Omogari

Korean restaurant · Japantown

Omogari

Korean restaurant · Japantown

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154 Jackson St, San Jose, CA 95112

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Meat jun, buldak chicken, galbi, and spicy squid stir fry  

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$20–30 · Menu

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154 Jackson St, San Jose, CA 95112 Get directions

+1 408 288 8134
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$20–30 · Menu

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"Buldak chicken, a contemporary Korean dish that’s topped with bubbling cheese, is the star of the menu at this Japantown hotspot. Served in a scalding hot pan, the dish is topped with melted mozzarella and just enough gochujang to tickle your palate. More traditional Korean dishes like kimchi jeongol, japchae, tofu bibimbap, and soon doo boo are available here too and served with an assortment of banchan. (Situated on the edge of Japantown, the restaurant’s wide tables leave plenty of room to add on more to your order.)" - Christina Marie Mueller

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Nicole Kim

Google
This restaurant was a last minute find for a large group of 14. We had one long table and a small table that fit 4. I didn’t expect that much given this Korean restaurant was situated in Japan town, but I was pleasantly surprised. We shared LA Galbi, Spicy Rice Cake with Ramen (pretty mid and not enough flavor), army stew (not enough broth), and Spicy Stir Fried Squid (which was the best out of all; sweet and spicy). The banchan were all tasty, esp the bean sprouts and pickled radish. Loved the makgeolli which paired well with everything we had. The service was okay; a bit slow but they were pretty busy so understandable. If you’d like to try Korean food, would recommend.

Andy Ng

Google
Omogari is popping here in the Japantown neighborhood and I was excited to dine here with some friends in their outdoor patio. With a long line for Korean food and indoor/outdoor seating, be sure to use the Yelp waitlist if you can to get ahead of the wait. They have classic Korean dishes with fairly generous portions from what I could tell. Limited veggie options (and you'll have to ask to make sure something can be fully plant-based/vegan), but I was happy to see they could make their Mushroom Sundubu with veggie stock. I ordered that spicy and it luckily also came with rice. The sundubu was fantastic and hit every note I could want from a tofu stew. Loved the veggies, the broth was not too salty, and the accompanied banchan was great with the meal. Service was also pretty fast considering how busy they were and they checked in on us for just the right amount of time. Thanks Omogari for a great dinner experience.

Ashley B.

Google
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ What an experience and I am so thankful we stopped for lunch on the way to the airport. We had the Fondue chicken, short ribs and the chicken wings. I wouldn’t order the chicken wings again but damn, the other two dishes were SO GOOD. Highly recommend!

Mirian P

Google
This is the place for Korean food. Delicious, fast and great service. Look no further. We always order the stir fry bulgogi with veggies /bean sprouts. Feeds 2. The whole menu is very tasty and authentic

S SS

Google
Ordered the Galbi, Kimchi Pancake, and House Vegetable stir fry with tofu. The dishes were good, but the banchan were just ok. Service could have been better, but nothing to really complain about, then again nothing to write home about as well. Overall what matters most is the food, and it was satisfying.

Mariel Camargo

Google
WOW 😍😍😍 in love with this Korean restaurant. We got flaming fondue chicken, which we loved so much, the cheese fondue was a perfect savory pairing that we didn’t know we needed. The vegetable pancake was also so delicious. Perfect for a sharing appetizer! Lasteky we got the Kimchi soup which was so warm and filling. Staff was also so sweet and welcoming.

Nikki Molinari

Google
I’ve passed by here many times and they always seem to be fairly busy. I finally stopped in on a rainy day with my dog - they have a dog friendly patio area with ample heaters for a comfortable experience. The service was attentive and prompt, I ordered a short rib stone pot bowl and it was phenomenal. Most of the portions seems shareable so I’d recommend coming with friends to try more items!

Shalin

Google
Went last night and this place is awesome. We came when it was busy and they got us in within 10 minutes. The place layout is kind of crowded with a bit smaller tables but it all worked out and the server helped organize our table. The food was very good, hit or miss with the Kimchi soup and with the rice bowl. They were nice enough to tell us that if we got rice we would get full faster which allowed us to eat more. LOVED the garlic sweet wings and the beef cheese dish. I thought it was sweet corn but maybe I didn’t order it but nevertheless it was hot and juicy. The food is a bit pricy but you get a lot of food for what you pay for. For a table of two you can expect it to be $60-100. Parking is limited, be careful about parking on the street because it’s a freight loading zone.

