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    Seoul Jung Korean BBQ

    3.8 (2.8k reviews)
    ModerateKorean, Barbeque
    Open • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Spicy tofu soup
    Janet T.

    My boys and I came here for a quick lunch. We got an outlet coupon for $19.99 all you can eat BBQ which you can only get the pork belly, pork shoulder, spicy chicken, garlic chicken, bbq chicken, seaweed rice, fish cake soup or rice cake soup, or pot stickers. We didn't feel like eating beef, so we didn't do an upgrade. Overall, I was still pretty full with just the outlet coupon meal. I like to come here and eat once in awhile. Price is very reasonable. We came on a Friday around noon, we were seated right away. By the time we were finished eating, the restaurant was packed.

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    Romeos R.

    I left before even ordering because I felt completely misled by the advertising. The coupon clearly advertises "All You Can Eat - $19.99," but once you're seated, you find out that menu is extremely limited. Most of the meats people actually go to Korean BBQ for aren't included. To get decent options, you have to pay around $36, and if you want the full menu, it's about $40. My issue isn't the price. I don't mind paying for quality food. My issue is the misleading advertisement. The flyer makes it seem like you're getting a great all-you-can-eat deal, but the reality is very different once you sit down. They also brought out water and side dishes almost immediately, which made it feel like they wanted you committed before you had a chance to fully understand what was actually included. Once we realized how limited the $19.99 menu was, we got up and left. There are better Korean BBQ places that are upfront and transparent about their pricing. I don't appreciate feeling like I'm being baited in with one offer only to find out the real cost once I'm already seated. I won't be coming back.

    Eric B.

    Terrible. We had a group of 7 and I had to sit on a chair at the end. All our food could not fit on the table so the raw meat plates were laid on a chair. Meat quality not great. Too bouncy. And we got the middle tier. Side dishes were unlimited and decent. The Egg custard was the best one. Service was decent. No complaints. I will not be back.

    Joseph C.

    This is our usual place to go for KBBQ. Meat selection is a bit limited but overall, quality is still good. We did notice that the prices have increased during our last visit but we still prefer this place versus waiting for hours for the other places close by.

    Celty C.

    We had a good experience at Seoul Jung. The food was flavorful, the portions were generous, and the service was friendly. Everything we ordered came out hot and tasted fresh. The only thing that left a bad impression was that our tofu soup was served in a cracked/broken bowl. While the soup itself was delicious, I don't think food should be served in damaged dishware, especially something as hot as tofu soup. It felt like a safety issue and took away from an otherwise enjoyable meal. Aside from that, everything else was good, and I would consider coming back. I just hope they pay closer attention to the condition of the dishes they use.

    Alice D.

    Came here for a later lunch on a weekend and this place wasn't too busy which was great for our larger party. We got seated quickly and the space felt clean and modern. You order food on an iPad which was efficient and quick for us while service was fast and solid. Food was typical of a buffet KBBQ in terms of quality, but it was tasty and definitely satisfied our cravings. Sides were fine and soups were sufficient enough. For an all you can eat experience, this was a great option and the price wasn't too unjustifiable. Thanks, Seoul Jung!

    Bulgogi fries
    Alicia A.

    Came over here at shopping at the outlets. Saw the flyer from the mall and came to inquire about it. Was given the outlet menu with most choices that involves chicken and not much. Ended up getting their B pricing menu which had a pretty good choices of what we normally like to get. The first round of meat that came out was super impressive on this huge platter. After that then it was plain silver platters... . . guess I cant expect it to be nice big platters each time! Pretty fast service and place was clean.

    All you can eat bbq dishes.
    Lelan Q.

    5/5 stars for a cleaned all-u-can-eat Korean BBQ restaurant with workable grilling kitchen appliances at every table. This place has unlimited side dishes for u to order and enjoy cooking. The place has custom built booth style tables with matching benches. They also got roomier long tables with movable chairs in their rectangular grilling tables.

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    John H.

    Good food quick service. C.......

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    Dezi S.

    Nice little spot that gives an old school feel! The banchan options are solid and usually my fav! I consider it my veggie intake! lol It's pretty cost effective at a good value! The meat selection is plentiful depending on which option you choose! I chose the most cost effective option and it was plentiful enough for me! The meat quality was solid and the sauces were good! Service was fine! They greet you at the door, but the follow up was so-so. Great spot for cost effective kbbq!

    Fish Cake Soup
    Harvey K.

