I tried Simbongsa via TGTG, but I will say that half of what I got was fresh and warm with the rest tasting as good as fresh after popping them into the air fryer. Overall, the savory korokke I've tried tasted a bit dry and less flavorful than expected. It felt like something was missing and I couldn't pinpoint what... This is the first time I've had Korean croquettes (I'm used to Japanese ones), and maybe Korean style croquettes are like this. The croquette itself was crispy, crunchy, and chewy, so I think they do an amazing job with the crust! Twisted Donuts - like a churro without the cinnamon. It was crispy and chewy and sweet, not bad. I prefer this over normal churros :) Beef bulgogi korokke - a bit dry and wish it had a stronger flavor. The beef bulgogi wasn't the best in terms of flavor either. Crab Meat korokke - a bit dry and didn't have much of a crab taste. It felt like something was missing. However, service was great so I'm adding a star to my review. The lady at the front was super warm and welcoming. I know they haven't been around for long (last time I was here, a Katsu stall was at this location!), so I wish them the best!! Would be open to trying some of their other flavors. read more

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Interesting flavors but the donuts were disappointing. I first had these kind of donuts from a small vendor in Korea and they were amazing. The donuts from Korea were soft, chewy, fluffy, and not too sweet. The donuts here lacked flavor and were a less fluffy and seemed a bit heavy. Only pro was that they were made to order. Sadly, I wouldn't recommend. read more

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These croquettes were amazing! It was perfectly fried - very crisp exterior and a spongy texture inside. The fillings were also very yummy. We got the beef bulgogi and sweet potato filling. It might be a little hard to find the store. It's kind of like a ghost kitchen. They have a little cart out in front with their menu and a button to call for help. Someone came to the front within a minute after we pressed the button. read more

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So very confusing here. If this helps, just order online and wait in your car/ outside. They will bring it out to you. Don't bother looking for them - honestly, save yourself the trouble. Because I did, and had to bother two event staff who had nothing to do with them. When I do finally find Simbongsa, they say they are outside and escort me back out. As if I came looking for the wrong place. Then, they ask if I placed a glazed order. I say no. They come back out in 5 and ask if it was not the glazed order. They confirm my name but mind you. I got a "3 piece" flavors with cookies n cream, chocolate churro, and Biscoff. While now I realize this is what they call their multiple flavors, they didn't sound like glazed to me at first - cause if I know something about donuts, glazed is not the same as cookies n cream nor churro nor biscoff. As for the actual donuts - they are smaller than they look. The flavors are good though. Anyways, I've been meaning to try them when they were in East Bay, but realized they moved south. So hence my trek here. Probably my only time. read more

Hidden gem! This place is located in the Elite Event Center. It's not the most visible location but there was a sign outside of the event center. The owner lady was super sweet and friendly. My friend and I got 3 pcs korokee (beef curry, spicy pork, potato & cheese) and 3 pcs chapssal donut, which are korean mochi donut, in all 3 flavors (original, black sesame, injolmi). Since we went at closing time, the lady gave us extra korokee so we also got to try the pizza, crab meat, mozzarella flavors! I really like the consistency of the chapssal donut! It was super chewy and not overly sweet! The korokees were also pretty good and my favorite was the beef curry and the pizza! Since we got too much food, I took some home and reheated it in the airfryer and it was perfect! read more

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Been wanting to try this place in Pleasanton so I'm glad it opened up closer to me! Located in the Elite Event Center. Kind of confusing but there's a sign at the front that says that they're open. When you walk in it should be the counter straight ahead. The counter on the right is for a katsu spot. The owner comes out every 5 minutes or so (says the Katsu worker) since it's pretty empty typically so they probably don't want to wait out there all day- so you might have to wait a little. Definitely wish they had their stand alone store so I could eat everything fresh and a better environment! Ordering was easy, and the owner was very nice and explained everything to me. Really wanted to try the quabegi and the croquettes! Can definitely get pricey when you want to try everything haha Quabegi- nice and chewy! If you like injolme, that one is good! Lots of injolme (soybean) powder on it. I liked the black sesame the best- the black sesame flavor was good. Croquettes- I liked the pork and veggie and the potato and corn croquettes compared to the crab one. Pork and veggie tasted like a classic croquette but loved their crispy/chewy breading. The fry had a mochi-like texture to it which was so good!!! I didn't like the crab meat they were using- not the good kind of imitation crab imo and also mayo heavy. Would skip on that one. read more

