Good waiting area with innovative ideas, with plenty of parking spaces. We were seated promptly with everyone arrived at the designated time. Very clean and neat. Appetizers 4/5 tasted fair but smaller than usual. Seafood pancake is like fried shrimp and fish paste mix. Not the traditional style. Mushroom shrimp snow crab all deep fried, nothing special Tofu soup 5/5 good ingredients and taste, well balanced. Bibimqp 4/5 similar to fried rice Oxtail 4/5 - a bit too sweet for all of our taste Seabass 4/5 - good temperature Wagyu 4/5 - good fatty beef but no wow factor Drinks 4/5 - rice drinks kids didn't like - more for adults. Free dessert 3/5 - definitely not for kids Little side dishes 10/5 - highlight of the restaurant, someone who puts lot of heart into making each and every one of them. read more

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My partner and I came here for our 2 year anniversary and we had an amazing experience. It's difficult to put into words how much we liked this place. We ordered their seafood tofu soup and their wagyu galbi. Both dishes were soo good. Perfectly seasoned tofu soup, fresh seafood, great flavor. The wagyu galbi was so tender, so soft, it was like biting into a roasted marshmallow. So freaking good. But I think where they shine is their sides! Each side was unique to Kunjip, a couple of them had flavors I didn't expect and that was so fun to me. The pumpkin mash with fruits in side was surprisingly my favorite! I normally dislike pumpkin but this one was like biting into a sorbet it was so refreshing I loved it so much. We also got their wagyu tartare, it was also very good! The wagyu was so tender raw too paired with asian pair and light flavors, I wasn't a big fan of the rice cracker that was paired with it because it got soggy quickly, but otherwise still a solid appetizer. The service also was notably some of the best service I've had in a really long time! The servers were so thorough in making sure our dining experience was as fluid as possible, from helping us organize our table to make dishes more convenient to reach, to refilling sides when she noticed we were low. They were so sweet! I can't wait to be back. read more

Kunjip Tofu - Korean Near Me - Mountain View, California

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By far one of the best restaurants I have been to in the Bay. I came here on a Tuesday night for dinner and it was quite packed inside. My friend and I were lucky to snag a booth that was very spacious. The interior was gorgeous and was super modern and simple. The hospitality the staff showed us from the get go was top tier. I ordered the combination tofu and was blown away. The depth of the stew and quality of the ingredients really stood out to me. It paired super well with the purple rice and I thought the portion was perfect. I also loved how each person got their personal banchan, the shrimp pancake was by sure my favorite. Although it is a bit pricer than other Korean restaurants, for what you get I think it is totally worth it. I will definitely be visiting Kunjip Tofu again! read more

