Our second attempt as they were closed the last time we tried. Rather large space with outdoor seating. Service is friendly and efficient. Food is EXCELLENT. Ordered the seafood pancake, which is fried to perfection and addicting. Generous amounts of seafood and the dipping sauce is wonderful. Also ordered the hot pot bibimbap with chicken - so flavorful and full of delicious runny egg, chicken, sprouts, carrots, etc. make sure to let the rice sit so you can dig up the crunchy, crispy bits. Also had the bulgogi with bean sprouts/vegetables - light, healthy with tender beef. The banchan added the bright, tangy/tart, spicy, crunchy elements to nicely compliment the entrees. Great place! read more

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The food is outstanding! Each had its own flavor. The broth for the seafood ramen is the best we ever tasted. We ordered 7 items and all were delicious. The service was great! Very attentive and quick to bring our orders to the table. We were a party of seven so having the table at the corner was perfect. We didn't have to talk over other surrounding conversations. The table settings were nice. The table settings - utensils, plates etc covered for cleanliness. We plan to return again and again for sure. read more

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I've visited Danbi several times since they opened, and the food has generally been good. It used to be one of my favorite places in downtown Los Gatos. Last Sunday, my party arrived at 7:10 PM. The server immediately emphasized that the last order would be taken at 7:30 PM. Since everyone in our group had already arrived, I assured the server that we would be able to place our order on time. However, instead of seating us, the server informed us that we would need to finish our meal and leave by 8:00 PM. This was surprising and disappointing, especially given that the restaurant's advertised closing time is 9:00 PM. The interaction made us feel unwelcome, and rather than rush through dinner, we decided to leave at 7:10 PM and dine elsewhere. I understand that restaurants may have operational constraints, but being told that we would need to finish our meal within 50 minutes before we were even seated was very unpleasant. It made us feel unwelcome and overshadowed the many positive experiences I had previously enjoyed at the restaurant. read more

I loved the location of this restaurant, went alone and they sat me by a window so I had redwoods right in front of me I loved the bibimbap, they gave me the gochujang on the side which I appreciated because I am not great with spicy food and some of the banchan was a bit spicy. I ate my entire bowl of food and most of the banchan, loved the beer and the quiet ambiance and welcoming service. Next time I'm in Los Gatos I'll be visiting again read more

Danbi - Bulgogi Bibimbap w/Banchan and Terra Beer - Korean Near Me - Los Gatos, California

Delicious Korean spot! We ordered the meat pancake, fried rice, and tofu soup, and everything was packed with flavor. We asked for spicy, and they definitely delivered, it had a really nice kick to it. One of my favorite parts was all the banchan they give you. So many tasty side dishes to snack on while waiting for the food! It's a very casual spot that's perfect for dinner, and the staff were super friendly and welcoming. Definitely a place I'd come back to! read more

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This is an awesome, authentic Korean spot in downtown Los Gatos. The interior is casual & clean and the staff are super nice / polite. We tried the following: Stand Out: -Short Ribs (Galbi, $36.95) - HUGE portions, super fatty and delicious. Good: -Spicy Fried Chicken ($22.95) -Bi Bim Bap ($18.95) -Spicy Rice Cake ($16.96) The portions and banchan were great. read more

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Overall: 4.5/5 Came here during their 1 year anniversary, promos were 50% off one item per guest and 50% all drinks unlimited. Any additional is paid at regular price. Regular is pricey.... except the galbi. Complementary side dishes. Inside is very spacious, indoor/outdoor seating, good service, food came out quickly. Food: - Dwen Jang Jigae: actually not that spicy (like pepper level), wish there was more meat - Cheese Bibimbap Hot Stone: actually cheesy, good comfort food read more

Danbi - Korean Near Me - Los Gatos, California

Everything we ordered was really good. You can't miss. They do use Korean style chopsticks so you gotta get good if you wanna eat. Waiter was really nice & accommodating to our large party. read more

Danbi - Korean Near Me - Los Gatos, California

Pleasantly surprised, I stopped in for lunch while there was a farmers market going on and got the bibimbap, reasonably priced for a lot of food and it came out fast which was great because I was starving. No complaints, it was solid. read more