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Came here on a Tuesday afternoon to grab some croquettes. The pop up place was placed in the elite event center in a big plaza. It was hard to find the actual location due to no visible sign. I ordered mixture of the croquettes: spicy pork, mozzarella, cheese and potato, beef curry, crab and pork and veggies. Also ordered the twist donut and magic hot dog. I didn't expect to wait over 25 mins for my order! Maybe it was an off day but I was very disappointed with the long wait. There were only 2 other people in front of me and they also waited with me. Excited to try the treats, I opened the bag and realized they missed the twisted donut.. another disappointment.. I understand these mistakes happen but at this point, I was a bit annoyed. Let's talk about the quality of the croquettes.. I enjoyed the cheese and potato and the spicy pork the most. The mozzarella cheese didn't melt all the way so that was another strike for me. The dough is nice and chewy. I hope they get their order process ironed out. read more

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Simbongsa is located in the Santa Clara Elite Event Center, sharing a counter with Amazing Katsu. They offer Korean style donuts and croquettes, freshly prepared after ordering. I ordered 2 savory and one sweet croquette: the beef curry, the pork and vegetable, and the red bean, coming out to be $11.95 total. Since I was the only customer at the time, the lady working the register immediately went to prepare my order and it was ready within 5 minutes. I liked how fresh the croquettes were, making it really crispy on the outside. I preferred the beef curry over the pork and vegetable and would definitely order it again. The red bean was also really good, the filling was generous and not too sweet. This unique pop-up is worth a visit as their menu offers something for everyone. read more

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first and foremost -- whoever posted this place on reels/tiktok first, Simbongsa should really thank you. You would NEVERRRR think once that this croquette place would be in this random event center in this low-key rundown plaza. The only way you would know that there's a croquette place is in here is the smalll signage that is propped outside the door of the Elite Event Center. Upon walking in, the event center is pretty bare bones and Simbongsa looks like they are using their kitchen to set up shop. The lady at the counter was super sweet and asked me if ive been here before, in which I replied no. She went over the menu with us and mentioned the croquettes are made with gluttonous rice, which will give it its chewy texture, and the sweet twist donuts are made from the same dough. They had 4 different items to choose from -- the quabegi (twisted sweet donut), the chapssal Korean mochi donut, and the korrokke (croquette), and the magic hot dog. The quabegi comes in 3 different flavors, but there is an option to add glaze instead (5 glaze options -- milk pebbles, strawberry, Oreo, matcha, caramel and chocolate). I got the Set B, which is 6 croquettes and 3 quabegi for $25.95. unfortunately they ran out of the chapssal (3pm on a Sunday), so I couldn't try it. They have a set of 6 different croquettes to get, but they had 3 bonus flavors that day -- beef curry, sweet potato and cream cheese, and kimchi and bacon. So I got the beef curry, kimchi and bacon, pork and veggie, spicy pork, crab meat, and potato corn and cheese. I also got all 3 flavors of the quabegi -- original, black sesame and indjolmi. It took about 5-10 minutes for them to come out, and they give two of their sauces -- a sesame sauce and a spicy sauce. There were no tables to eat, since its just it's only a take out spot, so me and my boyfriend ate in the car. the croquettes came out hot and crunchy! I recommend eating over the bag LOL because the crispy flaky crunchy parts definitely got all over my shirt and on my seat. The glutinous rice was chewy which added to the nice texture contrast. They do not skimp on the filling at all. My favorites would be the beef curry, spicy pork, and potato corn cheese. BEST TO EAT IT RIGHT THERE, ASAP, when it's hot! We had let a few cool down a bit and those were not as good as the ones that we ate right away. The spicy pork had a tiny kick. beef curry was yummy -- had small chunks of potato and carrot. the potato and cheese corn was good, this one really highlighted the gluttonous rice and sweet corn filling. the crab one with the sesame mayo, it tasted like a California roll, so im assuming they use imitation crab. The rest of the croquettes were average, with the exception of the kimchi bacon being a bit better. All of them were paired with the sauces they gave us. Out of all the quabegi, we liked the indjolmie the most since it had a nutty taste like peanut butter. it was soft and had a slight chew. My boyfriend and I finished 4 croquettes + 2 quabegis, and had milk tea on the side, so we were pretty full. Since we didnt finish all of it, we later air fried the rest at 375F for 5 minutes and they were perfect to eat read more

