Amazing mom and pop Korean restaurant. Food are good, service also good. Highly recommend! read more

Kami Korean Kitchen - Korean Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Everything is great here but I need having the cutlet curry. This restaurant makes you feel like you're eating home cooked food. Whenever I don't know what to eat, we come here to have what we think our parents would have cooked for us if we lived closer to them. The owners are extremely kind. I highly recommend coming here for lunch or early dinner :) read more

The food was fantastic! The stone pot rice was crispy and perfectly seasoned. The nori added even more flavor. The kimchi fried rice was cheesy and also super tasty. Both came sizzling and super hot. Service was great! read more

Kami Korean Kitchen - Kimchi Cheese Deppan Fried Rice - Korean Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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This place deserves a moment of your time, as it is one of the few places that takes my father back to his boyhood days on the streets of Daegu. Additionally, I am fairly certain it is one of those restaurants where there is an elderly grandmother making all the dishes in the back, espeically the side dishes! They all have that special homemade taste that takes you back. The kalguksu in particular is something my family cannot talk enough about, but I have to say, their kimbaps, stir-fry's, and jolmyeon noodles are just as tasty and I cannot help but want to return the very next day. read more

Food was 10/10 service as well!! I would say the tteokbokki here is one of the best I've had in all of Santa Clara county and the service was great the bibimbap was very delicious sweet savory crunchy def a must when you're getting food in Santa Clara will be coming g back! read more

Kami Korean Kitchen - Korean Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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The place is a tiny restaurant and a shop at the same time. A small gem in the middle of a mall. I definitely recommend you to try it. Very tasty homely food! The owners are also fantastic and provide a very warm service! read more

3.5/5 rounded up for the kimbap. 5/5 service. Very nice Korean folks in front of house. Super pleasant people. Kimbap is very affordable for a fresh made roll, I enjoyed all of them thus far. Only edge that nearby competitor Roll House gets is that they add perilla leaf (but they are noticeably more expensive). Tteokbokki and Oden Eommuk were delicious as well. Tonkatsu tasted precooked and dry. Would probably avoid anything outside of the street food snacks :-) read more

Every one of the 6-8 tables were filled so there was a bit of a wait (10 minutes max) at noon on a Friday. Only two banchan were given - kimchi and pickled radishes. We ordered: 1. Kimchi cheese fried rice with bacon ($19): - The food was fairly hot but I was expecting it to sizzle to the point of getting crispy rice after reading the reviews. I suppose it's safer if it's not that way. - It had only a hint of spiciness but was seasoned well otherwise - Not much bacon in there - mostly just rice 2. Bulgogi rice plate ($23) - A lot of rice and not as much meat considering the price - Meat was unexpectedly sweet Overall the flavors were good but I genuinely feel like "okay" is an appropriate rating for this place. read more

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I've been trying to look for a place that makes sujebi near me and came across this super cute, quiet, and homey place c: The workers are very kind and attentive. I've been here twice now and here's what I've tried: ~Kimchi sujebi: Spicy and flavorful! Sujebi texture is great. Very enjoyable and the portion is great for sharing ~Ddeokbokki (spicy rice cake) with ramen: Delicious and very well made :) no complaints here ~Sesame sujebi: A little bland and not as flavorful as I was hoping :c maybe I was supposed to eat it with something but I won't be getting this one again I love the hospitality and coziness here, and I can't wait to be back to try the rest of their tang & guksu menu! read more

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Love this place. Use to live near it 10yrs ago and nothing has changed. Wonderful & affordable family style food. Highly recommended.

Food - 5/5 Service - 5/5 Ambiance - 5/5 (True korean street food vibe) If you've participated in Trader Joe's Kimbap trend, you must try how real authentic Korean Kimbap tastes like. Kami Korean Kitchen serves the most authentic street food style kimbap in my opinion on top of spicy rice cake that can be cooked right in front of you (DIY rice cake) Let me give you some help with how to order to enjoy food here. - Jalapeno pork belly Kimbap (Roll) - Tonkatsu Kimbap (Roll) - Cheese Kimbap (Roll) - Tuna Kimbap (Roll) - DIY Rice cake with ramen Once you are done eating rice cake, you can ask for fried rice to be cooked in it :) Highly recommend you go with your korean friend. If you don't have one, you can go watch "Somebody Feed Phil: Season 3, Seoul Episode" to understand how to eat DIY rice cake. ENJOY! read more

