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I ordered a beef bulgogi plate because I was looking for something fast. When I went to Square Market, Master Shin didn't have a wait but while waiting for my food more people came to order via KIOSK. First initial look, my food didn't look great, pretty standard and basic. The Japchae was pretty bland, even in color. I was basically eating glass noodles with some vegetables. The coleslaw tasted normal, nothing special about it. The meal came with a side of kimchi and honestly it was not good for me. I had to bring out my own kimchi to eat with the meal. It had a strong bitterness to the cabbage that you don't usually taste in kimchi. Almost a bad bitterness. Then the main course was the beef bulgogi. It looked dry but when I ate it I tasted a lot more flavor so I could tell it was marinated. For $20, I was not happy and satisfied with this meal.
Master Shin beef tacos were pretty good, but probably not something I'd rush back for. The crusted cheese on the tortilla was a really nice touch and gave the taco a ton of flavor. The coleslaw also added a good crunch that balanced everything out well. Overall solid tacos and worth trying if you're in the area, just didn't completely wow me.
Wanted to like this place, but nah. Tacos ain't it. Also no message after placing order for confirmation was disturbing, but they did provide an update when asked and a ready text at the end.
The bustling atmosphere of San Pedro Market is a place I often go to, which means that I often pass by Master Shin while they have their "Prepping right now, order later" sign on their kiosk. When I noticed for the first time that the sign was gone and the kiosk was open, I thought it'd be a good chance to try it. I decided to get the kimchi dumplings, as well as the Pikachu Fried Chicken with garlic parmesan sauce. The service was decent (they let me put the sauce on the side which was nice), though one thing that was a little questionable was the fact that the kimchi dumplings were partially stuck to the packaging and took a small bit of paper with it as we took it. The dumplings also had a street food sort of texture, which was alright considering the flavor of them was still good but maybe not for the price that I was getting all of the food for. As for the chicken, the garlic parmesan sauce was relatively overwhelming on chicken that was otherwise relatively bland, but decently textured. Makes for a decent lunch, but unfortunately did not live up to the hype that it had in my head considering how many times I've encountered it when it looked closed. I'm unsure if I would come back again, but I do hope their other food options are better.
If you are in the mood for Korean food stop by Master Shin for some great options. Street food and main dishes all served in one place. Fast service, even on the weekend. Located inside San Pedro Square Market with a variety of seating options and a parking garage across the street. Chill vibes in the market and many drinks available within as well. I enjoyed the Jjajangmyeon, with zucchini and onions and small pieces of beef. All married well and the noodles were perfect. The kimchi fried rice in my opinion needed more kimchi, but I love Kimchi and spice. The staff awere friendly and respectful. Stop by for the Korean flavor experience.
[Food] - The #30 Curry ($20): For the price I felt like the portion was small. Curry was decent, rice was not as fluffy as I'd usually prefer. Chicken was pretty good, crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. Appreciated that they included some pickled radish. [Service] - Friendly and fast [Ambiance] - Located in San Pedro Square Market [Overall] - The dish I ordered was decent but unfortunately I can't say the price is justified as I've had better elsewhere and not as pricey.
Located in San Pedro Square Market. This small spot offers take out. There is no one up front to place an order. They only have a kiosk machine. Food here took about 10 - 15 mins. I ordered the beef bulgogi. This dish was pretty tasty and delicious.
New spot in the market so I decided to check it out. Went to watch the football game on tv but got hungry so made my way here. Food: the pikachu fried chicken could use more of a savory flavor. The pikachu chicken also comes with pickled radish too. It had mostly the sweet flavor from the sauce that it was glazed with. It actually tastes better if you eat more for more flavor. The pikachu fried chicken is also very sticky and sticks to your teeth. The bibimbap was good. The rice and tofu didn't seem as fresh though. I liked all the vegetables that the bibimbap had though and the sauce that makes bibimbap, bibimbap. Ambiance: San Pedro square market has lots of food and drink options, this is just one of them. You order on the kiosk and wait for your order. You can choose Togo or here. I probably wouldn't order the pikachu fried chicken again or tofu but may try spicy pork next time!
