Tteokkbokk I ordered the base (without cheese) The rice cake texture was soft and chewy in the most delicious way. I also ordered the Galbi Short Ribs which comes with rice, a side of japchae and a side salad with sesame dressing. They also have specials for lunch! It's a rice bowl with protein but as a note it doesn't come with sides like the japchae or the side salad. I love japchae so I couldn't resist opting for the larger platter option to get my sides! read more

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Came across Seoul Bulgogi while looking for a place to eat during lunch time. Tuesday around 12 pm there were only 1-2 groups dining inside. I'm not sure how it is on the weekends or evenings but they are on a busy street. They were playing k-pop. This is definitely mainly supposed to be a take out restaurant but there are some seating inside, although very limited. The menu is very limited. There is a QR code to order food ahead of time which I would do next time I come back so I can just take it back to work and eat it there. However, when we dined in, we were in and out within 1 hour. Our food came out in 10-15 minutes. My group ordered the SB Beef Bulgogi rice bowl, kimchi fried rice bowl with pork and one with chicken. They don't let you sub in bulgogi in the kimchi fried rice which is unfortunate. I think I would have enjoyed it more with bulgogi because the pork didn't really do anything for me, it just added protein and another texture. I felt like there was enough pork in the kimchi fried rice bowl but my friend said her chicken bowl barely had any meat in it. They were $15 for the rice bowls which are a lunch special and they are a pretty good deal. The server told us the non lunch special entrees are the same portion of food, just without the side salad and japchae. They are advertised as a boba place as well but they mentioned they will have it available in April. They are still soft opening, not sure when they will be officially opening, so I'm looking forward to seeing how they will change during that time. I hope in the future you can order just kimchi fried rice and just bulgogi separately if they really can't/don't want to bundle those two together. Very wonderful service though, and a great place to pick up a quick lunch. read more

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Seoul Bulgogi soft-opened 6 weeks ago. It is a cozy little clean place with a great weekday lunch special. (I need to come back for lunch which is a great deal.) I came here with my picky-eating elderly mom for dinner and had a delicious meal. My mom ordered the Korean short ribs and I had the chicken bbq. Some other restaurants (catering to non-Koreans) make the food overly sweet. However, Seoul Bulgogi makes an authentic sauce that is perfect for both natives and foreigners. I particularly liked the taste of the chicken which has finely chopped mushrooms that added more umami flavor. My dinner meal came with a fresh mixed salad and japchai (sweet potato glass noodles), which was flavorful. My mom wanted to come back to eat here again so that is a "win" for me. read more

Seoul Bulgogi - Chicken bbq - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

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I placed a take out order and it took over 40 mins to receive it. Restaurant was empty when I walked in. Multiple people walked in 10 mins after I had already placed my order and all of them received their orders way before I got mine. Food wasn't even good or worth my time in the end. read more

Do you ever watch Korean Dramas and see lots of foods you've never heard of? Well fear not, because at Seoul Bulgogi located at 1290 S Bascom Ave, San Jose, CA 95128, you will find them here. The restaurant is family owned and has been open for about 6 months and is designed for primarily take out. However, it does have a small dining area (see picture) which can support 14 patrons. The business is kept clean and full table service is available, Austin, my server, was attentive, polite and had a great attitude. He walked me through the menu and made recommendations. The ambience is fine for the family. I had the SB Beef Bulgogi, which was tender beef properly seasoned. All the meals come with a great little salad and home made sesame dressing (delicious), and tender glass noodles. Crunchy Breaded Pork that was not greasy and tasted great. Kimchi fried rice with chicken was excellent, although a bit on the spicey side. I sampled their home made kimchi (a small added charge) which tasted so much fresher, flavorful, and better than the complimentary ones I usually get at other restaurants. Their kimchi is a must when you visit. They also had soups, which looked great but I didn't try. The selection of bottle and canned energy drinks was impressive (22 total) including my favorite, Sprite Zero and Jarritos. No bobba drinks yet, although all of the equipment is there to make them. Great lunch specials are available but no desserts. I really enjoyedy my time there and of course, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this restaurant! read more

