It&#x27;s Lunch Time

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4 years ago

Great food and excellent service! The sandwich portions are huge and have great flavor! You can tell right when you walk in that the owner really enjoys what he does and is very passionate about his offerings. Give them a try and you won't be disappointed! Highly recommended, I'll be back read more

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Nick H.

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Wow wow wow, not many more words I could say about this place. Unless you worked in the area or are a yelper, you probably would never see this place because it's tucked in a very industrial area with extremely limited parking. But man is it a diamond in the rough. Walking in, it's a super simple place with a few tables and not much else. A man (who i am assuming is the owner) was extremely kind and greeted us upon arrival. Recognizing that we were first timers, he took his time to explain each item on the menu. He's a 1 man show in the front and back of the house I think, so he's definitely busting ass to provide a great experience for his guests. I ordered the Bulgogi Sandwich which was absolutely heavenly. Everything about it was amazing, I wouldn't have changed anything. The bread was crunchy on top but was soft in the middle, the bulgogi meat was perfectly seasoned and tender and had melty cheese blanketing it. What really stood out to me was the pickled jalapeños on the sandwich, it provided this spicy acidity that played well with the sweet and salty flavors of the bulgogi. You can tell the ingredients are extremely fresh and the dishes are prepared to order. I was extremely satisfied with my sandwich, which was a generous portion btw, and look forward to coming back for the teriyaki chicken plate as well. Upon leaving, the owner was gracious and thanked us for giving his business a try and I ensured him that I would definitely be back. These are the types of people who I love giving my money to. There are a million places to eat in this area, so I love supporting the small businesses who are doing their very best to provide fantastic food. Give this place a try! read more

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Tim C.

2 years ago

This place is one of the best family owned lunch restaurants in the Bay area.Give them your business. The food is great!!! Oh yea.o read more

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Sam M.

3 years ago

The food is outstanding -- fresh, flavorful, quality ingredients, and generous portions. The dining area is very clean, with a nice breeze. The best part might be Thomas, the proprietor. What a delightful, welcoming human. He walked us through the menu and gave advice when we asked for it. We stopped right after landing at the airport. Though there are several quick turns, it's easy to find with Apple Maps. read more

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James C.

4 years ago

The Bulgogi sandwich smacks. It's almost got a healthier chop cheese vibe with bread that crunches on the outside and soft on the inside. The owner is super friendly with a fire 90s kpop playlist that enhances the food by thousands. read more

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ADD THIS TO YOUR BOOKMARK AND EAT HERE!!! Before coming here, I originally just wanted to go get some coffee for lunch but my Foodie Bestie said "It's lunch time"..so I hesitated because I really wanted coffee and not food, but eventually gave in and I started searching and I went through a few options because this place caught my eye. I giggled because the name of the restaurant and jokingly said to Foodie Bestie "Since you're saying it's lunch time, let's go to It's Lunch Time" and we both laughed. When we got closer I was confused because there was only commercial buildings and then there it was! Walked in and informed the Owner that it was our first time here and he kindly went over the menu with us! I ordered the Bulgogi sandwich and I was not disappointed! It's the best sandwich I ever had in my life. IN MY LIFE. The meat was soft and not too overly chewy and the bread, I think is French bread, was crunchy! Everything about my sandwich was perfection. I saved the other half of my sandwich for my little other half and he really enjoyed it as well. Definitely coming back here again. The bibimbap and masubi were also very good! If everything we ordered was yummy, I'm sure everything else on the menu is yummy too. It's nice that they kept the menu very minimal so you're standing there wasting your lunch break time deciding what you want to eat. Thank you Thomas and staff for fixing up such a delicious lunch today. Can't wait to come back again! read more

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G C.

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2 years ago

Tasty simple sandwich and fast, friendly service. I had the bulgogi sandwich and it really hit the spot. Will definitely go back when I'm in the area again! read more

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Berkeley B.

2 years ago

Great place. Tasty sandwich. Off the beaten path for sure, but well worth it. I will definitely be back for seconds

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Jill K.

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3 years ago

This place was amazing! The owner greeted us kindly and explained the menu. I ordered a bulgogi sandwich and it was one of the best sandwiches I've ever eaten! What a hidden gem! read more

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Michelle M.

