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Restaurant isn't huge but fits a good amount of ppl still. Ambiance isn't anything crazy just a typical hot pot restaurant setup with tables and built in hot plates and the steam hoods. Food was good we did AYCE hot pot. Really liked the rice cakes on a stick. The Japchae was okay not the best I've had or worst. Meat seamed to be decent quality but it the portions were small. (Maybe they do that on purpose so people don't waste?) The self service bar for veggies and sauces was okay not mind blowing. Service is where it was lacking. There were 2-3 people working but they didn't really check on us often, but I understand it was a bit busy. If I want a hot pot fix in Oakland I may return but honestly wasn't blown away.
Hancook offers an affordable AYCE KBBQ and Shabu Shabu menu all day long! They even have an AYCE drink menu! The servers are super friendly and the portions are so generous. Everything tasted great so your whole party will be satisfied. My favorites were the boneless short ribs and Korean fried chicken. Those are a must try!
Located in such a cute area! The restaurant itself was surprisingly spacious. I liked how the menu allowed you to do Shabu and "kbbq," but the kbbq were grilled meats they brought out. In all honesty, it was overcooked and hard to chew. Stick with the Shabu! I got the spicy miso / tonkotsu. Perfect combo! The meat quality was GREAT and their goma sauce was yummy. Make sure you throw in garlic and sesame oil in there too! Service was good also and waiters were nice.
I have this really bad obsessive personality about food and discovered this spot and Friday and just had to go back on Sunday! The service is really good, even on a Friday night. The staff came and checked on us repeatedly and it was nearly empty when we came around 6pm, but quickly got busier. We still felt all the food came out very timely and did not feel rushed. You can grab veggies and sauces as you want in a self serve bar. I enjoy that there is a good variety of a la carte items like appetizers as well! We loved this experience and want to keep coming back! I am not aware of many other all you can eat hot pot in Oakland so they will keep getting our business! My only complaint or recommendation would maybe be to update the cleaning because there are some parts of the restaurant that don't smell great.
I'm genuinely concerned why this place has such high reviews because I was left disappointed with my family. The bossam pieces were either cut too thick or they were too cooked that it felt like I was chewing on carnitas. They gave like 4 pieces of lettuce for the bossam so we had to ask more. The seafood pancake was so soggy that I wasn't expecting it. Usually you get a crunch. I think they also forgot the dipping sauce to go with it. The galbi jim meat wasn't tender enough like the fall off the bone tenderness. It was tough to chew. The corn cheese lacked mozzarella cheese and kewpie mayo to bring out the flavoring. The snow cheese chicken was the best but we thought it was gonna be a whole fried chicken and not just drums and flats. This is only best when it's hot and fresh so I recommend you finish this at the restaurant! When the bill came, we requested to spilt 3 cards but the server only charged 2 cards and said they don't accept discover. She should've came back and ask if there is another card we can use instead of charging it already. The service was a bit lacking and we came in on a Sunday at 12pm when they opened. Parking was also hard to find as they don't have a parking lot so it's all street parking.
This is in a busy part of Oakland so traffic and parking is a little hard, but there's always someone leaving so if you don't mind walking a bit, there are parking around. It's a nice walk with a lot to see. It was pretty empty on a Wednesday night so we were seated right away. There are 3 different QR codes to scan to look at the menu: lunch special, All you can eat, or a la cart. We opted for the a la cart menu this time around. Corncheese: I really enjoyed it. It's cheese. It's corn, you can't go wrong. I love the hint of sweetness you get. It was a small dish. Between 3 of us, we all had about 2 spoonfuls before it was done. Gyoza/potstickers/pan fried dumplings: these were ok. We've had better in other places, they were not as crispy as we had hoped. Texture was more steamed than pan fried. Garlic Bossam: I'm not sure what I was expecting from this dish but to me it was pretty good. It feeds 2-3 people. My friend didn't like it as much as a regular bossam. The garlic was a minced sauce that sat on top but it was sweet and not at all garlicky. We had to ask for cloves of garlic on the side that we thought it came with along with lettuce leaves to eat it with. Budae Stew: we all agreed on getting this and it's also a big dish that serves 2-3. Between the 3 of us, we still had leftovers to take home. It was a delicious soup with ramen noodles, spam, hotdogs and a bunch of tofu, different sorts of mushrooms, onions, and a slice of cheese on top. One of the better Budae's that I've had, it was a really comforting dish on a cold night. I recommend coming here if you like Korean food. They have a lot of options from all their menus and the dishes are good portion sizes. There are plenty to do around the area after or before dinner but be prepared to look for parking on side streets. It gets pretty busy.
