BBQ Kalbi Food Truck

Restaurant · 15th-Charles

BBQ Kalbi Food Truck

Restaurant · 15th-Charles

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660 E Gish Rd, San Jose, CA 95112

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Korean BBQ fusion with tacos, burritos, and rice plates  

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What to Eat and Drink at Bay Area FC Games in San Jose - Eater SF

"If you’re seeking a twist on a game day classic like nachos, BBQ Kalbi tops its version with tender strips of beef bulgogi, nacho cheese, and pickled onions and jalapenos — in addition to offering the simple yet satisfying mound of beef bulgogi, chicken, or pork with a scoop of rice and a green salad." - Tamerra Griffin

https://sf.eater.com/2024/6/13/24168757/bay-fc-game-food-what-to-eat
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Stephanie Camarda

Google
Rachel and her team are AMAZING, the food is so delicious. I hired the truck for a work event and everyone enjoyed the choices, some folks came back for seconds and thirds! Rachel is reliable and super friendly, from booking the truck to the end of the event everything was seamless.

Christal Fowler

Google
Rachel Is amazing, less then a week notice and then same day head count change she knocked it out of the park. Food was amazing, her team was on point and the price was great. Will be hiring her again for future events - Served over 100 people in less then 90 mins without long lines, lack in quality of food or customer services.

Elizabeth Verdusco

Google
Was craving some Korean BBQ! Well driving home I saw the food truck!! I went home picked up my husband and we drove over there! Let me tell you what we ordered was delicious!! I had the spicy pork plate over rice and the hubby ordered the spicy beef over rice! It was enough spicy! I recommend it 100%

Eloisa Howell

Google
Spicy chicken with rice is soo good!!!! It's a must have! We drove by one night, and saw the truck, decided to try a plate that night. Since then I have been by everyday looking for their truck to try the spicy pork. 👍

Dawn Livingston

Google
Tofu fried rice, def not worth $16. Half the meal was dry lettuce with absolutely nothing on it. Was still hungry after. For the portions and quality, should be $8

Danielle Z

Google
Do not come to this address for food. This is not a place where food truck sells food. It is actually a food truck parking lots, many food trucks parking here, some of them only doing events. You would need to find the actual location of the food truck when it’s in service.

Scott Ogilvie

Google
Got the spicy pork when the truck was at PayPal Park, was very good and not overly spicy.

Michael Loncaric

Google
Great Korean BBQ 👌! She cooks it fresh to order, and very kind service.
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Shirley F.

Yelp
I wanted to try out a different truck and decided to have their BBQ spicy beef plate drizzled with Spicy Mayo. They gave a good PORTION of spicy beef, however, their rice texture was as if they were going for a THICK congee. Anyways, I'd recommend y'all order anything that does not have rice!
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Eva L.

Yelp
The beef bulgogi and spicy pork bulgogi were both ok. The beef bulgogi seems to have a lot more moisture than I'm used to so the texture was a bit too mushy for me. It has the standard sweet bulgogi taste but can use more saltiness. A bit pricey at $17. The spicy pork bulgogi has a bit firmer texture, spicy as expected. I preferred the pork bulgogi over the beef. The staff was very nice.
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A S.

Yelp
Their bulgogi wasn't the best but wasn't the worst. The portion looked small in the container however it was actually a decent portion as I couldn't finish it all. Wish they did some sprouts or something more akin to Korean food because the side of salad was basic for the price of the plate.
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Joe Z.

Yelp
Craving Korean BBQ? Do yourself a favor and try this spot. -Fresh food -Firndly service -Super Yummy 10/10 would come again
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Marissa C.

Yelp
*Food truck review* 2nd meal at one of the Earthquake's game, but my boyfriend and I shared a previous meal from another food truck only because we like trying different places. We shared the Korean BBQ Rice Plate with Spicy Bulgogi Beef and for the price, this place gives a big portion! Everything had so much flavor too! 10/10 for food

Mr. T.

Yelp
Good food and service. Their bulgogi chicken was really good. Kimchi tofu fried rice was good especially with the spicy mayo.
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Claire G.

