New name is Surajang but it is always be Top Chef for us. Fast and fulfilling KBBQ, Large portion…read moreof good quality meat. Banchan is tasty. Staff are friendly and familiar. Always packed or have a large group.

Unfortunately, one of the worst dining experiences we've had. We came to celebrate our friends'…read morepregnancy after two years of trying, along with my wife, our 1 1/2-year-old daughter, and another friend. What should have been a special dinner was incredibly disappointing. We were constantly ignored, multiple things were forgotten, our grill went out around 10 times, and our drinks sat empty most of the night. We repeatedly had to find someone just to relight the grill. At the end of the meal, we waited about 30 minutes with no one coming to our table. The photos show how our table was left--uncooked meat, empty drinks, and no service. I finally had to track down our original waiter just to get the bill. I explained all of the issues, which he acknowledged, yet we were still handed the full $250 bill. I had to specifically ask for some type of adjustment, and they reduced it by only $30. We left after paying $220 for "all you can eat," and my family and guests were STILL hungry because we couldn't even get consistent service or a working grill. Extremely disappointing, especially for what was supposed to be a special celebration. We will not be returning.

I really enjoy coming to Jin Cook. The food is delicious, and the atmosphere is warm and welcoming,…read moremaking it a lovely place to sit down and enjoy a meal. It's the kind of restaurant that leaves you happy you came, and I'd definitely recommend it to anyone who enjoys Korean food!

This review is long overdue because Jin Cook is honestly one of our absolute favorite restaurants…read morein the Porter Ranch area! The staff is always friendly, attentive, and punctual, and the food is consistently amazing. Every bite is packed with flavor, and you can really tell that care goes into every dish. Our favorites are the Bulgogi Hot Stone, Mushroom Japchae, and the dumplings, which literally melt in your mouth. Everything we've tried has been delicious, but these are the dishes we keep coming back for. They also serve a really soothing Korean corn tea, which is such a nice touch if you'd rather enjoy a warm drink with your meal instead of water. Overall, we've always had a great experience here. Jin Cook has definitely become a staple in our community, and we're so lucky to have such a great restaurant nearby. Highly recommend!

We came here with a gift card on Father's Day. It's nice enough inside, located on the second floor…read moreof the plaza. It has a casual atmosphere (not too fancy). The meats and veggies were very good, as well as the Korean Fried Chicken. Unfortunately, they were understaffed so we waited around 20 minutes for someone to come take our drink order, and it was 40 minutes before any meat arrived. They had one server for the entire restaurant. This affected our meal and we probably won't be coming back. The food was good but was not worth the very long wait. The best meats we tried were the flat iron steak and the beef brisket. The Korean Fried chicken was also great. We also had the mango soju pouch, which was very yummy as well. Overall, the service is what is lacking here, especially on major holidays. This would greatly improve the experience.

Probably one of the better KBBQ restaurants in the Newbury Park / Thousand Oaks area. They serve…read morelots of banchan and the menu has so many food options. There's Indoor and outdoor seating. The staff were friendly and attentive. It's a casual atmosphere and tables can handle many people. Saw a really long table that could have sat 10+ people. There's a parking lot in the back and in the front. They do have some sesame oil that you can ask for.

This is a great little spot with yummy menu options and great service. The dining area is cozily…read moreset up with several different furnishings that all marry well. The portions are on the smaller side, but right for the price. I had the (choose 3 items) snack platter with crispy lemon pepper chicken, steamed bbq pork bun, and crispy butterfly shrimp. There are so many other food options that I wanted to try that I'll definitely be back.

In the area, needing a bit of caffeine... so I decided on stopping by 118 Cafe…read more Menu here is so extensive that it was hard to choose on what to try. I decided on a fried ube snack and a milk tea with boba. My milk tea had a good amount of sweetness and quenched my craving for a little sweet, caffeinated beverage. The fried ube snack had only a hint of ube flavor and was freshly made to order. Everything here is priced point well, in comparison to other boba shops. Such a cute, kinda cozy local cafe shop with board games for customers and indoor seating. This cafe also sells crafts from local artists as well. Sorry I didn't take a pic of all the various items on sale here -but it's worth you coming out to check it all out. Located in a strip mall, tons of free parking. Note: air conditioning must of been broken the day I visited, as they had fans on -but it was still a bit warm inside.

Absolutely delicious!…read more The albacore delight was so so yummy! We also got the crunch roll, shrimp tempura, and a California roll. Everything was great!

I've been coming to Tomodachi Sushi for a few years now and it's hands down my favorite sushi spot…read more The service is excellent! Very friendly, very attentive and very welcoming. I've truly never had a bad roll or a negative experience here. My go-to favorites are the Simi Roll (with goma sauce on the side), the Piano Roll, the Dynamite Roll, and the Spicy Shrimp Hand Rolls. If you're dining in, the complimentary miso soup is such a nice bonus and always hits the spot. Highly recommend if you're looking for some fresh sushi and excellent service!

I absolutely LOVE The Pan Kitchen! Every time, I order shrimp w/ mild yellow curry and white rice…read moreplus a large Thai Ice Tea. It's so nurturing and delicious! It's the perfect level of mild spices! The owners; the servers and the chefs are so dear and so friendly and polite. I dearly love them! Please feel welcome to come here! I see so many Door Dash delivery personnel too, because the community feels so blessed that this restaurant is here! A Gold Star!!

