Ttobongee Chicken is known for their korean style chicken in Santa Clara! The parking situation is pretty terrible. Other stores in the plaza have reserved spots in front of their shops, leaving almost no vacancies for guests. I don't believe Ttobongee has reserved parking, which basically leaves diners to round the parkinglot multiple times. There was no wait upon arrival. We were seated quickly and ordering is all done via the kiosk at each table. Daikon, gloves, water, and a basket for bones was immediately provided. The Yang Nyum chicken is spicy and sweet. The Honey chicken is sweet, but not overly sugary. Both have sticky sauce on the chicken, but not excessively coating it. The korean fried chicken is fantastic here! Just pray you can find parking no matter what time you try to dine... read more

Ttobongee Chicken - 2. Yang Nyum Chicken and Honey Boneless Chicken - Korean Near Me - Santa Clara, California

I was not planning on having lunch at this restaurant, as the exterior isn't exactly what I am usually drawn to. If I had seen the photos of the interior, I would have been even less inclined to dine here (it reminds me a bit of circus colors). However, I was pleasantly surprised by the civil and quieter atmosphere in the restaurant once I stepped into the restaurant (no idea if that is representative of a weekday lunch hour). When I made it clear to the waitress that I don't want to sit near a TV, she seemed to understand and offered another table that's faced away from the traffic. She was perfectly accommodating. The food I ordered was good! Not overpriced like the other restaurant, and it was authentic enough (by Korean/Korean American standards). I ordered a half jjajangmyun/half fried rice dish. They also give you a clear soup on the side, that pairs well with the fried rice. It could be 1.5-2 servings, depending on how much a person has for lunch. For me, it was closer to 1-- haha. On a personal note, Korean-Chinese "fusion" food reminds me of moving days. Ordering Chinese food (or rather, having my parents order Chinese food for us) is a fond memory that I have from my childhood in Korea. read more

Perfect for when you're craving delicious Korean fried chicken! I visited on a Tuesday evening around 5pm, and it was almost completely empty. The interior is filled with bright colors, plenty of seating, and automated ordering systems. The online ordering system is really convenient to use - if you want to order more food in the middle of your meal, you don't need to flag down a waiter. Since the restaurant was empty, our food arrived soon after ordering. There were so many variations of fried chicken, ranging from sweet chili sauce to soy and garlic sauce. I ordered the green onion chicken with mustard sauce. Every piece of chicken was perfectly crispy and piping hot. The mustard sauce was quite prominent and almost overpowered the taste of the chicken. The dish was covered with a generous serving of sliced green onion, offering a fresh contrast to the heavy fried chicken. On top of fried chicken, the restaurant offers so many classic Korean dishes, like black bean noodles and spicy noodle soup. Their black bean noodles were PERFECT. I prefer a more savory, less sweet black bean sauce, which was exactly what this place offered. If you like a sweeter black bean noodle, this may not be your favorite. The spicy noodle soup was also perfection, filled with chewy noodles, plenty of seafood and vegetables, and an umami broth. I genuinely can't get over how delicious my meal here was - I can't wait to visit again! read more

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Kids wanted Korean fried chicken so we went to try this pace out. We ordered from the table tab, service was quick. We got pickle dishes and water. Typical Korean restaurant, good size . The original fried chicken is good, but bb.q is better. Rice cake in soup base is decent, the black noodles was so far the best. Overall, kids approved, and the price here is very reasonable read more

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I have been meaning to come here for a long time, but the wait time on prior attempts has always been 30-40 minutes and the groups I was with didn't want to wait. I finally got to try today as there was zero wait and we got seated immediately. Between 2 people we ordered half order of ttobongee chicken and half order of yang nyum chicken as well as the japchae. Wow. We both agreed that it's some of the best Korean fried chicken that we've had. Favorite between the two of us was the yang nyum chicken: the sauce is just the right amount and adds such rich flavor to the chicken. The chicken is fried to perfection and is nice and moist on the inside. The japchae looks unassuming but tastes pretty good as well! I like that they give you gloves so it makes it easier to eat the chicken. Ordering is easy because you do it from a tablet at the table. When you're ready for the check instead of having to look around and try to make eye contact with a waiter, you can let them know you're ready for the check via the tablet as well. Interior decor is pretty standard: some blue lights with white/yellow lights overhead and it's very well lit inside. Simple tables and chairs mixed with some booths as well. Overall very glad I finally got to try Ttobongee read more

