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    Babo Jumak

    4.3 (212 reviews)
    ModerateKorean, Salad, Seafood
    Closed 11:30 am - 11:30 pm

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    BABO JUMAK ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    31. SUYUK
    Lucy L.

    Came to dinner here last night on a whim and so glad we did. The decor inside is so nice and has a lot of Korean elements. The service was friendly and when we asked to sit at a bigger table for two, he kindly obliged. We got the boiled pork slices (bossam) and the Korean army stew. The food tasted great. We also enjoyed makgeolli and it was refreshing. The only complaint would be that for the bossam dish, it's an extra charge for lettuce. The name is literally translated to wrap so it's meant to be wrapped in leaves so I thought it was silly it wasn't included with the meal. It was about ~$100 for the two of us.

    30. SQUID & PORK BULGOGI
    Cindy N.

    Amazing food! We love the jokbal (pig feet) here, which comes with sauce and garlic and an onion salad. The minced neon was also tasty. The squid and bulgogi were also absolutely amazing. Great flavors and so many items on the menu to choose from! I also tried the short rib soup, and let's just say it was also yummy in my tummy ! I sipped the rest of the empty bowl without any shame. I've been here twice and will coming a third time as forever after that!! Plentiful seating but can get busy with food coming out slowly. Love the Korean decorations and clean bathroom as well.

    Interior
    ThucDan H.

    The decor is super cute. And the food is just as good. We seated behind a partition that made us feel like the wait staff wasn't being as attentive, but it wasn't a problem. Our food took a little bit long to come out, but we had the ban chan to hold us over, we loved all of it. My favorite item was the kimchi pancake, it was just the right amount of funk and I ate the entire thing despite having my own entrée as well. The tofu soup was good, as was the bibimbap. Nothing was a miss an we didn't have any leftovers!

    Lydia A.

    Authentic Korean food. The decor reminds me of old school Korea. It was packed on a Saturday evening. The banchan came out and we ate it immediately because they were all so fresh and delicious. Kimchi isn't my favorite but this is one of the best I've had. We got the bossam and they said that the lettuce is an extra $5, which is a bit disappointing given that it should be eaten with lettuce. Bossam was good, could be a little bit less in the dry side. We got the kimchi and pork stew and the kimchi was amazing. The only negative was the pork which was mostly fat and too overcooked. We also got seafood pancake which was the best I've had here in the us. Not too thick and was crispy on the edges. Because they were so packed our waiter was a bit less attentive but we asked another waitress for spoons and she was so nice. After dinner we were chatting outside and the same waitress asked us if we wanted water or to comeback inside - so thoughtful and kind! This is definitely my new spot for Korean food - there's so much more I want to try, including the weekday Lunch, so I'll definitely be back!

    Spicy pork bibimbap
    Julie H.

    First time at Babo Jumak. The tteokbokki was really good: chewy rice cakes in a rich, spicy sauce that kept me coming back for more. Great dish as an appetizer/shared meal. I ordered the spicy pork bibimbap and it did not disappoint -- super flavorful with just the right amount of heat. The pork was tender and everything mixed together perfectly. Very large portion as well! Great service and nicely decorated. Definitely coming back to try more dishes!

    Haha
    Michelle Y.

    This restaurant is under different ownership I think(?).. they made this restaurant bigger with different items on the menu..: I ordered the cabbage short rib soup.. It was okay but it was a little bland.. The service was good and the interior design was cute compared to what it was when it was Ban Chan.

    20. SEOLLONGTANG (BEEF SOUP)
    Christine N.

    Decided to try this spot now that it had been taken over. They redecorated it really nicely inside. I think it looks quite inviting. The service is a little slow when it's really busy but they're super friendly. The beef bone soup (seolleongtang) was my favorite and I'll definitely be going back for that. They ran out of the beef tartare so we'll have to try that next time. The acorn jelly salad was an interesting texture but a refreshing addition to what we ordered. The Korean fried chicken bites were crispy and well seasoned. We also got the boiled pork slices (suyuk) which were really delicious. I wish it automatically came with lettuce as wraps but you'll have to ask for that separately. Overall, good experience and food.

    Inside
    Melissa L.

