Kunjip is a one of a kind restaurant in the bay that offers homemade Banchan, tofu soups, and Wagyu beef dishes. I was able to call ahead to be added to the waitlist which was amazing! On a busy Saturday we pulled up and was able to get seated immediately since we had already been waiting. They have a parking lot in the back which is really convenient. I was really pleasantly surprised throughout this whole meal. I was a little skeptical based on the price of the dishes but all the dishes have extremely high quality and fresh ingredients as well as huge portion sizes. Each dish is definitely worth the price and felt like a good value. My seafood tofu had 2 pieces of snow crab, 2 scallops, 3 massive shrimp and octopus! The soup had a great depth in flavor. The banchan is also unlimited they came around 2 times asking if you want any refills of specific items. I've never had a lot of the banchan they provided but they were all so delicious. The Wagyu bulgogi was great as well. We loved how they gave butter lettuce so you could make lettuce wraps with the meat. It was well seasoned and not overly salty or sweet. The decor of the restaurant is so pretty and comfortable. The tables felt very private and the bathroom was very clean and modern. I did end up finding out that Kunjip has the same ownership as 10 Butchers which makes total sense in their approach to experience and food quality. I would happily come back often to eat here and want to try more items off their menu! read more

Kunjip Tofu - Seafood Tofu Soup - Korean Near Me - Mountain View, California

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I've been here twice now and both times was packed so definitely join the waitlist asap because the wait can get long. The food is sooo good, the service is great and the ambiance is clean and modern. I also love that the banchan is unlimited. I got the wagyu bulgogi the first time and the galbi jjim the second time. I enjoyed both but I personally liked the wagyu bulgogi more. It is a lil pricey but honestly worth it because of the quality! read more

Kunjip Tofu - Galbi, Jjim - Korean Near Me - Mountain View, California

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This is our second time here, so excited to come back. We like that they are kids friendly, the highchair is nice and they get a kids drinking cup. But this time our server also completely disappeared, we saw her once in the beginning to ask for water but she never came back with water but I saw her go back to all the other tables.. So we had to flag down others to take care of us. Not sure if what happened was cause she didn't like my Caucasian husband or cause we didn't speak Korean... not impressed. Will do take out if we come back. We got the cinnamon drink, Wagyu galbi, seafood pancake, japchae and Wagyu bugolgi. Everything was solid. The Wagyu bugolgi was a bit salty. read more

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One of the best modern Korean restaurant in town. We reserved couples days earlier. It was busy when we arrived. The interior is modern looks and doesn't assembled a korean restaurant. The menu is pretty comprehensive with option from tang, bimbimbap, grilled, tofu soup, and appetizer. Each person have to order one. The order come with individual tray for each one with set of banchan. The banchan is refillable except the abalone if I am not mistaken. This is the first time I have abalone as part of banchan. We ordered seafood pancake, kunjip tofu, octopus bimbimbap, seafood tofu soup, grilled markarel, and spicy pork bulgogi. The foods were yummy. Overall we enjoyed our dinner and it was yummy dinner with good service. read more

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Amazing!! Definitely a bit on the pricier side but I think it's really great for special occasions. I love that they have the hot beverage machine outside for while you wait to get seated. They have the milk coffee, black bean drink, and hot chocolate. I loved the black bean drink as it was so delicious and creamy! The inside has an elevated and upscale aesthetics. There were waiters going around with the banchan dishes for any refills. Each person is required to get their own entree. We got the wagyu galbi, galbi jjim, grilled mackerel, and seafood tofu soup. My favorite was the wagyu galbi. It was high quality, tender, and full of flavor. Wonderful experience! Will be coming back! read more