Kunjip Tofu - Korean Near Me - Mountain View, California

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First time trying this place as it was suggested by my friends. Came in on a Saturday night after going to Bay Spa. The Yelp waitlist was closed already(around 7pm); but the Yelp did have an update stating to give the restaurant a call if it has been closed. We were able to get on the waitlist, which was estimated around 1 hour. Parking is plenty as they have their own private parking lot in the rear, but can fill up quickly when busy. There are seats outside of the restaurant as well as a complimentary drink machine where you can get free black coffee, milk coffee or hot chocolate while waiting. Just a FYI, the cups will drop automatically when you choose your drink. The restaurant ambiance had a simplistically classy feel with a modern flair. Service was top notch and the staff was knowledgeable, friendly and attentive. They often came by to check on water and also refills for the banchan(unlimited). The majority of the plates/dishes here are made of copper, so they can be a bit heavy when you try to pick them up! Now onto the food: 1) Wagyu Gopchang Tofu Soup(8.7/10)($28) - Honestly, wasn't expecting too much on this sundubu dish, but was very surprised with the depth of flavor and balanced seasoning for this dish! The gopchang was cooked perfectly; chewy without being too rubbery and they were cleaned really well - no funky or gamey taste/smell. They also gave plenty of gopchang in the tofu soup. The tofu was soft and vegetables were cooked perfectly without being too soggy. Paired super well with the purple rice. You can choose your spice level as well; I went with spicy which was just the right amount of kick. Surprisingly, wasn't too thirsty after finishing this dish. The banchan(unlimited refills) was another surprise as well. Not your typical banchan, but elevated versions. My favorites were the shrimp cake, burdock root and pickled radish! Although, not really an issue per se....I did wish the sundubu came with the stone/clay pots that retains heat better and the soup is still bubbling when presented. Albeit the soup was hot...but it did cool down a lot quicker in the stainless steel bowl that it is served in. 2) Seafood Pancake(8/10)($18) - A very good version of seafood pancake. Their version seems to be a seafood paste/cake, which creates a more crispier exterior and the seafood is more even distributed throughout the pancake. Although, a bit smaller than your typical seafood pancake, it packs a lot of flavor. My friends also enjoyed their Mixed Tofu Soup as well. Flavor was great and well balanced; as well as the variety of ingredients were appreciable! We also ordered a Jinro Is Back soju to share at the table and appreciated that the shot glasses came out cold! We also received a complimentary dessert at the end of the meal. It was a red jujube cake. It was sort of like a Chinese water chestnut cake.It was a okay dessert....a very light jujube flavor and not overly sweet(6/10). Although, a bit pricey for their dishes; they do present a more elevated style of Korean dishes and I appreciate the attention to detail and creativity they put into their dishes! Overall, the dining experience was excellent from the service to the food. Wouldn't say it is a regular go to spot, but more of a nice treat once in awhile. Definitely give this place a try if you haven't! read more

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love the kunjip for their seollongtang in Santa Clara, so was rly excited to try out their sister restaurant kunjip tofu!! It's def upscale and more fancier restaurant not just the presentation and food but the interior is designed really beautifully. Started with the kimchi ssam which was super unique as I've never had anything quite like it before! The pine nut sauce was also really good that was paired w it! The seabass twigim also surprised me in a good way because I was expecting like a battered fish dish but it was seabass wrapped in this special seaweed covered over and paired with two other yummy sauces! I got the Wagyu galbi that was really flavorful and tender, the meat was even precut. The dish also came w lettuce and ssamjang to make a wrap as well as many different side dishes that they replenished and asked if we needed more! I thought the pumpkin side dish was really good bc it tasted like a unique version of potato salad which I always love! read more

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This place leans heavily into the fine dining experience: beautifully plated dishes, elevated flavors, and an ambiance that definitely gives "fancy night out." The restaurant itself is stunning, and the attention to detail in presentation really stood out. The classical music, while elegant, was turned up just enough to make conversation a bit challenging at times. The food itself was excellent, thoughtfully prepared and plated, with flavors that matched the upscale vibe. I'd recommend this spot for a celebratory dinner, special occasion, or a polished date night. Just be prepared to bring your best table manners--it's the kind of place where a bit of decorum feels expected. Expect that higher price tag. You can expect about $50pp and it is suggested on the menu that each person orders an entree. Worth visiting if you're looking for an elevated Korean dining experience in a beautiful setting. read more

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If you're looking for an elevated Korean dining experience, Kunjip Tofu is the place to go! The chic interior, stylish atmosphere, and use of weighty dishware paired with high-quality ingredients set it apart from more casual spots. This does come with a higher price point--about double what you might expect at other Korean restaurants--but the quality and generous portions make it worthwhile. For example, my Snow Crab Tofu Soup came loaded with four full-sized crab legs and plenty of scallops--absolutely delicious! The banchan (side dishes) are fresh, tasty, and refillable, which is always a plus. Service here is outstanding. On both of our visits, the staff checked in frequently, refilled our water and side dishes promptly, and were consistently warm and friendly. If you're craving authentic Korean flavors in an upscale setting, Kunjip Tofu is definitely worth a visit. read more

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On a sunny Saturday afternoon, my partner and I headed over to Kunjip. There was around an hour wait at 12:00 so we joined the waitlist(which was virtually closed), then headed over to Robu next door for matcha. Eventually it was our turn and we went in. We got the Galbi as well as the Bulgogi Bibimbap. Everything here was fantastic. The banchan was super fresh and they have a guy wheeling around a cart with refills of everything you'd need. The entrees themselves were super delicious as well. The galbi was nice and tender with good flavor and the side of ssamjang was fantastic. The bibimbap had a good amount of crispy rice and a nice flavor. Finally, the service was nice. At times it was a little hard to hunt down our server, but he was super helpful and friendly. I definitely will come back. read more

