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    CoCoCurry

    4.9 (336 reviews)
    Open • 11:30 am - 3:00 pm, 4:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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    Dogs allowed
    Happy hour specials

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    Michelle M.

    Build your own Curry spot? Who would have thought we could have Thai fast food? (We'll sort of..) Was craving Thai curry and didn't want to go into a restaurant type setting, and found this spot on Yelp! I was not disappointed at all. Glita was the one who helped make this experience a great one. It was my first time and she let me try the different broths. After you decide which one you like, you basically pick a protein and a carb and can even add extras for an additional charge to your curry. Service was fast, it was clean, and everything tasted delicious. It is such a deal for your wallet! If you don't want it to go, they have indoor seating as well. Can't wait to come back! My favorite bases: Khao Soi and the Green Curry! Tip: make sure you try the sauces.

    Thai papaya salad
    Alex S.

    Fun concept but the proteins and way dishes were served disappointed us. Upon entering, you get to sample each of their curries. This is great for allowing you to make an informed choice you know you'll enjoy. You pick a protein, curry, starch base, and any additional items you'd like to add. However, we wish there was more protein included as there is a lot of the base (like rice or noodles) relative to the rest of the dish. Being served all in one bowl also means that the base soaks up the curry. This worked for the noodles but wasn't great for the rice. Those who like to control how much curry goes with the rest of the dish should get it on the side. We were also not a fan of the mango sticky rice. The rice and mango were okay, but the crunchy bits (I think crispy mung bean) detracted from the dish. Each bite had incredibly hard bits, almost like large seeds, that were unlike any texture I've had added to mango sticky rice. This is a fun concept and the food is good, but pay attention to how the dishes are served or you may have a less than ideal visit.

    Khao Soi curry and crispy pork belly to go
    Denise M.

    Was in the area getting my car fixed and was craving thai food. Saw this place on yelp and came in, was greeted so kindly when I came in from the woman up front. She asked if it was my first time and I said yes, so immediately she said for me to try all the curries, which I really appreciated because I typically just order yellow curry since it's the only one i've ever ordered. So I really liked that I had the chance to try all of them because I get scared to order something new that I might not like. I got the Khao Soi curry which the woman said it was her favorite curry and I really liked it too! I got it with crispy pork belly and rice. It's such a warm comforting meal. I never heard of this curry at any other thai places I been so it was nice. I like how you can customize your bowl. She recommended the egg noodles so when I come back I can't wait to try that because I was craving rice today so I opted for rice instead. I loved the cilantro with it actually I wish there was a bit more. I also ordered a thai tea and I liked that as well. Overall would come back especially for the service. She seemed to recognize most of her customers, she just seems really nice and passionate for her work. Prices are pretty typical for thai food. Can't wait to come back. I didn't get to eat inside, but it looked really cute inside, so i'll wanna try to dine in next time and maybe try an appetizer too :)

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    Rebeca T.

    First time visiting. I rate this a 4 and I will share why. 1. The flavors are good! Green papaya salad, spicy cucumbers and massaman curry were all very enjoyable. 2. The atmosphere is chill with bossa type music in the background. The shop is relatively small but once I was seated I didn't even notice. The large store front window provides plenty of natural light. 3. They have friendly service! They provided us with taste samples of all the curry options. 4. I'll stick my two downside points here... parking is very limited. I feel they deserve more parking, but it also makes for a great takeout. As a girly that loves spicy food, I wish there spice levels were a little hotter. My medium spice felt much more like a mild. Overall I recommend. Especially if you are in the area or if it's on your way home. I think it lends itself to being a good takeout spot.

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    Eileen D.

    AMAZING AMAZING AMAZING!!! CoCoCurry has been on my list of places to try since they opened last year, but I just made it there for the first time this week. All I can say is I'm disappointed that I put it off for so long because they're now one of my favorite spots in SD! This place is truly a hidden gem. CoCoCurry is a build-your-own Thai curry spot where you choose between six curries, a base, and a protein. There are so many options that it was hard to choose, but I went with the khao soi curry medium spice with rice as my base and crispy chicken thigh as my protein. Let me just say - they are generous with the portions and don't skimp on the protein. The khao soi curry was PERFECT - sweet, savory, tangy, and spicy. The crispy chicken was well seasoned and crispy. I truly enjoyed every bite of my meal. If it's your first time, they'll give you samples of each curry. I also tried the mango sticky rice which was delicious too. The service was also amazing too. I'm not sure if the woman who helped me is also the owner but she was one of the kindest people I've ever met. Although I ordered to go, you can also dine in. The space is not huge but there's a hour 10 tables and very nice. There is a parking lot but very small. I can't wait to go back and will be going at least once a month now that I know how delicious this spot is!

