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Arguably one of the best Korean Fried Chicken I've had in the Bay Area. My party of 5 ordered 2 large wings in the Soy Garlic Flavor and Hot & Spicy Flavor, Fries, and Tteokbokki in their Rose Flavor and honestly it was plenty of food. Everything honestly tasted very delicious and flavorful, we weren't expecting the Hot & Spicy flavor to taste how it did but my party agreed that it was the best flavor and that it was tastier than a lot of other restaurants. I personally think the service was OKAY, after we got seated it did take a little longer than expected for a server to ask for our order as the restaurant didn't seem too busy. Overall the food here was delicious with service being a tad bit slow. Will definitely be back
Food was great! Service was great! Will definitely be back. WARNING Super Spicy sauce for their chicken wings is incredibly spicy!!!
I was quite excited to check this place out as the reviews were very positive and the IG posts made it even more exciting. I really wanted check this place out, especially for their fried chicken. I must have gone on an "off day" their chicken was unremarkable to me---I have been to other places in the EB and thought the chicken was much better. One particular menu item to note was the jajangmyeon--I thought was extremely disappointing...there was no flavor. I cannot recommend this dish it at all--needless to say, I've had better. While place was clean, the service was slow, despite only a few tables being occupied. For a place with the name of "Matzip" (맛집 in Korean), as delicious house, it was far from it on my visit and would have to give serious reconsideration to return.
I recently discovered Matzip and knew I'd have to check it out. Korean pub eats in little ole Union City? Count me in! They accept online reservations now on Yelp. I didn't find out until the day I'd planned to eat there, on a Friday no less. Wait for 2 on a Friday wasn't so bad. Maybe 20 minutes? The place is on the smaller side but can easily accommodate maybe 50+ customers. They have booths and tables available. Spacious. Order your soju and get those shot glasses clinking or just water like us haha. They'll refill the bottle as needed. The plastic water cups are ~16oz. They also serve complimentary banchan side dishes. Eats: *Corn Cheese *Beef Kimbap *Soy Garlic Wings small size *Seafood Stonepot Bibimbap Their corn cheese is sweet and topped with real bacon bits. Cheesy! I loved the beef kimbap! Haven't had it in a while and this hit the spot. Soy garlic wings were sweeter and larger than I expected, like it had lots of honey. Crispy-licious and flavorful. I want to try more wing flavors from here. Extra $2 for the Stonepot but it's worth it! We got the seafood bibimbap which had chopped shrimp and squid pieces. Meaty sliced shiitake mushrooms were so good plus all the veggies. Crispy rice bottom was excellent. It was on the drier side rather than watery from the veggies so add some gochujang sauce. I'm shocked the Stonepot was still hot even after thirty minutes. I guess that's stoneware for ya =) Parking is actually plentiful since the other businesses are closed by dinner time except Domino's next door. Wait staff is chill and they'll come by asking if you need anything at all. Great to have this hang out spot good for family meals, friend meet ups, or even dates. A couple that dined in was celebrating their 21st anniversary so that was cool. Check it out!
Tried it because of the Instagram posts! I fall for those all the time... but hey the workers were nice and helpful with accommodations and food was good so nothing to complain. I don't live in the area so I probably wouldn't go out of my way to go back. Food: - soy garlic fried chicken: 5/5 they tell you it's hot and it's actually really hot LOL it stays hot too - jjam ppong: 4/5 a little too much onions for me - rose tteobokki: 4/5 heavy but yummy we had to ask for the bacon to not b included for my friend
IG brought us here! We came to celebrate our friend's birthday who wanted Korean food and this did not disappoint. There's plenty of parking and the restaurant is spacious and clean. Here is what we ordered for our party of 5: Kimbap classic $10.95 (5/5) This was a solid choice for an appetizer and had a great filling of meat and veggies K-Retro Pork Cutlet $19.95 (4/5) This was huge and the pork cutlets were thick and juicy, comes with white rice, corn, salad and a dipping sauce Cream Udon $19.95 (5/5) This was unbelievably creamy and slurpable. The noodles were mixed with beef which is slightly sweet (add $5) onion, bacon sliced, and egg. This was my fav there Tteok Bok EE $17.95 (4/5) We got the original and it was spicy like really spicy. On the menu you see the 2-spice icon next to it. But it was a good. I could only eat a little bit at a time. It comes with ramen, fish cakes, and rice cakes Korean Fried Chicken (KFC) $29.95 (5/5) And duh we had to try KFC at a Korean spot. We got a 1/2 Soy Garlic and 1/2 Honey & Cheese. I really enjoyed the Honey and Cheese. The inside is slightly sweet, and the outside had a crispy crust of powdery cheese. We also got some small plates of complimentary banchan. This all went well with some soju and beer! They also gave us a free cheesecake slice for the birthday girl! We might have ordered too much because the servings are HUGE so we had a lot to go. But because we wanted to try everything this was necessary! Service was great and we will definitely come back for try the other dishes!
