Service:10/10 Ambiance: super cute! Great for pics! Food: surprisingly 10/10!!! Loco moco: the sauce really made this dish perfect Uni pasta: creamy and delicious 9/10 Matcha pancake: fluffy and light, matcha sauce was not thick and perfect with a strawberry Sesame latte: yummy! Really nutty, creamy, and good sesame flavor 10/10 read more

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I came here today for lunch and I was greeted with amazing customer service. For a Sunday, it was fairly busy but I was seated within 15 minutes for a table of two. I order the uni pasta, omurice with shrimp tempura, and a salad with mushrooms and scallops. The food was pretty average to be honest. I feel like this restaurant definitely has the aesthetic pic and video quality that's pleasing to the eyes but I didn't see anything special about the food. I was a little disappointed that nothing stood out to me but it was still a good experience to try at least once. read more

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So I've been to this place twice; once for dinner and then for brunch. Dinner alone was five stars, but brunch on the other hand was 1 star. First off, the decor and ambiance are amazing. Very beautiful inside and perfect for an ig meal. The service was also great. Quick to help and with the explanations of what the food was. Dinner - we ordered the omurice, seoul seafood pasta, and Gochujang Glazed Bossam. All three were very good. My favorite was the seafood pasta. Perfectly spicy and rich. It definitely tasted like an asian-inspired red pasta. The bossam was cut right in front of us and very tender. The server showed us how to eat it on the spot. That was very helpful. Breakfast - For this meal, we got the chicken and waffles, the honey egg sando, korean patty eggs benedict, and the garlic cream pasta. The only thing that was good out of all of these was korean chicken and waffles. The rest were not great. The combination of the honey and truffle did not work well on the sando for me and it was a really cold sandwich which was not my cup of tea. The patty eggs benedict was basically just that. The patty was dry and I didn't like the sauce. However the absolute worst was definitely the pasta. There was no flavor to it. It needed salt so bad and the cream basically coated your mouth to the point where you got sick of it after a few bites. I was so disappointed. I saw how beautiful brunch looked from various IG posts so I was really sad that the food was IG worthy, but not very tasty in the morning. Go for dinner instead. It's so much better. read more

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My first thought walking into GIWA? No wonder ABGs LOVE this place! Is Mikey Chen (Strictly Dumpling) lurking somewhere in here? =X Opening in April 2025, GIWA is wildly popular on socials for their aesthetic brunch. Not a brunch person but I saw they recently rolled out a dinner menu with a long prime rib... IT'S ON! GIWA is open for takeout and indoor dining only. Walk-in only for brunch. Rezzies accepted for dinner. I called over a dozen times and was never able to reach a live person to make one. There was no option to leave a v-mail either. I hope they consider offering rezzies through Yelp or a third party platform. Arrived for an early dinner on a Saturday and was promptly seated. M E N U Korean-California Fusion Cuisine with a separate brunch and dinner menu. Low ABV cocktails (soju based) available. No full bar. - Brunch: 8:30 am - 4 pm - HH: 4 pm - 5 pm (couldn't find HH specials) - Dinner: 5 pm - 10:30 pm D R I N K * Soju Cucumber Mint Cooler ($13): https://tinyurl.com/mrfucbc2 Refreshing but weak, more soju please! F O O D * Grilled Corn Ribs w/ gochujang butter, mayo ($11): https://tinyurl.com/32jxjcuk The viral trend may be over but there's no denying, this is a fun albeit messy way to eat corn. Made to resemble meat ribs, the tender sweet corn was smothered in a deliciously buttery and mildly spicy sauce. We ordered a side of baguette to sop up the rest of the sauce. $5 for three small slices of commercial baguette tho? Eeck. * Giwa Prime Long Rib: 15-hour sous vide rib grilled on the bone (15 oz - $69): https://tinyurl.com/2dr3xz5s Perfectly cooked, the well-marbled beef was flavorful and meltingly tender with a nice seared crust. Savory, slightly sweet marinade similar to galbi. BOMB. Wish they had an option to add ssam for DIY wraps. * Oven Baked Chicken & Truffle Doria: Baked rice gratin w/ chicken, mushrooms, mushroom béchamel, preserved truffle ($29): https://tinyurl.com/3rwwxr4h After waiting 45 minutes for this, it was a letdown. Drowned in béchamel, the yoshoku/cha chaan teng western style baked rice dish was hella mushy and soupy...like a mushroom dakjuk (porridge) topped with cheese. S E R V I C E Staff was very polite but spread thin. Had to flag them down for things. For an upscale resto, they need improvement: - Tables are small so promptly clearing empty glasses and plates. - Provide wet naps or gloves when ordering items that require you to use your hands. - Restroom upkeep. Both the women and men's restrooms was like a club at midnight...both were out of toilet paper, overflowing trash bins, and there was tp/paper towels on the floor in the stalls and near the sinks. A M B I A N C E Visually stunning interiors, modern and sophisticated dining room adorned with flowers and plants. Spacious with semi-private dining areas with curtains for privacy. Flattering ambient lighting. Jazz music. Great for ladies (or gentlemen) who brunch and GNO. On-site flower shop. P A R K I N G Not enough parking in the plaza for multiple businesses. You're at the mercy of someone leaving during peak hours. Overall, I was pleasantly surprised with GIWA. IMO, food usually takes a backseat to "aesthetics" but the doria aside, we enjoyed our meal (at least for dinner). There's not many bougie places like GIWA at the Sunnyvale/Santa Clara border so I can see why they're super popular. read more

