Parking is a nightmare here so come early! We were welcomed and sat right away. We ordered the supreme combo and intestines! They cook everything for you! Barely any smoke which we appreciate because we had babies with us. The meat quality is so good. The intestines weren't that good.. I wouldn't get it again. The servers were great, friendly & high spirited. They played good music! I'd come back and try other things! Potstickers were good! read more

High quality meat and good korean bbq service. Came with my family for a meal and truly enjoyed everything we tried. The soup was also very tasty. Would say this spot is definitely worth a visit if you are in the area read more

Don Blanc - Korean Near Me - Oakland, California

High quality meat and service? Sign me up! Don Blanc is located in a small plaza with free parking, but there is also street parking available. There is plenty of tables but does get busy on the weekends so make a reservation if you can! You can choose sets or a la carte. It was my first time so I ordered a set and one a la carte, which was a lot for three people because of the sides. Supreme Set B: 5/5 - such delicious and high quality meats! Our favorite were all the pork, which makes sense because they specialize in pork and the boneless galbi was top tier. The meat is cooked for you and they pace themselves based on your eating pace which is great because you don't feel like you have to rush eat everything. read more

Don Blanc - Supreme Set B - Korean Near Me - Oakland, California

Great quality and delicious food! Loved all the bon chon options and the meal also came with soup. We had the option of soybean or kimchi soup and went with the kimchi which was delicious and not too spicy. Service was very punctual because they actually cook the food for you here which was a nice treat and they were great about not letting it get too smokey. The only thing was at the end of the meal, it took us a while to flag down the server to ask for our check, though on the positive side they definitely don't rush you out! The restaurant is large and noisy like most KBBQ places but it was very clean and didn't feel crowded or overwhelming. read more

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Our family decided to come here for my sisters birthday and we got the supreme set B (4 people total). This includes brisket, snowflake boneless galbi, pork belly, and pork jowl. Flavors were bursting in my mouth as soon as I eat each meat. The best thing about this place is that they GRILL for you so you can sit and wait for the meat to come to you! Their sides are good and we asked for their homemade spicy sauce. High quality meat, great service, huge space, and very accommodating. :) this marks the top k bbq place near Oakland/Berk. read more

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Hands down one of the best KBBQ experiences I've had. I ordered Beef Set B with Beef Brisket, Ribeye, and Marinated Angus Beef, and it was a 10/10 across the board. The meat quality was outstanding, fresh, and incredibly flavorful. Every cut cooked beautifully and tasted amazing. Service was just as impressive. He was attentive, friendly, and made sure everything was cooked properly without being intrusive. You can really tell when a server knows what they're doing and genuinely cares about the dining experience. Highly recommended if you're looking for high-quality meat and top-tier service. I'll definitely be coming back! read more

Had a lot of fun at this restaurant. Really enjoyed the fact that the staff grills the meat for you. It wasn't a ton of food but ended up being just the right amount without feeling sick. But I wouldn't say super high value for cost. The cocktails were not great so stick to the Korean beers. All of the meats were cooked well and the seafood pancake was excellent. read more

Had the prom set and was pleasantly surprised by how affordable and tasty everything was. Want to eat their beef set next time. Felt like one of those authentic kbbq spots you'd find in Korea. read more

We came here after a night out singing along to our boys. Wanting some gopchang and kbbq, we went looking for a place that was still open around the area and we found this gem. This place is bright and huge with lots of seating. Their menu offers both ala carte or Combo to feed your whole hungry table and their cravings. We ordered Supreme Combo w/ Stew Set B: brisket, snowflake, Boneless galbi, and pork belly. -they cooked it table sude so this was a plus for us because all we did was just grab cooked meat and enjoyed it. We didn't have to bother cooking it ourselves so there was no token bbq person that cooked for the whole table. Soybean soup was the soup we chose that night and it was savory and burned your tongue good. The meats were grilled perfectly that it just melted right in. I can tell it was fresh and good quality meats. Don Blanc Medium Combo (3 choice of Intestines) veal, Large intestines and abomasum. They have a separate set up for this on the side. These were pre-cooked and finished grilling table side. These intestines were cleaned well and that's how I love eating my intestines. There were no gritty or bitter aftertaste. They were chewy (in a good way) and paired well with the sauces they offer. Spicy Buckwheat Cold Noodle Chewy, delightful and bouncy cold noodles. It was a great addition to all the oily grilled food that we had and cleansed our palate. It has the right mix of sweet and spiciness in it. Peach Soju to top off the great good we had. This place is a must if you're in the area craving for a good kbbq. They have friendly people working here and were very attentive making sure you're enjoying your meal. Price point is on a pricey side but you get good quality meats and with the service they provide you, it's so worth it. read more

