We were a family of four driving back from LA to SF and decided to stop by this place on a whim -- and wow, what a discovery. This spot is truly a hidden gem. From the moment we walked in, everyone was super polite and super friendly, making us feel right at home after a long drive. The food was absolutely incredible. The chewy rice cake had the perfect texture, and the soup was super tasty, rich, and comforting -- exactly what you hope for when craving real Korean food. Everything tasted super authentic, like a home-cooked meal rather than restaurant food. Honestly, this is probably the most authentic Korean food in the Bay Area we've had in a long time. Love love love it, and we will definitely plan our next trip around stopping here again! read more

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Decent casual local korean restaurant! Came during a work lunch as a group of 5 on a Wednesday. Total ended up being around $31 per person. Would come again, since it's close to work place! --- SERVICE --- We took a while to decide on what to order, but our server was patient and friendly with us :) Made sure we had enough water throughout our meal and refilled our banchan twice, which I appreciated very much. --- FOOD --- BEEF TOFU SOUP 8.5/10- I really liked this dish! Was comforting and really flavorful. I would order this again. SPICY PORK BIBIMBAP HOT STONE 8.5/10- yum!! I loved how crispy the rice got at the bottom FRIED CHICKEN 8/10 - classic, came with radish and some cabbage with sauce. chicken wasn't dry SEAFOOD PANCAKE 8/10 - a little thicker than what i prefer but it was still crispy and paired well with the sauce it came with. BEEF SHORT RIB 6.5/10- I'm already not a short rib person, but it was decent. I thought it was quite expensive for the portion that we got. Not sure if I would order this again --- AMBIANCE --- bright, clean, cozy read more

Conveniently located near a 325kwh Tesla supercharger! Before 2:30pm they have lunch specials for rice bowl with protein, one side, and japchae! I chose the chicken bowl. The chicken was really flavorful! The japchae texture was soft (without being too soft). The rice was a little bit overcooked for my liking but no one else in my group pointed that out. It was great to be able to grab a quick and filling bite during a road trip! read more

We came here late on a Saturday about an hour prior to closing. Opting to share an army stew and an order of the fried seaweed roll. The fried seaweed rolls were surprisingly good. The army stew was good and portions were adequate. Our only issue was that the wait for the food took a while - they had one chef making the food and a lot of take out orders. Our food took at least 30-40 mins to come out. read more

Hankki House - Army stew - Korean Near Me - San Jose, California

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Amazing & authentic care in customer service & cooking. Love the hot tea feature ona cold day. True home cooking that i can feel the love of culture through. The seafood pancake was great! The Bimbap was sooo good taking a picture was out my mind & was inebriated by the dish itself.. read more

Hankki House - Seafood Pancake - Korean Near Me - San Jose, California

When dishes are close to $30 each, you'd think that they'd at least fill the entire Tupperware. Both the beef bulgogi and the japchae were portioned for one person and the banchan was about a table spoon worth. Eating out is no longer worth it and restaurants are going to continue to suffer if they can't properly provide customers with the proper amount of food for the price that they are paying. $70 total - honestly enough to feed 2 people. The restaurant itself is in very casual atmosphere. Oh... and one scoop of rice . read more

I found this hidden gem while charging my Tesla. I love Korean food and was so glad to find a Korean spot near my workplace. I decided to stop by and order food, and it was absolutely delicious. My go to order is the Hankki rice bowl. It comes with a choice of protein, one of their sides, glass noodles, and rice for $16. The place is on the smaller side, but it's very cozy with a great vibe. The staff, especially Vincent, were extremely sweet and polite. He was friendly, helpful, and checked in on the surrounding tables as well as on me. Such a great place for Korean food with amazing, friendly staff. I will definitely be back to try more from the menu. read more

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I've never eaten at a Korean restaurant before, I've been missing out! I actually hit the jackpot by choosing this restaurant. I was just hungry, and decided let's try something new. We walked in to a clean, very pleasant, inviting place. Greeted immediately and offered a seat. It took us a bit to figure out what to try, but once we did, our food did not take very long to be served. The food was so fresh, flavorful and beautifully presented. We loved the food. I'm so hooked on this place. read more

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This is a weekly staple for my family. Hankki House is one of those rare finds that you keep coming back to, not just because the food is amazing, but because it feels like home. It's a family owned spot, and you can tell from the moment you walk in. The staff is always welcoming, the service is fast and kind, and the food is delicious. What sets Hankki House apart is its consistency. Every dish, every time, is just as good as the last, if not better. Everything is clearly made with care and tradition. The side dishes (banchan) are fresh and generous, and the homemade kimchi might be the best I've ever had. It's casual, the prices are fair and the portions are solid. read more