Seoul Bulgogi - Dining Area - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

We had a good start with our server, Kolby. He was friendly at the beginning, the food came out, and everything seemed fine. Then my girlfriend and I had a small argument. Kolby came over to check if everything was okay, which I appreciated. However, we were in the middle of a personal disagreement, and there really wasn't anything he could do other than give us some space. My girlfriend and I decided it would be best to leave, even though we had only taken a few bites of our meal. She went out to the car while I stayed behind to get to-go boxes and pay the bill. I asked Kolby for some to-go containers, and he went to get them. While I was standing at the counter, I noticed another family sitting nearby talking about me and staring at me. I was still upset from the argument with my girlfriend, so I confronted them and said, "What are you looking at? Please don't stare at me." At that point, I could hear Kolby saying he was getting the boxes. He then came back out, overheard me speaking to the family, and firmly told me, "I'm getting the boxes." I responded, "I wasn't talking to you. I just wanted the boxes." He repeated himself even more firmly while staring at me intensely and becoming visibly red in the face. It felt unnecessarily confrontational. I simply replied, "Okay, I just want the boxes." Meanwhile, my girlfriend was still waiting outside by herself. I got the boxes, paid the bill, packed up the food, and left. I wasn't planning to leave a negative review because I support small, local businesses. However, after my interaction with Kolby, I decided to share my experience. To add some context, the argument my girlfriend and I were having was related to the issue shown in the attached photo. I mentioned it to Kolby when I paid the bill, but he seemed to brush it off and appeared only mildly surprised. I wasn't expecting a free meal, but even a small gesture--such as a 10% discount or a sincere acknowledgment of the issue--would have gone a long way toward showing good customer service. read more

Seoul Bulgogi - Roach right next to my table - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

At first, I thought this place didn't have enough reviews to be sure if it was good and BOY WAS I WRONG. This place is fantastic! The value is one of my favorite parts. Both the beef and pork bulgogi were cooked well, the rice was good, and the TTEOK-BOKKI was one of my favorites ever! The kimchi itself also had some kick, and after asking I found out the chef comes in really early every day to make it. The young man working service was really sweet to every single person in there, definitely made us feel welcome. This is definitely a little hidden gem, but hopefully they grow and stop being "hidden"! read more

Seoul Bulgogi - Beef bulgogi, pork bulgogi, tuckboki - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Seoul Bulgogi fills a neat niche I didn't know needed filling! Very casual but good quality Korean eats that ends up good bang for your buck. More akin to a bento-box spot, except for bulgogi over rice. Since it's their soft opening, they don't quite have boba (yet) but food is a hit in my book. Excellent choice for a fast meal with some cute Kpop in the background and it helps that staff (and owner!) really do care deeply about their customer experience. There's some limited seating inside (about 5 tables of 2-4), if you needed a spot to chillax. Condiments and table settings are clean and organized so nothing amiss here. This'll be a great spot for grab and go in the future, especially since in this part of town there aren't too many Asian options. Side salad is simple, but the ginger sesame dressing tasted pretty fresh! Japchae side with the bulgogi was also solid. Mainstay of the bulgogi was tender and seasoned pretty well. I'm a fan of their pork bulgogi, but it does have a moderate spicy kick to it. The beef that my brother got was just as good from what I tried. Good portion size that's just right and leaves you plenty full. read more

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Pretty good food. Service was very prompt and fast. I ordered tukkbokki, short ribs and beef and radish soup read more

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So tasty! Had the beef and rice bulgogi. Meat very tender and tasty. Fresh! Server was very helpful and friendly. Clean and quiet.