Unlike AYCE Korean BBQ, this place is all about quality meat and food that's Ala Cart. Def the spot to go to for great food and a fun time without having to feel like you're trying get your moneys worth because you will be with this meat quality! read more

Don Blanc - The spread - Korean Near Me - Oakland, California

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We really enjoyed this place. The service was excellent -- attentive, polite, and genuinely welcoming -- and they prepared delicious BBQ for us. We tried the LA galbi, pork belly, marinated collar butt, and jumuluk, and everything was high quality and full of flavor. We highly recommend this spot if you're looking for great Korean BBQ paired with outstanding service. read more

I would give this place a 3.5/5 if I could, but Yelp only allows whole numbers. Overall, this place is alright but definitely overhyped. We went as a party of 4 and ordered the Beef Set A, which was enough food for us. It wasn't super busy that day so they cooked the meat for us which was nice. It didn't come with complimentary rice unlike most Korean restaurants I go to, so we ordered 3 bowls of rice. The meat set has three cuts of meat: brisket, LA Galbi, and boneless galbi. The brisket was very disappointing. It was super dry and rough, definitely subpar quality. Most AYCE KBBQ brisket is better than this. The LA Galbi on the other hand was soooo good. Very sweet and nicely marinated and tender. The boneless Galbi was alright but a bit dry. The set comes with a lot of side dishes and a complimentary soup and we picked the kimchi soup. The kimchi soup was really disappointing. Lacked flavor, dry meat, huge pieces of kimchi that could've been cut for easier consumption. The side dishes were all super good and I especially liked the fish cake and kimchi. Overall not bad but it's overpriced and I'd really only go back for the LA Galbi and side dishes. The servers were all really nice so that's a plus. read more

Don Blanc - Beef Set A- $125 - Korean Near Me - Oakland, California

This is my new favorite KBBQ place in the bay! I was loyal to Ohgane for years, but the quality of meat and the service at Don Blanc are superior. We went at opening at 12pm for lunch on a Sunday and were greeted and seated right away. We ordered two meats, the Marinated boneless angus short rib (5/5, highly recommend) and the pork belly (4.5/5). This was enough for 2 people, as we also got a side of rice, egg souffle, the free banchan (side dishes), and complimentary kimchi tofu soup! It was plenty of food and we were very satisfied without being overly full. But the best part is that the staff cooks for you- without us even asking, they helped cook the meats and vegetables in front of us. Lots of seating, good for groups. There's a small parking lot but also plenty of street parking. The one downside is that it is pricier than some other KBBQ in the area, but the meat quality and service make up for it. Looking forward to coming back to try more meats! read more

Don Blanc - Korean Near Me - Oakland, California

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Gopchang was overpriced for small portion but tasted great. Not many options for Gopchang on bay read more

Don Blanc - Gopchang - Korean Near Me - Oakland, California

My husband requested K bbq for his birthday dinner, so we decided to try someplace we'd never been before: Don Blanc. As soon as we got there, everyone made us feel welcome and strived to make my husband's birthday meal extra special. We had the kimchi stew, an abundance of banchan, the Duroc pork belly, and the marinated boneless Angus short ribs. Oh, and the egg soufflé! That was the surprise hit of the night! I think it's called "steamed egg" on the menu. There was sooooo much food and everything was so delicious. We will definitely be back with more people so we can try more dishes next time! read more

