This is my favorite Korean spot hands down. Been going here since highschool and always great. 100% homemade and great flavors. All of my Korean friends always say it tastes like home. There's a reason why all the Korean restaurants' employees in the area come here after their shifts for a late dinner. Highly, highly recommend. read more

I came here for dinner with a friend, and we had a good time. The surrounding area is a small plaza, and we initially missed the entrance to park. But once we found it, they have a small parking lot. Inside is more spacious with tables and Korean decor. Service overall is good! It is a mom and pop store, and we were happy with our service. The food was fine overall. The fried chicken was dry to my taste, so the Yangnam one was good since the sauce helped with the dryness. The ttekbokki was also good overall, and I like their banchan selection. Their kimchi is very sour/fermented though! I am glad I tried! read more

Jang Mo Jip - Spicy Rice Cake(떡볶이) - Korean Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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Great food and great company! What else can I ask for? I came by with a group of friends - shout out to my friend's suggestion! We ordered the seafood pancake, short rib, beer, and half and half wings. All the food came out fresh and piping hot The wings were perfectly crispy and the short ribs were meaty and tender. The side dishes were also pretty good The only thing that surprised me was that the short rib didn't come with rice (not a problem, just surprising since all the Korean spots I go to do). The ambiance was nice, made me feel like I was in Korea at the pubs. Will be back! read more

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Came by for late night eats. Two of us ordered: seafood pancake beef tofu soup mussel soup Seafood pancake was on the heavier side. You can smell detergent soap on the soup bowls, so it can be a bit nauseating if you're sensitive to it. Also quite a bit of flies around the place. Bathroom requires a key that is in the plaza. Limited parking out front. Also a lot in the back. read more

We ordered the Ojingeo Bokkeum, Odengtang, Seafood Pancake, and it came with the traditional seafood pancake. It was all delicious. I especially enjoyed the Ojingeo Bokkeum and Odengtang; both were quite spicy and delicious. The seafood pancake was also delicious. The service was fast. And the ambiance was fitting. read more

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Great food. Great atmosphere. Feels like a hole in the wall. Highly recommend their soju!

Great place to get some authentic korean food - little hole in the wall. Everything we got was good. I especially recommend the seafood pancake. read more

finally tried this place after years of it being in my bookmark! would not ever return again. food tasted low quality with high price. forgot to include the spicy pork we ordered which was very little (broken/shredded-ish) meats that's too expensive for what it's worth. at first we did the bbq n thut it was OK but it really was very little meat for a high over $70 price tag. rice cake was chewy but on the sweeter side which i didn't really like too much - should have done my hw better! it felt like i was eating like a semi fast food maybe like a late night pocha joint. read more

