K-Star Doshirak

Build your own Korean lunch box. Though pricey, they offer quality ingredients and a comprehensive menu. You even get your takeout in a fancy paper bag.

Really enjoyed the menu set, especially the green leaves! I had fun making the wraps (ssam) and the spicy pork was tasty. They were attentive to the details. They even provided alcohol wipes for cleaning your hands.

I recently contacted K Star to inquire about catering for a team of 12. To my surprise, the owner, Ki, personally called me back to explain their catering process. He shared that their catering packages are designed for larger groups and include large trays of food. Ki was genuinely concerned that ordering for 12 people would result in too much food going to waste. When I asked if they could prepare smaller trays and offered to pay extra (because our team was set on having food from K Star), Ki explained that it wasn’t about the money. Instead, it was about maintaining the integrity of his food, both the flavor and the aesthetic presentation. He emphasized that he could not compromise on the quality and pre-portioned design of their dishes, which really impressed me. Despite this, Ki went out of his way to accommodate us by delivering individual bowls for our team so we could still enjoy their food. The attention to detail and commitment to quality were unparalleled. The food was absolutely delicious, and the personal care Ki and his team showed left a lasting impression. It is rare to find a restaurant where the owner takes the time to personally call and explain their philosophy, let alone make accommodations while staying true to their standards. This experience highlighted not only the exceptional quality of K Star’s food but also the genuine passion and integrity behind it. I 100% recommend K Star to anyone looking for amazing food and outstanding service. This restaurant truly stands out, and I look forward to coming in person.

Its Ok. Not that great. The meat was chewey and not tender. We ordered 2 beef bowls through door dash. Not worth what you paying for.

Thank you for providing free lunch boxes to the skilled nursing facility where I work. Your sharing encourages us. I had spicy pork and it was really delicious! The salad was very fresh and the radish pickle also very good! I will visit later to try the chicken and other menus! Thanks again and God bless you!

I came for lunch looking for the raw marinated crab special, but sadly it sounds like they don't have it anymore. Service was kinda slow and we got our food after sometime. Got the spicy chicken, which was fine. Food was average and fine for a casual lunch. Still sad they didn't have the crab anymore.

The food is good, but a little pricey for what you get. Select your choice of protein paired with rice or noodles. Sides of salad, kimchi and ssam (lettuce wrap) are included. Friendly service. Clean and well-lit interior. Takes 5-10 minutes to prepare. They also cater!

Very good and authentic Korean lunch box

UPDATE: With the price increase holy it was NOT worth it. I tired ordering the bowl and it was the same price as the lunch box. They basically got rid of the affordable option. The bowl is small with taxes is 20ish per bowl. On top of that there's a tip option. At that point I rather eat at an actually restaurant RESPECTFULLY. Especially with the portion size. It's worth a try still I guess and it's in a good plaza.

Service was great. Servers kept asking if everything was okay, and if we needed anything else. Not a lot of seating, but the place doesn't seem busy. There's two long tables available to sit down. Food is great! Mix or white and brown rice was amazing. I love sticky rice. Chicken seemed like chicken teriyaki though, so not sure how that's korean. But loved everything that came with it including the shrimp tempura, dumplings and side salad!

Was near by grabbing boba and needed a quick lunch option before heading on the road. This is more of a grab and go type of spot, but there are limited seating options on the inside. Service was quick and friendly. I ordered the spicy chicken K star lunch box ($14.49) and my husband ordered the spicy pork K star lunch box ($15.49). These meals include rice, your protein of choice, 2 pot stickers, 2 deep fried shrimp, a small side of kimchi, and a side salad with dressing. The value of this meal is amazing considering inflation and Bay Area prices to eat out. I would 100% recommendation this shop to anyone in the area looking for a quick, easy, and affordable lunch.

I ordered two doshiraks (one with shrimp and spicy pork and the other with beef and chicken). The doshiraks were decent, I wouldn't say the best for their price. The radish kimchi(?) was severely lacking. But the dumpling and tempura shrimp was a nice touch!

Definitely a to-go type place. There are some seating but doesn't seem like a place to dine-in. Ordered and waited maybe 10 mins but went to shop at the "Dollar" store and grabbed boba at the T place. Good portions for the cost. Love the variety with the fried shrimp, mandoo, and radish instead of just rice, salad & meat. Chicken is teriyaki like LA Galbi is very good but I'm not sure if I'd say it's LA style Radish is freshly pickled Mandoo - I think it's made in-house by the way the filling is cooked and how it's wrapped. Will def come back again when in the area.