I was pleasantly surprised with this place!! Literally every bite was SO flavorful and yummy. The chicken was hot and crispy. I truly recommend the Honey & Cheese (SOOO GOOD) and the classic Soy Garlic as well. The Japchae was one of the best cooked Japchaes I've had with well-chopped veggies. also cannot forget the corn cheese which was fire. went here on a Monday and it was busy but no wait to sit down, though I think we waited 30-45 mins for our food. The waiter was super apologetic though saying that theyve been really busy bc theyre going viral -- rightfully so!!! Would definitely come back.
Wanted to try some Korean food in the area and found this place in a small strip mall next to Domino's Pizza. Inside the restaurant was welcoming and server was attentive, asking how the food was. They have comfortable booths all around as well as tables. We ordered to share, japchae appetizer which was tasty and a humongous portion, bibimbap with chicken, and KFC with soy and garlic. Portions were perfect for sharing and very tasty! We of course also had banchan. Ice water came in a container to share and I asked my sister if she wanted hot tea but she said it didn't matter but our server was very attentive and brought us hot tea anyway. Will come back to try other items on the menu!
I've been wanting to try this place out since my Korean chicken spot in Hayward closed down. I took my goddaughter here for dinner, and I'm glad we arrived right when it opened, because they got busy quickly after 45 minutes. They have a decent amount of seating, but it fills up pretty quickly. We ordered the Rose Tteokbokki, with half original chicken and half soy-garlic. Honestly amazing food. Great place to have some Korean chicken.
3.5 Yelp Stars ** Came here to try the "carbonara udon" that someone posted on their IG reel with a 10/10 rating (knew it was too good to be true!). Since this was one of my toddler's favorite food, we decided to come try this place out. When we arrived, there was plenty of parking in the lot. The host that seated us only brought us to the table and took our order. After that, she was nowhere to be seen. We came for a late afternoon meal around 4:30pm on a Saturday. Only one customer besides us was seated, but the service was so slow. We felt bad since they only had one waiter refilling the banchans and serving the food. After waiting a while for our food, we asked for more radish since my youngest toddler loved it and both toddlers were hungry! We ordered the so-called carbonara udon, which was actually cream udon, rose tteokbokki, and fried chicken (soy garlic and original). Honestly, the food was alright! It did not stick out in my opinion. One of my favorite Korean fried chicken spot was bb.q chicken which had flavorful, juicy meat with a crispy but not oily crust. The chicken here was juicy but not memorable. The original was bland so we ended up wasting the order. The soy garlic was their popular item but it was lacking the garlic and soy taste. Very sweet too! The creamed udon was creamy but was missing the savory kick. My husband and I both agreed that the best rose tteokbokki we had was in Oakland, but theirs was ok too. Prices were similar to everywhere else in the Bay Area ranging close to $20 each. I was quite surprised since it was located in Union City next to Hayward. Thought food prices would be cheaper here than in cities near San Francisco. The place was quiet with some Korean music playing in the background. Overall, this was a decent Korean restaurant in the area, but it could not compare to our favorite Korean restaurants in SF/Oakland or even LA.
Decent place for Korean street foods. Staff was attentive and helpful when we needed it. For 5+ people, they will add 20% service charge to the bill. Cream Udon ($19.95): Saw this on ig and came here to try this dish. I would not order it again because it's way too sweet for my taste. Likely due to all the onions. Budae Jjigae ($50.95): Always want to get the army stew because it looks good but then always regret it because it's so easy to make for a fraction of the cost. Mini Crispy Pancakes (complimentary): My favorite item to be honest... K-Retro Pork Cutlet ($19.95): A bit dry because they ran out of the sauce. Our fault for ordering it anyways. Kimchi Fried Rice ($14.95): Pretty good, your standard kimchi fried rice. Soy & Garlic KFC ($32.95 for Large): Not bad. Not enough meat on the bones I think.