Danbi - Bibimbap - Korean Near Me - Los Gatos, California

Food was a solid 3.5 and service was okay, so rounded to 4 stars. Ordered: Spicy fried chicken Seafood pancake Beef soft tofu soup - medium spicy My friend and I are both South East Asian, but we are on the complete opposite spectrum for spiciness level. I absolutely love my food spicy, like if I'm not on the toilet the next day then it's not spicy enough- spicy, but only enough to elevate the flavor of the dish! She's a sriracha and hot Cheetos are spicy type of girly. With that being said- their "spicy" tastes like nothing. My friend highly enjoyed it, I was a little disappointed. I was expecting at least a tiiiiiiiny kick to where I could at least be like "okay, I can taste a little hint of it". I didn't get that. But like a lot of restaurants, it's most likely adjusted to the customer demographic of that area. Flavor profile for the dishes itself was pretty good. Chicken had a nice batter, meat was not dry- sauce was sweet and the pieces were a little smaller than other Korean fried chickens I've had. 3/5 Beef soft tofu soup - medium spicy, but again, spicy was nonexistent. Tasted like the standard beef soft tofu soup. I love soup, so can't complain too much- it wasn't watered down. Umami-ness was there. 3.5/5 Seafood pancake was nice and crispy around the edges (some parts were just a tad too crispy if you're picking up what I'm putting down) and it had a nice mix of the various.... toppings? Is that what the seafood inclusion would be called..? Anyway 4.5/5 Restaurant was a nice size with maybe 10 or so tables decently spread out. Tables were not cramped together. Inside was well lit with minimal decor. The waiter guy checked in on us maybe once during the meal to refill our water then again for the check and to-go container. He was nice enough. read more

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I cannot rave enough about this place. Every time I come here the food is hot, flavorful and fresh. Our favorite items are the japache and the spicy ramen. This has become my husband and I love to come here weekly because it's so good. The service here is so nice and I love their outdoor area. read more

Danbi - Spicy ramen and japache. - Korean Near Me - Los Gatos, California

New Korean spot in Los Gatos. Food, service, and ambiance were all great, and the prices were surprisingly reasonable. The place really gave off the vibe of being in Korea. We ordered the spicy fried chicken, budae jjigae (army stew), and osam bulgogi (octopus and pork stir fry). Everything was delicious and hit the spot on a rainy fall night. I'm not drinking right now, but the dishes would've paired perfectly with a bottle of soju. They also had a nice selection of local Asian craft beers and other drinks that I'll check out next time. Overall, a solid Korean option without having to drive all the way to El Camino. read more

Danbi - Korean Near Me - Los Gatos, California

The more distance I get from eating here, the more fondly I remember it and it was good the first time we went. Danbi is a great new Korean restaurant in Los Gatos. The selection is great and the service is even better. While this isn't an AYCE Korean BBQ, it's quality and quantity are worthwhile. FOOD: We tried the spicy pork and the bulgogi and I had to have the mandu and all of it was terrific. Great flavor all around. The banchan (little plates of mostly pickled veggies) were all tasty and fresh. They weren't sitting around endlessly as some places have them. The flavor of each dish was nice (hopefully they took our advice and added more of their yummy sauce). SERVICE: Exceptional! They were so friendly and the portions were really nice. Very clean surroundings. The ambiance was spacious and stylish. COST: Really good! For what you get, it was worth it. read more

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Rare Korean gem in downtown Los Gatos. Good food but on the pricey side for the portion Food Quality Mandu: Excellent fillings with crispy (not overfried) skin Spicy Fried Chicken: Absolute hit! Flavorful and addictive Beef Short Ribs: Good flavor but quite fatty Kimchi & Pork Soft Tofu: Average, nothing special Side dishes could be more generous for the price point Service Experience Friendly and attentive staff Got complimentary seafood pancake samples! Value for Money Definitely on the pricey side. Likely reflects the prime downtown Los Gatos location Cleanliness & Atmosphere Very clean and family-friendly environment read more

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A few weeks ago my family and I went to Danbi for dinner! Best food ever! The place is beautiful and the service is excellent! We had the Seafood Pancake, Siy glazed fried chicken, Beef Short Ribs (which are amazing), Hot Stone Pot, and Danbi Fried Rice. Everything is delicious! We also met Janet and Sonny, owners who were terrific! We will definitely come back to try their other entrees!!! Love this place! read more

This Korean place had a very nice modern and causal feel to it. And at first I thought because of how trendy it looked that it was going to be more Korean fusion-y type of flavors. But I was surprised that the Korean dishes and flavors were still very much not fusion. The food was solid and the portions were also quite good for the price. They have plenty of seating and it was not a wait at all to get seated even for a weekend (Friday night) so service was very quick and efficient. Would come again to try more in the future! read more