A friend and I wanted to stop somewhere on the way to our destination, and I remember seeing Seoul Bulgogi that opened not that long ago. The place was very small but very clean. They were having a soft opening at the time and had paper menus. We got seated right away since it wasn't busy. I got the Red & Hot Pork Bulgogi Rice Bowl that came with a small portion of glass noodles, a green salad with sesame dressing, and kimchi. It was very good and hit the spot. The pork was not that spicy at all. They have a wide variety of canned sodas and drinks in the refrigerator. I will come back and try their other dishes. read more

Seoul Bulgogi - Side salad with sesame dressing and side of kimchi that came with Red & Hot Pork Bulgogi Rice Bowl - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

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Great food! Can't comment on whether or not it's super authentic compared to more traditional Korean restaurants, but nonetheless still enjoyable. Went during their soft opening so they do have a limited menu. I'm curious to see how they grow. Plate presentation was also gorgeous! Clean, comfortable restaurant. Friendly welcome and service. Kolby served us and was absolutely wonderful. Next time we're in San Jose, we definitely want try here again and see their growth. read more

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I stopped in here for a quick bite before my work shift and I was not disappointed. Don't let the small hole in the wall vibes fool you. These are often the best places to eat . I ordered the Kimchi Fried Rice with Pork. I needed something soft to eat like a rice bowl with egg because I had a swollen side of my mouth that made it difficult to eat. Food/Price: The Kimchi Fried Rice was super tasty! My server who I think was the owner recommended I get it with pork which I did. It came with a salad appetizer which I loved! And then when the entree came out it also came with soba noodles (pictured). I also ordered a bottled water. When the bill came out it was only $19 and some change which is such a steal for everything you get. Highly recommend!! Service: This is what really inclined me to write this review. The owner was so kind and hospitable. You can tell he really cares about his customers which was very touching. He checked in to make sure I liked the food and when I asked for a box he was wondering why I barely touched it (because I had a lot left). It seemed as if he wanted to make sure I liked it and was taken care of. I told him it was becsuse I can only eat so much due to my wisdom tooth growing in and it hurt to eat. As I was leaving he handed me some ice for my mouth and I thought that was so sweet. He had a warming presence which really made my experience. Highly recommend coming in to support this small business!! read more

Seoul Bulgogi - Pork Kimchi Fried Rice - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Seoul Bulgogi in Willow Glen is awesome -- classic Korean comfort food done well. Love the beef bulgogi and spicy pork bulgogi rice bowls over rice, and the kimchi fried rice and bibimbap options are great too. Really solid flavors and a satisfying meal every time. read more

Very delicious it made my toes curl! Staff was super welcoming and friendly will highly recommend! read more

Seoul Bulgogi - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

The service is quick and the food only takes around 10~ minutes because it's fresh! That's how you know it's the best, and the main waiter has impeccable customer service. Even with the soft opening, this place will definitely grow with time! read more

Seoul Bulgogi - Spicy Beef Rice Bowl - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Had lunch here on a Saturday (we were their first customers of the day). Looks like the business is very new or the ownership recently changed (soft grand opening signs). Service was excellent (Kolby/server was a masters student at SJSU). Very attentive and checked in with us. Dining area was small/cozy and clean. It looks like they probably do mostly takeout business. Food was okay. We ordered the beef bulgogi, beef and radish soup and kimchi taste. Note: This restaurant does not sense banchon IMHO, the kimchi was too salty. Beef bulgogi tasted like the meat wasn't fresh or was cooked in the blood. Seasoning was okay, but meat was gamey. Beef soup was the same, meat was gamey. So probably not particularly fresh. Portion of bulgogi and rice was decent. The japchae that comes with beef bulgogi was tasty enough and more like a small banchon portion. The bulgogi also comes with a salad that good size, with miso dressing served on the side (nice that the salad is drenched). Would I come back here... maybe For the price point, speed of service and on a weekday, maybe. There's so many really good K restaurants in SJ. read more