This place was a bit of a miss, kind of on the mediocre side. This place is one where we used up the veggies for sure but the corn cheese was a bit sweet like as if they topped it with sugar. The other food we kind of felt like we"d rather leave it than finish it. The banchan was ok enough that we got refills on a few of them too. The one item I really enjoyed that I can't get at many restaurants like this was their noodles that were wide and chewy like sweet potato noodles. Service wasn't really existent, went on a weeknight so maybe that was part of it. It was pretty empty except for 1 or 2 other tables so pretty quiet night, no need for a wait.
We ended up here by accident after the place we had planned on going to was unexpectedly closed. This is a nice place though - they have AYCE shabu and even AYCE bbq for an extra $5. They also have a regular Korean ala carte menu available as well so we ordered from that. Everything sounded amazing but it was just two of us so we stuck to just 3 dishes. Turns out one dish would've probably been enough. We brought nearly everything home for leftovers! Braised beef short ribs - the dish looks gigantic so it seems like it would serve more than two for the $80 price point but it's actually not too big. It does have fish cake and thin rice noodles and rice cakes, as well as some carrots, so thats what makes it look like a lot, but there isn't a ton of actual meat. I thought it was delicious especially with cheese, but I'd actually rather just have AYCE KBBQ for that price. Rose spicy cream ttebokki - I'm so glad I asked about the rose part, I thought it meant it was rose flavored which I don't like. But she said it wasn't - the sauce is creamy and spicy and more like carbonara, yum!! I loved the flavor of the sauce a lot with the creaminess. We got the small size and it was still a LOT for $18. I wish they left the bacon out though and just leave it as an option for an add-on. If I came back I'd get this again and add ramen or udon and dumplings to make it a complete meal. Yukgehjang - this is my first time having this dish in general but flavors were familiar. It was a spicy hot noodle soup with glass noodles (like in japchae) and shredded beef (reminded me of carnitas). It was very yummy but I think I could skip on this next time. Overall great food but I would've just preferred to do the shabu and kbbq and spent way less! I'd get the rose ttekbokki again out of all 3 dishes, otherwise all three together really began to taste the same and we really needed the banchan for a pop of freshness. Service was good but took a while for us to get the check. Then I realized there's actually a call button on the table that they didn't tell us about until they told us it's there if we needed extra boxes haha. At the end of your meal you also get a Yakult drink and I liked that it was semi frozen so it was like a slush.
This was such a unique and delicious experience. My friend and I did the hot pot for two with prime rib and noodles. Basically they bring out two pots of broth of your choice, and you can also go to the veggie and sauce bar to get everything from salmon balls, dumplings, cabbage, and other assorted veggies and fish items. You put the meats and veggies etc into the pot and ladle them out as they cook. It's a fun activity while eating and the food was delicious. And don't forget to ask for banchaun for some pickled veggies as well!
We decided to try out Hancook for lunch, and the food here did not disappoint. My favorite was definitely the Beef Bibimbap; don't forget to add all of the chili sauce! The chili sauce added extra flavor and added a slight kick. It was delicious and what you expect from a hot stone pot: hot, crispy rice complimented by a variety of vegetables and flavorful beef. We also ordered their Kimchi Pancake and soy garlic Korean Fried Chicken. The Korean Fried Chicken was crispy and delicious. The Kimchi Pancake, unfortunately, was a miss for me. It was a little soggy and kept falling apart when we picked up a piece. Personally, I prefer mine to be a little crispy. The portion sizes were huge, and we had to take home a lot of leftovers. I also felt that it was hard to grab the waiter's attention when we needed help, despite the restaurant being quite empty. Overall, super solid food and would definitely come back to satisfy a bibimbap craving. They also gave out complimentary Yakult drinks with your bill!
