Really amazing service! The food was also really good. Got the bibimbop and it was really good. The…read moreambience is also really nice and relaxing

One of my go to places when craving tofu soup in Berkeley. I always recommend their mong bean…read morepancake and crispy rice with the soup!

Spoon on Ashby, right next to Berkeley Bowl which means its always on my route anyway. Kimchi fried…read morerice came out in a hot stone bowl, nice crispy rice layer on the bottom, egg on top cooked just right. Seafood pancake was generous, thick and well browned, good texture. Banchan rotation is solid, kimchi was fresh. Service was friendly and the outdoor seating works well on a nice day. Unpretentious neighborhood spot, no gimmicks, food just tastes like someone actually made it. 5 stars, honest Korean food and convenient parking which in Berkeley is basically two stars on its own

Food: The stew, pancake, and corn cheese were good. The banchan / side dishes can be skipped in my…read moreopinion; none of them tasted that great. For me, banchan is a very important part of any Korean dining experience so this is the reason for the overall 4-star rating Service: staff was friendly and fairly quick Ambiance: No frills, casual Korean spot

Absolute best/favorite for Korean short ribs. This is my partner & I's current favorite Korean…read morerestaurant and we always order the spicy braised short ribs. Very big serving size with all the best mixes of toppings on top of the delicious short ribs. The sauce is so good and makes the dish 15/10. Service is ok but that's biased because we order the biggest/longest to cook dish but it's still pretty good. Restaurant ambiance is just ok in my opinion, not too many distracting decorations and tables & booths feel nice. We've also tried the spicy rice noodles which were just a 6/10 for me. The kimchi fried rice was also good but not our favorite -- solid 6/10 as well. We literally just come here for the short ribs. So if you're ever in the mood for Korean food and feeling a little 'rich', this place is a must try.

Alright, I see all the great reviews, so I'm willing to give this spot another shot and order the…read more"right" things next time. But until then, my rating is based on exactly what we ordered. I was violently craving seolleongtang and did some research to find a spot in Oakland. The menu is pretty big with a lot of enticing options--I love bossam and blood sausage--but because I had tunnel vision, I stuck with the soup. The broth itself was good, and they had salt and pepper on the table so you could season it to your liking. Unfortunately, the noodles were way too soft and almost mushy, and the meat was extremely tough and hard to chew. I couldn't finish it. If seolleongtang is one of your favorite dishes, I'd probably skip it here. My husband got the kimchi fried rice, which was huge and great for sharing between 2-4 people. Based on the portion size, I do think it could use an extra egg, more Spam and some nori on top. It leaned more oily and buttery than other versions I've had, but it was still good--just nothing too special. The vibe and service were solid, so I'd come back to try other dishes and update my rating accordingly.

Visited on a Saturday between 1:00 and 2:00 PM…read more I've been to this restaurant before and decided to come back after a few years. The hostess was welcoming, and the staff who brought out our food were friendly. Unfortunately, our server provided a very different experience. When we asked for appetizer recommendations, he simply repeated the menu items without offering any suggestions. Throughout the meal, he never checked on our table, even though we noticed him checking on the surrounding tables several times. At one point, the patio umbrella unexpectedly fell near our table. Instead of first asking if everyone was okay, his only response was, "Do you mind if I close the umbrella?" That was disappointing and made us feel overlooked. The only time his attitude became noticeably friendlier was when he brought the check. We happened to be the only Asian table that afternoon. While I can't say for certain why our experience felt different, the contrast in service left us feeling unwelcome. I hope every customer receives the same level of care and attention.

