We finally made it out here during their open hours and was so exited to try it out. We ordered their donuts, some croquettes and the pork belly pancake. I wish we could have ordered more since everything looked so good. The food took about 10-15 mins to complete and it came out piping hot. Before we drove away, we consumed a donut and a croquette. It was delicious. The lady came out to offer to take our order but we had placed it already using the preorder. Donuts were hot and light with a crunch and a slight chew. We've had mochi donuts before but these were so much better esp since they weren't oily at all. We tried all three flavors and enjoyed them all. Excited to go back and try the other flavors of croquettes. Also look forward to exploring the other menu items too. read more

We came here to the shopping center for burgers, but were pleasantly surprised to find this place! Since the burger joint was closed today, we thought we'd try this new Korean-Japanese fusion Dublin fast food restaurant. Aside from the fact they don't have inside dining, today was a pleasant day to eat at the quaint patio seating area. My favorite: black rice kimbap (so healthy & and yet traditionally made), japchae (perfect, not excessively oily), & bulgogi pancakes Bonus: grateful for the free sample croquettes! My favorites were the delicious Japanese deep fried mochi (tasted like Filipino cascarones) & perfectly light crusted, mochi covered spicy pork Definitely will go back again! read more

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The dosirak lunch boxes are a great option for a take-out lunch. All components in it were pretty good and there is quite an assortment. The spicy chicken was juicy and had a nice char. I was somewhat disappointed by the croquettes. They are well made in a sense. Crispy, nicely shaped, nice chewy texture. But the filling was cold and lacking texture. They feel too unhealthy to be a regular snack and not tasty enough for a cheat day treat. It's a purely take-out spot where you order online and come pick food up from the kitchen. They could have a slightly nicer pick-up setup. It felt pretty weird having to walk into an industrial kitchen to ask about my food. read more

I've come here multiple times already, bringing friends, family, and anyone willing to try a Korean treat. This place never disappoints, and Jennifer, the owner, is incredibly kind. The croquettes are excellent. They are lightly crispy on the outside, airy yet chewy on the inside, with a rich seasoned meat filling. My favorites are the spicy pork and the beef curry. If you want something sweet, the red bean option is also very good. I'm also a fan of the black sesame donuts, and the hotteok is outstanding. Everything here is consistently delicious. Do not miss this spot. read more

Simbongsa - Doesn't it look so pretty?? - Donuts Near Me - Dublin, California

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One day after a bike ride, I noticed Simbongsa's signage from the parking lot and I walked over to check it out. I was intrigued- who doesn't love some fried goodness. It definitely is a "hole in the wall" kind of place, it is literally just a kitchen where you walk up, order off the QR code/menu that is on a table outside, and when the order is ready, they open the door to receive payment and hand you your food. I got 3 of the korokke (croquette)- 2 potato corn and cheese and one pork and vegetable, and 3 of the quabegi (twist donut), one of each flavor- original, black sesame, and injolmi. Everything was made fresh to order so it was still warm and crunchy in the 15 minute drive home. The korokke were good sized and tasty but we liked the pork & vegetable more. The donuts were solid as well, a bit of a chewy texture and good flavors. Overall good, hope they do well and are able to expand in the future! read more

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10/10!!!!! Take out only, no dine in. They have a table outside with a QR code to order from Clover. They have value sets which let you sample a little bit of everything fromt the twisted donut and coquette menus. I got set B which gives you 3 donuts and 6 croquettes, with tax it was about $28. My first time having Korean snacks and it did not disappoint, and its dangerous I live close by lol I tried: regular sugar donut, sesame donut, the other one that tasted like peanut powder, crab croquette, spicy pork croquette, beef curry croquette, potato cheese croquette, pork and veggie croquette. ALL WERE AMAZING!! made out of chewy rice dough, it wasnt too heavy and had such a nice chew. My favorites: sugar twisted donuts, pork and veggie croquette, potato cheese croquette, and beef curry croquette!! spicy pork was good too but spicy and the crab was ok it's on the sweeter side. Definitely going to come and support again!! The owner was so sweet and came outside to take our order if we didn't want to go through Clover. Love supporting small businesses!! read more

