Went to meet up with an old friend and had a great time in this cozy korean spot. The service was quick and food filled our tummies. Here is what we got: Kalbijim (5/5)- this is a braised beef dish with carrots, rice cakes and potatoes. It had cheese grilled on top like at Daeho but gotta say this spot isn't as crowded and still really good. Seafood tofu soup (5/5)-very flavorful and homey. Overall great experience and had a nice time here. I already want to come back. read more

Lucky Soul Diner - Kalbijim yummm -4/12 - Korean Near Me - Milpitas, California

Although this restaurant has closed, I still wanted to share my experience. The husband and I came here for an early lunch. We ordered the Fried Fish Fillet, Iron Plate Seafood Pancake, Bulgogi Stonepot Bibimbap, and the Cheese Maeum Kalbijim. Overall, the food was good! Out of what we ordered, we enjoyed the Iron Plate Seafood Pancake and Cheese Kalbijim the most. Banchan was also decent, serving kimchi, radish kimchi, fishcakes, beansprouts, and cucumber. Service was standard. Restaurant was bright with fun decor and a lively atmosphere. We enjoyed trying this place, sad to see it go. read more

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There is plenty of parking in the area. The place is good for big groups and has a decent amount of seating. The service could have been better. We had to ask for water and they forgot to bring our rice dishes with our entrees. Not sure if it was because they forgot or if they don't do it anymore , but they didn't give us any banchan. They also ran out of their main popular dishes which was disappointing and my dinner was at 5pm. I did enjoy the kimchi pancake which has a good crispiness and sauce that went with it. The rice cakes were enjoyable as well. The seafood tofu soup was decent and surprisedly didn't taste too spicy for a medium spice level. I think the marbled beef brisket could have had a better flavor and I wished the onions were more grilled. read more

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Grabbed dinner with my friend at Lucky Soul Diner! She suggested the spot since she likes it and it was halfway between where we live. It was a simple but satisfying meal! We came on a weekend night. It wasn't too busy, a fair amount of families and couples dining in. The restaurant is bright, spacious, and casual. The servers were kind and we were taken care of. My friend and I chose to order our own dishes. Ordering is done through their QR code. I had the Pork Stone Pot Bibimbap and she had the Vegetable Tofu Soup. The size of my bibimbap was quite generous and a takeout box was needed. Loved how crispy the rice was and the amount of toppings they included. It's nice that you can modify the salt, oil, and spice levels. My friend enjoyed her soup. For Korean cuisine lovers in Milpitas, Lucky Soul Diner is a quick and casual spot located in the Sunnyhills Shopping Center. Free parking in the center! read more

3.5. Not horrible. Just mid tbh. The seafood pancake was nice and crunchy. But the squid in it were soooo rubbery that it was hard to chew and swallow. The rice cake deluxe was interesting with the mexican cheese. That's all I tasted though. It wasn't bad but wasn't what I was expecting from tteokbokki. read more

Lucky Soul Diner - Rice Cake Delux - Korean Near Me - Milpitas, California

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Delight in this cozy Korean restaurant on a chilly winter night--ideal for a Friday hangout with a small group of friends. We indulged in seafood bibimbap in a stone pot with sizzling cheese, pork bone pot, galbi steak, fish on a sizzling platter, and chive and shrimp pancake. So much delectable food, perfect for sharing! Service can be more attentive. read more

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I heard good things about Lucky Soul Diner, so I decided to try them out before realizing that they changed ownership. The place is now Chinese owned, and didn't taste authentic at all (which they admit here on Yelp as well). I got the budaejigae (army stew) which is a simple food, so there's not much to say about the flavors. The seafood pancake was way too thick and didn't have much seafood in it, and the side dishes (banchan) tasted like they came from a Korean supermarket. The service was also really bad, as it was really hard to flag anyone down despite only 2 other tables dining in. There's too much social media hype over this place: for better Korean food, whether authentic or fusion, go elsewhere. read more

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Solid Korean spot! Got confused when I originally got to the store as the sign says jeonju but the place goes by both names! I went on a weekday and they had a special where if you spend over $100 you get a free item! I ordered the gabijjim, pork backbone stew, and seafood pancake. The seafood pancake was crispy and delicious with a good ratio of seafood inside. Galbijjim was flavorful and meat was super tender and soft! Compared to some other places I been too, for the price point it was very satisfying. Pork backbone stew was warm and inviting. Overall would come back here again to try more things! read more

