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    4.1 (3k reviews)
    PriceyKorean, Barbeque
    Closed 4:30 pm - 9:30 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Galbi
    Lisa T.

    I've been meaning to try this place out for years and finally had the opportunity recently. ToBang exceeded my expectations and is one of the best family-owned spots that I've been to in awhile! We ordered the Special A set and chose galbi (+$9) and brisket as our meats. The staff assisted us with cooking the brisket and the galbi came prepared on a sizzling plate. All combos come with unlimited sides and the servers made sure all of our side dishes were stocked at all times. I love how the set also comes with a choice of white rice or korean fried rice plus cheese corn. For an additional $10, we added bibim naengmyeon to our order which was super refreshing. You can also add a soup to your meal for $9. Although this set included two choices of meats, it was more than enough for my party of 2. All this came out to be under $100 which is so affordable considering the quality of the meats! The side dishes and appetizers were superb as well. Good amount of customers for a weekday dinner. This place is great for small or large parties. Very spacious restaurant and the servers were super kind and attentive. I'll definitely be coming back!

    Megumi Y.

    They comped us a free beer because they were a little busy but we got helped relatively quickly. The food is more than enough for two and the service is amazing!

    2 portion Beef brisket
    Vanessa T.

    Got the special C combo for 5 adults and it filled us all. Comes with 4 meat choices - we chose 2 beef brisket, beef belly, and beef intestine. It also came with seafood pancake, kimchi fried rice, 2 steamed white rice, spicy cold noodles and tons of side dishes. The fish cake came out warm which was pleasantly nice since it usually comes out cold. The portions were generous and service is quick. Lots of seating and large space.

    Brisket, Sides and Cheese Corn (Small Portion)
    Christina T.

    I came here with my partner to celebrate a birthday dinner, and unfortunately, the experience was disappointing. The reviews are very high, which honestly feels a bit misleading based on what we experienced. We ordered the 4-meat special for $126 and chose pork cheek, bulgogi, brisket, and galbi (which was an extra $9), bringing our total to $135 before tax. For that price, the portions were surprisingly small, especially the pork cheek and brisket.and the quality wasn't anything extraordinary. The bulgogi and galbi were good, but not enough to justify the overall cost. The galbi was definitely the highlight of the meal. Service was also lacking. We had to ask multiple times for radish because the portions they brought out were very small. When we asked for sauce refills, instead of letting us refill it ourselves, the server did it but put the sauces in the wrong compartments and only briefly apologized. It just felt disorganize and like the stuff was rushing everything with only 3-4 other parties in the store. There were also a few misses with our order. We ordered one plain rice and one kimchi fried rice, but the kimfried rice was forgotten, and we had to follow up to get it. We were given a very small portion of cheese corn as well, which didn't feel proportional to the price, you can even see how small it is in the photo. On a positive note, they did give us a complimentary egg puff soup, which was a nice gesture. Overall, I was disappointed with the experience. Between the pricing, portion sizes, and service issues, it didn't meet expectations, and I don't think I would come back.

    Jill M.

    We freakin love tobannggg! The aunties totally take care of you and their prices are so reasonable. Ambiance is a bit hole in the wall but brings you to korea. I can say their food is so consistent. They will refill your banchans and take good care of you! Thank you Tobanggg!

    Pork Belly, Brisket
    Anh T.

    There are many great Korean restaurants within this plaza, and ToBang is one of them. On a weekday evening, this restaurant was almost completely full. My friend and I were able to get seating immediately, and I love how the menu is organized into different meal sets. We tried their Special-A set and got an additional soup (kimchi jjigae). The meats we tried were pork belly and brisket. Both the brisket and pork belly were sliced thin, and they were delicious when grilled! There was a variety of banchan, along with cheese corn and seafood pancake. The kimchi jjigae was spicy and hearty, completing our meal. We could have eaten less and taken some leftovers as the portion size was generous, but my friend and I ended up eating to our hearts' content.

    Shaf K.

