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    Koong's

    3.9 (447 reviews)
    ModerateChinese, Korean, Noodles

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    Casual
    Quiet
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Vegetable Fried Rice
    Sahithi B.

    I came here with my family for a birthday dinner, and had mixed feelings about the food. The kung pao tofu and the eggplant dish were both tasty and were worth the order. The vegetable fried rice was fine, but not much else to say about that. The Mongolian chicken was mixed in with so much onion that it was outweighing the amount of chicken, but it was also very salty compared to all of the other dishes. The spicy pan-fried noodle was also a let down as it was neither spicy nor had any notable taste. I would not order either of those two again. The ambiance and seating was fine and service was good but because of the food issues above, I will have to give a lower rating.

    Korean style chili chicken wing
    Jenny B.

    My friend and I offered chicken wings, jjajangmyeon, and the sauteed string beans and everything was delicious. The staff were attentive and even packed our leftovers. I'm definitely coming back for the food and the vibes because it did feel like you were dining in someone's home bc of how the ambiance felt.

    Lisset M.

    Best sit down Chinese food in Milpitas for lunch! Spacious seating, music low for conversations to be heard. Food was served rapidly and warm. Pearl the owner was very friendly definitely will be returning.

    Black Bean sauce noodle
    Scarlett L.

    Get the 两张皮 (liang zhang pi) it's so good. Came with a very try strong mustard sauce but is so good if you like a kick. We got the large and the amount of food is crazy for 2 people. I love the variety of toppings they put in there too, including seafood, vegetables and meat. The black bean sauce noodles were ok, sauce is bit too salty for me and the noodle texture was too soft in my opinion. They only have 2 side dishes, kimchi and pickled radish, they were both ok. The place is pretty big with not a lot of customers on a Sunday night, a good find!

    Steamed shrimp and pork dumplings (10.95)
    Victor G.

    Koong's has been here for awhile. Serves a diverse clientele. Menu's in Chinese, Korean, & English. Minimal decor, layback ambience. Offerings: seafood, vegetables, fried rice, noodles, soups, poultry, pork, beef, appetizers, salad... Eats: steamed shrimp & pork dumplings (12/10.95) -came in various sizes, tasted as if freshly made. Small shrimps crunchy, slightly sweet. Grounded pork ok. -dipping sauce shined with a sweet, tart & salty blend. *best rendition tasted in years! Jajangmyeon (black bean sauce noodle 15.95) -sauce sweet & over salty notes. Lotsa noodles that didn't taste like hand pull noodles, slightly mushy. -mixed with white onions, cucumber slices, big portion. Expected more ingredients. Probably order wrong. Many choices with few details. 4.5 stars would order jjampong next time. Leftovers: Koong's is a Chinese eatery, wasn't expecting banchan which others tables got in pics. Didn't check date. -was ordering in Chinese, server spoke in English. Had to ask for Kuai zi (chopsticks) later since i only got a fork & spoon.

    Korean-Style Sweet and Sour Pork
    HanNa P.

    Second time here. Both visits it was pretty good. We had 3 people this day and we ordered Jajangmyeon, Jjiamppong, Eggplant Garlic, Dry Chicken Wings and Sweet and sour pork. They do Korean-Chinese style food. All the dishes we got so far were yum. Classic choices over here. It definitely satisfied our cravings. The Jajangmyeon could have had better noodles but overall it was comforting. The Jjamppong was yummy and had just enough spicy The Eggplant Garlic sauce was kind of lacking freshness The Dry chicken was chewy and had great flavor The Pork was nicely done and the sauce well made Great experience here with the workers. They were really nice! And the inside was clean. Private lot in front!!

    Dom N.

    Today I felt like doing some Stir-Fried Noodles. I'm in Silicon Valley this evening. I'm here at Koong's in Milpitas today. I'm familiar with this neighborhood, one of my favorite Poké Shops is right next to here, at Poki Run. I haven't really been to Beresford Square Shopping Center in a long time. I'm having me some Tomato Beef and Egg Chow Fun. This is somewhat more Korean style. This isn't just any Chow Fun, it kinda reminds me of Bò Lúc Lắc, 番茄牛肉燴飯, Kebab, or Pabellón criollo. The Gravy was so flavorful. This was exceptional version of this dish. I was thinking this was going to be a 3.8-4.3 stars, but I give this 4.2/4.3 stars out of 5 stars.

    Francis T.

    Koong's is alright. The food here is decent with a really big serving size. I found the Black Bean Noodle to be a bit salty and the crispy pork to be a little underwhelming. They also give hot tea for free with the food. Nothing out of the usually for service and the area. I'll come back to try more.