Ttobongee Chicken - 1. Ttobongee Chicken and 2. Yang Nyum Chicken (half, with 6 drumsticks) - Korean Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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Came here a few weeks ago, and was pleasantly surprised. It seems like a place where people come to catch up with friends and have a few drinks. One order of chicken and sweet potato fries was enough for two people. We were seated rather quickly, and the server was really attentive. After ordering on the kiosk, we didn't wait too long to receive our food. Will be coming back to try their other chicken flavors! read more

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Cute casual place to go to for a quick bite. It is rather easy to order, each table has an ipad. The servers did check in on ur refilling any condiments and water. The service was super quick. We went around 2 pm and it seems like there is a lot of to go orders rather than sit downs but it can be different for dinner and rush times so account for that. The soy garlic was surprisingly really spicy. It was crispy and flavorful. I enjoyed the rice cakes with the sausages. It was a great starter. The black bean noodles; you can tell the noodles are freshly made and I loved how chewy it was. The portions are huge and I recommend family style! read more

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Ordered this place through DoorDash on Thanksgiving day, it's not bad at all. I would say the food was average and maybe I would have a better experience dining in. I say this because the chicken wasn't crispy at all, it was just regular sauced wings. It wasn't soggy and the restaurant is 13 minutes away from my place, so the wings would have still been crispy if they've fried it longer. It was my first time trying, so I can't confirm how well they fry the food. Interestingly, the food gave me more of a Chinese taste than Korean flavors. The garlic soy had a nice garlicky flavor, but on the saltier side. It was missing the sweet crunch from korean fried chicken. Also, the black bean noodles had a strong ginger flavor which I didn't like because I'm not a big fan of ginger. The noodles were also on the thinner side. I prefer Paik's Noodle style for their noodles, its thicker, chewier & bouncy! I wanted to try this place because other locations have good reviews, but I can see why this place has mixed opinions. read more

Ttobongee Chicken - Korean Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Cold afternoon in the South Bay. No one wanted budae jjigae or soondae, and cold noodles were off the table. So we anchored the meal with jjajangmyeon, and this shop delivered a well-executed table. Tangsuyuk (Fried Pork) - Technically precise The highlight. * Lean pork loin cut into uniform strips * Thin, even batter with a clean break * Pale-gold color indicating controlled oil temperature * Tender interior without dryness The sauce is classic: lightly acidic, balanced sweetness, and just enough viscosity to coat without overwhelming. One of the cleaner, more disciplined versions in the Bay Area. Galbi Fried Chicken - Structured heat Not a sticky-sweet galbi glaze; this one carries real, calibrated spice. * Double-fry technique done correctly * Heat level defined but clean * Aromatics built on garlic, chili, and soy caramelization Surprisingly excellent with jjajangmyeon. Jjajangmyeon - Balanced and properly layered * Firm chew on the noodles * Depth from genuine onion caramelization * Controlled oil layer (sheen, not grease) * Full coating with predictable flavor consistency Exactly the bowl you want on a cold day. Service -- Genuine warmth I greeted the owner in Korean. She thought I was Korean at first; when she realized I wasn't, she became even warmer and more attentive. A small moment, but memorable. Would've ordered a Cass If I wasn't driving, this would've been a Cass meal. Jjajangmyeon + spicy chicken + Cass is a classic trio. A shop that respects its frying, treats jjajangmyeon seriously, and brings honest hospitality. Clear flavors, disciplined execution, and a meal that fits the weather. - Dr C Only writing for what earns the stars. read more

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This was my first time visiting this place for Korean fried chicken, and it was pretty good, but the wait was extremely long. I ordered half yang nyum & half soy with onion rings and sodduk sodduk. The look & the color of both of those chicken flavors looks similar, so it's hard to tell which is which unless you taste it. The yang nyum was mild spice, which was good in flavor. Onion rings were still crispy and not too hard when I brought it home. The sodduk sodduk was a mix of sweet and savory. It was good, but I probably won't order this again. This place is solid for fried chicken tho. read more

Ttobongee Chicken - 2. Yang Nyum Chicken, 4. Soy Sauce & Garlic Chicken, Onion Rings, Sodduk Sodduk - Korean Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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Perfect spot and vibes for the after work hours. Everyone is nice and service is very on top of it. They welcome you as you walk in and they make you feel very welcomed. Chicken is always a 10/10. Been here 3 times and not once was i disappointed! read more