Absolutely Outstanding Hidden Gem! I came in craving mini…read morehot pot after not feeling my best, and The Pan Kitchen completely delivered. The Japanese Sukiyaki base was perfectly mild and flavorful -- exactly what I needed. Paired with tender chicken and fresh veggies, it hit the spot without being heavy. Everything tasted fresh, well-seasoned, and made with care. The restaurant itself is adorable -- bright, floral decor that feels welcoming and clean. Service was super friendly and attentive (shoutout to Alina for the great service! ). Portions are generous for the price, and the quality is top-tier. I also grabbed a simple hot tea that was perfect. This place is a true fusion win: authentic Thai flavors + customizable hot pots + excellent boba. Family-owned vibes shine through in every bite. If you're in the Westlake Village / Thousand Oaks area, do yourself a favor and go. I'll definitely be back soon -- highly recommend! Pro tip: Try the mini hot pot with Sukiyaki or Miso and chicken. You won't regret it.

Family Mongolian BBQ is an absolute beauty in the Simi Valley, being the only Mongolian spot there…read more They have various styles: AYCE and To-Go, to accomodate to any and all customers. Both options are super affordable as well. The restaurant is a big place that can accomodate many parties with its homey vibe. My family and I come at least once a month all the way from San Fernando just because the food is that good. They have plenty of meats, vegetables and sauces so that anyone can find comfort here. There are truly infinite possibilites. Of course, someone's manning the grill with two big wooden sticks so the food will always be served fresh and hot! You're also able to get it with a scoop of rice if that's your thing. They also serve complimentary egg drop soup! Romeo and Nana are always roaming, ensuring that every guest has what they need and are cleaning as they go as well. They are super thoughtful and hardworking!

I have been here a few times before with my wife and friends. We decided to visit again as we heard…read morethey were not closing to a lease agreement. Be prepared it is not the same as the past. Everyone must order AYCE at the table if 1 person wants it. This is a new change. No free refills unless you get AYCE, so water it is. Price went up but I get it because prices for everything has gone up. So the friends decided to do the one bowl dinner. Wife and I got the orange chicken, fried rice, chow mein, and spring rolls. We are still waiting g and we placed our order over 40 minutes ago. The place is not busy, only one other table when we ordered so it's not like it is super busy. After this I do not think we will ever come back. I truly hope that the new changes will not deter any future business. As I was typing this one item ordered came out, the fried rice, no rolls, chicken or noodles. Sad thing is our friends rolls came out when they ordered it but ours didn't....... Ugh. Best of luck. Update. We asked for the status of the orange chicken, 10 minutes later guy came back out for our friends Togo fried rice and asked again where's the orange chicken and he stated we are making it now! Ugh. We already finished the rice and noodles. Now we have to wait longer!?!? FML! Stay away from individual items and just stick with the bowls because you won't have to wait for the staff or the cook.

This is a decent Korean bbq restaurant in Thousand Oaks area. You can either order all you can eat,…read moreor just regular dishes. We usually just do the all you can eat. My son really loves their beef brisket. My favorite bbq dishes are wine pork belly, beef short plate, beef short rib and shrimp. Their small dishes are really good too. I recommend frieddumplings, edamame, steamed eggs and you won't believe it their pineapple slices( very fresh and sweet). On a not too warm day I'd like to finish the meal with a soup, either soon tofu or the miso soup. The restaurant is a good size. It's clean and organized. During summer time, it's going to feel a bit warm inside due to the heat of the grills, regardless of how much ac is used. My suggestion is to drink plenty of cold water which the restaurant does provide happily. Service is usually fast. They will come around to change the grill plate, and take in the new order. It's a proper place to solve your bbq craving without having to drive too far if you live around the Thousand Oaks area.

Let's start with service. It doesn't exist. Purely transactional. I get it, there isn't much to…read moresell here, but a little hospitality would be nice. Maybe not even hospitality, but just pretend you care about taking care of the guest a little bit and the money you are making off of us. Service here is never great, that's ok though, it's the closest Korean BBQ spot to us. We deal with it. Today really kind of took it to the next level.... My daughter, unfortunately had a brain fart and forgot that the grill was hot even when they replace it. She learned the hard way. And while I ask for ice and asked for burn cream, my young daughter sits at the table with 2 fingers on a cup of ice crying, not once did either of the 2 servers that were in the area come to check if this 5 year old was ok. No one asked if she needed anything. And once the server brought the ice and burn cream, didn't ask if she was ok or maybe ask us we want to get her a dessert. Instead, once the ice and burn cream was put down the server immediately took off. Never saw them again at our table. How about a little empathy? I'm sure you've all burned yourselves. Maybe even a little sympathy? My daughter noticed that. I'm in the restaurant industry. She knows about what it means to be sympathetic. We won't be back. We'll go a little further to find a new Korean BBQ spot. She learned two valuable lessons today: why we don't touch hot things and how important it is to be a caring and empathic person.

Amazing food and service. Josh M was very polite, attentive,…read morequick and just great. Favorite KBBQ

Best server Tony, everything was quick great service 10/10 would definetly come back.read more