I heard this spot had Korean fried chicken that could rival San Tung, and after one visit, I have to agree. We ordered both the Hot & Spicy Fried Chicken and the Soy Garlic Fried Chicken. The chicken was everything you want it to be--juicy, crispy, flavorful, and incredibly meaty. The crust stayed crunchy under the sauce, and every bite was packed with flavor. Between the two, I slightly preferred the hot & spicy for its sweet heat, but honestly, you can't go wrong with either. The Assorted Pancake was another standout. It came with a house special dipping sauce that elevated every bite. Crispy around the edges, soft in the center, and loaded with flavor, it was one of those dishes that disappeared much faster than expected. For the Kimchi Fried Rice, I appreciated that it was actually fried rice with kimchi rather than the other way around. So many places overload the kimchi and skimp on the rice, but this version had the perfect balance. The rice was well-fried, flavorful, and topped with a runny egg, seaweed, and green onions that brought everything together. We also ordered the Original Tteokbokki, which came loaded with rice cakes, ramen noodles, fish cake, onions, and a boiled egg. I'm usually not a huge tteokbokki fan because some versions lean too heavily into a sweet, tomato-like flavor, but this one was exceptionally well-balanced. The sauce had just the right amount of spice and sweetness without overpowering the dish, making it one of the better versions I've had. The banchan was fresh and a nice complement to the meal. The restaurant itself is tucked into a small plaza in Union City and has a clean, modern aesthetic that feels inviting and comfortable. It's a great spot for a casual lunch, dinner with friends, or satisfying a Korean fried chicken craving. Service was excellent throughout our visit--friendly, attentive, and quick without feeling rushed. If you're debating whether the fried chicken here lives up to the hype, it absolutely does. Between the outstanding Korean fried chicken, delicious assorted pancakes, flavorful kimchi fried rice, and surprisingly excellent tteokbokki, this place has easily earned a spot on my list of go-to Korean restaurants in the area. I'll definitely be back. Must-orders: Hot & Spicy Fried Chicken, Soy Garlic Fried Chicken, Assorted Pancake, Original Tteokbokki
We've come here twice now and they have pretty good food. Service is pretty slow, basically one person running the front of the house and then you have a few people cooking but they said they're working on hiring. Not a problem then cuz despite the slowness, the one person running the show was still pretty attentive. They've become pretty popular now so there is always a wait for the restaurant so come early if you can. Soy garlic KFC - delicious lol well fried and very crispy without the chicken losing any of the juiciness. The flavor was great too. You can't go wrong with a classic Jajangmyeon - not my favorite dish. I prob will not order this again. There wasn't much toppings in here except for onion. Literally 3 small chunks of meat ...the rest is onion and noodle. We left most of the onion behind bc they were kinda raw-ish. Rose tteokbokki - yum. Rice cakes perfectly cooked and a good amount of ramen noodles. It's very creamy and good. Overall I would come back again. Food is good if you are down to wait.
21 days ago
Food was very yummy. We went there after church. The wings are super big and crunchy will be back. read more
2 months ago
16 days ago
[IN A NUTSHELL] great fried chicken [VERDICT] - NOT APPROVED [RUN-DOWN] Saw the hype on this place through a tiktok video and wanted to try it out. A little disappointed by what we got. It wasn't bad but it was not a wow factor in my opinion. The fried chicken was the best and with the combination with cream udon. Overall I think this place has potential but when your food comes out cold, it is not the best. [SCORE & ORDER] OVERALL: 3/5 Honey & Cheese Korean Fried Chicken $17.95 (4/5) -The fry on the chicken was super good and crunchy. The flavor tasted like honey and cheese which was good. The flavor was good on the chicken but they sort of packed it and it was too overpowering. It almost stuck to the chicken as well so it was a little overpowering if we did not dust it. It also was not hot when it came out which was a disappointment. Cream Udon $19.95 (3.5/5) -Pan tossed Udon in a cream sauce with egg, onion, and bacon -This was a very creamy udon which I loved but again, it came out cold which was a big disappointment. The cheesiness and the bacon gave it the flavor but it was also a bit watery. Bonchon $FREE (2/5) -Lacked flavor and was more sour than normal. The kimchi dishes were not flavored enough and was more wet. The bean sprouts had no sesame oil and tasted more just like boiled. [SERVICE & ATMOSPHERE] (not reflected upon review score): The wait for our food was super long and the service was ok. We waited almost 45 minutes for our food when there only a few people before us. Atmosphere was quiet when we went on a weekday. I was shocked by how long we had to wait as well as our food being cold. read more
24 days ago
Arguably one of the best Korean Fried Chicken I've had in the Bay Area. My party of 5 ordered 2 large wings in the Soy Garlic Flavor and Hot & Spicy Flavor, Fries, and Tteokbokki in their Rose Flavor and honestly it was plenty of food. Everything honestly tasted very delicious and flavorful, we weren't expecting the Hot & Spicy flavor to taste how it did but my party agreed that it was the best flavor and that it was tastier than a lot of other restaurants. I personally think the service was OKAY, after we got seated it did take a little longer than expected for a server to ask for our order as the restaurant didn't seem too busy. Overall the food here was delicious with service being a tad bit slow. Will definitely be back read more