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We didn't know what to expect for when we stumbled upon Danbi. Los Gatos isn't a city normally known for its Korean cuisine but We got the galbi tang and the dwen jang jjigae and both were yummy and comforting on a cold winter day. I've never had Dwen jang jjigae before and at first thought it would be similar to tofu soil but it was more like a vegetable soup with a few pieces of firm tofu thrown in, as well as udon noodles (my Korean friend told me the noodles aren't usually traditionally in there but my kids loved this addition). I was a fan and would get this next time! You can't adjust the spice level with this soup but my Korean friend who ordered for me asked the waitress to leave out the red pepper to make it less spicy and I'd do this next time as well as my kids were able to eat it. Galbi tang was good as well but the portion size felt a bit small and the soup only came with 2-3 pieces of short rib. I actually preferred the dwen jang jjigae to this even though I normally love galbi tang. read more

Solid authentic korean food in downtown Los Gatos, dog friendly patio! Service is pretty fast and food is delicious. Our favorites include the bi bam bop and the Korean pancake. Yum read more

This is our second visit to Danbi. Our first visit was a month ago and we had a great experience. This time, my wife had the Beef Hot Stone Pot ($21.95) which was very tasty. I asked for options that was low in carbs and it was recommended to bet a Beef Bi Bim Bop with tofu substituting for rice ($19.95). This was very good and low in carbs. I'm glad that some creativity was at hand to modify the normal menu for a guest's needs. Note that you can't do this trick on the Hot Stone Pot as we were told that the rice is necessary to prevent the food from burning on the stone pot. The stone pot is a hot dish and the Bi Bim Bop was served in a cold dish (but the beef and tofu were hot). Naturally there were all the included yummy (all you can eat) side dishes. At first the service was slow to even get us some water, even after my wife requested it. After she got the attention of the manager, the service was very good. read more

Danbi is a decently authentic Korean restaurant in downtown Los Gatos. The location is great as it's peaceful and overlooks the park. The restaurant itself is nice and clean. The service is friendly and quick. They acknowledged the spicy food wasn't very spicy at all. You can order here without any "dragon ball" concerns. Anyway the food was good. We got the KFC (Korean fried chicken) with the soy glaze which was delicious. The meat was perfectly tender and flavorful. It was fried but not overly breaded. The Mandu tofu soup was good. We ordered medium and it was really really mild. There were plenty of ingredients including the beef, tofu and dumplings. The banchan was fine. It seemed like it came straight from H-mart but I don't have any complaints. read more

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We tried Danbi, a relatively new Korean restaurant in downtown Los Gatos, for lunch today. We were immediately seated, but then did not receive service for the longest time. We watched as a table that was seated after us got attended to before us, which was frustrating. Once we finally ordered, it took a long time to be served. At other Korean restaurants we've been to, they serve the banchan (small side dishes) immediately, but at this restaurant no food was served until our first dish arrived. The food was very tasty, although the portions were just average. Given the poor service, I planned on tipping appropriately, but I was surprised to see that they already added a 20% tip for our party of 5. I've seen this done for larger parties, but not for a party our size. Overall, while the food was good, the experience at Danbi was dampened by the service. read more

Is Danbi my fave local Korean restaurant? Maybe it Can Be? I have other faves in Cupertino and San Jose that are different concepts but this one's a Dandy. Everything we've had here has been great so Danbi is hardly a Plan B. In fact is I'd say the food here is Outstandy. I kinda crave Danbi like Candy. My best loved dishes are the Vegetable Pancake and the Bi Bim Bap with tofu. My son loves the Korean Short Ribs, the Soft Tofu Soups and the Korean Fried Chicken. My wife is more focused on all the wonderful side dishes including their amazing Kimchi. If I get too hot from the spicy I can Fan Me. The first time we ordered my wife routed it to the N 1st location by mistake so that left me Cranky. We used to go to the prior restaurant in this space so we don't want to lose Danbi too - that would be a Calamity. Great place. We wish Danbi great resilience and Longevity! read more