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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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The restaurant decor is very modern and clean and feels very comfortable inside. We got the tofu soups and the snow crab bibimbap. Side dishes were all very good and the entrees were very filling as well. The seafood pancake was unique like a fried shrimp paste base. We'd come back to try the other dishes they have! read more

Kunjip Tofu - Korean Near Me - Mountain View, California

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I was really craving spicy sundubu, so we decided to visit this place. We had been to one of their sister restaurants before. The restaurant was lively and busy. When you order a main dish like sundubu, it always comes with several side dishes, which you can refill freely. That's something I really like and feels very Korean. You can also choose between white rice or multigrain rice. The meat was also delicious, and overall everything hit the spot. I'd love to come back again! read more

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My new favorite Korean restaurant in the Bay! Not only is it aesthetically pleasing, it's soo good. Food: 1. We ordered the snow crab twigim (4 pcs) $14. I thought it would have been a basic tempura, but there's actually great flavor on the exterior. We've also tried the shrimp twigim which is also amazing, but only comes in two pieces. The three dipping sauces are also soo good with this. Definitely order this. 2. Mixed tofu soup ($27). This was way better than we expected! It was worth getting and I'd definitely order this again. 3. Wagyu Galbi ($58). This was one of my favorites. Every bite was delicious and tender. 4. Wagyu bulgogi ($38). This was good, but I'd probably skip this next time. It personally wasn't too special or worth reordering. 5. Wagyu Seolleongtang ($34). Amazing!! This was also one of my favorites. I'd definitely reorder this again in the future. It's nice that every dish came with a tray of your own rice (white or purple) and unlimited side dishes. Note: - Every person has to order their own entree - You can call in advance to put yourself on the waitlist. Ambiance: The setting is so beautiful and elegant. This would be a good date night spot or celebration. Service: Excellent and quick Parking: Parking lot read more

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Everything was amazing. From the staff, service, food, neat place, etc. We got the seafood tofu soup, which was so good with scallops, real crab, and shrimp. Though the dish may seem small, it was super filling and was packed with seafood!! Got it in medium spice, which was a nice kick! The wagyu bulgogi was so tender and flavorful. It comes with lettuce and huge pieces of mushrooms. Oh so worth it! The unlimited side dishes were all so good, and also filling! The staff were constantly roaming around to refill any side dishes you'd like. You get your veggies intake while appreciating Korean culture/cuisine! We got a cute dessert towards the end which was light and good! Service was attentive from the start to end. The staff helped us fix our food in a way that we can share, did all the heavy lifting for us haha. She made sure to explain all of our dishes and made us feel welcome! The place is very upscale, neat, and $$ but soo worth it. Definitely recommending this place to others, and will also definitely come back!! read more

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

Kunjip tofu has been on my radar to check out ever since they opened. We finally got a chance to dine in after a weekend afternoon of playing Topgolf nearby since we were already in the area. Parking: designed lot Ambiance: luxury, modern, upscale. This is the spot to impress a date or to celebrate special occasions with friends and family. Service: 5/5. Side dishes were refilled promptly and the wait staff organized our table in a way that the food can be shared among the 4 of us. Order to food arrival time was reasonable and they even provided us with complimentary dessert when we were done with our food. Food: 4.5/5. For the 4 of us, we ordered the seafood pancake, seafood tofu soup, snow crab bibimbap, Wagyu bulgogi and the oxtail Jjim. The highlights were the seafood pancake, the snow crab bibimbap and the Wagyu bulgogi. The side dishes were all delicious and they looked amazing. Portion sizes were a bit small for the entree items but the unlimited refills on the side dishes made up for it. Cost: $$$. It's pricey but the quality and service is worth it. This is Korean fine dining. Will we return? You bet we will. read more