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The pickup counter for Simbongsa is located on the left side of Amazing Katsu, inside the Elite Event Center. I ordered online in advance, though it was hardly necessary with a 5-minute quoted wait time on a Monday evening. I opted for the 3-piece korokke (mozzarella, pizza, crab meat), and a magic hot dog. My order was ready when I arrived, with just a few minutes wait before staff was available to help me (she was helping another customer), and service was friendly and sufficient. There were self-serve sauces available at the counter, I just got some ketchup and ranch (even though I'm not a big fan of hidden valley, which is the brand they serve here according to the taste). My faves were the juicy magic hot dog and mozzarella korokke loaded with lots of melty stretchy cheese. But everything was surprisingly good, even the pizza and crab korokke which were a tad sweeter than I prefer, but very satisfying nonetheless. And all of the items were noticeably better than what I've had at the Pleasanton location, fresher preparation and ingredients, so I was very pleased with my recent experience here. read more

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Amazing croquettes, I got the 3 pcs Crabmeat beef curry and potato cheese all so delicious and glutinous, even after microwaving, it's still good Service: fast Ambiance : to go only, located inside the event center read more

4.5 STARS Ahhhh cheese pulls.... *Cries in lactose intolerance* Apparently 90% of AZNs are lactose intolerant yet still indulge in cheese/dairy. Me included. What bubble guts and booty burps? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Simbongsa is a South Korean franchise that started as a street food vendor. They have 100 locations and this is their second U.S. Bay Area location in Santa Clara's K-town area (first location: Pleasanton). Soft opened on 11/29/24. Takeout only at Elite Event Center; ghost kitchen in a banquet hall. No restrooms available for customers. M E N U * Kkwabaegi/Quabegi: Korean Twisted Donuts - Original, black sesame, injeolmi (soybean powder) -- Available as 3 pc ($5.95) or 6 pc ($10.95) * Korokke: Korean Croquette - Pork, spicy pork, mozzarella, pizza, potato+corn+cheese, red bean, pumpkin+cream cheese -- Available as 3 pc ($11.95) or 6 pc ($21.95) * Magic Hot Dog ($4.95) * Combo sets ($20.95-$40.95) Coming soon - Chapssal: Korean mochi donut. All fillings are made from scratch, in-house. Items are fried-to-order. Condiment station: Ketchup, mustard, honey mustard, spicy mayo, and sesame mayo (didn't try any). O R D E R I N G QR code in-store or order ahead via Clover: https://www.clover.com/online-ordering/simbongsa-sj-santa-clara Ordered on Clover and order was ready as quoted in about 5 minutes. F O O D * Korokke: Korean Croquette (3 pc - $11.95) Unlike Japanese Korokke that's made with a mashed potato exterior, Korean Korokke is made with dough, a mixture of wheat flour and glutinous rice flour. -- Mozzarella: Fav of the three - https://tinyurl.com/33cspffe The korokke's panko crust exterior had a flaky crunchy with a bouncy chew. When pulled apart, it exposes a layer of thicccc oozy, stretchy cheese. Savory and satisfying with good contrasting textures. Not salty or greasy. -- Spicy Pork: Tasty ground pork with potatoes, carrots, and onions. Baby kick of heat and sweetness - https://tinyurl.com/yc3kvvwy -- Crab: Maybe it was one off but this was more dough than crab filling which consisted of minced surimi with tangy relish. * Kkwabaegi/Quabegi: Korean Twisted Donuts (3 pc - $5.95) The donuts are made from the same dough as the korokke. -- Injeolmi (soybean powder): Fav of three, the hot donut was soft and fluffy with a good chew and roasty flavor - https://tinyurl.com/4ecr4pwy -- Black Sesame: Slightly sweet and nutty. -- Original: Dusted with sugar. These snacks are best eaten ASAP, fresh out of the fryer. R E H E A T I N G I was told if not eating immediately, to reheat in the air fryer at 375 degrees for several minutes. The korokke reheated pretty well the next day, the donuts not so much. Overall, if you're looking for a hot delicious snack, specifically a satisfying cheese pull, hit up Simbongsa! read more