Came here based off a recommendation and tbh I wasn't expecting much since it looked very simple, like how good can packed lunch boxes be? It was very simple but super high quality and delicious. The ingredients were very fresh and everything just tasted good. Simple food done right is always a plus in my book. I got the veggie/tofu yakisoba with spicy sauce and it came with salad and kimchi and an egg roll. It was a plenty of food for one person and cost wise it wasn't bad at all. I picked up my order for takeout and it was ready to go! Speedy, fresh, and simple.

Perfect spot for a working lunch. Got a spicy pork lunch box delivered and everything came well packaged. It was exactly what i wanted from a work lunch, with a variety of items (all great) and a good balance of fresh foods and savory foods so i don't feel lethargic the rest of the day.

I usually go to Big Mug to get work done, and need a quick meal. I've visited a couple years ago and loved it, so I thought I would try it again. Still amazing! I ordered a K-Star lunchbox with beef ($15). It was really filling and the taste quality was amazing! I loved that it included dumplings and shrimp. I feel like usually that would be extra. Worth the price!

The service is fast and friendly. The food is soooo good!!! Fresh and the portions are big.

Delicious! Ate at the small eat-in tables so food was fresh out of the kitchen. Tofu lunch was delicious - was able to order all-salad and skip the rice. Full of delicious flavor! Veggie egg roll included were delicious too. Young J had spicy pork, it was a little to spicy to eat all at once, but he eagerly ate the leftovers later. M had beef - we all three lived our lunch!

I found a spot in Santa Clara where I was about to have a cup of coffee when this restaurant caught my eye . It's a Korean version of the Japanese bento box. They call it the Doshirak I was curious and felt compelled to try it out. I'm glad I did because this person and in credible opportunity to taste fresh and delicious food Korean style. They have a great variety of proteins and vegetables at the same time they explain it to you if you're a first timer like myself. And it is plentiful in portions. The taste is incredibly good. I was very pleased I would highly recommend it. Come on down try this new place that I just found. It's great for corporate luncheons and for walkins like myself. Some famous Korean stars have also eaten here.

Amazing bento box!! I love the spicy pork and spicy chicken bento boxes. The service is excellent too, always ready on time for pickup. I also noticed cop/s waiting for their lunch here, so this place earns that "Cop Verified" tag! :D The ambiance is clean and focused. I always order here whenever I am in the area.

Paid by card. K Star is located in the Dollar Tree plaza and offers a lot of plaza parking. I was easily able to order over the phone during the week for lunch and had no issues picking up. I ordered the beef and it was ready in 15 min. The beef comes with rice, salad, radish, potstickers, and shrimp tempura. I can eat and even this is almost too much for me to finish. I think the shrimp tempura is my favorite but everything else is a close second. Overall I would recommend this place and would go back. Don't forget to get your stamp card to earn your way to a free meal.

So... I give it five stars mainly because it's my first experience with a Doshirak of any kind or location. Walked in ordered my lunchbox with chicken noodles, it was super fast, I might have waited five minutes for them to cook the food (I'm super ok with fresh ;) ) the staff were nice, and the noodles were delicious, the flavor was so good, and the portion was very filling, but not too heavy. The fried shrimp were good, and the potstickers were also delightful. Certainly have to say I'll stop back in next time I'm near.

Solid prices and portion sizes for Korean food! K Star Doshirak was established in Seoul, South Korea in 2008, and doshirak means lunch boxes. Their lunch box style main dishes are served with rice, protein, and a side of fresh vegetable wraps. This is the first location that opened in the United States. It was about a 20 minute wait for an order placed online around 5pm on a Friday. My order was ready when I arrived, and I tried: [https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=bMF0eTBudTcjaq457ysrJw&userid=76vIFZcC7owykCBjMfGVXg, -Spicy Pork Bowl (w/Pan Fried Vegetables, Rice, $8.95, https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=OAK-TBYeQiGV1T1kLMb2MA&userid=76vIFZcC7owykCBjMfGVXg): Yum- solid spicy pork bowl! Their spicy pork could have been spicier, but it had good flavor. I loved the ample vegetables in this bowl, and it was more than enough for a meal- recommended! -LA Galbi Doshirak (w/Rice, Salad, Pickled Radish, Gyoza, Ssam/Korean Vegetable Wrap, $18.99 + $3.99 Beef, https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=7Yw_OC7r_HGEWLOYuU8taQ&userid=76vIFZcC7owykCBjMfGVXg, https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=ZTjfgy8_3BVs4aNpy3nbpg&userid=76vIFZcC7owykCBjMfGVXg): Solid LA galbi, and flavorful. Some of the galbi pieces were a little overcooked, but this was a decent price since it came with gyoza and other sides. It was definitely worth it to add a side of beef, which was pretty good. -Smart Kimchi ($11, https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=Q4QK-3FLG4ByS7_R1vHpnw&userid=76vIFZcC7owykCBjMfGVXg): One of the better versions of kimchi I've had in a while. They packaged it fresh when I ordered it, and sealed it with a special machine. Overall, this is a solid option if you're looking for a quick meal. Parking was easy to find in this lot since there were plenty of spots.