Mike V.

Yelp
Service was decent but the food was very pricey I got the beef fried rice and it's was pretty mid for it's price next week I try something on the pricey side to see if it lives up to its hype
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Biju K.

Yelp
Parking: On the streets Ambience: We sat out in the patio and it was very clean, simple , not over crowded - liked it. Service: Quick and they checked multiple times on how was the food. Shout out to Cody for his service. Food - Spicy Wings, Galbi, Chicken bimbim bap and an assortment of kimchis. Good quality and taste, clay pot really keeps the food hot. Definitely planning to revisit.
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Jesse F.

Yelp
Had come here before and decided to order the same things. I brought my partner here when I wanted to celebrate getting my promotion. The vibe is very much like a dive pub with really good food and beers to enjoy with friends. This was the BBQ ribs and Shakin Beef Fondue which I found on TikTok and led me here in the first place. Both times the same experience was epic. The flavors on the ribs, the crispy cheese from the sizzling plate. We definitely went for a walk around SJ after this. The food is really straightforward savory which is really good when you have a craving to be full but also want to be with others. The portions are huge which allows me to share with my partner and I can see me bringing 2 more coworkers and sharing these two items with 4 people. Overall the best when it comes to portions
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Jhaine D.

Yelp
Mixed Stone pot rice is fire!! I ordered beed. Highly recommended. Exceptional service!!! Ambiance is perfect! There's also patio seating.
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Andy N.

Yelp
Omogari is popping here in the Japantown neighborhood and I was excited to dine here with some friends in their outdoor patio. With a long line for Korean food and indoor/outdoor seating, be sure to use the Yelp waitlist if you can to get ahead of the wait. They have classic Korean dishes with fairly generous portions from what I could tell. Limited veggie options (and you'll have to ask to make sure something can be fully plant-based/vegan), but I was happy to see they could make their Mushroom Sundubu with veggie stock. I ordered that spicy and it luckily also came with rice. The sundubu was fantastic and hit every note I could want from a tofu stew. Loved the veggies, the broth was not too salty, and the accompanied banchan was great with the meal. Service was also pretty fast considering how busy they were and they checked in on us for just the right amount of time. Thanks Omogari for a great dinner experience.
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Joanna L.

Yelp
Came here on a Saturday night around 6pm. Surprisingly, Japantown was really empty at the time, and it was really easy to find street parking. The restaurant was half empty, albeit it was still considered early for dinner service. We were seated immediately and could order quickly. We ordered the seafood pancake, japchae, and bbq beef with bean sprout. Seafood pancake is a must at every Korean restaurant I visit, and the one here did not disappoint! The batter was packed with seafood and fried to a perfect crispiness. Not to mention, the portion was relatively large. I expected the japchae to be cold but it was warm (and good nonetheless, I guess I just expected it to be different haha). The noodles were already stuck together by the time the dish arrived at our table, but that's to be expected of glass noodles. The flavor profile was on the sweeter side with hints of savory. The bbq beef was a generous portion - the beef was tender and there were plenty of cabbage and bean sprouts. I probably wouldn't order both the japchae and bbq beef with bean sprout at the same time -- just because the flavor profile and ingredients of both dishes tasted relatively the same. The bbq beef did have more of a spice kick to it, but again, flavor profiles relatively the same. Still tender and satiating regardless. Would visit again and try other dishes!
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Lloyd C.

Yelp
My wife and I visited SJ Omogari awhile ago. It's nice to see them going strong and still serving the community. They've remodeled and now offer both indoor and outdoor seating opportunities. The staff are super nice. Today, I ordered takeout for my mom. *Beef Short Ribs (4/5). Slightly flame-kissed in all the right places of this lightly marinated short ribs. The banchan included was a good variety, though only 1 spicy one, the kimchi. Support your local business.
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Kat D.