Jang Mo Jip - Korean Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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Final Thoughts: 4.74/5 Small KBBQ spot in Santa Clara area. They actually sell Korean BBQ items, but also have the option to just get your typical Korean food dishes, as well, if you don't want KBBQ that day. This is a dinner and late night eats place. Their dishes are very homey and comforting, so it works with their opening and closing times. Food: Korean Barbeque Combos: #1) Anseem, chadolbaegi, samgyeopsal with seafood tofu soup (Tenderloin, beef brisket, and pork belly with seafood tofu soup): 4.4/5 This comes with a variety of meats and they also provide a tofu soup to go with it. All of the meats are nicely cut and tender. There is some nice marbling on some of the meat and they all appeared of optimal quality. The meats go well with all of the sides and ssamjang sauce. Something I like to do is dip the meat in the tteokbokki sauce, as well. The flavors just work together nicely for me. What I typically do is put the meat in the lettuce and dip it in the sauce. The lettuce adds a refreshing element to the meats and gives it some texture since the meats are tender. For their tofu soup, it comes out piping hot in the bowl. Flavor is quite nice. For spiciness, it was a good kick for me. Subjective, but I liked the balance of spice and seasonings here. Very warm and comforting. Tteokbokki with ramen noodles and cheese: 4.7/5 This item comes with rice cake that includes fish cake, egg, and vegetables with sweet and spicy sauce. The sweet and spicy sauce is where it's at for me. Personal preference, but I love the level of sweetness. Others will perhaps say the balance of sweetness of spicy is off and too sweet, but I personally like it that way. The texture of the rice cakes are nicely cooked. They're chewy, but still have that nice bite to it. Fish cakes are always a must with this dish and they are not skimping with them. I will say though that I wish they had at least another egg added into the dish. There's a singular one and that might be related to the egg shortage these days. It's not a big concern, but I do love my eggs in this dish, as well. The noodles and cheese are provided with an additional cost. They are always a must for us though because anything with this sauce tastes amazing. If they bottled it up and sold that, I would have gotten one. Note: This place seasons their food items a little sweeter than other places. This is the case for their sauces, kimchi, pickled items, etc. It's delicious for me, but I understand that other people might not be too fond of this level of sweetness. --------- Quality: Fresh Their meats are quite nice and I like the variety that is provided to us. They were all very tender and had nice flavor. Very nice marbling happening on the meats too. For their sides, the vegetable items were also very fresh, which I love. The items seemed fresh and not wilted. Price: Little pricey The prices do lean more on the expensive side. I have gone here once before and this is my second time, so I'm aware that inflation has affected their prices too. Between 3 people, the price was about $45 each. This might not be the case for everyone depending on what is bought. We went with a Korean BBQ, so it's naturally going to be more expensive. They have options for you to pick from though. Service: Pleasant Something about this restaurant is that a staff member will cook the meat for you. I don't see this happening often in Korean BBQ places, but this is one of them. Some people will find this a plus and others will prefer to cook the meat themselves. I'm pretty neutral about it and they weren't standing there the whole time. It was only to cook the meats, put them on the side so we can pick the pieces ourselves to eat, and then leave for a bit and come back to cook the next meat once we cleared the grill. Ambiance: Homey Very small and almost like a hole in the wall. It gives me very homey Korean household vibes. The interior looks like a small little shop. Not too many seats inside, but it seems optimal. We haven't had a concern with any wait times or seating yet. Location/Parking: Hole in the wall This shop is kind of hidden? It is located on the side of the road, but the signage and spot of it is almost hidden in plain sight. Something that was mentioned to me was that this place might do better if they were in a better location. Their food is quite good, but just their location is a little hidden. The parking space in the back is optimal for this area. There's not too many shops around here, so the parking appears optimal for the space. read more

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We ordered food to go on a Wednesday night at 6 pm. Food would be ready in 25 minutes. It was a small parking lot and a small restaurant with not much ambiance but it was filled with young adult diners. We had the seafood pancake, big, salty, chewy and okay. We also had Goon-Mandu - fried dumplings, not too exciting but crisp, a side of rice which was normal, bulgogi- marinated slices of beef, tasted okay, some fatty parts. Of course, we ordered Yangnyeon tondak- traditional Korean fried chicken with sweet & spicy sauce, half and half. The non sauce chicken pieces was perfectly crisp, cooked thru, and still juicy. The sauced was a bit mushy and good flavor. The pork tofu soup was my favorite. It was spiced just right. It came with a small container of daikon and a small divided container with fresh banchan which were delicious. Overall, good. I think I've had better bulgogi. I would order non sauced kfc. I really liked the tofu soup. I would consider doing take out again. read more

Jang Mo Jip - Fried dumplings, seafood pancake, banchan - Korean Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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My go to place for gamjatang and nakji bokkeum. I love their side dishes as well. Place is cozy and perfect for late night food and drink. Service is standard. read more

One of my favorite mom n pop shops here in ktown! When you walk in you're immediately hit with a korean pub vibe and it feels homey. I usually come in earlier for dinner as it's not as crowded when you come in later. We always order their kimchi spam fried rice and it's the BEST I've ever had. It's spicy, salty, and delicious, especially when paired with their homemade banchan! I also really like their bbq combos because it's so filling and it's so yummy! We've also tried their army stew and the portion was huge enough to feed 3-4 people. We've had their spicy pork and although the portion is on the smaller side, it's packed with flavor. Everything's great 10/10 would recommend. read more