This is a small spot located next to Athens Restaurant. We didn't realize it had opened, but they offer Korean street food like twisted donuts and croquettes, with a variety of fillings. We tried pizza, spicy pork, pork, corn and cheese, beef curry, and crab. They were all nicely fried, very crunchy, and with a unique batter. Ordering is online only for pickup, and there is no seating, but it's a fun spot to grab something flavorful on the go. read more

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I had never tried Korokee before, but they're so good! We ordered the pork and vegetables, spicy pork and cheese, and the crab meat. I love how crispy and crunchy the outside is while the inside is gooey and packed with flavor. What really tops it off are the dipping sauces. I'm not sure what the orange-reddish sauce is, but it's delicious with a nice little kick. The tartar sauce that comes with it is also really good. The crab one was my least favorite, mostly because it leaned more sweet than savory. The pork and vegetables one was really good and perfect to share with my son. The spicy pork and cheddar was my favorite. Definitely not for the weak though--if you can't handle heat, I wouldn't recommend it because it's pretty spicy! We also ordered the bulgogi rice plate. I loved that it came with purple rice. The bulgogi itself wasn't super flavorful, but all the sides were great. read more

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Great food, especially the beef curry korokke. my family really enjoyed the mochi donuts as well. However, I would not recommend it as a whole meal as all of the items are very oily. If you want a Korean karaoke, I really enjoyed the mozzarella one as well, you can see in my pictures that the cheese really elongates very nicely. The service was really good. The lady was very nice who received my order. Also, the food was not warm most of it, but it was already ready in 10 minutes. read more

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been ordered to go many times. i believe that the person who took my order is the owner and will say she is super duper nice. the korokke and chapssal are so good. also bought lots for my friends and they all like it so much. beside those two things, they also sell rice boxes and bingsoo. i wish they have indoor seats and tables so that we can enjoy there. anyway, will take pictures next time... read more

I was on the hunt for a quick lunch today and saw that Simbongsa was new. The shop is right next to Athens Burger. Outside is a table with a menu and a QR code to order online. As I was looking at the menu, a lady stepped out to hand a customer her order and she reassured me that she's going to come back out and take my order. She was so sweet! I'm assuming she's the owner. I asked her how long her place has been here and she said they opened up back in December. They were originally here in the Pleasanton/Dublin area, then made their way to Santa Clara, and then came back here. Thank goodness because I'm definitely coming back on my lunch breaks! I ordered a spicy pork, corn potato/cheese, red bean, crab meat, and a pepperoni pizza korokke, and a hotteok. (Yes, it was all for me. And yes, I got too excited and wanted to try everything. lol) Everything is made to order, so it was a little bit of a wait. I tried the crab meat first and OHEMGEE. It was crispy on the outside, soft and delicious on the inside. After every bite I was blown away. IT WAS SO GOOD. Because it was getting close to the end of my lunch hour, I needed something sweet. So, I followed it with the hotteok. It was still piping hot when I took it out of the bag. I should've bought more because it was AMAZING. Honestly, I may just go back after work to pick up more to take home. lol In all, I would most definitely come back! The owner was the sweetest, the korokkes were delicious, and the location had ample parking! read more

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My first time here and definitely will not be the last time! I had ordered donuts, croquettes, and bento boxes. The grilled chicken and the rib eye bento boxes were yummy. Small amount of banchan in the bento box makes it a very filling meal. The donuts are out of this world especially when it is fresh and hot. They were super light and airy. I am not a huge fan of donuts but I'm a fan now with these donuts. The croquettes were fluffy and full of fillings. I ended up getting the crab meat, the potato and cheese and the pork and vegetables. They were delicious. Fresh and made to order, I need to come back to try the other fillings for the croquettes and get my hands on the fresh twisted donuts. The 2 ladies that were working there super friendly and welcoming. read more