    Marinated Steak Strips and a side of steamed broccoli
    Shin C.

    We came here on a whim and were warmly welcomed by the proprietor, Lita. Parking is a bit tight as the lot isn't very big but we were able to find a spot. Lita welcomed us and let us taste test all the curries. It was very good and we had a hard time deciding which flavor to get. We appreciated being able to taste the curry before ordering as it made us excited to come here again in the future for the other flavors. You can tell the curry is made with quality ingredients as it was robust and flavorful. It was of a good thickness, not watery at all. My group ordered out and as I wasn't very hungry, I kept mine for the later. I ordered the marinated steak strips in the Massaman curry (my #1 recommendation) with egg noodles and side of steamed broccoli. When I finally had my dish, the meat was tender and not overcooked, even after microwaving. The steamed broccoli was standard fare but the noodles were really good. The marinated steak strips were thin but there was a good amount. The only complaint my group had was there was not enough curry. It was sent home in cup - like the kind you'd get for a small cup of soup. At the restaurant, we could see they gave much more curry on the plate than what was given for takeout. It made our dish rather dry and lacking, but I found a way around it by dipping my noodles and beef in the cup. I recommend doing this if you get takeout. I suggest the owner increase the amount of curry given with takeout by using a bigger container. That's the only reason for the 4 stars. Price was reasonable.

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    Mirei K.

    Such a good bang for your buck! Their crispy chicken is delicious! I was very satisfied of their food and definitely would be coming back. The workers were really friendly and they also let us sample all the curry before we ordered. The only downside is the plaza they are located in has ver minimal parking but it's definitely a place worth taking time to find parking for. They also run monthly promotions so keep an eye out for that too! Cute interior design and places to sit.

    Mango sticky rice
    Tiffany H.

    Small parking lot with only a handful of spaces. In a kind of dicey part of town. When you enter, they like you to try all the different curries before you decide. Everything is customizable, including your starch, protein and additional items you would like with your curry. You can also add a side of various small dishes like green papaya salad, tom yum soup and others. My friends wanted to try this place. Great flavors and service! We had a large group and some food was served Luke warm or cold. We told our server who replaced the cold food items. I got medium spicy Khao soi with crispy fish over egg noodles. It was not that spicy at all but I was able to add extra chili to it. Overall we all enjoyed our meals and would return.

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    Trecia L.

    A MUST GO-TO FIR CURRY OR SAUCY DISHES! My husband and I came here on the seven day evening. (We were trying a new restaurant in the college area, but found out it was a ghost kitchen.) While looking for a place for dinner nearby, I stumbled across this gem of a place. Parking is tight (small parking lot), but we manage to get a spot. We were greeted as we entered and were offered to sample the curries being offered. It was a small taste on a tiny pink spoon, but don't underestimate the flavors. It was all tasty! I love that there were quite a bit of options between the flavors of sauces, base, and proteins (they even have tofu). A great quick serve place! I ordered the grilled chicken with egg noodles and Khao Soi sauce and optional veggies. My husband ordered the brown rice with grilled chicken and Massaman sauce with broccoli. All were delicious. If you love curry or sauces (I'm a saucer kinda girl), make this place your next meal.

    Michelle N.

    A hidden gem in City Heights!! I'm really hoping they continue to get good business and can expand to a larger space soon! - PARKING - Basically non-existent... there's 1-3 cramped spots right outside the shop but otherwise you might have to drive to the neighboring streets and walk over. - SERVICE/ENVIRONMENT - Similar to the parking situation, the interior of the shop is just as cramped. There's a narrow walkway that leads you to the counter where the staff welcomed us very warmly. She asked if it was our first time visiting, and because it was, she led us through a curry sampler taste test! She gave us small spoons of each curry so that we could make a more informed decision, which we really appreciated! The restaurant only holds about 5-6 tables, most of which only seat 2 people. I wouldn't plan to bring more than 4 people here, otherwise you run the risk of not being seated. - FOOD - Khao Soi: I love Khao Soi so when I saw they had one, I was very excited to try it! After the initial sampling, I was sold! I ordered it with the egg noodles and the fried chicken thigh. The fried chicken thigh was more reminiscent of a chicken tender rather than an actual leg/thigh piece. Still, everything about the dish was delicious! I also got to try my best friend's Penang Curry which she got with Chicken Breast. We both loved the Penang and Khao Soi curry the most, so this was also yummy to me. Her dish came with green beans and bell peppers as well. - OVERALL - Such a hole-in-the-wall and amazing small business! I really do hope they can expand in the future so it won't be as hard to visit them!