Jang Mo Jip - Korean Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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Hole in the wall serving some pretty damn good Korean food! Friend took us here after we landed at SJC and we sorta went crazy ordering for 4, but everything we got was really really good. After much deliberation, we went with Gamjatang, Jokbal, Kimchi Pancake, and Kimchi Fried Rice. The gamjatang was my favorite. The flavors were on point and it's better than many LA spots. The kimchi here is really good and it's nice how they definitely used the aged kimchi for the fried rice and the pancake. A lot of folks here were just hanging out and drinking as well! read more

we visited this mom and pop shop on a friday evening. it has that small homey pub vibes. we ordered the LA galbi, spicy pork, seafood pancake, and korean fried chicken with half regular and other half with sweet and spicy. everything was tasted alright except for the marinated food with spicy sauce (spicy pork and fried chicken). we're expecting a stronger flavor but met with more bland, under seasoned profile despite its color. the fried chicken w/o the sauce was surprisingly delicious and very crunchy. overall we thought the food was mediocre and quite frankly overpriced for the quality we received. read more

This place has been on my list for a while, and I finally got to try it with the family yesterday! All the food was amazing - the meat was fresh and tender, the steamed egg was so creamy, and the kimchi pancake was crispy but not too greasy. All the banchan was so good, and we went through two whole bowls of cucumber kimchi. The service was quick and efficient, and the inside was cozy. I'm definitely coming back! read more

This place is open till late with lots of menu options and we love that! We ordered the bulgogi, naengmyeon, and tteokbokki for the two of us and ended ip taking the bulgogi togo. I'd say every menu item we ordered was great! The side dishes (banchan) were also all amazing! Although we could tell there was a lot of sugar involved. The only star I take off is the service which isn't the best, which is somewhat expected when they are working late night shifts. Not too much of a complaint tho! read more

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Jang Mo Jip is a run-down KBBQ spot that seriously needs a deep clean and a refresh. The place is small with only a few tables that have vents, but they use portable grills so the smoke just builds up fast--by the time you're done grilling, you're the one who's smoked. The interior? Not much better. Dusty fake flowers on the walls that look like they haven't been touched in years, and everything--from the floors to the tables--feels oily and grimy. Even the server coming out from the kitchen looked like he hadn't changed out of stained whites in days. What really turned me off: he dropped one of my wings while serving and just picked it up with his fingers and put it back on the plate without saying a word. I honestly don't know how they pass health inspections. Food itself is nothing special. BBQ pork is your standard frozen, ultra-thin, bacon-like cut. Nothing worth writing home about. Service was average, but the whole experience was uncomfortable. I won't be returning. This place desperately needs a major clean-up and overhaul. read more

I was excited to try out this recommended Korean spot from one of my Korean friends but I'd say I wasn't crazy impressed with it. We got three dishes: the ddeokbokki, the half half fried chicken, and the kalbi short ribs. I did like how they made the sauce for the ddeokbokki for sure, a nice sweet and slightly syrupy gochujang sauce. The only downside there was the rice cakes were slightly on the overcooked side so I wish they had more of a bounce to each bite. For the fried chicken, I'm a big Korean fried chicken fan, but I'd say their fried chicken wasn't anything special. If you want good Korean fried chicken id rather go to BBQ Chicken down the street. Lastly for their kalbi short ribs, it was pretty on par with all the other Korean restaurants that serve it. Nothing spectacular. Definitely worth a try but I probably won't go back often. read more

Jang Mo Jip - Ddeokbokki, Korean fried chicken, & kalbi short ribs - Korean Near Me - Santa Clara, California

A new korean spot that I just discovered! I've gone here twice already and got seated right away. I enjoyed the ambiance at this restaurant (felt authentic and that I transported to Korea). Their banchan is sooo good -- I love the different spice levels / sweetness that was used in them especially the fish cake. The first time I came I had their lemon soju since I've never had that before and it came in a cute little pitcher. You have to like tart to enjoy this! It was refreshing but definitely sour because fresh lemon was used. I've had their tteokbokki with ramen and also with cheese, spicy marinated pork, LA galbi, korean fried chicken, and the dolsot bibimbap. The tteokbokki is so good that I've had it both times. The korean fried chicken was also good (I liked the batter on the chicken). I highly recommend this place for korean food! read more

