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    Korea Garden

    4.3 (141 reviews)
    ModerateKorean, Soup, Barbeque
    Open 11:00 am - 2:30 pm, 4:30 PM - 9:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    LA galbi
    Samantha G.

    I was originally craving Korean fried chicken and stumbled onto this place on yelp but they they told me they underwent new management and the menu is different now. No more chicken! I went with LA galbi and seolleongtang instead. The galbi was really good! For sides they had fresh kimchi, bean sprouts, fish cake, and radish. It's pretty close to home which is a plus because most of the Korean places are on el Camino real. And the portions were just right so if I'm craving some Korean or comfort food I'd definitely come back here. Service was great, they kept checking on us to make sure we were doing fine.

    9-15-24. Close up of the Seafood Pancake
    Lloyd C.

    Korea Garden Bistro has been in this plaza, close to Seafood City Market for years. But now under new management for over a year. Goon Mandu: Fried beef & vegetable Dumplings (8pcs), (3/5). These are standard. Most all Korean/Japanese restaurants have them. Seafood Pancake: Crispy and chewy Pancake topped with squid, shrimp, & veggies (4/5). I liked that this Pancake had both squid and shrimp. Some only have squid. It was quite crispy. Ja Jang Myeon: Black Bean sauce noodle (4/5). Simple, traditional dish that was flavorful and savory. The noodles were long and have a chewy texture to them. The service was nice, friendly, and helpful.

    Soy garlic 1/2 chicken.   Flavorful and crispy!
    Deanna Y.

    Been smelling the wondering scents coming from this place when dining at Pho Saigon. Decided to finally try it last night for dinner after work. They close at 9pm and we arrived around 8:20 and got seated right away. Although it was almost closing time, we never felt rushed to leave. We enjoyed the following: Galbijim: full of tender meat, rice cakes, carrots, onions and peppers. Spicy cold noodle: included meat, egg and radish KFC: soy garlic 1/2 size Everything came out piping hot and we really enjoyed every single dish. We ate a ton even tho we were getting full off of the Banchan (yes, we got refills of all Banchan it was that good) and still had a lot of leftovers to take home. Most unique and tasty Banchan that most places do not have was the eggplant! So yummy. Definitely will be returning to try different friend chicken sauce flavors as well as the black bean noodles.

    Tteok-bokki with Cheese
    Jonarose V.

    I'm actually surprised that my original review didn't get posted when my boyfriend and I ate here 3 months ago. At least my photos are posted. I want to say that my boyfriend and I enjoyed ourselves here. The food and Banchan was decent. I normally don't eat spicy so I was surprised at how I could tolerate the jjampong. The KFC was amazing and I loved the Tteokbokki. Overall from what I remember 9/10 stars for food and 10/10 for the service. The place is a bit small so I won't be surprised at how crowded it can get but get there early and you'll enjoy.

    Tang su yuk
    Emeline T.

    This place is kind of tucked away in a small grocery market plaza, and wasn't busy at all when we arrived around 6PM for a weeknight dinner. My friend and I dined in and ordered the tang su yuk (deep fried pork) and the jajangmyeon (black bean sauce noodles). We were quite impressed! Everything was flavorful and the portions were quite generous, especially given that the noodles were only $13. That dish could easily be a filling meal by itself, and in this economy that feels like a great deal! The pork had a nice crunch to it and the sauce was tangy and sweet. I would definitely come back next time I am craving these dishes.

    Soy Garlic Chicken ($15.95, 4.5/5 stars)
    Melanie H.

    Came here for the Korean fried chicken and left very impressed! Batter is soo crispy and not too thick, and the chicken is big. The kimchi was yummy, not too sour, and kinda spicy. Portions are huge and everything reheated well as leftovers. I'd want to come back to try the tofu soup, spicy seafood soup and spicy pork next. SOY AND GARLIC CHICKEN: 4.5/5 ($15.95) + MUST try! The sauce is thick and they don't skimp, so the chicken is well coated + My only complaint is I didn't taste a lot of garlic. But, there is a lot of flavor from the soy, honey? and whatever else is added HOT AND SPICY CHICKEN: 4/5 ($15.95) + This has a kick! It's spicy, sweet, and a bit tangy. I'm not sure what flavors are in this, but I do think it's heavier on the tang, which isn't my preference + I actually liked this reheated more than fresh because it lost the tanginess BLACK BEAN NOODLES: 4/5 ($12.95) + Solid jjajangmyeon! The noodles have a great texture and smells delicious from the onions + I appreciate that this is both savory and sweet (not just sweet)

    Whole fried chicken, supreme and honey/cheese sauce
    Alfred L.

