I love the place and the staff kuddos to Stan and the whole team the best customer service! We really feel at home. Best service and delicious food. Were gonna comeback for sure!!! read more

Haven't tasted such a delicious chicken menu! We're from Vegas and just visited Monterey for 3 nights. My sister found this on Yelp with stellar reviews and so we tried. Did not disappoint! The japchae is sooo good and full of taste, meat and veggies. Noodles are ample amount too! We went twice before we left Cali. read more

I spent around 30 dollars to get a large box of chicken and it just had no flavor. If you want good korean fried chicken go to San Jose, this place is only good if you're retired living in Monterey and never seen good food read more

Best chicken I have ever had in my life. The chicken was well-cooked and the taste was heavenly. The crispy texture brought pleasure to both my ears and my taste buds. I just couldn't stop eating, and before I knew it, I had eaten many servings of this delicious chicken. I would highly recommend to every person, especially the original chicken. Thank you ttobongee! read more

Ttobongee - Half & Half Chicken - Korean Near Me - Pacific Grove, California

If you haven't been here you're missing out. I've tried almost everything here and haven't been disappointed. If you're craving good food this is a great place to go!! read more

It was okay .. not 30 dollars good.. but okay.. not sure why so much for jus chicken.. and why are the chicken pieces all different sizes?

Thee best fried chicken in Monterey county... hands down!!! To top it all off the owners are genuinely welcoming and courteous. The mustard sauce pairs wonderfully with the original fried chicken add some kimchi to the mix and you can't go wrong. read more

Not much to say except that it's an absolute must-have Korean fried chicken experience. It's the only one in the local area (besides San Jose), but it's as legit as it gets. Food is absolutely amazing, and the owners and workers diligently work everyday, so their service is second-to-none. Absolutely recommend their Yang-Nyeom chicken! The experience isn't what it is without the owner being who he is. Absolute delight to talk to and knows how to connect with the people. The workers deserve praise too as they also know how to connect with the customers and create a great environment in the workplace. Go there now! read more

First time trying this place and oh man this is a hidden gem... I got the half and half chicken and both tasted amazing! Great customer service as well! Will definitely be back. read more

Ttobongee - Half and half chicken (original+ Yang Nyum) - Korean Near Me - Pacific Grove, California

Amazing flavor! I moved here about a month and was really craving Korean food. I was pleasantly surprised by the flavor of each item and amount! The wings have a slight crispness and spice to it. We ordered the Soy Garlic Combo, Jap Chae, Sodduk Sodduk, a couple side orders, and Soju. Everything was nicely packaged making an easy transportation since I ordered to-go. Definitely going here again! read more

I was craving some good Korean fried chicken and was happily surprised by this hole-in-the-wall! Super tiny restaurant that's probably better for takeout but my family sat in. The chicken had great flavor but beware! Everything has a bit of a bite even if there is not a chili pepper next to the flavor. I usually can't handle the spice but the flavor and the juicy chicken wings kept me eating more. I used ketchup to manage the spice better which I don't prefer for Asian wings. I had my half and half (original and sweet chili) wings with fries (which were super crispy and had a small bite from the pepper) but I think I'll try rice as a side next time. Customer service was great with the waitress and cooks checking on us every so often. Overall a pretty decent experience. Just wish the original wings weren't as spicy so my younger kids could enjoy it too. I'll be back! read more

Some of the best food I have ever had in my life. The food takes a while, but it's because they really cook to order. Call ahead and try not to eat everything before you get home. read more

Great chicken! Had the Yang Nyum chicken based on the other Yelp reviews. Very delicious. Very pricey though but a good treat to have. I will definitely go back. The Yang Nyum sauce is extremely good. I had the drumsticks and wings. Will have to try the boneless chicken next time. read more

Amazing fried chicken. Literally been here three times in one week and I drive all the way from Salinas Totally worth the drive, the money, and the mess I make when I eat these deliciously smothered wings! I enjoy the half and half chicken. The plain fried chicken is superb-great flavor and the crisp on the chicken is perfect. The yang nyum chicken is so delicious, the sauce is amazing! Pickled radish on the side for a perfect finishing touch! They are even gracious enough to give you a pair of three fingered gloves so your fingers don't get so messy! Make sure to grab or bring extra napkins tho! read more

Life altering chicken. Please do yourself a favor and get the half and half wings. Service was GREAT. Had a side of shrimp chips and everything was just awesome!! read more

I love this restaurant! The manager is a sweat heart. The chicken is the best in Monterey. You must try!!! It's worth it. Love supporting a small business as well read more

Visited the town and wanted some fried chicken, this place won't disappoint you, the chicken was really juicy and yummy. Check them out

DoorDashed my order and I got the half and half of normal fried chicken and the Korean chili chicken. The chicken didn't have much breading and the best part was definitely the drums. The drums were big and had a good amount of chicken meat. The bad part is that this place is pretty expensive 20 wings for 32 bucks and when it's on doordash, it gets really pricey. The chicken lacked flavor as if the chicken was only seasoned with flour. I probably caught them on a bad day. I would recommend actually going to the spot. read more

Amazing perfectly cooked saucy as a mother WANGS i would eat here every day if I could! Pure m a g i c

Wow!! My wife and I tried this place after walking in PG. By far the best chicken wings we have ever had! The service was great and the food was better! Definitely our new place for chicken wings! read more

The best fried chicken in the area. We also love their hot fries and friendly service. The bulgogi is also delicious!