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Came here at 10pm and waited around 15 minutes since the restaurant was fully seated. The banchan they gave us were really good. My personal favorite were the bean sprouts, kimchi and fish cake. For our main dishes, we had L.A. Galbi and Spam Kimchi Fried Rice. The Galbis were sticky but flavor was really good, a little sweet and a little savory. I loved the fat to meat ratio. The Spam Kimchi Fried Rice was perfect, not too spicy or salty. I really enjoyed it. The ambiance was cozy, everyone was really enjoying their meals with their company! They were slow on refilling our water but understandable since there were only 2 servers for 9 or 10 tables! read more

Jang Mo Jip - L.A. Galbi and Spam Kimchi Fried Rice - Korean Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Hole in the wall Korean restaurant with some hearty seafood pancake! I enjoyed the bibimbap as well with perfectly crispy rice. The only letdown was the Korean Fried Chicken's marinade was a little clumpy. Definitely recommend for the BBQ and seafood pancake! read more

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Who loves Korean food and soup? I came here with my friends on a Thursday night when it was super cold and rainy. We wanted something hot and soupy and decided to come to Jang Mo Jip in Santa Clara, CA. We absolutely love the soups here! Starting off with the amazingly seasoned side dishes! They give 5 different side dishes here which I believe are fish cake, kimchi, cucumber kimchi, some other type of kimchi and bean sprouts! They were all delicious full of savory, sour, sweet and tangy like flavors. However, the only side dish I didn't like too much was the fish cake because the seasoning on that was a bit too salty for my taste. However, all the various kimchis were so good! I wanted to buy a jar of it to bring home. For the main course I ordered their "Subdubu-JjIgae" as displayed on their menu. It is their soft tofu soup! They give three different meat choices that you can have in your stew which are seafood, beef and pork. I chose beef! The stew was super comforting and perfect for the cold rainy weather. They are very generous with the amount of soft tofu that they put in. As for the broth, it is perfectly seasoned! Not overly salty but just enough to taste how savory and spicy it is. The stew comes with a bowl of rice like most Korean restaurants I've been to. My friend ordered "Odeng-Tang" which is their fish cake soup and he said it was good but rather spicy for him. I tried his broth and it's delicious! For me it's the perfect amount of spice! There's a lot of fishcake in the dish too. Overall I highly recommend this place because not only was everything delicious, the vibes are great! Lots of people at night, songs are playing and they have a TV LOL. I will be coming back here again! The service here is great too no complaints! read more

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Specifically chose Jang Mo Jip for dinner the other day because I remembered trying a hot fluffy delicious gyeran-jjim (steamed egg) from them and I was craving it!! Their banchan is delicious here and even more so when you order their kbbq combo sets bc they'll give you a shredded green onion mix (which is SO GOOD) along with lettuce and sauces. This time around, we ordered their traditional wings which were super crispy but not very meaty (I would skip for the price!) and the gamja-tang (pork bone and potato soup)! The soup had a nice flavor but it was SO spicy that we were literally sweating and couldn't finish it read more

Jang Mo Jip - gyeran-jjim (steamed egg) - Korean Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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Authentic Korean food - reminds me of my mom's cooking. When I go, it's usually filled with Koreans which is always a good sign at a Korean restaurant. For their kbbq, they bring out a small portable grill which is always a cool experience if you don't own one at home. Check this place out if you want some authentic hole-in-the-wall Korean food. read more

My go to Korean spot. I'd call it a hidden gem but it gets crowded after 8PM. Service is minimal but gets the job done. Highly recommend for that kbbq fix. read more

Jang Mo Jip - Kimchi soup and kimchi pancake - Korean Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Not the best customer service but BEST TTEOBOKKI (spicy rice cakes) we ever had! It was hard to spot JMJ because their neon sign is in Korean, but I included a photo of their building in my review. The establishment seems to be understaff, but the food was so good! We arrived around 9:20PM and there were plenty of empty tables still Banchan: - Spicy cucumber, kimchi, spinach (?), plain blanched beansprouts - friend says it is the best she has ever had - really love the cucumber banchan - fishcake banchan was strangely tough, but fun to chew Soondubu (Spicy Tofu Soup) - great if you're cold/ rainy day - tofu is so soft - no egg Odeng-Tang (Fishcake Soup) - great if you're sick - refreshing Boiled Baby Octopus with spicy sauce - so many - chewy, standard - spicy sauce was a let down :( - would not get again unless your friends want to share the 50 octopi with you Tteobokki (Spicy Rice Cake) - one egg -fishcakes included - best sauce ever - added cheese for $4, worth it Next time I'm ordering Tteobokki to-go! Bathroom is outside, you need to ask for the keys. read more

