Jong Ga House

Oakland and Grand Avenue are a culinary delight. Snuck down here on a time crunch before a college football game and thought I entered a slice of heaven. The restaurant was very busy and the staff attentive and knowledgeable. We chose the all you can eat which we did trying everything we could. Besides the scrumptious flavors, the food didn’t leave you with a heavy feeling. The Bulgogi and the calamari were my favorites. I highly recommend this spot.

Excellent Korean spot with quality meats and side dishes "banchan". We got the all you can eat and there was a discount for the toddler and baby obviously free. We were served upstairs so it was less smoky but definitely away from the action. Server was courteous, forgot a few things, but overall it was fast service. Definitely come again.

Finally tried Jong Ga House for their AYCE Korean BBQ, and it was a delight! The variety of meats was impressive and perfectly seasoned. The sides complemented the BBQ well, especially the kimchi and pickled veggies. The staff were friendly and attentive, making sure our grills were always sizzling. The only downside was a slight wait time, but it was worth it! Highly recommend joining their waitlist while you’re heading to the restaurant.

Parking is difficult since there's only a few paid street spots. Service was friendly and adequate but got slow when they were busy. Lots of side dishes and cold soup was included which was great! The lunch special seemed like a good deal, including a main, rice and soup. Main dishes were brought out hot but not everything tasted good. Bimbimbap lacked meat and tofu soup wasn't great. Bulgolgi was pretty decent. Overall not a bad experience but not one that would make me want to return.

Unfortunately, not my spot. The service is incredibly slow, requiring multiple calls for even basic requests. Numerous mix-ups with orders were frustrating. The food quality is mediocre, with only the short rib standing out positively. The pork belly and steak were disappointing. There are better and more affordable options available, and the limited menu adds to the drawbacks.

This is a must stop. The food is always delicious. Lunch and dinner menu have deals and numerous options. Dishes served with traditional sides. Always the same great quality never disappoints. 4 lunch combos 2 beers 1 diet Coke $95 Very reasonable.

Not as trendy or upscale as the newer Korean restaurants in Alameda, Jong Ga house serves solid traditional Korean fare in old locale on Lakeshore Avenue in oakland. The building and interior is reminiscent of an old restaurant you might see in downtown Seoul. The downstairs is devoted to BBQ with a few tables for other dining. Theres a room upstairs for non BBQ diners. It's an old karaoke room. Food wise, we liked what we ordered with the exception of the fried chicken . The seafood pancake was good with a hefty portion. Pan fried oysters were cooked inside a scrambled egg pocket. Fishy to some, delicious to us. The fried chicken appetizer was not good..soggy on the outside and dry flavorless on the inside. Avoid this one. The short rib beef bone soup was fantastic. Smoky and intensely flavorful, it's delicious. It's pricey though As with most Korean restaurants, everything seems to be made from scratch. Its labor intensive and that probably explains the higher prices. Portions are fairly and Prices are moderate as Korean food can get expensive. They have an all you can eat BBQ offer as well.similar to Gogi time or Gen BBQ. Street parking can be difficult and the neighborhood is a little gritty, especially at night. Jong Ga has been around for a long time. I expect it to be around for many years to come. Give it a try if you find yourself in the area.

I honestly used to love coming here. The service was always decent, and the food was good. But today was a really disappointing experience with the staff. I’m not sure if it was because it was later in the evening, but the staff rushed us, so we missed out on basic things, like asking for rice or other essentials that usually come with the meal. When we asked for these items later, they seemed annoyed. While we cooked our meat, the server, Yumi, never offered to change the grill, which they’ve done in the past. When she finally did change it, she raised the heat so high that it started burning the meat. I asked another staff member to lower it, but he assumed we had adjusted the heat ourselves, which we hadn’t. When Yumi came back, she turned the heat up high again, even after I asked her to lower it. She just smiled and set it high, leaving the meat burning and inedible without actually cooking it through. This experience left me feeling really hurt and uncomfortable. It seemed like Yumi was intentionally ignoring our requests, which was incredibly disappointing. After she manipulated the heat multiple times, I was done and didn’t want to stay. I honestly don’t know what her problem was, but it was a frustrating and disheartening experience that makes me question if I’ll be coming back.