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A friend told us this place had quite the wait so plan ahead to get on the Yelp waitlist or get there as soon as they open at 11am to get seated. We did the latter and Immediately got seated. You get a timed spot for 75 mins. Food: Our group ordered the mushroom and snow crab tofu soups with medium spice preference. The entrees came with a side of several banchans. The banchans were unlimited and you could ask for more, standard in most Korean restaurants. The crab was sumptuous and the soup was flavorful without being too overpowering or spicy. The portion sizes were generous. One of the banchans were quail eggs which was very new to me. I loved everything! They provided a complimentary dessert. It was a red bean treat which was not too sweet and just the right size to conclude the meal. Service: service was efficient and attentive. We were offered Banchan refills multiple times by their staff carrying around a cart of all their offerings. Ambience: The dining room is upscale and the decor is quite nice - dim even during the day with their tinted windows all over. All their tables are standard booths for 4. We were impressed by the cleanliness and the brass utensils. Parking is available in their adjoining lot. Overall, I'd give this place a solid 4/5 for maintaining high quality across their menu items and for their upscale dining ambience. read more

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Hands down the best Tofu Soup spot in the South Bay. Worth every penny and every minute of the wait Food Quality Seafood Tofu Soup: Perfectly balanced heat, savory depth, and just the right amount of umami (not overdone!). Generous mix of snow crab, shrimp, clams, and scallops. Wagyu Galbi (Grill): Slightly smaller portion than expected, but the quality speaks for itself. Tender, not greasy, with a beautiful hint of smokiness Wagyu Seolleongtang (ox bone soup): Incredibly tender meat. We appreciate the quality although it's pricier than the OG Kunjip location Sikhye Sweet Pumpkin: A traditional Korean sweet rice drink blended with steamed pumpkin. Tasty, but at $10/bottle... Banchan (Side Dishes): Impressive variety and above average quality. A standout on its own Service Experience Weekend arrival at 11:30 AM, already a long waitlist; expect 30-45 minutes before being seated Hostess was warm and welcoming despite the rush Our server: a lovely Korean auntie who kept our table spotless throughout the meal Banchan refills were generous without even having to ask DIY leftover policy: They hand you a to-go box and bag so you pack your own leftovers Value for Money Pricing skews on the higher end, but the quality of ingredients and meat cuts justify the cost Not a budget meal, but a worthwhile treat. Cleanliness Restroom check (always a kitchen tell!): Two stalls on the women's side. The larger one we got is spacious and well-maintained Minor note: paper hand towels would be a welcome addition after washing up read more

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Service was really good and ambiance is also really nice. Basically no wait on a weekday night This place was between 4-5 stars for me but I think I ordered the wrong thing. We got seafood pancake that was 5/5 - it had a really great texture. We also got the non alcoholic honey drink which was also good but not worth 10 dollars imo I got the tofu soon soup with mushroom, this was a bit of a let down . It was good but nothing special at a higher price point.. I think it needed a bit of salt and for the onions to be cooked more but after i added salt it was p good. Partner got the waygu bibimbap and that was allegedly good and I liked the sauces that came w it. Banchan was definitely elevated but aside from being fancy it tasted p similar to reg banchan it was a fun experience. I'd wanan come back and try the tofu bibimbap or maybe the large black cod option. read more

Kunjip Tofu - (TOGO) Mushroom Tofu Soup - Korean Near Me - Mountain View, California

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Second time here and the wait was just as long as the first time (2+ hours for a party of 4 on a Friday evening). Food and service were great but wait was long and parking lot fills up fast. There's a shopping plaza next door where you can park and walk over. Our server, Tong, was very friendly and welcoming. There's a cart that comes around and you can request more ban chan. Everything tasted really good. Overall, good experience and the aesthetic it's nice inside. read more

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Nice, modern design inside and out. So busy on a Wednesday that we're given 75 minutes for our table. But the menu was clear and organized so it wasn't tough to decide. We had plenty of time to enjoy our dinner. Servers were all friendly and pleasant and the food was very good. Portions were more than adequate. read more