16 hours ago
Food was great! Service was great! Will definitely be back. WARNING Super Spicy sauce for their chicken wings is incredibly spicy!!! read more
I was quite excited to check this place out as the reviews were very positive and the IG posts made it even more exciting. I really wanted check this place out, especially for their fried chicken. I must have gone on an "off day" their chicken was unremarkable to me---I have been to other places in the EB and thought the chicken was much better. One particular menu item to note was the jajangmyeon--I thought was extremely disappointing...there was no flavor. I cannot recommend this dish it at all--needless to say, I've had better. While place was clean, the service was slow, despite only a few tables being occupied. For a place with the name of "Matzip" (맛집 in Korean), as delicious house, it was far from it on my visit and would have to give serious reconsideration to return. read more
2 months ago
I recently discovered Matzip and knew I'd have to check it out. Korean pub eats in little ole Union City? Count me in! They accept online reservations now on Yelp. I didn't find out until the day I'd planned to eat there, on a Friday no less. Wait for 2 on a Friday wasn't so bad. Maybe 20 minutes? The place is on the smaller side but can easily accommodate maybe 50+ customers. They have booths and tables available. Spacious. Order your soju and get those shot glasses clinking or just water like us haha. They'll refill the bottle as needed. The plastic water cups are ~16oz. They also serve complimentary banchan side dishes. Eats: *Corn Cheese *Beef Kimbap *Soy Garlic Wings small size *Seafood Stonepot Bibimbap Their corn cheese is sweet and topped with real bacon bits. Cheesy! I loved the beef kimbap! Haven't had it in a while and this hit the spot. Soy garlic wings were sweeter and larger than I expected, like it had lots of honey. Crispy-licious and flavorful. I want to try more wing flavors from here. Extra $2 for the Stonepot but it's worth it! We got the seafood bibimbap which had chopped shrimp and squid pieces. Meaty sliced shiitake mushrooms were so good plus all the veggies. Crispy rice bottom was excellent. It was on the drier side rather than watery from the veggies so add some gochujang sauce. I'm shocked the Stonepot was still hot even after thirty minutes. I guess that's stoneware for ya =) Parking is actually plentiful since the other businesses are closed by dinner time except Domino's next door. Wait staff is chill and they'll come by asking if you need anything at all. Great to have this hang out spot good for family meals, friend meet ups, or even dates. A couple that dined in was celebrating their 21st anniversary so that was cool. Check it out! read more
Tried it because of the Instagram posts! I fall for those all the time... but hey the workers were nice and helpful with accommodations and food was good so nothing to complain. I don't live in the area so I probably wouldn't go out of my way to go back. Food: - soy garlic fried chicken: 5/5 they tell you it's hot and it's actually really hot LOL it stays hot too - jjam ppong: 4/5 a little too much onions for me - rose tteobokki: 4/5 heavy but yummy we had to ask for the bacon to not b included for my friend read more
IG brought us here! We came to celebrate our friend's birthday who wanted Korean food and this did not disappoint. There's plenty of parking and the restaurant is spacious and clean. Here is what we ordered for our party of 5: Kimbap classic $10.95 (5/5) This was a solid choice for an appetizer and had a great filling of meat and veggies K-Retro Pork Cutlet $19.95 (4/5) This was huge and the pork cutlets were thick and juicy, comes with white rice, corn, salad and a dipping sauce Cream Udon $19.95 (5/5) This was unbelievably creamy and slurpable. The noodles were mixed with beef which is slightly sweet (add $5) onion, bacon sliced, and egg. This was my fav there Tteok Bok EE $17.95 (4/5) We got the original and it was spicy like really spicy. On the menu you see the 2-spice icon next to it. But it was a good. I could only eat a little bit at a time. It comes with ramen, fish cakes, and rice cakes Korean Fried Chicken (KFC) $29.95 (5/5) And duh we had to try KFC at a Korean spot. We got a 1/2 Soy Garlic and 1/2 Honey & Cheese. I really enjoyed the Honey and Cheese. The inside is slightly sweet, and the outside had a crispy crust of powdery cheese. We also got some small plates of complimentary banchan. This all went well with some soju and beer! They also gave us a free cheesecake slice for the birthday girl! We might have ordered too much because the servings are HUGE so we had a lot to go. But because we wanted to try everything this was necessary! Service was great and we will definitely come back for try the other dishes! read more
3 months ago
I was pleasantly surprised with this place!! Literally every bite was SO flavorful and yummy. The chicken was hot and crispy. I truly recommend the Honey & Cheese (SOOO GOOD) and the classic Soy Garlic as well. The Japchae was one of the best cooked Japchaes I've had with well-chopped veggies. also cannot forget the corn cheese which was fire. went here on a Monday and it was busy but no wait to sit down, though I think we waited 30-45 mins for our food. The waiter was super apologetic though saying that theyve been really busy bc theyre going viral -- rightfully so!!! Would definitely come back. read more
