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THIS PLACE GETS 5 BIG BOOMS!! My friends and I went over to Santana Row to shop and we noticed that we were really hungry. We suddenly remembered hearing about a Korean fried chicken spot that was somewhere in the area so we walked around until we found it. We were seated right away and decided to order their Army Stew and Soy Chili Garlic Wings! The Army Stew was so good and flavorful! They gave us two whole packs of noodles and unlimited broth! The stew came with so many items inside it such as large dumplings, kimchi, sausage pieces, and much more! The Soy Chili Garlic Wings were also so good and came with fries! However, I do wish the wings were a little more crunchy. We were seated right away and got our food in about 10 minutes so not too long at all! My friends and I were also greeted by the owner of the restaurant! He kept making sure we were doing good and is a super nice guy. Since we were all 21 he gave us a drink on the house! He definitely made our dining experience great and we definitely hope to run into him again the next time we come to this spot. The place is very clean and modern. You can order on an iPad which makes things easy. The bathrooms were also super clean as well! I will for sure come back to grab food here!
Left Wing is a surprising find here in Santana Row. The BBQ Beef Bowl I got was great, don't forget to order it sizzling, where it comes out on a hot plate, fried egg on top and a whole lot of goodness! We also ordered the chicken wings with original recipe but all the sauces on the side, it made it easy to sample the different flavors without having to commit to one. The service really stood out to me here, they took great care of us and made suggestions if needed. The part of the ambiance we enjoyed the most was the outdoor patio section so we could bring our dog along.
Juicy, crispy wings and drums! I highly recommend getting the kalbi, so tender. The bibimbap was okay. I visited twice so far and both around 11 am to noon. There's plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. You can find parking in any of the multiple parking garages at Santana Row. Service was inconsistent across the two times I ate here. During the first time, the server put the finishing touches to our kalbi and gave us gloves and wet wipes for our wings. She was not as attentive with water or our bill. During the second time we came here, we had a different server and we had to ask for a menu to order. He gave us a tablet and I didn't realize until after we ordered that the kalbi was on the menu on the wall but not available to order on the tablet. He was attentive with our water and bill but just gave us the bibimbap to mix ourselves. Perhaps that depends on the restaurant, more often than not, the server would bring the bibimbap and mix it for us at the table. I love coming to Santana Row and it's great to have a Korean fried chicken place here!
Not busy on a Wednesday evening. All of the employees were very welcoming and friendly! Indoor and outdoor seating both available. My friend and I shared the half & half (honey butter garlic and sweet & spicy) and it also came with pickled radish and fries. It came out in ~15-20 mins. Fries were ok, not too consistent. Some were soggy, some were crispier, some had flavor, some were too bland. The fried chicken was pretty good. I came excited to try the honey butter garlic but we ended up liking the sweet & spicy a lot better. Honey butter garlic was kind of heavy and had an interesting aftertaste. Overall it was a pretty decent experience.
Food Kimchi Arancini - $14 Fried with a crispy breading, piping hot, and had a subtle Kimchi fried rice filling with cheddar cheese mornay sauce, and parmesan. It wasn't spicy at all and if you like cheese sauce, this is a good appetizer to order. Half & Half - Honey Soy Garlic, Soy Chili Garlic - $36 Served with pickle radish and French fries The Honey Soy Garlic wings were so good! It had a nice coating and wasn't too thick. The glaze had a nice sweet and savory taste. The Soy Chili Garlic was a bit too salty to my liking and would pass on this. The French fries were crispy and a good portion to accompany to wings. Kalbijjim (with cheese) - $35 It was served with authentic braised short ribs, radish, carrot, and mushrooms. The cheese was flame torched by the employee. The short ribs were tender chunks, the sauce was rich, slightly sweet and spicy. It was accompanied with rice. The dish can easily be shared among 2-3 people. Customer Service The servers were very friendly, accommodating, attentive, and checked-in throughout the dining experience. Ambiance/Location There's both indoor and outdoor seating options. It was very casual with stool-like seats and a covered patio. It is located next door to Mendocino Farms and there's two under garage parking options within walking distance.
