I am biased because Jong Ga House has been my go to Korean sit down spot since high school. I haven't had the ayce bbq there in ages, so I can't speak to that, but their regular menu items always hit. My go to is the yukgaejang - spicy beef soup with glass noodles. I just feel like they make it especially flavorful here. We recently went for lunch and it was still as good as I remembered. They also had lunch specials where you could get combo with LA galbi and a mini tofu soup, which was rlly nice cause variety! Also apparently they have nonspicy tofu soup, so the bf could have some without busting a lip ha! read more

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Five of us tried Jong Ga House for the first time today. The food was delicious and we all had fun. I'd give it 5 stars, except for the staff was not very welcoming. The boss was nice, but that was it. The prices were reasonable considering the amount and quality of the food. If you like hot pot (shabu-shabu), or you want a culinary adventure, then I definetely recommend you give it a try. read more

My family and I came here for dinner to celebrate our Cal graduate (go Bears!). We were a party of 10 and my cousin had a reservation for us at 7:30pm. Upon checking in, the host informed my cousin that she canceled the reservation at 7:30am that morning. She informed the host that it must be a mistake, as she did not cancel. After waiting a few minutes, they stated that they would be able to seat us. It was a tight squeeze for 8 adults and 2 children at one table, but we made do. Unfortunately our server wasn't very friendly and he didn't ask us for our drink orders or if we were ready to order. We had to ask him for water and additional plates and utensils. It definitely seemed like we were a burden each time I had to ask for a refill or to order more meat. We were able to get additional help ordering food and clearing our dishes from another server, who was much friendlier and more helpful. The upside was that the food was very good. The meats were good quality and very tasty. Our overall favorite were the LA short ribs. I would say this restaurant is better suited for smaller parties. It was pretty busy the whole time we were there. I'd say the service is 3 stars, but 5 stars for the food. read more

Definitely still might go to spot whenever eat Korean barbecue in Oakland!!! the service is always on point!! the food is really worth it ! It's fresh and delicious! Can get crowded during night time and parking can't be tough but once you make it inside, it's amazing!! read more

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We came here to start the New Year 2026. We got seated within minutes. It wasn't too busy. Reasonable prices, which is why we chose this place. Few servers were around. Seemed very busy. At times it was hard to get a hold of them. One thing that was alarming, was when walking around, the floor was slippy. When going to the bathroom, I felt like I was gonna fall. Hopefully, when we go next time, it won't be slippy. It was a good place to go to for sure. Will be back read more

Jong Ga House - New Years Day 2026 - Korean Near Me - Oakland, California

Finally remembered to submit this take away review on Jon Ga House after years of love for this Korean institution in Oakland. Not sure whether Jong Ga changed hands or just did a refresh inside, but the interior is now vastly different than I remember: tables now have individual vent hoods to reduce smoke and allow cooking at the table. Just like any Korean BBQ spot, you have to expect leaving smelling like grilled meat. But this is a huge improvement that I'll have to try when dine in sometime. I ordered 2 spicy pork entrees for take home. The cook time was reasonable (20 min after phoning in the order). On arrival, everything was bagged and ready. Service was friendly. Once home, we unpacked and everything was packaged well to avoid any spilled oil or sauces. Meats were wrapped in foil to retain heat. Our dishes were still piping hot. Pork had a good combo of meat to fat ratio, and the spicy sauce was just right... fiery but not painful. Entrees came with a side of steamed white rice and a clamshell container of mixed banchan (kimchi, daikon, pickled cucumber, japchai, fried potato, and marinated bean sprouts). Quality Korean BBQ is not "cheap eats", so prepare yourself for the sticker shock. But if you want great Korean in Oakland, this is a great option. read more

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Nice, clean restaurant. Good variety to choose from. Quality ingredients; however some people f our meats were frozen. Competitive pricing for all-you-can-eat option. 2 grills make cooking more efficient. However they're very slow in coming around to take orders. We were waiting around to order with nothing on the grills or our plates. Staff was very polite and courteous. read more

