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

I forget how much I love their GamJa Tang, use to order all the time. People are very nice in there, also I think this is one of few places have real charcoal for korean bbq in bay area. Their Kimchi is the best too! read more

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

Was looking for cold noodles on a hot summer day, but our usual spot was closed for 4th of July. So we saw that Korean SprinG BBQ serve it along with some meat. A good amount of seating and they open until midnight which is nice. They gave us the option of sitting on a regular table or a grill table. We decided to get the rib eye which was around $65 and the brisket $45. They used wood charcoal so it gave it a smokey flavor. The meat was good quality but the amount of the brisket was quite little for $45. The spicy cold noodles with broth was not as cold as I'd like it to be and the broth didn't have as much depth. It was just spicy and a big tangy. The service was good and we use a buzzer to get the staff's attention. The side dishes were pretty good! Our favorite was the tofu salad with a roasted onion dressing. We had 3rds for that one :) read more

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We opted for the prime ribeye and kalbi in house sauce. It's pricy but it's a lot of food. The total came out to about $144 before tip. This was more than enough for 2 people. They cook and cut the meat in front of you above charcoal. Careful if you're afraid of heat. Your face can get very warm from sitting and eating in front of the fire. The sides were very yummy. I asked for 2 refills of the macaroni salad. The onions also paired well with the meat. Be ready to wait 1-2 hours for a table. Giving this one star down since some of the meat was undercooked and needed to be put back on the grill. read more

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On the hunt for some good Korean Cold Noodles and that led me here to this spot! The noodles here are not bad, not my favorite but they're better than some other places I've had. The galbi that we ordered with it was delicious though, I thoroughly enjoyed the marinade and tenderness of the meat. Prices here ran a little higher than I expected, with two people coming out to be 80 dollars for 2 bowls of noodles, and one plate of galbi to share. Service here is super friendly and nice!! They were so sweet and I want to be back to try their actual bbq because it seems like they cook it for you here! read more

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

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3.5 stars we were on the bbq side n ordered b1 prime beef short rib (marinated) and pork belly. got seafood pancake and steam egg for the sides. -short rib: not bad and flavorful, better than i thought -pork belly: def had better, not that juicy and very bland even with dipping sauce. pork belly quality is just mid -seafood pancake: not bad, not overloaded by batter -side salad with tofu: a star -steam egg: fluffy and basic goodness overall i'd say the food is okay based on what we ordered - it does feel a bit pricey for the quality of the meat. however, servers were very attentive and service was very good! read more

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I'm a huge fan of this place! The side dishes are amazing, and the atmosphere is lovely and bright. Also, don't worry if you don't know how to cook cause they'll do it for you! read more

Charcoal grill really makes a difference. The service was great, they cook for u, so it's always the perfect bite. And they're always for a lookout for what u need. Not very crowded. A bit pricey, but it's worth it. Their tofu salad was soo good. Meat was very very tender and well marinated. I'd go again. read more

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We love a charcoal grill kbbq experience. My family and I have been to this place years ago but recently came back and was reminded why we liked this place. The meats cooked over charcoal gave it a smoky and cleaner taste. Our family of 6 ordered 3 different meats, seafood pancake and cold noodles which was perfectly enough to keep us all full. We loved that they also cooked for us and staff is welcoming (with a sense of humor too)! A bit on the pricier side but worth it. read more

A good spot for Korean BBQ, but not AYCE. Charcoal grill, good quality meats, and good service. Nice to have someone cook for you, instead of cooking by yourself. Meats are pricey, and they don't offer rice paper (which I prefer), but overall good experience. read more

Amazing honestly one of the best kbbq in town! Don't skip the wagyu. Husband and I stumbled in here one day and it was delicious.

We spent $160 for a dinner for 2 and I'd say it's worth the price. The service is the standard Korean served BBQ so we don't have to take care of the cooking ourselves. The restaurant gives me a 2000s vibe which reminds me of my childhood. I'd love to visit more but the price is unforgiving. read more

We arrived there a bit past 8p and we were rushed to eat our meal. Fortunately the food came up fast and aside being told that we had 10 minutes remaining at the end of our meal, the rest of the service was great. Highlights + Spicy beef rib soup ($30) had big tender chunks of beef and was certainly the best dish (5/5) + Japchae ($20) was freshly made piping hot with lots of beef and cartilage meats but could use more glass noodles (5/5) + Best kimchi I've had in awhile (5/5) + Marinated bbq kalbi ($60) is of high quality prime beef but only 2 unrolled bones were barely enough (4/5) Could be better - Sliced prime beef for bbq ($50) was served plain and all we had is the bean paste to dip (3/5) - Korean banchan options are limited here but the few items are of high quality (3/5) Disappointed - We should be made aware before we order that closing time means we all have to be out of the restaurant by 9pm (1/5) - $200 for 3 adults is pricey and although food is overall good I was nowhere near full (1/5) - I've had premium Korean bbq at places like Ten Butchers and I agree with another reviewer here that I'd rather go there read more