First time trying left wing. My friends and I went on a Saturday afternoon. There was a bit of a wait as the restaurant is limited on seating. We ordered the wings with fries and they were really good. They offer gloves and plenty of napkins. Definitely a competitive Korean wing place in San Jose. There is a clean restroom inside. The staff was really friendly and helpful. Parking is limited to the local garages.
Being located in Santana Row is great for business, with steady foot traffic throughout the week. The outdoor seating is always something I notice when passing by, and this place typically operates at about 80% capacity after 4 PM. My wife and I decided on the Soy Chili Garlic Fried Chicken and the Bulgogi Bowl. I was craving something crunchy, and she wanted something with rice and beef. The atmosphere was elevated by some fantastic Korean music playing in the background, so much so that I added a few tracks to my Spotify playlist to check out later. The waitstaff greeted us warmly and offered several pre-cleaned tables, but we preferred the counter seating along the wall since we didn't need a full table. The waiter quickly wiped down the counter for us and even asked if he missed a spot, which my wife found incredibly thoughtful. If you're into Korean fried chicken, this spot won't disappoint. While I'm a big BonChon fan, I'd say this place doesn't quite reach the heights of Von's Chicken, BBQ Chicken at Apple Park, or Modak Chicken--but it's a solid option for a quick bite in the area. It may have a smaller footprint, but the breaded texture of their chicken is on point--crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and never dry or overcooked. The flavor options are limited but straightforward, which makes choosing easy. One thing that caught us off guard was when we ordered a drink halfway through our meal. We wanted to take it to go, but it came in a bottle that you could easily get from a vending machine for much cheaper. We initially wanted to try the peach drink but ended up settling for a lemon one instead. As for parking, there's plenty around the restaurant, though I'd recommend parking near the Century Theater's underground lot. You'll probably have to navigate through some foot traffic to reach the entrance. Overall, I'd like to come back and try something different next time. Our visit was spontaneous, but there's definitely more on the menu we're curious about.
We visited this place on Friday night and there was no wait time. We ordered Soy chilli fried chicken, Sweet & Spicy fried chicken wings, kimchi chilli fries, bbq chicken bowl, mango soju pitcher & tofu bibimbap. Everything we ordered was served piping hot and we loved all the dishes. The service was also very quick. Only thing i felt could have been better was that soy chilli sauce and sweet & spicy tasted very similar so they can try to make both the flavour a bit distinct a bit spicy would be better. Overall, it's a nice place to hang out with friends or family.
Ordered some chicken wings off doordash and it was delivered pretty quickly, so the service is fast for sure. I only ordered some chicken but they threw in some French fries which was nice of them. The two flavors I got was the original fried chicken and sweet and spicy sauce. The chicken isn't as flavorful as some other Korean fried chicken spots but the sauce makes up for it. I've been in person and the outdoor seating area is nice and allows for pets, so it's dog friendly. They have a bunch of other Korean dishes that I will have to try next time!
Whatever you see on the menu on their website, is definitely not the menu they give you. We came on a Saturday night at around 6:30pm and were seated immediately. The restaurant is a little small but I don't think any groups that I saw waited more than 10ish minutes for a seat. Their menu now says that they're a korean fusion place. We got honey butter fried chicken, truffle fries and some beer. What they don't tell you is that the chicken already comes with fries on it. Service was nonexistent. We had to ask for water, plates and utensils. No one came to check up on us once. Now the chicken. The chicken had a nice fry and was super crunchy on the outside, juicy on the inside, but the flavor... was definitely not honey butter. It wasn't a bad flavor but i was expecting honey butter like Von's. This was more of a soy garlic taste with a tinge of honey butter powder on the fries. The truffle fries were like soggy mcdonald's fries with a truffle smell. Overall i would give their chicken a 3.5/5 because it was good, but if it was to be compared to a honey butter chicken, it's a 1/5. Bummer they don't allow you to mix and match flavors like other places. I thought the prices were pretty on par with other KFC places around here, maybe a tiny bit more. Overall, i wouldn't say this place tops my KFC list. 3.5 but rounded down to 3 for lack of service.