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Firstly, it's wonderful to see this great restaurant survive and thrive thru so many years and challenges. And you can't ask for nicer folks than the owners and the servers. Please be polite and treat them well. I often dine out for lunch during the work week to take a breather from the office hustle and this restaurant is one of the few that is on my weekly rotation, which says a lot. (was that a run on? ) What can I share about this restaurant that hasn't already been mentioned? This is one of a few that has a more extensive menu than your typical Korean restaurant. If you want to venture beyond the popular Korean BBQ, try their #44 Spicy Sea Bass Soup or #B (yes I said number B) Braised Sea Bass (both best shared) or #90 Bulgogi Soup. Or my lunchtime fav #34 Atka Mackerel, which has a milder, slightly sweeter flavor than the regular mackerel. In comparison to other Korean restaurants, their lunch menu offers the best value. And you won't find another place offering their refreshing, cold spicy soup (yeolmu gooksu) as an appetizer. Ever wonder what the green vegetable in it is? It's the leaves and stems of the Korean radish. (You're welcome ) Etiquette tip: One of the perks of dining at a Korean restaurant is being able to ask for refills of the side dishes (banchan). But typically you want to limit your ask to no more than one additional serving of about 3 of the side dishes. Please don't be that person who asks for a refill of ALL of them (unless you're in a large group) nor that person who asks for 5 additional servings of one ‍ (again, unless you're in a large group) Bonus tip: if you aren't BBQ'ing, sit in the front room to avoid becoming Pig-Pen (Peanuts character for you kids) with a halo of KBBQ smoke to repel humans and attract raccoons. Bonus Korean language tip: whenever you see words with the letter "L", pronounce the word like it's a Spanish word: e.g. bulgogi, kalbi, yeolmu, samgyupsal. Now go back up and reread this review out loud with the correct pronunciation! read more

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Jong Ga House is a really fun place with great food. The only downside is that you can't take leftovers to go but I understand because it's all you can eat. I recommend getting a reservation as wait time can be really long during peak dinner hours, even on the weekdays. I also recommend giving yourself at least 15 mins to park and get there as street parking is pretty rough to find in the neighborhood. We always get the all you can eat and find it really reasonably priced. The meat is excellent quality. The restaurant is clean and the vents are working overtime to keep the place clear of smoke. We really like adding the kimchi pancakes and the cheese corn. I highly recommend both. We also usually get the spare ribs, the brisket, and the bulgogi. The meat is fresh and super tasty. Looks really good quality. This is my go to spot for KBBQ. read more

Jong Ga House - Sides - Korean Near Me - Oakland, California

The food was phenomenal, the ambiance was so much fun! Service was great and they were attentive. The only downside is parking. It's street parking and it so tough to find especially on weekends, since they're nearby Lake Merritt. Be patient with parking! It's worth it :) read more

Jong Ga House - Korean Near Me - Oakland, California

This review is only for lunch special. This place is currently my favorite spot for galbi with an insanely good price. With the Galbi combo, it's $24.99 and comes with cold noodles, really tasty banchans (side dishes), soup of choice (I do tofu soup), and galbi. Everything was so delicious and the pricing is great especially in this economy. The restaurant interior isn't anything crazy but the service is phenomenal! You know it's good and authentic when Korean grandmas are serving you. Parking is street parking - I've never had problem during lunch hour finding street parking but might be different later at night time. Overall, been here twice and it's been consistently good. Definitely my go-to for cheap galbi and tofu soup! Might give the AYCE Korean bbq a try some time. read more

Jong Ga House - @ifoodiejenn | Galbi Lunch - Korean Near Me - Oakland, California