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    Michelle W.

    This is my new favorite Thai spot! I'm so glad I got to try them out and I'll be a regular here for sure - parking is tiny and there's only a few spots in the small plaza - the owner is so so friendly and welcoming! She gave us a sampling of each curry which was so helpful as we ordered online and were debating between which curry to choose. Now I know which ones I would want to try next time! (1) fried fish fillets with green curry in egg noodles - such a yummy combo, the fish had a light crisp and light salt and pepper seasoning, green curry was sharp and bright and the egg noodles soaked all the goodness in (2) duck leg with khao soi curry in egg noodles - a hit as well! Duck was tender, juicy, and flavor. This curry was slightly richer and deeper in flavor (3) drunken noodle with shrimp - the shrimp was such a good choice here, it was plump and fresh, it could use a little more seasoning but paired with noodles it was great - noodles were good as well! Chewy and not too mushy

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    Nancy T.

    What a neat spot tucked away in city heights! The ambience is super hip modern, very unexpected based on the outside. The staff and service is super friendly, as they offer you to sample all 6 curry styles to better guide your decision on what to order. Last but not least, quality of food is delicious. Portions are average but I think really good food. Keep in mind some of their mild options are still kinda spicy. If looking for something truly mild I recommend the mussaman. Will be back!

    Presh N.

    Cococurry is still as delicious as ever! They updated their menu & made it much clearer and easier to understand for both new & returning customers. I also love that they let you sample every curry before choosing because each one has its own distinct & delicious flavor. The service is always top notch, super attentive, friendly, & quick!

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    Fortunate Son - ORANGE CHICKEN

    Fortunate Son

    3.8(1.5k reviews)
    2.3 mi•University Heights, North Park
    •$$

    Starting off ambiance is perfect, good overall feeling, they do what they can with the small space…read more Service is awesome, workers are friendly, welcoming, and considerate. Food is also really good, their chicken wings are nicely seasoned and flavorful. To future customers. ((Parking is limited & hard to find)) ((And please if waiting in line leave the sidewalk open for pedestrians))

    I came here with a good friend to celebrate our birthdays. We sat on the patio & it was the first…read morecool night in weeks! Lovely! We ordered garlic string beans, lo mein, honey walnut shrimp & general tso's chicken. Food comes out in the order it is done which can be a little off kilter. In our case, the chicken and shrimp came out first, then the lo mein, and much later, the green beans. All of the food was just okay. Nothing was truly a show stopper. I did not taste any honey or walnuts in the shrimp, just a lot of mayonnaise. The lo mein was the best dish of the night. We took some leftovers home in the cute packaging. The branding here is definitely a strong suit. As we were sitting on the patio, there was a steady stream of customers ordering & picking up takeout. Service was fine. We sat for quite awhile once we were done, and we had to ask for to-go boxes. Then about ten minutes later, our server came by to run our cards. Verdict: FS is cute and bustling. The food is adequate but honestly pretty basic. The prices are quite reasonable. One restroom for the whole place. Paid street parking on Adams Avenue until 8pm & free parking on some side streets. Just check for the parking signs. Peace.

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    Scallion stirfry beef $18.99