I loved: Bulgogi tacos I liked: Black Bean Noodles I would avoid: Curry PikChicken They nailed the crisp on the Bulgogi taco in both meat and shell. Absolutely hit the spot. It might be the best #goodeats in the entire food court. Alternatively, I would avoid the Curry entirely. It's much too watery and has no flavor. The chicken and black bean noodles are fine, good but not standouts. Everything is still pretty expensive here so next time I'd just double up on the tacos You just order from an iPad so the only time you interface with anyone is when they bring you the food. It does take a while for the food to come though.
Ambiance: It's conveniently located at the San Pedro Market, in the back building next to the mochi donut/hot dog place (first shop to the right of the bathrooms when walking in from the shared open eating area). Food: Overall the kalbi meat itself was well marinated and flavorful. I got 8 bones worth of Kalbi in all. I did get one piece of Kalbi that was entirely fat, which was not pleasant for me (but if anyone likes the fat, that might have worked out for them). The rest of the meat was also generously marbeled with fat (I do prefer lean pieces, but it is short rib, after all). However the rice was over cooked and had been sitting in the rice cooker too long, so the rice on the top was hard and crusty and the rice on the bottom of my container was soft and soggy. I'm pretty sure Koreans hold a lot of pride in their abilities to cook rice, so that was surprising to say the least. Also it's white rice, not purple rice (Which of course is fine). The ban chan provided was raw cabbage and carrots with some dressing drizzled on top, jap chae noodles, and a small 1-2oz container of kimchee. The raw veggies were unremarkable, though it was nice to have veggies with the meal. The jap chae was a bit on the dry side and they used very thin noodles (maybe vermicelli and not yam noodles). So I guess what you should expect is meat flavor to be good, but quality of meat to be slightly above fast food/mall food level of cuisine, everything else about mall food level, but definitely not restaurant quality food. Service: So I ordered this via doordash and accidentally ordered it as a pickup when I wanted it delivered to my office. When I realized my mistake, it was too late (made sense that the tip offered was $2.50, which I upped to $3.50 and not the regular amount automatically offered). I rushed over to pick up my order after realizing this and just decided to eat there instead of coming back to the office. I usually request no utensils with delivery because I have them on hand; however, since I accidentally ordered this as a pickup and wanted to eat there, I needed utensils. There really weren't many people (none) waiting in line when I got there (maybe explains the crusty old rice) and yet there was literally no one at the front (the two people working were in the back preparing food). They heard me coughing (thank you pregnancy congestion and spare the air days) so came and handed me my bag. When I noticed I didn't have utensils, I went back to ask for them and was rudely told that "I didn't order it with utensils" which I clearly knew. I told the young person working there that it was because I accidentally ordered it as a pickup so now I needed utensils, and he said nothing, just handed me my utensils. So, I was in the "wrong" by not being clear about the utensils when I accidentally ordered it as a pickup, but honestly the customer service could have been better - the guy's attitude really rubbed me the wrong way. With the quality of the food and the service, even though there are literally no other korean food options (except the hot dogs in the next stall over) in downtown San Jose, I'm not going to bother giving this place another try. There's too many other options at San Pedro Square that provides minimally better service. If I must have Korean (sometimes I really do), I'd much rather head to SJ Omogari in Japantown for the service, and consistency of food quality. I guess this is why places like Omogari are always packed.