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Simbongsa Dublin is about a week old and still in soft opening. I came across this spot by accident as I was craving a burger next door at Athens Burgers. Saw the signage for Korean donut twists (quabegi) and croquettes (korokke). Okay...I'll be sure to stop by next time! :) Intrigued with no line, met with the owner, Jennifer who was super friendly and took my order. Since I couldn't decide she suggested ordering 3pcs of the savory croquettes ($12) from a variety of filling options and 3pcs of the donut :: Korokke Spicy Pork - ground pork with visible bits of carrots with a bit of sweetness. Exterior is a mixture of wheat/rice flour so a slight chew with a crispy, panko-like exterior. Accompanied with a spicy, sweet mayo-based sauce of Gochujang (Korean red chili paste), garlic and sugar :: Quabegi - twisted donuts - glazed, sesame and soybean powder - chewy, subtly sweet and best eaten right away. Good but prefer the savory items. Place is set up for take out only. Order via Clover to minimize the wait. Starting Saturday, 12/13/2025 Korean/Japanese-fusion rice boxes (grilled chicken, pork belly, spicy pork, karaage), japchae and bowls (beef curry and kimchi) will be available. Will definitely return to try the beef curry korokke and rice box. Note: Best eaten right away to get that crunchy exterior. Place your order via Clover: https://www.clover.com/online-ordering/simbongsa-sj-santa-clara read more

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Returned to try their rice plates and get a different korokke. The beef bulgogi was good, and had the same crispy mochi outer shell. The rice plates were also fairly good for a takeout-only spot. I do like how it comes with a small side of veggies and the japchae and purple rice. There was also macaroni salad which was interesting/different. I do wish the spicy pork was a bit leaner - some of the pieces were slightly thin but fatty at the same time. Flavor was still good though. Grilled pork belly goes well with the sesame ssamjang dip. read more

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My daughter and I dropped by right after we visited Stoneridge Mall. We ordered 6 twisted donuts (3 black sesame, 2 original & 1 injolmi). The donuts were soft and chewy and my favorite was the original. It was slightly sweet with a hint of cinnamon. I'm a huge fan of black sesame in general. Unfortunately, the black sesame topping from here lacked sweetness so it was my least favorite flavor of them all. read more

Simbongsa - 3 black sesame, 2 original & 1 injolmi - Donuts Near Me - Dublin, California

This place is only takeout and a hole in a wall in a small plaza in Dublin, CA. The korokke or croquette are very very good. A must try when in Dublin. They have sweet or savory korokkes. We bought other goodies like the quabegi or twisted donuts but we liked the korokkes more. Service was very good for a takeout. The person that helped us explained everything in what they have and what they are since we weren't familiar with the foreign names of the goodies. I think she's the owner but didn't ask. Definitely will make a stop here when passing by Dublin to get more korokkes. read more

Found a nail in my macaroni and I couldn't eat after that because I was disgusted by it. It's disappointing to say the least I had to throw the food away because it made me question how something like that could be in the food wished I could've enjoyed it read more

