I have always heard of Korean Spring BBQ and my good friend who swears by this as being the "best Kalbi in the area" took us here. We came for lunch on a Saturday and the parking lot in this strip mall is already small and crowded for supporting all these popular restaurants like ToBang, Kunjip, 7-11, etc. So, come early to get a spot and also to be first in line at the restaurant. The interior is modern and simplistic with hood fans for each grilling table. For dine in, you have a choice of bbq grilling meats or non-bbq grilling and just ordering off the menu. You can still order the grilled meats but they will prepare it in the kitchen and bring out the cooked orders. Since most of us have never been here before, my friend, said he'd order for us. The two salads that came with our entree were a Tofu Mixed Green Salad and a Shaved Red Onion Salad. Both were delicious and had a nice dressing on each. The tofu salad was so tasty I couldn't stop eating it! I had to make sure I had room for the main entree. The banchans were Napa cabbage kimchi, a konjac noodle with mayo, spinach with crumbled tofu, and a pickled spicy slivered squid. They set up the charcoal grill and cook the raw meat for you, so you can eat and enjoy the dish hot off the grill. Such Bul Kalbi: Wood-fired bbq beef short ribs seasoned with special korean sauce. This was such a treat. Flavorful and marbled that made the meat juicy and tender. It was such a treat to eat the freshly grilled shortrib with rice, miso paste, salt & sesame oil, and anything else you wanted to wrap up in the fresh lettuce leaves. They also gave us a savory miso Tofu soup. This did not disappoint and met my expectations! Come check them out and enjoy a nice dining experience. Support your local business! Thanks RK! read more

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Great Korean bbq! They use charcoal to cook the food at the table! Great service and all the banchan were so yummy! Overall a great restaurant. I'd go here if I'm in the mood for charcoal bbq and too lazy to go to Brothers in SF! read more

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There is a decent amount of parking here but it can get busy. The service was good and the staff was friendly. The interior was spacious and there was plenty of space on the table. This spot uses a charcoal grill to cook its meat. My favorite meat was the short rib because of the flavor and how tender it was. The Wagyu meat was enjoyable but nothing mind blowing. The sides were decent. The bibimbap there was the best I have tried. I liked how the vegetables weren't chopped up into tiny pieces and were more whole. The soups were tasty as well. read more

Korean Spring BBQ - Short rib and Wagyu - Korean Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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Lovely experience having their charcoal kbbq! The staff grill for you. The vibes felt very authentic because the sides were really good and it's in the plaza with other very legit Korean restaurants hahaha. No wait when my party of 6 around at noon on a Saturday. We got the marinated galbi, unmarinated galbi, a regular naengmyeon, a bibim naengmyeon, and a seafood pancake. We were all stuffed! My favorite items were the unmarinated prime rib, bibim naengmyeon, and tofu salad side. It came out to about $55 per person after tax and tip. read more

Korean Spring BBQ - Korean Near Me - Santa Clara, California

You ever have a place you love so much you almost want to not tell people about so it won't get too mobbed? Well I would never gatekeep. Spring BBQ is a Santa Clara institution that's been around for decades, although it's changed hands at least once. The current family that runs it has definitely elevated it to a level up from traditional Korean bbq. Servers grill your food in front of you, just like at that exceptionally buzzy LA transplant. They use usda prime beef, a step up from the usda choice beef other places use. And for me, most importantly, they use real wood charcoal. As far as I'm aware, there's only two Korean bbq places in the area that still grill using wood charcoal, and the other one, located in Moonlite Center, might not last much longer as that area gets redeveloped. There's something about cooking over wood that gives the meat a special, smoky flavor that really stands out, and thankfully the hood vents over each table are strong - I feel like we don't really smell smoky when we leave. Plenty of delicious Korean side dishes complement the meal. My wife regularly gets the bi bim bap and says it's great, but for me and my daughters we are all about the marinated kalbi - beef short rib. Here they trim the meat around the bone so you get perfectly grilled, juicy pieces of meat with no bones to fuss with - and they grill the bones separately at the end if you want the last bits to enjoy or bring home for cooking something. They also have a special for wagyu that is super delicious and feels like a good value considering the price of meat these days. The atmosphere is casual and laid back and parking can be a little challenging on weekend nights. But I can't recommend this place enough. It's a South Bay gem and our family's go-to Korean bbq spot. read more