Nothing like a small mom and pop business, where you get that homey vibe, of food made carefully with love. Super fresh, delicious Korean food in a small, cozy setting. I'm a bi bim bap fan. I loved how they fried the tofu for a nice crunchy texture. Bi bim bap was expert; banchan were tasty. I always appreciate it when jap chae is included as a side, so I can have my two favorite Korean dishes in one meal. Service was excellent, and I was in and out fast, which suited my schedule. read more

Hankki House - Dolsot Tofu Bibimbap(두부 비빔밥) - Korean Near Me - San Jose, California

I love their Korean foods. I usually get Tteokbokki and Japchae. But it is pricey. If you think price doesn't matter as long as the food is good, you should go try! read more

Been a while since I've last visited and updated my review. This time it's a 4/5 rating. I noticed some differences in packaging, portions, and pricing. It doesn't compare well to the other Korean spots that I normally go to in Cupertino, Santa Clara, or Milpitas area. I still wanted to support this small business (no social media presence). I ordered the seafood pancake $19.95 and LA Galbi (beef short ribs) $32.95. I understand the economy and expenses had played a role in the price increase. The seafood pancake was great size for $20 but when I took it to-go, I noticed it was not very crispy and kinda soggy. I prefer my seafood pancake crispy please! As for the LA Galbi it came with side of rice, banchans, and individually packaged beef short ribs in reusable container. There was actually a good amount of beef short ribs but $33 worth? I'm not quite sure about that. Some of the pieces I got seemed slightly over with very small burnt specs. I just picked it off. But the Galbi flavor itself was well marinated. Not the softest tho. Japchae, kimchi, and spicy cucumbers were enjoyable. Service was very kind but there was a bit of a wait. I'll come for the chicken katsu next time! read more

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We absolutely love this little neighborhood Korean restaurant- we don't need to drive to Cupertino Sunnyvale area for some authentic real Korean food anymore! the Bibimbap is my absolute favorite- fresh ingredients and so delicious! Chap Jae is amazing too! And the seafood pancake!!! Come for a warm and welcome family ran restaurant ambiance too! read more

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We stopped here after we did a long hike. We were hungry. I ordered the ttelebokki (rice cakes). They were good, but I didn't expect it to me this way. I expected it with the red sauce mixed in with meat and veggies. The dish was still tasty. The seafood pancake was delicious. It's more of doughy batter than really fried and crunchy. It came out hot on the hot plate. Overall, I thought the food was ok...a little more pricy on the end. This place is located in strip mall and next to Jamba Juice. Thank you for the food and service. read more

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There's lunch specials and other items on their menu. I didn't realize I barely made it during their lunch service. I had ran errands and went there to grab some take out. Luckily the gentleman let me order which I'm grateful for. There's a break in between lunch and dinner service. I ordered their beef Japchae for takeout. read more

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This lil place gets lost amongst the other storefronts. We received good service. Ramen 4.0 Bibimbap 4.0 Pancake 5.0 Unlimited Ban Chan- each were good but tiny plates of one each for five people was not sufficient. read more

I love Korean cuisine and I'm so happy to have found this place. Great customer service and food. Will be back! read more

Hankki House - Lunch special- Rice bowl with spicy pork and pickled radish banchan. Spicy ramen with beef (not a lunch special) - Korean Near Me - San Jose, California

Small nice and clean. The banchan was good and fresh. We got the Korean ramen with beef, chicken wings, and seafood pancake. Pretty affordable as well read more

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Service: 4/5 Hands down to one of the best Korean restaurants I've tried in South SJ. I always ordered by phone. The ordering and picking process were really fast and smooth. Food: 5/5 The rice place is the most bang for the buck. The galbi and spicy pork belly came with rice, japchae, salad, and 2 choices of side dishes. The galbi was so tender and came off the bone easily. The spicy pork was not too spicy and well-seasoned. I love their teokbokki. The rice cake had a perfect chew. The sauce was not too sweet and had a great kick. Their gyoza was crispy outside and so juicy inside. I'm glad it didn't taste like those frozen dumplings from Costco like other restaurants. read more

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Hankki House I would consider to be a decent Korean restaurant for South San Jose. It definitely won't compare to the Korean restaurants further north like in Cupertino or Sunnyvale, but the convenience in location will overshadow it. We ordered the kalbi and a bone soup noodle, and both were really great. The food came out in an okay amount of time, it seems like they can get easily overwhelmed in rush hour though due to understaffing. But the bonchon is great. It's a small cozy place in a plaza with great parking. The place itself is nothing to write home about or post on social medias, but it has a lot of heart. In terms of value for price, I think it's okay. Not a value grab at all and I would consider it to be at the boundary before I would say it's too expensive. If you're feeling Korean and you don't want to deal with difficult parking, then this is the place to go. read more