    Ordered the whole fried chicken with honey/cheese and supreme. Huge pieces aside, the honey/cheese hit the spot for me. The combination sounds weird at first, but it's actually a sweet Parmesan dry rub due to the honey. The supreme sauce was medium spicy even though it wasn't marked as spicy on the menu. It was a nice slow burning spice that won't make you sweat too much, but will make you reach for the water. I rarely give out 5 stars but this place certainly deserves it for its chicken.

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    Ruben P.

    Food was very good , portions are generous and you can share. Also they bring few small side dishes on the house, some prices are competitive and others I think a bite over price. Service was very good , friendly and smiling also checking our table very often. The ambiance it's ok nothing fancy or special also they need better ventilation because as soon as you enter you smell the food. Everything that we order we enjoyed and we will back soon to try more dishes

    Amy P.

    We've been here 3 times already and the food here is so good. My husband has been here before when it was under a different management so it took some time to convince him to check it out. This has become one of our favorite Korean restaurants in the South Bay. We've tried a bunch of dishes here and my favorite has been yuk gae jong (spicy beef noodles) with the fresh hand made noodles. The broth is so flavorful and has a great spice to it. The portion is huge and we've taken the leftovers to eat at home. Other dishes we've tried have been the jja-jamg myeon, jjam-ppong, bibim-naengmyeon, the fried chicken (soy & garlic, honey & cheese), and grandma's galbi-jjim. All of these have been so good. It seems like this is a family owned business, which we appreciate and love to support. Everyone here is always nice and friendly. You know you've walked into an authentic Korean restaurant when you hear Korean being spoken among the staff and customers. If you're craving Korean food, definitely stop by here to get your fix!

    Henry T.

    Super solid Korean spot in Milpitas!! I absolutely loved the Ban Chan variety they had. Personal favorite was the eggplant! Menu prices were pretty reasonable in my opinion, nothing that would make you jump out the chair though. The sweetness of the japchae paired really well with the tofu stew and the fried chicken with some rice! Fried chicken was great, tender and juicy. Too bad they only have bulgogi on their menu, really wished they also had galbi. Interior is spacious and there's great parking in the plaza as well!

    Ritchie L.

    Location: seafood city plaza. Lots of parking spaces but it does fill up quickly. Ambiance: spacious and clean. Service: we went when they weren't very busy and service was quick and attentive. The food came out quickly as well. Food: Seafood pancake: nice portion with a generous amount of seafood. The batter could be a bit more seasoned. Beef tofu soup: no complaints. Standard beef soup. Banchan: the spread was refreshing and helped cut down the richness of the pancake. Black bean noodle: this was the star of the meal. The flavor was there and the portion was generous. The only thing is the noodles are long so you might make a mess if you try to pull them to the end-you'll want to cut them.

    Jjajangmyeon - Black Bean Noodles
    Alisa B.

    Yum!! My boyfriend and I had a date night here, so we were excited to try out their noodles! Probably some of the best jajangmyeon in the Bay Area right now. The pork was juicy, and they were generous with their onions. The black bean sauce wasn't super thick like other spots, which I enjoyed! The sauce was lighter, but still clung onto the noodles well. Though we're not crazy about jjampong, the noodles they use were the perfect texture. They didn't skimp on the seafood too. Lot of mussels, squid, etc. The broth was pretty light, but VERY spicy! The gun-mandu was also really tasty. Classic and a simple appetizer to share. I really liked the dipping sauce they provided!

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    Aaron C.

    Good Korean food with Chinese influences. The menu is narrow though they do well with the dishes they offer. Having been to competitor Paik's Noodle a few days before, my opinion is fortunately/unfortunately anchored. Korea Garden Bistro wasn't crowded on a Sunday afternoon (after normal lunch time), whereas Paik's can have long lines to get seated. One reason could be because of price. Korea Bistro was higher and high enough that it influenced what I ordered.

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    Ask the Community - Korea Garden

    I came by in the last few days and it’s closed. Are they now permanently closed? Or what’s the reason for closure and will they open soon? When?

    What is their website address? The one on Yelp is not able to open so I can see memu.

    What options are gluten free?

    Do they offer soondubu jjiage or dolsot bibimbap?

    yes there is soondubu jjigae!!

    Do they sell meat jun still?

    No, they do not

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