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Review for Jong Ga House Authentic Korean BBQ in the East Bay that absolutely delivers. This place holds a lot of great memories for me. One of my colleagues--whose mom is Korean and dad is Swedish--introduced me to Jong Ga House, and I'm so glad he did. We went late at night, and that's when the magic happens. It wasn't crowded, just serious eaters who knew exactly what they came for. Jong Ga House is all-you-can-eat, but don't mistake that for quantity over quality. The food is excellent, and the experience absolutely rivals some of the best Korean BBQ spots in San Francisco--yes, even places like Brothers--for those of you living on the East Bay side. My go-to is always the LA kalbi--those little short ribs with the thin bones. They are succulent, sweet, juicy, and perfectly marinated. I could eat them all night. And of course, the banchan plates keep coming--fresh, crunchy, tangy, and full of flavor. That's when you know you're in the right place. A few things I loved: * Late-night dining that feels relaxed and unhurried * A lively but comfortable atmosphere * Plenty of food and great value for the experience * Drinks flowing and laughter around the table It's the kind of place where you gather with friends, eat until you can't anymore, and leave smiling. Every time I think about it, it brings back great memories. If you're in the East Bay and craving Korean BBQ, Jong Ga House is absolutely worth the visit. Come hungry. Stay awhile. Travel safe and eat well. read more

Delicious KBBQ spot in Oakland at a reasonable price for all you can eat. Beef brisket is my favorite and the pork belly is also yummy. read more

Jong Ga House - Beef brisket, pork belly - Korean Near Me - Oakland, California

spicy seafood tofu soup is incredibly comforting and arrives boiling hot at the table. I also really love the huge variety of fresh banchan they serve alongside the main dishes. read more

Jong Ga House has definitely become my go-to KBBQ spot in the East Bay. The space is roomy, so it never feels cramped even when it's busy, and the staff couldn't be nicer--super attentive without hovering. I went for the AYCE option and honestly, the meat quality blew me away. Probably the best I've had around here. Everything tasted fresh and well-prepped, and the sides were just as good--so many to choose from and all delicious. The price felt more than fair for the amount and quality of food, and they've got some solid drink deals too, which was a nice bonus. Met up with friends for a birthday and it ended up being one of those nights where the food and atmosphere just make the whole thing memorable. Can't wait to come back--this place is definitely worth it. read more

Jong Ga House - Korean Near Me - Oakland, California

Just ate at jongga house and the experience is 5/5. At first we had to go upstairs and it was kinda disappointing as they had no round grills on second floor but, then our server came set to up the table. Thought it wouldn't work but overall it was way faster than one one bottom floor. Food was great service was superb. Our server Lucas was checking us often trying to check if we are still disappointed it felt funny so we just dropped and had good experience. If you want to eat here ask for Lucas dude is funny and fast. read more

Jong Ga House - Korean Near Me - Oakland, California

We always have such a fantastic time here. It's our go to place for any friends or family that visit. The service is always superb and Michelle always has the best recommendations. Highly recommend :) read more

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Love this spot! Such an authentic Korean spot in oakland! The serve is awesome toooo, everyone is so nice even tho its crazy busy and looks overwhelming they never lose their smile! read more

Went here for my bday- reservations highly rec as they fill up fast!! Bring your id for birthday discount and a dessert! Service was attentive! Never really had to wait for anything or to ask questions when we went before the dinner rush started. Decent variety of meat available for the AYCE as well as sides like lettuce, radish paper/wraps, veggies, cheese corn. Street parking - can get busy and parked looking for parking so take your time. read more

Jong Ga House - Banchan - delicious! - Korean Near Me - Oakland, California

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A very homey and legit Korean bbq place, actually reminds me of when I went to Seoul and we ate kbbq every night. It's like a house converted into a restaurant and kept the homey vibe! Ahjumma's are serving and they're really nice. Meat quality is good, banchans are AMAZING and the service is top notch. Get the spicy cold buckwheat! Price is VERY affordable for the quality of food you're gonna get. Do it! Check it out! read more