Seoul Bulgogi - Beef bulgogi, beef and radish soup, and kimchi taste. - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Got the kimchi fried rice with pork which came with a salad with some sort of Asian sesame dressing and japchae and a side of beef & radish soup. The kimchi fried rice is delicious; I can definitely see myself inviting friends and family to try this or another pork dish. The kimchi fried rice tastes like it has dashi or konbu or something fishy in their, the kimchi that's mixed in nice and sweet (not literally, but it's a nicely sweet pickled flavor), the egg, salad, japchae were also the perfect textures and each piece was balanced in the way they needed to; all very fresh and/or flavorful. Speaking of the japchae, it was my first time trying a version that seemed to not have soy sauce(? or whatever usually adds a brown color) and I quite enjoyed it. Soup was meh for me; it is extremely beef forward and too salty for me personally. It's not horrible though so depending on your taste profile you may enjoy it. I would personally stick to pork-rice entrees (tbd for chicken). It seems like a mom & pop shop and on bascome avenue in West San Jose, is going to be a TOP option for food if they keep up the quality. read more

There is no boba tea in soft opening. Ok. If you look for authentic Korean food , don't go there. Go back to El Camino Real. It is American Asian fusion Korean food. Even 떡볶이 English name is misspelled. Waiter cannot speak Korean and I couldn't find the standard milkis, sikhye, banana milk drinks. No kimbap , 소떡 , fried chicken etc. No free banchan. The waiter does not know anything about Korean street food either. Hmm Now , if you let go of authenticity, the bulgogi rice is actually pretty food. Beef is tender , the sauces are not too salty. Portion is huge. The salad and the side japchae is pretty flavorful. Ttekbboki cooked well , tender and chewy. I asked to tone down the sauce , and after adding cheese , it is closer to rose ttebboki which is what I like. You won't find cabbage or 파 in that dish, which is what traditionally made and I am ok with that omission ( I cannot eat cabbage in my diet ) Overall if you wanna quick lunch with kids after swimming in waterworks or dancing near by west valley dance school, then this is a good spot to go ! Server is super friendly. Food is fast. It is tasty and seating is decent for small size restaurants. Hopefully they can add more appetizer and variety. read more

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Amazing food! We are here on Friday afternoon. No wait. The parking is very easy. We got the regular bulgogi and spicy builgogi. Both are very good. The guy who helped us is very friendly. The kimchi is freshly made, $1.50The place is very clean. read more

Food was good, classic flavors. Would definitely recommend for a casual lunch or quick dinner!

Came here to try. Wanted more traditional Korean fare with the bonchons and the works. This place had none of that. Ordered the kimchi fried rice and the beef bulgogi, which is their most popular we were told. Well, the beef bulgogi was like Chinese stir fry. Nothing Korean about it. Kimchi fried rice was average. Their menu was very limited and hardly Korean. I realized while there this restaurant caters more to the American Caucasian taste. I recommend you go somewhere else if you want good Kirean food. Also found the price too high for what you get. The side green salad everyone raves about is a very tiny portion. And the japchae portion feeds a toddler. It was actually quite funny and ridiculous. Guess it doesn't matter because it was not good. read more

The spicy pork bulgogi is delicious and at the lunch option it's a tremendous value. It would be nice if they had a brown rice option.

Came here during the soft opening. Service was wonderful and the food was quickly prepared and brought out. I had the beef bulgogi, which was what I expected. It's a small restaurant with not a lot of seating and I could see this place getting busy during peak times. read more

Delicious food. Please go, let's keep this neighborhood delicious food open. The noodles were amazing. Beef was fantastic, people super friendly read more

Everything about this place is PEAK. The food taste amazing, great pricing too. If I could come here everyday I would. Y'all should give this place a try, if i'm wrong i'll venmo you a dollar :) read more