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I'm so glad this restaurant randomly popped up on my explore page one day so I could give a try. When you get there, keep in mind that the sign outside the restaurant says JeonJu rather than Lucky Soul Diner. Not sure why, but hopefully that helps! JeonJu is small, but a cozy and comforting restaurant. It looks simple inside but the food is so flavorful and complex. They also have a TV inside that was playing clips of Vietnamese food. We ordered the iron plate seafood pancake and seafood stone pot bibimbap and neither were disappoints. They both came out super hot, especially the bibimbap which was sizzling right up until the end of our meal. The server melted the cheese on top of it at our table so points for showmanship! Both dishes were so tasty and delicious, and the portions were pretty big! Between me and my fiance, we weren't able to finish just the two. The stone pot does get a little too hot though because the rice at the bottom of the stone pot gets hard and difficult to eat, but most of the rice stays soft. I love that the stone pot can keep our meal warm the entire time. read more

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I had a very mixed experience here. The staff was wonderful - very friendly, QR Code menu was easy to order from, and food came out quick. The food was hit or miss in our order- we ordered the kimchi pancake (delicious), steam egg (don't recommend), and pork belly (delicious and rich) with rice. The rice was great- not the typical cheap white rice some places serve- it was quality. The steam egg was SO disappointing though- It was bland, burned at the edges, and watery. I like mine at home better :) Ambience is cute, its a small place. They really need ventilation in there though- the table behind us got a dish that was cooked at the table and the fumes/ fat smoke had us choking. This was the reason for 3 stars vs 4 or 5- it wasn't a pleasant dining experience for us. read more

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We decided to stop by for a late lunch before heading to the Great Mall. There are plenty of parking spots right outside of the restaurant. We were seated by unfriendly and unhelpful waitress upon entering the restaurant. The waitress point to the QR Code on the table. We had to scan the QR Code to place our order. We ordered the Seafood Hot Stone Bibimbap and a small Pork Bone Stew Pot. The waitress gave us six different banchans, but we were never offered the free refills they advertised on the menu. Our food came out in a timely manner. The seafood hot stone bibimbap was piping hot with melted cheese and shredded seaweed on top. The seafood consisted of small pieces of squid and a few small shrimp. No other type of seafood that I can see in there. The pork bone stew was a little bit on the spicy side. We ordered mild and it had lots of jalapeños on top. The stew was pretty hearty and the broth was on the salty side. There was basically no service besides the waitress bringing us the food and water. We needed extra napkins and we had to get them ourselves. The waitress was too busy playing with her phone. She didn't even look up or walk around the restaurant to see whether the customers needed anything. The prices are fairly reasonable and they were generous with the portions. However, they lack good service. read more

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The cheese galbijiim is to die for!! I came here to eat with a party of 3 and we only ordered this, the seafood pancake, and tofu soup. The galbijiim was juicy and flavorful! The seafood pancake was extra crispy and thick with lots of filling. The tofu soup had a generous amount of toppings and it paired perfectly well with the rest. We ate so much but still ended up with leftovers considering that all the dishes had huge portions! I highly recommend coming here for your next Korean meal! read more

Lucky Soul Diner - Korean Near Me - Milpitas, California

I tried Lucky Soul Diner and it was delicious! We got a variety of dishes to try a bunch of new things and everything was really good. The interior is decently sized and you order on your phone via a QR code. at the time we went, there were a lot of menu items unavailable that I was really excited to try. The food was out pretty quickly and was delicious! We got pork bibimbap, bbq pork, bbq short ribs (kalbi), fried stone pot egg, and tofu soup. Everything was so delicious and flavorful. The portions were great for sharing, especially the bibimbap. I was really impressed with the fried egg as u didn't think it was be as fluffy and creamy as it was. We devoured that quickly! Overall, I highly recommend trying Lucky Soul Diner! The plaza also has great options for dessert and boba for afterwards if you choose to get a treat after dining! read more