    Wow, this was my first time coming here and the food was amazing! The service was quick and efficient, and our server was incredibly attentive to everything we needed she kept coming back to refill our banchan sides. I ordered the lunch special of the day, which included a soybean cabbage soup with bulgogi and rice for $17.99. The lunch special is dependent on what the chef makes that day. The bulgolgi was so juicy and tender. My boyfriend got the bulgogi hot stone pot for $15.99. Both dishes were so, so good. I also loved the unlimited banchan sides. The interior of the restaurant was super cute and spacious - modern with a touch of historic Korean aesthetic. The menu had a wide variety of dishes, so I'll definitely be back!

    Jokbal
    Anne N.

    I've been dying to try Babo Jumak since learning it replaced or renovated from Banchan! The interior is so cozy and spacious, and service was also attentive. The menu is quite varied, which was nice. We ordered several items, and the portions were a good size--definitely a great place to eat family style to try a bit of everything. Overall, the food was tasty and left a good impression. While I don't see myself craving any one of their particular dishes on a random Thursday, it's earned a place in our food outings rotation if I'm craving Korean food in general. Will definitely be back to try more dishes!

    Shauna C.

    Back on this side of town! Gotta to go back and still amazing. Spicy pork bulgogi is so so good. The bibimbap is perfect. Definitely come by if you're near here.

    Spicy Beef bibimbap
    Rong R.

    The food was absolutely delicious! The spicy beef bibimbap was not a common dish in Korean restaurants in the valley, and this is definitely worth trying! The beef was ice cold, which went so well with the veggies! The raw egg made the dish more creamy, making it so balanced. The spicy beef soup was one of my favorite too. They put a lot of mushrooms in the soup, and you don't usually get this flavor anywhere else. Love their banchan as well - super fresh and light! With all the decorations , this restaurant really makes you feel like visiting a restaurant in Korea. If you want a real Korean dinning experience, highly recommend!

    Menu Oct 2025
    Daniel L.

    Great renovations! The space is much cleaner and very spacious! The staff were very kind. We came during weekday lunch and it was empty. Banchan was generally tasty but too salty/flavorful except radish kimchi was too sweet. Got the ox bone soup which was rich but bummer that the meat was overcooked and very tough/dry. Clear noodles were very appetizing. Affordable pricing, better during weekday lunch hours!

    Sophie K.

    I was so excited to try Babo Jumak, new Banchan. Their really remodeled the interior and it was so cool- old style Korean pub/diner feel and they added variety of Korean pancakes! We got to try Ssam bap (bulgogi or pork bulbogi with vegetables and a small soy bean stew). Side dishes were good, but when main came, we were quite disappointed. The portion got smaller than before, and bulgogi was lukewarm and also pretty salty. We might try again with other dishes, but ssam bap was pretty disappointing...

    46.BEEF FRIED RICE

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    soy garlic is very very salty. And female (no glasses) employee is very rude. Not going there anymore.

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    Just tried this tonight for the first time. Everything was great! Loved the bulgogi. Rice was cooked perfectly. Sides were all delicious.

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    Delicious food very homely atmosphere great service the pinapple soju was super good as well

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    The Stone Korean Tofu House

    The Stone Korean Tofu House

    4.4(372 reviews)
    3.7 mi
    $$

    This is my favorite go-to place for Korean Tofu soup! I got…read morethe beef tofu soup - medium spicy. Tofu soup comes with rice and the side dishes. I love the rice with the pumpkin/squash in it! And the side dishes are so delicious! They switch to different ones every few months. The soup also comes with the raw egg that you crack it on top when they bring out the dish. The broth is always flavorful and depends on which tofu soup (beef, seafood, kimchi, etc) you get, the broth flavor is different. The tofu is made in house so it is fresh and soft. The staff is always friendly and the restaurant is nice and clean.