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The owner was soooo nice and accommodating. She cooked our food, standing the whole time. We ordered B1and B4, bul go gi and kalbi. It came with all the fixin's and their soup was delicious. Even though we ordered off the limited menu (because it was late) we were soooo satisfied. They cooked our food on coals which of course made everything especially tasty! Gonna have to bring the rest of the fam next time. Also! The place was tidy and it was filled with a bunch of laughing and happy people which always makes for a great experience! We shall return! read more

I think that this is a pretty good KBBQ place in SJ as we had plenty if help with the employees, the food quality was delicious, the portion sizes were generous, and the overall experience was a definite great one. The interior is not too spacious and not too cramped, but definitely plenty of space for seating for a lot of diners. The raw beef bibimbap was actually so good and a must try, the meats were delicious, and the other dishes were good. I think that I can't give the full stars because the price is actually just insane to me for the serving size to the price, but it might be a possible location difference. Overall, good place but pricy read more

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One of the best places I've been to in the Bay Area for Wagyu and Kalbi. Friendly staff and great service.

Great place for kbbq. They use wood fired charcoal which is super interesting- definitely gives the meat a unique flavor due to the smokiness which was so good. Service was great, they cook the meats perfectly for you. They also have a salad with tofu as a side which i am still thinking about. And the overall ambience was great. Not too busy when we were there but might be because we were there before dinner rush. read more

what a great experience we had at Korean Spring barbecue. The staff goes out of their way to make you feel as if you are a VIP guest. The quality of food far surpasses most Korean restaurants in the area as it is cooked to order right in front of your eyes. We have the steamed egg and a few other dishes as well. None of them let us down. Our server was Jenny and she always goes out of her way to make my family feel at home. Thank you spring barbecue for the outstanding service and great food. We look forward to coming back for years to come. read more

The food was great and fresh. The Waygu special is a good deal, however, not as soft as what I expected for a typical Waygu beef that I ate elsewhere. We also ordered another beef dish, which was tasty and good. The meal costs $267 for 4 people. It was a bit pricey, since it was a special dinner for the family, I am fine with that, can't spend that very often though. read more

This has to be my favorite Korean restaurant in the South Bay! The staff is well-trained and incredibly polite, and communication is a breeze. You have to try their KAIBI TANG and KIMCHI JJIGAE( beef bone soup and pork bone soup). They're amazing. Next time, I'm definitely going for the BBQ! It's authentic Korean cuisine at its finest! Plus, the ventilation is great - you don't leave feeling like you've been in a smoke could after eating. read more

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

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The meat quality is better than most places in this price range. The waygu was excellent and well-sized for $79.99, definitely enough for 2 people. The sides are fresh and delicious. read more

The food is delicious and the service is attentive. Rate to find charcoal fire pit and staff or actually prepares the food. Our steak came out perfectly because our server did the cooking for us. The bonchons could improve but the bbq is unbeatable. read more

My friend recommended this place. When we arrived I wasn't in the mood for k bbq so we were directed to the other side of the restaurant. We ordered: Galbi tang: 4/5 they are very generous with the meat but overall the broth is better next door at Kunjip. Army soup: I had no idea what we were ordering and was surprised when it was served. This soup was filled with salty sausage and spam and kimchi. Broth is super salty. Comes with a side of ramen noodles. If you like salty salty food this is for you. Good service. I wouldn't mind coming back to try their bbq next time. Hope it's as good as ToBang! read more

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My Korean friend who always knows the most legit Korean restaurants recommended this place to me as one of the only KBBQ in the area that has charcoal. I don't get Korean BBQ very often so I decided to go with my whole family during the holidays as a little treat. (I made a reservation to be safe but there were a couple empty tables so I don't think it would be hard to get a seat) We ordered three different meats, a soup (galbitang), and a seafood pancake, and I think it was just about the perfect amount of food to fill up five people (especially because the meats came with complimentary soybean stew, tofu salad, onion salad, and banchan of course) The galbitang was really rich and flavorful and the seafood pancake was crispy and delicious, but of course the star of the show were all the meats. We got the marinated short rib, the bulgogi, and the pork belly and they were honestly all so delicious that it was hard for any of us to pick a stand out favorite. I love how they cook everything in front of you to perfection, and of course the charcoal grill gave everything the nice smoky charred flavor that you get from real wooden charcoal. Dipped in a little sesame oil + ssamjang and everything was so incredible. Even my mom who doesn't eat a lot of meat was really impressed with every dish and kept going back for more. I will definitely be back here again anytime I'm getting a hankering for some amazing Korean BBQ in south bay! read more