3 years ago
Service was amazing and attentive! Food came out pretty fast! We decided to do a la carte and ordered budae jjigae (9/10), rose tteokboki (10/10) and chicken wings (hot&spicy 8/10 and soy garlic 9/10). It was all super flavorful and I would come again to order it and try other items! The portions were also huge. The jjigae was packed with ingredients and the soup was amazing! The tteokbokki was cooked to perfection, it was definitely a tad bit spicy but I like it! I was surprised in how big it was even for a regular size and loved how it came with sausage, fish cake and egg! Forgot to add the cheese which I think would pair really well with it. The wings were packed with flavors too and super juicy! I really like the soy garlic as the garlic taste was strong read more
3 years ago
My bf and I came here wanting to do hot pot, and it was amazing! It did take a while to get seated, I would say we waited about 45 mins, but the host/server kept checking in on us while we waited to give us updates which I appreciated. We ended up doing the hancook special which comes with 2 broths, 1 meat, and 2 sides. I think it's the perfect amount of food for 2 people. Our favorite broth was definitely the spicy miso, which had a bit of a kick but was delicious. The chicken garlic was good too but nothing could compare to how great the spicy miso was! The wagyu shoulder was delicious and tender and they gave us a ton of it. We also ordered the wings, which take about 15 minutes to come out because they cook them fresh to order. We went for hot and sweet and soy garlic. The hot and sweet were delicious, but stayed super hot for a while because of the sticky sauce. The staff were super attentive and nice and made sure our broth never emptied. The ambience is also quite nice. It's a darker room, but even with all of the other people in there with us, it was super easy to talk. I'd definitely go back again! read more
One of my new favorite places for AYCE Hot Pot and KBBQ in Oakland. I've been wanting a hot pot spot for a long time now, but even better that you can upgrade for wagyu and also can order KBBQ if your heart desires! The last few times I came by there was no wait, you just sit down and pick your broth. You get a choice of two so we do one original and one spicy. There's a buffet section to make your own sauce and grab your veggies. We always get the wagyu chuck roll because it's so tender. Meats are thinly sliced and quick to cook. I've also had the KBBQ a few times and it's delicious. The Kalbi short rib and the rib eye jalapeño and garlic were tasty! For side dishes, the corn cheese is a must have and one of my favs. Japchae is also delicious! Ambiance is like a Korean style bar/restaurant but they have little booths for more privacy. Kinda dark inside but it's a cool vibe. Service is excellent! Their staff is friendly and they'll come by and check on you often and if you need more food. read more
One of our favorite restaurants in Oakland~not sure why it took me so long to write a review. The food is cleanly prepared and served, the toppings bar is Amazing, the servers are always very polite, and the prices are very reasonable for the amount and quality of food. We get the unlimited hot pot/shabu shabu for two. It comes with a little yogurt dessert at the end and you can add unlimited beer too. Favorite broths are traditional with garlic, onions, cilantro and seaweed added in /// tonkatsu with carrots and little veggies. It's got music playing and is always really busy, the wait isn't long and it's quiet enough to have a full convo without yelling. read more
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Hi Monic, we're thrilled to hear that you consider us one of your…
3 years ago
Came here because MBRs wait was ridiculous and im so glad we did! Lots more available seating, service was excellent, very attentive and welcoming. Ordered: beef raised short ribs, rose tteokbokki, garlic wings, #24 soup. Everything was super flavorful and cooked perfectly! The tteokbokki was soft and chewy, the beef raised short ribs was fall off the bone, garlic chicken wings some of the best I've ever had. They also offer an all you can eat menu and shabu-shabu which I will have to come back for. New fav Korean spot, replacing our former fav, DaeHo. read more
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Hi J, It's fantastic to hear about your positive experience at our…
2 years ago
I love Hancook! Have brought many friends and family here, and I always want to come back. The meat is fresh, soup is flavorful, and everything is organized/easy to order and efficiently eat! The restaurant is big and has an outdoor patio as well. There is also a sides bar to get extra sauces and veggies. Would recommend getting the AYCE menu and trying everything! My favorite appetizers are the rice cake skewers and soy garlic Korean fried chicken. Only complaint I have is of the service. So far each time, the servers here have not tried to check up or notice if you're trying to get their attention. read more
