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    SJ Omogari

    4.0 (2.7k reviews)
    ModerateKorean, Soup, Seafood
    Open 11:30 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    SJ OMOGARI ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Amy C.

    This was my 2nd time visiting this spot, and I still like it. Scratch that. I love it! My boyfriend and I had dinner here this last Friday night before hitting up 7Bamboo next door. I joined the waitlist, and I think we waited for about 10 minutes before we were seated. We got the Flaming Chicken Fondue, Bibimbap, and Kimchee Pancake. Everything was delicious , and they were big portions. We also enjoyed the banchan that they gave us. We had so much leftovers that we had it for lunch the next day. Service is friendly and attentive. We would definitely come here again & again. :)

    Samantha C.

    Checked out this place with my friend for dinner on a weekday right as it opened and we were seated immediately. What we tried: Meat jun (3/5) -- This was definitely sweeter than savory and the eggy batter didn't add much to the dish. The vinegar sauce was okay, but too dilute for my preference BBQ pork ribs with cheese (3/5) -- Pretty tough and flavorless meat, the sauce held all of the flavor (smoky, umami, sweet, spicy). The cheese was a bit too heavy for the dish, but necessary if you can't handle the heat Beef fried rice (4/5) -- A bit oily for me, but plain enough to eat alongside the other dishes By the time our food arrived, the place was packed and people were outside waiting. I would be open to coming back to try some of their other dishes if I were in the area. Note that the items are a bit pricey, but their huge portions reflect this.

    Spicy Wings (6pcs) (매운날개)
    Bella T.

    My favorite Korean restaurant is SJ Omogari. If you haven't tried it, now is your sign! The food is absolutely delicious, authentic, and amazing. Everyone is so kind and friendly with the service never disappointing. If there's any Asian restaurant, specifically Korean, that you are craving, you must come here. It is a must-try restaurant that is very family-style oriented with large portions and a great selection to choose from. Although everything is honestly my favorite, the starred (*) are definitely a must if you are limited in options. Here's what we ordered at SJ Omogari: 1. Spicy Chicken* 2. Kimchi Chi Ghe 3. Beef Short Ribs* 4. Tteokbokki Rice Cakes* 5. Stone Pot Rice Bowl w/ Beef Bulgogi 6. Spicy Wings 7. Mushroom Jeongol 8. Potstickers (Beef Bulgogi not shown)*

    Tofu soup
    Evan Z.

    Banchan: I thought the Banchan (provided) was extremely fresh and among some of the best I've had, which includes some high end Korean restaurants. The kimchi was particularly fresh, and the rest of the side dishes were basic but perfect. 5/5 Flaming fondue chicken: I personally really liked this dish, it's on the heavier side with the cheese but I thought the chicken was very flavorful and cooked perfectly. 5/5 Beef short ribs (galbi): These were also cooked well, the beef was super tender and their marinade was excellent. The biggest problem with this dish was the price, at $40 it is definitely way too overpriced even for Bay Area standards. 4.5/5 Tofu soup: This tasted kind of basic to me, nothing particularly bad but nothing great, and it was pretty expensive (I think ~$22?). Would pass on it next time. 3.5/5 Service was a bit slow and ambience was pretty standard for a mid scale Korean restaurant. 4.3/5

    If anything get the jeon, very crispy
    Dae B.

    Omogari was good if not a little forgettable (but then again, I was still reeling from a hang over when I went with friends to sober up). Strictly speaking, the food was fine. Me and my friends ordered the Kimchi Jeon and some Soondubu; the Jeon being crispy and Soondubu being well... Soondubu, but honestly, nothing quite mind blowing. That said, the array of 반찬 was pretty legit, and the two dishes were enough for a party of three, so I would come again with friends if (and really if) there were no lines.

    Spicy Wings (6pcs) (매운날개)
    Madison B.

    We came on a Thursday night and sat in the patio which had nice heating so it was comfortable to sit outside. You can order family style or individually which is nice. I ordered individually so I got the stone pot bowl with short rib and it was delicious! The rest of the table got different dishes which they liked as well! It was good service too and would definitely come back again!

    Beef Short Ribs
    Alan P.

    Came on a Saturday at opening and was seated right away. Parking and spots inside are no problem if you come at opening. Pretty small inside and does get busy quick! We ordered the soy garlic wings, galbi short ribs, kimchi jeongol, flaming fondue chicken and the meat jun. Meat Jun *not pictured* (10/10): By FAR the best dish we ordered this afternoon and would recommend everyone to have this dish on their order. Soy Garlic Wings (7/10): Can't really go wrong with soy garlic wings, nothing overly amazing but good nonetheless. Kimchi Jeongol (8/10): Tasty kimchi stew with enough portions for my table of 4. Two hot chili signs on the menu, but if you're a spicy food lover like me, you won't find it spicy at all. Galbi Short Ribs (7/10): Short ribs were tasty but like the soy garlic wings, I didn't find them anything other than "good." Flame Fondue Chicken (6/10): Very cheesy taste to the point where it does feel like it was mellowing out the taste and needed either less cheese or spice to balance it out.

    esmer s.