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This is the new hot spot for really good Korean food. The inside is modern, nice ambience lighting, super clean, with cozy bench seating. There's plenty of parking in their lot in the back. The wait can be long but it's so worth the wait! Make sure to put yourself on the Yelp waitlist before you come! The servers were also on top of everything! We had to remember we only had 75 minutes to eat! So y'all gotta eat fast! Everyone at the table has to order a main entree. We had 5 in our party and decided to get something different so we can try a bit of each dish. Here's what we ordered: 1. Chilean Seabass Grilled $58 Comes with 2 pieces of seabass with a dipping sauce. Kind of pricey considering the size of each. This was ok, nothing that stood out. 2. Tofu soup $26 Mushroom come with 3 types of mushrooms (portobello, king oyster, and beech). I don't eat mushrooms but my party seemed to really enjoy this. 3. Wagyu Galbi $58 The pieces of galbi were perfectly seasoned, and little sweeter and more balanced out with the lettuce wraps. It also came with trumpet mushrooms which my friends liked. 4. Snow Crab Bibimbap $35 There were 5 good sized snow crab legs on top and the rice on the bottom was slightly crispy. It also came with a side of spicy gochujang sauce to mix in. 5. Spicy Galbi Jjim $46 Spicy braised short rib in a thick sauce. The meat was super tender flavorful and tasty. And the unlimited banchan, you get 10 at once! OMG sign me up! There was someone always pushing the cart around for free refills of the sides! We also ordered the seafood pancake as an appetizer $18 It was pretty crispy, kind of small with not too much seafood in it. It was just ok. Drinks for us was a bottle of Golden Barely $26. This was chilled and easy to drink. Overall, I would definitely come back to try the other dishes and I recommend you go too! read more

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Kunjip Tofu has been open for a while, but there's still a long waitlist that opens on Yelp during its busy hours. On a Friday afternoon, I joined the waitlist at around 5:30PM and was seated close to 7:30PM with friends. The restaurant itself has an elegant and "large" atmosphere, as shown by the quite heavy door and spacious table areas. Between the three of us, we ordered two Sikhye Honey drinks, Galbi Jjim, Wagyu Bulgogi, and A5 Wagyu Tofu Soup. The honey drinks were too sweet for me but enjoyed by others as I brought the leftover home. For the rest of the dishes, they brought out an assortment of ban chan including fish cake and sweet pumpkin. The dishes were shared by us, and the Wagyu Bulgogi was my personal favorite for its juicy taste. The portions were more than enough, and we had some enough for leftovers after refills of the ban chan and drinking the soup clean. On the pricey side, but worth a try! read more

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one of the best korean food in south bay, more on the fancier side. super nice service with unlimited banchan refills (other than abalone). i tried their mixed tofu soup the first time to get a taste of everything and the a5 wagyu was the standout - must try! also a tip is to get on the yelp waitlist early! they have free hot chocolate and other hot drinks outdoors read more

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

For a party over 4, we had to join the waitlist over the phone and it took around 1 hour to get seated at Saturday lunchtime. Service is AMAZING here, very attentive and considerate. Highly recommend the Wagyu seoullangtang! It was everyone's favorite after trying everything. There was a huge amount of meat in the seoullangtang. The huge variety of banchan was amazing and there are free refills. The grilled Wagyu dishes took longer to come out than the soups. We also tried the pumpkin sikhye and it was also delicious! Comes in a very cute can. They close with a free walnut cake dessert. Highly recommend this place as a beautiful spot to eat with a relatively smaller party! read more

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My favorite Korean spot!!! My husband and I love coming here for Korean food. Everything here is SO delicious. I don't think you can go wrong with any of their dishes. I love their mixed tofu soup (extra spicy), wagyu galbi, japchae, and wagyu tartare. They have a lot of variety for banchan too. My husband never eats banchan but he enjoyed it! The noodles that they used for the japchae were also so good. Service is great too. read more