Yelp
Love how this food truck is so close to home! Tried to order through the app but the address was showing incorrectly so I called to verify. Owner was so nice and accommodating and took my order over the phone. I ordered 2 beef bulgogi burritos and 1 chicken teriyaki plate (rice and salad) and she asked when I'd like to pick it up. It was ready to go 20 minutes later. I pulled up and she greeted me by name! Told her I was going to post in Yelp and asked her to lose. LOL Delicious!
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Cheryl B.

Yelp
Holy moly - this was a great Friday surprise. We were lucky to get this truck at our Avalon complex. We didn't really know what to expect, so we were pleasantly surprised by the food quality, service, and quantity. I know some places are struggling in this new Covid world, so at most other places prices go up while everything else goes down. This was NOT the case with this business. We got hella tasty food - a lot of it - and it was served with a smile. It looked like a family was running the kitchen, which shows in the food. They had an efficient system and the food was made with care. If I had to compare it to anything - I'd say it's up there with Korilla BBQ in NYC. If you're unfamiliar with it, they were featured in the Great Food Truck Race years ago. Since I couldn't travel back home, I was especially excited to have found this truck. We got the bbq beef burrito and the spicy pork bowl. Between the two, the pork was our fave. We pre-ordered from the website set up for apartment complexes - the options there are more limited than what you can order in-person. Lessons learned from this time around: we'd probably just order at the window since there were a lot more choices (bulgogi nachos, Korean bbq Philly cheesesteaks etc.). We'd be curious to try those or maybe something with chicken. Overall - my husband and I are 100% satisfied with our meals and are excited for when it comes around again. PS- ask for the orange sauce. It's crack. No pics this time...bc we ate too fast.
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G C.

Yelp
I finally saw an update from where the truck is..... Now located in one spot Now serving at Valero Gas station parking lot on the corner of El Camino Real and Pomeroy 3305 El Camino Real Santa Clara, CA 95051
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Sonny Boy G.

Yelp
Ughhh... Gawtdamn. I just wanted Korean food. So we got lucky. Right when the craving was there after work and needed gas, there was a food truck at the gas station. And whaddyaknow.. a Korean BBQ Truck!! Wtf?!! Really?? Someone must really love us.. BBQ Kalbi?? Gotta try it. Sooooo, we ordered the Spicey Beef over rice. OMG... Took the orders home, scarffed it down. Few days later, ordered again without getting gas, ate the same order again. Went on vacay, went back and ordered again, and again, the food was effn fantastic.. AGAIN!! Thank u ladies for being there, err, here hahaa ;D. Your service and food is HEAVEN. Thank you :)
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Pia M.

Yelp
okay, for starters, the woman who owns this truck is the sweetest lady i've ever met. same with all the employees i've met; they are super helpful and friendly, which is hard to find nowadays.! now onto the food: it is so freaking good! i got the spicy bulgogi burrito and extra orange sauce on the side and it was probably the best korean/fusion food i've had ever, not even just from a food truck. i love food trucks because it feels more homey and personal, and this one definitely did. i will 110% be coming back, y'all should come!
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Kyle V.

Yelp
Gave these guys a shot at the San Jose Earthquakes game last night and it was just average. I'm pretty sure it was a condensed menu and they were just pumping out these rice plates (boxes) as fast as possible. I went with the BBQ Chicken Teriyaki Rice Plate. Don't get me wrong, you get a large amount of food but it is $13. They stuffed so much food into the box that it wouldn't even close, so no complaints there! This also comes with a small "salad" in the box but that was barely even a salad. The chicken was average with flavors that didn't really pop. The rice was somewhat soggy by the time I got to my seat. Overall, nothing great but not horrible. For $13 I would probably try a different truck next time.
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Krishnan N.

Yelp
This lady is the sweetest! And the food is amazing. You can really taste the care they put into the food. Literally went two days in a row.
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Jazzy L.

Yelp
Ok so i wished i had taken a photo before i ate it but oh well....LET ME TELL YA'LL it was super DELICIOUS! I sent my boyfriend to go get us a second plate! Lol and Rachel amazing service! Thank you!
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an l.