Oakland and Grand Avenue are a culinary delight. Snuck down here on a time crunch before a college football game and thought I entered a slice of heaven. The restaurant was very busy and the staff attentive and knowledgeable. We chose the all you can eat which we did trying everything we could. Besides the scrumptious flavors, the food didn’t leave you with a heavy feeling. The Bulgogi and the calamari were my favorites. I highly recommend this spot.

Excellent Korean spot with quality meats and side dishes "banchan". We got the all you can eat and there was a discount for the toddler and baby obviously free. We were served upstairs so it was less smoky but definitely away from the action. Server was courteous, forgot a few things, but overall it was fast service. Definitely come again.

Finally tried Jong Ga House for their AYCE Korean BBQ, and it was a delight! The variety of meats was impressive and perfectly seasoned. The sides complemented the BBQ well, especially the kimchi and pickled veggies. The staff were friendly and attentive, making sure our grills were always sizzling. The only downside was a slight wait time, but it was worth it! Highly recommend joining their waitlist while you’re heading to the restaurant.

Parking is difficult since there's only a few paid street spots. Service was friendly and adequate but got slow when they were busy. Lots of side dishes and cold soup was included which was great! The lunch special seemed like a good deal, including a main, rice and soup. Main dishes were brought out hot but not everything tasted good. Bimbimbap lacked meat and tofu soup wasn't great. Bulgolgi was pretty decent. Overall not a bad experience but not one that would make me want to return.

Unfortunately, not my spot. The service is incredibly slow, requiring multiple calls for even basic requests. Numerous mix-ups with orders were frustrating. The food quality is mediocre, with only the short rib standing out positively. The pork belly and steak were disappointing. There are better and more affordable options available, and the limited menu adds to the drawbacks.

This is a must stop. The food is always delicious. Lunch and dinner menu have deals and numerous options. Dishes served with traditional sides. Always the same great quality never disappoints. 4 lunch combos 2 beers 1 diet Coke $95 Very reasonable.

Not as trendy or upscale as the newer Korean restaurants in Alameda, Jong Ga house serves solid traditional Korean fare in old locale on Lakeshore Avenue in oakland. The building and interior is reminiscent of an old restaurant you might see in downtown Seoul. The downstairs is devoted to BBQ with a few tables for other dining. Theres a room upstairs for non BBQ diners. It's an old karaoke room. Food wise, we liked what we ordered with the exception of the fried chicken . The seafood pancake was good with a hefty portion. Pan fried oysters were cooked inside a scrambled egg pocket. Fishy to some, delicious to us. The fried chicken appetizer was not good..soggy on the outside and dry flavorless on the inside. Avoid this one. The short rib beef bone soup was fantastic. Smoky and intensely flavorful, it's delicious. It's pricey though As with most Korean restaurants, everything seems to be made from scratch. Its labor intensive and that probably explains the higher prices. Portions are fairly and Prices are moderate as Korean food can get expensive. They have an all you can eat BBQ offer as well.similar to Gogi time or Gen BBQ. Street parking can be difficult and the neighborhood is a little gritty, especially at night. Jong Ga has been around for a long time. I expect it to be around for many years to come. Give it a try if you find yourself in the area.

I honestly used to love coming here. The service was always decent, and the food was good. But today was a really disappointing experience with the staff. I’m not sure if it was because it was later in the evening, but the staff rushed us, so we missed out on basic things, like asking for rice or other essentials that usually come with the meal. When we asked for these items later, they seemed annoyed. While we cooked our meat, the server, Yumi, never offered to change the grill, which they’ve done in the past. When she finally did change it, she raised the heat so high that it started burning the meat. I asked another staff member to lower it, but he assumed we had adjusted the heat ourselves, which we hadn’t. When Yumi came back, she turned the heat up high again, even after I asked her to lower it. She just smiled and set it high, leaving the meat burning and inedible without actually cooking it through. This experience left me feeling really hurt and uncomfortable. It seemed like Yumi was intentionally ignoring our requests, which was incredibly disappointing. After she manipulated the heat multiple times, I was done and didn’t want to stay. I honestly don’t know what her problem was, but it was a frustrating and disheartening experience that makes me question if I’ll be coming back.

