Some sad news, the owners of Koong's are retiring and Thursday, February 12 will be their last day. Koong's has been a mainstay in Milpitas for 43 years. The food has always been very good. They have a deep menu and a seating layout that was able to accommodate large parties. Pre Covid and kitchen fire in 2020, Koong's was open to 130a on Friday and Saturday nights. read more

Was craving some jjajamyeon and came to try this place. Also ordered the lunch special sweet and sour pork Korean style. The food was okay but not great. The jjajamyeon was fine but I've had better other places and would probably go there over here. The portion size was decent though. I will say easy parking and the service was very good and attentive. Also not super busy on a Friday lunch so if you're looking for a place to get some food and chat this is not a bad place. Unfortunately the food was just not it for me. read more

Koong's - Korean Style Sweet & Sour Pork - Chinese Near Me - Milpitas, California

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I placed a doordash order because I was craving hot and sour soup with pork and lemon chicken. I like how they packed the to go order, and the lemon chicken was breaded nicely so it had some crunch and also was tender. It all tasted very delicious and the hot and sour was nostalgic of the ones i would eat at chinese restaurants in santa cruz county area, but this wasn't too spicy, it seemed they automatically do pack up a chili oil to add after which was a nice touch. I would definitely order from this restaurant again, and I would be interested in dining indoors. The seating is like wooden chairs, and ambiance is nice and cozy very chinese restaurant vibes. They packaged the order very nicely, and I am also craving the lemon chicken again!!! read more

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I came here with my family for a birthday dinner, and had mixed feelings about the food. The kung pao tofu and the eggplant dish were both tasty and were worth the order. The vegetable fried rice was fine, but not much else to say about that. The Mongolian chicken was mixed in with so much onion that it was outweighing the amount of chicken, but it was also very salty compared to all of the other dishes. The spicy pan-fried noodle was also a let down as it was neither spicy nor had any notable taste. I would not order either of those two again. The ambiance and seating was fine and service was good but because of the food issues above, I will have to give a lower rating. read more

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My friend and I offered chicken wings, jjajangmyeon, and the sauteed string beans and everything was delicious. The staff were attentive and even packed our leftovers. I'm definitely coming back for the food and the vibes because it did feel like you were dining in someone's home bc of how the ambiance felt. read more

Koong's - Korean style chili chicken wing - Chinese Near Me - Milpitas, California

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Best sit down Chinese food in Milpitas for lunch! Spacious seating, music low for conversations to be heard. Food was served rapidly and warm. Pearl the owner was very friendly definitely will be returning. read more

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Was craving Wor Won Ton soup. Hit the spot! So delicious and flavorful! The Chicken Fried rice and Chicken Chow Mein so full of flavor. Great service, easy for pickup/ take out orders. read more

Get the 两张皮 (liang zhang pi) it's so good. Came with a very try strong mustard sauce but is so good if you like a kick. We got the large and the amount of food is crazy for 2 people. I love the variety of toppings they put in there too, including seafood, vegetables and meat. The black bean sauce noodles were ok, sauce is bit too salty for me and the noodle texture was too soft in my opinion. They only have 2 side dishes, kimchi and pickled radish, they were both ok. The place is pretty big with not a lot of customers on a Sunday night, a good find! read more

Koong's - Black Bean sauce noodle - Chinese Near Me - Milpitas, California

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I've been coming here for over 20 years. Great food. They have wonderful customer service. I like the ambiance. You got to try the Mongolian chicken, egg fried rice, honey walnut shrimp, orange chicken, great for having party's. They also have a little bar. read more

Koong's has been here for awhile. Serves a diverse clientele. Menu's in Chinese, Korean, & English. Minimal decor, layback ambience. Offerings: seafood, vegetables, fried rice, noodles, soups, poultry, pork, beef, appetizers, salad... Eats: steamed shrimp & pork dumplings (12/10.95) -came in various sizes, tasted as if freshly made. Small shrimps crunchy, slightly sweet. Grounded pork ok. -dipping sauce shined with a sweet, tart & salty blend. *best rendition tasted in years! Jajangmyeon (black bean sauce noodle 15.95) -sauce sweet & over salty notes. Lotsa noodles that didn't taste like hand pull noodles, slightly mushy. -mixed with white onions, cucumber slices, big portion. Expected more ingredients. Probably order wrong. Many choices with few details. 4.5 stars would order jjampong next time. Leftovers: Koong's is a Chinese eatery, wasn't expecting banchan which others tables got in pics. Didn't check date. -was ordering in Chinese, server spoke in English. Had to ask for Kuai zi (chopsticks) later since i only got a fork & spoon. read more

