perfect for us. If you come with 3 hungry adults you may need more. Overall, we really enjoyed our meal. The quality of meet was good and the flavor was on point, especially the marinated LA galbj. The servers were attentive and came around often to help cook and refill side dishes. The only point of improvement I had was the soybean stew that came with the set was extremely salty. read more

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Came in right before closing and our server was friendly, super quick and knowledgeable. The spot is spacious and clean. We got everything ordered fairly quick and they helped us cook. Cold noodles taste pretty good and refreshing. The manager is also very nice and helpful. All the meat is fresh and juicy. Overall, 8/10 definitely come back for different things read more

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Food: food was decent quality, but felt overpriced. We order the beef set A. Service: We had to keep asking for refills of water and side dishes. After cooking for us, the servers seemingly disappeared and never came to check up. Upon looking around to wave them down periodically, they seemed to be congregated at the front just talking amongst themselves Ambiance: tables were spacious, but vents didn't seem too strong. Definitely left smelling like Kbbq. Grills also splattered a lot. Those sitting in front of the grills got hit a few times with oil while the server cooked. For the price and service, I don't think I'd come back read more

The meats are good. I would come back. I like their onions salad. It goes well with their meats.

Love Korean bbq and had the chance to come here. June was a wonderful host and took care of my team. Everything was marinated perfectly and wasn't overpowered by flavor. I recommend beef set and add on the additional. I was surprised with the intestine as it wasn't too chewy and super flavorful with the sauce. We tried the spicy raw crab, but we were so full. The sauce on it tho.. fire. I love how your meats are cooked. Very clean place. Your belly will be satisfied coming here. The price is def work it. Honestly I think it's better than baekjeong. Will definitely come back. read more

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This is my go-to Korean restaurant whenever I'm craving jokbal. The quality is consistently excellent, and the pork is handled exceptionally well, no unpleasant smell at all, which is crucial for this dish. The meat is tender, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned, with just the right balance of richness and freshness. read more

Don Blanc - Korean Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

Courteous hardworking staff who cook your meats at table side. Good quality meats , tender crispy pancake, and well spiced tofu soup. We will be back read more

liked their naengmyeon and appreciate they automatically split it into two servings. snowflake beef was good quality though a little pricey, jumuluk was good - lots of ginger in the marinade. we went for thanksgiving lunch so there was only one person manning the host stand, taking orders, and grilling. all things considered he did a great job. read more

Don Blanc - naengmyeon (half portion) - Korean Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

Wife saw that they have marinated raw crab. We enjoyed raw crab in Seoul so much that we're looking for something at home. It's a soft opening, but looked like they got their operations down. There were about 3-4 servers in our area running around serving about 6 tables. Despite running around in a hurry the service was pretty fast. Food was good 4/5 Raw crab 2.5/5 Service 4/5 Price is on par with other KBBQ read more

I haven't been to the Oakland location but would say this kbbq spot is not bad. We ordered the Beef Set A, $125 which included prime brisket, angus short rib "LA Galbi", marinated boneless Galbi, and either a kimchi or soybean soup. 1. Service - Service started out good and very attentive. One of the servers said that it was their first day working here. After a while even when the restaurant was still extremely empty, service was subpar. - They cook the meat for you here, which started out great but after a while they would forget to flip our meat so really ended up making it so we would have to cook it ourselves. They also wouldn't tell us when the meat was ready, so we had to move the meat to the sides ourselves and start eating the meat feeling quite awkward 2. Food - Meat quality for the prime brisket was quite above average. - The LA Galbi was average and wasn't the best quality in the sense that there were chunks of fat/tendon that weren't edible. The marinade for the LA Galbi was only alright too, it seems the marinade wasn't strong enough or the meat wasn't marinated long enough. - marinated boneless galbi was not bad, the marinade was better than the LA galbi and paired well with the rice they provided. - the soybean soup we ordered was very warm and comforting, with chunks of beef in it as well. It was a good addition to the set meal! 3. Price - for a combo set of $125 that supposedly "feeds about 3 people", I would say that's extremely inaccurate. My bf and I don't eat that much usually and would say that the combo only feeds around 2 people instead. 4. Location - As the location is extremely new, everything is extremely clean and bright, with a good amount of natural lighting - parking wasn't too hard to find in the plaza on a weekday Would I come back again? I see myself coming back again with some friends but this wouldn't be my first choice for kbbq in the area read more

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1st time checking this place out during their soft opening. Saw it on Yelp and figured why not. The vibe was alright, nothing too crazy cute spot but the ambience didn't really stand out. Service was kinda meh. We had to keep asking back and forth just to get utensils, which got a little annoying. I get it's a soft opening, so hopefully they'll smooth things out as they go. Price-wise... yeah, it's definitely on the pricey side. I wouldn't mind if the service and atmosphere matched, but right now it feels a little off balance. Overall, not terrible, but not amazing either. Just okay for a first try.... read more

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