For some reason because the plaza is hopping with so many hyped and trendy restaurants, I thought this place was a modern street food concept and hadn't tried it despite living 5 min away. Come to find out they specialize in very humble handmade nuders and hand torn dough, homey classic soups like sujebi, soybean noods, and kalguksu. The stocks are traditional and clean. The restaurant is clean and the service is welcoming. It feels homey, unassuming, no nonsense, and delivers on home style flavors. They have a case of banchan selections to buy and the street food, though yet un-sampled, is definitely classic with rich vibrant rabokki and ttukbokki, ramen soup, gim mari, jeon. A nice and low key place to chat with friends or family alike and definitely an authentic vibe that isn't trying to be fusion or up-charged. My awesome self went as a loner and felt completely comfortable. But I would like to go with a larger party to sample more of the BYO casserole dishes. read more

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The interior has been changed to a more hip and happening bunshik restaurant. It's been painted a light green and they have a banchan store set up at the front where the register is. We came on. Wednesday and it appears that their hours vary day to day. The schedule said they close at 3pm on Wednesdays so please note the schedule before visiting. Their kimbap always hits the spot. The pieces aren't too big and just the right size to pop into your mouth. Their fish cake soup comes in a cute bronze pot. This is so so, not really worth ordering. Their jjolmyun however is so delicious. Sweet and tangy with lots of veggies like cabbage! Will come back again to have their spicy rice cakes again. read more

Kami Korean Kitchen - Tuna Roll, Fish Cake Soup - Korean Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Due to COVID, my office would cater lunch from this local small business once a week (sometimes multiple times a week!). The employees in our office clearly loved it since we would continuously order from here often. Their food always has an amazing variety and it tastes like home-cooked Korean food. We always ordered the bento boxes, which typically come with a side of soup and seaweed sheets. The bentos are like a surprise every time! The chef always chooses something different for us each week. The banchan, soup, and side dishes always vary. My favorites have been the jjolmyun, cuttlefish kimchi, yeobochubap, kimbap, bossam, and the shrimp tempura! The mackerel here is SO GOOD and definitely my favorite item in the bento. They cook it perfectly and they have minimal bones. I will note... there have been times that there are hairs inside of my bento or soups. I normally am not grossed out by this, but I do feel the need to state this since it has happened a few times now. read more

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3.5 STARS Looking to get carb wasted?! Kami got ya! While neighbors: Kunjip, ToBang, and Seoul Gom Tang are always poppin', Kami isn't. At least, the times I'm in the Kiely Plaza. Shoot, maybe people are sleeping on Kami and they're an under the radar gem? Well, you're never gonna know until you try it for yourself. Kami is a bunsik restaurant serving carb-filled Korean snack foods. They're open for takeout, delivery (3rd party apps), indoor dining, and limited outdoor dining (one table). Staff wears masks. M E N U Kami is best known for their Kimbap (seaweed rice rolls), Tteokbokki (rice cakes), and Budae-jjigae (army stew). They also have several KBBQ items, mandu, katsu, fried rice, and soups. NO ALCOHOL which is a negative; not sure if they allow BYOB? F O O D * Complimentary Banchan: Soy bamboo shoots and kimchi Not sure if these were housemade but both were underwhelming. The kimchi was hella sour...at least too sour to eat by itself. It went well with the kimbap though. * Sausage Kimbap (10 pc-$9.50): https://bit.ly/3KbjdcW Best part of our meal, the kimbap was rolled nice and tight with hot dog, omelette, surimi, fish cake, pickled radish, and carrot. It was salty and savory with a tang. The rice was properly cooked with a good chew and I like that the kimbap wasn't rice heavy. * Jjolmyeon: Cold Chewy Noodle Salad ($13.99): https://bit.ly/36SEz0t The chilled wheat noodles were deliciously chewy with the bean sprouts, lettuce, and carrots adding a fresh crunch. I liked the heat of the sauce but it was too sour. * Daeji Bulgogi: Spicy Pork w/ rice, banchan: soy bamboo shoots & kimchi ($27.99): https://bit.ly/3udi2UI Obviously, we should know better than to order KBBQ at a bunsik restaurant but we didn't want too much carby items. The spicy pork was ok, it was very spicy which I liked but my friend was dry heavin' from the heat. S E R V I C E All business, on the curt side. We had to go inside to ask for things and to get the bill. We were one of two tables there so food service was prompt. A M B I A N C E Low-key, casual with about 8 tables inside. P A R K I N G Parking can be a hit or miss in the shared plaza. Easy during lunch but can be difficult at night esp on the weekends. Overall, it was a decent meal in K-Town area....def try the kimbap at Kami! read more