6 months ago
Been wanting to try Master Shins for some time now and finally had the chance to drop in for lunch. San Pedro square is always bustling with new places to eat so super excited there was Korean food now available. I got the taco plate, it was around $18 for 3 tacos and you could choose your meats, I selected spicy pork. Overall the tacos were good, some meat was a bit fatty but nothing out of the ordinary. Pretty decent flavor and there's plenty of staple street Korean food to try on the menu. read more
Decent Korean establishment in the San Pedro Square Market. The tacos tasted fine, nothing outstanding or memorable. When the market is busy, the wait to get your food can be rather lengthy. Do take that into account if you are planning to head over to SAP for a concert or sporting event. read more
I ordered a beef bulgogi plate because I was looking for something fast. When I went to Square Market, Master Shin didn't have a wait but while waiting for my food more people came to order via KIOSK. First initial look, my food didn't look great, pretty standard and basic. The Japchae was pretty bland, even in color. I was basically eating glass noodles with some vegetables. The coleslaw tasted normal, nothing special about it. The meal came with a side of kimchi and honestly it was not good for me. I had to bring out my own kimchi to eat with the meal. It had a strong bitterness to the cabbage that you don't usually taste in kimchi. Almost a bad bitterness. Then the main course was the beef bulgogi. It looked dry but when I ate it I tasted a lot more flavor so I could tell it was marinated. For $20, I was not happy and satisfied with this meal. read more
5 months ago
Master Shin beef tacos were pretty good, but probably not something I'd rush back for. The crusted cheese on the tortilla was a really nice touch and gave the taco a ton of flavor. The coleslaw also added a good crunch that balanced everything out well. Overall solid tacos and worth trying if you're in the area, just didn't completely wow me. read more
6 months ago
Wanted to like this place, but nah. Tacos ain't it. Also no message after placing order for confirmation was disturbing, but they did provide an update when asked and a ready text at the end. read more
2 years ago
The bustling atmosphere of San Pedro Market is a place I often go to, which means that I often pass by Master Shin while they have their "Prepping right now, order later" sign on their kiosk. When I noticed for the first time that the sign was gone and the kiosk was open, I thought it'd be a good chance to try it. I decided to get the kimchi dumplings, as well as the Pikachu Fried Chicken with garlic parmesan sauce. The service was decent (they let me put the sauce on the side which was nice), though one thing that was a little questionable was the fact that the kimchi dumplings were partially stuck to the packaging and took a small bit of paper with it as we took it. The dumplings also had a street food sort of texture, which was alright considering the flavor of them was still good but maybe not for the price that I was getting all of the food for. As for the chicken, the garlic parmesan sauce was relatively overwhelming on chicken that was otherwise relatively bland, but decently textured. Makes for a decent lunch, but unfortunately did not live up to the hype that it had in my head considering how many times I've encountered it when it looked closed. I'm unsure if I would come back again, but I do hope their other food options are better. read more
9 months ago
If you are in the mood for Korean food stop by Master Shin for some great options. Street food and main dishes all served in one place. Fast service, even on the weekend. Located inside San Pedro Square Market with a variety of seating options and a parking garage across the street. Chill vibes in the market and many drinks available within as well. I enjoyed the Jjajangmyeon, with zucchini and onions and small pieces of beef. All married well and the noodles were perfect. The kimchi fried rice in my opinion needed more kimchi, but I love Kimchi and spice. The staff awere friendly and respectful. Stop by for the Korean flavor experience. read more
6 months ago
[Food] - The #30 Curry ($20): For the price I felt like the portion was small. Curry was decent, rice was not as fluffy as I'd usually prefer. Chicken was pretty good, crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. Appreciated that they included some pickled radish. [Service] - Friendly and fast [Ambiance] - Located in San Pedro Square Market [Overall] - The dish I ordered was decent but unfortunately I can't say the price is justified as I've had better elsewhere and not as pricey. read more
2 years ago
Located in San Pedro Square Market. This small spot offers take out. There is no one up front to place an order. They only have a kiosk machine. Food here took about 10 - 15 mins. I ordered the beef bulgogi. This dish was pretty tasty and delicious. read more
3 years ago
New spot in the market so I decided to check it out. Went to watch the football game on tv but got hungry so made my way here. Food: the pikachu fried chicken could use more of a savory flavor. The pikachu chicken also comes with pickled radish too. It had mostly the sweet flavor from the sauce that it was glazed with. It actually tastes better if you eat more for more flavor. The pikachu fried chicken is also very sticky and sticks to your teeth. The bibimbap was good. The rice and tofu didn't seem as fresh though. I liked all the vegetables that the bibimbap had though and the sauce that makes bibimbap, bibimbap. Ambiance: San Pedro square market has lots of food and drink options, this is just one of them. You order on the kiosk and wait for your order. You can choose Togo or here. I probably wouldn't order the pikachu fried chicken again or tofu but may try spicy pork next time! read more
3 years ago
