We loved our first experience at Tang Jip and decided to head back with the family for round two! Unfortunately a lot of the food just fell short this time around. This is nothing like our first experience over a year ago. Service and ambiance were still roughly the same, but a lot of the food was just subpar this time. I'm not sure if we came on an off day or at a weird time (early dinner, around 4-5pm on a Saturday), but even food that we loved the first time around (like the seafood pajeon) was way less enjoyable this time around. We also tried a number of new items, in particular two people had beef soup and this was VERY bland. It was not only lacking salt (which is fine because you can add your own), it's just clear that they did not use enough bones to make the broth or did not allow it to simmer long enough to get full extraction. It was literally like subtlly-flavored beef water, which is not at all how Korean galbitang is supposed to be. It's supposed to be rich, deep with extracted flavor, and complex - it wasn't any of those things. We also had the kimchi soondubu and had exactly the same issue. It was brought out not as it typically is - which is still with a rolling boil. Overall, while we still enjoyed the atmosphere, the food is a far cry from our last trip a year ago. I'm not sure what happened, but that's a shame. We likely will not be returning any time soon. read more

This restaurant has fast service, amazing quality of food and had a friendly staff. The place is clean, spacious and family friendly. The spicy Pork Bibimbap has a good variety of vegetables and is overall a flavorful dish. The steamed dumplings are soft, juicy and toddler approved. I eat here with my family regularly and the tastes of the food are spot on and consistent. I highly recommend coming early so it's less crowded. read more

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Great spot for authentic Korean food! After seeing pictures of their rose tteok-bokki online, we had to visit Tang Jip... I am a total sucker for any pink sauce dish. Located in the same strip mall as 99 Ranch. Interior is pretty simple and clean. We were seated immediately on a weekend afternoon. Service is fast-- and their little service robots are funny to watch meandering about. ROSÉ TTEOK-BOKKI (requested no bacon): This. Is. INSANE. Like they mixed vodka pasta with rice cakes. The way the creamy sauce coats each QQ noodle is divine. If it weren't so heavy I could eat this again and again ;u; Large portions-- definitely to share. OX BONE TANG: The epitome of comfort food. So flavorful and savory, with thread-like thin noodles. Has that silky collagen texture without being too thick. This was perfect for a cold winter day. I know where I'm going the next time I'm craving a hearty meal :3 read more

Tang Jip - Rosé Tteok-Bokki - Korean Near Me - Concord, California

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This review is for their take out service to eat Ordered the Brisket Seollangtang, because I was in the mood for some noodles and something soupy. It came with a container of rice, green onions, sides of banchan like fishcake, broccoli, kimchi and soy sauce pickled onion, the smallest serving of noodles and bone broth. The portion of broth was perfect with the rice but the amount of noodles was comical, it was about a soup spoon full of noodles. They provided banchan but failed to provide salt and pepper. Their kimchi is on the saltier side. Seollangtang needs to be dressed up to your preferences or else it'll be on the bland side. A few slices of thin beef brisket was given as well. Definitely not the best Seollantang or take out I've had. The price was steep for the meal. Would recommend ordering something else if you do opt for take out. Ordering however was easy. Big parking lot with lots of spaces. read more

My party walked in and the staffs didn't notice us or the party before us. Both groups waited to be greeted. We decided to grab a table and sit down ourselves. We ordered a large soy sauce galbi jim, Korean dumplings and soju. I like that silverware and plates are already on the table. But I had to ask the waiter for napkins since it's not provided at the table. Rice cake that comes with galbi jim was soggy. Perhaps overcooked them. The flavor was on the sweet side. Kimchi here is also sweet, which I'm not used to. Overall I enjoyed the food but I prefer a different flavor elsewhere. If you come with someone who can't eat spicy food, this would be a good place for them. read more

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Came in on a Friday night, just before 8pm with my boyfriend. Restaurant wasn't too busy. Walked in and it took a minute before a worker came to greet us. Got seated quickly. We got the tofu soup and bulgogi combo and the rose rice cakes. The rosé rick cakes can be eaten as an entree. Also came with banchan which was good. Food filled us up. But they kinda rushed us to leave the restaurant although it was only 9pm and the door said they closed at 10pm. They should probably update their hours. But would recommend for the food and want to come back to try other food! read more