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Excellent aesthetic brunch and service in a beautiful pink setting. This is where I will plan my next Mother's Day or girls' reunion. I tried the fluffy soufflé pancakes and Benedict dishes and loved both. The black sesame latte was tasty and not too sweet. Would definitely come back to try dinner service. read more

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very cute spot for dates and brunch vibes! ambiance and vibes were better than the food for me sadly. nothing was bad, just not outstanding. the croffle and my sesame latte was the highlight of my meal for sure. the chicken was not crispy enough, maybe they need to deep fry it more. but also the inside was already a bit dry not very juicy. the soufflé pancakes took like 30 minutes to make, decent but they prob used too many eggs, texture was very soft but a bit dense and egg-y read more

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The perfect spot for a girls' night, date night, or celebration! GIWA isn't just for brunch, their dinner menu deserves way more attention. The space transforms beautifully at night with a cozy, modern atmosphere that's perfect for cocktails and shared plates. What I ordered: * Yuzu Mule - refreshing with the perfect citrus kick * Cucumber Cooler - crisp and light * Lavender Matcha - floral, smooth, and beautifully presented * Truffle Fries - 10/10 crispy and addicting * Calamari - served whole and cut tableside, a fun and unique touch * Truffle Egg Sando - sweet and savory balance done right * Uni Pasta - rich, creamy, and honestly better than EMC * Korean Galbi - tender, flavorful, and pairs perfectly with the pasta * Cheese Pork Cutlet - crispy, juicy, and full of flavor * Korean Fried Chicken - super juicy with a refreshing onion kick We ended the night with dessert and a bouquet from their flower station, such a thoughtful touch! Delicious food, great service, and beautiful ambience. A true hidden gem in Santa Clara that I'll definitely be coming back to! read more

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overall perfect place for cutesy aesthetics!! even tho we ordered through tablet, the staff was still attentive the ambiance was beautiful from decor to food. i've been wanting to try this place forever. the ube matcha latte was delicious. however, the pastas were underwhelming. we got the lobster and uni pastas. sad to say, it was very mid to me especially for the expensive price. nothing special even with the lobster and uni. the pastas were garnished well tho. wish there were more elements in the pasta dishes besides the uni like cheese? personally i'll get something else next time bc there's a good array of dishes on the menu. also recommend getting a lighter drink to pair with the pastas. anyways pretty place with pretty food!! read more