    Incredible food! Everything came out very quickly and was all delicious! Entrees served with traditional sides and white rice, would definitely come back again. Soy garlic wings were super crispy

    Short-rib Stone Pot (갈비돌솥)
    Almog K.

    Really good Korean food. We were 4 adults ordered 3 hot stone pot, 2 with the ribs one with CB sicken and one ramen soup. I haven't been here in over a decade, it was a Wednesday evening and it was packed. The place is a little loud or maybe it was just about the diners this evening. All in all for 4 adults $120 not cheap but the dishes are BIG. Personally I think it was a little on the oily side and I couldn't finish my portion but didn't leave much haha. I love Korean food so it was definitely worth it

    Mushroom Jeongol (버섯전골), Meat-Jun (육전), Bibambap
    Nancy L.

    I had a positive experience dining here for my 3rd visit. My group signed up on the Yelp waitlist and were able to wait in our car until the table was ready. It took around 20 minutes on a Friday dinner. The mushroom soup was a good amount of food and I loved how chewy the udon was with the veggies. It was a nice change from the usual soondaboo I usually get. We also got the bibambap, which was so good with the red spicy sauce mixed together! The side dishes, kimchi, broccoli, potatoes, and bean sprouts, were tasty. The meat jun was also very tasty and it had a good amount of meat! I actually just loved everything here. One thing that I wished was different was the bright lighting shining directly down to the table, I usually prefer more dim lighting. I would definitely come back to this restaurant for a cozy korean meal!!!

    Short-rib Stone Pot (갈비돌솥)
    Susan C.

    A cozy Korean spot in San Jose's Japantown. This place is tasty and nostalgic - I had only ever Doordashed this spot back in the day on late nights at work, but it was my first time dining in this time and it was just as good as I remembered. Service was good as well. I ordered the mixed stone pot rice with short rib. So delightfully warm and comforting and flavorful. Not to mention beautiful presentation. I had some leftover for the next day, and it was still very yummy. I also had a taste of the flaming fondue chicken which is deliciously saucy and cheesy and indulgent. Great flavors all around! Great spot and would definitely recommend.

    The peach rice wine was a favorite.
    Mary L.

    The Korean restaurant is small, but it can actually fit lots of tables & chairs indoors & outdoors. What's there not to like about a good Korean restaurant in San Jose's popular Japantown district? There's private parking lot behind the restaurant or you can find public parking with parking meters 2-4 hours on streets nearby. The restaurant is not easy to miss near the corner lot. Good service and authentic Korean family foods. Best of all, you get all kinds of soju beverages and pretty good tasting rice wines to choose from as desired. Small restaurants still have great vibes. Pricey for food items though, so keep that in mind during inflation times. Our group had a bit of everything to share. All were delicious and legit. For five people, staffs filled our table with two sets of banchans/one on left and one on right side. Portions are plentiful, so yes, definitely come hungry. We started off with yummy seafood pancakes, and then added the rest. Everything was good: beef rib-eye, spicy pork bulgogi, stone pot bibimbap, japchae, kimchi, potato banchans, etc. There's plenty of vegetables to go with it and bottled sauces are generous. They have a bit of everything on the menu. We were all enjoying this delicious Korean lunch very much after playing sports. Leftovers were plentiful too. Yes, this is a small place worth visiting a few times in the area. I'll be back for sure. Delicious.

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    Lloyd C.

    My wife and I visited SJ Omogari awhile ago. It's nice to see them going strong and still serving the community. They've remodeled and now offer both indoor and outdoor seating opportunities. The staff are super nice. Today, I ordered takeout for my mom. *Beef Short Ribs (4/5). Slightly flame-kissed in all the right places of this lightly marinated short ribs. The banchan included was a good variety, though only 1 spicy one, the kimchi. Support your local business.

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    Ask the Community - SJ Omogari

    Best way to make reservation for our group of 13 for dinner on 12/1/25?

    You can go to their website and call to make a reservation.

    Which of the dishes are vegan?

    I think their stone pot rice (but dont w/ meat. There kimchi and tofu). But theg might cross contaminate with other foods like gluten, sooo just ask them.

    Does Omogari take reservations for 2?

    Just called them and they only don't take reservations for Friday and Saturday evenings. It's first come, first serve on those evenings.

    Are you guys still open?

    Their still open. Just check the time to make sure their aren't close when u wanna stop by.

    Are they open? Been trying to go and call before to order but no luck.

    Yes!

    Are you still open? We've called to order take out 3x this week and no answer...

    They are still open but I haven't ever had them answer the phone when I tried calling either. They're typically very busy, but you can add yourself to the waitlist from Yelp while you drive over.

    Is there outside seating?

    Yes, there is (10/27)

    Anyone know if Omogari is open for take-out during quarantine?

    Yes. Takeout DoorDash and Uber eats. Hours Mon to Sat 1130 to 830. Please support local… Read more

    Can we reserve a seat beforehand for a party of 6+?

    You would need to contact the restaurant itself for the answer to that.

    Is it open on new year's eve?

    You gotta call and make sure about that.

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