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Visited this spot on a Sunday afternoon and was quickly seated. The ordering process was simple, using the QR code on the table. Went with a group of four, and we decided to try the cheese galbijim. If your picture is on their hall of fame, you get a complimentary item to choose from and we went with the seafood pancake. The galbijim was good: it was tender and packed with rich flavors--definitely a solid 4/5. The seafood pancake, though crispy and nicely textured, was a bit light on the seafood, with an abundance of Chinese chives--I'd give this a 3/5. The banchan (side dishes) were flavorful and refillable. read more

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We came in on a Sunday at 12 pm and there were a few people seated already and by the time we left around 1:15 there was a line already. We came just in time. I loved that you could order everything on the phone and there were images on the menu for reference. The menu had a lot of options. Server was kind to ask if we had any questions. Our food did not disappoint and was delicious. The galbijiim beef ribs was so tender it fell of the bone easily. The potatoes and carrots were cooked so well that it was soft and flavorful. We definitely left there saying the food was delicious and that we'll come back to try the other food. read more

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Went to Lucky Soul Diner last night and ordered a sizable amount of food for my party of 4. We got the bossam, sundubu, spicy rice cake, bibimbap, corn cheese and a complimentary steamed egg to share. The bibimbap was hearty & healthy at a discount of ~$15. The spicy rice cake and sundubu were also warm & flavorful dishes. Corn cheese was also quite yummy! However, the bossam meat while tasting okay, wasn't presented in the best way it was kind of just thrown in a pile -- perhaps I'm more used to LA Ktown's nicely plattered meat. There was also dirt on the lettuce leaves -- definitely didn't seem washed. The most unfortunate dish was the steamed egg -- it was burnt at the bottom of the dish to the point it smelled like melted plastic & burning cigarettes. Service was quick and they readily went ahead and washed our lettuce leaves. There were a few other parties in the restaurant and it was overall a pleasant dining atmosphere besides the unfortunate incidents with the lettuce & steamed egg. read more

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Honestly waited for the hype to die down to try this place!! Went here with 2 of my friends and we family styled various dishes. We were seated right away and we ordered thru a QR code. I like how vibrant and clean the restaurant looks. We got the beef tofu soup, seafood bibimbap and the kimchi pancake. I would say only the seafood bibimbap was worth getting. There wasn't enough kimchi in the pancake, it was mostly batter. The beef tofu soup was alright, the egg stayed uncooked tho :( The banchan was not good and I'm usually a sucker for banchan. You can tell if a place is good by their kimchi and this one was too sour. Overall was a good try but you can definitely get better Korean food at a decent price elsewhere. read more

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I'm a little bit confused as to why the name here on Yelp is different from the restaurant's name called Jeonju?? Anywho, we came here at almost 8 pm and a few people were dining. As you come in, you'll be greeted by one of the employees and let you know where to sit. We were given water shortly after we were seated which was great. Our only goal here was to try the Galbijjim to compare it to Daeho's. So far this was a great replacement for people that are trying to find a cheaper version. The cheese was a decent amount, no option to add glass noodles, the meat was seasoned well, and the veggies were cooked The only con is you're not able to modify it and it could be a little spicier, but that's just me lol. Next time we'll try their other dishes. read more

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Higher price tag but the portions are generous. Galbijjim was good, pork bone soup was good. Kimchi can use some work... feels like from Trader Joe's or something lol. Owner was really responsive and wish them good luck! read more

I was craving Korean food and my friend recommended this place, and it did not disappoint! We got 2 dishes to share - the seafood bibimbap and the kimchi pork belly stew. The seafood bibimbap was soooo good!!!! Must get this every time. Crispy rice topped with clams, shrimp, squid, and veggies. It's so umami and we saw multiple tables order this dish. The kimchi stew was good too! But I was it was more brothy since it barely had any liquids in it. Flavor was spot on. Service was good. They don't serve alcohol which was a bummer. It would be great to have soju to accompany the food. Hopefully they get an alcohol license in the future. Overall, a great spot for some authentic Korean food. read more