Yelp
All of their reviews except one are recent and the rest are from years ago. 90% of their menu has changed and they only serve rice plates. I ordered a spicy pork rice plate for 13.00 because the truck smelled sooo good from outside of my work. I saw the reviews and realized the low star reviews were so old so I gave the truck a try. The pork had great Korean bbq spice flavor and mixed with rice it was satisfying! They pack the container to the top which makes it worth the 13.00! The reviews said the sauces were watered down but I'm a huge sauce person and these were actually thick! There's a spicy mayonnaise and a red Korean bbq hot sauce. Both great I would definitely eat this again! I'll have to try the beef next time. FYI no more burritos--just rice plates per owner
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Michelle K.

Yelp
What a wonderful experience! The food was absolutely delicious, portion size was huge and satisfying, and the owners were so attentive and personable, too. We ordered kimchi fried rice, bulgogi nachos, BBQ beef plate, spicy pork plate and each one of them was a hit with the whole family. The quality of the meat was great (none of the mostly-lard you see in some places), perfectly seasoned and cooked (not too sweet or greasy), and generous in amount. The plates also included a side lettuce salad and potato salad. We will certainly be coming back!
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Gabriela V.

Yelp
Such great customer service! Staff was so helpful with helping me select a vegan option! Food was amazing, overall experience was 10/10! Definitely looking forward to coming here again
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Tara A.

Yelp
Super friendly place with huge portions! It was just the right amount of spiciness, i'll definitely be back!
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Cassie H.

Yelp
I absolutely LOVE this place. I've been quite a few time and I've had every meat on the menu. They are all so delicious, made fresh when you order. It's all so tender and flavorful. I've recommended it to so many people and it's one of my favorite places to go also the owner is so incredibly sweet which is an added bonus since I go back every week :)
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Meghan R.

Yelp
I feel like I've had a lot of mediocre experiences with food trucks recently and BBQ Kalbi was no different. The BBQ Kalbi food truck came to my workplace and offered only a few items on the menu that day - your choice of protein (steak, chicken, pork or tofu) with rice. I settled on the Korean BBQ chicken rice plate - $13. It was a generous portion of chicken served over a large bed of rice and some iceberg lettuce salad. The Korean BBQ flavor was good and it was nice to see they offered a couple of sauce options to spice things up. The chicken itself was ok, though not the best quality chicken and slightly dry. I also found a small piece of crinkled grey paper in the chicken which made it a bit unappetizing. I was mildly amused to see that plastic sporks were the only utensil option available. I hadn't come in contact with a spork since middle school. The idea of stabbing at chicken with a spork seemed a bit daunting. However, it turned out to be ok because the chicken was already in bite-sized pieces which I managed to scoop up using the spork's spoon function.
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Jesse W.

Yelp
I was running another evening errand when I saw this truck in the adjacent parking lot. Hadn't had any kbbq in a long time it immediately piqued my interest. I was hoping for some simple tacos but there didn't appear to be any on the menu, so I opted for the burrito. There was only one lady in the truck who was very friendly, and she took my order then got to cooking. The burrito came out hot, and it was pretty tasty. In my opinion it could have used some sort of cold crisp veggie component. It was a little expensive compared to a typical taqueria burrito, but I understand kbbq meats are generally a premium in this area. I don't know where this truck usually visits, but it is a bit out of the way from my home so I probably wouldn't come regularly. However if I happened to be in the area and craving kbbq without wanting the expensive sit down restaurant experience, I would stop by again.
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Alanna C.

Yelp
I went to bbq kalbi at off the grid Sunnyvale. I got the bbq beef burrito. It was just alright... I wished the beef had more of an authentic korean flavor to it. The pieces of beef were tiny as well as the quantity. The portion was large though, I couldn't finish it all for dinner. The staff was friendly and helpful to another customer behind me who hadn't been there before. Overall, alright and a little on the pricy side for a burrito with little meat and not that much of an authentic korean flavor. Slightly disappointed since I am used to kbbq in LA korea town.

Faith L.

Yelp
I don't usually write reviews but I decided i had to leave a review for a whole bunch of reasons: -incredible customer service, they're so nice!!!! -hefty portions of meat, its not just a lot of rice with a little meat -side sauces are the bomb -made to order -korean/Mexican fusion -good price for the amount of food you get I was scrolling on their yelp and noticed that the majority of the reviews are rlly old. Seems like they updated their menu and it is WORKING for them (and me lol) definitely try this place
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Alyssa G.