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FOOD I had the pastrami and swapped saukraut for tomatoes instead. Was good! Bulgogi sandwich was good too! If you have a sweet tooth get the Bulgogi. If you like savory then better go with the pastrami. They cut the sandwich in half. To go containers available. Simple easy menu. Korean inspired sandwiches, plates, and wraps. Also have American basics like chicken Caesar wraps. PLACE within the industrial area but easy to find with the signage. Table with two chairs outside. Inside seating. Simple place. Close by my work. Off of Montague. Parking out front and along the street. STAFF the guy was very nice. It's a small business which I enjoy supporting. And you should too! read more

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Melody S.

4 years ago

Clean, fast and convenient. Food was waiting for me on the counter when I arrived. Good rice to meat ratio. read more

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Minnette T.

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I'm so happy to finally see this place reopen! Before COVID this was my favorite lunch spot to walk to and you never go wrong with their menu choices. The owners are always friendly and polite. My ultimate favorite to get from here is the bulgogi sandwich. They offer online ordering through Menu11 now as well if you're in a rush. read more

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Grace M.

2 years ago

Delicious and super sweet staff! Got bulgogi sandwich would recommend it to a friend

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Olga G.

3 years ago

It's a small place with a simple menu but the turkey sandwich I ordered was beyond delicious! I didn't know what to expect but it was sooo good! Also the service was great, the person who took my order so nice & friendly. I'll definitely be going back for lunch :) read more

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Ruben S.

4 years ago

The Bulgogi Sandwich is a must.Everything Fresh and Bread is perfect.Definitely my new go to spot!Tons of flavor.Place is Spotless and Staff is Super Friendly read more

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Do not come if you are in a rush. If you are in a rush I suggest call in and order ahead of time. There were 3 guys ahead of us - we waited 22 minutes. My colleague ordered the spicy pork rice plate and spam masubi. I was sold on the bulgogi sandwich. I was hungry. Every minute that passed by I felt my appetite and hunger increasing. Our orders were brought to the table! I barely spoke to my colleague because I was too engaged w/ my sandwich and its deliciousness. The sandwich was huge, the lettuce and jalapeños were fresh, and the way the cheese melted on the beef made this an awesome sandwich. At the end we each got an ice cream cone. They offer Drumsticks and Hagan Daz. Ok, maybe I butchered the spelling but overall we had a great time out of the office. We are in a business that never sleeps so it gets pretty stressful and mentally exhausting almost all the time. I did not hear my counterpart complain about his meal or maybe he did but I was too busy w/ my own meal. I cannot wait to go back!!! I want to order "the everything" next time. Oh yeah. The gentleman behind the counter was so friendly! read more

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Shawna F.

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4 years ago

My staff and I love this place. I have been about half a block away and for 20 years we never knew it was there. Once we found it, we were in love with the spicy chicken teriyaki wrap. The Musubi is great too. We would eat there everyday if we could. We kept checking online after things opened up and it wasn't open. So I just happened to check today and we screamed, literally, with joy to find they were open again. I highly recommend giving them a try. My one staff even goes before they close to buy some wraps or plates to take home for her family so she doesn't have to cook. Support small local businesses! read more

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Ethan E.

3 years ago

The best Pastrami sandwhich I have ever had. Just a perfect blend of ingredients. The owner was friendly, and the atmosphere is cozy. You feel like you've discovered something special and off the beaten path upon your first bite. I'm recommending my work friends come along next time. read more

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Dan F.

2 years ago

Wonderful service and the sandwiches are good. My personal favorite being the Bulgogi Sandwich.

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Gloria L.

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3 years ago

Such a sweet and go to place for lunch! The owner is very nice and caring and you can tell he has pride in his business!

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Tony T.

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A friend of mine had mentioned this place. I happen to work right down the street so I decided to finally stop by and try the Bulgogi Sandwich for lunch. I arrived at around 11:30am on a Tuesday, I typically eat before the lunch rush. Upon entering, I was able to easily find parking right at the door inside of the lot, there were also a few street parking spots open. It was quite empty when I arrived, so if you're looking to quickly grab food, around 11am might be a good time to head there. I was greeted by a gentleman who my friend referred to as Mr Thomas. I was blown away by his formal greeting, throughout the transaction he was extremely polite and formal! The interior of the place looks like it hasn't been updated for quite some time, but the service of Mr Thomas has left a amazing impression and it completely makes up for the dated decor. The sandwich itself is on the higher side of cost, thus may prevent me from wanting to visit this establishment as often. But it will definitely be my go to spot if i'm ever craving a Bulgogi sandwich. read more

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P C.