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Second time here. Both visits it was pretty good. We had 3 people this day and we ordered Jajangmyeon, Jjiamppong, Eggplant Garlic, Dry Chicken Wings and Sweet and sour pork. They do Korean-Chinese style food. All the dishes we got so far were yum. Classic choices over here. It definitely satisfied our cravings. The Jajangmyeon could have had better noodles but overall it was comforting. The Jjamppong was yummy and had just enough spicy The Eggplant Garlic sauce was kind of lacking freshness The Dry chicken was chewy and had great flavor The Pork was nicely done and the sauce well made Great experience here with the workers. They were really nice! And the inside was clean. Private lot in front!! read more

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Today I felt like doing some Stir-Fried Noodles. I'm in Silicon Valley this evening. I'm here at Koong's in Milpitas today. I'm familiar with this neighborhood, one of my favorite Poké Shops is right next to here, at Poki Run. I haven't really been to Beresford Square Shopping Center in a long time. I'm having me some Tomato Beef and Egg Chow Fun. This is somewhat more Korean style. This isn't just any Chow Fun, it kinda reminds me of Bò Lúc Lắc, 番茄牛肉燴飯, Kebab, or Pabellón criollo. The Gravy was so flavorful. This was exceptional version of this dish. I was thinking this was going to be a 3.8-4.3 stars, but I give this 4.2/4.3 stars out of 5 stars. read more

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Koong's is alright. The food here is decent with a really big serving size. I found the Black Bean Noodle to be a bit salty and the crispy pork to be a little underwhelming. They also give hot tea for free with the food. Nothing out of the usually for service and the area. I'll come back to try more. read more

Koong's - Chinese Near Me - Milpitas, California

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I had an excellent lunch special today. The hot and sour soup was very good. The eggplant in garlic sauce was very flavorful and the portion was very generous. I'll definitely come back to explore more of the menu read more

Good for the Seoul Nondescript Mom & Pop run restaurant not too far away from 237 that's seemingly been around for maybe 30-40 years from what I can tell. I'm not sure if it's the original owners or was sold at some point, but the food seems to have stayed consistently good over the years. I wanted to come here after reading Elena C's review of the Liang Zhang Pi (LZP--yeah you know me!) because I'm always curious to try new-to-me dishes and it was a cold, rainy day and figured why the hell not? The Good: *Customer service was friendly, fast, and efficient. *Décor is simple and understated but enough to know one's in an Asian restaurant. *Complimentary hot tea! Seems simple enough, but so many places charge for simple things like this these days. *Who's down with LZP? Everybody! Essentially, it's a cold noodle salad with shrimp, squid, and more veggies than you can shake a chop stick at. The concomitant peanut-wasabi sauce was sweet, spicy, and delightful. *Black Bean Sauce Noodle (aka Jajangmyeon) is a popular Korean noodle dish that we'd tried before, and theirs was delicious. Earthy, sweet, and served with oodles of noodles. *Their Dry-Fried Fried Chicken Wings are nothing short of FANTASTIC! It is so crispy, juicy, and full of flavor. My one complaint was I wish they were a little spicier, but Carissa felt the heat level was fine. *Housemade ban chan (pickled radish and kimchi) were also both terrific. *Servings are massive, and we had plenty for leftovers for the next day. *Prices were very reasonable, especially considering the portion size. The Meh: *Beer was served tepid, at best. Maybe they had just restocked the fridge, and it hadn't come up to temp yet? *I'm a little confused if this place is Chinese, Korean, or just a place that serves up both? It's definitely not fusion, as the two cuisines are definitely held in equal regard. *No outdoor seating The Ugly: *Evidently, not everyone is on-board with the whole cutting the noodles with scissors thing, as I was notified by another Yelper who shall remain nameless. (: TLDR: Come for the LZP, but stay for the wings. Highly recommended. read more

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food quality is inconsistent. You get less and less vegetables in the fried rice and the chow mein. not as good as it used to be.