Korean Spring BBQ - Two orders of the wagyu special (they will cut this up and grill in smaller and smaller pieces) - Korean Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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For Korean BBQ using charcoal, Korean Spring is very good! This place started getting popular again on social media and tbh, I've been here twice in a span of a few months. If that isn't telling, idk what is. The Seafood pancake and Yuk Gae Jang are pretty good accompaniments to bbq. The charcoal really does make a difference and the meat quality is good. The short rib and brisket has great flavor and is so tender! If you order the set it comes with a soup and salad which is also a solid choice. Service has been good every time, they do cook for you here, just FYI. Attentive, but not overly where you can't enjoy your meal. The servers have also given good recommendations on items too. Also wanted to mention, they don't have flavored sojus here. Good quality bbq using charcoal without a huge price tag! Def recommend this place. read more

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4.5 STARS Social media loves 10 Butchers. The Korean OGs? They love Korean Spring BBQ! Korean Spring BBQ opened in the 80s and they're the first wooden charcoal KBBQ resto to open in the bay. I don't know when but they had a change of ownership at one point. Don't let the 3.5 star [overall] rating scurrrr you. Nobody is slamming ribs on the pavement. TBH, the mixed reviews is what kept me away for years until a Korean influencer raved about the Bibim Naengmyeon: Spicy cold noodles (not a collab). Yup, it's the best Bibim Naengmyeon I've had in Santa Clara's K-Town but I had to revisit for their KBBQ. Two dining areas: KBBQ or regular dining (cooked bbq items available). For KBBQ, minimum two orders. Staff cooks for you. From 9 pm-Midnight, they have a $200 special that includes 4 meats, seolleongtang (beef bone soup), corn cheese, gyeran-jjim (steamed egg), soju, beer, and soda. F O O D * Banchan: Kimchi, spinach, radish, and mac salad Too limited selection. Kimchi is the highlight, crunchy, tangy, and mildly spicy. * Yuk Hwe: Raw Beef w/ Asian pear, raw yolk ($27.99): https://tinyurl.com/4r7ahpa7 Great savory sweet flavor with a mild nutty taste but the beef was a bit icy. We let it sit for a bit and it was fine. * Lunch Special #3 - Bibim Naengmyeon: Spicy Cold Noodles + Galbi: Beef Short Ribs ($39.99): https://tinyurl.com/akxpjaw2 - Even though lunch specials are only available M-F, they kindly allowed us to order this on the weekend. The Bibim Naengmyeon was excellent, perfectly chewy noodles in an icy, slightly sweet, vinegary broth/sauce. Nice texture contrast with the crisp radish and crunchy cucumbers. The Galbi arrived in a sizzling platter - savory sweet and tender with a kiss of smoky char flavor. * KBBQ - Marinated Galbi ($69.99): https://tinyurl.com/ms3hxf6c Intensely marbled, tender and juicy with a rich savory sweet flavor and distinct smokiness from the charcoal. They'll even cut the meat and tendons off the bone to grill so you can enjoy that satisfying chewy texture. Cooked medium rare by default. - 20 oz US Wagyu Ribeye (Special-$69.99): https://tinyurl.com/4fwzuu6d Deep beefy flavor, more balanced than Australian and Japanese wagyu so you can enjoy more of it. Cooked rare/medium rare by default. - Accompaniments: -- Tofu salad Mixed greens topped with super soft tofu and sliced almonds with an intense doenjang (fermented soybean) dressing. -- Soy vinegar onions Crispy and acidic to help cut through the meaty richness. -- Doenjang-jjigae The fermented soybean stew was bubbling hot and comforting with cubes of soft tofu. Not overly salty. -- Sesame oil w/ s&p and housemade ssamjang sauce for dipping (they didn't have lettuce wraps) Wish they included sikhye (sweet rice punch) to end the KBBQ. S E R V I C E The owners and young staff are sweet, gracious, and thoughtful...splitting the jjigae and naengmyeon into two bowls without asking. Prompt food service. A M B I A N C E Low-key with two dining areas. No music. Powerful hoods; we didn't smell like a walking Weber grill afterwards. Overall, while Korean Spring BBQ is not 5 star perfect (ehhh banchan and regular priced KBBQ meats are $$$$), the charcoal BBQ, naengmyeon year round, and lunch specials with humble vibes will keep me coming back! read more