Jong Ga House - Korean Near Me - Oakland, California

This was not my first visit to Jong Ga House, and it is most certainly not my last. I frequent Jong Ga House when I'm craving korean bbq that reminds me of home. I have celebrated several birthdays amongst my friends here because it is perfect for large groups and they even throw in a birthday discount ($22.99 for the birthday person), two scoops of ice cream, and they play happy birthday through the speakers across the restaurant! They never fail to provide excellent, attentive service as well as authentic Korean bbq that keeps you wanting more. This is also one of the more affordable all you can eat (AYCE) kbbq spots in the East Bay. Lunch & happy hour (9pm-11pm) is $29.99/person and dinner is only $32.99. Compared to other spots that charge nearly $50/person and often have slower service or marinades that don't quite capture traditional Korean flavors, Jong Ga House knocks it out of the park in every category. I especially love that they offer Mul Naengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodle soup) and bibim naengmyeon (spicy buckwheat noodles) on the AYCE menu. These noodle dishes pair perfectly with freshly grilled Kalbi, so it is always a delight to be able to order one of these with my meal here. Mul Naengmyeon is always served with a side of hot mustard and vinegar to mix in to taste. It is such a refreshing dish that brightens your whole meal, make it as spicy or as sour as you want! Pro Tip: Be sure to cut your noodles into smaller pieces, they are super-duper chewy! Everything here is an absolute hit, but you have to try their Kimchi Pancake, Caramelized Fried potatoes, and, of course, the corn cheese! (Usually I order one of each per 2 people) You don't have to worry about filling up too fast on the sides--the portion sizes are thoughtful, and you can always let them know if your table wants more or less of a serving. In addition to their banchan (complimentary side dishes that you can refill at most Korean restaurants), they also offer Booricha (roasted barley tea) which helps to cut the grease of some richer meats, like pork belly and intestine. Beyond the food, the stellar service has kept me coming back. During one of my first visits, I came with a party of eight, and one of our friends was vegetarian. The staff kindly let her order from the regular menu while the rest of us enjoyed the AYCE KBBQ + hotpot combo. (FYI: the hotpot add-on is available for parties of 5+ for just $10 more.) It's the little things that they continue to do that make them my favorite Korean bbq spot in the east bay. Come give this small business a visit and eat your heart out! read more

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I go here weekly 2 to 3 times. Home style offerings with the best prices and generous portions ! My go to in Oakland for Korean food. They serve traditional lettuce on any meal just ask and it comes with sliced garlic and gochujang paste and all the ban chan bottomless little plate for the day ! Bbq grill or they cook for you. The galbi they serve is the lo g bone sliced perfectly while unrolling and then grilled. Not the chopped up rib bones everyone serves. Highly recommend this place ! Staff is family oriented and very nice. They have a bar too ! Parking is street only but plenty of spots and safe as long as you keep your belongings out if sight before you arrive all is well in Oakland. :) read more

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I am not sure how this place has such high reviews. First off, When they bring out the sauce bowls and the banchan, everything was stacked on top of each other and so the food was touching the bottom of the dish on top of it which I believe can not be that sanitary. Second, the meat quality was not worth the price at all... the meat was super pink, did not look like beef tbh... and when cooked, had a super grainy texture. The galbi did not even look like or taste like galbi. Third, the rice paper we got, we found mold in. I had already ate a few sheets and then when I peel off my next one, found mold... When I showed my waitress, she took it and walked away and didn't say anything. I brought it up the a guy working at the bar and he said he would let his manager know. read more

Jong Ga House - MOLD MOLD MOLD MOLD MOLD - Korean Near Me - Oakland, California

I came with a party of 10 on a Friday night. It wasn't that busy when we first got there at 6:30pm, but it definitely got busy as time went on. The food was wonderful, but overall 3 stars due to service. AYCE price wasn't too bad. We did order a bunch of soju and beer though so it added up quite a bit. The bonchon was yummy, but we had to ask THREE different times to refill it. We constantly kept trying to flag someone down to order more food as well or refill our waters. They never really came to our table on their own to check in on us. They also forgot a couple items sometimes, so then we would need to get someone's attention for the items. The servers seemed so annoyed when we were requesting our missing items or trying to order more food. However, the brisket and bulgogi was delicious. Also enjoyed the spicy tofu soup. read more