Wanted to try some Korean food in the area and found this place in a small strip mall next to Domino's Pizza. Inside the restaurant was welcoming and server was attentive, asking how the food was. They have comfortable booths all around as well as tables. We ordered to share, japchae appetizer which was tasty and a humongous portion, bibimbap with chicken, and KFC with soy and garlic. Portions were perfect for sharing and very tasty! We of course also had banchan. Ice water came in a container to share and I asked my sister if she wanted hot tea but she said it didn't matter but our server was very attentive and brought us hot tea anyway. Will come back to try other items on the menu! read more
3 months ago
I've been wanting to try this place out since my Korean chicken spot in Hayward closed down. I took my goddaughter here for dinner, and I'm glad we arrived right when it opened, because they got busy quickly after 45 minutes. They have a decent amount of seating, but it fills up pretty quickly. We ordered the Rose Tteokbokki, with half original chicken and half soy-garlic. Honestly amazing food. Great place to have some Korean chicken. read more
3.5 Yelp Stars ** Came here to try the "carbonara udon" that someone posted on their IG reel with a 10/10 rating (knew it was too good to be true!). Since this was one of my toddler's favorite food, we decided to come try this place out. When we arrived, there was plenty of parking in the lot. The host that seated us only brought us to the table and took our order. After that, she was nowhere to be seen. We came for a late afternoon meal around 4:30pm on a Saturday. Only one customer besides us was seated, but the service was so slow. We felt bad since they only had one waiter refilling the banchans and serving the food. After waiting a while for our food, we asked for more radish since my youngest toddler loved it and both toddlers were hungry! We ordered the so-called carbonara udon, which was actually cream udon, rose tteokbokki, and fried chicken (soy garlic and original). Honestly, the food was alright! It did not stick out in my opinion. One of my favorite Korean fried chicken spot was bb.q chicken which had flavorful, juicy meat with a crispy but not oily crust. The chicken here was juicy but not memorable. The original was bland so we ended up wasting the order. The soy garlic was their popular item but it was lacking the garlic and soy taste. Very sweet too! The creamed udon was creamy but was missing the savory kick. My husband and I both agreed that the best rose tteokbokki we had was in Oakland, but theirs was ok too. Prices were similar to everywhere else in the Bay Area ranging close to $20 each. I was quite surprised since it was located in Union City next to Hayward. Thought food prices would be cheaper here than in cities near San Francisco. The place was quiet with some Korean music playing in the background. Overall, this was a decent Korean restaurant in the area, but it could not compare to our favorite Korean restaurants in SF/Oakland or even LA. read more
Decent place for Korean street foods. Staff was attentive and helpful when we needed it. For 5+ people, they will add 20% service charge to the bill. Cream Udon ($19.95): Saw this on ig and came here to try this dish. I would not order it again because it's way too sweet for my taste. Likely due to all the onions. Budae Jjigae ($50.95): Always want to get the army stew because it looks good but then always regret it because it's so easy to make for a fraction of the cost. Mini Crispy Pancakes (complimentary): My favorite item to be honest... K-Retro Pork Cutlet ($19.95): A bit dry because they ran out of the sauce. Our fault for ordering it anyways. Kimchi Fried Rice ($14.95): Pretty good, your standard kimchi fried rice. Soy & Garlic KFC ($32.95 for Large): Not bad. Not enough meat on the bones I think. read more
3 months ago
I heard this spot had Korean fried chicken that could rival San Tung, and after one visit, I have to agree. We ordered both the Hot & Spicy Fried Chicken and the Soy Garlic Fried Chicken. The chicken was everything you want it to be--juicy, crispy, flavorful, and incredibly meaty. The crust stayed crunchy under the sauce, and every bite was packed with flavor. Between the two, I slightly preferred the hot & spicy for its sweet heat, but honestly, you can't go wrong with either. The Assorted Pancake was another standout. It came with a house special dipping sauce that elevated every bite. Crispy around the edges, soft in the center, and loaded with flavor, it was one of those dishes that disappeared much faster than expected. For the Kimchi Fried Rice, I appreciated that it was actually fried rice with kimchi rather than the other way around. So many places overload the kimchi and skimp on the rice, but this version had the perfect balance. The rice was well-fried, flavorful, and topped with a runny egg, seaweed, and green onions that brought everything together. We also ordered the Original Tteokbokki, which came loaded with rice cakes, ramen noodles, fish cake, onions, and a boiled egg. I'm usually not a huge tteokbokki fan because some versions lean too heavily into a sweet, tomato-like flavor, but this one was exceptionally well-balanced. The sauce had just the right amount of spice and sweetness without overpowering the dish, making it one of the better versions I've had. The banchan was fresh and a nice complement to the meal. The restaurant itself is tucked into a small plaza in Union City and has a clean, modern aesthetic that feels inviting and comfortable. It's a great spot for a casual lunch, dinner with friends, or satisfying a Korean fried chicken craving. Service was excellent throughout our visit--friendly, attentive, and quick without feeling rushed. If you're debating whether the fried chicken here lives up to the hype, it absolutely does. Between the outstanding Korean fried chicken, delicious assorted pancakes, flavorful kimchi fried rice, and surprisingly excellent tteokbokki, this place has easily earned a spot on my list of go-to Korean restaurants in the area. I'll definitely be back. Must-orders: Hot & Spicy Fried Chicken, Soy Garlic Fried Chicken, Assorted Pancake, Original Tteokbokki read more