Doesn't it sound like an insurance company? For years, there have been several great Korean eateries in the Temescal area, some of which have sadly closed. Anyone remember Sahn Maru or Casserole House? My pandemic-defined mindset still hasn't evolved into freely exploring dining options as I continue to get stuck on delivery options. This was a nice find that would be worth trying to visit in the near future. I see online they've built a pleasant outdoor space, so it may not be that long off. I ordered the $18 Korean Bento which consisted of a generous amount of grilled marinated chicken with chopped green onion accompanied by white rice with a fried egg on top. A couple of banchan options came in my takeout container to complete the meal (photo: https://bit.ly/3IJ7aST). Jamie W. ordered the same bento and enjoyed it as well. They mention fusion dishes on their website, but I didn't see anything that seemed too outrageous on their long menu of comfort food. FOOD - 4 stars...bento boxes, Korean-style AMBIANCE - n/a...this was a delivery SERVICE - 3.5 stars...well packaged, on time TOTAL - 4 stars...delivering the goods from a neighborhood that knows Korean RELATED - Exploring Temescal? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2I0RAHj read more
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Ed, we appreciate you braving the comfort foods you've been enjoying…
1 year ago
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3 years ago
We came here with the family for Mother's Day and we split the adults and kids into 2 separate tables. The food and sauce bar was really good. I removed 1 star due to service. It was quite slow and we didn't get everything we orders. Possibly because they were busy (considering the occasion- it was Sunday and it was in fact Mother's Day) also, parking was quite shady. I'd probably come back and try them again on a regular weekend to try their a la carte dishes. Overall though food was good. Soup/broth was on the salty side not sure if by design since you're supposed to cook meat and seafood in it but for me it was on the salty side. Other than that, side dishes were delicious!!! A must come back to try again type thing and then final verdict! Lol read more
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Hageun K.
Hi Leilani, we're glad you chose to celebrate Mother's Day with us…
3 years ago
I am amazed that you can get AYCE hotpot and KBBQ for $40 (as long as you do the basic dinner AYCE menu). You can also add in AYCD for $12. There is so much variety to select for soup bases and hot pot items. They give generous portions for their sides. It is very busy there but all the servers were so attentive. Vibes were great. They played reay great music. Just know that if you want a broth refill, it'll cost extra to do so but my group didn't need that. read more
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Hello Christine, thank you for the kind words and for leaving an…
I was craving some Korean barbecue, so I came here. Food - Good, nothing much to say, bulgogi was great. Service - Good, nothing much to say either. Parking - Definitely tricky, you may have to walk some distance. Overall, this place is good. read more
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Wisdom, thanks for stopping in and enjoying some delicious Korean…
1 year ago
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Natasha P.
Sounds like you found the best of both worlds, Horatio! We’re glad…
Hancook is known for their hot-pot (shabu-shabu) option but we were not trying to cook for BFFs bday. We opted to order the whole menu because everything looked sooo appealing in the yelp photos. lol BBQ Short Ribs Tofu Soup Bossam w/ Garlic Pajun Tteok-bokki Rosé Bean Paste Stew with Tofu and Vegetable I mean it's a lot for 6ppl but we had plenty to bring home and eat the next day. All the dishes were delicious - but my Doenjang-jjigae was lacking in seasonings and depth of the fermented soy bean soup...but all the other dishes were pretty solid. Don't over look the galbi-jim w/ cheese because it was very well executed! We choose a non-spicy version and in it was tons of beef short ribs, soft really fall-off-the-bone protein, eating companions loved it. And their version of Tteok-bokki Rosé, really was quite tasty and addicting. Service was soooo good and the young lady helping us was very kind and attentive! Kept checking our table despite it being a full house. Great vibes too, music blaring from the TV w/ Jkook, kpop music is everywhere and taking over. We for sure will come back...Oakland is the best for Korean food! Kamsamnida!!! read more
2 years ago
My first time trying hotpot and I loved it , the clams where my favorite part as well as the station with unlimited sides the music is good the Korean BBQ is high quality we got the AYCE ( Korean bbq included in that ) and I really enjoyed myself I'll be back !!! read more
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1 year ago
This was the driest food ever. This food made me feel dirty. The sides tasted like cleaning products. cheese corn was decent and rice cake other than that my soup and rice bowl was so dry. no seasoning. it was so nasty. waste of my girlfriend's money. i'm read more
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Natasha P.