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Totally worth the wait! I came to Kunjip Tofu on a Saturday night and the wait was 2.5 hours. It's that popular. Thankfully, you can check the live waitlist on Yelp, which helped a lot with planning. The tofu soup was delicious, probably the best in the area in my opinion. I got the seafood version and it came out bubbling hot, packed with flavor and fresh ingredients. The tofu was incredibly soft and the broth had the perfect balance of spice and umami. The service was also impressive, especially considering how busy it was. Staff were attentive, quick with the banchan refills, and made sure everything came out smoothly. The interior of the restaurant was also very clean and aesthetic. I appreciate the attention to details the owners have put in to make the dining experience so enjoyable! They have a complimentary drink dispenser machine in the front with plenty of shaded benches so you won't be stuck waiting in your car. Will definitely be back! read more

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Kunjip Tofu surpassed my expectations. Yelp waitlist was closed when I checked around 5:45pm on a Sunday, so I called when we were on the way. After trying 2x, I spoke with an employee who gave me an estimated wait time of 1.5 to 2 hours and added me to the waitlist. Waiting area: Located outdoors, plenty of padded benches, complimentary hot drink machine (the ginger tea was too sweet for me, and I have a sweet tooth). After checking in, we were seated within 10 minutes. The restaurant is beautifully and tastefully decorated, and so clean! Service was attentive. Food: *They require 1 entree order per person* - Pumpkin shikye: They make their drinks in-house, so I knew I had to try one. I like that it tasted natural and wasn't overwhelmingly sweet. - Sea bass twigim: It tasted like a fancy glorified fish stick in the best way. Came with black garlic aioli and spicy aioli. - Wagyu galbi: Very tender and I loved that it came with roasted mushrooms, lettuce, and ssamjang so you can make lettuce wraps. - Wagyu solleongtang: My comfort dish. This was well-done and the meat was tender. - Banchan: Love the variety. The refills are carted around the restaurant. I will definitely be back! read more

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Service: 9/10 Food: 9/10 taste clean, not too greasy or heavy White truffle & black truffle dip: 10/10 Shrimp: 9/10 crispy Seafood tofu soup:7/10 nothing special Fish: 9/10 Ambiance:10/10 Drinks:8/10 read more

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We visited at around 1:30pm on a weekday, surprised that there's a line. After about 40min we got seated. I really love the ambient lighting and vibes - a little darker than usual Korea restaurants, nice lounge music, cool decor. The food was great! We enjoyed everything we ordered. Honestly the price is pretty normal in this economy, we had one appetizer and two entrees, all for about $100. Service is fast and attentive too. Will definitely come back! read more

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Very elegant Korean restaurant with high quality flavors, food, service, decor. I feel like the chef(s)? creating the menu put a lot of thought behind the quality of ingredients to use and how to pair different flavors together. The wait times can get quite long during popular hours (waited ~over an hour for 3 people Saturday at 1pm) and portions lean on the lighter side, but still a great place to dine and treat yourself! Their menu has spotlights on Wagyu beef. Of their entrees they offered tofu stews, galbi tang / seollontangs, bibimbap, galbi jjim, and galbi steaks. The Wagyu galbi had a tender texture and the fat actually had depth to the flavor. We had about 6-8 bite sized pieces and they come with butter lettuce and mushrooms / sauce to make a wrap with as well The mixed tofu soup was YUMM and my favorite dish. The seafood flavors were infused really well into the stew and paired nicely with the meaty / fatty wagyu flavors , the texture was not too watery they simmered well to reduce the water, and the octopus bits were cut small enough to be chewy little pellets. I also really liked that the seafood in the soup had no shells so you can just enjoy the soup without getting your hands dirty :)) The Wagyu beef bone broth was great too! very rich and came with coarse salt, pepper powder, and scallions to season to taste. Gave a good amount of beef too to go with it. Also had a pepper sauce dip to add more flavor to the mushroom garnishes. They also gave us so many side dishes and were very attentive with service! read more

