Can't get enough of this place & the owner !!! I love the…read moreunlimited, delish banchan & her spicy mushroom tofu soup is fire - I'm working my way up to medium, so full of mushrooms & flavor & I like the "purple" rice !!! She greets us so cheerfully & we feel pampered by her offering & refilling tea & banchan !!! There is the feeling of comfort & tasty foods just sitting in the dining room, it's nice when it's crowded & busy but also good when it's quiet & empty !!I'll definitely be back again soon !!!!!

I finally stopped by one of the afternoon to order a bento box from kimchi house. Parking was easy…read morebut since it's next to a playground, I can see it can get packed when many kids around. Bulgogi was cooked nicely. Have a chance to speak to the lady owner. They used high quality meat and purple rice (healthy option). She was giving me some sweet potato's treat for tasting and I actually love it. When asked about delivery option, she told me the charge from door dash was too high for small business. I wish they have more business and keep this restaurant opens because I really enjoyed their food!

Omg! Amazing discovery! Amazing authentic Korean! Holy cow! What a gem! Tell all your friends!…read more First off, bonchon dishes are amazing. Fresh, flavorful and fulfilling. My must have is the eggplant. Ugh! Yum! Sauce, samjang is samjanggggging! They make this in house. Store bought samjang isn't the same and other places don't make their own from scratch. The sauce is the ONE! My favorite go-tos to order is the pork belly platter served with rice and copious amounts of romaine lettuce. So fresh and satisfying. The tofu soup option is also a must and they allow you to go extra spicy. Korean food isn't typically spicy but the extra spice level is what I need when I'm looking for more than just a hint and a kick. Service - amazing! Super attentive and observative. They pay attention. For example, low on samjang. You don't need to ask, they bring it right to you. Low on bonchon, they'll bring more. Also, if you notice for to go orders, they pack you bonchon. This is rare. No one does this. You guys have a customer for life!

I really liked this place! Fast service, delicious food and quality ingredients. Also the spicy…read morelevel means legit spicy here. They are also one of the only Korean restaurants that I know that uses real prawns in their soondubu jjigae, a lot of other Korean restaurants will give you the weird small shrimp that aren't all that fresh/appetizing... I got the stone pot rice with seafood and thought it was expertly cooked with a solid portion of spicy squid and shrimp. I think this is one of the better Korean places that I have tried in the Berkeley/Oakland/Richmond general area.

The Jumping Spoon is probably one of the few Korean restaurants that I actually really enjoy eating…read moreat. Korean food can be very hit-or-miss for me, but the food here is actually pretty damn good. I gave them four stars, which is saying something because I'm pretty picky when it comes to Korean food. I've eaten at other Korean restaurants where certain chicken dishes didn't agree with me at all, and my stomach was reminding me about that meal for the next few days. I've never had that problem here. The food tastes fresh, the flavors are good, and I've enjoyed what I've ordered each time. If you're someone like me who doesn't automatically love every Korean restaurant you try, The Jumping Spoon is definitely worth giving a shot. It's one of the Korean spots I'd actually come back to.

A nice restaurant in Hercules to have lunch with a former colleague that lives in the neighborhood…read more It was clean and the service is good and friendly. It's not a big place but it was not busy when we ate there. We ordered from the lunch specials: I had Salmon Teriyaki and she had the spicy Dae Ji Bul Go Gi which were both delicious. I would definitely return and try some of the other dishes.

Solid spot for a casual, satisfying meal at Yummy House. The ramen and poke bowls are both great…read morefor the price--definitely one of those places where you feel like you're getting really good value. The ramen is comforting and hits the spot when you want something warm and filling, while the poke bowls are fresh and customizable, which I liked. Portions are generous too. Nothing super fancy, but it delivers on what you want: tasty food, good portions, and affordable prices. Would definitely come back when I'm in the area

We were looking for a place to get some comfort Asian food and this was the perfect spot…read more Good: - The macaroni and the chicken bbq dish was amazing - the portion sizes were great and the portions were good - Servers were very nice - The place is pretty simple, but still clean and well kept Bad: - Took a bit for our food to arrive for a casual place like this Overall this was such a nice find, I loved how tasty everything was and would come back.

The galbi jjim was flavorful. The short ribs were soft, tender and succulent. The dish also…read moreincludes carrots, potatoes, rice cakes, noodles, and daikon. The carrots could have been a little softer, but overall a solid, shareable dish. It also comes with rice. Viewing and ordering menu items are through an ipad on the table. Can request for refills on drinks and side dishes on there as well. Service is quick, and the restaurant is clean.