Brunch done the right way in Berkeley! From hard to find parking to the loud environment to…read morebottomless mimosas to Korean fusion dishes. Everything meshes just right. We went with the bottomless mimosa option. They offer 4 different flavors: OJ, raspberry, peach, and Tiffany (for it's color). We enjoyed the peach one the most. Our server made sure we had refills on both water and mimosas at all times. We started off strong with the Pajun Pancake. A good ratio of shrimp, bacon, and veggies. The sauce it was paired with was the wow factor and we even asked for more. The bulgogi on both the bulgogi bowl and bulgogi scramble was tender and had a tasty marinade. I would had wished the bulgogi scramble didn't have as much red onion. I was surprised with the sweet potato tots option and that didn't disappoint. The spicy pork sandwich was elevated and balanced out with the kimchi slaw and cucumber combo. We finished with the Crunch French toast and it was perfection! Fluffy inside but a crunchy outside. I would come back to try their other options for brunch and dinner.

4.5 stars $20.95…read moreSeafood Dolsotbap 해물돌솥비빔밥 (Haemul Dolsot Bibimbap): spot on flavors. The side dishes (banchan) were lovely except for cubed radish kimchi. It tasted like sugar was used which is a modern Korean trend (sugar usage) that I don't approve. (Sugar was available to the palace and the rich historically.)

Be sure to check your receipt because the tip percentage suggestions that they list are not on your…read moreactual bill amount, but rather with the sales tax included. There is no reason that we should tip on the sales tax. Faulty calculations!

I've been coming to this Korean restaurant for years, and the quality of the food continues to…read moreimpress me every time. The menu is easy to navigate, with plenty of pictures that make ordering simple. Portions are generous, everything tastes great, and the prices are very reasonable for the area. The staff are always attentive, friendly, and polite, making the dining experience even better. While there aren't a ton of side dish options, the ones they serve are fresh and high quality. Street parking can be challenging at times, but that's hardly the restaurant's fault. Overall, this is a great spot for Korean food, and I'll definitely be back whenever I'm in the area and craving Korean cuisine.

Delish. Friendly folks…read more Yummy food. (Vegan options!) Comfy environment. Well worth checking out! We'll be back!

This definitely was giving pocha vibes, with a few bright lights and neons signs for an outfit pic…read more The servers were attentive and very speedy, we came on a slower night Unfortunately I cannot give the accolades to the food as other reviewers have done. Even though it is a pocha, the food all felt very akin to Chinese food, with strong but singular flavours for each dish The fried chicken with sweet and sour sauce tasted like orange chicken. It came with slightly crisp tteok which was nice to break up the overwhelming flavour with that texture difference The squid dish offered a similar experience, with the texture of the crispy noodles distracting from the squid sauce for a limited time The crab and egg soup was a bit disappointing, the crab was the shredded fake crab stick kind, the soup was thick but mix of flavours (heavy on the green and red bell peppers) left a lot to be desired. There's a lot of good Korean food in Oakland, so you won't be stuck for choice around the area

great little spot! was easy to find street parking (albeit it was 11pm on a Thursday night) and we…read morewanted to get a bite to eat after work. [I do want to mention we had a couple of caucasians in our group before I start going into detail on spice level and flavors] spicy chicken with cheese: this came out first and it was phenomenal. the green onions soaked into the sauce was a nice little palatte cleanser and the cheese was a nice touch to balance the salty/spicy flavors fried chicken: sweet and spicy: very sticky sauce that was gochujang forward fried chicken: garlic and pepper: this was very flavorful and very crispy still. comes with sliced jalapenos that gave it a nice kick. kimchi fried rice with cheese corn: mix this baby up! all of the flavors and cheese melt together nicely - but do be warned you should eat it in a timely manner. if the cheese hardens you can request the servers to re-torch it for that cheese pull :) we also ordered the seafood chive pajeon (pancake) but I didn't get a taste or a picture of it. based on not having any time to take a picture or get a bite of it - it must have been delicious. everyone else was drinking somaek (soju and beer - terra) which I've been told goes fantastic with korean fried chicken. I stuck to classic korean pear juice and was not disappointed. even with getting extra beer, our total was about $180 before tip between 5 people with no leftovers. they're open super late! will definitely be back soon :)

I've been coming here for the past few years and this is the best place to come for bomb JJAMPONG…read moreand JJaJangmyeon Love this place and the service is amazing!

Gangnam Jajang has one of the best noodle . I wouof recommended this restaurant for authentic food .read more