Great customer service and food. Amazing place to eat at. Food was great and they were very accommodating

4.75 stars - Consistently good food, fairly priced lunch specials, a wide assortment of banchan. Service can be a bit slow, but everyone is nice! Jong Ga House has been there for a while. I'm talking well over a decade, and I always find myself back here whenever I'm in the area. There are options for every mood--whether you're just popping in for a comforting bowl of soup or if you're ravenous and ready for a full carnivorous feast. There is something for everyone! They have both AYCE and a la carte. Both come with an assortment of banchan (side dishes), and they are always yummy. Beer and alcohol are also served. The lunch specials menu is also quite extensive, and items are well-priced for the quality and amount of food you get. The space is pretty large. It does get busy on weekend evenings, but it generally isn't too hard to get a table. You can also reserve a table ahead of time via Yelp! Parking is mainly street and metered. It could get tricky since people also to visit Lake Merrit and the other businesses nearby.

My review is for a la carte only. We came on a Saturday afternoon and there were so many empty seats... a pleasant surprise to not have to line up. Ordered seafood pancake, 2 lunch specials which came with a meat and a soup; bulgogi with sun soft soup and galbi with cold buckwheat noodle soup. Quantity of meat was very small, so if you are big on meat don't do the a la carte option. Flavors of the dishes were okay, nothing exceptionally good or bad. Side dishes were normal. I think I would want to try the AYCE here next time since the other tables that came in all asked for AYCE. I thought the items we ordered were all just average and that doesn't make me want to try again. Restaurant and bathroom were both clean. Service was good.

Had an unfortunately dreadful experience at this (surprisingly popular) Korean eatery by Grand Lake. We visited on a Saturday night at 7:30, and the place was packed with extremely boisterous tables, with people screaming at the top of their lungs. We were asked if we wanted all-you-can-eat or regular service, and we chose regular. We were then taken upstairs to a hidden overflow area that was stuffy, poorly ventilated, and filled with smoky air from the on-table BBQs. There was a button on the table to call waitstaff, but despite pressing it multiple times, no one came. Our server was kind and genuinely tried to help, but it was clear they were short-staffed, and the upstairs area was easy to overlook. When we inquired about vegetarian options, the choices felt quite limited. We eventually ordered a tofu and vegetable dish, but it arrived without any tofu. Service was exceedingly slow, and I hesitated to correct the issue for fear of another long wait. By that point, I just wanted the check and to leave. I don't entirely blame the server--he seemed to be doing his best under the circumstances--but it was clear they were understaffed, trying to serve both all-you-can-eat and à la carte patrons, and managing a hidden, easy-to-forget upstairs area. I will not be returning due to the excessive noise, poor overall ambiance, lacking service, errors in the food, and poorly prepared à la carte dishes, including the limited vegetarian options. I can only assume the high ratings are due to the all-you-can-eat BBQ meat experience, but for me, this place was a 2 out of 5 stars at best. The only redeeming quality was the banchan, which were good and plentiful.

Salt was such an amazing waiter while he was taking care of the entire house. I appreciate his patience and speed when it came to his overall service. I believe it was also the owner who helped us out too since she was dressed so beautifully. She was very sweet. While they don't have a larger variety of certain cuts of protein their marinade is really flavorful. For the price it's definitely worth it compared to other restaurants. I've been to Jong Ga a solid amount of times and it's an old school dining/bar area, which I like every now and then. Nothing fancy. The grills could use some TLC, as the proteins weren't grilling/cooking as I'd like, but overall still a good spot. When it comes to cooking meat I like it medium rare if possible so if they provided better heat I'd be so happy. It gives a good sear on the outside since some of the meats are thin.

Solid place! Food came out fast and delicious. The manager/owner (?) came out to greet us to tell us about their soju specials and she was super fun to be around and very sociable! Actual serving staff was pretty busy though (came on a thurs night ~9 pm) so service got backed up a bit. Other than that, I enjoyed all the meats, sides, and yummy soups. This is a great spot to come to for a late night with friends.