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We've been to Simbongsa several times now after a friend introduced us to the quabegi (the twisted donut). It was so delicious while warm and buttery fresh that my interest was piqued! So we went back another day and ate with our eyes and ordered a combo set that included 3 donuts and 6 croquettes--your choice of fillings. It's around $27-$28 total but you can pick the combo and size that feels appropriate for the number of people eating. A croquette tends to average a little under $4 for one and a donut averages around $2 but combos bring more value. The Korean store is take out only, you cannot dine in. It's literally just a kitchen preparing the food next to Athens Restaurant and a bike shop. But if you walk up to the kitchen you can still order but you'll just have to wait maybe 10-15 min depending on your order size. We walked up the first time and subsequent times we ordered online and drove over for pickup. Sometimes they run out of certain flavors if they're really busy with a big order (like one time on a Sunday morning they had run low on spicy pork and beef curry only an hour or so after opening!) But the owner gave us substitutes and even threw in a free croquette for the inconvenience. We tried the sugar, black sesame, and peanut powder quabegi (donuts) and quickly learned the powdered ones were a little too messy and made your mouth feel a lot drier. My favorite was still the original sugar. However if you order online, it seems there are other flavors like cookies and cream, caramel funnelcake, etc. For the croquettes, we have tried the beef curry, spicy pork, mozzarella, pizza, crab, pork and veggie. My personal favorite is the beef curry which gives the one I like at Tous Les Jour a run for its money in size and value and taste! My husband likes the spicy pork but be warned, it does have a decent spicy kick to it! The others were just okay for me but my kiddo likes the mozzarella one. Crab meat is more like a california roll filling; the mayo is sweeter. We bring these to parties and people love them! The croquettes are larger than people expect. They also heat well the next day if you pop it in the microwave for 15 seconds and then air fry for 5 minutes. Just as crispy and delicious!! The dough feels very chewy and light around the croquette as well as in the twisted donuts. The owner is really sweet and friendly and I love supporting their small business. read more

Very unique and interesting experience with the ordering process (clover.com)...order was placed while standing outside this brand new Korean fast food eatery (donuts and korokke (aka croquettes))...door was locked and they bring the food out to you while you're waiting curbside. My order was ready in 15 minutes as promised and was still warm when I had it with my daily cup of homemade chai tea...1 red bean and 2 pork and vegetable croquettes which were delicious and 1 bonus twisted donut which was soft and chewy and hit the spot. read more

Simbongsa - Donuts Near Me - Dublin, California

Service was great Love the SIMBONGSA KOROKKE & Donut I got the potato corn & cheese, red bean & pork & vegetable I love the potato corn & cheese My parent love the Donut & the pork & vegetable Will definitely come back to grab the bento & rice read more

Simbongsa - Donuts Near Me - Dublin, California

Order 3 ofnthe fried bread, cornnand cheese, spicy pork and cheddar, and crab. All amazing and flavourful Ordered a porkbelly bento, have an amazing mix of side dish. Only thing indidnt like was the mac salad, the mac is doughie. Nice lady behind the kitchen, would 100% recommend read more

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Calling all foodies, on the quest for something new and amazing, don't care about sitting down and decorations -- pick up these amazing Korean mochi twists. You will find yourself making second and third ... orders same day. My friends and I did. Want bet ? Wink read more

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Fresh and delicious! I really like their sweet donuts! I wish they have somewhere to sit down and a restaurant to use while you wait!

Picked up their set A with 6 donuts and 3 croquettes. They prepare them once ordered and it's nice and warm. Definitely a good idea to stop by before we head back to La. It's a small mainly to go orders but do have a few tables to sit if you want to enjoy them right away. read more

I bought set of 3 Korokkes (beef curry, crab meat , potatoes corn cheese) $11.95 + tax and spicy pork rice box $16.95 on Friday late afternoon. I was craving for spicy pork and Korokkes. read more

Simbongsa - Set of 3 Korokkes $11.95+tax - Donuts Near Me - Dublin, California

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When you arrive, there's instructions to order through your phone. Directions say it will take 10 minutes but ours came out faster than expected. Friendly, quick, and delicious. We got the combo B with 3 꽈배기 and 6 고로케. We shared and ate 5 korokke and 1.5 twisted donuts and we were fullll. My favorites were pizza, mozzarella, and the chicken pot pie. Husband loved the spicy pork. It has a nice spice to it. Injulmi twist has lots of injulmi powder, which worked well with the crispy yet bouncy donut. Black sesame twist is just the right amount of powder and sugar. What a fun addition to Dublin! Can't wait to come back to try their lunch boxes. read more

