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    King's Jokbal

    4.8 (24 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Inside but no seating for customers yet
    Priscilla Y.

    It's a quaint spot that seems family run. It's take out only so don't be fooled by the tables inside. if you ask to sit, they will say it's not ready yet because they can't provide "service." Food wise, we got the kimbap with their signature spicy jokbal. It was the only kimbap I think available that day we went. It did taste good and was a large portion! We ordered the regular jokbal so we can share with my family and see how it tastes. It was good too but the con is they don't provide the sides and veggies to make a wrap - those are separate charge at "$5+ tax". The last time I had jokbal was from LA and ofc I'm spoiled by them always including that stuff. So we didn't think it was worth getting it when the jokbal was already $55+. It does come w one serving of their pickled sauce but that's it. The rest is meat w the bone. For the value I think this is good and reminded me of LA but disappointed by what is NOT included. And the caveat is you can't enjoy this there. Best to buy it for groups and make sure you can take this home and have the sides and veggies prepared. Parking is easy!

    Eva L.

    Only tried their dumplings and it was pretty good. Love the thin wrapper. It had good amount of filling. Filling had pork, glass noddles, what looked like green onions, and onions. Yummy filling. Good wrapper to filling ratio, which I appreciated. I ate the entire order of dumplings without feeling overly carb stuffed.

    Large size
    Kat C.

    SO glad they opened a brick and mortar after Super Kyopo closed! It's my go-to place for when I'm craving jokbal. I ordered two large with extra topping/dipping on the side, and they threw in a free side dish--soy sauce picked jalapeños and onion (Jangajji). Added a nice spice and crunch to every bite! Their menu is simple and mostly focused on their jokbal, with a few appetizers and sides available. Seating is limited inside--not intended for dine in. They have everything premade so it comes out fast.

    half and half
    Nicholas G.

    This is the best Jokbal I've had in recent memory. So tender and so much flavor. The spicy was also perfect. Easily enough for 4 people, but in our case we ate it for 2 meals. This is the first time we tried this place. We both decided to make this a monthly regular meal after trying it here. We ordered the prior day and picked up right on time. The price was great considering this is the best I've tried in the south bay and it's actually cheaper than somewhere like Don Blanc down the street from my place (still love DB for kbbq tho). Would highly recommend this place.

    Huge portion
    Clare K.

    Oh My Goodness! Why did i come here now? So many people recommended this place and we finally tried it last Saturday. We ordered via phone ahead of time, half and half. They got ours pretty quick, it was freshly made and warm. It looked like a family is running the restaurant and couple and their daughter? Server was so kind and helpful both on the phone and in person. We could not finish everything cause it was huge portion and i think we ate at least three meals to finish it all. I really loved their korean style jokbal and there is no way i would be able to make this at home. It does not have certain pork smell, thoroughly cooked and skin and meat are not dry, moisture, melting in your mouth!!! Be careful of the spicy jokbal it can be pretty spicy but i LOVEd it. Definitely coming back :)

    Pigs feet and veggies
    Elaine Y.

    What a great surprise! We just happened to drive by and saw the sign and decided to check them out. I didn't realize how LARGE of an order you had to do - so definitely look into sharing or maybe freezing some of it. We also bought the veggie tray to wrap the pig feet meat into it and enjoy. What a great bite of food. Definitely bring cash - it's cheaper with cash - there's a 10% uplift with a credit card. The only thing about our order was there was the pig bone and trotters under the meat giving an illusion that there was a ton of meat overall. Good think hubby likes gnawing on the bones so it was goodness. I do feel ours was a bit on the drier side - looking at other pics I notices more fatty ones - ours was on the leaner side which is probably healthier but not a decadent. So it's a hit and miss....

    Pork trotter kimbap
    Amy T.

    Small hole in the wall shop specializing in pork trotters and homemade dumplings. The dumplings were great and can be steamed on the spot. Unfortunately no indoor seating at the moment but they do have the space set up for a couple indoor tables. I would come again for the dumplings.

    Gimbap
    Crystal M.

    The best jokbal in the Bay Area! I'm glad they opened their own shop after years operating inside a market. No dine in, pick up only though there are couple tables. Their gimbap, pancakes and soybean stew are yummy as well. Go early and/or call before you go because they tend to sell out.

    Thuy N.

    Our new favorite place for jokbal. It was soooo goood. We love the two different flavors. Highly recommend getting the side veggies plate, it goes so well together. The service was fast. I didn't have to wait long at all. They were so nice that they even gave us the beansprout banchan for free. We will definitely become regulars from now.

    Used to love this place when they were inside Kyopo Market. Still the best and probably the only truly authentic jokbal spot in the Bay Area. Tender, flavorful, and tastes just like what you'd get in Korea.

    Half&Half Jokbal

    Super friendly staff and lots of amazing food! The Jokbal is so tender and flavorful we can't get enough. We'll be back tomorrow to try the Soybean Stew as well!

    Excellent customer service. High quality and large amount of flavorful food! We will be back.