Finally tried Jong Ga House for their AYCE Korean BBQ, and it was a delight! The variety of meats was impressive and perfectly seasoned. The sides complemented the BBQ well, especially the kimchi and pickled veggies. The staff were friendly and attentive, making sure our grills were always sizzling. The only downside was a slight wait time, but it was worth it! Highly recommend joining their waitlist while you're heading to the restaurant.

Oakland and Grand Avenue are a culinary delight. Snuck down here on a time crunch before a college football game and thought I entered a slice of heaven. The restaurant was very busy and the staff attentive and knowledgeable. We chose the all you can eat which we did trying everything we could. Besides the scrumptious flavors, the food didn't leave you with a heavy feeling. The Bulgogi and the calamari were my favorites. I highly recommend this spot.

Step aside all other AYCE KBBQ favorites I've had in the past...Jong Ga has taken the crown. Quick service, delicious meats, and caramelized fried potatoes?! Ugh, I love it here. Our group of four visited on a Saturday night around 8:30. After circling the block a bit, we ended up parking in a nearby neighborhood but there was also street parking available up front-ish. At this time of night, there were still some tables available where we didn't need to wait more than the 5 minutes it took for them to set our table up. I see they also have a waitlist on Yelp that you can join ahead of time if you don't want to just walk in. From there, we browsed the menu and ordered while snacking on some of the sides and the food came out steadily after that. My typical KBBQ order is bulgogi and theirs was delicious. Not too greasy and perfectly marinated. I also really liked their boneless short ribs - and I'm not usually a big fan of short ribs. But I'll definitely be ordering that next time. Add the rice wraps, lettuce wraps, and garlic and I'm set. OH and of course, can't forget the caramelized fried potatoes. I can never find this anywhere else and it's my favorite! So glad I found it here. Anyways, I will make the trek from Hayward to here whenever I'm craving AYCE KBBQ.

We have been here throughout the years. We really like that even it is a AYCE Korean BBQ place, the food is pretty tasty and flavorable. Also service was quick on a Saturday at around 4pm. Ambiance was nice, not too noisy and very warm and cozy. Comparing to Tri-Valley, even YakiniQ LV, this is way better.

Whenever we have a reason to celebrate, my family always likes to come here. Love the food and their service. I have been in to many kbbq but no one beats the ambiance so far.

The good: solid menu, quick service, and decent prices. The okay: limited parking & long wait at peak times. If I weren't rushing from South Bay to Oakland, I would have totally made it for the lunch menu prices. Upset at myself. Total = ~$90 w/ two Cokes. Regardless! Friend and I came for an early dinner at 5pm on a Friday and we were the second group in the restaurant. I don't think they actually close in between lunch and dinner :O but we love an early dinner before a concert at Oakland Arena. Solid NINE banchans with plenty of other side dish options. We ended up only trying three meats (bc we're basic) but all of them were great: kalbi, bulgogi, and brisket. This is probably the thickest cut (and bloodiest) cut of bulgogi I've ever seen at a kbbq joint. The plate was overflowing with blood and spilled over onto the table. Did the servers care? Not at all. Service here is very chill lol they yelled over to me from halfway across the room to ask what I wanted and I just yelled back lmao. By the time we left at 6:30pm, there were at least ten parties on the Yelp waitlist. Space is pretty small so just time it right!

For AYCE kbbq, this place is a good spot to come to. It's a pretty busy spot especially on a weekend night, so you would definitely have to plan to come early if you don't want to wait. This place has been opened for quite a while now too. Because it's so crowded, service can be a little hectic at times. I've been to Jong Ga a few times and I'm always pretty satisfied with my meals here. It's a very standard Korean spot with you classic bonchon, and selection of meats. What's also cool about this place is that you can order side dishes such as their tteokbokki, or their naengmyeon. You don't really see that in other kbbq spots that serve that. Overall food was good. There isn't anything I can really complain about food-wise here. You get a bang for your buck and there's a plethora of things on their menu. The meats to the kalbi, the pork belly, and brisket were good and it's quite a lot as well. My only caveat for me would be the service. I know there's a lot of people but sometimes our orders would get missed and we would need to reorder a couple of times. I don't blame the workers but I do feel like there should be one or two more especially when the crowd starts to roll in. Overall, this is a great spot to come to regardless and I recommend coming here for a late-night dinner with friends or something!