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Very tasty food. The service is top notch, on par with the finest restaurants. Kudos for having the high chair set up already for my toddler even before we got to our table, and also a free rice ball for her which she devoured. The price is very high, but we left satisfied. I would definitely come back for a special occasion read more

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I came with my wife at 5. this was right after opening and the line was already HUGE. We got immediately seated though. Their decor is truly stunning. Gold livery and beautiful utensils. The booths are spacious and tables very clean look. The prices are a bit high. But what we got was well worth it. They have the best banchan I've had in norcal, hands down. Seafood pancake?? Eggs!? refills 5x. The man entrees are also very good. I really liked how tender the meat was in my seoullangtang. The service was sublime. So fast, they came rapidly to refill us. 5/5 no questions asked. Do yourself a favor and come here. read more

Kunjip Tofu - Korean Near Me - Mountain View, California

As a Korean, I love this place!! Closest to nice Korean restaurant in Korea !! lol Pretty crowded on holiday but worth the wait with good service :) Food is legit read more

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Finally got to try this place for my birthday! It is very spacious inside and a lot more upscale than the other Kunjip location in sc. service was attentive and food came out quick. Snow crab twigim: 5/5 nice and crispy and very tasty! Seafood Tofu soup: 4/5 I had a sip and it was rich and flavorful. Wagyu galbi: 3/5 my daughter loved it but i did not like the taste of the galbi. It was thick cut. I prefer LA galbi. Wagyu seolleongtang: 4/5 good but definitely a lot more bland than mine. Abalone galbi tang: 4/5 very good rice broth. They didn't skimp on the meat. Could have done without the abalone. Banchans were plentiful and yummy! Complimentary cube dessert: interesting dense cube, a bit sweet. Food is pricey $200 compared to the other Kunjip but it's good. Ps if you order to go you can order tteboki. read more

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The food and the service here is great! The wait was about 30 minutes but there is seating outside the restaurant. They have very good food and yummy ban chan. I really liked the galbi and the seafood pancake. Kunjip provides a very luxurious experience, with really nice and heavy cutlery and wonderful service. I would say their food is a little bit on the sweeter side, but still really good. read more

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9.0. dinner, one of the best we've had in a long time. We ordered seafood pancake, seafood tofu stew, and wagyu galbi. We loved all of the dishes but would be down to try other stuff in the future, such as the oxtail stew and sea bass. The restaurant was very well thought out. Insulated metal cups that kept drinks the right temp. Great banchans and variety. The banchan cart. Every dish was well-executed. Great service. Nice decor. Can't ask for more. read more

Kunjip Tofu - Seafood tofu stew - Korean Near Me - Mountain View, California

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This is now my newest go to place for any celebratory occasions, or just a casual Saturday lunch. The restaurant decor is very inviting and modern and when you walk in, it feels like a completely different place. The servers are really friendly and give really great recommendations. There's a parking lot in the back and I have not had trouble with finding parking but I often see it very full. I've gotten the same thing every time - the wagyu kalbi - and I think about it often. Side dishes are refillable and very filling. Each one is a different flavor and there's no duds in the line up. Although this is more fancy/fine dining, I don't feel like it's exorbitant, the main dishes are very filling and good for the value in my opinion. read more

Kunjip Tofu - Beef Tartare - Korean Near Me - Mountain View, California

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Apparently there is a Kunjip in Santa Clara that I found pretty mid, but this one in Mountain View wowed me - I am not sure if they are related but this one is a solid 5 stars experience. I showed up on a Thursday for dinner around 5:30pm without any wait, but if I showed up 10 min later, there was a 1+ hour waitlist as every table was occupied shortly after. This is definitely a bougie, modern Korean restaurant that redefines classics like tofu soup, galbitang, etc with more premium ingredients without much pretentiousness. I tried the Chilean sea bass twigim which is a type of fried dish, wrapped with gamtae (seaweed) which added a nice depth of flavor. It is pricy at $22 for 2 pieces, but this is actually my first time having twigim despite having visited Korea and explored the markets before. I probably would not pay this premium again, but I would recommend a twigim here based on the quality - it is memorable I also got the abalone galbitang. Normally, the soups are intentionally not salty so you can add the amount of salt to your liking, but here, they do it for you and it is the perfect amount of salt and flavor. It is served with a wide spread of banchan, including kimchi, quail eggs, crab salad, mini seafood patty, pickled vegetables, plantains, etc. I particularly loved the quail eggs which has some sesame oil below. I opted for purple rice as it is healthier and more traditional pairing to the various Korean dishes. In the galbitang, the abalone is quite fresh, and the meat is super tender, falling off the bone. read more