Yelp
Great lady, great food! She cooks the food to order and will take in to account how spicy you want something!
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Randy F.

Yelp
Taking a stroll after dinner, I walked past the BBQ Kalbi Food Truck. The last thought in my mind was eating more, but then again, it's not every day that I come across food trucks. I decided to support the Mom and Pop shop and give them a try. The menu consists of mainly tacos and burritos, served in a Korean fusion style with Korean ingredients. I asked for a few recommendations and got the following. Of note, the owners are very friendly and more than happy to chat. There is also a table filled with the requisite utensils and napkins, but that also has a great selection of condiments: from the house made kim chee, to the pickled vegetables, to the variety of interesting sauces. Spicy Pork Taco - the spiciness is fairly mild and likely is so to appeal to a broader array of people. I found the meat to be tender and tasty and also liked that there was plenty of vegetables. The soft taco shell was solid and didn't sog at all though I added plenty of sauce. Korean Beef Taco - generous servings of beef as well and similarly good flavor and taste without being too fatty. The sauces do add a lot. I tried the wasabi mayo, the chili paste, the spicy mango, and the spicy mayo. Each goes well with the food. Spicy Pork Burrito - the burrito is much larger than the taco and thus costs about 3x as much. I was worried that it would be filled with excess rice, but was pleasantly surprised to find a good meat to rice ratio and plenty of vegetables as well. Overall, the BBQ Kalbi food truck was a solid stop and given that they plan to be on Castro Street in Mountain View every Thursday evening, I'd give them a try. It can either be a quick or filling snack and the price is right. It also compares favorably to the broad cuisine available in downtown Mountain View. It's not better than the best restaurants there, but it's a better choice than many of the weaker establishments I've tried. BBQ Kalbi is cash only and it's location can be found on Twitter.
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Jess C.

Yelp
I got the bulgogi burrito, which was far inferior to Jack's Snack Deli in FiDi. The issue with it is that the kimchi isn't mixed evenly into the rice and so they fall out in huge chunks. You'll end up eating a mouthful of kimchi followed by a mouthful of rice. The second problem was that I'd prefer my kimchi fried rice with eggs. Isn't that a critical component of fried rice?! I knew something was off about this place the second I noticed that there wasn't a single Korean person working the place....

Michael V.

Yelp
This food truck is GREAT! Rachel will bring the spiciness if you ask for it. I recently moved away from the area she parks in but I loved walking over there to work on my spice tolerance with Korean food once a week or so. It was also nice during these tough covid times to just know I could go there and have a lovely conversation and eat delicious food! Skip the DoorDash order and go see them in person :)
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Mang Y.

Yelp
Excellent value for $2 tacos. Tried kalbi, spicy pork and bbq chicken. Of the 3, i prefer kalbi. Chicken is slightly tough. Good meat to tortilla ratio. $5 Kalbi slider special is a good value as well. Wish there was a bit more zing to the taste. Very nice people running the truck. Convenient spot for dinner in downtown MV. Quick response via Twitter. Anyone tried the unagi burrito?
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Philip L.

Yelp
Positives are: * Bold flavor * Lots of meat * Relatively quick service (for a food truck) I only wish the pork was a little less fatty. Also the sauce for the spicy pork was a little too orangey-red, not sure if that's natural. This isn't the healthiest food, but you don't go a food truck for that.
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Christian S.

Yelp
To be honest I wasn't expecting too much I just wanted a hot meal after work. Lo and behold she went up and beyond with the service and the food was delicious. Thank God she's close by!

Josh P.

Yelp
Omg the food is so delicious! Everything is cook to order, so you know its fresh. If you are looking authentic Korean make sure you visit BBQ Kalbi!
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Jade T.

Yelp
WTH. Are you other Yelp-heads talking about the same place? Not filling and not worth it. Clearly I'm a victim of ordering the wrong thing too. Only tried one item at BBQ Kalbi. But I ask you: Is it okay to charge seven bucks for a burrito that contains chips of chicken bones (!?!) and cooked beyond death chicken? Where the only thing you can taste is teriyaki/soy sauce and not the flavour of the chicken, which is all stringy anyway?!? =:[ x 100 No thanks. I'll take the teriyaki bowl at Jack in the Box over this any day. Sorry BBQ Kalbi.
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Flor D.

