I stopped into this neighborhood Korean spot for a quick lunch last Friday, and it was exactly what I needed. I've been craving cold noodles, and this place absolutely hit the spot. The atmosphere was eclectic, with K-pop playing on one television and Animal Planet on another-- I was also the only one there. The service was incredibly warm--the woman who helped me was so kind and made the experience feel very welcoming, even dining solo. Everything came out impressively fast, which is perfect if you're looking for a reliable lunch break spot. I'm already planning my next visit; there is so much more on the menu I'm eager to try. Highly recommended if you're looking for an authentic, no-fuss meal. read more

Lovely service, but honestly the galbijim wasn't super quality or big enough quantity, I felt like we were given the weirds bits vs center cuts of beef rib. My Seolleongtang was also skimpy on the tendon again at the price. The banchan was only okay and wasn't as much variety as I was hoping for and the galbijim was a bit too sweet for my taste. Service was lovely but I wouldn't come back. read more

Keeping this short since we don't like to leave negative reviews. But hoping the business can be aware of our experience. Overall, good was bland and flavorless.. will not be back. read more

Very fresh and tasty options. Restaurant is located in an unassuming plaza but don't let that derail you. The owner is such a pleasant and welcoming lady. Restaurant is clean and fairly spacious for large groups. We will be back! read more

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. read more

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My mom, sister, and I ended up at Korea Garden after another Korean restaurant we originally planned to go to had a really unpleasant experience with rude service. Honestly, I'm so glad that happened because we found this gem! The owner here was incredibly welcoming and sweet, which immediately set the tone. The food was just as amazing. My mom is extremely picky and an incredible cook, so she rarely enjoys eating out, but she loved everything we ordered. We got the mul naengmyun (cold noodles), bibim naengmyun (spicy cold noodles), galbi (beef short ribs), and yukgaejang (spicy beef soup), and every single dish was delicious. We kept saying how happy we were that the other place didn't work out because we wouldn't have discovered this spot otherwise. This is officially my new go-to, and I love that it's only 5 minutes away! read more

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. read more

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I purchased food for takeout and ordered their beef bulgogi and japchae, but the portions were much smaller than expected. The amount of beef in the bulgogi felt especially low, and I don't think it's worth the price $ 30 for beefbulgogiand $22 for japchae. After eating dine-in last week and comparing it to today's order, I noticed a clear difference in portion size. Because of this, I'm not happy with what I received and I won't be going back. read more

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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

Korea Garden - Tang su yuk - Korean Near Me - Milpitas, California

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) read more

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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. read more

Korea Garden - Whole fried chicken, supreme and honey/cheese sauce - Korean Near Me - Milpitas, California

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 read more

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While the flavor of the soups were fine, why are you holding banchan hostage until the food is served? Oh, because they charge you for a refill.... They tacked on a $10 charge for a radish refill that I had to confirm 3 times with the server that was true. read more

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! read more

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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! read more

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Traditional Korean bone broth options! Clean homemade gomtang soup. Kimchee section was tasty and generous. Staff was friendly and attentive. If you're looking for authentic Korean food this is the place. read more

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. read more

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Enjoyed lunch with friends at this simple restaurant. The Galbi-jim was flavorful, though presentation is simple. The beef soup hits the spot. We had pajang pancake that was very crispy, though could use a little more seasoning. Service is very good as well. read more

Korea Garden - Pahjong, crispy! - Korean Near Me - Milpitas, California

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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! read more

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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. read more

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So glad my daughter recommended we dine here. This place offered all of the Korean dishes I'd been wanting to try. We came on a Saturday about 1p, I made a reservation for 6 which really didn't seem to be necessary but they did join 2 tables together. Waiter was very attentive and when we placed our order, he said it was alot, so I asked if it was too much , and he said it was not. We were a party of 4 adults and 2 children. All the food came out in a timely fashion, I was happy about that since I was hungry. We ate family style, so everyone could have a little of everything. It was perfect. We were pleasantly stuffed. Tteokbokki was perfectly spicy we added noodle and cheese for extra $3. Worth it. Soondubu was nice and hot in stoneware pot. My daughter practically ate the whole thing herself, its her favorite dish. First time having honey cheese wings, we got a half.order and that was plenty. The wings are so worth it because they are HUGE! Very tasty. Bibimbap was also a nice size portion. First time having tansuyuk. The batter was nice and light, qnd the sauce is served on the side which you can dip or pour over. Oh and let's not forget the Jjangmyeon. That was most authentic and look forward to dish. Did not disappoint, the kids ate most of it, it was a hit. Will definitely be back for this authentic Korean meal. read more