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My friend and I shared and order of half Yang Nyum and half regular fried chicken, and we both preferred the Yang Nyum, it was a sweet chili sauce with just the right touch of sweetness and a bit of kick from the spices. These portions were plenty, could have fed one more person, maybe even 4 if you also order a side to share. We only had chicken and rice. I thought this was a pretty solid KFC spot. The only downside is their parking, you gotta get there before the rush, or after. I would recommend getting familiar with the menu before you arrive and place the order for the chicken as soon as you sit down. Then figure out the sides. Service was great, it's easy enough to flag for service anyway, this restaurant isn't really that big. They do have plenty of large comfortable booths, great for small groups or families. read more

It's been a while since we been back to this place. We met my in laws here for dinner. We had to circle around once to find parking. Food- Original chicken: 4/5 nice crispy good flavor. Deep fried chicken: 3/5 too overly fried. It was crispier than the original. Dduk bok gi: 3/5 on the sweet side, very watery. Sweet potato fries: 5/5 good Only come here if you are not in a rush. They take a long time to prep the food once you order. read more

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I ordered chicken online and paid in full, with an ETA 30 minutes. When I arrived, I was told it would be another 30 minutes due to high demand. I specifically asked if I'd be notified by text when it was ready, and was told yes. I came back after 30 minutes and found out my order had already been given away to another waiting customer -- without any call or text to me, as promised. When I explained I never received a message, staff said they were too busy, called out the order once, got no response, and gave it to someone else. They told me if I still wanted the chicken, I have to wait I asked for a refund instead. Staff ignored me for over 5 minutes while helping other customers. When I asked them to process it quickly, I was told they were "too busy today" and that I should leave my contact info and come back another day for a refund. When I insisted on getting my refund that day, they threatened to call the police. I've never experienced this level of disregard and poor treatment. I would not recommend this place based on this experience. read more

We had a great time here! We came during lunch hours and were able to get a table right away. The staff here are friendly and the food came out pretty quick. The atmosphere is calm and casual, there was a Korean drama playing on the their TV. We were able to order on the IPAD, complete with pictures of the food! Everything we ordered was delicious, every dish was seasoned perfectly. We will definitely come again the next time we have a Korean fried chicken craving! read more

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Despite a busy Sunday during dinner time, we were seated (a group of 4) within 30 minutes. The worst part about this place is how difficult it is yo find parking in the area, but it's not their fault. I don't remember what I ordered, but the food is DELICIOUS. The portions are nice and the service was great. All the workers we interacted with were kind and helpful and attentive. It's not my top favorite Korean chicken wing spot, but it's definitely a solid spot to get your fix. read more

Ttobongee Chicken - Korean Near Me - Santa Clara, California

If you're craving Korean fried chicken, Ttobongee is a solid choice! The chicken is crispy, juicy, and packed with flavor. I tried the soy garlic and spicy gochujang sauces. Both were delicious, with just the right balance of sweet and heat. The portions are generous, and the sides like pickled radish and fries complement the meal perfectly. The vibe is casual and cozy, great for hanging out with friends over a cold beer. Service was friendly and helpful, though it did take a little longer than expected for the food to come out. Prices are fair for the quality, but be prepared for a bit of a wait during peak hours. Overall, Ttobongee Chicken delivers on taste and atmosphere. If you love Korean-style fried chicken, this spot is definitely worth checking out! read more

The chicken is ~*crissssp*~ My boyfriend and I ordered #3 - Half and Half Chicken Combo (original & yang nyum) + fries to share. Good amount of food for the two of us. Some of the chicken drumsticks were massive!! The yang nyum is a sweet chili sauce, but I think I preferred the classic original. I like how the chicken comes with a couple shrimp crackers! Happy with the chicken, but the fries could use salt tho read more

Ttobongee Chicken - 3. Half and Half Chicken Combo (original & yang nyum) - Korean Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Ordered Half & Half Chicken and Jja jang myeon to go a few weeks ago. The noodles were delicious and the sauce had the perfect balance of sweet and savory. I would definitely come back just to order this dish to go. I could pass on the chicken. The chicken wasn't bad (I also didn't eat it fresh) but I just much prefer bb.q chicken. Their breading is more craggly which I love. $13 for the Jja Jang Myeon sounds like a great deal. Might just order 2-3 of these for my next potluck. read more

I ordered take out at Ttobongee Chicken to try what many say is the best Korean Fried Chicken in the bay. I was super excited and got a half order of the Galbi flavor and half order of the Yang Nyum flavor. When I went inside to pick it up, the service was so kind. They greeted me well and handed me my order. Inside the restaurant also looked nice with lots of booths and seating arrangements. I brought the chicken home, heated it up, and was ready to feast! Both flavors were very good, it was coated well and the chicken was not dry. The drums were definitely very big with lots of meat on it! I think I like the Yang Nyum slightlyy more than Galbi, but both flavors were too good to compare. I would definitely recommend this spot! read more