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This is honestly one of my favorite Korean places in the South Bay to eat Korean food and grab a drink. In fact, I like to come here for the Korean BBQ-- especially the pork belly. I love thinly sliced pork belly, and they are cut perfectly and I love the texture of the meat. I also like that you can personally grill and eat at your own pace. However, the drawback is that their other dishes are mediocre or sometimes a disappointment. Their soups taste bad (like gamjatang) and I would not recommend. They also don't have a lot of various side dishes. However, I will definitely be coming here whenever I am craving pork belly. read more

broke people do not associate the picture i included was $70 dollars for a small plate of frozen meat. I'm all for supporting mom and pop businesses but this was a total rip off, don't get their kbbq, stick to the other entrees . read more

Jang Mo Jip - Pork belly - Korean Near Me - Santa Clara, California

The staff are friendly and helpful. Pretty typical Korean hospitality, the food is fairly good too. We ordered the seafood pancake and mussel soup. The pancake was crispy and flavorful if a bit oily. The soup made up for it with its light but impactful flavor. The only real criticism is that it was loud read more

Hadn't been here since the pandemic started and decided to go back and try dishes other than the DIY BBQ. We started with the seafood pancake, and ordered fried chicken, bibimbap, and bulgogi. The pancake was crispy on the edges and tasted great. Fried chicken was also crispy and nicely cooked. Bulgogi was tasty but overcooked. My favorite was all the side pickle dishes as they were all amazing in flavor and crunchy consistency. Once you are served dinner, don't expect the staff to check-in with you on taste and any refills. We had to ask for refill tea, pickles as well as to-go boxes (ordered way too much for two people). PS: no rice is served with the meal, so you need to request a bowl of rice. read more

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On a Tuesday night we wanted to try a new restaurant and we were so glad we did! I tried the spicy rice cake / Tteokbokki with ramen and my partner got the Korean Fried Chicken (KFC) and we got kimchi fried rice. We shared everything and everything was delicious! I would recommend if you don't eat spicy food regularly to ask for mild spiciness if possible. The Kimchi fried rice had a kick to it and I ate the egg with it to tone down the spice. The Tteokbokki with ramen was deliciously sweet and it had a major kick to it, we had to let it cool down and I drank lots of water because of the spice level! Even the sauce for the Korean fried chicken had a kick to it (and it was sweet too). Everything was flavorful, I recommend coming here if you like spicy and delicious food! (Btw there was enough parking this night. The service was okay. It was really busy this night and there were lots of groups there so definitely a popular, well-liked place!) read more

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Love this place, feels like a hole in the wall. We ordered the KBBQ for 2, stir fried chicken gizzard, and naengmyeon. The banchan was all delicious, we kept asking for refills! Kimchi is fire here. BBQ meats were tasty. The naengmyeon was one of the best I've had at a Korean restaurant in the Bay. The chicken gizzard was good, but not my favorite. I prefer the gizzard from Pocha K. Will definitely be coming back! read more

Jang Mo Jip - Naengmyeon - 9/10 - Korean Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Arrived here on a Wednesday night around 8:30 pm and was seated immediately with my party of 4. The place was flowing with diners coming in, out, and taking to-go orders. You know when the place is authentic and popular when there are lots of locals flocking to the establishment. What we ordered (Family Style Edition): -Seafood Pancake: Best appetizer dish of the night, teeming with crunch and saltiness from the array of shrimp, oysters, and green onions. The batter was super soft to chew on! Tteokboki: I'm not usually a fan of this Korean dish, but tonight changed my taste buds. The sauce was spicy but packed with sweetness that balanced the flavors out. The rice cakes were super soft and easy to chew on. Just aesthetically pleasing to see the colors of orange and red on the plate. LA Galbi: Great meat item, packed with flavor. Meat was tender, garnished with green onions, and it was the most sought dish after a day of activity. Side dishes: they were fantastic. We ordered a second round of side dishes since we were super pleased with the spread. All of them brought unique flavors, especially flavor profiles of sweet, savory, and spicy! Would come here again! read more