We've come here twice now and they have pretty good food. Service is pretty slow, basically one person running the front of the house and then you have a few people cooking but they said they're working on hiring. Not a problem then cuz despite the slowness, the one person running the show was still pretty attentive. They've become pretty popular now so there is always a wait for the restaurant so come early if you can. Soy garlic KFC - delicious lol well fried and very crispy without the chicken losing any of the juiciness. The flavor was great too. You can't go wrong with a classic Jajangmyeon - not my favorite dish. I prob will not order this again. There wasn't much toppings in here except for onion. Literally 3 small chunks of meat ...the rest is onion and noodle. We left most of the onion behind bc they were kinda raw-ish. Rose tteokbokki - yum. Rice cakes perfectly cooked and a good amount of ramen noodles. It's very creamy and good. Overall I would come back again. Food is good if you are down to wait. read more
6 days ago
The hot pot exceeds my expectations. This hotpot has a good amount of food and has a lot of bulgogi. The bulgogi is soft and tender. There are a lot of veggies and noodles inside the hot pot. The waiter is very considerate and added extra soup without we even asked him. The atmosphere was really nice. Totally worth the price. read more
4 months ago
It took us a little while to get seated, but we are so glad we waited to eat to here! It looks like there was only one worker waiting on tables and that was the delay. They came and gave us a menu outside to make sure we could order soon as we got in. Our food arrived promptly after we ordered along with sides! Winston was the server and waiter from our experience and was working all the tables. he did a good job with what he was given. Wish he had someone out there helping him! Very nice place inside. Here is what we ordered and our review: Blueberry lemonade: 4/5 a tad bit sweeter than I expected! Mango iced tea: 5/5 Hot &Spicy popcorn chicken: 5/5 large portion and just spicy enough but not too spicy! If you want spicier or less, there were many options. Pancakes: 4.5/5 love that you get an assortments, I wish there was an option to pick and choose which and ones! read more
Wowow I've ordered from doordash once but finally dined in so everything was super fresh. My friends and I shared 5 items and there was not a single miss. We got two large portions of the fried chicken; one Supream flavor (sweet and creamy) and one soy garlic (savory & a little sweet). The portions were absolutely huge. The chicken was super crispy, really saucy, steaming hot and juicy. I liked the soy garlic flavor because it was more savory but the Supream was good too. We also had the budae jjigae which came with 2 bowls of rice & assorted jjeon. This pot was massive and full of yummy and comforting ingredients. On the lighter side but still hit the spot, and the jjeon were nice and crispy with soft interiors. Lastly, the rose tteokbokki was super creamy and rich. I only wish it had slightly more rose flavor, because it was more so just cream sauce. Our waiter was really nice and attentive! It looks like a family owned spot. They serve up some delicious Korean food with big portions and I'm definitely going to be back. Place itself is clean and spacious. read more
2 months ago
Great time to go on a Monday evening, very limited wait time. We had the pancakes as an appetizer and they were delicious, would reorder them again! Everything else was good too. My friends and I were surprised to taste a bit of cinnamon on the soy garlic chicken but I still really liked the crunch and flavor. There was only one server working on the floor so we had to wait extra time to get what we need. Would still come back! read more
7 days ago
Chicken was delicious and had crunch on every bite and servers was very kind on even to go order offered me water while I waited and since it was my first time here they gave me sauces on side to try with the original flavor will be returning again read more
2 days ago
6 months ago
Went on a random weekday for dinner. Only one server at that time but it was okay, it was not that busy. We told him it was our first time and he happily answered our questions about the menu. Ambiance is simple and cozy. We ordered creamy udon, shrimp toast, egg fried rice, and 2 different types of KFC (sweet & spicy and soy garlic). Their food here runs on the sweeter side such as the creamy udon with meat. Their food egg fried rice was good and it surprisingly came with black bean sauce on the side. Fresh and flavorful! The shrimp toast was the perfect appetizer...a combination of crispy and savory with a side of sweet chili sauce to dip in. The chicken is huge. I got full off of 2 chickens so beware lol! It's pretty heavy on the batter but the flavor and crunch is there. The chicken on the inside was flavorful as well. Not bland at all. read more