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Recommended by a friend from the local area. We came here on a weekday for dinner. The resturant was very busy, but we were able to be seated in about 15min. I ordered the mix tofu soup. One unique feature of this restaurant is you get your own servings of banchans (Korean side dishes), and these are delicious! And you can get plenty of refills. The mix tofu soup is just delicious as well with large shrimps and whole scallops. Great service with very attentive servers. Pricing is a bit higher than other tofu soup places, but definitely worth it value wise. Plenty of parking at the back of the restaurant. Worth checking it out! read more

Kunjip Tofu - Mixed Tofu Soup (with your own banchans) - Korean Near Me - Mountain View, California

This is a great place for a special treat! Add your name to the waitlist by calling the restaurant if the yelp waitlist has closed. The individual portions we were worried would be on the smaller side but with two entrees and a shared app, we were absolutely stuffed. Everything was light yet filling and the service is so careful and observant too. read more

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Waited 75 min on a Saturday but was able to call ahead of time to put myself on the waitlist since the Yelp waitlist was closed. When I arrived, I waited about 15-20 for my table to be ready. Food - everything was delicious. From the presentation to the temperature to the taste, the food has an "elevated" taste that matches the warm and sleek decor of the interior. Service - amazing, inviting, and friendly. Loved our service and everyone was very attentive. Ambiance - the decor is sleek and modern. Even the bathrooms were well lit and clean! A bit pricey for Korean cuisine but I'd consider this as a special treat or once in a while option. As long as you're able to endure the wait, worth checking out. Good for groups 2-6 as well. They have larger booths that fit 6 people. read more

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WOW. This place actually lived up to the hype!! Best tofu soup I've probably ever had in my life -- so flavorful and tasty. Also the refillable banchans were delicious and I loved how the cart would frequently pull up to our table to offer more. I've been to the Santa Clara Kunjip location but this one is definitely better. Also my group was so fascinated by the hot beverage dispenser outside (where can I get one for myself?). Already thinking about when I can go back again!! read more

Kunjip Tofu - (TOGO) A5 Wagyu Tofu Soup - Korean Near Me - Mountain View, California

Kunjip is easily my go-to spot for Korean tofu soup in the Bay Area. The soondubu (tofu stew) is absolutely packed with flavor--rich, comforting, and hits the spot every single time. It's the kind of dish you crave and keep coming back for. One of the best parts of the experience is the banchan. They come around with carts offering what feels like endless rounds, and everything is fresh and delicious. There's that saying that a Korean restaurant is only as good as its banchan, and Kunjip definitely lives up to it. Between the standout tofu stew and the constant flow of quality sides, this place really sets itself apart. If you're a fan of soondubu, this is a must-visit. read more

Kunjip Tofu - Korean Near Me - Mountain View, California

Overpriced and disappointing flavors. I've tried both takeout and dine-in here, and unfortunately, it didn't live up to the price point. The Aged Kimchi Tuna Kimbap lacked the acidity I expected. It was 95% tuna mayo, leaving the kimchi undetectable. This was especially frustrating as it didn't match the promotional photos where the kimchi and tuna are evenly portioned. Donkatsu and Vegetable Kimbap were also quite bland. For dine-in, we had the Galbitang and the Spicy Octopus Bibimbap. There were two abalones in the Galbitang, and they were tiny and tasted fishy. It was also served with Chinese-style thick glass noodles instead of the traditional Korean dangmyeon. Galbi was good and bibimbap was okay. While I appreciate the use of Yugi (bronze) tableware, the atmosphere isn't fancy enough to justify $90 for two entrees. To top it off, service was nonexistent--we weren't offered a single water refill. Not recommended. read more