    It's been at least seven or eight years since I last ate at Seoul Jung. Recently, a buddy of mine received one of their coupons advertising an $18.99 AYCE deal called the "Outlets Special". He told me about it, and we decided to check it out with a few friends on 03/31/2025. Our group of five walked in at around 6:30pm, and it took them a while before seating us because there was a party of 39 people ahead of us. No major changes to the interior were noted since my last visit. Cleanliness was questionable. The floor was sticky and so were to sauce bottles. The TV I was facing was showing the Giants/Astros game. The "Outlet Special" menu was understandably smaller than the regular AYCE menu. It offered nine types of meat (no seafood), plus a couple appetizers, fish cake/rice cake soups, rice, and grilling vegetables (lettuce, garlic, and jalapeno all cost extra). For us, that's exactly what we wanted. We were told we can order up to five meat items per round. We ended up getting five rounds. Overall, we were pleasantly surprised by the quality and quantity. My favorites were the bulgogi and spicy pork belly. The flavors were really good. Ventilation here was not good at all. It took 48 hours and multiple showers to wash the smell off of me. Service we received was very good. The entire staff was friendly and efficient. Grills were changed several times during the meal, and water and banchan requests were taken care of promptly. The total, with tax and an automatic 18% tip, was about $123. For what we had, we all thought it was a steal in today's economy. All in all, the "Outlets Special" exceeded my expectations. I thought the food and service were both good for the price. Honestly, where else can you go these days to get AYCE Korean BBQ for less than $25? If you are in the area, this special is worth checking out. 4 stars. BONUS MATERIAL: - I was told the coupons are available at the San Francisco Premium Outlets in nearby Livermore. However, we did not present one to the staff and they still let us partake. - "Outlets Special" available M-F, excluding holidays and Black Friday. - Ample parking on site.

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    Kev H.

    Our dining experience here 3 months ago was so good that I decided to come back, hoping to repeat that great experience, and it did not disappoint. We went with the Tier A selection, still priced at $25 as of December 2025, and ordered the beef brisket, beef belly, beef bulgogi, and spicy squid. Everything was delicious, but the standout dishes for me were the beef belly and the spicy squid. The beef belly was fatty and flavorful even without seasoning, and the spicy squid had the perfect balance of sweetness and heat, with exceptionally tender meat. We also ordered the spicy pork bulgogi, which was very tasty. As for sides, I absolutely loved the kimchi fried rice. We also tried the bulgogi fried rice, but the kimchi version was definitely better. The spicy rice cake side, however, was hugely disappointing. The sauce was far too runny and did not cling to the rice cakes, so I probably would not order that again. My favorite side dish was the bowl of rice with seaweed. It was simply seasoned with salt and sesame oil, yet incredibly flavorful. The steamed egg was also very good. The soft tofu stew was just okay, but it provided a nice break from the grilled meat. For dessert, we had the fried sesame balls. Service was efficient, and I appreciated how quickly the staff worked. Orders came out fairly fast using the QR code system. Parking was a bit frustrating since the lot was full even during weekday lunchtime, but we eventually found a spot. Overall, I would definitely come back again if I am in the area.

    Brandon F.

    Stopped by with some friends to enjoy Korean BBQ. Never have been here but I am glad we stopped by! Did the highest AYCE option which included Wagyu choices. All meats ordered were delicious! Service was extremely quick. Bathrooms were a little dirty but service was great. Possibly my new Korean BBQ spot!

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    20 days ago

    The food is good, I almost very week come to eat with my friends and relatives. Thank you Seoul Jung Korean BBQ.

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    27 days ago

    Good time with family. Good quality meat good service ................................

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    Meets were really great and the service was really fast. Fun time and really good eats. Went during opening. :)

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    15 days ago

    Fresh meats and the sides are great! Our waiter was also very attentive. Def one of the best kbbq spots in the bay.

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    Food is ok, but not the typical korean i am used to, staff are attentive and helpful. Just not the usual korean i expected.

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    6 days ago

    The food was very great and I recommend this place ! Food was very good and the service was amazing!

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    This place used to be okay in 2019, now it needs better customer service. No false advertisement and better quality meats and foods.

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    15 days ago

    They don't mention the limitation of outlet coupon price at all. Waste of time and money if you want to eat beef.

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    Ask the Community - Seoul Jung Korean BBQ

    How much per one person for dinner?

    It is $33.99 per person

    Is the outlet special price (18.99) still valid to use?

    $19.99 Monday - Friday outlet promotion $24.99 Monday - Sunday regular and holidays

    Is outlet special price only lunch?

    No we had it for dinner in Mid-Nov.this Year & they honored the 1 coupon for the 4 of us

    Where is the flyer located in the outlet. Between which store?

    Between Michael Kors and Express store.

    What's the best time to go for lunch when it's not busy?

    Can you order dinner menu at lunch time?

    You should be able to, while I never done it here at many Asian restaurants you just have to tell them that you want to order the dinner version.

    How much is dinner for all-you-can-eat it?

    $30.99

    Will you be open for Memorial Day?

    Yes we will 11-9

    Do you allow patrons to dine outdoor with dogs?

    During the last upgrade in restrictions, I believe they got rid of their outdoor tent and dining area and it's indoor eating as of now again.

    Do you have to do "All you can eat" for dinner or do u have the option to just order individual entrees here?

    You can order individual entrees and do not need the AYCE.

    Are there any vegetarian dishes?

    Yes we do We have bibimbop which is rice bowl with vegetables and fried tofu on top

    Is the all you can eat 14.99$ all day? Or does it have specific time only?? Thankss 😊

    It's not $14.99 anymore. It's $18.99 and till 3pm.

    So where you get coupon or fliers? I saw reviews saying you need to bring something for 14.99

    From the outlet mall

    Do you charge 3 years old for all you can bbq?

    For lunch we charge10.99 For dinner we charge 15.99

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