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This was introduced to me by a friend. And we were craving something warm on this cold day. When we first entered it was no one. But once we started eating everyone started coming in. The menu is quiet simple and straight forward. I ordered the spicy tofu soup with beef for 18.99. My friend got a spicy noodle dish. Both were very good and delicious. The spicy tofu was not spicy enough but the good thing was it was not salty like other places i have tried. They offer 1 egg, 1 bowl of rice, and they also have y different bonchon. They offer bean sprouts, kimchi, pickled cucumber, potato, pickled raddish, and something else I don't remember. The staff are super nice and sweet. We got two servings of bonchon. The restaurant was super clean and nice. They have an abundant of seats. They also have a booth and table and chairs. read more

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Under new management! So much better than before! When this restaurant first opened up years ago, I went here a lot. The sides were great and so were the entrees, but after a while their service started getting shotty and they started charging for banchan refills. I was so annoyed that I never came back. I just found out that someone else took over the business so I wanted to see if it would be better than it was before! And I'm happy to report it is! Same decor, but different people. The menu has the main items like bulgogi, tofu soup, and rice cake appetizer. Basically covers the most well-known Korean dishes. The staff are sweet Korean ladies that remind me of my aunts. They are so nice and check in on you regularly. I usually judge a Korean restaurant on their banchan. This is one of the rare times that I have liked all the ones they gave us. No bean sprouts thank goodness. I loved the eggplant. Spicy and delicious. Never had eggplant banchan before. What we ordered - Beef tofu soup - very good. Husband approved. Not bland like other places I've tried Dduk bokki - no complaints. Great Bulgogi - large amount for two meals Japchae - good amount of flavor. Most of the time it's really bland to me, but this one was good even if it was vegetarian. Fried chicken (soy garlic) - I like how the chicken is breaded. Flakey and crispy, but I would skip the soy garlic sauce. It was a weird mix of sweet and savory. I would say that they are a little pricey, but remember you do get refills of their delicious banchan. read more

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Korea garden is located in the plaza of seafood city (across the street from Target) with plenty of parking on the side and in front. It is a small korean restaurant that serves all the korean dishes you may want (tofu soup, noodles, fried chicken, soups like galbi tang) All the dishes came out well presented and has a great taste overall. Would recommend the jajangmyeon and fried chicken. The portions are huge and should definitely be eaten family style. Service was very good, but when they get busy the waitresses might be hard to flag down (understandably so), but they still make sure you are well serviced. The side dishes are also refillable! Overall would recommend if you want a non specific korean food but wanna eat with friends or family for variety! read more

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I'm soy in love with Korean food. Korea Garden is a newly opened hidden gem, and their noodles are made fresh in-house! Here are some of my favorite dishes from their new menu: Kimchi Jjigae: This kimchi-licious stew is made with pork, kimchi, tofu, and vegetables. It's the perfect dish for a cold day or when you're craving something spicy. Braised Pork Ribs with Cheese (new on the menu): These pork ribs are braised in a sweet and savory sauce and then topped with melted cheese. They're so tender and juicy, and the cheese adds a nice richness to the dish. Korean Fried Chicken Soy and Garlic Glazed Sauce: This Korean fried chicken is coated in a crispy batter and then tossed in a sweet and savory soy and garlic glazed sauce. It's the perfect combination of sweet, salty, and savory! Jja-jang Myeon: These hand-made noodles are tossed in a savory black bean sauce with pork. The noodles are so chewy and goes so well with the flavorful sauce. If you're looking for a delicious and authentic Korean meal, be sure to check out Korea Garden! Service is quick and ambiance is casual dining. read more

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Came here on a weekend for lunch with a group of 10. We called in to reserve a table before heading out and were pleasantly surprised that there was plenty of seating for us to be seated right away when we arrived. The banchan was pretty good - I loved the eggplant! Here's everything we ordered: - Jja-jang myeon (4/5): not as good as Paik's IMO but still good! I wouldn't mind ordering this here again - Tang Su Yuk (5/5): super crispy which I love - Tteok Boki (3/5): it was okay but I'm generally more picky about my tteokboki. It's hard for me to find restaurants serving some I like - Seafood pancake (4/5): super crispy which I loved but I felt there wasn't as much seafood as I would have liked - Fried Chicken (5/5): I wasn't even feeling fried chicken at the time but the rest of my party wanted to get it and I'm SO glad we did. Super crispy and juicy and HUGE. Would definitely come back for just their chicken! Overall, this place has very big portions, a decent amount of seating, and plenty of parking so it's a good place for a family or group to order a variety of Korean food. read more

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I love how this Korean restaurant location is convenient - you don't have to go all the way to El Camino Real. They offer a sufficient number of Korean dishes. The atmosphere is welcoming and the interior was clean and inviting. They play Kpop on the tvs. The servers were extremely attentive and helpful. They check on you often. We came before the lunch rush and it was not too loud or crowded. I ordered the Japchae while my friend ordered the black bean noodle. Both were stunningly flavorful and presented well. The sides that accompanied our dishes were generous and delicious. The dishes were a good deal for the price. I would love to come here again to try the other dishes. read more