Tang Jip is on our regular rotation. The food is great quality and comes out relatively quick. I liked the banchan they had on rotation, especially the bok choy kimchee, Napa kimchee & fish cakes. Their seafood pancake is crispy on the edges and they include a lot of seafood. My favorite dish is probably the bossam - I love the radish, green onions & samjang. I'd love if they also included Napa cabbage to wrap the bossam. I also hope they also add raw soy marinated crab to the menu. read more

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Tang Jip used to be Tang Tang Tang like the restaurant in Las Vegas because the owner used to work there. Must've had some sort of falling out if they had to change the name. Either way, IMHO both Tangs are equally amazing. "Tang" in Korean is pronounced more like "tong" and it means soup. "Jip" means house. So Tang Jip literally means Soup House. But Soup House doesn't sound as fun as Tang Jip, that makes me want to sing, let me see that "Tang Tang Tang Tang Tang". The funny thing is that when we tried Tang Jip we ended up ordering the seafood pancake and bossam with bottled makgeoli and soju. The side dishes came out first and it was surprising to see that they were using one of those robot servers. A Tangs-former haha. The side dishes aka "banchan" were hella legit. And the seafood pancake and bossam were very good. Next time we may actually try their soup haha. So yes, the food was so good that Tang Jip made me want to say Whoooooo! Haha Wu-Tang. Sorry ajussi (uncle) joke. * BTW been to Tang Tang Tang in Vegas and they're equally legit. read more

Tang Jip - Korean Near Me - Concord, California

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Coming from San Jose where there's no shortage of amazing Asian food, we were so happy to stumble upon Tang Jip in Concord--it's truly a gem! The service is always fast, and the food never disappoints. We've had the bibimbap (even ordered it as takeout before), and it's just as satisfying at home as it is fresh from the kitchen. The beef galbi combo with the cold buckwheat noodles is a favorite--the galbi beef is tender with that perfect smoky-sweet BBQ flavor. The pajeon (green onion pancake) is another standout. It's generous in size, fresh, and crispy on the edges. We couldn't finish it all in one sitting, but it reheats beautifully in the air fryer--almost like having it fresh again. Everything here is delicious, consistent, and made with care. Tang Jip has quickly become one of our go-to spots in the area! read more

Tang Jip - Spicy Pork Bulgogi, Naengmyeon + LA Galbi combo - Korean Near Me - Concord, California

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My friend and I are on the hunt for a good Korean place out here in WC/Concord. The bar is pretty high because our go to places are in oakland, and they are all amazing. Tang Jip is the first place we've tried and it was mostly ok. Despite being on the yelp waitlist, the check in process was weird and out of order. They were also very understaffed. From the check in, to putting in our order, to even paying, it was underwhelming. Things we tried: *Bulgogi - it was fine. My friend liked it more than I did. It was lacking something for me. *Tofu soup - my friend got this and he was a bit meh on it. He thought it was too much oil, too little tofu. *Potstickers - these were good! *Bibimbap - this was good, but it didn't get crispy at the bottom, which always makes me sad. Lastly, the banchan was good, and the book ahoy kimchee was our favorite! The sauce was something I could have just added to everything! Overall, it was fine. But I'll keep looking for a go to. read more

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Delicious food! I had the galbi/neng myun combo and the galbi tang. Spot on! Service was quick and friendly. Clean and inviting environment.