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My wife and I came in on a Saturday at around 430 with our infant son to beat the dinner rush. The restaurant was pretty much empty when we arrived but getting full by the time we left. We've heard really good things about Spring BBQ and the use of wood to cook the meats. It gave the meats a nice smoky flavor that is different from most Korean bbq experiences. Specifically, the marinated short rib was my favorite. The meat was extremely tender and had a really nice chew. I would 100% order this again. The brisket was interesting. When it was cooking, a bunch of fat juices dripped into the fire which led to more smoke forming. This cooking process gave the brisket a really deep smoky flavor. However, it was quite dry, so I would probably skip the brisket the next time I visit. As for the side dishes, I thought that they were okay. Steamed egg was not included, so we ordered it for our son. The egg was rough and dry. It didn't have the smooth and silky texture of good steamed eggs. I would skip this dish as well. read more

J8 Nakji Bokkeum (sauteed baby octopus and mixed vegetables with spicy sauce): 10/10 B1 Such Bul Kalbi (kbbq marinated short ribs): 10/10 C2 Bibim NaengMyeon: 7/10 F1 pan fried rex sole: 8/10. This one is better than the plan fried mackerel. Banchan (free): tofu almond salad 10/10 read more

Our group of 7 visited on a Sunday afternoon and were seated right away. We didn't order kbbq so they mentioned that we would have to be splits between two different tables bc they couldn't be rearranged. The waitstaff was very quick and the food came out very fast after ordering. The mul naeng myeon was tasty and didn't come with any vinegar already added so we had to add it ourselves (which is nice bc then you can control how it tastes). My one complaint is that I didn't like the thin noodles since it isn't as chewy. The ddeok bokki was chewy, spicy, and came with a good portion of rice cakes and fish cake. The dolsot bibimbap was normal and hits all the right spots. Overall a decent place to get lunch especially if Kunjip is too busy. read more

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The intial service on a Sunday at 1:30pm was a bit slow. There were a few other tables to serve but it wasnt a full house. This place is very clean and kept neat and tidy. Once we were seated, we noticed the table was quite wide so it was a bit difficult to have a conversation in deciding what to eat. We (2 people) ended up sitting next to each other on the same side. The menu is quite big and prices are a bit pricey at first glance. It took a little bit for someone to come take our order, but once that happened, everything was so much faster and streamlined. The meats were tasty and cooked perfectly. They cook the meats for you so you can focus on chatting with your friends, eating or drinking. The ban chan selections were a little bit more limited, but I liked that they gave free tofu soup. The wood charcoal definitely imparted a nice flavour. Overall, pretty good and I would come back. read more

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Korean Spring BBQ was amazing! Tons of banchan, tender wagyu beef, fresh salad, and comforting soup. The staff grilled everything for us, and service was excellent. No corkage fee, which is a nice bonus. Sorry...it might break your bank (I didn't pay the bill, so it was totally worth it haha). read more

Korean Spring BBQ - Korean Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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Loved the food for sure, it was great. Had the Waygu special they had there and it was good meat, thick and good lol. I like that the waiters help cook the food there, normally I've been to Korean BBQ where you cook your own; so very first time for me to experience this. I also like where the restaurant is too, because a after having some BBQ my friends and I went to the Bobo Pup place hehe that was fun. And yes for the Korean BBQ place, I recommend to try It out if you haven't gone yet. It's worth the trip! read more