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This place had been in my bookmarks because I was really craving sujebi, and this was one of the places I found that served it! It has a very hole-in-the-wall vibe, and it was pretty empty when we came for dinner on a Monday evening (we were the only party). I ordered their kaljebi (kalguksu + sujebi) and was not disappointed at all. The broth is the usual anchovy broth that you have with kalguksu, but there were flakes of sujebi included as well. It was perfect for a cold day, and it definitely hit the spot! read more

Kami Korean Kitchen - Kaljebi - Korean Near Me - Santa Clara, California

If you've ever wondered what it's like to have a Korean grandmother, stop by Kami. The dining area is small and gives a very homey feeling when you're seated. The staff is very friendly and helpful if you have questions, but the food is super authentic and fresh. Easily the most tender Tteokbokki I've ever had and the kimchi fried rice was a hit even with the folks in our party who don't normally enjoy kimchi. We also got some Kimbap for the table which was delicious and went great dipped in the leftover sauce from other dishes. I will definitely be coming back to try more of the menu here at Kami. read more

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I came across this small, hole in the wall, mom and pop shop while I was searching for kalguksu in the area. The owner isn't completely fluent in english but is very sweet and always makes sure my side dishes are filled. I recently returned from a trip to korea and have been searching for a place that serves authentic knife cut and hand torn noodles and was lucky enough to find Kami. Normally, I order either their spicy kalguksu (knife cut noodles) or their kimchi sujebi (hand torn noodles). I love the texture of both their noodles and flavor of their broth. Their soups are light while still being very filling because of their large portions. Their house kimchi is also very delicious but is definitely on the spicer end. This place has become one of my regular spots to return to for warming noodles soups. I would definitely recommend if you're looking for a smaller more homey feeling in a restraunt and you're craving korean food. read more

Kami Korean Kitchen - Korean Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Came here on a weekday night for some Korean eats and although at first this place seemed authentic, it was pretty average. Service however was excellent, so much so that the auntie serving us, helped us pack up our leftovers. We ordered the spicy rice cake with ramen and cheese which was good but tasted over cooked and a little over sauced. The rice cake wasn't the chewy consistency I wanted and the ramen was definitely over cooked. The next day though, the flavors infused and tasted a lot better. The kimchi fried rice was cool cause it came on a sizzling stone but the fried egg itself was alright, and the rice was standard. Overall, I would stick with ordering takeout here if it's convenient! read more

Kami Korean Kitchen - Spicy Rice Cake with Cheese and ramen - Korean Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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idk why i haven't written a review for kami yet! i've been coming here for years with my family and it's so solid! this is definitely a korean spot for like bunsik dishes (kimbap, ddukbokki, odeng tang) and not your typical full-on korean bbq entrees - spicy tuna kimbap i have to get this every time i'm here. it's so good and actually spicy! even though i'm korean i don't like crave kimbap often lol but THIS is the only kimbap i actually go out of my way to eat - ddukbokki it's spicy here! i can handle spice so it tastes good but sometimes my stomach low key suffers later LOL but flavors are good and you can add kimari which is yummy! - odeng tang always get this to accompany the kimbap! it's simple but flavorful with a good variety of odeng (fish cakes) - jjolmyeon my parents really like this! it's a spicy chewy noodle dish! flavors are good and i always feel healthy eating this since it has a good amount of veggies LOL tl;dr i love coming here for bunsik dishes that remind me of being in korea! they also have a grab and go section now along with banchans! read more