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Initially, I wanted to go to Kunjip because I wanted non-BBQ Korean food. Kunjip had a long wait, so my husband and I decided to give this place a try since it didn't seem too busy and we were able to get a table right away. I was a bit skeptical since this place didn't have 4+ stars. We ended up ordering beef & seafood soon soup, seafood pancake, and seafood bibimbap. The seafood pancake was perfectly battered to where the pancake was super crispy. The ratio was more seafood & green onions to batter, which I really liked. The hot stone used to cook the bibimbap had perfectly scorched rice, which is my favorite part of the bibimbap! The beef & seafood soon soup was delicious. My husband and I really enjoyed all these dishes. We also asked for some more banchan as well! I'm really glad we decided to eat here for dinner. Although this is a BBQ spot, the non-BBQ items were delicious! The service was pretty good. There's a button at each table for customers to ring if they need assistance from their servers. This restaurant is located in a small plaza with very limited parking. We usually struggle trying to find parking during the rush hours on weekends. So you might have to park on the street. There are two unisex restroom stalls. read more

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As a transplant from LA, I was missing that charcoal flavor with my K-BBQ. This place has it and it's fantastic. They cook it for you at the table as well. Get the marinated charcoal ribs (sut yangyeom kalbi). Bring a friend because it is min 2 order min banchan and jigae was also spot on. Highly recommended read more

Korean Spring BBQ - Marinated (yangyeom) kalbi - Korean Near Me - Santa Clara, California

My Top Pick for Korean BBQ in San Jose! My go-to menu here is marinated short ribs, oyster pancakes, and soybean paste stew. This is a place our whole family loves. There aren't many charcoal-grill BBQ spots left, but this one is exceptional. The meat quality is great, the flavors are amazing, and the owners are always bright and friendly! While places like Chungdam and 10 Butchers in San Jose are often said to be delicious and popular, I personally think they're overpriced. read more

Food was great but well overpriced. $70 for 2 pieces of short rib is absolute robbery. Don't go if you're short on money. Keep in mind they stand at your table the entire time while you eat. Kinda awkward. Otherwise great food. great service. read more

Korean Spring BBQ - 2 piece short rib $70 - Korean Near Me - Santa Clara, California

I used to come to this place bi weekly. Suddenly on a non-busy Saturday for lunch, it took the staff ten minutes to seat me when there's only 3 tables dining and 3 staff members. The ma and pa that used to work here usually sat me fast. Then the masked male employee took awhile to take our order. We rang the bell twice and after 10 minutes he finally arrived but he interrupted my first order to say "one minute" and rushed back to kitchen to bring out meats for another table and helped the cook it. I waited another 5-10minutes and left since he never came back. read more

This is a go to spot for my family and I, found it about 1 year or so ago and loved the taste. However as most other reviews show as well it is extremely pricey, recently they gained new popularity through social media which is causing more business which is great. It's roughly a $200 dinner for 2-3 people so be warned before going in. The interior was okay, just like any other Korean bbq spot just about. Service is always friendly and nice and I really like the press button for service if you need anything. Makes requesting more water or food much easier instead of waiting for a waiter to pass by read more

AUTHENTIC CHARCOAL GRILL KBBQ RESTAURANT! PLUS, AUTHENTIC AGED KIMCHI (묵은지) AND THE BEST STEAMED EGG (계란찜 / GAERANJJIM) IN TOWN! (The new midnight menu from 9PM - 12AM is awesome for any night owls). I'm definitely going to be a regular because this really reminds me of Korea. Support this lovely mom and pop owned, Korean-approved restaurant with me! My friends and I were looking for a late night post-workout KBBQ restaurant last week and we stumbled across Korean Spring BBQ. It was pretty empty when we went so we got to talk to the lovely Korean owners who were working and they shared that business has been a little slow. They also mentioned they recently launched a new 9PM - 12AM set menu that they asked me to share with friends. Everything was delicious and the side dishes tasted so authentic (we had to ask for more kimchi because it was frickin' incredible). And yes, the charcoal grill makes the meat taste so much better! Korean approved read more

We ordered Naeng-Myon. Combo with Galbi was a very good. The noodles seem freshly made but the texture was a little too soft.