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We got suckered by an IG reel claiming this is the best kbbq in the Bay Area. It was decent but definitely not the best. My rating is more of a 3.5 stars. There's a small parking lot with limited spots. We made reservations for lunch on a Sunday shortly after they opened. We could've just walked in since there was only one other group there when we arrived with plenty of open tables, and it wasn't that busy. With that said, for it not being that busy, the service was slow and not very attentive. We had to catch the attention of one of the staff when we needed to order more drinks. One of the meat was also dropped by the server while she was cooking for us. Oh yeah, this is the type of kbbq where they cook for you. Now, onto the food. We ordered beef set A to share among 3 people with smaller appetites. If you're super hungry, this is enough for two people. Meat itself was good, nothing memorable, though. I love Korean steamed egg and this was actually my favorite item to eat. Overall, I wouldn't have to come back. There are plenty of other Korean kbbq spots that are way better than this restaurant for mediocre service. Only check out this place if you don't have to wait to be seated. read more

Don Blanc - Korean Near Me - Oakland, California

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This place is solid. The four stars goes towards the quality of meat, the service, and the overall meal. Since there was only two of us, we ordered the Wagyu Brisket and the LA Galbi along with the cold noodles and a side of rice. To be honest, that was enough for 3 people because we didn't even finish the brisket and we were too full. The LA Galbi was really well-marinated and super tasty! We had high hopes for the brisket but the cuts were too thick and ended up having a hard/chewy texture that was not fun to eat. The cold noodles were very refreshing but the noodles were really chewy. The service was quick and attentive! The tables and grills are clean and the place can fill up during dinner rush. Overall, I would probably come back here to try other meats. I wouldn't get the brisket again because it should have been much more tender for its price point. read more

Don Blanc - Cold noodles - Korean Near Me - Oakland, California

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Tried beef combo B. Good quality meat and nice vibe Like this place Service is also good. read more

Don Blanc - Korean Near Me - Oakland, California

Heard of Don Blanc through an Instagram reel and it looked so good, that I needed to try it! Came in around 4pm on a Saturday and it was almost empty. We made a reservation for 2 a week before, but since it was empty, we didn't really need it. It's located in a Korean plaza with a bunch of Korean restaurants. There is a parking lot, but it's limited. You can find street parking around the plaza if you can't get a space in the lot. Service was wonderful! They answered all of our questions and were able to cook our meats for us since it's not busy. They said they only cook the meats for people if isn't busy, so don't expect them to cook the meats for you during their busy times! We got the Deluxe Set and added on wagyu brisket, large intestine and spicy cold noodle. For two people, it's ALOT of food. Even if we didn't do add-ons, it would've been more than enough. The reason why we're rating this place 4 stars because this place is better for groups of 3 or more. If you come here with only 2 people, the portions are crazy! Some might see this as a good thing but they should get their portions right for 2. We had a lot to take home. Even the server said this place is best if you come in groups. If you're curious about their intestines, absolutely try it. I was iffy about trying it but it turned out to be sweet, chewy and pretty good! Overall, it reminded me of LA KBBQ spots. Which is a good thing. Really tasty meats and friendly service. It's a bit on the pricey side, but for what you get, it's not bad! I would come back again with more people. read more

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The staff was so friendly! I enjoyed eating here, there was no wait time on a weekday. I recommend coming on a weekday so that the staff can accommodate everyone and spend time at the table. Our main server was John and he was so funny and nice! He and his coworkers took turns coming over to the table to cook the meats. Unlimited refills on banchan (side dishes). I got the supreme b with wings and that was enough for 5 people. I highly recommend coming here for the great food and staff! read more

Everything was fresh and beautifully presented. Beef Set A was perfect, and their restaurant is very clean. The only thing that was bad was the small parking lot. The chef and servers were also extremely kind! read more

The premium meats make this place leaps and bounds better than most places in the East Bay. It is more expensive but totally worth IMO. I don't have to go to San Jose anymore. Kim chi fried rice, cold noodles, seafood pancake are all delicious. This is one of the few places that have the spicy marinated crab. This is my new Korean Bbq place. read more

Finally got to try this place with my son. We both agreed it was /probably the best Korean Bbq we have had and so worth the 26 minutes to Oakland. Great service too/our waiter made us his own special salad that was really good too. We will be back. read more