Kunjip Tofu - Abalone Galbi Tang. Abaloni was dry and fishy. - Korean Near Me - Mountain View, California

Wow I was seriously so impressed by this place. I now consider this place one of my favorite spots in the Bay Area! There is a decently sized parking lot in the back. We came for an early dinner on a Saturday night...I think the groups that came at 6 had to wait upwards of 90 minutes. 1. Snow crab twigim 4/5 Really delicious with a light batter and a couple of sauces. However, each snow crab piece was $4 which seemed a little bit overkill. 2. Wagyu bulgogi bibimbap 5/5 My favorite of the ones we got! You can choose the sauce and I went with perilla soy, which was nicely flavored. 3. Snow crab tofu soup 5/5 Flavored really nicely with seafood you can actually taste. 4. Wagyu patty (duk-galbi) 4.5/5 This was sweeter than I was expecting but I liked that you can eat it with lettuce and varioius mushrooms/condiments. Overall I think it's pricey but for the amount of food (as well as variety of food) that you get, it's a must-try. The banchan were definitely the standout! read more

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omg! I can't believe it took me this long to try Kunjip. I wish I came here sooner! This visit was for my best friend's bday. Ambiance: this is an upscale restaurant so the interior is quite nice. It would be a great spot for a date! It is a bit small so definitely join the waitlist in advance because the wait got exponentially longer as soon as I joined. Service: the service here is fantastic! From the greeters to our waiter, everyone was very friendly and attentive to our needs. Our waiter helped arrange our table for sharing and was constantly checking in on us to make sure things were okay. The food also came out quickly even though it was a busy Sunday dinner rush. Food: we started off first with the snow crab twigim. This was my first time having anything like this and I was really surprised. The snow crab was fried and came with 3 different sauces, all of which were really good. The banchan here is definitely unique and unlike any Korean restaurant I've been to before. I particularly liked the radish kimchi, anchovies, mini seafood pancake, and fish cake(?)! A server also walks around with a cart full of unlimited banchan refills as well. The Wagyu galbi was definitely the star for me. The pieces were THICK yet they were still very juicy and tender. It also came with bean paste and lettuce on the side for wrapping with. The tofu soup was also good, not mind blowing but I was pleasantly surprised at how much crab there was inside. Finally, they gave us a small red bean dessert at the end. Overall, I had a great time here! Everything was delicious. Yes, it was expensive but I would definitely come back! read more

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Service is great, we came after work around 5:30 on Wednesday and there was no wait. But around 6pm the waitlist was ~1hr long so I recommend going early and joining the list! The menu is simple. We ordered tofu soup which came with banchan & complimentary barley tea. The ambiance is modern and well designed. It felt like a restaurant you'd find in Orange County or LA. I ordered the combination tofu soup and it came with scallops, shrimp, snow crab leg it was fresh and the seafood wasn't overcooked. It was a good experience and reminded me of a higher-end BCD Tofu house. Would come again! read more

Kunjip Tofu - Mixed tofu soup - Korean Near Me - Mountain View, California

First off, the service here is exceptional as expected from a higher end Korean restaurant. You can taste the quality of ingredients and they give each person their own set of side dishes. A little on the pricey side for Korean but for the overall food and experience I think it's worth it. read more