Yelp
Taco trucks have ALWAYS been around. HELLLLOOOO, at one point they were called roach coaches, and you could here them from your office miles and miles away. Remember that jingle? I love the owner Tom, who is super friendly and very gracious. I like the premise. Problem is, the meat tastes like any other taco. The only main difference is the spicy slaw. Maybe I had high expectations, and I was thinking the beef would be something different it wasn't. I definitely preferred the chicken over the beef. I can't eat pork and won't comment on it. The prices are reasonable, and the benefits about it being mobile are awesome. Make sure to get a 7UP or Sprite...as these tacos make your tummy rumbly.
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Luis C.

Yelp
Normally this Korean food truck rates just okay, but last Friday on a freezing cold & rainy night their unagi taco ($3.50) tasted phenomenal. http://media4.px.yelpcdn.com/bphoto/dKFIoMbfqh1vRdOjVH3r9w/l The fresh tortilla with the hot off the grill fillet of unagi was a perfect combination. Would have been better if the tortilla was doubled, but I was glad the taco didn't break. 4 stars!!! for that taco on that particular night. http://media3.px.yelpcdn.com/bphoto/iDt1-nYkmpJz-5YAUCyUtQ/l The bibimbap burrito ($8) doesn't rate as high. The homemade kimchee is just okay. Also on the menu: regular tacos ($2.50) and burritos ($7.50) with your choice of meat: beef, pork, teriyaki chicken, spicy chicken, and spicy tofu. http://media3.px.yelpcdn.com/bphoto/QRW888vAuUUOtq5Ao8INVw/l Cash only. Currently there are 3 south bay Korean taco trucks BulgogiBBQ, MoGo BBQ, and this one. And only 2 local Korean taco trucks, TaKorea and Seoul on Wheels.
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Mike L.

Yelp
Oh my...dare I say...the best Asian/Korean taco truck I've had yet?? So glad they showed up at OTG this past Friday...was definitely my favorite spot of the night. I really wanted to try their Bibimbap Burrito, but by the time my friends and I had gotten to the front of the line, it was already scratched from their menu! Sold out already?? Man, they really must be THAT GOOD. Instead, I ended up "settling" for their spicy Chicken and Pork tacos, which aren't slouches themselves my friends. Both had some faint heat to it (maybe a little more so with the pork), but nothing terrible and still stomach friendly for those that are less spice-inclined. Personally, I wished they were a little spicier, but then, they do have a whole array of sauces you can throw on there to give it a boost. Between the two, I thought the chicken was actually a little better just because it was a little more moist than the pork and it didn't feel as salty (probably why it was a little less spicy). Honestly though, it's almost like splitting hairs; I mean, it's white meat and "the other white meat". One of my friend's coworkers ordered the Bulgogi-cheesesteak for us to share, which essentially swapped the steak with beef bulgogi and took out the veggies. I'm not always a fan of cheesesteaks, but I would definitely be down with these. The meat in this one was really juicy, compared to how other cheesesteaks I've tried had really dried out meat. Other than running out of the Bibimbap Burrito by 6:30 (obviously their best seller on the menu), I could only think of one bad thing to say: the amount of unagi in the unagi taco is a little less than ideal. It still tasted good, and I can see why they don't give you crazy amounts (unagi ain't cheap I'm sure), but it's just that I wouldn't get it again since I know how good their other tacos are. They are priced about the same as their taco competitors, but I think these are so much better. Boo on them though for running out of the Bibimbap Burrito so early, but I guess it just shows these guys are pretty good! I just hope there's one left for me next time!
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Lien T.