3.5 STARS Danbi had me at Cheese Dolsot! Oozy, stretchy cheese has me feeling some type of way...as a lactose intolerant. But worth it! Opening last month, this is Danbi's third location in the South Bay. Takeout, delivery, indoor dining, and outdoor dining (dog-friendly) available. No wait for weekend dinner. Rezzies accepted. M E N U Korean Cuisine Staples: Mandu (dumplings), Jeon (pancakes), KFC (K fried chicken), Tang (soup), Soondubu (tofu soup), JJjigae (stew), BBQ Meat, Ramyun (K instant ramen), and more. Liquor license pending. F O O D * Complimentary Banchan: Kimchi cabbage, kimchi radish, bean sprouts, fish cakes, and soy sauce pickles (daikon+onions). Fresh, good quality but I felt the flavors were lacking. Fav: fish cakes, least fav: bean sprouts (needed seasoning). Kimchi looked great but was mild and lacked fermentation (tang). * Soy Glazed KFC (8 pc-$23.95): https://tinyurl.com/yhz49j6b - Includes bowl of rice (didn't receive) Meaty, juicy wings but batter had softened from the soy glaze which didn't have much flavor. Prefer the style with garlic. * Cheese Dolsot w/ rice, spicy pork (not spicy), bell peppers, cheese, egg, banchan ($23.95): https://tinyurl.com/38juwrw9 My fav part was the scorched crispy rice on the bottom of the sizzling pot with the stretchy cheese. Some of the cheese got crispy and carmelized..so good! Unfortunately, there was sparse amount of diced spicy pork that was bland and not spicy at all. We should of asked for gochujang to season it. * Galbi: Beef Short Ribs ($38.95): https://tinyurl.com/e5d56atm - Includes bowl of rice I liked that that the LA cut short ribs had prominent grill marks but the thinner than usual cuts were overcooked so it was missing that rich, lush texture. Also, 1/3rds were merely bones with attached connective tissues/tendons hidden underneath the larger cuts. Served over a bed of cabbage versus the usual onions which adds more flavor. S E R V I C E Staff was very friendly and kind but no check-ins. Food took quite a bit to arrive. A M B I A N C E Modern and spacious indoor dining area with open kitchen. Nice, shaded parklet with lawn views of the town plaza park. P A R K I N G Street, lot, and garage parking. We easily found parking a block away. Overall, we thought the K food was just ok, maybe it's a matter of working out the kinks. I haven't tried Danbi's SJ locations so I have no basis for comparison. IMO, the flavors/heat seems toned down for the western palate, at least compared to the K restos in Santa Clara. Rounding up for the dog-friendly patio and for being the first and only K resto in LG. read more

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We tried this for the first time the other day. It's nice to have a Korean place close by in Los Gatos. The food was good, no complaints. But I wouldn't say it was special or outstanding compared to other good Korean places, but it was solid. For what you get, it's on the pricey side. I kind of get that because it's located right in the heart of downtown Los Gatos. But nevertheless the value for your $ was not quite there. Service was just fine. Would we come here again? Maybe, for convenience sake. But it didn't really make our go-to/recommend to friends list. read more

Danbi - Stone pot bibimbap - Korean Near Me - Los Gatos, California

This new restaurant is situated right by Parkside, facing the lawn where the LG Farmers Market occurs. Services was friendly and warm. Our delightful dining experience began with a delicious tea (not sure what kind, but wish I knew). Husband got bulgogi rice and I ordered seafood ramen. Both were scrumptious, and we would get them again. Veggies were spectacular, and the zucchini was the best I've ever had in my life! The kimchi and radish were also packing lots of flavor, while offering a crunch that contrasted with the softness of the noodles. Portions were good and we felt the menu offered a variety of dishes. My dish was a little spicy, but not as spicy as the medium salsa at Trader Joe's for reference. Atmosphere was a little underwhelming, though it was very calm. Husband and I were able to relax instantly. We will for sure be back! read more

Danbi - Seafood ramen with sides that are normally not included - Korean Near Me - Los Gatos, California

This was quite mediocre to be honest. It was an exact clone of the seafood tofu stew from SGD Tofu House in Santa Clara (which has gone downhill fast over the years). It's basically tofu stew out of a kit, that's the vibe I get. 2 small clams, some cubes of squid, two small salted shrimp (not even proper prawns). At least SGD gives you purple rice, this place was just plain white rice. Banchan was nothing to write home about. They need to ditch the soft tofu stew premade kits and do a facelift if they are to survive in this Los Gatos area. My friend ordered the hot stone bowl rice and was similarly not impressed. Am not coming back. read more

Danbi - Korean Near Me - Los Gatos, California

Was very excited that we now have Korean food in Los Gatos. Was able to go for lunch at this restaurant today. It's a pretty big restaurant with outside seating too. The service is good as well. However when it comes to food, we were sorely disappointed and would go back to our old haunts. The fried rice was an actual "fried" rice with no flavor and lacked salt. The bibimbap was okay and the mackerel was the only thing that was liked by my kid and husband. It was served on bed of badly chopped cabbage which didn't look very appealing. There were just 5 accompaniments and they were okay. Three stars coz everything was okay and nothing was bad. read more