Really good korean chicken located in santana row. Very affordable and has a wide selection of seasoning flavors to customize your chicken.
Had a great time eating here Friday night!! The inside of the restaurant isn't the biggest but they have lots of great decor and nice outdoor seating as well. We ordered the chicken wings and tteokbokki appetizer. It was a good amount of food at a really good price! I thought the appetizer was great! It was just spicy enough and I liked that tempura and fish cakes were included making the dish super flavorful. We ordered the soy chili garlic flavor chicken wings and I absolutely loved it! The outside was crispy and flavorful and the inside was perfect- not too dry (which is my pet peeve in chicken wings). There were 12 wings total which I felt like was a pretty decent amount. Overall, I had a great time eating here and would definitely recommend it to anyone walking around Santana Row!
I came here about 4 months ago and the menu was totally different! There's no more cheese corn nor the fried chicken combos. The menu is lacking in information specifically in terms of serving size. FYI The fried chicken combo serving size is for 1-2 people and it comes with fries. There are roughly 12 wings or 15 boneless pieces depending on what you choose. Service could be better. I didn't get any water refills until I asked. Overall, Left Wing made some interesting choices. Please bring back the cheese corn and fried chicken combo platters!
1 year ago
Zero items on their menu! Business on santana must be rough, because everything that is advertised on google, yelp, and even their own page, is outdated! No more wings, no more drums, no more fries and no more chicken sandwiches. Only 3 flavors of boneless chicken! Left Wing has more than one location, so the website is careful to mention menus vary from location to location. But we checked the address down to a T, and the menu is different than what we had on our table's ipad. The servers were sweet, but they did look a bit bored. It must have been because there's only three types of boneless chicken on the menu... Ok venue. Best thing was the inflatable soju bottle. Ordered the soy, sweet and spicy, and garlic honey chicken. Garlic honey chicken was wayyyy too sweet! read more
Great service, clean place, nice menu. Ordered kimchi arancini and it was quite delicious. Loved the creamy sauce but honestly didn't need it as the balls were flavorful all by themselves. We did a mix order of soy garlic chili and honey butter garlic fried chicken with bone in. Well seasoned, meaty pieces and definitely enough to feed 3-4 people (we were a party of 2). I had the next day - popped in air fryer and still as tasty. The honey butter was the fav for me. Soy garlic chili had a nice kick. The only down side was our fries were a little cold and dry and the soju cocktail didn't quite hit the spot (tasted the syrup) so I guess mix well before pouring. Other than that I'd love to try the other fusion dishes. read more
Came on a Friday night, and the place is not very big with limited seating. It was pretty packed, with most tables taken, but we arrived just in time and managed to get seated. We ordered the rose tteokbokki and fried chicken in honey butter garlic, bone-in. The flavors were pretty good, and they provided gloves for the fried chicken, which is always a must! The bathroom was clean, and there is a parking garage across the street, though it might be hard to find a spot on a busy day. read more
2 years ago
THIS PLACE GETS 5 BIG BOOMS!! My friends and I went over to Santana Row to shop and we noticed that we were really hungry. We suddenly remembered hearing about a Korean fried chicken spot that was somewhere in the area so we walked around until we found it. We were seated right away and decided to order their Army Stew and Soy Chili Garlic Wings! The Army Stew was so good and flavorful! They gave us two whole packs of noodles and unlimited broth! The stew came with so many items inside it such as large dumplings, kimchi, sausage pieces, and much more! The Soy Chili Garlic Wings were also so good and came with fries! However, I do wish the wings were a little more crunchy. We were seated right away and got our food in about 10 minutes so not too long at all! My friends and I were also greeted by the owner of the restaurant! He kept making sure we were doing good and is a super nice guy. Since we were all 21 he gave us a drink on the house! He definitely made our dining experience great and we definitely hope to run into him again the next time we come to this spot. The place is very clean and modern. You can order on an iPad which makes things easy. The bathrooms were also super clean as well! I will for sure come back to grab food here! read more
