Food - quality of hot pot was good. Was in area and thought to check it out. I had the soft tofu pot. Very brothy and gives the warmth home cooked feel to it. I would have ordered their pancake if they have kimchi pancake. That's the only thing caught me off guard at this place as they only offer seafood pancake and no other variety options. The other thing where it would make the whole experience more enjoyable would be the banchan selection which was "very" limited to 3 dishes of all preserved - kimchi & radishes only. This place is good if you want quick in and out hot pot of soup and a value meal. If you are looking for some dining experience this is not the place. read more

Seoul Komtang - Only 3 selection of banchan as seen here - Korean Near Me - Pleasanton, California

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I was sick and needed something nutritious and comforting. Got a brisket 'komtang' for the rescue. The soup was nicely packaged with the broth and the noodles separated. The rice on the side was nice and shiny. The side of kimchi was tasty. Little packets of green onions and salt completed the experience. I'll have to try it in person sometime! read more

I was craving a nice, warm soup and was happy to try this place out. It wasn't busy, so I was seated right away. I ordered their Komtang for the first time and went with the combo, which included small intestines, tripe, tendon, and brisket. My favorite part of the meal was actually the kimchi. They offer both regular and radish kimchi, and both were well-prepared with great freshness and rich flavor. The soup came with noodles already inside, along with a side of rice. There was also a bowl of green onions where you can add as much or as little as you'd like. You season the soup yourself with salt and pepper, which lets you customize it to your taste. Overall, the soup felt very healthy, light, and clean. You can taste the pork broth, but it isn't overpowering at all. Very comforting and satisfying. read more

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The experience didn't start well. We arrived and was first in line at that time. Line wasn't crazy busy upon arrival but then people started coming in and the line got longer. The lady checked us in last though we were first in line. Then everyone else got their orders and we were last to be asked for our order. We got so full with our appetizers that we didn't really get to enjoy our main dishes anymore. The lady apologized, which I appreciated. The place was packed with two people attending to everyone. Too bad we were so excited to try this place, but will not be back. read more

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Good food, insane value I came here with my friends. We ordered the ddukboki, squid, chicken bulgogi, and fried egg rice. The chicken bulgogi was my favorite. They also had a lot of nice looking soups that I look forward to trying. The inside is pretty small but there's a good number of tables. The servers are nice too. There is a yelp wait list also but it didn't look in use. read more

Seoul Komtang - Kimchi Fried Rice - Korean Near Me - Pleasanton, California

I came with my family on a Wednesday afternoon, but the restaurant was pretty busy being half full. Only one server but she was nice. The food took about 15-20 minutes to come out. Food ratings: - Hot Stone Bibimbap: 4/5! Got the spicy seafood. The flavor was great with a good amount of seafood given. We waited 5 minutes to start eating it but the rice didn't get toasted. - Ramen: 4/5! Classic ramen ordered with spicy seafood. - Combination Komtang: 3.5/5! It's my first time having, and I only have prior food experiences with suyuk to compare to. I feel like the broth tastes beefier which I was less of a fan of. The brisket was pretty good and the tendons were good too. - Combination Nang Myun: 4/5! I got the spicy sauce on the side. Overall refreshing and enjoyed how prominent the sesame flavor was. - Seafood Pancake: 5/5! The table's favorite. Crispy edges with generous seafood and great flavor. read more

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Best Korean food in the East Bay by far! I felt like this is a hole in the wall spot. I love their kimchi and kimchi radish. It definitely tastes fresh and I'm more of a quality over quantity banchan person. I got a mild combo soondubu and the soup is very rich! Service felt pretty homey as well. Shoutout to my Korean friend for ordering all this in Korean! read more