    Been coming to this place for years now, so this review is long overdue. I just went there with my spouse and a friend from out of town so this is my most up to date experience. Every time I come here I'm starving. I order a size down for the group I'm with (ie: if I'm with 3 ppl I order the set for 2) and we all leave stuffed with leftovers. Service is great, fast and attentive. Free bonchon refills make the meal more worthwhile. Cups and utensils are all metal, chopsticks are disposable. Meat is good quality and quantity for the price The sets include fewer items than they did back in the day but it's all good; I am still full when I leave. They have renovated the place with better fume hoods and they've expanded so I feel like the improvements in ambience compensate for the changes. We ordered the 1-2 ppl set, plus kalbi and an extra tofu soup. With tax it was $105. Came out to $35 a person. Very worthwhile I will be back, this place is open on Christmas on New years day fyi! Pics are post prandial, I am not great at grabbing pics beforehand. I will improve!

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    Josh K.

    Love their banchan, honestly a great selection. Very good bang for your buck honestly and great service. They gave us a free steamed egg on the house! Love this place

    Seafood Pancake
    Joanna T.

    I've been coming here for 5+ years and it's still one of my go-to Korean BBQ spots because of the great prices and friendly service. It can get pretty busy during peak hours, so there may be a wait, but they're usually really good about fitting everyone in and keeping things moving. The meat is always good quality, and they give a ton of banchan with your meal. The staff is also super attentive. They'll come by to help cook the meat and check on your throughout the meal. The portions are very generous for the price, which is one of the main reasons I keep coming back. Great food, great value, and consistently good service every time.

    Lanze A.

    ToBang is a gem I had no expectations for. Picked this place on a whim for lunch and was disappointed to find that it wasn't AYCE. My surprise when it was better than I thought. Banchan here was out of this world! Everything was a slap of umami, from potatoes, radish, fish cakes, japchae, and seaweed. Table set up was magical and I can't talk enough about how good the banchan was. The sets we ordered also came with seafood pancakes and those hit the spot too! When the meat came we got straight to business. You get a few choices but I recommend getting the bulgogi. It comes to you already cooked so you don't have to deal with the wait while the meat cooks which we all know of all too well. Bulgogi was also amazing on a bed of onions on a hot plate. At the end, the also gave us some yakults for our gut health! I couldn't ask for a better lunch. The servers were also the kindest, I felt like family was serving me. Like I finally had my own ajumma. They were so quick with serving water and sides. They really cared about us and whether or not we were enjoying our meal. They were flying through the restaurant and their hardwork is very apparent. God bless you aunties!

    Ramen
    Terrysue T.

    Came here several times throughout the years, but giving a review for the most recent visit on the weekend. We had a party of 9 and called ahead to make reservations. When we arrived, our table was all set - place settings, sauces, cups, water. We ordered 2 of the Special-C. Everything tasted so good - the banchan, the meats, the steamed egg, the seafood pancake, the ramen, the kimchi fried rice, the galbi jjim, the tteokbokki. The food kept coming and coming. We had to keep making room on our table to fit everything. They cooked the meats right in front of us on the grill, and they were always so attentive! They kept coming back to refill our banchan without us needing to ask! They also were so generous and gave us an extra steamed egg on the house, and an extra ramen on the house too! Felt like royalty! Loved the hospitality and the special attention they gave us. They even gave us some kimchi fried rice to take home! So sweet!

    Stephen D.

    This has always been our go-to KBBQ spot! On this latest visit, I especially appreciated the great customer service, speed of service, and quality of all the dishes! They revamped their menu sets to be more straightforward for first-timers, and I appreciate how they take your order before you sit down to ensure they keep things moving quickly. There is never a very long wait time, again due to how efficient they are with running the restaurant. Some of my favorite staples here are the spicy BBQ chicken (not too spicy for my weak self and packed full of flavor,) bulgogi, seafood pancake, and tofu soup. The portions are on the bigger side in my opinion, so if you're on the fence about getting that extra meat dish, I'd go without it and just order more if you still feel hungry. All in all a solid Bay Area KBBQ institution!

    Combo 6! (Serving size for 6 people)
    Melody Y.