My family and I visited the city and a sweet friend who lives here recommended this awesome spot. The owner and staff greeted us with the warmest welcome on a cold night. They took our orders right away and food got to our table asap hot and ready. We all had a long day and we were all so hungry. Food is perfectly cooked and soooooo delicious! It definitely wowed me!! This might be the best Korean wings/soup/noodle spot I've ever tried. Ttobongee got our tummies filled and staff are all accommodating from start to finish. I appreciate the consistency and your above and beyond customer service! read more

Amazing service with amazing food!! We stumbled upon this place while visiting the area for a few days. The owner was extremely nice and even offered to make us a table outside to sit since the pandemic prevented us from eating in. We had car trouble and didn't get to eat the food for a whole hour after we received it and it was still delicious!!! The chicken was crisp and flavorful and the Jab Chae was the best I have ever had. Will definitely be back to this sweet spot when I'm back in town. read more

We got the green onion chicken and Dduk bok gi. The owner warned us that Dduk bok gi was very spicy and it was. But, still delicious and green onion chicken was so, so good!! It's one of those kinds of food that once you are hooked, you go back for more. Crispy chicken wings covered with delicious sauce eaten with slivers of green onion. Delicious!! Highly recommend. read more

First off, be careful of the woman who answers the phone. I called her and asked her: "Are you open for sit-down dining yet." She said "Yes." (About half of the local restaurants are open for sit-down dining, and about half or not (Covid-19.) I then asked what time the restaurant was open until. She said 9. Although she had an accent, she did not appear to have any trouble understanding me. She did not hesitate at all before answering both questions. Got there about 6:30 and found out she was wrong, they are doing takeout only. Not thrilled to say the least. We ordered takeout, it took about 20 minutes. The appetizer was horrible, but the fried chicken was very good. The lady on the phone was either untruthful because they are desperate forcustomers, or she did not understand English. If it's the latter she should not be answering the phone. read more

Food was very good and reasonably priced. The owner and the staff members were very friendly and accommodating. We live 2.5 hours away, but we'll definitely come back here the next time we're in the area. read more

This place is SO good. I am from Chicago and have been missing all of the delicious restaurants from my old neighborhood. This is some of the best food I have eaten since moving to the peninsula. Get everything- it's all damn delicious. read more

Don't let the appearance fool you. This place has great noodles and even better chicken. The service is friendly and quick. I highly recommend and always find myself coming back again and again. read more

Me and my boyfriend were looking for a place to eat for the longest time and we just ended up in this area and it was the best decision ever. The hostess was super nice and our order came out quickly. She even brought it to our car so we didn't have to wait outside! 10/10 would recommend. Also the sweet potato fries are sooo good. This place is authentic and delicious!!! read more

The owner was very accommodating and hands on. Loved the experience and the food specially!

The food is pretty good, the fried chicken and onions ring is worth the price. The only reason I am giving it only two stars is the hostess had a bad attitude! My wife and I had eaten there several months ago and had a good experience, but this time, I took my whole family there and the young woman didn't bother to write down our large order, messed up my son's order, completely forgot my daughter's order so she didn't eat, and when confronted, seems like she didn't give rat's a**!!! Don't know if we will ever go back there!! read more

Chicken is fried to perfection and not too oily. Spice level is fantastic and these are perfect korean fried chicken if youre looking for some in the Bay area! read more

Korean fried chicken is crispy and spicy! Growing up in LA, this is just as good as those in Koreatown and reminds me of home. You have to try the one with mustard. The tteokbugi is okay but hits the spot when you are homesick. read more

100% recommended! Visiting the area for a 5 days. Ate here twice on our first full day in town and plan to go back before we leave. The food we ordered was delicious and the service excellent. Love the chicken wings (so light and crispy!), kimchi fried rice and bulgogi plates. The jabchae was a bit sweet for our Korean palates. Indoor dining in this small location was closed but they set up a cozy and fun outdoor seating area for our party of 8. Had heating lamp. read more

Very tasty. On the pricy side for chicken but it is yummy. I will be back to try some other tasty looking dishes. This place could easily become a favorite. We shall see. read more

I visited Monterey this past weekend and saw the reviews and decided to drive across town to give Ttobongee a shot. The drive was well worth it, these were the best wings I have ever had. The chicken was cooked to perfection for the Combo meals that we ordered. There was a small wait, but the staff was helpful and turned meals as quickly as possible. I will be looking forward to my next trip to the bay to get Ttobongee read more

The staff and food are both great! Definitely recommend! I tried the wings and onion rings and both were pretty good but Anya's conversation and friendly clientele really sold the experience. read more

Delicious fresh mouth watering fried chicken. Great customer service especially Stan and the rest of the team. I would definitely come back to this place! read more

We just had lunch here and the food was delicious. Not only that, the service was awesome! The guy (owner?) was super friendly, he cleaned the table and chair, offering heater and blankets. Will definitely come back again. read more

I have lived in Korea and currently live in Orange County with so many Korean chicken spot but I can confidently say the chicken here is one the best! Other dishes are so good too and the workers are so polite! read more