Yelp
My friend and I came here on a whim the other day and it was awesome! We had a great experience with both the food and customer service--double whammy! We walked up to the truck and were immediately greeted with smiles. The owner was humble and friendly even before he knew we were BBQ Kalbi newbs, so we knew his demeanor was genuine. After looking briefly at the menu and taking into consideration his recommendations, we decided to go with three tacos (beef, spicy pork, and teriyaki chicken) and a spicy chicken bibimbahp burrito. The owner asked us if we were a fan of unagi and we replied 'yes!' He wanted us to try the unagi taco, so he added an unagi taco to our order--on the house of course! As we waited for our tacos and burrito, we noticed the different sauces that they had on a self-serve table. There were four flavors: spicy mayo, spicy mango, sweet wasabi, and sweet lychee. Yep...I said sweet wasabi and sweet lychee! Sounds interesting right?! That's what we thought too! Two out of the four bottles of sauces were running low so I asked the owner if he had anymore. One of the cooks simply grabbed the bottles and refilled them--unlike another Korean fusion taco truck I've been to before that is constantly running out of sauce. I was so glad that I didn't have to deal with them running out of things here. We just couldn't wait to get home to eat everything, so we decided to eat in our car instead. Everything was delicious! The ingredients were fresh and nothing was greasy. My favorite was the unagi taco with sweet wasabi sauce! It was so unique and the tortilla went surprisingly well with the unagi! I also prefer the beef taco over the pork and chicken tacos. Next time, I'll probably get the bibimbahp burrito with beef instead of chicken too. There was nothing wrong with the chicken or pork, I just liked the beef better! The sauces were incredible too! The spicy mango and sweet lychee were a little on the sweeter side, but they were still pretty good. They were all fun to eat, but my favorites were the spicy mayo and sweet wasabi! There is nothing better than good food and great customer service! I'll definitely be back for some more unagi tacos!
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Manda Bear B.

Yelp
************ Review 281 ********** We went to SummerSalt event with the Fleet Week at teh Fort Mason. We got to try BBQ Kalbi for the first time, all tacos are only $3. - The Spicy chicken - yum! - The Kalbi taco - yum! - The Beef taco - yum! - The Tofu - yum! Plenty of spicy mayonnaise, Sriracha sauce, & kimchi. Perfect snack to watch the Blue Angels flying!
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Jim C.

Yelp
Yelp confessional: I'm a food truck stalker. I couldn't resist trying BBQ Kalbi after I read about it on Yelp and had a good experience w/MoGo BBQ a few weeks ago. I read BBQ Kalbi would be in Downtown Mt View around 630pm and happened to find myself in the car right behind them as they headed towards Dana and Hope. So for 6 blocks I was a food truck stalker following their every move. Kalbi Burrito ($5.50 - 3.75 stars) - overall pretty tasty. I tried both this and the Spicy Pollo (Chicken) Burrito but the Spicy Chicken stood out much more by far. My friend said the kalbi had that reheated meat taste but it seemed fine to me. Good, but not as good as MoGo's. Spicy Chicken Burrito ($5.50, 4.25 stars) - really good and the spicy sauce just gave it that much more flavor and a nice kick than the kalbi burrito. A winner for me. The guy working the truck was pretty cool and friendly. There was only 2 other ppl in front of me and I got my food promptly within 5 minutes. Bottom line: The invasion of the ethnic food trucks continue. First Indian w/Curry Up Now, then MoGo BBQ, now BBQ Kalbi. What's next? Pho on a Truck? Stinky Tofu Mobile? But yes, I'm addicted. BBQ Kalbi, I'll be seeing you soon... and may not be able to help myself from stalking you down again.
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Kevin L.

Yelp
Better than MogoBBQ? Dare I say... yes! Their schedule is kinda weird and instead of tweeting their location before each meal, they have a set schedule on their website (http://bbqkalbi.com/) - kinda inconvenient, but it's nice to know where they're at. Today, they were near Yahoo (not on the campus, but on the street) in Sunnyvale. It's a mom and pop business - I could hear them speaking Korean, and there are WAY more options here than at MogoBBQ. Today, I tried the Bibimbap burrito (I picked beef) and I liked it better than the usual Short Rib Burrito I get at Mogo's - there wasn't an overload of lettuce and the sprouts and other vegetables made it more interesting! I have yet to try the kimchi fried rice burrito, curry burrito, and other tacos. Overall, good and delicious! It's definitely time that I had an alternative to my usual Mogo short rib burrito. -- Photo! http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/z24-YWkNlpgrYG2XqQCu2Q?select=qWG6MUsQGeHUCjQzdP621Q
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Rav V.