One of my favorite Korean spots in Walnut Creek! The vibes are great--modern decor, clean interior, and I love how they play K-pop on multiple screens with different groups on each one. It's fun, lively, and feels current. The menu is pretty extensive and what you'd expect from a solid Korean tofu house. The standout for me is 100% their rose ddeokbokki. Instead of the usual short rice cakes, theirs are cut more like chewy noodles--almost udon-like--and it makes the dish so unique and satisfying. The sauce is creamy, flavorful, and just chef's kiss. Other go-to dishes include the seafood pancake (crispy and loaded), their classic tofu soups, and their Korean BBQ, which is also solid. I haven't tried the entire menu yet, but what I've had so far has been consistently good. If you're in the area and craving Korean, this place is a must--especially for the ddeokbokki lovers! read more

Love the ambiance and quick service. Very clean inside. Our fav dishes: Bosam (steamed pork): i'm usually not a big fan of pork, but this is such a great dish. Pork doesnt usually give "fresh" tasting, but this plate along with the ingredients does a great job at that. Its basically a steam pork "build your own taco" plate, but make sure to put EVERYTHINGGG because each ingredient makes the bite so good! Cheese Gamja Jeon (Korean Pancake with Potato and Cheese): super yummy!! And the side of yogurt didn't seem appetizing with the dish, but was surprisingly so good!! Soon Tofu Jiggae (soup): i order the combo, and requested beef and kimchi which they were able to do. Yummy and warm soup that filled me up pretty good. Be aware this dish is much smaller than it seems. read more

There are many restaurants in this area that we like to frequent, so it was hard to find a time to try out Tang Jip for the first time. I'm really glad we did! Got to the restaurant right when they opened at 11 on a Tuesday during the holidays and we were able to order, eat, and get out by 11:50 to make a noon matinee at the theater. The vibe - a normal Korean restaurant but with K Pop playing and multiple TVs showing different K Pop videos. All our food was delivered table-side with a robot which me and my kids thought was awesome. The food - My favorite thing was the galbi-tang lunch special. There is more stuff in this thing than soup, but it makes the soup super rich and meaty. The two giant beef ribs that come with the dish were very tender. The seafood pancake was a thinner and less robust (softer) version than average. It was packed with seafood. Would recommend as an interesting alternative to the really crispy versions I've seen that I enjoy the best. Dumplings come in a steamer with 5 enormous portions. Banchan was solid - kimchi, radish kimchi, fish cake, seaweed, broccoli. Broccoli was a bit overcooked, but nitpicking here. Overall, very good experience. Definitely coming back for the soup and want to try out the other things on their menu like their Galbi Jjim, tofu, and spotlight on soup with beef brisket. read more

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It's been so hard to find a good Korean spot out this way but, fear not Tang Jip is here. Was hesitant to try this spot just because I haven't had the best of luck with Korean food out this way but I am so happy to say this is a great spot. The food was delicious and the service was nice especially considering how busy it was. Our food came by robot which was a fun experience. I ordered the bibimbap with beef and it was so good. My favorite thing is that they serve it in the cast iron bowl which makes the rice get crispy. I also had the Korean pork and it was semi spicy but not bad and so tender. They also serve you a bunch of side dishes and all were so good. Every table was sat and everyone I noticed was leaving happy and full. The food going to the other tables also looked so delicious. I can not wait to go again and try some of their other items. read more

Tang Jip - Side dishes - Korean Near Me - Concord, California

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We were climbing with the niece and nephew and decided to try someplace that none of us had visited. We found Tang Jip. It was rainy, but we were lucky enough to get front parking. Customer service here was outstanding!! He helped us order our dishes and drinks. Every thing that we ordered was delicious, and we have photos to remember what we wanted to order again -- which means every thing! Our picky niece and nephew liked it and they rarely eat Korean food. We love that it was clean and the staff was very attentive to us. We can't wait to eat here again! read more

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It was my boyfriend and I's first time going here & we were ecstatic due to the raving reviews. There's lots of seating and I loved the home-y atmosphere. Right as we were seated we were given banchan & water. In so many other restaurants it takes 5-10 minutes for water to be given so 10/10. Service was quick and welcoming. The restroom was clean. We ordered steamed dumplings as an appetizer. They were HUGE and packed with so much flavor. 10/10. Combo Seolleongtang (my order): Refreshing and just what I needed on a cold day. Combo Beef Bulgogi + Soon Tofu (my boyfriend's order): He enjoyed the level of spice the Soon Tofu had. The beef bulgogi was tender & flavorful! A solid Korean spot right in Concord! Come on by and try it out. read more