They have really good bento boxes. I got the beef and it comes with rice, fried dumplings, sliced radish kimchi and a side salad. The dumplings were really flavorful. The beef was nicely seasoned and smoky and paired perfectly with the rice and the radish kimchi. Great portion size - it definitely fills you up. The salad is really simple but fresh and helps cut the saltiness of everything else.

We got spicy pork boxes and they were great! The dumplings and fried shrimp were a plus. Filling and perfect price!

Really nice staffing! I placed an order on yelp which is really convenient for me! Parking is easy to find. As I walked in, the cashier greeted me with friendly attitude. Just a quick pick up and on the go. The food is really good. I ordered their beef dish which comes with salad, potstickers, and the side of their "Ssam" which is fresh lettuce that you put meat and rice together and roll up to enjoy. I don't often eat beef because is hard for me to chew, but their beef is very tender and easy to chew. I also ordered a side of shrimp which is very tasty. It's like it was BBQ! I would definitely come back and order other food on their menu. Thank you for the experience!!

Not a bad spot for lunch since it's near work. Decent teriyaki chicken over rice with fresh veggies on the side. Their portions are a little small , mostly veggies if you ask me. If I'm going to be paying $13 for a meal, I expect to be full Overall, the flavor was there but the price paid did not fill me

honestly this spot is really solid. it's simple and comforting. four stars only because the spicy chicken is the best option, i'd skip out on all the other proteins and because i'm not a fan of the yakisoba (they also made my stomach really, really, really sad) i love the assortment of everything, you get two shrimps, two mandus, a small salad, your protein of your choice served over steamed rice. they're SUPER fast. I consistently get my food freshly cooked in less than 5 minutes.

If you haven't tried k-doshirak yet, you're definitely missing out. Aside from the obvious (great tasting food), I just wanted to write this to say THANK YOU k-doshirak for the amazing quality, affordable price and generous portion of food, despite the bad economy. Never disappoints!!!

Very good Korean food to go. I ordered the spicy pork and it was delicious. Good flavorful sauce with a little heat. All ingredients were good quality. Friendly service and good social distancing. Everything is very clean and safe for health standards. I would definitely go back.

I was excited to read about this place since I'm always looking for yummy and convenient Bento Box options. I ordered three to try- the Chicken, Spicy Pork and Short Rib. They do make everything fresh and it took about 10 minutes even though I was the only person there. The meats were pretty well flavored but the quantities of meat were small for the price, and the quality was closer to food court or Panda Express type quality than eating out at a Korean restaurant. The boxes themselves look fairly big, but most of it is rice and sauce containers. The boxes come with 2 dumplings and a little bag of lettuce and baby carrots. They have punch cards for buy 10 get one free, but again for $12-19 per box and such small meat servings it's unlikely I'll be back. It's meant mainly for take-out, but there is a good amount of indoor seating.

I came here with a group of about 15 people for lunch. We were the only ones there and given the size of our group, they were pretty quick getting orders out. I ordered the beef bento, which came with rice, salad and potstickers. The bento also came with a little bag of veggies (lettuce, baby carrots, cucumber sticks and gochujang). The food was decent but a bit reminiscent of food you would get at a food court. It was also a bit pricey, but we were in a rush and didn't have much time to look for other places to eat. Would I be back? Probably not, but it was good for a quick lunch.

Why have I not been here before, and why am I not going often? (Oh right....money and watching calories) I was in the mood for Korean food and I was searching for a place that had good reviews and this place came up on my search. The restaurant is more of a catering business and looks family run. ..Although they do have tables for people tosit and enjoy their food. I came in when they were making a rather large catering order and when I said for here, they got that look on their face like "of crap".....so they moved boxes of food around and even got some staged in their delivery can. I love the lunch box options-it is very filling and worth the price. They also offer you "ssam" - the lettuce and a cucumber to wrap up your meats! I ordered the spicy pork which was on point. Not too salty and just enough spice. It was tasty and cooked well.

loooooveeeee their food and their attention to covid-safety. I ordered the beef box and was incredibly impressed with the packaging and flavor! Yum, yum, yum! This is definitely being added to my takeout routine.