Lucky Soul Diner - Korean Near Me - Milpitas, California

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The food here was super super mid and I dont know if I just ordered the wrong things or if I happened to eat on an off day. Short ribs / galbi was super oily and pricey for the amount we got in the order Kimchi pancake was eh nothing crazy Bibimbap flavors were not great together Fried chicken platter was bad, the sauces were not good and the presentation did not make it any better. Service was okay and neutral, very standard. The restaurant itself looks really nice and feels clean and fresh. Lots of people eating on a Monday night. But the vibes cant make up for the taste of the food. read more

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Came for lunch as it's rate to see such high rating for a Korean place that is lunch popular. It's in the same plaza as McDonald's and the Lion Market, after COVID, there's plenty of parking as it's at the corner of the plaza. The label is confusing as the outside is Jeonju but the front door window is Lucky Soul. It looks like it's run by some Chinese as the menu was QR code based on a website with Chinese alternative language. Anyhow, their menu is more pot based such as stone pot bibimbap, Korean hot pot, tofu soup, etc. They have a reward program but you have to load up quite some money to get the bonus. Service was quiet but good. Water was refilled, they helped us to pack the left over as we wanted to split them. We tried the chive and shrimp pancake as it's not a common choice as opposed to kimchi pancake or seafood pancake. It tasted good, could be a bit crispier but acceptable. The spicy sauce that came with it was not that spicy after soaked in by the pancake. The Army Stew was sumptuous. We ordered a small but I felt like we could just split that one dish and would still be filled. However, it is spicy for us! Way too spicy! The banchans are generous with 6 plates and they are not the usual ones we see in other Korean restaurants. I like the fish cake, the garlic brocolli, the wood ear with veggie, the celery salad, and a bean curd shred mix. We didn't get a refill however. Overall it can be a valued lunch as now we know the portions. I can recommend this for a lunch place as it is quiet enough and not as packed as other choices but still with good food. read more

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Lucky soul diner is located next to the corner of the lion supermarket. The storefront is called jeonju and gives off a very modern hip interior Their service is very engaging and very helpful for us. We ordered the cheese galbijjim which is pretty decent, but still a lil bit under Daeho quality which aint too bad. Their chicken ginseng soup was fantastic though and I'd honestly just come back for that Side dishes were solid with their kimchi not being too spicy and all of them are refillable. Overall great food for a reasonable price! read more

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I DID NOT ask for discounts at this restaurant... I'm just trying to help the community. I don't get paid to write reviews on Yelp. Owner accusing a customer for a poor review is unreal. "The seasoning on pork belly was way way off... not Korean at all. The LA galbi meat was tough, corn cheese was lukewarm. Side dishes didn't taste authentic either. The service (they served rice and soup - which usually accompany any meal in regular Korean restaurants - free of charge when asked) and atmosphere (authentic casual Korean) are the reason for the stars. I'm so sorry but we have much better options to choose from when it comes to Korean food in Milpitas." read more

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They got a good deal for gift cards in August! First 88 people to load $500 gets additional $500 free! That really got us talking at the table for a bit, but we didn't chomp at it considering it's our first time there. I have been seeing this place pop up on Yelp, but didn't really consider it. My family and I were actually on our way to Shin Tofu but I offered this place as an alternative to try since it was new to us. We arrived pretty early for dinner and place was still empty, but by the time we left it was packed! We ordered: bulgogi bibimbap, ginseng chicken soup, deluxe rice cakes, beef mandu, brisket plate, & seafood pancake (free due to deal for spending more than $100). Everything was good, but it was also like not best we ever had. However, seafood pancake I would rank as top 3 I ever had (1st going to Shin Tofu & 2nd to Ondam). Mandu & bibimbap was good. Ginseng chicken was too gluey, I think they had too much rice so the soup felt too thick. The deluxe rice cake dish.. was very overwhelming due to the sweetness of the cheese. The ban Chans were delicious except the kimchi. Overall, the experience was good and food was good, but not like amazing but it's not bad. Definitely in the middle. read more

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I was expecting authentic Korean food, but I should've done my research prior to judging the food. The banchan's flavors are all off: the kimchi is too sour, the potato salad too sweet, and I haven't seen a peanut banchan before. By the time we got there, nearly all of their dishes were sold out :( Their concept focuses on cheese torching which is cool, but it didn't satisfy the authentic taste what I was looking for. The prices are on the higher side - almost $80 for galbijim?? The ambiance is cute and trendy w/ good service. Everything is online order, so the dine-in experience is quick and easy read more