Left Wing is a surprising find here in Santana Row. The BBQ Beef Bowl I got was great, don't forget to order it sizzling, where it comes out on a hot plate, fried egg on top and a whole lot of goodness! We also ordered the chicken wings with original recipe but all the sauces on the side, it made it easy to sample the different flavors without having to commit to one. The service really stood out to me here, they took great care of us and made suggestions if needed. The part of the ambiance we enjoyed the most was the outdoor patio section so we could bring our dog along. read more
2 years ago
Juicy, crispy wings and drums! I highly recommend getting the kalbi, so tender. The bibimbap was okay. I visited twice so far and both around 11 am to noon. There's plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. You can find parking in any of the multiple parking garages at Santana Row. Service was inconsistent across the two times I ate here. During the first time, the server put the finishing touches to our kalbi and gave us gloves and wet wipes for our wings. She was not as attentive with water or our bill. During the second time we came here, we had a different server and we had to ask for a menu to order. He gave us a tablet and I didn't realize until after we ordered that the kalbi was on the menu on the wall but not available to order on the tablet. He was attentive with our water and bill but just gave us the bibimbap to mix ourselves. Perhaps that depends on the restaurant, more often than not, the server would bring the bibimbap and mix it for us at the table. I love coming to Santana Row and it's great to have a Korean fried chicken place here! read more
Not busy on a Wednesday evening. All of the employees were very welcoming and friendly! Indoor and outdoor seating both available. My friend and I shared the half & half (honey butter garlic and sweet & spicy) and it also came with pickled radish and fries. It came out in ~15-20 mins. Fries were ok, not too consistent. Some were soggy, some were crispier, some had flavor, some were too bland. The fried chicken was pretty good. I came excited to try the honey butter garlic but we ended up liking the sweet & spicy a lot better. Honey butter garlic was kind of heavy and had an interesting aftertaste. Overall it was a pretty decent experience. read more
Food Kimchi Arancini - $14 Fried with a crispy breading, piping hot, and had a subtle Kimchi fried rice filling with cheddar cheese mornay sauce, and parmesan. It wasn't spicy at all and if you like cheese sauce, this is a good appetizer to order. Half & Half - Honey Soy Garlic, Soy Chili Garlic - $36 Served with pickle radish and French fries The Honey Soy Garlic wings were so good! It had a nice coating and wasn't too thick. The glaze had a nice sweet and savory taste. The Soy Chili Garlic was a bit too salty to my liking and would pass on this. The French fries were crispy and a good portion to accompany to wings. Kalbijjim (with cheese) - $35 It was served with authentic braised short ribs, radish, carrot, and mushrooms. The cheese was flame torched by the employee. The short ribs were tender chunks, the sauce was rich, slightly sweet and spicy. It was accompanied with rice. The dish can easily be shared among 2-3 people. Customer Service The servers were very friendly, accommodating, attentive, and checked-in throughout the dining experience. Ambiance/Location There's both indoor and outdoor seating options. It was very casual with stool-like seats and a covered patio. It is located next door to Mendocino Farms and there's two under garage parking options within walking distance. read more
First time trying left wing. My friends and I went on a Saturday afternoon. There was a bit of a wait as the restaurant is limited on seating. We ordered the wings with fries and they were really good. They offer gloves and plenty of napkins. Definitely a competitive Korean wing place in San Jose. There is a clean restroom inside. The staff was really friendly and helpful. Parking is limited to the local garages. read more