Yelp
Cute little restaurant in Japan Town, parking was difficult but worth the hassle! The food was comforting and ambiance was cozy. This place is usually crowded with limited seating, but they have yelp waitlist which saves some time. We got the Pork Spare Rib and Yuk Gae Jang which were good portion sizes. They had a cheese option for the Pork Spare Rib, which we didn't get but presentation seemed cool! The ribs were tender and flavor was similar to a nice sweet bbq. Yuk Gae Jang was comforting and not super spicy. Our dishes came with banchan (kimchi, bean sprouts, broccoli, potato) which were solid. I would come back to try some of their signature dishes!
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Neha B.

Yelp
Loved this restaurant, had to come back a second time with the family. Warm comforting home cooked food vibes here. Flaming fondue chicken was spicy, but wish it had different veggies rather than the "frozen" mix of peas carrots and corn that weren't seasoned.
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Amelin N.

Yelp
Overall good experience. Food is great depending on what you get. Some items are mid and not worth the price you're paying. Kimchi Fried Rice - 5/5 Beef Galbi - 5/5 Pork Spare Ribs - 3/5 Seafood Pancake - 3/5 Soy Garlic Wings - 2/5 Free street parking after 6pm. Might get tough on busy nights.
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Amy Y.

Yelp
Whoa amazing food- the bulgogi tender and has Smokey flavor, and the spicy pork tender and flavorful but my favorite is the spicy squid stir fry it reminds me of the Taiwanese stir fry shop 快炒店 with everything perfectly cooked vegetable crunchy and sweet and the squid is perfectly cooked the hosts are gracious and despite being so busy they try their best to take care of everyone! We will be back!!
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Caden L.

Yelp
Stumbled across this gem after getting a tattoo over the weekend! I was craving some soup after a long day and found this place serving Kalguksu so obviously I had to check it out. It was a Saturday evening so it was quite busy. I recommend getting on the waitlist through yelp before showing up or you'll have to wait for some time. There is indoor and outdoor seating. I saw that the outdoor seating had heating lamps so don't worry about getting cold. Once seated inside, I ordered the beef kalguksu and the pork katsu. I was very happy about the unlimited side dishes and almost filled up on those before the food arrived. The fish cake was my favorite! The broth of the kalguksu was light in flavor so I asked for some pepper to spice it up a little. If you like light broths that have a depth of flavor, you'll love this dish. The noodles were a perfect consistency. It had some give to it without being too chewy. There were also plenty of vegetables in the bowl, which paired perfectly with the beef shreds in the broth. I wasn't a big fan of the katsu as it was very chewy and the breading didn't stick to it, but the sauce it came with was delicious. I definitely want to come back and try other dishes some day!
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Kaylie C.

Yelp
I love love love their kimchi pancake - it's perfectly crispy!!! I'm so sad that I can't come to this place often because I don't live nearby
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Kelsey T.

Yelp
One of my favorite restaurants in jtown! The chicken fondue is to die for. If you're a cheese lover then you will love sj omogari. They put a lot of cheese. The chicken is also not too spicy. The kimchi fried rice was also very great! Compared to other restaurants, I can tell they sauté their onions separately which brings out a lot of flavor and makes it taste really good. The staff were very friendly and brought out our food very quickly. Definitely come early if you don't want to wait in line, but since there are no reservations, the line during the weekends may be long since the restaurant is small.
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Neha N.

Yelp
Finally tried SJ Omogari after living near it for 2 years! I've seen this place can sometimes have a wait so I went when it opened at 11:30 on a Saturday. Thankfully we didn't need to wait and were seated right away. The inside is small but I didn't notice till leaving that there's plenty of outdoor seating as well. I ordered the short rib bibimbap and shared the fried tofu appetizer with my friend. The banchan here is excellent, I love their kimchi, broccoli, and potato. Our banchan never got refilled though, which I was a little bummed about. The bibimbap was excellent, came out still crackling and sizzling, which I love! The rice crisped perfectly at the bottom, so just remember to give it a scrape when mixing everything together. I thought the ratio of rice to vegetables was good, but did feel they skimped on the meat. Most bites I felt didn't have meat at all, so that was my only complaint. The fried tofu was okay, felt strange that it didn't come with any sauce. I will likely come back sometime to try some of their signature dishes like the chicken fondue!
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Brian T.

Yelp
Really nice manager! We sat outside and service was really quick. Decent pricing and really solid portions. The japchae was super good and was definitely meant to be eaten family style. The tofu soup was nice and spicy too which I appreciated. Quick refills on bonchon too!
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Rebecca W.