Excellent service and clean atmosphere. It definitely feels like a family owned place but they don't cut any corners. The quality of the meat was high and the portions for AYCE were generous. We got the spicy pork, brisket, rib meat, and bulgogi. We're definitely going to be returning. You can't go back to places like GEN after this place.

Everything went well--starting with the excellent food, great hospitality and lovely setting. I've been eating here for years and it's probably the best Korean Food in Oakland...that from a white girl 's POV!

Jong Ga House is located on a busy street in Oakland so parking can be hard to come by but was lucky enough to be able to find parking across the street on one of the cross streets. Came on a Friday night at 8pm and it wasn't busy at all. Maybe half full only which was nice actually. We made reservations the day of as there were 7 of us and didnt have any issue. The place is clean and not Smokey or greasy. Many kbbq places have such oily slippery floors but not here. The staff was very kind and attentive which was so nice so we had a constant stream of meats and bon chons coming out. The bon chons were so fresh and the kimchi was amazing! The japchae always came out warm which was nice. The meats were all delicious! I also ordered spicy baby octopus and it wasn't overly chewy or fishy, so it was delicious! I like that they have an extensive menu that includes soups and noodles. I would definitely recommend this place and will be back with family members.

Was there on a Wed evening. Restaurant was busy, but has several tables available. Went with AYCE Korean BBQ. Quality and variety of meats were good, so were the sides. As with all KBBQ, be prepared to leave the place smoked... but totally worth it.

We've been here many times. Always good! Today we had the Galbi, tofu soup, and bibimbap for lunch. Galbi: good flavor, nicely grilled. Good portion Tofu soup: good amount of tofu and meat inside. Bibimbap: good variety of toppings inside. Bulgogi inside was tasty. Service was excellent. A favorite: all the banchans especially the potato!!

This place has a great selection and a full bar! Definitely a go-to spot when I'm in Oakland. They do get really busy, so be aware of planning for bigger parties!

Jong Ga House has all the kbbq meats of your desire!! (Except spicy bulgogi...) Come here for a birthday celebration on the day of with your ID and you'll get a $10 discount on your dinner AYCE, and a free ice cream! Some of my favorite things to order are ribeye steak, LA kalbi, tofu soup, naengmyun. Refreshing naengmyun!! I know, I'm so weird for ordering this when I could stuff my face with de lupus kbbq meats!!! It sure is a treat to eat at Jong Ga House!!

Perfect place to for a filling dinner. We ordered different types of meat to try, but my favorite was the short ribs. There were so many side dishes offered! Glazed potatoes tasted so delicious. They also have other Korean dishes on the menu like cold noodles and tofu soup.

Jong Ga was fantastic! The service was very kind, accommodating, and genuinely patient with our large group (even though our party size kept fluctuating). Despite it being super busy, the service was fast and they were very attentive to every table. Not to mention, the food was DELICIOUS. We did all you can eat and it was so worth it. The short ribs and octopus were standouts for me!

The service is great here! They give you so much food and banchan. The Kbbq is great, but I specifically love getting the bibimbap. They make the rice so crispy and the bulgogi is tender.

My partner and I's favorite place to come eat some AYCE K-bbq. They are some really nice and lovely people, to the point where they know us by now with how often we stop in. The place is always thriving with people and it is always nice and cleaned with great music options. The service is quite fast and they are willing to accommodate to your needs and party size. They are pretty busy on the weekends, but you can join their waitlist online if you want to get ahead and know their wait time. Prices are very reasonable for their portion sizes & you get a lot of options and sides with their AYCE MENU. This place also serves other traditional Korean meal options besides AYCE. I love this place & will keep coming back!! Keep in mind though, it's not in the best area, so choose wisely on where you park because of car break ins! (Just don't leave anything in your car that is of value to you) I usually choose to park in the little side streets instead of the Main Street (Grand Ave.)

