Just discovered my new favorite Korean restaurant tucked away in a back corner of a small shopping…read moreplaza which houses Paris Baguette and the Bagel Bakery on Regional street in Dublin. Ordered the hot stone (sizzler) beef bibimbap which was delicious and very filling, served with the usual accompaniment of sprouts and kimchi, etc. It was empty on a Friday afternoon when we sat down but had a steady influx of people and was busy by the time we left. It's a hidden gem down the street from the recently opened HMart which has a food court that was overflowing when I swung by this past weekend.

I've eaten here once or twice in the past when they first opened, and honestly, there are much…read morebetter Korean food options in the Tri-Valley area. I hadn't been back in years until yesterday, when my usual spot was closed and my mother and I stopped by out of convenience. Unfortunately, the experience reminded me why I hadn't returned. The customer service was lacking -- we were never checked on during our meal and I had to repeatedly look for an employee to request a refill of a banchan and later, flag someone down when I was ready to pay. To make matters worse, I was surprised to find that the kimchi fried rice did not include any protein. Charging $20 for kimchi fried rice without any meat or protein is cruel and poor value for the price... I cannot stomach paying high prices for mediocre food and inattentive service. I will not make the same mistake of coming back again.

Disclaimer: this review is about 6 months late…read more We wanted to try out the recently opened Marufuku Ramen in the Ulferts Center on Dublin Blvd. for lunch but due to a long wait we decided to eat somewhere else and that just happened to be Odagada. We tried the curry katsu which was really good and will be coming back to try some more dishes.

We were looking for Korean food that is NOT AYCE, and some we wanted to try were closed on Sunday…read more We found this place in a food plaza where I have not been in a while. I have seen this restaurant many time when I came to this little food plaza but the label of "Katsu" turned me away. But I learned they have BBQ also so decided to give it a try. It was Sunday so I reserve a table just in case, but really there was no need as it was not busy. It happened to be World Cup Final so they turned on the game, but there is no sound... LOL The whole place was playing Kpop. Being a big BTS Fan I was okay with it. The main thing is the food. We ordered the stone bowl bibimbap, bulgogi, seafood pancake, japchae, seafood tofu soup, and half/half chicken wings. * Seafood Pancake - 5 stars - one of the best seafood pancake we have tried for a LONG while. * Beef Stone bowl bibimbap - 5 stars - plenty of topping, the burnt rice on the bottom was just amazing. * Seafood tofu soup - 4.5 stars - it was good, but not 5 star good. * Japchae - 4 stars - it needed more pepper. * bulgogi - 4 stars - it is personal I prefer unmarinated meat, but it was decent, if they would give us more than just 1 piece of romaine lettues that would be better. * Fried chicken - 3 - well, the 1/2 with sauce was too saucy, and the original version needed a bit more taste, but okay. service was a little slow, and the amount of banchan was pretty sad, but it does not take away the deliciousness of the food. Will we go back? Yes, but we will likely not getting the fried chicken, or perhaps if possible sauce on the side.

After our group's morning hike, we headed to Paik's, which I had picked out for our lunch. Paik's…read moreis a Korean-Chinese restaurant that started in Seoul in 2006 and has since expanded globally with four locations in the Bay Area. This location is in a strip mall with plenty of parking. We arrived a little after they opened at 11am and there were two tables of customers. Checking out the menu, it's limited to Jajangmyeon, jjamppong, stir-fried noodles and rice, pork, chicken and shrimp dishes, mandu and Korean chicken wings. I love jajangmyeon and ordered it with extra noodles. The bowl of noodles came with a thick savory black bean sauce with some pork and vegetables. The taste was spot-on and it's comparable to my favorite Jajangmyeon that I get in the City. You get pickled radish with your food with refills. Now I can get closer to home. Jajangmyeon is a Korean-Chinese dish and they do it well here. Four of the five of us had the jajangmyeon and one at the vegetable stir-fried noodles. Everyone was happy with their food. There's good amount of seating here and the waitresses are friendly and service was fast. If you like jajangmyeon, check out Paik's. I'll be back when I have a craving. Gamsahamnida!

Nice spot for some jajangmyeon and jjampong. Love that I don't have to go to the South Bay when I…read morewant some Korean/Chinese food. Been here a few times but recently visited after a few years. Did a large to go order and our food was ready within 15 minutes. Our order was packed well and they added a lot of yellow radish and utensils which was nice. Service was friendly as well. The portions were all a bit small in our opinion. Compared to the Santa Clara location, it was a bit lacking. The food did taste good tho and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Overall, this place is good and I like the location. It isn't the best but it does have all the necessities of good Korean/Chinese cuisine so I'll be back. I recommend their tangsuyuk and jajangmyeon. Simple and delicious!