Overall experience was great - the staff was so nice :) and I loved the wood fire grill! If you love bbq-ing meat in general - you'll love the wood fire grill because it gives it the Smokey wood taste which I was a huge fan of! My favorite part was getting the beef rib - they cook cartridge part separately making these delicious crunchy pieces! Love love love ! The seafood pancake was also yummy - perfectly crunchy not too salty ! read more

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I admit, we came here after we saw the huge crowd waiting for another restaurant 2-3 doors down at 2:30pm. Here, you can choose between BBQing your own meats, or having them cook for you. We were in a time crunch and it was also hot, so no thanks to cooking ourselves and reeking of BBQ! Two of us ordered the LA kalbi, and my friend, nursing her hangover still wanted soup while it was a piping 85 degrees outside. I was really happy with my kalbi. Meaty and flavorful, it hit the spot with the rice. The three of us thought the meat dumplings and sliced rice cake soup was just ok. I'd def come again for the kalbi! Good service as well. If we needed anything, we just hit the service button on the wall and ta-da! someone showed up. Quickly too. read more

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We swung by on a Friday around noon and there was no wait for either side. We got seated right away and was offered either cold water or hot tea. We ordered the Mul NaengMyeon + Kalbi (L2, cold noodles with sliced beef in broth and seasoned sliced short ribs), the GamJa Tang (L9, pork neck bone soup with potatoes), PaJeon (A5, pancake with green onions and vegetables), and a steamed egg. The cold noodles were tasty and refreshing, and goes well with the vinegar and mustard given. I saw someone put their kalbi into the soup and it worked well. The soup was flavorful and the meat was fall off the bone tender. The pancake was crispy and solid. The steamed egg was pretty fluffy and tasty. I wish the kalbi portion was a bit bigger but I understand it's part of the lunch special. The provided sides were good and the staff was nice about refilling the ones we finished. I'd definitely come back to try their KBBQ side! read more

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my friends and i dropped by this place for dinner on our way home from the bay and since my friend kept hyping it up, I was really expecting to be blown away. And boy I was so glad to be rightly excited. The meat was so juicy and tender on top of fermented perilla leaves and kimchi. It's rare for me to see fermented perilla leaves so I was damn excited for it. The kimchi wasn't too salty either. All the banchans were delicious and the servers were so nice and friendly, especially the auntie who grilled our meat. It would've been a perfect 5 stars if the tang had any flavor or more sauce options to use for it. But man did the tofu salad make up for it. I had to order an extra just for myself. This was our oversight, but they only have the $200 late night combo that includes 4 meats, tang, soju, baked egg & tofu salad. It was kind of expensive for what we got but it filled us up alright. We were kinda bummed since we got there at 9 and were looking forward to trying their other dishes but we will definitely come earlier next time we're in town. read more

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

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Came here to host friends visiting from abroad. The place is easy to find and has plenty of parking in front. It was not busy at all for dinner, and we had all the attention of the very friendly staff. It looks kind of basic, but you see regular customers coming back for the good food, which is what this is all about. The interior is clean and sort of minimalist: just grill stations and vent hoods, everything in stainless steel and shiny clean. We ordered a bunch of bbq, some soups (seafood soup was delicious!), some rice cakes and a seafood pancake (very thin and crispy, loved it). The spice level was enjoyable for our European friends. Really attentive staff, even packed our leftover soju in a bag so that we wouldn't get in trouble on the way home. Already have a plan to go back, it was so yummy. Thank you, Korean Spring! read more

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The restaurant is a rip-off. I rarely leave restaurant reviews, but this appears to be one of the bad ones. We explained that this was our first time ordering from this restaurant and that we were not sure how to proceed. They were impatient and did not explain everything to us, so we felt rushed to place our order. We opted for the wood-fired barbecue with grilled meat, but you must order at least two items. We ordered the firewood prime beef short ribs ($69.99) and the barbecue pork ($47.99). You'd expect a lot of meat for that price. We only got two thin slices of beef short ribs and two slices of seasoned barbecue pork. When I mentioned it to the server, he said it was just the way things were. If we want more meat, we can order it and pay more. For $118, all we get is four thin slices of meat, ridiculous! This is not even enough for two people. They should include it on the menu, with only two thin slices per order, so customers can see what they ordered. Aside from that, the side dish they served was quite small and not much at all. The onion and tofu salads were the only ones that were good portions. We know eating out is more expensive now, but $118 for four thin slices of meat is simply not worth it. When you want to support a small family business but get ripped off. It's better to simply go to AYCE Korean BBQ and get your money's worth. This restaurant isn't worth your money. read more

This Korean barbecue spot stands out for its charcoal grilled meats. Their beef short ribs seasoned with special Korean sauce (menu B1) was delicious and the charcoal grill added extra flavor. The BBQ sliced ribeye was simple but good as well (B5). The servers come around to cook the meat for you. The banchan side dishes were okay, very similar to other nearby Korean restaurants. The dipping sauces like the sesame oil with salt were standard. The naengmyeon cold noodles were delicious and very refreshing to have along the charcoal grilled meats. The restaurant is split into two sides, one for charcoal grilling and the other is for regular dine in without the grill. read more

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