    John D.

    Good for the Seoul Nondescript Mom & Pop run restaurant not too far away from 237 that's seemingly been around for maybe 30-40 years from what I can tell. I'm not sure if it's the original owners or was sold at some point, but the food seems to have stayed consistently good over the years. I wanted to come here after reading Elena C's review of the Liang Zhang Pi (LZP--yeah you know me!) because I'm always curious to try new-to-me dishes and it was a cold, rainy day and figured why the hell not? The Good: *Customer service was friendly, fast, and efficient. *Décor is simple and understated but enough to know one's in an Asian restaurant. *Complimentary hot tea! Seems simple enough, but so many places charge for simple things like this these days. *Who's down with LZP? Everybody! Essentially, it's a cold noodle salad with shrimp, squid, and more veggies than you can shake a chop stick at. The concomitant peanut-wasabi sauce was sweet, spicy, and delightful. *Black Bean Sauce Noodle (aka Jajangmyeon) is a popular Korean noodle dish that we'd tried before, and theirs was delicious. Earthy, sweet, and served with oodles of noodles. *Their Dry-Fried Fried Chicken Wings are nothing short of FANTASTIC! It is so crispy, juicy, and full of flavor. My one complaint was I wish they were a little spicier, but Carissa felt the heat level was fine. *Housemade ban chan (pickled radish and kimchi) were also both terrific. *Servings are massive, and we had plenty for leftovers for the next day. *Prices were very reasonable, especially considering the portion size. The Meh: *Beer was served tepid, at best. Maybe they had just restocked the fridge, and it hadn't come up to temp yet? *I'm a little confused if this place is Chinese, Korean, or just a place that serves up both? It's definitely not fusion, as the two cuisines are definitely held in equal regard. *No outdoor seating The Ugly: *Evidently, not everyone is on-board with the whole cutting the noodles with scissors thing, as I was notified by another Yelper who shall remain nameless. (: TLDR: Come for the LZP, but stay for the wings. Highly recommended.

    Liang Zhang Pi medium takeout
    Annie C.

    I think this was pretty good value for the money! I got the Liang Zhang Pi because I saw other reviewers raving about it. The takeout platter was GIGANTIC, but that was mostly due to how they laid out the ingredients. The amount of food itself was pretty generous, but definitely didn't fill the platter. The wasabi sauce was not for me, but the ingredients were good and I liked how much effort they put into the food. Because they're so popular, unfortunately the pickup experience wasn't so great. A ton of people were waiting for pickup orders, and it took me at least 10 minutes to get mine.

    Tien N.

    Came here because wI was craving some chinese food. The owner came and treated us exceptionally well due to us being the only customers. Food was delicious especially the string bean dish. Only thing I did not enjoy were the eggrolls. Everything else was good and price was fair. I love the space and quiet that we got to have a conversation and the booths. Would recommend and come back.

    On call with them
    Marc T.

    Hey y'all, please note that this review is solely based on the quality of customer service I received last night. After a long commute from SF to North San Jose, I was craving Korean food, and I thought it would be efficient to place an order ahead of time. Their online ordering system on Yelp wasn't working!! The restaurant doesn't close until 10 pm, so I had to call to make sure and to try to place my order. Someone picked up after a few rings. She was busy at the moment and asked for me to hold on. That I understand. But, what I don't understand and what frustrates me is that how can a staff member leave a customer on hold for 10 minutes.

    Jajamyeung
    Cynthia C.

    This is a good Korean Chinese place that's reasonably priced for some homey food! Jajamyen is so good! There's actually seafood inside, even comes with an egg inside. Unlike other places I've had! Pot stickers were delicious - crispy on outside and yummy dip! Also got the seafood soup that was good! The fried chicken was an overkill, we were so stuffed from all the other carbs We were seated quickly and greeted by the friendly waiter. Will be back again next time!

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    Ordered takeout. Took almost an hour and half for food to be ready. Sorely disappointed in the food when we finally got it.

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    They deliver during the SIP (via DoorDash) for those looking for some Korean-Chinese food!

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    Service is good. The food is OK, but came quickly.

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    Everything is really good. I love their chicken wings and their lamb dishes. The owner is very nice. And they're open till later

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    Family ordered the dinner package and it was good. Kung pao was the bomb!

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    Ask the Community - Koong's

    Can the jjajangmyeon be made vegetarian?

    No. We do have dry jjajangmyeon that we can make vegetarian.

    Do they offer chili oil crisp condiment?