Being located in Santana Row is great for business, with steady foot traffic throughout the week. The outdoor seating is always something I notice when passing by, and this place typically operates at about 80% capacity after 4 PM. My wife and I decided on the Soy Chili Garlic Fried Chicken and the Bulgogi Bowl. I was craving something crunchy, and she wanted something with rice and beef. The atmosphere was elevated by some fantastic Korean music playing in the background, so much so that I added a few tracks to my Spotify playlist to check out later. The waitstaff greeted us warmly and offered several pre-cleaned tables, but we preferred the counter seating along the wall since we didn't need a full table. The waiter quickly wiped down the counter for us and even asked if he missed a spot, which my wife found incredibly thoughtful. If you're into Korean fried chicken, this spot won't disappoint. While I'm a big BonChon fan, I'd say this place doesn't quite reach the heights of Von's Chicken, BBQ Chicken at Apple Park, or Modak Chicken--but it's a solid option for a quick bite in the area. It may have a smaller footprint, but the breaded texture of their chicken is on point--crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and never dry or overcooked. The flavor options are limited but straightforward, which makes choosing easy. One thing that caught us off guard was when we ordered a drink halfway through our meal. We wanted to take it to go, but it came in a bottle that you could easily get from a vending machine for much cheaper. We initially wanted to try the peach drink but ended up settling for a lemon one instead. As for parking, there's plenty around the restaurant, though I'd recommend parking near the Century Theater's underground lot. You'll probably have to navigate through some foot traffic to reach the entrance. Overall, I'd like to come back and try something different next time. Our visit was spontaneous, but there's definitely more on the menu we're curious about. read more
We visited this place on Friday night and there was no wait time. We ordered Soy chilli fried chicken, Sweet & Spicy fried chicken wings, kimchi chilli fries, bbq chicken bowl, mango soju pitcher & tofu bibimbap. Everything we ordered was served piping hot and we loved all the dishes. The service was also very quick. Only thing i felt could have been better was that soy chilli sauce and sweet & spicy tasted very similar so they can try to make both the flavour a bit distinct a bit spicy would be better. Overall, it's a nice place to hang out with friends or family. read more
Ordered some chicken wings off doordash and it was delivered pretty quickly, so the service is fast for sure. I only ordered some chicken but they threw in some French fries which was nice of them. The two flavors I got was the original fried chicken and sweet and spicy sauce. The chicken isn't as flavorful as some other Korean fried chicken spots but the sauce makes up for it. I've been in person and the outdoor seating area is nice and allows for pets, so it's dog friendly. They have a bunch of other Korean dishes that I will have to try next time! read more
2 years ago
Whatever you see on the menu on their website, is definitely not the menu they give you. We came on a Saturday night at around 6:30pm and were seated immediately. The restaurant is a little small but I don't think any groups that I saw waited more than 10ish minutes for a seat. Their menu now says that they're a korean fusion place. We got honey butter fried chicken, truffle fries and some beer. What they don't tell you is that the chicken already comes with fries on it. Service was nonexistent. We had to ask for water, plates and utensils. No one came to check up on us once. Now the chicken. The chicken had a nice fry and was super crunchy on the outside, juicy on the inside, but the flavor... was definitely not honey butter. It wasn't a bad flavor but i was expecting honey butter like Von's. This was more of a soy garlic taste with a tinge of honey butter powder on the fries. The truffle fries were like soggy mcdonald's fries with a truffle smell. Overall i would give their chicken a 3.5/5 because it was good, but if it was to be compared to a honey butter chicken, it's a 1/5. Bummer they don't allow you to mix and match flavors like other places. I thought the prices were pretty on par with other KFC places around here, maybe a tiny bit more. Overall, i wouldn't say this place tops my KFC list. 3.5 but rounded down to 3 for lack of service. read more
Had a great time eating here Friday night!! The inside of the restaurant isn't the biggest but they have lots of great decor and nice outdoor seating as well. We ordered the chicken wings and tteokbokki appetizer. It was a good amount of food at a really good price! I thought the appetizer was great! It was just spicy enough and I liked that tempura and fish cakes were included making the dish super flavorful. We ordered the soy chili garlic flavor chicken wings and I absolutely loved it! The outside was crispy and flavorful and the inside was perfect- not too dry (which is my pet peeve in chicken wings). There were 12 wings total which I felt like was a pretty decent amount. Overall, I had a great time eating here and would definitely recommend it to anyone walking around Santana Row! read more