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It's a small cute Korean restaurant tucked inside a small plaza. Based on their name, I ordered the komtang, but we were quite hungry after an unsuccessful fishing day so also tried their Korean bbq and soon tofu soup. Prices were standard for this fare in the bay. The vibe was very casual and it took a little longer for our food to come out than anticipated. There were just two dishes of complimentary banchan. The kimchi and radish tasted extra fermented and sour, and the napa cabbage wasn't cut up into smaller pieces which made it more arduous to eat. - Chadol Komtang This comes with rice (you have an option of white or purple). Maybe it was because I got the komtang with just the brisket, but I thought it was missing some flavor, even after the addition of salt and pepper (which you're supposed to add yourself). I like that they give you a jar of sliced green onions and chili paste, but I wish the green onions were more freshly cut, and the chili paste was necessary but didn't significantly add to the flavor. Also, the very flimsy noodles tasted like something I've eaten from packaged ramen before - there just wasn't too much body. - Pork Bulgogi This was a bit interesting because it tasted more like sweet stir-fried pork with a bit more sweet onion flavor, with no char. I was not fond of how half of it was basically cabbage and onion. - Ham & Sausage Soft Tofu This comes with an egg already added in, and a bowl of rice. Because they added the egg in themselves, it got overcooked and they got some egg shell inside, which made the surprise sharp crunches pretty unappetizing. The ham is basically spam, and the sausage tasted like a generic salty hot dog, sliced really thin. I like that they give you whole chunks of tofu, but the soup base was a little bland. It definitely tasted diluted, even with our salty meats. There were also a lot of sliced onion and diced zucchini chunks. I wanted to like this place, but I was hoping for more flavor in our food, speaking as an anti-salt eater. I'm also spoiled by the Korean food in south bay. I don't think leaving egg shells in the food is acceptable, and they forgot our rice preferences. If you happen to have a craving for Korean food, it wouldn't be too bad for the area if you temper your expectations. read more

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Went in Jan 2026 so review is a bit late. Overall, it was good meal just wish they had more Banchan variety. I have been to Young Dong Tofu House and they offer double the banchan variety. The Dolsot Bibimbap did not have a lot of rice but it had the delicious crispy rice layer at the bottom which is a must have part of the clay pot. We ordered - - Mushroom Soft Tofu $15.99 - Dolsot Bibimbap $18.99 read more

Seoul Komtang - Dol Sot Bibimbap - Korean Near Me - Pleasanton, California

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This is hands down the best spot in the area for homestyle Korean dishes and soups. My go-to is the galbitang, a deeply comforting beef short rib soup that is slow-cooked for hours. The seafood pancake is perfectly crispy and packed with flavor, and they also offer refreshing cold soups that are great on hot days. Parking can be a bit hectic, but there's usually not much of a wait. Highly recommend. read more

Seoul Komtang - Galbitang - Korean Near Me - Pleasanton, California

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Needed something comforting like a nice home made stomach hug, so I decided to get the Chadol Komtang delivered, and it was exactly what I needed. I like how they give you the broth untouched by putting the salt and scallions on the side, so you can season to your liking. I think next time I'll get the other soup with the short ribs though. Just more of a personal preference that I prefer brisket from the grill. I also appreciated the packaging. The soup comes with a side of noodles, a side of rice, and a a yummy side of kimchi. Kimchi was great, but it wasn't chopped, so I was pulling out the full leaf of cabbage. read more

Seoul Komtang - Chadol Komtang - Korean Near Me - Pleasanton, California

Came for a late lunch/early dinner at around 3:30-4PM. Didn't order too much since we were pretty full. The Spicy Rice Cake with Fishcakes was the right level of mild spice! It had a small kick of spice with the sweet flavor. Yummy! The seafood pancake was super crunchy. I would come back to try their komtang! read more

Seoul Komtang - Seafood Pancake - Korean Near Me - Pleasanton, California

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This is a very homey Korean restaurant. The chadol komtang was light and comforting. The seafood pancake was crispy. The galbi jim was flavorful, but the sauce was more watery than what I had at other restaurants. There was no wait for a late lunch on Saturday. All the dishes were served quickly after ordering. The galbi jim took about 30 minutes, which the host told us about beforehand. read more

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Great vibes, feels like a mom and pops shop. The food was excellent and generous. They only have one person taking orders and passing out the food but she's super speedy! Highly recommend! read more

Seoul Komtang - Korean Near Me - Pleasanton, California

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Went again. Wished the hot stone bibimbap had enough rice so there could be some on top of the thin layer of crunchy rice. Some oil in the bowl would have made the dish look more fried and less bean sprouts so that you don't see stringy things everywhere. The other dishes were yum and the Kim chee was the best ever. read more