I think this place gets less credit than it deserves. Their chicken serving sizes are huge! We shared 2 between 3 people with some fried rice and couldn't finish it all. I quite like the interior, it can look small but honestly it's very cozy. I'm not korean but it felt like I was at home with the tv variety shows going on in the background and all that stuff. Their black bean sauce is incredible as well. I actively crave the fried rice with the black bean sauce. The service can be a bit slow at times, but they have always been nothing but cordial to me. I suggest everyone who swings by to go to sulbing also stop at this place before for a nice meal! read more

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Really good Korean fried chicken! The drumsticks are huge. We got the Yang Nyum, Ttobongee, and The Crispy Chicken, plus Jyajyameon. Everything was really good. Outside of the food itself, I liked the tablet at each table for self-ordering, and that they gave gloves to use for holding/eating chicken. That's common in Korea but not here in the states, so definitely appreciated that detail. read more

I always come back for their Jajang myun, jamppong, and tangsuyuk! You can never go wrong with them! The ladies were really nice about refilling all the side dishes! The music was mostly K-pop and there is always some kind of sport tv going on! I tried the soduk soduk for the first time and it was alright! read more

Ttobongee Chicken - Sodduk Sodduk Tang Su Yuk 탕수육 - Korean Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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A good korean fried chick place! Very crispy chicken that is deliciously seasoned. Good service as well! read more

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Really wanted to have KFC and heard good things about this place. Its kind of a mixed bag for me. The chicken itself was juicy and very flavorful on its own. I ordered the whole chicken and the half ttobongee which ran me $47 out the door. My main complaint is portion quality. One would expect a whole chicken to be...well...a whole chicken. The one that comes with the order is basically the size of a game hen. Its TINY which I found comical. The size isn't mentioned anywhere. And what is even more hilarious/ironic to me is that the half Ttobongee order (which consists of chicken legs and wings), specifically the legs, must have come from dinosaurs because they're MASSIVE. The wings were normal wing size so no surprises there. Overall this is a delicious place, but I felt like the whole chicken order was a little deceptive. I ate the whole order in one sitting, so if you're planning to feed more people my recommendation is to just avoid the whole bird all together and go for their other offerings. I guess the main question is this: Would I go here again? You bet your ass I would. read more

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quiet a long wait if you come on a weekend, i wait maybe 45mins for a party of 2 on a friday evening. But definitely worth the wait. Their chicken was super crunchy and crispy and the jajangmyeon was very flavorful and saucy. Would definitely continue to com here when craving. The chicken portions can be pricey a but for just half a portion, but the chicken is pretty big so worth the money!! read more

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Great fried chicken spot with a bunch of flavor options! The chicken was super tender and had a balanced sweet and spicy gochujang glaze. The absolute highlight for me was the jiajangmyeon. Not too savory and perfectly balanced with the onions and pieces of meat. Everything was really delicious and came out fast. read more

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Our group was craving Korean food so we came to here~. Inside is on the smaller end with simple seating and a couple booth seats. We ordered through the kiosk and waited for our food. Here's what we got: Sodduk Sodduk 7.8/10 - rice cake and sausage combo with spicy sauce on top - I would've liked the rice cake to be crispier on the outside - but still really good! Yang Nyum Chicken Combo 6.8/10 - came out room temperature, seems like it was left out for a few - we still enjoyed the chicken especially the sauces up ones Jjajangmyun 8/10 - love the amount of sauce and the size! Tangsooyuk 8/10 - crispy chicken with sweet and sour sauce It was a busy night, so it was hard to flag staff to get more water or any kind of additional service. We waited around ~35-40 mins for our main dishes. read more

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Very affordable korean food in Santa Clara! I got the jajangmyeon, it was around $12. I think for the price, it is worth trying but it definitely wasn't the best i've had. I also got the chicken, it was in a spicy sauce and it was actually pretty spicy which I enjoyed. The service was great, very nice workers and quick service. The shop had a lot of seating, and was pretty busy for a Saturday lunch time. Would recommend! read more

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The fried chicken in 2 flavors was good but the black noodle was not that great compared to next door competitor Paiks. I came here on Sunday early dinner and it wasn't busy at all but the foods took awhile to come out. I order from the tablet on the table. It was an easy process but the foods took awhile to come out. Every other dishes such as the black noodle, Tteokbokki with sausages appetizer was not good. The sweet potatoes fries was okay. They are specialize for their fried chicken which I agree. The chicken was crispy outside and juicy inside. Overall, the fried chicken was good but that is all to it. The black noodle next door Paik is much more better! read more