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Tried to order 3 different things (chocolate banana parfait, soufflé pancake and honey almond makgeolli) and they didn't have any of it...so we got the: Osulloc Jeju Orange tea: 3/5 I'm familiar with this brand and they do have quality tea so it was delicious. Presentation of the tea was nice (in the teapot) and the tea cups were cute however because I'm familiar with this brand and their prices, im not sure that this is worth it. Strawberry and cream Parfait: 2.5/5 the whipped cream was delicious, strawberries were a little tart but balanced out with the whip cream, the cake tasted a bit stale? And the strawberry puree at the bottom was way too sweet. Green grape makgeolli: 1/5. The 1 is for taste since it did actually taste good however it's a store bought bottle makgeolli. This can be bought in store for around $5.99-$7.99, to be generous even if it was sold $7.99 in store it's still almost a 90% markup which is crazy to me. IMO if you're going to use store bought makgeolli atleast take it out of the bottle and present it nicely. read more

Giwa knows how to do aesthetics. The restaurant is beautiful and has several places to take cute photos. Line is pretty long on weekends so I suggest coming early. We got the uni pasta and steak, as well as sesame latte. The corn that accompanied the stake was delicious. Unfortunately, the steak was very tough so we did send it back. However, staff were understanding and even gave us a refund on it. The uni pasta was creamy and al dente. Sesame latte was amazing and probably the best sesame drink Ive had. Service is super great too! read more

GIWA - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Came with a friend on a Wednesday for lunch and it was packed but luckily it only took 20 mins to get seated. Parking however, was pretty terrible and ended up parking on the street down a ways. This place on the weekends is severely overcrowded with wait times over 60 mins when we tried stopping by a few weeks earlier with again no parking even at 2pm on a Sunday. Saw a lot of the reviews for this place and was excited for it. They did a great job with the decorations and you can tell they're trying to really hit the social media circles. A few areas that you can snap some photos and the playing is really all IG ready. I ordered the omurice with a side of waffle (forgot to snap a photo) and he ended up ordering the loco moco and we found our mains oddly sweet. The omurice definitely had a strong ketchup taste to it but maybe they went a bit overboard with it because it was cloyingly sweet for a savory dish. The sweetness in the loco moco was out of place as well and it really threw us off. The waffle though was pretty good so would definitely come back for that. Maybe we came on a bad day? I'd be willing to go back at some point. Hopefully the parking situation gets addressed somehow? I'd be interested in trying some other things out on the menu but I don't think omurice or loco moco will be on my list again. read more

GIWA - Omurice - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Clara, California

This place felt like a hidden gem to me. I would've never expected a place like this to be here. From the outside, it's very unassuming, but when you walk in, it's so beautiful. The interior is stunning and perfect for photos. They have a little area for pictures with a chair, mirror, and flower props. We came with a group of 7 on a Sunday morning. We expected for there to be a wait since we had a big party. However, since we came early enough, we didn't have to wait. I did notice I line out the door when we left though. The food was delicious. The portions were a decent size for the price which I'm glad about. I got a free soufflé pancake for my birthday too! read more

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It was our first time at GIWA. I came in Thursday to reserve a table for 8 at 4pm and restaurant only had 2-3 patrons inside. Service was great, waiters provided recommendations and kept refilling our waters. Food came timely except my friends hamburg. I dont know why but it took a good 10-15 longer than everyones meals to come out. I tried the calamari and it was cut table side. Sitting at the end of the long table the aroma of the squid slowly wafted over. It was so fragrant, it was like the smell of roasted squid. Tender and crispy and breaded like traditional calamari. I also tried the truffle fried, they were goood. The double double was really yummy and juicy, so much so the burger was wet. Sweet potatoes fries were crisp and delish. Really solid burger that isnt too bad for the cost. I keep forgetting the name of my drink but it was not too sweet and refreshing, just what I needed after work. They have a happy hour menu which I thought would be more appetizer based but it's just reduced brunch pricing for coming in after the brunch rush. Thinking about going back to try the brunch menu! read more