Kunjip Tofu - Korean Near Me - Mountain View, California

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I first came here on a weekday during lunch with my coworker and we were seated right away. We didn't order much dishes, but the food was super delicious that I came back here a week later to eat it again and try more dishes. We ordered the Wagyu Galbi and Snow Craw Tofu Soup. I really liked both dishes. The Wagyu Galbi tastes like it is good quality meat. The workers are pretty precise with how they want the tray and dishes laid out. Everyone has their own banchan/side dishes. They also go around asking people if they wanted additional side dishes with a little cart that reminds me of the dim sum carts. They don't charge for additional banchan. Everyone gets quail eggs for their banchan. The next time I came was with my fiancé and friend. We ordered the Seafood Pancake, Chilean Seabass Twigim (what our server recommended), Spicy Pork Bulgogi Bibimbap, Wagyu Seolleongtang, and the Wagyu Galbi. I think my favorite dishes here are the Wagyu Galbi and Snow Crab Tofu Soup. The other dishes are good too. They also give a little dessert at the end too. The restaurant also looks super elegant. My coworker says it looks like a luxury handbag store. The ambiance is perfect for a date night or a girls lunch/dinner. read more

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Jennifer was the best server we had from all our visits. Though the restaurant was packed as it was a Saturday evening dinner rush, she made sure to keep our water cups refilled, side dishes refilled, and always stood in the far corner just in case we needed something. She even gave my daughter a water cup and delicious bulgogi seaweed rice ball that my daughter devoured (which is a first because she tends not to like solids). Best service, best dinner and best restaurant for any celebration! read more

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I really enjoyed the original Kunjip location, so I was excited to see what the tofu location has to offer. There was a lot of hype revolving around this restaurant and about how it's the fanciest tofu soup they've ever had. I lined up 10 minutes prior to opening and was seated right away. There was a full house about 15 minutes after we were seated. Every entree comes with a set of ban chan for every individual person. It was fairly unique. Snow crab twigim (5/5): This is similar to a tempura, but a bit light. I came with two sauces and they were sweet. I snow crab was meaty and great to try for the one time. Seafood pancake (5/5); One of the smallest I've ever had but packed with flavor: Mixed tofu soup (5/5): You have to get this if you're getting the tofu soup. There is so much delicacy in here that makes it so fancy. It includes A5 Wagyu, squid, shrimp, and scallops. Not only is it fancy, but the broth was exquisite. It was smoky and packed with flavor. Overall definitely enjoyed my time here and would love to come back. read more

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The BALENCIAGA of Korean food. Kunjip's original spot in Santa Clara and this spot in Mountain View is completely diff vibes. HEAR ME OUT. .:: FOOD ::. Banchan is crazzzzzyyy next level. Ofc its unlimited refills but theres about TEN diff banchan, abalone is one of them. All of them are unlimited refills except the abalone. The potato salad is crack here. Wagyu Galbi $63: The price def got you questioning it. This is the 2026 price but I went back in 2025 and it was still in the high $50s but boy was this SO tender and flavorful. Well worth the money if you enjoy quality meat. Dont laugh, but my friends and I were like kids SO amazed by their drink machine outdoor. Its a self serve "vending machine" of hot chocolate, black bean, or milk coffee. The cups drops down on its own and it fills it up to the perfect amount. We were def impressed. Perfect while waiting for a table .:: Service / Ambiance/ Parking::. Servers were all very friendly and top tier service. The interior is INCREDIBLE. Very modern and you can tell they put a lot of thought into it. Parking was fairly easy as they had their own private parking lot in the back read more