Korea Garden - Korean Near Me - Milpitas, California

Food - Sam Gae Tang 3/5 pre-salted, a bit too salty for me - Ja Jang Myeon 4/5 - Jiam Bbong 3/5 - Tang Su Yuk 4/5 - Seafood Tofu Soup mild 4/5 Service 4/5 refilled our waters and bachan; wished they had Korean tea Ambiance 4/5 clean restaurant and restrooms. Like the openness and didn't feel crowded read more

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This place used to be my favorite spot for tofu soup but they dont even have it on their menu under new management. I ordered yukae jang and the tasted pretty bland, bonchan was limited to 3 but good. Rice was too watery but the service was good. read more

We walked in around 6PM on a Monday with no wait. But soon after we ordered they started to fill up. Quick service. Plenty of banchan too! We got the JJM, tteokbokki and beef soft tofu soup. The portions were very good. All 3 tasted great. No complaints. Will return! read more

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Came here to try their cold noodles and tang suyuk. Food was really good but we were so disappointed in their service. We didn't ask for anything the whole meal but they never came to check up on us even though it wasn't even busy. When we asked for a to go box the lady seemed annoyed and forgot to give us a container for the tang suyuk sauce. We politely asked for one and she didn't respond and just walked away and basically threw it on our table. We were confused because they were super nice to the big korean family next to us? They never checked up once on us or even said thank you when they left the check on the table without saying anything... Food was pretty good so i'm adding a star for that but i'm honestly so sad that we had such terrible service our first time here. We really wanted to like it too. read more

We found this place while searching for Korean food in the area. It's a hole-in-the-wall type of restaurant, but it's really good. For dinner, we ordered bibimbap and fried chicken wings to share. I loved that they served a generous amount of banchan (side dishes), giving it a homey feel like eating at a grandma's house. The auntie serving us was very sweet and quick to take our order and bring out the food. The bibimbap was flavorful, but the highlight for me was the delicious crispy chicken wings. Nothing can beat a small order for KFC (Korean Fried Chicken) in every meal. I'd definitely like to come back and try more dishes next time. read more

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Omg. I can't believe I haven't wrote a review about this restaurant. I have ate here twice already during lunch time. No wait time. The best when it comes to side dishes and I love their soup. Super fast service. Clean and friendly. One time I order take out then change my mind to eating in and they were so accommodating. I definitely recommend checking this Korean Restaurant. Food is good, clean, & they're friendly here. read more

Decent Korean restaurant in Milpitas! They give you a selection of bonchon when you arrive, my favorite was the pickled daikon. We ordered the stone pot bibimbap, the fried rice with black bean sauce and the fried chicken. The stone pot was great especially when you added the sauce. My favorite dish was the side of soup that came w the fried rice. We loved it so much that we asked for another bowl but they said they couldn't do that. Seems kind of odd but i guess they'd rather you order multiple mains than allow you to order sides? Service was quick and friendly. read more

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i would consider myself a yukgaejang connoisseur. i've had a trillion different yukgaejangs over the years, and let me tell you, this is the absolute BEST yukgaejang i've ever tasted. yukgaejang: 10/10!!!!!! it has an option to come with noodle or rice. the first time i came here, i thought that meant they won't add some glass noodle at the bottom like the dish always does. but if you order noodles, you get the skinny glass noodles AND a bunch of flat, wide glass noodles. so beware. the second time i got rice. the broth is spicier than all yukgaejangs i've had and it's very rich in flavor. just the color alone, you can tell it's going to be amazing!!! my bf got the jjangmyeon and said it was delicious. we also got the mandu and it was yummy!!! super happy with this place. it definitely is a classic "hole in the wall" restaurant with incredible food. they don't seem to have too many customers when we go, but they definitely deserve it. i would highly recommend this place. my bf goes to korea multiple times a year to visit his parents and agrees that this place is top notch, especially for their yukgaejang. read more

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Mmm I love me some good Korean food! The place was well decorated and had a nice ambiance to it. There weren't that much seating in the restaurant, but we came at a good time and for seated right away. Our waitress was super friendly and took our order very quickly. The food came out pretty fast, and everything tasted great. My favorite was the Jajangmyeon. The fried chicken was super crunchy and it was the perfect amount of batter to chicken ratio, the flavor was spot on and delicious. Overall, a pleasant experience. read more

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Love the food and the service. I really enjoyed the seafood pancake and their sides. It's not the biggest restaurant so make sure the space is enough for your group. read more

I was impressed that this shop was ran by one person at the front so hats off to her. It is a clean and basic decor restaurant. This visit left much to desire on the food tasty scale. The best item was the Mandu with its crispy exterior and flavorful filling. The wings were a bit of a let down because the breading was thick and tough to chew. Finally the pork katsu was dry and I wouldn't have been able to eat it at all without the sauces. read more

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