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I've seen Don Blanc on several Insta and TicToc pages and typical patrons order their bbq table side. We ended up ordering some snack type foods not overly wanting to eat too much meat after a little night of kpop concerting. We ordered steamed egg, garlic fries, cheese corn, seafood Tteok-bokki, fish cake soup, kimchi fried rice, bulgogi, and a bunch of Banchan. It was ok. Skip the soggy fries and tteokbokk needed more sauce; get the bulgogi and steamed egg fosho! Some dishes come out later than expected and owners were apologetic and comped us. We were grateful for hyeongs kindly service and consideration. This is really a late spot for bbq and drinks. It's cold in here so bring a jacket w/ a hood *burr*, great kpop vibes and a fun place if your throwing back some soju. Kamsamnida hyeongs! read more

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The thing I miss most about LA is Korean bbq. So I was quite happy to find that there is a small cluster of Korean restaurants in this area. While parking was a pain to find, the restaurant wasn't that busy on a Friday night as we easily got a table. The waitress was a bit impatient with us to order before our last party member arrived but they were good with cooking the meats and making sure everything tasted good. Don Blanc's interior is very spacious and clean. Fairly well ventilated. We opted for the pork combo and then added the monster rib. I loved all of the meats but the monster rib definitely stood out. Delicious marbling and very tender. We did need some lettuce wraps and some rice to balance things out or it felt too heavy. Worth coming back! read more

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I like the vibe of the spot and the korean music isn't that bad either. They're really accommodating too if you wanna ask for a different item or something read more

Don Blanc - Korean Near Me - Oakland, California

Great portion sizes for the price, I went with my wife and parents, party of 4 and couldn't finish set B. If you and your party have small stomachs (I don't, but my parents and wife do) , this will be plenty of food for you. Steak tartare was good, but a little stingy with the pear. Would've liked more pear to cut the richness and saltiness. Beef set B had a lot of brisket, 2 thick slabs of kalbi, and some marinated boneless short ribs. Meat was really tender but the marinade was too sweet for my taste. Likewise with the monster bEef rib, extremely tender and I liked that they pre-seared it, so we would finish it off on the grill. However, also really sweet. Kimchi stew was 5/5 plenty of kimchi, sour, salty, umami. Banchan was great too and they weren't stingy with the kimchi portions. Can get busy so I would either make a reservation or go early. read more

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Over a month ago, I found out Izza was permanently closed, so I wandered into Don Blanc on a random Thursday night at around 7:30 PM. It was pretty empty, which was good for us because we didn't want to wait. They cook for you, but I kind of wish they explained that because that's much less common in NorCal. The best part of the food here was the banchan (side dishes). The meat was hearty, but not tasty. The steamed egg was not fluffy, so I didn't really enjoy eating it, though I'm not sure if I let it sit too long before eating it. The Stew was all right. It was miso-flavored, not miso soup, so I was surprised. Overall, the place is just okay in terms of both service and food. The upside is that they use all reusable dishware and utensils. ECO NOTES (Dine-In) Dine-In Dishware: Reusable plates and bowls Napkins: Single-use disposable paper napkin Utensils: Metal spoon and chopsticks Water cups: Metal cups read more

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Good food and great service. They wanted to grill our meat at our table but I wanted to do it because it was fun. Great time.

Dinner at Don Blanc felt like I was getting catfished by Instagram influencers who gave amazing reviews in exchange for $$. Reality did not match social media at all. The value is just not there (price and quality do not match). The "premium" is not there (if they have to say that it's so premium, then it's not). And the overall the service is not there. They even charge for rice and to me that's the biggest tell that Don Blanc is not for its customers. We paid $200 for dinner for 2 for a lackluster beef set, subpar service, and just ok banchan. Only plus is the kimchi. It was quite good. We had to ring the bell for everything, including basic things like: "oh, you brought the meat, but nobody turned the grill on". Or "could you give us the drinks we ordered?" Or "hey, the grill is literally burnt, could you change it?" These are basic things and the fact that Don Blanc bills itself as high-end but cannot deliver, is a sign of the quality of the restaurant. They didn't even cook the meat for us even when we asked!! The place is clean and they have good hoods for the smoke but it's drafty and impersonal too. And I gotta say the staff did not look happy at all. Even when they were nice, hey looked harassed and upset the whole time. Every single one of them, especially the non-Korean staff and that gave me pause. Happy workers is a sign of a good restaurant and unhappy ones... you get the gist. And it wasn't like it was packed. Overall I would say: don't be fooled by good marketing on Don Blanc's socials and don't waste your time or money here, that premium label is just smoke read more