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The Food While some friends were visiting from SoCal, we all went out to Kunjip Tofu for dinner. I've been meaning to give this a try for a while, but didn't have a chance till now. I ordered their Snow Crab Tofu Soup, while my wife ordered their Waygu Bulgogi. The meal also came with a unique selection of Banchan (side dishes). The Snow Crab Tofu Soup was tasty, but it also had a noticeable crab flavor to it as well. The highlight of the meal for me was the banchan. It had uniqueness along with quality ingredients that taste good. Would want to return to try out their other items such as Bibimbap, Tang, and their Braise and Stew. The Miscellaneous The restaurant is off of one of the main streets. Though there is some parking, it's limited and you might need to park a bit away. The interior of the restaurant is well polished, with a modern design. It is not overly complex, and has a good amount of seating. The staff were professional, and the service was good. Their menu has a good selection of items to choose from, but it is not overwhelming. Though on the pricey side, they do use quality ingredients. If you are a fan of Korean food, would recommend to pay Kunjip Tofu a visit at least once. read more

Kunjip Tofu - Snow Crab Tofu Soup - Korean Near Me - Mountain View, California

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Really beautiful renovation of the old Sizzler, then Cooking Papa. Friendly staff, very clean. The food was awesome. We had the mixed tofu soup and the spicy octopus bibimbap. No shortage of seafood, and loaded with the good bits! I've been to various Bay Area Korean spots however this one is far superior. The tofu soup broth was AMAZING, so rich, and loaded with protein. The bibimbap was one of the best I've had. I'd heard there was a caviar topped kimbap, but apparently that was just during the soft opening. Regardless, can't wait to come back and try more, or just get the same again, or both! read more

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

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A bit pricier, but great service, great ambiance and just really tasty food. Would be 5 star if the banchan was also great but a lot of the banchan were only ok. read more

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

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Not worth waiting for but if you go for weekday lunch there's much less waiting involved. Went at 11:45a on a Friday and waited 30 minutes for a table for 2 people. It's delicious but no better than other tofu stew places. What makes this nice is fully the ambience and service. read more

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We came here for my parent's 33rd wedding anniversary :) (nothing special is done for events though). It's flavorful, hearty Korean food in an upscale environment. The price point is on the high end - though I feel that it's reasonable as the portions are large and the ingredients feel high quality. They make a requirement for everyone at the table to get their own entree (no splitting!) so prepare to pay a pretty penny :) Excellent assortment of banchan - my favorite was the crab salad. I appreciated the staff rolling around carts full of banchan so you can get your favorites refilled ASAP. We tried the wagyu bulgogi set ($38), Mixed Tofu Soup ($28), Snow Crab Tofu Soup ($27), and Grilled Mackerel ($38). They also have bibimbaps and noodle soups we didn't try. The kimbap look amazing, but only offered on takeout. Staff was very polite and attentive. Korean fine dining aesthetic - with a stylish, sleek interior that felt luxurious. Oh also, it gets super crowded but they have a pretty efficient waitlist system through Yelp (kudos!) read more

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Overview: Big Kunjip fan here, finally got to try their higher end sister restaurant out, and these are my thoughts: Overall HIGHLY recommend their Kimbap and Wagyu Galbi! They do have a yelp waitlist , but closes at 8pm I believe. We showed up at 9pm and had to join the wait list in person, but they still take your number and call you when your table is ready. More thoughts: Katsu Kimbap - (only for to-go) ordered this togo - perfectly seasoned, nice crunch, 1000% recommend , also comes in cute to go bag. And only 10$!! A steal! Seafood Pancake- a miss, lacked flavor and texture of your typical seafood pancake which I personally like, texture was that of a shrimp cracker Seabass Twigim - comes with two pieces, liked the crunch from the gamtae, thought it was ok The Wagyu Galbi - **** priced at 58$, 1000% meets the hype. I like how the menu specifies that it is salt based marinated, because I tend to not like marinated meats for being too sweet, but this one was minimally sweet, not too salty, and VERY tender! Pretty much 10 butchers quality meat - but this one is not as sweet as the 10 butchers galbi. The Wagyu Tofu Soup a miss unfortunately. I saw other reviews here saying it was also a miss, but I still wanted to give it a try , hoping they were wrong, but its true. We got our medium, still lacked spice and flavor, and it was not hot. Other Notes: They require each person to order 1 entre. Lots of Banchan here, standouts aside from their kimchi and radish here were their abalone banchan and sweet potato mash. All unlimited refills except abalone. They give a complimentary chestnut jelly dessert at the end which I enjoyed. Overall solid modern spot, with upscale korean cuisine, great service. read more