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With plenty of parking around, this is located in the big event space. When you walk in it's located in back. Shares a counter with amazing katsu. We got set B, 3 twisted donuts and 6 croquettes. For one of each flavour donut and we got the pizza, beef curry, spicy pork, red bean, crab and potato/ corn cheese croquettes. So many choices! It was not a long wait for the order. It was warm-ish when we ate it in the car so as crunchy as I thought it would be. It's pretty fluffy. Our favourites are spicy pork, beef curry, potato/ corn cheese, pizza and red bean (if you want some sweetness). Twisted donuts were very soft, enjoyed the original flavour the most. It's a pretty heavy meal, we shared between the 2 of us and got full before we finished it. Definitely want to come back again! read more

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We were craving a Korean snack and came across Simbongsadoroke. We tried the following 3 croquettes: Spicy Pork - (5/5) this was our favorite! The spice is definitely present and we were warned about it but thankfully we LOVE spicy food and can handle a hefty amount of it at a time. The dough was chewy and balanced the spicy pork flavor. We went back and ordered 3 more of this to share with our family! Pork & Veggie - (5/5) this was our second favorite. Pork is juicy and veggies added a new flavor profile to each bite Potato corn & Cheese - (4/5) this croquette surprised us. The potato and corn flavors came through instantly and had a hint of sweetness to it. We enjoyed it and would recommend it for anyone who is vegetarian. DONT FORGET THE HOUSE MADE SAUCES!! We loved the spicy mayo but their sesame mayo is really good as well! Price: very reasonable! For 3 croquettes it was $13 including tax. The size and density of each croquette was enough to fill you up if you wanted an appetizer before a larger meal. We immediate went back to get more and ended up picking Set B ($26) - 3 twisted donuts (one of each flavor: original, black sesame, injolmi) and 6 croquettes (3 spicy pork, 1 pork & veggie, 1 potato corn & cheese, 1 pizza) Staff: friendly and happy to walk us through the menu + options! Location and Ambience: it's right next to Amazing Katsu in the corner of the Event Center of the plaza. The area was clean and busy! read more

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I ordered both something sweet and savory here and would totally come back just for the sweet. The donut twist was pretty good! It kinda transported me back to the sugary donut twists from Korea's street food. The three different simbongsas: - spicy pork: the best one in my opinion. It's not really spicy but I feel like it had the most umami to balance the batter and fried aspect - bulgogi: good but I don't think I prefer the sweetness of the bulgogi with the fried batter - pork & veggie: just meh. Too much starch for me read more

TL;DR: A nice grab-and-go option for some tasty Korean snacks! The Details: I've placed multiple orders from Simbongsa and have tried multiple of their offerings--their quabaegi, korokke, and hot dogs. While I wouldn't consider any of their offerings particularly mindblowing in terms of flavor, each of them was enjoyable and solid in my book (and some points for novelty given for items like a blue takis hot dog). They have good, consistent execution particularly for texture--each item was delightfully crunchy on the outside and chewy on the interior parts of the coating. The service is friendly overall, though the location is a bit jarring being essentially a stand inside of an event venue that uses their kitchen space. It's a grab-and-go location though, so not a huge deal. All in all, would be happy to stop by again! read more

Amazing for the price point! Got the Set B and shared with another person. This meant we could try all the donut flavors and 6 of the savory ones - we picked bulgolgi, mozzarella, pizza, pork veg, crab meat, and corn cheese. My faves were the pizza, crab meat, and corn cheese. The mozzarella was Too Much Mozz and my least fave. It comes with a sauce that's like a spicy mayo, which was super yummy. For the sweet ones, my favorite was the black sesame and injeolmi. Even though it's fried food, it wasn't too heavy! That being said, 9 fried items are plenty between two people and we got full pretty fast. This could easily be a meal and a snack for later. There is no seating - it's more of a pick up kind of place, and hidden under the large event center sign. Plenty of parking though! read more