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I want to preface this review by saying I normally LOVE Tang Jip and will likely continue to visit. However I am unfortunately leaving this review as my experience picking up an online order today was absolutely unacceptable. I had came in and waited by the host table near the entrance for about 2 minutes without any greeting (totally fine as it seemed it was just 2 people working the dining room) Finally, a female waitress with blonde hair came to acknowledge me, and this is unfortunately the part that is causing me to leave this review. Her initial greeting was an extremely deadpan "hello.." with no smile or expression. When I told her I was here to pickup an order, her response was a snappy "what?". So I repeated myself and showed her the receipt on my phone. She then said "okay, well it's over there" and rather than simply going over to get the order for me, pointed to the kitchen counter and had me walk over there to get this. As I was leaving and walked by her (and believe me, she definitely saw me), she then said nothing, no "thank you" or "have a nice day" or anything else. If I could, I would leave a 1/5 star purely for this one employee as I feel her customer service mindset is absolutely lacking, if not outright disrespectful. This completely soured the pickup experience and I would not want this person to be my server if I were to dine-in. Aside from this, I do think that all the other staff are typically very kind and attentive, and my dine in experiences been much more pleasant, so I would still recommend Tang Jip to a friend. read more

On the hunt for some Korean comfort food in the heart of Contra Costa County?! Look no further - Tang Jip - is the hottest spot in town that offers delectable Korean cuisine that's NOT your typical AYCE Korean Bbq LOL. Don't let the location deter you - and the parking can be a challenge, but you'll easily be able to snag one in the vast Park & Shop strip mall parking lot. I was fortunate to have dined in here twice with good friends & I am always enthused at the many dished you can order. I am a huge fan of their banchan (side dishes) that are unlimited - in addition to being significant to the varieties of proteins you could order to accompany those! You'll definitely be FULLER than FULL, and the best thing about it - there's always lots of leftovers that you can take home for to go! You cannot definitely go wrong to experience the bold flavors and aromas of Korea, and once you try it - I guarantee ya'll like it! The wait can be a pain during peak times - most especially on weekends - but the staff & crew that goes above & beyond the call of duty goes beyond par excellence, is what keeps me & my friends coming back to endure good food with good company! The more, the merrier - as you could order a dish or two that you'd like, and since they serve it family style / a la carte - you'll definitely find your flavor from the many comforting dished they serve! Highly recommended that you & your loved ones try out this place; the food being prepared comes out to your tables freshly cooked, piping hot, and flavorful! You'll sure to find your own niche for authentic Korean dishes that truly stand out once you've given this place a try! Don't say I didn't warn ya! read more

Tang Jip - Dumpling Soup with Ramen Noodles - Korean Near Me - Concord, California

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I finally tried Tan Jip, and I was impressed! There are many Korean restaurants in Concord, but the main difference between this restaurant and others is the different dishes this place offers. The restaurant is nicely decorated, and the staff is friendly. The dishes are large and perfect for sharing. They have BBQ combo dishes with soup and a main meat dish. This is what we ordered: -Combo Soon Tofu + LA Galbi 4/5: The galbi was delicious, but the combo soon tofu was not my favorite. They actually made a mistake and brought us a beef soon tofu, which we tried before realizing it was the wrong one. They took it back and brought us the combo, which comes with meat and seafood but was not as flavorful. I wouldn't get this combo again, but I would get the beef one with the galbi. -Mackerel 3.5/5: it is grilled fish. The flavor was good, but it was just a bit dry. -Rosé Tteok-Bokki 5/5: I loved this dish! The sauce is delicious! I highly recommend it. It comes with an egg, udon, and fish cakes. It is a bit spicy and flavorful. Bossam 5/5: Another favorite! The dish comes with steamed pork, jalapeños, garlic, onions, relish, and radish paper. When you combine everything in the radish paper, it is the perfect bite! Overall this restaurant is delicious and I've been dreaming about the dishes! I'll be back soon. read more