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I'm glad this place is open late on the weekend - we wanted Korean food on a Friday night and stopped by here. We were seated immediately. The restaurant is cozy and service is nice. We got the half and half fried chicken! I think I prefer the regular chicken over the saucy one. Overall great experience. read more

Jang Mo Jip - Half and half chicken - Korean Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Delicious!! Soooo good! Definitely recommend to come! Fried chicken is good too!! Looking forward to try out different plates next time! read more

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100% worth coming here for their bbq, japchae or even their ttekbokki! Prices can definitely be a bit higher(expect around 30-45 person if coming for their bbq) compared to AYCE in the area or other similar bbq spots but they do not skimp on quality at all! Highly recommend their #2 for sharing in a group as their black pork belly is pretty unique that I haven't seen it in other restaurants and has a great meaty texture and flavor (and grab a few other plates if in a group greater than 2) Their Japchae has a lot of flavor and you'd be hard pressed to find anything similar to this. I know this is normally provided as a free side dish for other Korean places but have no qualms of paying the $18 for the big serving here. Ttekbokki w/ ramen and cheese is also a huge favorite(but can be a bit spicy for those more sensitive)! This is usually my go-to with the #2 combo with friends and should be enough to keep ~3 and maybe 4 decently fed. Parking is pretty huge but will admit it can be sketchy looking at times. read more

Jang Mo Jip - Ttekbokki w/ cheese and ramen - Korean Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Great quality of meat, thinly sliced. The pan chan was so tasty that we asked for a refill. Nice staff, she helped us grilled the meat. Store is bright, a little small and cozy. read more

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Most KBBQ restaurants in San Jose have wait times exceeding 2+ hours during weekend dinner hours so my friend and I made our way to Santa Clara where we found Jang Mo Jip, a KBBQ restaurant that wasn't too busy + were open until midnight. We waited for less than 30 minutes for our table. Although small, we were very comfortable. The owners were very friendly which made the restaurant have an inviting atmosphere overall. We ordered the #1 meat combo with beef brisket, pork belly, and black pork belly- the meats and Korean side dishes were fresh and tasty. read more

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Truly a hole-in-da-wall Korean restaurant Jang Mo Jip (directly translated to wife's mother in Korean). My family came here so many times but we didn't even know the name. So here, parking is limited for Jang Mo Jip at Seoul Plaza in Santa Clara. My sister drove me here while I was busy Yelping. I didn't know if parking lot in front of apartment looking building was proper. But it was near midnight. All businesses were closed, except Jang Mo Jip. As I walked in, the restaurant interior gave me a true home feeling. Restaurant was not crowded on a weekday night. I am glad this restaurant survived this pandemic. It has not changed much since I was here over 2 decades ago. A waitress came to greet us. She seems to know my sister's family. Wow. Nice. She remembers what she ordered. Of course, she brought us her usual. I didn't like how small the table was. I didn't have much room between edge of table to the grill. As I bow to eat my food, my forehead is over the burning grill. Maybe I need to ask for a bigger table next time. We got enough side dishes and meats for 2. I was full and we had leftovers. Since I didn't pay for it, I wouldn't know the actual value. But the ingredients were fairly fresh and tasty. I would come back doesn't matter to the cost. read more

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Five stars for the food!! Four starts for the price. We ate so much and everything was delicious!! My husband and some friends came pretty early on a Saturday evening before the late night crowds came. Service was awesome and food came out really quick. I believe this is a family run business so please support! If you are a big eater, this place can get kind of pricey but the quality of meat is better than all the ayce kbbq places. We ordered a meat combination platter as well as the fried chicken. Next time will probably order un-sauced fried chicken as it can get soggy if you don't eat it fast enough or it sits there awhile. They do have a parking lot with easy to find parking but bathrooms are shared with other businesses' in the shopping plazaand require a key to enter. Note: the upstairs restrooms are cleaner than downstairs. read more

Jang Mo Jip - Korean Near Me - Santa Clara, California