Lucky Soul Diner - Seafood Stone Pot Bibimbap & Cheese Corn - Korean Near Me - Milpitas, California

*3.5 stars Stopped by on a Saturday for lunch, parking was easy in the lot, we were able to be seated immediately around noon but it quickly filled up. It looks like more of a casual eatery at first glance, you order through the QR code on the table. They brought out a variety of banchan, I enjoyed them all. We ordered the beef tofu soup and a naengmyeon. The tofu soup was good, it was still boiling when it was brought out. The flavors of naengmyeon were solid, although I thought the toppings for it were a bit unusual. I asked if the server had the standard vinegar and mustard so that I could add more, he seemed confused and said they didn't have mustard, and brought out a dish of black vinegar instead of the usual white vinegar. I would say that something that could be worked on is the service, most of the time the servers were grouped behind the counter and it was hard to get their attention, the table next to us had to flag them down three different times to get water refills. Overall, I would still come back to try some of their other standard Korean dishes, especially their galbijim as their price is better than Daeho's. read more

Lucky Soul Diner - Korean Near Me - Milpitas, California

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Pretty good KBBQ. Not too big fan of seafood so never tried their specialties. I like the Korean army stew and banchan. You scan a QR code and order online so can avoid too much in-person interaction if that's your thing. Decent service. read more

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This restaurant is located near the corner of a plaza and it's pretty easy to find. There were plenty of tables for small or big parties to enjoy. We were greeted by a staff member and assisted us with the QR code to order the food. The food was overall good; The ingredients were all fresh from side dishes to the main dishes, but they were all pretty salty from my liking. I would definitely come back to try the other dishes! read more

Lucky Soul Diner - Steamed egg - Korean Near Me - Milpitas, California

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Came here again for seafood pancake...easy online and QR ordering...fast friendly and efficient service...fun cozy ambiance...seafood pancake was still crunchy and yummy when it was taken togo...earned another star from last review due to reduced price...thx! Will definitely come back... read more

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Just to be clear, when I say recent, it is within this year. It is before their recent 2 months closure. Within this year, before the place temp closure, I went there 2-3 times. During those times of visit, I am not sure if they have changed the chef or something. The kimchi soup was quite plain and the side dishes are not tasty anymore. I feel it lost the charm before it closed since last year I almost visited there once a month. Hopefully they will have some improvements after they re-open. It is a delayed review, but I think the most of important thing is the business owner listening to the customer's feedback. This place used to be my #1 Korean place in my heart when it opened. But this year has been really difficult for me to convince myself and my family to go back. read more

Super interesting and low-key spot tucked away in Milpitas! Usually when people think about Korean food in Milpitas, they go to Daeho, but I wanted to try out a Lucky Soul Diner as I saw they were relatively smaller and newer spot! The service was really attentive and amazing. They were super kind and were very keen to refilling water and side dishes. The interior was super cute and modern. It was a mixture of what a pocha would feel like and your typical modern IKEA catalog lighting! I personally thought it was really cute. Now onto the food. My favorite thing I ate here was surprisingly a side dish, the seaweed soup. I can taste the beef broth and what I think is radish, adding a really complex and sweet taste to the soup! Something to note is that their kimchi doesn't seem to be made in house and it taste reminiscent of the kimchi you would buy at the grocery store. For my main I ordered a seafood stone bibimbap. Obviously the showmanship for the dish was an incredible pull, but I was also craving seafood, which it had plenty of!! The taste didn't really taste like authentic Korean bibimbap, so that's something to keep in mind, but I thought that it still tasted very good as a dish of its own, almost like a fried rice. Overall great spot with no wait! I would recommend you give it a try at least once. read more