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I came with two of my friends around 1 PM of a Saturday and were seating shortly. ordered : (5/5) - Combo Oxtail soup : This was recommended by our server and it was delicious! We ordered one serving for all of us and it was plenty! The soup was very flavorful and the beef was very tender. - Bossam: We ordered a small size and it was was plenty! It was a good portion size and it was delicious! I would definitely come back for this! The pork was super tender. service: (5/5) The place was packed the whole time we were dining here. They regularly refilled our water and attended to us! vibe: (5/5) Would be great for family and friends! parking: (4/5) Free parking lot out front! overall: The food here was delicious and I would love to try their other dishes :) read more

Tang Jip - Korean Near Me - Concord, California

Came here post pickleball games twice and really enjoyed the food here both times! FOOD: The banchan different here. The service the traditional banchan, but somehow even better than normal. The kimchi is fresh, but not too fermented and the fish cake tastes homemade succulent. My favorites here are the seafood pancake, the galbitang, and their oxtail tang. We also tried the galbijim which was good in its own way, but if I were to compare it to daeho (which happens to be opening in the same plaza soon), it's less saucy and sweet. AMBIANCE: The place has tons of seating and has a traditional yet modern vibe to it. They play kpop which is a must for all Korean restaurants. SERVICE: Friendly and quick service. They have a automatic robot to help servers carry out heavy trays of food which is adorable. Overall, I really like this place and would come back when I'm in the area and craving Korean! read more

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I love this place. Went to Tang Jip for the first time and I can't wait to come back! Excellent Korean food, lots of menu options, good banchan, great service, in a clean restaurant with plenty of seating. We were seated right away on a Sunday night around 6pm. We enjoyed everything we ordered: Cheese Tteok-bokki (4.5/5) - the cheese pull is so satisfying, and the rice cakes are perfectly chewy. This is listed as an appetizer but it was a huge serving! As a side dish, it can be shared by up to 4 or 5 people. There were only 2 of us so we took home leftovers, and it filled an entire large soup container. The spice level is mild. Haemul Pajeon (seafood pancake) (5/5) - This was the highlight of our meal! Packed with seafood, served hot, and tasted great with or without the dipping sauce on the side. Spicy Pork + Soon Tofu Combo (4/5) - this combo was a good value at a decent price ($25.95). Two of us split this and we still had extra pork to take home. The soon tofu had a nice spicy kick to it, even at mild level. We also got a small side of white rice with this, that helped level out the combined spice of the pork and the soup. We found parking relatively quickly but not directly in front, as the parking lot was fairly busy. Looking forward to my next visit! read more

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Classic korean style food. The soup has a tame, bone broth flavor. The rice plates are hearty and contain all the good juices. The side dishes are amazing for the main entrees. I just wish there was a bit more variety in some of the options for my picky eater family read more

Wonderful first visit to Tang Jip. The showstopper this trip was the Rosé Tteok-Bokki. It was a hefty portion and split well between two. It's a rich carbonara style base with all your favorites of a traditional tteok-bokki. We ordered lunch portions of Tofu soup dishes and I got a side of LA Galbi. Everything was seasoned well and tasted great. A small detraction was service time. They appeared understaffed that day and tables waited to make eye contact or wave someone down to get attention. Perhaps this was an odd day for them. But I plan to return and try more off their menu! read more

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Great ambiance and food was amazing ! Had seen a few posts about this place so we had to try it out .

Tang Jip in Concord serves Seoul inspired Korean soup and cuisine. The food is authentic and full of flavor. Everything we ordered and ate was wonderful. You will leave very full and satisfied. What we ordered: Tteok-bokki - Stir-fried rice cake & fish cake with spicy sauce. Great flavor and warms you up on a cold night. Pajeon - Green onion Korean pancake. Fresh with a light crisp, definitely a must order to get the party started. Pork Bossam - First time having Bossam and it's awesome. Love the accoutrements that bring the flavor of the pork out. Galbi Jjim - Braised premium beef short rib and back rib with added Cheese. This is the star of the show. It's a lot of food but for 4 people its a wonderful main course. Tasty, full of premium meat its sweet meat hits the spot. Overall a fantastic dining experience for authentic Korean cuisine. The restaurant is spacious with plenty of seating for varying party sizes. The service was attentive and the food arrived very quickly. read more