I came here about 4 months ago and the menu was totally different! There's no more cheese corn nor the fried chicken combos. The menu is lacking in information specifically in terms of serving size. FYI The fried chicken combo serving size is for 1-2 people and it comes with fries. There are roughly 12 wings or 15 boneless pieces depending on what you choose. Service could be better. I didn't get any water refills until I asked. Overall, Left Wing made some interesting choices. Please bring back the cheese corn and fried chicken combo platters! read more
3 years ago
One of the best Korean chicken places in the area! Everything was cooked on point. The crispiness, the flavor, the juiciness. Definitely will come back for more. They only had one server but it was not so busy, so it was ok. Had to wait a bit but it's reasonable. Great place to hang. There are tables inside and out. They can accommodate big parties too. read more
Originally was planning to eat at Mendocino next door but Left Wing caught our eye, first time seeing this restaurant as I'm not on this side of Santana Row very often. Loved the decor inside. Wasn't too packed on a Friday afternoon and my friend and I ordered the ddukbokki with cheese and an order of boneless soy chili garlic wings. I did ask the waiter if the soy chili garlic sauce was spicy as my friend couldn't do spicy. He said it wasn't bad but had a kick. Trusted his opinion and when we got the food, it had a TON of red pepper flakes. I can handle some spice, but these were so dang spicy! I probably should've taken it back but we were on a time crunch. If it hadn't been too spicy, it would've been better for sure. The ddukbokki was standard but definitely had a fishier taste. read more
I love this place. At lunch time, it's way quieter and better than the Daly City location next to H Mart and doesn't take anywhere near as long to wait for your food. The menu's options to order the 16-18 pieces with your choice of sauces are great for sharing with a small party or eating by yourself if you're a gluttonous fat ass like me. Also, I know everyone likes bone-in chicken but I prefer ordering this stuff boneless because I despise having to put in the extra effort to eat around and clean a bone. That's weird, I'm not a dog. The appetizer dishes like the corn cheese and tteokbokki were great. Not overly gigantic but still a decent size. Your mileage will vary if you think the food is worth the relatively high price you'll be paying, especially for the tteokbokki but as far as that goes, it ranked for me as some of the better tteokbokki I've eaten. It even comes with eggs, which most places I've been to don't serve with their tteokbokki. However, since I always actively seek to freeload off of other people whenever I can, I don't particularly care about the cost of food but I'm assuming most of you do. And as far as Korean fried chicken goes, my sample size for it isn't very high but as of this review, Left Wing does it better than everywhere else I've been to so far. Certainly astronomically better than Bonchon. read more
3 years ago
Came here on a weekday night. We were the only people in the store. It looks new and clean. We got there right before happy hour ended and asked if we could order off the menu, to which there wasn't one besides hearing a verbal discount on beer. They were out of the two Asian beers, only having an IPA and Flat Tire. Since our original choice of Sapporo was not available, we spent time thinking on it a few minutes longer, then we were charged with the non-happy hour price after ordering the Flat Tire lol. My friend and I got the Signature Three Flavors. We asked how many pieces it came with, which 18-24 was said. We got 17 pieces lol. The flavors sounded good on paper (sweet and spicy, soy chili, and original. Not only were none of them were spicy, but the sauced ones were overly sweet and sticky. It doesn't have umami, depth in flavor, nor an addictive quality you usually find with Korean fried chicken. Also normally for fried chicken, you'd get a flat or a drum, but they had a lot of small, awkward chunks of chicken that had less meat than both wing and drum. I think it was some kind of joint but I did not enjoy this shape/pieces of chicken. I'd drive a bit further along nearby El Camino Real to find better chicken. Overall, this was sadly mid. read more
The menu options are limited and focus mainly on fried chicken. I ordered a Nashville chicken sandwich to go and it comes with fries and a soda. The fried chicken was really crispy and juicy. It's spicy but there's coleslaw in the sandwich to balance the flavor. The fries were crunchy and fresh when I got it. There are indoor and outdoor seating and seems like a nice hangout place. The staff was also friendly and fast. read more