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Great all you can eat Korean cuisine. The restaurant has a bar to satisfy any ones thirst. It's a medium noise level restaurant where friends and family gather to eat and talk. The tables looked clean and the service was great. The only knock I'll have is that I love to cook my meat at night temperature, I love to get the meat to a nice chard. I adjusted the heat level a few times and they kept adjusting the temp down each time. The meat seasoning, taste, flavor is pretty much dead on what I expected. I will say that spicy pork is Bomb!!!!! We kept ordering that through our visit. The price is very affordable and the servings are pretty good. This was a very good experience which I enjoyed very much. read more

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Honestly staff provides amazing and attentive customer service, ban chan is super fresh, meat is well marinated, also how can you beat 36.99 AYCE? A place for vibes-- work hangout, family outing etc. def will be back. Only thing is parking can be challenging sometimes but other than that 5/5. read more

So Cal visitor, The restaurant was well lit, with traditional Korean decor, and had great ventilation. For a party of 11. We had 2 tables, the servers were nice, and showed us how to cook, the meats, they even changed the grilles, from, beef, chicken & seafood. I love the beef was marinated with a delicious flavor, and so was the chicken, the spicy rice had a kick. I'll definitely will come again. read more

Jong Ga House - No.39 Sauteed Octopus No.40 Sauteed Calamari No.41 Sauteed Shrimp - Korean Near Me - Oakland, California

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This is my favorite Korean AYCE BBQ of all time. The food is so so solid and service is solid (shoutout Maggi and Michelle who were our amazing servers). This place has been consistent for years and can't be beat. read more

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We were a party of 7 and didn't have to wait too long which is nice. They had a nice selection of banchan and the crispy potatoes were so good! I just wished I got more of them. The staff didn't check in on us that much and I feel like they kept forgetting what we ordered. Part of the reason is that because they didn't come often, when they did we all tried to order which confused them. The meat was good, but nothing really stood out to me. My friend really enjoyed their cold noodles dish and the cream corn was yummy. But the lack of service will not entice me to come back to this place. read more

Jong Ga House - Korean Near Me - Oakland, California

Cool spot and great foods. First time here and it was great just few things that I would like is a bit more options on the meats. We came in perfect timing not too busy we were greeted and our waiter was really nice. Took a while on refills with water and side dishes but we survived lol. The place felt kick back chill vibes bland decor nothing special comfortable seating. Love hearing the Mexican music playing in the kitchen had us smiling. Overall I definitely will be coming back we loved everything and parking is good don't have to park too far and there was a bathroom available as well. My favorite was the kimchi fried rice read more

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Jong Ga House is the best Korean BBQ spot in the Bay Area! I'm a regular! I come here at least once a week... Maybe at least 3x a week! They have amazing prices and a great selection of acye bbq and hot pot. Michelle and Mira are the best! If you get a chance to come, ask for them! They are the sweetest and remember your order and consistently check on you. Great variety of bonchan! So many different options and filled to the brim of the containers. Great deal on soju, buy 1 get 50% off!! Quality of the meat is excellent!!!! They get busy on Saturday evenings but they'll get you in if you make a reservation ahead of time. I can't wait to come back!!! read more

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Yuuuum! Love, love, Korean BBQ. This place is open late and has very delicious food but be mindful of your wallet because the bill will go up high very quickly. Enjoy! read more

Needed a last minute KBBQ restaurant in SF or Oakland that could accommodate a group of 12 on a busy holiday weekend, and Jong Ga House delivered. Booked a phone reservation and from the moment our party walked in, the service stood out. Michelle and her team were attentive, checking in often to make sure we had plenty of banchan, sauces, and lettuce - their hospitality really elevated our experience. We went a la carte to suit everyone's different tastes, and it worked out great. One miss was the pork belly - it's a bit dry for our liking, but the galbi? Definitely a must. Super tender and flavorful (although the second order was a bit too sweet on the marinade). Overall, a great spot for groups with fantastic service. read more