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Ordered K honey, galbi and crispy half chickens. We were craving sweet fried chicken, so the K honey really hit the spot. The crispy chicken was slightly spicy and very crispy which we enjoyed very much. We also ordered the zajiang noodles and the noodles were a hit. The japchae ended up sweeter than expected. Overall, it just hit the craving that we had for Korean fried chicken. We ordered takeout and the food was prepared before we got there. The parking lot can get crowded so it can be nice to have two people in case you are circling the parking lot. read more

Ambiance is clean and airy. Chicken is good but expect to wait at least 40 minutes for food to be served. We ordered green onion chicken, kalbi chicken and extra crispy chicken. Also, fried mandu, rice and French fries. Prices are reasonable read more

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After intending on trying this place for months, we finally went here and immediately regretted not coming earlier. We were absolutely blown away by the food here. We got the Gochu mayu fried boneless chicken, jja jang myun, and sodduck sodduck (rice cakes and sausage on a stick). Every single thing was so flavorful, the chicken had a very crisp thin layer of batter with the juiciest chicken inside. The sauce was almost like a spicy honey walnut sauce in the best way, it was creamy, sweet, and spicy, we absolutely loved it. The jja jjang myun was different from paiks, it was more of a savory umami rich kind of sauce which we actually totally enjoyed equal to Paiks but just in a different way. The rice cakes were also amazing in texture and the sweet tangy sauce with the sausage really really worked. I will come back and bring any Korean food lover with me!! read more

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Great services Was full but we got a table fast. Food took a while but everything was so good, and juicy Fried chicken didn't make you feel bad after either! read more

Ordered takeout for a weekday dinner. Jajangmyeon - HELLA GOOD. So flavorful and the noodles are a great texture! Jjamppong - HELLAAA GOOD. Also honestly very flavorful and in the best way. No hints of sweetness. I think about the flavor of this broth and am craving it while writing this lol Tansuyuk (deep fried pork) - Pretty good! I've had tansuyuk from other places where I enjoyed the texture more. Still delicious though and I'd recommend airfrying them again the next day (great texture improvement). Portion size is also huge! Half and half chicken - The original chicken was a family favorite. The yang nyum ones are good too (sweet and spicy) but we'll try another flavor next time, if not original. Overall, amazing food and we will definitely order from here again in the future. read more

Honestly, this place is fire. Went during the weekends and service was great. We only waited for a bit to get seated, order, and get our food. Probably my favorite Korean fried chicken so far. It was crispy with a good flavor and I would come back to try more. It would have been nice to be given rice or kimchi though. Plaza is PACKED though read more

Ttobongee Chicken - Korean Near Me - Santa Clara, California

The soy garlic chicken was really good! The chicken is juicy with a nice crispy exterior. You order using an iPad on the table and they bring the food out quickly. read more

There was a kiosk there to order, so we tried to order, but then we were told to sit down and order, so I'm not sure exactly what's going on! Service was kind of slow, but it was also a weekend. My friend and I shared a half order of soy garlic and jja jang rice.... we shoulda gotten noodles instead. Not my favorite or go to korean friend chicken spot, but ok for what it is. read more

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Came across a TikTok talking about Ttobongee Chicken's jjajangmyun so I stopped by to check it out and I was instantly hooked. The first time I had it, it was so good and I couldn't stop thinking about it and went back less than a month later. Both times I visited, there was no wait and I was seated immediately. I LOVE their sodduck sodduck, the rice cake is a little crispy, the sausage is so juicy and the sauce is a perfect mix of sticky, sweet and salty. Their fried chicken is pretty good but I wouldn't say it ranks amongst the best Korean fried chicken I've tried. The real star of the show is jjajangmyun! I am so incredibly obsessed with these saucy umami black bean noodles. The sauce is so delicious and pairs great with their chewy noodles. We also got the tangsyuk which was crispy and was great with the sweet and sour sauce. read more

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good affordable korean spot to take your family when you're craving korean fried chicken and black bean noodles!!! there was a bit of a wait before we got our table which is understandable with how crowded it was on a tuesday. we ordered through the tablet on the table and got our food within 10-15 minutes. the service was efficient! omg there was even a robot serving too which was cool! we got half and half wings which were spicier than what i was expecting but still good! my favorite was the black bean noodles!! the noodles were chewy and sauce meaty, flavorful. anyways family friendly ambiance for affordable authentic korean food!! read more

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