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A good dining experience. The place is clean, with wipes for your hands at the table with silverware readily available too. The rose tteokbokki was yummy with just the right amount of spice and huge serving too. Had the combo tofu soup (with kimchi) and galbi - wish the galbi was more tender though. Banchan had bigger bowls too. Kimchi was delicious. Between two people we still had leftovers. I'd love to try the bone broth soup next and maybe the others too. read more

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Food is delicious here! The robot servers make dinner more fun! We ordered a little bit of everything: Zucchini patties Rose tteokboki Kimchee soon tofu soup Cold buckwheat noodles Pork bossam (my favorite) Pork tonkatsu Highly recommend! Will be back! read more

This place was crowded on a Sunday night at 6PM, but the food came out pretty fast. The servers were nice and the have robots delivering the food. We got the following: Rose Tteok Bokki 10/10! Highly recommend! Cheese Gamja Jeon - 9/10 - Korean pancake with potato and cheese. If you like a nice cheeses pull, order this! Soondubu & BBQ chicken combo - 8/10 read more

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We have been coming here since it was called tang tang tang. The food has always been high quality and thoughtful. We love the menu selection and the preparation has been very consistent. We feel it's the strongest Korean option in the area. read more

This was my second time here and both service and food were excellent. We had put our name on the Yelp waitlist so our wait time wasn't too bad. The restaurant was clean and noise level was good. I would definitely come back and try some of their other items. read more

We've now come 3 times. The restaurant is located in a huge plaza with plenty of parking. Now the details: The first time, the food was 5/5, hands down the best galbijjim I've had. The next two times were disappointing. The meat was overcooked, no longer falling off of the bone, and dry. Additionally, the place is severely under staffed as there was a constant 4-5 tables that needed to be cleaned at all times. We had to continue grabbing our own napkins, bowls, plates, and reminding staff of certain requests. I would recommend coming earlier or havin a reservation in order to have a smooth dining experience. First visit: 100 Second visit: 85 Third visit: 83 Would continue coming back in hopes they restore the quality of food and service from the first time With love Big Mitch read more

Tang Jip - Korean Near Me - Concord, California

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Located in 99 ranch plaza in concord ca. I come here a lot for yuk gae jang but also the sulleongtang beef brisket soup. It is so comforting and one portion is two meals for me. There is a generous amount of banchan that is high quality. I will always come when I'm in the area. read more

Tang Jip - Banchan - Korean Near Me - Concord, California

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First off, BOSSAM!!! Located in Willow Pass is a new spot that features Tang (Tang Jip lightly translated into Broth House). And while I wanted to try their Galbitang and other soups, my family was craving Traditional Korean dishes. First off, the inside is modern and clean. Love the simplicity and minimalism. KPOP plays on the screen up top. Love the vibe. Servers were good, although on a Sunday night, severely under-staffed. I would normally dock them down for the lack of service we received, but I could tell, from the young ones to the mama-san's, they were hustling. No one was slacking. All the food was delicious. The items that stood out though was the Tteok-Bokki in Rose Sauce. Holy sh*t. I've ever had it this way, and it is amazing. The bossam is the first I've had in the East bay that isn't dry AF. Delicious. And I could tell by the delivery robot, a lot of people were ordering it. Lastly, the banchan. I'm a big believer in the less they give you, the better the banchan tastes. That is the truth here. Only about 5 items, but they were all delicious. I 100% will be back, especially to try their soup when I visit the bay in the winter for Christmas. It got packed on Sunday around 6pm...so be ready. read more

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I recently dined at Tang Jip and overall, the food was good. I ordered the seafood pancake and fried dumplings--both were well-prepared and flavorful. The service was prompt, but I couldn't help but notice that I wasn't served any banchan. At first, I thought it might be because I was dining alone or maybe because I ordered 2 appetizers and not an entree, but I later saw two other solo diners receiving banchan BEFORE they even ordered! They also never came by to refill my water. It was not busy. While I enjoyed my food, the lack of banchan and the fact that my two appetizers totaled $40 left me feeling a bit disappointed. Given the price, I expected a more complete dining experience. If you're planning to visit, it might be worth checking if ordering a main dish makes a difference in the service. read more

Tang Jip - Korean Near Me - Concord, California

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Love this location. The galbi jiim is our favorite! The option with or without cheese.