    Chili oil, yes. I don't know what you mean by chili oil crisp condiment.

    Do they have outdoor seating?

    no, they do not

    Have they opened for indoor dining?

    Yep

    Do they use uber eats for delivery?

    Doordash & GRUBHUB

    What delivery service do they use during the lockdown?

    Doordash & GrubHub!

    Are they open yet? Yelp had a banner that said 10/31?

    No, we are not open yet, still dealing with our insurance. I am not certain when for reopen, my guess toward to next year January 2020.

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    Stopped by on Friday, 03/13/26 for the first time after my older sister's wedding rehearsal! We…read morereserved a room with 2 tables full. Ordered 2 of the same dishes for each table. The appetizers were amazing and the overall quality of the dishes were chef's kiss! I am giving a 4/5 since they price is expensive, would be worth it if it was an AYCE KBBQ place.

    This spot has a lot going for it: spacious interior, clean environment, and even KBBQ options but…read moreoverall, my experiences have been a bit mixed. The banchan variety is actually really good, which is a highlight for me, though the kimchi isn't my favorite. My personal go-tos are the Korean jelly (muk muchim), broccoli, tomato, and macaroni salad. I'd honestly come back just for the banchan spread. That said, for the price, the main dishes are just okay. One big plus: they serve purple rice, which I always appreciate. Service has been very hit or miss. Sometimes they're friendly and accommodating, but my last visit really threw me off. We asked for a refill on the muk muchim, and our server said they were "sold out"... but then the table next to us was immediately served it. I'd honestly rather they just say no than give an excuse like that.. it left a bad impression and made the experience feel off. A few thoughts on the dishes: * Budae Jjigae - A bit bland for my taste, heavy on kimchi and light on meats like spam, sausage, and bacon. * Galbitang - Light yet flavorful, with 3 large rib bones that had a good amount of meat. Comes with glass noodles, rice cakes, and thin egg strips * Japchae - Not complimentary here (you have to order it), but it's actually pretty good. * Seafood tofu soup - Just okay, nothing too memorable. * Galbi - Flavorful and reliable--can't go wrong, especially with purple rice. * Mul Naengmyeon - Refreshing and well done. * Seafood pancake - Crispy, not overly oily, and packed with seafood and green onions. * Bibimbap - Loved the crispy rice at the bottom, though the beef portion was a bit small. * Yukgaejang - Decent, but not as rich or flavorful as other spots. Overall, I'd say this place shines most in its banchan variety and comfortable dining space, but the inconsistency in both food and service makes it a bit harder to fully recommend

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    3.8
    (1.1k reviews)
    0.7 mi
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    Rounding up the score- this is more a 3.5 from the food I ordered standpoint. Came here to try…read moretheir mushroom tofu pot. Have to say the soup base was just average and not as rich and flavorful as you usually find in a mushroom or tofu pot in a good korean restaurant. In fact it was a litte more on the "sour" side to my surprise. The only upside was their banchan. Their kimchi was so good and the service was great. They gave very generous portion of banchan refills too! Not sure if I'll be back and if I do , you can bet it's to get my fixes for their kimchi. :)

    We came here on a Sunday over a holiday weekend, so I guess it was busier than normal because staff…read morewere barely seen. Inside was a long room with tables down the walls and down the middle of the place. We were seated right away even though our name was 4 down on the waitlist. There is a QR code, but our server still brought by the paper menu. Before he left our table, we asked for water for the table. So we browsed then waited for almost 10 min before anyone came back to take our order. Still no water, but our order went in. Our banchan came out then the first ordered bibimbap dish within 5-7 min. Still no water for the table at this point, so we flagged someone carrying pitchers around to help us. Finally after some time after ordering we got our water. After the water, we got our next two dishes, the grilled beef ribs and dumpling soft tofu. The grilled beef ribs were good but really sweet. Definitely need the purple rice to eat with it. The tofu soup came out hot but not boiling. And I still tried to cook my raw egg in the broth. The egg eventually did cook enough to eat. It wasn't that busy inside the restaurant so I did not get why it took a while to get a basic thing like water and our order in. This place is dependable if you want tofu soup, but it's a game of chase down the servers.