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    Kunjip

    Kunjip

    4.1(2.4k reviews)
    0.7 mi
    $$

    I came here with my husband and cousins at around 8pm, and there was still a wait but that wait was…read moreworth it. There wasn't much space inside if you're waiting for your table. Just a small corner of seats, so I waited in the car. It took around 45 minutes for us to get seated, but after ordering, the food came out relatively quickly. This is now my go-to spot for galbijjim. I remember thinking right after we left the restaurant that night that I was already looking forward to our next visit. The rice cakes in there were chunky compared to most places, which made it a more enjoyable eat. It was my first time having sooyuk and I loved the cuts of meat in there, especially the tendon. I might just have to come here again on my next visit to SJ.

    my friend came all the way from east bay for lunch and we both left disappointed. expensive for the…read morequality and portion, not worth it. we both ordered the galbi tang. the galbi tang was mainly connective tissue and fat. only had a couple pieces of meat. the connective tissue was pretty hard to remove, even with the scissors. the side dishes had very small portions. i used to order for take-out all the time.... im confused on why the portions and quality has changed so much. service was basically non-existent. they hounded us for a tip in the parking lot in the blazing hot sun. the only good thing about our visit was the short wait time on a friday at noon. not sure if we'll ever be coming back!

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    Kunjip - #13 Cheese maeun galbi jjim ($82)

    #13 Cheese maeun galbi jjim ($82)

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    Master Oh's - Gal Bak

    Master Oh's

    4.3(201 reviews)
    1.8 mi
    Free parking
    Free WiFi

    I'd been hearing Korean friends recommend Master Oh's for a while, so after they recently reopened…read morewith an updated menu, I finally decided to check it out. Honestly, it was a pleasant surprise. What makes this place stand out from most Korean restaurants is that you can enjoy so many classic Korean dishes in one meal--soy sauce marinated crab, fresh handmade cold noodles, stews, seafood hot pot, grilled intestines, stone pot bibimbap, and more--without having to visit multiple restaurants. Here are a few signature dishes we tried based on our server's recommendations: Bibim Naengmyeon (Handmade Spicy Cold Noodles) These noodles took a little longer to come out, and our server explained why--they don't start making the noodles until you place your order. The dough is pressed fresh in the kitchen before being served, giving the noodles a wonderfully chewy texture. Served with crushed ice, beef, cucumber, egg, and Korean pear, it was incredibly refreshing on a hot day. It's actually pretty rare to find restaurants in the Bay Area still making cold noodles fresh to order. Soy Sauce Marinated Crab I'd always heard that Korean soy sauce marinated crab is one of the country's most beloved seafood dishes and had seen it countless times in K-dramas, so I was excited to finally try it. The crab was well-marinated, with sweet, tender meat that was full of flavor, and even included quail eggs. If you love seafood, this is definitely worth ordering. Stone Bowl Bibimbap The stone bowl arrived still sizzling at the table. Mixed with beef, spinach, carrots, bean sprouts, fernbrake, and a sunny-side-up egg, every bite was delicious. My favorite part was the crispy golden rice that slowly formed at the bottom of the bowl. Gal Nak (Spicy Braised Beef Short Ribs with Octopus) (Mild Spice) This was perfect for sharing. The pot was filled with tender braised beef short ribs, octopus, tofu, rice cakes, enoki mushrooms, and vegetables. As everything simmered together, the rich broth soaked into every ingredient, making each bite even more flavorful. Every table receives a generous selection of Korean side dishes, including kimchi, japchae, fish cake, cucumber, pickled radish, seaweed, and more. Our server even came by to ask if we wanted free refills before we had to ask, which made the whole dining experience feel very welcoming. Besides the food, I also loved the atmosphere. Right at the entrance is a row of traditional Korean fermentation jars, and the restaurant is decorated with Korean-style ornaments throughout the space. The owner also stopped by to chat with guests and mentioned that he personally shops for fresh ingredients every morning to keep the food consistent in quality. The restaurant is conveniently located next to a Korean supermarket and has its own parking lot with plenty of parking spaces.

    Stopped by Master Oh's after work & will definitely be going back soon! Their evening service opens…read moreat 5 which was perfect timing & we were quickly sat even though we had a larger group. They have a solid amount of seating & more space than you'd think looking at the outside. The menu had a variety of Korean dishes, many which I haven't seen at other spots in South Bay so of course we had to try them! My favorites were the Spicy Raw Marinated Crab & the Tteokbokki w Ramyun.

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    Master Oh's - Gamjatang: Pork Bone Soup ($22)

    Gamjatang: Pork Bone Soup ($22)

    Master Oh's - Soy sauce marinated crab

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    ToBang

    ToBang

    4.1(3k reviews)
    0.7 mi
    $$$
    Takes reservations
    14 years in business

    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!

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

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

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    Jang Su Jang - Maeun Galbi Jjim ($75) Spicy Braised Beef Short Ribs

    Jang Su Jang

    3.8(2.3k reviews)
    1.4 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 - Haemul Pajeon aka Seafood Pancake ($29), expensive

    Haemul Pajeon aka Seafood Pancake ($29), expensive

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    Paik's Noodle - Stir-fried Noodle ($14)

    Paik's Noodle

    4.3(1.9k reviews)
    0.6 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.

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    Counter / cooking area

    Paik's Noodle - Fried Dumpling ($8.50/8)

    Fried Dumpling ($8.50/8)

    Paik's Noodle - Beef Jjamppong / Beef Noodle Soup

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