Korean Spring BBQ - So far so good. Loved the food!! Was my first time here as well. Everything was good there and loved it overall. - Korean Near Me - Santa Clara, California

My favorite KBBQ place in the south bay! The charcoal grill is the best and adds more flavor. They cook the food for you and it always comes out perfectly. It's a bit pricy (since you have to order 2 meats minimum) and usually comes out to about $60 a person. The parking lots also gets full during lunch and dinner, so highly recommend coming early when they first open. read more

Korean Spring BBQ - Korean Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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One of the yummiest KBBQs I've ever tried in the Bay Area! And it's charcoal grilled! The restaurant is conveniently located in the same strip mall as Tobang and Boba Pup. Plenty of parkings! We arrived around 5pm on a Saturday and there was no line. The staff greeted us upon entrance and quickly led us to our table. The inside looked neat and clean with shiny and spacious metal tables. We were recommended by our server to pick 2 meats (minimum). We have our eyes on the specially priced Wagyu thus we ordered that one, plus Galbi meat and a seafood pancake. Our side dishes came out first with refreshing salad (with soft tofu) and various types of regular Korean side dishes. We especially enjoyed the red bean side dish! It's savory, salty and just simply delicious! One of the side dishes was a tofu soup in a stone bowl which was equally tasty. Our meat came out raw and our server grilled and cut them into smaller pieces right there on top of the charcoal stove for us! I love the sizzling sounds of fat droplets hitting the burning charcoal! The meat smelled heavenly and we all drooled waiting for the meats ! It's a bit pricey but we understand why it's pricey now! The meat quality is so top notch! We savored every bite and enjoyed our dinner so much! The seafood pancake didn't disappoint either! It was flavorful and fresh with generous amount of seafood. Our server was attentive and refilled our water and side dishes without us asking, which is a plus for me! Overall, 12/10! Check it out! read more

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I am a tough Kalbi critic and this place impressed me. It was my first time having kbbq over charcoal and it was incredible. Both the short ribs and Wagyu steak were extremely tender and the side seasonings paired well. I called a few days in advance to reserve a wood fire table which I recommend as you might have to wait a long time on a Saturday night. read more

Korean Spring BBQ - Wood fire Kalbi - Korean Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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Been here twice for the a la carte, need to come back to try their kbbq. Their galbi is quite good, and in a combo with other options like naeungmyun the price is not bad at all. Their combo doesn't include rice though so you have to order a bowl separately if you want rice (I think it is $2). The bibim Naengmyun was quite spicy for me, I prefer the Mul Naungmyun and then asking for a bit of the bibim sauce on the side. There is sometimes a wait for their kbbq grill on weekends but I've never had to wait in line for their a la carte side. They also have call buttons at the table which is convenient since the a la carte side is out of eyesight of the main area. They are in the same plaza as Kunjip and parking can get crowded in the lot at peak times but I think the in and out flow is pretty good so I've always found a spot. read more

Very pricey but very good. The charcoal gives the meats such great flavor and it's not something you can find at other restaurants. We've only been here twice and so far we've ordered: - 20oz US Wagyu Special - 5/5 soooo good. - Samgyeopsal - 6/5 soooo good. This is probably my favorite here. We will continue to order this every single visit. - Prime Point Brisket - 3/5 it is just okay and not as good as the brisket at 10 Butchers. - Seafood Pancake - 5/5 very thin and crispy with lots of seafood. - Steamed Egg - 4/5 good but may not order again just because it's way too much food and filling. - Mul Naengmyeon - 5/5 I loved this very much. Will order again for sure. We're a family of 2 and 1/2 (toddler) and have ended up over ordering each time but everything is so good and no regrets. Service has been great each time. They cut some of the meats extra small for our toddler. read more