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    Animae

    4.4(1.7k reviews)
    5.3 mi•Downtown
    •$$$

    Such a special evening at ANIMAE…read more Led by Executive Chef and James Beard Award Finalist Tara Monsod, ANIMAE brings a personal, deeply cultural perspective to San Diego's fine-dining scene. One of the things I appreciate most about Chef Tara Monsod is how she stays true to the Filipino dishes and flavors so many of us grew up with, while still finding a way to elevate them beautifully. The Tuna Kinilaw, Crispy Pig Ear, Short Rib Kare Kare, and Pork Tomahawk Tocino were all standouts. Each dish still felt unmistakably Filipino, but Tara brought her own creativity through technique, texture, presentation, and refinement. The Short Rib Kare Kare felt familiar and comforting, but completely elevated. And the Pork Tomahawk Tocino was such a fun interpretation of a flavor so many Filipinos recognize instantly. Then came dessert. We tried the Sticky Rice Crème Brûlée, Chocolate Crémeux, Buko Pandan, and Matcha Mousse. I especially loved seeing Buko Pandan, another familiar Filipino favorite, presented in such a polished and creative way. And we absolutely LOVED our waitress, Joy! Her enthusiasm for the menu was contagious. She was genuinely passionate about recommending the different dishes and explaining them to us, which made the experience even more fun. And I have to give her extra credit because her Filipino pronunciations were on point! We noticed, Joy! That is what I love about Tara's food. She respects where these dishes come from and keeps the heart and soul of the flavors intact, while still making them feel fresh, sophisticated, and completely her own. And what made the evening even more special was Tara taking the time to come visit with us after coming over from her other restaurant, Le Coq. She was gracious enough to stop by our table and spend some time visiting with us. Such a thoughtful gesture and such a wonderful way to end an already memorable evening. Amazing food, incredible service, beautiful surroundings, wonderful company, and a chef helping Filipino cuisine shine in such a beautiful way. Definitely a night to remember.

    I was so excited to try Anime. I've been following it since it first opened, but I really hadn't…read morehad an occasion to go and I feel like this is more of a special occasion spot. Fast-forward to now and a friend had a birthday so a few of us opted to take her there. We thought parking would be hard because there was a Padres game but we did see plenty of street parking even though we opted for the $25 valet parking. The outside was a bit hard to find since the neon signs aren't on during the day and it looks pretty non-descript outside. Our gps also took us up the street to a private residence building and they directed us to the correct spot. When we walked in, it felt like we were walking into a club more than a restaurant. There were animae plastic toys inside the hostess stand. The hostesses were all in black with shorts and short skirts and very low cut tops. I didn't feel like they matched the class and beauty of the inside of the restaurant. The restaurant was gorgeous inside, beautiful dark green layered velvet curtains everywhere. A long bar upon entering. There were round lighting features and a lot of black and gold accents. Some of the booths were also green velvet and other seating at the windows were off white colored velvet settees. We were seated at an ordinary table for four. As a whole, It's very Art Deco. Several staff members came by and introduced themselves and explained their positions. We decided amongst ourselves if we would have cocktails or wine and we decided on wine. So we ordered a bottle and studied the menu. It was so dark in the restaurant that we had to use our phones to see the menu and the music was very loud, again more club like. When our server came to take our order, she was very soft spoken so we could not hear her. Even when we asked her to speak up, we still could not hear her. It was quite frustrating. She was very nice, but hearing what she was saying was almost impossible. After some back-and-forth, we finally decided what we wanted. We started with the Taiwanese chicken and the tuna appetizers. The chicken was phenomenal. It had a very light breading on it that was perfectly crisp. It was so flavorful, tender, and juicy. We wished we'd gotten at least one more order. The tuna on its own was good, but the sauces with it completely drowned out the flavor of the tuna. It was a beautifully presented dish though. For our main, two of us got the short rib, and two of us got the Seabass. Everything was was again beautifully presented. I loved my Seabass. It was crisp on the outside, yet flaky and tender on the inside. The turmeric sauce was delicious as well. The two that ordered the short rib wished that they had ordered the Seabass. I tried the short rib and it was good, but it was very salty and super fatty. I get that that's what short ribs are, but it just was a little bit unpleasant as the fat was kind of crunchy more like gristle in the bites I had. We agreed that we all liked the seabass best. Trying to order dessert was challenging, as again, we could not hear our server. We ordered the pandan, the chocolate cremeaux and we were brought a matcha cake for the birthday girl. The presentations were gorgeous. I loved the cremeaux, it was decadent and the crunchiness of the crushed cookie and nuts went together beautifully. The pandan was our least favorite. The matcha dessert was good too, but my table didn't like it as much as I did. I would come back and try more items, and definitely get the Taiwanese chicken again. It does feel a bit more pricey than warranted for Filipino fusion though.

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    Animae - The hub checkin out the menu. Our reservation was first seating at 5pm. We beat the crowd which filled the place later.

    The hub checkin out the menu. Our reservation was first seating at 5pm. We beat the crowd which filled the place later.