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My family was looking for something different for dinner and I ran across this place while searching on Yelp. The food is simple, flavorful, and very satisfying. The prices are also reasonable. What more can you ask for? We will definitely be coming back! read more

The food and service were great. I got a bulgogi box and some croquettes. If you're looking for a good grab and go Korean food place then place is amazing. I highly recommend it. read more

Simbongsa - This box was packed with great food. - Donuts Near Me - Dublin, California

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I love their croquettes. Nice and crispy and the amount of filling is perfect. My favorite is probably the pizza, spicy pork, and red bean. I brought some to my friend as a gift and they loved it as well. read more

Great food to grab on the go! The lady that runs the place is also very nice and informative about the food they sell. Highly recommended

The food was the delicious, the food was fresh and hot, the service was pretty quick. It is take out only so ordering online is better. read more

Simbongsa - crab meat korokke, potato and cheese and corn, and spicy pork. - Donuts Near Me - Dublin, California

Nice lady brings your order to you at your car. great Donuts and beef curry croquettes!

Best place ever!!!! So glad they came to Dublin. I love the lady who takes our orders, she's so sweet. And you KNOW it's going to be a good spot when you see other Korean people lining up to pick up their orders. 10/10 soy pork , 10/10 banchans, and 10/10 croquettes . We love this place and will definitely be coming back- please don't change a thing! Actually we would love to try chicken karage bento... so please bring that back :) read more

Interesting ordering process via Clover. At random intervals while I was there, a lady came out to check folks who were loitering outside to see if they needed help ordering. Timing wise it didn't take too long for my order to be ready. Korokke weren't quite what I was expecting as I'm used to mashed potato based croquettes. I got a trio and each was individually packaged and labeled. Flavors for me in order from my favorite to least liked: crab meat, pork and vegetable with potato corn and cheese my least favorite. This might have previously been in the food hall near 99 Ranch that's close to the outlet mall. Since it is take out only with no waiting area, ambiance is non existent read more

Looking for a quick snack/lunch, I stumbled onto this place on its fourth day of soft opening. The friendly owner came out to greet me, explain the menu, and take my order. I got three different flavors to try - beef curry (not on menu), crab meat, and spicy pork. The concept is very similar to Japanese croquettes except the skin is glutinous rice that gives it a chewy mochi texture. Even at palm size, because of the thick skin, I was getting full by the middle of the second one. Beef curry was definitely the most flavorful of the three. Hope it will be officially added to the menu soon! read more

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Fast, really kind service, and the quelbegi donuts are delicious. Really great place if you enjoy soft donuts and fried croquettes. Theyre soft on the inside, crispy on the outside, and very good They are a takeout place similar to a street vendor or hole-in-the-wall snack vendor. Not a ghost kitchen read more

Stumbled upon this place just yesterday, and 100% loved it. Great options that I don't usually see much of in other Korean sit-down restaurants as far as the street food type options go (and reasonably priced too), so I can honestly say this is my favorite go-to spot for Korean food in the Tri-Valley. *PS. 100% best if eaten immediately after receiving your food bc it tastes the best that way! read more

Hole is a wall place in Dublin. The box lunch and korokees were excellent for their value. Food tasted authentic, and would recommend this place for friends and future visits read more

We were so wowed by this locations food that we came back again the following week. We got the soy pork belly bento and loved all of the side dishes and the main. We also picked up a curry, potato corn, and a crab croquette and they were also all fantastic. Also the person working there taking orders was very nice and offered to put extra food in the bento because we had to wait for a bit for our food and offered to substitute cucumber kimchi when we said we don't do well with spicy. Highly recommend! read more

The croquettes were really good and reasonable priced. I like that they have combo deals. My son loves the beef curry and my favorite was the spicy pork. The owner was really sweet she gave us some samples of the donut mochi which was really good too. We'll definitely be back! read more