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Delicious spot for Korean-Fusion Brunch food! Large selection of fusion food, we specifically went for Brunch so tried the croissant and patty eggs Benedict, as well as hot lattes. Einspanner was delicious! Staff were very friendly. Large space in the restaurant and lots of cozy seating inside, they also have a tablet on each table where you can place your order as well. read more

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The moment you walk into Giwa you're hit with elegance, from the big grand door to the stunning tea party like themed restaurant decor. As pretty as the cafe is, the food overall was just okay. Pork katsu was good crispy, huge portion. For the benedict, all I could taste was sweet, I liked the arugula salad it came with though. Drinks were alright, ube had a nice aroma, matcha was too light not enough flavor. Everything was just a little too sweet. Because of that I felt the meal was lacking balance. Drinks were pretty sweet too. Pancake was light, fluffy, eggy, just a little brunt at the bottom, but compared to the other dishes it wasn't overly sweet which was good. Our server was very sweet! Decent service here. Overall I liked the concept, of Korean brunch fusion food. But, I was looking for a better execution. read more

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My friend invited me to dress up and take pictures here! I saw on IG that's it's a pretty new restaurant and had a cute aesthetic. They are currently operating in a restaurant called "the Hartford." So look for that when entering the small plaza (they share the same plaza as Mr Oh) Upon entering, they asked where we wanted to sit. There were a couple photo spots and it was nice that they had asked to see what kind of backdrop we wanted. We chose a table but after a couple minutes, we realized that we did not like the lighting, so they allowed us to move our table We ordered through the tablet. we got the chicken and croffle, as well as the omurice. We did not order any drinks since they didnt really stand out to us! While we were waiting for our food to come out, we went to take pictures around the area. They even have a little floral arch to take pictures under! We went to that area and they had little flower decor and props for us to use. The lady that was tending to that area gave me a basket to hold and a floral headband. She also have me a small floral bouquet magnet to take home as well. it was so cute how nice and attentive they were to their customers here Unfortunately, the food was average. It reminds me a lot of KitchenStory type of presentation and quality of food. The omurice was fluffy and savory, but they could have had more sauce and the sausage to be a little softer. anddd... the chicken croffle could have been better. I feel like a lot of chicken and waffles at brunch places tend to have their chicken breaded very thickly where it is hard to bite -- this place is no different. Overall, very aesthetically pleasing place, really nice place to take pictures, if thats something that is important to you. Food is average but not bad! I am curious about their other foods so I may come back to try them out read more

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Food 4/5 Food is definitely overpriced for the quality here. Each dinner dish is average $35 and does not live up to the expectation of a $35 meal. Uni pasta was creamy and would recommend. The tomato rice in the omurice w/ galbi was too soft and wet and the egg was overcooked. The oven baked chicken was soft and cheesy but prob would not have ordered if it weren't for the truffle. I would say the drinks are pretty good here, especially the black sesame latte! It is much better than the ones you'd find at a matcha place. Service 5/5 Came on a weekday dinner for a party of 10 around 6pm and the restaurant was still relatively empty. (Would recommend rsvp for large parties). Server was very nice and attentive, and since we were celebrating a birthday, we got a cake slice for free. Ambiance 5/5 Definitely a 5/5 for aesthetic and the vibe. A great place for dates and special dinners. read more

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very pretty brunch spot with the most tastiest dishes. absolutely loved the wagyu steak & omurice. the wagyu steak was very tender, juicy and i enjoyed every bite. the sauce for the omurice has a strong tomato flavor, hint of sweetness & pairs so well with the egg/rice. will definitely be coming back here! read more