Yelp
TLDR; Homey Korean spot with a wonderful outdoor patio in Japantown! I caught up with an old friend here, and it was perfect. We came here 2 days before Christmas Day, so it wasn't very busy, especially on the outdoor patio. Our server was really nice, and checked in on us often. Food came out pretty quick too! Most of the menu are items to share, but you can definitely get your own dish too, like the soups and soondubu. Portions weren't too big, too small! We ordered: Pork Spare - Rib Dae Ji Gal Bi with Cheese (4/5): Oh man the cheese was so good. The sauce can get a little messy, but this was definitely flavorful and filling. Beef Short Rib Galbi (4/5): The beef was kind of tough, but still flavorful! Your standard short rib dish!!! A bit expensive for the size, but to be expected for this type of cut. Seafood Kalguksu (3/5): As a kalguksu fanatic, I was a bit disappointed by this dish! The noodles were on the softer side, maybe too soft for my liking. I love it when my noodles are chewy and bouncy, esp for this dish. The broth was really good when it was fresh and warm, but once it cooled off a little, the clammy seafood flavor became too pronounced. Not a bad dish, just not the best I've had! I would come here again bc the ambience is so open and comfortable! Plus, comfort Korean dishes are always a bop. And you can get dessert across the street or walk around Japantown afterward!
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Nicole K.

Yelp
This restaurant was a last minute find for a large group of 14. We had one long table and a small table that fit 4. I didn't expect that much given this Korean restaurant was situated in Japan town, but I was pleasantly surprised. We shared LA Galbi, Spicy Rice Cake with Ramen (pretty mid and not enough flavor), army stew (not enough broth), and Spicy Stir Fried Squid (which was the best out of all; sweet and spicy). The banchan were all tasty, esp the bean sprouts and pickled radish. Loved the makgeolli which paired well with everything we had. The service was okay; a bit slow but they were pretty busy so understandable. If you'd like to try Korean food, would recommend.
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Shreya L.

Yelp
Fantastic food every dish was tasty and the servers were kind and helpful with their suggestions. The galbi was the perfect texture and flavor. Even the vegetarian options were seasoned so well and they asked my mom specifically what type of vegetarian (are eggs okay, fish sauce etc) and tailored accordingly. The japchae was so flavorful and we also tried the soy garlic wings which I forgot to take a picture of but were sooo good. Would recommend joining the Yelp waitlist before arriving to time your arrival since this place is always super busy!
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Kacey C.

Yelp
Food was very good! Very flavorful and delicious with good portions, we spilt all these with three ppl and cleaned the plates! Staff was all friendly and the vibe was really nice. Long wait tho, so plan early!
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Tina K.

Yelp
This is our favorite spot. Located in Japan town and usually not too difficult to find a metered parking spot within a few blocks. They have indoor seating a nice outdoor patio adjacent to the restaurant. Service here is consistent and the employees are friendly and efficient. The banchan here are yummy and I love their kimchee. Our fav items here are the beef short ribs (AMAZING, although a bit pricey at $33), the sweet chicken, and the jap chae. Portions are big enough to share and the proteins make for great leftovers!
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Willy T.

Yelp
I came here in a party of 6 on a Friday at 7:50, which is an hour before closing. Parking was pretty difficult to find and it took us several laps before we found some street parking nearby. We were seated outside and we did a family style meal. We ordered a seafood pancake, beef and tofu bibimbap, short ribs, bulgogi, jabchae, and spicy beef soup. The food is on the pricier side but is very good. The seafood pancake was intended to be our appetizer but it was one of the last items to arrive. However, it was really good! The biggest letdown was the Yuk Che Jang (spicy beef soup). It wasn't spicy and had very little flavor, almost as if an ingredient was missing. As always, the crispy rice at the bottom of the bibimbap is super satisfying. The grilled meat and jap chae were also great. Overall I'm very satisfied with my experience here and can see myself returning to try different menu items.
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Natalie L.