Really nice restaurant. Everything is very clean and the staff is quick to respond. The food is great and they have a lot of various options. read more

Delicious Korean food at a competitive price compared to other Korean restaurants in the South Bay. I like that they offer a non-spicy version of tteokbokki, as I prefer the savory quality to it and most Korean restaurants only sell the spicy version. Their soft dumplings are on the smaller side, but tasty and come with 12 for $11. Really good offering of side dishes, especially if you opt to eat in instead of take out. read more

Hankki House - Non-spicy tteokbokki and soft dumplings (I ate half already). - Korean Near Me - San Jose, California

Someone recommended us the place. However, the experience wasn't as good as we thought. It's a small business, and I feel like they were a bit unstaffed. The food took 30 mins to come out. The side dishes came out after the main dish. The teokbokki was meh to us. It wasn't spicy although we picked the spicy option. It wasn't packed with flavor. We got some good teokbokki in San Diego before, so we always make a comparison with that experience. Our continue search for good teokbokki place in South Bay will not end here. The fried chicken was also meh sadly. I ended up using teokbokki sauce to enhance the flavor. Given the amount of food we got and the cost, we think the restaurant was a bit pricy. We probably check back this place again but maybe more main dishes instead of these. read more

Hankki House - Teokbokki - Korean Near Me - San Jose, California

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Best Korean food in south San Jose, I'm really glad it opened up here. They're super friendly too. I'm able to call in and pick up pretty easily. I usually get the beef bowl with a side of bean sprouts and it's my go to. They also sell onigiri in the front if you want something smaller to eat. read more

Hankki House - Menu - Korean Near Me - San Jose, California

A friend of mine told me about this place and it didn't disappoint! I got the beef bowl and it was a good amount. The beef was tender and marinated just right. I also tried the non spicy tteokbokki, and fried seaweed. The appetizers were so tasty and I would definitely get them again. Looking forward to trying some other items in the near future. read more

Hankki House - Beef Bowl - Korean Near Me - San Jose, California

Came here for lunch and we loved the food! The portions were generous and plenty of kimchi appetizers before they brought out the entree. The service was great (the employee was super polite and attentive). Definitely worth checking out if you're in the mood for Korean food (and it's affordable!) read more

This is one of my favorite spots not just on the Southside but all of San Jose. The staff is amazing, friendly and they have a great memory. I come here 1-2 times a week for their Hot Stone or their Ramen. Everything comes out fresh, hot and delicious. The flavors are perfect and will leave you wanting more. It's a very relaxed environment, they do play some Kpop. Very relaxing. Definitely recommend. read more

Hankki House - Beef Ramen - Korean Near Me - San Jose, California

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It Was Ferment to Be We were looking for something quick and tasty to chow down on before going for a hike at nearby Santa Teresa County Park, and judging by the reviews, Hankki House fit the bill. Located in a large strip mall in deep south SJ, Hankki House is a small, family-run eatery that whips up fast-casual Korean eats that don't taste like they're fast or casual. The Good: *Owners/chefs are sweet as can be. Very nice and soft-spoken they're the kind of business we should all be happy to give our money to. *Spicy pork bulgogi was fantastic; much, sweet, and just the right amount of heat that built up as you went along without blowing out your palate. *Japchae noodles were also cooked perfectly, seasoned expertly, and had just the right amount of sesame oil and veggies. *All their fermented products are made in-house, and they'll give you refills if you want/need more as you go. :) *Plenty of parking at this giant shopping center *Large veg-head friendly menu The Meh: *No outdoor dining *No alcohol *We weren't huge fans of the fried dumplings. Something about them seemed off to us, but that's not to say they weren't edible. It's just not our favorite thing. The Ugly: *Some of their dine-in orders come on plates, and some come out in disposable containers. I'm not a fan of using disposable containers for dining-in purposes, but I'm probably in the minority on this one. TLDR: Great hole-in-the-wall eatery that whips up some fantastic homemade Korean eats in a fast-casual setting. read more