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The ambiance of this store is cute, and the employees are attentive. The food was not as great as anticipated. The omurice galbi combo didn't click for me. It was too saucy and the eggs were too wet. I didn't taste a connection between the galbi and the omurice. read more

GIWA - Omurice with galbi - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Clara, California

THRILLED that Giwa is now open for dinner! It is almost impossible to get seated during brunch/lunch because it is always super busy- and now I know why! Thanks to Yelp's Waitlist- I joined the waitlist a mile away and was seated as soon as we arrived! Loved the vibe as soon as you enter- cool jazzy/r&b music, beeautiful florals decorating all corners, smiles from all staff and the aroma of the delicious food! Everything we ordered came out fast and PACKED WITH FLAVOR! Corn Ribs: 5/5 My favorite dish surprisingly!! The charred corn with the gochujang chili oil is so heavenly! Tangy, earthy, peppery but not spicy! I added the gochujang chili oil (made in-house) to the other dishes and you can order this on the side too!! Uni Pasta w/ Scallops: 4.5/5 So buttery and balanced! Not fishy at all! The scallops were a little overcooked and small in my opinion but still a worthy, delicious addition $ LA Galbi Omurice: 5/5 The omelet was fluffy, moist and buttery- even a little runny underneath but coated the fried rice perfectly! The gravy was a little sweeter than savory, but it complemented the galbi well. The galbi marinade was sweet and perfectly charred. Dutch Baby with Peach and Mascarpone: 5/5 Birthday Dessert generously gifted on the house! Takes about 20 mins to prepare but a Perfect Sweet and Savory combination! Like a pie in pancake form! There are also little pancake balls filled with chocolate- a sweet surprise reminiscent of Hello Panda bites. Ash & Esther were very friendly, attentive and helpful throughout the night! They took great care of us! read more

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I've dined here on 2 separate occasions for brunch and dinner and had pleasant experiences but didn't feel wowed by the food. Dinner: It was a lot quieter in the evening and more relaxed. Ordering is done on the tablet they give you. I was bummed they ran out of the rose tteokbokki, so instead we ordered the truffle garlic fries, calamari, bossam, KFC, and seafood pasta. The fries and calamari were pretty standard, but I enjoyed the fried chicken the most. The seafood spaghetti seemed like regular pasta and had a nice kick to it. Everyone enjoyed the bossam. I wanted to note that dinner service was exceptional! They also gave us some soju shots and a pancake on the house, which was a nice surprise. Brunch: We went during peak hours on a Sunday around 11:30am and waited around 30 minutes, which was less than we expected. It was a lot more hustling and crowded compared to lunch. The three of us shared the crème brulee French toast, Korean pork cutlet, and golden chicken and croffle. I loved the chicken and croffle which had a delicious buttery croissant shaped waffle which I think was the same KFC I liked when I went to dinner. The pork cutlet was interesting, because I've never had katsu Korean style like that. The sauce was good, but a little sweeter than my liking. The French toast was everyone's least favorite, which was standard and a little on the dry side. Service this time was pretty no nonsense since it was so busy. Since we don't live very close, not sure if we'd go out of our way to go back here, but we're glad we tried it! read more

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Between 4 and 5 but I'm bumping up to a 5 because the ambiance was so nice inside and there was no wait on a friday night which I feel like is unheard of in the bay area! Food was fine/good - I got the uni pasta which was nice but definitely needed salt/spice in my opinion but I need a lot of flavor generally. Overall people at the table liked their food. I also liked the corn ribs I would get that again. We also got calamari and that was also good/fine. Overall good/fine spot but really cute, no wait and good service. I'd go again for a birthday or a brunch! read more