Yelp
Korean comfort food! I ordered mushroom tofu soup for a cold night, and the smell was so mouthwatering I almost burned my tongue from being so impatient. I appreciate that they add zucchini to boost the soup's nutrition, but keep the pieces small enough that it cooks fairly quickly. I do wish there was a bit more variety in mushrooms in the soup, though, but I understand that certain mushrooms can get fairly expensive. What I really enjoyed the most was the side dishes. They jam packed the vegetables with flavor, and I especially loved the slightly sweet cooked potato side dish. If I ever come back, I'll be sure to try the bibimbap or deonjang jjigae. And although the restaurant was packed because there was an event happening on the block, service was still decent enough that I didn't need to ask for much more.
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Tam N.

Yelp
I love SJ Omogari! It's a go-to spot when going out to eat with a group. My favorite is the kimchi jeongol; the portion is big enough to share with the whole table in addition to other side dishes. The bulgogi and galbi beef are both delicious. I've had the flaming fondue chicken as well and it's OK-- definitely a lot of cheese and it's mixed with what seemed like the frozen carrots/peas/corn vegetable mix. Not bad but wouldn't get again. The service is always good and I've never had to wait too long even when in a larger group. 5/5!
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Crystal L.

Yelp
The food and service was amazing. I shared the kimchi soup with 4-5 people. The side dishes in addition to the bulgogi and fondue chicken was delicious. Would recommend and go again!
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Alexis M.

Yelp
What I ordered: -Meat Jun [4/5] -Flaming Fondue Chicken [3.5/5] -Beef Short Ribs (Galbi) [4/5] -Spicy Pork [4/5] _ I visited SJ Omogari on a Saturday night with a group of six and was seated fairly quickly, within 5-10 minutes. We ordered a range of dishes to share, including the Meat Jun, Flaming Fondue Chicken, Beef Short Ribs (Galbi), and Spicy Pork. The ambiance was pleasant, with both indoor and outdoor seating options. The food had a comforting, home-style Korean flavor, though nothing particularly stood out. However, it's a solid spot if you're craving cozy, traditional Korean dishes. Service was quick and attentive, making the overall experience enjoyable!
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Randy P.

Yelp
Their soy garlic wings are absolutely to-die-for. Just the right amount of glaze and crunch on the outside. Six wings for $11 is pretty good value too. I also really enjoyed their seafood pancake. Thick, crispy on the outside, and a big portion. They have a wonderful take on the Kalbijim as well. This kitchen rocks. 5 bonchons provided for our dinner. Frinedly efficient service
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Elizabeth M.

Yelp
After seeing all the Tik Tok videos of this place I finally decided to give it a try. Been living in San Jose all my life and it's a shame to say that I had never checked out Japantown. Glad I went last night on a girl's night. Came here and there was already a line. And you know what they say when there's a line it means it must be good. Register my name in the waitlist and it said it was a 15-25min wait. Waited patiently and was called in like 10 min after i registered. Which was nice to not wait so long. Was seated and given a menu. Everything looked really good. We decided to order two entrees and an alcoholic beverage. Great food and drink. Will highly recommend this place!
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Katie T.

Yelp
Overall, was not bad but for the price, not super worth? For two dishes after tax and tip, it was $80 and for these portions, I personally would go elsewhere. However, the galbi was tender and the seafood bibimbap had a great veggies, seafood, rice ratio. Unfortunately, both were a bit too oily for me. It did get the rice nice and crispy on the dolsot but it felt a tad greasy. Service is fast and bustling with people in and out so that's a plus!
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Jen K.

Yelp
Always a family favorite. Everything we order is delicious every time we come. Service is great, small indoor space but large covered outdoor area. It's always a yes when we want great Korean food.
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Chuck D.