This place is not bad, but it's kind of expensive. Your bento box is about $13 or so, but the short rib one is $18.99 (!) which is crazy expensive for this type of casual place. The food is decent though. I thought the spicy pork was a tad bit too dry (sliced too thin as well) but the flavors were good. Short rib was flavorful. I liked the salad dressing they used for their salad. They also give you packets of lettuce for lettuce wraps. Yakisoba was kind of plain and not something you'd get here.

I placed an online order and had to wait another 5-10minutes after the pickup time. My box didn't have any shrimp.

Great joint for Korean bento boxes! The food is delicious and the prices are very reasonable. I definitely will come back to try their other meats. I got the chicken this time.

This review is based on many, many lunches from this place. "Meh" is really the right way to describe this boring, monotonous meal of halfhearted attempts to create Korean food. I understand if you don't eat Korean food much this may seem exotic and interesting, but trust me, this stuff would be considered mediocre at best by anyone familiar with real Korean food. The meat is tough and greasy, the vegetables are bland, and they don't use nearly enough seasoning. I have gotten really sick of this food, and every time I know I'm about to have it, I dread lunch time. Not to mention all the food is usually cold.

Love this place! I ordered a K-star lunchbox with beef. It was incredibly tasty and very filling, I had like 2/3 of it and then saved the rest for another meal! The food was great, but it did take a little over 30 min to make and there did not seem to be other orders coming through. Overall, it was delicious and worth the wait so I'd definitely go again.

For a lunch box to go from this place, definitely quality, quantity, and presentation was there. Lunch came with a small bag of lettuce wraps and I had a fun time eating this lunch. Picture for reference. Shrimp wasnt over cooked and tasted very good. The fried dumplings had a nice crisp with juicy center. Definitely worth getting again and would share this with friends.

This a great place if you're looking for a well-balanced Korean meal. I typically order to-go, and the meals are packaged with care. The portions of meat are very generous, which is hard to say about other restaurants. And the flavors -- an easy 5 stars. I would eat here every week if I lived closer!

Great keto meal option. I replace the rice with extra salad. The ssam (lettuce wrap) is a great addition to the meal.

First time trying this bento place. I ordered the beef bento box and food quality was pretty good. My only complaint was that they gave radish kimchi instead of kimchi, or else it'd have been perfect! (Just personal preference)

Great food and great service! I came here with a friend and got the beef (the food style is sort of similar to a bento box) and some dumplings on the side. They give you a packet of whole lettuce leaves on the side (Ssam) so you eat it with rice, meat, and spicy bean paste on the lettuce like a lettuce wrap. The servers offered me another packet of lettuce when they saw I was running short, which was really thoughtful. My friend got the spicy pork and that was equally delicious as the beef. Next time, going to try the short ribs!

My go to place for lunch take out. Have a nice balance of protein and vegetables. The price is quite reasonable comparing with other places.

I drive by this plaza daily and noticed this place through the eye catching signage for awhile. Saw that it was open now, ordered take out tonight and, along with the cool packaging, the food was very good. Not my intent going in but felt like we ate healthy and portions very satisfying...just right. Ordered the beef and spicy chicken dishes and both were good. Tasted very clean and for those familiar with korean ssam concept, you can get a different taste with each bite depending how combine it, whether just with rice or wrapped with the various veggies, adding shredded radish or red pepper paste (gochujang). Will be ordering take out here more often. Oh and the deep fried oysters were good too. Tasted Clean, crunchy batter and not oily at all.

Plz don't put plastic in any ones food anymore not safe ! but good food. Although I don't find the spicy chicken hot enough and it also has a lack of flavor but the chicken is tender.

First time trying this small local join in Santa Clara city, Organic Korean lunchbox (doshirak). I have the beef and shrimp doshirak. It came with rice, generous teriyaki beef slices and 1 kebab of 5 shrimps, lettuce salad, 2 fried pot stickers, a bag of Ssam (lettuce for wrapping, a slice of persian cucumber, and 1 baby carrot. The meats were too sweet for my taste. I wish they put more salt and pepper and easy on the teriyaki sauce.Clean place to dine in and efficient staff. I ordered a to go box and the presentation so appetizing with a strong container in a nice paper-bag complete with utensil and some napkin. You should give it a try tho. I'll come back again soon.