Delicious bibimbap! We frequent other Daeho's so we were…read moreskeptical about this one in the food court. I'd had their bibimbap here 3 times already, and it's consistently good. A little pricey, but if this is what you're craving, you won't be disappointed. The mix of flavors are on point. The nurungi/crispy rice at the bottom not as crispy as I like it, but there. We also tried the clam Kalguksu. This was ok. There were plenty of clams, noodles were good, but the both was lacking a little. Might try the Galbi jjim here next time. This is a food court, so it's self serve, but I guess you save on tip!

I love that seating is casual and this location is inside the food court of H Mart…read more I have been here a few times and always order an item or two here. Then from other restaurants too. Service was great, a smile would be better. But they are often busy. Food was delicious. This time I ordered the beef broth noodle and it was amazing. Broth tasted freshly boiled and not salty at all. The noodle came with a side of regular/purple rice and also side dishes. Parking could be tough.

I came to get lunch to go. My boys got their usual popcorn chicken bento and I got the yummy…read moretempura fries. Right now they have a special where if you order $38 or more, you get a $5 off on your next visit. I scored a $5 coupon last time when I ordered and came back today to use it. I love the tempura fries. My boys love the popcorn chicken and the minced beef rice. Everything is really good here. It is legit Taiwanese foods. Service was fine. I called my order in and waited about 5 min when I got there and pay the cashier. There is a kiosk that you can order at the store. You can also order online. However, if you don't want to deal with online ordering, you can call it in too. I see about five or so tables inside. Few outside. I tend to get the bento to go and take it home to eat. This is one of my go to places when I want some tempura fries and when my boys want popcorn chicken. I have been to many of their locations around the Bay Area. From Sunnyvale to Milpitas to Pleasanton.

1. Wiped own the greasy sticky tables 2. Why is everything…read moreless expensive on your website? 3. Friendly cashier and cooks are busting their asses but the high tech ordering has to go. Just take the damn orders!!!

I ordered party tray for World Cup party and they came to work early to accommodate the time I…read morewanted to pick up! And the taste didn't disappoint

It's great seeing a few fried chicken spots in Tri Valley. This is good as Von's Chicken. Love the…read morechill and clean atmosphere here. The fried chicken was delicious.... juicy, crispy, and flavorful. I appreciate they offered gloves so your hands don't get sticky. But I'm used to eating with my hands anyway! The sodduk sodduk was a great appetizer to have. It was crispy on the outside while chewy inside. I wish it was more saucey, but the sausages made up for it. The pickled radish that came with the chicken was sweet and crunchy, which balanced everything nicely. This definitely hit my craving so you will enjoy some bomb KFC if you visit the area.

This is like a hidden gem for me. Food is fresh and tasty…read more The first time I went there, we were served by an elderly man. He was extremely friendly and gave us a homey feeling. I asked for hot water and it was served in a proper cup which I appreciated. This time, I went alone for a quick bite. Food was still great but the lady taking the order and serving gave a "couldn't care less" attitude. Hot water was served in plastic cup which I ended up not drinking. The 4-stars rating is on the service experience. I will still go back to support the business because the food is good.

My family and I came here mainly for the fried shrimp cakes. The fried shrimp cakes here taste…read moregreat! And when we visit this place, we always order extra shrimp cakes to take home. The staff are very attentive. They greet you once you enter, and they had us seated immediately after. They take drink orders first and come back in a little while with the drinks and check if you're ready to order. The place is also well lit and very clean. The decor of the place is inviting. If you come here to eat, you have to try their fried shrimp cakes!

The restaurant is quaint & very clean , simply decorated Asian & Hawaiian motif …read more The lady /owner sat us & she was very welcoming & friendly . She took our order & it came out pretty fast . Everything was delicious & we enjoyed all we ordered . My husband was surprised he ordered a combination plate bbq beef & shrimp & the quality & quantity was very good . A bit more than he expected but he enjoyed. We will be back again . It was just nice to sit & eat a meal quietly w/o the hustle & bustle of a fast food restaurant. Mom & Pop it was simply a nice dining experience.

I decided to return for a visit. I've always gone to Pho places, but since my favorite closed a few…read moreyears ago, thought I'd try Kawana for ramen since I'm familiar with the restaurant and I know its a small local business. The menu has a variety of ramen, and I had a hard time deciding on Miso or Shoyu Ramen. I went with the Miso and it wasnt a bad choice. The bowl was full of ingredients: pork, fish cake, broiled egg, bean sprouts, corn, green onion and nori. The broth was tasty, although because I dont cook with much salt at home, I noticed a difference right away but it wasnt overly salty. I managed to eat everything, and when I was done, the friendly host brought me some fresh orange slices that were ripe and sweet. Overall, my experience was pleasant. It wasnt overly crowded, perhaps because it was after the lunch hour rush. The dining room is well lit and clean. I will try the Shoyu Ramen next time