We're really sorry to hear that your meal didn’t meet expectations,…
Yayyyy - so thankful I have friends who like to eat! My friends and I were deciding what to do... How do we splurge our money? Our options were to go out drinking or go out eating. Eating of course! ;) There were about 6 of us and since this was super last minute, no reservations were made. Luckily we got seated quickly though! Came on a Saturday around 740PM. wooo! Before I get started, let me tell you a secret: GET THE SEAT THATS RIGHT IN FRONT OF THE POT! I did this because I'm just a pro and I was eating the entire time. People on the edge: SOL. We each ordered the all you can eat. Yeah I ate all I could eat. Rounds and rounds of brisket, rib eye, steak, fried tofu, veggies, udon... Everything. No regrets! It's all you can eat!! I really like this place because you get unlimited meats, veggies, seafoods, appetizers, sides, noodles, literally everything. WARNING: There is an extra $20 charge if you have a lot of leftovers! Luckily me and the team left absolutely no leftovers. Really really happy with this place. And the complimentary yakult drink you get at the end. Chef's kiss!! read more
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Hageun K.
Rhea, the best part about choosing a night of eating instead of a…
3.5 Came here a couple of times for the AYCE Shabu shabu. What I love is the different sides & appetizers you can have along with your meal! Soup base: Traditional wasn't as flavorful as I thought it would be. HOWEVER! Once the meat is mixed in, the base ended up being tasty. Kimchi was definitely an overload of kimchi. It was yummy especially when I added the tofu and ramen. I love cooking the meat & seafood with it too. Appetizers: KFC- yummy! Corn cheese- when this came to the table, it was sitting in a pool of butter and the cheese was already hardening. A bit disappointing. Seafood pancake- you get A LOT! Each piece was crispy and delicious Japchae- the noodles seemed to be wet & ruined the noodle experience for me! The first time I came here, I really enjoyed everything. The second time was kinda a flop. So a happy medium of 3.5 stars for me. It's one of the more affordable AYCE shabu shabu I've been to, so that's a plus. read more
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Gwyne, I'm pleased to hear that you enjoyed your shabu-shabu when…
4 years ago
Went with a group of 5 on a Thursday evening. The restaurant was not crowded so we were able to get seated quickly. My parents requested outdoor dining and their outdoor dining area was pretty spacious. The downside was only one of their outdoor heaters were working so we were a bit cold. The ground was also not balanced so the table attached to the larger table was sort of slanted/wobbly. The waiter tried to help us fix it, but we decided that it was okay at the end. Parking can be a bit difficult since the street is a bit busy. Luckily, we were able to find some street parking closeby. I have ordered from Hancook a number of times, but this was actually my first time eating in the restaurant. The service was great, prompt, and clean. We got a variety of dishes, which were all delicious. Personally, they serve big portions so sharing is the best way to go. What we got: - Corn & Cheese: 3/5 - it was sort of watery, but I do love corn & cheese so it was still pretty good. I definitely have had better though. - Gal Bi Tang: 5//5 - my parents shared this and they thought it was big enough for two. It is a stew with beef short ribs and glass noodles. It also comes with a side of rice. Since we were freezing outside, this definitely helped with warming us up. The meat was tender and fell off the bone easily and the glass noodles were yummy. The broth itself was very flavorful. I am definitely getting this when I am craving soup. - Kimchi Fried Rice: 5/5 - our server did get our protein order wrong, but we noticed they were doing their best and still enjoyed our kimchi fried rice. I shared this with my sister and friend and we thought it was delicious. It comes with some cut up seaweed on top and an egg. Super flavorful, would get it again. - Korean Fried Chicken - 8 pieces/Half: 5/5 - We got half Snow and half Spicy and Sweet. We enjoyed all of it. The chicken was flavorful and they were not stingy with the size of the KFC. The pieces were pretty large and it was definitely worth. Will be getting this again. Overall, everything was delicious and will be coming back! read more
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Hageun K.