Yelp
Omogari was recommended by my friend Aki... Always listen to Aki. I always do. Omogari was by far the best restaurant we ate at during our recent 3 night stay in the SC/SJ area. Located on a quiet street in San Jose's Japantown neighborhood. We had lunch on a Saturday and found metered street parking across the way. We were seated immediately by a friendly gentleman and soon greeted by a nice lady to take our drink orders. Both the man and the woman were super nice & helpful. They made a great meal even better. They brought us a variety of banchan to start off. Kimchi, pickled radish, bean sprouts, broccoli and potatoes.... They also brought our steamed rice. They were in the standard metal cups with covers on them. We went with spicy wings ($10.95) for an appetizer and this came with 6 pieces. The wings were good and had a good kick to them. We also ordered galbi ($36.95) and meat jun ($25) & these 2 orders were all time... Can i just say that I have been craving legit meat jun like I often eat in Hawai'i and this more than hit the spot. It was so good, was such a big portion and my cousin & I thought it was delicious. Super tender, thin, marinated beef coated in an egg batter. So good... I could eat that every day. Loved it... The grilled short ribs were also very good and also a generous serving. It arrived on a sizzling platter atop grilled onions. It was excellent. The marinade they use was real good and the char on the meat was perfect. Omogari was a gem of a find and recommend it without a doubt. Customer service was great and the food was excellent. Thank you to my big bro Aki for leading us there.... Street parking only. Check the signs. Feed the meters. Located on Jackson St. Nice little shops nearby to walk off all the food afterwards.
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Sirena L.

Yelp
Omogari is often packed, and I get why! Generous portions, delicious dishes, and all the banchan you could want. While not a super tiny restaurant, they only have so much seating and you can expect to wait a while more often than not. (Definitely use Yelp's waitlist!) They really do their best though with getting people in, and they fairly recently added outdoor seating with heat lamps. I finally dined in a little while ago instead of getting takeout (hence the updated review). Our party of 4 ended up ordering quite a lot. I thought we would definitely have leftovers to take home, but we polished everything off! Since then we've also continued to order takeout, and while it can be a bit pricey, the portions are still large enough to get your money's worth. The food has still been good every time, whether it's the pancakes, japchae, or even just the banchan (Friends highly recommend the galbi as well). I look forward to my next meal here!
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Rachel Y.

Yelp
This restaurant is located at a corner near Japantown in downtown San Jose! It was unique since the surrounding neighborhood was Japanese so we were pretty surprised with K-pop music inside the restaurant. The workers greeted us in the front and assisted us to our seat. The food was great! The meat jun was sweet but very flavorful and the flaming chicken was a great combination! The cheese pull is always a plus when we eat!
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Namratha P.

Yelp
We went here after looking at all the reviews! It was a very typical no-frills Korean restaurant. We liked their food! I got the tofu stew and it was very nice and warming with good flavors.
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Frank A.

Yelp
Got here around 1145 am on Monday. There were only about 2 table occupied. We, 3 adults and one baby, were seated right away. We ordered: 1. tofu seafood soup-very good but small bowl. It's should have been bigger for the price they charge. 2. Chicken fondue-nothing excited just cheese over cut pieces of chicken. 3. Sole fried fish- it was ok, no crunch. I don't see why the great reviews. I'm glad I didn't wait in any line because it's not worth waiting in a long line. Finally when I revived the bill. There was an automatic 20% tip. I hope people are aware of it. Sorry there are better Korean restaurants to eat at with better values, better food, and no mandatory tipping
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Anahita K.

Yelp
We visited Omogari in Japantown, San Jose, for Saturday lunch and had about a 20-minute wait, which was reasonable for the weekend crowd. We ordered the Meat Jun, which had a decent portion and was enjoyable. The Flaming Chicken Fondue had great flavor but was overpoweringly sweet, which threw off the balance. Overall, the food was good, the service was friendly and efficient, and the atmosphere was nice. We'd consider returning to explore other menu items.
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Dania B.

Yelp
There's so many good things to say about this Korean spot in Japantown. I'm my opinion, it's far the best Korean food you can get in San Jose. The service is usually quick and they always start off with a table full of banchan, which I usually can never get enough of. The restaurant is pretty small, so expect a wait if you're coming on a weekend (the wait is so worth it). Most dishes can also be made vegetarian, just let the server know ahead of time and they're always more than happy to accommodate!
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Courtney P.

Yelp
First time visiting. We added our name to the waitlist at the kiosk outside and the estimated wait was about 30 min. Once seated and ordered, most of the food came out without waiting too long. We ordered spicy tofu soup with beef, short ribs, chicken fondu, and japchae; along with our sodas. We had to remind them about the japchae because they seemed to forget, but thats ok. We also had to remind them about the sodas, also was ok. the service was nice and the staff was kind. the inside was clean, but a small restaurant. would return!

Kenji G.