Came here because wI was craving some chinese food. The owner came and treated us exceptionally well due to us being the only customers. Food was delicious especially the string bean dish. Only thing I did not enjoy were the eggrolls. Everything else was good and price was fair. I love the space and quiet that we got to have a conversation and the booths. Would recommend and come back. read more

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I think this was pretty good value for the money! I got the Liang Zhang Pi because I saw other reviewers raving about it. The takeout platter was GIGANTIC, but that was mostly due to how they laid out the ingredients. The amount of food itself was pretty generous, but definitely didn't fill the platter. The wasabi sauce was not for me, but the ingredients were good and I liked how much effort they put into the food. Because they're so popular, unfortunately the pickup experience wasn't so great. A ton of people were waiting for pickup orders, and it took me at least 10 minutes to get mine. read more

Koong's - Liang Zhang Pi medium takeout - Chinese Near Me - Milpitas, California

I had the jjajangmyeon and am shocked about the positive reviews for this place. It was extremely bland and oily.

Hot and sour doesn't taste good. Very bland. Good is very bland. The honey walnut shrimp is decent, the sauce is good.

The Food is great, the service is good, did not wait long for the food. The taste is great!!!!

Hey y'all, please note that this review is solely based on the quality of customer service I received last night. After a long commute from SF to North San Jose, I was craving Korean food, and I thought it would be efficient to place an order ahead of time. Their online ordering system on Yelp wasn't working!! The restaurant doesn't close until 10 pm, so I had to call to make sure and to try to place my order. Someone picked up after a few rings. She was busy at the moment and asked for me to hold on. That I understand. But, what I don't understand and what frustrates me is that how can a staff member leave a customer on hold for 10 minutes. read more

Koong's - On call with them - Chinese Near Me - Milpitas, California

This is a good Korean Chinese place that's reasonably priced for some homey food! Jajamyen is so good! There's actually seafood inside, even comes with an egg inside. Unlike other places I've had! Pot stickers were delicious - crispy on outside and yummy dip! Also got the seafood soup that was good! The fried chicken was an overkill, we were so stuffed from all the other carbs We were seated quickly and greeted by the friendly waiter. Will be back again next time! read more

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This was my family's first time here and it was overall a great experience. We were a party of 11 and they were able to fit us in a long row. But because we were in a row, it was difficult to have conversations with the people from the other end and it was getting annoying to pass food along and trying to fit it on the table. The food though was pretty good and I would definitely come back!! read more

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Uniqueness: Black Bean Noodle! Wait Time: [x][x][x][x][x] Food Quality: [x][x][x][x][x] Service: [x][x][x][x][x] Setting: [x][x][x][x][ ] Cost: [x][x][x][x][ ] Recommendation? Definitely the stir fried black bean noodle and get the Korean Style Fried Pork. There will be a ton of sauce but expect that to be normal. First time trying Koongs over the weekend and I must say it was definitely a surprise hole in the wall Korean/Chinese spot that I've never heard until now. The inside of the restaurant is pretty small and a family owned restaurant that is super friendly to customers. We ordered the Sir Fried black bean noodle, the Korean style fried pork, and their version of chicken salad. The chicken salad was perfectly crisp and their dressing they provide, I don't know if it's store-bought or made, came out very good. The Korean fried pork had to be one of the top dishes of the day as it was perfectly crisp with this huge bowl of sauce that you'd think was a soup but not. The sauce was like a sweet and sour sauce that perfectly complimented the crisp pork pieces. The black bean noodle wins the best meal of the day as it was made with black noodles and sauce on the side that had huge portions of diced onions, mushroom, and meat. The sauce was just the right amount of flavor and consistency was thick perfectly. Overall, I definitely had a great time eating here and I'm surprised I never knew about this place because I've been a big fan of black bean noodles. Would I recommend this place to others? A definite yes and I know I'll be back for more. read more

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I was looking for a place to satisfy an orange chicken craving in the Milpitas area and came across Koong's on a search and really glad I gave this place a try. When you come in the servers seat you immediately and place menus and plates on the table. There are QR codes on the tables and I thought those were used to place the order but the server came by to take our order which we didn't mind. We ordered the dinner combo with our entrees of orange chicken and walnut shrimp. The walnut shrimp had walnuts on the side rather than mixed in with the shrimp. The orange chicken was delicious and not overly breaded. The meat of the chicken was a good texture, not too dry nor rubbery. The dinner combo is pretty worth it when you're hungry and want more than fried rice/steamed rice. read more

Very delicious, the place is a good size, but it has an older style to it! it's a cute place, i ordered the black bean sauce noodle and it was good for a local place! read more