Had another wonderful meal at Mugunghwa today. Their parking lot was completely packed on a…read moreTuesday night. At this point, I'm just cataloguing what we're eating: Premium Galbitang - This was excellent and my favorite dish today. This was a Galbitang, but they added 2 shrimp, an abalone, and some other seafood. I haven't had beef + seafood combo outside of the soft tofu stew, but I might have to consider it more after trying this dish. Packed with flavor. Galbi Dolsot - A large portion. Nice and crispy rice. Great sear on the galbi. Highly recommend. I've talked about the banchan before - best banchan in East Bay, although the turnip kimchi is out of control (needs to be cut into smaller pieces). Seafood Pancake - Pretty good version here. Crispy and flavorful. Thick Soybean Paste Stew - A hearty tofu soup with some veggies. It came out first and I thought it was a pretty good starter. Fried Chicken - I think the chicken here is ok in terms of crispiness and flavor. Original was good. Garlic was really odd. It was basically original with some kind of puree on top (raw garlic + sugar). Not something I would get again. Beef Bulgogi - We had a better version of this the last time we came. Today's did not get enough heat. No sear on the onions or the beef.

So I've been to quite a few bbq places in and around Austin Texas ( Franklin,Terry Blacks,…read moreSaltlick, Kreutz market ect. along with a few places in my area. Tommy's is every bit as good as these places. I had the two meat plate with brisket (the ultimate bbq test) pork ribs with beans and coleslaw. Did the pull test on the brisket and it responded perfectly. They even thru in a few burnt ends Ribs pulled from the bone easily and the finish was perfect. Coleslaw was just the way I like it, a little sweet and crisp. Beans were really good, they can be all over the place but these had the perfect finish of sweet and savory. I don't live very close to Tommy's but this will be my go to anytime to eat or bring a meal home.

1) Good was delicious 2) Service was exceptional…read more 3) Ambiance was a lil loud I would definitely go back and recommend

I was craving for some Chicken Katsu, and I'm new to the city, and I'm glad I stumbled upon this…read moreplace! The plaza is always busy, but there is ample parking. The interior is clean, minimalist, and spacious. The employees are nice, and the service was fast! I ordered Chicken Katsu with all Mac salad for an extra $1. The Chicken was freshly cooked, crispy, and huge, and the portions were very generous. The entire meal is packed with flavor, and I finished it all in one sitting! The veggies were blanched to perfection. I'm already thinking the next time I'm gonna come here! Definitely a gem!

This spot is a local favorite of mine. I often reminisce about Ono Hawaiian BBQ's teriyaki sauce…read moreand Moku's teriyaki sauce tastes very similar to it. They won me over very quickly. My go-to is the teriyaki chicken and they stack quite a bit of meat on the plate, so I usually end up getting 2 meals out of it. Very affordable, the flavors are always consistent, and the meats are always tender.

Go and try it for yourself, it's worth it. Great local spot for Tara Hills, better option than fast…read morefood across the way. Wings were tasty and crispy. Much better option than wingstop. The boba is delicious, my kids love it. The service was great, very friendly workers. Ambiance is cool, inside is full of light and has cool stuff for kids. Saw some low reviews, can't please everyone

Tucked in an abandoned strip mall, with only a Chinese restaurant and a small church to accompany…read moreit. This used to be the Safeway shopping center, now it's desolate, and dead. I was here for a TGC event next door, that used to be a women's exercise studio. The drinks at best were a 6/10. But with so many options out there, you gotta stand out.

Great portions but the soup could have been more spicy ! It…read morewas a nice quick bite ! Great to have a noodle place in the area and hope to go back soon !

Great customer service and amazing food. They are extremely kind and welcoming. I 100% recommend.read more

Not too many Chinese buffets remaining after Covid, but this is still a pretty good one, lots of…read morevariety of dishes to choose from. Food always tastes pretty good and service is good. Place can get crowded at times, and a bit loud but has plenty of parking and most importantly good variety of food to choose from.

Today I went in to get dinner on this hot day we did not want to cook. We decided to support our…read morelocal buffet. Been coming here since I was in elementary school at Ford. The waitress came once to refill my water and other than that two more times to get the plates. Mind you we did not eat much so we were low maintenance table. I asked for the check and walked it to the counter to pay since I noticed recently the waiters tend to stand right in front of you while you fill out the receipt. She followed me to the front counter and waited next to me as I handed the check to lady at the counter. I thought she was just going to ask her something just to give her the benefit of the doubt. For 2 adults and a 5 year old the bill came out to $60.11. Since we were low maintenance and barely had plates for her to come pick up unlike other full tables I decided no tip today. I paid and was heading out after putting away my card and she approached the counter and then said "excuse me. No tip?" I was shook but replied nicely yes I didn't leave a tip. She said the tip is not included in the total. I replied "I know. I did not leave a tip." She asked "why you don't leave me tip?" I replied a little louder "a tip is optional not mandatory and I chose not to leave a tip" She then said ok and had a look on her face like I left without paying or something. My brother had said he has also ran into issues like this with them hovering whenever you are going to pay and even say things under their breath on the days we do not leave a tip. Mind you this is one day i chose not to leave a tip. I usually leave $5 if service deserves it or if I feel generous. It is not mandatory so having them treat me like I didn't fully pay is ridiculous. I will not be returning to empire buffet as again this has been an ongoing issue. I don't like them hovering over my shoulder as I pay or in this instance following me to the front counter and confronting me in front of their manager (who did nothing). If this has happened to you please leave a review so something can be done because it seems this behavior is allowed in this location.