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Wow! Definitely one of the most high end Korean restaurants I have been to. And it lived up to the hype - I mean, the banchan cart should speak for itself!! I came here on a Saturday evening, and the restaurant was filled to the brim. They don't take reservations, but they do have a Yelp waitlist for you to join. Alternatively, you can also call an hour or so in advance so you can get on the waitlist before you actually get to the store. There's limited waitlist seating inside, but there's seating outside with heat lamps to keep you warm until your table is ready. The interior is very sleek, bright, and modern - you can tell it's new. Prices are definitely on the higher end, but honestly it's a bang for your buck. We started off with the seafood pancake, which was pretty unique from other pajeons out there. It's a smaller portion than normal, but it's incredibly crispy - and while other places are primarily batter with seafood mixed inside, this seafood pancake was 90% shrimp (almost reminiscent of a shrimp ball in dim sum) which was well seasoned. For mains, we got A5 wagyu tofu soup and wagyu yookhwe bibimbap. The meat was thinly sliced and a generous amount, umami and tender. The broth was comforting and soothing. But the star of the show were the 10 different banchan!! I wish I came with an emptier stomach so I could have had more of them... The servers are very attentive, kind, and funny. One of them recognized my cousin from a previous visit, which I thought was impressive considering the amount of customers every day. On top of that, the banchan cart is always rolling around, with workers constantly checking in on you to make sure you have what you need. I am still thinking about these banchan. I'm still not over the cart!! read more

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First timer here & came for a late lunch on Monday for president's day. Looking at the reviews, I'm glad I joined the Yelp waitlist since by the time we arrived, we only waited for a little over 5 mins. I don't like to wait too long so highly recommend using Yelp waitlist. The place is clean and I like how there's plenty of seating on the booths even just for 2 people. Seafood soup with medium spice level (5/5) -perfectly cooked shrimp that's already peeled -savory broth with a good amount of heat -really liked how there's tofu wasn't all too mushy, the cubes still held its shape Galbi but they only had a meat patty available (4/5) -meat was seasoned well -trumpet mushrooms were oddly sliced & a bit hard to eat, wished they were cooked longer & didn't have enough seasoning The banchan was okay, nothing really stood out to me other than the soy marinated quail eggs. They have banchan carts if you want more but we didn't get extra since we had plenty of food with just our own entree. read more

Kunjip Tofu - Galbi but meat patty & mom's seafood soup - Korean Near Me - Mountain View, California

I wish the spicy octopus was less sweet and less butter? On the dolsot instead add seaweed paper on the side with sesame oil and sesame seed to add. Jalapeno for extra spicy maybe. Service was great seafood pancake was more like a seafood meatpatty-ish rather than traditional korean seafood pancake if you are wondering. Great vibe and love the "10-dishes" always! read more

Kunjip Tofu - Spicy Octopus Bibimbap - Korean Near Me - Mountain View, California

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Kunjip is a popular high end Korean restaurant known for their fancy dishes and more sophisticated take on Korean cuisine. The interior is stunning with a modern yet elegant decor and intimate lighting. Service was fabulous. The cashier who helped me was kind, polite and very formal which you would expect from a high end restaurant. Our kimbap was ready in about 10 minutes after ordering, even during a busy Saturday lunch rush. This review is purely for their takeout kimbap. We ordered 3 kimbap for about $30 which is an excellent price. The packaging is beautiful and encloses to protect the kimbap well. Tuna mayo - The tuna was sooo creamy and heavily mayonaissed (which I have no objection to). The egg, avocado, and radish blend beautifully together to be sweet, creamy, and refreshing all at the same time. Spicy shrimp- This was absolutely delicious and the most flavorful of the three we ordered. The shrimp sauce was packed with flavor while the fried shrimp was sweet and tender. All I can say is, each bite is full of flavor. Spicy fishcake- This was good basic kimbap while the other two kimbap stood out way more. I would still order it again as it was a delicious simple flavor profile. I can honestly say this is one of the best kimbap I've ever had and at a reasonable price point as well. We will definitely be back for the takeout kimbap alone. Kunjip could easily make their kimbap as a standalone storefront for takeout items and it would do so well. The ingredients are fresh and each kimbap was meticulously wrapped. read more