Koong's - Black Bean sauce noodle - Chinese Near Me - Milpitas, California

I got the wonton soup with beef and it was great and potstickers amazing!! I am a little under the weather and the soup with chili oil etc that I added helped a lot! read more

The service is good but the sweet and sour pork lunch special is not what I expected. The meat is tough and some pieces tasted stale. The soup (hot and sour) did not taste good. The [place is quiet and clean. I am not coming back again. read more

Pretty decent spot for Chinese-Korean food. Would want to go back to try more dishes, different dishes, but the staples were done fairly well. While it's not the "knock-my-socks-off" kind of flavor, it's solid and super comforting, exactly what you expect from a Chinese-Korean restaurant. My wife and I were craving some Korean food, specifically Tangsuyuk and Jjamppong. My wife felt like also adding a Kung Pao Chicken. The Tangsuyuk was how I liked it. Flour battered pieces of fried pork with piping hot sweet and sour vegetable dip. Yum. Manageable pieces of pork battered well was very satisfying to the bit, held the sweet and sour vegetable dip well, and gave you that crunch that made you feel like you're biting down on fried, crispy, goodness. Unlike some other restaurants that make Tangsuyuk with rice/mochi flour, my preference is the original style. The Jjamppong was good and comforting, but it was lacking the 'seafood-y' flavor. Don't get me wrong, the Jjamppong was still good. The noodles were chewy, the vegetables were nicely mixed into the dish. It was flavorful, it was hot, it was satisfying. But it didn't have that 'ocean' taste that I've become accustomed to when slurping up a spoonful of Jjamppong. I missed that, I craved that. The Kung Pao Chicken was pretty good. Lots of peanuts with good flavor. Seemed more like a classic Chinese dish. Service was excellent. Overall, our visit was pretty good. I'd happily visit again to try some of the other items on their menu. read more

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Koong's is my GOTO place for my Mu Shu Pork cravings. All of their food is Authentic and taste you come back for.

During one of our driving adventure pit stops my son and I decided to try Koong's for lunch. It wasn't busy when we arrived and was seated within minutes of walking in. We were given water and menus soon after. Black Bean Sauce Noodles was pretty tasty. My daughter approved! Koong's Beef was a bit on the sweet side. Beef / Prawn Combo Fried Rice was pretty good. The portions were perfect for sharing family style. Service was good. We will be back to try the other items on the menu. read more

We came in on a Friday for a quick lunch. The menu is pretty straightforward -- all the basics of a Chinese fast food menu. We both ordered a personal size Wonton Soup and a Chinese Chicken Salad which came out as a huge portion (one order could've easily fed two people). We lunch'd over good conversation and enjoyed the food all around. Menu has plenty of options and would be a good choice for lunch or dinner. Service was prompt and we had zero issues. Might I add -- prices are really reasonable compared to other restaurants serving similar dishes. Support this local small business if y'all are in Milpitas! read more

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3.5 stars. My go-to place of 10+ years for Korean-Chinese food unfortunately closed, so I began the search for a new place to go. I stumbled upon Koong's via Yelp and decided to give them a try. My husband and I placed an order for pick up. We got the Black Bean Noodles, Tangsuyuk, Dry Fried Chicken Wings, and Dry Fried Squid. Food was ready for pick up about 45 minutes later, and the food was still hot and crispy by the time we got back home. I looked most forward to their Black Bean Noodles and Tangsuyuk, which were both appetizing. However, I have to admit I was slightly disappointed because it was more on the bland side. However, their chicken wings and fried squid were tasty and would order them, again next time. Overall, Koong's is a good Korean-Chinese spot. I wouldn't say this is my new go-to, but it's a decent option for lunch or dinner if you are in the area! read more

Koong's - Chinese Near Me - Milpitas, California

I've found it! This was the best Korean black bean noodles I've had in the Bay so far. My only companions are to San Tung and Paik's--two wildly popular locations. Came here on a weekday evening and there was a handful of people going in and out for dinner. Takeout also seemed to be popular. The black pepper chow fun had good flavor but I wish there was more sauce. Also, the noodles are very bouncy and wet, almost squishy. This is not a dry, stir fried dish like pad see ew. I wish there was more meat. The fried chicken was tasty! I believe we got the salt and pepper, and there were chili peppers on it, but it was not spicy at all. As I said before, I liked these black bean noodles a lot. Since this place is Korean and Chinese, I wasn't sure which cuisine it leaned more towards, but it's probably a combination of both. The noodles were bouncy and the sauce was flavorful, although I wish they gave more to cover all the noodles. The sauce came separately and I would advise you not to dump it all in at once. The service was stellar. Super friendly, open to questions, and frequently checked up on you. Prices are fine! I would definitely recommend supporting this business. read more