    I have to report here what happened when we came here a few weeks ago and it was not cool what the…read morewaitress did. My friends and I came to this place together because I had been before and liked the Korean food here. Food was legit and was a good experience previously. However, the day we came in, the waitress got my friend's order wrong as my friend wanted the bibimbap but the waitress heard something else and brought out a soup. When my friend immediately told her that isnt what she ordered, the waitress (new) proceeded to argue with my friend. I watched incredulously as things started to unfold. The waitress even asked my friend to pronounce bimbimpap again and told her she should learn how to pronounce it better. She kept arguing wirh my friend and mind you, waitess wasnt Korean or Korean American. At this point, I had to step in, as I also heard my friend say bibimbap clearly. The waitress didnt know what she was talking about and at the same time was being rude as heck to my friend. Then, my other friend shows up and orders a bibimpap. When the bibimpap is brought out, I asked her to bring some gochujang for my friend. I didnt know if my friend would like this chili paste, so wanted her to have the option to try it. The waitress again decided to argue about this and at this point, she was really testing my nerve. She said bibimpap doesn't come with gochujang and I am like thinking are you crazy, woman? I am not Korean but I have been eating Korean food for 30+ years, I know what I am talking about. She then asked me to repeat gochujang several times and I was very annoyed at this point. Its like, look lady, you dont know what youre talking about, stop sticking your foot in your mouth and come on, be nice to your customers! Because of this terrible behavior, I asked to speak to a manager, a woman came over and listened to what happened and apologized and thats how we found out she was new. I was beyond frustrated at this point. Despite the horrible service, I still left a 10% tip, but honestly the waitress deserves zilch and needed more training. The food is solid here but I wont be returning with that kind of behavior, I can choose where my money goes, and these days with it being so hard to get by, good luck to this place as I am not coming back.

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    Smoking Tiger Korean BBQ

    Smoking Tiger Korean BBQ

    4.5(302 reviews)
    5.2 mi
    $$$

    We had two ribeye steaks & pork belly, mushrooms & all the sides two large South Korean Beers & a…read moresmall bottle of their Korean whiskey. First visit & it was absolutely stunningly delicious. Highly Recommend

    I have to say the food was good but for the price like some have said - seems to be a bit high. We…read moregot the beef combo c with beef stew and steamed egg/corn cheese comes with this but the corn cheese gets stale very quickly so their suggestion to get double egg should be taken - which is sad bc corn cheese is like one of those must tries on my list but also something I wanted to have with my meat, not 15 minutes before my meat came. The beef soup was very good - tofu was ultra soft and silky. I loved the spice level and they bonchon was also definitely worth trying. I would recommend getting extra salad dressing on the side and getting the lettuce plate (which is an extra $3.5) for the meat unless you want to eat it with the pre-tossed salad. Huge fan of the ginseng spirit. Not their typical 40-53% though, so be sure to know the difference. They also served me a different one than what I had in the flight which tasted and looked different (it was murkier vs clear when ordered in the full bottle) and the bottle is def 13%. Service is on pointe - never needed to ask for anything other than another box and if you're trying to hear someone on a first date I wouldn't recommend coming here, but the general ambiance is fun and worth a try with good friends and family. Definitely will try again for other menu items.

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    Bibio - Mesa - Front

    Bibio - Mesa

    4.0(189 reviews)
    11.2 mi
    $

    We recently ordered delivery from Bibio, which was our first time having them. Though we have had…read moreKorean BBQ before, never in takeout. They are a little further than I typically would have gone for delivery, but we figured it would travel well and were craving something from our usual Mexican food fix. I cannot speak for the interior or vibe of the space, but takeout was great. We ordered two bowls with bulgogi beef. You can choose your own base, veggies and sauces, so very customizable! I got part brown rice and greens with every veggie option I could get! I was unable to add an egg on the delivery platform, (maybe due to poor traveling?), though it does look like they may offer this in person. We then got some kimchi fries to share. You also get your option of protein on this, which we had selected chicken bulgogi. Shortly after placing order, we received a call from the Bibio team that they were out of a few sauces we had selected, as well as the chicken bulgogi, we made some quick substitutes and upon delivery they had included some complimentary mandu which were delicious and a really kind gesture and really went the extra mile without having to. Overall, everything we got was delicious, flavorful, awesome portions and great as leftovers. The kimchi fries were very good, but I think better for dining in, as most fries are, so I would absolutely order and try them again on an in person visit, but maybe avoid for long drives. Thanks so the great Bibio team for a wonderful first experience and extra great service even while dining out!

    I'm giving 5 stars because that's what I wanted to give them. Was hoping to give them a shot but…read morelooks like they are closed for good. I was really wanting some Korean wings tonight but I think this location is no longer open. Quite bummed about this.

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