Yelp
Dividing this between food, service, and accommodation by the owner. Food: Very good for sure. Veggie and seafood pancake was great. Veggie bibimbap was good. Japchae was a little gummy. Server: Very nice, tried his best to accommodate the situation. Accommodation: This is where I drop the stars. We were treated pretty cold by the owner. We had a party of 6 (101 year old included) and they were unwilling to put another table together despite the fact they did it for another party of 6 that was already eating. So we agreed to wait at the table on the patio until something opened up or the other party of 6 left. Unfortunately there's no airflow and it was pretty warm, plus no one came out to take the order at any rate. They were still unwilling to put another table together even though there was space. So we were left splitting the dishes and running between two tables (center and corner) across a walk aisle in a really awkward manner to share between our party. Forget talking to each other. What infuriates me is that the party of 6 eventually left and we asked if we could move over. They said oh those are for other people... it was given to a party of 2. Seriously? Really killed what would have been a nice lunch, we made the best of it but still not going to let this off after that treatment, not even an apology. At the very least our server tried his best so much thanks to him.
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Coco G.

Yelp
Ordered online for pickup and it was ready in 20 minutes. The restaurant was completely packed at 8:15 p.m. on a Tuesday night--a good sign it must be very popular. Spicy chicken with rice (4/5): flavorful, more sweet than spicy. Kimchi fried rice with fried egg (3/5): again, more sweet than spicy. The plate of side dishes was generously portioned!
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Dahye J.

Yelp
I visited SJ last weekend and had lunch just before heading back home in SoCal. Food was so good and the banchans too. Staff were so friendly & nice . Parking was rare though. I had to park on the street even they have parking lot in the back of the building but was told it's only for employees.
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Steph R.

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Great service and amazing food!! Must try in Japantown - ordered short ribs, bbq beef with bean sprouts and kimchi fried rice.
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Dave F.

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So, I've really taken an inkling towards Korean food. This place does not disappoint. I've gone through several dishes, but things that stand out to me are the short rib, the spicy pork, the seafood pancake, and all the sides. I love the feel of this place. It has a family feel to it and sits on a peaceful street that's prime for walking. Service-wise -- the staff are on top of everything. Love this place!
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Sebastean N.

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Very small Korean restaurant but the food is delicious. The tofu soup and Bulgogi are very good. They serve typical korean side dishes that pair really well with the food. Dinner times can get busy since it is small. The service here is great.
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Sunshinethu ..

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The best Galbi in San Jose without question, I've also had the cheese ribs, fried rice, bi bim bop and spicy chicken and was blown away with all the dishes. It's a small cozy little restaurant on the fringe of Japan Town and parking can get a little tricky so you might have to circle the block a couple of times until something opens up. Inside the service is excellent, they are prompt with the food and make sure all your needs are met. I've been here so many times I've lost count and never once been disappointed.
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Andy L.

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Omogari is an all-around great experience. The price is fair, serving sizes are ample, and the quality of the food is high. We especially love the meat jun here and the spicy pork is solid. I don't recommend the seafood pancake because it's a bit thick and doughy. The side dishes are great as well. We love the service, especially with the waiter giving us a to-go container of sauce to go with our leftovers. Highly recommend.
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Jesus T.

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I can here for dinner with family and I really enjoyed the food. This location is right on the heart of Japan Town. We had the Seafood pancake, not sure of the correct name my bad and the Tofu With Kimchi and it was delicious. Super cute location to dine with family and friends, a nice date night and even alone. I enjoyed having the option of indoor and outdoor seating. Ample street parking. The waiting is about 20-30 minutes after 7pm which is when we went, not bad. The food scent reminded me of my prior foreign travels and it brought back wonderful memories. The staff was professional, friendly and helpful all around and it was appreciated.
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Anita S.

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Service : there was 2-3 waiters and it's super packed all tables are full , we asked for refills on water and never got it. Ordered : Tofu soup , Kimchi Fried Rice , Short Ribs, Spicy pork. Everything was delicious The kimchi Rice and Spicy Pork 10/10!!! Definitely recommend The atmosphere was not the best, the seatings are super close and kids were just pushing against our chairs , super uncomfortable.

Eddie Jackie Y.

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They added cozy outdoor patio. Great for outdoor dining and group gathering! Nice addition to the place!