Korean Spring BBQ - Korean Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Charcoal grill was great, but can get pricey. There is a minimum of two orders of meat and of course comes with ban chan and a complimentary kimchi stew. The severs cook for you and they cooked our meat to perfection and refilled the ban chan. The restaurant has two sides, one for the charcoal grill and the side for kitchen made dishes. Definitely coming back to try more of the traditional Korean dishes! read more

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Update: tried the bbq and it was fire. We got the wagyu ribeye which is huge as well as the Kalbi which were both really good quality and cooked perfectly. However also learned that their banchan rotates regularly depending on what ingredients are available. read more

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Worst service and Korean people I've ever encountered. Our bill was well over $1k. The girl accused and overcharged us for a dish we never received for $60. Go to any other place at this point that would treat you better. Don't recommend. read more

My friends and I went on a Sunday morning and it was very easy to get a seat with no wait. Try to come earlier in the day because the parking lot of small and limited. My friends and I had a great experience with the charcoal grill kbbq. Just a fair warning it was a little pricey but worth trying it. The banchan were okay.... The seafood pancake was also not bad. read more

Korean Spring BBQ - Korean Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Came here for a couple meals - once in a group setting and another as a pair. This restaurant is located in a small strip mall in Santa Clara and known for their charcoal bbq grill. Parking is available but can get busy in the plaza. Walking in, this was one of the most clean Korean bbq restaurants I've been to. They have very good ventilation for each grill and leaves guests not smelling like bbq for a change! Important things to note: - This is NOT an AYCE BBQ restaurant. Everything is a la carte and pricey. - They have lunch specials from 11-2pm M-F except holidays - Menus contain: appetizers, seafood, dumplings and hot noodles, wood-fired bbq, cold noodles, rice dishes, soups and stews, specialties, pork belly/prime brisket combos, and beverages. - If ordering any wood-fired bbq items, there is a minimum of 2 orders so you'll definitely be spending over $135+ on that alone but their staff will prepare and grill the meat for you. You can mix and match any 2 items from this menu section. - The staff are relatively friendly and are pros at grilling the meat medium-rare and taking both the cartilage and meat right off the bone. My top favorite is the B2 - wood-fired bbq prime short ribs in sesame oil ($65.99). It comes marinated and hits the spot with every bite. I also tried the special US wagyu 20 oz steak ($65.99) and it was a very thick cut, takes longer to cook, and not marinated. The staff sprinkled rock salt on the steak, which helped but it didn't taste as good as the short ribs. Something that I didn't expect to review was their mixed green tofu salad with sliced almonds and citrus/lemony dressing. There's something about their dressing that is - chef's kiss! I've never eaten cold tofu before and this got me eating it. This is by far the best salad I've had at a Korean restaurant. Overall the service was positive and attentive - replenished the banchan and salads quickly. If you come on a busy night, there is a call button available. read more

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Higher end KBBQ with unique charcoal grills. It was not bustling at all on a Saturday for a late lunch. A few things were really good, but overall I would say the value here is underperforming compared to the other higher end KBBQ in South Bay. Incredible: Special 20 oz Wagyu steak - a hulking 20 oz American wagyu that was on sale for their anniversary. Super juicy and tender with lots of intramuscular fat. I was happy to see the server cut the ribeye steak expertly separating the cap from the eye and shaving off some of the overly fatty parts. Super worth it! Seafood PaJeon: Love a seafood pancake. This one is beautifully crispy on the outside and filled with seafood and vegetables. Just really well done. Meh: Prime Brisket - this one was suggested as an add on to the bbq combo, and it's one of my favorite cuts at other kbbq restaurants. Unfortunately this one did not stand out, especially compared to the wagyu special. Would not recommend getting this one! I did enjoy the charcoal experience, it definitely adds a smokiness to the cooked meats. Nothing too special about the banchan served with the meal, it was only 4 things and nothing was bad or exceptional. Service had ups and downs. They cook all the meat for you and serve it on either side which is nice. However, since the servers are busy cooking for everyone, there's not much attention afforded to your table if they're not cooking for you right then. It was hard to flag servers down for water even though the restaurant was at about a quarter capacity. We had initially ordered a teokbokki but there was an error and it never went through (thankfully, our eyes were larger than our stomachs). Overall I think it's about a 3.5 rounded down for some of the misgivings during service and for the value, but I will say I'd like to return to try some other high quality meats! read more