This place really left an impression on me. My friend suggested we come here after SJ Made and a failed lunch attempt, and I am so glad we did. It's a mom and pop shop, hole in the wall Korean restaurant. I honestly never noticed it. I've heard of all the restaurants around it and I've definitely been by it. I guess that's part of the charm of this place. It's such a comforting and cozy restaurant. They are known for their gimbap or Korean sushi. My friend and I shared the spicy tuna gimbap, original gimbap, and tteobokki with deep fries (fried seaweed rolls). Everything was delicious and comforting. It feels homemade in the best way. I'm so glad we got both the spicy tuna gimbap and the original. The spicy tuna was memorable. You can definitely taste the mayo and gochujang (spicy red pepper sauce) in the tuna and it was no joke. It was so spicy that I was turning red LOOOOL One spicy tuna gimbap needed two original rolls to cool my mouth down. It hurts so good, hahaha. The tteobokki was good too! I liked the flavor of it and the cheese is such a nice touch to it. It helps gives it a saltiness from the sweetness of the tteobokki sauce. I also loved the fried seaweed rolls with it. It adds crunch to this meal. The service was great too! You can feel the genuine kindness that goes into their service. It feels like a family member is taking care of you. It was a full house when I went and they did their best to make sure everyone was accommodated. I also noticed most of their customers were Korean so that also gives me validation of how good their food is. I definitely want to come back and try other things. read more

Got the summer white bean noodles here. The owners are very friendly. The interior is a bit shabby and there were only 2 ban chans (side dishes) (kimchi and brown pickled radish). The bean noodles were pretty good. My stomach didnt feel the best after but maybe it was bc the beans didnt react well with my stomach? Not sure. read more

Kami Korean Kitchen - Korean white bean noodles - Korean Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Went here recently and got the katsu curry omelette over rice! It was great comfort food and good enough for two meals! The curry sauce was well made, flavorful, and not spicy! The server was super nice and helpful. She took the time to answer all of our questions and was very accommodating. No ambiance here, but it's a hole in the wall restaurant. read more

Kami Korean Kitchen - Katsu curry omelette rice - Korean Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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Let me first start by saying that I'm very picky when it comes to Korean food, only because I've grown up eating it all of my childhood and have traveled to South Korea before. I was craving Korean food so I decided that I would give Kami a shot. I called to order, and the lady on the phone was able to take my order in English/Korean. She said it would be ready in 15 minutes. They are covid cautious and put the items on a table for you to take. They have clean pens and a jar for used pens. Although I don't love spicy tuna, I read so many reviews about the spicy tuna kimbap that I had to order it. They fill these up pretty well and I think the ratio between rice and filling is good. The first one I had was REALLY spicy, but it started to get milder as I ate more (or maybe my mouth was just numb). Overall, good flavor on these and they taste hearty. The fish cake soup is definitely what hit the spot for me. It was piping hot and full of fish cake and fish balls. Flavor was on point and really reminded me of eating street food in Korea. I also got the kimchi fried rice which was probably my least favorite of the meal. It wasn't flavorless, but it was definitely on the blander side. I wish they could've amped up the seasoning and added some sort of protein to it to add some oomph. I ended up putting it in my skillet and adding some spam and more seasoning to heighten the flavor. Overall, the food was hearty enough to satisfy my craving. For the three dishes, it was roughly around $41.00 after tip. I guess with the increase price in food, this would seem about average (although personally I felt it a little more steep than what it's worth). read more

Kami Korean Kitchen - Kimchi Fried Rice - Korean Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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3.5 rounded up to 4 because I was very pleased with the ease of ordering via phone and prompt pickup time. Note: on the door they ask for only 1 customer inside at a time which I appreciate because it's not very big in there. Nobody was waiting or inside when I arrived, but I saw all their orders laid out ready for pickup I've been missing Roll House kimbap and the local h mart deli ones do not cut it, so I was excited to find Kami with their plethora of rolls. I narrowed down to the following three (listed in preference order): spicy tuna, bacon jalapeño, and kimchi. They are reasonably priced for the quantity you get. I almost always order the spicy rice cake when I get Korean. Theirs was indeed spicy but not sure I would repeat order as the rice cakes texture and sauce thickness is not the way I like it. This could be due to the time it sat in the car on the drive home. Can't wait to come back to try a few more rolls! read more

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Delicious authentic Korean soups that are not easily founded in the area! I think Kami is one of the few that serve sujebi or cold black peas soups. I'm glad I came by and tried it! read more

