My friend recommended this place. Since it was my birthday, we decided to give this place a try…read more We went there early, so we were able to be seated right away. The space was neat, simple, and we loved watching a big screen, showing the process of making yummy Korean sweets. They were very kind, and served us some items on the house as it was my special day! The food was also delicious. I ordered spicy beef soup, and it was very filling! Some other Korean places only have small amount of ingredients in it. Here, the bowl was filled with shredded beef and vegetables. My husband and my son ordered Bulgogi and Galbi, and both came sizzling on metal plates, ready to be eaten. We had enough left over to enjoy their food today. I am happy to find a new Korean place for us to come back again.

Came by after seeing such great reviews on Yelp and was excited to try it. We ordered the…read moregalbi-jjim, soy glazed chicken wings, and beef mandu. Before ordering, we asked if the wings could be made boneless since my dad doesn't eat chicken with bones. They told us yes, so we went ahead with that, but when the dish came out, only about 5 pieces were actually boneless. I wish they had clarified that beforehand, because I would've chosen a different dish. Flavor-wise, everything leaned much sweeter than expected. The galbi-jjim in particular was quite sweet, and even the kimchi had a noticeable sweetness that was more than I was used to at other Korean restaurants. Overall, I can see why people may like this place, but it just didn't quite hit for me.

LOVE this place, I've been frequenting Banseok Jeong whenever I need my Korean fix. My new favorite…read moreKorean eatery! Love that they serve hot tea instead of water if you choose. So comforting! Their Bibimbap is on point! Hot, flavorful and hearty! Get the hot stone option!! SO Yum!

We ordered a takeout from this place. We had soy glazed chicken wings, japchae entrée and a seafood…read morebibimbap. The service was great. The one who took the order was friendly and patient enough to explain the difference between dolsot or not. Food overall was okayish at best. We've had korean before but this one felt a heavy hand on oil. Kimchi was amazing but the glass noodles were just oil glazed. Had a takeout so did not sit and eat at the place.

Maybe just a hair under 5 stars but we've been here several times and the food is consistently good…read moreand the quality of meats is solid. In the Tri-Valley, there are several Korean BBQ options and we've tried most. YakiniQ consistently gets our business for consistent quality. We were tempted to try the "new" wagyu AYCE place but the multi-hour wait at that place is an absolute no-go. I cannot call YakiniQ a backup since the family always enjoys the food and ordering process here. I am glad we came here instead. Service is always fast, attentive and efficient. Being in downtown, after the meal we have a chance to also try and walk off the over-eating event.

Went here with my husband and a friend. We waited 45 minutes to be sat after being told 20, which…read moreis fine - there was an event in downtown Livermore so we expected it to be busy. The internet was down so it was cash only - which was fine, inconvenient, but not their fault. We ordered with the hostess because their QR code menu wasn't working, probably due to the internet being out. Also fine. We ordered two plates of spicy bulgogi, one order of chicken, and three bowls of rice. The rice was dry, but that's fine because that's not why you go to kbbq. The portions were small, which should have been fine because it's all you can eat. However, we could not get any more service. The manager had taken over taking orders, and we watched her walk past our table multiple times. We watched her service other tables and not hear us try to get her attention. We got the attention of the hostess (with the help of the table next to us, who was also struggling to get any attention) who then said the manager would be right over to us. We never spoke to a manager. We decided to ask for the check instead. I had to step out because my baby was becoming a handful. My husband asked for the check, expressing that paying the full charge for the lack of service or food we received felt disrespectful, and was told the manager could help us. The manager never spoke to him, despite him waiting after the hostess told him again that she would. The only person in our group of three who left satisfied at all had already ate a lunch somewhere else before. My husband and I left hungry and disappointed. Two stars because the hostess was friendly. We will not be back.

This is still one of my favorite Korean lunch spots. They are located in a plaza on Dublin Blvd…read more Their menu hasn't changed too much. There's still some appetizers, bibimbap, grilled items, ramens, and soft tofu stews. The service is pretty quick, and they serve you green tea as soon as you sit down. What we got: + Spicy bbq pork - these are tender slices of pork over a sizzling cast iron plate. The pork was delicious and wasn't very spicy. + Kimchi ramen - this is a big bowl of noodle soup in a spicy kimchi broth + Soft tofu stew - this came in a boiling cast iron bowl. The tofu is soft and silky and the stew was delicious. You also get all the usual banchan, which were good. This is the perfect lunch spot for a quick and delicious meal.

I've eaten here once or twice in the past when they first opened, and honestly, there are much…read morebetter Korean food options in the Tri-Valley area. I hadn't been back in years until yesterday, when my usual spot was closed and my mother and I stopped by out of convenience. Unfortunately, the experience reminded me why I hadn't returned. The customer service was lacking -- we were never checked on during our meal and I had to repeatedly look for an employee to request a refill of a banchan and later, flag someone down when I was ready to pay. To make matters worse, I was surprised to find that the kimchi fried rice did not include any protein. Charging $20 for kimchi fried rice without any meat or protein is cruel and poor value for the price... I cannot stomach paying high prices for mediocre food and inattentive service. I will not make the same mistake of coming back again.