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Review for 12/27/2024 My friend and I got so lucky, we came here on a Friday night and we only had to wait 10 minutes for a grill. It would have been a 45 minute wait, but we had a chance to get in right away. You'd have to call for reservations, but for only parties 4 or more, otherwise you'd have to do a walk-in. Parking is limited and it does get hectic, so I recommend getting here early. We got to meet the owner and she was so helpful and gave us a brief run down of the menu. We ordered their "B2" Such JuMulLeok KalBi (short rib steak) and their wagyu steak! I loved their wagyu steak the most and I highly recommend ordering that one. It melts in your mouth and they grill it to perfection. The staff helps each other out and one of the managers goes around observing quality assurance which I thought was really cool! Everyone is so attentive and they hold themselves up for high standards. The side dishes were amazing. One of the things that they could have approve on was their kimchi. It still tasted good, but it could have fermented a little longer, unless they were going for a light tangy taste. Overall, I rate this place a 5/5 because of their quality in service, food, and standards. I think they have limited seats available because attention to detail is important, so it becomes difficult to care for each table. read more

Korean Spring BBQ - Menu - Korean Near Me - Santa Clara, California

I usually come here for lunch special (weekdays). Their lunch special is amazing for $17.99, Nice ban-chans, someone like me who are able to eat 2 rice bowls ( one with the main dish and the other one with Ban-chan). I love their spicy cuttle fish, and spicy pork. Sometimes, our team would go there and order like 3-4 items and end up packing most of things and eat it later at dinner And they are lenient about your pets as long as they don't bark or harm others. Super nice owners :) read more

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First of all, I had the wagyu (10th year anniversary promo). It was amazing, they said it was 20oz but pretty sure it was way more than that. So soft and juicy :) And of course ordered Galbi (B1), seafood pancake, and the steamed egg. All the servers were friendly and top notch service. Highly recommend for anyone who would like to try authentic KBBQ. read more

Korean Spring BBQ - Korean Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Ever since we visited S. Korea last year, we've grown to appreciate charcoal grilled Kbbq. We used to come here just for their regular menu with soup but recently, we've been going for the kbbq. This is a kbbq restaurant where they cook the meat for you and the quality of the meat is going to be a premium compared to an ayce. I called in to make reservations for 3 people on a Saturday night and we were seated promptly. For the meat, B1 such bul kalbi, is the one to get. This is the marinated rolled short rib that we loved when Palace used to be open for kbbq. They also take the meat and tendon off the bone to cook and bring it back on the grill for you. High recommend getting this cut. We've tried their special US wagyu recently because of their promo. I thought it was ok cause it felt too dry from the way it was cooked. I think I would just stick to their regular meat cut off their menu. I can't get enough of their salad that they provide. Something about their salad sauce, tofu and sliced almonds makes it addicting. I could eat their salad everyday if I could. Their service is great and they're on top of cooking the meat for you. There's also a call button at the table. Parking can get tricky during certain times. If you're coming for dinner, there's more parking available if go before 6pm on a weekend. read more

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Food: Good good good! High quality meat but be prepared to drop at least $60 a head. I recommend the LA Galbi and Rib meat (주물럭). My party of 3 hungry dudes was satisfied with two orders of meat like this + a steamed egg. Service: Everything is grilled and cleaned for you efficiently. They take the bone to the back to grill it and bring it back so that you can get all off the tendon pieces. Ambiance: Slightly stuck in the 00's but it's cool. Quiet good food but not really "modern". Just authentic Korean. I dig it. read more