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    Kingfisher - The flan was a great end to the meal

    Kingfisher

    4.3(715 reviews)
    4.0 mi•Golden Hill

    I am so happy I was able to make last minute reservations to Kingfisher for right when they open at…read more5pm on a Saturday! They only had a table for 5 but we ended up having 6 people in our party. They were so kind to be able to accommodate the additional person! They had personalized menus that greeted my party and it wished my friends a happy birthday!! They actually got to take the menus home! This was really a nice touch, I appreciated the details. We family-styled everything which is honestly the way to go so everybody can try a little of everything! It was majority of our party's first time dining there. We started off with some drinks, I got the Non-alcoholic Guava Mocktail and I got to try what was the equivalent to an espresso martini too. Definitely liked the guava drink better because it tasted like guava nectar juice (kind of like Kerns or Jumex). The Expresso Martini had fresh mint in it and it tasted earthy which wasn't my cup of tea. For food we started off with the Heirloom Tomato Salad which was DELICIOUS!! I don't know what they put in the Vietnamese Green Goddess (probably fish sauce since all the dishes basically had this) but it was magnificent and one of my favorite dishes of the night. Then the Scallops and the Black Cod came out. The Scallops came in a set of 3 and we cut them in half so we could all have a taste. The sauce on this was DIVINE!!! It was citrusy but still really flavorful bursting with umami. I'm literally starting to drool reminiscing about it xD We wanted to keep it to use on other dishes because it was so good. The Black Cod was also delicious. It had fried skin attached and a sesame soy glaze. Next up came the Beef Tartare and the Wagyu Steak. The Beef Tartare was probably the least flavorful out of everything we ordered, but it was still well seasoned. My friend said it was really spicy but it might have just been her bite because I didn't think it was spicy at all. I like that the give you the option of leafy greens or shrimp chips to eat it with. The Wagyu though, was an all-star dish. It was the crowd favorite for sure, we all enjoyed not only the steak but the picked baby eggplants that come with it, and the sauce was phenomenal!! Lastly came the Dry Aged Duck which is what they're known for. It was definitely the biggest fish out of all. You were able to eat the duck with two different sauces, one they called a "Fish Sauce Chimichurri" and "Vietnamese XO sauce" which is more so satay. My friends liked the XO sauce but I liked the Chimichurri better. They had actually forgotten about the side of Buttered Rice but I was told it was incredibly flavorful on its own so we still asked for it. It had more than just butter in it, there was dried shrimp and sesame seeds, and it was made with coconut milk or something because it had a sweet but savory taste to it. I saved some of my duck and Wagyu to eat with it which was actually pretty good. Overall I liked that they brought out the dishes from lightest to heaviest and especially after they brought out out 2 sides of Buttered Rice we were all satisfied and full. It was the perfect amount of food. Honestly EVERY dish was different but amazingly dank and I think it's the fish sauce in everything. They were also sweet and kept the cake we brought in the fridge, placed the candles on it for us, and even after we sang they cut the cake for us!! 10/10 would recommend coming here for not only the food but the impeccable service!! Since we had a larger party there's an automatic 20% gratuity already added to the bill, which came out to be $555! (Look at that angel number!)

    We came here during Restaurant Week which was probably our first mistake. For $75, it just wasn't…read moreenough food. Looking at pictures from other nights, most of our food was half the size or missing some major component. For example, the egg noodles had only a few very thin truffle shavings compared to what I saw online. They also lacked the real truffle flavor. The chocolate dessert was half of its normal size. Overall, everything is extremely overpriced and lacks flavor. The food was so bland across the board and it felt like we were being skimped out not on just the size but the flavor too. We eat a lot of Asian food and the taste wasn't even close to matching our expectations. All the workers were very friendly, but the food came out very slow. They also gave us a printed out menu for our anniversary with our last name on it which was spelled wrong. I don't care about that, just thought it was very funny. The restaurant was smaller than we expected, but we did enjoy the colors, the layout and the overall ambiance. Wouldn't go back!

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    Kingfisher - Crispy chicken wings

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    Kingfisher - Hokkaido scallops $39