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One of the best features of dolsot bimbimbap is the crunchy layer of rice that forms at the bottom of the stone bowl. While on the search for the best bibimbap in the Bay Area, I found that Jeonju is one of the few places where I can find bibimbap served in the traditional stone bowl. I tried the seafood bibimbap and the more traditional bibimbap and wow, I have to say I found my new favorite spot when I'm in the mood for this delightful dish. The seafood bibimbap was a unique take with the bibimbap already incorporated in the bowl and a large serving of seafood mixed in topped with melted mozzarella cheese. I quite enjoyed the seafood and the regular bibimbap and will soon be back for more. I'm excited to try the other dishes offered at the restaurant as I'm sure they'll also be quite tasty. Pros: Large, generous portions of food at reasonable prices with all the frills of a traditional Korean restaurant with banchan. Cons: None read more

Lucky Soul Diner - Seafood Bibimbap - Korean Near Me - Milpitas, California

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Had the most delicious dinner here recently! Fyi, the sign for the restaurant says "Jeonju" rather than "Lucky Soul Diner." We ordered so many dishes, and every item was very good. My favorites were the seafood pancake and the seafood bibimbap. We also ordered the grilled pork, seafood tofu soup, and rice delux. Despite how good the food was and how ravenous we were, we still had a ton of leftovers and enjoyed them the next day. Thankfully the restaurant was quiet when we visited so the service was fast. Staff was also friendly. It was a bit hard to wave them down sometimes, but that may be due to the position of the table. You'll have better luck going up to them directly. Overall, I enjoyed my experience and I hope to be back soon. read more

As always, food was on point, staff was VERY attentive & welcoming, and everything was great! I tried two new items on the menu: army stew pot & spicy kimchi stone pot bibimbap. The army stew pot has various items in the stew and it was delicious. I had Bulgogi bibimbap last time and the kimchi bibimbap is just as good. You can't really go wrong with any of the items here. They're consistent every time with the taste of food here, and my mom loves this place. read more

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We got the galbi jjim which was very comparable to Daeho minus the enormous line. It was plenty enough for 3 people and the meat was very tender! read more

Lucky Soul Diner - Korean Near Me - Milpitas, California

Such a beautiful restaurant! I loved all the murals on the walls, it really added to the experience. The best dish here was the Seafood Bibimbap, it had such a good amount of seafood and the flavor was amazing and slightly spicy. We also got the Seafood Tofu Soup but it was very bland unfortunately. The brisket meat was very tough and chewy, but the galbi was perfect! The pancakes were delicious and crispy, but they were too thick for my preference. Overall, I would probably come here again to try different dishes. The service was pleasant as well. Very clean restaurant. read more

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Came here on a Friday night and waited around 15 minutes to be seated. The army stew was good but I would probably skip it next time because I'm not a fan of ham or sausage. The broth felt like normal instant noodle powder you can make at home. The seafood bibimbap was the highlight of the meal! We also got the croaker fish which was good but not crispy. The banchan was a nice touch and we asked for multiple refills of the broccoli. They also have a picture wall and can take your picture + put it up there :) read more

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(Edit: This review was for when this place was named Jeonju K-Cuisine. Not sure if anything else changed since February) Went here for lunch with coworkers on a weekday. No wait, got seated right away. The place had modern decor, clean, simple, plenty of tables. We ordered the ginseng chicken soup, beef steak stone pot soup, kimchi pork belly stew and seafood bibimbap. I got the seafood bibimbap and it was pretty delicious. The burnt crispy rice from the hot stone pot, the spicy seafood medley, and the goey cheese was a perfect combo. The portions were hefty for the price, all my coworkers did finish their food except me lol. Everyone on our table enjoyed their food Overall a great experience, price is reasonable, quality is good, and service was great. Will definitely come back again! read more

Lucky Soul Diner - Seafood bibimbap - Korean Near Me - Milpitas, California

First time here and I'm impressed with the restaurant decor. The food was so good my parents and I nearly finished everything. Shrimp and Chive Pajeon- so crispy and very generous on the chives Seafood Tofu Soup - lots of shellfish and tofu; less spicy LA Style Galbi - grilled well and not too oily The Banchan and red rice are refillable. I give one star off because the restaurant wasn't ventilated well inside closed doors when the grill and torches were used. Also, the female server was spraying a lot of cleaner on the next table which the particles might've spread to our food. My mom had to cover the food with a napkin and I ended up having a minor throat irritation mostly from the smoke. I hope they add air filters inside to eliminate the fumes. read more

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