Love to stop by for their lunch specials on Saturday and Sunday. The beef bibimbap came out steamy hot. The banchan was plentiful and we were so hungry, we had a second serving of banchan which is always complimentary. The hot tea helped cleanse our palate.

Highly recommend. Be alert on where to park tho, it's known to have break ins if you park on the street. Service was great, they were very attentive to your needs and looks out for the grill when it needs to be changed. It's feels homey inside, bring your family, bring your friends. The food, would come back for it. We've been ordering brisket, short ribs, cheese corn.. and more. Need to really stretch my patience when we eat. But we make it a habit to order the next batch once we know the current meat that are being cooked is ready to eat.

The food here was great. Right across from our chiropractor so we had to check it out. The service was attentive and I was so happy to see that they had my favorite tofu soup. The interior is classic and fun and we will definitely be back for a meet-up with friends, as it looks super fun to be here in the evening.

Service 5/5 Food 4/5 Ambiance 4/5 Booked a reservation through Yelp for a party of 4. Upon arrival were seated immediately. Service was friendly and quick. The restaurant also has tons of options for AYCE KBBQ. We left so full and loved the experience.

Everything was great! I loved the ambiance, the service was awesome and very attentive and the food was delicious! If you love some good Kimchi, this is the spot to be at! I loved everything about this place!

Good food def try again but I won't be doing the all you can eat. I can't eat that much in one sitting I need food to go so I can come back and nibble a little at a time! The customer service was great the women who work there are very kind and attentive!

Aside for some suuuper minor complaints, this place was really good, starting with the price of $32.99 for a weekend dinner. The meat, seafood, and other options were pretty solid. I like that they gave smaller portions of everything too so we were able to get more variety. Some of our faves were the pork belly and brisket. The banchans were really good as well. I loved the soybean paste soup. So flavorful! The server checked on us pretty often and changed the grill pretty frequently. There was never a lull where there wasn't food on our table. Overall, for the price and quality, I would definitely come back.

This is my second time at jong ga, and honestly, I wish Jongga was closer to me, so I could go more often. LOL A great local ayce kbbq spot in Oakland! Variety of meats may not be as extensive as other kbbq restaurants, but I still really enjoyed the selection of meats they had. Their banchan was a 5/5 for my partner and me. They also have a great selection of other dishes. I had their corn cheese, soondoobu, and spicy buckwheat noodles (bibim naengmyeon) to pair with my meats. Their corn cheese was a nice big serving, good to share with the whole table. I love their bibim naengmyeon. It was savory, a little sweet, vinegary, refreshing with a little kick from the chilis. The soondoobu was just okay, but I honestly would still get it again. The servers were always busy because there was only 2 of them. However, they still stayed quite attentive to us. They would come to us whenever they could when they noticed our meats and other dishes were running low. They even did our grill changes without us having to ask. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed both of my experiences at Jong ga and can't wait to go again!

A couple friends and I decided to go to Jong Ga House for dinner, I've been here once before and was in love. This time was no different! The service was quick and our server brought us refills of our favorite side dishes when asked. We were also given a tiny bowl of kimchi noodles on the house. (Delicious btw) I ended up ordering the dol sot bibimbap and seafood pancake. Both were incredibly delicious! The dolsot bibimbap came piping hot with various vegetables and beef toppings. The server also brought me a plate of gochujang sauce to mix into the rice. The seafood pancake came crispy and hot, served with a delicious dipping sauce. I loved how it was packed with ingredients, they did not skimp on the seafood. I definitely want to come back again to try the AYCE and other dishes.

Came here on a Sunday around 3pm for a late lunch/early diner after a 4 hr hike with some friends. Was very excited for their AYCE, cuz ya girl was hungryyyy. First time dining here & I was so disappointed that they "ran" out of rice papers... :( Rice papers are my go-to wraps for my meat at every KBBQ, but I settled with lettuce. I wanted a spicy dipping sauce like spicy gochujang, but they didn't have any. Slow service, OK meat quality, the cheese corn was delicious! Bon appetite....