2 years ago

Sweet, family-run business with attentive service and delicious food! I'm glad I got a chance to try this little local gem.

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Dylan A.

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3 years ago

Food: One word.... A.M.A.Z.I.N.G! Their Bulgogi Sandwhich was so tasty I order 2 more to take home for dinner. Service: The guy behind the counter had a great personality and was engaging with guests. When it started getting busy he communicated well with guests about wait times. Ambiance: Cozy, great music, definitely lunch time vibes! Just like the name says! Go here! read more

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Ingrid T.

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7 years ago

I saw the reviews for the bulgogi sandwich and had to try it out. It was as good as everyone says- juicy, sweet, and savory. The cheese and jalapeños do a good job of cutting some of the sweetness of the bulgogi and pair really nicely with the meat. The place itself is really low key and relaxed with decent parking options. Customer service was great as well; they were very friendly and easy to talk to. Definitely coming back soon! read more

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Kathy H.

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Great place for a quick bite. Menu selection is limited but who cares the food is wonderful and the staff is super friendly. We were here for work so didn't have a long time for lunch. I ordered the bimbimbop and it was very appetizing. Ingredients looked very fresh and the meat was seasoned just right. My coworker got the dumplings and bulgolgi sandwich which I have also attached photos of but did not eat. read more

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Nieku B.

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7 years ago

Came here with 7 people for lunch, which is a large group for such a small place. He accommodated us very kindly, and it was an awesome lunch. The place is tasty and unique in that it has not only sandwiches but also rice plates. I also saw wraps and salads on the menu but didn't see anyone ordering those. Most people ordered the bulgogi sandwich and everyone was very pleased. I got the chicken teriyaki plate, which was tasty and filling. Recommend this place for a casual lunch read more

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This shop looks to be run by one person, so props to him! I ordered for pick up and was told it would be about 20min. The timing was a bit off as i arrived 20min later and was told to wait for a bit more. It was about 10 more min. Just be aware since it seems like a one man show things might take a bit longer. The restaurant doesn't have a restroom and is located in an industrial area, so I'm not too sure where you would go. Ordered the bulgogi sandwich and it was not the tender juicy beef I'm used to. The texture is more of a sweet jerky, which after a while became tiresome on my jaw. read more

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Mo and I stopped by here for lunch again and I still stand by my 5 star experience from last time! All reasons being: Service is excellent and quick. You will want for nothing. 10/5 This a LOCAL family owned place. Local should support local and that's that. 5/5 The food while not gourmet food is filling and tasty and isn't that exactly what we want from a regular meal? 5/5 Clean 5/5 So yes I REALLY give it 5 stars people because it's lunch time serves up exactly what they advertise, lunch food with a side of good service at a good price. read more

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Melissa R.

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Had the bulgogi sandwich and it was awesome! The man working there was so sweet and warm. Will definitely be back soon!

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Brendan G.

2 years ago

Amazing food and service. Highly recommend the bulgogi sandwich but the spicy chicken teriyaki was also so good.

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Max W.

4 years ago

It might not look like much to you from the outside, but this is the best lunch I've had since coming to the bay. The owner is very personable and kind. I will be coming back here next time I'm im town! read more

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2 years ago

Clean atmosphere. The beef sandwich was good. Fresh ingredients. Owner was nice and accommodating

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A1 customer service and the 5 stars are real haha. Got the bulgogi sandwich, tasted . Got a rice place time and it was awesome read more

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Katherine G.

3 years ago

I'm happy to see this establishment open again. The bulgogi sandwich is the same as I remembered. It's perfectly balanced, in my opinion. with the right amount of produce to protein to bread ratio. The spicy pork rice plate was very good also. The pork wasn't overly spicy and the rice was cooked perfectly. I didn't get the musubi this time around but really liked their version in the past. read more

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Enrique M.

8 years ago

Have you ever opened Yelp, looked at a rating, and dismissed it because the count of reviews was low? Let me tell you It's Lunch Time has earned every single star they have. To start the person who helped me was extremely friendly, helpful, and patient as I decided on what to order. Then, to to it off, the Bulgogi Sandwich just blew. My. Mind. I couldn't decide whether I wanted it all in my mouth right then and there or if I wanted to take my time and savor every last bite. TLDR Mom and Pop shop with excellent service and great food. read more

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Cheyenne W.

3 years ago

Cute lil spot, very nice welcoming worker. I had the spicy chicken teriyaki, spice was just right, chicken was bomb. Plenty of rice and lil salad was good too. Paid about $18 (((: read more

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Rogu N.