Koong's - Seafood Black Bean Sauce Noodle - Chinese Near Me - Milpitas, California

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3.5 Stars. I came here during lunch to try their Korean Style Chili Chicken Wings. It was good and spicy. Though, not what I was looking for. Service: Polite and attentive. read more

This restaurant gets busy during the lunch time rush. We were super excited to try their chicken wings and that was the highlight of the meal. The dry fried chicken wings was the best item out of the 3 items we ordered. The dry fried chicken was lightly fried with a light glazed sauce. Although it was tasty, the wings did not have too much meat and were fairly small. The Korean style chilly wings had a very strange salty after taste and I do not recommend this dish at all. Overall, this place is more quantity than quality read more

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My jajangmyeon cravings are satisfied. The portions here are really good for the price. My group of friends all walked out very content and full. Some of us even had leftovers. The staff are very friendly ajummas. I highly recommend supporting this small business. + Jajangmyeon: HUGE BOWL! A good amount of noodles and lots of black bean sauce. The sauce is a bit on the salty side, especially the bits of pork. The texture of the noodles are very bouncy and soft. I wish it had a bit more cucumber! + Honey Walnut Prawns: This is a great deal on the lunch special menu! It came with about 8 large prawns that are battered and topped with a citrus glaze. It's pretty crispy! For $12.99, it's a great deal that comes with Hot & Sour Soup, fried or white rice, and an egg roll. read more

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I'm always excited to try new dishes and expand my foodie horizon, and came here specifically for the Liang Zhang Pi. Did I know exactly what it was? Nope. Did I want to try it? Yup! This little place is family run, so be kind and patient if it takes a little while to get seated. Once the older gentleman came out from the kitchen he signaled us sit anywhere we liked. After brining our several steaming hot dishes to other tables he stopped by to drop off the menus, which are packed with Korean and Chinese dishes. I knew what I came for so I let the hubby pick another dish to share. He decided to get the orange chicken and upgrade to a meal where for only $4 extra you get a hot and sour soup, an eggroll and rice. It's a killer value and you should absolutely get that. As others highlighted, the food came out super fast. So how was it? -Liang Zhang Pi (5/5): I ordered the medium size but the platter that came out was HUGE. For a second I thought they made a mistake, but the bill confirmed I was only changed for a medium. The dish can be found in the salad section(?) and contains a healthy portion of clear and chewy noodles, egg, carrots, onions, cucumbers, mushrooms, shrimp, squid and pork. And once you down this goodness in their horseradish sauce and give it all a toss, your tastebuds will explode with flavor. Everything ingredient seemed to be amplified by the dressing. I would ask to go a little easier on the onions next time, but otherwise this is phenomenal! -Hot and sour soup (3/5): it was fine. Nothing to write home about. -Egg roll (3.5/5): A solid eggroll with your typical sauce. The veggies were nicely seasoned. -Fried rice (3/5): I was surprised to see how big the fried rice was for the price we paid. I liked the egg, but thought the flavor was slightly off overall. -Orange chicken (4/5): my hubby loved this dish and said it reminded him of the OC he used to get in NY. The chicken was not overcooked and tender, the batter was just right. I was a little disappointed that they forgot to bring us tea, even though it was the first thing I ordered. But because everything else was so good and the gentleman working there were hustling to accommodate the 3/4 full restaurants, I won't hold it against them. I'm definitely hooked on their LZP and can't wait to try their other dishes. BRB! read more

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Love Koong's. The food and people make you feel so homey and comforted. I love getting takeout here. Their black bean noodles are a classic. With that, you'd have to also get the Korean sweet and sour pork. Make sure it's the "Korean" one because once I ordered the "sweet and sour pork" and instead got the one with red sauce, which is good too but not what's usually eaten with black bean noodles. The Korean one has a clear sauce, the Chinese one has a red sauce. Lastly, the owners speak both Korean and Chinese! They might be from the northern part of China (aka Jilin) where Korean is also spoken, because their liang zhang pi, which is a northern Chinese dish, is one of the best in the Bay Area. read more