    ToBang has been around for a while, and like many people, it's one of our go-to KBBQ spots in the area. It's not AYCE, but the meat quality is always solid. I'll admit, I didn't really understand the hype at first many years ago, but after trying other places nearby, I totally get it now. It's a no-frills, quick-in, quick-out kind of spot. They're super efficient -- there's almost always a line, but they keep things moving without it feeling rushed. You order by set type depending on the number of people, which makes it easy. The seafood pancake is delicious, and for meat, the brisket is our go-to which never disappoints. I love that they often give out little extras like corn cheese or mini tteokbokki alongside the banchan! There's always a wait on weekends, so make sure you go early enough so you don't have to wait too long.

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    Ask the Community - ToBang

    Is this AYCE?

    No. You order by different sets a la carte.

    Did this place change owner after COVID? Quite a few things have changed. I didn't see the original owner at the store anymore. She used to be in the store almost every day.

    Hi. I am Kim,who take care of Tobang for 18 years. CB I have kids, so I work for Friday, Saturday, Sunday. Thank you

    How do you eat the steamed egg?

    Mouth

    Are there any vegetarian options there?

    You can view their menu. A few dishes like the glass noodles Japchae, tofu soups and possibly Kim chi fried rice could work. It’s a Korean BBQ place so meats are plentiful. Japchae, tofu soup is a good start. I believe we were served a starter salad… 

    Is it all you can eat if you eat at the restaurant?

    No.

    Do you have any vegetarian options or anything that can be made vegetarian?

    Laugh out loud

    Are most of the meat options and sauces gluten free? I have a gluten free friend and I'd like to make sure we'd be able to discern which menu options had no gluten.

    Sorry, but no. We don’t use gluten free ingredients. I can’t really tell you which menu items are gluten free. Thanks and I hope this helps.

    Do they use MSG? My mom is allergic but would like to eat here.

    No we do not buy MSG and put it in our food. But some of our soup dishes may have MSG because we do put in beef and seafood base powder in the the soup.

    Are you open on thanksgiving?

    We are open thanksgiving day from 4pm to 9 pm

    For take out, is the meat already cooked or does customer need to cook at home?

    All BBQ marinated meats (Kalbi, BulGoGi, bbq chicken, spicy chicken, and spicy pork) are cooked. All plain meats (Brisket, Pork Belly and Beef belly), are raw and you need to cook at home.

    How is outdoor seating experience like? is it the same as dining inside before pandemic?

    There is no cooking at the table for outdoor dining. We cook the meat inside and bring it out to you. As of last week, we do have indoor dining for groups of four or less. Best to make reservations for indoor and outdoor dining.

    Can you please describe your curbside pickup process? Also, can I pay over the phone? If at all possible, I want to minimize contact and remain outdoors.

    You can order online at www.tobangsc.com. Click the TakeOut Orders tab. This will take you to an online ordering page. Place your order and at checkout you can request for curbside pickup. When you come to pickup your food, just park in the front… 

    Are you still open for pick up or delivery? Is your business the same?

    Sorry but no Togo food. We will be closed until the county of Santa Clara lifts the shelter in place ordinance. We hope to open soon and thank you for you support.

    Thank you, but still doesn't work for some reason. Basically we would like to reserve a table for 6 adults and one baby tomorrow at 5 pm. Is that okay?

    We do not take reservations on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. You can go to yelp and get on the wait list but everyone in the party must be present to be seated. Reservations are only taken Monday to Thursday and you can also make reservations… 

    Is there another number I can call?call The one listed doesn't work.

    Hi Huizhong Tobang’s phone number is 408-615-7540. The best time to call is after 4:30pm.

    How hot and spicy is the food?

    Everything is medium spicy unless stated or requested! Thank you!

    Does ToBang apply the automatic 17% tip on the pre-tax or post-tax bill?

    Tips should be added on pre tax component. Not on post tax.