Jong Ga House is the best AYCE KBBQ place I've been to! The meats are fresh, the sides are delicious, and the waiters are extremely nice. There's a wide variety of meats and sides. I was a huge fan of the brisket, which I find dry and chewy at other places but it was nice and fatty here. I've also never been a fan of pork belly but I loved it here, especially dipped in their brisket sauce. The kimchi here is one of the best I've had and the potato banchan had a good texture. An issue I have with other KBBQ spots is that it gets too smoky from poor ventilation, but I didn't have that issue here. This might be my go-to AYCE KBBQ spot now! read more

Jong Ga House - Banchans - Korean Near Me - Oakland, California

TL;DR: order a la carte, not ayce kbbq Came here a few times in the past and have always enjoyed ordering their BBQ and soup entrees a la carte. However, we came with a group on Saturday night and got ayce kbbq for the table. It was super busy and service was spotty. They would conveniently forget a few items we asked for and we had to ask multiple times. Service is friendly though so it's hard to be mad at them. It was also extremely busy. Meats were just ok, wish they had lamb or wagyu read more

Jong Ga House - Korean Near Me - Oakland, California

Somewhat small place but has everything you need for a good Kbbq time! Had meat, seafood, and veggie options with some soup sides. The portions were kind of small and you can order up to 4 things at a time. Super friendly staff, very attentive. Price is decent and average compared to others. Also considering it was a Friday night we got a table right away (7pm), but as we were leaving there was definitely a wait. Parking is street and can get busy so allow time. Over all, options were great, would come again! read more

Jong Ga House - Spicy Pork Belly and Rib Eye - Korean Near Me - Oakland, California

Amazing prices, where else can you get a soup, an entree, and unlimited banchan for $20?? It's usually $20 for just the soup at other Korean spots. Minus a star because the bulgogi was extremely dry. The spicy pork and galbi were good though. This place also does ayce kbbq but we went for the lunch set option instead. read more

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There's a few things you shouldn't expect in an All-You-Can-Eat KBBQ and if you know that, this is place is comfort in every way. Comfort food, tons of Banchans, amazing Ajumma service, and Ajussi in the bar is the most friendly uncle. I love the buy one get one drink special they have. Inside feels like a street food tent with tables so close you need to tuck your elbow and that's ok. It's authentically Asian this way. This is my go-to KBBQ. It's moderately priced for dinner. Make sure to come early. The line can be ridiculous when you're hungry. read more

Jong Ga House - Korean Near Me - Oakland, California

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Oh man,I'm a huge fan of Korean bbq,sometimes I go to Gen,sometimes I go to the one in downtown Oakland and SJ yakiniq,but ima say this place is by far the best,the best of the best!!!!!!excellent service,you ordered something,it camright out! AYCE eat as many as you wanted! Unlike some other places they gave you a shitface like you owed them 1 million dollar, this place always smile at you,fresh beef,all the other dishes on point!!!! We left something over there and the server chased me down outside and returned it back to us,OMG I'm the regular here sign me up!!' Thank you for the good foods!!!!!!! read more

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Food 4/5 This place def has higher quality meat for the price you're paying compared to the rest of the kbbq in the Bay Area. They don't offer as many meat choices, appetizers, and sides but if you're a meats person, this is all you need. I would recommend the LA galbi! One thing I did not appreciate was how they brought out a lot more of the meat that are cheap (pork belly, intestine), enough for 4 people when there was only the two of us, and gave little galbi. Service 4/5 We went on a Sunday afternoon and the restaurant wasn't busy. We got the grill changed consistently but no on came to ask us about putting in more orders. Ambiance 4/5 The ambiance is like that of a typical kbbq restaurant, not as modern and fancy but gives the ajumma kbbq vibe. read more