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I guess I'm becoming a regular here lol. Glad to see that food and service remains consistent. High quality food and love the assortment of banchan, which are refillable. Staff were friendly, attentive, and proactive with refilling banchan which was great. I can see why this place is always busy. Be sure to put yourself on the yelp waitlist early soon after hey open around 5pm. read more

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Yelp was like "Do you recommend this business?" The answer here's "Yes - when things have died down" Went here a while ago with my family. SERVICE: fair. not amazing, not bad. Our waitress wasn't exactly super caring about us, but she was knowledgeable and patient when she helped us. FOOD: Awesome. The presentation with side dishes ... I'm not sure of other Korean spots with this price point can compete. However WAIT: Getting a table here can be kind of intense currently. The Yelp waitlist was closed, so you have to call an hour before you want to go to join another waitlist. I am totally going again, but I think the true test will be to see if the restaurant is still good after so many people stop going, which is a test I'm quite sure Kunjip will ace. read more

I've been wanting to try this place for a while now, but their lines are always really long. We joined the waitlist 20 mins after they opened and there was already a 40 min wait since people come before they open. The menu is an upscale version of a typical Korean food place that you would visit. I would recommend coming here if you want to splurge on a night out. We ordered the oxtail, wagyu galbi, and the mixed tofu soup. I would recommend getting the tofu soup mild as we got spicy and it was really spicy. Each entree comes with sides so everyone on our table got their own sides with the dish that they ordered. Overall, the flavor was good and the meat was tender you can tell the quality is higher and because it's wagyu it is also heavier. I also would recommend getting the sikhye as they make it in house. read more

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My friend and I came here on a Sunday evening around 6:30pm. We checked in on yelp and waited about 20-30 extra minutes to be seated. The interior is modern and stylist, and the bathrooms were super clean. Always a plus! We ordered the mixed tofu soup, wagyu bulgogi bibimbap, and the wagyu galbi. Every dish was fresh and full of flavor. My favorite was the tofu soup -- super comforting and delicious. The banchan was good too, I enjoyed the radishes. Service was amazing, everybody was kind. I highlight recommend this spot! I'll definitely be coming back. read more

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

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Beloved Kunjip has a new restaurant and the food looks fancy?! I'm so here for it. Apparently so did everyone within a 20-mile radius. The place was packed 15 minutes after opening. There is outdoor space with cushy seating, shade, and a water cooler, for you to wait for a table. Because you'll want to eat here, trust me. The menu is simple. A few appetizers and entrees separated by tofu soup, bibimbap, and stews. All the entrees come with banchan. The twigim appetizers are really good; I had the snow crab one and it was delicious. I had the tofu soup which was one of the best I've ever had. The broth is very flavorful. The banchan however is the real star. You get 10 of them and they get refilled instantly. There's a lady with a banchan cart! Everything is delicious. The service is very attentive. read more

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high scale korean food, that actually tastes delicious! i love the kunjip in santa clara, but if you are looking to enjoy some fancy korean food while impressing someone, this is your spot! the wagyu bibimbap was flavorful, juicy and tender meat. the rice was already mixed with the veggies in its form, so all you gotta do is take a big heaping scoop of that, then eat the meat and its perfect! also make sure to add the green and red sauce in your bibimbap! i love their seafood tofu soup here, you can really taste the immense seafood flavor in the soup. ban chan here is top tier, i really enjoyed the abalone and the kimchi. this is on the pricier side so please be aware of that, but the ban chan here is so scrumptious read more

Kunjip Tofu - seafood tofu - Korean Near Me - Mountain View, California

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Had a great experience here, all the staff were very friendly and attentive when it came to refilling our sides. Would highly recommend joining the waitlist asap before coming. I ordered the bulgogi wagyu, it had a lot of flavor and was juicy. I loved how they had complimentary drinks for people who are waiting outside, you can have either hot chocolate or tea. The place was very modern and stylish. read more