Mikaela, happy you got the chance to dine-in and enjoy some delicious…
3 years ago
I've never had hot pot before but per recommendation of a friend, I thought I'd try it out! We ordered the shabu shabu with chicken garlic broth and spicy broth, ribeye, veggie dumpling and glass noodles as well as an order of the BBQ spicy pork bowl. We definitely did not need to BBQ bowl because wow the shabu shabu came with so much food. Buuuut the BBQ bowl was soooooo good (and will make a great late night snack). It was all very tasty and a fun interactive meal. The self serve bar had all types of dipping sauces like ponzu, chili oil, yuzu, chili paste etc. that was so yummy with the meats. Fun experience and good food! Make sure you come hungry! read more
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Hageun K.
Izzy, thanks for giving us a try! Our shabu shabu, rib eye, veggie…
3 years ago
This is my favorite place to go and have Hot Pot. I been to other places but non of them beats Hancook. I love that they have all you can eat Hot Pot, they offer a regular one and a premium one. The all you can eat offers you meats (proteins), sides, seafood and appetizers. It always gets really busy so keep in mind that you will need to wait a little bit to get a table. The only downside was the music, the volume was super high but other than that everything from this place it's good, even the costumer service, super friendly ! read more
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Claudia, we're so happy that you're a fan of our all-you-can-eat hot…
Ended up here like probably most people do...Moon Bong Ri's wait time was too long to deal with so we walked across the street to this place. Been wanting to try it so we got the chance. We were seated immediately (we beat the big crowds later) and ordered bossam, galbi tang and ro se (spicy tteokbokki). I thought the bossam was pretty good and a pretty big portion (only one size). The ratio of meat to fat was pretty good as each bite was perfect. It was served with the pink radish rather than lettuce which is what we prefer. The cool part is they have a buffet style bar where you can re-stock your garnishments and different sauces. The ro se was really spicy but really good. We would definitely come back for the bossam read more
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Natasha P.
Hi, Oliver. Thank you for taking the time to leave us such an…
3 years ago
Craving some Korean food? Check out Hancook! Whether you want hotpot, KBBQ, or KFC (Korean fried chicken), Hancook's got you covered. We got to the restaurant at around 6:30pm, and it took 15-20 minutes to get seated at a table for 2. We started out with the kimchi pancake, which came out pretty quickly. It was a very large portion, and it was delicious! I recommend dipping each bite in the accompanying sauce for maximum enjoyment. We also ordered the tofu bibimbap and the original Korean fried chicken. Though we originally planned to order our own food, the portions were big enough to share the entire meal! I particularly liked the tofu bibimbap, which had a lot of fresh and healthy ingredients. Stir it quickly though! Otherwise the rice at the bottom will become hard instead of crunchy. The Korean fried chicken was also really good, with incredibly crispy breading and juicy chicken inside. The portion was good for 2 people plus some leftover. I also really liked the sauce that came with it. The service was slow, but given that there seemed to only be 2 servers working at the time, it was actually pretty good. Shoutout to the incredibly hardworking staff! read more
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Justine, thanks for dining with us! Our kimchi pancake, tofu…
5 years ago
If you're looking for a Korean restaurant to eat, DO NOT LOOK FURTHER. This restaurant serves the best of the best in the East Bay. From tofu soups to AYCE KBBQ to shabu shabu, this place has it all, and does it the best. I have no idea why I haven't found this place sooner, sure am happy I did. Tl;dr - AMAZING FOOD with big portions, friendly staff, clean, modern atmosphere, 100% worth the visit. Parking can be tricky as it gets later into the night, and make sure to make a reservation as it gets pretty busy. Tip: go for the soup, I think it's why I love this place so much! I came here on a busy Saturday night with my family around 6PM. They were kind enough to put us on the waitlist as a walk-in, but I would 100% make