Yelp
I must have been in a really good mood this day because for me to purposely eat Korean/Mexican fusion food is unheard of. I like Korean food and I like Mexican food but not combined. I don't like "sweet" foods and it just seems to me that "fusion" almost always means "sweet" food. That was the case here. Of all the food trucks that were lined up at Moveable Feast Willow Glen, BBQ Kalbi had the shortest line. I'm not into hype so I decided to give the underdog a try. The gals that helped me out were friendly enough. Food popped out pretty quickly. Alright, good so far. They had 3 types of sauces (spicy mayo, wasabi, chili) and jalapeños so I helped myself to each. I like variety. Korean BBQ Spicy Pork Burrito $8.50 - I was shocked to see the size of my burrito when it was handed to me. Easily the smallest burrito for the price I've ever paid for. I thought to myself, it's not about quantity but about quality. I opened it up and found the meat ratio was low (pork is cheap!) and plopped onto one part of the burrito instead of evenly, no bueno. First bite had no meat. Second bite had some meat. Third bite, sweet meat, aaaak! My nightmare, I immediately added the spicy mayo and wasabi sauce to cover it up. The burrito wasn't "bad" but it definitely needed those side sauces to "liven" it up. It's all about those sauces. Korean BBQ Beef Nachos $8.50 - Another shocker, at this price the smallest Nachos I've ever had. It's apparent they use the same BBQ sauce on their meats because this tasted exactly like the Pork. We poured jalapeños over the top to make it edible. Coke - I rarely drink soda but I was pleased to see they sell them for $1. I decided to stick with 3 stars because even though I don't like "sweet/fusion" foods, I know many people do. It's unfair to rate them strictly on me not liking sweet food. Or as the great John "Profesor de Yelp" D. would say, the kinder & gentler Räv, or softie. I can see the appeal of fusion style because I know peeps that LOVE their Panda Express, yuck! I'm just not one of them. For me, I'll just stick to Korean or Mexican on their own. As for Mexican food, there are far too many larger, tastier and cheaper burritos to be had. If I want Korean BBQ, there are plenty of all you can eat places that cost just a few bucks more. Side Note, Food Truck Rant (not a factor in rating): The popularity of these food trucks has taken a turn for the worse. They no longer provide cheap eats. Their prices are just as high or higher than actual restaurants. What's the point in that? No good. Hasta La Vista, Kalbi, haeng-un-eul bil-eo yo
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Heather K.

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Found these guys at the Los Gatos Art and Wine festival. Was too dang hot to eat there, so we took our BBQ Korean pork rice bowl and Korean BBQ chicken burrito to go. When I opened my box, there was a nice little side salad along with a hearty portion of spicy BBQ pork and white rice. Was glad I had a big glass of water. So delicious!! Hubby loved his burrito. Flavorful chicken, slaw and other yummy items in a decent sized tortilla. They had lots of other yummy items, so check them out'
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Stephanie B.

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Oh my, This was my first time coming here for lunch. The prices are fairly reasonable. The service is so great. It's a different atmosphere than the little kids that usually run the "other" truck. Kalbi is more mature and they really care about you. The owner was helping out a guy and telling him which sauces to pair his tacos with. Normally I don't think they would even take the time to do that. I ordered the kalbi taco's & spicy pork tacos. OH MY GOD. The meat is full of flavor and they don't throw all the slaw all over the tacos. I mean, by overpowering it with the stuff. My favorite part was that their sauces aren't in tiny, pathetic, 1/4 full containers (thanks MoGo's).. they actually have the bottles sitting out and you can put whatever you'd like. The spicy mayo & spicy mango aren't that spicy but they're both rich in flavor. The "hot sauce" definitely has a kick and is quite good! They also have all you can eat kimchee. Well, you put them in containers.. but it's basically as much as you want. I wish they would come around SJ more often. I think they'd be way more popular than MoGo's 100%.

Emerald L.

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One of the best food trucks you can go to. The owners are super sweet and they never skimp out on portions. Spicy Bulgogi Burrito is my favorite :)
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K W.

Yelp
We came here in March. The food took FOREVER to make (even though there was no line at all). We froze our butts off. I had a chicken taco and a beef taco, both with cheese. We went to Tea Era to eat the tacos: http://media1.px.yelpcdn.com/bphoto/g4wKmrf6CivMxXlNTQSe7Q/l. The beef was ok and the chicken was good. I discovered that there is really nothing particularly special about Korean tacos, minus that they come in trucks. Maybe the Kimchee quesadillas are more unique?
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Anya H.