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This is my review for my third visit to Giwa since it's opened. Went on a Friday at 12:30pm and didn't have to wait long to be seated for 2. I've been looking for a place that can satisfy my omurice craving for Curry House in Cupertino that closed during COVID and this has been it for me. I do wish the version here was a bit spicier. Ordering is super efficient with the screen at table. My friend's first time and she loved the vibes and decor and said that's what she would want a bridal shower to look like. We got: Lobster pasta: 5/5 love easternized western food Omurice with sausage: 10/5 my absolute favorite Moscow mule mocktail: 4/5 refreshing Matcha ube drink: 3/5 my friend didn't like how sweet it was I was recovering from a cold but still tasted everything!! Can't wait to come back again in another month when I'm craving more omurice. read more

GIWA - Lobster pasta - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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We went here after my daughter's graduation for lunch the ambiance is picture perfect, service is excellent and staff was really nice and approachable. Here's the big review on the food 1. I order lemon garlic lobster pasta - the taste is excellent but the serving is very small for the price they should make it a little bigger for the price 2. My wife order loco moco - the comment is lacking of taste on the food 3. My daughter order burger - so her comment is just okay. She also order strawberry &cream parfait- she said it's really good read more

Was finally able to try this new Korean spot. We ended up going around dinner. The aesthetic inside was very IG worthy and more for girls brunch/ day out. It's very pink inside. I didn't mind it at all. Very cute. Came here with my son, hubby, brother in law and cousin. We felt a little underdressed but there were other guests who dressed very casual. We got the Dutch baby pancake banana toffee flavor and it was so yum! My son enjoyed it a lot. We also ordered the Bossam, LA Kalbi Omurice, KFC, and a burger. Everything was so delicious. The Bossam was cooked very tender and different. It was very flavorful. Not so traditional, but it was delectable! The omurice was also very tasty and the KFC received praises from everyone. I think I'd like to try Giwa's brunch menu next time and try other things. Service was great! read more

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Came here for brunch, it was okay! The restaurant was beautiful, but that was probably the highlight of it all. The food was all decent, the pasta and the Dutch baby were enjoyable. The salmon platter wasn't worth it though, the bagel wasn't great and there wasn't a good balance of toppings, so I'd pass on that. read more

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GIWA, what a gem of a place. We celebrated my daughter's 9th birthday on a Thursday evening at 7pm. We were a party of 13 (3 of them were children). The staff went above and beyond for us. Accommodated all of our exact needs with no hesitation or signs of irritation. The group ordered variety of dishes: Fried Calamari, Grilled Corn Ribs, Cheese Lava Burger, GIWA Prime Long Rib, Korean Pork Cutlet, Seoul Seafood Pasta, kids butter cream pasta, and a new item Bulgogi Cream Pasta (not sure if that's the exact name). Also, the Golden Chicken & Croffle, special request from the celebrant only available at brunch-- not one disappointment. Many said they will definitely be back. Now for the tear jerker; they brought my daughter a complimentary bouquet of flowers, a bouquet for me for giving birth, and a bouquet for my husband to give to my daughter. I've never experienced this before at any restaurant, we felt very special and well taken care of. They also brought out a complementary dessert with sparklers (I brought the candle) and Korean rice wine. Everyone said they will come back and celebrate special and non special days at GIWA. Thank you so much! I wish I was able to capture everyone's dishes but the presentation is exactly what is pictured! read more

GIWA - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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Giwa is a new restaurant in Santa Clara. The inside decor is beautiful . Staff are friendly, specially our server Priscilla. I can't say enough how nice the staff are. There was 9 of us and they were able to seat us within 30 min. Now let's talk about food. I ordered the pork cutlet. It's a large portion for with 2 cutlet, rice, salad $25. I liked it. Its crispy, however the sauce was a little to sour for my liking. My son ordered the classic burger $20 with sweet potato fries. He devoured it his food. Got a bite of a piece of meat..it was cook nicely. Daughter, got the golden chicken croffle. She liked it. No complain about it. MIL got the lobster pasta..it was good but the sauce can be creamier and just needed a touch of salt. Husband got the umirice..he said he couldn't really taste the kimchi in the rice and the egg was a bit overcook. Overall, I would go back here again. Just want to try other things. read more