So they gave us a salad to start off and the dressing is not your regular dressing. It's more of a sweet dressing, but it was delicious. I got a SB beef Bulgogi and my boyfriend got a SB chicken Bulgogi I will highly recommend both. The service was also amazing the owner sunwoo always checked up on us and make sure if we need anything. The Ambiance was really nice. It was cozy and very neat and clean and they had Korean music playing in the back that a lot of people know which I really liked and I will highly recommend this place.. read more

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I've been waiting a while for them to open! As only a few minutes walk from our neighborhood, we're excited to have a small Korean food spot near us. They're still in their soft opening period so they're offering a limited menu but I was very pleased with the service and quality of the food I received. Since I work from home this will be a great lunch destination within walking distance. Theres a discount during their soft opening period so come check them out! read more

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Tried their red & hot pork Bulgogi and it did not disappoint. Was actually craving for more but I guess I'll have to wait until next time. Restaurant staff were all extremely pleasurable to work with and they would check on you to make sure everything is well. You also get a side salad along with the main dish. read more

Seoul Bulgogi - Side Salad - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

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This is a Very Small Place , but the Food is Amazing!!!! They just opened a few people came in to get Tea or drinks with Boba but the server kept saying not yet. Then the same server forgot the Kimchi at the next table. But everyone I spoke to said there Food was Good. Mine was Amazing. I Highly recommend this Place. read more

Passed by here on October 26th, first time ever trying this kind of food! I was served by Kolby very respectful and polite. Highly recommend trying this place out! read more

Seoul Bulgogi - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Fantastic food, great service!!! Had the pork bulgogi which was excellent, highly recommended read more

Seoul Bulgogi - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

We got started off with a salad, which was very good and refreshing. We also had the beef and pork bulgogi and it was perfectly seasoned with rich juicy flavors, the mix of veggies and rice were a perfect balance. We also ordered the Kimchi Fried Rice and it did not disappoint! We also had the tuck-bowki (could be butchering the spelling) and it was so good and spicy. Highly recommend if you like spicy! The service was prompted and they came in to check on us often, so that was nice of them. It's a cute little MUST TRY restaurant read more

While they are currently in their soft opening, the food they have available is phenomenal. The Beef and Radish soup tastes like a warm hug the same way that chicken noodle soup should when you're under the weather. The beef bulgogi was delicious. The side salad, usually a thing you pick at in vague interest, had an incredible dressing! I finished the whole thing. The server was very attentive and happy to explain the different soup options. Looking forward to their full open and stoked to have a new place to get soup on a cold rainy day. They also sell their homemade kimchi in 1 pound containers! read more

First time trying this place! I came for the tteokbokki but we also got the short rib and an extra rice. Everything was perfect! Food was hot and delicious, perfect amount of food for two people. Service was awesome, seating was nice and cozy, so I definitely recommend! read more

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Yummy food and great portions. Super nice staff. We always go with a large group and everyone gets something different, and we all rave about our dish. read more

Cheated American so-called "Korean" foods. The way they do business does not like Korean, the food does not taste Korean, the service is not typical Korean as well. I never got charged for Kimchi from any Korean restaurants in my life but this restaurant does. This is my first time to get food from this restaurant and this will be my FINAL time as well. If you want to be cheated, go and get foods there. Period. read more

After anticipating the opening of this establishment for a long time, I was glad to see the soft opening sign this week, and I ventured in. It is in a small space, but is clean, with three tables in the back for a dine in option. I ordered pork bulgogi and it was delicious. Glad I can get my K-food fix a block from home instead of miles away. Welcome to the neighborhood! read more

Food was great. Service was prompt. Overall I recommend based on the bulgogi rice bowl alone.

Great Korean fare, though the menu is limited during the soft launch. Their spicy pork bulgogi was on point and the home made kimchi was perfect. The owner is a very sweet dude who is attentive to his customers and wants to make sure everyone is enjoying their music. The inside is a bit simple, but the lighting is good and it helps that the joint plays BTS and Blackpink on the stereo; it makes the place have a youthful vibe. read more