3 years ago

This definitely lives up to the hype! Tried the bulgogi beef sandwich and it was very flavorful!! The gentleman at the front was very welcoming and will definitely see more business from me read more

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Steven Ogbonna ..

2 years ago

Service was amazing. And not surprising, but the food was even better than the service. Best Bulgogi Sandwich I've ever eaten. Would recommend to anyone. I was honestly sad when the sandwich ended... read more

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Barry W.

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*** This place is a straight up dive ... *** It is nestled near an auto body shop and some other mechanic related businesses. If not for Yelp, I never would've known this spot existed. Even with the address given, I drove passed this place. Lol. It is obscure. Furthermore it's slow. Probably ~ 20 mins to get both of our sandwiches called the "Lunta". Just when I was about to write this place off, sandwiches were served. After the first bite, I was like ... "we've gotta return to this spot"! *** Phone order in advance. Very good. *** read more

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3205 Edward Ave
Santa Clara, CA 95054
North San Jose
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(408) 235-2350
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Hours

What time does It's Lunch Time open?

It's Lunch Time opens at 10:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

What time does It's Lunch Time close?

It's Lunch Time closes at 1:30 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.It's Lunch Time is closed on Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Fri 10:00 AM - 1:30 PMSat-Sun Closed

Payment methods

Does It's Lunch Time take credit cards?

Yes, It's Lunch Time takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does It's Lunch Time have catering options?

Yes, It's Lunch Time does have catering options.

Does It's Lunch Time serve alcohol?

Yes, It's Lunch Time serves alcohol. Beer & Wine Only

Indoor Amenities

Does It's Lunch Time allow dogs?

Yes, It's Lunch Time allows dogs.

Does It's Lunch Time have TVs?

No, It's Lunch Time does not have TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does It's Lunch Time have outdoor seating?

No, It's Lunch Time does not have outdoor seating options.

Does It's Lunch Time have parking?

Yes, It's Lunch Time has parking options. Street Parking

Other Amenities

Is It's Lunch Time wheelchair accessible?

Yes, It's Lunch Time is wheelchair accessible.

Does It's Lunch Time have free WiFi?

Yes, It's Lunch Time has free WiFi.

From the Business

Specialties

Welcome to our Korean-owned family shop, where quality and customer satisfaction always come first! We take pride in sharing our family’s traditional recipes, made with the freshest ingredients and care. Interested in catering? We offer delicious catering options, and just ask that you contact us with your order details at least 3 days in advance. Thank you for supporting our family business!

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Ask the Community - It's Lunch Time

Hi what's your current situation as 07-18-21? Please update us ?? Thank you !!

Hello, it has been a long closure... I like to thank you very much for your steady interest on It's Lunch Time, thank you.. As of 04-19-22, I am finally OPEN !!! Please come…

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Hi Thomas! What is your current situation as of 9/15/2020? Are you open or still closed?

Good day, Ante... It has been a while, hasn’t it? As of today, 12/03/2020, we are still closed, unfortunately... We are determined to open again, hopefully sooner than later. As you are aware, pandemic situation in Santa Clara County doesn’t look…

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This is one of my fave places in this Korean plaza!…read more I always find service to be so friendly and kind. They are a small team but do their best to chat with you and make recommendations. We typically get a 1-meat combo which is more than enough for our 2-3 person family. The portions are huge and the banchan is refilled so unless you're craving tons of different meats, no need to order a ton more. I also love their tofu soup, it's not too oily and also keeps well if you have leftovers. The interior is clean and well kept so you'll be comfy with a group anywhere from 2-6 people. Larger groups might be harder to accomodate but I've never had to reserve for under 6.

The foods were good but I do not like the services here at all…read more There are 4 Korean restaurants in the same plaza which kinda weird because they all serves almost the same atmosphere. We came here around 5:30PM so we did not wait for a table of 5 at all. We wanted to order the package B which comes with 3 protein of choice with add on ramen and cold noodles but they refused to let us order package B but insisted us to order package C which comes with 4 protein of choices. I and my niece don't eat meat so package B was good for us. There are 5 of us but 2 of us don't eat meat, we basically eat the banchan with the sauces. I do not like how they handle the situation at all! I clearly told them I don't eat meat so package B was good for us and they refused. We can not finished with 4 protein for package C which had a lot of left over afterward. The galbi was $9 add on more which the portion are small and over cooked! The grilled chicken was okay, the pork belly and the beef brisket overly thin slices below average quality. The best part of this was the banchan they were given, the potatoes salad was delicious. The hot sauce was very good. I just add all the banchan with white rice and hot sauce to make the best Bibimbap ever. The cold noodles were excellent just like how it tasted in Korea. When my daughter gets up to pay for the bill, they expected us to tip them 18% instead of 15% because there are were party 5 of us. You lucky that we even tip you 15% while we felt the services was horrible! Overall, I like the foods here but the service was not right!