I loved: Bulgogi tacos I liked: Black Bean Noodles I would avoid: Curry PikChicken They nailed the crisp on the Bulgogi taco in both meat and shell. Absolutely hit the spot. It might be the best #goodeats in the entire food court. Alternatively, I would avoid the Curry entirely. It's much too watery and has no flavor. The chicken and black bean noodles are fine, good but not standouts. Everything is still pretty expensive here so next time I'd just double up on the tacos You just order from an iPad so the only time you interface with anyone is when they bring you the food. It does take a while for the food to come though. read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
Ambiance: It's conveniently located at the San Pedro Market, in the back building next to the mochi donut/hot dog place (first shop to the right of the bathrooms when walking in from the shared open eating area). Food: Overall the kalbi meat itself was well marinated and flavorful. I got 8 bones worth of Kalbi in all. I did get one piece of Kalbi that was entirely fat, which was not pleasant for me (but if anyone likes the fat, that might have worked out for them). The rest of the meat was also generously marbeled with fat (I do prefer lean pieces, but it is short rib, after all). However the rice was over cooked and had been sitting in the rice cooker too long, so the rice on the top was hard and crusty and the rice on the bottom of my container was soft and soggy. I'm pretty sure Koreans hold a lot of pride in their abilities to cook rice, so that was surprising to say the least. Also it's white rice, not purple rice (Which of course is fine). The ban chan provided was raw cabbage and carrots with some dressing drizzled on top, jap chae noodles, and a small 1-2oz container of kimchee. The raw veggies were unremarkable, though it was nice to have veggies with the meal. The jap chae was a bit on the dry side and they used very thin noodles (maybe vermicelli and not yam noodles). So I guess what you should expect is meat flavor to be good, but quality of meat to be slightly above fast food/mall food level of cuisine, everything else about mall food level, but definitely not restaurant quality food. Service: So I ordered this via doordash and accidentally ordered it as a pickup when I wanted it delivered to my office. When I realized my mistake, it was too late (made sense that the tip offered was $2.50, which I upped to $3.50 and not the regular amount automatically offered). I rushed over to pick up my order after realizing this and just decided to eat there instead of coming back to the office. I usually request no utensils with delivery because I have them on hand; however, since I accidentally ordered this as a pickup and wanted to eat there, I needed utensils. There really weren't many people (none) waiting in line when I got there (maybe explains the crusty old rice) and yet there was literally no one at the front (the two people working were in the back preparing food). They heard me coughing (thank you pregnancy congestion and spare the air days) so came and handed me my bag. When I noticed I didn't have utensils, I went back to ask for them and was rudely told that "I didn't order it with utensils" which I clearly knew. I told the young person working there that it was because I accidentally ordered it as a pickup so now I needed utensils, and he said nothing, just handed me my utensils. So, I was in the "wrong" by not being clear about the utensils when I accidentally ordered it as a pickup, but honestly the customer service could have been better - the guy's attitude really rubbed me the wrong way. With the quality of the food and the service, even though there are literally no other korean food options (except the hot dogs in the next stall over) in downtown San Jose, I'm not going to bother giving this place another try. There's too many other options at San Pedro Square that provides minimally better service. If I must have Korean (sometimes I really do), I'd much rather head to SJ Omogari in Japantown for the service, and consistency of food quality. I guess this is why places like Omogari are always packed. read more
6 months ago
9 months ago
Looked pretty new. Came by with a friend for lunch. I got the fried chicken. Pretty crunchy but I wish it came with some rice or something. The staff were nice. Not sure I would be back given Im korean and I have high standards. But if Im at San Pedro Square and want korean its my only choice. Pretty clean little area though. Also parking for free at structure right next to the building read more
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My new favorite spot at San Pedro Square. I believe this spot recently opened up. I stopped by with my cousin in law and her mom. I asked the chef for his recommendations and it did not disappoint. We ordered the Boneless chicken and galbi. Pikachu Fried Chicken (Boneless) - 5/5 - these were my favorite! The crunch on the chicken is amazing. I couldn't stop eating this. LA Short Ribs (galbi) 5/5 - the ribs are tender and tasty. Perfectly marinated with the right balance (not overly sweet). It's serve with japchae and a small portion of kimchi. The chef is friendly and helpful! I'll definitely come back again. Looking forward to trying the galbi jiim. read more
2 years ago
I got the Pikachu fried chicken with the original sauce. The chicken was very tender and cooked perfectly, very juicy with crispy outside and the sauce was great! read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
Visited here on a Monday night, very busy but most importantly amazing food and service! Love the vibes of San Pedro but I can enjoy high quality korean food for almost half the price! Bibimbap: So fresh and delicious meat and veg pikachick fried Chicken: best KFC! Tender and crispy. read more
3 years ago
Just finished Jjajang noodles here. Cheap high quality Korean food. Best fried chicken. Best crunch with Korean style sauce read more
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This was okay! decent portions, but it didnt leave any big impression. Would come back still! read more
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