a reservation next time, as this place gets BUSY as the night goes on. COVID rules were followed with masks on, distancing, etc. Interior was a really nice, modern vibe. Really defines the hip, Temescal vibe. They were playing KPOP songs on a big flatscreen TV, which was super nice, being a KPOP fan :). We ordered a shabu shabu with traditional and miso soup, a seafood soft tofu soup, dolsot bibimbab, and gal bi tang. I'll start with the gal bi tang since that's what I ordered. The soup was one of the best soups I've ever had. It wasn't too salty, but you can taste the deep flavor and how authentic it was. It also tasted like it was simmered to perfection, something hard to emulate at home. The glass noodles were so soft and chewy! They didn't break apart at all and there was plenty to fill you up. You get 3 ribs that are pretty large, and a sauce to dip the meat in. The ribs were cooked to a point where the meat was so soft, but still was a little hard to completely tear off the bone. The shabu shabu was also really good, with the brisket so thinly sliced it cooked almost instantly. The miso soup was a little salty if you drank from the pot, but the traditional soup flavor was the best IMO. Otherwise, a pretty traditional style hot pot at any korean restaurant, but they do give you a good amount of veggies and rice that'll fill 2 people up. The seafood soup was ordered with mild spicy, and it had things like octopus and what I think is squid. The mild spicy is definitely a little more spicy than what you'd expect. From my previous experiences of korean tofu soup, this place honestly has the best ingredients, as other restaurants don't include as many "good" things, or taste as good. Since I didn't find any beef, I guess the meat you choose is for the flavoring of the soup? The staff was really friendly and accommodating. Although they were really busy on a Saturday night, given the restaurant's layout, I never felt ignored of invisible, and they always seemed to be there when I needed something, such as ordering other things and asking for check/extra boxes. Overall one of the best experiences I've had with the staff. Clean restaurant, amazing staff, modern, young environment with music playing, it's the perfect mix between the family friendly and young, hipster vibe. The food is what makes it really stand out, with its big portions and me walking away feeling like that was some of the most "worth it" money I've ever spent on Korean food. My only issue is that I wish I found this place sooner. read more
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Anthony, we're honored you think we have the best Korean food in the…
2 years ago
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Hageun K.
Murong, thanks for joining us for a delicious hot pot! We're glad you…
So over in the Temescal Neigh-hood, a Foodie Renaissance of sorts appears to happening post-pandemic. I can report that today, Saturday, June 26,2021, the energy on Telegraph and 43 where you will find this place was buzzing. Lines of young foodie hipsters congested with outdoor dining areas that have usurped the parking over there and let's just say the area looks like riot of hungry people. Although I am still indoor dining timid since the Zombie Apocalypse (also referred to as COVID-19), I saw the many reviews and decide to order for pick up. The first impression of the inside of this place was, "ummmmm I love that sweet, vinegary and garlicky smell inside! After a brief wait, my to go food was given to me and we drove home. While driving home, that same lovely smell permeated inside the car causing me to impatiently fidget. We ordered the Kimchee Pancakes, half a Korean chicken and a few other side dishes including a decent array of banchan (about 8-10 types all good), some bulgogi with a sesame garlic paste and lettuce; and a tofu soup different than other ones I've had with fresh well steamed white rice--all known on the menu as the Hanseng Combo. The chicken was really good with an amazing garlic flavor (4.5 stars). Everything else tasted pretty good. The smell was 5 stars but the food was 3.4-4 stars. Was disappointed with how tough beef w/jalapeño item. The chef needs to pound the crap out of that meat so that people like me do not complain. Still the overall experience leads me to believe I'll be trekking over here again sometime. Worth the visit. read more
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Hageun K.