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    Kunjip

    Kunjip

    4.1(2.4k reviews)
    0.0 mi
    $$

    I came here with my husband and cousins at around 8pm, and there was still a wait but that wait was…read moreworth it. There wasn't much space inside if you're waiting for your table. Just a small corner of seats, so I waited in the car. It took around 45 minutes for us to get seated, but after ordering, the food came out relatively quickly. This is now my go-to spot for galbijjim. I remember thinking right after we left the restaurant that night that I was already looking forward to our next visit. The rice cakes in there were chunky compared to most places, which made it a more enjoyable eat. It was my first time having sooyuk and I loved the cuts of meat in there, especially the tendon. I might just have to come here again on my next visit to SJ.

    my friend came all the way from east bay for lunch and we both left disappointed. expensive for the…read morequality and portion, not worth it. we both ordered the galbi tang. the galbi tang was mainly connective tissue and fat. only had a couple pieces of meat. the connective tissue was pretty hard to remove, even with the scissors. the side dishes had very small portions. i used to order for take-out all the time.... im confused on why the portions and quality has changed so much. service was basically non-existent. they hounded us for a tip in the parking lot in the blazing hot sun. the only good thing about our visit was the short wait time on a friday at noon. not sure if we'll ever be coming back!

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    Kunjip - Interior

    Interior

    Kunjip - #13 Cheese maeun galbi jjim ($82)

    #13 Cheese maeun galbi jjim ($82)

    Kunjip - Mul naengmyeun/cold buckwheat noodles

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    Mul naengmyeun/cold buckwheat noodles

    Jang Su Jang - Maeun Galbi Jjim ($75) Spicy Braised Beef Short Ribs

    Jang Su Jang

    3.8(2.3k reviews)
    1.0 mi
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    We had the budae jjigae and mul naengmyeon…read more The stew had lots of fermented kimchi flavor. If you like that, this is great. My preference is basically a shin ramyun which has a thicker broth. I loved how this had tteok, sausage, and spam. It's also wonderful that it comes out still boiling inside the stone pot. I love their fresh, sweet kimchi banchan. The place is nice and clean and the service is friendly. It's nice that they also have private rooms available. I liked it enough but if someone asked me a Korean place to eat, this isn't one that would come to the forefront of my mind. It's good but not mind blowing.

    Jang Su Jang is a solid Korean BBQ restaurant in Milpitas. While none of the dishes had any…read more"wow" factor, the food was above average and the prices were reasonable. The decor is a little dated. Service was efficient and met expectations. We ordered Wang Mandoo, LA Galbi, and a Cold Noodle Combo. The Wang Mandoo were described as king size boiled dumplings with beef, pork, and kimchi, and the sizes did not disappoint -- indeed very huge, even larger than the mandoo I've had in Korea. The meat was tender and overall very tasty. The LA Galbi came out as large slices of BBQ short ribs and were tender, juicy, and flavorful. The cold noodle combo came with cold noodles in broth plus bulgogi. You can pick other protein but that's what we chose. The cold noodles were refreshing and the noodles were chewy and bouncy. The portions were fairly large. The bulgogi was probably the most disappointing of all the dishes we had. It was tender beef but lacked some bbq flavor. I appreciated the wide variety of Banchans that were brought out to our table. They also gladly refilled the banchans as needed.

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    Jang Su Jang
    Jang Su Jang - Haemul Pajeon aka Seafood Pancake ($29), expensive

    Haemul Pajeon aka Seafood Pancake ($29), expensive

    Jang Su Jang - Jang Su Jang - inside bbq seating area

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    Jang Su Jang - inside bbq seating area

    Paik's Noodle - Stir-fried Noodle ($14)

    Paik's Noodle

    4.3(1.9k reviews)
    0.4 mi
    $$

    I've been to Paik's Noodle several times and have also tried locations in other cities! I forgot…read morewho originally recommended this place to me, but I'm glad they did Their prices are super good and their food is consistently good. I get the jajangmyeon ($10.95 for a small) every time, mostly because the noodle texture is TOP TIER. The noodles are thick, chewy, and springy, and they pair really well with the jajang (black bean) sauce. There are also plenty of ingredients mixed into the sauce, although I find it a little salty sometimes. The tangsuyuk (sweet & sour pork, $15.95) is super crispy, and I really liked the tangy sauce with it. I personally prefer dipping the pieces in the sauce so they stay crispy, but you can also pour the sauce over if that's your preference! The restaurant can get pretty busy on weekend evenings, with waits usually around 10-30 minutes. There's plaza parking available nearby. Would definitely recommend if you like or want to try jajangmyeon!