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Oh snap I already gave them a 5? Well they deserve another one! The Bim bim bap burrito is oh my goodness delicious. Go to their website to see where the truck will be on each day. I did notice their price was raised a little bit. (The tried to put gray tape over the price on their menu and write in the new price. haha) This whole Korean Taco Truck is so genius! Its basically Korean food/Mexican food with the tortilla! Then they have kimche and cucumbers with spicy mayo and sriracha to put on your tacos or burritos. I'm already thinking about the next time I want to eat this stuff! Cash only!

Sri S.

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Tried Kalbi for the second time today and it just keeps getting better. Their service is excellent and the quality of the meat is 10/10. The spicy beef bulgogi plate is my go to and it's the best I've ever had. Definitely give them a shot if you like good portions and unbelievable taste.
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June Y.

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Meh, really nothing special and not worth the 30 minutes I had to wait in line to get my food. SUPER STINGY with the filling. Ordered a spicy shrimp and tofu soft taco and was severely underwhelmed with the amount of toppings that were in my taco. Literally only a few pieces of shrimp and tofu and shredded cabbage...Nothing I couldn't make myself for $$ cheaper. Sauce is also nothing special and actually on the dry side. Ate my 2 tacos and was still super hungry afterwards. Not sure if their burritos are more worth the money but I would stay away from the tacos if you have an appetite unless you want to order 4 or more...
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Casey S.

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Korean-fusion cheesesteaks? What the hell, I'll give it a whirl. BBQ Kalbi is one of the many food trucks to make the rounds around the greater Bay Area. I managed to catch them at the Mozilla headquarters, nabbing a spicy BBQ pork cheesesteak and some nachos. And you know what? It was decent. The meat was well-marinated, tasting more like something marinated in plum sauce than grease. Then again, isn't grease what a cheesesteak is all about? The cheese was the el cheapo liquid kind, but I guess that adds to the authenticity.
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Greg S.

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Today I was finally able to stop by and grub down with BBQ Kalbi. And it did not disappoint! I'd heard great things about their tacos, but I'm more of a burrito kind of guy. I decided to go with their namesake and ordered the Kalbi Burrito. Not but 10 seconds after I had paid was my name called and my order ready! Talk about fast service! The burrito is da bomb...delicious flavor and really good meat. I like the size also; not too big, but a perfectly satisfying lunch. I almost when for a taco on the side, but perhaps next time. And speaking of next time...I've got to try their bibimbap burrito! I love me some bibimbap! Sure you can get a super burrito at any taqueria for the same price, but it's just on the same. For a unique Korean-take on the taco and burrito, get your grub on here!
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Amy K.

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OVERALL: 4.4 FOOD: 4 SERVICE: 4.5 AMBIANCE: 4 VALUE: 5 I've dreamt of this day for months. Well, maybe not this exact day, but the overall concept. Today I fulfilled my Korean taco destiny. I was promised Seoul-On-Wheels and even dallied with the idea of Kogi Truck, but it just wasn't meant to be until BBQ Kalbi. Who knew the Truck Next Door would beat out all the fancy City Trucks? Stumbled on the truck as it was parking in the auto shop lot @ Hope & Dana. Was it...? Could it...? It couldn't be! Not just any taco truck, but a KOREAN taco truck! So what if I'd already downed a *healthy* portion of green sugary treats throughout the workday--bring on the kimchee & daejee! Tacos ($2 ea): Daejee (spicy pork) overflowed the single corn tortilla, which held up admirably. Not really spicy, so added my personal mountain of kimchee reinforcement. Kalbi was leaner, firmer, and milder. If I had to choose, would stick to the kalbi for its texture and subtle sweetness. Kimchee Hotdog ($2.50 ea): Butterflied all-beef wiener over melted swiss (mozzarella?) on a toasted roll, all topped with lettuce, kimchee & shredded cheddar. Self-serve kochujang adds nice kick to cut the saltiness of the dog. Not the best dog I've ever had, but huge points for freshness & novelty. Owners are super friendly & unlike lots of other mobile eateries, TOTALLY LEGIT--health inspector approval, permits...they got 'em! So if they don't/can't show up as often or reliably as you expect, blame private businesses & local agencies for being party poopers.