Korean Spring BBQ

Review for 12/27/2024 My friend and I got so lucky, we came here on a Friday night and we only had to wait 10 minutes for a grill. It would have been a 45 minute wait, but we had a chance to get in right away. You'd have to call for reservations, but for only parties 4 or more, otherwise you'd have to do a walk-in. Parking is limited and it does get hectic, so I recommend getting here early. We got to meet the owner and she was so helpful and gave us a brief run down of the menu. We ordered their "B2" Such JuMulLeok KalBi (short rib steak) and their wagyu steak! I loved their wagyu steak the most and I highly recommend ordering that one. It melts in your mouth and they grill it to perfection. The staff helps each other out and one of the managers goes around observing quality assurance which I thought was really cool! Everyone is so attentive and they hold themselves up for high standards. The side dishes were amazing. One of the things that they could have approve on was their kimchi. It still tasted good, but it could have fermented a little longer, unless they were going for a light tangy taste. Overall, I rate this place a 5/5 because of their quality in service, food, and standards. I think they have limited seats available because attention to detail is important, so it becomes difficult to care for each table.

Came here for lunch on the weekend after playing pickleball at the nearby courts and was surprised that the restaurant wasn't crowded. The parking lot can get crowded, but after getting parking we were seated right away! This is one of the few restaurants that still do wood fire bbq and it was quite the experience! Each meat order came with so much food and someone was always there to help us cook and serve the meat. Everything was excellent and I will definitely be back!

Came here for a couple meals - once in a group setting and another as a pair. This restaurant is located in a small strip mall in Santa Clara and known for their charcoal bbq grill. Parking is available but can get busy in the plaza. Walking in, this was one of the most clean Korean bbq restaurants I've been to. They have very good ventilation for each grill and leaves guests not smelling like bbq for a change! Important things to note: - This is NOT an AYCE BBQ restaurant. Everything is a la carte and pricey. - They have lunch specials from 11-2pm M-F except holidays - Menus contain: appetizers, seafood, dumplings and hot noodles, wood-fired bbq, cold noodles, rice dishes, soups and stews, specialties, pork belly/prime brisket combos, and beverages. - If ordering any wood-fired bbq items, there is a minimum of 2 orders so you'll definitely be spending over $135+ on that alone but their staff will prepare and grill the meat for you. You can mix and match any 2 items from this menu section. - The staff are relatively friendly and are pros at grilling the meat medium-rare and taking both the cartilage and meat right off the bone. My top favorite is the B2 - wood-fired bbq prime short ribs in sesame oil ($65.99). It comes marinated and hits the spot with every bite. I also tried the special US wagyu 20 oz steak ($65.99) and it was a very thick cut, takes longer to cook, and not marinated. The staff sprinkled rock salt on the steak, which helped but it didn't taste as good as the short ribs. Something that I didn't expect to review was their mixed green tofu salad with sliced almonds and citrus/lemony dressing. There's something about their dressing that is - chef's kiss! I've never eaten cold tofu before and this got me eating it. This is by far the best salad I've had at a Korean restaurant. Overall the service was positive and attentive - replenished the banchan and salads quickly. If you come on a busy night, there is a call button available.