Came in to try Matzip a few months ago for an early dinner and was pleasantly surprised at the food and service! We came in around 5pm on a Monday and there was only one other party seated. The inside was clean and modern, with nice wooden booths against the windows, where we chose to sit. Menu was diverse and easy to read; this is a Korean street food establishment so don't expect it to be your traditional tofu house. The Korean grandma who was our server was super kind and constantly checked on us so we felt well taken care of! By the time we finished our meal, there were a decent number of parties dining in on a Monday night: a really good sign! Soy garlic Korean fried chicken: Very crispy batter and well-seasoned. Also very meaty. Would considering ordering takeout just for their KFC Rosé tteokbokki: Really nice flavor and I liked the addition of sausages, egg, and ramen. Also would order again Jjajangmyeon: Noodles had good texture but the sauce was a little sour/onion-y for me Beef stone bibimbap: Pretty standard, sizzling hot Kimchi fried rice: We added spam to our order and it came with a fried egg, also pretty standard read more
Kinda new to the neighborhood coming from the city and def dont need to drive to SF and so glad we have a great Korean option in our neighborhood. We definitely enjoyed the soy garlic chicken wings, the batter is like candy, def sticks to your stick but still enjoyable. The beef japchae was a lil sweeter compared to other japchae I've had but we still loved it, noodles were cooked perfect and the beef and veggies were plentiful. Other places, will hardly have any beef/protein. We also ordered the classic kimbab, nothing special bitnsuper fresh ingredients. Hubs got the huge clay pot bowl for his bibimbap and they do charge an extra $2 for it's but def worth it and seems to be a bigger portion versus the non-claypot version. Overall we will def come back, and love how its super close to us! read more
Reddit post: Where can you find jajangmyeon in Fremont? Matzip! ...you got me there. Tempted to give them 2 stars because hella dirty tables, super slow service, mediocre banchan but the server was so apologetic. ***if you are starving, DO NOT COME HERE. You will be hangry to the tee*** ORDERED: Waited 36 minutes for food. Ordered Jajangmyeon, pork cutlet, and beef kimbap. The jajangmyeon was super salty and the noodles were totally them prepackaged Korean noodles in the fridge that you purchase at Korean supermarkets (and literally anywhere). I was craving pork cutlet... strange how this came out first. Was crispy and pork cutlet was seasoned. Sauce on the side tasted very curry gravy esque. The side dishes were meh like the corn had raw white onions that overpowered the dish completely. The kimbap was the best out of the bunch (tasted very OG)...although very loosely rolled/packed. Banchan were super salty. First they provided white daikon which was delicious and then they gave bean sprout that was just boiled and chilled. SERVICE: One guy was doing EVERYTHING which was cray and therefore major props to him. Super nice. Too many things going on but yet attentive as can be. VIBEZ: Some portions of the restaurant was very dark and others were in direct sunlight. The banchan gave off VIBEZ of cheapness (it was served on a plastic plate which felt seemingly for kiddos). No hot tea but they do provide hot water in the same metal tea kettles if you ask them for some. Would I come back? Probably not. read more
After binge watching this Korean drama, I suddenly had a craving for Korean fried chicken. Since we haven't tried this place yet, I decided to send hubby here to pick up lunch. We ordered large soy & garlic fried chicken wings and jajang myeon. In terms of flavor, the chicken wings had a crispy exterior but it lacked soy sauce and garlic flavor. It tasted more like honey coated fried chicken wings. As for the jajang myeon, the noodles were chewy but a little too sweet for our liking. I did enjoy the banchans which helped balance the sweetness from the noodles. read more
8 months ago
We noticed a "new management" banner as we walked in and were excited to try this place. The menu is fairly simple - just a few appetizers, fried chicken, kimbap, tteokbokki, and rice/noodle dishes. The prices are great, especially if you're sharing, and the interior was clean. I also loved that K-pop was playing throughout the restaurant. Unfortunately, they were out of the honey & cheese flavor, so we ordered the soy & garlic and original instead. The breading was thicker than I'm used to. While it was crispy, the ratio of breading to chicken felt off. The original flavor was pretty basic and nothing out of the ordinary. The side dishes were just okay. We also ordered the rose tteokbokki, which came out very late so late that we had already finished the fried chicken. The sauce was very heavy and creamy, and I couldn't really taste much of the rose flavor. I did appreciate the addition of noodles and ham, though. Overall, it was still a pleasant experience, but it's not a place I'd personally go out of my way to return to. read more
Unfortunately, this was the most disappointing Korean meal I've had. The chicken wings seemed boiled before frying, with an overly thick batter that separated from the skin and turned rock hard. The jajangmyeon lacked depth and barely had any black bean flavor I would never dine in again But hey, their appetizer at least is good and the customer service is excellent, our young lady server is amazing read more