Made me feel like I was in a Korean drama! Was waiting a while to try this place out and it did not disappoint. So many side dishes, very cheesy corn and fresh meat! There was some good beers to choose from as well. The restaurant itself had a a relaxing vibe! read more

Don Blanc - Korean Near Me - Oakland, California

Best Korean barbecue in the east bay! They do a la carte with such high quality meats and great ban chan. I particularly love the pork belly and collar -- which is are also on their happy hour if you time your visit well! The servers are always nice and very attentive while cooking the meats for you. They are open until 1am on the weekends and it's a fun vibe with lots of drink options and still the same amazing food menu. Cannot recommend this spot enough! read more

Don Blanc was pretty good. It's not AYCE so keep that in mind. The waiters cook the meat for you which was nice you can just concentrate on eating. I thought the meat at times "tasted" a bit like gas or chemicals. But the quality of the meat was good. Price is a bit steep for a non-AYCE, but it was enough for 3 people with some leftovers so it should be good for 4. Their banchan was good, they even had onions with vinegar which I haven't seen at a KBBQ spot. Overall Don Blanc is worth the visit for an efficient KBBQ experience. read more

Don Blanc - Combo C? - Korean Near Me - Oakland, California

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This place is amazing! Great service! Great food! Great people! Met one of the managers and he was very personable and we shared stories like we were at a family dinner. Felt like home. Thank you John and staff for the great hospitality! read more

Great Korean BBQ spot in Oakland. High quality meat that they cook for you at the table. Pork belly is some of the best in the bay. Nice clean spot. Did not have any issue getting a table on a Sunday evening. John is awesome--make sure to get served by him. read more

Don Blanc - Korean Near Me - Oakland, California

Food was delicious! We ordered the pork jowl, monster beef rib, beef tartare, and the kimchi fried rice. Everything came pretty quickly. Food comes with all the normal banchan and a complimentary soup! The restaurant has all the typical available meat options for a kbbq except for the beef tartare and the intestines, which you don't find very often in kbbq places in the Bay Area. They cook the meats for you here as well which was an added plus! Pork jowl--5/5 never can go wrong with this one. Monster beef ribs--5/5 this dish was huge and worth it! Korean beef tartare-- 4/5 This dish could use a little more seasoning but was still pretty good overall. Kimchi fried rice--5/5 make sure to ask for it at the end to cook on your grill! Kimchi soup-- 5/5 very flavorful and does not taste like they use any bouillon powder as a base. Service-- 5/5 servers very attentive. Parking-- 3/5 they have a small lot that gets packed. Prepare to find street parking. read more

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First off customer service was amazing everyone was so helpful and kind . Also quick and attentive. The meats were delish . As well as our side dishes . Place is quite spacious as well 5/5 will definitely come back ! read more

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Pros: fast and friendly service Parking lot Side dishes Cons: LA kalbi is not good read more

It's a little more expensive but well worth it, very good meat and amazing customer service. They let us bring tortillas and salsa even a piece of cheese, they helped us cook the meat even cut it into smaller pieces to make tacos! They kept checking up on us to make sure everything was okay, not once did I have to call them over. My new favorite kbbq spot! Definitely a hidden gem. read more

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Solid Korean BBQ in the East Bay! I visited this spot with my buddy after having the desire to find a good Korean BBQ spot in the East Bay. We got there early, so getting a table was a breeze. This spot specializes in pork, but we also ordered Jumuluk (beef) as well. The Banchan arrived at the table, all looked fresh and very tasty. The Kim chi was awesome. Presentation of the food was good and the meat were all marinated perfectly. Service was solid and helped us navigate the menu with some recommendations and the restaurant itself was well equipped to handle the smoke, so you didn't leave smelling like a complete BBQ unit. This place is a must try in the East Bay!!! read more

Don Blanc - Assorted Banchan - Korean Near Me - Oakland, California

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