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3.5 STARS went on a wednesday evening for dinner. plenty of free parking in the plaza. homey interior, it wasn't too busy when we arrived but by the time we left, every table was full. there was only one middle aged korean lady bussing all the tables, so props to her for getting our food out in a timely manner. someone did eventually arrive to help towards the end of our meal - banchan is only kimchi and radish kimchi. these were ok and slightly over fermented so a little soft/not as crunchy - seafood pancake (4.5/5): pretty big serving! could feed 2-4 depending on what other items you get. lots of seafood and crispy which i find a lot of places struggle with - chicken bulgogi (3.5/5): solid, nothing crazy - ddukbokgi (3/5): rice cakes were the perfect texture, fish cakes were slightly thicker than normal/solid, wish the sauce was thicker and clung to the ingredients. it was more of a soupy sauce overall a solid spot for homey korean food. would come back to try their soups! read more

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Seoul Komtang is the place to go for Korean food in the Tri-valley. It's a humble, hole in the wall restaurant in a small shopping plaza, but don't let that deter you, because hole in the wall restaurants are some the the best places to find good eats. If you go here on a weekend for dinner expect a bit of a wait, because it is a smaller restaurant with not much staff, however that doesn't stop the service from being good. Now let's talk food. Now if you're looking for a tofu soup fix, THIS IS THE PLACE YOU WANT TO BE. The beef soft tofu soup is the real deal. Seoul Komtang isn't stingy with the beef, and the soup comes with rice and an egg in it. However don't forget to let it cool down a bit or you might burn your tongue, the soup comes in hot. The chicken wings Mmmm Mmmm Mmmm The chicken wings are fire bro good eats. Not overly seasoned, however it doesn't leave more to be wanted. These chicken wings are super duper crispy man, great appetizer, doesn't take the shine away from the main entrees, also the chicken wings come in a large portion too, so enough for one person or to share with friends. My girlfriend likes to get the bibimbap or the number 1 which I will leave a photo of. She is also very happy with this restaurant, so gentlemen if you want your woman to leave a restaurant happy, once again THIS IS THE PLACE YOU WANT TO BE. The only issue I have with Seoul Komtang is that I wish I could eat more. Will be coming back again. TLDR; Good eats support your small businesses read more

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Got the chadol komtang & cold noodles. I enjoyed the chadol komtang was super rich in flavor & broth was warm. The cold noodle broth was a little too sweet for my liking but still tasty. I loaded my soup up with green onions and enjoyed it with my cubed radish kimchi. Parking is decent and service is great. I'd like to come try other things on the menu read more

Seoul Komtang - Naengmyun combo - Korean Near Me - Pleasanton, California

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The restaurant gives a very homey vibe. I came in around 6 PM on a Saturday and waited about 20 minutes for a table. My friends and I ordered the Budae Jungol and the Seafood Pancake. The budae jungol was a generous portion, perfect for 3-4 people, while the seafood pancake could easily feed 4-5. The food was tasty, the portions were big, and the atmosphere had that cozy, slightly dim vibe you'd expect. A solid spot for sharing dishes with friends. read more

Food was amazing! Lots of flavor! Service was great! Very nice. Limited english. Small quiet restaurant. I come here often just for #17 and seafood pancake. Recently had the galbi Jjim #9 it is a little pricey but soooooooo good! Overall one of my favorite places to go. read more

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Seafood pancake is delicious ! Crispy and lots of seafood. Seafood tofu soup is just right in favor

4.5/5: My 2nd time coming here. First time, I remember getting their ox tail soup because I have never had it and the flavor is underwhelming. Maybe it's a good soup to have when you are sick because the soup tasted bland. Haven't had this kind of korean soup before so I can't compare. Seafood pancake: This is the reason why I came back to the restaurant. It is so good! Crispy edges and has plenty of seafood in it. I think it's their batter that sets them apart. I get the cold noodles also and it was decent and as expected. Seafood tofu soup I tried a little bit of was lighter in flavor than I'm used to for tofu soups. Service: Amazing! They work pretty quick too. We came at an odd time but the place had quite a few customers. read more

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First time ever having komtang and this did not disappoint after a long day of snowboarding! You get to season the broth to your flavor profile with the salt and red pepper paste they provide on the table. I actually just use the kimchi goodness from the banchan and add that in my soup; it was very tasty. The kimchi and daikon came out first and they were spicy! But it was too good to not stop eating. Our friends ordered the seafood pancake and it was perfectly crispy with a generous portion of seafood. Absolutely delicious. They only had one front of house server manning the place and he did a phenomenal job on a pretty busy New Year's Day. We received our food relatively quick after he took our orders. He was also very attentive too! It's a small mom and pops type of restaurant, but they're able to accommodate large parties. There is a wait when it's peak hours, but the wait is worth it. read more