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    Dao Fu

    Dao Fu

    4.3(1.5k reviews)
    1.8 mi•Normal Heights
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    I recently tried this restaurant, named "Dao Fu," in the Normal Heights neighborhood of San Diego,…read moreCalifornia. I must say, I never would have stumbled upon this restaurant by myself, but it was highly recommended by my friends who live nearby. My daughter and I were visiting San Diego for a one-week trip because I was required to come here for work. My workdays were pretty packed, but my daughter and I also took advantage of this trip by filling our evenings with lots of fun activities. One thing we did was visit some wonderful friends who live in San Diego. My friend, John, told us that he found an amazing restaurant in San Diego a few decades ago, and he was really sad to find that it had closed down. Several years later, and more recently, he was surprised to find that this same restaurant owner reopened his restaurant in a new location, which is here on Adams Avenue in the Normal Heights neighborhood of San Diego. He was overjoyed to find that this restaurant had reopened in a different location, and he says that this is his favorite restaurant in San Diego. After a story like that, I had to come here to experience this place for myself! We parked on Adams Avenue, and I paid the meter for a reasonable amount of time for us to enjoy our dinner together. I would imagine that parking here can be a bit congested and tricky at times, so I would just suggest that you're patient and careful with where you decide to legally park. We had a party of five for our dinner together, and it was an absolutely wonderful evening with good friends and delicious food. Our waitress was Jun, and she was friendly and professional, as well as attentive to our dinnertime needs. The owner also came out to say hello to us, and he took the time to chat with us for a few minutes during our meal. He was so incredibly nice. I always appreciate it when an owner is willing to devote some time to connect with their customers. For an appetizer, I ordered the "Japanese Pork Gyoza," which are pan fried dumplings filled with pork, fresh ginger, onion, green onion, cabbage, garlic, and soy. It was absolutely delicious, and I had to resist the temptation of eating too many of them so that our friends could enjoy some too. For my meal, I ordered the "Katsu Chicken Curry," which is chicken thigh meat battered in Panko breadcrumbs, deep fried until golden brown and crunchy. I got my meal with a half-and-half mix of white rice and brown rice. My meal was prepared perfectly, and it was incredibly delicious! My meal was concluded with some of their delicious ice cream, which satiated my post-meal sugar cravings. Our evening with friends was special and memorable, and our meals and service at Dao Fu made our evening even more pleasant and enjoyable. Thanks to the owner, our waitress, and the staff for making our evening a wonderful one. The next time I'm back in this area, I'll be sure to come here again!

    Everything we had was great!! Large menu so everyone can find something they like…read more Complimentary tofu salad is really good. Friendly welcoming staff that get to know their regulars. Gets busy but we had reservations. We are visiting from out of town but would for sure come back when we are in the area again. Recommended is the cast iron pot.

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    Dalbam Moon Night - bulgolgi

    Dalbam Moon Night

    4.6(162 reviews)
    5.7 mi•Kearny Mesa
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    We came here for a table of three on a Saturday evening at exactly 5 PM. It was Labor Day weekend…read more Great center easy to park. Was seated quickly our waitress was very nice and was perfectly tentative. Immediately we enjoyed the vibe. Had all of my favorite K-pop mix. I could've sworn they were playing my Spotify daily mix videos. Menu wasn't huge, but everything that we got was amazing.. Son, husband and I enjoyed all of our dishes. Bossam is a must come again for! Perfectly boiled sliced pork belly that you layer yourself with shredded fresh green onion, sliced raw garlic, strips of kimchi radish, some sort of pickled radish, and a ssamjang sauce. The pork alone was amazing and the portion was huge! We barely made a dent in the platter. The kimchi jjigae stew was sooo good too! The broth was savory, just enough spicy, it has a pork riblet stewed in it that was cooked perfectly. Came out to our table still bubbling.. Takoyaki was pretty standard, but what made it a little extra was that you could tell it actually had two pieces of octopus and each ball most places only have one. It was moist on the inside, but firm on the outside perfect amount of sauce on top. Bulgogi was a good size. Portion flavor was spot on beef with sliced nicely and very tender however, there was nothing outstanding besides the portion. Cheese corn was pretty standard as well, but oddly the corn kernels were very sweet and tender so that was very nice. I couldn't tell if it was fresh corn or frozen corn. I was leaning towards it being fresh corn because the kernels popped very nicely and were so sweet. I'm pretty sure they fooled me and it was frozen corn. The staff was so nice. They gave us an order of fried dumplings on the house. And that was very delicious. We will most likely order this next time. It was a perfect mixture of meat and vegetables. The skin wasn't too thick so it wasn't overly chewy or hard but perfectly crispy. The restaurant is on the smaller side. I can see it getting very packed very quickly. By the time that we left a little after six all the tables were full, and there was a party or two waiting. It was very lively, and although there was only one waitress, she was on point.

    A thousand times YES. Cozy, comforting Korean food and good music and vibes is what makes me keep…read morecoming back here. Along with their service as they are friendly and accommodating. For a laid back night to enjoy drinks with friends and food or even just a date night the vibes will be there. Their BOSSAM PAMUCHIN is on a whole different level that also has me itching to order every time I go there, but so torn cause I want to try other things on their menu haha.

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    Dalbam Moon Night - Fried dumplings

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