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My family and I arrived at the restaurant on a Saturday around 1:30 PM for lunch. It's a hidden gem within the plaza surrounded by other businesses like Staples, Jamba Juice, and Starbucks. PARKING: Spacious parking lot so there's no trouble whatsoever. AMBIENCE: I love the ambience; the place is intimate for its small space. The decor has a great aesthetic color combination of natural green and brown for that homey feel. Great place for casual dining or family outings. Though it was a Saturday, we were the only ones here throughout our dining experience, so we had lots of time to look through the menu and decide. The staff is so nice in explaining on what dishes they had, their specialities, and personal recommendations. SERVICE: Since we were the only ones dining, service was super easy. It's a self serve where you go up to the counter, choose your entree, side dishes, and wait for them to deliver it to your table. ORDERS: -Tofu Soup: standard staple in Korean restaurants. The name itself is enticing since the soup warmed me up on a cold winter day. It came with side dishes like rice, radish, fish cake, and japchae! The tofu was soft and fluffy; the broth was seasoned well, not too salty as well. -Chicken Katsu Plate: one of the best chicken Katsu I've ever had. The breading is so crispy and light; I didn't taste any oil or oily aftertaste whatsoever. The chicken was so tender and light. The side salad was bitter but their house dressing added a sweet taste to it. -Beef Bulgogi Plate: The beef was so tender and the sesame seeds added a savory taste. The side dishes of cucumbers and radish were great. RATING: Absolutely loved this place! Can't wait to come here again! Support this small business my peeps :) read more

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The awesome reviews sold us on trying Hankki House. The food was amazing and we will be looking for ways to come back! Great service too! Feeling very fortunate this evening! read more

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This is the best food in Bernal road. I stay at the hotel down the street. I come here a few times a week.

Hands down best korean food in the south bay! If you haven't yet definitely go give it a try

This place is brand new. When you get to the restaurant you can preview their menu before going inside the restaurant. It was hard to choose from because they have everything from ramen, bulgolgi and tofu soup. The waitress was so kind and attentive. The place was pleasant, clean. There's not a whole lot of tables so seating is limited. It was really good. read more

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This place caught my eye because of the high ratings it received and let me tell ya, it did not disappoint! The inside has a lot of tables to sit at and is kept really clean. The service was amazing! They are so friendly and welcoming. Spicy Pork Bulgogi: this was really tasty! I like how the spicy pork wasn't that spicy but had a kick. If you get a plate, it includes two sides. I got the kimchi and fish cake. The fish cake is a MUST. Well seasoned and probably the best fish cake I've tried! Spicy Tteobokki: not that spicy and a bit watery? I'm used to a thicker sauce when I order Tteobokki at other places. Nonetheless, it's still a yummy dish. Fried dumplings: loved this! It was crispy and the inside had a lot of meat. read more

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They've raised prices since 2024! The prices increase dramatically from 10% to 40% depending on the items. Yes, the portion is bigger than before. But somehow the taste is not as good as how it was. It's just.... average now. Not bad but also not impressive. I wonder if they changed the chef? I'm sad cuz it was my favorite 5-star takeout restaurant! I used to love their Spicy Pork, Bibimbap, Tteokbokki and literally all items so much! Now since everything has changed, I would only it rate 3.5 stars. Note: No soup in the non spicy Tteokbokki anymore. (All my photos were taken before 2024. They have changed the packaging now.) read more

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FOOD: very worth the price! love their japchae and other sides. pork bowl was filling for just $14. good amount of spice. their menu is small but simple. LOCATION: ample parking, sketch area after dark read more

Hankki House - pork rice bowl - Korean Near Me - San Jose, California

When I came back from San Francisco to take care of my stepmom, I found the ethnic cuisine such as Vietnamese and Mexican to be superior, but authentic home-cooked Korean food was sorely lacking. Enter Hankki House. I hadn't been in quite some time and their menu has grown -- and wow! It reminds me of my favorite place in the Fillmore. The owner/chef is making authentic Korean food and now even does the dolsit bibimbap (rice, veggies and meat/tofu in a hot stone bowl so the rice on the bottom gets crispy with a sunny-side up egg on top). I could eat here every day. She also makes the side dishes (bonchon) fresh and the lovely server will hook you up with more (and trust me, you will want more). The ambiance is casual and comfortable. Cannot recommend enough. read more

Hankki House - Korean Near Me - San Jose, California

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I ordered the veggie japchae and it was pretty good. Great amount of veggies, just needs a spice kick to it. The kimchi and pickled radish are delicious. They are pretty busy so the wait was about 15 minutes. read more

Came here for dinner as my kid and I were in town for a hockey tournament. He was craving Korean food and this place was conveniently close by. My son had the Korean Short-ribs and I had the Bibimbap (mixed bowl). Food was really tasty. Galbi came out steaming hot. I had a piece and it was full of flavor and the meat had a nice chew to it. All the ingredients in my bowl were fresh. This place is sit down service. Service was prompt and attentive. A nice little clean place with a decent amount of seating. This place is located in a shopping center/strip mall. Located between Lucky Market and ToGo's Sandwiches. Overall a very good dining experience. Would definitely recommend. read more

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Beef Tofu soup is bland, didn't taste like a beef soup. I ordered it yo be hot, but it tasted like it was mild. It more like it was cooked in plain water, instead of the beef stock. read more