After a long memorial day weekend drive up from LA to Dublin for a wedding, it was nice to see a…read morefamiliar name in a place we did not expect. We have a lot of Young Dong restaurants in So Cal and they are pretty well known as a go to spot for some good tofu soup. This place was no different and even squeezed us in a half hour before closing time. The food was solid with 8 different banchan and even a fried fish. Most places down in so cal no longer serve their tofu with a fish so that was a nice and welcome surprise. Maybe it was because we were hungry after a long drive but I found the food to be solid here. My wife commented on her mushroom tofu soup and how they used a wide array of mushrooms and not just button mushrooms which was a win for her. Lastly, the space was clean and well lit and it seemed like there were a lot of regulars there. A solid spot and would be on our rotation if we lived in the area and craved some sundubu.

I used to be a long time customer here and have introduced many friends to this place. However my…read morelast trip here will be my last. the main woman argued with me over the number of banchan refills we got. they have a policy of two refills only. But actually another server took our banchan plates and forgot to come back with refills so the woman misinterpreted it as we got our 2nd refill. The fact that she's counting refills and came to our table to tell us no refills because we've already maxed out without giving us benefit of the doubt is just bad customer service. If you're cheap to your customers that's fine we just won't be returning

After our group's morning hike, we headed to Paik's, which I had picked out for our lunch. Paik's…read moreis a Korean-Chinese restaurant that started in Seoul in 2006 and has since expanded globally with four locations in the Bay Area. This location is in a strip mall with plenty of parking. We arrived a little after they opened at 11am and there were two tables of customers. Checking out the menu, it's limited to Jajangmyeon, jjamppong, stir-fried noodles and rice, pork, chicken and shrimp dishes, mandu and Korean chicken wings. I love jajangmyeon and ordered it with extra noodles. The bowl of noodles came with a thick savory black bean sauce with some pork and vegetables. The taste was spot-on and it's comparable to my favorite Jajangmyeon that I get in the City. You get pickled radish with your food with refills. Now I can get closer to home. Jajangmyeon is a Korean-Chinese dish and they do it well here. Four of the five of us had the jajangmyeon and one at the vegetable stir-fried noodles. Everyone was happy with their food. There's good amount of seating here and the waitresses are friendly and service was fast. If you like jajangmyeon, check out Paik's. I'll be back when I have a craving. Gamsahamnida!

Nice spot for some jajangmyeon and jjampong. Love that I don't have to go to the South Bay when I…read morewant some Korean/Chinese food. Been here a few times but recently visited after a few years. Did a large to go order and our food was ready within 15 minutes. Our order was packed well and they added a lot of yellow radish and utensils which was nice. Service was friendly as well. The portions were all a bit small in our opinion. Compared to the Santa Clara location, it was a bit lacking. The food did taste good tho and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Overall, this place is good and I like the location. It isn't the best but it does have all the necessities of good Korean/Chinese cuisine so I'll be back. I recommend their tangsuyuk and jajangmyeon. Simple and delicious!

It's great seeing a few fried chicken spots in Tri Valley. This is good as Von's Chicken. Love the…read morechill and clean atmosphere here. The fried chicken was delicious.... juicy, crispy, and flavorful. I appreciate they offered gloves so your hands don't get sticky. But I'm used to eating with my hands anyway! The sodduk sodduk was a great appetizer to have. It was crispy on the outside while chewy inside. I wish it was more saucey, but the sausages made up for it. The pickled radish that came with the chicken was sweet and crunchy, which balanced everything nicely. This definitely hit my craving so you will enjoy some bomb KFC if you visit the area.

Enormous pieces with lots of sauce!…read more Ttobongee is your typical order to-go Korean chicken joint. There isn't much searing and they don't really have table service. My friends and I ended up sitting and eating since we didn't check beforehand. The portions are huge! It was a bit funny because one of the plates had a regular sized chicken drumstick hidden under all of the plumped up ones. While the sauces were great, I personally liked the Yangnyum the best! It had a sweet, tangy flavor to it. It's a small chicken shop great for to-go meals. Despite this, they still kept it clean and bright inside. Recommend for those looking for something to takeout!

Came with a party of 10 at lunchtime on a Sunday, no reservation was needed, and we were seated…read moreright away. It's a small establishment in a strip mall so there was easy parking. Server was attentive, kind and patient. Food came out hot and fresh and the serving size was excellent. The menu has 2 kinds of fried chicken: the actual whole bird or just the wings and drums. Good thing we asked for clarification because the kids just wanted wings, but we almost ordered the "full" fried chicken because we mistakenly thought "full" and "half" were referring to the serving size but it's actually describing the size of the bird. I recommend this place for families who want an easy, no fuss meal with plenty of delicious options for adults and kids. Would eat here again :)

Staff was warm welcoming us in. The vibe is open & relaxed with two video monitors; one on each…read moreside of the restaurant. The menu is a good balance of Korean dishes, we needed more time to decide! We started with katsu kimbap which was very good and filling! The roll was huge, it's an entree but we wanted to try it anyway, Glad we did because now hubbs will have it whenever we are in the mood. Hubbs never had Korean food before and he picked beef bulgogi which is a great choice. The plate was huge with large portions and we were there for "lunch" not dinner. We were pleasantly surprised he got TWO side salads both different although super fresh and very good. all that in addition to steamed rice! how did they know my hubbs likes mac salad? That was a plus. I tried the Tofu kimchee which also had chicken in it. It was a glorious looking dish with generous portions again! I'll upload a pic of my takeout box later. Flavor--all the dishes were very well seasoned with nothing lacking. Give this lil gem a try, we're ordering wings for takeout. Servings--huge!