Kunjip Tofu - Korean Near Me - Mountain View, California

I loved the experience. This so so different from the original Kunjip. I loved everything we ordered. Snow crab twigim - perfectly battered and fried, soft meat, and delicious sauces Braised and stewed Chilean Seabass, jorim - perfectly cooked seabass. The texture was perfect. It goes well with rice. I definitely recommend getting this if you have never tried sea bass before. Snow crab bibimbap - the gochujang/ spicy sauce was on the side so you can add as much or as little as you'd like. Delicious snow crab and all the ingredients worked will together. I recommend passing on the abalone Galbi tang since the other restaurant has Galbi tang unless you really want abalone. It was delicious as always but my boyfriend wished he ordered something new and unique to this location. The banchan were yummy. Our favorites were the quail eggs, potato salad, seafood salad, and the fried shrimp patty. The only downside of this spot is that their door is HEAVY! The bathroom offers a lot of privacy with ceiling to floor stall doors. read more

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Perfect as usual! If you are looking for a consistent authentic Korean comfort food this is the best place to go. The service is hyper-attentive which is nice as you never have to wait for anything for too long. Food comes out quick and they are rapid to refill your side dishes. They are willing to work with dietary restrictions too. The experience is always warm and welcoming, it can get a little loud depending on the time of day but it doesn't detract from the overall experience. read more

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Unfortunately given the 2 hr+ wait for dinner, my expectations were 100% higher. And mind you, I'm really looking at the whole experience - price, quality, & food (which was delish) - but I think there are a few things they really need to figure out between - a fine dining ambiance/style/price vs. the way the food is set up & presented. The restaurant itself is beautiful inside, warm lighting, cream hued, modern, and very clean with ample booth style seating. My family & I (all 5 adults) put our name on waitlist otw and waited over 2 hrs for a table. Ultimately we ended up squeezing in via a smaller 4 person booth, which at that point we were like JUST give it to us bc we were starvingggggg (lol) The menu had some modern & high quality versions of Korean classics which was interesting. We were advised by the waitress that each person had to order one entree - which we were ok with - but found it a bit odd when the food came out since we expected "modern shareable high end Korean tapas..." but was def. WRONG (lol) Given the size of our table & persons we were a bit shocked to see all entrees came out on a tray, each with 10 small banchan side dishes of its own. It was a bit difficult to eat comfty as the table was cramped - but it also didn't make much sense. The side dishes being all the same could've been provided in med. portions for the table to share & still presented nicely. The tray def got in the way and although I understood the appeal in leaning towards the western style of "individual servings" (prob. ideal for lunch) - I don't think it benefited for dinner. Food talk: (1) Homemade tofu & radish - unique & tasty, the radish was the highlight! The tofu needed some seasoning & sesame oil. (2) Alaskan Crab twigim app - this was tasty but much smaller than we thought. Def not easy to share. (3) Prawn twigim app - again super tasty but also much smaller than we thought. (4) Spicy Wagyu Seollatang - this was soooo tasty & would prob be the main reason I'd come back. The broth was rich & flavorful, with the right amount of kick to it. (5) Wagyu Bibimbap - meat quality was very good, but was a bit lost in a bibimbap which (for me) is all about the rice. The house green sauce was AMAZING tho & something I'll remember for a long time. (6) Wagyu Tofu Soup - this was ok, as good as the meat quality was, def. didn't make a difference in the steaming bowl of tofu soup that kept it cooking. Flavor was ok, had better at other places known for it. (7) Wagyu Galbi - this was also a highlight, def worth the hype. Meat was so tender & juicy, & the flavor was tasty (but on the sweeter side). (8) Grilled Mackerel Fillet - this was okay, it was nice that it was deboned, but nothing unique. (9) Kimbap (to go only) - very good! So much filling and flavor in each bite. Drinks were standard - beers were perf chilled, also got a bottle of soju + rice wine (canned). Overall I'd say the food here was def. More of a 4 star - but I think for price, the set up, & the wait/experience - expectations just fell a bit short. I would stop by if around the area and maybe for lunch...but would never do that wait again for dinner. read more

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