I've returned to my side quest of trying out all of the new Asian restaurants in the Concord Park & Shop. The variety of regional Asian restaurants to choose from is unmatched in the East Bay. The ambiance was spacious, warm, and nicely done. I didn't have to wait and was seated as soon as I walked in the door. They're known for their braised beef bone broth soup and it was absolutely amazing. The richness and the flavor of the soup was literally "the essence of beef". Matched with incredible banchan, it was what I craved before I even knew it! The bonus is they have a food robot that delivers your food! Highly recommend! read more

Tang Jip - Spicy Galbi Jjim / 매운갈비찜 - Korean Near Me - Concord, California

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Visited Tang Jip over Memorial Day weekend and had a great experience! The food came out quickly and the flavors were solid across the board--but the Spicy Galbijim stole the show. Spicy Galbijim - Added Cheese and Glass Noodles: 10/10 Absolutely delicious! The meat was fall-off-the-bone tender, and the sauce was rich, savory, and perfectly sweet--not really spicy, but super flavorful. Loved the addition of cheese, glass noodles, rice cakes, and tteokbokki. My only complaint: the veggies were a little underdone. Otherwise, incredible! Rose Tteokbokki: 7/10 Creamy and comforting, with long, thin chewy rice cakes that were a nice twist. Not my favorite, mainly because I'm not a big fan of bacon, but I can see this being a hit for others. Beef Soondubu-jjigae: 7.5/10 The broth was flavorful and delicious! The beef, however, was a bit tough. I also wish they cracked the egg in for you--the soup wasn't hot enough to cook it fully on its own. Not a fan of the cubed zucchini, I prefer it sliced. The galbijim was definitely the star of the meal, and the banchan selection was excellent as well. I'll be coming back just for that dish alone! read more

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This restaurant is located in the Willow Oass shopping center right next to JoAnn Fabrics. This has a lot of competition since this mall also has Ohgane and Korea House which are also very good Korean restaurants. However, this actually holds its own. Good sign that many tables were filled with Koreans so it must be good and authentic! I wanted to order the dishes that other restaurants don't really offer, but my girls wanted to try the usuals they like to compare. Galbijjim was what I really wanted to try but for a small it was like outrageously priced think at 72.00! So I skipped it this time since we ordered so much already. We ordered the following: Fried dumplings- 4/5 with a great spicy sweet sauce to dip in. Kids love this. Japchae- better than most places bc they filled it with various vegetables including wood fungus mushrooms which is good. So this jap chae is better than other restaurants in the area. I liked that it was filled with different vegetables. 5 stars. Soon Tofu( think they forgot to add my Kim chee) soup combo with beef and I asked to add Kim chee. They forgot the Kim chee but I didn't realize that at first because it was spicy, but realized after there was no Napa cabbage! It was just ok 3.5 stars. Soon tofu soup which is great on a cold winters day or if you are sick! This was a combo with galbi. Galbi was very good. 5 stars. Pork bulgogi was good but liked galbi better. 4 stars. A bit gritty in the spices and sauce. Dol Sot Bim Bop was a 5 star because egg was perfectly fried and full of various vegetables- liked the variety of vegetables- zucchini, carrots, green leaves Chinese vegetable which was good, purple cabbage even, mushrooms, etc. Banchan was good with a different variety than others but I liked it! Think Shanghai bok choy which I really liked, bean sprouts and seaweed was good, daikon radish and Kim chee was the usual. Fish cakes yummy( always my favorite). I wished they had potatoes salad as I saw in other reviews. They gave us a second set when asked. So 5 stars. Overall, for food is 4.5 stars. Hard working staff running around and a robot too! Will try the galbi Jim next time- but why is this so expensive?! Portion sizes are good. This will be hard bc this is as good as our favorite Korean restaurants, so hard to pick which one we like better bc we love them both! Solid and good food! read more

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