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I called on a Tuesday to make reservation for 3 on Saturday lunch. They would only give me a reservation at 11am when they first open or 2:30-4pm. I picked 11am. We arrived at the restaurant on time and there was already a line waiting for the doors to open. When we were being seated, the host told us we have 75 min for the meal because we have a small party -- ok! I really like the Galbi tan ($38) and I order this when it's on the menu. My friend did warn me this restaurant is pricey. The banchan (little dishes) were cute and so many! The servers are very nice to stop by often with the banchan cart to ask if you wanted more and they dont make you feel bad. I did feel my big bowl of soup got cold fairly quickly. It was a good experience but felt a little rushed. read more

Kunjip Tofu - Galbi tan $38!! - Korean Near Me - Mountain View, California

I'd been seeing this spot all over social media since it opened and had been waiting for the right splurge occasion to finally try it, so I came in with pretty high expectations and ended up with mixed feelings overall. For a Friday dinner, I was able to call same day for a party of six and the reservation process was seamless and accommodating, which was a great start. There's a dedicated parking lot behind the restaurant, which made arrival stress-free, and we were greeted by friendly staff and promptly seated with a 90-minute dining time. While I waited for the rest of the group, the staff went over the menu, highlighted house favorites and unique drinks, and even brought out bag holders so our bags wouldn't have to touch the floor--small touches that made the experience feel more upscale. One important thing to note is that entrées are served as individual platters, not family style. Each person gets their own set of side dishes, and a cart continuously circulates the dining room to offer refills, so you're never flagging someone down for more banchan. This setup is great if you prefer your own dedicated sides, but if you're looking for the traditional shared, family-style Korean meal, this format may not be what you're expecting. Price-wise, this restaurant is definitely on the higher end. For our group of six, the bill came out to about $500 for six entrées and 5 appetizers, and the appetizer portions were on the smaller side. The appetizers we tried, including the seafood pancake and the sea bass roll, were good, but the seafood pancake in particular wasn't the typical version you'd expect at a Korean restaurant, so keep that in mind if you're craving something classic. The side dishes were all high quality, and I really appreciated not having to "beg" for refills thanks to the roaming banchan cart. Entrées were tasty and felt like high-quality preparations, but the portions were on the smaller side relative to the price point. One downside was the soup that came with each dish--whether it was miso or a Korean variation was hard to tell because it was so watered down and underwhelming compared to everything else. Overall, the food is good and the service is truly top notch--friendly, attentive, and polished--but the high price point and smaller portions make it more of an occasional splurge than a regular go-to for me. If you're planning to come with a larger party, definitely make reservations in advance; by the time we left, there were lines out the door. read more

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I came here for dinner today to celebrate a friend's birthday. We were a party of four. The foods were delicious. All the side dishes were tasty. I enjoyed everything and they had purple rice too! We got four entrees and an appetizer seafood pancake. Each entree came with side dishes and a soup. Everything was delicious. Our waitress Jennifer was great! Service was excellent. She check-in on us a few times to ensure we were ok. We did have to wait an hour to get seated which was planned. We were waitlisted starting at 6pm and were told it would be an hour wait. Two of us arrived at 7pm, but they won't seat you until all of your party arrives. My other two friends arrived at 7:10pm. We informed them all of us were here and were told we would be seated in five minutes and we were. The parking lot is in the back of the restaurant. I got lucky that someone was pulling out and I took over the spot. This restaurant is high end so it is on the pricy side. I won't be able to come here all the time, but once in a while for a special occasion treat is fine. This restaurant used to be Cooking Papa's for those that may remember this restaurant location. Overall, I had a good experience with this restaurant. Everything was delicous. read more

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I'd be lying if I didn't say I had this spot bookmarked and have been trying to figure out when I could eat here. To start I wanted to try their seafood pancake, it was one of the most unique pancakes I've ever had. It was more like a Cantonese steamed pork patty (yuk bang), but it was a bit on the pricey side, $18 for pretty much half of typical restaurant sizes. I got the Mixed Tofu Soup in white since I was fairly scared of the spicy level. It was so good! Their banchan was the best, there was 10 options and I didn't even have space for refills. Definitely coming back! Go go go! read more

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