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Extraordinary just like Attorney Woo Food Spam Jalapeño Cream Cheese Kimbap 4/5: Wish I could taste the jalapeño more, it was just there to give some crunch basically. Spam always makes things good Kimchii Pork belly kimbap 4/5: Good but also couldn't taste the kimchii much. I liked to dip the kimchii pork belly with my teobokki sauce. Tuna kimbap 4.5/5: This one was my favorite, good tuna flavor and everything meshed well together nicely. read more

Kami Korean Kitchen - Tuna Roll, teobokki, pork bell with kimchii roll, Jalapeno Spam cream Cheese Roll - Korean Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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This place is my go-to for kimbap in the South Bay. My favorites are their Spicy Tuna Roll and their Kami Roll, which features fish cake, egg, and veggies. During the earlier stages of the pandemic, I'd often grab a few kimbap rolls from Kami, drive to Central Park nearby, and have a socially-distanced picnic with a friend or two. Sometimes we'd get a hefty serving of spicy rice cakes, which made for a great side and dipping sauce for the kimbap. (I owe a lot to this place for keeping me sane during those "unprecedented times"!) I still drop by this place when I'm in the area and recommend it to my friends. Though I can't help but notice that the other Korean spots in this neighborhood look considerably more crowded. Hopefully it's because Kami customers prefer takeout or something. In any case: If you're interested in no-frills Korean cuisine with an emphasis on street food and casual fare, don't sleep on this place! read more

Kami Korean Kitchen - Spicy Tuna Roll, Onigiri Roll, Spicy Rice Cake - Korean Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Kami Korean Kitchen is located in a small strip mall with a few other Korean restaurants. There are a few tables for indoor seating, though space is somewhat limited. We came for lunch on a Friday at noon and were seated immediately. We decided to share a kimchi pork belly kimbap and the kimchi cheese fried rice with bulgogi. While the kimbap was only okay for the price ($11.50), the fried rice was really delicious. It's a bit on the pricey side ($20) but is large enough to feed 2 people. I might be a bit biased since I'm a fan of cheese, but the layer of melted cheese in the middle is a great combination with the kimchi-flavored rice. And since it's served on a hot plate, there's crispy rice on the bottom to add some texture. Overall, I would come back for the fried rice but would probably pass on the kimbap (or try other flavors) since I've had better elsewhere. I'd also like to come back to try their tteokbokki since both of the other tables ordered some version of it. read more

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I first came here a few years ago with my college best friend. She described it as a "comfort food Korean restaurant". We're huge fans of everything on their menu, but I'm specifically a fond of their ramen. I love the amount of spice that it has and it's perfect when you're under the weather or even during warm weather! I was sad that they were offering it when they were doing takeout-only, but am glad that we're able to eat inside again and am able to eat their yummy foods. read more

Kami Korean Kitchen - Korean Near Me - Santa Clara, California

VERY KIND, FRIENDLY, AND QUICK SERVICE!! My favorite item is definitely the tuna kimbap I really love how friendly the lady with the shorter brown hair and the server with the longer black hair was very attentive. The spot inside is tiny but it gives such a homey vibe and i personally think that makes it all the better. Would recommend this spot to anyone. read more

Kami Korean Kitchen - Sujebi, with pulled noodles and very light vegetables :) extremely comforting - Korean Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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Came across this hidden gem. It's a very small place but the food is well worth it! It feels like a true mom/pop place. When entering the owners were so welcoming and friendly. I ordered beef kimbap and ramen rice cake, it was very delicious and you can tell the effort they put into making the food. I wish I posted photos but the food was so good I forgot! read more

Great quality food, and very tasty. Prices were reasonable. I got the bulgogi kimchi rice and the Tteokbokki with loads of cheese and ramen. Kimchi was flavorful too. I will definitely be back! Only negative comment is that the tteokbokki came with fish cakes and I don't eat seafood, so it was a very unpleasant surprise and made my tongue itchy. Luckily it was easy to eat around/pull out of the dish. Please mention fish cake on the menu, especially for people with allergies. read more

Kami Korean Kitchen - Tteokbokki with ramen and cheese! Best Tteokbokki ever! - Korean Near Me - Santa Clara, California