Their side dish options and side dish spread is amazing here. You not only get the typical side dishes you get at kbbq but you get more of the other options they have here like their carmelized potatoes, kimchi pancake, kimchi fried rice. These other options I don't quite see at ayce kbbq as a side dish option. All of their side dishes were fresh and so flavorful. Mt personal favorite was the kimchi fried rice. It was some of the best kimchi fried rice because it was so fragrant and flavorful and fresh. From their meat options I really liked their spicy chicken and miso pork belly. The only downside is that their list of meat options for both lunch and dinner are a bit limited as opposed to all of the other kbbq places I've been to at a similar price point.

Me and my gf went there for the first time during lunch hour. The food quality and service amazed us. Now it is one of our weekly favorite dating spot around the Bay Area. Our favorite items are Beef Short Ribs & Spicy Pork

This place has been around for ages. They can still be around only because they are that awesome!! They have awesome banchan. Love eating in the restaurant because it's bottomless!! They also have da best seafood pancake. It so nice and crispy on the outside with some crunch and moist/soft on the inside with the seafood perfectly cooked. Service can get a bit chaotic when it's a full house, so be prepared to be a bit patient. But food tends to come out quick!

I came here many many many times before and honestly it's always top top top quality every time I come ! The workers are super nice and the meat quality is always amazing ! The service is always so fast ! It's nice and cozy inside ! I've been coming here for yearsssss and I know I'll still be going as long as it opens! Hahah

Super sweet and attentive staff, and the food came out very quickly!! I love how they also are quite quick to seat you even without a reservation and during busy days. I love how comfortable I feel chowing down on KBBQ here!! Also, order their bean paste and more fish cakes!! So yummy!! It is on the pricier side, but it's just bay area prices I guess.

This is my second time here and we had made a reservation via Yelp prior to arriving. It didn't seem overly packed at the time we went as there was no one waiting in the waiting area that they have set-up. As soon as we were seated, we were immediately given the option to order food from the All-You-Can-Eat menu. This was probably one of the fastest instances where we were able to order food right from the get-go. We ordered mostly beef brisket, bulgogi, and pork belly. Everything was pretty good overall. There were a few moments where the beef brisket was cut a bit thicker than what you'd be used to which made it a bit more tough to eat. Staff came around often to take empty plates, change dirty grills, and take more orders. We definitely ate our money's worth. If you're looking for rice paper, this is unfortunately not an establishment where they do rice paper, but they do have other wraps like lettuce and radish that you can use as a substitute if you wish.

Best KBBQ that I have had in the bay. Great quality food and flavors on the marinated options. The service is pretty quick ( can sometimes miss things as expected in kbbq but be persistent and they'll bring it!) and there are some unique sides like kimchi pancakes and kimchi fried rice that I haven't seen before. My favorites are always the brisket and bulgogi beef. I liked the LA Short Ribs this time too, but they have bones so it's more work. The price os $32.95 for 90 min AYCE and we definitely enjoyed ourselves this last weekend! They use yelp reservations and the yelp waitlist so try to plan ahead and get on the list before it gets busy!! Try this place out for a satisfying dinner with friends.

I've been here a few times now and feel I can finally give an honest review. First off management is super nice. The meat and sides options are excellent. This is one of the nicer kbbq spots I've been to not in the sense that the inside seems high end. I mean in the way that their air vents on top of the dinner table aren't very loud at all which can be annoying at other spots, the staff has always treated us really nice. It also is an intimate setting somehow even though there are no partitions or booths really. If I had to choose a kbbq place to go to in the east bay it would be this one. The only tips I would offer to the staff is that the chicken looks unappealing because it always seems slimy which makes me feel like it isn't washed before it gets seasoned. And I know that's a practice that's up for debate with some people but not for me. Lol I need my chicken washed and not slimy looking. You can say the heat destroys bacteria all you want idc. If this is their practice that's fine since I don't order chicken at kbbq but I've had people in my party who only eat chicken so this is mostly for them. The other tip I would offer to management is maybe speaking to their staff about becoming impatient or losing their cool with customers. I have never had an issue with the staff when I come here with my partner but I do have friends who have maybe asked for something more than once and the staff had talked back with "ask me again if you want" with kind of an attitude. Which whatever we're all human we're not robots. I get it. But some other patrons might not be as understanding.with all that said 5 stars all around. Keep up the good work!!!!