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The Food I stumbled upon Simbongsa with my wife during our food exploration. Simbongsa is a Korean Croquette & Donut Shop. We got a chance to try their Quabegi (Twist Donut), along with their Spicy Pork Cheddar and Crab Meat Korokke. Both the Quabegi and Korokke are crispy when we got them. The Quabegi have a soft inside to contrast the outside. The Spicy Pork and Cheddar and Crab Meat Korokke were also very good, with a good filling to shell ratio. They also have another selection on the menu that's coming soon, so they might still be in a soft opening. I will have to return once they have their full menu. The Miscellaneous This Simbongsa, interestingly enough, is not a restaurant, it is more of a take out location. It is located inside of the Elite Event Center. After entering the building, towards the back, you can find the take out location. During the time of this writing, they have the Quabegi and various flavors of Korokke. But it seems like there will be more items soon. The service was very reasonable and the staff were very, very kind! If you are a fan of donuts and korokke, give this a try! read more

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Located in elite event center and right next to amazing katsu. This place is my go to if I want some small crispy Korean snacks. They are also to-go only with no seating, and order ahead since I had to wait 15 minutes for my order. The buns were fried perfectly crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside. The savory ones fillings are very flavorful and I enjoyed every bite. Will come back again for their cheesy ones!! read more

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This location is a ghost kitchen and is located inside an event hall, so I had to order online for pickup. They do have a QR code outside of the building for you to order. I got 3 korokkes and 3 donuts. I liked everything, but I would say that my favorite was the pork and vegetable korokke. The donuts were also nice and fluffy. read more

Simbongsa - Donuts and korokkes - Desserts Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Came to get katsu and saw the simbongsa counter right next door! It was fate--had to try. Located inside the Elite Event Center (was very confused while looking for it; signs would help). Minimum order of 3; either savory or sweet (no mix n match). They offer other combos, too, like 3 savory and 6 sweet, etc. They change their special flavors out each week but have some staples always on the menu. We got: Mozzarella: CHEESE PULL FTW--so generous with the filling. The outside has a nice, crispy crunch, and the inner bread is so light and chewy. Loved this with the honey mustard and spicy mayo sauces. Spicy pork with cheddar cheese: Too spicy for me but hubs loved it. Very flavorful and, again, stuffed with delicious filling. Red bean: Love the level of sweetness in their red bean filling. I could eat two more of these right now... wish I got more. Ordered in person and it took about 5~ min to prepare. Can't wait to try their sweet flavors! YUM!! read more

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I tried Simbongsa a few weeks ago with my best friend! I've never had croquets before so I had no prior expectations for the flavor but i'm happy to say they were sooo yummy! I believe I got a combo that came with 3 different croquet flavors of your choice. I got the mozzarella, pepperoni pizza, and potato. Finding the actual establishment was a tad bit difficult just because they had an event going on and there wasn't a clear sign we could see but after walking a bit we found a worker that was kind and helped take our orders :) i think it's in the same building as a catering business? Overall we both enjoyed our food and I will definitely be coming back again! read more

Simbongsa - pepperoni pizza croquet - Desserts Near Me - Santa Clara, California

I finally stopped by this Korean snack spot called Simbongsa and what a hidden gem! The location is a bit tucked away and felt a little awkward at first, but don't let that fool you this place is amazing. I tried their Korean Quabegi, and it instantly brought back my childhood memories. It tastes like a perfect mix between a donut and a churro crispy outside, soft inside, and just the right amount of sweetness. With that very first bite, I felt like a kid again, walking through a street market in Korea, holding my mom's hand in one and a warm Quabegi in the other ha ha. They also offer a variety of Korokke (croquettes). My favorites were the pork & vegetable and the red bean. Comfort food at its best. The woman who I think is the owner was incredibly friendly and welcoming. She kindly explained the menu in fluent Korean and English, which made the experience even better. If you've never tried Korean Quabegi before, go now. And if you, like me, haven't had a good one in ages this is the real deal. Just one warning...you won't be able to stop at one. Eating only one would be an insult to how good they are! read more