Korean Spring BBQ - 12/05/2024 주물럭 - Korean Near Me - Santa Clara, California

I visited again for a Monday lunch with my mom not having much appetite due to hot weather who craved cold noodles with galbi. The noodles were great unlike my last visit couple weeks ago on a Sunday: different chef maybe? I had their grilled (fried almost) fish that was so crispy outside and juicy inside, perfectly seasoned! Galbi was yummy and the portion was ample. And the lady who served us was so wonderful! She knew what we needed before we even asked!!! We're definitely coming back! read more

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Definitely would recommend this place! Honestly just love that they do the cooking for us. We have time to sit down and talk more instead of constantly focusing on the meats. Definitely will be back. Didn't get to try a lot of the other stuff. But looking forward to it. Had reservations and honestly didn't wait at all after walking in. Cute spot. Waiters/waitresses were all nice. It's in a strip mall kind of looked run down but has a boba spot in it too. If you aren't familiar with the plaza or the area, you might miss it. Be on the look out! read more

Pretty good place! The wood fired grill here definitely infuses the meats with the smokey flavor and probably one of the few places in the area that fulfills that flavor profile. Especially with thinner slices of meat like brisket and beef tongue, it works really well. The staff cooks the meat and will place them on the foil next to the grill when it's ready. We also ordered a side of Ddeok Guk and it's a great wholesome addition to a meat heavy meal, it's rich in flavor and refreshing. read more

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I used to come to this restaurant all the time a few years ago, especially for their cold noodle and galbi combo. It was my favorite out of all the places I tried. Since I moved away, I hadn't been back in a while, but with the weather warming up, I was really craving it again. I went on a Sunday right when they opened. The place was completely empty, and we weren't even sure if they were open. I had to go outside and check their hours to make sure. Once we went back in, we waited a few minutes before someone finally came out to seat us. It was very quiet inside, and we had to press the service bell to get someone to take our order. I understand if that's the system, but it would've been nice if someone had at least checked in with us first, especially since there was no one else in the restaurant. I wanted the cold noodle and galbi combo, and even though the menu said it was only for weekday lunch, they said I could still order it. The galbi came out quickly, but the cold noodles took about 15 minutes longer, which was frustrating because the whole point of a combo is to eat them together. By the time the noodles came out, the galbi wasn't hot anymore. The noodles didn't taste the same as I remembered. The broth was bland, the noodles looked a bit off, and there were weird black lines in them that I hadn't seen before. They also added way too much radish, which threw off the balance of the dish. Even my husband, who usually isn't picky, thought it didn't taste good. No one checked on us during the meal, and the restaurant stayed empty the whole time. It's disappointing because this used to be one of my favorite spots, but unfortunately, it's not somewhere I'll be returning to anytime soon. read more

Korean Spring BBQ - Korean Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Korean Spring BBQ is tucked into a little strip mall in Santa Clara. We walked in a little early on Halloween and it was pretty empty due to the holiday - but the place got filled up pretty quick anyway. We went because they use charcoal instead of gas and were excited to try. The restaurant is very clean for a kbbq place. You actually leave without smelling like smoke! When they bring out the charcoals a loud turbine sounding vent turns on - very cool and super helpful in keeping the place smoke free. The menu itself is a little all over the place. They have pork specials that aren't grilled - we would have had to move to get that. They have noodles, soups, and a relatively small section of coal grilled meats. Taking 1 star off for the small selection as well as the pricing. Everything was on the higher end price wise. We ordered 3 different cuts - the galbi, rib fingers, and pork belly. Galbi was good but expensive for the amount you get. The rib fingers were tough and not great. The pork belly was huge which was a surprise given the size of the other portions. They cook everything for you so no need to cook over the grill yourself. They are very skilled handling the coals so nothing was burned or overcooked. The banchan served with the dishes were good and the staff filled anything you asked for back up. Overall pretty good but pricey. Over $200 for 2 people and only 3 cuts of meat - 2 of which were small. We will probably come back and try the late night special which seems to be a little better value. read more