Honestly I've given this place so many chances. I live down the street and so badly want this to be good . The food is great dont get me wrong but the service is always sooooo bad. The server assigned to my table consistently looks me in the eye and walks away. we lined up all of our empty meat and banchan dishes on the edge of the table and had to wait 15 minutes until someone noticed we weren't eating. Literally sat there the whole time and nothing. When they did come we let them know what we needed and then they only came with half and forgot about us again! We thought they would come back with the other half of our request but after 10 minutes we realized that they would not. This isn't the only night this has happened. It's my 5th time coming and I've been here at different times and it's always the same. Even if my party is one out of three parties in the whole restaurant. Really hope they take this into consideration. I would love to not drive super far for decent service at kbbq.

Their SIDE DISHES are super good. I love how they have japchae and glazed potatoes as side dishes, which is not too common. They also have a free spicy cold noodle appetizer! I usually come here for their lunch special and it's so worth the price. The staff are super kind and attentive. They checked up on us multiple times and made sure we had enough side dishes.

We came here to celebrate our son's 15th birthday and he requested the AYCE menu. For lunch the price was reasonable for the good amounts of food you can get. There were good selection of meats, seafood, side dishes, vegis, soups, and you can ask for rice and noodles. The difference between lunch and dinner is that dinner menu includes premium meats like short ribs and steak, but of course at higher price. We were perfectly satisfied with the lunch menu and the quality of the ingredients were excellent. We selected bulgogi, beef brisket, spicy pork, pork belly, baby octopus, spicy calamari and large prawns. There were additional choices we didn't get to. We were glad to ordered the radish wrap and lettuce as we can wrap the proteins with the thin sliced radish or lettuce, add some bean paste or chili hot sauce. They also provided two kinds dipping sauces. One was green chili peppers with light soy sauce, and the other was squeezed lemon with black pepper. We tried some side dishes like kimchi pancakes, spicy cold buckwheat noodles, spicy rice cakes and tofu soup, and they were also good. Needless to say, it was quite a feast and we were in food coma by the end of the meal. The best thing here was that they gave a nice discount for the birthday person(need to show ID), and also provided complimentary ice cream with candles! Wait staff were nice, but sometimes it was hard to flag them down as the place gets busy. Parking is on the streets and can be a challenge.

10/10 food and service I went with a Korean friend and they told me the servers were calling me son/nephew. Very friendly people really good quality cuts of beef, and a sleeper item on their menu: The Korean Spicy Cold noodles. I absolutely hated cold noodles/the idea of a cold noodle dish for years, never wanted to try a lot but gave it a shot here and there. I am now a believer those spicy cold noodles could cheer up anyone on a bad day. The flavor of the buckwheat really stands out in the noodle and it's perfectly seasoned/sauced. Not too spicy but you can always ask them to add a little extra kick.

The good: - Great banchan which is all home made. I think 9 choices. The kimchi was tangy and fresh. The radish was crispy. Every side was spectacular. - The all you can eat portions are really big. Maybe you can half them. We got bulgogi, LA galbi and boneless short ribs. I would have liked to try others, but there's no way. I was too full. - get the lettuce. Super fresh - lots of soup and sides on all you can eat. The miso and tofu soups are spectacular - service is amazing. No wait and we were stoked numerous times if we wanted more meat. - super clean. A party was happening upstairs and it was a joyous occasion. - if you want to do soups and meats, there's a non all you can eat eating section and the price is cheaper. You still get banchan

NGL I had very low expectations coming in and this was one of the best shabushabu/ Korean bbq I've ever had. It was pretty busy for a random Monday at lunch time when I went. It's a no frills spot but the service is fast and the food is amazing and so so flavorful. I'm already planning my next trip back. Oh and the price is

We had the best service and best time service! Michele is the sweetest person and took care of us! Thank you to the whole staff for a wonderful dinner :)