I am biased because Jong Ga House has been my go to Korean sit down spot since high school. I…read morehaven't had the ayce bbq there in ages, so I can't speak to that, but their regular menu items always hit. My go to is the yukgaejang - spicy beef soup with glass noodles. I just feel like they make it especially flavorful here. We recently went for lunch and it was still as good as I remembered. They also had lunch specials where you could get combo with LA galbi and a mini tofu soup, which was rlly nice cause variety! Also apparently they have nonspicy tofu soup, so the bf could have some without busting a lip ha!

Five of us tried Jong Ga House for the first time today. The food was delicious and we all had fun…read more I'd give it 5 stars, except for the staff was not very welcoming. The boss was nice, but that was it. The prices were reasonable considering the amount and quality of the food. If you like hot pot (shabu-shabu), or you want a culinary adventure, then I definetely recommend you give it a try.

I had a great experience at Spoon! The bibimbap was absolutely delicious--served hot with fresh…read morevegetables, flavorful meat, and perfectly cooked rice. The portion size was generous, and mixing everything together with the sauce created the perfect balance of flavors and textures. The side dishes were just as impressive. They were fresh, well-seasoned, and constantly complemented the main dish.

Great dishes and generous on the protein. Seafood pancake…read moreand huge pieces of squid Beef dol sot bibimbap was huge portion with lots of beef. Of their banchan, the kimchee is top notch!!

Came here with a friend Monday night after 10pm. Love that it's open late night (until midnight)…read moreand love the vibe of this space... you walk in and it's pretty decent sized - there are booths surrounding this restaurant; it's nice to have a private space to yourselves. Movie posters are splattered on the walls decorated with vinyl records and the like. Overall, such a cute hole in the wall late night spot. For the record, I eat mostly pescatarian/vegetarian diet. So their menu isn't really catered to that so much minus a couple things here and there, but I managed to order the tofu bibimbap (and a couple bottles of soju). My friend ordered french fries and spicy korean fried chicken. The server that took our order was so kind, thank you for being attentive :) Wasn't able to catch their name, but we really appreciated the service. Overall, food was delicious and we left feeling full. Also the place is super vibey!

What was once a late-night staple has unfortunately become a fading memory. The issue with Porno…read morebar is its inconsistency. Every time I visited over the years, there seems to be an entirely new rotation of staff, yet they all share the same customer service issues. The workers look like they don't want to be there (I get it, it's work), and that disinterest shows a bit more than it should, draining the energy from the room. The food mirrors this inconsistency. We frequently stick to what we consider safe items like the porno fries, spicy fried chicken, and spicy rice cake. However, during our last visit, we decided to try the seafood pancake, the Bulgogi burger, and our usual corn cheese. Somehow, all three dishes were a disappointment. The seafood pancake was dense and doughy, while the Bulgogi burger was a bit of a soggy mess. Even the corn cheese, the coveted item that used to keep us coming back, missed the mark. It was pooling oil that left a greasy mouthfeel. While the ambiance remains nice, the kitchen simply underperforms on too many of its dishes now. With all of the new Korean restaurants and pochas popping up in the area, there are far better options available. Sadly, nostalgia isn't enough to justify coming back when the food and service continue to slip.

This late night Korean food in Oakland was much needed after our time at Lake Merrit…read more We especially loved their galbi and spicy pork with cheese. We even took an order to go of the pork! It's a good place to hang out for late night eats and vibes.