Summer Special Soju $9.99 Beer $4.99 Seemed egg $4. Bibim Naengmyun $10 (with Special combo)

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Mushroom soup

Jang Su Jang

3.8(2.3k reviews)

3.6 mi

We had the budae jjigae and mul naengmyeon…read more The stew had lots of fermented kimchi flavor. If you like that, this is great. My preference is basically a shin ramyun which has a thicker broth. I loved how this had tteok, sausage, and spam. It's also wonderful that it comes out still boiling inside the stone pot. I love their fresh, sweet kimchi banchan. The place is nice and clean and the service is friendly. It's nice that they also have private rooms available. I liked it enough but if someone asked me a Korean place to eat, this isn't one that would come to the forefront of my mind. It's good but not mind blowing.

Jang Su Jang is a solid Korean BBQ restaurant in Milpitas. While none of the dishes had any…read more"wow" factor, the food was above average and the prices were reasonable. The decor is a little dated. Service was efficient and met expectations. We ordered Wang Mandoo, LA Galbi, and a Cold Noodle Combo. The Wang Mandoo were described as king size boiled dumplings with beef, pork, and kimchi, and the sizes did not disappoint -- indeed very huge, even larger than the mandoo I've had in Korea. The meat was tender and overall very tasty. The LA Galbi came out as large slices of BBQ short ribs and were tender, juicy, and flavorful. The cold noodle combo came with cold noodles in broth plus bulgogi. You can pick other protein but that's what we chose. The cold noodles were refreshing and the noodles were chewy and bouncy. The portions were fairly large. The bulgogi was probably the most disappointing of all the dishes we had. It was tender beef but lacked some bbq flavor. I appreciated the wide variety of Banchans that were brought out to our table. They also gladly refilled the banchans as needed.

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Jang Su Jang - inside bbq seating area

Paik's Noodle

4.3(1.9k reviews)

3.0 mi

I've been to Paik's Noodle several times and have also tried locations in other cities! I forgot…read morewho originally recommended this place to me, but I'm glad they did Their prices are super good and their food is consistently good. I get the jajangmyeon ($10.95 for a small) every time, mostly because the noodle texture is TOP TIER. The noodles are thick, chewy, and springy, and they pair really well with the jajang (black bean) sauce. There are also plenty of ingredients mixed into the sauce, although I find it a little salty sometimes. The tangsuyuk (sweet & sour pork, $15.95) is super crispy, and I really liked the tangy sauce with it. I personally prefer dipping the pieces in the sauce so they stay crispy, but you can also pour the sauce over if that's your preference! The restaurant can get pretty busy on weekend evenings, with waits usually around 10-30 minutes. There's plaza parking available nearby. Would definitely recommend if you like or want to try jajangmyeon!

Paik's Noodle has multiple locations around the Bay Area and it's about the same experience at…read moreevery location I've visited. I ordered Jajangmyeon and Jjamppong. The noodles for both dishes have a pleasantly chewy bounce to them. They are thick, satisfying, and cooked perfectly right. The Jajangmyeon's black bean sauce was savory with a touch of sweetness and contains peas, onions, and pork. The Jjamppong has a spicy seafood broth with squid, mussels, pork, and veggies. Every meal comes with pickled yellow radish on the side to help cut through the richness of the meal. Service is not what you come here for. We waited about 20 minutes to be seated and a part of that was because they skipped our name on the waitlist. They claimed they called it, but we were standing less than 15 feet away from the front door and never heard a thing. The music the restaurant was playing outside didn't help. Once sat inside, it is a turn-and-burn operation. Food is ordered, dropped off, payment is collected, and nothing more. Again, don't go here for the service, go for the noodles. The atmosphere is casual and bit cramped. It has a cafeteria-like feel inside and can get a little noisy. Parking can be tricky especially when busy since they share a small parking lot with neighboring businesses. Bottomline, Paik's Noodle is good for a quick and solid bite but that's about it.