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Beautiful restaurant with a stunning atmosphere and thoughtfully designed spaces. Every dish was both visually appealing and delicious, with great quality ingredients. The owner, a very kind Korean lady, even treated our group of six to complimentary sweet rice wine, which was amazing. Highly recommend -- not just for the aesthetics, but for the excellent food and warm hospitality. read more

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I died and went to girly pop heaven! Giwa has the most adorable aesthetics! We came here for brunch and honestly, I could have spent all day just browsing at the blooms and soaking up the atmosphere. The interior is so dreamy and the attached flower shop was such a cute addition. The florist was really helpful, she helped me pick out a rose and added cute ribbons to it. The food itself was beautiful though a little too rich and decadent for my personal taste. If you're into really indulgent dishes, you'll probably love it. Staff was very attentive recommended dishes, and checked on us throughout our meal. read more

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Place Service 5/5: impeccable, they had us order ahead because we were a large party and our food came out quickly, water was always filled, brought extra napkins without asking, birthday celebration was unique, baby plate and drink ready to go when we arrived Ambiance 5/5: everything was well thought out and alluring, beautiful florals, great lighting Parking 2/5: came for Thursday dinner and parking was horrible, half of the parking lot is reserved for another establishment, carpool if going with big group Food Calamari 3.5/5: crispy, fresh & bouncy squid, appreciated having 2 sauces Molten cheese pork cutlet 3.5/5: HUGE portion (3 cutlets with rice and mac salad), cheese was heavy Seoul seafood pasta 4/5: generous amount of seafood, sauce was acidic, slightly spicy yet light Creamy uni pasta 3.5/5: rich, umami LA Galbi Omurice 4/5: HUGE portion, don't understand why the galbi comes separetly but both tasted great Prime long rib 5/5: tender, succulent meat, great portion size Gochujang-glazed bossam 5/5: great variety of sauces, lettuce was fresh, bossam was slightly sweet and melts in your mouth Overall remarks An elegant dining experience where the food not only looks good but tastes just as good. A bit pricey but everything was a good portion and we ended up stuffed. Perfect for special occasions, they go all out in their celebrations for any occasion. read more

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Food was good but nothing crazy. The mushroom soup that came with my meal was pretty lukewarm when it got to the table. But I thought the fried pork was really good but a little bit too much sauce. Uni pasta was very flavorful too! The service was good and very attentive, they were definitely on top of their service. I loved the setting of the restaurant the most! The interior is way prettier than I had thought and I love the pink pops of color. The toilet in the womens restroom is also pink. I just wish the parking lot was bigger because it was kind of hard to find parking! read more

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We have been meaning to come visit GIWA based on the numerous posts we have seen. I can say that this was a very disappointing visit and the pictures definitely surpassed the food. The decor and ambiance were wonderful and that was basically the highlight. We ordered off an ipad and food came quickly. Some of the items we were interested in were not available. However we found alternate options that looked good. They were not. The Egg Salad Sando was not really a sando and was in something more like a hot dog bun. The chicken and waffles were ok but the chicken was almost inedible. The meat was mostly fat and the portions that were meat looked uncooked. Basically everything "looked" good but did not taste good. We will not be back. read more

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It's definitely a must go for girls brunch or nice date. Beautifully decorated with a bar and the food is delicious. The servers were very friendly and attentive. Will definitely return to try other menu items. Their pancakes are different from the traditional pancakes. It is a must try! read more

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Really solid experience! I came in search of excellent fries and loved the texture of theirs - perfectly crispy outside and still tender inside. However the fries were a little overly salty! Service was solid too - multiple servers kept coming by to check in on us. However, the atmosphere felt quite busy so it wasn't as relaxing of a meal as I've had at other places. Decor is really cute and well done with beautiful colors and flowers around. My husband enjoyed his chicken and waffles, and I enjoyed the uni pasta as well (though the pepperoncino made it a little too spicy for me). read more