Amazing crunch and texture, very filling actually, but I couldn't resist the combo deal and got more than I needed! Favorites were the spicy pork, bulgogi, and curry! I love that they have new flavors too! The donuts are also delicious although kind of pricey. I'd still get some with the combo deal hehe but I'd recommend buying in person because ordering online costs way more. read more

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If you plan on visiting soon, they only have online / QR code ordering because of an event in the event center. The owner lady was handing off bags to customers when I was about to order, so she directly took my order. She was such a sweet and friendly Korean lady! The store was not accessible at the time, so I had to wait outside for my order to come out. I got 3pcs korokke and 3pcs quabegi donuts which came out to about $20. Overall, I really liked the korokke flavors but I noticed that the quality of each korokke was inconsistent, with beef bulgogi being warm and more chewy inside while the other two were kinda stale and cold. Quabegi donuts were well flavored but borderline too sweet for my taste. I would visit again to try out other flavors! read more

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The best Korean style donuts in town for sure! Seems like they fry everything fresh when ordered. Piping hot and so soft inside and crunch outside, I liked all the flavors I tried. We tried Set B. It's hard to find coz located inside the event center. One staff was outside taking orders and bring out the donuts. About 5 minute wait, which is so worthwhile! read more

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Amazing all together. The wait was less than 5 mins from ordering. We got Set C which is 6 donuts and 6 croquettes. The croquettes were super on point. We did a mini spread of all of them except red bean. They mark the bags so you know which is which and they were so good we instantly devoured them all. The donuts were just as tasty and my favorite was the matcha one! read more

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A quick, delicious, and unique snack stop! I came by and tried their combo plan which included the croquettes and donuts. For the croquettes I really enjoyed the spicy pork, pizza, and cheese! The exterior was nice and crunchy while the inside was packed with filling! I do wish it came out a bit more piping hot but you can always air fry it at home. The donuts were yummy but not my forte. I would definitely come back for the croquettes and hopefully get around to trying some new flavors. read more

I was not expecting it to be inside the event center. Good thing that was a sign by the entrance to the event center about SIMBONGSA, otherwise I would probably not able to find it. A ToGo place only. You ordered at the counter and waited 10 min for it to come it. I tried using their posted QR code to order online (no one at the counter when we got there) but it did not link to anything. We got Set A with 3 croquettes (crab meat, pork & veggies and curry beef) and 6 twisted donuts. Out of the 3 croquettes, curry beef was the best. The pork and veggies did not taste like pork. We tried all 3 kinda of twisted donuts and they are not bad. I like the black sesame the best, tho the other 2 are pretty good too. Both the croquettes and the donuts were light and not greasy, hard to do with fried food. read more

First tried the korokke's at a Korean super market. Tried most of the flavors but the red bean stood out! Got a coupon for our next purchase. The red bean was on my mind & my cravings were on an all time high. Luckily the facility the shop is at is near home. Went to go visit, & tried new flavors and also ordered more red bean! My cravings were more beyond satisfied. I love how nice and crispy and warm the dough is but the red bean inside is nice and smooth, not too sweet nor mushy, it was a perfect texture! Also ordered the mozzarella korokke- cheese pull was solid & it came with two diff sauces, one kind of like ranch & the other like a gochochang. For a limited of time they served one called injolme I believe, which was the donut mochi, with another layer of the korokke's w/ the red bean dusted with a nutty powered- FIRE! This one tasted amazing! They should make it as an original menu item! Love that this place is close to home and reasonable price! read more