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I have been to their OG location in San Jose many times and rated it 5. I was surprised to see that they had a new location in downtown LG. We do need a Korean place and a good one at that. Danbi fits the bill. As expected, the food was great. Everything we ordered was delish. Service was great, the owner was super nice. They are not fully set up yet...they don't have permanent signage or their beer/wine license yet so don't be surprised when you go in. This location has not been lucky for the previous businesses and I really hope Danbi does great and is here for the long term. read more

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Wonderful venue Great to listen to jaZ on plaz music Full menu and selections Food is great and nice staff They have offered samples of new items which were also great Outside seating is fantastic pleasant read more

This restaurant in downtown LG is a must go to. I had amazing dishes including beef short rib, fried chicken wings, soft tofu + pork and kimchi soup, and the hot stone pot. Everything was delicious and so perfect and hot.. Excellent service. Great ambience. We ate out on the patio. I will definitely come here again. For Korean food newbies - and experienced- this place is so memorable! You must go! read more

Great Korean comfort food. I got the Budae Jjigae (Army Stew), and it was delicious. I liked that they offer a single serving because lots of other places usually offer Budae Jjigae only as a 2+ person serving. There's plenty of seating and service was really good. Great place for casual Korean food! read more

This was very good and partly surprising because of the location (I wouldn't have expected such a good Korean place in the heart of Los Gatos). We had the kalbi, soon doo boo, and stir fry squid. The kalbi had great flavor. It had really good marbling. It was beefy and savory and the marinade was not too sweet. It was very good. The ban chan was fresh and had great flavor. I especially liked the kim chi and the vinegary bamboo shoots (don't know the Korean name)? The soon doo boo was a little light on flavor, but not bad. The stir fry was a little heavy on flavor, but I liked it. I thought the veggies in the stir fry were perfect, still al dente. I was pretty impressed (and that's not because of lower expectations). Overall, great meal. read more

It's a regular spot for wife and myself. Love everything, Beverly disappointed- sit outside looking at the park or in the window- wife loves the ox tail soup- hot stone Bibimbap for me- although I rotate around the menu- will leave to eat there right now! read more

Great newish korean place in Los Gatos serving authentic Korean dishes without crazy LG pricing. The portions are generous, the side dishes delicious and servers nice and friendly. Definitely stop by when in town. read more

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The soy glazed korean fried chicken was delicious - a savory sweet treat with perfect external crispiness and internal tenderness. The mandu tofu soup was good. The side dish offerings were limited compared to similar restaurants in the area. Service was efficient, attentive, and friendly. The restaurant is well maintained and located in a cozy spot across from a small park. read more

Danbi - Korean Near Me - Los Gatos, California

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Delicious as ever! Have eaten at all three locations of Danbi. 4 of us had lunch here. We ordered several dishes and ate family style. Korean short ribs, spicy chicken and Meat Jun. Plus two pancakes (seafood and veggie) and Jap Chae noodles for appetizers. Everything was delicious! The service very attentive and the ambiance was excellent too! Glad we have such an awesome place like Danbi in the Los Gatos Area! read more

So delicious! The service was very attentive and the food was so tasty! I really liked the short rib and the radish kimchi. The regular cabbage kimchi was a bit too sweet, but I know some people prefer it sweeter. The hot stone pot made crispy rice at the bottom and it was so good! The interior was clean and comfortable, despite it being a bit warmer inside since it was a hot day. Would come back! read more

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Very friendly staff and tasty food - side dishes were fresh. Would recommend for dinner read more

Danbi - Kalbi LA short ribs and Spicy pork - Korean Near Me - Los Gatos, California

Maybe 3.5 stars is better. Very glad to see a Korean bbq place open in Los Gatos. Service was very friendly and attentive. Restaurant is spacious, clean and modern largely benefited from the last restaurant that was there. I was pleased to see the banchon were quite on point, which is always one of the first things to check. They are spicy pork was very good. What brought the restaurant down to three stars was the jap chae was a little too greasy and lacked flavor. And the meat jun also was a little too eggy and cut of meat was a little tough. Also not a large serving. I think it's great to have a local joint in town now and and hope they get good business read more

This was our second time trying this restaurant - the first time was takeout but this time we ate on site. We had the Galbi Tang, The Soy Glazed Chicken and the Bulgogi Fried rice. The food was excellent and so was the service. Eating the food fresh out of the kitchen made a positive difference, especially for the soy glazed chicken. We look forward to returning. read more