This definitely was giving pocha vibes, with a few bright lights and neons signs for an outfit pic…read more The servers were attentive and very speedy, we came on a slower night Unfortunately I cannot give the accolades to the food as other reviewers have done. Even though it is a pocha, the food all felt very akin to Chinese food, with strong but singular flavours for each dish The fried chicken with sweet and sour sauce tasted like orange chicken. It came with slightly crisp tteok which was nice to break up the overwhelming flavour with that texture difference The squid dish offered a similar experience, with the texture of the crispy noodles distracting from the squid sauce for a limited time The crab and egg soup was a bit disappointing, the crab was the shredded fake crab stick kind, the soup was thick but mix of flavours (heavy on the green and red bell peppers) left a lot to be desired. There's a lot of good Korean food in Oakland, so you won't be stuck for choice around the area

These black bean noodles are absolutely amazing and so yummy! The sauce has the perfect savory…read morebalance and the noodles are perfectly chewy. Definitely one of the best spots for jajangmyeon in the area!

Just had an amazing meal at Gangnam Jajang…read more I absolutely love their jampong + jajang combo -- the flavors are so rich and perfectly balanced. The jampong had just the right amount of spice with fresh seafood, and the jajangmyeon was savory, smooth, and super satisfying. Portions were generous, everything came out hot and fresh, and the combo is honestly such a great deal. Definitely one of my go-to comfort meals now! Highly recommend if you're craving Korean-Chinese food

The vegetables and quail eggs are so fresh and abundant. Must try the lobster balls…read more The prices are reasonable. Kids are half price for the buffet. The portions are large and food is delicious. Serviré is prompt and friendly. This is a real hot pot and food spot. Loved the appetizers bulgogi and brisket. The wings areas delicious too.

In terms of hot pot Hancock is a great option. You can get great cuts of meat as well as some good…read moreside options. My fiancé loves ordering their fried chicken. I like how there are more options of broth flavors than most hot pot places. I like the soft tofu soup flavor. We came here for lunch on a weekday, and the service was a bit slow since they only seemed to have one server. I've been here for dinner before, and it's usually better. I wish their sauce options for dipping a better as well as the vegetables, but I think the cuts of meat make up for that.

brought my korean mom here. she thought it was ok. she loved the spinach denjang gige. i thought…read moreit ok, but not as good as my moms cooking. i would come again.

A hidden mom and pop shop with plenty of seating. Their soups and stews are so comforting and…read moreflavorful - perfect for a cold night. The waiters here are so sweet! They offered generous refills on the banchans when we specifically told our waiter we loved the kimchi and cucumbers! I would recommend their hot barley tea with your meal as well. Also the seafood pancake here is so crispy and not too oily. Definitely a go to spot.

The husband went all out and got 40 wings! One was the spicy and the other was soy garlic…read more The soy garlic was quite popular and was quickly eaten. Both fried chickens were well made and not packed with lots of batter. Both flavors come through the wings so strongly and we cannot have enough!

A fairly new Korean restaurant in the Korea Town area of Telegraph Avenue in Oakland. Street…read moreparking only and definitely don't leave valuables visible or in your car. A sign on the restaurant also reminds diners of this risk. Saw two nearly naked men sunning and lieing on the pavement while driving around looking for parking. Try to park on busy and visible Telegraph vs a side street. PCTH has a modern vibe with very solid wood tables and benches. The restaurant gets noisy even when half full near the end of a Friday lunch hour. We ordered two of the lunch specials and an Appetizer of Soy and Garlic Fried Chicken (1/2 order of 10 pieces composed of wings and drums). The chicken was very good with a nice crispy exterior and coating of S&G. The two lunch specials - Mushroom Beef Soon Tofu Soup and Spicy Pork Box Lunch were not spicy as what we're used to, a medium on the soup - get spicy if you want more flavor, while Spicy Pork was more sweet than spicy. But still good for their version of spicy pork. The soup also comes with a whole pot of crisped rice for soup dipping / soaking. A nice addition. As for Banchan, nothing spectacular that wowed us. Pyeong Chang is another nice addition to the competitive Korean restaurant area in Oakland's Temescal region, just not the safest of area when it comes to parking your car. A friend saw the restaurant on YT so be weary of media hype and make your own judgment. There are many good Korean restaurants in the area and this just happens to be one of the newer hipper ones.