Tony, if you weren't that hungry when you walked in, the smell from…
One of the best Korean spots in the Bay Area for sure! We stopped by on a Tuesday night and we were able to be seated right away. All the tables have a call button too so it makes it easy to ask your server for anything. We ordered 4 dishes and most of them were amazing! Seafood pancake was a 4/5 for me because it was super crispy and thin but there wasn't much seafood in it. I would definitely order it again but just expect it to be mostly green onions. The rose spice rice cakes was a 5/5 this dish was amazing! I'm usually not a fan of spicy rice cakes but this dish tasted amazing, definitely recommend. The cold spicy buckwheat noodles were a 3/5 the flavor wasn't amazing and we weren't given scissors so it was a bit tough to eat. The fried chicken wings were also a 5/5! We got the soy garlic and snow chicken flavor. The wings were super crispy and juicy and definitely one of the best wings I've had. read more
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Hageun K.
Ruby, thanks for stopping by! While we wished our cold spicy…
Great place to grab some authentic and delicious Korean food! Tons of options but be sure to try the kimchi pancake and the spicy pork! Service was good and the restaurant was super clean. read more
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Hageun K.
Anand, the kimchi pancake and spicy pork are excellent choices -- so…
2 years ago
As someone who grew up here and a business owner as well I love the love they give out here and the food. I'll always support good people and good food. I wish ya nothing but the best. read more
their all you can eat hot pot is absolutely delicious. I came with my friends and ordered quite an assortment of appetizers and meats and everything was so good, both in flavor and quality. The shrimp were satisfyingly large and the meat cuts were all tender. Their korean fried chicken (we got soy garlic) is a particularly amazing appetizer--it's meaty, saucy, boneless, and the outside batter is not too thick, light, and crispy. I will say from multiple past experiences, order it from the very beginning because it takes foreverrrr to come out. I also love their self-serve side bar of sauces and other sides like kimchi and lettuce. It's really nice to be able to help yourself to as needed and their ponzu sauce is so tasty, I dip literally everything in it before eating. The broths themselves were also very tasty and so nice and warming, especially in this weather. Can't wait to go again! read more
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Hageun K.
Lauren, when you dine with us, you can always count on flavorful and…
Came here again, hungry, seeking shelter from the cold, and craving some hot soup. Put my name down on the wait list and patiently waited for my turn. Then my group of 4 completely got skipped over by 3 parties clearly after me in the queue without a single acknowledgement of my existence. I really want to give this place a chance, but their staffing issues continue and are not acceptable for anyone not wanting to wait less than 2 hours before finishing their meal (or their first bite). The food is good, but the service continues to be subpar, seemingly because of understaffing/under-training. I saw staff literally RUNNING from front to back of house, which is not safe nor correct in a restaurant. That being said, the staff was kind enough considering they were slammed. I had to order a few items more than once because they never came and the time between the order and when it arrives is quite long. Probably won't be back for a while. read more
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Hageun K.
Edwin, we're pleased that you continue to enjoy our food each time…
5 years ago
My family and I found this place on Yelp, and decided to give it a try since it was quite chilly out. Most of our table ordered the shabu meal and one of us ordered the rib soup. No complaints on the food from us. It was good. Your typical shabu shabu place, but it was nice that they had some variety. Our only downside to them was that it took us a while to be served and to get served. There is those door bells rings on your table, but even then it I felt like it took long. This place gets busy so be aware. read more
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Hageun K.
Blanche, I'm glad you and your family enjoyed your meal and found the…
2 years ago
1 year ago
I would recommend this place to anyone and everyone! The best hotpot ayce in Berkeley. I've been here many times, everything one the menu tastes great! Also excellent service, they give you a small yogurt every time read more
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Natasha P.
Thank you for your glowing recommendation, Henry! We're thrilled to…
2 years ago
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4315 Telegraph Ave
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Is there a "sauce bar"?
Yes! Sauces, sides. Their kimchi that you can get at the bar is delicious
Do you allow dogs in your outside area?
Are the dishes marked vegetarian actually so, including veggie broth for the soup? What about the kimchi?
I did not see any but I am sure you can call and ask if they can make it specially for you? I am guessing the broth maybe already made in a big pot.
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