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A newly established Korean donut shop has made its mark along Santa Clara Koreatown for its famous Korean style croquette comes in various flavors. Price range as low as $20.95 for a combo set A comprise of six twisted donuts or known as kkwabaegi and three croquettes to $40.95 for a combo set D that you get 12 donuts and six croquettes. Simbongsa is located inside the Elite Event Center can't missed it and they have a sign out by the front entrance. Upon entry it was dimly lit no dine-in mainly take-out and the young lady in charge was very helpful knowing which ones were popular so Bro and I chose beef bulgogi, chicken pot pie and mozzarella comes with two types of dipping sauce mild and flavorable. Croquettes were perfectly season with a crispy layer coated with Japanese panko breadcrumbs. The twisted style Korean donuts were simply tasty, crunchy with a layer of powder flakes. Definitely a winner a perfect all around Korean street food. Perfect timing on a Wednesday morning less traffic ample parking as Bro and I were the only customers. read more

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Really yummy and great service!! The auntie that was working was so kind and gave me a donut on the house in addition to my order. It's hidden inside the Elite Event Center so keep your eyes peeled for their sign if you're planning to stop by read more

Simbongsa - Assorted korroke and kwabaegi! Pizza and mozzarella were the highlights for me - Desserts Near Me - Santa Clara, California

I am not typically big on fried snacks, but these korokke and donuts are GOOD! Super easy to reheat and so affordable! Quabegi ($5.95 for 3 pcs) - good chew, the black sesame one was hitting! Magic hotdog ($4.95) - this one tasted just like hotdog, would probably skip next time Korokke ($21.95 for 6 pcs) - so many different flavors (pork & vegetable, spicy pork, pizza, crab meat, mozzarella, potato & cheese, beef bulgogi sweet potato cream cheese, red bean). All the fillings are flavorful, good dough to filling ratio. And they have a few sauces to dip, but personally they are yummy even without any sauce. Upon reheating, it is crunchy, the dough is slightly sweet, giving a nice sweet and savory mix. It is located inside the Elite Event Center, where they share the space with two other food vendors. Would recommend ordering ahead for pickup as it takes some time for them to prepare. It is in a plaza with ample parking spots! read more

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I was initially confused by the location, but don't let that deter you. These are the best damn croquettes this side of the Pacific. Old school cools will want the pork & veg, red bean, and beef curry; newcomers may prefer pizza & cream cheese; and gluttons like me will want them all. The owner is a genius with the fryer so if she suggests something, take her advice! read more

Initially thought this was a store, but it's more of a ghost kitchen. It shares the spot with Amazing Katsu, but each counter is clearly marked. I got there right when the store opened, and the lady at the counter was very kind and patient as I struggled to order (too many choices!) I ended up with a six pc korokke and doughnut set (Set C) to share with my friends. Two beef curries, two beef bulgogi, and two crab meats. All of them were delicious and none of them felt heavy after eating - we'll definitely return to try the other flavors. read more

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I am so mad this place closed. I found it earlier this year and the food was amazing. It also could be reheated and was great later. It was like being able to get Porto's potato balls but in a bunch of assorted flavors :-( read more

A friend recommended this spot so we checked it out. It's in a pretty low-key plaza inside of an event center. There's no specific signage to the shop itself, but just through the event center. The staff was really friendly and helpful in explaining to us all of the croquette flavors, their other menu items, and recommendations. Between the group of us, we got the pork and veggie croquette, potato and cheese and pizza (which was the one I tried). My friends enjoyed the other croquettes they got and I thought the pizza one was solid. The sauces they gave were also delicious as well! Note, as of the last time I went, you can only buy croquettes in 3! read more

This is more of a ghost kitchen pop-up store that delivers fresh croquette goods. The curry beef one was good! There was a group of people outside waiting on their orders as well. When we first arrived - our name was called right away! read more

Highly recommend this hidden gem. I tried a little of almost everything and everything was delicious. Packaged so nicely with instructions and labeled clearly. read more

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the spot was a bit hard to find in the plaza. it seems to be a shared space with another business, but we were able to find a worker out front! the food can be bought in one of their sets or mix n match of 3 or 6 of the same item type (croquettes or donuts). this was a bit of a bummer because i really wanted to get one extra donut without committing to another set of 3 items. all of that said, the croquettes were delicious!! i bought beef bulgogi (fav), pizza, and potato corn/cheese. each croquette was super filling and i was happy with all of the flavors i selected. I would come def come back, i think my second visit will probs top this one just because i know what to expect now and the food was yummy :o read more