Had an early dinner here and the restaurant was empty, just opening so the kitchen wasn't fully prepared, but the staff was still so kind and sweet. They brought me fries while I waited for my food. Ordered the braised salmon and it was amazing. Crispy skin and so much flavor. It was cooked to perfection and all the vegetables were tender. Such an easy and delicious dinner. Definitely will be back to try out the other chicken dishes. read more
This is in Santana Row so parking can be a bit of a pain. However this is by one of the lots. I thought the wings were alright. They didn't have many options for flavors. I liked the original the most, but nothing extraordinary. I wouldn't go through the trouble of driving to Santana row for this. But if you're in the area, it's not bad. read more
I got half and half combo with the honey garlic and the soy garlic wings with the bone in. The chicken was very juicy and tasty. I loved the breading on the fried chicken. I think the flavoring could be better but the chicken was still enjoyable. They were pretty big pieces too so the combo was more than enough for two people. The fries were not bad. For drinks, I got the raspberry and lychee soju cocktails. You can definitely taste the alcohol compared to other places. I didn't really enjoy the raspberry cocktail but I enjoyed the lychee one. The staff was friendly and checked up multiple times. It was a chill environment with good music. I definitely would come here if I was craving fried chicken and was in the area. read more
2 years ago
So delicious! I'm happy they have a gluten free menu item and it filled me up. My friend really enjoyed the rose rice cakes and black calamari. The server was very kind and attentive as well. Sitting outside was beautiful and shaded, but sunset does shine in your eyes a bit. I really enjoyed the experience and wish they had more gluten free options read more
2 years ago
i came here one night with my two friends and ordered their rosé tteokbokki ($15) and their half and half ($36) food: the tteokbokki was $15 which i personally thought was insane. i think it's priced this way because it had black ink calamari on top. i find it weird though to call it tteokbokki considering there was only like 5 pieces of tteokbokki. i wouldn't even be mad if the calamari was actually good but it was mostly batter, barely any squid. taste wise the tteokbokki was nothing special, i also found there to be more fish cakes than rice cakes in the dish. in my opinion, the chicken was mediocre, there was no crunch. i can't remember one of the flavors i got, but for the other we ordered garlic honey butter and it only tasted like honey--overpoweringly so. atmosphere: in santana row so take that as you will. nice since you can walk around afterwards i guess. we came at night so most of the stores were closed already but since we sat outside i would say the ambiance was pretty cute with the outdoor lights. price: maybe it's because im a college student who doesn't want to spend money on expensive, small- portioned food or maybe it's because im someone from the bay area who has tried other korean restaurants-- either way i do not think the food was worth the price. if you don't mind spending money on fancy food for small portions then maybe you might enjoy it here. service: the workers were really nice. this review is just the opinion of me and my friends after our one time experience. i hope you find it helpful and maybe you can order something different if you ever stop by. read more
2 years ago
Just had dinner today at Left Wing and it's ok. Their original chicken wing was dry, but their soy chili flavored wing was yummy. We also had the bulgogi bowl...and it was ok.. had better at other places. The restaurant is pretty small, but it's spaced correctly. Our server was pretty nice though. Will definitely go back for more soy chili wings. read more
Crispy, juicy fried chicken! The chicken came out fresh and hot, just the way I like it. I liked the original and soy garlic the most. The restaurant gets a bit busy during mealtime, and I came before the dinner rush so it was nice and quiet for my party of 4 plus a baby. The food was plentiful and we were all satisfied with ordering the signature three flavors with French fries as a side (these fries were crispy and nicand kimchi fried rice. read more
What changed??? The menu is completed revamped from about a year ago. It seems like there's a change in management and they decided to alter the whole menu. First, they didn't have the salad I used to get. The worst part, our favorite soy chili garlic chicken is completely different and tastes nothing like the original I had before. I don't think I will return read more