GIWA - Uni pasta - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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Giwa is a beautiful large restaurant with feminine and floral decor. Definitely a good date spot or girls' brunch get-together. The menu is a european-korean fusion food options. The restaurant is large so it can hold a lot of people. Wait time wasn't too bad for us even on a Sunday brunch time. We waited a proximately 10 minutes. However, do take into account that parking can be limited. In terms of food, we ordered Chicken and waffle, uni pasta, baby Dutch pancake. I genuinely liked all of them. Chicken was very crunchy and nicely seasoned. The waffle was a croffle so crunchy as well. The uni pasta was very creamy and tasted like the sea. I also really like the Dutch pancake, which was not overly sweet. read more

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Awesome food and dinning experience. My family came here for dinner and to try what's the fuzz about the restaurant. For appetizers we ordered their calamari, for entree , uni pasta, gochujang pork belly, and pork cutlet. Calamari served as deep fried Whole squid and then the server will Cut it into rings table side prepared. The pork belly also cut into slices as table side prepared. The Korean pork cutlet is huge portion, it can served as two person meal, Uni pasta is just creamy hmmm goodness. All the food we ordered were all flavorful , seasoned right and over all delicious. The staff is great and knowledgeable about their menu and can recommend if you don't know what to order. We will check out their brunch menu u and service next time. read more

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Overrated I think? First: parking is a pain. Esp Saturday mornings. Also expect a long wait if u don't reservations. We sat at the bar so we didn't have to wait to get seated. Menu was okay. Food was oh-kay. I wasn't impressed. Service was good tho. The place is very instagram worthy. But if you want really good food and good relaxing weekend brunch, I'm not i'll recommend this place. Just my opinion. read more

After seeing so many of my friends and influencers go to this place, I decided it was time to visit. I arrived here at 12 with my husband and we checked in on the tablet outside. We were seated around 12:45 at a table, but would definitely just choose bar seating to be seated quicker next time. Service was okay, nothing special, and we ordered our food and drinks on a tablet. Everything came out super quickly, and we really enjoyed our food overall. Egg Benedict w yuzu smoked salmon croissant - 5 s! The yuzu salmon super refreshing, and the potato egg salad paired so well with everything. I upgraded to sweet potato fries for one dollar and they were so fresh and hot, perfect w the aioli sauce. Golden chicken and Croffle - 4 s. The chicken and croffle was the perfect texture, and tasted amazing when eaten all together with the syrup. Great bite of sweet, savory, and crispy. My only complaint is the chicken was severely lacking in seasoning. When dipped with the syrup and eaten with the Croffle, it wasn't too big of a deal, but I think if there was more seasoning on the chicken it would be almost perfect. Honestly, if it were just the food, this would basically be a five star review from us. Unfortunately, while we were waiting for our food, we saw one of the chefs drop the top off a squeeze bottle on the ground, then put it back on the squeeze bottle which was then used. That was definitely gross and made us a little wary about the cleanliness of the place, especially when the cap was dropped in such a publicly visible spot. Besides that fact, I really did enjoy my visit here read more

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I was so excited to come here because I see my friends come and it is super aesthetic. But when I came in, I was disappointed. When we arrived, we were seated in the corner. I ordered the Korean beef patty Benedict and the Romantic Pink Chocolate. My bf got the loco moco. The food came early, but I waited for my drink for almost the entire meal. The table next to us sat down right after we ordered and got both food and drinks 15 minutes later. While I was still waiting for my drink, I asked the waiter, and they said it was busy. I get that, but how did the table next to us, who sat down AFTER we ordered, get their food and drinks? This was ridiculous. By that point, we were ready to cancel the drink until it finally arrived. It is beautiful, but why did it take so long when other people near us (who sat down after we ordered our food) got theirs? I'm sorry, but make it make sense. The food was delicious but overpriced. The drink tasted like milk and took forever to get. My experience was horrid and very disappointing. read more