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    This place is always popular at night and decided to give it a try after passing by numerous times…read morelooking into the window and browsing the menu. I'm glad I did and was definitely delighted by the experience. Hot Stone Bibimbap 5/5: There was a review on Yelp saying that there was no crunchy rice at the bottom and that it was bland. As a fellow Korean, let me give you some advice. Wait a few minutes and let the rice cook more because the stone bowl is still hot. lift up the bottom until you see crunchy bits and then you could start mixing. Excellent mix of seasoned vegetables and rice. They give you the gochujang bottle sauce on the side. you can adjust it to your level. Soon Tofu Soup 5/5. I've had a lot of tofu soup of what I like about this one is that it had a good balance of tofu, kimchi was not super sour like some restaurants and they give you an egg on the side. Very clean finish. Banchan 5/5: The highlight for me was the banchan. I went with a very picky eater friend and she really loved the kimchi ,the cucumber kimchi ,the fish cakes, japchae. They put a lot of effort into making the banchan - which I recognize right away. They also fill up if you run out and the dishes are larger than normal restaurants. Amazing. You read my mind. Interior 4/5: It is a smaller, more intimate seating.( about 25-30 people) . It still has the vibes of of a Korean eatery with K-pop music playing on the TV screen, wooden benches and chairs. You'll have to wait a bit if you go during peak hours and parking is a bit difficult. I suggest going within the first hour they open up when there's less crowds.

    It's been a while since I've gone to this place and didn't wanna go all the way to Santa Clara for…read moresome galbi and army stew. Small restaurant with a wait list up front but turn over was fast depending on your party, waited about ~25mins for 2 people. *This was for coming in for dinner on a Friday.* Ordered the Galbi and Budae Jjigae, side dishes came out before the mains, was soo hungry didn't take the pre pictures of the others, hehe anyways, both had great flavor and the budae jjigae had kick to it. In the end it kicked my cravings and made me full. Ohh and one more thing be aware of your check and make sure you're paying your table....the person working changed my card paid for another table, but he corrected it.

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    4.0
    (415 reviews)
    3.4 mi
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    We came here for lunch with the family on Saturday around 1 pm. Most of the popular items were sold…read moreout, such as a seafood pancakes, kalbi short ribs, and bossam pork. I ordered the bibimbap pork rice. When it was brought to me, the waitress told me they were out of the sauce so it was very bland. Also to know they were sold out of seafood, squid, and bulgogi bibimbap. Half of the menu items were not available. There were also only 2 Bachan dishes. Kimchi and broccoli. Very disappointed.

    I've been to Jeonju a handful of times, and unfortunately the experience has gone downhill each…read morevisit. The first two times were great -- they served a wide variety of banchan and the seafood tofu soup was packed with fresh shrimp, clams, octopus, mussels, and squid. My daughter also loved the galbijjim. On our third visit, we arrived right at 5 PM and were told they would open shortly because the cook was on lunch. We waited until 5:20 and they still weren't serving, so we ended up leaving. Our most recent visit was the last straw. They only offered two types of banchan (not even kimchi), and they were out of all dishes that included meat or beef. It was surprising for a Korean restaurant to not have Korean BBQ or short ribs available. My seafood tofu soup barely had any seafood, and I had to point out to the waiter that there was no shrimp at all. He later returned with a cheap frozen seafood mix and said they use a seafood mix, which was disappointing considering the higher quality seafood they used to serve (including head-on shrimp). They also did not serve the usual purple rice this time -- instead we were given dry white rice that seemed reheated. There was only one server handling all the tables and cleaning, so service was slow. It's disappointing because the quality used to be much better. Based on our recent experiences, we will not be returning anytime soon.

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    4.1
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    Experience (5/5 stars): *Food: the cold noodles here are…read moreamazing! refreshing and cool especially during the hot summer. you need to eat it spicy! i'd skip the galbi jjim, not as flavorful as the one at daeho. *Price: ~$24 Overall, it's a yes!

    I love kunjip because the food is good, and the service is fast. Even though it gets crowded, they…read moreclean tables fast. This way everyone gets seated asap. The wait is always not too bad (usually max 30 mins) which goes to show how fast the service is. The menu is pretty simple but always really good. Banchan - 10/10. Refillable banchan is always amazing but it's even better when it's all my favorites. I love the radish, kimchi and cucumber banchans the most and this is exactly what they have. It is so refreshing and adds a lot of flavor. Bibim naengmyeon - 10/10. The noodles are chewy and refreshing. They do not skimp out on the toppings. AND the spice is totally doable. My personal favorite part is always the combination of the banchan and the noodles. SO GOOD. Seolleongtang - 10/10. I love how hearty this meal is and how it never fails to warm me up from the inside out. This is the perfect comfort meal. The meat is also so tender and the noodles really soak up that broth. The broth is the best part, you can season it to your own taste but the base itself is already pretty great! Very savory. And the plus is that they give free yakult at the end when you pay so it's a cute lil free sweet treat to enjoy!

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