I had seen on Instagram that Matzip was a new restaurant in the East Bay that was up there as one of the best Korean fried chicken spots and I wanted to find out for myself. During the afternoon when we got there, there was no customers yet, which was a bit concerning, but then again Matzip is located in a little strip mall with all of its blinds closed on a really sunny, hot day, so it might be a less-than-ideal day for people to be out and about. The interior of the restaurant was clean and spacious, and ultimately a few customers came while we were eating so we didn't end up just eating in an empty restaurant. What's good about this place is that you can pick and choose half orders or full orders of fried chicken if you don't want to commit to just one flavor or want to have other things such as tteokboki and soondoobu as well without having a ton of chicken. It was a good price point for a half orders (around $17) and it allowed us to also try their Korean pancakes (which also have a sampler trio where you can try all the flavors). The pancake sampler was actually pretty unique, as we had never seen Korean pancakes served as a mini size - it came with kimchi pancake, potato pancake, and scallion pancake. Because they were small they also had a better crunch than other pancakes we had, but with the trade-off that there wasn't as much filling and was more dough than anything. All the pancakes had a good flavor and I could see how these would be a great appetizer choice for bigger parties to share. The banchan was standard, but solid nonetheless, with the pickled radishes being the best for me. We got the soy garlic chicken to try and they came out incredibly hot and crispy. They actually are among the crispier Korean fried chicken we have had, almost on par with the last time I had BonChon. While the piping hot crispiness was incredible, the flavor did leave a little bit to be desired. The soy garlic was good but I could definitely see it needing a bit more "umph' and if were to come back, I probably would try the Yangnyum chicken to see if their spicy glaze could bring some more flavor to the experience. Overall it is a great KFC to come a try and deserving of being the conversation for one of the better Korean fried chicken joints around. read more
Arrived around 6:05pm on a Thursday night, seated immediately We ordered a large hot & spicy wings, small soy & garlic wings, original tteobokki, and jjamppong These wings are pretty saucy compared to another korean chicken place I go to, but the sauce made the chicken really good! Though it was doused in sauce, the chicken was crispy and fragrant! Out of the two chicken ones we got, I liked the spicy one more, it was sweeter than the soy garlic, but I tend to lean towards sweeter items :) The tteobokki and jjamppong weren't bad, but didn't stand out to me too much. My bf really enjoyed the jjammppong - said it was really light and the seafood flavor shone through a little. Personally, I like a heartier and spicier jjammppong. I would definitely be returning for more chicken! I'm also excited to try new items coming to the menu soon! read more
I was influenced! We came to try the creamy Udon that we saw on Tik Tok. I love the one at Joey Valley Fair, so I was excited to try Matzip's version. It tasted good, albeit the sauce to noodles ratio was off. Too much sauce and not enough noodles. We actually took the remaining sauce home so I could add more udon noodles to it. It also reminded me too much of Alfredo. Their KFC was good. It was comparable to other Korean restaurants. A small order was a generous 7 pieces of chicken. It was pretty busy for a Thursday night but I was impressed that the one server managed the entire restaurant and door dash on his own. If they added another server they could probaby turn over tables faster. All in all good experience. Solid korean restaurant in the Une. read more
1 month ago
Loved the food and service here! There's a good variety of good! This was my first time having a creamy carbonara udon and loved it! Would definitely come again! read more
We had our orders to go for a little get together with friends. I don't know if it's because we didn't do a dine in but I didn't like the chicken that much! I was anticipating that it was crunchy like Von's or Bonchon. However, ours became soggy from the ~15 minute drive to Hayward from Matzip! We got the soy garlic, supreme and honey cheese and I would say I like honey cheese the best out of all those 3 flavors. Probably because it tastes like the sour cream flavor found in Ruffles, etc. We also got the original & beef kimbap which of course wouldn't let you down. The one thing that I especially liked would be the rose tteokbokki! Just enough spice and love the chewiness of the rice cakes. Good thing we phoned in our order ahead of time but when we got there, there's only 1 server so it was a bit slow. Took a while before someone attended to me & to think mine was just picking up. I would give this place another shot next time but dining in to see how the service is & if chicken is better and crispy! read more
2 months ago
we were craving korean food so we decided to try this place. it say's on the sign that they are under new management. we ordered beef bulgogi which tasted authentic and legit. the serving was generous as well. the beef bibimbap was also a winner. veggies were fresh and the rice quality was top notch. the servers we're young and friendly. nice to see young people working hard. the ban chan was good but we've been to other korean restaurant that served more varieties of ban chan. for me personally, i've had better kimchi. the place looks bright and welcoming. will definitely be back to try other stuff. read more
My new go to spot for Korean food! It's a cozy place with booths and tables. Lots of parking as well. I specifically came for the rose tteokbokki and it was absolutely creamy! It's a mix of rice cakes, ramen, bacon pieces, and hardboiled egg. It reminded me of the one I had while in Korea. The cheese kimbap was also really yummy. Everything was made fresh and the service was quick. The chicken wings were cooked to crispy goodness. I left so full and still had leftovers too. I'll definitely be back! read more
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This location was Fish Day , then changed to K Kitchen and now Matzip. Is it the same owner for all three restaurants/names? Are they serving the same food and just changing the name of the restaurant to make it seem as those it's a new restaurant?
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