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Had surgery few months back, I needed something nutritious and easy to digest to nurse myself back so i thought of Oxbone soup, in my mind its the best remedy for healing and regaining strength, bonus being its so yummy. My to go came with rice, kimchi, hot peppers, green onions and salt for flavor. I didnt use salt as the soup itself tasted perfect on its own. I felt so nourished after just a few sips, lol. It was very good. I've had both chadol and combination Komtang, both are good but I think i prefer the chadol slightly. Service is quick and friendly, place is not big inside but clean. Menu has good variety of Korean dishes. Plenty parking in the plaza. Thank you! read more

Seoul Komtang is my go to Korean restaurant in the Tri valley. Honestly, no Korean restaurants out here can really compare to the South Bay. After trying some spots in Livermore/Pleasanton I'm surprised how some of them have better ratings than Seoul Komtang. The food here is solid. Seafood pancake is big and crispy. Komtang comes out piping hot and is super filling! I've also tried the galbi tang, dukbaegi bulgogi, gopchang, tonkatsu, jungol, and more. I've never tried anything here I didn't like, except the naengmyun once which was too frozen to eat comfortably. The side dishes are simple, just kimchi and radish but it's actually really good for a restaurant! We're regulars here and will often choose Seoul Komtang if we're eating out. read more

Since they changed management, this restaurant has become more popular. Also there is now a Yelp waitlist so be sure to get on the waitlist during lunch and dinner time. I find that there is always a wait now on Friday nights and weekend lunch or dinner. This is our favorite for Korean Komtang in Tri Valley. read more

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Excellent little find in Pleasanton! Stopped here for some Korean food after a movie this afternoon around 3:30 PM. We were craving soft tofu soup, and this spot hit the mark. The restaurant isn't huge but spacious enough for small groups. The menu is straightforward, and if you're not familiar with Korean cuisine, they provide pictures to guide you. There's plenty of parking since it's located in a small strip mall. Plus, it's just 5-7 minutes from the main mall if you're looking for nearby dining options. We ordered: * Soft Tofu Soup with Beef * Bibimbap with Pork * Terra Beer The Soft Tofu Soup was spot on! We both loved it. It had great flavor, huge chunks of silky soft tofu, and tender slices of beef. The spice level was just right. It's the perfect comforting soup for a chilly day. The Bibimbap with Pork was also excellent. It arrived sizzling hot with a perfectly cooked egg on top, packed with flavorful veggies. The only downside was the burnt rice at the bottom, which made some parts of the dish inedible. Aside from that, it was a solid dish. We paired everything with a Terra Beer, which was absolutely delicious! The two ladies working were very friendly and provided great service. I'd definitely return to try some of the other soups on the menu. Remember to eat local and support small businesses! read more

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Whenever we crave Komtang, we would come to Seoul Komtang. We came here on a Friday night. It was very busy but we were able to get a table quick. Service was fast and we got our food very quick as well. We got chicken bibimbap and didn't know it's spicy! I wish there's a non-spicy choice for that. Komtang was as good as usual. Highly recommend this place if you want Korean near Pleasanton! read more

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A hole in the wall spot! I always come back for their seafood pancake. It's huge, loaded with seafood, and perfectly crispy. It's a casual Korean restaurant that I love to visit whenever I'm in the area. Their side dishes are always fresh, and the staff is friendly and welcoming. read more

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I love finding spots like this nearby work because I can stop by to grab a hot & hearty bowl of soup! Once I entered, I was greeted by who I believe is the owner. She was very friendly and checked up on me even when she had 4 other parties in the restaurant and she was the only one there. I got my food relatively quickly and it was a big bowl. It was a hot stone pot that had lots of noodles and beef sliced thinly. For the bonchon, the seolltang comes with cabbage kimchi and radish kimchi. Both were so yummy and fresh- I didn't taste any hint of sourness which is my fave. The soup is not seasoned but on the table, you have a bowl of salt to season to your preference. In another bowl on the table, you have sliced green onions. It was definitely great and I'll be back to try other dishes they offer :) read more

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Lots of delicious soul warming soups and foods. Service is quick and friendly in a cozy clean environment. Good Korean soul food.