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Food 5/5 I was craving cold noodles and got the Bibim Naengmyeon . It was perfect and refreshing. Tangy broth and chewy noodles, I crave it all the time! Seafood pancake was delicious too. I highly recommend these dishes. Other dishes that we ordered: Bibimbap and pan fried mackerel- my family said they loved the generous portions and everything was tasty. Service 5/5 Great service, attentive staff. Thank you for refilling our banchan and water! Ambiance 4/5 We arrived upon opening and it was already getting busy with the dinner crowd. Noise was moderate. Clean and comfortable seating . I like how half the restaurant is separated with K-BBQ on one side and regular dining on the other . It was a really hot day and it felt a little stuffy in the restaurant. It could have been due to the grills but usually I don't feel the heat from other K-BBQs. Parking is a nightmare. Since it's in a plaza with several other restaurants, you are competing with the dinner crowd. You're lucky if you get parking , usually you will need to wait or get there a little before opening so you have time to park. Overall I loved it and will go back! read more

Korean Spring BBQ - Seafood Pancake 5/5 yummy - Korean Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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Experience (4/5 stars): *Food: Mul NaengMyeon + Kalbi was delicious! Saw someone put the meat into the cold broth and I was pleasantly surprised! GamJa Tang was flavorful, good with the side of rice. PaJeon was crispy. Lastly, steamed egg was fluffy but could've skipped *Price: spent ~$100 *Service: good, refilled the sides Overall, I'd come back to try the KBBQ! (: read more

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Overrall 4.5/5 3 of my friends and I arrived at 7:20 and were seated by 7:30 on as Saturday evening. Food: I've never had korean BBQ cooked on a charcoal/wood fired grill! It tastes sooooo amazing! we tried the marinated short rib (#1) and the marinated thinly sliced ribeye. Both were incredibly delicious. We also shared a tteokboki and vegetable pancake. Both were also delicious! My friend is a vegetarian so she ordered a vegetable soft tofu stew which was just okay. Atleast the pancake was delish! I think the banchan could've been a bit better. I did enjoy their leafy salad though. Service: The serving staff was super nice! They cooked the meat for us. We gave our server a shot of soju and she gave us a free soju bottle! Now that is what you call service. Ambiance: They didn't have any music playing so the vibe was so-so. Tables were also pretty close together. No decor read more

Korean Spring BBQ - Ttteokboki - Korean Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Who knew charcoal kbbq could be so life changing. Got to finally try this place and everything was so scrumptious! You know it's good when everyone in your group is quiet because we're too busy chowing down. The server cooked our meat so well even while tending to other tables, a multi-tasking king! The meat quality was superb, kimchi-jjigae so flavorful, seafood pancake was crispy & delicious, and the red onion salad + tofu salad were the cherry on top of everything. All the sides were really good as well! I also loved how big the tables were, giving adequate room for all the side dishes. Highly recommend! read more

My mouth is literally watering writing this review as I reflect back on a BFF's birthday dinner! First of all I really like that they cook for you because sometimes when you have a large group of friends there's always one or two friends that get stuck with the cooking and that feels like work but here they do it for you. We had several different types of meat cuts my most favorite was actually the marinated will Golgi it was sweet and perfect and I'm literally drooling just thinking about it. The spicy pork was also a delight very well seasoned not too spicy and even friends who usually can't do spicy could eat a little bit of it. The japchae was very good it wasn't overly oily the BonChon was delicious too as well and so was the kimchi. It's a little bit pricey at this location but however the wood fire grill totally makes the flavor hit differently than other places I highly recommend coming here for special occasions. read more

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Definitely more of a no frills bbq. Pretty old school. Love that they're open until midnight. Since it was just the wifey and I we didn't get to try alot of things! We loved the mrinted Kalbi and we usually love brisket. But the one here was just ok. Kind of a bummer there wasn't any sliced daikon to go with it. It was definitely lacking something'. Our server was great! Pretty attentive. I was expecting mediocre service since they were busy. But overall we enjoyed our experience and will be back. read more

Korean Spring BBQ - Marinated Kalbi - Korean Near Me - Santa Clara, California