Counter / cooking area

Fried Dumpling ($8.50/8)

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Beef Jjamppong / Beef Noodle Soup

Hong Dae Pocha

3.9(317 reviews)

3.6 mi

Good food and atmosphere came in at 1:30am and was still open restaurant closes at 2am.read more

Not only was this the worst Korean food I've had to date, but the service was a mess. I try my best…read moreto be understanding and I usually never leave negative reviews, but this one I had to share. We ordered a combo (contains three dishes) and not only did they forget two of the three items, but when we asked for the two items they only brought out the second one over an hour later. By the time we were done with our second item, we asked them to just not bring out the third item in our combo because it was clear they hadn't even begun to prepare it because they forgot again. Despite only receiving two of the three items in our combo over the span of our two hours, they still charged us the full $73 for the combo. Additionally, they kept bringing out the wrong items and also brought out things twice when we had already received it. Food overall was undeniably bad for how it was priced. The quality of the pork in the katsu was extremely tough and stringy, not to mention how it was absolutely drowned in sauce. Kimchi fried rice was wet, as it was drowned in sauce and oil, barely fried. Chicken wings were also drenched in oil and sauce, and it was soggy, rubbery, and overall terrible. In conclusion, don't waste your time or money here. This was my second time at this establishment, and both times were atrocious.

Inner room

Half Fried and Half Sweet Spicy Chicken Wings

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Marta B.

2 years ago

When I came into this place, that's exactly what the situation was :D. Thankfully, I wasn't alone. I brought a Korean American friend with me and let me tell you, this place is as authentic as it gets. The combo (short ribs with cheese) was the main star of the show. It was too much food for just two dudes, so me and my friend just decided to get the combo (beef short rib soup), and the soup , but as luck and divine grace and favor would have it, right next to us, a group of three sat and they ordered and as they randomly made small talk with us, they offered us a bit. My friend declined it but being the shameless extrovert that I am, I took them up on their offer and helped myself to a small short rib. That small piece of heaven convinced me that I should be back to this place sometime in the future (hopefully with a larger group so that we can actually order the sushi myself and we can all enjoy it with gusto!). Our food was also amazing and the purple (or brown?) rice with some of the added kimchi is truly amazing. Highly recommended! read more

Nick D.

Elite 25

429

3 years ago

I recently dined at this charming spot and had an exceptional experience. The bulgogi sandwich stole the show with its mouthwatering meat and perfectly soft bread that had just the right crunch without being too harsh on the roof of my mouth. I'm not kidding when I say this is legitimately one of the best sandwiches I've ever had. The spicy pork belly plate was also very good, striking a perfect balance of spice that caters to various spice level preferences. What truly stood out was the owner's warmth and hospitality - he welcomed us and took the time to guide us through the menu when we mentioned it was our first visit. A gem of a place with delicious food and fantastic service! read more

Whitney G.

6 years ago

I've been meaning to try this place since it is a short walk from my office. Other reviews rave about the Bulgogi, but the first time here I tried the pastrami sandwich. Served warm on a nice French roll, the sandwich was well-made and tasty. Service is friendly and helpful. I took a photo of today's menu board since there aren't any readily available menus online. Next time, I'll try the Bulgogi and update this review. read more

Night W.

8 years ago

I'm not from the area but stopped in here for lunch today. So very nice and professional. The food looked great on when I saw it on here. It taste even better than it looked. I will be stopping here every time I'm in the area for lunch. Highly recommended it. read more

Esmeralda L.

7 years ago

Very nice place to visit. The service was top notch. Our server made us feel like we were the only people in the special restaurant. The special attention he gave my son and our family made such a lasting impression on us. read more

Jay A.

333

10 months ago

I been there 5+ times for lunch and always get their spicy chicken teriyaki over rice. The restaurant gives off an easy Asian fusion vibe. Highly recommend. The staff is really friendly too. read more

Matt R.

1 year ago

Spicy Pork burrito was amazing, nice little cozy place, great service, place can get busy, order online or call ahead if you are in a hurry

Robert M.

8 years ago

Great little sandwich shop. Extremely friendly and great service! Was visiting from out of town and read about them on Yelp.

Olaoluwa O.

3 years ago

I didn't know they could satisfy my hunger at the first instance, but I was later awed by their delicious lunch foods

Sammy G.

7 years ago

Food is great and they are really nice and friendly! Definitely recommend coming here.

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