Decent service but food lacking in flavor. It was busy in this small restaurant on a Wednesday. 2 cooks and one lady. The lady waited tables, took orders, answered phones, worked the register and bussed tables. The tofu soup with beef had no flavor. Wasn't spicy, the broth was almost like water. The beef had no seasoning. I also got the bulgogi fried rice. The egg was over cooked, no running yolk. The beef was the same as the soup, lacking in flavor. Kudos to the lady for working hard. I won't be back. read more

Seoul Komtang - Bugogli fried rice - Korean Near Me - Pleasanton, California

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Love this Korean restaurant, food is delicious! Our favorite is the combo cold noodles! Today we ordered the tonkatsu, so crispy and tender. Also love the simple cabbage salad with a sesame dressing. Portions are really good for the tonkatsu and soup. This places is the best place to get cold noodles in my opinion. We love that they have the combo, so it's spicy and has the icy cold broth, we haven't seen this at other restaurants. read more

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Things to start off... This place is a GEM. The Kim Chi allowed let me rate this place 5 STARS! I could keep coming here for the Kim Chi alone. We got the Seafood Pancake, Beef Dumplings, Combination Komtang and Combination Sundubu. Everything we had here was exceptional. I'd definitely recommend coming here and taking a chance at this place. This has definitely become a place that I can't wait to brag about to my friends. read more

Came here on a Saturday night, craving some cold noodles. This spot was nearby and was higher rated, so we decided to give it a try. Even within an hour of closing, there was a small line to get in. We waited about 10 minutes for a table to open. Unfortunately, our table was right in the line of the AC. While it was a hot day, the direct AC plus cold noodles made us pretty cold throughout the meal. The cold noodles and beef bone soup were my favorites. The Kimchi fried rice was weird. It came with peas and carrots, and I think chopped up hot dogs? Really odd. This is also one of the few Korean restaurants that I've been to without a lot of banchan. We just got some kimchi on the side. But, also. It could be because we came in near closing on a Saturday. The kimchi was pretty solid. Tasted homemade. Service was typical of an Asian mom and pop shop. It felt good to see Koreans in the space. They...did not get the kimchi fried rice. A lot of people seemed to get the casseroles, and on hindsight I regret not getting that in place of the kimchi fried rice. read more

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Great homemade traditional Korean food! We tried twice and loved it! Great service , reasonable pricing and tasty meals! What more ?! Highly recommend! read more

We ordered: 1. Beef soft tofu soup ($16.99) This was a great portion that came with a bowl of rice and plenty of beef in the soup. Definitely worth the price. 2. Fried chicken wings ($8.99) shareable dish that wasn't anything special, but it was still good. 3. Soju ($6) Service: Very friendly and quick Parking: Parking lot Overall, I'd recommend this spot if you're looking for good Korean food. read more

Seoul Komtang - Beef tofu soup ($16.99) Fried chicken wings ($8.99) Soju ($6) - Korean Near Me - Pleasanton, California

Dolsot Bibimbap is one of my favorite dishes and the hot stone beef bibimbap was really delicious! The hot stone bowl was super hot, which ensured the rice at the bottom got nice and crispy. We also ordered the beef dumplings which were nice and crispy and the Dukbaegi Bulgogi. The Dukbaegi Bulgogi comes with a bowl of rice and is a wonderful saucy bulgogi option. I love the hot tea here especially, it had a very nice warm toasty flavor to it. The service was quick and friendly. Our server was very accommodating for our request for more cups of tea because she initially brought us 2 cups when we were a party of 4. We came in about an hour before closing and the restaurant was really busy, but she still checked in with us throughout the meal. The restaurant has a very nice ambiance, pretty typical to any similar mom and pop type of Korean restaurant. I will be coming back again and recommend you try the hot stone bibimbap if you have never had it before! read more

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We came for dinner on a Sunday, and had to wait about 30 minutes for a seat. If you're craving tofu soup, I would not recommend coming here. It didn't taste like normal tofu soup, and I've had my fair share. I also wish they gave a raw egg to add in and more side dishes. My review is solely for what I ordered, so I can't speak for the other dishes. read more

Seoul Komtang - Korean Near Me - Pleasanton, California

I always thought the kimchi was good here, but it got even better. It was so spicy hot. Best kimchi in town. Also, I was surprised the prices have not increased. The portions are still generous. Soups still hit the spot (especially on a cold day), read more