I ordered the beef lunch box (Doshirak means lunch box). The quality of the beef was excellent; it was tender and I very much enjoyed the slightly spicy taste. I am inexperienced at Korean Doshirak. The kind employee showed me how. I took the leaf vegetable (usually lettuce) and put it on my hand. Then I scooped rice onto the lettuce; then the beef. And I added a small amount of the red sauce provided in a tiny cup. The Koreans know how to arrange tastes. It was quite enjoyable. Wow! Doshirak means "lunch box "so the customer gets to choose the meat and the rice (brown or white or a combination of the two). The salad was unimpressive; not top-quality lettuce and no additional vegetable. Note: the brown liquid is the salad dressing. The lunch includes a spiced radish. I like raw radish but did not care for their spiced radish. The employees were so very friendly. They helped me, a naïve eater of Korea food, understand and fix the food. Two bad things. K-Star restaurant had a video and music of young rock, pop, and rap musicians. I did NOT care for that. The music was a little too loud. I noticed customers were talking a bit extra loud to overcome the music. But no one was watching the dance video. I urge K-Star to delete the rock sound; maybe even the video. No one was watching. The other bad thing is there were only 3 tables for customers - one for 4 customers and two for 6 customers each. They should increase the seating. Vegetarians can order tofu instead of meat. Free parking is easy in the mall lot. The restaurant is wheel-chair accessible.

Wonderful quick take-out meal! Got a to-go order of the pork with white/brown mixed rice. The rice is perfectly cooked to soft texture. The box is actually huge and enough for two meals. Potstickers are SO good (best I've had in a long time) - crunchy on the outside and really flavorful on the inside. The pork came with the right amount of sauce and the meat itself was tender, not dry at all. Box comes with enough veggies with the side salad and the ssam veggie pack. Lettuce also keeps well in the plastic pack if you're saving the meal for another day!

I ordered catering from here for my husband's bday party back in March. I ordered 45 ssam wraps for delivery and some jap chae. Food was delicious. We received so many compliments on it. They also provided everything we need and super good with communication and very friendly. They gave me plates and utensils and signage! Will definitely get it again

booking a morning at the dental office for the family and ending at noon...deciding on take-out on the way home...placing a call for pick-up for a chicken meal and a beef meal...told 10 minutes and food will be ready...arriving a early...narrow restaurant with half taken over by a long counter and kitchen behind...some tables stacked to the other side....outdoor tent for dining.....paying roughly under $30 total for 2 meals....a nice shopping bag filled with food given...the take-out food is packaged extremely well similar to korea...individually wrapped chopsticks and utensils...plenty of paper napkins...all with k-star name logo printed...side of lettuce wraps and cucumber bagged separately to keep cold....a handsome lunchbox containing each meal...a mound of rice and a lot of meat on top...two fried potstickers added on....side of spicy pickled radish and simple vinaigrette salad...meat was lean and seasoned well....each meal is quite filling for $15...the beef or bulgogi is tasty....

Their last call is at 7:30pm. Didn't let me place any order at 7:45pm today. The low rating is for the misleading "hours" I really like the food here though. The doshirak box makes for a lot of food with the sam wrap and all the meat and postickers. Would definitely recommend the spicy pork box.

The food catered from them was a big hit at our party!

Great place, healthy food and Excellent Service. I ordered what I thought was Tofu Yakisoba. There was a misunderstanding, so the owner brought me a side of Tofu fried to perfection, The lettuce was crisp while the noodles were firm with just the right tenderness. The Sauce was flavorful and spicy. The salad was also fresh and ripe. No wilted lettuce with a nice subtle vinaigrette. To top it off, EVERY VEGGIE is organic. The meal was deliciously filling. Aside from a nice clean restaurant with cozy a atmosphere. I definitely would recommend this place to friends.

These lunchbox entrees are so cute and very much more than just boxed lunches. I always get the shrimp and my husband gets the spicy pork and it's perfect for your on the go lunch. Last time I ordered through their online system and it was so efficient and was ready on time. It might be a little on the expensive side, but it is a lot of food. I ordered kimchee last time and it came in a whole time. It was delicious :D good thing this place is nearby!!

Great customer service. I really wanted to give them 5 stars. We got there at 11am. Opening time. The food is good, don't get me wrong but the menu and photos are a bit misleading. As part of the doshirak (lunch box) order, the menu says you get choice of protein, rice, salad, (kimchi and 2 potstickers as a side). The cashier, didn't say anything that they ran out of sides and will be substituted with what they have. Instead I received one eggroll and pickled daikon as part of the plate. Both still very good. But was really craving kimchi. Also, the ssam depicted in the photo has parilla leaves and peppers. The ssam that I recieved was Romain lettuce, half a cucumber and one carrot. They should update the menu or at least tell the customer if they run out of something.

Some of the best take out Korean lunch boxes I've ever had! Fresh and consistent for an affordable price!