The chicken comes out steaming hot and juicy! I like how there's just 4 chicken flavors to choose from the menu since this means less to decide on... My partner and I shared a half and half combo (16-18 pieces + 2 sides) and this was way more than we expected! It turned into 3-4 meals for us! Flavors we chose: - Soy Chili Garlic: Sweet with a hint of spicy from the chili! - Honey Butter Garlic: Literally tasted exactly the same as honey butter chips! Pretty sweet, buttery, and crunchy! read more
2 years ago
I'm a huge fan of their updated menu. I didn't know if it would work out but their new Korean entrees are authentic yet unique which sounds crazy but is addictive. The spicy galbijjim was American spicy with a kick on tender bone in ribeye meat which we absolutely love. Bulgogi on hot plate was needed for the the unspicy eater. We asked for the mixed in toppings on the side. It's definitely worth mixing in. Delicious wings . Extremely crispy and no complaints with requested sauce on sides. 5/5 The Korean Nashville actually is uniquely different and similar. 100% will have again. Service perfect and attentive. Surprisedly great value for a full meal and soju. read more
We came on a Saturday during lunch and it was rush hour. They had two waitresses with one running around full time and the other was part time cashier. We ordered our chicken at 11:27am and we didn't get our food until 12:22pm, nearly an hour wait. Our water was never refilled and we had to go ask for extra napkins. Our waitress was a sweetheart but she was definitely overworked. There had to be no more than 1 cook in the back because the lines got super long due to the wait time. The couple next to us got there before us and barely got their food the same time as we did. With their second sides coming 20 minutes after. The chicken (garlic, sweet and spicy and soy sauce) were just mediocre. Nothing too special, tasted fine. Location is great and interior is clean and new. They definitely need to hire more crew members, because an hour of waiting for food while sitting is ridiculous. Note that we were the second party to enter the restaurant, I can't imagine those who came during rush hour after us. read more
1 year ago
3 years ago
Left Wing has fried chicken, chicken bowl, chicken burgers and other than chicken. We ordered: Medium fried chicken - 8-10 pieces, 1 flavor with one side The honey butter garlic flavor was good, sweet and crispy. We got pickled radish and sweet potatoes fries as our side. Pickled radish is must when eating fried chicken! I thought it was interesting how there was a range of how many pieces you'd get. Overall, I'd give this place 3.5 stars! Service was a little slow. I liked how they had a kdrama playing in the background inside. read more
2 years ago
Keep in mind that their menu has recently changed. The service was attentive, friendly, and helpful. The store was clean and inviting, offering both indoor and outdoor seating options. The food was excellent! read more
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The parking is pretty difficult since it is at santana row, especially on the weekends. The food here is good, but I feel like there aren't many flavors available. The cheese corn was unique because it had peas and carrots in it which i personally like but others may not. The employees were very nice and quick to refill our waters and give us gloves and napkins. The store isn't super big but there is also lively outdoor seating. read more
2 years ago
I was super excited to try this restaurant in Santana Row. I went on a Tuesday evening. It was a little crowded, so we weren't able to get indoor seating, but we were seated outside right away. The service was great, and everyone was welcoming and kind. We ordered the Rosé Buldak Tteokbokki and a half-and-half with Original and Chili Garlic. I really enjoyed the Tteokbokki with calamari. It had a great flavor and was delicious. However, the chicken wasn't entirely up to par. I found the original quite bland, but the chili garlic was better. However, I felt a stomach ache creep up towards the end. We also ordered different Mocktails, which were quite delicious. I think that Left Wing offers great food, but honestly, I wouldn't ever order the fried chicken again. I am excited to try some of the other options on the menu. read more
2 years ago
Everything was so flavorful, the arancini were crispy and the sauce was delicious. Everything was really very good. Chill music on the background, and the server was super responsive. Great holiday weekend lunch! read more
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