    Paik's Noodle has multiple locations around the Bay Area and it's about the same experience at…read moreevery location I've visited. I ordered Jajangmyeon and Jjamppong. The noodles for both dishes have a pleasantly chewy bounce to them. They are thick, satisfying, and cooked perfectly right. The Jajangmyeon's black bean sauce was savory with a touch of sweetness and contains peas, onions, and pork. The Jjamppong has a spicy seafood broth with squid, mussels, pork, and veggies. Every meal comes with pickled yellow radish on the side to help cut through the richness of the meal. Service is not what you come here for. We waited about 20 minutes to be seated and a part of that was because they skipped our name on the waitlist. They claimed they called it, but we were standing less than 15 feet away from the front door and never heard a thing. The music the restaurant was playing outside didn't help. Once sat inside, it is a turn-and-burn operation. Food is ordered, dropped off, payment is collected, and nothing more. Again, don't go here for the service, go for the noodles. The atmosphere is casual and bit cramped. It has a cafeteria-like feel inside and can get a little noisy. Parking can be tricky especially when busy since they share a small parking lot with neighboring businesses. Bottomline, Paik's Noodle is good for a quick and solid bite but that's about it.

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    Paik's Noodle - Counter / cooking area

    Counter / cooking area

    Paik's Noodle - Fried Dumpling ($8.50/8)

    Fried Dumpling ($8.50/8)

    Paik's Noodle - Beef Jjamppong / Beef Noodle Soup

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    Hong Dae Pocha - Padak KFC: Fried Chicken w/ green onion, house sauce | $25 (boneless chicken thigh)

    Hong Dae Pocha

    3.9(317 reviews)
    0.8 mi

    Not only was this the worst Korean food I've had to date, but the service was a mess. I try my best…read moreto be understanding and I usually never leave negative reviews, but this one I had to share. We ordered a combo (contains three dishes) and not only did they forget two of the three items, but when we asked for the two items they only brought out the second one over an hour later. By the time we were done with our second item, we asked them to just not bring out the third item in our combo because it was clear they hadn't even begun to prepare it because they forgot again. Despite only receiving two of the three items in our combo over the span of our two hours, they still charged us the full $73 for the combo. Additionally, they kept bringing out the wrong items and also brought out things twice when we had already received it. Food overall was undeniably bad for how it was priced. The quality of the pork in the katsu was extremely tough and stringy, not to mention how it was absolutely drowned in sauce. Kimchi fried rice was wet, as it was drowned in sauce and oil, barely fried. Chicken wings were also drenched in oil and sauce, and it was soggy, rubbery, and overall terrible. In conclusion, don't waste your time or money here. This was my second time at this establishment, and both times were atrocious.

    Came with a few friends on a Saturday night and it was absolutely packed! The drinks here are…read morerelatively cheaper compared to other pochas, bars, or pubs, but the high food prices pretty much make up for that. We shared a soy garlic fried chicken and some fries with a beer and a few sojus. We were still hungry so we then ordered combo #4 and asked to replace the fish cake soup for more fries; our server originally denied the request but came back and said he'd do it this one time. I highly recommend ordering the combos here over ala carte! All the food came out piping hot and fresh. It was the perfect bar food; just really expensive for the quality of what you're eating. The place had ambient purple lighting inside, kpop & korean street food videos displaying on the TVs, tons of korean idol posters, and music absolutely blasting overhead. I enjoyed the lively vibe, but will say the music got a bit too loud and my friends and I really had to raise our voice to speak to each other. Overall, I had an enjoyable experience and would definitely come back!

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    Hong Dae Pocha - Inner room

    Inner room

    Hong Dae Pocha - Half Fried and Half Sweet Spicy Chicken Wings

    Half Fried and Half Sweet Spicy Chicken Wings

    Hong Dae Pocha - Corn cheese!!! + cocktail

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    Corn cheese!!! + cocktail

    ToBang - korean - Updated September 2026

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